A/N: Hello dear readers. Thank you for your support to through out this story. Happier days are ahead with a few more chapters to go. Cursed cardinal noted that there has been no Inuyasha. He'll be around soon. Don't worry.
Enjoy!
The monastery was situated partway up the mountain hidden by a treacherous path and impressive foliage.
Miroku led the group inside to a courtyard where they were met with a shriek of delight.
"Lord Sesshomaru! Lady Kagome! Jaken!" Rin screamed as she ran to them smiling widely with tears streaming down her face.
"Rin!" Kagome opened her arms wide catching the little cat to hold her tightly. "Baby. I am so glad you're alright."
Sesshomaru placed his hand to her head ruffling her ears gently. Giggling she grasped his hand to nuzzle it against her cheek.
"Shippo! Shippo!" Rin called towards the main building. He came out and rubbed his face as if he didn't believe what he was seeing. Widening his eyes he smiled and ran on hands and feet to greet them.
"Kagome!" He cried out jumping into her arm he hugged her tightly around her neck. Sobbing relief Kagome felt like she would collapse under the weight of what they had been through and the relief that being reunited with them brought.
Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around them all securely to keep her upright. Sniffling she cuddled against the little ones never wanting to let them go again.
"Koga, is that An-Uns mother?" Rin asked as he brought in the dragon and cart.
"Sure is darlin'." He replied with a small smirk. "Figured we'd reunite her with her babies."
"Yes. I will fetch them right now." Rin said breaking away from the group. Sesshomaru felt nearly overwhelmed watching her run off with her hair in braids and ribbons adorning a beautiful blue kimono and sandals.
"I suppose sometimes fantasy's are not so far from reality." Jaken commented.
"I suppose not." Sesshomaru replied.
"Sesshomaru, Kagome." Miroku said gesturing for them to follow him. Walking inside the monastery he brought them to the altar room. "Master Mushin; it is my honor to present Lord Sesshomaru of the western lands and his wife Lady Kagome Higurashi."
The elder monk stood from his kneeling position to greet them.
"Lady Kagome, you are as lovely as Miroku described. Lord Sesshomaru, congratulations on rallying your people. This is just the start my friends, I hope that you both will lend us your strength and abilities in the future to help others."
"Yes." Sesshomaru replied.
"Absolutely." Kagome said.
"For now rest. Miroku can show you men to the bath house and little Rin can escort the ladies to theirs. Afterwards please join me for a meal." Mushin said.
Sesshomaru couldn't remember a time when he was so comfortable. Washed, dressed in clean and dry clothing, fed well and now sitting on a comfortable futon in a warm room he was afraid to fall asleep.
With Shippo asleep on his chest and Kagome curled next to him around Rin he couldn't help but smirk at his odd little pack. No one would ever take any of them from him again or lay a finger on either to harm them. He would make certain of it.
In the following days Kagome underwent intense spiritual training to harness her abilities better. She took up archery and was able to infuse her energy into the arrows she used creating different types of seals and purifying techniques.
Sesshomaru, Koga, and Ayame enjoyed training and fighting one another in the surrounding mountain area with Rin and Shippo tagging along to learn how to as well.
From an ancient magnolia tree Sesshomaru procured a bough gifted to him by the demon who inhabited it, Boukseno. From it Totosai made a bo staff for Rin that she treasured and trained hard with.
Shippo was more than delighted to be able to use his fox magic testing out his shape shifting abilities on more than one unsuspecting young monk to trick them into thinking he was a beautiful woman.
At the end of the day Kagome and Sesshomaru would get the children ready for bed before sneaking out some nights into the darkness.
The first night they did Sesshomaru showed Kagome his true form, forever throwing his binds away as he transformed into a great white dog.
Kagome had approached him as he lowered his head to her and welcomed her touch when she kissed his snout.
"We should consider asking if Rin and Shippo can have their own room." Kagome entertained.
"Do you not like walking with me wife?" He queried teasingly.
"I love it, it's just for the colder weather…I think I'll want to make love indoors." She laughed out as they came to the spot they had found.
The clearing had tall grass and was fragrant with many flowers. The sky was clear and they laid for hours at night watching the stars while in one another's embrace.
"I will keep you warm." Sesshomaru replied kneeling down in front of her. Running her hands through his silky strands she lightly massaged his scalp.
"I know you will." She said softly. Lowering herself to him she kissed his moon on his forehead moving down his nose until she reached his lips talk me them gingerly against her own.
Growling he untied the obi of the kimono she wore opening it. Taking it off he ran his hands across her bare shoulders and sides reaching her hips.
Slowly she sank down to straddle his lap pressing her body to his still clothed one. Breaking their kiss she tugged at his own tie and pushed his kimono off of him.
"I think tonight may be the night that we get pregnant." She said.
"Is that so?" He asked. "I do not see how you aren't already."
"No. Not yet." Shaking her head. "I just…know." Readjusting himself Kagome took him in her hand and rubbed him against her folds before his head was slick enough to pry her open.
Running him against her she laid her head against his shoulder and moaned as the delicious heat grew between them that she craved.
Sesshomaru licked her neck and cheek his chest emitting a near constant rumble in approval relishing in her hand around him and the silkiness of her womanhood.
Shuddering her stopped her laying her down on the soft grass. Going between her legs he sucked on her folds before dipping his tongue under her hood to indulge himself on her taste and scent.
"Oh my love." Kagome called out in the throes of passion. "Yes. Ah, yes." Moving down even lower he forced his tongue into her weeping opening grazing his fangs against her.
Her taste was intoxicating as he lapped up her juice greedily when it pooled on his tongue. "That! That!" Kagome screamed as she climaxed.
Her body twitched from the intensity of it, she felt her toes tingle from the mingling of their energies as hers had peaked.
Removing himself from her he sprawled out next to her as she regained herself. Snuggling against his side Kagome draped her leg across his waist and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Like this." She said kissing him to taste herself on his lips and tongue. Taking himself in hand to guide he pushed forward sinking into her.
"Oh, my little one." He whispered against her lips moving slowly as he held her to him.
"Mhmm. Don't stop." She mumbled out as he began to go into her deeper. Thrusting harder he felt her sweat begin to form on her skin as she tensed each time his head hit her cervix.
"Kagome, give me a son." He managed out. "I want a son."
"Yes, yes husband. I will…I will…get me pregnant." She moaned out. Panting he burst inside of her burying himself. His erection throbbed within her as her muscles milked his seed from him to flood her body.
Lying next to one another they took in the other each wondering what traits their child would inherit.