Blooming Lotus

Family Reunion 2

A/N So I would like to thank you all again for your great reviews. They keep me going. How will the kids and Kagome react to one another? What will they tell her about growing up with Inuyasha as a father? Will she tell them the true reason for her leaving the feudal era? How will they react to the fact the she is now youkai? Where is Kirara? How will Jaken take this new information? Where are Kagomes' panties? We shall see. Enjoy.

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When they arrived at the manor Kagome was amazed by the sprawling lawn and flower beds that lead to a grand home of stone and wood were history met the modern era. Her perusal of the landscape stopped dead in its tracks when a movement near the front of the house shocked her. Her attention was drawn to the young male that was standing at the steps of the main door, he was the perfect copy of his father minus the puppy ears. Next to him stood his sister a good foot shorter than he was. Unable to contain her excitement she ran over to them and not the normal human paced run the full youkai run. Which meant she was in front of them in a second, smiling at the two pups before her.

She looked at the young female standing next to him. She had the palest corn silk colored hair, it hung lose and had a gently wave to it. They both wore casual dress clothes that one might find in high society circles. Chikara was dressed in a ruby red button down and black slacks and black Birkenstock. His long white hair flowed freely down his back, a bit tamer than his father's but still course yet it looked soft. Hana wore a wine red shift dress with a bow tied on her left hip. Her shoes were velvet closed toes wedges in the same color as her dress. They had a matching set of golden eyes with a soft tint of green when they moved them just so.

She had the biggest smile plastered on her face. "It's so good to meet you both! I am Kagome, I guess I'm your aunt now." She said beaming at the two pups, her aura wrapping them in love and excitement. "You must be Hana, you are so pretty. You must be Chikara, you are so handsome and you look just like your father." She chuckled a little to herself. "Well except for your ears. I am just so happy to meet you both. We have so much to talk about."

Hana smiled wide at her, 'I knew she would be this friendly and kind.' she thought to herself. "It is a pleasure to meet you Lady Kagome. I look forward to getting to know you as well." She stated, she couldn't keep the smile off of her lips, as she bowed to the new Lady of the West.

Chikara bowed to her. 'Who would have thought this bright light of a female would capture the heart of our always stoic uncle? But she suits him that is easy to see, he can not take his eyes off of her. Perhaps sister is correct she may well be a mother figure to us after all.' He thought fondly. "Welcome to the West my Lady Kagome. Welcome home. You honor me with your kind words. I look forward to getting to know you as well." He said and smiled politely.

Kagome smiled at them both understanding that this was the pomp and circumstance for the manor. All the pleasantries that went with the title of Lady of the West, and she took them in stride. "Thank you. Please there is no need to be so formal with me. We are family so please call me Kagome or auntie or what you prefer. I was told dinner was going to be ready when we arrived, so perhaps we should head to the dining room and you two can fill me in with stories I haven't heard yet?" She smiled brightly. "But first would it be too much to ask for a hug?"

Both of their eyes became wide as saucers. Neither had really received a hug in almost 100 years outside of one another. It was just some thing that youkai didn't do outside of their parents or siblings. They looked at one another and Chikara nodded to his sister, she stepped forward and embraced her aunt nestled under her chin. It lasted a few minutes a tight squeeze from Hana, Kagome gently stroked her back letting Hana end the hug in her own time. When then finally broke a par Hana's eyes were sparkling, Chikara stepped forward and hugged his aunt as well. Kagome lifted slightly on the balls of her feet to bring his head to her shoulder, much in the same way a mother would her child or pup as the case had it. She just stood their hold him till he was ready after a few moments they broke a part. She smiled at both of the pups and her aura wrapped around her pack as Shippo and Sesshomaru came up to stand with them. Kirara came from the open door to the house, she gave a welcoming mew and jumped into Kagomes' arms. Finally, their family was back together she felt a feeling of being complete.

