Thanks for the reviews. Enjoy. This chappie will be skipping ahead a few Years. This way I can continue with the children older. The children will be sixteen.
Chapter 18
Kagome had been sleeping peacefully in her bed. Sesshoumaru already up and in his study doing work. She was woken by her seven children. Shippo laughing in the corner and Rin was too. The five other tackled her and she woke up. They all started laughing.
"Mom time to get up." Said a male voice next to her. She opened her eyes and yawned. She saw all her children in her room. Kohaku entered the room and stood near Rin.
"Sorry sis. They wouldn't listen. They wanted you up." He said and then kissed Rin on the cheek. She smiled at him and they left. Shippo rolled his eyes. He walked out.
"Alright you five I am up. Go to the library and I will meet you there I need to get dressed." She said and they left. She went to her wardrobe and pulled out a Kimono. It was Sky blue with a beautiful design of lilies on it. After that she got a quick breakfast and went to the library. Inu Taisho was waiting out side.
"Mom dad is saying no lessons today." He said and then opened the door. She walked in and was questioning as to why. She approached her mate.
"Why will there be no lessons?" She asked.
"Today is special for me and you." He said and then she looked out side and then realized it. She remembered that today was the anniversary of their meeting. It was exactly Eighteen years today since the day they met. Even though then she thought she was human.
"Now I remember. Sorry today is special. Eighteen years ago today your father and I met. Although we didn't get along then. I still thought I was human." She said and walked out of the room to the garden. Two years later he and I fall in love. Only to give birth to five wonderful children. I couldn't be happier. She thought and watched the children goof around. They had met her human mother and brother. But there was more going on amongst the royal family then most knew.
Rin and Kohaku were falling for each other. Shippo and Kanome were falling in love. Inu Taisho and Izayoi were quickly getting together. The only ones left were the foursome she had. The little group that was still causing torture to poor caretaker. The toad didn't stand a chance. Dawn, Kosuke, Tiorin, and Tenku.
"Mom your spacing again." Said her kit. Shippo had always been her son since the day they met. Then she was sure she was just being kind. After awhile she realize he was a son to her. Especially when he would sleep in her sleeping bag with her. She still missed him doing that. But he had grown up.
"Just doing a walk down Memory lane. I was thinking about when you were little and what I will do when you all leave and live your lives. I will miss all of you. I guess I am just too emotional." She said and looked at the pond. Remembering her visit with the snake. Her need to be with someone who loves her and the need to said person was not pretending. Now though she knew and had that love. With five children to prove it. Shippo smiled at her.
"No you have always needed to be in a group of people mom. Plus you know I could never leave the mother that stayed with me." He said and hugged her. That was when all of them including Rin tackled her. She laughed and playfully called for help.
"Help attack of the killer children. Help me someone." She yelled and knew no one was with in earshot. Shippo and Dawn started to tickle her.
"You can't escape mom." Said Kosuke.
"No Fair. There is seven of you and one of me." She said trying to breath.
"Now how am I to help you with the seven of them?" Said there father and they ran to there father. He moved out of the way with practice speed. They had done this numerous times. He didn't mind when it was Rin. Since she was one. Now he had seven. He heard her laugh and looked at her.
"I know we won't have many more times like this mother. But we can enjoy the times we have." Said Inu Taisho. Seeing that his mother was still sad. He would miss her when he moves on. He knew he would not be leaving the palace. Since he was the true heir. His brothers and sisters would be though.
"Milady Lord Kouga and his mate are here." She nodded. Then entered the palace. She felt her mate following her and the seven children. Rin broke off to go to Kohaku's favorite spot. Shippo stayed with her even though he wanted to be with his girl. He then noticed Dawn's excitement. He smirked. Damn me being a Kitsune. He thought.
"Kouga Ayame long time no see." Said Kagome. They nodded. The ladies hugged and Kouga Shook Sesshoumaru's hand. He hugged Kagome. Sesshoumaru didn't mind. Dawn gave the family friend a hug and ran to the front garden. Their she found her "friend" It was Ginta. Shippo smirked and walked to inform their father.
"Dad you might want to look out front. Dawn is out there with a wolf." He whispered and made a look that said be quiet. All of them looked and saw the two talking and laughing. She was flirting with the wolf Ginta was flirting back though. Dawn had the white hair of her father but had red highlights to show that she was indeed a fire-inu. She was Shippo's favorite little sister and he would be strict when it came to her protection. Though she was trained by her dad. He was also there and knew that he would eventually lose her.
They walked away and Shippo was sad he knew the two wanted to be together. He saw his mother hold back her mate. She was happy on the outside but he knew she was sad too. Her baby was moving on. He knew what his dad would have done. Broke the two up. He walked over.
"Shippo please don't let them stay alone for too long." Said Sesshoumaru. He was furious. He walked to the study and had his mate behind him. The children split. Some to the library the other's to the dojo. Shippo went to his girl. Kanome was in the garden. He would need to spend time with her.
