Chapter 5: Love that blooms
Kagome and the group had been flying on the cloud for some time now, they were all bored. Lightening was making small talk with Kagome and Shippo, Inuyasha was extremely bored out of his mind. Sango and Miroku had long ago fallen asleep. They were finally approaching the castle, Kagome could see it.
"Mistress Kagome were are arriving at your parents castle…"
"Is Crystal there?"
"I believe so…"
"I can't believe it I am going to see my birth parents…"
"Mommy are you worried?"
"A bit sweetie I don't know if they would like me…"
"Don't worried about it Kagome they will accept you no matter what…"
"Thanks Inuyasha you don't know how much that means to me."
Kagome crawled over to Inuyasha and looked into his eyes, she gave him a warm smile and gave him a heart felt hug. Inuyasha gladly wrapped his arms around Kagome and pulled her closer to him. But the moment was ruined when Miroku had to grabbed Sango's butt, even in his sleep he was a pervert. Sango had woken up and slapped Miroku like their was no tomorrow.
Both his cheeks were red and were swelling up Miroku was lucky that Sango didn't get ant ideas about pushing him off the could. They were landing at the castle gates Kagome and the group were a little worried because they only know what Kagome told them. But they knew that their was more to their story that she didn't want to say. Kagome and the others got off the cloud and walked over to the gate. The guards looked over to Kagome when they saw her mark on her forehead they bowed to her and allowed her entry to the castle.
"Welcome Mistress Kagome…"
"Where are we supposed to meet my parents and Crystal?"
"They are in the great hall…"
"Lead the way Lightening…"
Lightening walked into the castle and the group followed him through the halls. When they entered the great hall lightening ran over and jumped onto Crystal's lap. The others just looked at the scene.
"Mistress…"
"Lightening? Did you miss me that much…"
"You bet."
Crystal got up and walked over to Kagome she looked over her and gave her a hug. Inuyasha and the others looked at the people in the hall their were servants standing by the walls waiting for their instructed. Inuyasha looked over to the people sitting on the throne, Inuyasha figured that they were Kagome's parents. When he looked over to their left he noticed the little girl that followed Sesshomaru. When Sesshomaru was sitting beside her his head was up high.
"Sesshomaru what are you doing here you bastard."
"Young man you will not use that foul language in front of my daughters, or my grandchildren."
"Mother Inuyasha didn't mean it, I sure."
Crystal grabbed the group and dragged them closer to the others, Inuyasha wanted to kill Sesshomaru and Sesshomaru just ignored the hanyou.
"Kagome this is Lady Gwen…our mother…and there is Lord Tai…our father."
Kagome walked over to Gwen and Tai and gave each of them a big hug. When she stepped back Crystal addressed everyone one. She suggested that they go into a more comfortable room. They all got up and walked into the tea room, they all sat on the couches Gwen and her husband sat on one couch. Crystal sat on the another with Rin in her lap, Sesshomaru sat on the same couch.
Sesshomaru pulled Crystal and Rin towards him so Crystal was leaning into Sesshomaru's chest. Sesshomaru wrapped an arm her waist, Inuyasha Kagome and Shippo sat on another couch. Inuyasha not wanting to be outshined by Sesshomaru so he followed Sesshomaru's lead and wrapped his arm around Kagome's waist and pulled her to him. Miroku and Sango sat on another couch and were just looking at the two couples. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha would exchange looks and would sent glares to each other.
"I see that you both are doing well."
"Mother…don't."
"I didn't say anything…"
"No…but I know you very well mother…I know what you are implying…"
"I don't know what you are talking about Crystal."
"Don't play innocent mom."
"Crystal?"
"Yea Kagome?"
"Tell me…why are we here?"
"Alright…well it starts with Queen Julie…she was the Queen of the heavens she was murdered by Nori…the god of chaos. I can here so I could take over the crown and I wanted you and your friends to be here for the ceremony."
"Okay…"
"That's not all, you see…I'm going to have another ceremony done, I'm going to adopt Rin as my daughter in Goddess' terms."
"Goddess' terms? What does it included?"
"I have to make a cut on my left hand, then I make a cut on the child's right hand, I same a small incantation. Then I place some of my power into a object that is given to the child and then that's that. And the child will go through some physical change but not much."
"I see when are you going to do this?"
"After I am crowned as Queen…"
"Kagome would you want to adopt Shippo is Goddess's terms as well."
"I would like to but isn't that I little to make to make the necessarily preparations?"
