By: Inuyasha4ev
Chapter 7
(Last time)
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The party had been raging for an hour when a knock came to the door. "I got it!" Feeling happy for the first time in days, Kagome left to get the door. "N-Naraku?"
(The present)
"Kagome." He led her outside.
Upon feeling the dirty hanyou's aura, Inutaisho, Nao, Sesshomaru, Sota, Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku went to Kagome's aid, following the two outside. "Naraku, what possessed you to show your face here and why should we not kill you?"
Naraku simply ignored them as he hugged Kagome. "My Kagome, I never realized how horrible my life would be without you. I've never spent so much time without you since the day you came to live with me. And I never wish to feel it again, my love."
"Nara-" She began, only to be cut off by his finger which he pressed to her lips.
"My first of several birthday gifts. Allow me to give it to you. Close your eyes."
Kagome eyed him skeptically. "Why?"
He caressed her cheek. "I will not harm you. Believe me." When she did as told, Naraku lifted a hand, dragging out all of the miasma he had once placed inside her. "Your first gift is your sight. I am returning it to you, along with whatever memories you have yet to uncover."
Kagome opened her eyes and stared at him. This was the first time in years that she had seen Naraku and she wanted to cry. -H-how could something so beautiful be so, so evil?- She closed her eyes again, lifting a hand to cradle his cheek.
"Kagome," He whispered, "Do I appear evil to you?"
"No." She whimpered.
"Because I am not. I am a male in love, one who is willing to do anything to be with the woman he loves. I did not even know that I could love until you."
"And I did not know I could hate until you killed my son."
"Your other gift is a pair." He nuzzled her neck. "You may come out now!" He shouted, the command directed toward his car.
A raven haired woman got out of the vehicle, holding a newborn child to her chest. His hair was completely onyx, with a brilliant luster. And his eyes were cracked slightly, revealing crimson orbs. The woman grinned at the people before her.
"Kiyoko?" Nao whispered.
"Mom." Kagome and Sota whispered simultaneously. Kagome grinned at Naraku. "Y-you brought my mom back?"
"I did." He grinned back, allowing her to tear from his arms and rush to her mother.
Kagome cuddled her mom, tears of joy in her eyes as Sota and Nao joined her. "Mom!"
"Kagome, Sota. My children, you've grown so much. And Nao, my sweet husband, how I've missed you." She kissed her husband. "Tai, Inu, Sess. My, it's been so long."
"So long." Inutaisho repeated with a teary blink of the eyes.
Kagome looked at the baby in her mother's arms. "Who's the kid?"
Kiyoko smiled. "Your son."
"M-my son?" She sputtered, turning to Naraku. "You killed him. Sango and Miroku said so. And so did the doctors."
"I told the doctors to tell all that he was dead, when actually, I had your mother simulate a false womb around him until he was fully developed."
"Oh!" Kagome launched herself into his arms, laughing happily as he whirled her around. "I can't believe it! I hated you for that! Why didn't you tell me!"
Naraku smiled. His love! She was in his arms willingly! "I wished to surprise you."
Kagome stoped laughing for a moment, realizing just who's arms she was in. "What was I thinking?" She pushed away, taking a few steps back. "Naraku, how could you do this? Don't you understand? Today was the day I was to kill you."
"And yet you can't? Why do you think that is? Kagome, you care about me. I can love you like no other male could ever wish to. I can protect you. Tell me, how many times have you crept into my bed at night looking for comfort?"
"I..."
"How many times did you openly cry to me because you were injured by demons who thought you were a freak because you are a powerful miko?"
"I..."
Naraku advanced toward her. "How many things have you begged me to teach you? Swimming. Fighting. Strengthening your senses more than you already had so that when you concentrate, your power is that of a hanyou. I've done those things for you, Kagome. I've given you a son, whom though you don't know, you love very much."
Kagome shook her head. "That doesn't mean that I care. You are nothing. You do nothing."
"Honestly?" He smirked, suddenly appearing behind her. "What is your average amount of orgasms a night, Kagome." His smirk grew when she cringed. "Yes, at least three a night. What other man has made you feel the way I do, huh?" Naraku wrapped an arm around her waist, churning against her as he suckled her neck. "I am your eveything!" He released her, watching as she fell to her knees and gasped for air. He walked to stand before her, kneeling. "Tell me that I lie, koi."
