The Calm
Kagome was awaken to the feeling of warm kissing on her neck. She opened her eyes and was greeted with the golden colored eyes of Sesshomaru. "Good Morning My Love. It's time to get up eat and ready to depart." " Morning Sesshomaru." She said as she smiled and stretched not really wanting to get up. She went to the hot spring for a quick bath. When she returned to their room Sesshomaru was setting on the side of the bed holding something and smiling.
" What are you smiling about may I ask?" She said as she watched him closely a smile on her face. " I have had a few things made for you." He said as he handed them to her. Kagome set on the edge of the bed holding a package ties with a gold and blue sash. Opening it up she found it was a suit like his. With female armor he explained the suit would never need repaired or cleaning and would protect her against the rain and cold. Reaching behind him he showed her a new sword.
" Kagome this sword is special. It is a demon sword made with my own fang to help protect you. You can also Chanel your Miko powers through it." She looked at the sword upon grabbing the sword voices started screaming in her head and she drooped it. " Sesshomaru it screamed at me." She said in fear thinking that maybe it was just her mind playing tricks. " You must control the sword. Remember you are the one in control make it listen to you. Let it know you are give the orders."
Looking down she once again grabbed the sword. Once again the voices started screaming. Letting out a growl she screamed." SHUT UP!" The voices went silent. Looking at Sesshomaru he smiled. " Well done. You shall learn all you need to know from your sword later when we camp." Setting down she looked at her new sword. The sheaf was black with a Crescent Moon made of a Blue stone embedded into it. The sword had the same blue stones that shined when the light reflected in them.
Kagome had never been given anything like this before. She looked at him with tears in her eyes and hugged him tightly." Thank you Sesshomaru they are beautiful. Help me dress in them so I get it right. Please." While helping her to dress he wanted to run his fingers over her gentle curves. He wished they had more time. After dressing she stood back looking at herself in the mirror. She was surprised with how well it fit and how good the armor make her figure stand out.
Stepping back and taking a good look at her. Sesshomaru couldn't help but think how sexy she looked in armor. I am going to haft to have her wear it more often. Holding out his arm and they left for the dinning room to meet up with the others.
Soon the group was ready and on their way to The Bone Eaters Well. Sesshomaru took Kagome, the two children and the two guards deciding to go ahead leaving the others to catch up with them. They all agreed to meet up at the village after their return from the other side of the well.. Kagome was getting excited even though she wouldn't get to stay long. She was going to get to see her family, that's what mattered. She became lost in thought of how she should handle things.
Kagome was brought out of her thoughts when Sesshomaru informed her they had arrived. She was surprised it had been such a fast trip. She knew the sounds and the smells of her time might be to much for their noses and felt they should be warned of a few things. She only hoped they would be able travel though with her. Standing beside the well she turned to the others.
" Ok.. A few things you should know first. The world has changed allot in time. There will be allot of sounds you don't know. The air might smell bad to you. Cover your nose and we will go the house as fast as we can. One thing. No one can know your demons. There aren't any demons in my time. " Turning to Sesshomaru she continued. " You can't kill anyone while there. My grandfather will most likely throw sutras on you. Don't think anything of it. They don't work, not like it would hurt you anyway."
Picking up Kagome and the children Sesshomaru jumped into the well. They where surrounded by the magical blue lights as they started floating through the ages. At seeing the lights Sesshomaru tightened his grip on them. Almost as soon as it started the ride was over as he felt the ground under his feet. He jumped out of the well taking them with him.
" That was fun. Can we do it again!?" Rin asked as she looked at the well wide eyed and a smile from ear to ear. Shippo on the other hand was feeling a little sick due to all the new smells overwhelming him. Scooping him up Sesshomaru covered his nose with his sleeve. Seeing this Kagome decided it was time to head to the house.
Sliding open the door she proudly announced. " Welcome to my world." Watching Sesshomaru's actions Kagome wanted to laugh but she knew better than to do something like that. He stood in the doorway looking around for any signs of danger before allowing Rin to exit the well house. As they walked he couldn't help but take in all that was around them. This is defiantly not my Japan. This unknown land made him nervous.
" Your home land is very different than my own." He said as they reached the door of the house. As he searched the surrounding areas he could find no trace of other Demons, this bothered him greatly. Deciding it was time to let their presents be known she opened the door, closing it after everyone was inside.
" Mom , Grandpa, Souta I'm home." It didn't take long before her mother came into view. " Kagome Dear It is so good to see you. You've been gone so long." She said as she took her daughter into her arms not noticing the others who stood beside her. " Mom where is grandpa and Souta?" " Oh they went to town. They will be back soon." Looking over she noticed the others. " I see you have brought guest with you. Inuyasha was here a few days ago. He said you broke the curse."
" Mom lets all go into the kitchen." After everyone was in the kitchen she looked at her mother. " Mom I would like to introduce you to Lord Sesshomaru The Lord Of The Western Lands and my future mate." Her mother paused before speaking." Is this the same one to told me about?" Answering with a nodd she blushed a lightly. Seeing this Sesshomaru wondered what she had told her mother about him. " It is a pleasure to meet you My Lady." He said as he lightly bowed to her.
