Hello my wonderful readers! Here is the next chapter to the story! Please Enjoy!
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Chiyu-Healing
"Miroku, I'm so glad you're alright" Sango spoke as she launched herself at him, embracing him tightly even though inside she was shaking with fear.
"What are you doing! You shouldn't be hugging me! I raped you" He said pulling out of his arms
"It wasn't you! It wasn't your mind! Kikyo made you, I don't blame you, I'm scared but I don't fear or hate you" Sango said softly
"I'm sorry Sango, I can't cope with this here, with a reminder of what was done"
"You wont have to" Kagome said softly with a smile as she walked further into the room.
"What do you mean?"
"You'll see tomorrow" Kagome said softly as they left him in peace to pray
"Kaori, would you do me a favor" Kagome asked approaching the demoness
"Anything Kagome-san" She said bowing as several servants passed
"Would you be willing to stay at the temple with Miroku? I don't think he would truly heal with only men around him" Kagome said softly
"Of course, if my lord says it is alright" Kaori said with a smile. She liked the monk greatly from Kagome's stories and thought he was very cute.
"Good, go gather your things, we leave soon" Kagome said running to find Sesshomaru. After they ate, everyone met by the gates where they flew towards the temple.
"Lady Kagome," The children at the temple chorused as they landed, Kohaku and Shippo were soon surrounded by their friends.
"Hello everyone" She said smiling as the masters approached she bowed along with everyone else.
"We did not expect you back so soon Kagome" Mizu said softly
"I was not expecting this either but things have changed"
"Come you can explain things inside" They walked inside and Kagome explained the situation. The monks accepted Miroku with open arms and granted Kaori permission to stay with the condition she either train or help with the cook and cleaning. Afterwards they left again. As they walked Kagome stopped and looked to the side.
"Kagome" Sesshomaru asked having never seen this before.
"How many and how fast?" Inuyasha asked
"Five, two coming from the right, two coming from the center and one from the left, they'll be in your senses in about thirty seconds. They are badger demons, two male and one female" Kagome answered, by the time she finished everyone could sense it. Before anyone, but perhaps Sesshomaru, could move Kagome had defeated the demons by taking their shards causing them to run afraid.
"That was easy" Sango said as Kagome added the shards to her collection
"I've learned quite a bit since I left, Kohaku is still learning as is Shippo and Rin but we're getting there" Kagome said smiling
"We should continue by the looks of the jewel we are almost done" Sesshomaru spoke smiling just so Kagome could see. They continued to walk until lunch.
"What worries you Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked softly. They were the only two awake, it had been several months since they had left Miroku at the temple with Kaori. Kagome stood silently for a moment staring out at the forest below them.
"I didn't want to tell the others but we're on the last shard before we battle Naraku for the jewel" Kagome said softly look at him.
"This is good is it not?" He asked wrapping his arms around her.
"Yes but I fear the jewel will take me away from here when I am finished" She said softly "Sesshomaru, promise me you'll raise Shippo if that happens"
"Of course love" He said softly "Come we should return to the temple tomorrow"
"Why" Kagome asked softly as they made there way back to camp.
"You'll see" He answered softly, glad that Inuyasha had figured out their relationship months ago. He could not bear the thought of loosing her without first having her. His beast was furious with this idea.
The next morning they set out beginning their way back to the temple. After a days travel they arrived.
"Lord Sesshomaru, Lady Kagome" Mizu spoke greeting them wit ha bow
"Master Mizu" Kagome said smiling at him "how is Miroku"
"He is well, training the lovely child you left" Mizu said smiling "But I'm sure that's not what you came for"
"You are correct, I wish for you to perform a mating ceremony"
"Very well, milord, if you'll follow Miroku he'll take you to a room where you can prepare, Lady Kagome, Kaori will take you"
"Come with me Sango" Kagome said as Miroku dragged Inuyasha with them. The girls giggled excitedly as they busied themselves with getting Kagome ready.
"This is so unexpected" Kagome said softly as they draped the silk over her body delicately. After an hour they finished and led her down the halls to meet Sesshomaru at the large tree in the center of the temple
Well there it is! We will have a mating Ceremony next Chapter! YAY! I hope you enjoyed!
~Redshadow17
