All right i am back from vacation! and here i am with the next chapter... this is just a chapter on the ceremony...and i introduce the one...the only...MIROKU!!! .:claps:. this is mostly how Kagome is feeling kind of crap, everything she is thinking is italizised.

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hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh .:clears throat:. i don't own inuyasha

Chapter Fourteen...i think
Forever.

Forever was now.

Forever had enveloped Kagome as the priest said the most dreadful words.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sign of God-

Yeah, I am so sure that this is what God had planned for me.

-and in the face of this company to join together this man and this woman-

No! I am not a woman! I am a sixteen-year-old girl!

-in holy matrimony, which is commended to be honorable-

You think this is honorable? Are you on something? Have you been drinking to much holy water lately?

-among all men; and therefore, is not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly-

Nothing in this family is done lightly. This wedding is proof of that.

-but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.-

Me! Pick me! I don't want to keep my peace!

Marriage is the union of husband and wife in heart, body and mind.-

Actually, I am almost positive that he is out of his mind!

It is intended for their mutual joy-

What is mutual about this? I do not want to be here!

–and for the help and comfort given on another in prosperity and adversity. But more importantly it is a means through which a stable and loving environment may be attained.-

Do you even know what you are talking about? In front of you is the whole Reshinio family! What in God's name is stable about that?

Through marriage, Inuyasha and Kagome make a commitment together to face their disappointments-

Well, I know there will be plenty of those, but I don't know how committed we are going to be.

–embrace their dreams-

What dreams? This is a nightmare! I am begging you...wake me up!

–realize their hopes-

You mean my hopes to escape, because I realized those along time ago.

–and accept each other's failures.-

I can do that! Inuyasha, I am sorry to say this, but you have failed at being a man!

Inuyasha and Kagome will promise one another to aspire to these ideals throughout their lives together-

You don't have to remind me, you know?

–through mutual understanding, openness, and sensitivity to each other.-

I cannot believe this is happening! How can Inuyasha be so calm? He's just standing there, off in space. Well, maybe I should go there. At least he isn't having to listen to this fat, old priest go on, and on, and on...

-We are here today, before God, because marriage is one of His most sacred wishes to witness the joining in marriage of Inuyasha and Kagome. This occasion marks the celebration of love and commitment with which this man and this woman begin their life together. And now, through me, He joins you together in one of the holiest bonds.-

I wonder if all weddings are this depressing? Maybe it is just because it is mine. I don't remember any of my moms' past weddings being so sad.

-This is a beginning and a continuation of their growth as individuals. With mutual care, respect, responsibility and knowledge comes the affirmation of each one's own life happiness, growth and freedom.-

I am not free! I am a prisoner!

-With respect for individual boundaries comes the freedom to love unconditionally.-

On the contrary this is very conditional.

-Within the emotional safety of a loving relationship the knowledge self-offered one another become the fertile soil for continued growth. With care and responsibility towards self and one another comes the potential for full and happy lives.

Please spare me.

-By gathering together all the wishes of happiness and our fondest hopes for Inuyasha and Kagome from all present here, we assure them that our hearts are in tune with theirs.-

There is the lie of the century. This family is so offbeat to me.

-These moments are so meaningful to all of us, for "what greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined together, to strengthen each other in all labor, to minister to each other in all sorrow, to share with each other in all gladness.-

I have this feeling. It is telling me that I will never be 'glad' again.

-This relationship stands for love-

Not!

-loyalty-

Not!

-honesty-

Not!

-and trust-

Not!-

-but most of all for friendship-

Oh, Definitely not!

-Before they knew love, they were friends-

We were?

-and it was from this seed of friendship that is their destiny.

No, it is more like from a bullet of inheritance.

-Do not think that you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, shall direct you.-

Straight to hell!

Marriage is an act of faith and a personal commitment-

Blah, blah, blah.

-as well as a moral and physical union between two people. Marriage has been described as the best and most important relationship that can exist between them. It is the construction of their love and trust into a single growing energy of spiritual life. It is amoral commitment that requires and deserves daily attention. Marriage should be a life long consecration of the ideal of loving kindness backed with the will to make it last.-"

Why won't he just look at me. Hello! Inuyasha! I am right here! See me? Girl your about to marry?

"You may proceed with the vows." The minister offered with a genuine smile.

