A/N: Okay everybody here it is the next chapter for Future Life! And please let me know what you think of the story so far!
Chapter 2
As Kagome and InuYasha entered the house hand in hand. The smell of Mrs. Higurashi's cooking hit InuYasha's nose right away. Kagome was more than excited to tell her mom the news. Before Kagome made it through the kitchen door she called out to her mother.
"Hey mom, we have a guest eating supper with us tonight!"
"Oh, that's wonderful dear who is it?" Kagome's mom asked turning to meet their guest.
Kagome didn't say a word, as see watched her mother turning around to face her and InuYasha. When Mrs. Higurashi saw InuYasha she was shocked to say the least. Placing a hand to her chest, she gasped!
"InuYasha! It's so good to see you again. How on earth did you make it back?"
Before answering Mrs. Higurashi's question. InuYasha looked at Kagome, giving her small smile. Then looked back up at Kagome's mom.
"I don't really know how I made it through the well Mrs. Higurashi. All I know is when I smelled Kagome's tears, I ran to the well and jumped in."
Mrs. Higurashi wiped her hands on her apron as she walked up her daughter. She then noticed for the first time InuYasha's and Kagome's joined hands. When Kagome saw her mother looking at them holding hands, she started to blush before giving her mother a smile. InuYasha was the one that broke the silence.
"I...um...hope you don't mind Mrs. Higurashi. But, I have taken Kagome as my wife. However I will wait till Kagome is ready, to properly marry her. I know she wants to finish college before there's a wedding. And I will honor her wishes."
Tears came to Kagome and her mother's eyes as they shared a mother and daughter hug.
"I'm so happy for you Kagome. I know how long you have been waiting for him to return."
InuYasha stood back and watched his future wife and mother in law share a personal moment. But their moment of joy was put on hold when Souta walked into the kitchen.
"InuYasha! It's great to see you again." Souta no longer was the small little boy from before. But now he was a young teenager.
"Yeah, same to you." Was all InuYasha said, his thoughts were on Kagome.
InuYasha knew Kagome missed him, but he didn't know how much she missed him. And after hearing what her mother just said, he knew for sure Kagome felt the same way as he did while they were apart for three years.
InuYasha was brought out of his happy thoughts by an unhappy voice.
"That's enough of this talk of marriage. There is no way my granddaughter is marring some half demon!"
When grandpa Higurashi spoke these words, everyone froze.
"My granddaughter deserves a man that can support her in this time period. And let me tell you something sonny things are a lot different now a days. So you can just go back to the feudal era and leave my granddaughter alone."
"Grandpa! How can you say such things to InuYasha." Exclaimed Mrs. Higurashi. InuYasha has taken very good care of Kagome. And I for one support and approve of their wishes to be together. Besides now a days, the man can stay home and care for the house. While the woman works."
Seeing the hurt look in InuYasha's eyes. Mrs. Higurashi decided to put her arms around him, and said what she felt about the couple.
"InuYasha you have my blessings, there is no one out there I trust more with my daughter's life then you. And please InuYasha, you can call me mom from now on."
"Thank you Mrs...I mean thanks mom, that means a lot." InuYasha said while giving her a small hug.
"As for you grandpa!" Kagome's mom said as her voice got louder.
"You will NOT disapprove of their marriage again!"
"Huh!" Was all he said. Before walking out of the kitchen.
Once grandpa left the room, Kagome ran to InuYasha hugging him tight.
"I'm so sorry InuYasha, you didn't deserve that." Kagome cried as InuYasha held her just as tight.
When Kagome's mom saw the love and concern in InuYasha's eyes, as they hugged. She smiled and returned to getting supper ready.
"I'll help mom." Souta said, running to help his mom set the table. Thus leaving InuYasha and Kagome to themselves.
Running a clawed hand through her raven hair, InuYasha tried to quiet her tears.
"Shh, it's okay Kagome. I'm used to it, besides. I'm not surprised he doesn't approve. Look at all the things I broke around here. Plus you know people don't approve of me to begin with. But your mother is happy for us, and approves. So don't worry to much."
Looking up into his golden eyes she gave him a smile, and wiped her tears away. "Yeah you're right" she said before giving him a kiss on the lips.
