Well, this is sort of a short chapter. Things are starting to get busy and I needed some comic relief and teasing as well in this one! I hope you enjoy it! Well now for the review!
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Kouga woke up in the morning with a smile on his face; he looked over at his soon to be wife and nuzzled up to her face with his nose. She smiled and looked at him.
"Good morning love." Kouga said with such love in his voice.
"Good morning Kouga, how are you this morning?"
"You know how I am. I happy because you are still by my side."
Sango smiled. "I am always going to be here by your side."
Kouga smiled and gave Sango the sweetest kiss that she had ever got from him. She wrapped her arms around him, wrapped her leg around his accepting his kiss willingly.
He pulled back and looked at her with such love. She looked in his eyes and saw deep into his soul. She saw the love that he held for her and the true wolf that she was holding in her arms. She saw a strong man that loved her with all his heart and his soul. She saw a strong demon that wanted to claim her as his own, that was willing to move heaven and earth for her just to keep her happy.
"Kouga, I love you so much that it almost hurts to breathe." Sango said to him as he looked at her and smiled.
"Sango, I would do anything to keep you happy. I don't care what it would be, as long as you were happy that is all that matters right now. And just think, we have one more week to go and we can be together forever."
Sango closed her eyes and smiled as she saw her life that is going to be. She saw herself with Kouga in a meadow laughing and running around. And then she saw them in the same meadow sitting on a blanket with two little pups in their arms. Each one yelping for their love and their touch.
With her eyes still closed watching the scene in her head she said to him.
"Kouga, I can see that we are going to have a happy life. I can see us with 2 pups sitting in a meadow on a sunny day holding them and playing with them. I can see the happy look on your face as you hold your son in your arms. I can see me holding our daughter and laughing as she tries to eat more from me. You are so calm and happy with me that it makes me so happy. That is what I see right now."
"Sango, I did not know that you could tell the future."
"I do not know if this is actually going to partake for us, but I hope so. I really do. I would like to have us live our lives in peace and without war for the rest of our lives. That is my true wish. For our pups to live old and wonderful lives without the wars and fighting that we have lived through so far. I do not think that I could bear to see my children fighting for their lives against an evil enemy."
"Sango my love," he says as he takes her face into one hand, "Our children do not have to live the same lives as we have. They are not going to face the hardships and pain that we have experienced. I will not allow it while I live here with you. What we have gone through so far in life; is a lot more pain than I can even wish on my worst enemy. We are stronger because of what we have gone through, we are more experienced and have great character because of what we have gone through, and our love is stronger because of what we have gone through. I do admit that at one time, I thought that I loved Kagome with all my heart, but I was wrong in my assumptions. I only loved her because she could be beneficial to my pack and not to me. You are both for me. You are strong for the pack and you are strong for me. You care more for our pack and our cousins than anyone else that I could think of. It takes a real strong person to be able to do that without effort. You seem to have all the males of the pack after you! You are too kind to them and the females of the pack are just so envious of you because you have me. Many have tried to capture my love like Aiayme for instance. But could not succeed after I found my love for you to be real and amazingly strong. I am glad that she was able to move on with Ginta and they are both happy now, you are my one and only concern for all time. You make my life so exciting and full of love that even having little Shippo with us is no concern of mine. I almost feel that he is my own pup in a way. I have grown to love him and I cannot wait until he is our pup and not just yours. And I feel that with Sesshomaru's help on getting him strong with the combat and stealth training, he is going to be a very hard pup to control later in life. Those fox demons can be strong and cunning after some good training. But, I think that with our pups and with Shippo, we are going to be a pack to deal with. I am hoping that our packs is the strongest of our families and then just think Sango, us leading the most powerful and respected pack of the lands. Do you think that you can handle being a Queen of the Wolf Tribe?"
