Pairing: Kagome/Miroku, Sango/Inuyasha/Kikyo
Summary: Sequel to Separation. This was on my mind for a while. May contain some adult themes.
He looked to her sleeping form. She was curled in her sleeping bag with Shippo and Kirara, whom had taken to sleeping with Kagome and Shippo since Sango was often gone at night, and Kirara didn't like the smell that often covered Sango now. She liked Kagome's pure scent, even if it was mingled with Miroku's sandal wood smell, where as Sango and Inuyasha always smelled of sex and a musk. Miroku's scent hadn't been riddled with sadness or despair, rather he was far more confident of his survival, especially since he and Kagome had started working on her miko powers. They were growing, as was the innocent relationship between them. Shippo was innocently naïve to it, but Kirara knew, and Inuyasha and Sango were away long enough for them to train and share intimate glances. But in their presence it was different, not that they noticed much of the two anyways, with their glances always being towards each other.
"You're getting better, Kagome," Miroku complimented.
"Thank you," she smiled at him pleasantly and gave him a chaste kiss on the lips. Neither dared to go further than that, especially not right now. "Sango and Inuyasha are heading back now." He nodded and as the two entered the clearing Kagome approached her bag.
"I'll start dinner, why don't you go bathe. If I'm not mistaken there is a hot spring close by," Miroku commented.
"Thank you, Miroku." She left with her bathing supplies.
"I think I'll bathe as well," Sango commented. "Don't you dare spy on me, Miroku," she threatened as she left in the same direction.
He noticed Inuyasha throwing a threatening look at him, as if daring him to look.
"Quit with the hostility, Inuyasha," Miroku said as he kindled the fire and speared the fish Kirara and Shippo had caught, even though Inuyasha and Sango said they were getting the fish. He set them to cook over the fire after covering them in herbs and spices. He watched the fish closely, ignoring Inuyasha's glare.
Sango looked to Kagome. She didn't seem nearly as hurt as she usually was and she noticed the state of Kagome's body, where once it was soft curves it was now toned. Her abs were also toned and the gleam in her eyes was brighter. She hummed to herself as she scrubbed her body and lathered her hair with shampoo.
"Kagome, you should be careful, Miroku might come spy on us." Kagome knew Sango was only thinking of herself.
"I highly doubt that," Kagome said as she rinsed out the soap and let the shampoo set. Her legs were hairless naturally. "He has changed quite a bit." She smiled at the hidden meaning.
"I don't know what you are talking about."
'Of course you wouldn't notice,' Kagome thought as she dunked under, washing out all of the shampoo. "I'm heading back to camp." She dressed quickly and brought her stuff back as Sango sat in the springs.
Kagome entered the clearing to see Miroku watching the fish, Inuyasha still glaring at Miroku. "Quit glaring, Inuyasha, Miroku hasn't done anything wrong." She sat next to Miroku, enough space to not be obvious that they had feelings for each other. "It smells good, Miroku-kun." He smiled at her and handed her one. Shippo approached and sat between them and Miroku handed him a fish as well. He grabbed one for himself as Kagome put some on the log next to her for Kirara to eat. She simply meowed her thanks before eating the offered fish. Minutes later Sango walked into the clearing. Her hair was wet and she thought it weird that Miroku had not tried to spy on her in the hot spring. She picked up a fish for herself and started to eat it, sitting close to Miroku. She was expecting him to grope her, but nothing happened.
Miroku and Kagome were taking a walk after dinner. This had been the norm for them for the past couple of months. They would go for a walk and talk quietly. Some days he would profuse his love for her and others he would link pinkies with her. He wasn't bold enough to hold her hand. She would smile up at him softly and kiss him chastely before they would start talking again. Inuyasha used this time to go off. Sango would watch camp.