" Mom this is Shippo my adopted son. He's a fox demon kit. Remember I told you about him." Smiling big he stepped forward. " Momma has told me all about you." Bending down she looked at him closer. " Well your just the cuties little thing." She said as she reached out hugging him. She couldn't resist the urge to touch his tail. Making Shippo giggle.
" This is Young Lady Rin. My adopted daughter. She's human, remember the little girl that traveled with Sesshomaru this is her." " Rin is happy to meet you." she said with a smile that light up her whole face making it almost glow. Looking up at Kagome then back to her mother. " Can I call you grandmother now?" Her mother smiled big. " Of course you can. I always wanted grandchildren now I have them." She said as she held out her arms for a hug. Of which she gladly gave her. " Yay! Now Rin has a real family!" She almost yelled as she hugged the older women tighter. Making Kagome smile.
Sesshomaru removed something from his inside pocket and handed it to Kagome . She looked at him and smiled. " Thank you for bringing it." Giving him a small kiss on the cheek. He took a seat and watched as Kagome talked to her mother. He was surprised with how alike they really where. He could now see where Kagome had gotten her genital loving ways.
When Kagome handed her the scroll and she look at it, her eyes grew wide with shock. She explained to her mother that it was Sesshomaru who had broken the curse that had pledged their family for so many years. It was his worry and Love that had done it. The love of a Cold Demon Lord who learned to love and her shared soul that was the key. Standing back she removed her concealment spell. She watched as her mother eyes grew to see her daughter new fourm.
" I made a choice to be a demon mom. I want to be able to stay with him in the Feudal Era. But I'll come back and visit as long as I can. You remember what I said about the well and the jewel." Her mother looked at her with sad eyes. She understood what her daughter was talking about. She had always hoped she would be able to keep her little girl but now she realized Kagome was no longer a little girl but a women. The sudden thought that this might be the last time she saw Kagome struck her like a ton of bricks.
Grabbing her daughter into a hug she asked the one thing that was going through her mind. " Will you come back one more time before you complete the Jewel Kagome? Just let me see you one last time." Her mother asked with tears in her eyes. As hard as she tried she couldn't stop them from forming. " I will try momma." She said as she hugged her tighter.
Sesshomaru was at a lose. Why would she not see her again? Thinking this he had to know his answer. " Why would you not be able to return?" He asked a very strun look on his face. " You haven't told him have you Kagome?" Kagome shook her head no instead of answering her mother. " Mate you will tell me now." His voice Stern and she knew he wanted answers.
Kagome looked at him with sad eyes. " There was another reason I wanted to come today Sesshomaru. It was to say good-bye to my family. When the Jewel is complete The Bone Eaters Well will seal. Letting me pass only one time. If I come back through it after the it is complete, I will be trapped on this side. Completing the Jewel and being your mate means giving up my family."
Sesshomaru was stunned with what she had just said. But he knew something they didn't. A smile came across his face. He saw the look of confused look on both their faces. Cupping her cheek in his hand he was filled with pride at how much she was willing to give up to be with him. " Kagome there is something you need to know. Even when the well seals you will still see your family again. It will take 500 years but you will be reunited with them. Demons live a very long time. As my life mate you will have the same life span as I do. I can not die. My Sword will not allow it. I'm Immortal. We live even in this time. Hidden somewhere among the humans." He wasn't sure but he wanted to ease their pain.
This information eased their sadness. The rest of the visit went by and still Grandpa and Souta had not shown. " My Lady it is custom for this to be done with the man of the house. Due to the fact we must leave and you being her mother. It is custom for the male to give a gift to the family of the one he wishs to mate with." Pulling out a small gold jeweled covered box he handed it to her.
" I do not know what these may be worth now. I would imagine there value has grown over time. Do you except this gift?" Opening the box she found 10 coins. Setting down the box on the table she spoke. " I don't care for gifts only a promise. Keep my baby safe and happy. She attracts trouble. It feeds off of her. Promise me that and I will except it." He looked her in the eye. " You have my word she will always be happy. You will see her again many many times. She will be safe." "Alright then." After walking them all to the well house she hugged each one of them. She couldn't shake the feeling the next time she saw her daughter she would be different.
They had to leave without seeing either Souta or Grandpa. She promised to bring the others back next time to meet the rest of her family. Picking them up Sesshomaru looked back at her mother and turned so all could wave. Nodding he jumped into the well. Touching down on the other side he jumped up and they all walked to the village. To meet up with Inuyasha and the rest of the group. Reaching the village they found they had not arrived yet.
After Shippo visited a short time with Kaede they decided it was time for them to go. The children where sent back to the manor with the two guards where they would be safe from Naraku during the battle. Kagome and Kaede started a meal for when the rest of the group arrived. Kagome thought it was nice to be able to have a nice conversation with the women she looked at as a second mother and relax a some. Little did they know things where about to go all wrong.