As Sesshoumaru suspected, Keade had no problem with 3 extra people for a
couple of days. Leaving Kagome for a second time was harder then the last.
"I'll find him," Sesshoumaru said to her before kissing her, then leaving.
"I'm so sorry, Kagome," Sango said as Kagome explained why she was back. Kagome smiled softly.
"It's okay," she said as she bent over picking up a small log. Sango and her where walking around the forest looking for firewood. "Sesshoumaru asked me today, if Kanzaburo doesn't make it, if we could try again," Kagome said. Sango looked at her with shock.
"What did you say to him?"
"I said yes. Why wouldn't I? We are mates." Sango shrugged.
"So are you . . . In love with him?" Sango asked. Kagome grinned, though sadness was still there.
"Yes, I am. And he told me he returned the feelings,"
"He didn't look like he did when he left yesterday," Kagome smiled softly.
"He's not big on open display's of emotion. He is a lord after all," Sango nodded, understandingly.
"We have enough wood for now. Let's get back before it's dark,"
~~
Shippo, InuYasha, Akira, and Miroku had managed to get the main frame for the house all in one day done. To help Keade out, Kagome and Akira agreed to take in Shippo as well.
The house was going to be amazing, as Kagome looked at the frame. The first floor had only three rooms. The first room would walk into was more of like a hallway, with only two doors, and a ha stair case going up and down. The door to the right was a dinning room/parlor, and the other room, to the left was to be the kitchen. Down the stairs was a cellar to store things, and to keep things cool. Up the stares, like the first floor, only had three rooms. One hallway, with two bedrooms. The room to the right would be Rin's, and then the one to the left would be Akira's. The next floor was the same pattern. One hallway, and two bedrooms. The one to the left would be Kagome's, then the one to the right would be Shippo's. The last floor was one large room, which was a second parlor. Mainly for Rin and Shippo to continue their studies. Out in the back there was an outhouse, then about a quarter mile after that, there was a hot spring.
"I don't know how to repay you, for all your hard work," Kagome said to them all when they returned. The men all looked tired and sweaty, but yet they all smiled at her.
"Come now, Kagome!" Miroku said, as he sat down next to his wife, Sango. "You've been through enough all ready. The least we could do is this,"
"Thank you so much," Kagome said.
"It should be done by the end of this week, if Kami's willing to give us good weather," Akira said sitting down next to Kagome.
"Lets all pray on that. With winter coming up, we can't let you freeze," InuYasha ruffled Kagome's hair. Kagome smiled softly, but a fresh wave of fear for her son came upon her. {Will Kanzaburo freeze to death? Oh please Sesshoumaru! Find him before it's too late!} She begged to her self. Looking around panache took over her.
"Where's Rin?!" Every one jumped at her panicky voice.
"It's okay, Kagome. She's out at the hot springs," Akira said. Kagome nodded though still spooked.
"Could you please go collect her? It's dark and I don't want her walking home by her self," Akira stood and nodded.
"I'll be back a few minutes," and with that he left.
~~
"Rin?" Akira called out when he reached near the hot springs.
"Akira? Is that you?" Rin called out. Akira smiled as he slowed his pace, his fur cloak centimeters from the ground, not even showing an inch of his body when he walked, except his feet and head. The nights where getting colder, meaning he would be wearing it a lot more.
"Your mother wants you home now. It's dark and she wants me to walk you home," Akira called out. He was right at the tree line, and could see flashes of her skin as she swam around. He closed his eyes respectfully.
"Okay," Rin said. "Just let me dress," climbing out of the water she dressed quickly so not to keep him waiting for long. "You can open you eyes now," she giggled as she came upon a slightly blushing Akira, with his tightly closed. Akira opened them smiling.
"Hello," he said cheerfully, smiling at her with his boyish grin, that made girls swoon.
"Hi," Rin smiled back at him. All of a sudden Akira sobered.
"I need to talk to you," Akira stepped up close to her. Rin blushed terribly. {Had he found out my secret?} she thought.
"What about?" she asked trying to remain calm.
"Us?" he said simply taking another step. "I know you like me, in that certain area. I found out today while Shippo and Miroku talked. They forget that me and InuYasha have great hearing," Rin's blush deepened. {I should have known better! Shippo would have told Miroku! I should have seen it coming! Miroku and Shippo where close when I got here! Miroku looks at Shippo as a son!} Rin thought. "Rin . . ." Akira got her attention back. "You are so much younger then me,"
"In two years I'll be of age," Akira laughed sadly.
"Can you really wait two years? And can you really give up everything of your human ways, so you can be forever mated to a youkai? Shunned from human population?" Akira asked. "Even at age you are still young. Every one still considers Kagome still young!" Rin smiled.
"You forget that I was brought up by youkai, so I hardly have any human ways. Also, Kagome is young in 'youkai' years! It is perfectly normal for me to be married at 15!" Akira smirked at her, before bringing her close to him in a tight embrace.
"Are you willing to wait for me?" he whispered in her ear. Rin smiled as she wrapped her own arms around him in return.
"More then willing," Rin whispered. Akira laughed softly as he kissed her forehead.
"Are you willing to let me mark you as you as a mate now?" Akira asked. Rin's whole face lit up as she smiled at him.
"Yes," she smiled up at him. Akira grinned, his fangs sparkling in the moonlight. Bowing his head, he sank his fans where her neck and shoulder met. Lapping up the blood, he kissed her neck softly.
"It's not forever yet. But you will turn into a youkai tonight. If you ever want out of the relationship in the next two years, and the mark will disappear, and you will have the choice weather or not if you want to stay a youkai," Rin smiled up at her fiancee, so to speak, as he smiled back. He softly leaned in and kissed her softly. Before it got too deep, he pulled softly away, taking an edge of his cloak, he draped it over her, bringing her close to him, walking back to the village.
~~
When Akira and Rin entered the hut like that, every one gave them amused looks, but didn't comment on it. Kagome could have sworn InuYasha had winked at Akira. Akira blushed slightly at all their looks, but Rin just marched proudly in, being followed by an amused Akira. {There's one girl, who knows what she wants in this world,} Kagome thought amused as she watched her adoptive daughter. Rin sat next to her and instantly, Kagome could smell, Akira's sent all over her. Kagome smiled, and leaned into Rin's ear and whispered, "Congratulations. Just watch out for your father. He is protective," Rin smiled up at her. Kagome winked at her, before walking over to her futon, to set into sleep for the night.