Tonight was different though, because Kagome pushed him against a tree gently and tiptoed before kissing him, a little shyly, but not as chastely as before. Miroku's hands found their way to her waist and that was where they stayed as he deepened the kiss. Her fingers became tangled in his hair, but he didn't mind. He liked this kiss very much, but it stayed innocent. Thinking they were gone long enough they returned to camp and Kagome slipped into her sleeping bag with Shippo and Kirara and fell asleep.
Sango became disgruntled one day when Inuyasha returned to the group one morning with Kikyo in tow. Kikyo became surprised when it was not Kagome that looked hurt. She seemed surprised, yes, but not hurt. But it was the anger in the demon slayer's eyes that she noticed. She didn't much care. Inuyasha was hers before Sango was even born. Rather Kagome and Miroku cleaned up camp in quiet conversation, him asking how her studies were going and whatever other things. Shippo was content to bug Inuyasha and Kirara followed Kagome and Miroku around, which was the norm now for them.
A few minutes later they were back on the road, Inuyasha standing between Sango and Kikyo. The others walked behind them. Shippo was on Miroku's shoulder while Kagome held Kirara in her arms. The two were talking quietly, enough so that Inuyasha couldn't hear them.
"What do you think will happen now, Miroku-kun?" She asked innocently.
"I am not sure, Lady Kagome, but this does look interesting." She nodded and they continued to follow, silence between them, but this was because they were observing the three in front of them. Sango seemed upset and Kikyo was indifferent. Inuyasha wasn't sure who he wanted to look at more, Kikyo's soft curves or Sango's large breasts and toned waist.
They stopped in the manor of a minor lord. For once Miroku had done an honest exorcism. Sango still thought it an act, as did Inuyasha, but Kikyo could see the dark cloud dissipate. Kagome saw it as well and argued his behalf with Sango and Inuyasha. Only when Kikyo confirmed it did the fighting stop. There was much sake and food that the minor lord gave them. Sango and Kikyo had drank too much, where as Kagome drank none and Miroku had a moderate amount. Shippo and Kirara had gone to bed earlier in a different room. Inuyasha had kicked Miroku out of their room and Kikyo and Sango had vanished, leaving the two alone. Kagome was sitting on the veranda with him before he went in and set up the futons. She came back in and closed the sliding doors before looking to Miroku. She kissed him good night and climbed into a futon. He climbed into the other and blew out the lights.
Inuyasha had both Kikyo and Sango in his room. Both were drunk and he knew it. Kikyo, being dead and a priestess, had never drunk before, having her tolerance for the substance being low. Sango had drank more than Kikyo did, so currently both were all over Inuyasha. They tried to please him, but neither were able to do the trick, that was until they started to kiss each other. He watched before pinning Sango down first. He figured she'd be a warm up. He had Kikyo watch as he pleased Sango orally then physically. He refused to cum in her so with drew before focusing on Kikyo. Her body was cold but he didn't much care. This was his love. He pleased her over and over as Sango watched, but couldn't force himself to cum. However, when they started to please each other as he watched was he able to. He had jerked at his member until it hit him hard. The two women curled up on him. He was happy. Right now he wouldn't have to choose, but he figured Kagome would be hurt by this. He didn't know how wrong he was.
In the morning Kagome and Miroku were the first to wake. Kagome kissed him chastely and stood to wake Shippo and Kirara. She could hear groaning in the next room, but knew it wasn't groans of pleasure, rather groans of pain. When food was brought into the next room did they appear. Kikyo and Sango appeared hung over and suffering from a headache while Inuyasha looked guilty yet smug. Miroku and Kagome felt refreshed after being able to sleep on something besides the ground for once. They ate in silence after hearing the two woman groan and complain. Kagome offered no advice, rather getting their things together.
They bid the minor lord fair well and continued on. Sango and Kikyo didn't remember what happened the night before, only knowing that they both woke up naked next to Inuyasha, who had a giant smile on his face. This time Miroku and Kagome took the lead with Shippo and Kirara. This is when Inuyasha noticed just how firm Kagome's ass looked. He watched it as she walked. He failed to notice how both females got upset about this and glared at Kagome, who was in a quiet conversation with Miroku. No one was really paying them much mind.
