Myoga: yeah also Inuyasha had saved up a few gold coins of his own before he was sealed to the tree by Kikyo and if I am not mistaken he still has them.
Inuyasha: uh actually myoga I don't after I realised that Kagome was the girl I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. I went out one time while we were traveling and bought something with the money I had saved up from doing what ever odd jobs I could way back then.
(can feel his cheeks getting red and is greatful that Kagome isn't standing right next to him at that moment so he is free to show Zeus what he had bought Kagome) you see all the money I had at that time came to a whole lot of yen and I decided I would buy her a engagement ring so that when I could get the nerve up to propose I would have something to give her. and I found one ring merchant who sold me a ring that he said was worth 100,000 yen and so I paid him that. for the ring. (shows Zeus the ring he had bought but it is clear to Zeus that Inuyasha had been cheated the diamond on the ring was to small to be worth much it didn't even look like it was itself a full karat)
Zeus: For less than a karat? Don't you think he ripped you off?
Sesshomaru: my brother that ring isn't worth 5 yen much less100,000.
Inuyasha: I bought that ring before Kagome and I even met Miroku. so I didn't know anything more than what the guy had told me. the guy told me that the gold was 24karat pure and that the diamond was at least 50 karats.
Zeus: Filthy salesmen... I hate people like that.
Hades: (goes over to his brother) Zeus what is the matter?
Zeus: Inuyasha paid one hundred thousand yen for that ring.
Hades: (looks at the ring) uh your great grandson got himself cheated. the gold isn't even real it is a form of Iron pyrite commonly called fools gold. And the diamond is less than1/8 karat.
Zeus: I told him that.
Inuyasha: well what could I do when he told me that the gold was 24karat gold and the diamond 50 karats. I didn't have you guys there to help me when I bought the ring. it was back when Kagome and I first started traveling together.
Sesshomaru: either way Inuyasha you have them here with you now. and if you want I will help you out while I am taking care of business in the Feudal Era I will find the joker that sold you that ring and stuff it down his rotten throat. and then get your money back.
Inuyasha: Thanks... But then what ring do I have?
Sesshomaru: and when I come back I will help you locate a new ring shop and help you choose a new ring that will help Kagome know how much you really love her.
Unless Zeus and Hades want to help you find the perfect engagement ring.
Zeus: You can do it, we can all go, either way works, right brother?
Hades: yeah just as long as no body cheats your great grandson again. like you brother I don't like seeing any part of my family cheated out of their hard earned money. for shoddy products.
Zeus: Exactly. So we should all go.
Sesshomaru: if you all want to go that is fine. I have no problem with that after all Inuyasha has not had any real training in seeing real quality as of yet. but I am sure that will be fixed soon. (smiles) well first things first it is time for me to be heading off I will see you all when I get back
(heads off to the Feudal Era)
Artemis: (waves goodbye to Sesshomaru as he leaves)
Rin: *awakes, sensing his absence and starts crying*
Artemis: (picks up Rin gently and cradles her) Sh..sh.. it's alright my little one everything will be alright.
Rin: *slowly quiets*
Athena: (looks at Artemis) you are a natural born mother.
Artemis: *smiles* Thank you.
Poseidon: (smiles) I don't believe I can remember ever seeing you smile as brightly as you are doing right now.
Artemis: It's the mom thing, I bet.
Ares: I bet it is. oh the joys of motherhood.
Artemis: *laughs* How would you know?
Hera: He wouldn't but I share the joys of mother hood since I gave birth to that crazy war god.
Artemis: Yes, crazy indeed.
Zeus: Artemis you are truely lucky.
Artemis: Thank you, Father.
Rin: (soon begins crying because she is hungry)
Artemis: Hang on... *goes to Sally,* Sally, will you please feed Rin?
Sally: Certainly. (smiles and gently takes Rin and begins feeding her)
Artemis: Thank you, Sally.
Sally: no problem.
Rin: (feeds and as she eats once more falls asleep)
Artemis: Thanks again, I'll take her now.
Sally: (smiles and hands Rin to Artemis)
Artemis: *takes her, smiles and returns to her family*
Demeter: (had been with her children when the others had found out about Sesshomaru's nurse maid) Baby needed feeding?
Artemis: Yes, Sally was kind enough to do it right when I asked.
Demeter: Ah so Sesshomaru has hired a nurse maid?
Artemis: Yes, Percy's mother.