Angry with him, Kagome's body pulsed. Her once closed eyes bursted open, revealing multicolored eyes. She snarled at him menacingly, bearing newfound fangs as a newly clawed hand snapped out to grasp his neck. "You do not lie, KOI." She spat the pet name. "I've never felt the way you make me feel. No man has succeeded in exciting me the way that I know you can." She gave a forced groan, before growling, "And you will never know how much that disgusts me." She slammed him to the ground, straddling his chest as she continued to cut off his air passage and prowl like a hunting dog. "I want to vomit just thinking about the fact that my body reacts to you the way it does. I admit, I often grow aroused when you touch me, and I hate that so much that my head aches. The tear and blood shed you cause me would lead one to believe that I would despise your touch, and yet, I don't. I'm so fucking screwed up in the head!" She snarled, lowering her face to his, "I actually enjoy it some nights!" She laughed bitterly. "Isn't that hilarious?!"
Naraku stared up at her blankly. -My Kagome, you look even more beautiful when enraged.-
"Do you want to know why I turned to you for comfort and knowledge?! It was because I had no one else but you, you pathetic excuse for a demon! How dare you even claim to love me?! You do not even know what love is! You lust after me, you sick bastard! All you want from me is sex!"
"That is false. We've had plenty of conversations."
Kagome blinked. "You are right. We have. But love is no oneway street. Two people must feel said emotion for it to even be considered true love. And I certainly do not love you. If it weren't for the fact that I almost have an inability to hate, I would loathe you for all you are worth which isn't much."
"So will you kill me now? And join me in hell, my dear?" He asked, his tongue darting out to lick her wrist.
"No. I will not."
"And why not." He asked smugly.
Kagome shook her head. "Not for the reasons you think. My son should not go without his father because he is a slimeball. And besides that, you have at least attempted to make ammends. Because I have the annoying habit of being merciful, your life is safe...for now. But you are still mine. When I decide, your miserable life will come to a horrible end, understood?"
He smirked at her. "Indubitably."
She nodded at him and rose to her feet, helping him up. "And perhaps I do care for you, just not the way you wish I did." She turned her back to him. "You may go. I'll see you tomorrow, alright?"
"Alright." He hugged her from behind before taking off.
When he left, Kagome frowned. "So what's with my transformation?"
Nao thought for a minute. "When you and Sota were born, i had Tai perform a blood ceremony. A small amount of his blood runs within you, and when too angry, that side of you will come out."
"Oh." She smiled down at her claws. "So I can actually cut things with these?!"
"Yes."
"Awesome! Can I use my claws to cut my cake?" She asked eagerly. "Oh, please, daddy." She begged, holding his hand.
Nao gave her a sweet eskimo kiss. "Of course. You should know that I can't deny you. By the way, darling, you handled that beautifully." Wrapping an arm around her and another around his wife, he re entered the house. "Everyone, it is time for cake!" He left to the kitchen, returning with a large chocolate cake with Kagome's name and eighteen candles placed carefully on it. Cutting off the lights, he said, "Make a wish, and blow out the candles, princess."
Kagome held her son away from the flames, smiling as his eyes danced with the fire. -What to wish for? What to wish for?- As a wish popped into her mind, Kagome handed her son to her mother, took a deep breath, and blew out the candles. -A wish only comes true when you work for it.- As soon as the were out, Kagome wrapped her arms around Sesshomaru and locked lips with him.
Sesshomaru stared down at her in the dark, not entirely kissing back. He continued to gaze at her when the lights returned and she backed away.
"Shomaru, I was thinking. I overreacted before. You were right. And all I wish for, is to be with you." She explained herself softly. "So, what do you say?"
"I have nothing to say." Sesshomaru wanted to smirk when she lowered her azure eyes. Instead, he locked his arms around her waist, pressing his lips to hers and ignoring the cheers. "It rather depends. Higurashi-sans, father, will you allow me to court Kagome?"
Nao looked to his wife and son, then to his bestfriend before they all replied replied, "Of course."
Sesshomaru smiled softly at Kagome. "Then I shall court you, my dear."
Kagome giggled kissing him again and fishing her necklace from her pocket and holding it out to him. "So then, you'll take it back?"
