'Ello everyone! Did ya miss me?! Nah you're probably mad at me for taking
so long to get the seventh chapter up! Please don't hurt me! Well, I'm
here with an early Christmas gift; THE SEVENTH CHAPTER! Yay! ^_^
Now before I get on telling you what the seventh chapter is about I would just like to say that I am ever so thankful that you guys didn't try to kill me! I really appreciate it! And like I promised things are about to get better! For the moment, chapters seven and eight will only have good things! Nothing is going to happen to Tats or Sesshomaru! Aren't you happy!?
Okay now I'm blabbering, here's what's going on right now: I'm moving the story to December, about three months after Sesshomaru's 'accident'. (I think it's three months, my math is terrible.) Anyway, it's close to Christmas and many new feelings and emotions are going to be revealed so sit back and enjoy people!
On with the story!
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, plain and simple. Other characters that are not from the Inuyasha series are my creation and belong to only me. Just thought you should know.
/ Someone's thoughts /
// Tatsuyu's thoughts //
(AN: Janni-chan1: Arigato so much for helping me proofread my chapters! I don't know where I would be without ya! ^_^)
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Chapter 7
"Sister! Sister! Wake up! Wake up! It's snowing!!"
Tatsuyu let out a loud 'Oomph!' as Shippo ungracefully jumped onto her stomach and started shaking her shoulders. Tatsuyu looked up at her brother then out her window. Large snowflakes were falling from the sky, creating a white blanket over the roofs and on the ground, not even one footprint in the snow. The cold December breeze blew the flakes around, making it look like she were looking into a snow globe. She gave a sigh and rubbed her eyes.
"Get up! Get up! There's snow outside! Come on Tats, I wanna play!" Shippo let out in an annoyed tone because his sister wasn't cooperating with him.
Tatsuyu put a hand over her eyes and sighed, "Shippo," she glanced at the clock, "It's only 7:30 in the morning on a Saturday. It's time for sleep." With that she halfheartedly pushed Shippo to the side and pulled the covers over her head.
Shippo jumped out of bed, grabbed the ends of the covers and pulled down. "Oh come on Big Sister. It's the first snow of the season and I wanna go play! Please!?" Getting no response he completely dragged the blankets off her form. "Draggie Poo!"
// Ugh Shippo, you know I hate it when you call me that. //
/ I know. . . that's why I said it. Now will you get up? /
Seeing she wasn't going to win this fight she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes and sat up, her feet dangling over her queen size bed. "Alright Shippo, you win." Shippo gave a yelp of victory and ran out the door, tripping down the last three steps on the stairs as he always did because he ran too fast.
"I'm alright!"
Tatsuyu giggled and stood up, stretching her back and hearing a small crack. She felt calm. Her father had to go on a business trip for the whole month and left this morning. . . this year she was going to have a good Christmas. With that warm thought in her head she walked out of her room to make herself some breakfast. . . and to stop Shippo from running outside in his Dragon Ball Z pajamas. (Don't own them but if you didn't know that then you need to.)
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Sesshomaru sat on the window ledge of his room and watched the snow gracefully fall to the ground. He loved this time of year. It was the time of year when all your fears could be swept away by the December wind and all that is left is your inner child wanting to come out and play. Where you could go outside and have snowball fights and laugh until your face turns red. The time when the colorful lights and decorations are a solid reminder of how beautiful the world is. Most importantly, it's the time of year when you can spend time with your loved ones and know they love you back.
Sesshomaru smiled at this and thought of Tatsuyu. It's been two months since he had asked Tatsuyu out and he still felt as if he had walked into an angel's arms. Every time she saw him she would race over, a large smile on her face, and embrace him until he couldn't breathe. Tatsuyu always seemed happy when she saw him, and it went for him. He hardly got sick anymore and he hadn't had a seizure in a long time. A warm glow was melting the ice-cased memories that were wrapped around his heart. He felt like someone new.
There was a small knock on the door. "Come in Inuyasha."
Inuyasha cracked the door open slightly and looked in. Seeing his brother in his pajamas he surmised his brother just got up. "Breakfast is ready if you're hungry."
