OK! Now please forgive me but this is a short chapter and there is another reason for it! I promise but you have to remember some of the important aspects of this chapter because in the next one, you are going to understand some of the reasoning. Now, on to the reviews!

SnowFox13: Ha ha! I thought that no one would notice that I sort of took him out of the chapter. I just had to and there is good reason, at least I think so! Ha ha! Are you getting excited?

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Sango woke up the next morning to a note and a rose on Kouga's pillow. Sango smiled and smelled the rose; it was one from her garden. The exact one that Rin picked out to throw down the aisle. She took the note and read it.

Dear my sleeping angel,

I regretfully say that you have to stay at the house today. You are allowed to go to Kagome's but not Kikyou's or Kagura's for the rest of the week. So if you guys still have things to finish, please do them at Kagome's when she has time available. We only have 4 days to go and I do not want your curiosity to get the better of you. Thank Kami that Kirara is not allowed to fly just yet! Please my love; please let me surprise you with this. I know that you are going to love this. I will see you at lunch my angel of love.

Love,

Kouga

Sango sat on the bed and pouted. She hated being told what to do but she knew that she loved surprises when it came from Kouga, so she decided that she would honor his request and stay away for a while. Rin came into her room slowly; Sango stayed quiet as she saw that Rin had a plate of cooked meat. She crept over to the kittens and to Kirara and placed the large plate of cooked meat in front of them. Sango muffled a chuckle as the cats ate their meal. Rin turned around and blushed as she noticed that she was caught giving them a treat. Sango then went into a large laugh and motioned for Rin to sit on the bed with her.

"I am sorry but I did not know that you were still in here I thought that maybe you were taking a bath." Rin finally said.

"It is ok. They deserve a little treat. Since they have been cooped up in this room for a while. I was thinking of letting them go out into the backyard. What you think Rin?"

Rin's face lit up. "Oh yes, can we let the kittens out too?"

"Sure, I would like to see if they are able to transform yet."

"Oh Yay! That sounds like so much fun! Can we go now?"

Sango looked over at Kirara and she mewed at Sango. Sango nodded her head and Kirara got up. All of them went out the door, and went outside into the backyard. The kittens were walking everywhere trying to familiarize themselves with all the new smells that were insulting their noses. One certain kitten started batting around one of the flowers in the garden, and Sango laughed because that one was Kagome and InuYasha's kitten. Sango shook her head because it just figured that the one that they pick out is just like InuYasha. Kirara transformed and she looked at her kittens. They all mewed and transformed for her. Rin got so excited that she screamed and jumped up and down. Sango was also very happy that they transformed without a hitch. They were so cute transformed. But she noticed that the one that Rin was going to get, one of the fangs did not transform with the rest of the body. She went over to that kitten and flicked her finger against the fang. It fell out. She then grabbed the kitten and looked in her mouth, she could not believe that the kitten's adult teeth were already coming in. She then checked the rest of the kittens and theirs were loose in their mouth but they still transformed. Kirara came over to the kitten and mewed. Sango thought that it was so cute. Just then Kirara jumped up in the air to show the kittens how to fly, they followed her exact movements and all 5 of them were in the air circling the house. Rin was jumping up and down and her kitten transformed at it fell to her, it landed on her shoulder and started kissing her face. Rin laughed because it tickled so much.

Sango looked at Kirara and told her that it was time and to deliver the other kittens to their owners. Kirara mewed and then they were off. Sango smiled as she looked at Rin and her kitten.

"So Rin, how do you like your new kitten? You know, we are going to have to have Kirara train him now since he is a little wild at heart."

Rin looked at Sango and hugged her kitten. "Sango, I just wish that both of us were full demon so we were able to be with them for the rest of our lives."

Sango looked around and then she went over to Rin. "Rin, I am going to do something that you are going to do with Ares. I have not done this with Kirara since the first time that I got her. But, we must strengthen our bond any ways."

Kirara looked at her and then came close to her. She transformed into her full demon form, Sango held out her hands, Kirara cut her arms, and she went and cut her paws and placed them over Sango's cuts. Their blood mingled together. Sango's cat ears appeared and a fire insignia appeared on her forehead; then everything disappeared and she returned to normal. Rin's eyes were large after seeing what Sango and Kirara did. She looked at Ares and he nodded. He transformed and did the same thing as his mother did to Sango. Rin did not flinch at all at what they were doing. Sango smiled when she saw Rin's cat ears and insignia. Ares mewed many times after it was all done and Rin laughed. She could hear actually words that the fire kitten was saying to her. She looked at Sango with some worry in her eyes.

