The couple arrived at the restaurant just after dark. They were escorted to a private dining room as they had been before. The same three men sat waiting for them; seated just as they were before. The oldest man seated in the center and the younger two on either side. This time they were seated at a rectangular table so the parties were divided by the middle of the long table. The newly arrived couple stood at the seats on the empty side of the table, across from their hosts. The two younger men stood up respectfully and bowed to Kagome. The same young gentleman from before helped Kagome into her chair again. She nodded politely to him, and he took up her hand to kiss it, as he had done previously. This time he stopped short and stared at the ring that now adorned her left ring finger. After his momentary pause he kissed her hand and moved back to the opposite side of the table and took his seat.

"That was quite the charade the last time we met." He said unexpectedly.

"Charade?" Sesshoumaru questioned him, with narrowed eyes.

"Miss Higurashi said that you two were acquaintances, and it would appear that you two were a little more then casual friends." He motioned toward her sizable ring.

"At the time you might say that we were acquainted with each other in such a fashion as friends would be. However, things have changed in the months since then." Sesshoumaru said firmly to the overly curious man. "I believe we are here for business."

"He is right, Daikaiji." The old man spoke in a toneless manner.

"We asked you to meet with us today because we are in search of a rare sword. Since you have provided such excellent service in the past we are coming to you again." The other young gentleman now spoke.

"What sword are you looking for?" Sesshoumaru ask pointedly.

"The Tsurugi Inazuma." The old man spoke.

"That will be harder to find." Sesshoumaru said. "Why do you look for this one?"

"We are searching out swords of legend for an exhibit." The younger man spoke again.

"I see. What others have you procured?" The youkai looked calm, but Kagome knew there was a reason for his questioning.

"This is the first that we are attempting to locate."

"How many do you seek to obtain?" The daiyoukai continued to press his questions.

"We are starting with the Tsurugi Inazuma, and then see what we can pick up from there. Nothing particular at this point." The young man nodded with respect at the youkai's cunning. "We are trying to bring a variety to the exhibit. This is just a first try, knowing that this will be one of the most difficult to acquire."

"I see. Interesting." Sesshoumaru rubbed his chin lightly. "I will see what can be done and I will contact you."

The group ate dinner together with light conversation and some little talk of business not related to the sword that was mentioned earlier. Kagome enjoyed herself again, and once again the desert was her favorite part. Once the final course was done the group stood and bowed respectfully to each other. The daiyoukai and his mate left the room first and walked to the front of the restaurant together. Sesshoumaru called for the limo to come around, and Kagome excused herself to go to the woman's restroom. As she was leaving the powder room she met with the younger man named Daikaiji in the small hallway.

"Madam." He said with another bow to her.

"Sir." She reciprocated the respect.

"Your husband is very fortunate." He said unexpectedly.

"I suppose so. He is quit successful." She said calmly.

"I mean fortunate in you." His eyes grew dark as he gazed at her.

"That would be a matter to discuss with him." Kagome remained calm, and attempted to move past the man blocking her way.

"I guess I would." His arm reaching around her waist.

"Then I suggest that you do, and if you would please release me, he is expecting me back now." Her voice remained unwavering.

The odd man released her and he nodded to her as she moved away from the tiny hallway. Returning to her mates side she sighed in relief at being away from the man. She wrapped her arm around Sesshoumaru's waist and stood close to him while her heart slowed to a normal rhythm. In response to her the youkai lord snaked one arm around her waist and set his chin on the top of her head once she was close to him. Kagome looked around his arm when she could sense the man's presence behind them, and she tried to pull closer into her guardian. Without looking behind him, Sesshoumaru squeezed the little woman tightly and walked forward with her as the limo had just pulled up.

Kagome was relieved when they made it into the limo safely. She remained close to her husband until they had pulled away and were on their way home. He continued to hold tightly to her hand the whole way home. Neither one spoke for a long time, just sitting silently together. Finally, Kagome couldn't stand the silence anymore.

"Why were you asking so many questions about the swords?"

"The Tsurugi Inazuma, is a sword of legend. It is said to be one of a collection of mighty swords that were wielded by gods. The Tsurugi Inazuma was said to possess the power of lightning." He said respectfully.

"So, you are concerned that they are looking for all of these godly swords?" Kagome's finger was on her chin while she thought about it.

"That was the first thing that came to mind. However, we have to locate them in the first place. They are a legend and I'm not even sure if they exist." Kagome looked at him in shock.

"You mean to tell me that you don't even know if they are real?" She yelled.

"Well, no. Why would I look for something like that?" He asked her incredulously.

"Sorry, I guess I figured you would know more about them. I wasn't implying that you needed them. You are already strong enough." She said as she leaned closer to him, and her voice growing more seductive.

Sesshoumaru was still slightly perturbed that she might even suggest that he would seek out such power, after everything she had witnessed of him. However, the low cut of her dress and the form flattering shape quickly distracted him. Before long the lovers were in each others arms. His hands slipped into Kagome's dress and made there way across her soft skin, while hers had unbuttoned his shirt and were traveling over his chest. All while locked in a passionate kiss. Finally, the car stopped and the driver cleared his throat respectfully before exiting to open the door for the entwined couple in the back.

"Thank you. Yoshi." Sesshoumaru said while handing a tip to the driver. "See you again soon."

"Yes, sir. Thank you, sir." The driver said with a light smirk.

Once inside the couple quietly walked into the nursery and looked over there young son. He slept peacefully in his crib, with a slight smile coming to his face when he sensed his parents presence again. They both smiled down at the young youkai prince, and Kagome brushed back a bit of silvery hair that fell across his face. Sesshoumaru turning his attention to his wife and slid his hand over her back and into her dress again. They silently retreated to their bedroom to finish what had been started in the limousine. The lovers worshipped each other till early in the morning. Kagome rolled over and off of the bed. She pulled on Sesshoumaru's shirt and buttoned only the necessary buttons, then pulled on a stray pair of underwear that she had thrown from her drawer earlier that evening.

Tip toeing to the kitchen she turned the corner to find the fridge door open and the light illuminating the countertop behind it. She stopped and looked quizzically with a tilt of her head. Suddenly, Rin leaned back from the fridge and looked at her with a piece of cake on a dish. Kagome smiled and gave a little giggle, and Rin smiled back with the fork sticking out of her mouth. Just then a hand was laid on her shoulder. She looked up at the person that placed a hand on her shoulder. Standing next to her was Shippou. At first she was shocked, sometimes she still thought of him as that little boy she knew five hundred years ago. Then that thought faded away and she blushed. The kitsune smiled at her softly but didn't say a word. Kagome got a glass from the cupboard and went to the fridge for some iced tea. She smiled softly at the young couple and left.

When Kagome returned to the bedroom, Sesshoumaru was sitting up in the bed. His arms resting on his knees with a thoughtful look on his face. His shoulders were still bare and his muscles flexed slightly while he sat deep in thought. The men that requested the sword were very odd. The old man seemed very different this time; something about his scent, but he couldn't place his finger on what it was. The situation puzzled him, and it was bothersome. When his wife returned to the room he diverted his attention back to her. He tried to ignore it for the time being. However, the men and the request was strange. He would need to investigate more before going through with this deal. Very strange indeed.

A/N: Tsurugi Inazuma = sword of lightning (roughly)