Nodding, Sesshomaru took the necklace and put it on, nuzzling the top of her head. "Thank you."
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(((((Months later))))))
"Koharu!" Kagome shouted to her son. "Get back here!" She giggled as she chased the naked five month old. "Kami, if you were a human baby, you wouldn't even be able to walk! You bath isn't over yet!"
"No!" Koharu laughed, running to where his grandparent's stood in the doorway. "Tai-papa! Inu! Agh, Sess!" He wrapped his arms around Sesshomaru's leg.
"Koharu!" Kagome rushed around the corner, bumping into Sota who had been running from the other end of the hall. "Sheesh, So! Why don't you watch where you're going?!"
Sota growled. "Why don't ya watch wher you're going?! Your senses are more developed than mine anyways!"
Kagome kicked him and stood, extending a hand to help him up. "Whatever, where's your naked nephew?" She jumped when two arms encircled her waist.
Sesshomaru smiled. "Clinging to my leg as though it were a lifeline."
"Sesshy!" She whirled around and kissed him. "I've missed you so much. It's been months."
"I know, and I am terribly sorry, dear."
Kagome grinned, releasing him to run to Inuyasha. "Hi, Inu! Did ya miss me?!"
Inuyasha smiled, hugging her despite his brother's growl and glare. "As always."
"And Tai-papa, you're more hansome than the last time I saw you."
"Why thank you, my sweet Kagome."
She knelt to pry Koharu from Sesshomaru's leg. "Haru, let go now."
He shook his head. "Mm mm."
"Good boys who take their baths get extra pocky."
"Pocky!" He rejoiced, grabbing her hand and trying to drag her to the bathroom.
After bathing her som, Kagome carried him to her father's study where everyone sat. "Haru, show grandpa how clean you are."
Koharu ran to his granfather. "I smell like mommies fave flowers!"
Nao chuckled. "That you do, my boy. That you do." He cleared his throat, turning to his daughter who was about to leave the room. "Kagome? Where are you going?"
"I was going to Miroku's. Sang and I are going to make sure he doesn't touch his strippers inappropriately at his bachelor's party."
"But your courted male just got here."
Kagome nodded. "Sesshy, can I go then?"
"Actually dear, Sesshomaru said he had some news for us all."
"Oh." Kagome nodded once again, sitting in a chair. "I'm all ears, Maru."
"I have bought a home for myself, and I was hoping for you to join me in it."
Kagome cocked a brow at him. "I don't know, Maru. Isn't that for married people?"
Sesshomaru acknowledged the question with a brief nod. "I considered that. Which is why," He knelt before her, holding up a ring he had taken from his pocket, "today, I ask for your hand in marriage, and your neck in mating."
Kagome stared down at him in shock, glancing to Inutaisho for assurance that he was actually asking, then bact to Sesshomaru. "And you are, serious about this?"
"Yes. I have loved you for quite some time, Kagome. My beast and I have never agreed upon a woman, and yet we have on you. I wish to have you for all eternity."
"Really?" Kagome chocked out, berating herself for her tears. "Oh, Maru, that means so much coming from an ice prince like you." She giggled, nodding at him. "Of course. Nothing could make me happier. And Haru would love it, wouldn't you, Haru?"
Koharu nodded furiously. "You be with Sess! You be happy!"
Sesshomaru couldn't stop smiling as he slid the ring onto her finger and kissed her lips. "Do you still wish to go?"
"Are you kidding me?! No way! You have to show me the house!" She snatched up her son and grinned. "Come on, Maru! We've gotta see."
"We can not bring, Koharu." Sesshomaru ruffled the little boy's hair.
"Why not?"
"The mating process will take three days."
Kagome pouted. "I can't stay away from my son, Sesshomaru, not for that long."
Sesshomaru tilted her face to look at him. "You will be far to busy to even think of it, and the sooner we start," He gave a sorrowful sigh, "the sooner we will finish."
Kagome sighed, nuzzling her son. "You mind not seeing mommy for a while, Haru?"
"If mommy come back with Sess, it okay."
Reluctantly, Kagome handed her son to her mother. "So, I guess we'll be back in three days, then." She took Sesshomaru's hand, dragging him from the room.
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Sesshomaru nuzzled Kagome as he carried her into the Higurashi house three days later. Sniffing, he headed to the kitchen where Inutaisho, Inuyasha, Nao, Kiyoko, and Sota resided.