Sango thought about it and could remember all those times that Aiayme tried to win his heart while they were courting. She could remember having a small talk with the young girl and then talking with her grandfather into releasing Kouga of the engagement that was previously arranged. She remembered telling the elder that she was going to keep his pack safe, and all that are of his bloodline. That even though she slays demons, that she is going to make sure that no harm came to any of the packs that are around them. That no matter what they were going to thrive and be safe with their protection and their love. She remembered the look on his face as it relaxed from relief. She knew that he was worried that everyone was going to come after him after Naraku was destroyed but nothing has happened since that fateful time that she spent with the wolf elder. She remembered the day that she found out that he expired, and going to the ceremony of his death. Seeing Aiayme and Ginta together made her happy and then finding out that her grandfather was the one who joined the union before his death. Sango told Kouga that day that she would like to spend the rest of her life with him. That she did not want to be alone anymore and that she truly loved him even after all that she has gone through; she wanted to stay with him and make him happy. Kouga was so happy that day that he yelled from the Northern Mountains how much he loved her and how much she has made him happy. From that day until now, she has lived at his palace in the Northern Lands. She does travel from here and to the village to visit at least 4 times a month, sometimes more. She looked at Kouga and smiled at him. His blue eyes gleaming in the sunlight that came from the window, his face relaxed and content, and here you could not tell from looking at him that he was about 120 years old in demon years. With his face so young looking and such smooth tanned skin. Sango brought her hand to his face and stroked his cheek with her finger and he closed his eyes.
"Sango." Was all that came out of his mouth because Sango gave him a soft and passionate kiss.
She pulled away and opened her eyes, "Kouga, while I live I will try to do the best that I can for our packs that are under our protection. I realize that I will not live as long as you but, while there is breathe still in me, I promise you this."
Kouga put his arms around her tighter. "Sango, you are not anywhere. You will always be here with me. After the blood exchange, you are going to be mine and mine only forever. I will never let anything happen to you. Sango once you exchange your blood and soul with me, you are going to live so much longer than a normal human. You are going to experience things that you could no even imagine. Your senses will be heightened, your feelings of touches will be more noticeable, your sight and hearing will be amplified, and your love will always grow."
Sango smiled at him as he said this. "Oh Kouga, I cannot wait until we are married. I so want to be in your life so much forever, that I do not want to think of the day when we part."
She closed her eyes and nuzzled her head into his bare chest. His embrace on her tightened as she said this to him. He did not want to think about it either because he could not bear to live any much longer without his mate beside him. He will have to wait and find out if there was another way of extending her life like his, making her into a full demon instead of just half. He would do anything just so he could have her for his whole lifespan. He would go and seek advice from Sesshomaru about this; he knew that he might know a way of doing this.
"Sango my love, there is still much do to before the wedding. Even though I would love to spend a day in bed with you, which we will do for the whole week that we are alone! But, I still have to finish the building on where we are going to eat. Sesshomaru and I are making sure that the buildings can be used as other things with little modifications after the wedding."
Sango sighs and agrees with him. She does not want to get out of his warm embrace but she knows that she still has to show Rin and Shippo what to do and she has to get Kiara back into shape before the wedding. She laughs when she notices that his embrace is still tightly around her.
"I see that you are unwilling to let me go Kouga." She says teasingly.
Kouga looks at her face as she smirks at him. "And I see that you are not moving away from me you little vixen."
She laughs at him as she starts moving her hands down his back. "I might have to tease you away from me Lord Kouga."
He raises an eyebrow at her, "Lord Kouga? Are you kidding me? With your teasing, you are only holding me here longer. You know how much I would just like to take you now instead of later."
Sango quickly moves her hands back up to his shoulders and he growls at this. She knows that he wants to have her completely but she wants to do this right. She also knows that every movement of her hands or legs gets him aroused. He starts to move his hips against her and she can feel that it was already too late. He was aroused and she could feel his aura start to get dark with pleasure and she smirks at him again.
"So, I see that it does not take much for you to get excited Kouga. Would you like me to do something else to tease you?"
Kouga growls at her as he moves away from her. He gets out of bed and turns to face her as she is still lying there, looking so inviting to him.
"Woman, when I do finally have you, you better watch out."