Sesshomaru sniffed the air. The smell of sausages, eggs, and bacon reached his nose and his mouth watered; his brother was a good cook. "What did you make?"
"Well, there's bacon, sausage, pancakes, eggs, hash browns, and biscuits. You better go get some before it becomes cold." Sesshomaru nodded his thanks and Inuyasha exited the room.
Sesshomaru looked back out the window. It looked so peaceful out, the snow untouched by the feet of men. Suddenly a warm presence lightly brushed his mind and he closed his eyes. Giving a small sigh he let his mind drift to greet the presence.
/ Ohayou, Koishii. /
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Tatsuyu smiled and closed her eyes, basking in the presence of Sesshomaru's mind. Oh how she loved to be able to use her powers and not freak anyone out.
// Ohayou Sesshomaru. Have a good sleep? //
/ Yes I did. What do you want? /
Tatsuyu blushed.
// How do you know I want anything? //
/ Because I can feel the mischief in the link. . . now, what do you want? /
Sesshomaru smirked. He knew her all too well.
// Weeellll. . . there is something. Shippo and I are going to go for a walk in the park. We always go when it first snows. You and Inuyasha want to come? //
/ . . . /
Tatsuyu waited patiently for an answer.
/ . . . Sure we would love to go. Do you mine if Inuyasha's friends come along? /
// Oh no! The more the merrier! // Tatsuyu smiled and opened her eyes.
/ Do you want to meet at the park or what? /
// Hmmm. . . how about we meet at your house, it's not too far and Shippo would want to walk anyway. ///
/ All right then. See you in a few, love. Ja ne. Aishiteru. /
// Aishiteru, Sesshomaru. //
The link was cut.
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"I can't wait till we get to the park! I'm going to make a snowman, a fort, and make snow angels!"
"Now that's all very nice Shippo, but we can't go anywhere until you are dressed, now hold still!" Tatsuyu said while trying to stop Shippo from jumping up and down so she could get his coat on. After securing his feet to the floor, she zipped up his jacket, pulled a hat over his head, and made sure he still had his gloves on.
As soon as she let go of his shoulders he started bouncing up and down, making Tatsuyu dizzy. "Can we go now?! Huh!? Can we?!"
"Hai, just as soon as I get on my coat."
"Well, hurry up!" Shippo exclaimed loudly, bouncing again. Man, just looking at him made Tatsuyu tired. How he has so much energy all the time is beyond her. After buttoning up her cream colored trench coat, she wrapped a black scarf around her neck, put on her black gloves and slipped into her black boots.
Shippo grabbed her hand and pulled her to the door, "There, you got your coat on now it's time to go!"
"Whoa!" Tatsuyu felt herself being pulled to the door, which Shippo pulled open, the December breeze nipping at their noses. "Hold on Shippo, let me lock the door." Shippo gave an irritated noise but waited silently as his sister locked the door. As quick as a snake, his hand shot forward and grabbed hers. Again she was being dragged.
"Now it's time to go!"
Tats rolled her eyes. What is it with children and snow?
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There was a small knock on the door.
"I'll get it!" shouted Inuyasha. Upon reaching the door with a giant wreath on the front, he opened the door to only be tackled by a seven year old.
"Hey, Inuyasha!" Shippo giggled and wrapped his arms around his neck.
Inuyasha grunted tried to pry the kid off of him. "Hey Shippo, nice to meet you too. Now go torment my brother."
Tatsuyu came over to help him sit up. "Gomen Inuyasha. For some reason he has a lot of energy today." Inuyasha just snorted and took her hand. He stood up and brushed himself off, and Tatsuyu asked, "Where's Sesshomaru?"
"Right here Tats."
She looked over Inuyasha's shoulder and smiled. Quickly maneuvering around Inuyasha she sprang for Sesshomaru, her arms wrapping around his neck and giving him a chaste kiss. "Hey there koi. Ready to go?" she smiled even bigger.
"Hai, just let me put on my coat and then we can get going."
