Disclaimer: I do not own the Inuyasha series… But I want to ^_^
Sorry for changing the title I think it suits better anyway
"Speaking"
(Thinking)
What happened on chapter 9:
"Jaken!" the imp froze when he heard his master
"Yes, Sesshomaru –sama?"
"Did you train Ah-Un?"
"Of course master, I trained it so that it will be the smartest dragon ever" the imp proudly bragged.
"I see. I want you to watch over the village tonight" Sesshomaru ordered
"But my lord-" the imp couldn't finish his sentence when he heard Sesshomaru slam the door to his room.
"What did I do wrong?" the imp questioned himself. The imp sluggishly left to do his duties. He passed Kaede as he walked out.
(I wonder what's wrong with him?) Kaede questioned. She did not fuss about Jaken, she then looked up into the heavens and sighed to herself
"Oh Inutaisho, If only you could see Sesshomaru now. I don't know if you'll laugh or be proud"
Something else popped up in her mind (Oh I forgot to ask the name of the woman, oh well there is still a tomorrow) She happily thought.
Chapter 10: The festival of snow
Sesshomaru lied on his bed and slowly closed his eyes. He tossed and turned on his bed, he couldn't sleep. He stood up and walked around his room in hopes that it would bring him to sleep. After a few minutes walking around his room he tried to sleep again, but something just kept him awake. He looked at his left side and saw that side, empty. He wanted someone next to him every night, he wanted to feel that he was important to someone.
(I need her. She's the only person who could make me feel this way) he held hi cheek again and smiled.
The next day Sesshomaru decided to sleep longer. Inuyasha tried to wake his brother but couldn't.
"Sesshomaru! wake up!" Inuyasha banged on the door. All he heard was a low moan in the room.
"It's not like him to stay in bed like this" Inuyasha scratched his head
"Oh just leave him alone" Kagome grabbed her husbands arm "Maybe he got tired last night" she jested. "And besides who wakes up at four in the morning?"
"Still, something is not right here?"
The couple heard Kaguras' door knob rattle. They saw her step out of her room, they thought that she was about to complain because of their racket early in the morning.
"Good morning" a well rested Kagura greeted the two with a friendly smile
"Good morning" the couple answered back
"Wow Kagura it seems like you got a very good long night sleep" Kagome pointed out.
"Long? not really. But very good indeed"
"May I know the reason why?" Kagome smirked
"Kagome quit fooling around" Inuyasha grumbled
"What seems to be the problem?" Kagura asked
"My lazy ass bother decided to sleep in. It's not like him to do that."
"Oh don't worry I know how to fix that" Kagura told them "I have siblings who hate to wake up in the morning."
"I want to help you" an excited Kagome grabbed Kaguras' arms and started shaking them.
"Thank you Kagome, I'll need all the help I can get"
"Oh I know, let's get Sango too I know she's good at situations like this" Kagome pecked her husbands' cheek and dashed to find Sango.
"What are these girls up to?"
"Do you wanna bet on it?"
Inuyasha jumped when he suddenly heard Mirokus' voice coming out of nowhere.
"Damn it Miroku, you scared the shit outta me" Inuyasha breathed heavily
"I know I know, so. You up for the bet?" Miroku asked
"Of course. We're still waging the usual?" Miroku took out a small pouch from his robe and showed it to Inuyasha.
"The bet is on!"
Sesshomaru woke up when Rin jumped on him
"Daddy wake up I don't want to be late" Rin demanded. Sesshomaru rubbed his eyes and yawned.
"Late for what?"
"For breakfast. Kagome, Sango and Kagura made something special for us to eat" the child exclaimed
When Sesshomaru realized that Kagura made breakfast his energy suddenly returned to his body.
"Come on daddy" The little girl tugged on her fathers' arm. Sesshomaru couldn't resist Rins actions, he was lead by his daughter to the dining area. When he entered the dining area a delectable aroma filled his sensitive nose.
"You're awake! Finally" Inuyasha vexed
Sesshomaru didn't listen to his brothers' remark, he was too busy seeing his long dining table filled with his guests and relatives.
