"That's a great idea, Bella."
Kagome slices her palm open with a knife and leaves her blood on a few trees bushes and shrubs. Bella follows Kagome's example. When they are finished, Kagome heals hers and Bella cuts.
"Are you going to fight, Kagome?" Bella asks
"Yes, Emmett doesn't want me to, but it's not his call. I've dealt with worse things than this."
"I wish I could help." Bella says.
"I know you do, Sweetie, but this is beyond you, you're not a warrior. Leave this to those of us that were trained to deal with this sort of thing."
"Yeah, but you weren't always trained, Kagome." Bella points out.
"True, but I was born to fight these type of creatures, it's in my blood. So, where are you going to be the day of the battle?"
Edward and I are going camping in the mountains, Jake will carry me there to mask my scent."
That's a good idea."
When Kagome and Bella get home, they are surprised to see Alice talking with Charlie as they're coming out off the house.
"Okay, Alice, don't be stranger." Charlie says, as he waves to her and shuts the door.
"Okay you guys your alibis for the battle is all arranged." Alice tells the girls
"Oh yeah? Kagome asks.
"Yes, I told Charlie that the whole family is going camping ehis weekend and that you, Bella and I are habing a sleep over. He's going fishing with Billy anyway."
"Charlie?" You guys are on a first name basis now?" Bella asks.
Me and Emmett, he likes. Actually you and Edward will have the whole house to yourself, and Emmett has something special planned for you, Kagome."
Bella starts getting nervous. "Like alone."
"We're all going hunting, powering up for the battle. You're welcome."
"What does Emmett have planned, Alice?" Kagome asks.
Alice bounces on the balls of her feet, "Can't tell you, it's a secret."
Kagome huffs and crosses her arms, showing her irritation at being kept in the dark. Alice giggles.
The next day Alice picks up Bella and Kagome in Emmett's Jeep and dries them to the house. When they get there she tells Kagome to leave her bag in the Jeep and to go upstairs to change into the sun dress that has bought for her. When Kagome is ready she makes her way downstairs where Emmett is waiting for her.
"You look beautiful, Kagome."
Thank you, Emmett."
"Are you ready to go?" He asks.
"Where are we going?"
"It's a secret."
"Emmett!"
"Okay the most I'll tell you is that we're going to Seattle.
"But what about the newborn army?"
"Alice said we'll be fine."
Emmett opens the the passenger door for Kagome and helps her get in. When he gets into the Jeep he leans over and kisses Kagome on the lips.
"Almost forgot my kiss." He tells her.
It's a three hour drive to Seattle, Emmett spend the time holding hands and talking, then suddenly Kagome remembers something.
"Emmett I have something for you."
"What's that, Babe?"
"I necklace, it has a sacred sutra in it that should hide your demonic aura from everyone but me, which means you won't sparkle in the sunlight."
Emmett is so shocked he pulls over to the side of the road, "Are you serious, Kagome?!"
"Yes it took me a while to write it, I wanted to make sure I wrote it right and blessed it correctly, but it should work," She tells him.
Kagome takes the necklace out of her purse and slips it over his head, as luck would have to test her theory, the sun broke through the clouds at that precise moment, and bathe Emmett in sunlight.
"Well, did it work?"
Kagome's eyes fill with tears as she looks at him. He looks fine, he looks like any other person.
"What, what's wrong Kagome?"
"It worked, Emmett, you don't sparkle anymore, you look like anyone else. Emmett laughs and kisses her soundly on the mouth.
"Thank you, Kagome, I don't know how to every repay you for this."
"Just be happy." She tells him.
"I am."
With this new revelation, Emmett's plans completely change. When they get to Seattle, Emmett drives downtown to the Embassy Suites by Hilton. They check in and go up to their suite. Kagome is in complete awe of the suite, she had never been in a suite so beautiful in her life. The view from the window was spectacular, Emmett had spared no expense. After leaving their luggage, Emmett takes Kagome by the hand and leads her out of the hotel, they drive to Parsons Gardens. Kagome squeals with delight at the sight of all the flowers and trees, Emmett takes her by the hand and they stroll through the garden, Kagome stopping to smell all the beautiful flowers.