"Kagome and the others are meeting us up at the park so we don't have to wait." Replied Inuyasha who was slipping into a red jacket. Shippo was already outside, rolling around in the snow and laughing. Inuyasha rolled his eyes, "You sure he's alright in the head?"
Tatsuyu giggled and nodded her head. Inuyasha just shrugged and walked outside to keep an eye on her little brother. He would never admit it but he has grown fond of Shippo, as Shippo has with both young men.
Shaking her head she turned to see Sesshomaru slipping into a black trench coat. She smiled. Sesshomaru brushed his hair aside and she frowned. Although it has been about three months, Sesshomaru still carried the scratch marks on his neck and arms. He must've scratched deeper than she thought. They healed flawlessly but left scars.
Not knowing what she was doing, she walked over to him, wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed a scar on his neck, almost as if trying to make it better. Sesshomaru gave a silent gasp at the feeling and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Do they still hurt?" She whispered.
Sesshomaru placed his cheek on her head. "Sometimes. . ." He whispered back. He sighed and held her tighter. "Yet, it seems every time you're around the pain disappears." He smiled down at her and she smiled back.
"Hey you two coming or not!?"
"Yeah! Come on!"
Sesshomaru and Tatsuyu laughed and headed out the door hand in hand.
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The walk to the park was uneventful. Unless you count the time when Shippo started pelting Inuyasha with snowballs, making Inuyasha blow a casket and return fire. Shippo won that battle. Sesshomaru and Tatsuyu just walked hand in hand, watching the fray from afar. On occasion a snowball would be thrown in their direction but they never hit its appropriate target.
Finally the park came into view; mostly bear with only a few children sledding down the hill at the end of the park. Upon entering the arc that marked the beginning of the park, (I swear I did not mean for that to rhyme) you were greeted by a giant water fountain, which at the moment was covered in snow. Benches circled around it and in the distance you saw a baseball diamond, devoid of any players. To one side were a play set, sand box, and a bike path. In the far back was a small little patch of trees where you could admire the wildlife.
The small group entered the park, noticing their friends sitting on a bench. Kagome was the first to notice them and with a smile she waved them over. "Inuyasha! Over here!"
"Kagome! I won a snowball fight against Inuyasha!" Shippo shouted proudly. Inuyasha scoffed and crossed his arms. Shippo ran to Kagome and she picked him up.
Kagome smiled and said, "Oh you did, did you? Well I hope you gave him what for!" Shippo nodded his head vigorously and Kagome laughed.
"Well I never thought I would see the day when Inuyasha would be beaten. Especially by a seven year old."
"Shut up Miroku, I could still beat you anytime of the week!"
"Bring it on!" said Miroku, a mischievous glint in his eyes. Suddenly something wet and cold hit his face. It was snow! He glared daggers at Inuyasha, who was pointing at Shippo. Shippo just giggled and threw another one, this one smacking Miroku right in the nose. He wiped the snow off his nose. "This isn't fair play! It's two to one!"
Someone placed a hand on his shoulder. Turning around he saw Sango, a snowball in her hand. "Don't worry. We'll show them who the masters of the snowballs are!" Miroku grinned evilly and nodded his head. Inuyasha and Shippo looked at each other then shot off in different directions.
Sango and Miroku went after them, laughing all the while. Kagome giggled at her friends and turned to Tatsuyu and Sesshomaru, "So how have you two been lately?"
"Things are going just fine, thanks." Replied Tatsuyu. "Now, what about you and Inuyasha?" Kagome's cheeks became pinker than they were from the weather. Tatsuyu just smiled and Sesshomaru smirked. Inuyasha may seem blind, but they knew Kagome had a crush on Inuyasha.
Sesshomaru wrapped his arm around Tatsuyu's shoulders, "So are you going to do something about it?" They all knew what he meant. Was she going to tell him?
Kagome put her hands behind her back and quietly said, "Well I had a plan." Tatsuyu clapped her hands in delight and urged her to tell more.
"Well. . . I was thinking of -" before she could get out one word a snowball came flying in their direction.
"Shippo! You weren't supposed to miss!" said Inuyasha accusingly. Shippo gave a scared yelp and hid behind a bench.