~~
"The enemy's troops, the enemy's troops are based south-east of troop 29, and another troop based of the west side of troop 29, making it trapped against the side of these mountains here," Sesshoumaru said the week after his son's kidnapping. They had gotten no leads of who kidnapped him. Sesshoumaru had grown colder as the time progressed, refused to eat much, only enough to keep alive, and hardly ever slept. Kouga was starting to worry for his health. "If we could get troop 29 to go through the mountain pass then they would be in an great place to attack Lord Hirotksu from the inside,"
"It's also a suicide mission1" Kouga argued slightly. "That mountain pass is heavily guarded by Lord Hirotksu, so exactly that wouldn't happen!"
"Then . . ." Sesshoumaru was interrupted by Ayami running disparately into the tent.
"Ayami?" Kouga asked in wonder. "What are you doing here? You're not due back tomorrow with troop 11,"
"Sesshoumaru!" Ayami gasped brushing off Kouga as he tried to usher her out of the tent. "We've gotten a hint to where your son is!" instantly Kouga and Sesshoumaru stilled. Suddenly Sesshoumaru was in front of her.
"Where?" he demanded, his golden eyes pouring into hers.
"Come! Follow me!" Kouga and Sesshoumaru rushed from the tent.
They ran for ten minutes at full speed, with demonic speed. Sesshoumaru had lost count of the miles as they flew across fields, creeks, and woods. Finally they came to a halt, the feet having to dig into the ground, to help them stop.
The distinct sound of a baby crying could be heard just beyond the tree line. "Kanzaburo!" Sesshoumaru whispered, his eyes leaked red, as his nose filled with blood. His sons blood, that smelled like his, and his father, and his father after him. Drawing his sword Tokijen (sp?) he readied him self for a fight, as did Kouga and Ayami.
All at the same time, the barged into the small clearing. A single tree stump was in the middle of it, where Kanzaburo lay, limp, his cries growing softly dimmer as he lost blood. "Kanzaburo!" Sesshoumaru yelled about to run to his son, Kouga stopped him.
"It could be a trap!" Ayami said.
"I don't care! That's my son out there!" Sesshoumaru yelled at them, as they struggled to hold them back.
"What is this?" a purring voice sounded. A female walked up behind the tree stump. "Is the lord showing emotion? Who would have thought that the mighty lord Sesshoumaru would care of any one else, but himself,"
"Who are you?" Kouga asked her. The girl softly giggled, her voice sickening sweet and smooth.
"Do you not recognize me?" Ayami growled.
"Sakura," The woman called Sakura lifted her head. Kouga and Sesshoumaru looked at Ayami from the corner of their eyes. "The leader of the rebels that's been causing trouble all over the 4 lands," Ayami said softly. Kouga and Sesshoumaru nodded.
"Give me back my son," Sesshoumaru growled at her. Sakura tilted her head to the side looking at Sesshoumaru.
"You know. I wouldn't have thought that stupid miko would be your type. But then again . . . You never meant to take her on as a mate, did you? You got too lost in the throws of passion with the little whore too remember not too mark her. Do you enjoy taking the little whore to your bed every night? Is that the reason why you keep her?" by this time, all three of the youkai growled, they moved to attack her. But in a blink of an eye, Sakura's claws where at the throat of Kanzaburo.
"Move and I'll rip out his small throat," Sakura growled. Sesshoumaru, Ayami, and Kouga stopped in their tracks. Sakura smirked as she brought out a peace of parchment from her obi, placing it on the trunk. "No let's see," Sakura tilted her head again as she once again smirked at Sesshoumaru. "What ever shall I do? I need to write, but I have no ink! What's shall I do?" she teased. "Oh! I know," holding out a delicate finger, pressing it hard on Kanzaburo's wound from a dagger, which went from his upper chest, to his lower stomach. Kanzaburo screamed, making Sesshoumaru's chest clench as he stood helplessly. If he moved he knew Kanzaburo would die. At least this way, he might have chance.
When the tip of her finger was covered with the blood, she began to right of the piece of parchment. She giggled when she ran out of blood, and had to press her finger to the babies wound again. She did it five more times, when she finally looked up at her the taiyoukai and servants smirking.
"Have a good night, Lord Sesshoumaru," she said sickeningly sweet before disappearing from sight. The three rushed to Kanzaburo's side. Sesshoumaru growled as he looked at the parchment.
LEAVE MY LANDS NOW OR SUFFER
The note shone with the supposed 'ink' ran through the service, soaking the note further till the words blended, making it look even more horrible. Sesshoumaru carefully picked up his son.
"We need the doctors," Sesshoumaru said stiffly as they ran back. Sesshoumaru staring at his sons face, as he scrunched up from pain. Any other baby would have died by then. He certainly did fit his name.
~~
The next morning, Sesshoumaru walked into the hospital tent, inwardly glowing with happiness as he saw his son all ready healed from his own youkai healing powers, with the magic from the healers. "Kanzaburo," Sesshoumaru said softly picking up his son, holding him to his chest. Kouga came up behind him, smiling at the baby.
"You are leaving today I presume, to return young lord Kanzaburo to Lady Kagome?" he said kindly. His own son stood by his side, Kouga's hand on his shoulder. Sesshoumaru nodded.
"I'm leaving right now," Sesshoumaru said walking from the tent.
"Hay, Sesshoumaru!" Sesshoumaru turned to look at Kouga grinning at him.
"I better not see you till sundown Monday,"
"That's three days,"
"Hay, you're smarter then I thought!" Kouga laughed when Sesshoumaru growled.
"I should be here," Sesshoumaru said. Kouga smiled softly at him.
"No. You should be with your mate. She's been through a lot. She needs you," Sesshoumaru nodded forming the cloud under his feet, then flying off.
~~
"Father!" Rin yelled running up to him. "You found him!" Sesshoumaru smiled softly at her. Letting her hug him tightly. He sniffed at her.
"Rin?" he asked suddenly. "Why do I smell Akira . . ." his looked turned to a glare, as he softly lifted away her hair from her neck. His eyes narrowed as he saw the mark on her neck. "Rin," Sesshoumaru said in a scolding tone. "We will talk about this later," Rin nodded rolling her eyes, which made Sesshoumaru's glare deepen. "Where is your mother?"