"Daddy over here" Sesshomaru saw Rin waving her hand signalling her father to stay on his usual seat. When he sat down a huge plate was presented before him.
"Ta da! Breakfast is served" Kagura smiled at him
Sesshomaru has never seen a breakfast this complete. He had Miso soup with tofu, Natto, Nori, and Tamagoyaki. He took a piece of the meal and was astonished when the flavors exploded in his mouth.
"Hope you like it, I worked hard to make breakfast" Kagura wiped her forehead.
Sesshomaru stared at Kagura and started to chuckle.
"What's wrong?" Kagura asked
"Your face" Sesshomaru pointed. When Kagura wiped her cheek she felt egg slime stick to her hand. Sesshomaru grabbed the table napkin beside him and started to wipe Kaguras' cheek, then her hand.
"There, you're all cleaned up. Now please sit down and enjoy breakfast" Kagura blushed and seated at the left side of Sesshomaru.
"I hope you're food isn't as hard as mine" Inuyasha yelled "Kagome over cooked everything and now it's as hard as a rock"
"Be grateful I cooked for you, you moron" Kagome angrily pointed out
"I don't know about you but Sango has a future working in the kitchen" Sango blushed when she heard Miroku's remark.
"Shut up you lecher, I didn't do this for you" Sango squirmed
"Oh come on honey" Miroku gave Sango a surprise hug from behind
"Let go of me!" Sango punched Mirokus' jaw and sent him flying to the wall. The people were amazed at Sangos' strength and started clapping.
"It's about time someone taught that pervert a lesson" Kaede cheered.
Everyone seemed to enjoy breakfast except for Rin and Shippo.
"What's wrong Rin" Sesshomaru asked. Rin was just staring at her bowl of natto. She dipped her chopstick in the gooey substance and looked at Kagura.
"Kagura what is this?"
"That's what you call natto. It may smell bad but they're good for you" Kagura preached. Rins' face was in disgust when she smelled it.
"Eeew, don't put that thing in your mouth. I think I just saw it moved" Shippo exclaimed.
"Come on Rin just try it, for me" Kagura gave Rin a warm smile as an assurance that nothing bad will happen when she eats the natto. The little girl took a bite of the natto, her face turned green and cold sweat started to stream down her forehead. She spitted out the natto on Shippos' face and wiped her tongue with the table napkin.
"Blech! That was the worst tasting thing I've ever tasted" Rin cried
"At least you don't have it on your forehead. You will pay for this Rin!" Shippo held his bowl of nato an aimed for Rin.
"No Shippo don't do that I just took a bath" Rin ran around the table covering her head.
"Don't you dare run from me; I'm still faster than you"
"Children don't fool around you might –"Kagome tried to settle the kids down. But when Shippo threw his bowl of natto it splattered on Kagomes' face.
"Sorry mommy" Shippo apologized
"There's no need to apologize runt. I would say that you had the target right all along" Inuyasha gave his adopted son a big thumbs up. Shippo snickered at his fathers' reaction.
"Inuyasha! SIT!!" Kagome howled. Inuyashas' face crashed on to his food and broke his plate.
"Damn it Kagome. I was still eating that" Inuyasha growled. An infuriated Inuyasha threw a glop of food to his wife and hit her in the face. Another full on battle began as the guests were throwing their meals at each other.
"Here we go again" Kagura exclaimed. She looked at Sesshomaru waiting for him to cease the petty battle, but he was too busy eating natto.
(Well at least somebody likes them) Kagura happily thought
"Watch out!" Inuyasha screames at Kagura, a huge glop of natto was heading her way. It was a good thing that she had quick reflexes and dodged the flying object. But it had to hit someone, whether Inuyasha liked it or not the sticky substance hit Sesshomaru in the middle of his face. Everyone stopped firing and froze.
"Oh look at the time we have to go" Sango tugged Mirokus' collar and ran out of the room.
"Shippo, Rin let's get you cleaned up" Kagome picked up her son and held Rins' hand and ran out of the room.
"And I…I.. just have to go" Inuyasha ran as fast as he could and never looked back. Kaede looked both ways, stood up and just left the room without a single word.