"No vows." Inuyasha stated coldly.

"Excuse me?" The old priest pressed.

"We will not have vows, please continue."

"Of course. Do you Inuyasha Reshinio take Kagome Higurashi to be your wife, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live?"

"Give or take a little, sure."

"All right. Do you Kagome Higurashi take Inuyasha Reshinio to be your husband, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon him your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him as long as you both shall live?"

Silence. Only her heartbeat was heard. The stillness caused nausea to fill Kagome, but she quickly did a double take and finally looked up.

"I will." She replied quietly.

The priest nodded and gestured curtly to the little ring bearer to come forward. As the boy stumbled to them, Kagome got a good look at what he carried.

"Wow." She whispered to herself, not noticing Inuyasha's gaze and how it remained, now, on her.

"What token of your love do you offer? Would you place the rings in my hand?" The minister began again. "May these rings be blessed as the symbol of this affectionate unity. These two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever they go may they always return to one another. May these two find in each other the love for which all men and women yearn. May they grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home, which they establish together, be such a place that many will find there a friend. May these rings on their fingers symbolize the touch of the spirit of love in their hearts.-

-Inuyasha, in placing this ring on Kagome's finger, repeat after me: Kagome, you are now consecrated to me as my wife from this day forward and I give you this ring as the pledge of my love and as the symbol of our unity and with this ring, I thee wed."

Slowly, ever so slowly, Inuyasha did as he was told. Following his proclamation he took Kagome's hand into his own and placed, first, an eternity ring on it, and then secondly, the wedding ring.

"Very good. Kagome, in placing this ring on Inuyasha's finger, repeat after me: Inuyasha, you are now consecrate to me as my husband from this day forward and I give you this ring as the pledge of my love and as the symbol of our unity and with this ring, I thee wed."

Doing the opposite of Inuyasha, Kagome rushed the words out of her mouth in one breath. With a sigh she too took Inuyasha's left hand and on it she set a plain, but beautiful marital band.

"May you always share with each other the gifts of love be one in heart and in mind may you always create a home together that puts in your hearts love generosity and kindness.-

We are too close to end...

-In as much as Inuyasha and Kagome have consented together in marriage before this company of friends and family and have pledged their faith, and declared their unity by giving and receiving a ring, are now joined.-

It's almost official...

-You have pronounced yourselves husband and wife but remember to always be each other's best friend.-

There is no turning back now...

-What, therefore, God has joined together let no man put asunder.-

I will forever be alone...

-And so, by the power vested in me by the State of California and Almighty God, I now pronounce you man and wife, and may your days be good and long upon the earth.-

I can't believe I'm married...

-You may now kiss the bride."

God help me...

Kagome closed her eyes in sorrow and defeat. A heat raced through her as she felt soft, but cold lips upon her own. And then it was gone. The feelings had vanished and she was alone once again.

Cheers could be heard in the background. People were hugging her, congratulating her, condemning her. She took it all in, every last bit of it. Memorizing every detail, not wanting to forget it. For even if it was somewhat fake, it was still her wedding.

"My, my. Inuyasha really got lucky this time didn't he." A deep voice declared humorously from behind Kagome. "I don't think we have been introduced."

The new bride turned slightly and came face to face with an extremely handsome man in his very, early twenties. "No, I don't suppose we have. I am Kagome Hig-"

"Kagome Reshinio now. Nice to meet you, I am Miroku Reshinio." With an outstretched hand, the man, greeted her happily. "I just happen to be another relative of your hubby."

"I beg you to never refer to me as that again." With a half-hearted smirk, Inuyasha slapped his cousin on the back. "Haven't seen you in a while."

"Yes, I know, but don't blame me, blame my dad. He has been working so much that I haven't been able to step foot out of Chicago in like two months."

"May I have everyone's attention please! We will be having the reception at the house! So if you would all so kindly find your ways there we would greatly appreciate it. If you are still not convinced there will be cake!"

More cheers came, along with a couple of chuckles, and within seconds the cathedral was almost fully empty.

"Shall we?" Miroku asked, while looping his arm through both Inuyasha's, and Kagome's elbows. The trio waltzed back down the isle and through the large, stained glass, double doors.

yayaya i know it sucked...but that was just one 'tie together' chapter don't worry the next one will be up tomorrow no worries!

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