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The night passed like any other sleep over. Tenma and Sasha stayed up half the night talking about boys and the future. They painted each other's toenails before passing out just after one am excited about the following party.
Most of the next day passed in an uneventful tension. Sasha and Tenma helped Kagome and Inuyasha prepare the house for the coming guests. Kagome had to fight tooth and nail to get a variety of foods instead of just ramen. It seemed if Sasha and Inuyasha had it in their heads that it was the only food needed.
"Sasha, why don't you take Tenma to the grocery store and pick up a few things I forgot yesterday?" Kagome said as she handed her daughter the list.
"Sure mom!" Sasha grabbed Tenma's hand and dragged her frightened cousin to her mom's car. Tenma was relieved that it wasn't the two-wheeled contraption. She slid into the passenger side and buckled up. They sped off.
Kagome watched as they sped off. She breathed a sigh of relief as she felt a familiar presence come from the well. She smiled and walked to the back door facing the well house. She waved to the already arriving guests.
Rin ran past her mate to her sister in a heartbeat. The hug was crushing from both of them. Sesshoumaru watched in his impassive way. Kokonomaru stood by his father trying to imitate him, but failing at the antics of his mother. A warm smile cracked his lips. Kagome pulled herself from her sister to invite the other two into her house.
"Kokono-chan! You have grown into such a nice young man!" Kagome beamed at her nephew.
"Thank you Aunt Kagome." the littler version of Sesshoumaru blushed and rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment. His father didn't seem to notice. Which he was glad for. Rin smiled at her son with pride.
"Of course he has sis! He IS Sesshoumaru's and my son! Geez!"
"Yes, yes Rin of course." Kagome placated her younger sibling my patting her shoulder.
"And where is my little Sasha! I came all this way and I don't even get a hug from the little whelp?" Rin said looking around the kitchen. Kagome chuckled.
"I sent her and Tenma to get some groceries I had 'forgotten'" Kagome motioned the last word with rabbit eared fingers. Rin touched her nose, catching the meaning.
"Does that mean 'he' is going to be here isn't it?" Kagome asked worriedly.
"Of course! I told Kouga if his family didn't show up I was going to have my mate and son decimate his cave!" Rin side slyly.
"Always the one with the devious plots eh sis?"
"Indeed." Was the only reply given from Sesshoumaru. It sent the other three in the room into giggles. Inuyasha decided to join in the fun at that moment.
"So that wimpy wolf and cub are going to be here eh? Time to have a challenge for once." Inuyasha puffed up his chest in pride.
"No. Not this time Inuyasha! This is Sasha's day. Don't embarrass her, or so help me I'll break your back with so many 'S' words the chiropractor will not find any spine left. Got it?" Kagome glared at her mate, meaning it.
Inuyasha backed up from his staring wife with his hands up showing defeat.
"Fine. Whatever. She just better hurry up or she'll miss her own party."
At that statement, the well activated once again. Kagome ushered the four of them into the living room as she went to the back door once again to greet guests. Kagome waved at the group that had arrived in unison.
Sango, Ayame and a smaller version of Sango that could only be Nai waved and ran up to Kagome much the way Rin had done. They squawked and squealed in delight to be with friends once again. Nai talked a mile a minute.
"Where is Sasha? I haven't seen her in so long…. has she grown…is she tall…what does she like to do…" Kagome just smiled as Sango gave her daughter 'the look' and she quieted down.
The men of the group had walked up slowly giving the girls some alone time. One of the males was a bit sullen, if not a bit anxious. Kagome picked up on the feeling in the air. She looked over at the men and smiled warmly to them. Miroku and Kouga returned the gesture. Bankotsu remained stoic like a warrior. Kagome glanced over him. He looked like Miroku but with Sango's eyes. He was well built. His hair came to the back of his knees in a long braid. He nodded to her in the fighter fashion. She nodded and looked to the other man. Kagome's eyes grew just a bit wide at what she saw.
He was younger version of Kouga. His hair was up in the usual high ponytail and still as black as night. He wore the armor and fir of his clan much like his dad. It was his eyes that caught her. The deepest of jade couldn't compare to the green in his opalescent pools. The light refracted out of them making them darker instead of lighter.
"It's good to see you again Touya, Bankotsu, Sasha will be so happy to see you."
Touya turned his head away from her feeling even more anxious then before. Kagome frowned slightly at this action. She waved it away though as she moved them inside.
"Well first things first. You guys have to change. Most of the other family will be here too and can't have them freaking out over your clothes. Let's go you guys." Kagome pushed all of them into the living room.
Inuyasha took the men into the den to change as Kagome and Rin took the girls upstairs. They were all going to surprise Sasha. Kagome was lost in thought as she fumbled over clothes for Nai to wear. Kagome was lost in thought. She was sure that her surprise for her daughter would make her happy, and forget the loneliness of her recent break up. It added an extra bounce in her step as she set about her task.
Kagome and company was getting impatient. Before Kagome began bouncing off the walls; she heard a screeching sound in the driveway. Inuyasha could have sworn he heard a female voice scream at the same time. In a hurry, everyone ran outside. To Kagome's relief nothing was broken and her car was intact. To say that Tenma would be okay was another factor.
Touya watched in trepidation to see his long lost Sasha. He wasn't sure how she would react to him. He clenched and unclenched his fists. The muscle shirt that Inuyasha had given him to wear became increasingly itchy as the seconds passed as years. The driver side door opened. Out stepped his goddess. His heart stopped as he watched the wind play with her hair, the red of her tank top contrasting with her dark hair, a red bandana on her head matching it, and the tight black pants and boots completing her look.
