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Chapter 26: This Christmas Eve

When you feel cold and warm at the same time,
when you read over the same line for the tenth time,
when your heart and thoughts somehow appear to rhyme,
and when a simple name conquers your whole mind,
then you are in deep trouble my friend...

you are in what they call, "love".

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Inuyasha watched Kagome packing the last necessities in her suitcase. Staring at her hips as they sway gracefully each time she moves from left to right, her slender body covered with a black corset over a white satin dress with crystal patterns, making her even sexier than she already is.

"Enjoying the view from there?", she said coyly as she took a glance at him then she faced the mirror as she was tying her hair up in a high ponytail.

Inuyasha stood up from the bed and walked towards Kagome's back, placing his arms around her waist as he nipped on her neck. From her hair to his scalp, she brushed his white hair with her fingers as she let out a moan from his sensual touch.

"Mmmm…..I'm going to miss this", she moaned then she yelped when she was lifted up then thrown to bed all the while Inuyasha was kissing her lips. He hiked her skirt up to her thighs, rubbing her inner thighs, making her gasp under his touch.

"You're making me stay….", she pouted

"That's the idea", he said huskily as he tried to find a way to touch the skin underneath her clothing.

Sensing his desires, she pushed him back. "Inuyasha, I need to go"

"Stay", then he kissed her again with passion and hunger. Kagome rubbed her legs to his, enticing his want for her.

"I want to….."

"Then stay"

"You know I can't"

"If you find me insane when you come back, you know who to blame.", he said. She giggled then she pushed him back and sat up. He leaned down between the top her breasts, licking the scar underneath her blouse, savoring the sweet taste of her ivory skin.

"Ok Inuyasha, that's enough, now help me put the suitcase outside", she said as she got off from the bed then closed and locked the suitcase. Inuyasha took the suitcase with his left hand and caught Kagome's hand with his other then left her room which will be empty and lonely for a week.

As they arrived outside the castle doors there was a carriage waiting, along with Souta who had his stuff inside already. A servant got the luggage from Inuyasha's hand and placed it above the carriage.

"About time Kagome, let's go. See you guys!", said Souta as he was waving goodbye to Sango, Miroku, Shippou, Rin and Kouga.

"Have fun you guys and bring us back a souvenir", said Shippou while Miroku and Sango gave Souta and Kagome a hug goodbye.

"Take care of yourself okay", said Sango, hugging Kagome.

"You know I will", she answered then they released each other.

"You better be and if I ever sniff another male scent on you, that bastard will regret it and you won't be lucky next time", Inuyasha said angrily and possessively. Kagome gave him a playful smile and placed her hands around his neck.

"Hai Hai anata!", she exclaimed then kissed him. He grinned underneath their sweet kiss then broke it off.

"And I also want you to have a great time in your reunion", he said, giving her a sincere and warm smile. She was a bit surprise on his sincerity but then she smiled gratefully to him then kissed him again and this time with more passion and a feeling of missing him.

"Merry Christmas", she whispered to his ear.

"Merry Christmas Kagome"

They let go of each other then Kagome went inside the carriage. She took one last look at Inuyasha and to her friends then the carriage mounted off until they were out of their sight.

He sighed then went inside the castle. Kagome is out of sight and he has no reason to look back anymore. He decided to just go to his room and sleep some more besides he didn't get much sleep last night. He grinned as he recalled the passionate night he had with Kagome. He can never get enough of her, having her underneath him, making her moan, sweating and calling out of his name, pleading for more of him. He let out another sigh. She has been gone just for a few seconds and he's already missing her.

"Damn woman"

As he got inside his room, he noticed something different. He turned to his left and his eyes widened a bit when he saw two gifts on his desk. He read the card beside the bigger box.

I'm missing you already

Merry Christmas!