"It would but…as you know dear sister I think ahead."
"That you do…"
"Now my dear Guests we don't have much guests rooms so you will be sharing with some one…No Kagome you have your own room I believe it's only fair that you stay with Inuyasha."
"May I ask why father?"
"Didn't you sister explain to you?"
"Explain?"
"Kagome about being a beloved…I'll explain more later…"
"Okay then…will Miroku and Sango share a room then?" (Crystal)
"Yea they will…and the children will sleep together." (Gwen)
"I knew it."
"What was that Crystal?"
"Nothing mother."
"Crystal?"
"Yea Kagome?"
"What's going on?"
"Well mother and Father, are trying to us to mate with our beloveds…they are very sneaky."
"Are they always like that?"
"Yup…"
Kagome and Crystal sighed they knew that they were walking into a deep trap that their parents were making. Their parents knew that they were destined to be with each other but their parents didn't understand they wouldn't mate with men just because they were destined. The group continued to talk for a while until Rin and Shippo began to yawn. They went to the dinning hall and had a light dinner, when everyone was done Crystal walked through the halls and showed everyone their rooms.
The first room that appeared was Miroku and Sango's room. Next was the children's room. Farther down the hall was Kagome and Inuyasha's room Crystal showed them their room and she walked over to her room. Sesshomaru was walking along with her, her parents didn't tell her where he would be sleeping but she could only imagine that they would want her to sleep with him. Crystal opened her door and walked in she went to her closet and grabbed a sleeping robe and headed to the bathroom.
Sesshomaru saw Crystal leave to go take a bath she walked over to the bed and noticed some sleeping pants for him. Sesshomaru sat on the bed and waited for Crystal to finish her bath, we she came out Sesshomaru went into the bathroom. Crystal had finished drying her hair she brushed it then she crawled into bed. Today was a very tiring day for her and she need some rest. When she was almost asleep Sesshomaru walked into the bedroom and laid down beside Crystal. Crystal's back was facing Sesshomaru, he slowing crawled towards Crystal when he close to her he pulled her towards his chest.
"Sesshomaru?"
"Yes?"
"What's wrong with you?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well yesterday…you accused me of helping Rin because I wanted something from you. And now you kissed me, you want me near you and now your cuddling me in bed…"
"I don't see your point?"
"You don't…what exactly does all of this mean to you Sesshomaru?
"Its means that I want to court you…I didn't know that my intentions were unclear to you…maybe I should clarify them better."
Sesshomaru pulled Crystal into a passionate kissed the lasted until they were almost out of breathe. When they pulled away Sesshomaru looked into Crystal's eyes and he let a small smile appear on his face. Sesshomaru moved his mouth over to Crystal's shoulder and licked the spot between her neck and shoulder blades. He opened his mouth to reveal his fangs and bite down on the spot. Crystal held her breathe and waited for the discomfort to pass. After a few seconds she felt he place kisses on the spot.
"Goodnight my Queen." he whispered
"Goodnight my Lord."
Kagome and Inuyasha
Kagome and Inuyasha were laying in bed, they were tried from their long journey. Kagome was thinking over her conversation with her sister. Inuyasha looked over to Kagome, she looked so deep into thought he was worried about her.
"Kagome?"
"…."
"Kagome?"
"Huh…oh Inuyasha what is it?"
"What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing Inuyasha I'm just thinking."
"About what?"
"About what my parents said and what my sister said."
"I see is their anything I could do for you?"
"No, theirs nothing."
"Are you sure Kagome?"
"Yes."
"Goodnight Kagome."
"Goodnight Inuyasha."
Sango and Miroku
"Why do I have to sleep with a pervert like you?"
"Sango you wound me so…"
"What ever just stay on your side of the bed."
"I'll try to be good."
"You better."
Naraku
Naraku was sitting by a window thinking about what his next step was now that Julie was died who was going to take over the crown. Julie had no children no heir. His thoughts were cut off when his dear brother entered the room.
"Naraku still mad over the death of that bitch."
"You know very well that I loved Julie, Nori…"
"So much for love…you wanted to kill her, that's way all the gods took away you god ability and power after trying to kill one of us."
"Well what did everyone expect I was the god of evil after all."
"True brother…do you have a special play in mind for our next attack?"
"Not a single one…I want the Shikon Jewel so I can becoming more powerful and take back all my god powers…but there are always someone in my way."
"Like who?"
"A Half demon, a miko, a monk, demon slayer…"
"Oh…Does the miko go by the name Kagome?"
