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To Love A Sakura: Claiming A Sakura
"Good night mama." Rin sighed as she snuggled under her bed covers.
"Good night honey." Kagome smiled as she brushed Rin's bangs back to kiss her brow. "I'll see you in the morning."
"Promise?" Rin asked as Kagome walked over to the bedroom door where Sesshomaru was waiting patiently for her.
"With all my heart." Kagome vowed making Rin smile.
After closing Rin's bedroom door, Sesshomaru laced his fingers with Kagome's and pulled her down the hallway towards his chamber. As they walked they purposefully bumped into each other's shoulders and looked lovingly in each other's eyes. After all these years of waiting they were finally husband and wife. Their mating ceremony had been just like Kagome imagined it would be; beautiful and perfect. Once the shinzen kekkonshiki and sanshi no gi was completed, the temple priest escorted them inside the shrine. There, the shrine maidens assisted the priest in completing the ceremony. Unlike human Japanese wedding ceremonies, the demon sanko no gi included blood. Using each other's claws they sliced a tiny cut on their ring fingers. The ring finger being the closest link to the heart gave the purest source of blood. Once the blood was added to each ceremony cup, the sacred sake was poured. After it was consumed, it combined their demonic powers and life energies together.
The first cup they drank from was called the ichi no sakazuki. This cup represented the heavens for the ceremony. Since Kagome's virginity had been restored, this allowed the priest to present their new bond as a couple to the kami. By drinking the blood sake three times in a row from this cup, it showed the kami that they would be bonded together as life mates both in body, heart and soul for all eternity. The second cup, called the ni no sakazuki, represented the earth. It showed everyone present that they were willing to stand side by side through sickness and in health, for better or for worse, and richer or poorer as a couple. No disaster, argument or temptation would break them up. The third cup, called the san no sakazuki, represented the generations of demons they would bring into the world together. As the last of the sacred sake washed down their throats a warm sensation filled Kagome's lower belly.
As she placed her hand over her empty womb, she looked up at her soon-to-be husband through her lashes. A warm blush colored her cheeks when she noticed the unmistakable heat reflecting in his own amber eyes. Apparently he too was feeling the effects of the blood sake and was eager to expand their family once again. The memory of their last breeding session came to mind in that moment. Although her previously sick and crippled body had limited her from participating much at that time, their coupling had been no less magical. Knowing they would have to consummate their relationship all over again to complete their mating made her womanhood ache. Not wanting to be disrespectful of the kami by her lustful thoughts or embarrass her demon guests by the scent of her arousal, she quickly tried to suppress her needs as best she could. Thankfully the exchange of the mikuski azuke no gi gave her the perfect distraction.
After she prayed over the ceremony hair comb, she gifted it to Sesshomaru. He then presented it to the kami on an alter to show that he was willing to take her family under his protection and make their relationship work. The rest of the ceremony in Kagome's opinion went by rather quickly. The part she wished lasted a little longer was the seishi hodoku. It was evident by the tone of voice Sesshomaru'd used when speaking his vow meant that he was being genuine. He'd always been a quiet man. A man that showed his love their action rather than words. The finality and passion in his words brought tears to her eyes and a soft smile to her lips. It was times like this she fell in love with him all over again. After saying her own vow and completing the Tamagushi hoten, sake was presented to their family and esteemed guests. Together as a united front they vowed to love and support the couple for all eternity.
As their family and friends completed the shinzuku katame no sakazuki a single tear trickled down her cheek. For decades her and Sesshomaru's relationship had been hated and envied by the royal court. It amazed her how the tragedy of her untimely death and resurrection had changed their attitudes. Although neither Sesshomaru or her parents were alive to witness their union, she was certain they were smiling down on them from the heavens. After the sake had been drank and their friends and family had completed their vows, the priest had she and Sesshomaru face each other for the first time as husband and wife. To end the ceremony Sesshomaru bestowed upon her brown a tender kiss. Having drank his blood earlier in the ceremony he used a tiny amount of his demon power to imprint the symbol of his house onto her skin. Now there was no longer question who she belonged to.