Sango laughs as she stretches out on the bed. Her thin nightgown revealing her hard nipples and he looks away and goes and gets dressed.
She chuckles to herself and gets out of bed and makes it up nicely again. She has plenty to do today so she better get going. She goes into Shippo's room and gets out his clothes. He is already awake and is rubbing his eyes.
"Shippo honey, are you going with Kouga again today?"
"Yes mommy. I think that I am growing stronger as the day moves on. Because boy, my arms hurt!"
Sango laughs as she takes him up in her arms and sits down on his bed.
"Shippo, I love you. I am so happy that Kagome let me take care of you. I really do not remember not having you." Sango said as she drew the kitsune closer to her.
"Sango I love you too. I am happy that I am going to have Kouga as my father. I know that both of my parents would be proud of me right now for having another family find me and raise me as a strong fox. I know that I will learn all the great things that a fox demon must know and some more besides that. But, I will be sad for that time that you are going to be gone from me after the wedding. We have not left each other for that long before."
"Shhh, Shippo. I know that you are going to have fun with InuYasha and Kagome while we are gone. And just think, the week will go by so quickly that it will be over before you know it!"
"Sango, are you and Kouga going to have more pups?"
"Yes we are. You know that we have to rebuild the pack and we have to help rebuild the others that are now living with us at the palace. We all have to combine and build a stronger family. Shippo your family now is more than just Kouga and me. We have all the other packs now to protect and to help get healthy and bigger. So, our contribution to the pack is to have pups. But you must always remember Shippo, you are our first pup and you always will be. Blood or not, you are mine now and forever. I love you Shippo and all the other pups that we are going to have."
Shippo hugged Sango tightly, happy that she said that he was their first pup. He was so hoping that they would never forget about him. He got dressed and went and brushed his teeth while Sango made his bed. Kouga was outside the door and heard everything that was said. He was so proud of her and what she said to keep the kit happy. Even though it was becoming true, he was starting to look upon the kit as his own. He opened the door slightly and looked in, seeing Sango look out the window. Her face was all relaxed, her arms crossed in front of her chest, slightly leaning her body weight on the windowsill that looked out towards the gardens. She looked beautiful as the sun hit her face; she closed her eyes and sighed. She knew that Kouga was at the door looking at her. It was like she was sensing his movements now that they are getting so much more closer, more linked within their souls. It was like she was already a demon and could smell his scent before he even arrived near her. She turned to face him and saw that it was Sesshomaru in the doorway and not Kouga. She could have sworn that Kouga was there, but here Sesshomaru is standing there with the door wide open. He was staring at her, no expression on his beautiful pale face.
She smiled at him, "Good morning Sesshomaru. How are you doing this morning?"
"Kouga told me to bring the kit to the building site. So, I am here to get him. I am doing well by the way; Rin is waiting for you in the kitchen. I have given her some fruit to eat for breakfast while she waited for you. How are you doing this morning? Are you starting to feel nervous on your upcoming nuptials?"
Sango looked down and smiled at herself. I think that he is jealous. I think that he still loves me so much that he does not really like what is going on. I know that he will move on with another. I have to believe that he is not going to live the rest of his life alone.
"Sesshomaru, to tell you the truth, I am not nervous as of yet. I am sure that I will on that day I will be so nervous that it is going to kill me. How are things going down at the building site? Do you mind if I come with you to see the production?"
"Sango, you know that Kouga does not want you down there. He would like to make it a surprise for you. Just this one, for that day anyways. I am sure that he has more for you that is still yet to transpire but please, just honor his wish on this one." Sesshomaru said smiling.
Sango looks at Sesshomaru, "What are you guys planning? I do not know if I trust that look on your face?"
Sesshomaru chuckles. "It is nothing that I have done my love, it is what your upcoming husband is doing! Well, I am off."
Sesshomaru turns to Shippo, "Are you ready lad?"
Shippo nods his head, quickly runs to Sango and gives her a hug and then runs out the door after Sesshomaru. Sango laughs and goes into the next room for Rin. She stops at the door when she hears Rin crying. She walks in and looks at her and then takes her into her lap.
