"Talking"
'Thinking'
StressedKagome smiled as she formally performed the ceremony to invite her two young Mikos into the temple. Kagome had finished the ceremony without trouble. It hadn't been a hard process, just a boring one. The two girls were hyper and happy about finally being real Mikos. Kagome looked to the girls who were both now eighteen. The two sisters made marvelous Miko's for the temple. Kagome bowed to them to show that she would accept them as the village Miko.
"Botan," Kagome acknowledged as she stared at the girl. Her long blue hair was pulled behind her in a white ribbon. She no longer wore the sky blue vest; she adorned the traditional Chihaya. Her brown eyes sparked with happiness.
"Momiji," Kagome softly said as the girl gazed at her with awe. The girl had short reddish-brown hair that she had cut up to her chin. Her brown eyes stared at Kagome as she waited for her to speak.
"I am proud that you both have worked very hard," Kagome complimented as they both bowed.
"We are glad that you gave us the chance to become true Mikos," Botan gratefully said.
"We never thought we would be allowed this chance after the incident with Tsubaki," Momiji finished.
"You were tricked by her. I hold nothing against you," Kagome assured with a smile.
"Never the less, we are honored to be the new Mikos," Momiji softly said.
"If you ever need help, don't hesitate to ask me," Kagome gently offered.
"Aren't you busy with your baby?" Botan questioned.
"Bankotsu is always a baby," Kagome sighed.
"Not your husband, but your baby," Momiji corrected.
"He's turning two, but he isn't as much as a bother as Bankotsu," Kagome sighed.
"Eh, I'm a bother?" Bankotsu questioned as he appeared at the entrance to the shrine.
Kagome blushed as she turned around to face him. His haori was dirty from working at the smith's shop all day. He had grease smudges on his face and his hair was sticking out of his braid. Kagome smiled at him as she walked over to him and pinched his cheek.
"My Ban-Chan is never a bother," Kagome teased as the girl's giggled.
"I have to take my wife home," Bankotsu stated as he pushed her out of the shrine.
"BYE!" Both girl's chorused.
Kagome giggled as Bankotsu draped an arm over her shoulder. She sighed and leaned into his shoulder and grimaced. He raised an eyebrow at her actions.
"Go wash up before you step foot in that house," Kagome firmly said.
"Only if you come with," Bankotsu grinned.
"I can't," Kagome huffed. "I have to pick up our son from Sango and Miroku's."
"Fine," Bankotsu sighed as he walked away.
Kagome softly smiled before she walked to her friend's hut. A crash interrupted her thoughts. She leaned against the flap of the door and listened. Another crash caused her to wince. Kagome heard a high-pitched giggle and identified it as her son. A curse identified the other as Miroku, and a sigh identified Sango.
"Hurry up and catch him!" Sango urged.
"But Sango! He's too fast!" Miroku protested.
"How will I be able to trust you with our child?" Sango sobbed. Kagome grimaced; Sango's hormones were going wacky again.
"For being a child of law, he destroys everything!" Miroku commented as another giggle sounded.
Kagome pushed aside the door flap and bent down. She picked up her child and stopped Miroku from slamming to the wall. Miroku sheepishly smiled at her and Kagome shrugged. The little boy giggled and clapped his hands in glee.
"Reiko has been wonderful," Miroku assured as Sango sighed. Kagome took notice that her friend's stomach was huge.
"Maybe I should have named him the lawless child," Kagome replied as she noticed the upturn items.
"No…he's anangel," Miroku assured. Kagome gave him a dry look.
"He's reckless and stubborn! He doesn't listen and he constantly chews on my Shakujou!" Miroku sobbed as he broke down.
Sango and Kagome stared at him in shock. Sango's face turned red before she began to laugh. Miroku looked over to Sango with a stricken face. Kagome softly chuckled.
"Don't worry, I'm sure you'll have a quiet child," Kagome comforted.
"Really?" Miroku questioned with hope.
"Like hell," Sango snorted as she began to laugh.
"Her hormones are killing me!" Miroku sobbed. Kagome patted his back in comfort.
"A child acts just like its parents," Kagome supplied. Miroku's eyes stared up at her before he began wailing about it being hopeless.
"Have a good night Kagome," Sango sighed as she hugged her husband.
