Disclaimer: InuYasha and all other related characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi-san. Standard disclaimer applies.

Translations:

Hai – yes

Goreijou – Daughter

Okaa-san – Mother

Jii-san – grandfather

Koishii - Sweetheart

Chapter 3: Preparations

InuYasha, Higurashi-san, and Jii-san all sat at the kitchen table, discussing Kagome's 18th Birthday, which happened to be the very next day.

"Ok, so we've inviting Kagome's school friends, Sango and Miroku, Shippou-"

"Of course! The runt would breakdown if he didn't come to his Mommy's Party." InuYasha scoffed however he was quickly silenced by a look from Higurashi-san.

"- was there anyone else?" Higurashi-san checked off the little boxes on a sheet of paper. Once she checked that everyone had no objections, she continued "We'll need junk food. I'll get that. InuYasha, your job is to keep Kagome from walking in on us. Jii-san, you," She faltered slightly, eyeing the old man critically. "You…decorate!" She smiled when he gave her the hairy eyeball, but the old man didn't say anything, and returned to glaring at InuYasha.

"Keh, this'll be fun. I'm going to have a time trying to keep Kagome away; you know how she gets Okaa-san." InuYasha protested. Higurashi-san nodded in understanding, winking at him.

"Yes, but I know you of all people can InuYasha." InuYasha blushed at her insinuation, fidgeting in his seat.

"Okaa-san! Jii-san! InuYasha! I'm home!" Kagome announced from the living room, shutting the door behind her. Everyone scrambled, except Higurashi-san, who merely went into the study and came back a minute later, the piece of paper gone.

"Konnichiwa Kagome-goreijou, how was your last day at school?" Asked Higurashi-san politely, giving InuYasha a look that meant for him to go to her.

InuYasha quickly got the message and went into the living room, sneaking up behind his miko and putting his hands over her eyes, mindful of his claws.

"Guess who, koishii?" He purred into her ear, relishing the shiver which ran down her spine.

"InuYasha," She sighed, turning around to face him and giving him a soft kiss, her arms wrapping around his neck. Nipping at her lip, he grinned, nuzzling her cheek. "You got anything to do?" She shook her head and snuggled deeper into his embrace, sighing in contentment.

"We're going to go visit Sengoku Jidai, right?" She mumbled against his shoulder, smiling when she felt him nod. "Good… I miss Shippou and the others."

"Keh, the runt will probably be the first to your arms as soon as we get there. You do know you're his adopted mum, right?"

"Hai." She smiled, backing out of his arms and taking his hand into hers.

"I'm hungry. Let's eat."

"Hm, let me guess the menu; Ramen, Ramen and oh, maybe some succulent Ramen!"

"You know me too well, koi," He rumbled, nibbling on her neck, which caused her to giggle. Scooping her up, he carried her into the kitchen, setting her down just inside the entrance. Grinning, he patted her rear and then went off to fetch a pot and some water for his favourite food.

I hope this revision is better suited. I found this chapter especially juvenile. I beg your pardons for all the authors' notes, and have now disposed of them.

Lots of Love,

Harusaki Taisho