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A HUGE thank you to Kitsune for getting this back so quickly!
My loves, the time has come for the ending of Dragon Dancer. It has been a LONG journey and while I have bad timing in updating I have enjoyed this story with you all. Thank you to everyone who had read and reviewed. I wouldn't have finished it without you all. For anyone following my other stories, I will be updating them soon. I also have plans for another one shot much like my one shot called Liberation.
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Guilty. She could hear the words, uttered from Touga's cellphone, as the pair stood in a baby store. Naraku had been found guilty while Kagome and Touga had been at her doctor's appointment. She dropped the baby bottle that was in her hand, her mouth going slack. Touga nodded and ended the call, then turned his attention to his soon to be daughter-in-law.
"Kagome?" he asked, now conserved as she quickly picked up the bottle she had dropped.
"I'm sorry, I'm just surprised," Kagome said, looking at the ground.
"He can't get out. They want the death penalty. He can't hurt you anymore," Touga said softly.
"I-I know. But that doesn't erase the hurt," Kagome said, looking at the bottle.
"Mamma would have been excited," Kagome said sullenly.
"She probably is," Touga said, placing a kiss on her forehead, earning a small smile.
"Come, we need to go tell my son," Touga said, trying to distract her. He took the basket, which was already full of baby items, books, and magazines.
The pair exited the store, after arguing over who was paying. Touga, of course, won the argument, but Kagome at least gave a small fight. In the car, she worked to create a surprise baby basket, as Touga made a few phone calls. As the car slowed in front of the office building, Kagome took a deep breath and exhaled. She was nervous. She knew Sesshomaru wouldn't be mad, but they had not spoken about children. Touga squeezed her hand and gave her a soft smile in reassurance. The car pulled up to the curb and Kagome let out a deep breath.
"He won't bite….. Well I don't think he does. Does he?" Touga asked with a perverted grin on his face.
"Ugh!" Kagome moaned out as she forced the basket into his hands.
"Perv," she muttered under her breath as she entered the marbled lobby. One of the desk girls smiled at her and the other ignored her. Her mating mark suddenly warmed her skin, letting her know that Sesshomaru was near. Kagome entered an empty elevator and tried to calm her nerves. She could hear her blood rushing as the elevator climbed upwards towards Sesshomaru's office. She became suddenly aware of her outfit and internally groaned. She had just thrown on a white tee and a pair of cuffed boyfriend jeans, as well as a pair of simple flats.
The elevator dinged with her arrival. Kagome let out another breath, her stomach dropping, and her hands beginning to sweat. Why was she so nervous, it wasn't like he could break their mating bond. Could he? He could refuse to marry her and she would never get to walk down the aisle. He could take another woman to bed. He could find her pregnant body repulsive. Tears began to well up in her eyes, blurring a white and black figure walking towards her.
Sesshomaru stopped in the lobby of his office; his mate was crying. Why was she crying? His eyes lingered on her face, then down to her hands. They were shakily holding a basket full of….. His eyes grew wide in surprise. Baby. Pup. Child. Children. Baby. Pup Child. Children. Kagome was pregnant; she was with child.
"Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked softly, stepping towards her. A soft sob escaped her throat and tears spilled down her face.
"S-S-S-Sesshomaru I-I-I'm sorry," she stuttered out.
"But why koi? This is great news!" Sesshomaru exclaimed with a smile.
"It is?" Kagome asked sniffing.
"What? Did you think I would leave you for another?" Sesshomaru asked, only to be greeted with silence. Sesshomaru could hear his father's warning come back to him. "You will have to patient with her, she will not be 'fixed' overnight, if ever. She isn't to be toyed with pup."
"Kagome, I am honored you are carrying my pup. Our pup. Our child," Sesshomaru said, taking the basket from her. The legendary silent killer suddenly bent to his knees before her and pressed his face to her stomach. Those who saw this, realized what the little human onna meant to the future great Lord of the West. He had showed his submission to a human being, something no one thought they would ever see.
