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Chapter Ten
Kagome was so excited about the day. She had awoken early and had already bathed and dressed when Keira walked in. Keira smiled and knew that Kagome had every right to be happy. She helped Kagome to fix her hair for her morning training with their lord. "Today is going to be a lovely day Keira. I cant wait to see my family and friends." Kagome chatted with her as she finished up her hair.
"Yes Kagome. It is a lovely day. I am happy for you." Keira left to go help prepare breakfast as Kagome went first to Rin's room and Shippou's. She bathed them and dressed them for breakfast. The three of them went down to the dinning hall and were not surprised that Sesshoumaru, Youko, and Jaken were already there.
"Good morning Sesshoumaru." Kagome greeted as she made sure the children were settled. "Good morning father." She kissed Youko on the cheek before settling into her spot next to Sesshoumaru. She smiled warmly at the youkia who had unknowingly stolen her heart. Kagome was surprised when she saw a ghost of a smile turn up his handsome lips. Kagome listened as Sesshoumaru and Youko talked about the trip. She also listened to Rin and Shippou talking excitedly about what Kagome's home would be like. She was so happy at this point in her life. She turned again to Sesshoumaru. It would rip the heart from her chest if she ever had to leave his side. She loved him. She just hoped that Sesshoumaru would learn to love her back.
"Come Kagome it is time for our morning training. Your father will be watching so we are going to go over everything that you have learned so far." Kagome nodded and turned to Keira.
"Please help the children get ready for the trip. I will be up when we are done and help you ok." Keira bowed and took the children up to their rooms as Kagome followed Sesshoumaru and her father to the dojo. She was proud to show her father what she had learned. She knew that he would be proud of her. She was also kind of nervous. She had never trained with anyone else in the room besides Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru went to the far end of the room and took the sword that Kagome had taken a liking to and threw it to her. She caught it nonchalantly as Youko took a seat in the stands to one side of the large room.
"Are you ready Kagome." Sesshoumaru asked as he got into position. Kagome smiled and pulled the sword from it's sheath. Kagome waited with the katana in one hand and the sheath in the other. They stayed that way for a moment. In a blur of movement Kagome threw the sheath into the air and then attacked Sesshoumaru. He was still surprised at her speed. He had been watching her face for anything to give away when she was going to move but he had taught her how to show nothing. She had learned the lesson very well. Kagome had cut Sesshoumaru and was back in her original position before Sesshoumaru could block her. She held her hand out behind her and caught the sheath as it fell back down. Kagome smiled and then tossed the sheath to the ground.
"What do you think Sesshou I learned my lessons very well." Kagome was smiling so broadly that Sesshoumaru had to pull on all of his control to keep from smiling to. Suddenly he was behind her and had pushed her forward with his foot lightly. Then was gone.
"Do not ever celebrate a win before the battle is finished. Disarm me and take the battle then we will go to lunch." Kagome's smile died down just a bit but she was still smiling. It was her equivalent to Sesshoumaru's blank face. In a matter of moments Kagome and Sesshoumaru were fighting. Metal clashed against metal in an age old dance for dominance. Sparks flew and only a few youkai if they were watching very closely could keep up with the speed at which the two were moving. Youko was so very proud of his daughter. And watched the battle intently. Suddenly they came apart and Kagome and Sesshoumaru were both weaponless. Then the swords clattered to the ground on the other side of the dojo. Kagome dropped into a kind of crouching position. She bared her fangs and extended her claws ready for hand to hand combat. Sesshoumaru too, crouched but only slightly. Kagome was still smiling and Sesshoumaru was still as stoic as ever. Even after almost forty-five minutes of nonstop battle neither one was even slightly breathing hard.
