Chapter 16: Do's and Don'ts
Early the next morning, Kagome found herself yanked from her bed, shoved into her washroom, and forced into an already prepared bathtub. Her eyes were still groggy as she tried to focus on the several servants tending to her. 'Good thing I decided to stay in my room last night!' Kagome became fully awake when the servants started to do the washing for her. She was then retched from the tub, dried, and pushed back into her room for her dress, hair and makeup.
Inuyasha, Rin, and Sesshoumaru were going through almost the exact same thing. None of them really having much of a chance to think about anything. Murasaki on the other hand was running around the house making sure everything was perfect.
She had decided to hold the Double Wedding at the mansion. It had the space and the garden was the perfect spot. Murasaki had also decided on a western style wedding, wanting to see all the fancy gowns. She ran around checking the food, music, flowers, seating…everything!
At around 10:00 am the families of the brides showed up, all happy and excited. Kaiyo, Kagome's mother, greeted everyone then went off to see to her daughter, leaving Souta and Grandpa with Shippo and Gin.
With Murasaki's help Kaiyo quickly found the room. She silently slipped inside and looked around. People were running every where and on the opposite side of the room, staring at herself in a 3 partition mirror was her daughter. Kaiyo weaved her way through the servants to stand at her daughter's side.
Kagome was staring nervously at her reflection. She was wearing a white, tight bodice dress that billowed out at the hips. There was gorgeous silver beadwork done on the skirt and a little more at the top of the bodice. The sleeves were white and see through making her skin look whiter than it really was. Her hair had been piled up on top of her head and several ringlets dangled down. Several real white roses were placed in the pile of hair along with more silvery beads. Her veil at the moment was falling out the back of the pile of hair. Bluish silver eye shadow was applied along with light pink lipstick. Small bluish silver crystals dangled from her now pierced ears. Kagome couldn't believe it was really her in that reflection. Even for her it seemed odd and she had taken on all kinds of odd demons and quest. Her mother's smiling face emerged in the corner of the mirror and she turned to greet her. "Ohayo Okasan!"
Kaiyo gave her daughter a gentle hug, careful of all the gorgeous work done to her. "You look astonishing Kagome."
Kagome blushed, darkening her already rosy cheeks. "Arigato…I'm so nervous…Do you think it's too late for us to elope?"
Taking a step back to examine her daughter, Kaiyo arched an eye brow. "Your in your wedding dress, two hours from the final moment, it's defiantly too late to elope!" She then examined the crystals dangling from Kagome's ears. "Besides Murasaki and I may block the doors…The nervousness will pass. Once you see Inuyasha in his tux you'll forget being nervous. Trust me!"
The wink her mother gave her gave her little comfort. She didn't know even ¼ of the people coming to the wedding. Plus with it being a Shirokiba family wedding and a double wedding, keeping out the news media was gonna be interesting. She then remembered something Tai and Murasaki mentioned the night before, about some of the guest having disguise spells on, including Inuyasha, Sess, Tai, and Gin. Shippo too had his on. Kagome then turned and looked at her herself in the mirror again.
Kaiyo placed her hands on Kagome's shoulders and looked at the mirror also. "You'll do fine, don't worry. This is only one day out of your whole life."
At around 11:00 am the rest of the guest started to arrive, making the house very noisy.
Inuyasha peeked out of his bedroom door at some unusually loud guest. "I don't think I know even ½ these people!?"
"You probably don't." Stated Tai. "I think most of them are business partners. Now get back over here!"
Following his father's orders, Inuyasha slid the door closed and walked over and stood in front of his father that was a foot taller then him. He watched as his father pinned a white rose with silver ribbon to his jacket. Tai then turned and did the same to Sesshoumaru's jacket except the ribbon for his rose was light blue.
"I still can't get over him!" whispered Miroku into Inuyasha's ear as they both stared at Sesshoumaru.
"I know what you mean." Inuyasha whispered back. Sesshoumaru stood taking with their father, both in a black tux like his. Sesshoumaru had a disguise spell on that made his ears human like, his eyes were blue and his hair was black. Tai also had a disguise but his hair remained white while his eyes were also blue and his ears short. For both Tai and Sesshoumaru, their fluffy tail was also missing. It was defiantly not a sight Inuyasha or Miroku were use to seeing.
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12:00 even! The grooms were already standing up front waiting. The guests were seated. And only birds were the only ones making any noise. A soft, gentle tune started to play from somewhere and everyone turned around to look toward the house.
Rin was the first to be escorted from the house by her father. Her dress was very similar to Kagome's except it had light blue beads. Her hair was also left down and decorated with a halo of blue and white flowers. Her father led her down the aisle, right up to Sesshoumaru, and placed her hands in his. Then took his seat.
