Damn this thing is getting long hun? I really never thought this little ficcy here would be this popular but I LOVE IT! This is one of my most reviewed fics, and so far my best loved Inuyasha fic. Most reviewers tell me how much they loved this fic and cannot wait patiently, for too long, for more so here it is. Hopefully this will be worth the long wait.
One last thing before I go I promise. I find it strange only one person mentioned the slight Yuri content in this fic? I am thankful however no one has asked me why a female, I am one you know? Aishi-Cc comes form Aisha Clanclan, is writing even a little Yuri. To be honest I am very excepting for a straight person and have only a little trouble writing Yuri.
WarNinGs: Same as chapter 4. Add On's: Yuri becomes a little more important in this chapter, and from now on, so if Yuri upsets you I need to ask…How did you make it threw the fic this far?
Aishi Say
"I feel now that you're the one I need."
Michelle Branch - Here With Me. This will make more sense after you read this chapter.
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"So this is Tokyo?" Miroku asked looking around curiously, he could only see so much of it from over the walls.
"It's lovely at night Miroku all lit up like stars," Sango informed him smiling.
"It's just a place," Inuyasha commented watching Sango point to and explain a few things to a very curious Miroku. 'I keep forgetting he's never been here before.'
"Konnichi wa minna!" A smiling woman called.
"You must be Kagome's mother then?" Miroku asked turning, the woman had a kind smile.
"Yes Miroku this is…" Sango started, this place was a shrine so it was not impossible for humans not related to Kagome to be here.
"Just call me mom or mother while your all here alright? There is no need for you to be so formal." Kagome's mother said smiling at them
"Mother this is Miroku, and Inuyasha you know," Sango introduced politely.
Kagome's mother nodded at the monk, "Nice to meet you Miroku. Come inside all of you."
"She seems friendly," Miroku commented, leaning close to Inuyasha.
"Yeah, well, be glad you don't have cute little inu ears," Inuyasha muttered.
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"Miroku!" Shippo cried jumping into the monk's arms, "I was so worried about you."
"Come now Shippo I am fine see?" Miroku assured the cub smiling, he had only worn himself out.
"Oh that is so kawii," The older women said with a smile.
"Mom really, welcome to Tokyo Miroku," Kagome greeted, hugging Miroku as well.
"Were you worried as well Kagome?" Miroku teased with a friendly smile.
"Yes. So what do you think of the future?" Kagome asked wanting to know.
"It is very interesting," Miroku answered looking around the room, curious as always.
"You children play nice now, I'll be by to check on you all latter." Kagome's mother called walking off.
"So did anything important happen last night?" Kagome asked innocently, she had been worried since Inuyasha had been human.
"Nope not a thing. Sad to say it was a very quite night in," Miroku answered soundly almost disappointed.
"There, there Miroku," Kagome soothed patting his shoulder.
"Oh honestly, neither of you were in any shape to fight anything." Sango commented, suddenly jealous of Kagome and Miroku's friendly teasing.
"Miroku come play in the snow with me?" Shippo pleaded, looking up using his most pathetic face he could do.
"He really loves it. Shippo wait a few minutes and I'll join you all right?" Kagome asked sweetly, they could relax here for a little while.
Shippo nodded, "Yep!" Miroku smiled ruffling red hair getting a squeal of joy form the kitsune.
Inuyasha smiled. 'He's great with kids.'He frowned 'But staying with me he could never have any and I know he want's a son even if…when we do kill Naraku…'
"AHAHAAHA! That tickles!" Shippo cried laughing, he loved playing with his friends.
"Miroku stop tickling poor little Shippo to death," Sango playfully ordered, it was nice being able to act so carefree, even if just for a little while.
"Yes Sango," Miroku said automatically, giving Shippo a chance to catch his breath.
"OK let's go play!" Kagome cried, tight fitting pink coat on.
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"Look at them? So carefree," Sango commented, watching her three friend play in the snow.
"Of course Sango there is nothing here to hurt them," Inuyasha reminded her, watching them as well.
"Inuyasha once Naraku is defeated and the Jewel recovered what will become of all of us?" Sango asked hugging her knees, she knew there were a few plans resting on the jewel's use.
