Disclaimer: I am not Rumiko Takashi…Though I'm sure that if I was I wouldn't be sitting here writing FANfiction…that is how you know that I am not her…unless of course she is a fan of herself…which if that's the case then that's just weird. Therefore, if I am a FAN then I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters or plot. Only the plot of this story. Thank you. *bows*
Love Me as I Am
Chapter 25- Tying the Knot
~*~*~Three Days Later*~*~
"We're running low on supplies and we'll have to go home soon." Said Kagome while rocking Kuneau back and forth in her arms.
Inuyasha nodded. He had transformed back the night before so he now had regained his features, as well as his attitude.
"I think it would be beast if we leave today. The man inside that moving picture box says good weather for today but the rest of the week is expected to be nasty." Miroku suggested.
Kagome shrugged.
"Alright. Today then."
Sango smiled, unsure if the man in the TV had actually said that or if Miroku had just made that up wanting to get home as soon as possible.
At about 7:00 that night, everyone had packed up their things and was ready to leave.
"Good bye mom." Kagome said, shifting the baby in her arms so she could give her a hug.
Mrs. Higurashi smiled and said goodbye to everyone else, ushering them out the door.
"Come back and visit sometime soon. I love you all."
Everyone smiled and nodded then took turns jumping into the well.
~*~*~
Sesshomaru yanked on the reigns and Ah and Un came to a stop, landing gracefully on the ground.
He stepped off and was now standing directly in front of the cabin.
"I do not sense his presence here." he said quietly to himself.
"He must have traveled through the well."
Rin waited patiently for Sesshomaru as he walked a circle around the cabin.
"What is he doing?" Kunara wondered.
"I believe he's scouting to see how long ago they left."
"Oh. He sure is one weird person though. Is he your father?"
Rin shook her head and smiled slightly, a light blush creeping across her cheeks.
"Not hardly. I would tell you he was my protector…but that was so long ago."
Kunara scooted over to Rin.
"Tell me. How did you meet lord Sesshomaru?"
Rin's smile broadened.
"I was young when demons attacked my village. They killed my parents and all in one night I was converted into a poor orphan girl. I refused to speak for the longest time. While out walking one night I heard a rustling in the bushes and me being a curious little girl I wanted to see what had made the noise. It was then that I found lord Sesshomaru. He was wounded and hungry as most people are when they've been away from so long. I went to go get him some fish from the village stream and after being beaten for stealing I succeeded in bringing him the fist. I nursed him…though I was only about your age."
"Oh. So then you're like me. I'm an orphan as well…" though what she said was only half true. Naraku was till alive and well as far as anyone knew but she no longer considered him her father. After all, her mother's death was partially his fault. He had forced Kikyo to come with her when she was ordered to kill Inuyasha and she had died at the hands of his son.
Rin nodded.
"Hold on sweetie. I'm not finished yet." Said Rin in a motherly tone of voice.
Kunara nodded.
"Later I was attacked by Ookai (wolf) demons. I don't remember much about the experience but the next thing I saw was lord Sesshomaru's face looking down at me. I thought he was an angel. After that…I wasn't afraid to speak any more. I trusted him more than anyone else in the world."
~*~*~
Sesshomaru mounted Ah and Un again, sitting in front of the two girls and pulled the reigns as they flew upward into the sky.
"Perhaps we shall come back later."
~*~*~
Reaching the cabin, Inuyasha stood in the doorway allowing everyone else to go in ahead of him then followed them in.
He sat on the floor as Kagome sat in his lap.
"Kagome. I've been thinking."
"Hm?"
"It's getting kinda cramped in here. Don't you think we should make this cabin bigger or somethin'?"
Kagome looked around.
"Gosh. You're right. I thought it was small before but now we have two little ones."
Inuyasha nodded.
"I was thinking about something else too."
"What's that?"
"What if we build Sango and Miroku a separate house and the same with Kanaye and Trinity?"
Kagome smiled and leaned her head back onto his shoulder.
"You think a lot don't you?"
"I do?"
"Never mind. Well anyway. I think that's a great idea."
"You do?"
"Oh Inuyasha, stop acting so clueless. You're entitled to at least one good idea once in a while." Kagome joked.