Sesshomaru tried to clean up his face as possible
"You missed a spot" Kagura pointed out. She took the table napkin in front of her and started to wipe Sesshomarus' face. She held chin and lifted it up to better clean his face.
"There, you're all cleaned up" Kagura laughed.
"Thank you"
"Don't mention it. I just feel bad that nobody finished their food"
Seeing Kagura fell downcast Sesshomaru had to find a way to make her smile again.
"Well, I liked it" Sesshomaru said. Kagura looked at Sesshomaru and gave him a grin
"Maybe it's because you and natto have something in common"
"And what would that be?" Sesshomaru questioned
"You're both bitter" Kagura joked
Silence filled the room.
"I don't get it?"
Kagura punched Sesshomarus' shoulder "You really have to loosen up"
"But I still don't get it" Sesshomaru was annoyed when he couldn't understand her joke.
Kagura noticed that Sesshomaru was still in deep thought because of her joke. She kissed him in order to snap him out of his daze.
"It's okay, the joke wasn't that good anyway" She patted Sesshomaru on the head
"Now, all we have to do is clean this place up" Kagura dusted her hands and started to clean.
"You don't have to clean up. I will let Jaken take care of this"
"Why do you have to be mean to that toad?" Kagura asked
"He just annoys me"
"Fair enough" Kagura also hated the imp for being rude to her and agreed to Sesshomarus' reasoning.
"Jaken!" Sesshomaru howled
The little imp scurried to the dining room.
"Yes Sesshomaru –sama?"'
"Clean this place up, it's a mess" Sesshomaru stood up from his seat and got closer to Kagura.
"Lady Kagura would you like to join me and go around the village?"
"Sure why not, I have nothing to do today anyway. And stop calling me lady Kagura, Kagura is just fine" She wrapped around her arm to his. The couple walked out of the room leaving the imp in distress.
Sesshomaru and Kagura spent most of their free time together. The villagers noticed that each time Kagura was around him, Sesshomarus' whole disposition changed. And each time Kagura is with him she feels secure and at peace. There are instances where holding each others hands and pecking each other on the cheek. Both demons knew that their relationship can be taken to the next level. But not one of them has the courage to confess.
One night Kagura couldn't sleep, she went out of her room and walked up to Sesshomarus' door. The door was unlocked so she quietly opened the door.
"Sesshomaru are you awake?" Kagura asked. She didn't hear an answer (Well at least I tried) She thought to herself. Kagura was about to close the door when she heard a smooth voice
"So you couldn't sleep either" Sesshomaru was still wide awake
"Yeah" Kagura chuckled "I was wondering if I can stay here tonight." Kagura was so embarrassed that she started to blush. Sesshomaru just smiled at her.
"You may enter"
Kagura entered the room and closed the door. She sat down on the couch and was amazed to be in Sesshomarus room, it was so spacious it can fit two beds. Sesshomaru sat down next to her. He gently put his arm around her.
A bit of Lemon
He held her chin and kissed her passionately on the lips. She accepted his invitation, their tongues overlapped each other. They knew hey wanted each other, Sesshomaru couldn't resist Kaguras beauty and Kagura loved Sesshomarus manly presence around her.
Sesshomaru carried Kagura onto his bed and kissed her neck. In return Kagura nibbled his.
He then took off Kaguras' elastic band and exposed her long raven hair. He ran his fingers through her silky strand and twirled them on his finger.
He wanted to see more of her, but wanted to do it secretly. He slid his fingers to her chest. He placed his palm in her kimono and played with her breasts. She started to moan, she has never felt this good. He loved her cries and started to play with her breasts aggressively. She held on to the bed covers feeling aroused. He exposed one of her breasts and started to lick her nipple. He wanted more of her, he slid his other had down to her thigh and tried to raise her kimono. When she noticed what he was trying to do she griped his hand in order to stop.
He looked at her shake her head
"Not yet" she exclaimed
"Don't you trust me?" he asked
She fell silent. She didn't want her secret exposed to the man she loved.
He respected her decision and stopped. He hugged her and wrapped her tightly in his arms. She felt safe again.