Love

Kagome

He suddenly felt a rush of emotion running through him. He suddenly feels lonely and missing her even more. He placed the card down then opened the smaller and longer box, revealing a long silky scarf with a flame pattern, complimenting the colors of black and firey red with his initials at the corner. He sniffed at the scarf, he could smell the scent of Kagome's hands but it wasn't enough to satisfy him of recalling that intoxicating scent he loves.

Then he unwrapped the ribbon off the other box then opened the lid and his eyes widened when he saw the delicious Chocolate Mousse.

"My favorite……I wish I could have eaten this with her"

He pulled out the drawer and touched the velvet box in his hand.

"I never get to give her Christmas gift and it would have been great if I gave it to her on Christmas Eve"

Kagome sighed, a day has passed it was only yesterday that she left Inuyasha and went back to her kingdom then straight away went to the pier with her mom and Souta. They will reach to their destination late at night. She gazed at the afternoon sky, filled with clouds and raining with snow. Whenever she looks at the snow falling from the sky, it reminds her of the time when she and Inuyasha confessed their love for one another.

"Missing him already?"

She turned around and saw her mother coming out from under the deck.

"Can't help it mom", said Kagome and Kaoriri laughed quietly.

"I'm not surprise my dear. I am so happy that you found the love you wanted and deserve", said her mother. Kagome smiled then looked back to the cold ocean, waves crashing to the ship.

"I can't wait to go to the Himeji castle", said Kagome. Kaoriri raised a brow.

"First you missed your fiancé and now you're excited for this reunion", she remarked. Kagome giggled.

"It's because I want to go to father's memorial there and talked about Inuyasha to him"

Her mother's face softened on what Kagome just said, she felt touch, happy and proud of her daughter.

"I'm sure he will be happy that he made the right decision and made you happy", said Kaoriri.

"Yes, I'm sure………", Kagome responded

"Mom"

"Yes?"

Kagome turned to her with a grin. "Want me to make us hot chocolate?"

"Kagome…Kagome….wake up….we're finally here"

Kagome stirred and slowly opened her yes then turned to her mom, who woke her up.

"I'll be out in a minute mom", she said

"Ok, we're just putting out our luggage first", said Kaoriri then she left her cabin. Kagome rubbed the sleep from her eyes then she stretched and yawned. She stood up and cracked some knots from her neck then placed her winter coat on and left the cabin.

Once she went up to the deck, she saw that their luggage and suitcases are already in the carriage. She stepped off from the ship then looked at the ocean where at the other side is her love one, Inuyasha.

"Get inside Kagome, it's very cold at this late hour", she heard her mom say. Kagome sighed then went inside the carriage then left for the Himeji castle.

Himeji serves as an excellent example of the prototypical Japanese castle, containing many of the defensive and architectural features most associated with Japanese castles. The tall stone foundations, whitewash walls, and organization of the buildings within the complex are standard elements of any Japanese castle, and the site also features many other examples of typical castle design, including gun emplacements, stone-dropping holes.

One of Himeji's most important defensive elements, and perhaps its most famous, is the confusing maze of paths leading to the main keep. The gates, baileys, and outer walls of the complex are organized so as to force an approaching force to travel in a spiral pattern around the castle on their way into the keep, facing many dead ends. This allowed the intruders to be watched and fired upon from the keep during their entire approach.

An hour later they arrived the castle gates, a soldier made a signal to the guards on the gates and the gates slowly opened and they went inside then Kagome saw the familiar surroundings. Passing through the many mazes until they arrived the castle doors where three servants awaits them.

She stepped off from the carriage when it stopped, looking up at the main tower of the castle.

"Please follow me Kagome-sama", said the lady servant as she carried Kagome's luggage. They walked silently on the wooden corridors, passing through many shoji doors as Kagome observed the beautiful courtyard, admiring the cherry blossoms on the Sakura tree even with all the snow covering them. As they arrived Kagome's room, the lady servant knelt down on her knees then slide open the shoji door then Kagome entered first.

As the lady servant finished placing her clothes on the closet, she bowed to Kagome.