Kagome was steaming. "What were you trying to do Inuyasha?! Thought you could get someone to hit me huh?! You are in deep trouble now!" Kagome grabbed some snow and chucked it right at Inuyasha's head. Inuyasha's eyes widened and he dodged, only to be plowed into the ground seconds later.
Tatsuyu and Sesshomaru watched the group with amusement. Sesshomaru looked at Tats and couldn't help but smile. She looked immaculate. Her hair was left down and cascaded down her back. Her cheeks were red and made her look like a porcelain doll. Tatsuyu looked over and cocked her head. "What is it?"
"Did I ever tell you that I love you?" he said while pulling her into an embrace.
She smiled and whispered, "Of course you did. I wouldn't mind hearing it again though." Sesshomaru grinned and leaned in for a kiss.
"Sesshomaru, fancy meeting you hear."
Sesshomaru turned around to see Kouga, his archrival in dirt bike riding. At least that's what the school body says. In truth they were really good friends. Sesshomaru nodded his head. "Kouga, nice to see you. Ready for the Dirt Bike Competitions?"
Kouga nodded his head and but his hands in his pockets. "Yep. I can't take all this snow. I need to be on my bikes again." He gave a pained looked and Tatsuyu giggled. Kouga smirked and bowed, "Harashima-dono. It's a pleasure to meet you again."
Tats laughed and beckoned him to stand up straight. "How many times do I have to tell you to call me Tatsuyu or Tats?"
"As many times as I ask you to be my girlfriend instead." He laughed, as did Tatsuyu. Sesshomaru just rolled his eyes and sighed. "So, 'Tatsuyu', having a good day?"
"Hai, and yourself?"
"Very well, yet like I said, I can't take the snow."
Tatsuyu smiled and Kouga turned to Sesshomaru. "So. . . you ready to step down as champion of Saio High School and let me take the title?" he said with great amusement.
Sesshomaru snorted and said, "Only in your dreams Kouga. I still plan on beating you like last time."
"Ahhh. . . I'm looking forward to it." Kouga said with a wink.
Another snowball zoomed by Tatsuyu's head and hit Kouga in the face. Wiping around, they saw Shippo behind the bench again, a scared look on his face, "Sorry sir. That's was aimed for Draggie Poo."
Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow. "Draggie Poo?"
Tatsuyu on the other hand was fuming and packing up snow. "How many times do I have to tell you to not call me that?!" She brought her arm back and threw the snowball, hitting its target.
"EEEEPPP!!" Shippo fell back and quickly got back up, noticing his sister was running straight for him. "EEEKKK!!!" He shot off like a rocket.
"Get back here you little worm!"
Sesshomaru and Kouga were laughing so hard they had to support one another. Their amusement was short lived, however, as two more snowballs came in their direction, hitting Sesshomaru in the ear and Kouga in the neck.
"Haha! Gotcha!" shouted Miroku who let another one fly. Sesshomaru growled and Kouga sneered. First looking at one another and giving a silent agreement, both grabbed some snow and raced after Miroku. Miroku's eyes widened and he started to run, "I was only kidding!"
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Shippo was sleeping silently on the couch of their home, the fireplace on and giving off warm air. Inuyasha was in the chair, his head on his chest and breathing softly. Sesshomaru and Tatsuyu were snuggled on the floor, a blanket around their shoulders. After the others went home they decided to go back to her house and watch a movie. Afterwards they went into the foyer and gathered around the fire, all tired from the giant snowball fight.
Tatsuyu stretched a little bit and settled back into Sesshomaru's arms. She looked at the clock and sighed, "It's getting late." Sesshomaru just nodded his head and nuzzled her neck. She smiled and whispered, "Aisheteru, Sesshomaru."
"Aisheteru. . ." He smirked, "Draggie Poo." He whispered.
"Hey!" Tatsuyu punched him in the arm, making Sesshomaru laugh even harder than before.
"I still love you."
"Yeah, I know."
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See?! Just like I promised; nothing bad happened! Aren't you proud of me?! I hope so. . . hehe! ^_^ I quack me up!