Although Sesshomaru didn't show his emotions she could see the pride and joy reflecting in his eyes upon seeing his crescent moon branded on her pale skin. The only thing left for them to do as a couple was to consummate their relationship and bring a male heir to the thrown. As they were escorted to the banquet hall they walked side by side as Lord and Queen. Everyone they passed bowed to them and treated them as equals. It was a surreal feeling being married. For so long they'd been denied their love. Now, they could embrace and kiss without reprimand. They'd wanted to run off to their chambers to celebrate as soon as the ceremony was over but they weren't the only one's who'd been waiting for this to happen. Rin needed time with Kagome just as much as Sesshomaru did. It would have been cruel to run off to their honeymoon when she'd longed to be by her mother's side.
To give Rin her chance to reconnect they allowed her to remain close to them and even held hands with her as they walked around the castle grounds. It was a beautiful bonding moment for them as a family but as the day lagged on the harder it was for Kagome and Sesshomaru to fight off their desires. When they would sit in the gardens or in the parlor Sesshomaru would hold Kagome in his lap with his nose buried into her hair. When Rin wasn't looking or paying attention they'd steal kisses or whisper sweet nothings into each other's ears. They even teasingly trailed their claws between the folds of their kimonos and along the crooks of their necks. By the time dinner had come the desire to unite their bodies as lovers was nearly unbearable. Now with their daughter safely tucked into bed, the time had finally come for them to become mates. Although they were eager to be of one flesh, they'd waited for this moment for far too long to rush.
They wanted to make it special and memorable like the night she'd conceived Rin in the gardens. They did not pounce on each other as Sesshomaru closed the door behind them. They did not tare off their clothes like barbarians and fuck their brains out like horny teenagers. No, they held each other tenderly in the moon's light as their lips molded into one. Their hands moved with smooth purpose as they lovingly caressed and petted their bodies. Their clothing was removed one piece at a time and left carelessly at their feet. Hot breath fanned sensually across their heated skin as they panted for oxygen between long lingering kisses. Tongues stroked and tangled as they danced and lips were sucked till swollen and red. When nothing but their heated skin remained, they held each other close in a tight embrace. The warmth of her safe in his arms as they hugged sank deep into their hearts. The sensation sent shivers down their spines and fueled their passion even more. With ease he was able to lift her into his arms so she could wrap her legs around his waist.
With nothing between them her heated core cushioned his arousal as her hardened breasts pressed against his chest. The exhilarating sensation had them holding tighter to each other and deepening their kisses. When he gently lowered her back against the futon he settled himself tighter between her gaping thighs. As he began a slow and steady rock against her womanhood they moaned and mewled in bliss. When their needs steadily increased Sesshomaru continued their dance by changing the tempo and angle of their lower bodies. He'd cup her breast in one hand while kneading her backside with the other. He'd suckle on her neglected nipple while pulling her teat in time with his thrusts. It was a beautiful dance; one that was accompanied by Kagome's sweet song and equally mastered conducting. Her voice carried her passion and desire for him as he pleasured her. Its tempo, texture and volume captured his undivided attention and had his ears tuned in to listen to her every note.
As he moved above her with sure strong thrusts she rolled her hips to intensify their pleasure and directed his body where she wanted. When she needed more she pulled his hair and scarped her nails down in back. When it was at last time for their bodies to unite as one they looked into each other's eyes whispered their undying love to each other. They forgave each other for their past mistakes. They cried for the loss of time and the pain they'd endured over the years. Everything they'd been holding in had been laid out for all to see, bot the good and the ugly. Even still, they held each other tighter, loved each other stronger and kissed each other deeper. They both moaned at the erotic feeling of him stretching her deep inside. It took every ounce of their control to hold still as their bodies adapted to the other. Already her inner muscles were working on filling her once again with his seed. She pulled and sucked on his shaft in a sensual caress that had both of their heads spinning.
