Not Everything Ends in Happily Ever After
By: SilverLunarStar
Part IV – Springtime Union
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It's now early spring. Seven months have passed since they defeated Naraku. Winter passed with relatively little change…
Well, unless once counts Miroku and Sango's relationship.
"Miroku, I'm never going to let you near me again!"
"Demo koi!"
As it turns out, right before the final battle with the evil hanyo, their relationship progressed physically. The end result…
Sango heaves out her lunch. "I thought you said the nausea ends after the third or fourth month," the demon exterminator whines to her best friend.
"Well, that's what my book said." She eyes the months old textbook; she could go home, but… She hasn't gone since Inuyasha proposed to her. It makes her feel guilty, because she's very thankful that her mother gave them her blessing. She hasn't seen her in months, though. It's just… She looks at Shippo, her kit. Yes, hers.
A couple of weeks after he proposed, Inuyasha set Shippo aside. After explaining their developed relationship, he inquired whether the fox demon wanted to officially be their 'pup.'
Shippo's ecstatic. He hopped up and down in agreement. Chuckling, he called Kagome over.
He'd already explained to her the simple ritual, so she sticks her hand out.
He shakes his head in amazement. She accepts their 'strange' traditions so easily. He takes his miko's extended hand, bringing her index finger to his mouth. Coaxing it with his tongue, he carefully, but firmly makes a cut.
Shippo, understanding, slits his own palm.
Cutting his own finger, Inuyasha and Kagome press their individual digits to Shippo's injury. In almost no time at all, their wounds heal and Shippo's yoki glows its usual bright orange, with a forest green and rose red tinge to it. The young fox demon throws himself at the woman he's considered his mother since she saved his life. In her arms, he looks at the hanyo. Suddenly, and surprisingly, he jumps into his arms.
Shocked, Inuyasha stumbles a bit upon impact. Getting his balance back, he supports them both by hugging the kit back. He whispers something that only Shippo can hear, which makes him grin.
Kagome snaps out of her thoughts as an alluring scent catches her interest. She looks in front of her to see a bunch of jasmines. Following the arm that's connected to the body, she comes face to face with the smile of her beloved hanyo.
Taking the flowers, she brings them closer to her, to smell their alluring scent. They seem to be the first bunch of spring. Grinning, she stands on her tip-toes and plants a kiss on his lips. Before she can go back down, an arm wraps around her waist.
"Where do you think you're going?" he grumbles, bringing her closer to him.
She's about to ask him where Sango is, but all thoughts cease as his tongue traces her lips. Automatically, she parts them. Ever since he proposed to her, their kisses have been sparse and chaste. Now… Responding back, she wraps her arms around his neck.
Inuyasha groans as he feels her breasts press onto his chest. Slowly, but surely, he backs up so he's leaning against a tree trunk. He knows they have to stop, but not yet. He breaks their heated kiss to plant a trail of kisses down her neck. 'Soon,' he thinks, sucking above her clavicle, imagining her bearing his mark. Her fingers graze his sensitive dog ears and he leaves teeth indents without breaking her skin. Lifting his head up, she looks into her sparkling chocolate eyes filled with love and desire. That almost becomes his undoing. Shaking his head in order to try and clear his thoughts, he gently presses his lips onto her. "Three more days," he mutters.
She sighs longingly, resting her head against his chest.
Wrapping his arms around her fully, he slides down, bringing her down with him, and sitting her on his lap.
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On the third day of April, under a moonless night, the entire village has gathered near the edge of Inuyasha's Forest. The weird group decides it's time the villagers know about Inuyasha's one defenseless night. That way they'll be on guard during his weakest of nights.
A priest, who has no idea of Inuyasha's true background, travelled from a distant village. He'd heard about the strange miko who journeyed with a monk and demon exterminator in order to rid Japan of the evil hanyo and collect the fragments of the Shikon no Tama. Funny how idle gossip seems to leave out her own inu-hanyo and kitsune; the fact that it's her fault the Jewel shattered seems to be eluded too…
With the priest's blessings, Inuyasha and Kagome become husband and wife.