"Arigatou gozaimasu", Kagome said politely then the lady servant left and Kagome instantly lied down on the comfortable futon, placing the blanket on top of her.

"I wonder how's Inuyasha………."

Then she slowly fell back to sleep, dreaming on a certain hanyou that she misses terribly.

"This meeting is adjourned, you may leave now", said Hoshi.

Inuyasha stared aimlessly outside the window, unaware of the people leaving the conference room. His mind has been wandering and thinking about his Kagome. Two days has passed without her and he has been missing her so. Since she isn't around to keep him company, he's been busying himself by doing training, having meetings with the advisors and decided to work on his Tetsusaiga. Though the last part kept him entertained and busy, it still wasn't the same because Kagome isn't around.

He wanted to show her off on the new skills he could do on Tetsusaiga. He wanted to play the snow with her again, drinking hot chocolate together, missing their witty conversations and their passionate nights together.

"It's the 24th of December, Inuyasha"

From the corner of his eye he saw his mother standing beside him.

"What is it mother?"

"I think I kept one kimono left that belonged to your father, do you want to use it?"

Now Inuyasha is confuse, what is she talking about?

"What for?", he asked.

"Why for the family reunion of course!"

He raised a brow. "We have a reunion?"

"You're the future king of this kingdom and yet you're a slow thinker. Perish the thought", said Sesshomaru as he walked up behind Izayoi.

"Just what the hell-"

He paused and it suddenly dawn to him, he curved his lips into a smirk.

"Finally you got it, baka", said Sesshomaru and Izayoi giggled.

"Hurry up before you miss the ship, it leaves about an hour", said Izayoi. Inuyasha nodded then left the room in a hurry and went to his room. It doesn't matter if he didn't bring any clothing with him or any money, all that matters is that he brings that velvet box with him.

"I hope I'll make it in time"

In history it is said that young unmarried women wear a kimono with long sleeves that are very vibrant, colorful and rich with patterns. It is tradition for ancient Japan and the Higurashis are strict with their tradition so here is Kagome wearing a dark-violet kimono with floral patters on the corners along with a matching obi and sash. Her feet covered with white socks and a pair of zori (sandals).

"You look elegant in that kimono, my dear", said Kaoriri who is also wearing a kimono with a different design and wearing short sleeves for she is a married woman.

"Thanks mom and you look so beautiful in that Kimono", Kagome complimented, gazing at the wonderful design of butterflies on the navy blue kimono.

"You know your father bought me this himself, this is his favorite"

Kagome had a sweet smile on her face. "Really? Wow! Dad must be good on picking kimonos"

"Oh yes, very. After all it's in his blood as a Higurashi to know these things"

"Speaking of which, we should go before we're late for the tea ceremony", said Kagome then the two of them walked inside a wide room filled with their relatives. Grandparents, uncles, aunties, cousins, step-families, nieces and nephews.

"Kagome-san! Ohayo!", exclaimed the Yuri twins, smiling with their chubby cheeks, making them look adorable.

"Ohayo Yura-chan and Yori-chan", said Kagome as she greeted them with a bow and the twins bowed as well. Then in a flash the other girls dragged Kagome to the side as they rambled questions all at once. Talking about past times, gossips and such that most girls would talk about.

Kagome sweat-dropped. Kami-sama, this is gonna be a long day…….

"So how is your daughter, Kaoriri-san", said the older and taller man as he drank his green tea.

"Kagome is good and happy Myouga-sama", she answered.

"Happy? I don't see a ring on her finger"

"Not yet, Myouga-sama but she will have a ring soon"

"Oh? And who is the lucky man?"

"Inuyasha Taishou"

"The youkai's son? Of all men around the world, why him?"

"It's in the will of my husband"

"What on earth was Sinclair thinking? Letting your human daughter marry a demon", Myouga scorned.