Poseidon: yes he kidnapped her and then hired her as Rin's nurse.
(is making a bit of a joke)
Artemis: She's fine now...
Poseidon: are you alright Artemis?
Artemis: Yeah. Why?
Poseidon: just curious. (smiles)
Artemis: Okay... *smiles*
Hera: do you some times wish you were able to nurse your own daughter? (understands that Artemis probably is alright to a small degree but is slightly depressed because when a baby nurses it is then that the strongest bond is made between the mother and child.)
Artemis: Yes, sometimes. But I remember why I can't, so then I get over it a bit.
Athena: I know how hard it is to deal with being an eternal maiden and wanting to also have children of your own and the ability to feel all the wonder of mother hood from begining to end knowing that the child is fully yours and the man you loves.
Artemis: It's difficult. I see your pain here.
(soon Sesshomaru returns from his errand in the feudal Era)
Sesshomaru: (comes in) Artemis I am home.
Artemis: *smiles* Welcome back!
Sesshomaru: As I suspected there was not much there that was salvageable from father's estate except for some of the timbers that may be useable for when we build our own home. so we will have to worry less about having to damage any of the surrounding flora around our house.
I also retrieved all the gold that Dad left to me and Inuyasha and I am glad to say I was off by about 10mill. (meaning their dad left them enough to when divided it gives both sons 20mill each)
Artemis: Really?
Sesshomaru: yep. and I found the sales man that sold inuyasha that piece of junk and I shoved the ring right down his throat. I found him because he tried to sell me another similar ring using the same pitch he used on Inuyasha.
Artemis: You actually choked him with the ring?
Sesshomaru: yeah then I passed my sword through him. for trying to fool me like he tried to fool my brother.
Artemis: *shakes her head* You do realize you can't do that when you go to school, right?
Athena: Sesshomaru is going to go to school?
Sesshomaru: yes I am going to go to a business school to help me build a business empire.
Artemis: Yep. Rather than a real empire.
Athena: well I never thought I would see the day that Sesshomaru would choose to expand his mind rather that use his normally violent tendency.
Artemis: Aren't you just so proud? I mean, brains are your forte, are they not?
Athena: yes they are and I can help him get into the correct schools with my help you can be sure he will attend very fine schools Indeed.
Sesshomaru: Thank you very much. That will be of a great help.
Athena: while we are all working to get Inyasha a new ring to use to propose to Kagome we can also check out a few of the best schools I know of.
Sesshomaru: I think that is a great idea.
Zeus: yes well shall we go I will have Chiron keep an eye on Kagome while the rest of us go shopping with Inuyasha I am sure with our help we can make sure Inuyasha really impresses his girl.
Athena: His girl, huh, Dad?
Zeus: uh did I just use Koga's line by calling Kagome Inuyasha's girl?
Athena: Yes, you did.
Zeus: (blushes)
Athena: *laughs* Are you blushing?
Zeus: out of embarassment yes.
(looks then to Artemis) are you going to be joining us my dear to help your future brother in law choose an engagement ring for your sister Kagome? (had sent Kagome and Chiron back to camp for a bit)
Artemis: Yes, of course. *smiles*
Sesshomaru: well if we are going we had best set out the sooner we start looking the sooner we find what we are looking for as my father always said.
Inuyasha: (smiles)
Zeus: Yes, let's go! Inutaisho was quite right.
(they Set off down the pathway heading into the city. stopping in at many Jewelry stores and shopping malls. and as they are passing and electronic store a TV commercial actually captures Artemis' attention)
man on the TV in the commercial: Are you a young woman who wishes to be a mother but doesn't wish to be tied down by a man and wishes also to re main free to go and pursue whatever you want to do?
Artemis: *holds back, interested*
man on the TV in the commercial: then head down to your nearest Fertility clinic and see if you are a possible candidate for Invirtro fertilization (goes into details)
Artemis: Hm... I wonder...
Sesshomaru: what are you looking at Artemis?
Artemis: That ad, on the television.
Sesshomaru: Artemis I don't know doesn't that particular ad go against all you stand for my dear?
Artemis: No, why?
Sesshomaru: I was just wondering. Invirtro fertilzation you know what that means?
Artemis: Yes, I do.
Sesshomaru: we will discuss it later. and see if you are still interested in it.
Artemis: Okay. *smiles*
Zeus: (leads them into a new Jewelry store) let's hope we find something worth good money here.