Kiyoko smiled brightly at her squealing daughter. "My, Kagome, you look gorgeous."
Kagome showed a fang beared grin. Now, she had permanent claws. Her ebony hair reached the back of her calves. A soft white crescent sat regally on her head and black stripes ran across her cheeks and eyes lids. "Thanks, mom."
"So, what is Sesshomaru doing carrying you?" Inuyasha asked with an elevated brow.
"Oh, well," Kagome blushed. "Your baka brother put my legs out of commission." She elbowed her mate who in return chuckled and licked the mark on her neck.
Sesshomaru purred. "Forgive me. I could not help myself." He looked down when he felt a familiar clamp on his leg. "Koharu." He greeted, patting the spiderling on the head.
Koharu squealed. "I missed you both!" There was no male he admired more than Sesshomaru...well, and his father. "Momma, papa called!"
"Did he?" Kagome smiled at her energized son.
"Yeah! He said call him when you got home!"
Nodding, Kagome requested Sesshomaru to put her down and took out her cell, dialing Naraku. The phone rang twice before Naraku answered with a smooth, "Hello?"
Kagome shook her head at his tone. "Naraku."
"My darling Kagome, where have you been? I've been calling."
"I know. Haru told me. What is it?"
Naraku smirked. "Straight to business as always, love. Well, your envelope is here from Kyoto University."
Kagome's eyes brightened immediately, the same vibrant color as the sun at noon. "You're lying!"
"I rarely lie to you, darling. As of late, anyway."
"Did you open it?"
"No. I'm waiting for you."
Kagome grinned. "I'll be right over, k?"
Naraku nodded. "Of course. I'll be waiting."
Hanging up the phone, Kagome kissed Sesshomaru's cheek. "I gotta go to Naraku's."
"Why?"
"It's a surprise." She got out of her chair, instantly falling to her knees. "Kuso! Kami, I hate you, Sesshomaru."
He laughed softly, helping her up. "Of course you do, darling. Shall I drive you?"
Kagome shook her head. "No." She backed away from him, mentally yelling at her legs to stay strong. "I'll drive. I want it to be a total surprise to everyone." Scooping up her son, she tickled him. "Wanna come with so you can see Papa?"
"Yeah! Papa!" He waved at Sesshomaru. "Bye, Sess-papa!"
"Goodbye, Koharu." He nodded, taking his seat.
It wasn't an hour later that Kagome came running into the house with Koharu, both cheering at the top of their lungs. "Kyo U! Kyo U!" Kagome plopped into her father's lap as he sat in the living room. "Hey, everyone, come to the livingroom! I have an annoucement!" SHe waited until everyone had gathered, before saying proudly. "Guess who just got a full scholorship to Kyoto University."
Sota tapped his chin. "It couldn't be you. You don't have an intelligent braincell in your body."
"Ha ha, So. But little people such as yourself, can not verbally injure a soon to be student of the second best school in Japan."
Inutaisho patted her head affectionately. "Well, girl-pup, I am very proud of you."
"We all are." Kiyoko added, hugging her daughter tightly.
"Well, aren't you going to congradulate me, Sessh?" Kagome mocked. "I have to send them a letter telling them that I'll be attending by tomorrow."
He stared at her blankly. "And I suppose that is also the deadline for telling them that you will not be going."
She frowned. "What? Why wouldn't I go?"
"Because your mate forbids it."
Kagome glared at him through narrow eyes. "And why would he do something ignorant like that?"
"Because I will not allow my mat to live over 300 miles from where I, myself, reside."
"You can't control me."
"On the contrary, dear. As your alpha male and mate, I have full athority over you."
Kagome's lip quivered. "Tai-papa, say something to him."
Inutaish gazed at his son. "Sesshomaru, you can't be serious. You can't honestly be considering making such a decision as to forbid her from her dream, son. Tell me, are you?"
"No. I am not. I have made the decision, not considered it. And I will hear no more on the topic. Kagome, you will write a letter explaining to them that you will not be attending. Understood?" He asked, sitting on the couch and staring at the tv so as to not have to see her pained eyes.
"Understood." She repeated softly, getting up from her father's lap when Sesshomaru beckoned her to sit near him. She tried not to tremble as he wrapped his arms around her, burying his face in her neck. After an hour, she began to feel drowsy.
