The Bittersweet Trilogy: Part Three
By: DarkCrystalis
Disclaimer: I own no one and nothing; I hope that makes you happy.
Summary:
Read "The Bittersweet Trilogy: Part One" and "The Bittersweet Trilogy: Part Two" BEFORE PROCEEDING with this story. This is Part Three of Three from The Bittersweet Trilogy. Please read and review! Lime,WAFF. COMPLETE, 3/3
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Part Three
Kagome grinned when she felt claws raking up and down her spine. Waking up to shivering in arousal was not the way she'd planned, but it wasn't bothersome in the least.
Moaning, Kagome weakly pushed on his chest in a useless attempt to get him to stop.
Sesshoumaru said nothing; in fact, he continued his ministrations until the full scent of her arousal his his nsoe once more.
Kagome knew he could smell her current state, and blushed deeply. This was NOT what she wanted him to know...because as long as he did, he'd take advantage of her.
Growling, he brought his lips to her neck, and nibbled roughly. He broke the skin, making it overly pink and sensitive. In response, Kagome groaned in pain and pleasure, yielding to his actions, and not bothering to fight back.
"Kagome, I-" Sesshoumaru stopped playing with her, and pulled away.
At his abrupt halt, Kagome lifted her head to his, staring into his glowing amber eyes, waiting for him to continue.
"Do you trust me with your life, Kagome?"
This wasn't something she'd been expecting, either. Taking in a deep breath, Kagome didn't relent her stare as she nodded with conviction.
"I am a demon, but you are a mere human... but I do not want you to leave my side."
Tears pooled in Kagome's eyes, knowing what he meant. He would continue living years beyond her, because she had a short life span compared to him.
Closing her eyes tightly, she was forced to open them when tears trickled out uncontrollably.
"However... I think I can change that."
Hope sparked throughout her soul, making her eyes glitter with life. It seemed like there would be some sort of drawback from the way that he spoke, but it didn't matter; as long as she was always with him, she would be happy, right?
"Long ago, there was a sacred jewel called the Shikon no Tama. There was only one of it's kind, and it held an immense holy power. Many demons tried to get their hands on it, to taint the jewel, and use it for it's power. However, after years of fighting and warring, the Taishou family got possession of the jewel."
Kagome's eye brows drew together in deep thought, wondering where this was going. What did a jewel from 500 years ago have to do with her, or him for that matter?
"The jewel was said to contain a single wish, if the wish was made purely by a pure miko's soul. But, during the jewel's existence, it was shattered by a demon's evil aura, which made it into tiny shards. The demon was defeated by my father 500 years ago, which was when we got possession of the jewel. To this day we have all of the shards, but these shards are so small that over time, they turned into dust. Now all that is left of the Shikon no Tama is it's holy pink dust..."
Any hope that Kagome held was plummeted into nothing, making her bite her lip in depression.
So maybe things won't work out after all...
Tears fell from her eyes once more, but Sesshoumaru shushed her, and wiped them away.
"Kagome, I believe this powder will make you immortal."
Her eyes darted to his face in shock, not trusting her words to make coherent sentences at the moment.
"What?" She asked, unable to say anything else.
"If you were to drink this powder with the holy water from 500 years ago, I strongly believe it would make you immortal."
Realization dawned on Kagome, but she didn't want to get excited yet.
"But-but what about the holy water? How would I be able to drink that? Something tells me people don't just carry it around in their homes..."
Getting out of bed, Sesshoumaru walked over to the mantle, and brought over a wooden bottle. It had a tight lid, which was popped off when pulled in a certain way.
The contents of the bottle had a musty smell, making her already aware of how old the contents were.
"Years ago, my father fought demons from the human village which was protecting the jewel. On a single occasion, the miko there was having trouble fighting off a severe demon, so Inu no Taishou, my father, helped her. In return, she gave him this bottle of clear water, but not before expelling her tears into the liquid. The miko's purity tears were what made the water holy."