Kagome suddenly blurred and was behind Sesshoumaru. He had sensed her and had turned to parry her thrust of claws. But she had known that he would do that and again blurred. She was once again behind him and raked her claws down his arm. Sesshoumaru turned and then they were once again a blur to fast for the human eye. Only this time they were using fists and feet. By this time both had completely forgotten the presence watching them. Kagome once again surprised Sesshoumaru. She decided that instead of doing what he expected of her she would throw him off and win the mock battle. Kagome once again got behind him only this time it was to get under his claws. She ducked under his arm as he turned and got very close to him. Kagome wrapped her arms around him and locked her mouth to his. Sesshoumaru was so surprised that he just stood there. Kagome knew that the stupor wouldn't last long and soon had him flat on the ground with one clawed hand at his throat and the other hand was holding a dagger that she had pulled from a wrist sheath pressed lightly against his stomach. Kagome leaned up from the kiss and smiled broadly at Sesshoumaru. "I win." She whispered and then leaned back from his face. Sesshoumaru did not know what had happened. Suddenly he was on the ground with Kagome on top of him. He took note of her claws and hidden dagger. He was furious that she had bested him, and that he had so easily been distracted by her womanly whiles. He was also very aroused.
"Yes Kagome you win this battle." With movement that could not be seen he threw the dagger to the other side of the room captured both of her wrists and flipped her over. He was now lying on top of her and she was now very aware of just how her little kiss had affected him. Sesshoumaru leaned down and licked her neck and nibbled a bit. Kagome's breath caught in her throat. He moved his way to her ear and then whispered to her. "We will finish this later little princess. Right now your father is still watching us." Then Sesshoumaru was up and pulling and blushing Kagome up with him. He bowed to her and walked away to retrieve the weapons. Youko jumped and landed gracefully in front of a still furiously blushing Kagome. He was smiling knowingly and proudly.
"You did so well Kagome. I am very proud of you. You, my daughter, will be comparable to none but the most powerful of lords." Kagome smiled and melted into the hug that her father enveloped her in. Youko smiled devilishly and whispered into her ear. " You also have captured the heart of the ice prince. And if I am not mistaken he has stolen yours as well." Kagome was once again blushing when Youko broke off the hug and began to walk with Kagome over to Sesshoumaru who was waiting for them at the door. They walked back to the castle in silence. When they came to the stair where they would part ways Sesshoumaru turned to Kagome.
"After you get ready for lunch please come to my study before going to lunch. I would like to speak with." Sesshoumaru looked at Youko out the corner of his eyes and saw that he was smiling knowingly.
"Of course Sesshoumaru. See you later." Kagome smiled at him and then turned and went to her room. She did not know what Sesshoumaru wanted to talk to her about but she didn't care. Kagome was still surprised at what had happened earlier but she didn't mind so much.
"Hello Kagome. Did your training go well this morning. You were gone considerably longer than usual." Keira asked as she walked in. Kagome smiled as Keira helped her out of her clothes and into the hot springs.
"Training was interesting this morning to say the least. My father was watching so he demonstrated everything that I have learned so far. Are the children packed?" Kagome enjoyed having Keira wash her hair. It always relaxed her.
"Yes they are ready and eagerly waiting until you all leave." They finished her bath and then Keira helped Kagome into the clothes that she would be traveling in and fixed her hair.
"Alright I must go. Sesshoumaru wishes to speak to me. Could you please take the children to lunch?" Keira nodded and Kagome left the room to go to Sesshoumaru. When she got there she knew that Sesshoumaru was already in the room waiting for her. She raised her hand to knock but before she could she heard Sesshoumaru.
"Enter" Sesshoumaru had been so centered on Kagome that he had known the instant that she had stepped up to his door. He was very nervous and dear he say afraid. Of how Kagome would react to his proposition. "Please sit down Kagome. You did very well in practice today. I am very pleased and proud that you have learned and mastered each technique so quickly." Kagome blushed and ducked her head to try and hide it.
"Thank you Sesshoumaru. I am happy to have pleased you." Sesshoumaru took a deep breath and readied himself for the next question.
"Kagome I have something that I would like to ask you." Sesshoumaru stood up and walked around the desk until he was directly in front of Kagome and kneeled down so that he was eye to eye with her. "I would like to court you Kagome. I have great feelings for you and would like to give you the chance to know me as no one else does. Please give me the opportunity to show you that I can and will protect you and that I am a worthy mate." Kagome was so shocked. She had not known until this moment that the taiyouakai had such strong feelings for her. She was so overjoyed. Kagome could not find the words to say. Sesshoumaru took her silence as a rejection. He stood and almost took a step away from her. Kagome reached up and put her hand in his.