Inuyasha: (is looking at the display cases as one of the salesmen come up to him)
Salesman: May I be of assistance to you gentlemen to day?
Zeus: An engagement ring is what we're looking for.
Salesmen: (looks at Inuyasha not realising that Inuyasha has more money than he looks like he has) I see well I am afraid this is all we have in his price range. (pulls out of the case two rings with very tiny diamonds on them)
Zeus: He can afford the highest rings.
Salesman: uh no offense but if he could afford more than these don't you think he would beable to afford better clothes?
Sesshomaru: (walks over in wondering if he should kill this man for the egregious insult he had just paid his brother)
Zeus: Calm yourself. And no, he holds that kimono very dearly. It is stronger material than you can imagine. No price tag could be put on it.
Salesman: very well here are some of the most expensive Rings we have. (several Rings with extremely large Diamonds on them) these are 24 karat pure white gold and the diamonds are about 30 Karats.
Zeus: (looks at Hades since Hades also knows about quality of gems and metals)
what do you think brother?
Hades: It is true, it is all pure and real. Inuyasha, come pick the one you think she would like.
Inuyasha: (takes a good long look at the gems and soon chooses one that will he thinks Kagome would absolutely love.)
Salesman: good choice sir. that one is actually on sale this weekend only for a cool $500,000.
Inuyasha: (pays the man since he had regained all the money that he had bought the fake ring for.)
Sesshomaru: (smiles) Once we get back to my home we will divided Dad's wealth among us and each takes what belongs to us.
Inuyasha (takes the Ring box that the Salesman had handed him and smiles brightly) thank you for helping me choose the right ring.
Zeus: It's no problem, what's family for?
Inuyasha: (smiles)
Athena: (heads off with Sesshomaru taking him to several of the best schools she knew of that dealt with the subject Sesshomaru wanted)
Sesshomaru: *looks around and finally chooses a school* I like this one.
Athena: that is very wise choice Sesshomaru: this place will teach you all you need to know and help you get yourself started on your pathway.
(smiles) Some times I wonder if it is possible that my daughter Izayoi possibly rubbed off on you.
Sesshomaru: I only ever met her a couple times.
Athena: yeah well who knows what even those few times might have wrought.
(smiles)
(they go over to the enrollment office)
we will get you Enrolled and then in the autumn you will start your classes.
Sesshomaru: Fantastic, thank you.
Athena: you are quite welcome and if you need any other help you can trust us to help you find anything you need or require.
Sesshomaru: I am glad, it's nice to have help.
Athena: (smiles and after a few minutes has Sesshomaru all registered. for School in the fall. and then they leave with the others heading back to Sesshomaru's home)
Sesshomaru: Inuyasha before we go our separate ways I would like to give you your half of the fortune that dad left us.
Inuyasha: Yes, please.
Sesshomaru: (Sits Inuyasha Down and divides the 40million in gold between himself and his brother Inuyasha) there is 20 million gold for you and 20 Million gold for me. now we can both live really comfortably.
Inuyasha: Thank you, brother.
Sesshomaru: you are welcome brother now remember to keep that gold somewhere safe until you can get it to a bank. Just incase some one tries to steal it.
Inuyasha: Of course.
Sesshomaru: I am glad we have found our happiness my brother. you have found joy and acceptance and I have found everything I ever wanted.
Inuyasha: *smiles* Yeah we have.
Zeus: come on Inuyasha you have Kagome waiting for you.
Inuyasha: *walks forward*
Sesshomaru: (leads Artemis into the cave and smiles at Jaken and at Sally. handing her another four gold pieces for her wage for that day)
Sally: Thank you, Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru: you are very much welcome Sally.
Sally: *smiles handing Rin to him*
Sesshomaru: (holds his little girl) my little angel.
(mean while back at Camp Halfblood)
Inuyasha: (goes into the Cabin he shares with kagome and Ai and finds a safe place to stash his father's gold until he can get it into a bank he then goes to see Kagome at the Archery range)
Kagome: *turning around* Inuyasha! What's up? *smiles, wiping her brow with her sleeve*
Inuyasha: (smiles and hugs Kagome) not much. (figures now is always the best time and even though Chiron is watching doesn't seem to mind as he kneels on the ground and pulls from his kimono's one pocket the ring box that contains the ring and smiles at kagome,) Kagome would you marry me? (opens the box)
Kagome: *eyes widen, then nods* Yes, of course I will. *runs into his arms*
Inuyasha: (smiles Brightly and hugs Kagome tight)
Kagome: But, what brought this on?