"Sorry," Kagome mumbled.
"No problem," Sango assured with a smile.
Kagome flipped her son around so she could stare into his eyes. His cerulean eyes sparkled back at her and he giggled.
"Uncle Miroku is funny," Reiko stated with a laugh.
"He's worried about his baby," Kagome supplied.
"Baby, Aunt Sango is having a baby!" Reiko cheered.
"Yes she is," Kagome replied as she walked in the direction of the bone eaters well. Bankotsu had built them a hut away from the village.
"Is the baby a boy or girl?" Reiko asked.
"I'm not sure," Kagome sighed as she saw the hut in view.
"Uncle Inu says it will be a demon," Reiko recalled as Kagome growled.
"Don't worry it won't be like Uncle Inuyasha," Kagome assured with a grin.
"Keh, I heard that," Inuyasha mumbled as he jumped out of the Goshinboku.
"PUPPY!" Reiko squealed as he jumped onto Inuyasha.
Inuyasha winced as he felt his ears attacked. He sighed once the brat settled down and just settled himself to move the ears around. Kagome softly laughed at this and began to walk toward the hut. Inuyasha gripped the kid around the waist and walked behind Kagome.
"How have you been?" Kagome questioned.
"Fine, but Sesshoumaru is still an ass," Inuyasha replied.
"Watch your language," Kagome scolded.
"Keh."
"What has your brother done now?" Kagome questioned.
"He has so graciously bestowed upon me the title of Lord of the Southern Lands," Inuyasha grumbled.
"That's great," Kagome cheered.
"No it's not. I still have my weak points," Inuyasha grumbled.
"Inuyasha, you know that Kouga will come and help you," Kagome assured.
"Like I need that mangy wolf's help," Inuyasha growled.
"Mangy wolf!" Reiko cheered as he gave Inuyasha's ears a tug.
"Smart kid," Inuyasha proudly said.
"Reiko, Kouga is not mangy," Kagome softly scolded.
"Keh," was the toddler's reply.
"If you influence my son this much then I feel sorry for the youkai you'll rule over," Kagome muttered.
"That's scary…Inuyasha a ruler," Bankotsu mocked as he continued to dry his hair.
"That means I'll rule over your sorry ass," Inuyasha grumbled.
"I'll still be able to kick yours!" Bankotsu challenged as sparks flew in the air.
"Inuyasha, I wish I could grab my husbands attention as quickly as you do," Kagome sighed as they jumped to opposite sides of the room.
"Like I want his attention," Inuyasha growled.
"Daddy and Uncle Inu love each other!" Reiko sang as Inuyasha's face turned red in anger.
"Reiko why don't you go get your toy," Kagome recommended.
"Toy!" Reiko cheered as he climbed down Inuyasha.
"When will you go to the South?" Kagome softly questioned.
"I have to go to the Western lands to receive proper training," Inuyasha supplied.
"When do you leave?" Bankotsu bluntly asked.
"In a few days," Inuyasha answered with a glare.
Kagome walked over and embraced Inuyasha. He smiled as he hugged her back. His amber eyes caught sight of the fuming Bankotsu. Inuyasha chuckled and pulled away. Kagome sighed and smiled at him.
"Your husband is jealous," Inuyasha whispered.
"Keh," Kagome softly said as he laughed.
"How long until you visit?" Bankotsu spoke through clenched teeth.
"You already married her and you got her with child, isn't that claim enough?" Inuyasha questioned as he raised an eyebrow.
"Oh my," Kagome sighed as her face turned red.
"No," Bankotsu pouted.
"Anyways!" Kagome shouted. Her bedroom life was not something she wanted to discuss with Inuyasha.
"I'll visit at the end of fall," Inuyasha answered with a chuckle.
"That's seems to long," Kagome sighed.
"I doubt you'll miss me," Inuyasha teased.
"We will miss you, you're the village hanyou," Bankotsu mocked.
"You make me sound like I'm the village idiot!" Inuyasha growled.
"My toy!" Reiko shouted as he ran into the room.
Inuyasha looked down and noticed a set of prayer beads. They were stringed together in the pattern of blue and white.
"Making the kid a priest?" Inuyasha teased.
"He'll be a warrior," Bankotsu quickly said. Kagome glared at him.