Anyway, chapter done, hope ya like, R&R please and thank you, and stay tuned for another chapter to Take Flight My Dragon!
Thanks again for reading! ^_^
Ja ne!
Now before I get on telling you what the seventh chapter is about I would just like to say that I am ever so thankful that you guys didn't try to kill me! I really appreciate it! And like I promised things are about to get better! For the moment, chapters seven and eight will only have good things! Nothing is going to happen to Tats or Sesshomaru! Aren't you happy!?
Okay now I'm blabbering, here's what's going on right now: I'm moving the story to December, about three months after Sesshomaru's 'accident'. (I think it's three months, my math is terrible.) Anyway, it's close to Christmas and many new feelings and emotions are going to be revealed so sit back and enjoy people!
On with the story!
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, plain and simple. Other characters that are not from the Inuyasha series are my creation and belong to only me. Just thought you should know.
/ Someone's thoughts /
// Tatsuyu's thoughts //
(AN: Janni-chan1: Arigato so much for helping me proofread my chapters! I don't know where I would be without ya! ^_^)
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Chapter 7
"Sister! Sister! Wake up! Wake up! It's snowing!!"
Tatsuyu let out a loud 'Oomph!' as Shippo ungracefully jumped onto her stomach and started shaking her shoulders. Tatsuyu looked up at her brother then out her window. Large snowflakes were falling from the sky, creating a white blanket over the roofs and on the ground, not even one footprint in the snow. The cold December breeze blew the flakes around, making it look like she were looking into a snow globe. She gave a sigh and rubbed her eyes.
"Get up! Get up! There's snow outside! Come on Tats, I wanna play!" Shippo let out in an annoyed tone because his sister wasn't cooperating with him.
Tatsuyu put a hand over her eyes and sighed, "Shippo," she glanced at the clock, "It's only 7:30 in the morning on a Saturday. It's time for sleep." With that she halfheartedly pushed Shippo to the side and pulled the covers over her head.
Shippo jumped out of bed, grabbed the ends of the covers and pulled down. "Oh come on Big Sister. It's the first snow of the season and I wanna go play! Please!?" Getting no response he completely dragged the blankets off her form. "Draggie Poo!"
// Ugh Shippo, you know I hate it when you call me that. //
/ I know. . . that's why I said it. Now will you get up? /
Seeing she wasn't going to win this fight she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes and sat up, her feet dangling over her queen size bed. "Alright Shippo, you win." Shippo gave a yelp of victory and ran out the door, tripping down the last three steps on the stairs as he always did because he ran too fast.
"I'm alright!"
Tatsuyu giggled and stood up, stretching her back and hearing a small crack. She felt calm. Her father had to go on a business trip for the whole month and left this morning. . . this year she was going to have a good Christmas. With that warm thought in her head she walked out of her room to make herself some breakfast. . . and to stop Shippo from running outside in his Dragon Ball Z pajamas. (Don't own them but if you didn't know that then you need to.)
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Sesshomaru sat on the window ledge of his room and watched the snow gracefully fall to the ground. He loved this time of year. It was the time of year when all your fears could be swept away by the December wind and all that is left is your inner child wanting to come out and play. Where you could go outside and have snowball fights and laugh until your face turns red. The time when the colorful lights and decorations are a solid reminder of how beautiful the world is. Most importantly, it's the time of year when you can spend time with your loved ones and know they love you back.
Sesshomaru smiled at this and thought of Tatsuyu. It's been two months since he had asked Tatsuyu out and he still felt as if he had walked into an angel's arms. Every time she saw him she would race over, a large smile on her face, and embrace him until he couldn't breathe. Tatsuyu always seemed happy when she saw him, and it went for him. He hardly got sick anymore and he hadn't had a seizure in a long time. A warm glow was melting the ice-cased memories that were wrapped around his heart. He felt like someone new.
There was a small knock on the door. "Come in Inuyasha."
Inuyasha cracked the door open slightly and looked in. Seeing his brother in his pajamas he surmised his brother just got up. "Breakfast is ready if you're hungry."
Sesshomaru sniffed the air. The smell of sausages, eggs, and bacon reached his nose and his mouth watered; his brother was a good cook. "What did you make?"