Inuyasha: (smiles) the timing just felt right.
Kagome: I'm so glad. *hugs him tightly* And this ring is beautiful.
Chiron: Usually back in ancient Greece the boy would ask the father's permission first before asking the girl.
Zeus: (comes out smiling) Inuyasha knew he had my blessing on it. but he needed the timing to be right.
(then takes Chiron off to the side bar and whispers to him) plus his first Ring he had bought was a cheap piece of junk that some crooked man sold him claiming it was more valuable than it was.
Chiron: I'm guessing that was a shopping trip you all just went on, then?
Zeus: yep I wanted to make sure Inyasha did not get cheated again. so my brother Hades and I and the others went shopping around for an honest jeweler who would have just what Inuyasha needed.
Chiron: I'm glad you found what you needed.
Zeus: yes and I am glad to know that inuyasha found a moment that was right to his mind to propose to Kagome at last.
Chiron: I think they will be very happy.
Zeus: yes all that I and the others will have to decide is what to give them both for wedding presents. but that can be decided when we head back to Olympus which will be at the end of this month. I have decided that during the summer we will visit our children for the entire summer. thus getting to spend even more time with our children.
Chiron: *smiles* That's great!
Zeus: I am sure Percy will like that. getting to see his family every summer for the entire summer.
Chiron: That was his request, was it not?
Zeus: he only asked for a week during the summer. technequally I am giving him more than he asked for.
Chiron: Oh, that's right.
Zeus: (had already talked it over with the other gods and goddesses who had also agreed) I am sure Poseidon is already telling his boy all about it.
Chiron: I'm sure he's very excited.
Poseidon: (is sitting with his son) Percy, Zeus has made a very big decision that has to do with the request you made after the battle last year.
Percy: What's that?
Poseidon: my son he has decided that one week is far to short a time for us to spend with our children so he has extended it to the entire summer.
Percy: *smiles* That's great!
Poseidon: (smiles) yeah meaning from the second summer begins to the last day of august all of us will be here with our children.
Percy: That's fantastic, I'm sure everyone will be excited.
Poseidon: yes though Clarisse might not be as happy with the arrangement as you and Annabeth are.
Percy: No, but I think over time, she'll get better.
Poseidon: true.
well we have so much fun hanging out with our children it just seems the natural thing to do.
Percy: I think so too, Dad.
Poseidon: (smiles as he gets up.) what do you say you and I head out for a nice long swim together. oh by the way. be expecting a visit from your brother Tyson next summer percy. he will be coming with me so he can meet Inuyasha. if that is alright with you.
Percy: Sure thing, Dad.
(the two swim off for a while)
(meanwhile back at the Zeus cabin)
Inuyasha: (is sitting talking with Kagome about some other things) it turns out we are almost completely set to start a life together. my father left me about 20million in gold. (feels it is safe to tell Kagome because after all she will one day be his wife.)
Kagome: *mouth drops* In gold? Holy Zeus!
Inuyasha: yep but I won't be keeping it here at camp very long just long enough till I can find a bank to deposit it in. my brother got the same amount.
Kagome: Okay. So basically we're set.
Inuyasha: yeah we are beyond set. (smiles and kisses Kagome)
Zeus: *comes up and clears his throat*
Inuyasha: (turns around in surprise) Uh hi. (smiles.)
Zeus: I have some good news. The gods will come to camp all summer, from now on, so we can spend more time with our children.
Inuyasha: that is terrific! (is really happy and excited) (as anyone can tell.)
Zeus: I'm glad you're excited. *smiles*
Kagome: that is the most wonderful news father. when was this decided?
Athena: (walks in behind her father) back during our battle with Naraku.
Inuyasha: And you waited till just now to tell us?
Athena: well Dad wanted to wait until Naraku was defeated and life went back to normal.
Inuyasha: I guess that makes sense.
Zeus: I thought it would make a terrific welcome home Surprise. (smiles brightly)
Kagome: well it most certainly did that.
Inuyasha: Yes, it most definitely did.
Athena: (hugs Inuyasha) and Father told me that you have finally popped the question to Kagome. good work my grandson. (smiles at him) though be careful now more than ever you will be on the priority list of Hera and Aphrodite. considering Hera's specialty is Marriage.
Inuyasha: (looks nervous)
Kagome: *laughs* I'll be there to help him out.
