Kagome POV
I felt the day pull me out of my slumber much before I was satisfied with my sleep. I snuggled even closer to the warmth at my side. A low growl that sounded more like a purr and a press of lips to my forehead reminded me that I was curled up to Sesshomaru. I could feel the smile pull at my lips as I let my eyes open. The sky was still dark outside of the window so I groaned and closed my eyes, turning my face into his chest.
I heard him chuckle at my stubbornness. "Kagome."
"Five more minutes." I grumbled at him.
"Kagome, I said we would be leaving at dawn, we must get ready." I groaned but opened my eyes and looked at him. "Come, you can rest on our way there."
"Fine." I mumbled into his chest. I rolled off of him and stood looking back at him. "Come on slow poke, I'm up now."
He chuckled at me again, I could feel his eyes on me as I crossed the room to the crib. I lifted Ayaki into my arms and cradled him, gently rocking him. I felt Sesshomaru's arms wrap around me and his chin rest on my shoulder, looking down at the child in my embrace. I turned my head to kiss his cheek but I ended up kissing his mouth when he also turned his head. I couldn't help but laugh a little bit.
Ayaki was active in my arms and he was demanding to be let down. I reluctantly crouched down to let him crawl on the floor.
I changed into clean clothes behind the screen as Sesshomaru watched Ayaki, emerging ready for the day. I packed the only other outfit I had, the clinging black one I had worn to fight Sesshomaru, and the pajamas that Eowyn had given me into a bag. I slug the bag over my shoulder and turned to find that Sesshomaru was holding Ayaki gently. His nose was close to Ayaki's head, breathing in his scent. I watched him lick his forehead, marking him with his scent.
Something inside of me wanted to melt as I watched Sesshomaru be so gentle with Ayaki. It made me want to surround him with children so he was always like this. I always knew he would be a great father. When he looked up at me his eyes were a molten gold, flowing enticingly slow. Kami, he could kill with a gaze like that.
Ayaki's cry brought us out of our reverie as we both rushed to see what was wrong. I scooped him from the ground into my arms and Sesshomaru sniffed he air, quickly wrinkling his nose. I laughed, "Guess it's time for a diaper change."
Sesshomaru agreed with me so we carried him to the nursery where Astrid told me to meet her. Astrid hadn't arrived yet so I changed his diaper and we brought him with us to the kitchen for provisions for our training trip. Servants had already prepared a rather large bundle for us so we thanked them and went back to the nursery with the food in tow to wait for Astrid. She came in just a few minutes after us as I was playing with Ayaki, flying him around the room in my arms. His laughter was contagious and soon Sesshomaru and I were also laughing. Astrid joined us, and suddenly I didn't want to let go of him.
My reiki could feel my agitation and was coiled and ready to spring. Nothing can describe how torn I was, there simply aren't words. Only a mother could possibly understand the ripping that happened in my heart as I was about to leave my child without knowing if I would be able to return to him. Sesshomaru was instantly at my side. He could probably sense my agitation rolling off of me, hell he could probably smell it. His hand rubbed soothing circles in my back. And his lips whispered sweet things in my ear.
I was suddenly struck that he might never know what we looked like, it only made my pain increase. I had lost Shippo, it was against my control but with Ayaki I had to willingly give him up. And I wasn't sure that I could do that. But Sesshomaru made it easier, he told me whispered stories of the great man he would become and the amazing feats he would accomplish; even if we didn't return.
When I handed Ayaki to Astrid he held out his hands towards me in protest and said, "Mama." In a sweet little voice. I sucked in a shocked breath. A tear rolled down my cheek. No one tried to stop me when I took him back and cradled him, singing him a soft lullaby and I couldn't find it in me to protest when Sesshomaru eased him out of my clingy hands and into him own embrace. Making that purr-like growling sound as he nuzzled his cheek. I heard Ayaki try to growl back at him, and Sesshomaru licked his forehead again. He also placed a small kiss on the purple crescent moon of his household.
Finally, I had to say goodbye to my little boy, "Grow up strong, and bear your name with pride, for your father gave it to you."
As I relinquished my hold on him to Astrid, I felt the tear in my heart complete itself. Ripping away a small piece to stay here with Ayaki. Even Astrid's eyes were filled with tears.
Sesshomaru mussed his hair one final time, "Never forget that you are our son."
Sesshomaru POV
As Kagome and I left the nursery I could smell her agitation. Her reiki had been hovering on her skin since Astrid walked in. I always knew she was a good mother. I was determined to keep her happy, no matter how long it took or how many pups she wanted.
She dried her eyes as we walked through the hallways to the entrance, my hand still resting on the small of her back lending her all the strength I had. I did not like leaving the pup behind either but I knew he would be well cared for. I let that knowledge settle my beast so I could care for Kagome.
By the time we had reached the entrance Kagome's eyes were dry and to anyone who didn't know her, she would look perfectly fine. Gandalf and I believe the hobbit's name was Pippin were mounted on a white horse. Theoden, Gimli, Aragorn, and that annoying elf were also there. "Good morning Lady Kagome and Lord Sesshomaru, we did not wish to depart without saying our farewells. Pippin and I head for Minas Tirith. We must warn them, even if they do not believe us. I bid you fare travels my friends, for we must make haste."
"This Sesshomaru bids you farewell white wizard, may we meet again."
"Good luck!" Kagome offered.
And with that they were off as if the horse they were riding had wings rather than legs for how fast it was. We said our farewells to the small group of warriors then I formed my cloud and we were off in search of a suitable training grounds.
Hey guys! Hope you like this update, I really wanted them to have wonderful memories of their time with Ayaki, will they return to him or not? Keep reading to find out! Leave me a comment if you have a quick minute, love you guys!
Until Next Time,
~Miketsukami-kun