When her body was at last ready for him, he gingerly pulled back before thrusting back in. There was nowhere else they wanted to be then in each other's arms as they made love. Only with each other would they expose themselves like this. The raw vulnerability of their hearts and souls was immense and it was something no one else would witness or experience. Knowing after this night that they would be marked for all eternity as lovers had tears rolling down their cheeks and intensified his thrusts. Tonight marked the beginning of their forever and they were more than ready for it to start. As the hours ticked by, Sesshomaru showered his beloved bride with his endless devotion. He brought her to erotic highs to throbbing lows. Each time she met her end he forced himself to wait. He wanted to make this night last until he could hold on no longer. Over and over he worshiped her body with his love. He had to make up for the years they'd been apart.
It wasn't until the early rays of the sun peaked over the horizon that he finished. As his cock knotted deep into her body they held each other close in a lovers embrace. Now they were fully bonded as mates they could experience each other's emotions and desires. The erotic feeling of their new bond had their bodies trembling into a deeper awareness of each other. Their love for each other was unmeasurable and had them gasping for breath. Overwhelmed by the pleasure they both went into another crushing release that had them holding onto each other for dear life. Their visions went white and tingled from head to toe with ecstasy. As they soared higher into euphoria her inner muscles milked his cock dry. Load after load of his essence poured into her awaiting womb as her muscles coiled and flexed along his shaft. The liquid heat of their release ran down their legs between them and soaked into the futon.
The air hung thick with their sweaty musk and heavy panting as they tried to catch their breaths. When the cool morning breeze flirted across their heated skin they shivered and snuggled closer. Having made love all night their bodies tingled with ecstasy and were limp with exhaustion. As they lay spent on the futon they snuggled with her back to his chest and him still deeply rooted inside. They were covered in sweat, decorated with pink hickies and scratch marks. No part of their bodies had been left untouched. They were no longer two souls but one. They were now mates for life and bound together until the end of time. Even when his cock went slack inside her body they refused to separate. They weren't ready for their mating night to end. Not even the morning's light warming their chamber or their eyes struggled to keep awake would end it. They never wanted to stop but eventually they fell asleep snuggled up under the covers.
It was this sight that greeted Rin when she came to check on her parents. She'd waited patiently for her parents to awaken from their chambers but when it grew closer to lunch time she grew worried. When she peaked inside their room she couldn't stop the smile from spreading across her face. Her father was curled protectively around her mother from behind. Her head was tucked in the crook of one of his arms while his other was braced around her waist. They were both deep in sleep with no sign of awakening anytime soon. She'd never seen her father so at peace before. It was obvious by the crescent moon now adorning her mother's forehead and the bare shoulder peaking out from under the covers that they'd completed their mating some time in the night. It made her happy knowing her father at last had the woman he'd loved since childhood at his side. So many years had been waisted because of her grandmother.
Had she not interfered in her parent's love life her mother would have never gotten sick in the first place. Her mother wouldn't have had to go through all the pain of marrying her uncle Inuyasha and seeing her father marry Princess Abi. Her mother wouldn't have had to flee the castle and die after saving her from a brush fire. She would not have had to grow up without her mother's love and reassurance. Her father wouldn't have had to suffer sleeping with Princess Abi, losing two pups due to her weak womb and having to watch his love burn to death. He would not have had to sentence his own mother and wife to consume poison and later be burned at the stake for their crimes. He would not have had to raise her by himself and have to painfully share his love story over and over to her as a child so she would know her mother. Kastuki's decision to hate Kagome had caused so much unnecessary pain and sorrow. She was grateful she'd never met the woman.
