Kagome, Miroku, Sango and Inuyasha spent the next few days resting in an abandoned hut. Inuyasha had injuries to heal from his fight with Naraku. The group also had to contemplate what to do. Kagome's mind had been racing the past few days as she sat with Inuyasha, dressing his wound, or else just enjoying his presence there. What do we do with the Jewel? Will Inuyasha and I be able to start something? But I'll have to talk to Mama first. I'm 18 already, but it's still better to speak to her right? What if she doesn't approve? Kagome carried a frown on her face subconsciously for a few days until Inuyasha cornered her.
"What's wrong?" he asked, concerned. In Inuyasha's perspective there was nothing really wrong. Naraku was dead and they were able to live freely. Unless she doesn't love you anymore. A small voice in his head told him. Fretting, he decided to corner her. Shaking her head, she looked away. I won't trouble him. He's got enough on his mind. She had noticed his frown too. "Don't lie." He said, in a slightly reproachful tone. "I can smell the guilt."
Smiling slightly, she sat down under a beech tree. Seating himself next to her, he looked expectantly at her. "Well?" he prompted. "All right, all right. Umm… well, you see… What are we going to do about the Jewel? That's one." She sighed. Putting an arm around her, he fell silent. "Well, we'll figure something out. Five heads are better than one!" he piped up after some time. "There's more. I know. Out with it!" he said, in a playful tone, wrapping his arms around her. Her smile faded and her eyes dropped to the ground. "Well, Inuyasha. Now Naraku's dead and everything, I realized… I mean… I…" she paused, figuring out how to phrase it. Inuyasha now wore a worried expression on his face. Shaking her head, she spoke, "I love you. And I want to have a life with you. But I need to talk to Mama first." She spoke then added, "That's if you want to have a life with me." And she dropped her gaze, feeling her cheeks flush.
Inuyasha chuckled lightly and kissed her on the cheek. "Of course. I'll go back with you. Tell her about us. Everything will be fine." He assured her and Kagome smiled, laying her head on his shoulder. "Another thing," Kagome piped up after a long silence. "If we're getting married, I want to be a hanyou too. There is a way right?" she looked into his bright yellow eyes. Inuyasha's smile faded and the twinkle in his eye vanished. Shaking his head he spoke in a voice no louder than a whisper, "No. Absolutely not. I refuse." Kagome looked up, puzzled. Tears welled up in her chocolate brown eyes. "I must! Don't you see Inuyasha! If I remain human, I'll die before you. I won't let that happen!" Inuyasha started. Bringing Kagome in closer, he hugged her tightly. "I don't want you to go through all that with me. I know what it's like. It's no life for you." Shaking her head, Kagome said, "We'll be together. I can go through anything if you're with me." Inuyasha nodded, smiling.
"Myoga, please." Inuyasha pleaded. Myoga was taken aback. Why would Inuyasha plead him? "All right. Humans would have to drink the blood of a full demon that they want to change into. In this instance, Kagome has to drink Sesshomaru's blood." Inuyasha cursed. Damn. How the hell was he supposed to get Sesshomaru to donate blood? He decided to go try his luck soon. First, they had to go see Kagome's mother.
Bearing her back to Kaede's village on his back, Inuyasha left Miroku and Sango behind. Jumping into the well, they reached Kagome's house in no time. Slowly, they made their way up the path. "Kagome! Inuyasha!" they heard a familiar voice. "Mama!" Kagome cried as she ran to hug her mother. "We need to talk." She added. Her tone was somber. Her mother nodded and sat under the ancient sacred tree.
"Mama, I know I'm only 18 but Inuyasha and I… we want to get married." Kagome said, looping her arm through Inuyasha's. Her mother frowned. "You're still very young. Where are you all going to live?" her mother questioned. "Well, the other era. Inuyasha's not exactly going to be the best neighbor here is he? We'll visit loads! I was also thinking of changing into a hanyou. There's a way Mama. Not dangerous or anything. That way I can be with Inuyasha longer." Kagome fell silent as she watched her mother. Breaking into a smile, her mother nodded. "Good news!" she exclaimed, hugging her daughter. Elated, Kagome jumped up and down.
The couple left after a few days, Inuyasha still feeling a little awkward at calling Kagome's mother Mama. Smiling, they emerged from the well to find Sango and Miroku waiting for them. Hands tightly clasped, Kagome smiled. "We're getting married!" she cried as she ran to hug Sango. Inuyasha wrung Miroku's hand.
A few weeks later, Inuyasha knew he could put it off no longer. He had to go see Sesshomaru. Sighing, he got up early and kissed his sleeping bride on her cheek. Setting out, he sniffed. Far out in the distance, he smelled Sesshomaru. Sprinting across the field, he made his way to where his older brother was. Reaching the field where his older brother was, he spied Rin, Jaken and Ah Un together with him. 'Sesshomaru!" he shouted, in a softer tone than usual, jumping down in front of him. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow.