Kagome held the small bottle into her hands, staring at the contents. It looked like regular water to her, but for some reason, her fingers felt warmed and sparked at holding it in her hand.
"Due to our being demons, we had no real use for the holy water, so it stayed in the bottle for centuries, and was never opened until today..."
She placed the bottle on the nightstand, making sure to close it tightly before staring at him once more.
"I'm ready," she stated simply, wanting nothing than to stay with him for the rest of her life.
"There are drawbacks to living an immortal life, Kagome. You'll see your family, friends, and any other humans you meet die before you. It will cause you a lot of pain, but if you are willing to risk it..."
Kagome's eyes watered once more, but she was determined not to cry. She loved him, and would be with him, even if it meant her own suffering,
He could see her internal battle, not liking the idea of ever losing her family. He'd lost his own, and knew what it felt like. At least when the time came, he'd be here to help soothe her, and be there for her.
"There is also the chance that the Shikon power won't work."
"Explain."
Sesshoumaru mentally cursed himself, not knowing how to explain this in a way she'd understand.
"The Shikon powder would only work on a pure soul... if there is any evil in you, it would instantly kill you."
Flinching at his words, Kagome felt hurt spread throughout her being.
I might...die?
Walking back over to her, he wrapped his arms around her emotionally weakening form. He knew what she was thinking, but Sesshoumaru wouldn't let that stop him from being with her. He knew it, and so did Kagome; she had to take the chance.
Gathering her courage, Kagome knew what she had to do, but first...
"Can I see my family...before...this? In case- in case it doesn't...work?"
Without a second though, Sesshoumaru wrapped her form around a blanket, wanting to keep her warm as he took her back home.
Mounting his cloud of youki, they sailed off in the afternoon, to their dreary destination.
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Back at home...
Kagome's mother stared worringly outside the shrine's window. Her daughter hadn't come home yet, even though she was supposed to be staying the night at Sango's house.
It was strange, because normally she called in the morning, whenever she woke.
Sighing, she tried to stop her pacing as she chewed her bottom lip.
Kagome was a grown up adult; she didn't have to call her anymore, or tell her everything anymore...
...she could take care of herself.
However, it was hard letting go, after so many years of the same routine.
Snapping out of her thoughts when the front door opened, she sighed in open relief when her daughter strolled inside. No, that wasn't correct; her daughter, and...a man with long, silver hair?
Smiling sheepishly despite her inner turmoil, Kagome hugged her mother tightly and resisted the urge to cry once more.
She cried when they'd left Sesshoumaru's home, and they cried on the way here...shouldn't she be out of water yet?
"Kagome, I was worried about you..."
"I know, mom," Kagome said, feeling her voice cracking with emotion.
Noticing her daughter's strange behaviour, she stared at her deeply, and then the man behind her.
Sesshoumaru walked over, and bowed deeply to Kira, Kagome's mother.
"My name is Sesshoumaru Taishou," introducing himself smoothly, he kept a stoic face as he watched for her reaction.
Kagome pulled away from her mother's embrace, and stood beside him as his arm slinked around her waist.
"This is my future mate."
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Nodding her head slowly in understanding as she served him tea, Kira listened closely as he re-told the story about the Shikon no Tama.
Kagome kept her hands and eyes towards her lap, unable to look at her mother or Sesshoumaru, for fear of crying once more.
After everything was said, Sesshoumaru said the words Kagome never thought she'd hear.
"I love your daughter greatly, Mrs. Higurashi. I would love nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with her, and one day have children with her. I could not imagine being without her in any way, shape or form. I'm aware that this is rather abrupt on your part-"
Holding her hand up in a silent gesture for him to stop, Kira heard all she'd been waiting to hear.
Gracefully walking over to him, she sat down beside him, and hugged Sesshoumaru fiercely. This man, or rather demon, loved her daughter more than anything in the world; and that's all she wanted for Kagome.
