For the rest of December, Tony and Kagome went shopping for Christmas gifts for their friends and family. Tony didn't bother worrying about his business associates as his new personal assistant; Melissa would be handling all that.
What Tony was doing was arranging a small Christmas party for Kagome with all her friends and family there. He got in touch with Kagome's mother and asked her if she and her family could come out to Malibu for Christmas so he could officially meet them
"We would be happy to come out to Malibu to meet you, Mr. Stark. Kagome has told us so much about you."
"She has?"
"Yes, she calls twice a week to tell us how her pregnancy is going."
Tony felt a little bad, "Um, Mrs. Higurashi, I want to apologize about what happened between Kagome and me."
"Oh, that's alright, Mr. Stark, I will admit that it wasn't the way I expected Kagome to start a family, but in the end, things worked out. She told me you make her very happy."
"The feeling is mutual, Mrs. Higurashi."
"Please, Mr. Stark, call me Aiko."
"Then please call me Tony."
"Alright, Tony."
"Um, aside from inviting you and your family over for Christmas, I was wondering if you could help me with something for Kagome."
"Of course, Tony, what did you need help with?"
"Could you get in touch with Kagome's friends and invite them to a little Christmas party I want to throw for Kagome? I would do it myself, but I don't have their numbers, and my AI can't find them."
"Of course, Tony, that won't be a problem. I can call Sesshomaru and ask for his help."
"Thank you so much, Aiko, I appreciate it."
"You're welcome, Tony and congratulations on your little boy."
"You know?"
"Yes, Kagome couldn't contain her joy; she called me the other day."
"Oh, I was hoping to tell you at the Christmas party."
"I'm sorry about that, Tony."
"That's fine, but please don't tell anyone else, I'd like it if she and I revealed that to everyone at once."
"You have my word."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
With that, Tony said goodbye and hung up. He then calls the caterer and arranged everything for the party, and he made sure that Rhodey was going to be at the party.
"It is going to be another one of your wild parties?"
"No, mostly Kagome's friends and family, you and Happy. This party is one of my Christmas presents to her."
"You have changed, haven't you?"
"Well, yeah. I'm going to be a dad; I can't run around having wild parties and drinking. What kind of example would I be setting for my kid."
"You can't tell me that Kagome doesn't have a lot to do it."
"Oh, she does. We haven't been together very long, and we did get together weirdly, but she makes me happier than I've ever been in my life."
"I'm happy for you, Buddy."
"Thank you, Platypus."
While that was going on, Aiko got in touch with Sesshomaru to inform him of Tony's plans, "This Sesshomaru will handle all the arrangements necessary, Aiko, do not worry. We will all attend this party to Kagome."
"Thank you, Lord Sesshomaru."
"You are very welcome."
Sesshomaru hung up the phone and informed his secretary to get a hold of Shippou and have him come to his office. When they arrived, Sesshomaru explained what he wanted to be done.
"Sure, Sesshomaru, I can get in touch with Jinenji, Shiori, Hachi, and Totosai. I'm sure they won't have a problem traveling to California for this party."
"This Sesshomaru also expects you to get in touch with Kouga and the others as well. This Sesshomaru will handle Inuyasha personally."
Shippou nods, "Alright," With that, Shippou leaves. He needed to start making phone calls.
Sesshomaru calls his secretary again and tells her to get a hold of Inuyasha and have him come to his office. Inuyasha arrives a few minutes later, already in an irritated mood.
"Now, what do you want, Sesshomaru?"
"Do not use that tone with me, little brother. This Sesshomaru. Has sent for you to discuss an important matter. I received a phone call from Aiko this morning."
Inuyasha's ears pricked up, "Was it about Kagome?"
"Yes, it was. We have been invited to California, but Tony Stark to a Christmas party he is having for Kagome."
"Why are you telling me this?"
"Because This Sesshomaru wants to make it clear to you, Inuyasha, that you are to be on your best behavior. If you so much as distress Kagome in any way, I will end you."
"Why would I do that?"
"She is with a child."
"What?! She can't be, she's mine!"
