Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters from the anime. I am only writing a fan based story. I may make up my own characters thought.
As Time Passes By
Reacquainted
(Kagome's and Shippo's Point of View - Switches )
Kagome awoke to find her son Shippo making breakfast with a newly caught rabbit. She knew Shippo was cooking for her, because he only needed to eat once every two days now. 'Lucky', Kagome thought to herself. Kagome slept under a lively tree with blossoming pink petals. As the wind blew slightly the petals danced around her and Shippo. Kagome stood and then walk toward Shippo and said, "Good morning Shippo-kun. I see that you have caught a meal." Shippo looked at his Mother thoughtfully and spoke, "Yes Mother I have caught a rabbit. Hopefully, it is to your liking." " I am sure it is Shippo" ,Kagome said.
After the rabbit was cooked correctly Shippo gave the rabbit to Kagome, who happily ate the cooked meal. "Ahhh... Shippo that was very delicious!" , complemented Kagome. "Awww... Mom... it was nothing", Shippo said while blushing. Kagome and Shippo then began to take down the camp. After clean up was settled Shippo transformed into his true form. He looked like a normal fox but the same size as a large building. Shippo also had markings along his paws that were green strips, had green fire at his tail and legs, and when transformed his forehead held a green sphere. Basically, Shippo was beautiful while in his true form.
"You know Shippo I am never going to get over how handsome your true form is", Kagome said towards Shippo in an sweet motherly manner. Shippo just looked at Kagome and let out a growl that sounded very much like a laugh. "Too bad you cannot speak in human language while in this form. But for the most part I still understand you Shippo-kun", added Kagome.
Kagome then placed all of the equipment onto a saddle that was placed onto Shippo. The saddle was made out of demon cow hide and was fire proof. The detail on the saddle was a dark-green leaves scattered in a beautiful way and had glowing green fire patterns also. Overall it was an amazing saddle and would hold all of the camp equipment and Kagome. Shippo would never let his mother walk when he was in his true form. He did not see why his mother would have to waste her energy when it was easier to ride him.
(After Two Hours)
After Kagome was done Shippo took off faster than lightning towards the West. Today they were heading to Sesshomaru's castle in the sky. After about 2 hours of running Shippo saw Sesshomaru's castle and began to fly towards it. He did not know why they were heading there today, but his mother told him it was some kind of business. He trusted his mother, but it did not mean he trusted the other demons who guarded and lived at the castle. So many demons feared his mother that sometimes they planned to kill her, other times they were undeniably respectful. So he just had to watch out for his mother and himself. Lately demonesses wanted to court him and when he refused they grew horribly wicked and would try to kill him. It was a good thing his mother and him were powerful or else they would have died by now.
Finally, Shippo neared the Gate of the Moon which was made out of moonstone, a gift from the moon goddess to Sesshomaru's family. The whole castle was made out of moonstone and was nearly bimpenetrable by itself. Add all of the strong guards patrolling the castle and you would get Sesshomaru's impenetrable castle. It was beautiful with the landscaping of a exotic garden, accompanied by waterfalls, and water that constantly changed colors. It was extremely lovely and Shippo was sure that he never saw any other castle as lovely. The castle was large enough to be the size of current Hawii and was the same height of a mountain. The castle also had homes of important demons and had it's own port and city, apparently Sesshomaru's domain was very prosperous.
"Who are you? What do you want with our Lord?", shouted a soldier on the highest level of the gate. "We wish to meet with Lord Sesshomaru, for I am Kagome the Miko of Time and my son The Blaze-Fire Fox is with me!", was the reply Kagome gave. The soldier immeditaly straightened and told the other soldiers to let Kagome and Shippo pass. As the Gate of Moon opened the exotic landscaping of the castle was more apparent and seemed more beautiful. When Shippo and Kagome passed all of the guards and demons stared at them, although not out of anger but of awe. To Kagome the the castle was beautiful and all of the demons looked very decent. 'It was like Sesshomaru to surround himself with beauty and all that was considered high-class' Kagome thought. Shippo's thoughts were on watching all the demons to make sure none had the intent to kill or pursue Kagome and himself. ' I just hope that I will not have to pick a fight after we have just arrived, it would be very upsetting',was Shippo's main thought.
After a 5 minute walk Shippo and Kagome came to a stop, for in front of them was a fleet of dragons. The dragons were either silver, copper, gold, or a pearl color and looked mainly like most Western dragons. A demon with short bobbed black hair and a beautiful purple kimono with pink lily's adorning it, approached Kagome and Shippo. "My Lord wishes for you to ride the two best dragons to the courtyard, it would not be proper if you walked all of the way there". stated the demon. "I see. Will you tell me the name of the one assisting us currently?", Kagome asked elegantly and lady-like. The demon blinked as if shocked that Kagome wanted to know her name, "My name is Sakerua my Lady", the demon replied as she bowed to Kagome. "Thank you Sakerua for your assistance", Kagome said as Sakerua led her and Shippo towards the dragons. "The pleasure is mine my Lady. Now please take these two dragons and be on your way to meet with my Lord, for he is waiting for you as we speak", was all that Sakerua said.