"Rin honey, what is wrong? Why are you crying? I thought that you were in the kitchen eating breakfast?"
Rin looks at her with large tears running down her cheek. "I was just thinking, that if you marry Kouga, you will not be with me anymore. I have always looked at you as a mother to me when you were living with us and now you are going to be far away in the north. I started to cry so I came into here."
Rin starts to cry harder and she grabs onto Sango's robe tighter. Sango hugs her tighter, trying to reassure the little girl that she has grown to love as her own.
"Rin, did no one tell you? Me, Kouga and Shippo are going to be living within the Western Lands on the northern side. I am going to be within reach of you my dear. I would never be able to just up and walk out on you, I think that I could not bear it!"
"You are going to be living in Sesshomaru-sama's land?"
"Yes, he offered Kouga and I a nice piece on the northern side, so we are near our own home lands and yours. He would like for you to be close while training with me."
Rin looked at her and smiled. Then hugged her so hard that it almost took her breath away. Sango smiled and looked down at her, smoothing out her hair.
"Oh Rin, you know that I love you like you were my own kit. Now, let us go to Kagura's so we are able to get the flower choices done for the wedding. We only have one week to go! Are you excited for it Rin?"
"Oh yes I am! I cannot wait to be in your wedding riding on Kirara. That is going to be so much fun!"
"Good I am glad. Now, let's get dressed and head down there!"
"OK!"
Sango then let go of Rin as she went to the closet and got her kimono out and started to get dressed. Sango let her know that she is going to go and get dressed herself. After getting dressed, she grabbed Rin and they started to Kagura's house. They first stopped at Kagome's to get her and the machine thingy, and then they stopped at Kikyou and got her and the floral materials, and finally arriving at Kagura's house. They all rapped on the door and Kagura opened the door. Her face was flush and she was slightly out of breath. Kagome, Sango and Kikyou looked at each other and then at Kagura.
"Are you ok Kagura?" They all asked together.
"Oh yeah sorry. I had to run from the backyard."
"Are you sure that we did not interrupt something?" Kagome asked raising an eyebrow.
Kagura laughed. "No! Now get in here, we have lots to do today. We only have a week left you know!"
The girls laughed and walked in. They started to work on which flowers that they were going to use in their bouquets and the aisle and on the tables for dinner. Rin already had her choice for the basket. She was going to use dove roses. A special white rose with red and dark green colors coming from the inside to the outside of the petals. Sango loved her choice because it showed off Kouga's colors and her favorite all in one. She knew that it took Rin a while to choose just the right one too. The girls almost worked right through lunchtime if it wasn't for Muso walking in wondering if he could grab the things for lunch. The women scurried around and gave him stuff, the poor guy had to make 4 trips to and from the house to get everything. With things so close to the wedding, he was the only one allowed in the house. After that was all done, they sat in the living room and just laughed.
"I cannot believe that we almost forgot about lunchtime!" Kanna said.
"I cannot believe that you did not remind us Kanna! The way that you have been eating we are going to have to let out your kimono!" Kagome said.
Kanna blushed a little, "I know. I have been eating so much! I now make trips during the night sometimes to snack!"
Sango laughed. "So that is where the leftovers have gone!"
"You are progressing well Lady Kanna. I do expect that we can see a little one soon in the next few months." Sayla told everyone then quickly getting back to her work.
"OH! I cannot wait! I am so happy and this is going to be so great! Another pup that I can spoil!" Sango said while she rubbed her hands together in front of her. Everyone laughed.
"So, Sango. How long are you going to make Kouga wait for pups? I have heard that he is really wanting some soon after the wedding." Kikyou said.
"I don't know. It really all depends on when I am going to start training with Rin."
"Are you serious? I would have thought that you would have jumped at the chance!" Kagome said sounding surprised.
"I know that he wants them soon after the wedding but, I would like to have the chance to train first."
"Sango, I would like to see a baby soon to play with." Rin said out of the blue.