"Wait. I did not mean to stay silent. I was just so shocked. Yes Sesshoumaru you may court me. But have you asked my father. That is only proper Sesshoumaru." Kagome smiled up at him. He pulled her up and into his arms. He nuzzled her neck and then kissed her lightly on the cheek. Kagome thought that she would weep from the tenderness and care that she could see in his eyes when he lifted his head back up to look at her face.
" I have already asked Lord Youko and he has given his blessing." Sesshoumaru slowly pulled back from her and walked over to a shelf behind his desk. " I have something to give you. For excepting my courtship." He pulled down a long box. And laid it down on the desk. It was beautiful polished wood and was inlaid with beautiful carvings. Kagome walked up to it and stared at it for a moment before opening it. She gasped when she saw what was inside.
"Sesshoumaru you got this for me?" Sesshoumaru smiled and nodded his head. Kagome reached in and lifted out a magnificent sword. The sheath was just as amazing as the case that had held it. When Kagome placed her hand on the hilt she felt power emanating from the sword. It was as if it knew her and recognized her as its rightful owner. She pulled the sword from the sheath and saw that it had a female inuyoukai engraved in the blade. It was beautifully made and fit her perfectly. Kagome sheathed it and placed it back in the box. She turned to Sesshoumaru and buried her head in his chest. "Thank you so much Sesshoumaru. This is the greatest thing that anyone has ever gotten me." Sesshoumaru held her tightly.
"I went to totosai and had him craft it for you. It is made to use both your youkai and miko powers together and not cancel one or the other out. Now we must go to lunch so that we can get going. And Kagome thank you for accepting." Sesshoumaru leaned down and placed a chaste kiss on her lips before walking to the door and holding it open for her. Kagome smiled and started to follow him to lunch. He reached back and grabbed her hand. He pulled her up beside him. "You do not walk behind me anymore. You will walk proudly beside me. I am courting you and you are my equal you are not lesser." Kagome smiled and nodded.
"thank you Sesshoumaru I will remember that from now on." Kagome and Sesshoumaru finished walking to the dinning room in a comfortable silence. Neither one even realized that they were still holding hands. When they got to there Rin and Shippou looked at them and ran to them.
"Momma is Sesshoumaru going to be my father." Shippou asked as he jumped into Kagome's arms. Kagome blushed and looked down when she felt a tug on her dress.
"Are you going to be my Momma now too." Kagome smiled and looked at Sesshoumaru. He nodded and she leaned down to Rin's level. She looked at both children.
"Yes to both of your questions. Now lets eat so that we can get going." Both children squealed and then ran to their seats. Kagome stood and walked with Sesshoumaru to their seats. Youko smiled at them.
"Congrats you two. I was wondering when you both would come to your senses." Kagome laughed as she blushed and then they all started to eat. Everyone chatted happily and then when everyone was done they parted ways to retrieve their packs and to meet up in the courtyard in front of the entrance to the castle. Kagome helped the children to get their things and to make sure that they go everything. Then she stopped by her room and grabbed her bag before heading down with the children to the courtyard. When she got their. Sesshoumaru, Youko, and Ah-un were waiting for them already. Jaken would be staying behind on his own insistence to watch and make sure that Isamu did what he was supposed to. Of course Sesshoumaru did not object.
"Ok lets go." Kagome said as she walked over to Ah-un. She strapped the bags to his saddle and then lifted the children up onto him. Kagome was about to climb on when Sesshoumaru wrapped his arms around her and formed his cloud under their feet. Youko did the same thing and they all rose into the air and headed for Inuyasha's Forest. They traveled in silence except for the children. They were chatting nonstop about whatever popped into their heads. The adults of the group were all thinking about different things. Kagome was thinking about seeing her friends again and the man that she was currently pressed up against. Youko was thinking about his mate and son. Sesshoumaru was watching Kagome and the children and thinking about the family that he now had. Everyone was happy and content with the way things were going at this point in their lives. Kagome straightened and looked on eagerly as they near the village where her friends resided. Before they reached the village they saw a hanyou, two humans, a youkai, and a clay pot rushing from the village and getting into combat mode in a clearing outside of the village. Sesshoumaru and his group began to descend to confront the waiting group.
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