"She can, and she is. And Kagome was never yours, Inuyasha, you chose the dead priestess over her long ago, and Kagome has moved on with her life. She is happy, and you will not disrupt it. If you cannot behave, you will remain here. Even though I know she would like to see you."
Inuyasha's ear's flattened, "Fine, and I will be on my best behavior."
"Good. That is all, Inuyasha."
Inuyasha huffed and walked out of Sesshomaru's office.
And so it went, as Shippou made arrangements for Kagome's friends and family to go to Malibu for Christmas while Tony made his arrangements for the party and took Kagome Christmas shopping. Kagome bought a great many gifts for her friends and family, but Tony told her that he would handle the shipping for her, and she agreed.
After that, they decided that they would start looking at buying baby clothes supplies and furniture for the nursery that Tony. The nursery was finished, but Kagome wasn't allowed to see it. They decided that they would go with baby blue for the color and picked out all the furniture together and that Tony would put it all together.
As it got closer to Christmas, Tony became more excited. He couldn't wait to give Kagome her Christmas present. He knew that she was missing her family and friends and hoped that this party would cheer her up. Tony bustled around the mansion, making sure everything was ready for the party on Christmas Eve. He talked to the caterers and made sure there would be enough food and drinks for everyone. Tony also went out and bought Kagome a beautiful dress for the occasion that wasn't too tight but still showed off her baby bump.
On December 22nd, Tony got confirmation from Kagome's mother that everyone had arrived in California. They were all doing some last-minute shopping but, for the most part, were ready for the party. While all that was happening, Tony locked himself in the nursery and started putting everything together for the baby. The room had already been painted, so all Tony had to do was set everything up.
So, on December 23rd, while Kagome was asleep, Tony snuck down to the living room and put all the presents that she was going to send to Japan under the tree. Also, the gifts that Tony had gotten for Kagome and her family.
When Kagome woke up on December 24th it was to an empty bed and JARVIS playing Christmas music, **Good morning, Miss Kagome.**
"Good morning JARVIS, where's Tony?"
**Sir is on his way up with your breakfast.**
At that moment, the door opened, and Tony came in with a tray loaded down with Kagome's breakfast. He smiled at Kagome and walked in, "Merry Christmas, Honey."
"Tony, Christmas isn't until tomorrow."
"It's Christmas Eve, same difference," Tony said as he sets the tray down on Kagome's lap.
Tony brought Kagome eggs, bacon, French Toast, tea and orange, juice. He smiled at her and sat down on the bed next to her; then he kissed her, "How are you feeling, Honey? How's our little boy?"
Kagome smiles at Tony and places a hand on her belly, "We're fine, Tony. The baby is happy to hear your voice," She takes his hand and puts it on her stomach so that Tony can feel his son kick.
Tony smiles, "That's my boy. Now, I want you to eat your entire breakfast, Kagome, then come downstairs. I have a surprise for you."
"Alright, Tony, I'll be down in a little while," She kisses Tony and begins to eat her breakfast while Tony leaves and goes downstairs to make sure everything is ready.
After Kagome finishes her breakfast and gets ready, she heads downstairs. Kagome doesn't see anything different until she looks at the Christmas tree and sees that all the presents that were supposed to be sent to Japan are all there.
"Tony, why didn't you send the packages as I asked?"
"Because, Honey, your friends, and family are here for a Christmas party. That's my present to you," Tony tells her.
Kagome squeals and hugs and kisses Tony, "Thank you so much, Tony, but how did you manage all of that?"
"I called your mom, and she got in touch with all of your friends. They'll be here tonight."
"Oh, Tony, this is the best present you could have given me."
"I'm glad you like it, Kagome. I know that you've been missing your family and friends, and I wanted to make our first Christmas together special."
At noon, the caterers arrived to get started setting up for the party. Kagome's family wasn't due to arrive until 6:00 that evening, so they had plenty of time to get everything ready. In the meantime, Tony gave Kagome her other Christmas present, a beautiful red long-sleeved maternity dress. Kagome hugged him and put the dress in her room. At 3:00, Kagome went upstairs to get ready for the party. After Tony made sure everything was going well, he too went upstairs to get ready.