"Well Miroku will be cured so we can stop worrying about that, you and Kohaku will be together again, I will a great Yokai like my father, and Kagome will probably return to her life here. She belongs here." Inuyasha answered softly, she was dear to them all but this was her time.
"Does she? She should stay with us," Sango protested not wanting to lose her friend. She had lost so many already, at least Kagome would not be dead.
"Sango we can't force her. Once the Jewel is purified she can no longer use it's power, she will remain wherever she decides forever. She has family and friends in both worlds it will be hard for her." Inuyasha reminded her solemnly, he did not want to lose her either. He had accepted he would likely lose her when he had chosen Miroku, he was unsure what Kikyo would do when she learned of it.
"Why can't we just forget about all of this and have fun too?" Sango asked with a sigh.
"Not our lot in life," Inuyasha answered sighing as well.
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Miroku looked up panting, covered in snow. "What is it Miroku?" Kagome asked, she knew his expressions well, and he looked concerned.
"Someone is not…in the Holiday Spirit." Miroku answered, nodding up at the two figures sitting on the shrine roof talking amongst themselves.
"You're right they aren't. Any ideas oh sneaky one?" Kagome asked, knowing Miroku already had some short of an idea.
"Always my fair lady. Just fallow my lead. Shippo?" Miroku called getting the little kitsune to come running.
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"HEY?!" Inuyasha cried when he received a face full of snow that smell spaciously of Miroku. He heard the 'older' youth laughing along with Shippo and Kagome. Sango hid a chuckle as Inuyasha wipped the snow away. "Hey you stupid monk what the Hell was that for?"
Miroku smiled at the annoyed Inuyasha, noting Sango's grin. "Oh nothing," He answered innocently.
Inuyasha frowned at him, "Yeah right I dare you to ach!"
Shippo giggled form where he was perched on Kagome's pink clad shoulder. "I got him Miroku!" He cried happily, it had been a good shot.
"Good shot. Kagome if you would?" Miroku asked nodding at her. Kagome nodded back before getting Sango in the cheek.
"Kagome?!" Sango gaped, hand on her cold cheek.
"Why you little...so you want to play games do ya?" Inuyasha challenged the laughing trio below. "Come on Sango let's teach 'em a lesson?"
"I'm with you," Sango assured him with a nod.
"Good," Inuyasha grabbed two handfuls of snow. "Now," He whispered flinging them at Miroku, Sango going for Kagome.
Miroku looked up, dusting snow form his hair with a smile before throwing two more balls at Inuyasha. Kagome shrieked happily, aiming at Sango, Shippo laughing as he held on for his dear little life. "Yay snow!" He cried happily.
Miroku laughed at him, getting Inuyasha in the right ear. "So what is this game called?" He asked turning to Kagome.
"A snowball fight. Ahhh! I've been hit." Kagome cried grabbing her chest. "Avenge me Shippo?" Sango stood when Kagome flopped backwards into a snowdrift, kicking up a cloud of snow before she started moving her arms and legs.
Inuyasha lept form the shrine roof, knocking Miroku into one as well kissing him as the snow settled. "You got my ear." He pouted, it had been cold though not entirely unpleasant.
"You moved," Miroku countered smiling, "What was that for?"
"Cheering me up baka," Inuyasha answered smiling back, "I never did that as a kid."
"You poor thing," Miroku soothed dusting of a white ear. "Better?" He asked massaging it gently, it did feel a bit cold.
"mmm yes," Inuyasha answered snuggling against him
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"What are you making?" Sango asked leaning over Kagome, curious about what she had been doing.
"A snow angle Sango," Kagome answered holding out her hand. "Help me up?" Sango pulled her to her feet blushing when their eyes meet. Kagome looked away blushing slightly too. "See it's an angel?"
Shippo giggled falling back getting both girls attention as he made one to. "This is fun!" Both girls giggled at him unable to help themselves he was just too cute, only to turned when the heard Inuyasha laugh as he jumped off his pinned victim.
"Thank you Kagome this has been fun," Sango thanked bowing her head slightly.
"I love the winter everything is so beautiful and fragile almost as if Tokyo is made of glass," Kagome informed her voice soft.
"It is partially?" Sango asked confused, Kagome had said glass windows were everywhere, some might as well be walls.