With her out of the way she was able to grow up at her father's side without fear of being killed or taken away. She learned at a young age the value of life and to love those around you. Life was precious and your family and friends could easily be lost to you in the blink of an eye. She didn't doubt with her mother's heat approaching that she'd soon be expecting a little brother or sister. Although the idea of having to share her mother and father didn't sound appealing, she knew she wouldn't be replaced. She'd only know her mother for two days and already realized there was enough room in her heart for her and any pups to come. Besides, in a few short years she'd be mated herself. Why not learn how to be a mother from her own while she had the chance? She could help raise her younger siblings and better prepare herself for what was to come. Just the thought of her father changing a dirty diaper made her laugh. Yes, her mother would need all the help she could get.
Until that time came she'd be by her parents side. She'd study hard and prepare herself for the celebration of her coming of age. She'd ask her mother every question she could think of so she'd be ready. She would make her parents proud in becoming the best bride she could be. She'd become a mother one day and bring honor to the western lands. She'd mate with the one who captured her heart just like her mother captured her father's. She was about to close her parent's bedroom screen when she noticed her father's amber eyes watching her. Knowing she'd been caught spying she bashfully smiled and waved at him. Seeing him tighten his hold around her mother and close his eyes once more she knew she'd been dismissed. Not wanting to wake her mother she quietly closed the screen and made her way down the hall. Yes, things would definitely be different but with her parents by her side and their love in her heart she knew she could face anything.
Little did she know as her father listened to her footsteps walk down the hall that he had a knowing smile upon his lips. His little princess had finally gotten her mother back. It would be a change for all three of them in the days to come. He was sure there were going to be some bumps in the road as Kagome learned to live as first Lady of the West once again. He just hoped it would go over smoothly so that when another member of their family came along she wasn't overwhelmed. With the memories of her last heat still heavily imprinted in his memory he didn't doubt that one day very soon they'd be announcing her pregnancy. Her branches were already beginning to bud with cherry blossoms. She'd beaten the odds in getting pregnant with Rin and bringing her into the world when everything was against her. Now with her branches close to overflowing with flowers he didn't doubt she'd be able to give him many pups in the future.
Feeling Kagome shift in her sleep he buried his nose into her hair and held her close. Life was finally as it should be. As he drifted back into peaceful bliss with his mate in his arm he tenderly ran his hand over her womb. Yes, one day very soon she'd be heavy with child. Everything was finally falling into place and it made him sigh with contentedness. All that was left to complete the circle was to give the west a son. Even if Kagome didn't give him a son this pregnancy they had the rest of their lives to try again. He'd missed not being there to see her swell with Rin or bring her into the world. Now that his mother was out of the way and the elders had been put in their place He' be there for his mate this time around. He'd be the mate he should have been and protect her from all harm. She hadn't deserved to be treated like she had in the past. She'd always been his angel. He vowed he'd give her heaven and earth this time around. A new beginning was just what they needed. He'd waited long enough. It was finally time for their happily ever after.
[End of Chapter 35]
Authors Note:
Thank you all for your patience in updates! I have a couple more chapters for this story. Be sure to follow along for the updates!
-TG1
Definitions:
Sanko no gi - drink sake to strengthen the bond of mating - 3 cups filled 3 times getting larger each time
Ichi no sakazuki - 1st cup represents the heavens (showing appriciation to the ancestors)
Ni no sakazuki - 2nd cup represents the earth (vow to stay together for as along as they live)
San no sakazuki - 3rd cup represents the people (couples fertility)
Mikuski azuke no gi - wedding comb (bride gives to groom who then gives to gods. Bride holds it close to her heart and makes a prayer. Groom takes the comb to show that he is willing to make the marriage work.
Seishi hodoku - reading of wedding vows. Vows are presented by the shrine. Read by the groom. At the end both say I will.
Tamagushi hoten - offering of a tree sprig. spirit sprig. has wishes tied on it. the couple pray over the sprig. turn the ends towards the front of the shrine to present wishes. (bow, clap twice, bow)
Yubiwa kokan - exchanging of wedding bands.
Shinzuku katame no sakazuki - sake drank by attendees.