Noticing this, Sesshomaru sighed against the sensitive skin his mouth was against and whispered, "Would you like to return home to rest?" When Kagome nodded, he placed the already sleeping Koharu into her arms. "We will be leaving now."
The second they were gone, Kiyoko turned to her friend. "Tai, what is wrong with him!? How dare he do that to my daughter!?"
"Kiyo, calm down. Sesshomaru," he hesitated, "knows what he's doing. I'm pretty sure."
"He's crushing her spirit! She didn't even fight it!"
"She is maturing. She knows that it is inevitable that he will get his way according to mating rules and principles."
Kiyoko huffed angrily. "I would have never agreed had I known he'd upset her in such a way."
Nao encased his wife in his arms, attempting to calm her. "Sesshomaru loves her, dear. I notice the look in his eyes. He will either come to his senses or he'll find a way to make her happy and still get his way. Just be patient."
"My baby, Nao, she was in pain. Didn't you feel her aura and see her eyes?"
"I did. But she'll be fine. Our daughter is strong. Have faith."
"Fine. But if she comes to me in tears, my little Sesshy is in for one heck of a punishment."
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After sitting Koharu in his bed, Sesshomaru followed Kagome into their bedroom. "I am going to take a shower. Would you like to join me?"
"No. I'm fine." She replied weakly, sinking into bed. The second she heard him leave, she allowed her tears to rush forth. She felt so hurt. Sesshomaru was supposed to love her, do anything to see her happy and smiling. Why was he doing this to her?!
Sesshomaru stepped into the shower, allowing the water to beat on him from all directions. Kami, how happy he was to have a shower where water bursted from every wall. He lathered his body with soap, wishing his Kagome had joined so that he could lather her body in the same manner.
He didn't understand. Why was she so upset? It was simply school. She wouldn't need it. He'd provide for her for the rest of her life, and any pups that were to come. She'd never have to lft a finger. What woman would rather learn instead of shop.
But this was Kagome, and he loved her because she was different, independent. She craved knowledge. She wanted to be every male's equal. And her fiesty defiance turned him on more than anything else. She wasn't jus tsome pretty face and delectable body, she was a companion, one he hated to think of sad. He'd have to find a way to cheer her up without releasing her.
Rinsing his body and hair, he stepped out and dried off, not bothering to put on clothes before sliding into the bed behind his mate. A strange pain racked down his spine when he saw a tear roll down her pale cheek. "Stop. Cease your tears. Please, mate." He pled, his face in her hair. It wasn't that his back pain was too unbearable. Nor was it that the scent of her tears burned, though it did. His heart ached in a more painful way than he could ever imagine. "Please, cease your sobbing."
Kagome stiffled her tears, gradually slowing them to a complete stop. She wiped her face. "I am sorry."
"You have nothing to apologize for." He whispered, freeing her body of clothing then pressing her against him. "Why do you cry?"
"It's nothing."
He sighed, content with her aroma. "Do not lie to your mate, my love. Why do you cry simply because I deny your leaving me? Do you wish to be away that badly?"
Kagome shook her head numbly. "No." Her voice cracked. "I want to go to school. I have plans, Sess. I want the experience."
"Why do you not go to Tokyo University?"
"Because I got my scholarship from Kyoto. They requested me, Sesshomaru. And it's not beause of who I am, it's because of what I can do. When I asked to attened Tokyo Uni, they agreed because they thought my father would endorse the school. I don't want that."
Sesshomaru nodded. "And going will make you happy?"
"Very."
"Then," He intertwined their legs, molding her form into his, "I better search for homes in Kyoto."
Kagome's eyes brightened as she looked up at him. "Really?!"
"Really. I can not stand to see such a lovely face be stained with tears." He kissed her neck heatedly. "But in return, you must give me something." He grinded against her.
"And what's that?"
Sesshomaru kissed his mate passionately. "I want your all. I want to hear my name shouted to the heavens. Baby," he began, "I wish to taste your want- no, your need- on your lips and body. Could you fulfill my wishes?" While waiting for an answer, he left a trail of kisses down the valley between her breast.
Kagome shuddered with pleasure. "Of course." -Hopefully, you can beat Naraku's record.-