"I'll show you after lunch. We should get those two modernized as well." Kagome reminded Sango shaking the snow form her hair.
"How? Do you have male clothes?" Sango asked, the grandfather and little brother did not wear anything the right size.
"I have a ton, I'm afraid I expect the worst. If Inuyasha ever came here really hurt he'd have to wear something when he wanted to leave here." Kagome answered, luckily Miroku and Inuyasha were similar in build. She had considered having to bring him here if he was poisoned bad enough.
"True enough." Sango agreed, Inuyasha did come and go as he wished.
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"They really are just children aren't they?" Kagome's mother asked.
"Meow," Kilala answered from where she was curled up next to a tray holding six mugs and one bowl. "Merowl?"
"Hum? Oh those? Why those are for the hot chocolate I'm making silly little kitty." The older women explained.
"Mow mow?" Kilala asked tilting her head slightly.
Kagome's mother smiled at the neko like yokai. "Well they must be chilly by now don't you think? This stuff always tastes better when it's made fresh on the stove."
"Mew?" Kilala mewed blinking up at her.
"Careful now I don't want to spill any on you, it's very hot." The older women warned. Kilala sniffed as sweet smelling dark liquid was poured carefully into each mug before she filled up the bowl with the last of it. "Now for some whip cream." Kilala sniffed curiously at the cream to as the older women sprinkled the tops with chocolate shavings. "Now you get some extra cream since pure chocolate is not good for kitties.
"Mew?" Kilala asked as the bowl was set before her.
"It's all right that's for you, and this one is for me. Lap it slowly it's still hot, I'll be right back." Kagome's mother assured her with a smile before walking out.
Kilala watched her go before lapping at the cream. "Meow?!" She cried before purring happily as she lapped some more. 'Nice mommy.'
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"Oh children come here please?" Shippo bounded up to Kagome's mother, instantly attracted by a sweet smell. Kagome and Sango who had just finished another pair of angles looked up.
"What is it Kagome?" Sango asked looking up, she was getting use to Kagome's mother bringing them food.
"Something way yummy," Kagome answered pulling Sango behind her.
Inuyasha sniffed, modern food was not something he had gotten completely use to. "What is it?" Miroku asked, it smelled good if not entirely familiar.
"Smells like that stuff Kagome calls chocolate," Inuyasha answered.
"Well it would be rude not to at lest come when called," Miroku commented standing patting the snowman's head as he turned. "He's not going anywhere."
Inuyasha smiled, the monk had a point, "OK I'm coming."
"What is it? It smells so good!" Shippo asked jumping up and down.
Kagome's mother smiled down at him. "Why thank you little kitsune child. Drink it slowly now it's hot." Shippo smiled licking at the cream contently.
"It does smell very good," Sango commented sniffing at it.
"It is Sango, just sip it like hot tea and you'll be fine," Kagome assured her friend sipping hers clearly content.
"I ain't drinking anything that makes me look that baka," Inuyasha muttered frowning at Kagome's happy beyond all reason face.
"Come now Inuyasha she is only happy," Miroku reminded his temperamental friend passing him a mug, "Arigato."
"Yes thanks mom," Kagome chimed in.
"Oh it's no trouble at all. Oh dear aren't your feet cold dears?" The older women asked concerned.
Inuyasha blinked before he remember he was bare foot, "Huh? No, Miroku?"
"I'm fine. This is rather good," Miroku answered, he was not all that cold.
"I am so glad you children like it. So what shall we have for lunch?" Kagome's mother asked smiling pleased.
Kagome swallowed, "Mom I kinda wanted to show them around, you know grab lunch as we go. They don't get future food very often."
"Well all right. Grandpa and Sota have probably eaten to. How about Oden for diner? It's Kagome favorite." The older women asked having no idea what all these people liked.
"Real Oden?" Sango asked, she knew they had instant kinds, which Inuyasha seemed to enjoy.
"Mom makes the best," Kagome praised smiling.
"That sounds wonderful. Kagome goes on and on about her mothers cooking now we can finally try it," Miroku said smiling as well.
Kagome blushed, "Miroku stop I'm bushing."