Kagome was next, escorted by her grandpa. Her veil was now draped over her face as was Rin's. She was led down the aisle toward the black haired Inuyasha who had his long hair braided. Grandpa placed her hands in Inuyasha's then sat down next to her mother and brother.
The music faded and the minister stepped forward. "We are gathered here today to join these two couples. Shirokiba Sesshoumaru with Suguwa Rin, and Shirokiba Inuyasha with Higurashi Kagome. If there is any reason why these two couples should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace." Complete silence, even the birds. "Very well, Sesshoumaru do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and hold, love and cherish, in sickness and health, till death do you part?"
"I do!"
"Rin, do you take Sesshoumaru?" continued the minister.
"I do!"
"Inuyasha, do you take Kagome?"
"Of course!"
"Kagome do you take Inuyasha?"
"Yes, I do!"
"Great, I now pronounce you husband and wife, err, husbands and wives! You may now kiss the brides."
They didn't have to be told twice; both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru lifted their brides' veils and kissed them passionately. Sesshoumaru on the other hand decided to dip Rin as they were kissing. Inuyasha decided to spin around a bit while kissing Kagome. Numerous whoops and hollers echoed over the palace garden in celebration.
Murasaki jumped up and shouted over everyone. "Reception is held here. So everyone enjoy!" Everyone followed Murasaki into the large dojo off to the side of the house where the food was being served and where the dancing was to be held.
Both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru held their bride at arms length to get a good look. "Shirokiba Rin." "Shirokiba Kagome." They said in unison, getting giggles from both girls. Both brothers just shrugged then escorted their wives into the dojo, just in time for the first dance. Both couples started to dance. Inuyasha and Kagome were more nervous about dancing then Sess and Rin. They were soon joined by Tai and Murasaki, Miroku and Sango, and Gin and Shippo, all dancing. At the end of the song almost everyone had glanced over at the cute dancing children, only to find something shocking.
Gin had leaned in and was kissing Shippo fully on the lips. The look on the fox youkai's face was one of complete shock. Gin ended the kiss, her cheeks a dark crimson, she then turned and ran from the dojo, a large giddy grin on her face.
Shippo stood frozen to his spot as he watched the girl with now black hair and human ears run off. It was his first kiss, he didn't know what to do or say, but at that moment he was too surprised to do much of anything but stand. A strong hand on his shoulder caused Shippo to look up to see Inuyasha hovering over him.
"If you hurt her, I promise you fox boy, you'll be the one damaged!"
"But…I…she…we…didn't…she…did…kiss…but…we…no…I…didn't……"Shippo rambled on and on nervously.
Inuyasha burst out laughing at the poor boy. "Its ok Shippo I'm just picking on you. But seriously, you better not hurt my little sister." He slapped Shippo on the back then joined Kagome.
Shippo stood still as he watched the hanyou disappear into the crowd of people. He sighed out of frustration. 'Just great! Now I have a hanyou watching me cause of his little sister. Sheesh.!' He sighed again but in defeat. Shippo then walked from the dojo in search of Gin.
Sesshoumaru was still laughing when Inuyasha returned. "It's funny! So young and already hooked."
Inuyasha rolled his eyes at his older brother's carefree nature. "Hey Sess…Shut up! Only I can pick on the kitsune ok!"
It was now Kagome and Rin's turn to laugh at the small dispute. The clinking of glass got everyone's attention.
At the front of the room stood Tai and Murasaki. They motioned for the brides and grooms to join them. Once everyone was where they should be, Tai cleared his throat for his announcement.
"Both my son's are now married. And it's about time. Anyway, after this celebration they will leave to start their own families, hopefully not too far…" Tai glanced at Sesshoumaru insinuatingly. "As their parents we would like to see them get off on a bang." He nodded to his wife and Murasaki handed both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru a large yellow envelope.
Inuyasha opened his envelope and pulled out a large packet, scanning it. "An all expense paid honeymoon to Okinawa…FOR A MONTH!" He stared at the packet, making sure he had read it correctly.
Kagome leaned over and read the parchment as well then looked up at her new in-laws surprised. "This is too much, we can't possibly-"
"We won't take no for an answer. You're going and that's that!" Tai demanded. "Not to worry, we'll have your gifts and things delivered to your apartment."
"Plus you will be at a different hotel then Sess and Rin, less competition that way." Stated Murasaki.
"Wow, we can't thank you enough." Kagome hugged her mother-in-law and bowed to her father-in-law.
Murasaki smiled gleefully. "Now you all should go change and get ready to go. The cars will be waiting." She then ushered them off to change into more suitable traveling clothes. The party continued while they were away.
A couple hours later, after the cakes and gifts, everyone was saying their goodbyes and good lucks to the two couples as each couple climbed into their own limo. They all waved as they drove off.
Once the cars were gone Murasaki turned to the guest. "Well let's keep celebrating!"
