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The two youkai just sat there to ingest everything that they had just heard.
"You know what I think?" Touga said. "I think that Rin should meet the other side of her family and that Kagome should tell Yuuta the news about his brother personally."
There was a long pause of silence before the commotion started.
"WHAT?!"
Chapter 7:
"She's not goin' anywhere!" Inuyasha yelled out.
"For once I agree with Inuyasha!" Sango joined in. "Yuuta hated Kagome when he first arrived here and he hated her just the same when he left. What makes you think he won't hate her if she goes to see him now and finds out what happened with his brother?! And Rin! What about Rin, huh? They're going to hate her over there,"
"Sango-,"
"Not only is she the product of a miko and a youkai, she has absolutely no demon blood!"
"Sango, stop-,"
"I mean, really, most of the villagers and all of Kagome's suitors are wary with her! What makes you think that her own family won't hate h-?"
By then, I had gotten furious. Putting Rin down on the mats, I stood up and walked over to Sango until I was standing right in front of her. She was still going on with her rant until I slapped her. I grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her as she stared at me with bewildered eyes.
"Sango! I swear on the all that is holy, if you do not stop insulting my daughter, part of her family, and, indirectly, me, I will leave with my children and never come back. Do you understand me?" She nodded her head and I sighed, letting go of her and clenching my hands, taking deep breaths and letting them out slowly.
"I think we should go outside to talk about this further," I turned to the staring Daiyoukai, "Touga-sama, Sesshomaru-sama, we'll be right back."
We walked out of the hut until we reached the tree line. I turned to her and crossed my arms. She may have been my sister but what she had just done caused me to give her the coldest stare I could muster up. No one insulted my daughter.
"Would you like to tell me what the hell all of that was in there?" I asked her.
She looked up at me then turned her eyes back to the ground, ashamed. "I just worry about the two of you, Kagome. You're my sister in all but blood and hat little girl in there is my niece in the same way. I just don't want you to get hurt."
I sighed and rubbed my hands across my face. "You know that I'm going to accept Touga-sama's request, right?"
"Yes," she sighed. "You know you never listened to me anyway."
We stood there for a few more minutes before I broke the silence.
"You're not coming with me are you?" I asked.
Sango shook her head, "No," she laughed. "Remember? I can't stand that Yuuta, that self-righteous asshole."
I couldn't help but laugh. "Don't remind me. You and he had the biggest of fights Edo has ever heard of."
She hugged me then. "I really am sorry, Kagome."
"I know," I sighed, patting her back.
oOo
When we came back to the hut, Rin was awake and playing with one of Shippo's spinning top as Touga and Sesshomaru watched on, Touga laughing.
Inuyasha was off in the corner sulking as he watched his father and half-brother while Kikyo tried to gain his attention away from the content group. Miroku was in another corner talking to a newly arrived Kaede and Sango went to join them.
When I arrived, Sesshomaru glanced at me then reverted his attention back to the playing children. I bit my lip then sighed. It was no use really.
Someone like him would-,
Before I could finish my thoughts, Touga called out to me.
"Kagome, I don't mean to sound rude but I would like to know what your answer is, to my question, that is."
Instead of answering, I paid sole attention to my children.
"Rin, Shippo, come here." Once I had them in my arms I continued, "How do you two feel about going west to meet Yukio's family? Don't forget Rin, they're your family, too."
I got an immediate yes from them both and looked up at Touga. I smirked, "Well, you have your answer, Touga-sama. We'll just our things packed, won't be long."
oOo
I walked out of my hut with Rin and Shippo trailing behind me, carrying our bags for travel. We met Touga and Sesshomaru at the tree line and was a bit surprised to see a two headed dragon standing beside the two Daiyoukai.
"They're names are Ah-Un," Sesshomaru answered when I asked who they were.
"Yes, they will be our travel companions, to help with the children," Touga continued.
Sesshomaru took the kids' bags then came up to me after strapping them to Ah-Un's saddle. He stared down at me, his masculine hand reached out for my bags. I willed myself not to sniff his scent and fight the blush back. Something flashed in his eyes but I couldn't identify what it was. I thought I saw his chest rise in a deep breath and leaned closer to me. But that couldn't be. When he turned, snapping me out of his trance, I shook my head and thought to myself that I was going crazy.
Rin and Shippo ran up to Ah-Un to pet them before they climbed onto his back. I walked next to them and pat their heads.
"You take care of my babies, alright, Ah-Un?" The dragon huffed out of both of its heads and bumped my stomach affectionately. I smiled and pat their heads again. "And you two," I turned to Rin and Shippo, "behave and don't cause Ah-Un any trouble."
"Yes, kaa-san," they both beamed.
"Shall we be on our way then?" Touga asked.
"Yes," I smiled. "We're ready."
"Alright then! One of us will have to carry you, though," he said, suddenly, rubbing his chin.
My eyes almost bulged out of my head. "What do you mean by carry, Touga-sama?"
"We're flying there, of course. So, one of us will have to carry you. Sesshomaru! Go ahead, son, you carry her. You're much younger than me, you have more energy," Touga beamed, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"Hn," Sesshomaru turned to me, a dangerous spark in his molten golden eyes.
Oh, kami, what have I gotten myself into?
How was it? Too short? I think it is, so, the next one will be much longer. But, oh, Touga, you sneaky youkai, you. Well, let's see how Touga goes about giving the two a little push in the right direction. Plus, since I like Glassstar93's suggestion so much, I've decided on incorporating it into the story along the way. I don't want Sesshomaru and Kagome together too soon, I want a few moments between them and some bonding with the kids before we get to the two together. Spoiler: it'll happen at Yuuta's shiro.