Inuyasha watched Miroku laugh with Kagome as he sipped his drink. 'He's so beautiful when he smiles like that.' "Isn't that what you were eating the first time I came to fetch you?" He asked, pretty sure his memory was accurate.
"Oh my gosh, yes it was?!" Kagome answered shocked that he remembered that.
"Smelled really good," Inuyasha said blinking at Kagome.
"Mum mmm mummm!" Shippo said as he slowly sipped his hot chocolate.
"I think the runt agrees too," Inuyasha translated for the content little kitsune as he shook his head.
"Well I'll go get started. I'll leave some money on the counter for you dear." Kagome's mother said as she headed back inside.
"You're the best mom!" Kagome gushed as he mother walked off. "That was really nice of you Miroku. You made her day."
"Think nothing of it Kagome. It was the truth simply stated in a praising way," Miroku informed her.
"You do have a silver tongue Miroku," Kagome teased smiling.
"A what?" Miroku asked not sure what she meant by that,
"Oh gomen, that just means you have a way with words." Kagome explained, she often forgot they did not always speak the same language.
"All the better for getting out of trouble with," Sango teased grinning.
"But lady Sango what kind of guest would I be if I paid her no compliments?" Miroku protested, sounding hurt at her suggestion.
"Not a very good one. Sota's going to be so happy to see you again Inuyasha," Kagome informed the Hanyo with a smile.
"He's a good kid," Inuyasha admitted with a shrug, the kid had grown on him.
"Yep. Well you two need to change," Kagome informed them with a grin.
"Why?" Inuyasha asked since Miroku had gone back to his neglected drink.
"You can't go around dressed like that. Well Miroku could, but he'd stand out. I want to show you two around not show you off," Kagome explained.
"Kagome if I may what are you planning?" Miroku asked, change could mean any number of things.
"Just modern clothes like Sango and Shippo nothing permanent." Kagome answered, Inuyasha's white hair would not even be that strange as long as his ears remained covered.
"I see no problem with that," Miroku commented with a shrug.
"Good but the staff stays. If you aren't dressed like a Buddhist monk you can't carry it." Kagome informed him, there would be nothing for him to fight with it anyway.
"I understand., Miroku assured her, he had excepted as much.
"What about you Inuyasha?" Sango asked, not at all surprised the curious and social monk had agreed with out much thought.
"Fine why not," Inuyasha said with a shrug of his own.
"Good. Sango come on we'll go run a bath," Kagome said pleased she would not have any problems.
"Well she's as cheerful as ever," Miroku commented amused.
"Miroku?" Inuyasha asked wanting his attention focused on him not Kagome, even if it was innocent.
"Hmm?" Miroku murmured, sipping his drinking looking up at him.
"How long do you think we can justifiably stay here? We have to kill Naraku, get back the Jewel, and save Kikyo, Kohaku,…and you." Inuyasha asked eyes wavering as he said the last two words.
"One more night or so will not matter in the long run, besides we are all drained," Miroku answered him softly.
"So ask me in the morning?" Inuyasha asked frowning slightly at him.
Miroku nodded, "Yep. Come before we worry our friends."
Inuyasha grabbed Miroku's wrist stooping him, "Just stay for a little longer?" He pleaded softly, the girls would not miss them for a little while longer.
Miroku turned, gently stroking Inuyasha's winter paled cheek fondly, "Inuyasha please do not look so sad, it pains me?"
"I didn't mean…" Inuyasha whispered looking down, he had not meant to upset the human.
"Hush beloved I know," Miroku assured him gently.
Inuyasha closed his eyes, "Beloved." He repeated softly. "I feel like some baka shoujo form one of Kagome's manga. Have you ever read one?"
"I've glanced through them," Miroku answered, she had showed them and he had been curious. They were interesting, but he had little time for such things.
"They are always so happy around the one they love so much. I feel that right now. It still scares me but I never want this feeling to go away." Inuyasha admitted, blushing slightly as he dug his fingers into Miroku's robe part of him wanting to tear it off again.
"I know," Miroku whispered pulling Inuyasha to him stoking soft hair. "And I feel the same. I want to be scared with you for the rest of my life, no matter how long it is."
Inuyasha looked up into gentle dark eyes, smiling at the warmth he found there. "Than perhaps together warrior and a priest can help save each other?" He asked softly pleased with the idea, it sounded like a pretty good life really.