Days passed and Sango got tired of how Inuyasha would stare at Kagome's ass while they walked and would then drag her and Kikyo away, leaving Miroku and Kagome alone as they slept. She had noticed how Miroku wouldn't grope or flirt with any woman, even when they threw themselves at him. She started thinking that he had changed and so had set out to shower her attention on him, thinking he would still have feelings for her. She was upset when Miroku made no reply to any of her attempts and so followed Kagome and Miroku when they took their after dinner walk.
"Kagome, when this is all over I want us to be together," he said boldly, not fearing rejection.
"I do as well, Miroku." She smiled up at him and Sango got upset. "I love you, Miroku."
"I love you too, Kagome." He leaned down and kissed her, her back against a tree. Sango was seeing red, but simply turned and walked away, assuming that they would now have sex, much like Inuyasha and Kikyo would do. Minutes after she returned Miroku and Kagome showed up. Sango spotted Inuyasha and pulled him off, stating she needed to talk to him.
"What is it, Sango?" He asked, irritated, but he wouldn't show it.
"Kagome and Miroku," she said simply.
"What about them?" He really didn't have time for this.
"They are friendly with each other."
"So? It's not like they slept with each other." His eyebrow twitched.
"What are you saying?"
"Their both still virgins. Miroku may flirt but even he has some honor. Besides, he hasn't been flirting or groping anyone lately, not even you." He saw the anger in her eyes. "What has you so upset?'"
"Miroku kissed Kagome."
"I thought you were over him? It's obvious he's over you. I mean come on. He's always talking to Kagome. He hasn't even spied on you two in the hot springs in months." He realized this too, which meant it would be hard to get Kagome to sleep with him. He'd have to get her drunk on a night both Sango and Kikyo were gone, but Miroku would be a problem.
"I thought I was," she whispered. She remembered the phrases Miroku had said to Kagome. He wanted to be with Kagome because he loved her. "It should have been me he confessed his love to."
"Whatever." He turned and left.
Inuyasha placed the sake in front of Kagome. Kikyo was feeding and Sango claimed she needed to visit her old village. Kikyo would be back in the morning and Sango would be back in a few days. He had to work fast. However, it wasn't Kagome that drank the wine, rather it was Miroku. He was upset and just placed more in front of Kagome, who refused to drink it. He grumbled. He'd just get Miroku drunk and convince Kagome somehow to sleep with him. It shouldn't be too hard, since she was in love with him, or so he thought.
"I don't feel too good," Miroku complained. He set the cup down on the low.
"We should get you something then." Kagome started to rummage through her bag, finding headache medicine and something for an upset stomach. But she put them back, figuring it was bad to mix medicine and alcohol. She reached for bread instead and handed it to him, their hands touching longer than need be in Inuyasha's opinion. He made to rip their hands apart, but Kagome's hand slipped from Miroku's soon enough. She also reached across the table and grabbed the bottle of water and a cup. She poured it into the cup and had him drink it.
"Thank you, Lady Kagome." He felt better and gave her a small smile. "We should turn in." Kagome nodded and stood with Shippo in her arms and Kirara and Miroku following her into the next room. Inuyasha grumbled and left outside to find a tree to sleep in. Kagome was far too concerned for Miroku for his liking.
When Shippo and Kirara were asleep Miroku approached Kagome's resting but awake figure. "Can I cuddle with you tonight, Kagome?" She nodded and he slid into the futon with her, Kirara and Shippo. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her against his chest, hands remaining around her waist. He buried his nose in her hair and drifted off to sleep, Kagome's pleasant scent and warmth lulling him to sleep.
The final battle was upon them. Kagome was fighting fiercely with everybody else. Her arrows were taking out numerous demons at once as Sango stood back. She couldn't strain herself right now. She had become pregnant with Inuyasha's child a few months ago, and the first to notice this change had been Kagome. She didn't seem at all sore about Sango carrying Inuyasha's child, but Kikyo was livid with anger. Miroku showed no care and Inuyasha had become slightly more protective of her, further angering Kikyo. He had told her it was the child he worried for, not Sango. She accepted this answer but it didn't make her any less bitter.
