Hiei: hn, but they didn't miss you
Star: humph, well no one asked you, you meanie
Hiei: ouch that really hurt
Star: and I don't need your smart remarks
Hiei: and what are you going to do about it
Star: (opens freezer) you'll never see your precious sweet snow again MWAHAHAHA!
Hiei: grr put my sweet snow down
Star: haha never! Oh by the way look out for my new story called Love The Unlovable. A YYH fic
Disclaimer: Star DOES NOT own Inuyasha
Chapter 8 Suckers
Kagome had awoken to a pair of small giggles. She knew those voices. Kagome cracked open one eye to see both Rin and Shippo at the side of her bed giggling.
"what's so funny" she asked. They both jumped and then plastered themselves onto her. They asked her no-stop question.
"Kagome-chan is even more pretty, is she like Sesshomaru-sama"
"mama are you ok"
"will you play with us"
"do you have any of those round sweet things"
Kagome just laughed at their curiosity. So she answered "yes, I'm just like Sesshomaru. And yes I'm just fine Shippo. Of curse I'll play with you and yes I have suckers but you'll have to wait after breakfast"
With her last answer Shippo frowned. He wanted a sucker now. Oh well whatever his mama said goes. "come on you two, lets go wash up" Kagome said seeing that they were still in their pajama's. after a nice bath in her hot springs Kagome took the children into the kitchen to eat breakfast. And after breakfast she took them outside to play. Once outside she noticed Claire, her mother and Violet talking near a pillar and the men which included Dash, her dad, Kanto and Sesshomaru by another pillar. Souta and Akira were both spending time near the river that ran through the lands. 'oh, that's so cute, he must really like her other wise he'd think her had cutties' Kagome laughed to herself. She watched the two children chase jaken around with sticks again.
They were also yelling "PINATA, PINATA" she had taught them that word to get back at jaken for calling her a filthy human once.
They had finally stopped chasing him when they had gotten tired of the game. Kagome had automatically started to day dream about non important things. But she was jerked out of her thoughts when Shippo started to cry. It seemed that her had fallen down and scrapped his knee. Kagome was at his side in a second.
"ow" was all he would say besides sobbing softly.
"oh sweetie what happened" Kagome asked in her motherly tone. While everyone else just watched her.
"me and Rin were playing when I fell and hurt my knee" he said slightly giving a whimper.
"hmm… Rin are you hurt" "no Kagome-chan but Rin feels bad for Shippo"
"well why don't both of you come with me, I've got a treat for both of you" Kagome said as he picked up Shippo and walked inside into the castle.
Kanzuo just watched as his daughter picked up the kit and walked back inside.
"she'll be a great mother one day" Dash said with a smile.
"yeah she's got all of the qualities of her mother" Kanzuo replied as he looked over toward his wife who was laughing with the other women. He was lucky to have her.
After about 5 minutes Rin, Shippo and Kagome came back out. Both of the children had suckers in their mouths. Since Rin had never had one before she was ecstatic. Kagome carried a new blue bag on her back filled with things from the future.
They sat down just enjoying the slight breeze. When Souta came over to her and asked "hey sis do you have anymore suckers on you" he asked hoping she's say yes.
"why would you need one" she asked. Knowing why he wanted one. It was for Akira.
"uh, well you see…I-I" Kagome just laughed as her brother stuttered out his words. She knew he liked her from the way he always stuttered. And occasionally blushed when she smiled at him.
"here take two" she said as she took out two suckers.
"thanks sis" he said slightly embarrassed.
"no problem bro, just don't eat the wrapper" Kagome joked.
Souta just nodded and walked back to Akira. He handed her the sucker and she looked quite puzzled. When he told her to take off the wrapper and that she could eat it she was less confused. All of the others wondered what those strange things were. Once Akira put it in her mouth a smile spread across her face. It was the best tasting thing she had ever well, tasted. Akira then hugged Souta for giving her the sucker. Kagome and the others just watched as Souta went beet red.
Everyone then walked over to her and the children.
"what were those things you gave them. I've never seen Akira act so happy before" Violet asked.
"oh I brought these from the future. There called suckers or Lollipops" Kagome said happily as she took out a huge bag of suckers.
"want one" she asked. Everyone shook their heads yes, except for Sesshomaru, who just sat there befuddled. Once everyone had one they sat down and told kagome how good they tasted.
"hey Sesshomaru don't you want one" Kagome asked.