Sango looked at her surprised. "Are you sure Rin? You know that I would not be able to train you for at least a year."
"Oh, that is fine. I am sure that Sesshomaru-sama is going to be all nervous anyways." Rin said.
"Well, I think that we are going to keep this little conversation to our selves for now." Kagura said chuckling a little. "What a good surprise that it might be later on for Kouga."
Kagome looked at Kagura, "I see that you still have a little evil in you Kagura! But, I do have to agree with you on this one. What a wonderful surprise for him!"
"And what of you Kagome? Why have you not had a pup with InuYasha?" Kikyou asked with a smirk on her face.
"Oh! I have not told him that I stopped taking that pill this month. So, he might have a small surprise of his own soon too! And I would not talk Kikyou, it is not like you and Muso have made any announcements!"
"Well, that is because we really have not had much sex lately to be able to create a child yet. He is afraid that I am going to purify his soul again. I accidentally did that once!" Kikyou said blushing.
Kagome chuckled. "And you said that I needed training!"
As they all made fun of each other and their mating, Sango went to Sayla to see how her nightgown was turning out. She was just finishing up with the last of it and gave it to Sango to try it on. Sango came back in a few minutes and danced around the living room in it.
"So, what do you guys think?" Sango asked as she twirled around in it.
"Oh, that is well done. I see that you even took note just in case he gets out of control!" Kagome said.
"Oh now that is beautiful! I just have to have one like that!" Kikyou said amazed.
"Nice. I like the string! Good touch Sango!" Kagura said.
"That is very beautiful Sango, I think that he will like it." Rin exclaimed.
"Yay! I am so glad that all of you like it!" Sango said and then she dashed back into Kagura's bedchambers to change again.
Back at the building site, Sesshomaru had all his soldiers in a group as he was talking to them.
"Now, you guys are doing an excellent job here. I am very proud of you. So, when this is all done, and the changes are made to Sango's house, we will go home. But, when we get there, since most of you have large families that live out away from the palace, you are able to use some of the other men to upgrade your housing. And the ones that live on the palace grounds, you are allowed to do this also. After all is done, we will continue to work on the new training building and then after that is done, you can have a small holiday."
Everyone cheered and hooted for joy. Kouga looked at Sesshomaru, "That was very kind of you to do Sesshomaru. I know that you have been making them work hard on this for Sango and I. We really do appreciate all that you are doing for us and my pack."
"Kouga, you know that I would do anything for you guys. Your home is built already on the northern part of my lands. I do hope that you will like it when you get there after the wedding."
Kouga looked at Sesshomaru surprised. "It is already done! I did not know that it was even being built!"
"I had one of my soldiers go home and tell them to start working on it while we are here. It is a larger replica of your own palace in the Northern Lands."
"Sesshomaru, why are you doing all of this for us? Giving us land, a home that is larger than my own, and helping us with this? I mean I know that you still have feelings for Sango but isn't this a little much?"
"No. She knows that I would do anything for her and you. Our fathers were great friends years ago when they were both alive Kouga, and this is my way of repaying that friendship and making it last longer. I would like to see the great wolf tribe thrive like it did when our fathers were alive."
Kouga thought about it and then nodded in agreement. "Thank you Sesshomaru. I guess that I did not think of it that way. I really do appreciate all that you are doing for us in this. You are really being a gentleman and a true Lord about this whole thing considering that I am the one who is marrying your one true love. But with you being close to us, I feel that we are going to be just fine. With you, me and InuYasha protecting the Northern and Western and Southern Lands, we are going to make sure that peace is going to be forever."
"Yes, that is what I am hoping for Kouga."
"Good, now lets get that last building put together so the girls will be able to start decorating. I certainly hope that they don't think that we are going to do that!"
Sesshomaru chuckled. He did not think that he would have so much fun helping out the wolf but he was starting to feel very relaxed around the wolf and was getting used to his ways and words. He did not think that Kouga was all that smart and considerate of others when he first met him years ago but he was even proving him wrong. All that he hoped now was a beautiful day and that everything goes off without a hitch.