After sharing a sweet kiss, he envelops her hand into his and they dash off.
The priest is shocked by their brass actions.
Kaede, Miroku, Sango, and Shippo grin. 'It's about time.'
Nearing the Goshinboku, the indigo eyed man sweeps his wife off her feet, literally.
"Inuyasha!" she shrieks in amusement. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she quirks her eyebrows.
"Just something I picked up on T.V.," he grins sheepishly.
Arriving at the tree that means so much to both, Kagome gasps in surprise.
"When…how?" she asks in amazement, analyzing the scene before her.
This morning, before sunset, Inuyasha had come to the clearing. When his miko had straight out refused to go to some fancy inn, he had to compromise. It took a while, but he was able to find a seamstress that made something that resembled a futon; it's thick and decent-sized for the two to enjoy their night together. Blankets are included since it can get pretty chilly during the middle of the night.
It's exactly as she would picture it; under the stars. However, unexplainable panic starts to fill Kagome's chest as Inuyasha leads her towards the makeshift futon. 'I was more than ready a few days ago.' Her husband turns inquiring eyes at her when she pauses. "It's wonderful Inuyasha, I wondered what you would come up with when I didn't leave you much option and this is just how I wanted it; under the stars," she stated her earlier thoughts, trying to push back her nervousness.
A warm smile graces his face. She truly is extraordinary. He very well knows that women from his time and hers are picky little things and most females would prefer comfort and luxury. Not Kagome though. She prefers the wonders of nature; now, anyway. She'll be the first to admit she used to be just as superficial. At least she's truthful and honest. Absent-mindedly, he adjusts the blankets so they won't get in the way, but also so they'll be within easy reach.
The love she has for him swells as she takes in his thoughtful gesture. No longer feeling nervous, she relaxes as he embraces her.
Seeing her innocent and seductive smile, if such an oxymoron exists, he allows himself a silly grin. This girl, no, this woman, whom he's loved since they met, is finally his; in almost every sense. Learning forward, he captures her lips in a passionate kiss.
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Sometime in the middle of the night, Inuyasha covers them with the warm blankets. It's a good thing too; even though it's springtime, it's colder than usual.
Kagome wakes up first, hours later. Looking to the sides, she notices the dew surrounding them. She scouts around, looking for her kimono. Finding it, she drapes it on and exits, but not before giving Inuyasha a kiss on the cheek. Once she gets up, she stretches and feels a dull pain between her legs. She expected the soreness, but oh what she wouldn't give for a hot spring! Laughing to herself, she's amazed at how much she's changed. Three years ago, she would by daydreaming about a hot bath at home. Now, this is her home. Thinking about the future, she turns to the direction of the well. Before she can think further, a pair of inviting arms wrap around her waist. A clawed finger moves the collar of her kimono and fangs graze her shoulder. "Ohayo," she moans out.
"Ohayo koishii." Trailing his hands all over her body, he takes in every moan, groan, and whimper.
Her legs feel as if they've turned to jelly. Pressing her back against him, she feels evidence of his excitement and she grins. "Hot springs?" she requests.
Without another word, he picks her up, complying with his wife's request.
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Wah! I'm sorry I didn't update Sunday or yesterday, but I kind of forgot to edit this so I spent the end of yesterday and early today skimming through. If you see any fatal errors, please let me know!
Well, Inuyasha and Kagome are finally husband and wife! What do you think? I was going to put a lemon, but I've never written one. Every time I tried, it came out too… I don't know; I just didn't like it. Maybe someday I'll write one up and post it in mediaminer or adultfanfiction. For now, this will have to do.
I hope everyone enjoyed!
Once again thank you to my ever-loyal reviewer Ayame Hong and a big WELCOME AND THANKS to a new reviewer j.d.y. Really, thanks you two! You're the ones that keep me going; sorry it took me awhile to get this up.
Only three more to go!
~*Eli