"She's at the river near here," Rin said smiling up at her. "She's washing clothes," Sesshoumaru nodded walking past Rin, ignoring all the villagers' stares.
~~
When he reached the riverbank, he smirked as he saw Kagome's form bent over the river edge, scrubbing away at pieces of clothing. She was so lost in what she was doing she didn't even sense Sesshoumaru staring at her.
Kanzaburo gave a cry of delight when a bird soared close to Sesshoumaru's head, kicking his legs in his delight, at the same time waving his arms.
Kagome looked up, in question when she heard the baby's cry that sounded so much like her own. She gasped when she saw Sesshoumaru standing there, with their son. "Sesshoumaru," she whispered standing up not caring that one of Rin's outfits was dragging of the dirt, meaning it would have to be washed yet again. "Is that . . . Kanzaburo?" she dared to whisper. Sesshoumaru smirked as he nodded. Kagome screamed, covering her mouth, as tears formed in her eyes, she dropped the clothes, and ran to them, all most unable to stop her self when she reached them. Swooping up Kanzaburo, Kagome laughed as she spun around with Kanzaburo in her arms, hugging it close to her, before kissing his face all over, while Kanzaburo gurgled happily recognizing his mother instantly.
Sesshoumaru stepped up to her, wrapping his arms around her waist, whispering in her ear. "Do I get a reward?" Kagome grinned as she spun around looking up at him. Wrapping an arm around his neck, she kissed him deeply, making both of their knees slightly weak. "I'll give you a better reward tonight," she winked at him, smirking at Sesshoumaru's playful growl.
"You promise?" he asked, holding her to him, letting her know, just how happy he was to see her. Kagome grinned evilly as she grinded her hips against his most sensitive part at the moment, making him growl in her ear.
"I promise,"
"I'll hold you to that,"
"I know you will," Kagome winked at him, returning her attention back to her baby, Sesshoumaru holding both of them, to him. They where a family once again. Kanzaburo was back. At that moment, that was all that mattered.
"I love you, Sesshoumaru," Kagome said quietly after few minutes. Sesshoumaru felt her tense. It was the first time she had said to him, and she was afraid of rejection, even after all that they shared. Sesshoumaru kissed her softly.
"I love you too, Kagome," Kagome grinned at him, with teary eyes, resting her head on his shoulder, sobbing with relieve of that her son was still alive and safe in her arms, and her mate was in love with her. Things where looking up. For the moment at least.
~~
"So this is where you've been living?" Sesshoumaru asked, as they walked hand and hand to the large village home. Kagome smiled up at him, hardly remembering to breathe, she was so happy.
"It's not as grand as the palace, but it's the grandest thing in the village. And Akira is also working to help build Miroku and Sango one like it, and is getting paid so he can afford to support a future mate," Sesshoumaru suddenly stopped.
"Are you aware about Akira and Rin being a couple?" he asked eyeing her suspiciously. Kagome grinned.
"Yes,"
"And you didn't do anything about it?"
"Sesshoumaru. They're in love! Let them be!"
"She's thirteen! She doesn't even 'know' what the 'meaning' of love is!"
"Sesshoumaru. You said so your self. She'll be of age in two years. They are waiting those years to make the initial act. In those two years, Akira has promised to let Rin out of the relationship if she realizes this isn't for her. The reason she's not a youkai yet, is because they haven't did 'it' yet, so we are expecting her to turn youkai any day now though," Sesshoumaru nodded, as he let Kagome pull him into the home.
Kagome showed him around, Sesshoumaru nodded approvingly. "I would rather you have the things back in the palace, but this will do for now," Kagome nodded, as they walked into Kagome's bedroom.
"So this is your room," Sesshoumaru asked inspecting it. Kagome nodded, sitting down on the futon.
"It's not grand, but it's cozy," Kagome smiled up at her mate. Sesshoumaru sat next to her on the bed, still eyeing the room. Kagome suddenly felt conscience of how she looked. She hadn't brushed her hair yet, as she was wearing some old miko garb that Keade had given her to work in, so she wouldn't ruin her nice clothes. She her clothes where soaked from the raging river she was forced to wash the clothes in, and she was sure she had smudges of dirt on her face.
Sesshoumaru looked at her suddenly blushing face. Kagome stood up, her hands placed on her cheeks. She laughed softly. "I must look terrible. We don't have any mirrors here, so it's difficult to say how groomed we are," Kagome admitted. Sesshoumaru stood smirking at her.
He had personally thought the total opposite of what she was saying. He thought with the little smudges on her face, and dirty clothing from her chores, while her skinned was more tanned from being in the sun more made her look . . . Dare he think it? Yes, he did. She looked cute.
"You don't look horrible," he whispered to her, kissing her, pulling her to him. Kagome smiled softly into his kiss.
"Sesshou," she whispered into his kiss, as Sesshoumaru started backing up to the bed. Kagome felt quilty but she had things to do. "Sesshou, not now! I have things left to do!"
"Do them later. You mates being waiting for you for a long time now," Sesshoumaru whispered against her mouth. Kagome blushed.
"Sesshou! People will start to wonder!"
"We are mates! We are not doing anything sinfully," Sesshoumaru said pulling her shirt out of the fire red pants. A knock sounded at the door.
"Mother!" Rin's voice sounded. "Another persons caught the flu that's going around. They need your help," Kagome looked from Sesshoumaru who was kissing up and down her neck, opening up her white shirt, letting his hands fly against her chest softly, to the door
"Where is Keade?" Kagome asked in a shaky voice, digging her hands in Sesshoumaru's hair, as he sucked on one of her nipples, her mind going numb with need.
"She's all ready trying to take care of two girls with the flu at once," Rin said. "What are you doing in there? Are you okay?"
"I'll be there in a few minutes, Rin!"
"Okay, Whatever," Rin said shrugging and walking away.
"Sesshoumaru! You heard her," Kagome gasped.
"I did. They'll be fine for a few minute's like you said!"
"Sesshoumaru!"
"Don't worry, Kagome. It won't take long," Standing up, Sesshoumaru pinned her to the wall, smirking at her flushing face.
"Sesshou,"
"Do you still want to fight me, when you can hardly move from need?"
