Big Sis to The Rescue

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Chapter 25: Dinner with New Friends

Charlie and Mai had just set down at Sue's dinner table. He had called Sue earlier while still at work to tell her he wanted her and Billy to meet his first and current love. He explained that he hadn't visited much since his oldest daughter and her family had come to town. Then Mai had shown up and it was like he was a teenager again. He wanted to spend all his free time with her. He explained how their relationship had become serious, and he really wanted Mai to meet his friends. Especially since everyone had already met their daughter, son-in-law, and grandkids.

Sue had told him to bring her over for a fish dinner after work. She said she would call Billy herself and have him come as well. Which is why they were now siting at the table with two of his friends, and Seth, Sue's son.

"So I understand that you all met our daughter Kagome," Mai said.

After receiving a confirmation nod from all she continued. "It's so nice not having to lie about my grandsons for once. No one would believe Kagome had teenage looking boys, and saying they are adopted or my son-in-laws cousins is tiring."

"Man, your grandson Takeshi is huge!" Seth said. "His dad looks wicked tough too. Have they ever killed people before? That King guy sure looks like he has," Seth excitedly questioned.

"Seth!" Sue cried not wanting him to insult Mai or Charlie.

"No, it's fine," Mai said calmly. "I think most people would be curious of Sesshoumaru, and Takeshi." Turning back to the boy she answered honestly. "Yes, they have both killed. Actually Kagome, and Sousuke have as well. The first year Kagome started traveling back in time she lost count of the number she killed."

Taking a breath she continued, "You have no idea how hard that is on a mother to know her fifteen year old daughter has been put in that positon. Demons, witches, evil priestess, evil half-demons, or evil humans, it doesn't matter. Killing is all the same. The only difference is that the more powerful the bloodier the battle." Now wearing a some what sad expression she turned to Charlie saying, "You have no idea how hard it was when she first came home and threw away her blood stained uniform. I think she realised how bad I took it, and just started coming home in traditional priestess clothes, saying her old ones were ruined."

Trying to put those memories behind her she turned the topic back to her son-in-law. Facing Seth again she said, "Sesshoumaru is a thousand years older than Kagome and has been in more battles, and wars than you can imagine. He probably lost count centuries before he ever met Kagome."

Seth felt bad about bringing it up when she got all sad about Kagome having to fight so young. He guessed his mom would probably have felt the same. Before he could say he was sorry though his mom spoke up.

"That must have been horrible! I get so worried about my two as it is, but at least they have the pack. They also haven't had as many fights except for that new vampire army. Even then they had the Cullens there as well."

"Yeah, the Cullens took care of most of them. The pack mostly attacked in groups of two or three and took out one vamp at a time. I got to do a little fighting protecting Bella, but not much," said Seth.

"Thank the gods for that," said Sue.

Billy who had been listening to the conversation carefully said, "It must have been hard on you, with Kagome. I mean she always seemed like such a sweet and innocent girl."

"Oh, you have no idea. Sometimes her and InuYasha, that's Sesshoumaru's younger half-brother and Kagome's friend, would come home telling Souta of one of their battles. To hear InuYasha tell him about how Naraku had attacked them with hords of demons, poisonous insects, and worse the incarnations he had created. To hear how Kagura used her dance of the dead to create an army of dead wolf demons to help attack them." Shaking her head at the memories. "Knowing that they were often out numbered by more than a hundred nearly killed me. I tried to never let it show, and be there for her as much as possible. Even when the past would start to affect the future and scared me. I knew she had a job to do," she stated in a way that showed her certainty in the matter.

"Kagome is often referred to as the gods most beloved creation. It's a name she earned all those centuries ago. They created her for a reason, and she has saved this world over and over again. And I do mean world as a whole not just Japan. It's both hard, and amazing knowing who and what she is. But I couldn't be prouder of her if I tried," she finished smiling softly.

Turning her face she offered Seth a smile as she spoke to him next. "If you ever want to hear some of those stories I'm sure Kagome would tell you. She has a soft spot for wolves you know," she said smiling brightly. "A demon wolf prince by the name of Kouga was very much in love with her five centuries ago, and wanted her as his mate." Laughing she said, "Honestly I think he is still in love with her. Though he does have a mate, and children all his own. Kagome and his mate are great friends."

"I would assume there would be issues with him still loving your daughter?" Sue said. Wondering how that happened since she knew Leah and Emily still had issues.

"Kagome never considered Kouga as more than a friend, and at the time had cared a great deal for InuYasha. InuYasha though could never make up his mind between Kagome and long dead ex. Ayame had been in love with Kouga since she was little. Kouga was much older than her and didn't even remember having met her. She was jealous until she realised Kagome didn't feel the same. They became friends after that."

"What do you mean his long dead ex?" asked Sue.

So Mai started to tell them all about the golem Kikyo. She explained how it had caused several problems with InuYasha and Kagome. In the end Kagome chose to keep their relationship as just friends. InuYasha had wanted more, but Kagome had told him she couldn't be with someone that didn't out right choose her. She understood he had issues with Kikyo, but if he had never chosen Kagome before then she felt the relationship was doomed to fail. InuYasha had taken it pretty hard. He tried to prove he would put her first from then on, and never compare her to Kikyo again. Kagome just felt that it was too little too late. She made up her mind, and didn't plan on changing it.