Kaoriri frowned. "With all due respect but I think Inuyasha is the best thing that happened to my daughter's life and my husband's decisions are for the betterment of our daughter"

"Oh really? Did your daughter take the cruel tests done by those hypocritical geezers?", he retorted as he raised a brow.

"Actually she did and she passed all of them and she did that because she loves him with all her heart"

"Love? She's only 17, what could she possibly know about what love really is? How could anyone know love at that young age at all!"

"Just what are you trying to say Myouga-sama?"

"I say that Kagome is engaged with a mistake!"

"She is not"

"Your words will not change me, if you want to prove it to me then I should see this demon"

"Inuyasha is not just a demon, he's half-human and most importantly he has a heart and he loves my daughter."

Myouga snorted. "That doesn't satisfy me"

"It doesn't matter, also Kagome and Inuyasha don't need to prove anything to you. They are engaged and they will get married"

Myouga took a minute to contemplate then he looked at her sternly. "Break off the engagement"

Kaoriri almost spilled her tea and she wished it would spill on the cruel and disrespectful man across the table. "I beg your pardon? Break off the engagement! Never!"

"Let Kagome marry Hojo", he said, ignoring her statement.

"Hojo? You're grandson? Is this really about Kagome's life or about your fortunes?", she said haughtily, glaring at him.

"Hojo is well-mannered, intelligent and can make Kagome happy", said Myouga

"Kagome is extremely happy with Inuyasha already"

"What makes you think that?"

"This is ridiculous! Ludicrous!"

"That certain behavior won't get you anywhere"

"And neither will yours", she spat then she stood up.

"I believe we had enough of our chit-chat. I don't want to hear any of this anymore and word should not spread out from this room. Good day."

And with that Kaoriri left the room, compose and graceful. It wasn't the first time that Myouga Uma Higurashi, a noble, would act like a conceiting and pompous jerk but it's the first time that they argue about Kagome. She is glad that Inuyasha isn't here because she fears on what Myouga would do to him since he was an apprentice of Haru Higurashi, a powerful and talented wizard, her husband's father.

"We'll see you later, okay Kagome?", her cousin, Micah, asked as she watches Kagome exiting the room. Kagome smiled at her.

"Yes yes, Mi-chan. We'll see each other later", she replied as she slide open the door.

"Oh! And don't forget that tomorrow you're going to train with Myouga-sama", said her other cousin, Selene.

Kagome grumbled. "Don't remind me…..see you guys later!"

Then she left the room. She let out a sigh, just when she thought things couldn't get messed-up, she will have to meet with Myouga-sama. She never liked her uncle, he always thinks that he's right and he feels superior about himself. What's even worse is that every time she's here in the family reunion, she will have to train her miko powers with Myouga-sama since he's the only one besides her who has holy powers.

"I don't think that guy is even holy…..", she groaned

"I don't even understand on why do I have to learn about my miko powers, I'm gonna be queen not a priestess for heaven's sake!", she hissed. The only reason she's doing this is because Myouga-sama encouraged it and she didn't have the heart to say no to her strict uncle.

"He took advantage at that time since I was just 12 years old back then so he thinks he could boss me around, bastard!"

"Kagome-chan?"

She froze. She knows that voice too well and she wished it was only her imagination but she heard footsteps walking forward and she knew it was real and she wanted nothing more than to run from them.

She almost yelped when a hand touched her shoulder and she slowly turned around, facing none other than Hojo.

"It is you Kagome-chan! We haven't really seen each other a lot this year", said Hojo as he smiled with glee, happy to see the woman he adores for so long.

"Hello….Hojo-kun, what brings you here?"

"Well I'm just heading towards the dojo with the guys, wanna come?"

One thing she likes about being here is the enormous dojo they have. She would always stop by and train herself. She nodded. "Sure!"

"Great! Come on!", he exclaimed then he grabbed her arm and hurriedly dragged her towards the dojo and she could hear shouts as they got near.