"Sesshou . . . Kami, just make it quick!" she moaned loudly kissing him fiercely. Sesshoumaru growled heatedly, letting her pants drop to the ground, along with his. Lifting her up, so her legs where wrapped around his waist, he plunged himself with in her, both moaning at the sudden moment. Sesshoumaru thrust into her quick and fast, so that her back was all most banging against the wall, with the force of they're love making. Kagome rested her forehead on his shoulder, her mouth open, as she whimpered, her eyes closed tight, wrapping her arms around his neck, to give extra balance. She felt like she wasn't going to survive this love making as Sesshoumaru thrust into her leaning back slightly, to look at her face, giving his thrust an extra strength behind it. But damn, was she going to die happy!
"Kagome," Sesshoumaru growled, as he hurriedly thrust into her like his life depended on it. Their lovemaking was hot, ruff, and hurried. "You so damn tight!" he growled. Kagome was moving closer and closer to her orgasm.
"Sesshoumaru!" Kagome whimpered, as she tried to thrust back. "Sesshou!" she moaned, rolling her head to the side. Sesshoumaru's mouth found hers in a fast hurried kiss that bruised each other's lips, as their tongues battled each other's. Both their orgasms where earth shattering.
They stayed still for a moment, shivering against each other, then Sesshoumaru slowly placed Kagome on her feet, unsheathing himself from her. They both picked up their pants; Sesshoumaru's still pooled at his feet. Helping Kagome dress with her shirt and fix her hair, to make her self presentable.
"Do you wish to come, or will you like to stay here?" Kagome asked, once she had gotten back her voice.
"I'll watch Kanzaburo here, and catch up on my rest. I'll need it for tonight," he winked at her, making her face flush again. Kissing him softly before walking over to small closet with no doors, she picked up her basket, filled with herbs, potions, and ext.
"I'll be home soon," she said. Kagome found her self kissing Sesshoumaru again before she left.
"Don't take long. It will be dark soon," Kagome nodded.
"It won't take long. It never does," Sesshoumaru nodded as he walked Kagome walk from the room, closing the door behind her. {Damn,} he thought. {'Damn'!} was all that he could think, as he was still in the after glow of their love making.
~~
"She'll soon be healed in a few days. Just let her rest. But give her this in the morning, and this in the after noon," Kagome said handing the villager mother that last of her supplies. It looked like she was going to have to go get some more the woods. Keade had all ready asked her to go get some potions at the next village, as they where running short, and Keade didn't have the time to make the right amount of potions to keep up with the flu. Even with Kagome's help. "Make sure she takes those for the next two weeks, even after she's healed. If not, the flu might double back, worse then it all ready is,"
"Thank you, Lady Kagome," the thankful mother said. Kagome smiled, as the two bowed politely to each other, and Kagome walked out of the hut.
"Hello, InuYasha," Kagome said smiling. InuYasha smiled at her, as he walked up to her.
"I hear that ya got Kanzaburo back!" he said happily. Kagome smiled and nodded. InuYasha gave her a friend pat on the back. "That's good. The little squirt should be with his mother," Kagome smiled at him. "I bet Sesshoumaru acted like the brave night in shinning amour right now, isn't he?" Kagome smiled softly.
"No, he isn't. We are just glad to have Kanzaburo back is all," they had reached Kagome's home now, and Kagome and InuYasha said their good byes as Kagome walked into the home. Sesshoumaru walked out of the kitchen, with a goblet of sake.
"Celebrating the return of Kanzaburo?" Kagome teased softly. Sesshoumaru smirked.
"Every mother has a right to celibate, too, but I don't see you doing that!" Kagome faked a glare at him, as she set down her basket on the small bend that was next to the door, to place muddy shoes and such, and walked over to him, taking the goblet out of his hand, smirking at him. She took a huge gulp of the sake, grinning as she handed it back to the half smirking half smiling taiyoukai lord. "There," she said. "You just did," Sesshoumaru chuckled, as he followed her up the stairs, to their bedroom, once inside, Sesshoumaru took a deep swig of his sake, setting it on a small table, before walking slowly over to her. From the window, it had all ready gotten dark. Kagome backed up slowly, stopping when she hit the wall. She blushed slightly when she realized it was the exact spot where they did . . . things less then an hour before.
Sesshoumaru leaned in slightly kissing her softly. "Why so suddenly shy? You weren't before," Kagome shivered, before smirking gaining more confidence. Kagome pushed him back onto the futon, climbing on top him instantly. She grinded his hips against us, smirking at the heated growl he made.
"It's time for my mate to get his reward," she whispered sensually, against his velvet upon steal lips. Sesshoumaru smirked.
"I look forward to it. Will it be as pleasurable as the last time you took control over me?" he whispered back.
"Even better," Kagome kissed him, taking off his haori. Sesshoumaru kissed back with just as much love and desire she held for him.
That night they heard Rin, Akira, and Shippo come home from Keade's, where they often visited before turning it for the night, but they didn't care. Instead they just turned down their moans and cries, to a whispered.
It wasn't till after 5 hours strait, which was normal for a youkai couple to last, of trusting together, that they finally climaxed together. Kagome found her self sinking her fangs, into her lovers neck and shoulder. Sesshoumaru growled when he did that, grabbing her hips, and using his youkai strength thrust into her powerfully, making Kagome sink her fangs further into his skin, to muffle her scream of pleasure, while he did the same.
They started lapping up the others blood that their youkai instincts called out for. When they finally calmed down, they stared at each other for a few seconds, trying to catch their breaths.
"I was beginning to wonder when you where going to do that," Sesshoumaru said, nipping at her nose.
"Do what?"
"Mark me as your own, as I did you, that one night," Sesshoumaru said as she rolled off him. Sesshoumaru grabbed her, and crushed her to his chest, within his arms. Kagome smiled sheepishly at him.
"I don't know what came over me," Kagome said gently kissing the mark on his neck softly, not caring that both of them where sweaty, and the taste of salt was heavily on her lips from the sweat. Sesshoumaru kissed her forehead. "I didn't hurt you did I?" Kagome asked worriedly looking at his neck. Sesshoumaru chuckled.
"Nothing more then a bee sting. It would take more then that to hurt me," Kagome smiled up at him.
"That's good," she kissed him again, resting her head on the pillow inches away from his face. Sesshoumaru pulled the covers over them, holding her to him again.
"I love you, Kagome," he whispered to her. Kagome smiled softly at him.