"We should get some rest" he said
The couple slept next to each other that night, felling satisfied.
End of Lemon
At the end of the hallway two humans were spying
"The two have been with each other for more than two months now" Kagome whispered
"I know, it is very noticeable that they are in to each other. But not one of them even confessed" Sango whispered back.
"Oh I know! Isn't the festival of snow just around the corner?" Kagome asked
"Yeah, three weeks from now. So?"
"Why won't we celebrate the festival of snow here? We always have it in a different location and not everyone got to go" Kagome jolted with excitement
"I don't know? Sesshomaru might not like that idea"
"Oh come on Sango it's worth a shot. Besides I'm sure explaining to Sesshomaru the greatest ritual of the holiday will get him excited"
The next day the two friends raced to Sesshomarus' study area.
"Sesshomaru!" They barged into his study area
"Yes ladies what can I do for you?"
"May we celebrate the festival of snow here? Pretty please" Sango begged
Sesshomaru just raised his eyebrow and was curious.
"Please Sesshomaru, if we celebrate it here all of the people will have a chance to get together and enjoy"
"Okay I'm allowing it" Sesshomaru declared
The two friends opened their mouths because they could not believe Sesshomaru was allowing such a festivity take place here.
"Are you sure?" Kagome asked
"Yes, I think it is safer to celebrate within the village"
"Oh thank you Sesshomaru, come on Kagome we should get started" The huntress was so excited that she left her friend in the study area.
"Sesshomaru you do know some of the rituals done on the festival right?"
"Of course I do"
"So that means that on the eve of the festival you won't be able to join us?"
"Yes"
Kagome jumped for joy and hugged Sesshomaru
"I'm so proud of you!! I'll wish you good luck" Kagome waved at Sesshomaru and headed off.
When the room was clear Sesshomaru took out a box and opened it. The box contained an elegant fan with a red streak on it, it was made of pure metal but it was as light as a feather. Sesshomaru smiled when he opened saw what a good job the craftsman made.
(I just hope she'll like it too) he thought. He closed the box and hid it right under his desk. A loud knock was heard from the door
"I thought this day would never come" It was Inuyasha giving his brother a big grin
"Do you need any advice? If you do just ask me I did the same thing to Kagome three years ago" Inuyasha proudly gestured.
"Nope, I got it all covered"
"Okay then" The half demon walked out of his brothers room
(Finally he found someone he could trust; Kagura is one lucky lady) He happily thought
The very next day Sesshomaru couldn't be found anywhere in the village. Kagura was worried that something bad might have happened to him.
"He wouldn't just leave like that, why'd you think he suddenly left without telling any of us?" Kagura questioned
Kagome and Sango tried to hide the smiles on their faces but couldn't
"You know something I don't know"
"Wha- What are you talking about Kagura we know nothing of any sort" She tried to hide their knowledge from Kagura
"Yeah what Kagome said, you know we are just happy helping celebrate the festival" Sango pointed out.
Kagura just kept silent and continued helping the village prepare for the festival
"Could you tell me what this festival is about, because where I come from we hardly celebrate for anything"
"The story about this festival is pretty old. The thing is not everyone remembers it" Kagome explained "Why won't you go to Kaede I think she still remembers the story"
Kagura was puzzled on why the villagers loved to celebrate the festival. She stood up and went to look for Kaede in the palace. As usual the old woman was in the herbal room tampering with concoctions she made.
"Oh Kagura my dear, welcome please enter"
"Kaede may I ask you a question?"
"Of course my dear"
"Why are the people hung up with this festival?"
"You don't know the story behind this one do you?"
Kagura shook her head
"Sit down my dear this story is not long, but because of my age I might've forgotten some details"
**The story of the snow festival**
Once upon a time there was a king named Takeo, who lived in the sky. This man was handsome, rich, and powerful. But he was known to be cold hearted and emotionless, these emotions he had drove his kingdom to feel empty and sorrowful. And after a few years his whole kingdom was covered in ice. His villagers in his kingdom had to suffer because of the intensive cold. They tried to make him happy but all of their previous trials failed.