Kagome saw a mass of tentacles going for Miroku so shot an arrow in front of him, destroying the tentacles as well as any demons around him. He was glad for this, but didn't think on it long, instead continuing to fight. Kagome did the same as Inuyasha stayed close to Sango. Sesshomaru and Koga had joined in the fray as well. Koga was fighting Kagura and Sesshomaru was fighting his way through the demons and towards Naraku. Naraku didn't pay him much mind and shot tentacles out towards Kikyo. His mark hit and killed her. Her eyes widened in pain before the souls started escaping in bursts of wind. She made to summon her soul stealers but they never made it because Kagome's remaining soul left her body and rushed towards Kagome, slamming into her body and throwing her into the air. She gave a scream as her soul shifted and purified the taint of Kikyo's hatred. There were no outward changes, but her power had increased and she started to descend.
Miroku and everyone else, including Naraku, had been distracted by her scream of pain. He thought she had died from the taint, but it didn't happen. Miroku had been afraid, but relief over flowed him when he saw her unharmed. She landed on her feet and stumbled slightly before regaining her balance. She opened her eyes and looked to Naraku. She quickly threw up barriers around her comrades before throwing her purifying powers out around her, destroying her enemies in her wake. Naraku screamed out in pain as he was purified from the outside to the inside, as the jewel purified him from the inside out. His whole form erupted in ash and the half jewel was suspended in midair. Kagome dropped the barriers and approached the remaining part of the jewel. She grasped it and joined it again with her half before falling forward and into unconsciousness.
Miroku ran to her form as Inuyasha looked Sango over for any injuries. So much for having both Kikyo and Sango. He had been unsuccessful at bedding Kagome and gave up. Sesshomaru looked to her with respect at being able to destroy so many at once. He didn't stay long, turning and leaving back into the forest and towards the location of his ward.
Koga watched as Miroku picked Kagome up bridal style. Miroku seemed happy, the beads that were once around his cursed hand were now being held in the same hand. He held her securely and called Kirara over. He placed Kagome on her back and climbed up behind her, making it so that she was secure against his chest. Inuyasha had picked up Sango and ran for Kaede's village as they flew. Soon Miroku would go with Kagome to the future as they had discussed. They would get married and have children and grow old together. He couldn't be happier.
Kagome awoke with a headache and hissed quietly in pain. Miroku approached and handed her the pain killers. She took them and looked around the hut. Inuyasha and Sango were nowhere to be seen. She didn't mind this, instead standing and hugging Miroku. "We did it." Tears rolled down her cheeks.
"I knew we would," he whispered to her. He was content to hold her now. "We can live the life we wanted now." She nodded. She had not told the others of their plans to continue their life together in the future. She had to soon.
"We have to tell them," she whispered. He nodded.
"We will."
"Tell us what?" Inuyasha asked disgruntled as he and the others walked in.
"I'm going back to my time," Kagome said. "Miroku will be joining me. We're going to get married and take over my family shrine. We might not come back."
"But Kagome," Shippo said with tears in his eyes.
"You'll grow up to be a strong demon, Shippo. I know you'll find us in the future," Miroku said to cheer him up. "We both have faith in you." He nodded. "And I am sure Kirara will be there to help you through everything." Kirara gave a meow to confirm what he said. "Just don't forget us."
"I won't but I'm going to miss you two." His tears continued to fall.
"We'll miss you too, Shippo," Kagome said. She gave him a final hug as they walked to the well. "Bye." Her and Miroku stood on the lip of the well and they jumped down the well holding hands. The blue light surrounded them and it felt like they were floating. The feeling soon ended and they landed softly. They climbed out of the well and walked out of the shrine over the well. They approached the house and she had him wait outside.
