I'm sorry its taken so long. Also, r0o doesn't/wont ever own IY or any chars, any OC's though, all me -smile-

The Floating Palace of the Moon

The Palace of the Moon was a pristine floating wonder, made of old demonic magic, it had been Kagome's only home as a demon, she'd grown used to the bland white walls everywhere, and even the respect that everyone held for her now. She was the ruling lady of the West, and with her mate, lord, and love, Sesshomaru, she had everything she could have wanted, the jewel was complete, she was happy, with pup, and she loved Sesshomaru with a loyalty and passion that none would possibly hope to attain. But time here was growing short, Sesshomaru had been spending time away from this floating palace, preparing his Western palace for her arrive, and the eventual arrival of their pups.

Kagome couldn't help be wonder just what he was up to, though through their bonds she could tell when he was not pleased, or when he seemed happy, oddly it seemed to help keep her own mood swings inline. She found herself staring into space often wondering what her beloved mate was doing that moment, on occasion earning a lecture from Hatsumomo, who was now teaching her the ways of female youkai, and her role as the new Lady of the West. Time was passing slowly, only to speed up and then decline again with the coming and going of her mate, she didn't like him being away, and it distressed her to think of the cold bed she'd be left with for another night. Huffing she resigned herself to not allow these feelings to take over, she knew the mate of the Western lord must be strong, specially emotionally, and even when hormonally pregnant. Sighing she took to reading yet another scroll Hatsumomo had placed under her nose to learn and regurgitate on command. So much to learn, she thought, but at least it kept her mind off of the missing person from her bed.

Weeks later the day finally came when Sesshomaru told her they would leave in the morning for their new home, which she was delighted about if for no other reason then she would at long last be by his side again. Her belly was now swollen heavy with the three pups, she was in her fifth month now, and she wondered what would be come of them all, it was true she'd helped raise Souta when he was born, but he had been a human baby, she was now a demon, as were her pups, and for all accounts she was lost. Her current training was to become a lady, and when she was able to, to become a fighter, protector even more so, and being a mother would just have to come naturally. After what had happened with Sakura though, she wondered if any servants would be safe around her pups, for that matter would her Mate? She'd realized early on, that they would have her spiritual powers, and his demonic, a perfect mix for dangerous pups The whole rest of the day Kagome spent her time lost in thought, when night came Kagome realized it would be her last night in the Floating Palace of the Moon for a while, the last night she'd spend within these crimson passion filled walls, the last night she'd have her 'mother' at her constant disposal, and for once she was a bit sad for that.

She'd asked for a moment with Hatsumomo after dinner, Sesshomaru raised a brow but allowed it knowing his mother would protect Kagome and their heirs if anything came their way. Finding a quiet room with a large window, Kagome and her mother sat in peace, and she expressed her love for Hatsumomo, how much she'd filled a need for guidance and how welcomed she made her feel. Hatsumomo allowed for the first time since the death of her mate emotion to claim her porcelain face. She'd always wanted the best for her son, and was angered to no end at the idea of having a daughter-in-law that had once been human, but that one piece of Kagome, her once human heart allowed her to be such a perfect match for her own son. She alone could crack his ice covered heart, and could mend what no one else could when it came to his needs. Kagome had been the best, and Hatsumomo was only grateful that this divine creature was now in her and her son's life, a daughter worthy of him.

Followed by Sakura, who'd been released from the infirmary a day after Kagome had visited, Kagome walked through the palace taking in many sites for the last time. As a lady of the land, her place would always be at home, and very rarely would she be able to leave it, and then would only be because her mate needed her, she would stay and protect the home, pups, and all that lived there while he protected the lands and the people among them. Finally nearing her room, Kagome allowed Sakura to leave, hugging her before she did so, and apologizing again for hurting her, to say the least, Sakura knew she had a new mistress in Kagome, and would die for her as she would Hatsumomo. Entering the room sitting at his desk was Sesshomaru, she walked directly to him after closing the door, it was late, but this was nothing new considering her pups seemed to be 'night owls.' Taking his chin in her small delicate hand she tilted his head back from the pile of paper he was engrossed in and gave him a long passionate kiss, while her other hand traced its way down his exposed chest. Yes at home, or at least within his own room, he always seemed at peace and now was no exception.