"You are now a hanyou. Please do not tell anyone. Especially Sesshomaru, I do not think that he would approve of such a connection. Especially with your kitten, no one ever knew the connection that Kirara and me hold together. Now you know, and now you understand. His words are of love and caring for you. He will do anything that you wish and he can understand our words that you and I speak. With anyone else, he does not. The only reason he can understand me is because of Kirara's connection as his mother. I am going to have Miroku, Kikyou and Muso and Kagome do this as well. They will become full demons so they are able to live a full life with their mates and have the greatest protectors in the world."

Kirara moved towards Rin and put her paw on her shoulder, "Rin, you take care of him. He is the strongest of the bunch. I will help him train, but you have to train with him on knowing how to handle his movements and his capabilities. We are a strong race, but running thin, if we are to keep my family alive, then we must train and grow together."

Rin looked a Kirara and then at Ares. "Ares, are you up to the challenge that your mother has set forth for both of us? Because I know that I can, I just need you by my side."

Ares looked at her and nodded. He caressed his mother's legs and sat down on Rin's lap and started to purr. "Rin, you are my new mother, I will protect you with my life and the life of my ancestors. I accept any challenges that are given to us."

Rin smiled, Sango smiled and both mother and son smiled. Everyone was happy. Kagome came over with her kitten jumping for joy.

"Thank you Sango for dropping off Aphrodite! I just love her so much! She is so much like InuYasha though, very mischievous!"

Then Kagura, Kikyou and Muso came over with their kittens. Sango looked at them and then at Rin.

"Well, should we tell them our secret Rin?"

"Yes, I think that since everyone else is busy, let's go for it Sango!"

Sango nodded and then looked at everyone. "Guys, I have been hiding a secret from all of you. I know that all of you would not expect something like that from me, but Kirara and I have been hiding this since we were children. Well, kitten and kid actually. Sango focused and Rin focused hard. Their kitten ears and insignia's became apparent to everyone. Sango smiled after she transformed and Rin laughed. She was playing with her ears and then with Sango's.

"I am actually a hanyou. I have blood bonded with Kirara soon after I got her. I have let Rin do it with Ares and I wish that the rest of you to do the same. After you do this, you are going to become full demons except for Kikyou and Muso. They are going to be hanyou's."

"Sango, then that means that when you blood bond with Kouga, you are going to be a full demon then." Kagome said.

"Yes, I am. I am going to be half fire cat demon and then half wolf. Odd isn't it. I would not think that cats and dogs could get along but soon I will find out how I am going to turn out." Sango laughed.

She looked at Kirara and then nodded to her. She mewed and then her kittens mewed in return. They all transformed and went to their owners.

"Now, hold out both hands everyone. Kikyou, Muso only one hand each for you guys. But, still let Hera cut both arms because you are going to renew your blood bond at the same time." Sango said.

They all nodded and did as they were told. Kirara and Ares proceeded to tell the other kittens on what they were supposed to do. After all was said and done, Kagome's insignia was a Fire Sakura, Kikyou and Muso had their Fire Hearts, and Kagura had her Fire Wind.

"Kagura, when you get home, please repeat this procedure with Miroku and Hercules. He needs to bond with him also. I need the rest of you to do the same. Sesshomaru is the only one who is not going to be bonded with Ares. He is the one that does not need to know or understand the bond. Well, now that all of that is done, you are going to understand your kittens as real people. They will talk to you like real people but everyone who is not bonded with the Fire Cats will only hear them mew at you. I need to express to you all that this is to be kept secret because no one needs to understand your bonds. Or the secret of the Fire Cat demon race. You now have the most important protectors in your lives. Well, besides your mates, they are still important but your Fire Cat demon is going to be there no matter what for you. Please take care of them, Kirara and I still have a strong bond with all the kittens. We can feel their pains, their love and their happiness."

Everyone nodded and then they all laughed because they now could understand what they were saying.

"Sango, why did you not tell me about this earlier when we used to fight together?" Kagome asked.