"Okaasan, Tadaima!" She pulled off her shoes and placed the bag by the door. Her mother came into the room, followed closely by Souta and her ojiisan.
"Welcome home, Kagome. How long are you staying this time." They looked surprised to see her.
"I'm not going back anymore. We finished the jewel." She gave her mother a big grin. "There is someone I would like for you guys to meet." She left but soon returned pulling Miroku through the door, who had taken his shoes off at the door. She walked into the living room where her family sat waiting for her. "This is Miroku, my fiance." She said it easily and her grandfather approached, eyeing him as he circled him. No ofudas or sacred salt was thrown. "He's a monk that I traveled with." Her grandfather nodded.
"I approve of this young man, Kagome." He stepped back.
"Miroku, that's Jii-chan, Souta and my kaasan."
"It's nice to finally meet you all." He gave them a smile.
"When do you two plan to get married?" Her mother asked.
"I'm not sure yet, but there would be so much to do." Her mother nodded.
"Why don't you start making the preparations and set a date later?" Kagome nodded.
Kagome was walking around town with Miroku looking at things they could possibly need for the wedding. They had decided to have it in two weeks, seeing as they had been dating for close to half a year and had known each other for more than two years. It was set for Kagome's eighteenth birthday. It was a weekend, so no school would interfere with their plans. Right now they were walking through a mall. They needed to get Miroku more clothes as well as maybe a bigger bed, but they had enjoyed being close to one another. Kagome was laughing and holding his hand, both extremely happy. They hadn't noticed Kagome's friends until they turned and nearly crashed into them.
"Yuka, Ayame, Eri," she greeted.
"Kagome. We thought you were still in the hospital," Eri said.
"No, I was in Kyoto, meeting Miroku's parents,' she easily lied.
"Miroku?" Yuka questioned.
"This is Miroku," She said, using her free hand to signal to him.
"Why would you need to meet his parents?" Ayame asked.
"Well, to get their blessings of course."
"Blessings?" The three still looked confused.
"Yes. Miroku-kun and I are getting married."
"You're not even eighteen yet," Yuka reasoned.
"That is why we are getting married in a few weeks. I'll be eighteen by then."
"But what about Hojo-kun?" Eri asked.
"I never really was interested in Hojo like that," she reasoned. "But we have to get going. We still have a lot to get done before heading home." She pulled Miroku off and entered another store. She had him wait and picked out a simple white dress. The dress her mother wore was too big and grand for her and she wanted something more simple. Her mother was fine with it, as long as Miroku would wear Kagome's late father's tuxedo. He had agreed. Kagome was sure she could come up with a way to do her hair so she paid for the dress and left with Miroku. She left him outside a store and headed in before making a few selections and paying for them.
"Tomorrow we'll get the cake and catering done." He nodded. "Let's go home." She kissed him chastely as they walked back home.
Miroku had a surprise for Kagome. He had put an ad in the newspaper with Souta's and her mother's help. The ad was in the personals of every newspaper in Japan. The ad had read:
Shippo, 3rd of April, Higurashi Shrine, 0900.
It had been brief and cheap, but it would have to work. They only had a few more days. Kagome had started school again and had somehow managed to make up close to three years worth the work and make honors classes. Miroku had helped her greatly as well. She was glad for this. A few more months and she would be done with school. She couldn't wait.
The day of their wedding came. Miroku hadn't seen Kagome the day before, it being a superstition. But he didn't mind. He would do it for her if it meant spending the rest of his life with her. Besides, his plan had worked and now Shippo stood at his side as his best man. He was wearing a human guise but he knew Kagome would recognize him.
The music started and soon Kagome was walking from the house to the shrine in the simple white dress. Her hair was left down, a few small braids everywhere, but each contained light blue ribbons. She looked beautiful with little makeup on and decked in white, like her purity. She noticed Shippo and almost blurted out his name, but didn't. Instead she walked to Miroku and allowed her grandfather to marry them, him getting his marriage liscense just for this occasion. She cried happy tears as she kissed Miroku innocently. He smiled into the kiss. The others cheered and Kagome's mother shed a few tears. She mumbled something about her little girl being all grown up.
