Konnichiwa reviewers! SoulofSaturn is here again to present another chapter! So read, review and keep updated on my updates because this time I don't plan to delay my updates. (Too many updates, I know!J) Well, here's your long awaited chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and Co. or anything else! I'M POOR GODDAMMIT POOR!!!
Family Ties
Kagome was woken by the happy songs of Yamaduri which sat in the tree near her window. She however, was not in the same happy mood. She was downright pissed off! She was pissed off because she lost her parents to some useless youkai. She was pissed off because the people, no demons who protected her failed to protect her family. She was pissed off at THEM! Not only at youkai, but also at the ones who controlled the natural balance, the Fates. After all the miko training she completed they betrayed her, after practically selling herself to demons to maintain peace (and her family's income) they let her down. She was so pissed off she could have probably vanquish the whole Western Lands. However, she very well knew that she couldn't do that, that was not the way her family raised her and she was actually grateful to the Taiyoukai for their kindness; for their reliability when she needed them, and yet she wanted to destroy every youkai within the tri-country area. She began contemplating her issues when she heard a knock at the door.
"Kagome! Kagome! Open this door! You better not be committing suicide or something!"
Just like Sango to screw up a thinking time.
"What is it Sango!" screamed Kagome as she left her bed to open the door.
Sango bombarded her before she could say (or yell) another word.
"Oh Kags, I thought you were about to kill yourself or something!"
"You should know me better than that!" said Kagome
"I know, I know but I've been calling you for about five minutes"
"Gomen, I was just … thinking."
"It's alright, but don't scare me like that again!"
"Ok, I won't"
"Good now go get dressed and let's go eat breakfast, everyone's waiting for us."
"Oh no! I can't go down there!"
"Why not?"
"Because they must think I'm weak! Sesshomaru will never marry me!"
"Oh, please" Sango said as she rolled her eyes "all they talk about is you, I'll be lucky if I could get someone as obsessive as Sesshomaru"
"But you have Miroku!"
"The only thing that monk is obsessed with is my ass. Now get downstairs before I drag you there!"
"Okay" Kagome said sheepishly.
Kagome once again found herself in that huge armoire only this time she did not choose an extravagant, rich kimono, she chose the same kimono she wore when she last saw her parents, the beautiful white kimono with the cherry blossoms. She remembered the day when her mother forced her to wear the kimono; it was less than a week ago when her mother scolded her for her ignorance of not knowing how to tie an obi. She remembered it like it was yesterday…
Kagome's mother entered the room and looked at her daughter who was not only having problems with her obi but also her hair. "Kagome, what will I do with you. You are making an important man wait and not only that but you cannot tie your own obi. What husband would want a wife who cannot tie her obi" she scolded. "I'm sorry but it's so long, and I don't see why I can't wear my normal kimono with the chrysanthemums." She protested as her mother fixed the belt. "You very well know that this kimono has been worn by every woman in our family to mark the day of their first courting and you also know that I too have worn this when I met your father you shouldn't complain it is an honor to wear this kimono and also it is very unladylike to complain!" she said sternly…
Kagome quickly wiped a tear from her eye and proceeded downstairs. Kagome continued when she suddenly remembered something. How could she marry the Lord if she had no one to pay her dowry! She had no where to go either. Inutaisho would surely cast her out since she had no money to pay her dowry and Sango's family was too poor to support themselves let alone her too. There were two choices and she couldn't even bring herself to think of them- A. She could sell herself into slavery or B. She could become a prostitute. She was not about to give up her dignity to live and she was not about to die either. She had to come up with a plan so that the Taiyoukai would take her in and save the village. Contemplating these thoughts, she walked down the stairs gracefully.
She now realized that she had to be nice to Sesshomaru in order to marry him. She had to turn on the old charm.
She arrived at the foot of the stairs and become conscious of the family and her friend staring at her. She quickly made her way to her seat, aware of how late she was. She was certain that Inutaisho would have her head. However, he said nothing.
"O-ohayo gozaimazu minna-san." Kagome said half afraid and half-heartedly.
"Ohayo, Kagome-san", Sesshomaru said as he pulled out her chair for her.
"Ohayo, Lady Kagome," Inuyasha said.
Did Inuyasha just talk to me?
Did Inuyasha just talk to Kagome? Sesshomaru thought
Did Inuyasha just talk to Kagome? Inutaisho thought.
Did Inuyasha just talk to Kagome? Jaken thought
Holy shit?!Everyone thought, "that boy must be sick!" they all thought as they stared at him.
"W-what, what the hell? Can't someone say good morning without everyone going nuts?"
Lady Inutaisho smiled; the boy had finally learned some manners with the exception of his foul language.
Ignoring Inuyasha's outburst the family began to eat. Kagome ate slowly and noticed that they were all staring at her.
They probably want me to leave. That's what they're all thinking. Kagome felt the eyes of Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and Inutaisho on her, she couldn't TAKE IT ANYMORE!
"OKAY I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ALL WANT ME TO LEAVE BECAUSE I CAN'T PAY MY DOWRY BUT THE LEAST YOU CAN DO IS ASK ME AND NOT STARE!"