"I love you too, Sesshoumaru," Sesshoumaru kissed her softly again, laying his head back on the pillow, falling asleep at the same with Kagome.
"I'm so sorry, Kagome," Sango said as Kagome explained why she was back. Kagome smiled softly.
"It's okay," she said as she bent over picking up a small log. Sango and her where walking around the forest looking for firewood. "Sesshoumaru asked me today, if Kanzaburo doesn't make it, if we could try again," Kagome said. Sango looked at her with shock.
"What did you say to him?"
"I said yes. Why wouldn't I? We are mates." Sango shrugged.
"So are you . . . In love with him?" Sango asked. Kagome grinned, though sadness was still there.
"Yes, I am. And he told me he returned the feelings,"
"He didn't look like he did when he left yesterday," Kagome smiled softly.
"He's not big on open display's of emotion. He is a lord after all," Sango nodded, understandingly.
"We have enough wood for now. Let's get back before it's dark,"
~~
Shippo, InuYasha, Akira, and Miroku had managed to get the main frame for the house all in one day done. To help Keade out, Kagome and Akira agreed to take in Shippo as well.
The house was going to be amazing, as Kagome looked at the frame. The first floor had only three rooms. The first room would walk into was more of like a hallway, with only two doors, and a ha stair case going up and down. The door to the right was a dinning room/parlor, and the other room, to the left was to be the kitchen. Down the stairs was a cellar to store things, and to keep things cool. Up the stares, like the first floor, only had three rooms. One hallway, with two bedrooms. The room to the right would be Rin's, and then the one to the left would be Akira's. The next floor was the same pattern. One hallway, and two bedrooms. The one to the left would be Kagome's, then the one to the right would be Shippo's. The last floor was one large room, which was a second parlor. Mainly for Rin and Shippo to continue their studies. Out in the back there was an outhouse, then about a quarter mile after that, there was a hot spring.
"I don't know how to repay you, for all your hard work," Kagome said to them all when they returned. The men all looked tired and sweaty, but yet they all smiled at her.
"Come now, Kagome!" Miroku said, as he sat down next to his wife, Sango. "You've been through enough all ready. The least we could do is this,"
"Thank you so much," Kagome said.
"It should be done by the end of this week, if Kami's willing to give us good weather," Akira said sitting down next to Kagome.
"Lets all pray on that. With winter coming up, we can't let you freeze," InuYasha ruffled Kagome's hair. Kagome smiled softly, but a fresh wave of fear for her son came upon her. {Will Kanzaburo freeze to death? Oh please Sesshoumaru! Find him before it's too late!} She begged to her self. Looking around panache took over her.
"Where's Rin?!" Every one jumped at her panicky voice.
"It's okay, Kagome. She's out at the hot springs," Akira said. Kagome nodded though still spooked.
"Could you please go collect her? It's dark and I don't want her walking home by her self," Akira stood and nodded.
"I'll be back a few minutes," and with that he left.
~~
"Rin?" Akira called out when he reached near the hot springs.
"Akira? Is that you?" Rin called out. Akira smiled as he slowed his pace, his fur cloak centimeters from the ground, not even showing an inch of his body when he walked, except his feet and head. The nights where getting colder, meaning he would be wearing it a lot more.
"Your mother wants you home now. It's dark and she wants me to walk you home," Akira called out. He was right at the tree line, and could see flashes of her skin as she swam around. He closed his eyes respectfully.
"Okay," Rin said. "Just let me dress," climbing out of the water she dressed quickly so not to keep him waiting for long. "You can open you eyes now," she giggled as she came upon a slightly blushing Akira, with his tightly closed. Akira opened them smiling.
"Hello," he said cheerfully, smiling at her with his boyish grin, that made girls swoon.
"Hi," Rin smiled back at him. All of a sudden Akira sobered.
"I need to talk to you," Akira stepped up close to her. Rin blushed terribly. {Had he found out my secret?} she thought.
"What about?" she asked trying to remain calm.
"Us?" he said simply taking another step. "I know you like me, in that certain area. I found out today while Shippo and Miroku talked. They forget that me and InuYasha have great hearing," Rin's blush deepened. {I should have known better! Shippo would have told Miroku! I should have seen it coming! Miroku and Shippo where close when I got here! Miroku looks at Shippo as a son!} Rin thought. "Rin . . ." Akira got her attention back. "You are so much younger then me,"
"In two years I'll be of age," Akira laughed sadly.
"Can you really wait two years? And can you really give up everything of your human ways, so you can be forever mated to a youkai? Shunned from human population?" Akira asked. "Even at age you are still young. Every one still considers Kagome still young!" Rin smiled.
"You forget that I was brought up by youkai, so I hardly have any human ways. Also, Kagome is young in 'youkai' years! It is perfectly normal for me to be married at 15!" Akira smirked at her, before bringing her close to him in a tight embrace.
"Are you willing to wait for me?" he whispered in her ear. Rin smiled as she wrapped her own arms around him in return.
"More then willing," Rin whispered. Akira laughed softly as he kissed her forehead.
"Are you willing to let me mark you as you as a mate now?" Akira asked. Rin's whole face lit up as she smiled at him.
"Yes," she smiled up at him. Akira grinned, his fangs sparkling in the moonlight. Bowing his head, he sank his fans where her neck and shoulder met. Lapping up the blood, he kissed her neck softly.
"It's not forever yet. But you will turn into a youkai tonight. If you ever want out of the relationship in the next two years, and the mark will disappear, and you will have the choice weather or not if you want to stay a youkai," Rin smiled up at her fiancee, so to speak, as he smiled back. He softly leaned in and kissed her softly. Before it got too deep, he pulled softly away, taking an edge of his cloak, he draped it over her, bringing her close to him, walking back to the village.
~~
When Akira and Rin entered the hut like that, every one gave them amused looks, but didn't comment on it. Kagome could have sworn InuYasha had winked at Akira. Akira blushed slightly at all their looks, but Rin just marched proudly in, being followed by an amused Akira. {There's one girl, who knows what she wants in this world,} Kagome thought amused as she watched her adoptive daughter. Rin sat next to her and instantly, Kagome could smell, Akira's sent all over her. Kagome smiled, and leaned into Rin's ear and whispered, "Congratulations. Just watch out for your father. He is protective," Rin smiled up at her. Kagome winked at her, before walking over to her futon, to set into sleep for the night.