He just looked at her. He wanted one but wasn't sure what to make of them. Kagome's giggling brought him out of his thoughts. She had a green colored one in her hand. (I love green apple) Holding it out to him.
"oh come on it's not gonna kill you" she coached.
He took the sucker from her clawed hands and took of the wrapper and stuck it in his mouth. It tasted…great! He had never tasted something so sweet and sour at the same time. His face showed no emotion but his eyes held satisfaction and enjoyment. Kagome just smiled. She was glad Sesshomaru was happy.
After awhile they headed inside for lunch. And as time flew pas it was time for dinner then bed. As Kagome headed to her room she was pulled aside by her mother.
"Kagome dear I need to speak with you" she said in a hushed voice. She followed her mom to one of Sesshomaru's many studies. Inside was her father Kanzuo and Sesshomaru.
"hello Kagome" her dad greeted. "hey dad, is there something you need to speak to me about" she asked.
"yes" he paused, motioning for her to have a seat. So she did right next to Sesshomaru. "well you see it's about a contract that you and Sesshomaru signed when you were younger" he said. 'maybe it has something to do with that strange dream' she thought to herself.
"kagome honey, you and Sesshomaru are betrothed" Mia said. Kagome and Sesshomaru where shocked. They had remembered the dream but they thought it was just a dream.
"you two had probably gotten your memories back the might Kagome transformed" Kanzuo spoke. "you see Kagome, you and Sesshomaru have a bond. One that can never be broken. And with your miko powers you can talk to him telepathically" Kanzuo finished.
Kagome was floored. SHE was to marry the most coldest of demons. This was just to much for her. But then again she did remember having the meeting to confirm their betrothal. Oh boy this was gonna be one heck of a ride.
" now since your courting ritual was broken you two will have to start over. If you don't choose to be mates within two weeks then you will given a mate from either high ranked villages or other princesses or princes for other countries" Kanzuo explained. 'WHAT! 2 weeks that's all'
"um, dad" Kagome said not sure of how to react.
"yes dear"
"2 weeks, that's we get is two weeks" Kagome stressed.
"yes dear, I'm sorry it couldn't be longer but since you've been gone the rules have changed" he stated.
"oh" was all Kagome could say at the moment. "at the end of the two weeks there will be an annual ball over in Northern Lands. So you've got to be either mated already or getting ready to mate, since that is the dead line" Mia spoke. 'holy crap, this is to much pressure' Kagome thought.
"if tow have chosen not to be mates your other mates will be there" Kanzuo said with a bit of anger. He knew who his daughter was to marry if she chose not to mate Sesshomaru.
"your courting will start tomorrow" Mia finished. "is that all mother" Kagome asked. "yes it is dear" she replied. "ok thanks". Kagome then stood and left the room with Sesshomaru right behind her. Once he caught up to her he spoke "are you ok"
"huh?" was her oh so smart reply.
"I asked if you were alright" he repeated.
"why do you care" she retorted. If he was there to torment her then he had another thing comin'.
"because, if you are to be my future mate, I would like to know if something is bothering you" he said stated.
"why would you even want me as a mate, I'm sure since I've been gone you've met your replacement mate" Kagome said upset. Why she was upset was a mystery to her.
"yes, I have met her. And to tell you the truth she is a manipulative whore who would sleep with any demon that has good wealth. And your replacement mate is no better, he acts polite but he is just an asshole who only cares about himself" Sesshomaru said stopping in front of Kagome's door.
"well this is were I leave you for tonight, oh and thanks for the sucker, it was very good" he said with a smile on his face. 'OMG! Did he just smile, he looks so HOT when he smiles. AHH bad mind dint ever think that again' she yelled at herself. But Kagome failed to notice that she a huge blush on her face. Sesshomaru just smirked to himself and walked into his room.
"so know all I have to do is win her over. Trouble is how do I do it" Sesshomaru thought out loud. He had no clue on how to 'woo' women. Of course he had his looks but what else would impress a woman. Man was he confused. 'maybe I'll ask her brother what she likes or something' he thought to himself as he took off his clothes and put in his pajamas, with no shirt. He then climbed into bed and fell asleep thinking of ways to impress her.
Star: I'm gonna leave yah there people, for now (door slams)
Star: oh I guess hiei left since there's no more sweet snow left, oh well (door opens)
Star: I wonder who that could be, find out on the next chapter of Nothing's Always What it Seems
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