"Well, there's bacon, sausage, pancakes, eggs, hash browns, and biscuits. You better go get some before it becomes cold." Sesshomaru nodded his thanks and Inuyasha exited the room.
Sesshomaru looked back out the window. It looked so peaceful out, the snow untouched by the feet of men. Suddenly a warm presence lightly brushed his mind and he closed his eyes. Giving a small sigh he let his mind drift to greet the presence.
/ Ohayou, Koishii. /
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Tatsuyu smiled and closed her eyes, basking in the presence of Sesshomaru's mind. Oh how she loved to be able to use her powers and not freak anyone out.
// Ohayou Sesshomaru. Have a good sleep? //
/ Yes I did. What do you want? /
Tatsuyu blushed.
// How do you know I want anything? //
/ Because I can feel the mischief in the link. . . now, what do you want? /
Sesshomaru smirked. He knew her all too well.
// Weeellll. . . there is something. Shippo and I are going to go for a walk in the park. We always go when it first snows. You and Inuyasha want to come? //
/ . . . /
Tatsuyu waited patiently for an answer.
/ . . . Sure we would love to go. Do you mine if Inuyasha's friends come along? /
// Oh no! The more the merrier! // Tatsuyu smiled and opened her eyes.
/ Do you want to meet at the park or what? /
// Hmmm. . . how about we meet at your house, it's not too far and Shippo would want to walk anyway. ///
/ All right then. See you in a few, love. Ja ne. Aishiteru. /
// Aishiteru, Sesshomaru. //
The link was cut.
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"I can't wait till we get to the park! I'm going to make a snowman, a fort, and make snow angels!"
"Now that's all very nice Shippo, but we can't go anywhere until you are dressed, now hold still!" Tatsuyu said while trying to stop Shippo from jumping up and down so she could get his coat on. After securing his feet to the floor, she zipped up his jacket, pulled a hat over his head, and made sure he still had his gloves on.
As soon as she let go of his shoulders he started bouncing up and down, making Tatsuyu dizzy. "Can we go now?! Huh!? Can we?!"
"Hai, just as soon as I get on my coat."
"Well, hurry up!" Shippo exclaimed loudly, bouncing again. Man, just looking at him made Tatsuyu tired. How he has so much energy all the time is beyond her. After buttoning up her cream colored trench coat, she wrapped a black scarf around her neck, put on her black gloves and slipped into her black boots.
Shippo grabbed her hand and pulled her to the door, "There, you got your coat on now it's time to go!"
"Whoa!" Tatsuyu felt herself being pulled to the door, which Shippo pulled open, the December breeze nipping at their noses. "Hold on Shippo, let me lock the door." Shippo gave an irritated noise but waited silently as his sister locked the door. As quick as a snake, his hand shot forward and grabbed hers. Again she was being dragged.
"Now it's time to go!"
Tats rolled her eyes. What is it with children and snow?
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There was a small knock on the door.
"I'll get it!" shouted Inuyasha. Upon reaching the door with a giant wreath on the front, he opened the door to only be tackled by a seven year old.
"Hey, Inuyasha!" Shippo giggled and wrapped his arms around his neck.
Inuyasha grunted tried to pry the kid off of him. "Hey Shippo, nice to meet you too. Now go torment my brother."
Tatsuyu came over to help him sit up. "Gomen Inuyasha. For some reason he has a lot of energy today." Inuyasha just snorted and took her hand. He stood up and brushed himself off, and Tatsuyu asked, "Where's Sesshomaru?"
"Right here Tats."
She looked over Inuyasha's shoulder and smiled. Quickly maneuvering around Inuyasha she sprang for Sesshomaru, her arms wrapping around his neck and giving him a chaste kiss. "Hey there koi. Ready to go?" she smiled even bigger.
"Hai, just let me put on my coat and then we can get going."
"Kagome and the others are meeting us up at the park so we don't have to wait." Replied Inuyasha who was slipping into a red jacket. Shippo was already outside, rolling around in the snow and laughing. Inuyasha rolled his eyes, "You sure he's alright in the head?"