Sesshoumaru didn't know how to accept her loving embrace, but he hugged her lightly in response as the emotions flooded through him. He could feel Kira's love for Kagome, and surprisingly, her love for himself.
Looking to Kagome for help, she giggled at happy tears streamed down her face.
"Mom," she whispered gently, "I don't think he can handle any more of your hug; even though he's a demon, he still needs to breathe."
Letting go with a slight blush on her face as tears glinted in her eyes, Kira nodded happily and walked back to the chair she was previously sitting in.
"I guess that's settled, then."
"I guess it is," Kagome responded, not really knowing what else to say. "We need to go back to his home...the...the jewel and water..."
Kira nodded, knowing what she meant.
"Whatever happens, I love you Kagome." Hugging her daughter closely once more, she finally let go, watching as the pair, wrapped in one another's embrace, leave the shrine once more.
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"Well, that went much smoother than I'd thought," Kagome giggled, attempting to break the tension between them.
The time was nearing...and Sesshoumaru was nervous. In his entire life, he'd never felt as nervous as he did right now. He worried for her, loved her, and didn't want anything to go wrong.
If she were to die from this, how could he live a life that didn't include her? How would he break this to Kira, the one that trusted him so much?
The answer was, he couldn't.
Bracing himself and taking a deep breath, he set the contents on the desk in his bedroom while Kagome sat on the bed. His hands shook as he placed him on the table, as he closed his eyes in frustration.
Calm down...just calm down...I'm more nervous than she is.
Kagome's reassuring arms wrapped around his waist from behind, silently telling him that everything would be alright.
Pouring the powder from the glass jar it was in, she mixed it into the bottle of holy water. The previously clear, uncoloured water turned into a bright pink, and began to glow as the holy elements were intertwined and became one.
Neon lights began to shoot out of the wooden bottle, and a fierce wind began to blow around the room, knocking things over, and thrusting the previously locked windows open.
"DRINK IT NOW!" Sesshoumaru yelled over the chaos.
As Kagome downed the tasteles and odourless contents, the winds died down completely. Her body began to glow with holy power as she floated mid-air in the room.
Suddenly, her form dropped, but he managed to catch her before she crashed to the ground.
Her aforementioned glowing form ceased immediately, as she was knocked unconscious.
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Epilogue:
50 Years Later...
Sesshoumaru walked around the mansion with a serious expression on his face.
Things had been very strenous lately, because a certain time of the year was coming around.
50 years ago, he'd given Kagome the potion of the Shikon no Tama.
Today, it was the 50th year celebration of her immortal life.
Their children had been running around, trying to set things up for this special occasion in the mansion.
Due to the huge amount of holy power running through Kagome's system, some of her immortality was spread to her children, which meant that they would live elongated life spans from the holy power, plus their half-demon status.
Kira, named after Kagome's mother, was still young and playful. She had Kagome's eyes, but Sesshoumaru's long, silverly locks which she always refused to tie back.
Ikiro was her older brother, and he looked identical to Sesshoumaru. He had none of Kagome's physical traits, except her warming smile, which would melt even the coldest of mountains.
Growling playfully as the two of them wrestled on the stone floor, Sesshoumaru let out a deep breath of annoyance.
"I thought we were setting things up for your mother."
The children looked at one another, and giggled.
"It's not like Mama will be leaving bed anytime soon, her belly is too big!" Ikiro laughed at his own statement, and poked his sister.
"Maybe I will have a little sister to play with," Kira thought, nodding solemnly, which was odd for a girl her age.
Their Grandmother, or the original Kira, had died before either of them was born. She died in her sleep, due to her old age; she was 92.
Kagome had cried for days when her mother had finally left this earth, but Sesshoumaru had been there for her every step of the way. She'd been very distant and remorseful during this pressing time in her life, so Sesshoumaru decided to let her alone as long as she needed.
After about a week of mourning, she crawled back to him for phhysical and emotional support. He kept by her side, and reassured her that the pain would lessen over time.