"Yes why?"
"Well didn't you notice that she resembles our sister Gwen?"
"I never really thought of that…I believe that Crystal has descended down to earth as well to continue her journey with her sister."
"Really anything we can use against Crystal?"
"Don't now but I look into it."
"Alright then good night brother."
"Goodnight."
Lady Gwen and Lord Tai
"Do you think that the children are benefiting from our little plan?"
"I don't know dear…knowing our girls it will take a while for them to open up but with the youkai's as their intended I am not sure about anything anymore."
"Kagome doesn't need to rush into mate with Inuyasha. But Crystal had to be mated within months after taking over the crown. She needs an heir to the throne."
"I know dear I just hope that they will try to be together….Crystal is really stubborn."
"I know love…I know…"
"We better go to bed we have a long day tomorrow…"
"Goodnight dear."
"Goodnight my love."
In the morning everyone was in the dinning room waiting for the lady and lord of the castle to enter the room so they could have their breakfast. Miroku and Sango sat beside each other they seemed a little close but not to close. Once and a while you could hear flesh hitting flesh, Kagome looked tried and trouble but she tried to hide it. Inuyasha was his normal self trying to kill his brother but couldn't because he was a guest in someone's home.
Crystal and Sesshomaru seemed happy they were sitting next to each other they were holding hands under the table. On Crystal's neck was a bite mark stated that she was currently courting Sesshomaru. Everyone noticed the mark but didn't say anything for it wasn't their place to meddle in his business. Shippo and Rin were sitting by Kagome and Crystal talking and playing with some toys.
Gwen and Tai entered the dinning room they took their seats and a few servants came in and brought the food to the table. They both had a smirked on their faces when they saw Sesshomaru and Crystal holding hands. When the food was served Crystal took her hand back because she had to eat with her right hand.
Crystal and Kagome's mind conversation
"Crystal?"
"Yea Kagome?"
"Why are mom and Dad smirking like that?"
"Well they seem happy that Sesshomaru and I are holding hands, and that there plan is working."
"I see…I wanted to ask you what going on between you and Sesshomaru?"
"Well last night he asked me to umm…"
"WHAT? ASK YOU WHAT?"
"Keep you voice down he ask me to court me."
"Really?"
"Yup…soon it will be you, I'm sure that Inuyasha will ask you too."
"What that's crazy Inuyasha wouldn't."
"Oh yes he would."
"NO HE WOULDN'T….opps…Hehe"
"Kagome?" ( the gang asked)
"Dear? Are you okay?" (Gwen)
"Ummm…"
"Crystal?"
"She's fine…we were just talking and it got a little out of hand that's all."
"I see…" (Tai)
"Crystal?"
"Yes mother?"
"After breakfast you will have to prepare for tonight."
"Yes I know mother."
"Also Kagome and You are going to adopt the children tonight as well." (Tai)
"So Kagome will have to stay with me then…" (Gwen)
"Yes…"
"Alright then…" (Gwen)
"Crystal?"
"Yes father?…
"You have only two months to be wed or the crown will be taken away."
"But father…Queen Julie never wed…why do I have to be wed faster?"
"Well honey…her life was planed to never have a husband or an heir until you were born."
"I see and my life plan is too?"
"That sweet heart you already know." (Sesshomaru)
"…"
"Crystal?" (Gwen)
"…."
"Darling I think its time for you to leave and prepare for tonight, Kagome go with you sister." (Tai)
Kagome and Crystal stood up form their chairs Sesshomaru grabbed Crystal's hand and kissed it. They both walked to their children and kissed them. Hours had pasted Kagome was Crystal were having the time of there life, they had massages, they were getting their nails done. Now it was time to get dressed for the night, Crystal wore a halter white dress with gold on the chest area. (the dress the Serena on sailor moon wears when she becomes queen of crystal Tokyo) The servants went to get her crown (the same crown Serena uses).
Kagome wore a similar white and gold dress, when they were dressed and ready to go the servants took them into a room. They left Crystal alone in the room until it was time for her to enter the throne room. Kagome was taken into the throne room and she went to go and sit by her parents. About twenty minutes later Crystal was announced and two guards opened the door and Crystal walked out into the great hall. When Crystal walked down towards the throne people bowed when she walked by them. When she got to the throne a priest was their waiting for her to begin the ceremony. Crystal kneeled on one knee and wanted for the priest to begin to speak.
"Crystal…Goddess of the heavens…do you accept to take the throne of heaven to become the new Queen of the heavens."