Once they entered the dojo they saw a dozen of guys doing kenjutsu with their hands gripping on their wooden swords. When they heard them enter their eyes widened with shock and joy then they stopped what they were doing.

"KAGOME-CHAN!"

It was like an earthquake when the guys ran towards Kagome and glomped her, some even jumped from above.

"AAAAAAAAAHHHH!", she yelled as she was trampled over and she fell on the wooden floor.

"Seems like Kagome-san has finally arrived", said an older man but with a young and white complexion. Then another young man with the same age as the other one walked towards him as he wiped the sweat off his forehead with a face towel.

"I heard that Kagome-san is engaged already", said the slightly younger man with blue eyes as he put on his glasses.

"Oh really? That guy is lucky that he isn't here or else the boys will rough him up"

The blue-eyed boy chuckled. "Like you Kyo-sama?"

Kyo Reyes Higurashi smirked. "I think these boys will be enough for the guy"

"But that never stopped you when it came to me", the boy pouted. Kyo turned to him with a sly look.

"You were different Tristan. A whole lot different"

Tristan Hall Higurashi shrugged. He used to asked Kagome out when they were younger, now at the age of 20 he now realized that he was only infatuated with her but what kind of guy who wouldn't like her really? She's smart, generous, she's got charisma and she's even athletic and that's why her male cousins are protective of her. They considered her more as a sister and who ever tries to date with Kagome will have to talk to the boys first.

"Momo-kun….Akira-san….kisama! Everyone please get off me!", Kagome yelled from underneath and the boys got off from her. She gasped for air then she glared at the boys who were smiling sheepishly at her.

Then they heard a loud clapping sound and they knew it was Kyo-sama, instructing them to fall back in line and so the boys returned to their positions, continuing their training.

Hojo helped Kagome up and she fixed her now rippled kimono.

"Hello Kagome-san. Hojo-san, go train with the others", said Kyo

"Hai!", said Hojo and bowed to Kyo with respect then went to the center of the dojo with the rest.

Kagome bowed to Kyo then looked up to his gray eyes. "Nice to see you again, Kyo-kun"

"You can go change so you could you train with us", he said and she beamed a smile.

"Hai!"

She bowed then went to the dressing room where there is a white gi and a navy blue hakama ready for her. She loves her male cousins, they are so sweet, funny, adventurous and protective of her. She enjoys training with them, she could just be herself around them and they wouldn't complain. Unlike some of her girl cousins, they are expecting and asking too much from her. They want her to teach them this and that, they gossip a lot which she doesn't like to do at all. Nope, she just doesn't have a lot in common with her female relatives. Though she enjoys conversing with her other grandparents plus they show more respect.

After 2 hours of training they decided to take a break and so the boys started asking Kagome a lot of questions about her love life.

"So Kagome-chan, I heard that you're engaged", said Tristan and the boys' eyes widened with shock.

"Nani! A man proposed to Kagome-chan!", Hojo exclaimed. Kagome glared at Tristan and he smiled apologetically to her, mouthing 'I didn't know' to her and she sighed, meaning she wasn't mad at him.

"Ne! Kags, does that mean that you and Ryo broke up?", asked her cousin, Touya.

Kagome giggled. "Touya-kun, me and Ryo broke up 3 years ago"

"Eh! You did!"

"Hah! That means I won the bet! Pay up Touya!"

Kagome sweat-dropped when the two bickered at each other.

"So who are you engaged to?", asked Hojo. Kagome saw the hurt and slight hope in his hazel eyes.

"I'm engaged to Inuyasha Taishou", she said then everyone fell dead silent.

"What the fuck! You're engaged to a demon!"

"You were forced, weren't you!"

"Don't worry, we'll find a way to break off the engagement"

"That's right! I'm sure there's a loophole for this"

"Chotto matte minna! Everyone please calm down and listen to me!", she yelled at the top of her lungs, hoping that her voice reached their ears and fortunately it did. They sat silently, waiting for her to speak up.