"I've always wanted to come here, but I was afraid of getting caught in the sunlight. I've been here at night, but it's not the same." Emmett tells her as they walk hand in hand down the lane.
They walk by some roses and Emmett breaks one off strips the thorns off and places it in Kagome's hair. She blushes as she looks up at him, his eyes are so full of love that it actually surprises her at first when she sees it, but then she smiles at him. Placing a hand on his face she leans up on her tip toes to kiss him, he leans down and wraps his arms around her bringing her body closer to his and kisses her deeply. He desperately wants to tell her how much he loves her, but he knows she's not ready. So he pours his love into that one kiss.
After the garden they drive onto the Bainbridge Island Ferry, and then head out onto the deck to enjoy a ride and a kiss while watching for the myriad of marine life that passes by, from otters and dolfins to humpback whales and orcas.
Emmett point out some humback whales in the distance to Kagome, she laughs as they breach the water with their babies. Kagome looks down into the water and sees dolfins swimming alongside the ferry they too breach the water leaping high into the air. Gazing east, they see the spectacular Seattle skyline, and looking west toward Bainbridge Island, the dramatic Olympic Mountains. They rent some bikes and explore the island then have a picnic on the waterfront.
After that Kagome is a little tired so they go back to the hotel were she lays down and takes a nap, while Emmett watches TV with the volume low. She wakes up around six in the evening and finds a note and a garment bag, the note tells her to get dressed, Emmett will pick her up at 7:30
Kagome jumps in the shower, when she finished with her shower, she styles her hair in a elegant updo with wisps of hair frame her heart shaped face. Putting on a little bit of makeup she finally puts on the dress, a blue overlay sequin detail sheath dress. She looks at herself in the mirror and smiles, the dress brings out her eyes making them sparkle.
At 7:30 on the dot there's a knock on the door. Kagome opens the door and there stand Emmett in a very nice in a blue Armani pinstriped wool two-piece suit. Emmett's eyes widen when he saw Kagome in the dress, he hadn't seen the dress, Alice just gave him the garment bag to give to Kagome.
"You look incredible." Emmett tells her.
"And you look so handsome."
Emmett gives her a wry grin, he leans down and pecks her on the lips. Then takes her hand and leads her out of the hotel they end up going to Maximilien Restaurant a beautiful French Restaurant, that was cozy, with white-tablecloths that offers water views. They go in and are seated by the window, lovely music is playing in the background, the waiter comes over and takes their drink order while Kagome and Emmett look over the menu.
"Emmett, this place is expensive." Kagome tells him as she looks at the prices.
"It's fine, Kagome, anything for you, order whatever you want."
Kagome starts out with Salade Maximilien With Roquefort which is a mixed greens and roquefort dressed with our house vinaigrette and Emmett gets Soupe Du Jour. For the main course, Kagome orders Tournedo De Bœuf Bordelaise pan seared painted hills natural beef tenderloin, roasted bone marrow. truffle salted frites and red wine reduction. While Emmett tells the waiter that he's on special diet. And for dessert she had Crème Brûlée.
After dinner Emmett takes Kagome back to the hotel, she goes to the bathroom to change into her pajamas but doesn't come out of the bathroom right away. She's nervous that Emmett may be expecting her to give him something she's not ready for. After a while Emmett knocks on the door.
"Kagome, are you okay?"
"Yeah."
She opens the door and comes out. Emmett can't help but grin at the sight of her in her pajamas, she looks so cute in pink. But then he notices that Kagome is nervous, she walks over to the window and stares out at city. Emmett comes up behind her and hugs her.
"What's the matter, Kagome?"
Kagome takes a deep breath, "Emmett, I care for you so much, but I'm not ready to take our relationship to the next step."
"Is that what you're worried about? Kagome, I know you're not ready for that and I would never pressure you, I just want to spend some alone time with you, take you out for a good time and hold you while you sleep. Nothing more."
"Really?"
"Yes, my Angel, whenever you're ready, if you're ever ready to take our relationship to the next level, you let me know. I can wait."
"Thank you, Emmett."
"Anything for you, Kagome"