"Wow, your daughter has lived through a lot hasn't she?" Sue asked.

"Yes she has," she replied with a small smile. "I can't say that I'm saddened by it really. If not she never would have met Carlisle and had Sousuke. She wouldn't have mated Sesshoumaru and had Takeshi. She wouldn't be expecting another baby. Sesshoumaru's a wonderful man, and the boys are amazing. She couldn't be happier, and I couldn't be happier for her," she finished.

"I never knew any of that," Charlie said not liking the idea of some guy hurting his little girl like that.

"Well really you stopped seeing her at fourteen. After that you only talked to her on the phone. The Kagome that started visiting you again was the well over five hundred year old daughter we have with us now. Those teenage years passed centuries ago for her," she reminded him.

After that they started eating, and getting to know each other. Like Charlie had hoped they both seemed to really like Mai and vice versa. Billy talked about how they had all been friends for years, and told stories. Sue talked about her late husband Harry, and her kids. Which had reminded Mai their conversation with Kagome that morning.

"Oh, yes my daughter mentioned her this morning. She said they were quite impressed with her power. Said she was a true alpha, and made all the others look positively weak in comparison."

Smiling even brighter at the complement Sue said, "Yes I think after your son-in-laws words she was feeling much better about herself. She had been feeling pretty down after she turned since she was the only girl."

"Yeah, she thought there was something wrong with her. Since no one knew a girl could even be a wolf, it made her feel worse. Now she's pretty happy." Seth added.

Now acting very much like a young woman with gossip worthy news she went on to tell them the other thing Kagome had mentioned. "You know what else Kagome told us about her?" After receiving a shake of Sue's head she continued. "She said that your daughter has a soul mate in the pack. The fake alpha she called him."

"You mean Sam?" Sue asked suprised by this news. "Are you sure? They didn't imprint, so I don't think that is possible." Feeling sorry for her daughter. She knew Leah still loved Sam, they should have been planning her wedding, not Emily.

Nodding Charlie said, "She was telling us this morning. Mai had asked about Bella and Edward, but Kagome said no. She said soul mates are extremely rare, most not even born in the same generation as the other. Apparently only humans, and vampires have soul mates. She said people can find someone they love and match with pretty well, but soul mates are special and match perfectly."

"Are you sure? We always attributed imprinting to finding one's soul mate," Billy spoke up.

"No, that's not possible," Mai answered. "Kagome's powers are based in her soul. She knows the soul better than anyone. Whatever imprinting is it isn't about soul mates. Kagome said she has only come across a few pairs in all her centuries," she explained.

"So are you saying that Kagome and Sesshoumaru are not even soul mates?" Seth asked.

"No, not originally. They were not born with soul mates. Demons, gods, and other beings like Kagome don't have soul mates. Their souls are far to large and powerful. Kagome says hers is more than four times larger than a humans. When Sesshoumaru and Kagome mated they tied their souls together for all eternity. She said when one dies the other will follow soon after, and they will even be together in the afterlife. Then be reborn in close proximity so they will find eachother sooner. Very romantic, don't you think?" She explained.

They continued talking about other things. The men planning a fishing trip, and Sue offering to take Mai around some cute little antique shops once she learned of her love of antiques.

It was only after they had driven off that Billy, Sue, and Seth spoke of Leah and Sam again. "I don't want you to say anything to Leah," she said while pointing a finger at Seth.

"But how am I supposed to do that? Are minds are linked remember," Seth asked. He really didn't want to hurt his sister more with this news.

"Try to ask Sam to put you on different patrols. The longer she doesn't have to know the better. You won't go tonight until she gets home so you have time. I always thought there was something wrong with this imprinting thing. Leah and Sam had been perfect together. Emily and him just never made sense," she finished.

"I'll agree with you there, but I don't know what to make of imprinting then," Billy finished in concern.

"Maybe we could ask Kagome?" Seth offered. "She did give us her number. Plus, I really don't like the idea that I might imprint on someone I didn't care for before hand. It seems like we don't have a choice. I love being a wolf, but I want to be able to date. I want to be able to pick for myself. I mean we all know Sam wanted to marry Leah, and then out of the blue Emily is his world. They didn't even really get along before. I don't want that for myself," he finished.

Both looked at Seth as he spoke and were amazed at how well he explained himself, and his feelings. He was always the happy go lucky kid. He never hated the Cullens, he liked them actually. Thought they were cool, and didn't understand why people couldn't just be happy for Bella and Edward. To know that he had actually thought about the imprinting, and found it disturbing, opened their eyes to the young man he was growing into.

Hours later it would be Sam and several other pack members who would be wondering over what the imprinting actually was. All having witnessed Seth's memories of dinner, and the talk after. All agreeing they needed to talk to Kagome.

Sam had already agreed that Leah would only be on patrol with Jacob, Paul, and Embry, since they were the only ones who hadn't heard Seth's thoughts. Sam himself couldn't stop thinking about what this all could mean. He knew before he changed what he had wanted, and Emily had not been it. He hadn't been remotely interested in her. Hell, he didn't even find her attractive. So what on earth made her so important to him?