Sesshomaru watch the interaction between his mate and his brothers pups with fondness and pride. For in that moment they had accepted her fully there wasn't any worry of apprehension of the woman that they had never known. She was a true Alpha female strong, courageous, and a loving mother. This was exactly what he had hoped for, that the change would be streamline and there would be no anger or butting of heads. He could see the hope in the pups eyes that she would love them like a mother and he knew they that their hopes would not be misplace with his little Miko. For Kagome could help but love with her full heart, she just met them and she would kill and die to protect them.

He looked over to Shippo standing next to him and knew. 'If these pups take her as a model mother they are going to turn out exceptional. These are the years that Hana needs a female influence the most. Chikara needs a woman role model to teach him what he should look for in a mate and how to deal with the feisty nature of an Alpha female. Not to say that Taigayuri isn't a good mother to the pups, she just hasn't been able to be here for them the way that they need her to be now.' He thought pensively.

'Pack is complete. Mate is happy and they welcome her like she has always been here.' His beast purrs in jubilation.

'Yes pack is complete. We knew that they would welcome her she has been apart of their lives since they were young. She is like a long distant relative that you only meet at family parties. However, in her case we had to wait until she was born and travel to and return from the past for her to meet them. Had I known that this era had reclaimed her instead of just blotting her out existence and sending her the heavens like we originally thought. I would have found her sooner and claimed her as our mate the moment she stepped from the well.' He spoke to his beast.

'True they have known her like a ghost now they will know the true Kagome. That was unknown to us, she had said that she was in the feudal era for good. How were we to know that the fates where to bring her back to this time?' Complained his beast.

'I was an oversight on my part I should have had someone watching her house. I true thought the Kami's called her home for a mission complete. From now on she will never be out of protection. I will not allow harm to come to her.' He growled out.

'Agreed she will be well guarded.' Stated his beast.

He was pulled from his inner talk by a screech coming from Jaken. "Be gone you human wench!" In his customary greeting to Kagome.

To which there were five resounding growls. The imp cowered at the impending punishment, knowing he had crossed the line. Before the others could react, Kagome was in front of Jaken, she picked him and gave him a big hug rubbing her scent all over him. She felt him struggle to free himself half - heartedly from her grasp, then he stilled and sniffed her. The others had stopped growling and were looking on in astonishment.

"Oh come on Jaken. You know you missed me, admit it that you did." Said as she squeeze him tighter.

Jaken recovered from his shock. "It is indeed a pleasure to see you again Lady Kagome." He said defeated.

"See was it that hard?" She said smiling and set him down with a soft thud.

The rest of the pack laughed at the defeated imp, Sesshomaru simply nodded. He was mildly surprised that his vascal had admitted to missing the Miko. Sesshomaru came up to her and wrapped his arms around her nuzzling her neck, rubbing his scent all over her. She just looked at him smiling and nuzzled him in return. He didn't like the scent of imp on her, the only scent that should ever be on her was his or the pups.

"Milady I apologize for my earlier words. It is truly good to see you in good health." He said straightening into a bow of reverence.

Despite his outer facade he had actually grown quite fond of the Miko over the years of travel. He had watched her loyalty to those she cared for with great interest. Jaken couldn't understand how she could have care equally for demon, hanyou, and human alike. He had ponder on her effect on his lord countless times. He slowly began to realize the she was the bright In to his dark Yo. She was compassion and purity, while he was vengeance and sin. It made sense that he would seek that which could quell the loneliness and hatred that was wrought thorough that Great Lord Inu no Taishos' misdeeds of Sesshomarus' youth. She had help heal the scars let by his mother. Kagome accepted him, showed him his first genuine kindness. She didn't expect anything in return no schemes to get his money or lands. It was just who she was no ill will no malice, her gentle ways slowly changed the Great Ice Lord. When she vanished she took his heart with her he did not even look at another female in the past 500 years. He was a male that had lost his mate and the rampage that his master took after her disappearance was catastrophic. Though he never took her as one every one could tell that he was grieving her even his dimwitted half brother. In the years since she vanished he came to understand her through the stories her friends told and meeting others that were touched by her kindness. He found that despite himself he had grown rather found of the missing Miko, he harbored ill contempt for most humans. He made an exception for Kagome and Rin, he merely tolerated the two others the slayer and monk.