"Time for supper!" Yelled Kagome's mom, while carrying a big pot of stew to the table. While Souta brought the pot of rice behind her.
Together the family, minus one. Ate supper and talked about random things. Kagome know she needed to fix things between her and grandpa. After all he meant a lot to her, as did everyone in her family.
After supper Kagome told InuYasha she needed to talk to her grandpa.
"Are you sure you'll be alright, I can go with you Kagome."
"No InuYasha, I'll be okay. Just stay here and help mom clean up."
"Okay koi." InuYasha said giving her a quick kiss on the lips.
Kagome found her grandpa working in the antique shed. Kagome knocked on the door frame first to get his attention. She noticed he was in the back of the building.
"Grandpa!" Kagome called out. But he chose to ignore her.
Kagome walked into the shed. Once she reach where her grandpa was work. She stood behind him and wait for him to notice her. But he didn't say a word to her. Kagome was beyond frustrated now.
"Grandpa, we really need to talk! I know you're not happy with me taking InuYasha as my future husband. But you need to understand that...we were born for each other."
"Huh...you tell me how some...half breed from the feudal era was born for you, then maybe will get some where. And tell me this granddaughter, how do you expect him to support you financially?"
Balling her hands into fists, Kagome tried to keep her anger under control before speaking.
"InuYasha and I will be fine. I'm sure I can get him a job with me at the dinner. All I need to do is cover his ears, and get him to wear some modern clothes. And if I can get him a job where he's in the back no one will really see him. I'm sure he'll be fine, he just needs some time to learn new things."
"That stupid excuse for a man could never do that kind of work. Look at all the priceless artifacts he broke around here. His paycheck will go for all the dishes he breaks. You will be the only one supporting the both of you."
"THAT'S ENOUGH!" Yelled Kagome. "Don't you ever call InuYasha stupid again grandpa. He may not be your idea of the man you thought I was going to marry. But he is more of a man then any I've seen in this time period."
From inside the house InuYasha heard Kagome yell.
"I really should go with her Mrs. Higur...I mean mom."
"Go InuYasha, I think she just might need some support."
In a flash InuYasha was out the door. The closer he got, the more he could pick up on what was being said. True it hurt to hear the things Kagome's grandpa said. But InuYasha couldn't help but smile, when he heard Kagome stand up for him. Once he entered the building, he started looking for Kagome. When he saw her standing in the back of the building, he could see she was angry. Slowly he approached her, before getting to close he cleared his throat.
"Um... I think...that's enough Kagome." InuYasha said placing a hand on each shoulder.
"I don't care if he approves of us Kagome, he has his opinions too. Let's just go inside the house and relax, we can deal with this another time."
Lowering her head Kagome decided it was best to let this conversation go. After all her and InuYasha would be leaving after tomorrow. She needed to start work and check in with her college.
"You're right InuYasha, lets go inside."
As they turned to leave the shed, InuYasha could feel her grandpa's cold stare on his back.
'The old man can think what he wants, but I WILL take care of Kagome no matter how hard this world is on me!' InuYasha thought to himself.
When Kagome and InuYasha returned to the house, Kagome's mom asked if they would like to watch a movie.
"I'm sorry mom, but I need to get things ready for when after tomorrow. And now that InuYasha is coming with me I need to get him some things too."
InuYasha gave Kagome a strange look before asking."And what do I need exactly?"
"Well, different clothes for one, and I'm sorry to say. But you need shoes too."
"The hell I will!" Shouted InuYasha. "I'll think about the clothes, but there's no way in hell I'm wearing shoes!"
At that moment a voice came from behind InuYasha, that made him give a small growl.
"Ha, I told you that idiot wouldn't make it here. In this time half breed you have to wear shoes. How do you expect him to get a job, when he won't even dress properly." Laughed grandpa.
"I'll show you old man, just watch." InuYasha said running up the stairs before Kagome.
As Kagome made her way up the stairs, she couldn't help but laugh to herself. As she thought about InuYasha.
'That InuYasha, give him a challenge and he's off.'
When Kagome entered her bedroom, she noticed InuYasha standing at her window.