Zeus: yes you most certainly will be Kagome. Something tells me you are likely going to get more attention from your step mom than you ever expected. (is being playful with his daughter)
Kagome: Joy. It'll be a bit awkward, considering she's ignored me most of my life.
Zeus: (smiles) I will see both of you a little later I need to speak to Hera about somethings anyway.
Kagome: See you, Dad. *smiles*
Inuyasha: (smiles as well as Zeus leaves them in the cabin and Athena follows him) Kagome what have we gotten ourselves into? (is just very nervous about how Aphrodite and Hera will be trying to work with them)
Kagome: I really don't know.
Inuyasha: I think it is just nice to know that it will only be those two we need deal with (eye twitches) we would really be in trouble if your sister Artemis found out and started trying to give us advice.
Kagome: I know, it's not like she's been married for real.
Inuyasha: though let's hope your step mom only gives advice about marriage.
Kagome: And doesn't go crazy overboard with planning the whole thing.
Inuyasha: exactly. I mean I want my wedding to you to be rather simple and elegant and less big and loud. I do not want our wedding on the front page of every newspaper in the world.
Kagome: And for her, nothing less of that will do..
Inuyasha: yeah I can only imagine what miroku's wedding to sango will be like if Hera plans it. (is trying to turn the topic off of them for now)
Kagome: *laughs* I didn't think about it.
Inuyasha: yeah he is the one with alot to be worried about considering that she is now his mother. (laughs)
(luckily that was said so only Kagome could hear it)
Kagome: *laughs with him*
Zeus: (is Sitting in the pavilion talking with Hera) Honey as you know Inuyasha has proposed to Kagome just a few hours ago.
Hera: Yes. I am aware.
Zeus: what are your first thoughts?
(is almost as worried about it as Inuyasha and Kagome are)
Hera: *smiles* That they will be very happy.
Zeus: I am sure they shall be extremely happy together as well. (is glad that it doesn't seem that Hera is planning to try and plan the entire thing to her specifications)
Hera: I won't even try to plan it, they can do it on their own.
Zeus: well that is a shock Hera. it is just so unlike you to just let the couple plan their own wedding.
Hera: I'm learning to be a good girl, I don't want my stepdaughter to hate her wedding because of me.
Zeus: that is good. because if I know my daughter and my future son in-law I think they probably plan for the wedding to be simple and elegant and consisting of only their friends and family.
Hera: And I would go over the top.
Zeus: yes just a bit. if you were doing it the wedding would make the front page of every newspaper and tabloid and Magazine the world over. like it does when you plan some of the celebrity weddings.
Hera: *smiles* That's my job!
Zeus: yes. (laughs) and you would probably make sure every news reporter with in a fifty mile radius would be in attendance and from what Thalia told me it actually embarrassed Inuyasha when he got on the news for helping to apprehend a thief and save a child and his cat from a burning apartment building. (smiles and kisses Hera) but when we get home at the end of this month you can help me decide what to give the couple as a wedding present.
Hera: *smiles* I'll be good at that.
Zeus: and you can go as over the top as you want with that one. (doesn't realise how dangerous what he had said would be)
Hera: I can, Hm?
Zeus: yes you can. (thinks to himself that there is nothing to worry about as far as that goes how far and over the top can a god go with a gift.)
(after excusing himself goes to see how Artemis and Sesshomaru are)
Artemis: Father, how are you?
Zeus: I am fine Artemis. (smiles) Inuyasha has Proposed to Kagome and she has accepted.
and because Hera has decided to let Inuyasha and Kagome plan their own wedding. I have agreed that when we go back to Olympus that Hera can help me decide what to give them for a wedding present. and told her she can go as over the top with it as she wants.
Artemis: *eyes widen* You gave her so much power with that.
Zeus: what is the worst that could happen?
Sesshomaru: what's the worst that could happen with what?
(is wondering what they are talking about?)
Artemis: My father gave my stepmother permission to get a present for Kagome's and Inuyasha's wedding, as over the top as she wants it to be.
Zeus: actually I said she could help me decide what to give them as a wedding present and so what is the worst that could happen?
Sesshomaru: I don't know how many different over the top gifts can your wife think up?
Artemis: You've no idea...
Sesshomaru: it isn't like they will need alot of Material things my father gave us both enough money to live pretty comfortably on for all our natural lives.
Artemis: *shakes her head* Nothing like decorations or pots and pans...