He rose from his bow and said. "Dinner is ready my lords and ladies. It will be served in the dining hall."

Kagome looked away from Sesshomaru to finally take in the beauty and splendor of his home. The brick was a deep grey granite that seemed to span the whole house. Fifteen window lined the the front of the house on either side of the door on the first floor alone. The grey black roof tiles that hung over the porch that wrapped around the house. The door itself was oak ornately carved with the scene of two Inus in demon form, raisin on their hind legs howling at a crescent moon in the middle of a valley with mountains surrounding them. The eyes of each dog were inlaid with rubies and the crescent moon on their heads set with a sapphire, the moon above them was an opal. She stood there for a moment her lips were slightly parted at the wonderful manor before her.

Shippo stepped up next to them to say. " Wait till you see the hot springs." He chuckled as her eyes widened.

"Oh Sesshomaru, your home is a lovely." She said turning to her mate.

"This is not just my home alone. This is our home my mate." He purred right next to her ear.

"Really you mean it?! But isn't it too soon for all this?" She asked as her brows furrowed. Uncertainty and hope clouded her eyes, she wasn't sure if he wanted her there just cause she was pack or cause he personally needed her there with him.

Before he could respond there was a low retort. "If you ask me it's 500 years too long." Shippo murmured.

Her eyes wide looked between the two her jaw slacked. She met his eyes again and this time they showed all the love and compassion he had bottled up over the centuries for her. He let it all pour out of his eyes and thorough the connection they shared, bare and honest for her to know. While he could not be bold with his word and actions right this instant he wanted her to know how he felt for her.

"Yes Kagome, I want you here in our home." He stated clearly and lovingly.

He gazed into her eyes and saw the universe staring back at him. She had tears them and a look on her face that said that he just made everything in the world right with just those nine words. She crashed her lips into his, he was taken aback but the sudden movement. He soon follow her desperate kiss with just as much need, he was overcome by her emotions of love and elation. They were finally on the same page this was the first step into their happily mated after. (A/N: You see what I did there?! Eh eh eh. lol.)

"Oh, Sesshomaru I would love to." She exclaimed pulling back for the kiss slightly, only to dive right back in for another hard kiss.

*Ahem* "As touching as this is mom and dad but dinner is getting cold. Let's go in and eat." Shippo razzed after giving them a few moment to enjoy the connection.

Shippo lead the way into the manor followed by his cousins and bringing up the rear the Lord and Lady of The West. They mender, Kagomes' eyes couldn't stop bouncing around the entrance hall and all its splendor. Tall 15 foot pillars rose up to carry the 20 -25 foot tall vaulted ceiling of the entrance hall.

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On the north side of Tokyo, in a mansion that was surrounded by the forest. There was a frantic knocking coming from the front door and he knew who it was just by the knock and the high beating thrum of her youkai pressing against his. Hyper, excited, and a touch hesitant outline her aura in droves, sighing her let his youkai calm her down some as he made his way to the door. Upon opening the door he stared at the pup Yorokobi she stood at 5'7" she waist length green hair a heart shaped face, her curves would make men drool and women envy her. Bright blue eyes and rose petal lips. She ran to him grabbing his muscle shirt, since he just be in the home gym.

"OHMYGOYOUWOULDN'TBELIEVEWHOIJUSTSAW!" She couldn't wait to tell him.

"Okay sweetie you need to calm down and breath and try again from the top so I can understand you." He said soothingly trying to get what she was trying to tell him.

She took a deep breath and spoke slower. "You won't believe who I just saw?!"

He looked at her racking his brain as to who it could be. " Tell me pup who you saw." He said slighted defeated.