Kagome then placed herself on a pearl colored dragon, its wings were huge and the scales were tough but at the same time smooth. Shippo transformed into his human form at this time and took his seat upon a gold dragon that was very similar in appearance to Kagome's dragon. Once both Shippo and Kagome were seated the dragons began their flight towards the courtyard. 'This ride is very enjoyable. I am glad that Sesshomaru is a hospitable host', Kagome thought. 'I wonder if I could make dragons like these with my sword', was Shippo's thought.
After a short ride to the courtyard the dragons landed. Waiting at the grand gates to the Mansion of the Moon was Sesshomaru and Inuyasha. Sesshomaru looked basically the same, although now he wore a white haroi that had the families crest in gold and was decorated with gold designs that curved and twisted into a moon on the back, a white hamakaa that had the same gold designs as his haroi, his obi was ruby red color. Sesshomaru also wore gold armor that was made from dragon scales and had spikes all over the top and bottom halves. Inuyasa no longer wore the red firerat haori and hamaka as his only clothing. Inuyasha still kept the red haroi underneath an hamaka and haori that looked very similar to the ones Sesshomaru was known to wear, white and red haroi and hamaka with the Tashio family's emblem.
"Welcome to my Mansion of the Moon Lord Shippo and Lady Kagome. I hoped that you found your way here most pleasing", was the greeting Shippo and Kagome recieved form Sesshomaru. "Thank you for inviting us Lord Sesshomaru and Lord Inuyasa. The journey to come here was no trouble at all and I found it very pleasing", was Kagome's reply to Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru nodded and looked at Inuyasha, seeing that Inuyasha was holding his demeanor although he wanted nothing more than to give Shippo a brotherly welcoming and Kagome a friendly greeting. Sesshomaruwas pleased at how much Inuyasha had grown the passed 10 years. Inuyasha was proving to be a very strong and respectable man.
(To the Study!)
Sesshomaru then began to turn around to head into his estate, " Please follow me into my study, for we have many things to discuss." Inuyasha then followed Sesshomaru, who was followed by Kagome and then Shippo. When they came in there was a grand staircase that lite up as if it were it's own moon, the ceilings were decorated with paintings of historic battles and right above the the staircase there was a painting of the Final battle with Naraku. The surrounding walls were shoji screen walls, but where there would be wood there was moonstone. Also there was decorations on each section of the walls that varied but went well together. Overall the Mansion of the Moon was beyond gorgeous and spoke in volumes of how powerful and wealthy Sesshomaru and Inuyasha were. It didn't really matter to Shippo and Kagome, but it was to acquainted with those who did have it.
Being acquainted with powerful people helped in lessing the trouble of being hunted by some demons. It even gave other demons a warning of Kagome and Shippo's own power, for those who were wealthy usually only acquainted those with power too. It was sad that life was that way but it was none the less. Kagome personally wished that more powerful beings would try to help those without it more. Kagome showed he beliefs through her actions, for she helped all that were good-hearted or those who were capable of having a good-heart.
Moving on, Sesshomaru took the staircase up to the second level and went up another staircase at the end of the hallway. Once he reached the third floor Sesshomaru took a right and opened a door that magically showed Sesshomaru's true form. The painting moved as if it were alive and moved as the door split. Sesshomaru entered followed by the rest of the party.
Sesshomaru's study was filled with books, had open windows, the walls all had painting of the past Lords of the West, and the floor was made of moonstone instead of the usuall cherry wood. The study was the size of a university library. The desk was made of moonstone and was decorated with crescent moons and the family emblem. The chair that went with the desk was made of a strange stone that looked a lot like moonstone but it gave of the glow of a rainbow. The chair was cushioned by silk pillowed that were attached to it, that also had the Tashio family emblem. Beside the desk was four pearl colored cushions, that the faint pattern of crescent moons on them.
"Please take a seat on one of the cushions. I wouldn't want you to stand after your journey... plus we have much to discuss'" was the command that came from Sesshomaru's mouth. So Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo all took their seats. Inuyasha on the left, Shippo in the middle, and Kagome on the right. "So what is that you wish to discuss Lord Sesshomaru? Why have you called Shippo and I?", was the first matter of business that Kagome wanted to get to.
Kagome didn't know why the Lord wished for Shippo and her to meet with him. Yes they were powerful, but they have been that way for at least 7 years. It only took Kagome and Shippo to complete their training in three years. Which was a short amount of time to master so many practices. Kagome had to admit that was an astonishing accomplishment for her son and herself. Maybe Sesshomaru wanted an alliance between himself, Kagome, and Shippo. It made the most sense, but Sesshomaru always had a way to suprise her.