Zeus: you are thinking to small Artemis more than likely Kagome's human mother will be handling the pots and stuff of that sort you know your step mother better than that.
Sesshomaru: even so it would be pretty hard to top what dad basically gave Inuyasha and me 20million gold coins is a pretty extravagant gift even if it was an inheritance.
Artemis: Yeah, but I bet you, she will find a way.
Zeus: (looks at Artemis) there are only a few gifts that are more extravagant than that but I don't think Hera knows of them yet.
Artemis: *sighs* I know...
Sesshomaru: (Had heard Zeus say he didn't think Hera knew the more extravagant gifts yet) well at least it is good if she doesn't know of the gifts that are more extravagant than 20million dollars. (smiles)
Zeus: I said I don't think she knows but she might. but that is a worry best put off till the fall.
Artemis: What's you're reason for visiting? Just to tell us the news?
Zeus: yep just to let you know that Kagome and Inuyasha are officially affianced. (smiles) I will let Kagome know you are overjoyed for her.
Artemis: Yes, do please send my regards.
Zeus: (smiles) I wish you and Sesshomaru great Happiness Artemis goddess of the hunt. (leaves the cave)
Sesshomaru: Artemis you worry to much about so many things I believe your father is old enough to know what he is getting himself into. (smiles as he leads Artemis back into their home)
Artemis: I don't know... She scares me when given that kind of power.
Sesshomaru: My guess is the only real danger in that whole Idea of giving his wife that kind of power is that she might try to get Zeus to give Kagome and Inuyasha something they may not even want let alone need. though what gift could be that horrible I wouldn't know.
Artemis: She'll find one.
Thalia: as far as any demi god knows there is only one extreme gift the gods have the ability to give and it is one that they tried to offer to percy just after the war with the titans.
Jaken: be quiet girl don't go making my lord worry for his baby brother's safety. (is in a snappy mood but soon finds out why he should not have snapped at Artemis' lieutenant
Thalia: Don't go making assumptions, toad. It's immortality, numbskull.
Sesshomaru: well if that is the worst case Scenario I don't think there is much to concern ourselves with. (smiles at Artemis)
Artemis: I know...
Zeus: (returns to Camp and finds everyone getting ready for the evening meal)
Kagome: Hey, dad.
Zeus: Hey Kagome. I went to see Artemis and I let her know that you and Inuyasha are now engaged and she told me that she is overjoyed for you.
Kagome: *smiles* I'm glad she's happy.
Inuyasha: Yeah I am glad to know everyone is happy that Kagome and I are engaged.
Kagome: And me as well. I'm glad to know we'll all be happy.
Inuyasha: (smiles) yeah we all have everything we could ever dream of.
Ai: you can Say that again Inuyasha.
Kagome: *hugs Ai* I'm still so happy you're my sister.
Ai: So am I . (hugs her close)
(they all head to dinner where Kagome and Inuyasha are soon swamped by Aphrodite and her children before they even sit down to eat.)
Kagome: One at a time!
Aphrodite: Kagome I simply can not express how happy I am for both you and Inuyasha.
Inuyasha: yes thank you very much. (smiles)
Aphrodite: I will help you look as beautiful as you can on your wedding day. while we are still at the camp you and I Kagome will have to go pick out your wedding dress and the type of make up you will wear on the big day.
Inuyasha: uh Aphrodite we don't need to worry about that kind of stuff just yet . (had already discussed it with Kagome) we aren't getting married until next July some time.
Kagome: I will let you help when the time comes though.
Vanessa: do you even know who your bride's maids will be?
Aphrodite: and you want to get everything ready as soon as you can don't you?
Zeus: relax Aphrodite. give my daughter and her fiancee some breathing room.
Kagome: Thank you!
Inuyasha: yes thank you I was starting to get claustrophobic. (smiles as finally everyone begins eating)
Kagome: Close call, huh?
Inuyasha: Majorly.
(as everyone finishes their usual rituals and begins eating)
Annabeth: Mom, what do you think of the engagement?
Athena: I think it is a wonderful occasion. That Inuyasha and Kagome make a darling couple just as your sister did with Inuyasha's father.
Annabeth: Me too. I've never seen her so happy.
Athena: now if only Kagome could keep Aphrodite out of her hair.
and as long as Hera doesn't get into Kagome's hair.
Annabeth: This will be a smooth ship sailing.