"She's HERE! And with a kit!" She exclaimed her aura was positively exuberant.

He stared at her in disbelief, she couldn't be saying what he thought she was saying. He gripped her upper arms and locked her eyes with his.

"Yorokobi are you absolutely certain it was her?" His question head no room for a lie.

"Yes I am sure my Alpha there is no mistaking it was her." she said firmly.

"Where did you see her and when? He practically beg her.

"She was in the Hevunugadenpaku around noon. But th-." Before she could finish finish he was racing out of the door. 'This should be fun.' She thought to herself closing the door on here way out after him.

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After taking her seat to the left of Sesshomaru at the head of the large table dinner was served. The table could easily seat three people comfortably along the head of it. Along the length of the table there would be room for forty or more guests, the small pack settled around their alphas. The two siblings seated next to each other on Sesshomarus right and Shippo on her left. After the servants left the table was quite for a few moments.

Kagome turned to Sesshomaru and asked. "How long have you lived here and what happened to the Western Castle?"

Finishing his bite of food answered her softly. "It has been 150 years since we moved here. The pups moved in about 100 years ago, after their father passed. As for the Western Castle it still remains there under a barrier and concealment spells to prevent unwanted human exploration. We visit the castle for mating ceremonies of the high lords, and the annual ball that is required so that the lord's may meet the potential mates for their pups. Some of the old traditions die hard, some older families refuse to change with the times. Our own mating ceremony this weekend will before the family, however in the next month or two we will return to the castle to perform it for all of the west. It coincides with the ball so there is not need to fret over the details there will only be a few slight changes. Everything has been taken care of Kagome, they will accept you as my mate and the new Western Lady." He said firmly squishing her fears as well as slipping the other reason that they were here. He took her hand gently stroking it he brought it to his lips. "Tell me Koi what is it that is on your mind?"

She blushed slightly as she thought of what she wanted to say. "What is this mating ceremony that will be happening this weekend. What will be done? And do you really think that you subjects and the other lords will truly accept me? Do you think I will be ready for the duties of being the Lady of the West?" Kagome asked worried that shed fail at all this demon stuff.

Sesshomaru restrained himself from pulling her into his lay and nuzzling her until all her worry went away. "Kagome this mating ceremony is all a formality you are my mate regardless and you are my Lady of the West. There is nothing anyone can say to change that, and if they try to take you from me they would meet the swiftest of ends. No one can raise a objection against this mating for we have been courting for well over 500 years. You bore my courting mark for so long, that those who'd object would find the law on my side. You are now a youkai Miko they can not find fault with your power. You will lea-" He was interrupted by Kagomes question.

"Your courting mark? When? Where?" She fumbled to get her questions. Her brows furrowed and her eyes darted back and forth searching his eyes for the answer.

"Yes my courting mark has been on your person this whole time. I marked you when you were attacked by Kotetsu, when I thought I would lose you my instincts took over. When I saved you from him and we were floating away on my cloud do you remember the slight scratch on your side?" He paused to give her a chance to answer, she just nodded he continued. "You blouse was tattered to ribbons it was easy to slip my finger in and mark your side with my claw, I masked it with my youkai till I was ready to court you after defeating Naraku. In fact you can still see it now, it is right below your armpit." He stated looking at her right arm.

She was a bit surprised at his statement, she nonetheless lifted her arm and pulled the side of her dress down an inch. There indeed was a small dark blue crescent moon mark. When she caressed it there was a ping of belonging in their connection. "Wow." Was all she could say, for that really meant that he had been serious about this whole mating for so long it was shocking. She move her had from his lips to his cheek and pulled him into a sweet but no-less passionate kiss.

She pulled away from the kiss slightly and nuzzled his nose with hers. "Thank you for waiting for me, and not giving up on me." She whispered and kissed him again which he returned with gusto.

The kissed ended he leaned his head against hers and kissed her cheek "Always. I would wait for you for forever mate." He promised.

