MY LOYAL FANS! Im sorry I haven't updated in a long time…. But as my Christmas gift to all of you and a "sorry" gift, I am updated a few chapters! Yesterdays chapter was very special to write because that's how my fiancé proposed to me! One year ago today actually…
This chapter is part two of a three part gift for my readers! Enjoy! And please R&R!
They finished the tree and made it to the Takahashi's at 6:45. Dinner had already been served but Izy saved them both a plate; well Inuyasha a couple of plates. They had decided to wait and see who noticed the ring before telling anyone. Of course being the spirited and most observant of them all, Rin was the first to notice. Her and her four and a half month belly, but it looked almost full term in humans, came bounding up to inspect the ring herself. She squealed and Sesshomaru rushed to her side to see if the baby was coming. She laughed and held Kagome's hand in hers to show her husband. Sesshomaru congratulated the newly engaged couple in his stoic way; but Inuyasha and Kagome both knew that he meant well. Izy and Ayumi came up to Kagome and gave her hugs and celebrated with her on her engagement and her new ring. Sango had came last because she and Miroku were off doing "something" when they had arrived. She was happy for them and proceeded to beat Miroku for not getting her a ring as well. But little did Sango know that Miroku did get her a ring, but he was planning on giving it to her the next morning. Toga came up a little while later to congratulate them as well.
It was now around eleven and everyone was starting to wine down for the night; but Toga had some demon legal work to perform. The Higurashi's were about to leave when he called out to them. "Ayumi, Sato, I know that it's getting late, but since you are the legal guardians of Kagome I need you to step into my office for a few moments." Ayumi and Sato were puzzled but followed the elder demon to his office. They were obviously the last people to enter because Izy, Inuyasha, and Kagome were already there waiting. They had a seat on one of the available couches and waited.
"I know this is all new to you Kagome but in order for the mating to commence you and Inuyasha must sign a mating certificate and we also need your mother and grandfather to sign it as well; after being told what will happen…"
Kagome was slightly taken back by this. "What will happen?"
Toga smiled. "Kagome once you mate with Inuyasha, you will age like him and your body will change to help support your new lifespan, as well to carry any pups that you will have with him…"
Kagome looked to her family for guidance. What she saw was acceptance. "Kagome," Ayumi started, "I know you love him. And as long as I have many grandchildren to spoil, I don't mind. But let me ask you this honey. What will you do when you have to say goodbye to grandpa, myself and Sota?"
Kagome had not thought about that. She would have to see all of her family die and she stay young while they grow old. She already had to say goodbye to her father, but the rest of her family? She looked to Inuyasha and he understood her struggles. "Kagome I will be there for you. You know that."
Ayumi saw the turmoil that her daughter was going through. "Kagome honey. Please don't let this be a hindrance to your happiness. I want you to be happy, and if I die tomorrow I know that I could die happy because you are happy with your choice."
"I feel the same way Kagome…" Sato said agreeing with his daughter. Kagome smiled and ran to her family and gave them a huge hug. She now knew that she could go through this. She turned back to her new family with a smile. "Okay. What happens now?"
Toga smiled again at his new daughter. "Okay this document I have in front of me is your's and Inuyasha's mating certificate. You both have to sign it and Izy, myself, your mother and grandfather have to sign it. Also you and Inuyasha both have to place a drop of blood next to your name to confirm the legitimacy. After signing this, the "to be mated" couple usually performs the ritual within the hour…"
"Um question…" Kagome interrupted. "What exactly happens during the ritual?"
Toga hesitated and looked to Izy to help. "Um Kagome, how about me, you and your mom head down the hall and I'll explain a couple of things before you dive into this blindly." Izy, Kagome and Ayumi went down the hall and left the men by themselves. Sato was kind of weirded out because he didn't really know what would happen either.
"Sato if you don't mind bluntness, you can stay while I explain a few things to Inuyasha. I know you don't know everything about our mating rituals."
Izy lead them to library. Rin waddled out of her and Sesshomaru's room to join them. Sesshomaru went to go join the men in Toga's office. Once the women were inside, they all sat down. Kagome was nervous. Rin sensed her new sister's anxiety. She placed her hand on top of Kagome's and squeezed. "It's okay Kagome. I was nervous too. But you really have nothing to worry about."