~~
"The enemy's troops, the enemy's troops are based south-east of troop 29, and another troop based of the west side of troop 29, making it trapped against the side of these mountains here," Sesshoumaru said the week after his son's kidnapping. They had gotten no leads of who kidnapped him. Sesshoumaru had grown colder as the time progressed, refused to eat much, only enough to keep alive, and hardly ever slept. Kouga was starting to worry for his health. "If we could get troop 29 to go through the mountain pass then they would be in an great place to attack Lord Hirotksu from the inside,"
"It's also a suicide mission1" Kouga argued slightly. "That mountain pass is heavily guarded by Lord Hirotksu, so exactly that wouldn't happen!"
"Then . . ." Sesshoumaru was interrupted by Ayami running disparately into the tent.
"Ayami?" Kouga asked in wonder. "What are you doing here? You're not due back tomorrow with troop 11,"
"Sesshoumaru!" Ayami gasped brushing off Kouga as he tried to usher her out of the tent. "We've gotten a hint to where your son is!" instantly Kouga and Sesshoumaru stilled. Suddenly Sesshoumaru was in front of her.
"Where?" he demanded, his golden eyes pouring into hers.
"Come! Follow me!" Kouga and Sesshoumaru rushed from the tent.
They ran for ten minutes at full speed, with demonic speed. Sesshoumaru had lost count of the miles as they flew across fields, creeks, and woods. Finally they came to a halt, the feet having to dig into the ground, to help them stop.
The distinct sound of a baby crying could be heard just beyond the tree line. "Kanzaburo!" Sesshoumaru whispered, his eyes leaked red, as his nose filled with blood. His sons blood, that smelled like his, and his father, and his father after him. Drawing his sword Tokijen (sp?) he readied him self for a fight, as did Kouga and Ayami.
All at the same time, the barged into the small clearing. A single tree stump was in the middle of it, where Kanzaburo lay, limp, his cries growing softly dimmer as he lost blood. "Kanzaburo!" Sesshoumaru yelled about to run to his son, Kouga stopped him.
"It could be a trap!" Ayami said.
"I don't care! That's my son out there!" Sesshoumaru yelled at them, as they struggled to hold them back.
"What is this?" a purring voice sounded. A female walked up behind the tree stump. "Is the lord showing emotion? Who would have thought that the mighty lord Sesshoumaru would care of any one else, but himself,"
"Who are you?" Kouga asked her. The girl softly giggled, her voice sickening sweet and smooth.
"Do you not recognize me?" Ayami growled.
"Sakura," The woman called Sakura lifted her head. Kouga and Sesshoumaru looked at Ayami from the corner of their eyes. "The leader of the rebels that's been causing trouble all over the 4 lands," Ayami said softly. Kouga and Sesshoumaru nodded.
"Give me back my son," Sesshoumaru growled at her. Sakura tilted her head to the side looking at Sesshoumaru.
"You know. I wouldn't have thought that stupid miko would be your type. But then again . . . You never meant to take her on as a mate, did you? You got too lost in the throws of passion with the little whore too remember not too mark her. Do you enjoy taking the little whore to your bed every night? Is that the reason why you keep her?" by this time, all three of the youkai growled, they moved to attack her. But in a blink of an eye, Sakura's claws where at the throat of Kanzaburo.
"Move and I'll rip out his small throat," Sakura growled. Sesshoumaru, Ayami, and Kouga stopped in their tracks. Sakura smirked as she brought out a peace of parchment from her obi, placing it on the trunk. "No let's see," Sakura tilted her head again as she once again smirked at Sesshoumaru. "What ever shall I do? I need to write, but I have no ink! What's shall I do?" she teased. "Oh! I know," holding out a delicate finger, pressing it hard on Kanzaburo's wound from a dagger, which went from his upper chest, to his lower stomach. Kanzaburo screamed, making Sesshoumaru's chest clench as he stood helplessly. If he moved he knew Kanzaburo would die. At least this way, he might have chance.
When the tip of her finger was covered with the blood, she began to right of the piece of parchment. She giggled when she ran out of blood, and had to press her finger to the babies wound again. She did it five more times, when she finally looked up at her the taiyoukai and servants smirking.
"Have a good night, Lord Sesshoumaru," she said sickeningly sweet before disappearing from sight. The three rushed to Kanzaburo's side. Sesshoumaru growled as he looked at the parchment.
LEAVE MY LANDS NOW OR SUFFER
The note shone with the supposed 'ink' ran through the service, soaking the note further till the words blended, making it look even more horrible. Sesshoumaru carefully picked up his son.
"We need the doctors," Sesshoumaru said stiffly as they ran back. Sesshoumaru staring at his sons face, as he scrunched up from pain. Any other baby would have died by then. He certainly did fit his name.
~~
The next morning, Sesshoumaru walked into the hospital tent, inwardly glowing with happiness as he saw his son all ready healed from his own youkai healing powers, with the magic from the healers. "Kanzaburo," Sesshoumaru said softly picking up his son, holding him to his chest. Kouga came up behind him, smiling at the baby.
"You are leaving today I presume, to return young lord Kanzaburo to Lady Kagome?" he said kindly. His own son stood by his side, Kouga's hand on his shoulder. Sesshoumaru nodded.
"I'm leaving right now," Sesshoumaru said walking from the tent.
"Hay, Sesshoumaru!" Sesshoumaru turned to look at Kouga grinning at him.
"I better not see you till sundown Monday,"
"That's three days,"
"Hay, you're smarter then I thought!" Kouga laughed when Sesshoumaru growled.
"I should be here," Sesshoumaru said. Kouga smiled softly at him.
"No. You should be with your mate. She's been through a lot. She needs you," Sesshoumaru nodded forming the cloud under his feet, then flying off.
~~
"Father!" Rin yelled running up to him. "You found him!" Sesshoumaru smiled softly at her. Letting her hug him tightly. He sniffed at her.
"Rin?" he asked suddenly. "Why do I smell Akira . . ." his looked turned to a glare, as he softly lifted away her hair from her neck. His eyes narrowed as he saw the mark on her neck. "Rin," Sesshoumaru said in a scolding tone. "We will talk about this later," Rin nodded rolling her eyes, which made Sesshoumaru's glare deepen. "Where is your mother?"
