Disclaimer- All characters are property of Rumiko Takahashi

Author's Note- This oneshot was created for the prompt 'Pillow' for Dokuga_Contest. Enjoy!

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"I'm still not sure this is a wise choice, love."

Chinatsu snuggled closer into the embrace of her mate. Sometimes she worried Shippo intentionally looked to stir mischief up with Sesshoumaru. She had no qualms with playing tricks and other devious acts on others, but there were some beings that should not be messed with. Shippo's old mentor was one of those beings. She'd bet that Kagome could also be another of those beings on the 'Do Not Fuck With' list.

"Do you remember the last time you attempted to interfere in Lord Sesshoumaru's love life? I believe you whined for months about your aching back and the lose of your hair. I don't think he'll take well to a second attempt on his love life."

Shippo chuckled.

"My intention had been to loosen the old stiff. I figured he be less hateful if he finally had a good romp between the sheets, kami knows it'd been at least a couple of centuries since his last excursion. It can't be healthy being celibate for so long."

"And look where that got you." Chinatsu laughed as the memory filtered through her mind. "It was quite funny watching Lord Sesshoumaru use you as a mop against the dojo floor. I'd hate to think of what he'd do to you if he learned of your new plot."

"It will be worth it." Shippo was silent as he thought of how to express his wish to his mate. With a dip of his head he rested his nose against the nape of Chinatsu's neck, taking a deep breath of her relaxing scent. "I wish for them to have this." His arms tightened around her, bringing her closer to him. "To know that there is someone there for them. Someone to offer unwavering friendship. To bestow loving passion. To provide unshakable trust. Someone to be their everything and be able to give back just as much. To be wanted and needed. To know that at the end of the day there is someone to share your joy and sadness."

Chinatsu shifted to face Shippo. She smiled at her mate while placing her hands lovingly against the sides of his face. Sometimes he surprised her with his seriousness.

"I will help you in your endeavor, no matter how dangerous this particular one may be." She quirked a brow at him before giving him a light kiss. "Those two deserve their happily ever after with all the sacrifices they've made."

"Thank you, koi. They won't know what hit them when we're done with them." Shippo yawned. He was ready to finally sleep.

Chinatsu sighed. There was a lot of planning to be done. They couldn't just go into this with a half formed plan. No, this case needed a full detailed plan with multiple contingency plans.

"Well, I think this will officially be the longest pillow talk session we've ever had. Usually you're snoring away by now." Chinatsu poked her mate in the chest as his eyes started to droop. "Hey! We've got planning to do. Have any good ideas running around up there? I'd prefer that our meddlesome actions aren't uncovered until Lord Sesshoumaru and Kagome are thoroughly occupied. While Lord Sesshoumaru is a force to be reckoned with all on his own, I have also heard of Kagome's temper and would like to never be on the receiving end of one of her arrows." Chinatsu paused for a moment. "Or zapped for that matter. There are still legends floating around about her."

"I wouldn't worry about Kagome. She'd never dream of hurting me nor my mate, you're to cute."

Chinatsu gave her mate a withering look. She hated the word 'cute' associated with her, and he knew it.

"I've got a couple of ideas."

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"Hakushon! Hakushon!"

Sesshoumaru's steps faltered as a pair of sneezes erupted from him, interrupting his kata. The demon lord looked around with narrow eyes.

Someone, somewhere was talking about him and it didn't bode well for him. He would have to be on the lookout for any suspicious activity. He resumed his kata. Tomorrow he would start watching those around him, he was not going to be taken by surprise.

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"Hakushon!"

Mrs. Higurashi looked over at her daughter as she sneezed and smiled a bright smile.

"Well, it seems someone is talking about you, dear. Good things must be on your horizon."

"Oh mom, you don't actually believe in that old superstition, do you?"

"Of course I do! Good things have always followed me after one sneeze, and bad things have also followed after two sneezes. I'd think you'd believe in that superstition as well."

"I don't know. I don't think sneezes should be used as a reliable indicator of the future of good or bad events."

"Just wait. You'll see."

Mrs. Higurashi stood from the table. She placed a kiss on Kagome's head before walking past to go up to bed.

"I'll see you tomorrow. Sleep well."

Kagome watched as her mother left. With a heavy sigh she heaved herself up and headed for her own bed.

"Whatever it is, it better be good."