Lord Kyoudai went around the castle smiling. He knew his mate, daughter, and son were coming soon. He sent word to all the other Lords and Lady's that they would be having a masquerade ball in honor of their return. He knew Lady Yume was going to arrive with them, but that was a secret.
Lady Soyokaze of the East was the first to reply back. She said that she and her mate Lord Aori would be coming the next day. In other words. They would be coming today.
(A/N: Soyokaze means gentle breeze; Aori means gust of wind)
Sesshomaru was already there. He knew his to-be mate would be arriving soon after her 17th birthday so he took up a temporary residence in the Northern Castle.
Lord Jurin and his mate Lady Genseirin would be arriving on the day of the ball. They said that they were having some problems with the lower class demons and didn't want to leave until necessary.
(A/N: Jurin means forest; Genseirin means virgin forest.)
Sesshomaru sat in his room waiting for any sign that Kagome had returned. He remembered when they were little they would always be there for each other.
-------------Flashback-------------
A young Sesshomaru listened through the door of his father's study. Inside, his mother was yelling at his father.
"You lied to me Inutaisho!" Yume was furious. Her mate of 100 years was having an affair with a ningen.
"I did no such thing Yume!" Inutaisho stood up from his desk a slammed his fist on the table. "You know nothing of Aikan."
(A/N: Aikan means beautiful woman)
"I know that you have been sleeping with that whore for quite a while!" Yume countered. SLAP! Yume held her cheek. On her face was three scratches. Each began to bleed. Because Inutaisho added poison to his claws when he slapped her, she couldn't heal. "Well I guess I meant nothing to you after all. I have to go Inutaisho. I hope you have a good time with your lover," Yume walked out the door before Inutaisho had a chance to defend himself. She turned the corner and stopped. Sesshomaru was standing there with a hurt look on his face. "Maru-chan...." Before she could explain, Sesshomaru ran.
He ran all the way to the Northern Lands. When he arrived to the castle he went looking for Kagome. She turned around and smiled at him. Then she noticed the look on his face. "Seisho? What's wrong?" she patted the spot next to her under the tree she was sitting under. He sat down and began to silently cry. Kagome knew something was wrong and scooted closer hold him. "Don't worry Seisho. Everything will be alright." She laid his head in her lap and began to sing.
As I sit here and think
About all that I'm missing
I've got everything that
I could ever ask for But you
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Kagome ran her fingers through his hair.
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All my past time is spent
wondering how you've been
but the more that your on my mind
I'm just lonely and blue can't you see?
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Her finger an over each of the markings on his face. Then her gaze dropped to his lips.
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Why can't you be with me to hold me tight
Just being with you
will make everything better and bright
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Sesshomaru took her hand into his and sat up.
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I want to have you by my side
you always make it right
and without you my heart starts to cry
how will I ever go on
how will I stay strong
do you see without you my soul dies?
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He leaned in and captured her lips in a gentle kiss. He was surprised when kagome shyly returned the kiss.
"Ahhhh...Finally you two get together," they broke apart and saw both of their mothers watching from the balcony above the garden.
Kagome looked away and blushed a deep crimson. Sesshomaru only had a tinge of pink on his cheeks. Yume and Rei looked at each other and giggled. Yume had gone to the Northern Castle to talk to Rei when they both came upon the scene of Sesshomaru and Kagome.
"Is my little Maru-chan embarrassed?" Yume asked. Sesshomaru just turned his head and looked away.
"Yume, we'll be able to see our children become mates and have children!" Rei had a dreamy look on her face.
"Now, now Rei. Look at them...we ruined their little moment. Maybe we should leave," with amusment in her eyes, Yume led Rei to another part of the castle.
-------------End Flashback------------
Sesshomaru was pulled out of his thoughts when he heard a knock. "Come in."
"Sesshomaru! Are you ready to see Kagome again?" Lord Kyoudai took a seat on a cushion by the door. "She should be arriving tomorrow tonight," he looked at Sesshomaru.
"I will be at the entrance to greet her when she arrives," Sesshomaru replied in his usual no-emotion-whatsoever tone.
"Know this Sesshomaru..."Kyoudai paused. "I'm expecting grandchildren soon," grinning he got up and left before he could see the embarrassment and surprise in Sesshomaru's eyes.
---------With Kagome---------
They got to the other side of the well with no problem. Souta wanted to see the village that Kagome talked about, but Rei said they needed to get to the castle soon. She didn't want to risk anyone seeing them and attacking. As they were about to leave, Kouga came into the clearing.
"Kagome! How's my woman?" Kouga looked at Kagome. "Your a demon now?!" surprise was evident in his voice. "That's great! Now you could come with me and become my mate!" he made his way to her when Rei stepped up.
"And who do you think you are?" she crossed her arms over her chest and waited for an answer.
"I'm Kouga and I'm here to get my woman," Kouga was about to push her aside when he was hit over the head.
"That's no way to speak to your elders...Not to mention the Lady of the Northern Lands," again Rei blocked his path to Kagome.
"Right. Like I'm gonna beleive..." Kouga finally noticed the marks on their foreheads. "Lady Rei," he kneeled down, "It is good to know you are well."
Behind her, Kagome giggled. 'I can't believe Kouga is kneeling in front of my mom!'
"Your name is Kouga, correct?" when she saw him nod in conformation she continued, "I would appreciate it if you keep silent of my return."
"Of coarse Lady Rei."
"Before you go, I would advise you to stay away from my daughter...Her mate will not want another man's scent on her," Kouga was about to leave when he realized that Kagome also had a crescent on her forehead. He looked back to see Rei, Yume, and Jii-chan smiling and Souta smirking. Kagome was still behind her mom so he couldn't see. Figuring out that he wouldn't get a chance to talk to Kagome, he left.
(A/N: He still doesn't realize that Kagome doesn't like him. Poor Kouga... NOT! Sorry, back to the story :P)
Kagome couldn't hold it any longer. She fell and began laughing hysterically. "I can't (snort) believe (giggle) that just happened..." Kagome was lost once more. She finally calmed dowm and they were able to leave.
I'm trying my hardest to update...but my teachers are evil.
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