Kagome studied the ofuda carefully glaring at it angrily, Shippo walked into the room with tea on a platter and shook his head as he saw his mother staring at that damn ofuda again. "mama, take a break please." Shippo begged as he placed tea onto the table.
Kagome nodded and took a cup of tea placing two sugars in it and mixed the cup. "I don't know Shippo, I can't get a trace of who sent that no matter what I do to that damn slip of paper."
Shippo nodded in understanding, "I could send a couple of my guys to check it out for you." Kagome nodded and Shippo took the hint, "This is good Shippo, did you grow the leaves yourself?" Kagome asked, Shippo blushed and nodded. "So now that we are alone." Kagome said and leaned back into her chair.
Shippo paled noticing the tone of her voice and knowing where this conversation was leading, "When am I going to meet at least one of these girls that you bring to your Uncle's home?" Kagome asked raising an eyebrow. Shippo laughed nervously and rubbed the back of his head, "um...not for a while?" Shippo said nervously. Kagome sighed as all mothers do when their young handsome sons are still single and looked up to the sky.
"I did a good job, why does this kit refuse to settle down and give me grandchildren?" Kagome asked. There was a knock on her door and Shippo got up to answer the door when Kagome grabbed his tail, "Sit, I'll get it." Kagome said and giggled at the thought of Shippo with a mate. She opened the door to see Iruka standing there, "Hey cuz, come on in." Kagome stated smiling. Iruka shook his head and looked at Kagome, she was smiling happily, this news was going to scare her.
Kagome looked at Iruka he looked pale and nervous, she felt the tea-cup in her hands fall and heard the crash. "How bad is it?" she asked as she stared at her cousin her eyes wide. Her baby was in danger and Iruka wasn't telling her anything, "Kagome, you have to promise not to do anything rash just yet."
"Iruka, how bad?" Kagome asked her tone firm, "You've heard the rumors about Zabuza right?" Kagome nodded and her face got paler. "He went after them, apparently this is more then just an escort job." he said. "I have to go," Iruka said.
Kagome nodded and Shippo sensing her distress was by her side. He led her to the couch where he forced her to sit, "Shippo, how fast do you think we can get there?" Kagome asked her face set in determination and fear. "We'll leave within the hour." he promised and with a flurry of wind he was gone. Kagome ran into her room and pulled a chain from her neck on it was a key, she moved her bed and moved aside a rug. Underneath the rug was a secret door, Kagome had built it before she and Naruto had moved in.
She stared at the door and concentrated, a flash of white light came from the room and the door a keyhole appeared in the middle of it. Kagome unlocked the door and it opened to reveal a stair case. She walked down the stair case to reveal an elaborate room filled with chests. Kagome moved to one particular chest and opened it, she pulled out her long bow made out of demon bone and a quiver full of arrows. Then Kagome closed the chest and moved to the wall that held three swords and several daggers. She pulled down two of the swords and all the daggers aligning them on the floor.
Kagome then opened a closet that held a suit, similar to the one Sango once had. She stripped down to only her underwear and put on the suit. The suit flashed pink as her powers intergrated into it and she quickly loaded the daggers onto arm and leg carriers.
After all was said and done she pulled open another closet to reveal a long beautiful Kimono. She dressed herself in it and tied her swords to her obi then put on her outer coat. Kagome stared at the room. The walls were now bare and the most of the chests and closets were now open.
Sighing she left the room and redid the lock pushing the rug and bed back into place. She then fixed her hair and make up in front of the vanity. Just as Kagome had fininshed up putting up her last strand of hair she heard a wish of wind and her door opened to reveal Shippo and Sesshoumaru.
She held up a finger and made a final look over. She nodded and turned to her brother and son, "Are you ready?" she asked. Shippo nodded and Shesshoumaru gave a hn. He looked her over making sure that everything was right, he then offered his arm and she took it. Shippo bowed to his mother and uncle as they proceeded to the balcony where Sesshoumaru made his cloud and then they were off.
They had been traveling for hours Kagome had still kept her eyes open when Sesshoumaru lifted his nose, "Shippo." he said in a tone. Kagome soon understood she felt Naruto's aura, then she heard a cry of a crowd. Kagome stared at the crowd that was headed toward her son and his master.
"Sesshoumaru, if my kit dies I'll purify you so badly your great-great-great-great-grand pups will feel it!" she yelled and Sesshoumaru nodded as they landed by Naruto and Kakashi, Shippo stood beside Sasuke, Sakura, and the old man. Kagome unsheathed her sword, preparing for battle then she heard the cry of townspeople behind them, "IF YOU COME ANOTHER STEP INTO THIS COUNTRY WE'LL KILL YOU!" the voice of a young boy said.