Shippo was wondering if Lord Sesshomaru wanted an alliance, he never spoke his thoughts out loud to his mother. He knew that she probably thought the same thing, but she was the head of the family and would always follow her orders without second thought. There was a reason she came here and he would soon find out. 'Inuyasha has changed though', Shippo thought. Shippo was sure that it was an improvement but it was somewhat scary, especially after experiencing the brash Inuyasha as a child. Personally, Shippo was glad that Kagome had found that she didn't love Inuyasha anymore. Why... he really couldn't say, because he didn't know himself. None the less he was happy with the development.
(Sesshomaru's point of view)
When Sesshomaru first saw Shippo and Kagome he was astonished at how much at least in appearance they had changed. Shippo was turning out to become a handsome and strong youki. He was so young for a demon and already made a name for himself. He was very impressed by Shippo's accomplishments and would have to ask him in study his... question. Yes he would ask the young demon.
Now Kagome she was breath taking. It was a good thing he learned to control himself so long ago. She was beautiful and she was so powerful that he could feel her power interact with his youki when she was at least 2 hours away from the castle. Not only that, but by the way she stood he could tell that she was a warrior and held dignity for herself. This pleased him and his beast greatly, he would be very happy that he acquainted himself with her. What Sesshomaru found strange was that he didn't oppose his feelings for her just because she was human. Usually he did, but something changed after the battle with Naraku. He became more accepting of humans and learned that some humans were not the typical greedy, selfish, and controlling creatures that they were known as.
Kagome was a perfect example of an amazing human. She was brave, intelligent, strong, could apparently raise youki children well, loyal, and compassionate. She would be considered the perfect mate, but he would not reveal his intentions immediately. He wanted Kagome to see as he was, not a Lord, not a cold-blooded killer, and not a stoic unfeeling demon that most assumed that he was. He would gain her trust and he would earn her affections, that is if she wanted to give him her affections. He would not force this relationship upon her, he wanted his mate to chose him. He did not want to force his mate to chose him. He would not be like his father in that way.
Now it was time to discuss matters...
(Inuyasha's Point of View)
When Inuyasha saw Kagome he became happy. He was glad to see his old commrade, that would hopefully agree to what Sesshomaru would ask of her. She became beautiful and powerful, but he was mated and with Kikyo now. When Kagome wished on the jewel to heal all of the innocent and the righteous. When the jewel did it gave Kikyo her human life, but extended. She now had her own soul and would live the same length of time as Inuyasha. What also made him happy was that Kagome was free from waiting on him to choose her and free from sharing a soul with Kikyo. Not only that, but Sango was given her family back due to Kagome's wish. Shippo gained his Kagome as his new mother and Sesshomaru had seen that Rin turned into a Inu youki.
Everyone that was considered good was rewarded for their deeds for once. All seemed good, heck even Sesshomaru and himself settled their differences to become one family. Inuyasha became his right-hand general, learned how to be more of a man, and was growing in power everyday. So he would become a full demon like his brother, through building his youki and learning to control it. Soon he could transform into his full demon form with full conscience of what he was doing. After a couple of years he would be able to earn his true form, hopefully.
It was a lot of work but it was necessary in order to protect the Western Lands, Kikyo, and all of those that he cared about. Then Inuyasha began to observe a male fox demon with Kagome. Inuyasha thought there was something familiar about the demon. As he thought about who this "new" demon reminded him of, he realized that it was Shippo. The little kit from the inutachi, the one that he saw as a little brother. 'Ha... that kid looks so grown no wonder why I didn't think it was him. Man he sure has gained some power. It is a good thing, especially since Kagome can attract trouble quickly. That's probably how he became so strong. Ya... I wouldn't doubt it', was Inuyasha's thoughts on Shippo.
Then Sesshomaru spoke, "Welcome to my Mansion of the Moon Lord Shippo and Lady Kagome. I hoped that you found your way here most pleasing". Then Inuyasha heared Kagome's reply, "Thank you for inviting us Lord Sesshomaru and Lord Inuyasa. The journey to come here was no trouble at all and I found it very pleasing." Sesshomaru afterwards nodded and looked at Inuyasha. Inuyasha knew that he wanted to go to his study, he would just wait for Sesshomaru's orders for the others and himself. Sesshomaru then began to turn around to head into his estate, " Please follow me into my study, for we have many things to discuss." Inuyasha then followed Sesshomaru, who was followed by Kagome and then Shippo.
This is when Inuyasha began to think, 'Well Sesshomaru I hope you know what you are doing. I wish you luck and hopefully things go as planned.'
To be continued...
I am sorry that it took forever to get this up. I had a lot work to get done so it took me some time. I hope you all enjoyed it.
So what does Sesshomaru have planned for Shippo? For Kagome? What does Kagome think of Sesshomar? How has Inuyasha changed?
Well find out in the next chapter!