Sesshomaru's groan was audible, which was lovely to Kagome's demonic hearing, with a growl that seemed like a purr, she let him know just how much she wanted him. Pregnancy was an odd thing, she thought, there were days she felt like a bloated cow, udders and all, and then other days like now that she felt like a ravenous sex demon. Pulling him away form his 'important work', which he made no verbal fuss over, she pushed him down on the bed, her hand still holding his now untied and freed from his personage obi. If nothing, he thought, she was getting better at using her demonic powers to get what she wanted, his golden yellow obi in her grasp was proof of that. His hair cascaded around him as he fell gracefully to the elevated futon, he would allow her to take him and control the evening. Her rounded belly left him insecure when it came to their rutting, which was a first, he would always be aware of the pups, and his protective nature insured he would never hurt them, even if it was in the act of ravishing his mate to her content. So for now, until they were birthed and he could take her again she had complete control, and the dominate position, which he would never tell her but he loved to watch her from below.

Pulling his kimono open she glanced down upon the etched, cut body of her lover, lord and mate, he was an orgasm upon the eye, and by the gods she would take him tonight, moaning his name to the heavens for all to hear. She had found him before unable to take her, returning from the adding new additions to the western palace, her rounded belly was a turn off, she thought, he feared hurting the pups, knowing fully well that there was no way he could hurt her unless his primal demon took over and even then she doubted that knowing too that even he would not endanger their pups, she took control of the evening and took her mate. It would be one of the most gentle times they would ever spent together, it had been overly sensual and arousing on a whole other level, as she found foreplay to be just as enticing or more so then the act itself. From then on she had taken the reigns in this part of their relationship, she knew it would end the moment he could have her fully again, but for now she loved it, she loved to watch his expression from below her, the feel of his hands as they traced their way up her exposed body. All of it.

Finally out of all her precious regal kimonos of many layers, all of which lay at her feet as she climbed her mate and mounted him. She was already wet, as she usually was now-a-days, damn hormones, she thought as she slipped him into her tight awaiting space with ease. Steadying herself before moving much more she squeezed her nether regions around Sesshomaru's girthy member. Kagome's reply was his quiet gasping intake of air and the site of him rolling his eyes into his head, he loved it when she did that, by the gods she had him whipped and they knew it. The start of her slowly rocking hips brought him back to the situation at hand, his hands began their dance on her body, as Kagome's hips found a steady needy pace. Leaning into Sesshomaru more so he could have access to all of her, she loved and craved his touch all over her. It never took long for him to claim control again, she loved to let him then she was in control, as always her pace was never enough, and she never tried to make it so, her mates thrusts and groans for deeper penetration excited her and she liked the feeling of his hands on her hips as he bounced her up and down.

A sheen of sweat tickled their body's as their passionate dance took hours, they would climax hard at least once, but the embraces and lingering touches always led to more, longer, loving moments. As the moon settled into the skin, the stars humming about, the lord fell asleep with his lady in hand. Only a short while later though his lady was awake, wearing a simple sleeping yakata, she walked over to the balcony, and opened the doors to walk outside, and look over her garden a last moonlit night to do so. The garden below held many sakura trees, blessed by the ancient magic that held the palace afloat, they always bloomed, and when blossoms fell were only replaced by more. She loved this place, and wanted to walk among the petals, knowing it was not a good idea, but sometimes hormones got the better of her, she got on top of the railing of their balcony. Standing there, wind brushed past her, it was cool and kissed her warm skin, leaving goose bumps on her smooth skin.

The breeze carried her scent and the cool air to Sesshomaru, his eyes shot open at the realization that his mate was not in bed, her spot cool to the touch, the doors were open, and she was standing on the balcony's rail. Even with his demon speed he didn't have time to stop her, reaching the place where she once stood, his heart pounded as he saw her feet leave the sturdy stone ledge, and her falling below. What he saw left him in shock, just a few feet below the balcony was his mate, walking on air as though it was nothing. Small pinkish lavender flames below her small delicate feet, she hadn't noticed but he watched as she seemingly danced on air until she reached the ground below. It was a site to say the least, her sleeping yakata was not enough to keep the cold off of her body, tided tightly below her breasts and above her swollen belly she looked like a goddess of sorts. Her nipples stood erect and were very visible, while her hair was not pulled into buns or ties, but floated listlessly in the light breeze that seemed to follow her. Sakura petals danced with her, and the moon itself caressed her skin, a smile broke his face as he watched her land with a perfect grace.

Summoning his mokomokosama to him, he leapt from the balcony, falling to the earth with no sound, she stood under the sakura trees, the breeze playing against her delicate features, the light of the moonlit night kissing her skin between the leaves and branches of the trees, giving off a broken light. Seemingly lost in her own thought she only registered she was no longer alone when his pelt was placed on her shoulders, turning into him she smiled and wrapped her arms around his waist as his arms came around her back and pulled her close. Her actions received a low growl from his chest, calming, and yet annoyed. She took a moment to look into the golden eyes she could feel upon her scalp.