Kagome let out a breath.

"Everyone…..Yes, I was forced into an arranged engagement that I didn't want to happen, LISTEN!", she exclaimed when she noticed them trying to speak up again.

"At first I didn't want it, I never wanted to get married, how much more getting engaged but when I met Inuyasha and I slowly got to know him…..I was even put to the test for him by their elders and I passed….hehehe…..what I'm trying to say is that….I love him and I don't want anyone else but him. I even didn't want to come here so I could celebrate Christmas with him this year"

Then she panicked when she saw the sad faces of her cousins.

"N-not that I don't want to be with you guys but….do you guys get what I mean?"

Kyo gave her a warm smile on his handsome features. "Of course we do, as your cousins and close relatives, we will respect your decision. Isn't that right, boys?"

The boys gave it some thought and they slowly nodded their heads in agreement. She smiled thankfully to them.

"Thanks guys, group hug?"

"GROUP HUG! YAY!"

"AAAHHHH!"

And once again, Kagome was being tackled down by her loving cousins. Kyo and Tristan chuckled then Kyo saw Hojo walking out of the dojo, he had a sad smile on his face.

"Looks like the competition is over for Hojo-san", said Tristan who also noticed Hojo's departure. Kyo just stayed silent for there's no need for words because everything is quite clear already.

"Ne, Kagome-chan! Is your fiancé a fighter? Is he good? Cause if he is then I wanna fight him!"

"Me too!"

"Same here!"

"You should bring him next time when you two get married!"

Kagome laughed along with her heart because her adoring cousins accept Inuyasha in spite of what he is.

I miss you so much Inuyasha…..I wish you were here so I could tell you that my cousins accepted you no matter what you are…

Only 2 more hours until Christmas Eve and everyone is running in a hurry getting the last preparations done and such like the big banquet, the fireworks, the decorations and presentations.

SLAP!

"Tristan-kun! Do not touch the desserts, they are for the banquet", Kagome scolded him as she slapped his hand away from the sweet desserts.

"But I'm going to eat them anyway, that's the banquet is for"

"Exactly, they are going to be eaten at the banquet so you just wait. Why don't you help Kyo-sama with the fireworks, he might need your help"

"But-"

"Souta!"

Then out of the blue, Souta appeared behind Tristan.

"Come on Tristan-kun, let's go help Kyo-kun with the fireworks", said Souta as he dragged Tristan out of the kitchen.

"Waaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

Kagome laughed at Tristan's silly antics then continued finishing the desserts for the banquet but her mind couldn't stop wondering about a certain hanyou.

She keeps on wondering what he is doing right now, is he enjoying himself with Sango and the others, or is he sulking and moping around because she isn't there. This might sound a bit selfish and wrong but she hopes that Inuyasha is at least a bit sulky because she isn't around with him for she is sometimes.

She shook her head and continued with the tasks at hand.

The clock struck at 12 midnight

Myouga stood up. "I would like to propose a toast for another enjoying and fruitful family reunion this year. Cheers!"

"CHEERS!"

Then they drank their wine except for the younger children of course, they drank a four season juice.

"Kagome…", Izayoi whispered beside her as she nudged Kagome.

"Alright..alright…", she whispered back. She let out a breath then she stood up.

"Ahem", she said loudly, getting their attention.

They all fell silent as they looked at her with anticipation, wondering what is she doing.

"I…I have an announcement to make. Since the day I turned seventeen, it was the day that I-"

SLAM!

Kagome got cut off when someone suddenly slammed open the door and her eyes widened on who she saw.

"It can't be…", Myouga whispered. Hojo looked confuse on his father's reaction then he stared back at the man on the doorway. Well he thinks that's a man.

"I think that's the one", Tristan whispered to Kyo and the older one nodded.

Who is Tristan talking about? Poor Hojo, he got dumped…..oh well……

Keep on checking to know who is this surprise visitor!

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