"Oh, Shippo." She hugged the much taller auburn haired man. "I missed you.'
"I missed you too," his velvety baritone voice said. He returned the hug. "You married a great man. He sent out an ad to every newspaper in Japan just to find me."
"Thank you, Miroku." She hugged her husband. "Aishteru."
"Aishteru as well, koi." He kissed her temple before they cut the cake and the others dug in.
Miroku was laying in bed in sweat pants and a t-shirt. It was still a bit cold and their day had ended pretty late. He was waiting for Kagome to return from her shower. This would be their first night together as husband and wife. He stretched out on the bed and closed his eyes. The door had slowly opened and closed without making a sound. Miroku heard his name called lowly and he looked to see Kagome standing there in a silk robe. He sat up on his elbows and watched as she undid the sash and allowed the robe to fall to the floor and leave her in sexy white, lace lingerie. His eyes got wide and he blushed. He had never seen Kagome be so bold before. She approached him, hips swaying seductively. She leaned down and kissed him passionately and he couldn't help but place his hands on her ass. She didn't seem to mind, even as he gave it a squeeze.
She drew back and smiled down at him. "Like what you see?" He gave a nod. She simply kissed him again as she pulled his shirt off, exposing his well earned body that he kept up. She openly admired the expanse of his bare chest and abs before leaning down and kissing him again. He rolled them over and tried to figure out how to undo the bra. It was understandable, after all he was a virgin and hand never encountered such a thing before. She helped him out and her bust was exposed to him. He ran his hands across the span of flesh presented to him. He was unsure of what to do, but so was she. They would have to take it slow to get to know each other on a more intimate level.
"I'm not sure where to start," He admitted lowly.
"Neither am I." She leaned up and kissed him, pulling him back down with her. It started to get heated and his hands started to roam, first groping at her breasts. She gave a moan when he rubbed her nipples. Figuring it would be a good place to start he took one of the slightly erect nipples into his mouth. He suckled and licked it until it was hard and listened as she moaned and arched her back, causing her breasts to be further pushed into his face. His hand slid down as he switched nipples, his other hand rolling the erect flesh between two fingers, causing her to moan even more. It was a good thing he had set up a barrier ahead of time. He came to her panties. They were simple enough to take off, sliding it down her legs and depositing them on the floor. He could feel the slick folds of her most sacred shrine. They were moist with juices she had secreted in her arousal. His hand brushed against a nub slightly and she gave a different kind of moan. Figuring this would be his best bet he rubbed it again. The same result. He continued this, feeling her become wetter than before and pant. He figured she was ready for him. He was hard just looking at her like this. He pulled off his sweat pants and she looked to see him standing erect.
"I don't think that will fit," she said.
"Shh." He kissed her again as he continued to play with her. She moaned and he started to slowly slide in. It started with just the head, which somehow felt good to him. He rubbed the nub with his thumb to distract her and pushed in a little more. He felt resistance and pushed in a bit harder. She gave a grunt of pain as the resistance was broken, not even half of him in her yet. "I'm sorry, koi. I didn't mean to hurt you."
"I was warned that it was going to hurt the first time," she said. "You did nothing wrong." She kissed him to reassure him. "Just give me a moment to adjust." He nodded and stayed still. She would let him know when she was ready. When she was she went up on his shaft experimentally, feeling a weird tingly sensation. She pulled back, still the same result. He groaned. He didn't know it would feel like this. He took an experimental thrust, going half way in before pulling out. This time he heard a low moan and did it again, going a little deeper each time. It felt good to him so picked up speed. He adjusted her legs, having them wrap around him, drawing him further in. This was heaven to him so he continued on. It didn't take him long to meet his peak, it being their first time. It would take him some time to be able to go longer than that, but she was fine with it. It was already an overload on her body. They just cuddled and slept in each others' arms. They would be happy from this moment on.