She smiled a slyly smile. So when where you going to tell me had I not left so unexpectedly?" She baited.

Sesshomaru look her in the eyes, "I had planned to fetch you at morning light and move you into the castle with me. Come the next morning You would have been my mate, when find their mate they waste little time making them theirs for eternity." He said and stole a kiss from her in her surprise.

Barely able to contain herself, Hana jump at the chance to know the truth of how she left. Hana asked the question that burned in all their minds to know. "Auntie, how did you leave if I maybe ask?"

Kagome became quite and she thought for a moment, she decided to give a short version of what happened to spare the pups any grudge toward their father. "I'll tell you what I know of it. I went for a walk through the forest headed to the hot springs, I got a little lost it was so dark. I happened upon a clear where Kikyo and Inuyasha were talking. He said some hurtful things to and I lost my temper and sat him. He fell into Kikyo the force of the fall crumbled her body releasing the part of my soul she carried within her. The part of my soul recombined making mine whole which pulled me back to this time." She finished to the shock of those around her as they absorbed this information.

Sesshomaru and Shippo both knew there was more to the story, but they left it at that for now. The siblings eyes grew wide in disbelief, they knew that it was bad they just never knew just how bad. The room was silent aside from the soft scraping of chopsticks on plates

The silence was broken by Shippo tell of his first time he met Kagome and Inuyasha. "Hey Kagome do you remember how we met? When I was trying to get even with the Thunder Brothers? I was sneaking into her big yellow book bag and trying to find the jewel shards to get my revenge on them for killing my father. She and your dad though he did it begrudgingly took pity on me and took them out for me. You remember the beads your father use to wear around his neck, well they were subjugation beads that would only work for Kagaome and only if she said a certain word. Kagome what was that word, my memory seem to have failed me." He questioned her playing coy.

Sesshomaru chimed in they "Yes Miko what was it? It was most entertaining to see him kiss the the ground in submission." He stated ruefully to his mate.

She rolled her eyes as if she were above the ploy together to say it. She gave in anyway with a smile on her face. "Sit Boy." She giggled at the two of their face they had triumphant looks on their mugs. The two pups were surprised but laughed at the silly looks on their elders faces.

With the tense atmosphere broken by the funny tale the conversation turned to talk of the missing hanyou. When Kaede passed five years after Kagome left they were all there to pay their respects, that is when Sango and Miroku decided to start to have children. He would visit and take care of things for Sango and Miroku, who had rebuilt the slayer village. They taught that not all demon were evil that you couldn't always judge someone based on looks alone. He was there for the birth of all eight of their children, that lecherous monk made good on his promise that he'd keep her pregnant with his children. The had five boys and three girls they all lived till adulthood and married. They laughed and loved and traveled in their later years Sesshomaru came to them and offer them to extend their lives. He had accept Inuyasha as pack and by extension they were his pack too, he had deemed them worthy of this gift. They refused graciously, for they knew that they were not destined to live for centuries and they could not nor wanted to out live their children. They passed away in their 50's in eachothers arms within hours of each other, seeming to not want to be apart in this world or the next. He was heading back to Edo from their burial when he met his mate.

She found out that Inuyasha met Taigayuri fighting off four bear demon who intended to mate her against her will while she was coming into heat. He was enamored with her beauty, skill as a fighter, as well as her fiery personality. He was hopeless to do anything but become her lap dog, she was a princess the didn't stop them from mating after getting know one another for three days. They were perfect for each other and they mated and were happy together despite the animosity coming from her family. He was so scared when she was pregnant with Chikara that Sesshomaru had to knock him out cold for her to deliver him safely. Once held Chika for the first time, he came around just at the last push, he was completely calm like he had finally matured. From that point on he was a strong, sensible man, and a prankster from time to time. He protected Edo where he and his family settled. After making amends with Sesshomaru before his son's' birth who released his inheritance to make a proper home for his mate and child. He served and trained with Sesshomaru all through the years and in times of war he was a hidden weapon once properly trained. His enemies underestimated the blood of Inu no Taisho even halved it was stronger than most full blooded demon. How he was gentle and kind to those he cared for, the reason behind that was as he told his mate it was due to Kagome love and acceptance. That help change him into the man that he now was, the one that Tagayuri could be happy to call her mate.

