Ohayo Minna! Heres chapter 2, but before you read the story which is based on a show/manga I sadly don't own, I want to thank a few people!
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KAG'S POV
I FINALLY found them, Sesshomaru is a bitch to find! I mask my presence and enter the clearing behind him. Rin sees me and my eyes widen, it's HER. I don't know how I missed it before, but it is. I wish my memories would return faster… Well I'll awaken her as soon as I can, I've missed my baby! "Hello Rin, Lord Sesshomaru." He whirls around, I can tell he is surprised as I am only a foot behind him by now. He hasn't seen me in a long time and my powers and control over them has been growing as my memories have. I bow, not low as he thinks I should, but oh well, then brush past him to reach my Rin. "Hey sweetie, I've missed you. How are you?"
She smiles and runs to me, jumping into my open arms, "Lady Kagome! I'm fine, Jaken is mean to me, but Ah-Uhn is nice and my Lord is fantastic!"
I laugh and twirl around with her, "Oh is that so? I'll have to have a little… chat… with Jaken then, and give Ah-Uhn some treats." She grins and giggles as I put her down and turn to Sesshomaru when he calls me.
"Miko, why are you here and touching this One's ward."
"Oooo so cold Mi'Lord." I giggle out, "I'm here to talk with a few old friends you have with you, as well as straighten out a certain toad who seems to be lacking skills and manners." I got a bit dark on the second half, Jaken tried to back away but Rin grabbed him, such a good girl.
Sess raises an eyebrow at me, so I continue speaking. "I'm also here to guide you. Your brother has finally mated and you, as blood kin and Lord, must come to the wedding that follows, the receptions for both are combined. It should be happening within a few weeks' time if no one screws up my plans."
Rin squeals with delight, Jaken falls over, and Sesshomaru looks amazed well not really, he IS Sesshomaru after all. It's more like disdainful disbelief. "Is that so Miko, and how do you draw this conclusion?"
I smirk at his ignorance, "Simple, I know Inu-Yokai law, you are alpha of your clan, which whether you like it or not, includes InuYasha despite his joining another pack as well. He is the Crown Prince and Heir until you have a pup of your own. As such, it is one of your duties to greet his new mate and offer your congratulations on them having found each other."
He looks at me again, with a more calculating eye this time. "Hn, this is only if they are true mates."
I raise my eyebrow at him this time, "Do you really think I'd waste all our time to come and get you if they weren't, much less let him mate the wrong woman. He may be an immature idiot, but he is still my best friend."
The Ice Lord actually smirks at this point, "Hn, you may travel with us then."
I smile happily and grab Jaken, "Thank you Mi'Lord, now if you'll excuse me I need to discipline an idiot who thinks he can upset MY daughter."
I walk away with Rin trailing me, she's so happy to be my baby again, I awakened her memories while we hugged. Sesshomaru stops us though, "Your daughter?"
Rin turns to him, "Kagome is Rin's Okasan. Well Rin's soul's Okasan, Rin couldn't remember before 'cause it wasn't time, but now it is!" he is shocked, you can tell if you watch his eyes, but he leaves it be for now as Ah-Uhn has returned and immediately comes to nuzzle and speak to me.
"Ah-Uhn, it is good to see you old friend, how have you been? I must thank you for protecting my daughter."
They answer in dragon speak and we continue talking for a while. When we are caught up, at least a little, I grab Jaken again and stare him in the eye. "You will watch me and learn how to properly care for children, or I can purify you in mild non-lethal bursts until you learn not to mess with my babies." He opts for the first option and scampers off. We start our walk towards the village.
"Miko, you speak dragon and know Ah-Uhn." Though phrased as a statement, it's obviously a question. We've been walking a while, it's near nightfall and Rin is tired.
"I will explain when we make camp." I know his curiosity will make him want to stop sooner and smirk when ten minutes later he does just that. Rin runs off with Jaken to wash up and fish. I turn to the Lord to explain while I start dinner.
"Well I know Ah-Uhn from a long time ago, thank you for saving them by the way, their father truly was an idiot. It pains me to think of how their mother wouldn't take a new mate after he was declared dead! She died protecting them, her wounds weren't fatal but her grief mixed with them was. I know Ah Uhn are still sad over her death, but being with you, Rin, and Jaken helps. I learned dragon speak or at least the basics of it before I met them, but they taught me whatever I didn't know."
"Hn" Sesshomaru gets up and walks away as Rin returns with the others, we sit and eat until he returns. "Miko, who are you?"
I look at him oddly, then smile, "Can't tell ya."
Jaken then decides to pipe in with his high, grating voice like the buffoon he is "HOW DARE YOU WENCH! ANSWER MY LORD SESSHOMARU OF THE WEST!"
Rin and I just giggle and exchange looks, the Ice King sees this and asks her, "Rin who is the Miko?"
"My Okasan! Uncle InuYasha's Alpha, and a bunch of other things we can't tell you My Lord!"
"Hnn, why not Miko?" He asks changing tactics again after Rin gives a half answer. My daughter is so loyal!
"You, though honorable are not trustworthy with certain information. If I were to tell you, you would need to swear certain vows first. Before any of that, I'd like you to think overnight if you truly wish to know. Tomorrow we shall have a visitor or two, let me to handle them, they'll be friendly. Goodnight." With that Rin and I stand, clean the area and settle in, she falls asleep in my arms after a story.
The next day we set out, Rin running ahead to gather flowers, then charging back to give me bouquets and flower crowns. Jaken is screeching less and merely follows her with a watchful eye. He only orders her around if she's about to do something unsafe. Sesshomaru walks ahead of us, and I walk not far behind talking to Ah-Uhn, we just have so much to catch up on! Around lunch time we stop and I send Rin with Jaken to catch fish and clean up while I start the rest of the food. Sess looks at me and seems curious about my futuristic foods. "If you want to know details of how and what this all is beyond food from my home village you'll need to swear a few vows. It's simply how it is, sorry."
"Hnn" his usual reply… gosh that's annoying! Oh well, Rin and Jaken return before I can tell him as much. I quickly prepare the fish and we sit to eat, I make sure Jaken gets some too which surprises him.
I give a soft smile, "Jaken, you care for my baby, whether you admit it or not you don't want her harmed. Caring for her and having her care in return makes you someone I want as a friend, I'll always take care of my friends or future friends. That's how it should be, don't ya think?"
He simply splutters and nods at me before eating his fish. Sesshomaru is, of course surprised. To most it's impossible to tell, but I can feel his aura and see it in his eyes. Halfway through out meal I feel a familiar aura approaching and stand up. "Some of our guests are coming, I'm gonna meet them half way, they've traveled farther than I'd like. Rin come, time to meet some very important people."
"Yes Mama!" my little girl jumps up and runs to grab my hand, I nod at Sesshomaru and, without his knowledge my old friend, Tenseiga. Rin bows to them as we run off.
Not long after, we reach another clearing and sit to wait.