"MOM! INARI!" Naruto yelled happily, Kagome smiled at her son and winked as the young boy grinned and said something about hero's needing to come at the last minute, Sesshoumaru hn'd and Shippo rolled his eyes at this comment.
Naruto stared determined and did his Kage Bushin No Jutsu multiplying Kakashi followed his example.
"Do you want some of this?" his clones all asked at the same time. Kagome felt chills fall down her spine and stared at the numbers. The mob ran away and Zabuza said something to Kakashi, Kakashi nodded and carried Zabuza to the boy.
Kagome followed hearing something about snow, "I wish I could go to the same place as you." Zabuza said touching the boy's face.
Kagome knelt by Zabuza and sighed, "Zabuza, you were known as a devil, but you are only a mistreated human and so your wish will be granted." She layed her hands on his body and a pink glow surrounded Zabuza's body.
"You will be with him." Kagome promised and wiped away something on her face, "Snow?" she asked Naruto came up besides her and she hugged him close, "Haku was born in a snowy village," he explained.
Two weeks later
Kagome stood behind Naruto as he said he was going to be his own ninja. Kagome laughed, Sesshoumaru nodded, "Kit, I must leave, business to attend to, but I will be seeing you soon." Sesshoumaru said and patted Naruto's head. He turned to Kagome and kissed her forehead, "Try to stay out of trouble."
"I'll see you soon Mama." Shippo said and kissed her cheek, he then hugged Naruto soon, "Be good and listen to ma." he ordered then left in a flash of wind and leaves.
They left with Naruto and Inari bawling and Kagome heard that they would name the bridge after Naruto.
Two months later
Kagome was walking back from the grocery store when she felt another demonic presence. It was small and tiny and it felt strangely of.... Jaken? She ran to her door and saw him standing by her front door sighing she opened the door and let him in.
"Lady Kagome." he said and bowed low,
"Would you like some tea Jaken?" Kagome asked putting down her groceries and started putting groceries away. "Lady Kagome! why are you doing this, there should be servants putting away your food." Kagome smiled and shook her head, "Jaken it's hard enough living in this village without having to manage servants." she said and suddenly the door slammed open. "Mom I'm home!" Naruto yelled. Kagome sighed and shook her head, "Naruto please refrain from yelling when you get home and please stop slamming the door." Kagome asked and finished putting away groceries.
"Mom? who's the weird frog?" Naruto asked. Jaken stood his full three feet and glared at Naruto, "I am not a frog, I am the loyal retainer of Lord Sesshoumaru! and you are intruding on my Lady Kagome's home." Jaken said and pulled out the staff. Kagome sighed, "Naruto, why don't you go out and practice or something." Kagome said and lead Jaken to the table with a tea pot in hand.
As soon as she heard the slam of the door she turned to Jaken, "Now why are you really here?" she asked as she poured tea. Jaken took a seat as soon as she sat down, "As you know Mi Lord has an annual ball, once every 5 decades." Kagome nodded then she realized why he was here she stared at Jaken mouth agape, "No." she said and Jaken opened his mouth, "No Jaken you can tell him that I'm not coming." Jaken stared at the teacup and watched as it overflowed.
"Lady Kagome." he started, "I SAID NO JAKEN!" Kagome yelled and that was when she saw the mess. She gasped and put down the tea cup and ran into the kitchen to grab a towel. Jaken sat quietly and watched as Kagome cleaned up the mess. Jaken had changed over the years, he had become calmer, more respecful, and infinately patient. Kagome sighed, "Fine I'll come, but I'm brining Naruto." Kagome said and finished cleaning. Jaken nodded and placed a scroll on the now dry table. "An escort will come to pick you up at the gate in two weeks."
Kagome nodded and took the scroll and opened it up reading the contents, it was a dress code, a itenirary, and a pass. At the end of the scroll Sesshoumaru's royal family seal was stamped in gold.
Kagome let jaken out and stared out at the blue sky, She looked over at the list and realized that she didn't have any formal clothes for Naruto. She grabbed her purse and locked the door then went looking for Naruto, he was practicing with Kakashi in the practice fields. "Naruto. We need to go shopping." she said and Naruto looked up horrified, "What? Why?" Naruto asked.