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Early the next morning, Kagome found herself yanked from her bed, shoved into her washroom, and forced into an already prepared bathtub. Her eyes were still groggy as she tried to focus on the several servants tending to her. 'Good thing I decided to stay in my room last night!' Kagome became fully awake when the servants started to do the washing for her. She was then retched from the tub, dried, and pushed back into her room for her dress, hair and makeup.
Inuyasha, Rin, and Sesshoumaru were going through almost the exact same thing. None of them really having much of a chance to think about anything. Murasaki on the other hand was running around the house making sure everything was perfect.
She had decided to hold the Double Wedding at the mansion. It had the space and the garden was the perfect spot. Murasaki had also decided on a western style wedding, wanting to see all the fancy gowns. She ran around checking the food, music, flowers, seating…everything!
At around 10:00 am the families of the brides showed up, all happy and excited. Kaiyo, Kagome's mother, greeted everyone then went off to see to her daughter, leaving Souta and Grandpa with Shippo and Gin.
With Murasaki's help Kaiyo quickly found the room. She silently slipped inside and looked around. People were running every where and on the opposite side of the room, staring at herself in a 3 partition mirror was her daughter. Kaiyo weaved her way through the servants to stand at her daughter's side.
Kagome was staring nervously at her reflection. She was wearing a white, tight bodice dress that billowed out at the hips. There was gorgeous silver beadwork done on the skirt and a little more at the top of the bodice. The sleeves were white and see through making her skin look whiter than it really was. Her hair had been piled up on top of her head and several ringlets dangled down. Several real white roses were placed in the pile of hair along with more silvery beads. Her veil at the moment was falling out the back of the pile of hair. Bluish silver eye shadow was applied along with light pink lipstick. Small bluish silver crystals dangled from her now pierced ears. Kagome couldn't believe it was really her in that reflection. Even for her it seemed odd and she had taken on all kinds of odd demons and quest. Her mother's smiling face emerged in the corner of the mirror and she turned to greet her. "Ohayo Okasan!"
Kaiyo gave her daughter a gentle hug, careful of all the gorgeous work done to her. "You look astonishing Kagome."
Kagome blushed, darkening her already rosy cheeks. "Arigato…I'm so nervous…Do you think it's too late for us to elope?"
Taking a step back to examine her daughter, Kaiyo arched an eye brow. "Your in your wedding dress, two hours from the final moment, it's defiantly too late to elope!" She then examined the crystals dangling from Kagome's ears. "Besides Murasaki and I may block the doors…The nervousness will pass. Once you see Inuyasha in his tux you'll forget being nervous. Trust me!"
The wink her mother gave her gave her little comfort. She didn't know even ¼ of the people coming to the wedding. Plus with it being a Shirokiba family wedding and a double wedding, keeping out the news media was gonna be interesting. She then remembered something Tai and Murasaki mentioned the night before, about some of the guest having disguise spells on, including Inuyasha, Sess, Tai, and Gin. Shippo too had his on. Kagome then turned and looked at her herself in the mirror again.
Kaiyo placed her hands on Kagome's shoulders and looked at the mirror also. "You'll do fine, don't worry. This is only one day out of your whole life."
At around 11:00 am the rest of the guest started to arrive, making the house very noisy.
Inuyasha peeked out of his bedroom door at some unusually loud guest. "I don't think I know even ½ these people!?"
"You probably don't." Stated Tai. "I think most of them are business partners. Now get back over here!"
Following his father's orders, Inuyasha slid the door closed and walked over and stood in front of his father that was a foot taller then him. He watched as his father pinned a white rose with silver ribbon to his jacket. Tai then turned and did the same to Sesshoumaru's jacket except the ribbon for his rose was light blue.
"I still can't get over him!" whispered Miroku into Inuyasha's ear as they both stared at Sesshoumaru.
"I know what you mean." Inuyasha whispered back. Sesshoumaru stood taking with their father, both in a black tux like his. Sesshoumaru had a disguise spell on that made his ears human like, his eyes were blue and his hair was black. Tai also had a disguise but his hair remained white while his eyes were also blue and his ears short. For both Tai and Sesshoumaru, their fluffy tail was also missing. It was defiantly not a sight Inuyasha or Miroku were use to seeing.
~*~
12:00 even! The grooms were already standing up front waiting. The guests were seated. And only birds were the only ones making any noise. A soft, gentle tune started to play from somewhere and everyone turned around to look toward the house.
Rin was the first to be escorted from the house by her father. Her dress was very similar to Kagome's except it had light blue beads. Her hair was also left down and decorated with a halo of blue and white flowers. Her father led her down the aisle, right up to Sesshoumaru, and placed her hands in his. Then took his seat.