"She's at the river near here," Rin said smiling up at her. "She's washing clothes," Sesshoumaru nodded walking past Rin, ignoring all the villagers' stares.
~~
When he reached the riverbank, he smirked as he saw Kagome's form bent over the river edge, scrubbing away at pieces of clothing. She was so lost in what she was doing she didn't even sense Sesshoumaru staring at her.
Kanzaburo gave a cry of delight when a bird soared close to Sesshoumaru's head, kicking his legs in his delight, at the same time waving his arms.
Kagome looked up, in question when she heard the baby's cry that sounded so much like her own. She gasped when she saw Sesshoumaru standing there, with their son. "Sesshoumaru," she whispered standing up not caring that one of Rin's outfits was dragging of the dirt, meaning it would have to be washed yet again. "Is that . . . Kanzaburo?" she dared to whisper. Sesshoumaru smirked as he nodded. Kagome screamed, covering her mouth, as tears formed in her eyes, she dropped the clothes, and ran to them, all most unable to stop her self when she reached them. Swooping up Kanzaburo, Kagome laughed as she spun around with Kanzaburo in her arms, hugging it close to her, before kissing his face all over, while Kanzaburo gurgled happily recognizing his mother instantly.
Sesshoumaru stepped up to her, wrapping his arms around her waist, whispering in her ear. "Do I get a reward?" Kagome grinned as she spun around looking up at him. Wrapping an arm around his neck, she kissed him deeply, making both of their knees slightly weak. "I'll give you a better reward tonight," she winked at him, smirking at Sesshoumaru's playful growl.
"You promise?" he asked, holding her to him, letting her know, just how happy he was to see her. Kagome grinned evilly as she grinded her hips against his most sensitive part at the moment, making him growl in her ear.
"I promise,"
"I'll hold you to that,"
"I know you will," Kagome winked at him, returning her attention back to her baby, Sesshoumaru holding both of them, to him. They where a family once again. Kanzaburo was back. At that moment, that was all that mattered.
"I love you, Sesshoumaru," Kagome said quietly after few minutes. Sesshoumaru felt her tense. It was the first time she had said to him, and she was afraid of rejection, even after all that they shared. Sesshoumaru kissed her softly.
"I love you too, Kagome," Kagome grinned at him, with teary eyes, resting her head on his shoulder, sobbing with relieve of that her son was still alive and safe in her arms, and her mate was in love with her. Things where looking up. For the moment at least.
~~
"So this is where you've been living?" Sesshoumaru asked, as they walked hand and hand to the large village home. Kagome smiled up at him, hardly remembering to breathe, she was so happy.
"It's not as grand as the palace, but it's the grandest thing in the village. And Akira is also working to help build Miroku and Sango one like it, and is getting paid so he can afford to support a future mate," Sesshoumaru suddenly stopped.
"Are you aware about Akira and Rin being a couple?" he asked eyeing her suspiciously. Kagome grinned.
"Yes,"
"And you didn't do anything about it?"
"Sesshoumaru. They're in love! Let them be!"
"She's thirteen! She doesn't even 'know' what the 'meaning' of love is!"
"Sesshoumaru. You said so your self. She'll be of age in two years. They are waiting those years to make the initial act. In those two years, Akira has promised to let Rin out of the relationship if she realizes this isn't for her. The reason she's not a youkai yet, is because they haven't did 'it' yet, so we are expecting her to turn youkai any day now though," Sesshoumaru nodded, as he let Kagome pull him into the home.
Kagome showed him around, Sesshoumaru nodded approvingly. "I would rather you have the things back in the palace, but this will do for now," Kagome nodded, as they walked into Kagome's bedroom.
"So this is your room," Sesshoumaru asked inspecting it. Kagome nodded, sitting down on the futon.
"It's not grand, but it's cozy," Kagome smiled up at her mate. Sesshoumaru sat next to her on the bed, still eyeing the room. Kagome suddenly felt conscience of how she looked. She hadn't brushed her hair yet, as she was wearing some old miko garb that Keade had given her to work in, so she wouldn't ruin her nice clothes. She her clothes where soaked from the raging river she was forced to wash the clothes in, and she was sure she had smudges of dirt on her face.
Sesshoumaru looked at her suddenly blushing face. Kagome stood up, her hands placed on her cheeks. She laughed softly. "I must look terrible. We don't have any mirrors here, so it's difficult to say how groomed we are," Kagome admitted. Sesshoumaru stood smirking at her.
He had personally thought the total opposite of what she was saying. He thought with the little smudges on her face, and dirty clothing from her chores, while her skinned was more tanned from being in the sun more made her look . . . Dare he think it? Yes, he did. She looked cute.
"You don't look horrible," he whispered to her, kissing her, pulling her to him. Kagome smiled softly into his kiss.
"Sesshou," she whispered into his kiss, as Sesshoumaru started backing up to the bed. Kagome felt quilty but she had things to do. "Sesshou, not now! I have things left to do!"
"Do them later. You mates being waiting for you for a long time now," Sesshoumaru whispered against her mouth. Kagome blushed.
"Sesshou! People will start to wonder!"
"We are mates! We are not doing anything sinfully," Sesshoumaru said pulling her shirt out of the fire red pants. A knock sounded at the door.
"Mother!" Rin's voice sounded. "Another persons caught the flu that's going around. They need your help," Kagome looked from Sesshoumaru who was kissing up and down her neck, opening up her white shirt, letting his hands fly against her chest softly, to the door
"Where is Keade?" Kagome asked in a shaky voice, digging her hands in Sesshoumaru's hair, as he sucked on one of her nipples, her mind going numb with need.
"She's all ready trying to take care of two girls with the flu at once," Rin said. "What are you doing in there? Are you okay?"
"I'll be there in a few minutes, Rin!"
"Okay, Whatever," Rin said shrugging and walking away.
"Sesshoumaru! You heard her," Kagome gasped.
"I did. They'll be fine for a few minute's like you said!"
"Sesshoumaru!"
"Don't worry, Kagome. It won't take long," Standing up, Sesshoumaru pinned her to the wall, smirking at her flushing face.
"Sesshou,"
"Do you still want to fight me, when you can hardly move from need?"