Kagome was told about stories of late nights with Chikara not sleeping, when he had just returned from battle because the pup missed his father. How he was the pups chew toy. She couldn't contain her giggles. How one time the pup peed on him, he almost lost it and peed on him right back be instead settled for nipping his ear in repermand. At this story Chikara blush and looked away embarrassed. When he found out he was going to have a girl he fainted. He had told Shippo that the reason he fainted was he pictured his daughter having suitors like Kouga and Hojo, that he was never going to get any rest that he have to lock the poor girl up. She wasn't even born yet and he was overprotective. He had to be knocked out again for Hana's' birth but this time he was out for an hour after the birth. As soon as he came around and laid eyes on her he was wrapped around her little finger. They told her stories of him playing with them as pups, giving piggyback rides, teaching them to fight, and laughing lots of laughing. Their lives were happy and they were full of love. Hana had been a shy little girl until she met Shippo when he came back from studying at Kitsune school so he can better his magic skills. She was told how he got her in on his pranks on her father and tea nearly came out of her nose when she heard the story.

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"So do you want to help me play a joke on your daddy?" Shippo asked slyly.

"I sure do! What can I do to help?" She exclaimed excitedly to be in on the joke.

"All you have to do is give him this tea. Then he'll go to sleep for a little while and then we can have fun." He grinned widely at her.

"YAY! I can do that that is easy." Hana jumped up and down.

"Shhhhhh! You don't want to get caught before we can pull the prank." Resting a hand on her shoulder. "Can you pretend you stay calm enough to bring him the tea." He paused waiting for her answer, to which she just nodded. " Good here you go. Go now before it gets cold." Handing her the tea and directing her to Inuyasha.

Shippo masked his aura and scent following behind her quietly to his study.

"Hi Daddy, would you like some tea that I made for you?" She asked sweetly all innocent like.

"Why anything my princess makes for me is always delicious." He cooed to his little girl. "Thank you my pup."

He took a big swig of the tea, knowing even if it was horrible that he could let her know it'd break her heart. So he made a show of it and smacked his lips together like it was the tastiest thing he ever had. "Mmmmm Yummy!" I wasn't that bad really only a little bitter but she added berries to make it better. He downed the rest of the tea.

"Thank you princess that was delicious. Now why don't you go see what your brother is doing while I finish this work? Alright?" He suggested.

Hana looked up at her father whose eyes were starting to get a little heavy. "Okay daddy I'll go find Chika and we can pick flowers for you." She smiled and waved to him and left.

Shippo still concealed waited for him to fall asleep ten minutes later he was slumped over out cold. He waited another five minutes to make sure he was really out, just as Hana was coming back with arms full of flowers. He wasn't planning on using flowers but it was too perfect a chance to pass up.

About two hours later Inuyasha woke up from his nap with a big stretch and yawn. His ear twitched and caressed something on his head, he reached up and grabbed it and smiled thinking it cute that Hana gave him a flower while sleeping. He proceeded to leave his study to search out his mate to see if she wanted to 'play' before dinner. Everyone one of the servants that he passed on the way to his mate looked away from him quickly and rushed about to do their chores. He shrugged it off as the fact that Sesshomaru would be there later that evening.

Upon reaching his mate he snuck up behind he and wrapped his arm around her waist and nuzzled her neck. She reached up to thread her fingers through his hair, she stopped at the odd texture of it and the lump there. She turn fully in his arms to look at him head on, instantly she fell into fits of mate looked so pretty.

"My love what have you done to your hair? Are you trying a new look?" She got out between laughs.

"What do you mean-" He reached up and touch his hair and his face fell. "Oh no, no, no, no, no!"