"It is because this bond between Kirara and I is very strong. When she dies, apart of me is going to die with her. She is part of me and always will be. I will have a hole in my heart. As you know, she used to be Midoriko's companion when she was still a kitten. When Midoriko died, Kirara was left to my father and he gave her to me. When she needed that hole in her heart filled, she did this to me. She told me what had happened and I was happy that she bonded with me. I could not think of something more precious than to fill her heart with love and happiness again. When I grouped up with you later on, she was so happy to be able to fight for something that Midoriko fought against. The evil demons of the world and with you, Kagome to purify the jewel and kill Naraku. Well, that fulfilled Midoriko's dreams and hopes for this world. And Kirara was so grateful for what you did that she decided that she would give birth to a kitten for each of us that had helped her. She did not mate with another Fire Cat demon, for there are no males in their race. When they become of age, they will produce as many kittens as they wish and after a time, they will give birth to their young. That is another secret of the Fire Cat demons; they are self sufficient in that use. That is another reason to be very careful with them and give them tons of love and happiness. They will repay you so many times over. I know that Kirara has for me and I have for her. That is the reason for her producing so many kittens. She knows how much I cherish each of you in my own way and that is the reason for the perfect amount of kittens."

"Oh Sango, what a sweet story. I am sure that we all promise to give them the life that they deserve. I have the feeling that this is the next greatest gift that you have given us." Kagura said.

Everyone nodded and laughed as they all heard the kittens agree. Sango held out the collars that Kagome gave her earlier. She passed them out.

"Now each kitten has their own collar. As their owners, you are to place the collars on the kitten and say a prayer of love and protection for you and your kitten. That is your binding collar. If the kitten loses the collar, or if you perish, they will take the collar off and eat it. It will stay inside them forever until they finally find another owner if they want one. Now since, most of you have your husbands to still bond with the kitten, wait until after you are all bonded. Those collars are going to be the thing that is going to connect you. Now, enough of this, I was ordered to stay here or Kagome's only. We have the floral arrangements to get done…."

"Actually Sayla has already done them. All we have left is to decorate the buildings and we are going to be done tomorrow. But you are not allowed to go there and help us. All you can do is relax and be nervous like hell!" Kagome said smiling.

Sango looked down at her hands and then decided that she was going to have a talk with Kouga tonight then in bed about her going out and training and getting into shape before the wedding since she did not want to just sit there and do nothing. For the rest of the day all the women and Muso played with their kittens and Sango showed them some of the first steps on getting them more connected with them. Sango felt so happy to be able to train the babies and show their new owners some fun things that they can do. Kirara was sent to go and get the men so they were able to continue with the bonding. Kouga and Sesshomaru were instructed to go and get some food since they were going to have a banquet for all the soldiers and the families. Sango was happy when all the families were now bonded. She worked with the males on getting them used to the kitten's antics that they might try. Like flying out the windows and doors when ever possible. InuYasha claimed that him and Aphrodite were going to go and hunt any time that they were called upon by Kagome. She got mad and said that she is not going to go with him and hunt. That she was going to stay home and have fun with her whenever possible. Sango told them that Aphrodite could do either at any time. That with her hunting with InuYasha, that the hunt will not last long and InuYasha would not have to carry the kill home very often. But they are going to have to teach her that she cannot keep the kill for herself that she would have to share with them. Hercules was fighting with Ares and Kagome was laughing.

"You know, those two gods over there are going to hurt themselves. Because just to let you know that Ares is the god of war and Hercules is the hero of the people!"

Aphrodite then went over to them and started to pat both of their faces with her paw. She started to mew at them and everyone laughed.

"I think that you two can do this at a better time than this. You are supposed to be bonding with your owners!" Aphrodite told the boys.

"Oh shut up Aphrodite! We are going to be doing that later tonight." Ares said to her.

Hercules this whole time was laying down, waiting for Ares to drop his guard. Which he finally did and Hercules pounded on him, biting him on the ear. Ares yelped and turned around and they were at it again. Aphrodite turned around and left the battle scene between the two.

Hera ran over to her and Muso ended up picking up both kittens. He started to scratch them behind their ears and they started to purr. Kouga came home soon after that wondering why everyone was just sitting there. Sango got up when she saw him and gave him a kiss hello. All the women got up and went to the kitchen with the food that Kouga brought back. She came back out, "Kouga, where is Sesshomaru?"

"Oh! He was right behind me. But then again, he might still be getting more food. He knows more about how much his soldiers can eat than us."

Sango thought about it and shook her head. "I will be back. Where did you come from? What direction?"

Kouga pointed and she ran into her room and changed, grabbed her Hiraikotsu and then yelled for Kirara. Kirara transformed and Sango mounted and left. Kouga just stood and stared at her.