Inuyasha smiled and pulled her closer to him.
~*~*~The Next Day~*~*~
"Pssstt..Sango." Miroku whispered scooting closer her as she leaned closer to him. He cupped a hand over her ear.
"When do we get to…you know…?" he whispered casually, glancing around the room to make sure no one heard.
Kanaye was taking a nap, Trinity lying beside him loyally, and Inuyasha and Kagome were a little preoccupied so they didn't hear.
"Be patient love. I'll see about tonight."
~*~*~
Sango was true to her word. While everyone was busy that night she pulled Kagome off to the side.
"Kagome, I just wanted to tell you ahead of time that--"
Kagome smiled.
"Go ahead Sango. I'll see you and Miroku whenever you get back."
Sango blinked.
"But…how did you--"
"Remember Sango, we women know things."
They both broke into laughter as everyone turned around and stared, wondering what was so funny.
They both faked coughs and went back to what they were doing.
"Man…it sure does feel nice not to be lugging around a bowling ball on your stomach all the time."
"Lady Kagome. I cannot say I know that feeling." Miroku said, half pretending to be polite…half pretending to be professional.
Inuyasha snorted.
"It's a good thing too!"
Everyone started laughing like there was no tomorrow.
"Oh geez…bad thoughts. Bad BAD thoughts…" muttered Inuyasha as Kagome clunked him on the head.
"There…punishment enough?"
"I think the pictures of Miroku I just saw in my HEAD were punishment enough thank you." he whined, rubbing his head.
Kagome giggled and hugged him around the neck. She blew softly on his ears and watched them twitch. She loved it.
"So, Inuyasha. When do we get working on the house?"
Inuyasha yawned.
"Well not today. I'm probably going to go to bed early."
"Why are you so sleepy all of a sudden?"
Inuyasha shrugged. He decided not to tell her it was because he had stayed up all night watching over her. He had caught a whiff of Sesshomaru's scent as well as Rin, Jaken, Ah and Un, and one he couldn't place. It was familiar though and he had almost killed himself trying to think of whom.
'Kagura? No. Naraku? Heck no. Kanna? Don't think so.'
"How 'bout we go to bed now?" Kagome said, climbing in his lap.
"Are you kidding? We haven't even eaten yet."
The offer was tempting though. She tickled his ears again and he almost said 'What the heck let's go.'
Kagome giggled.
Meanwhile, Trinity and Kanaye were seated on the floor over in the corner.
Kanaye took Trinity's hand in his.
"Trinity. Will you come outside with me?"
She nodded and they stood up and walked outside.
Sango watched them.
"They sort remind me of us…" said Sango, leaning into Miroku.
Miroku sighed.
"You know. Kanaye really doesn't take after Inuyasha as much as I thought. Sure he looks like him…almost a spitting image…but…he's more like Kagome."
Sango nodded and grabbed her bag.
"Shall we?"
"Yes. I'm sure she'll tell us ALL about it when we get back." he said smiling as they left the cabin hand in hand and headed towards the nearest village.
~*~*~
Trinity held Kanaye's hand and led him up the hill.
He stopped suddenly and turned her around to face him.
"It may not be normal in my mother's time but…"
Trinity blinked.
"I've spent a lot of time with you and I've learned to love you…not that it took much…"
Trinity squeezed his hand.
"Kanaye…I don't see where--"
"Trinity. Would you consider maybe…marrying me?"
Trinity stopped and stared, saying nothing for the next couple of minutes then gasping after realizing she had forgotten the breathe.
Kanaye wished he could see the expression on her face.
Hesitantly he muttered, "Is that a 'yes'?"
Trinity smiled, teardrops forming at the corners of her eyes. She threw her arms around his neck knocking him over and causing them both to roll sideways down the grassy hill. They stopped rolling at the end, Trinity on top of Kanaye, her hair blowing behind her.
"Of course I will." she whispered, planting a kiss on his cheek.
Kanaye put his arms around her waist and got on top.
"Ha! Gotcha!"
Trinity giggled.
"Not for long." she whispered, lifting her head up off the ground and kissing him on the lips. Of course, he hadn't seen it coming.