(RedDestiny92: I went back and forth on whether I wanted to make up a wedding scene or not...instead got this.)

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Twenty-three

As soon as they arrived Kagome was ushered out of the carriage and Sesshomaru was taken in the opposite direction. Naraku followed the guards in he was just waiting for the wedding to be done and over with the sooner they had their wedding night the better. He definitely didn't want to be interuppted when they joined so he was going to ignore his demon's complaints and give him space. This time, he wondered about the time to come, they had it easier being friends but then they still never got too close to anyone else before.

He was sure they could keep it how it needed to be otherwise he could say Kagome would cut both of them off. She was no delicate rose to be fought over after all. Kai jumped off his horse to greet his wife she sighed as he released her they hadn't had much time together and normally that didn't matter but they were feeling the upcoming season too age didn't save you from the time.

"Looking forward to the wedding dearest?"

"I suppose, I'm more concerned on the after it's not just for Kagome what comes after?" she said lowly hands against his chest, he smirked slightly.

"Well yes we should take advantage of this peace in war ourselves, why don't you return with me after?"

She grinned and nodded, she never did have to soften up much there was a time when he simply knew what she wanted but it worked for them.

"Now I have something to look forward to, our daughter is making a good decision for the family but I don't think she really cares. So this is just a means to an end."

He chuckled having a feeling she had no idea about their relationship, though he'd leave it to Kagome to tell her.

"Yes I suppose so, come let's make the most of it anyways it's not everyday you can have joyful celebrations in war...well that's not really a common as it is."

She walked in with him Inutaisho met them in the dining room, he wasn't truly surprised when Kai settled for a simple handshake.

"We can keep things friendly for our children now can't we?"

"I expected you to jump for the attack."

He laughed as he shook his hand.

"Maybe later."

He smirked as Izayoi joined him.

"Looking forward to it old man."

"You're one to talk pooch."

Izayoi smiled they shouldn't have so much bad blood being on the same side as it is she hoped this really meant they could squash the rest of it as she nodded to Abi as she did to her.

It wasn't as awkward as Inutaisho thought it might have been but now they have more important things to look forward to.

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Sesshomaru sighed as his hair was tugged once again, like the idiot had never done hair before, he could have been done an hour ago. He absently stroked his mokomoko absently as he thought of Kagome hoping she wasn't left alone long. His demon growled knowing she responded a bit earlier she shouldn't be alone at all but agreed to this and the sooner it was done the better. He adjusted his black obi, he supposed he could say nerves were setting in. He even wondered if the black hakama he wore with his usual colors dyed in was good enough though it suited him.

"You're bold to come in here you already crossed Kagome once and lost your supposed friend."

"I just wanted to speak to you, and I'm still an ally your father isn't going to send me out over a challenge gone wrong."

He knew she was lying, after all Abi was here she didn't care for her though she'd be fine if her daughter tore into her. In fact it was probably a good thing she was here just for that.

"Make it quick."

"I was thinking...the news has hit my servants, this double marriage."

"Try and cause issues and you're dead, you know how quickly we could cut you out of this war."

She shook her head.

"Oh please, I come in peace...I'd like to offer my services as a surrogate."

"Excuse me?"

"I could be a valuable mistress."

"Not to me."

He shrugged the demon off behind him moving to finish his hair telling her to show Kaguya out, she gave the woman a look before bowing and turning to leave. Kaguya glared at him before following her she wasn't swayed so easily. If direct wasn't going to work she'd have to think of another way to get what she wanted. He shifted he was barefoot though the fabric was nicely decorated with birds and vines and a bit of white fade it was light. Normal for the dogs, in the past a ceremony might have ended with a spar leaving a need for something airy to fight in. Though he wasn't sure if they were expecting that, if it would be fair with her distracted.

He stopped feeling her wrap her arms around her waist.

Kagome would hear none of this not seeing the bride business, and had Toran bring her, he smirked slightly hearing a slight noise from her demon. She didn't moved in his sight he saw her golden bracelets resting on her wrists and felt the hilt of her sword against his side.

"Now we should be preparing for ceremony."

"The servants keep going back and forth though..."

"On what?"

"If we have to fight or not, and some of the orders didn't get in yet..what am I expected to do, just sit around for another hour? Can't we make the most of it?"

"You sensed Kaguya was in here didn't you?"

"Sure, that wench showing up that's not proper of civilized demons, should she choose to lower herself then she is no equal to you."

He heard the difference in her tone but unlike when she heard his demon speaking at the same time, only hers spoke now, he was used to hearing them.

He chuckled.

"She's the only one that doesn't get that."

He only pulled her hands free to turn to face her he stared at her, Abi had pulled her hair back into a tight bun leaving a ponytail out the center. She wore darker make up some marks she would have if she were a dog demoness, the cozy split kimono chosen was nothing traditional to a human Japanese bride because of the spar match, that was to be expected. Though the pretty white and green silks looked amazing on her she looked every bit his wife

She huffed as the glow from her eyes faded.

"...H.."

"I think I went and offended your demon...you look beautiful Kagome." he said kissing her hand.

She blushed then she wasn't sure if it was more her or her demon poking out.

"Thank you, you look handsome like that it's almost a shame I won't get to see you like this more often."

He smirked.

"Well we'll visit."

She sighed as she rubbed her temples.

"I can't do this...checking in and out I'm used to more control."

"It's just a little off because this is the first time you're around...us during this, you can get under control but only if you keep a cool head."

She frowned but nodded feeling she was losing it again.

"I'm not supposed to be here yet am I?"

"Not technically, but we'll make the most of it I hear we're still waiting on a few decorations."

He leaned to kiss her really not caring for her make up, though she didn't care for it, and it wasn't the superstition that seeing the bride before hand was bad luck. Though this, just in case they couldn't keep their desires in check..who wanted to get the couple ready twice..?

Guess they'd have to suck it up.

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