They were all surprised at Kagome's outburst, never in a thousand years could they expect this quiet, serene girl (yeah right) to unexpectedly yell. Even Sango has never seen her, this angry.
"Lady Kagome, I understand that you have just lost your parents, and I feel your pain however I will not allow such behavior in my household! Also I do not appreciate the fact that you assume that we would automatically throw you out because you cannot pay your dowry. As you can see we don't need money, what do you take us for? Mangy wolves? We also do not appreciate your outburst and my wife and I do not want a loud in-law. We are willing to have you in the family and the only reason we kept staring was because we were worried about you. Now are you willing to enter our family still?"
"Y-you still want me in this family?"
"I think I speak for re whole household when I say "hai". Now do you still want to be part of this family?" finally after many minutes Inutaisho had finished his lecture.
"H-hai, I do want to be apart of this family" Kagome said as she ran to Inutaisho and hugged him.
"Lady Kagome, I cannot comprehend how you feel over the loss of your parents but I can comprehend the feelings I have for you"
"A-arigato Sesshomaru-kun I mean san."
"No need for the formalities you can call me whatever you like"
"Hn, as if", (always to break a fun, loving moment, the arrogant Inuyasha. Let's give him a round of applause everyone!)
"What is your problem now Inuyasha?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Well, if I'm not mistaken, when you first left to see kagome, I believe you said something about, and I quote, "a stupid ningen who is worth nothing let alone a wife."
"INUYASHA!" said Lady Inutaisho.
"What I'm just stating the truth."
"You very well know that was before I realized how beautiful and loving Kagome was."
"Right, you realized all that in only a week"
"Brother, you are just jealous because you have no one to love or to be loved by!"
That was kind of harsh and not completely true. Thought Kagome
Yeah, well you're a son of a b…"
"Okaa-san, okaa-san, okaa-san!"
As if on cue, to dissolve the argument a little orange fuzz-ball launched himself at Kagome.
"Okaa-san?" everyone said in unison.
"You have a child!" Sesshomaru and Inuyasha asked in unison.
"Shippo, what are you doing here? I thought I left you in the village!"
"You did but Sango came here and left me with that hentai bou-san and I could take it anymore! So I left and he followed me here!"
"Miroku's here?" asked Sango
"Hai" said the cute little fuzz-ball
"You have a child!" asked the Inu brothers again.
"Oh, let me explain..." said Kagome
"No need to" said Inutaisho, "my foolish sons should use their noses instead of their hearts"
"What?" they asked in unison
"Bakas" explained Inutaisho, "you should have already realized that the child is a full youkai"
"Oh, yeah" they both said
"Yes, as the Lord as said, Shippo is a full youkai, however when he was younger his parents were killed by local mikos and I thought the least I could do is take care of him. So he became my adopted son and Sango and Miroku helped me take care of him."
"The people of your village allowed you to have a demon around?"
"Well at first they blamed him for everything, spoiled crops, stolen cattle, fires; but they stopped when little Shippo save the daughter of a farmer. He was so brave against that youkai."
"Well I'm glad that has been explained." Sesshomaru said maintaining his composure.
"Yeah, me too" said Inuyasha
Once again everyone looked at him.
"What now?"
"Nothing, nothing" said everyone in unison.
"I'm going for a walk" he said suddenly and left.
"Okaa-san I'm hungry"
"So am I" suddenly a man clad in purple and blue monk attire walked in.
The Inutaiyoukai jumped on the defense. They were not about to be shown up by some monk! Even Miroku went on the defense, although he did not want to attack his friend's future family he would if need it be.
"What business do you have in my home monk?" asked Inutaisho.
"I have no business in your home, but to see my friend."
"Your friend? Monks are wanderers, they have no friends."
"Actually," interrupted Kagome, "he is-our friend." She said as she finished her statement.
"He is your friend?" asked Inutaisho slowly
"Hai, he is" Kagome said.
"Fine. Jaken give him a room." Inutaisho said quickly.
"Hai, my lord" answered Jaken.
"Arigato for your hospitality Lord Inutaisho" said Miroku as he bowed with respect. (He's so respectful.J)
"Your welcome. Now, Sesshomaru, weren't you supposed to take Kagome somewhere?"
"Oh, yes! I forgot! Kagome shall we go to the gardens? Or would you like to spend some time with your friends?"
"I think I would like to spend a few hours with my friends but I would like to meet you at the river at seven o'clock."
"Of course, milady I shall take my leave until then."
"Hai, sayonara."
"Sayonara my lord."
Sesshomaru, Inutaisho, and Lady Inutaisho left the friends alone to reminisce. Kagome, Sango, Shippo, and Miroku instantly began a whirlwind of conversation. And, Kagome instantly began a whirlwind of scolding.
"Miroku! How many times do we have to tell you not to flirt with the village girls? Shippo is a young, impressionable child and you are influencing him with bad ideas and mannerisms."
"Yeah, Miroku you are such a philanderer. Why can't you stop acting like that? It's not as if you were born with the instinct of lechery!" Sango piped in.
SMACK
Miroku revisited the feeling of boomerang.
Unbeknownst to them all a figure watched the bickering group with much interest, humor, and intrigue.
Well that's my chapter, review if you would like to but no flaming please.
Arigato!