Kagome and I sit under a large tree in the gardens, watching the pups chase each other under the watchful eyes of their guards and tutor.
Akiko, Rin's guard, and their tutor Yuri- a white kitsune with deep green eyes- stand to one side conversing with each other. Shippo's guard, Kono- Morina's brother, also a black kitsune, with violet eyes so dark, they are nearly black- stands on the other side of the garden, conversing with Morina, who is idly flipping a small dagger in her hand.
Kagome leans against me, one of her hands laced with one of mine, her other tracing random patterns across my skin. My other hand drapes off my bent knee. It is rare that I am able to relax so completely, but with her and the pups, I find myself taking time out of my day to do just that. I turn to watch the little miko as she watches the pups, laughing quietly to herself.
Beautiful. Would if I could stay just like this, relaxed and content.
Kagome turns to me suddenly, her brow raised slightly, smiles gracing her lips. "What? You're staring."
"I am enjoying the beauty of my surroundings, little bird."
A light blush dusts her cheeks as she turns back to the pups. "Who knew you'd be such a flirt."
"Hn, indeed, my bashful little bird." I admit as I cup her cheek to turn her back to face me. "You are breathtaking, Kagome." I whisper before I lean down to kiss her. She responds shyly, her hands gripping mine. I make to deepen the kiss when a unpleasant sensation skirts across the edge of my youki. Sighing, I draw back with a final peck.
"Your former pack are at the gate. They will be escorted here shortly." Kagome's brow furrows for a moment as the haze of kissing fades before she lights up and throws herself against me, pressing a kiss to my neck. Pulling back, she stands quickly and called the pups over.
"What is it, Mama?" Shippo asks as he hops over to us, Rin hot on his heels.
"InuYasha, Sango, Kirara and Miroku are here. They'll be in the gardens soon."
Both pups gasp before squealing and running in circles. Fighting outright laughter at their antics, I smirk. InuYasha's aura slides against mine as his pack makes their way towards us. Sighing internally, I stand, preparing for the inevitable unpleasantness that is about to occur.