"I'm a monk not a priest," Miroku corrected gently, and not for the first time.
"So wha…?" Inuyasha trailed off as Miroku leaned forward capturing his lips with his own. He closed his eyes, holding Miroku tightly rather enjoying the taste of Miroku mixed with the sweet taste of that chocolate stuff. Inuyasha whimpered slightly as Miroku pulled away.
"I know, but we have to go in now," Miroku reminded the hanyo, they had lagged behind long enough.
"I want to be with you," Inuyasha protested, patience was not one of his virtues.
"Now is neither the time nor the place dearest Inuyasha. Perhaps tonight," Miroku reminded him gently.
"Tonight then," Inuyasha agreed pulling Miroku behind him.
"What is your hurry now?" Miroku asked frowning, sudden mood changes were the norm.
"Bath time!" Inuyasha answered grinning.
"No, Inuyasha I mean it," Miroku warned him, he had butted heads with the stubborn inu before.
"Yeah, yeah," Inuyasha scoffed, promises, promises.
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"What could those two be doing?" Kagome asked frowning, men always rushing around or making others wait.
"Don't worry so much Kagome you know those two," Sango said shaking her head.
"Exactly," Kagome muttered turning. Sango was leaning over the tub hand in the steaming water testing it. 'Why am I blushing like this? It must be the steam…could it really be Sango?'
"Kagome do you think Shippo is all right all by himself?" Sango asked, the little fox was very social.
"Oh sure. Mom is probably having him help with the Oden and some cookies." Kagome smiled, "Tis the season of cookies."
"Shippo really seems to like it here," Sango observed with a smile.
"Yes, well, it's a lot more cheerful here then your home." Kagome looked up at Sango blushing. Sango looked down at her blushing as well. "Sango…"
"Damn it's hot in here!" Inuyasha said walking in.
"Inuyasha please do not swear so loudly inside? I do have a younger brother," Kagome chided him.
"OK I'm sorry." Inuyasha apologized, having completely forgotten the kid.
"We'll leave everything out all right? If you need us we'll be downstairs," Kagome informed them.
"Yeah, yeah oooh look some weird little bird?!" Inuyasha cried picking it up only to drop it jumping, "It squeaked at me?!"
Kagome picked it up, laughing just as hard as the others. "It's a Rubber Ducky silly, it's suppose to squeak." She squeaked the toy a few times. "See? I guess to you guys a lot of common stuff must seem so strange to you."
"I bet it was just the sugar," Sango teased, Inuyasha surprised was funny to see.
"OK, we'll see you two latter," Kagome called walking out with Sango.
"Are you all right Inuyasha?" Miroku asked, tilting his head at at the hanyo and the toy.
Inuyasha bit down on the duck before throwing it away, "Now I am."
Miroku smiled, warping his arms around Inuyasha, "Poor thing."
Inuyasha shivered when Miroku kissed his neck, "I thought you said no and you meant it?"
"I did, but I want to make you feel better after laughing at you," Miroku answered.
"You should," Inuyasha agreed, even if he did so love the sound of Miroku's laughter.
"Besides what's the harm in having just a little fun getting undressed?" Miroku teased, it was fun to tease Inuyahsa.
"I hate you right now. Mmm stop it," Inuyasha half moaned at him.
"As you wish," Miroku said releasing the other.
"I didn't really mean it baka," Inuyasha muttered at him, reaching up and lowering Miroku's head.
"My mistake," Miroku whispered kissing his neck.
"Forgiven," Inuyasha whispered turning. He slipped his clawed hands under black cloth as a teasing tongue tickled his playfully. 'Right a little fun. Mmm I hope not.'
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And so again here we are at the end of yet another chapter. This has no real point, but it just feel weird typing up a Christmas fic when fall just really got started. Does it feel weird reading a Christmas fic when the next major Holiday is Halloween? I guess maybe it does and maybe it does not? 2,666 people have looked at this fic so far! Boo-Ya Baby! Hopefully everyone will like this chapter as much as the other four? If not it's all my fault I will blame no one if they come with torches and the like. Ja till 6 or whatever fic of mine you read after this one.