"Just want are you doing?" he asked in a regular voice with no anger laced in the words but a hint of curiosity.

"I just wanted to walk through the garden. I woke up and realized it would be the last night I got the chance to do it for a very long time." she answered.

"And jumping off the balcony? How exactly do you answer for that, and walking on air? When did you learn that?" he asked locking his golden gaze into her vivid indigo eyes. Her lashes fluttered a bit before answering.

"I didn't really know I could do that… I just had a feeling, so I followed it." she answered calmly still looking up at him.

"It was beautiful, and unexpected. When you took a step the flame still left its presence there, as though you could turn back and still walk upon it. It was an odd color for fire, does it hurt?" he asked still holding her. She blinked a few times.

"It was fire?" she asked somewhat bewildered, causing his concerned faced to show its place with a nod. "It didn't feel like fire. It felt like I was stepping on sun kissed sand, solid though, and like it was supposed to be there." His hand ran up and down her back rubbing her, earning a purr like growl from Kagome. "If you keep this up I will be throwing you down upon our bed when we get back to our room." His brow crept up into his bangs, and a mischievous grin danced on his face, earning a giggle from his mate when he bent over and picked her up jumping into their bedroom, he placed her on two feet and closed the balcony door behind him. Turning to see his mate, his jaw dropped as the sight that greeted him was her derrière wiggling at him from the bed. A growl left his throat sounding his intentions as he pounced her, of all positions, this one they could still do, her giggling was promptly stopped when she felt the girthy tip of her lovers manhood playing against the slick folds of her womanhood.

Smiling she glanced back over her shoulder as she back herself on to him, even now she was 'in control,' though she knew it would not last long, nor did she want it to. This beloved position would not be the last for the night though, no, he loved to flip her, and get her into any position he felt would be okay with her being so endowed with their heirs. Lost in the moment, neither realized just how late into the night it was until the last almost feral growl of climax was released. Looking down at Kagome, Sesshomaru could see just how tired she was, her cheeks were flushed, and he delighted in the fact that her voice would be too tired to speak for some time. He loved this fiery woman, and all the things she did to him, for him, and with him, it was odd to think that in such a short time she had gone from enemy, to friend, to lover, and then mate. Watching her curl into a comfortable position, her onyx hair splashed against his sheets, some clung to her glistening almost glowing form, she had no idea what he'd do to protector her, any means was worth it to him. Staring down at her he could see the pleased look upon her already sleeping face, it was a rare moment he knew, to be able to just watch her with no one sounding off a need of his presence.

His musing were put aside when he saw her brows frown together in sleep, as her delicately clawed hand made its way to her swollen stomach. Rubbing the place their pups dwelled, it was clear to him she didn't feel well, and that troubled him. Placing his hand there as well, he was startled when he felt a hard thrust from her womb. A smile quickly grew on his face as he realized the reason for her discomfort, their pups were being a nescience to their mother. Positioning himself next to her form, she almost melted into him, placing his forehead to her womb he let loose a low almost inaudible growl, warning the three to still and relax, to calm and be kind to their mothers insides. His reward was the calming of the pups, but not before one of them kicked at his face, he chuckled knowing that pup would be a hand full, and with Kagome as a mother, he had no doubt it would be just that. His hand rounded on the belly soothing all five of them, including himself, he smiled as her brow unhitched and calm regained her face. He knew he'd have taken her again if she wasn't so tired and in need of her precious sleep. Sighing at the idea of not being able to have her again tonight he pulled her sleeping form to his own and they both went to sleep peacefully.

AN: Holy crap! Sorry this one took so long guys I have no excuse-sad face-, I kinda took an unscheduled break in writing, thunderstorms, HP6&7, the need to be with my Bf, work, and a few other pop ups from real life took a toll on my writing, I've only added like 4 or 5 chapters this whole month, if that, to any of my stories. I am so sorry, I want everyone of my loyal readers to know that. I really hate that I did that to you guys, but like I said. NEVER fear that I will not finish this story, it is my baby. I wanted this chapter to bring us a bit farther in time then it did, but I think I'll try that on the next go. Its not really lemony but I feel this story is a bit more then just lemon originated, not to say that there wont be one later…. -wink- okay folks off to work on another chapter for one of them. Just so you know I have currently 5 WIPS, 6 if you count the one I have going on paper. - r0o