Kagome was next, escorted by her grandpa. Her veil was now draped over her face as was Rin's. She was led down the aisle toward the black haired Inuyasha who had his long hair braided. Grandpa placed her hands in Inuyasha's then sat down next to her mother and brother.
The music faded and the minister stepped forward. "We are gathered here today to join these two couples. Shirokiba Sesshoumaru with Suguwa Rin, and Shirokiba Inuyasha with Higurashi Kagome. If there is any reason why these two couples should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace." Complete silence, even the birds. "Very well, Sesshoumaru do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and hold, love and cherish, in sickness and health, till death do you part?"
"I do!"
"Rin, do you take Sesshoumaru?" continued the minister.
"I do!"
"Inuyasha, do you take Kagome?"
"Of course!"
"Kagome do you take Inuyasha?"
"Yes, I do!"
"Great, I now pronounce you husband and wife, err, husbands and wives! You may now kiss the brides."
They didn't have to be told twice; both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru lifted their brides' veils and kissed them passionately. Sesshoumaru on the other hand decided to dip Rin as they were kissing. Inuyasha decided to spin around a bit while kissing Kagome. Numerous whoops and hollers echoed over the palace garden in celebration.
Murasaki jumped up and shouted over everyone. "Reception is held here. So everyone enjoy!" Everyone followed Murasaki into the large dojo off to the side of the house where the food was being served and where the dancing was to be held.
Both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru held their bride at arms length to get a good look. "Shirokiba Rin." "Shirokiba Kagome." They said in unison, getting giggles from both girls. Both brothers just shrugged then escorted their wives into the dojo, just in time for the first dance. Both couples started to dance. Inuyasha and Kagome were more nervous about dancing then Sess and Rin. They were soon joined by Tai and Murasaki, Miroku and Sango, and Gin and Shippo, all dancing. At the end of the song almost everyone had glanced over at the cute dancing children, only to find something shocking.
Gin had leaned in and was kissing Shippo fully on the lips. The look on the fox youkai's face was one of complete shock. Gin ended the kiss, her cheeks a dark crimson, she then turned and ran from the dojo, a large giddy grin on her face.
Shippo stood frozen to his spot as he watched the girl with now black hair and human ears run off. It was his first kiss, he didn't know what to do or say, but at that moment he was too surprised to do much of anything but stand. A strong hand on his shoulder caused Shippo to look up to see Inuyasha hovering over him.
"If you hurt her, I promise you fox boy, you'll be the one damaged!"
"But…I…she…we…didn't…she…did…kiss…but…we…no…I…didn't……"Shippo rambled on and on nervously.
Inuyasha burst out laughing at the poor boy. "Its ok Shippo I'm just picking on you. But seriously, you better not hurt my little sister." He slapped Shippo on the back then joined Kagome.
Shippo stood still as he watched the hanyou disappear into the crowd of people. He sighed out of frustration. 'Just great! Now I have a hanyou watching me cause of his little sister. Sheesh.!' He sighed again but in defeat. Shippo then walked from the dojo in search of Gin.
Sesshoumaru was still laughing when Inuyasha returned. "It's funny! So young and already hooked."
Inuyasha rolled his eyes at his older brother's carefree nature. "Hey Sess…Shut up! Only I can pick on the kitsune ok!"
It was now Kagome and Rin's turn to laugh at the small dispute. The clinking of glass got everyone's attention.
At the front of the room stood Tai and Murasaki. They motioned for the brides and grooms to join them. Once everyone was where they should be, Tai cleared his throat for his announcement.
"Both my son's are now married. And it's about time. Anyway, after this celebration they will leave to start their own families, hopefully not too far…" Tai glanced at Sesshoumaru insinuatingly. "As their parents we would like to see them get off on a bang." He nodded to his wife and Murasaki handed both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru a large yellow envelope.
Inuyasha opened his envelope and pulled out a large packet, scanning it. "An all expense paid honeymoon to Okinawa…FOR A MONTH!" He stared at the packet, making sure he had read it correctly.
Kagome leaned over and read the parchment as well then looked up at her new in-laws surprised. "This is too much, we can't possibly-"
"We won't take no for an answer. You're going and that's that!" Tai demanded. "Not to worry, we'll have your gifts and things delivered to your apartment."
"Plus you will be at a different hotel then Sess and Rin, less competition that way." Stated Murasaki.
"Wow, we can't thank you enough." Kagome hugged her mother-in-law and bowed to her father-in-law.
Murasaki smiled gleefully. "Now you all should go change and get ready to go. The cars will be waiting." She then ushered them off to change into more suitable traveling clothes. The party continued while they were away.
A couple hours later, after the cakes and gifts, everyone was saying their goodbyes and good lucks to the two couples as each couple climbed into their own limo. They all waved as they drove off.
Once the cars were gone Murasaki turned to the guest. "Well let's keep celebrating!"
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