"I need a favour." Inuyasha spoke, averting his eyes. Sesshomaru let out a laugh. "Favour? Have you come to the wrong person? Since when have you asked me for favours?" Inuyasha swallowed his pride. "Well, Kagome wants to be a hanyou too. We're…We're getting married." Inuyasha spoke, his voice barely audible. Rin sat on Ah Un, listening intently. Sesshomaru spoke, "Well, congratulations. What has that got to do with me?" Inuyasha swallowed his anger. "Sesshomaru, she needs to drink a little bit of your blood. Please." Inuyasha said. Sesshomaru paused, considering. "Sesshomaru-sama." Rin spoke up. "Why don't you help Kagome- nee san? She's nice. And she saved me before." Before Jaken could tick Rin off, Sesshomaru nodded. "Well, Rin seems to have taken a liking to Kagome. So I'm doing this just so Rin will shut up." Inuyasha nodded, knowing his brother better. Retrieving a vial he had brought, he handed it to Sesshomaru. Piercing his arm ever so lightly, he dropped a reasonable amount of blood into the vial. "Thanks, Sesshomaru." Inuyasha whispered, as he took back the vial. A mere trickle of a smile seemed to appear. Sesshomaru turned his back on Inuyasha and walked on.
Satisfied, Inuyasha returned back to Kaede's. Kagome was pacing up and down, evidently worried. Smiling, he landed in front of her and proudly showed her the vial. "Inuyasha!" she shrieked with pleasure. "That was quick! Thanks!" she added as she pressed her lips onto his. Going into the hut, Kaede volunteered to help Kagome prepare while Inuyasha mumbled about something he had to finish and dashed off.
Kagome braced herself as she took hold of the bowl of blood. She felt like some vampire. She wished Inuyasha was there but he hadn't come back from wherever he was supposed to be. Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, she forced the blood down her throat. She felt nauseous and evidently looked it too. Sango took one look at her pale face and rushed to bring her some water. Sipping the water, she refused to drink it, in case water affected it somehow. Curling up on the floor, Kagome fell asleep in seconds.
She was abruptly awoken by loud voices. Sitting up, she saw Inuyasha talking animatedly to Miroku. Smiling, she looked at him, inclining her head, "Any changes?" Inuyasha shook his head and grinned. "Overnight maybe." He assured her and she nodded. Taking her by the hand, Inuyasha whispered, "I need to show you something." Leading the way, his hand over her eyes, he took her to a place hidden in the trees, where a small hut stood. Opening the door quietly, he stepped inside and let her open her eyes.
"Inuyasha!" she shrieked with pleasure. "What is this?" she questioned, half guessing the answer. Shuffling his feet uncomfortable, Inuyasha mumbled, "Well, I built it for us. Do you like it?" Pouncing on him, she cried, "I love it! That's where you go when you disappear for hours at a time!" Nodding, he hugged her close and they kissed.
A loud knocking ensued. Flinging open the door, Kagome saw her two friends standing there beaming. "You two were in on it!" she shrieked and they all laughed. Inviting them in, they sat around and talked. Miroku and Sango confessed they were deciding to get married too. Kagome was thrilled. Deciding to have their wedding on the same day, Miroku and Sango left, having already found a separate place to stay. Curling up on the floor, Kagome sighed contentedly, her head in Inuyasha's lap. She drifted off to sleep.
Gingerly opening her eyes, Kagome recognized many scents. Sitting up abruptly she felt her head. Dog ears! She was glad that it worked. Smiling, she left Inuyasha to sleep, leaving to get food. She didn't know how to hunt. Making her way to Kaede's, she picked up a couple of supplies and returned home where she found a frantic Inuyasha. "You could have left a note!" he spoke, voice full of worry. Apologizing profusely, she bustled into the kitchen to whip up some breakfast. Promising him that she'd go pick up some ramen, she dropped eggs into the frying pan she had gotten from home and cooked eggs. Serving them up, she presented them to Inuyasha who loved it.
Their wedding day was approaching and Kagome was thrilled. Though she was already living with Inuyasha, she had absolutely refused point blank to mess around before they were officially married. Sango and Kagome were suffering from nerves and Miroku had to convince Inuyasha to take more baths and keep it as a habit.
The night before the wedding, Kagome and Sango slept in Kagome's house while the boys slept at Miroku's. Unable to sleep, Kagome and Sango tossed and turned, their dresses lying on the chair next to them. Kagome drifted off to sleep, dreaming of the life she and Inuyasha would have together.
Hello people! There, chapter 4 finished. Did you like it?
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