"He'll be whatever he wants," Kagome answered as Bankotsu rolled his eyes.
"Good luck," Inuyasha dryly said as he watched the kid point to a dogstatue and yell sit.
"I'll miss you," Kagome said as she walked him to the door.
"Good luck," Bankotsu hesitantly said.
"I don't need luck," Inuyasha scoffed before he took off.
Kagome closed the door and looked down at Reiko. He placed the beads on a dogstatue and was telling it to sit. Bankotsu grinned as he watched his son subdue thestatue in boredom. Kagome walked over and wrapped her arms around his waist. He sighed as put his arms back and wrapped them around her neck.
"I'm going to make dinner," Kagome replied.
"Do you need help?" Bankotsu asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I'll be fine," Kagome assured.
Bankotsu nodded her but followed her into the room she used for cooking. He sat down next to fire pit and watched as she began to chop vegetables. His eyes followed the movement of her fingers with ease. Kagome became aware of his stare and she missed the vegetable. She yelped and held up her pricked finger. Bankotsu took her finger and stuck it his mouth. Kagome smiled and her eyes widened as she felt his tongue twirl around her finger.
"Pervert," Kagome teased.
"Only for you," Bankotsu whispered as put the vegetables aside.
Kagome chuckled as he pushed her to the ground and pulled her in-between his legs. He quickly swooped down and caught her lips with his. Bankotsu quickly began to slide her haori off her shoulders. Kagome arched against him and he moved his lips to her neck. Kagome lightly bit his shoulder as her hands pulled apart his haori.
"I told you they're like rabbits," Shippo dryly said.
Kagome squeaked and Bankotsu shot up. Kagome pulled him back down in an attempt to cover herself.
"Shippo!" Kagome growled.
"Is Daddy trying to pin Mom?" Reiko questioned.
Kagome's face turned red as she shouted at them to get out.
Reiko pouted as he sat on a cushion by the low level table. Shippo was staring off into space as Bankotsu stared at the two of them. Shippo was now officially turning eleven, at least in human years. He had grown up to Kagome's shoulder and his fox feet were had just suddenly turned into normal feet. His tail had grown to his ankles and was no longer bush.
"Is it okay if I take Reiko to visit Rin?" Shippo questioned with a pleading look. Kagome sighed and looked to Reiko. He had his puppy eyes on. Kagome nodded and both boys cheered.
"This will give us time alone," Bankotsu sang.
"I suppose," Kagome sighed.
"Let's go play!" Shippo shouted as he grabbed their plates and ran upstairs. Reiko looked at his mother and father before he shrugged and ran off after Shippo.
"He takes after you," Bankotsu sighed as he took a bite out of his meal.
"I think he takes after you," Kagome softly said. She had gotten her wish of having a mini Bankotsu around the house.
"He has your nose," Bankotsu stated with a raised eyebrow.
Kagome wrinkled her nose and said, "He has your eyes."
"I like to think he has the best parts of each of us," Bankotsu wisely said.
"That's wisest thing you've ever said," Kagome replied in shock.
"That's because I'm wise," Bankotsu stated as Kagome rolled her eyes.
"Keep dreaming," Kagome sighed as she kissed his cheek.
Bankotsu looked at her before he grinned. Kagome raised an eyebrow as he stood up. Kagome laughed as he scooped her up and ran for the bedroom. He kicked the door close and Kagome laughed.
"Your insatiable," Kagome teased.
"Then you better get to work," Bankotsu whispered as he kissed her.
"But the children are upstairs," Kagome whispered.
"Then we'll have to be quite," Bankotsu whispered back as he dipped her and kissed her.
Kagome sighed as she closed her eyes. The Tama had vanished; she had a child, and a husband. There was nothing more that she could ask for. She could maybe ask for one last visit to her family on the other side of the well. It would be nice to see them again. That was just one thing she could wish for, but right now, she was happy that her moments were lasting longer.
"I love you," Kagome whispered.
"I loved you first," Bankotsu whispered as he pulled them to the floor.
Kagome sighed; this was a moment she wished would last forever.
The End
Author's Note:
I would like to thank all those that read this story and reviewed(smiles and waves)
But this is good-bye and I am happy to have finally finished this story