Chapter 28: Uncertainty

"Kagome, how could you take all that…?" whispered a distraught Inuyasha to a sleeping Kagome. "How could you possibly undertake all that and end up only sleepy?" He brushed a long strand of her hair and gently pressed a kiss onto her head.

Shippo snored comfortably by her side with Kirara warming her feet and Sango running in and out of the room in search of supplies to suit her friend. Hojo and Miroku had been warned off by a rather aggressive growl from the dearest Inuyasha, while Ayame explained in full detail exactly what had happen—by Kagome's account—to Sesshoumaru-sama and Kagura.

The castle was swarmed with the buzzing news of Naraku's escape and death. Kanna was missing but Kagura knew that it was the abrupt death of her father. The twins were up and down the floors of the castle spreading the gossip almost breathlessly.

Jaken was trying to hit on a disgusted Jakotsu and none other than Sesshoumaru halted Kariudo from tearing down the castle. It was a day of bizarre events and edgy anxiety. The night pulled in swiftly, and finally Inuyasha was alone with his sweet Kagome.

Kagome's fluttered open in uncertainty and she gazed upon Inuyasha with calm dignity. "I know, I'm an idiot for not being able to fight Kikyo," she started. "But she surprised me, if it had been a fair fight, I would have beaten her easily!" Inuyasha said nothing but watched her with glowing dark eyes.

Kagome gulped and nibbled her lip nervously. "Well? Aren't you going to tease me, oh Lord among assholes?" Still not a word escaped his lips as he watched her. Kagome fidgeted as she felt those dark amber eyes burn into her. She could feel them even with her head down and eyes closed.

"It was awful," she murmured softly. "You have no idea how horrible it was." Inuyasha studied her now, eyes flickering to her lowered head and soft voice. "You don't know how it feels to watch someone you care about more than anyone else embrace your enemy even if they don't know it. You can't possibly imagine how awful it was for me to be there and not fight. I—I just…" Inuyasha—still without his youkai scents—saw tears hit the pillow as Kagome's small shoulders shuddered in deep sobs.

His heart sped up and his head rang. He felt helpless now, of course he understood—granted not to that extent but he understood. He wrapped his arms around Kagome and lifted her face to his. "I'm sorry Kagome, that I wasn't there for you when you needed me. But Kagome, I promise I will be from now on." He kissed her.

It wasn't just a gentle press of the lips—although it started like that—it went deeper. He searched his soul to find what he needed and it was there. Kagome responded in a flash. She knew what it was she needed and she had been craving to tell him forever. Would she get the chance to do so now? His tongue playfully brushed against hers and she wrestled with him for a second before her hands went exploring.

Inuyasha groaned as Kagome's hands travelled across his body and he kissed her fiercely letting his weight fall back onto hers as they fell onto her bed. Kagome broke the kiss to giggle as his hands smoothed down her firm, flat stomach. "Getting pudgier, are we?" he taunted and Kagome pinched his bum. "Not for a million years!" Inuyasha's hand slipped under Kagome's shirt as she wrapped her arms around his head to bring him in for another kiss. Soon Kagome was only in a bra and panties while Inuyasha's shirt had been discarded somewhere. "How is it that every time someone in the world makes love, the girl usually always ends up naked first?" she asked him as she nibbled his neck and played with his ears. Inuyasha could only whimper. His hands, however, took on a life of their own and travelled down to her thighs to run gentle claws over them. Kagome's breath hitched for a moment before she released him and lay back. Inuyasha gazed down at his Kagome. He wanted her, she was beautiful, he loved her and he wanted her.

"I love you Kagome," he mumbled as he kissed her. Kagome kissed back fiercely and whispered, "Me too, even though you're a baka." Just as the pants and underwear were coming off the door burst open.

"Get off my daughter this instant!!!!" screamed an outraged Kariudo. Inuyasha jumped back and remarked to Kagome, "I guess I should have locked the door." Kariudo grabbed Inuyasha and dragged him out of the room. It was then that Inuyasha realized his senses were back full force and Kagome's and his arousal swamped the room and poured down the hall. "Oops…" he mumbled. Kagome took a big whiff and winced as well.

"Well father, we are married!" she called to the two males. Kariudo stopped for a moment before he turned and said coldly, "Do not lie to me, little one. I know you are not." Kagome's eyes flickered uncertainly before she stood and snarled, "What I do is none of your business!" Inuyasha yawned and flicked Kariudo's youkai ear. "Mind letting me down? My mate needs me to satisfy her and who am I to say no?"

Kariudo's eyes bled red as he spat out, "Your scents aren't mixed although they were before, someone already told me you aren't together, DO NOT LIE!!"

Kagome's throat bobbed nervously as she tried to calm down. It seemed nothing would stop the certainty of her father's terrible wrath. Inuyasha—himself—was not concerned in the least by the rage Lord Kariudo was about to fly into; he was confident in his abilities to protect Kagome. Kariudo opened his mouth to begin when the door creaked open and the twins stuck their heads in. Kousei and Keito looked at him with a pout and asked, "Are you causing trouble for the young lovers?"

Kariudo looked like a deer caught in headlights, "N—no, why would I do that?" he replied. He released Inuyahsa and patted him friendlily on the head. "I just came to congratulate them on their decision, that's all." He glared at Inuyasha and cleared his throat anxiously when he caught Kagome look of disapproval.

Kousei—or Keito?—raised their eyebrows and wrinkled their noses as first one said, "It smells like—" "—someone was gonna get lucky!" the other finished. They burst into laughter and pushed open the door to reveal very skimpy maid uniforms. Kagome's jaw dropped as Inuyasha grimaced in displeasure. "Don't tell me you're foolin' around with Kagome's da!" he exclaimed as Kagome lowered her head and her shoulders began to shake.

"Don't cry, it's not a big deal Kagome, its just, just—" Kagome's head popped up and Kariudo saw that she was turning blue from held in laughter. "Ahahahaha, so you have girlfriends now?" she asked mercilessly. "Inu ones? But father, dearest, aren't you opposed to inu youkai?" Kousei laughed with Keito as she and her sister chorused, "He loves what we inu can do, and I'm sure he fully supports your marriage." They dragged Kariudo from the room and left behind two very puzzled and red-faced youkai.

Uh oh, the last chapters are coming! Is that long enough for ya? I'll update soon, thanks for the reviews. Chao. Lots of love!