"Sesshou . . . Kami, just make it quick!" she moaned loudly kissing him fiercely. Sesshoumaru growled heatedly, letting her pants drop to the ground, along with his. Lifting her up, so her legs where wrapped around his waist, he plunged himself with in her, both moaning at the sudden moment. Sesshoumaru thrust into her quick and fast, so that her back was all most banging against the wall, with the force of they're love making. Kagome rested her forehead on his shoulder, her mouth open, as she whimpered, her eyes closed tight, wrapping her arms around his neck, to give extra balance. She felt like she wasn't going to survive this love making as Sesshoumaru thrust into her leaning back slightly, to look at her face, giving his thrust an extra strength behind it. But damn, was she going to die happy!
"Kagome," Sesshoumaru growled, as he hurriedly thrust into her like his life depended on it. Their lovemaking was hot, ruff, and hurried. "You so damn tight!" he growled. Kagome was moving closer and closer to her orgasm.
"Sesshoumaru!" Kagome whimpered, as she tried to thrust back. "Sesshou!" she moaned, rolling her head to the side. Sesshoumaru's mouth found hers in a fast hurried kiss that bruised each other's lips, as their tongues battled each other's. Both their orgasms where earth shattering.
They stayed still for a moment, shivering against each other, then Sesshoumaru slowly placed Kagome on her feet, unsheathing himself from her. They both picked up their pants; Sesshoumaru's still pooled at his feet. Helping Kagome dress with her shirt and fix her hair, to make her self presentable.
"Do you wish to come, or will you like to stay here?" Kagome asked, once she had gotten back her voice.
"I'll watch Kanzaburo here, and catch up on my rest. I'll need it for tonight," he winked at her, making her face flush again. Kissing him softly before walking over to small closet with no doors, she picked up her basket, filled with herbs, potions, and ext.
"I'll be home soon," she said. Kagome found her self kissing Sesshoumaru again before she left.
"Don't take long. It will be dark soon," Kagome nodded.
"It won't take long. It never does," Sesshoumaru nodded as he walked Kagome walk from the room, closing the door behind her. {Damn,} he thought. {'Damn'!} was all that he could think, as he was still in the after glow of their love making.
~~
"She'll soon be healed in a few days. Just let her rest. But give her this in the morning, and this in the after noon," Kagome said handing the villager mother that last of her supplies. It looked like she was going to have to go get some more the woods. Keade had all ready asked her to go get some potions at the next village, as they where running short, and Keade didn't have the time to make the right amount of potions to keep up with the flu. Even with Kagome's help. "Make sure she takes those for the next two weeks, even after she's healed. If not, the flu might double back, worse then it all ready is,"
"Thank you, Lady Kagome," the thankful mother said. Kagome smiled, as the two bowed politely to each other, and Kagome walked out of the hut.
"Hello, InuYasha," Kagome said smiling. InuYasha smiled at her, as he walked up to her.
"I hear that ya got Kanzaburo back!" he said happily. Kagome smiled and nodded. InuYasha gave her a friend pat on the back. "That's good. The little squirt should be with his mother," Kagome smiled at him. "I bet Sesshoumaru acted like the brave night in shinning amour right now, isn't he?" Kagome smiled softly.
"No, he isn't. We are just glad to have Kanzaburo back is all," they had reached Kagome's home now, and Kagome and InuYasha said their good byes as Kagome walked into the home. Sesshoumaru walked out of the kitchen, with a goblet of sake.
"Celebrating the return of Kanzaburo?" Kagome teased softly. Sesshoumaru smirked.
"Every mother has a right to celibate, too, but I don't see you doing that!" Kagome faked a glare at him, as she set down her basket on the small bend that was next to the door, to place muddy shoes and such, and walked over to him, taking the goblet out of his hand, smirking at him. She took a huge gulp of the sake, grinning as she handed it back to the half smirking half smiling taiyoukai lord. "There," she said. "You just did," Sesshoumaru chuckled, as he followed her up the stairs, to their bedroom, once inside, Sesshoumaru took a deep swig of his sake, setting it on a small table, before walking slowly over to her. From the window, it had all ready gotten dark. Kagome backed up slowly, stopping when she hit the wall. She blushed slightly when she realized it was the exact spot where they did . . . things less then an hour before.
Sesshoumaru leaned in slightly kissing her softly. "Why so suddenly shy? You weren't before," Kagome shivered, before smirking gaining more confidence. Kagome pushed him back onto the futon, climbing on top him instantly. She grinded his hips against us, smirking at the heated growl he made.
"It's time for my mate to get his reward," she whispered sensually, against his velvet upon steal lips. Sesshoumaru smirked.
"I look forward to it. Will it be as pleasurable as the last time you took control over me?" he whispered back.
"Even better," Kagome kissed him, taking off his haori. Sesshoumaru kissed back with just as much love and desire she held for him.
That night they heard Rin, Akira, and Shippo come home from Keade's, where they often visited before turning it for the night, but they didn't care. Instead they just turned down their moans and cries, to a whispered.
It wasn't till after 5 hours strait, which was normal for a youkai couple to last, of trusting together, that they finally climaxed together. Kagome found her self sinking her fangs, into her lovers neck and shoulder. Sesshoumaru growled when he did that, grabbing her hips, and using his youkai strength thrust into her powerfully, making Kagome sink her fangs further into his skin, to muffle her scream of pleasure, while he did the same.
They started lapping up the others blood that their youkai instincts called out for. When they finally calmed down, they stared at each other for a few seconds, trying to catch their breaths.
"I was beginning to wonder when you where going to do that," Sesshoumaru said, nipping at her nose.
"Do what?"
"Mark me as your own, as I did you, that one night," Sesshoumaru said as she rolled off him. Sesshoumaru grabbed her, and crushed her to his chest, within his arms. Kagome smiled sheepishly at him.
"I don't know what came over me," Kagome said gently kissing the mark on his neck softly, not caring that both of them where sweaty, and the taste of salt was heavily on her lips from the sweat. Sesshoumaru kissed her forehead. "I didn't hurt you did I?" Kagome asked worriedly looking at his neck. Sesshoumaru chuckled.
"Nothing more then a bee sting. It would take more then that to hurt me," Kagome smiled up at him.
"That's good," she kissed him again, resting her head on the pillow inches away from his face. Sesshoumaru pulled the covers over them, holding her to him again.
"I love you, Kagome," he whispered to her. Kagome smiled softly at him.
"I love you too, Sesshoumaru," Sesshoumaru kissed her softly again, laying his head back on the pillow, falling asleep at the same with Kagome.