He rushed to the looking glass and saw his ounce silver locks, all the colors of the rainbow and flowers adorn his multicolored tresses. 'Who did this to me?!' he thought. He roared out he indignation. He knew it had Shippo written all over it.

"I do hope it can come out rather quickly. I love your silver hair so." She razzed him slightly.

"I am going to kill that Kit I swear!" He growled murderously.

He chased down the Kit and gave him a good thrashing. He also took the dyes and poured them all over his head as pay back. "If I have to look like a fool then so will you!" He Growled out.

The dye lasted a month Shippo stayed away for six months to be sure Inuyasha was calm. It hurt but it was so worth it.

FLASHBACK STORY END

"He was the original rainbow haired trend setter." Shippo choked out laughing After he told his story everyone was laughing hard.

"I wish I could have been there to get a picture of that." said between giggle fits.

"Believe we have one around here somewhere. I need to have them brought from storage." He said smoothly

"You what?!" Not she had quite heard him correctly turned to look him in the eyes. "You have pictures of that? How cameras weren't even invented until 1816 that's like what 300 years?" She asked puzzled over it for a few minute, then she blushed when she remembered all the disposable cameras and her good camera with all the batteries that she left at Kaedes' hut. 'If taken proper care of they could last I suppose.'

"Yeah, are you kidding Sesshomaru guarded them like his life depended on it. He was determined to keep memories for the pups, if not for honor of maintaining your possessions." Shippo chided.

Sesshomaru looked at him like he was plotting his slow demise, when Kagome gently reached a hand and stroke his wrist to calm him and get his attention. He glared one more time at the kit before turning his eyes to his mate. She was looking at him in awe and respect, she pulled him into a tight hug. He wrapped his arms around her molding her to him, unconsciously resting a hand on her back.

"Thank you so much for taking pictures, even if you thought you'd never see me again. I now have the pictures of the memories that you all shared and that means so much to me. I get to see through your eyes all that I have missed and it won't seem as though I had. It is so touching that you would do that, now I won't lose the memories to time." She said through tears.

Dinner was over Chikara and Hana excused themselves to go and study and paint. Shippo stayed to talk a bit more about Inuyasha and how it really went down. Sesshomaru suggested that they moved to his study so they wouldn't be heard, due to the magical barrier that made the room soundproof.

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Once in the study she look around seeing all the painting, old books, and work on the desk, soon tea was brought to them. Kagome and Sesshomaru settled on the couch together and Shippo settled on the high backed winged chair that matched the couch. They sat for a few moments sipping tea just enjoying the comfortable silence.

"So Kagome, what really happened with Inuyasha and Kikyo?" Shippo asked softly. "I know you were sparing the kids feelings."

"All right, here is what really happened. I was mad that he ran off with Kikyo again so I went off to find the hot spring that we had passed earlier that day. I was really dark I hit my head on a branch which caused me to change directions slightly. I ended up walking in on them making love, right after had told me that we were going to make it work between us. I was so hurt that I "sat" like ten times while he was still in and on top of Kikyo. Her body could handle the force of the subjugation beads and her body crumbled under him. He was so 'torn' between the two of us, after recovering from the "sit" he attack. The part of Kikyo's soul was already back in me before he could touch me I was pulled back to the present. I screamed out to him to tell you all that I love you and goodbye." She finished her story with a touch of sadness, the memory was the last one she had of him. It was the worst she had of him and she was glad that now she can replace those memories with ones that the pups would provide her.

"I suspected something like that happened from your story earlier. He could never break from that dead woman's hold on him. He hurt you and I will never forgive him for that, but I can say that he indeed learn from the mistake. He took what he learned from you and applied it to his mate. She has told me a time or two that she was so grateful to you for teaching him to be a man that can truly love. She even had hopes to meet and thank you personally, however she knew she would never be able she wrote you a letter." He said.