"I do…"
The priest nodded and he turned to get a crown, when he came back he placed the crown on her head Crystal stood up and turned to look at the crowd. Everyone cheered as Crystal was declared the new Queen of the heavens. Crystal raised her hands signalling everyone to quiet down.
"I will let to thank everyone for coming to my coronation party…but I also am going to adopt my child Rin and my sister will adopt her child Shippo through Goddess' terms…Kagome? Rin? Shippo? Come here please"
The children and Kagome walked over to her in the centre of the room. They stood by Crystal. Lady Gwen walked towards the group with a pillow on the centre of the pillow was a golden dagger. Crystal took the dagger and called Rin to walk towards her.
"Rin…honey…this may hurt a bit okay…"
"I trust you mommy…"
"I know you do love…give me your left hand Rin."
Rin lifted up her left hand Crystal carefully took the dagger and made a small cut, then she made a small cut on her own hand. Then she placed the two cut hands together and she began to chant an small incantation. Crystal and Rin glowed pink when the light was gone Crystal let go of Rin's hand and she lifted both her hands in front of her.
A sliver headband tiara appeared before her in her hands, Crystal lift it to her lips and kissed it. The tiara glowed purple then went back to it original state. Crystal placed the tiara on Rin forehead, she could feel her magic and power flowing through Rin veins. Rin wouldn't transform because Crystal had kissed her forehead giving her a little of her power before.
"Mommy…does this mean that you are officially my mommy?"
"Yes Rin it does…I will also like you all to know that….My daughter is the heir to the throne of the Kingdom of heaven."
Everyone bowed at the two agonizing that Rin is the new heir to the throne of heaven. Now it was Kagome's turn to adopt Shippo through Goddess' terms. Kagome looked at Crystal and she nodded Kagome followed the same process that Crystal followed. When she was making a object for Shippo she didn't know how to make one and what she should make.
"Crystal?"
"Yea what is it?"
"I don't know how to make an object like you did for Rin…and I don't know what to make."
"Kagome just concentrate on the item…what you can make for him can be a dagger."
"That's a great idea thanks."
"No problem."
Kagome took her hands and placed them in front of her then a diamond and gold dagger appeared, Kagome brought the dagger to her lips and placed a gentle kiss. When the glow stopped she gave the dagger to Shippo he looked at his mother and had a big smile on his face.
With everything done that walked into the dinning hall and had dinner, when dinner was over they all went into the great hall for dancing and chatting. Crystal danced with everyone many men tried telling Crystal that they were the best choice to become her husband. Crystal of course refused and told them that she already had a person in mind that she would want to be her husband but she never once mentioned his name.
Kagome danced with some men and a few Gods Crystal introduced many of the of the Gods and Goddess that were family and the many gods and Goddess that were very important. After many hours of partying that children were tried so Kagome and Crystal took them to there rooms to sleep and then they parted to their own rooms for some sleep.
Crystal had just changed into her sleeping gown and was laying on her bed she was tried very tried. Crystal was beginning to fall asleep when Sesshomaru walked into the bedroom when he changed and crawled into bed. He moved closer to Crystal and pulled her into his arms, Crystal noticed more warmth and snuggled into Sesshomaru's chest and she sighed with containment.
Kagome and Inuyasha
Kagome walked into her room and she noticed that Inuyasha was already in the room waiting for her. When Kagome went to change and came back Inuyasha looked at her and smiled.
"Inuyasha?"
"Yea Kagome?"
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine why do you ask?"
"You don't seem like your self that's why."
"Oh…Kagome?"
"Yea?"
"I wanted to know something?"
"Yea…"
"I wanted to know if I had the permission to court you…"
"Ummm…"
"I understand if you don't want to…"
"No…Inuyasha…I mean I would love to be courted by you…it was just you caught me off guard that's all."
"I would really like it if you would accept this gift."
Inuyasha pulled out a gold necklace with a dog pendant on it and handed it to Kagome. She looked over to her and nodded Inuyasha took the necklace and put it around her neck. Inuyasha kissed her neck and moved over to the spot where he was going to mark her. He looked over at Kagome and saw that she had a dazed look.
"Kagome this may hurt a bit."
"Ummm."
He opened his mouth to reveal his fangs and bite down on the spot. Kagome whimpered when she felt him bite into her but it passed when his felt him place kisses over the mark. When he had stopped Kagome gave Inuyasha a passionate kiss and then the two went into bed sleeping into each others arms.