Once Tony was ready, he went downstairs to wait for Kagome. As he poured himself a glass of water, the doorbell rang, **Sir, Mrs. Higurashi and her son Souta have arrived.** JARVIS informed him.
Tony went to the door and opened it. At the door was a woman that looked precisely like Kagome only with short hair and brown eyes, and a young man that Tony could only assume was Kagome's little brother. Tony smiled brightly, "Hello, Mrs. Higurashi."
Aiko smiled at Tony, "Please, Tony, we've already talked about this; call me Aiko."
Tony's smile widened, "Of course, Aiko," Then he turned to the young man, "You must be Souta."
Souta smiled and began to fidget, "Yes, sir, Mr. Stark, sir."
Tony chuckled, "No need to be nervous, Kid, and please call me Tony," Tony said as he shook Souta's hand.
Tony then led the pair into the living room, "Kagome is still getting ready, but she should be down in a minute."
At that moment, Kagome appears at the top of the stairs, "Mom, Souta?"
They both look up and see Kagome. They smile at her as she makes her way downstairs. Kagome rushes over to her mother and brother and hugs them tight, "Oh, I've missed you guys so much. I'm so happy that you're here."
"So are we, Dear," Aiko tells her daughter. She holds Kagome at arm's length to get a better look at her, "Oh, Kagome, you look so beautiful."
"Yeah, Sis, you're glowing," Souta comments.
Kagome blushes and puts her hand on her belly, "Thank you."
"How are you feeling, Dear," Aiko asks as they all go sit down on the sofa.
"I feel good. My morning sickness has stopped, and I can eat what I like again. We had a doctor's appointment a few weeks ago, and the doctor said that everything is looking good."
"That's good to hear. Do you know what you're having yet?" Aiko asked, even though she already knew.
Kagome smiled, "Yes, but Tony and I want to tell everyone when they have all arrived."
At that moment, Tony comes into the living room with four steaming cups of apple cider. Tony had long since cut back on his drinking. He didn't want to be anything like Howard Stark, and the one thing he remembered about his dad was that Howard was always drinking. There was no way Tony was going to let his child see him like that. So now Tony only drank on special occasions, tonight being one of them, but not until later.
Tony handed out the cider and sat down next to Kagome. She thanked him and kissed his cheek. They talked for a little while until JARVIS informed that more guests had arrived.
**Sir, Colonel Rhodes, and Mr. Hogan have arrived.**
Tony stood up and excused himself. He went to the front door and answered before Rhodey could ring the bell, "Platypus, Happy! It's good to see you; I'm glad you guys made it."
Rhodey rolled his eyes then hugged Tony, "Hey, Tones, how are you, man? How's Kagome?"
"We're good, she's in the living room with her mom and brother," Tony said after he hugged Happy, "Come on in and have some hot cider. Or would you prefer something stronger?"
Rhodey and Happy looked at each other, "Hot cider, are you serious?"
"Yeah, I cut back on my drinking. I don't want to be like my old man was with me."
Rhodey nodded, completely understanding what Tony meant, "Hot cider sounds great."
"I'll have one too, Mr. Stark." Happy said.
They walked into the living room where Kagome stood up and hugged both men, "Wow, Kagome, you look beautiful," Rhodey tells her.
"Thank you, James. How are you?"
"I'm good, thanks. How are you?"
Kagome smiles, "Couldn't be better. And How are you, Happy?"
"I'm good, Ms. Kagome; thank you for asking."
Kagome then introduced the two men to her mother and brother. Tony came back with two more cups of cider. After a while, JARVIS informed them that more guests had arrived. This time Kagome went to the door. When she opened it, Kagome's eyes widened, and she squealed.
"Shippou!"
"Hello, Kagome."
Kagome threw herself at Shippou and hugged him tightly, "Oh, Shippou, I'm so happy to see you."
"Me too, Mother," Shippou said softly.
"Please, come in, Mom and Souta are in the living room. Let me introduce you to Tony and the others."