"InuYasha, are you okay?" Kagome asked as she placed her arms around his waist, giving him a hug from behind.
"Yeah, just thinking Kagome, that's all."
"About what, InuYasha?"
"Us." He said turning around to face her.
"Oh InuYasha, we will be fine. I have an apartment all set up. Of course it's not very big, but it will do while I'm in college. And if everything works out the right way. We came get a bigger apartment. So we have nothing to worry about. Besides I'll feel a lot safer with you with me InuYasha."
InuYasha couldn't help but smile at Kagome as he pulled her in for a hug. Her words always seemed so reassuring.
"So what all do we need to pack for this trip?"
"Not much InuYasha, I can't take a lot on the train. So just the basic things. We can buy the other things we need, when we get to Sapporo, that's where my college is."
"Wow, that's pretty far north isn't it Kagome?"
"Yeah it is, but that's where I'm studying to be a school teacher. And I have a job set up there too."
"Well then, I guess we better get me dressed for this era."
"Don't worry InuYasha, I'll go get you some things to wear tomorrow for the trip. But it's late and I'm really tired."
Pulling away from his embrace, Kagome took his hand pulling him to the bed.
"Um, Kagome? What are you doing?"
"Well you're not sleeping on the floor InuYasha. Come on there's plenty of room in my bed."
"Are you sure Kagome? I mean we're not married officially, and I don't want your mom to think I did anything."
"It's fine InuYasha, besides some day we'll be married but we can share the bed, I trust you InuYasha. You can get settled awhile InuYasha. I'm going to put my night clothes on."
Before leaving the bedroom Kagome gave InuYasha a quick kiss. While Kagome changed her clothes. InuYasha set on the bed, he removed his hoari and his sword. Before laying down on the bed. He made sure to give Kagome plenty of room in the bed.
When Kagome came in the room she turned off the lights. When Kagome crawled into bed she laid down facing InuYasha.
"Good night InuYasha." Kagome said before they shared a good night kiss.
"Good night Kagome, my love." InuYasha said after their kiss.
When Kagome turned over. She snuggled back into InuYasha chest. Kagome smiled when she felt his arm wrap around her middle. In no time they both were sound asleep.
Even though InuYasha was sleeping soundly, Kagome was not. Kagome was having a nightmare of being chased down a dark alley. Before the man in her dreams caught her. She woke up. InuYasha felt Kagome sit straight up in bed, trying to catch her breath.
"Kagome!? What is it!?" InuYasha asked as he put his arms around her.
Kagome laid back against InuYasha's strong chest, still trying to get her breathing under control.
"It...was just...a bad dream, I'll be okay."
"Just a bad dream! Damn Kagome, the way you reacted it must of been pretty real to you."
Once Kagome relaxed she explained what her dream was about.
"It was so scary InuYasha, I dreamt I was being chased by someone, down a dark alley. And...I...I was calling out for you but."
Kagome couldn't finish what she was trying to say. The rest of the was to hard to finish. She only cried hard into his chest.
"Shh, it's okay Kagome." InuYasha said as he started rocking her. As he ran a hand up and down her back, he told her."I'm here Kagome no one will hurt you EVER!"
"I know InuYasha, but... It seemed so real. They...they shot you InuYasha. That's...that's why you couldn't save me."
"Come on Kagome, you know by now that no one will ever stop me that easily." Cupping her face in his hands he brought her lips to his.
"You're my wife Kagome, and my demon blood will not be stopped when it comes to your life. Just as my blood will protect me if my life is in danger, it also protects you now Kagome."
"I know you're strong InuYasha, and I don't doubt your strength to protect me. But it seemed so real."
Kagome's tears quickly returned at that moment.
"Come on Kagome stop the tears please. You know I hate to see you cry." InuYasha said while wiping away her tears.
"I'll try to stop InuYasha." Kagome said laying her head on his chest, while InuYasha continued to try and calm her down.
After about a minute InuYasha noticed Kagome slow breathing and looked down to see her sound asleep, in his arms.
"You'll see my love, I'll always chase the bad guys away, or in this case bad dreams." InuYasha quietly said as he laid down with Kagome in his arms. Before long he to was sound asleep as well.