One night Takeo saw a beautiful maiden on earth. Her hair was as dark as the night sky, her skin as white as milk, lips as soft as cotton, a smile that could bright up any day, and eyes that sparkle under the moonlit sky. He has never seen anyone this beautiful before. His heart started to race, he felt his skin tingle all over.
(She must be mine) he thought
The next evening he decided to go down to Earth and search the beautiful maiden clouding his mind. He spotted her on the hillside staring at the moon. He quietly walked behind her and held her shoulder. The woman trembled when she felt his palm; she turned to see the stranger who held her. Takeo was surprised to see the maiden crying; he wiped her tears with his palm and rubbed her cheek. The woman didn't mind Takeo's presence.
"What is your name?" Takeo asked
"Naomi" a soft voice answered.
It was love at first sight. Takeo did not leave Naomi's side; Naomi loved having Takeo next to her. They felt like nothing in this world would break them apart. Until one day Naomi came running to Takeo's arms. Her face was completely saddened and tears rolled down her face.
"Naomi what's wrong?"
"My father traded me for money!" Naomi cried "He had a huge amount of debt and sold me to one of his friends"
Takeo was enraged when he hears the news; he hugged Naomi tightly into his arms and caressed her cheek.
"Takeo, I'm getting married in a week. What should we do?"
"Do not worry Naomi, I will find a way" He passionately kissed her and looked at the sky.
"Do you trust me?" he asked
"Of course I do"
"My kingdom has been suffering and my people need me. I will return for you in a week. Just promise me you'll be at the hillside on the eve of your arranged marriage. I will come for you" He caressed her cheek and silently vanished.
Naomi did not lose hope, she new her lover will come back for her.
When Takeo came back to his kingdom his villagers rejoiced. Wondering why they were in a joyous mood he noticed that the ice started to melt. He knew that Naomi is the reason why his emotions changed, he thought of a plan to save her from the horrible destiny her father gave her.
On the eve of Naomi's arranged marriage, Naomi snuck out and waited for Takeo on the hillside. She shivered when she was greeted by a cold breeze.
"Naomi" a voice cried out from the heavens
"Takeo, I'm here" Naomi opened her arms to greet him.
Takeo flew to the ground and held Naomi tightly.
"Come with me and we will live happily" he reached out to Naomi. Naomi didn't hesitate and held his hand.
"I'll be happy as long as I'm with you" Naomi whispered to his ear. Takeo's cold disposition was long forgotten when Naomi agreed to stay with him, and at that point the ice on Takeo's kingdom broke and fell from the sky. But the ice shards characteristics changed. Instead of being sharp they formed into a soft white substance that was cold but soft to the skin. The couple flew to the sky and was never heard of again. A few months later the white substance stopped falling from the sky, when the white blanket melted it created new life. The grass became greener and new life started sprouting from the ground.
Every year it starts to snow on the night when the couple left earth. It reminds the people that hope and true love creates something new.
On the day itself people dance and sing around a bonfire to commemorate Takeo and Naomi's freedom.
**End of story**
Kaede started scratching her head. "I remembered there was a certain ritual couples do together. I just forgot, damn my old age."
"Don't worry Kaede you don't need to tell me" Kagura chuckled "well thanks anyway, now I know why people can't wait for this, it's quite exciting"
Kagura left the room and headed out to help her friends with the preparations.
"So Kagura were your questions answered?" Sango asked
"Yeah, there was just one thing Kaede couldn't remember"
"What was it?" Kagome peeved
"A ritual thing that happens every year" Kagura pointed out
The two humans tried not to blush, they were squirming, trying to hide something from her.
"Okay guys maybe all this work is making you stressed out. I'll get you something to eat okay?"
Kagura walked away from her friends and smirked
"I know they're trying to hide something from me"
To be continued…
End of Chapter 10
Okay guys sorry for submitting this late, my mom surprised me that we were going to my province two days ago. She told us around 10am and my sisters and I were not prepared. Anyway it feels good to go back to the province on holy week. And sorry for changing the title, I think this title suits better.. I think and it was my first time to write Lemon action so.. Yeah. Oh the next chapter is called Courting the wind~ciao