Athena: yes exactly Inuyasha has told me that he wants his wedding to be Simple and Elegant the only people in attendance will be his and Kagome's friends and Family. which I suspect means all of us and some of his friends from the Feudal Era.
Annabeth: And some of her family and friends in Tokyo.
Athena: of course. (smiles) and I think that is just how he wants it just a small wedding sort of how Inutaisho did it. though Izayoi's father didn't come to the wedding back then. mainly because he didn't like Izayoi marrying Inutaisho any more than Hera did back then.
Annabeth: I had forgotten that she did not go.
Athena: yes but Hera has grown and become more accepting than she was back in those days.
(looks over at Hera's table and sees that she has not even moved from her seat) well there is something I never thought I would see.
Annabeth: What?
Athena: Hera has yet to get up and go to speak with Kagome and Inuyasha about the wedding?
Annabeth: Oh! I wonder why.
Athena: I don't know I mean she is getting along better with Kagome I should think that Hera would be the most over joyed that Kagome is getting married.
Annabeth: Maybe she's just taking it easy... Though I don't remember her doing it in the past.
Athena: exactly.
Inuyasha: (and many of the others at the Zeus table don't seem to notice that Hera has not said anything about the wedding or about helping to plan it)
Kagome: *suddenly realized* Why isn't Hera coming over?
Inuyasha: relax Kagome I am sure she is just busy talking with Miroku.
Kagome: It's just... Odd.
Zeus: Don't worry about it Kagome.
Kagome: Okay...(they finish eating)
Zeus: (leads Ai, Kagome, and Inuyasha back to the cabin)
Kagome: Night guys. *yawns*
Inuyasha: night Kagome. (smiles) see you in the morning
Kagome: You too. *falls asleep*
Inuyasha: (is now himself alittle confused about why Hera had not bothered him and Kagome all evening. and so sits to do some meditation before going to sleep)
Zeus: Something on your mind?
Inuyasha: no not really Just meditation helps me to prepare for sleep.
Zeus: I see. Had you wondered why my wife didn't bother you?
Inuyasha: woah. ok how did you read my mind?
Zeus: I know how odd it really is for Hera to be stepmother to Kagome . She's trying to be a better stepmother to Kagome. She doesn't want to shove it down her throat.
Inuyasha: I see. she wants to be there when Kagome needs her but not push herself into a place that she may not be desired?
Zeus: Exactly.
Inuyasha: I see. (smiles)
(gets up after a few minutes and goes to his bed and soon drops off to sleep.)
Zeus: *falls asleep*
(next morning)
Inuyasha: (wakes up at his usual time and starts his morning with his yoga stretches.)
Kagome: *wakes early to see him stretching* Morning.
Inuyasha: Morning Kagome.
Kagome: How are you feeling this morning?
Inuyasha: I am doing wonderful this morning.
Kagome: That's good. *stretches her arms*
Inuyasha: (finishes his yoga) How about you Kagome?
Kagome: Very well, thank you.
Inuyasha: (walks over to Kagome and kisses her not really caring who saw them at this moment) (pulls away from Kagome and then holds her smiling brightly) how much more lucky can I get Kagome?
Kagome: I hope not much more. That would mean trouble for me.
Inuyasha: how so?
Kagome: If you have the girl, the looks, the money, the strength and the power, to get luckier, you'd have to find something better to replace it, and I hope that the replacement isn't me... I know that you wouldn't, but I can't help it. It's my nature to feel like that.
Inuyasha: (smiles) somehow I doubt I could get any more lucky. I have more than any Half demon ought to have. I have a terrifically large family by whom I am accepted, next summer I am getting married to the girl of my dreams, we have more money than we could dream of, (whispers that part again so only Kagome can hear it) we have with the help of our family and friends managed to destroy Naraku. if things got any better I think I would be in trouble. some how all this has to be illegal for any Half demon.
Kagome: *hugs him* Glad to hear it. It's nice to see you happy.
Inuyasha: yeah. (smiles.)
Miroku: (comes out of his mother's cabin with his mother not far behind him to see Inuyasha and Kagome smiling and kissing acting like any normal pair of love birds)
Miroku: Good morning.
Inuyasha: good morning miroku.
Miroku: How are the two of you this morning?
Inuyasha: (smiles) couldn't be better Miroku.
Kagome: (smiles herself) Same here.
Miroku: Good, I'm glad. *smiles*
Inuyasha: How about you?
Miroku: Well. Not as much as the two of you seem to be.