Kagome sighed and relaxed; slightly. She turned to Izy when they were all settled. "Okay Kagome there are a few things that you need to know before you go through this. Firstly, since you're not necessarily a virgin, you don't have to worry about the initial pain when your maidenhead is broken. And no Kagome I'm not trying to make you feel bad, I'm just trying to explain that that's one thing you don't have to worry about. Usually the male gives the female a massage to relax her. During the first part, the female usually drinks some of the male's blood to…"
"Wait hold up! I have to drink Inuyasha's blood?!"
Izy sighed and Rin giggled. "You know I had the same reaction when Izy told me. After the first couple of swallows, you literally become drunk off it. But you really need to do it though…"
"Why?" Both Kagome and Ayumi asked.
"Inuyasha I know you've been taught this since you were old enough to walk but I do need to go over a couple of things." Toga said to his son that was sitting across from him.
Inuyasha sighed. He hated the technical legal parts of the mating ritual. But it's all better in the end. Before he could answer he heard his brother come in. "What are you doing in here?"
"Little brother, I know this is of a personal matter, but my mate decided she wanted to be involved so I must as well…" Inuyasha rolled his eyes and turned back to his father.
"You know what parts to relax first?"
Inuyasha sighed again. "The neck, back, hips, and thighs…" Toga nodded.
"After that she needs to take in your blood. Since she is not a demon how do you plan for her to take it in?"
"She needs to mark me on the neck right? So I just cut my neck enough for it to bleed freely and let her drink."
"Good…"
"The reason why is because it will immune your body of the pain that it will endure and also heighten the pleasure you will feel."
"Pain? Rin, I thought you said I didn't have anything to worry about… "
"After Inuyasha marks you and he creates the bond, the blood that you ingested will start to change your body to better adapt to carrying demon pups. The blood will also mix with yours and your aging will slow. But you won't feel any pain because as soon as the mating is over, you fall into a deep sleep. So when you wake up, all you'll have is a hangover effect from Inuyasha's blood."
"So that's it? All I have to do is drink his blood?"
Rin spoke up then. "Oh! Oh! Oh! Don't move when Inuyasha marks you. You don't want a newly mated demon growling at you because you move. Stay as still as possible."
Izy giggled. "Well you don't have to be totally still, just try not to act like you're trying to get away. Also turning your head to the side, exposing your neck is a sign of submission. If he tells you to submit, just slowly turn your head and you'll be fine."
"Anything else?" 'This is overwhelming…'
"Inuyasha you know that I being the elder of the clan, have to witness the actually mating…"
Sato was quiet up until now. "Wait! Kagome is not going to go for that! She is a shy person. She will never commit to having someone in the room watching her…do…that!!!"
Toga understood Sato's concern and approached it delicately. "On my property I have built a room specifically for the mating rituals; for my sons, and also for my grandchildren. It is a room that has a double-sided mirror in it. The mating couple won't see me but I will be able to see them. The reason for this is because it has been known that some demons can be deadly to their mates, the elder watches as a safety precaution. Also the newly mated couple are very vulnerable to danger so as the elder, I have to protect them while the ritual commences. I hope you understand Sato. I'm doing this to protect Kagome, not to get a free show…"
"Sato," Sesshomaru said, "I have mated in the room father speaks of. I knew that we were being watched and Rin did not know until after. Believe me it is for the best…"
Sato slouched back down in his chair. He had to agree with the elder demon. So he just listened to the rest.
"Do you have any questions Inuyasha?"
Izy started again. "Also since Inuyasha is half dog demon, his demon blood will take over during the mating; so that the demon can mark you. And Kagome have you ever seen two dogs mate?"
"Um yeah… But what does that have to do wi…" 'Oh dear Kami!' "They don't do…that… do they?"
"Yeah they do. But it's not as bad as you think. Just don't try and pull away from him. It'll hurt both of you… Trust me I know…" Kagome gulped as she had a mental image of Izy and Toga.
"Is there anything else…" Kagome was starting to get really worried about this. She had to worry about so many things. 'How am I going to remember it all?'
Izy and Rin looked at each and smiled. They both said, "Just have fun…"