He got up from the couch with a kiss to her temple and strode over to the desk. He opened the top draw and pulled several heavy envelopes from it and closed it again. He came back and sat next to her again, he placed them on her lap there were twelve in total. He watch as she touch the with trembling hands, two were from Kaede, four were from Sango and Miroku, one was from Rin. Shippo had written one, Kouga had also sent one, Tagayuri had written a rather long letter judging by its wait. Last two were from Inuyasha, they were both very heavy you could tell by looking at the difference in handwriting, that they were written hundreds of years apart. He can see tears begin to form in her eyes, he reached over to brush them away with his thumb. He wrapped his arm around her bringing her closer to him to comfort her.

"Shhhhh, it's alright my mate. You don't have to read them now, I had simply wished to return these letter to their rightful owner. They will help put your mind at ease, I requested several of these letters to be written to be given to to you before or mating in the Edo era. The one from the slayer and monk that came after my request, were your sister giving you pointers on motherhood and courting. I can only guess for I have not read them. I can take them back and keep-" He was cut off by her sobs as she flung herself into his arms.

"Thank you so much this is the most thoughtful gift anyone has ever given me." She sobbed into his shoulder. "You wouldn't dare take these from me!" She scolded and scowled lightly.

"Alright I yield. I will not take them from you Miko. Now stop scowling at me before I melt under your fierce gaze."He teased as he nuzzle their mating mark.

Shippo who remained silent observing the two mates smiled and thought to himself. 'This is what love should be like, with the one that completes your soul. These little moments that make you forget that there is anyone else around you. You are so in love all others fade, you do anything in your power to make the other happy.' He got up and quietly left leaving lovebirds alone.

Kagome nipped his ear lobe, sensing Shippo had left she whispered to him. "Is this barrier . . . . . . scent proof?" She lick the curve of his ear. She felt a pulse of his youkai and saw the pull at the corner of his mouth.

"It is now my little mate." He purred.

"Good. Now lay down on the couch so me and close you eyes my mate." She said lustfully against his lips and gave his bottom lip a soft nip.

"As you wish little one." said as he stretched out on the couch and did as his mate requested. Growing hard at the possibilities of what she would do.

"Now keep your eyes closed until I tell you, you can open them ok.?" she told him, when he nodded she slowly unbuckled his belt and unfastened his pants. She pulled out his engorged shaft, stoking it a few time she murmured. "Boy someone is all ready to play already."

Sesshomarus' breath caught as she grasped his rod, he struggled to keep his eyes closed. He loved watching her touch him, but the lack of the sight made the feel of it all the more enjoyable. Her soft little hands on his shaft had him growling in pleasure. He felt her climb on the couch and straddle his hips, his hands instantly grabbed her waist. She let him hold her hip while she stoked her lower lips along his member while not letting it enter her.

"Now mate I need you to place your hands over you head and keep them there. I want please you so please hold still and keep you grip firm and your eyes closed." She requested in a sultry voice that had him throbbing for release.

He did as she told him and griped the arm of the couch tightly in anticipation of what his mate would do. He felt her swivel her hips against him in small circles then long slow strokes along his ridged shaft. He felt her lift up and grabbed his hard rod, he strained to keep his hold on the couch rather then on her like she requested. What happened next was something that shocked him, instead of being sheathed in her core he found hims self deep in her mouth. He eyes snapped open to get a view of her sucking him, he instead got a view of her lovely dripping core.

He growled low in his chest. "Fuuuccccckkkk!"

She push back into his face knowing he had opened his eyes. He wasted no time in devouring he tasty treat set out before him, yet he kept his hands in place enjoying her riding his tongue at will.

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A/N I know I am late updating and I am really sorry. I could not for the life of me figure out how I wanted the interactions between the pups and Kagome to go. The characters were being stubborn and not letting my write them. I hope this is well received if you have any question please pm or leave a comment for me. I stopped it here because the things I have planned for the next chapter are going to need the room. "Ahem". *wink* As always my lovelies please fan favorite and review it feeds my soul.

XOXO

Rhage