"Sesshomaru. It's a boy," Kagome whispered, her fingers playing with her mate's silver white hair.
"Nobu," Sesshomaru said against her stomach. He was still taking in her fertile scent mixed with his own. It was intoxicating and his body urged him to take her there.
"What?" she asked confused. Sesshomaru looked up, his eyes tinging pink with lust.
"His name will be Nobu after his grandfather. I have a need for you," Sesshomaru said lustfully, causing Kagome to blush.
"You are working," she said, picking up the basket once more, before thrusting a picture into Sesshomaru's hands.
Sesshomaru looked at the picture, his lust growing at the sight of little feet. They were a part of the being growing in Kagome's womb.
"Come," Sesshomaru said, taking her hand and pulling her back into the elevator.
It had taken them about twenty minutes to get home, another four hours to satisfy both their lustful needs, and another hour soaking in a large bubble bath. Kagome's head was leaning back against Sesshomaru's bare chest as the pair soaked. The soft fizzing of popping bubbles was the only sound in the marble bathroom. Sesshomaru's large hand was splayed out on her stomach, and his heart beat was lulling her into a light snooze.
"Sess," she murmured sleepily.
"Yes mate?" Sesshomaru asked, nuzzling her neck.
"Can we stay like this forever?" she asked, before he captured her lips.
"Of course for as long as we live," he murmured against her lips.
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Months later, Kagome found herself staring at her own reflection. Her hands were rubbing her large belly, feeling Nobu's little feet press towards his mother's hand.
"Soon little one, soon. We are excited to meet you," Kagome said softly, her tone hushed and private. A knock on the door drew her attention. Struggling to get up from the bench, Kagome bid the person to enter.
"Ah! There you are!" Touga said, as he entered the room. His future daughter-in-law stood there in a long white gown. It was off the shoulder, showing off her mating mark and the former lady's sapphire necklace and earrings.
"Does it look bad? I feel like I look like a beached whale. I couldn't fit into my shoes, so I am going barefoot," Kagome said, placing a hand on her back and the other on her tummy.
"Kagome, my dear you look as lovely as ever. I'll kill him if he gets cold feet," Touga said with a wink. Kagome laughed, which caused Nobu to move.
"Papa! Here!" Kagome said, waddling over to Touga and placing his large clawed hand on the side of her belly. Nobu had been less active than the family or doctors would have liked. It worried Kagome. Many nights she would sit in Nobu's room and tell him stories of her life. However, he was still very inactive. The elder women of the Western Court gave advice that did little to ease her worrying.
"He is just like his father," Touga mused softly, his warm golden eyes wide in wonderment.
"What do you mean papa?" Kagome asked, confused.
"Sesshomaru was inactive, much like Nobu. Doctors of my court swore he was…. we call it mentally handicapped these days. Others swore he was brain dead. Sesshomaru's mother didn't care. She loved being pupped with Sesshomaru. It was probably why we never had another. Sesshomaru was the apple of that woman's eye. I even took a back seat to him. He was a quiet child and when his mother died, it hurt us both. Our relationship wasn't the best after that. He reminds me of my late mate and if Nobu is anything like his parents he will be just fine. So no need to worry," Touga said, before kissing Kagome on the forehead.
"Now I think we have made Sesshomaru wait at the altar long enough," Touga said, extending his arm out to Kagome.
The pair walked down the stairs to be greeted by a hand-maid.
"Ma'am your shoes!" the lizard yōkai exclaimed. Kagome just waved her off and ignored the look of horror on her face.
"The Lady of the West doesn't need shoes. They hurt anyway," Kagome whispered to Touga, who just laughed. The pair stopped in front of a white satin curtain. Kagome's heart pounded in her ears, while Nobu's kicked in excitement.
"Ready?" Touga asked.