Tatsuyu giggled and nodded her head. Inuyasha just shrugged and walked outside to keep an eye on her little brother. He would never admit it but he has grown fond of Shippo, as Shippo has with both young men.
Shaking her head she turned to see Sesshomaru slipping into a black trench coat. She smiled. Sesshomaru brushed his hair aside and she frowned. Although it has been about three months, Sesshomaru still carried the scratch marks on his neck and arms. He must've scratched deeper than she thought. They healed flawlessly but left scars.
Not knowing what she was doing, she walked over to him, wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed a scar on his neck, almost as if trying to make it better. Sesshomaru gave a silent gasp at the feeling and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Do they still hurt?" She whispered.
Sesshomaru placed his cheek on her head. "Sometimes. . ." He whispered back. He sighed and held her tighter. "Yet, it seems every time you're around the pain disappears." He smiled down at her and she smiled back.
"Hey you two coming or not!?"
"Yeah! Come on!"
Sesshomaru and Tatsuyu laughed and headed out the door hand in hand.
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The walk to the park was uneventful. Unless you count the time when Shippo started pelting Inuyasha with snowballs, making Inuyasha blow a casket and return fire. Shippo won that battle. Sesshomaru and Tatsuyu just walked hand in hand, watching the fray from afar. On occasion a snowball would be thrown in their direction but they never hit its appropriate target.
Finally the park came into view; mostly bear with only a few children sledding down the hill at the end of the park. Upon entering the arc that marked the beginning of the park, (I swear I did not mean for that to rhyme) you were greeted by a giant water fountain, which at the moment was covered in snow. Benches circled around it and in the distance you saw a baseball diamond, devoid of any players. To one side were a play set, sand box, and a bike path. In the far back was a small little patch of trees where you could admire the wildlife.
The small group entered the park, noticing their friends sitting on a bench. Kagome was the first to notice them and with a smile she waved them over. "Inuyasha! Over here!"
"Kagome! I won a snowball fight against Inuyasha!" Shippo shouted proudly. Inuyasha scoffed and crossed his arms. Shippo ran to Kagome and she picked him up.
Kagome smiled and said, "Oh you did, did you? Well I hope you gave him what for!" Shippo nodded his head vigorously and Kagome laughed.
"Well I never thought I would see the day when Inuyasha would be beaten. Especially by a seven year old."
"Shut up Miroku, I could still beat you anytime of the week!"
"Bring it on!" said Miroku, a mischievous glint in his eyes. Suddenly something wet and cold hit his face. It was snow! He glared daggers at Inuyasha, who was pointing at Shippo. Shippo just giggled and threw another one, this one smacking Miroku right in the nose. He wiped the snow off his nose. "This isn't fair play! It's two to one!"
Someone placed a hand on his shoulder. Turning around he saw Sango, a snowball in her hand. "Don't worry. We'll show them who the masters of the snowballs are!" Miroku grinned evilly and nodded his head. Inuyasha and Shippo looked at each other then shot off in different directions.
Sango and Miroku went after them, laughing all the while. Kagome giggled at her friends and turned to Tatsuyu and Sesshomaru, "So how have you two been lately?"
"Things are going just fine, thanks." Replied Tatsuyu. "Now, what about you and Inuyasha?" Kagome's cheeks became pinker than they were from the weather. Tatsuyu just smiled and Sesshomaru smirked. Inuyasha may seem blind, but they knew Kagome had a crush on Inuyasha.
Sesshomaru wrapped his arm around Tatsuyu's shoulders, "So are you going to do something about it?" They all knew what he meant. Was she going to tell him?
Kagome put her hands behind her back and quietly said, "Well I had a plan." Tatsuyu clapped her hands in delight and urged her to tell more.
"Well. . . I was thinking of -" before she could get out one word a snowball came flying in their direction.
"Shippo! You weren't supposed to miss!" said Inuyasha accusingly. Shippo gave a scared yelp and hid behind a bench.
Kagome was steaming. "What were you trying to do Inuyasha?! Thought you could get someone to hit me huh?! You are in deep trouble now!" Kagome grabbed some snow and chucked it right at Inuyasha's head. Inuyasha's eyes widened and he dodged, only to be plowed into the ground seconds later.