Kagome takes Shippou by the hand and leads him into the house. Kagome makes all the introductions and brings Shippou something to drink. Slowly more guests begin to arrive. First Shiori and Jinenji then Kouga and his pack. By this time, the wait staff has already started to walk around serving hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Kagome happily introduces her friends to Tony, who takes an instant liking to him. About an hour into the party, JARVIS informs them that more guests have arrived. Kagome goes and opens the door.
"Miko."
"Sesshomaru, it's so good to see you. Please come in."
"It is good to see you as well, Kagome," Sesshomaru says as he walks into the mansion.
Just as Kagome is about to close the door when she hears a voice, "Aren't you going to let me in too, Kagome?"
Kagome turns around and sees Inuyasha standing there; he smiles at her until his eyes wander down to her belly. Inuyasha's eyes narrow, and he frowns.
"So it's true, you did get knocked up by that leach."
Kagome's smile falls, and she glares at Inuyasha, "At least Tony is kind considerate and loving. And he hasn't cheated on me with a clay pot."
Inuyasha growls, "Listen, wench."
"Enough, Inuyasha, I told you if you could not behave that you were not welcomed to come. Now, I think it's obvious that you are going to ruin this evening for Kagome. I suggest you leave," Sesshomaru tells his idiot half brother.
"I ain't going anywhere," Inuyasha says, glaring at Sesshomaru defiantly.
Sesshomaru's eyes narrow, "You will leave or suffer the consequences later," He says, using his Alpha voice.
Inuyasha hesitates then scoffs, "Fine; I'm out of here. I have better things to do than waste my time with this pathetic party." With that, Inuyasha turns and walks back to the car and leaves.
Kagome turns to Sesshomaru, "Thank you, Sesshomaru."
"You are welcome, Miko. I warned him before we came, and I will not have him ruin your night. Now introduce me to your mate."
Kagome sputters, "Tony's not my mate."
Sesshomaru only raises an elegant eyebrow but says nothing. Kagome sighs and leads him into the mansion.
The night went off without a hitch. Tony was introduced to all of Kagome's friends. They were all a little wary of him at first, given his reputation. But after watching how he doted on Kagome and talking with him, they concluded that the Tony Stark that was seen by the world was only a mask. Kagome's friends liked this Tony better.
When dinner was ready, they all sat down at the dining room table and a wonderful Christmas dinner. Tony was very happy; he never thought that he would feel so at ease with Kagome's friends and family. They were all very welcoming and accepting of his relationship with Kagome. Even Sesshomaru was nice to him, and it was known in the business world that Sesshomaru wasn't nice to anyone.
After dinner, Kagome and Tony looked at each other. Tony took Kagome by the hand and tapped his wine glass, getting everyone's attention.
"I'd like to say a few words. Thank you all for coming this evening, it means a lot to Kagome and me to share this special night with our friends and family. But there's another reason we wanted all of you here. Kagome and I wanted to tell you all in person that we're expecting a boy."
There was a round of applause and congratulations being offered. Aiko stood up and hugged Kagome and Tony, "Congratulations to the both of you. I'm so happy for you."
Souta stands up as well, "Yeah, me too, Sis," Souta hugged his sister then hugged Tony as well.
After that, they all went into the living room to have eggnog and open gifts. When it was time to present Kagome with her gift, Tony led everyone upstairs to the baby's nursery. He put his hands over Kagome's eyes and opened the door. When Tony removed his Kagome gasped at the sight in front of her. The room was looked like it belonged to a prince. Kagome turned to Tony and hugged him tightly, "Thank you, Tony, this nursery is perfect," Kagome said then kissed him.
"Nothing is too good for our little prince," Tony tells her then kisses her.
After that, they all go out on the roof, where Tony begins to set off fireworks. Kagome and Tony stand there, holding each other and watch the fireworks show. Kagome sighs into Tony's chest, "Thank you, Tony, for everything." Kagome says, then looks up at Tony. She stares at him for a moment, getting lost in his chocolate brown eyes.
"I love you, Tony."
Tony smiles, "I love you too, Kagome," Tony leans down and kisses Kagome.
"Merry Christmas, Kagome."
"Merry Christmas, Tony."