Today, Kagome often sat her children down and told them stories about her mother, and how wonderful a woman she was. They seemed interested in talking about her, and continually spoke about having hopes that'd she'd return in another life.
Smiling at the thought, Kagome had always nodded her head without complaint, allowing her children to believe whatever would make them happy.
Snapping out of his reverie when Ikiro began to tug on his pant's leg, Sesshoumaru's gaze fell to his son. Sesshoumaru's heart swelled with pride when the words echoed in his head: not just his son, their son.
"Daddy? Can you help me with this?"
Ikiro was trying to grab a plate from the cupboard, but he was far too short. Together, the three of them had made Kagome breakfast, although she was probably feeling morning sickness and wouldn't be up for eating anything.
Taking the plate down to his son's level, and emptying the pan's contents onto it, he watched with a faint smile as he and Kira held the plate together, marching to their mother and father's room.
"We will give it to her together, 'kay?" Ikiro said, not bothering to wait for a response from his sister, knowing she would oblige.
Nodding her head, they gently pushed open the door as they crept inside the lightened room.
Sesshoumaru watched the scene from the doorway play out, glancing back from his children to Kagome and her swelled tummy. In just a couple weeks, she'd have their third child. Grinning at the thought, he mentally scolded himself when he realized how emotionally weakened he'd become, due to Kagome's consistent loving and their childrens'.
"Mommy, it's time to wake up and eat!" Kira chirped, smiling widely when her mother's eyes flicked open.
Adjusting her form so she could sit up, a tray of food was promptly dropped onto her lap, almost spilling the contents.
"Eat, eat mom! We all made it for you!"
Instinctively looking towards the doorway, Kagome watched Sesshoumaru's looming form as he kept silent.
Whispering to her children, Kagome made sure Sesshoumaru didn't pick up the words with his sensitive hearing.
The children giggled in response, and raced to the doorway, dragging their daddy to the bed.
"Feed mommy," Ikiro insisted, crossing his arms across his chest.
"Yeah!" Kira added, mimicking her older brother.
Sighing, Sesshoumaru sat down, and picked up the fork. Placing a small amount of eggs and bacon onto it, he fed his wife, watching with intense curiosity as she enjoyed her meal. Perhaps she was hungry, after all.
Wiping her mouth with a delicate hand, Kagome hugged her children close to her, minding her stomach.
"Life is very valuable, Kira and Ikiro," Kagome said, closing her eyes as her emotions got the best of her.
"What do you mean, mom? I can smell your tears..." Kira frowned, not wanting her mother to be sad.
"Oh no, these are happy tears. It's just...life means a lot, and you should live it the best way you can. Sometimes you will lose things, and sometimes you will gain things. But... whatever happens, it doesn't matter until the end; because in the end, everything will be bittersweet."
Looking to Sesshoumaru for support, he nodded his head in a serious tone, meaning that he completely agreed with her.
Picking up the now-empty plate, Sesshoumaru placed it on the bed-side table, and lay down with his wife.
Seeing this, the children snuggled their bodies in the bed also, and kept close as they all fell asleep.
Everything in the end...Kagome's losses of her family, Kagome's gains with Sesshoumaru and her children...it's all bittersweet.
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Author's Note:
Yay, all finished! It might not be the best of endings, but at least it's finally done. I might edit the ending later, if I think of a better way to wrap things up...
...but for now, I'll leave it as it is.
It might sound a little rushed, but I honestly didn't want to have a load of tension in this story. Sorry if you were looking for more details, or something more dramatic...
Thank you to all of my loyal reviewers, because without you, I probably wouldn't have written this.
If you haven't already, please do check out my other stories, because I think you'd like those, too!
Eyes Like Yours (IK,MS,SR)
Tear Drops (MS,SR,IK)
I also put this story into ONE STORY with three parts, so it's easier to read.
Sincerely,
-DarkCrystalis