Tatsuyu and Sesshomaru watched the group with amusement. Sesshomaru looked at Tats and couldn't help but smile. She looked immaculate. Her hair was left down and cascaded down her back. Her cheeks were red and made her look like a porcelain doll. Tatsuyu looked over and cocked her head. "What is it?"
"Did I ever tell you that I love you?" he said while pulling her into an embrace.
She smiled and whispered, "Of course you did. I wouldn't mind hearing it again though." Sesshomaru grinned and leaned in for a kiss.
"Sesshomaru, fancy meeting you hear."
Sesshomaru turned around to see Kouga, his archrival in dirt bike riding. At least that's what the school body says. In truth they were really good friends. Sesshomaru nodded his head. "Kouga, nice to see you. Ready for the Dirt Bike Competitions?"
Kouga nodded his head and but his hands in his pockets. "Yep. I can't take all this snow. I need to be on my bikes again." He gave a pained looked and Tatsuyu giggled. Kouga smirked and bowed, "Harashima-dono. It's a pleasure to meet you again."
Tats laughed and beckoned him to stand up straight. "How many times do I have to tell you to call me Tatsuyu or Tats?"
"As many times as I ask you to be my girlfriend instead." He laughed, as did Tatsuyu. Sesshomaru just rolled his eyes and sighed. "So, 'Tatsuyu', having a good day?"
"Hai, and yourself?"
"Very well, yet like I said, I can't take the snow."
Tatsuyu smiled and Kouga turned to Sesshomaru. "So. . . you ready to step down as champion of Saio High School and let me take the title?" he said with great amusement.
Sesshomaru snorted and said, "Only in your dreams Kouga. I still plan on beating you like last time."
"Ahhh. . . I'm looking forward to it." Kouga said with a wink.
Another snowball zoomed by Tatsuyu's head and hit Kouga in the face. Wiping around, they saw Shippo behind the bench again, a scared look on his face, "Sorry sir. That's was aimed for Draggie Poo."
Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow. "Draggie Poo?"
Tatsuyu on the other hand was fuming and packing up snow. "How many times do I have to tell you to not call me that?!" She brought her arm back and threw the snowball, hitting its target.
"EEEEPPP!!" Shippo fell back and quickly got back up, noticing his sister was running straight for him. "EEEKKK!!!" He shot off like a rocket.
"Get back here you little worm!"
Sesshomaru and Kouga were laughing so hard they had to support one another. Their amusement was short lived, however, as two more snowballs came in their direction, hitting Sesshomaru in the ear and Kouga in the neck.
"Haha! Gotcha!" shouted Miroku who let another one fly. Sesshomaru growled and Kouga sneered. First looking at one another and giving a silent agreement, both grabbed some snow and raced after Miroku. Miroku's eyes widened and he started to run, "I was only kidding!"
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Shippo was sleeping silently on the couch of their home, the fireplace on and giving off warm air. Inuyasha was in the chair, his head on his chest and breathing softly. Sesshomaru and Tatsuyu were snuggled on the floor, a blanket around their shoulders. After the others went home they decided to go back to her house and watch a movie. Afterwards they went into the foyer and gathered around the fire, all tired from the giant snowball fight.
Tatsuyu stretched a little bit and settled back into Sesshomaru's arms. She looked at the clock and sighed, "It's getting late." Sesshomaru just nodded his head and nuzzled her neck. She smiled and whispered, "Aisheteru, Sesshomaru."
"Aisheteru. . ." He smirked, "Draggie Poo." He whispered.
"Hey!" Tatsuyu punched him in the arm, making Sesshomaru laugh even harder than before.
"I still love you."
"Yeah, I know."
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See?! Just like I promised; nothing bad happened! Aren't you proud of me?! I hope so. . . hehe! ^_^ I quack me up!
Anyway, chapter done, hope ya like, R&R please and thank you, and stay tuned for another chapter to Take Flight My Dragon!
Thanks again for reading! ^_^
Ja ne!