This wasn't quite the Sasha he remembered from childhood. She had white silver hair and puppy ears on top of her head, the perfect mimic of her father. Her scent told him otherwise. She turned her head and left out a laugh. It was music to his soul. She opened her eyes and scanned the crowd. His forest jewels met dusk on a cloudless evening. It was most definitely his Sasha. Her eyes could give her away to him every time no matter what color her hair or placement of her ears. Sasha continued her search of the crowd and laughed once again.
"Hahahha! That was the best ride ever! Mom you got the oil changed, I told you needed it. It shifts like a dream now!"
Sasha walked around the car to greet the rest of her guests forgetting about her passenger for the time being. Most of the guests knew who was with Sasha. They turned their attention to her. They didn't notice the passenger side door open. Bankotsu was wondering what the contraption was. He saw the door open. Someone was getting out. He watched as dainty female feet slid out. They didn't seem too sturdy for him. He strode to the door in time to catch the girl as she practically fell out of the car.
His lungs refused to let him breathe. He was sure he had caught a woman, not an angel. She clung to him as he helped her to stand. Her hands were as dainty as her feet. Long blonde hair was half up in a topknot. The rest caressed her pale skin. He looked down at her wondering who she was. She opened her eyes. Once again breathing was becoming hard for him to do. The richest lavender caught his sight. He looked into them and was lost.
Tenma had to get out of this death trap called a car. She promised to never let Sasha drive her anywhere ever again. She wasn't prepared to think that it had affected her to bad. Though she did recall screaming and grabbing the dashboard as they pulled into the driveway. Her feet gave way. She expected to land on her face in the gavel. Instead, it was a very well built chest. She hung on to the short sleeves of the very male structure helping her stand.
Her breathe came out in ragged breathes, almost in a pant. He was having the same problem it seemed. A blush crept up into her cheeks giving them a rosy color. She looked like a porcelain doll. She looked up. Her eyes locked on the brightest of blues. She didn't know how describe its hue. Eternity passed, as they stood there gazing not wanting to break the magic. Curiosity got the better of him.
"What is the name of this enchantress?"
She stammered at the name he used…"W...Why do you call me a…an enchantress?
"Because you have captivated me…"
The breath hitched inside her throat. The rose color of her cheeks darkened.
"T…Tenma…you may call me…Tenma. Now tell me the name of the knight that saved me from my fall." She gave him a smile that almost made his knees buckle.
"Bankotsu. You may also call me Bankotsu."
A snort was heard on the other side of the car. "What are we in the medieval era?" snickered Sasha
"No, but feudal might work!" hollered Rin
"Aunt Rin? Uncle Sesshoumaru?" screamed Sasha turning towards the voice.
"The one and only!" laughed Rin
Sasha ran straight to Rin's waiting arms. She hugged her tight. She saw her uncle watching them calmly. She grinned and raced over to him. She jumped into his arms. "Uncle Sesshy!" Squealing like she was five. He wrapped his arms around her and held her fast.
"Are you well?" Asked Sesshoumaru.
"Of course, no monster can defeat this demon!" she giggled. "So what-cha bring me?"
"Shh-- Rin would have my head if she knew I was giving you this. " Pulling her aside, Sesshoumaru pulled out a silky black kimono trimmed with gold and red flower patterns.
Sasha's eyes grew big as saucers as she spied the kimono. "Oh uncle you shouldn't have."
"You deserve it Sasha." Said Sesshoumaru walking away
"Thank you!" She called. He nodded to her.
She walked back to the group out side and was yanked toward the deck.
"How could you say hello to my parents and then nothing to me!"
"Kokonomaru! Koko-chan! " She smiled and he wrapped his paws around her greeting her for the first time since pups. "Oh, how I missed you!"
"I as well, Sasha dear I as well." Responded Kokonomaru hugging her tight
"Kokonomaru will you quite hogging her all night!" Exclaimed Nai smacking his rear.
"Nai, Bankotsu! Oh, I've missed everyone!" She exclaimed and she hugged them both.
"We missed you too Sasha!" Nai squealed, "Get over here Touya and say hi. You haven't seen her in years."
Sasha turned around and saw this boy, no man staring straight at her. She blushed. The tall stranger walked over to the group.
"Well, if it isn't the shrimp." Said Touya smirking.
"What!" exclaimed Sasha. She couldn't believe that after all this time he didn't change one bit. She decided to retaliate. "Well, isn't it the fleabag."
"Now, stop it you two." Said Nai the ever peacemaker. "You to just saw each other after how many years and this is how you treat each other?"
"Sasha! Come here a second? I need your help!" called Kagome.
"Sure mom!" she called back. She turned to Touya "Watch it wolf. You're on my territory." She winked.
He smirked. "Oh, I'm watching alright pup." He followed her.
Nai and Bankotsu's jaw dropped. They had expected a fight. What they didn't expect is all the sexual tension. Nai began giggling.
"You know they were meant for each other.'
"Yes, even as pups." Replied Bankotsu "Well I'm off to find that angel"
"Ha ha, you sound like dad!"
"Heh, at least I don't go around grabbing every good looking girl's rear. You, I'm afraid, inherited that trait."
"Too true dear brother. Good luck with her." Nai grinned
"Thanks." He said giving her a victory sign and walking off, Kokonomaru following behind him.
Nai was left to her own devices. She prowled around looking at this different time era. In her search of the house she had found many a magical items. A box that carried little people in it, another little box that didn't have people in it but it sang out loud. She was just about to walk into Sasha's room when a hand had grabbed her sleeve.
Lady Shard: Who is it? who is it?
Lady Fiona: You'll just have to wait to find out.
Lady Shard Tell me!
Lady Fiona: nope… starts running
Lady Shard: starts chasing Fiona with a rubber mallard.
Lady Fiona: you know I won't help you with the other story.
Lady Shard: Fine pouts.