"Always with him," Kagome responded, as another hand-maid passed her a bouquet of flowers. Touga nodded to one of the servants and the satin curtain moved, revealing Kagome and Touga to the wedding goers. Kagome had spent months with the wedding planner, renovators, and friends making their back yard into the perfect wedding venue. White flowers littered the ground and backyard. There were cream and blue chairs, as well as drapes that flowed in the wind. Yet, despite the gorgeous venue, Kagome was staring at the man at the end of the aisle.
Sesshomaru's mouth opened slightly at the sight of his future wife. She was gorgeous. Her long black hair was piled on top of her head in large loose curls. Her mating mark stood out against her slightly tanned skin. The off the shoulder simple wedding gown made him what to chuckle. He was sure that some of the elders were horrified. It was when his father and Kagome started walking down the aisle that he realized she wasn't wearing shoes. Sesshomaru laughed and smiled at his bride, knowing full well she did not care about the shoes. He could hear some of the whispers, but he neither cared nor gave it another thought.
"Sesshomaru, first son of the West. I, Touga, Lord of the West, give this women to you. To protect, to love, to worship. Do you accept this?" Touga said, as Kagome tried not to laugh.
"Lord Touga of the West. I, Sesshomaru first son of the West, accept this," Sesshomaru said, as he reached for Kagome's hand.
"You better," Kagome said with a giggle, causing the wedding party and the other yōkai to laugh.
"You look beautiful," Sesshomaru said, looking down at his very pregnant mate.
"Oh!" Kagome exclaimed, placing Sesshomaru's hand on her belly, just like she had with Touga. Nobu pressed out towards his father, causing Sesshomaru to smile. For the rest of the ceremony one of Sesshomaru's hand was intertwined with Kagome's and the other on her belly.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I now introduce Lord Sesshomaru and Lady Kagome Tashio of the West!" the priest's voice boomed over the clapping of the crowd.
Kagome and Sesshomaru made their way back into the house to take pictures, while their guests enjoyed a cocktail hour. An hour and half later, Kagome was being helped into a shorter dress for dinner.
"Your mother would be so proud," one of Kagome's bridesmaids said, as she zipped up the back of the dress.
"Yes," Kagome said, her eyes lingering outside on the lawn. She missed her family. It made her heart ache in way she never thought possible. It would be an ache she would feel for the rest of her life. Nobu pressed up towards his mother's heart and she laughed.
"I know pumpkin, I'm hungry too," Kagome said, rubbing her belly.
Kagome slowly made her way down the stairs and met Sesshomaru and the rest of the wedding party. He kissed her lightly and took her hand in his own. The couple was introduced into the main dining room and followed in by their wedding party. The rest of the night Kagome and Sesshomaru mingled with their guests, ate dishes from all over the world, and one of them had wine imported from the Eastern lands.
"My mate and I did bring a bottle for you to enjoy Lady Kagome, when you can of course," the Eastern Lord said with a chuckle.
"Thank you! I hear it is the best in Japan. I'm glad one of us is able to enjoy your gift now," Kagome said with a small bow of her head.
"So when it the pending due date?" the Eastern lady asked, excitedly.
"Next Friday, so we have pushed back the 'honeymoon' until a couple months after his birth. Not that I will easily agree to leave my son with just anyone," Kagome said rubbing her belly.
"I remember our first. She was a demon," the Eastern Lord said, earning a glare form his mate.
"Every mother is," Kagome said, a memory bubbling up.
"May I steal my wife?" Sesshomaru asked, cutting into the conversation. He bid the Eastern royals a good night and steered his wife to the dance floor.
"Hello," he said as he pulled her close.
"Hello my Lord," Kagome said, smiling up at him.
"I love you," Sesshomaru said, as the couple danced to the soft piano composition.
"Sesshomaru, promise me something," Kagome said, with her head on his chest.
"Anything," Sesshomaru said, his nose touching her mating mark.
"Can we stay like this?" she asked, looking up at him.
"Always for you," Sesshomaru responded, before bending down and capturing her lips.