"Because you need a formal Kimino, now come on I don't have time to waste arguing with you." Kagome ordered, Naruto grumbled then moved to bow to Kakashi only to see him standing next to his mother. "So Kagome, why the Kiminos?" kakashi asked.
Kagome sighed, "My brother, you remember him, well he's a great lord, and he's hosting his annual ball, and being the younger sister I must attend. God I'm going to be bored out of my mind, these things are basically like group dates for all the single lords and ladies." Kagome ran a hand through her hair and Kakashi looked at her. "Group dates?" he asked
Kagome looked at him, "Ya you know.. when a group of people get together and." Kakashi's expression got darker, he knew what a group date was, he just didn't want Kagome going on one. Kakashi shook out of his stupor, "So if you don't want to go why are you going? " Naruto asked. Kakashi's inner personality was nodding and thinking about how smart Naruto was.
"Because its my duty, you understand that don't you Naruto? Now lets go get you a kimono and then I'll buy us Ramen for dinner." Naruto grinned and nodded happily. Kagome looked to see Kakashi and looked back at Naruto, "Kakashi? Would you mind coming along, I know how to dress little girls, but when it comes to young men I don't really know." Kagome asked.
Kakashi agreed and he followed Kagome as they walked to a kimono shop. Kagome fingered the material while they waited for the owner and shook her head, this was nothing like any of the demon lords owned just as she was about to turn and leave the shop owner came in and stared at Naruto horrified.
"Get out, I don't serve your kind." she said. Kagome stared angrily and grabbed Naruto, "We were just leaving, by the way, your material isn't worthy of any lord, and it certainly isn't worthy of my son." Kagome yelled her aura flaring.
She stormed out of the shop dragging Naruto till they reached the end of the block. "Mom!" "Kagome." Kakashi and Naruto said at the same time. "Ooh the nerve of that woman." she growled and she felt Naruto struggling, "Mom!" Kagome let go of Naruto quickly. "I'm sorry baby, I didn't realize, let me see." Kagome took a look at his wrist it had her finger marks on him. Sighing she held her hand gently over the marks and a soft pink light healed the burn marks.
Kakashi smiled at the tender moment. "I know one shop that might meet your standards Kagome, and its near the ramen booth." kagome smiled at Kakashi and took the arm her offered. Kakashi lead them into a small shop. Kagome touched some of the material shocked to find that it was as good as, if not better than her kimono material. Smiling she looked at the different patterns wondering what she color would fit him best. It would be better if he had an dark orange so that he could stick to his main color, but for formal what color, Sesshoumaru would be wearing his crecent moon white with the red pattern while his mate, Aine would wear red with white patterns to match him.
Kagome would be wearing a soft pink with white and silver. Naruto would wear orange with black under and on his back he would have the village insagnia. Kagome turned to see a young man at the counter. "So what would you like?" he asked. Kagome smiled, "Naruto here needs some formal kimonos and some everyday and maybe a couple of fighting ones. I was thinking dark orange with a black underneath and the village insignia on the back, and then right above it have a waning moon with a pearl like jewel just above it. For everyday he'll go with traditional orange and green with a pattern of the village sign, and for his dojo have something like what he's wearing now." Kagome stated.
The man nodded, "How long is this going to take you?" she asked as she drew some random sketches on a piece of paper. The man looked at her and shrugged, "Depends on how much your willing to pay."
The man took naruto's measurements and Kagome watched then pulled out a small pouch and placed it on the table. "This is something to make sure you get it done within two weeks of today." The man opened the bag and looked at the contents. "You'll have it by next week." he said and Kagome smiled and left the store. Naruto stared at his mother as they left the store. "Ma, What'd you give him?" Naruto asked. "Gold." Kagome said simply as they walked to the ramen booth.
kagome and Kakashi laughed and teased Naruto while they all ate smiling about things.
Naruto had fallen asleep and Kagome laughed as she moved to wake him. "Let me carry him." Kakashi offered. Kagome nodded and she lead him to the house. Naruto was in bed and Kagome lead Kakashi to the door. "Thanks for everything Kakashi." she said smiling he nodded and moved to open the door the same time she did. Their hands touched and Kagome looked up at Kakashi, she looked at him and blushed. She moved to take her hand away but Kakashi wouldn't let go. He pulled down his mask and Kagome gasped, he then leaned down and kissed her gently.
He grinned wickedly and left Kagome staring at him touching her lips a grin on her face as well.
Okay let me have it, I know I deserve it so rip me a new one about being so late and yada yada. anyways y'all know what to do read and review or else. Kay sorry once again and hint at anything ya'll want to.