"Why did you stop me?" Sesshoumaru asked.
"Because they need to have lives of their own. I want to hold on to them to, but she would hate you for making her leave him. I know how you couldn't handle that. She isn't your favorite but she is your daughter." Said Kagome.
"I don't want her unprotected." He said and Kagome laughed.
"Who taught her to fight?" Sesshoumaru stopped and realized what she was getting at.
"I did." She nodded.
"No one can beat you in battle. Except your mate and that is only when you aren't trying and when your are exhausted. No one can beat the children either." She said they had been training with their father since they were old enough to walk.
"Sesshoumaru don't worry if he is accepted I don't think he would hurt her. I know he wouldn't actually." Said Kouga.
"Don't worry please dear." He nodded. His children grew up in the blink of an eye. Now they were trying to find mates. Some already have. Shippo had Kanome, Inu Taisho Izayoi, Rin Kohaku, and now Dawn Ginta. He was loosing all of them. His son the Heir was in love with the daughter of the slayer and monk.
"I feel the same way." She said and opened the door for them to enter the room.
"I could fix the problem tonight my mate." Said Sesshoumaru low enough for the wolves to not hear. She blushed.
"So what is the pleasure of the visit?" She said and Ayame looked up.
"We wanted to talk about the legend you spoke of. Do you think it is going to happen?" She said and Kagome laughed.
"Come with me Ayame and Kouga." She led them to the garden and showed them Shippo and Kanome. Shippo was holding Kanome in his arms. The two talking and relaxed. The adults walked back to the study.
"Answer your question. It will happen. He knows the legend and still fell in love. It is only a matter of time. He know we don't mind. He is a good boy. He can and will protect her." She said and finished leading them back. She was silent. She opened the door.
"You two lords probably have a lot to discuss. Kagome and I will see you later." Ayame said and left with her. She had felt the sadness in the fire-inu next to her. They walked for awhile.
"You okay?" She asked and saw Kagome look intently at the ground.
"I need to take my own advice. I knew this would happen but I couldn't stop feeling so alone. I mean I raised them and I was always there. Now they will be gone and I can't be there. Just I wish I could have stopped time for a moment and held them more. I will miss them." Ayame laughed.
"That's you and Fluffy back there being parents. No parent wants to hand there children to anyone and say have them. I had a hard time let go of my first litter. It doesn't get any easier the more you have." She said and gave her a hug.
"I guess I am just too attached." Ayame shook her head.
"More like you're a mother and want them to be young children forever. I was the same way before I finally let go. But then I had to. Kouga gave me another litter of Cubs to raise." Kagome laughed.
"I guess I should take my up on the offer if it helps." She said Ayame and her laughed. They walked to the study talking about nothing important and were happy when they entered.
"Feeling better?" Asked Sesshoumaru. She nodded and told him the answer to his earlier question. He smiled and they went over business.
Lunch Time
The families took their spots and then ate making small talk and Shippo was next to his love. He smiled and she blushed. This caught everyone's attention. Sesshoumaru looked at him and had a look of what is it.
"I will explain everything after I talk to you alone father." Said Shippo. He knew he would need a good explanation. They left the room. He walked a good distance away.
"What is it son?" Shippo was nervous. His father was already going to lose Dawn. Now he was going to make him even more upset.
"Don't get mad please. I have gotten her pregnant." He said then grabbed his dad who was about to go and kill the girl.
"What are you holding me for son?" said Sesshoumaru.
"I don't want you mad at her. If it was anyone you need to be mad at me. Plus we all know that would make a certain problem unable to be solved. So please father just be happy for her and I. Dad I may not be your blood but I would never do anything to disgrace you please." He said begging. He knew Sesshoumaru would be mad. He knew his dad would be the hardest to deal with.
"Why did you tell me first and not your mother?" He asked.
"You would make a scene and break Kanome's heart. Plus you are the one who approves who I mate. I have yet to mark her. I won't unless you say okay." He said and Sesshoumaru nodded.
"I am the harder one. Right." Shippo nodded. He heard the sad tone. His father was sad.
"I won't leave you two alone. I would be too depressed. I love you and mom. I have my family." He said and hugged Sesshoumaru.
"Alright you two may mate. I approve. Take care of her. Don't pull an Inu Yasha." He said and smirked. Shippo laughed and nodded.
"Thanks Dad." They walked back told his soon-to-be mate. Then made the announcement and after that everyone congratulated them. They all went to the garden and talked and played. But Shippo noticed a missing sibling and went to find her.
(With Dawn and Ginta)
"Ginta your mated aren't you?" She asked considering he flirted back half heartedly. She was hurting. She really did want to be with him. She didn't want hear him answer but he did.
"No I am not. I just am scared of your father." He said and she knew that would be a facture. She laughed at the same time.
"You should be worried about him and my brother Shippo. He is going to be tough too. I'm his favorite sister." She said and kissed him. Neither noticing the emerald eyes watching them.
(With Shippo)
He smirked. The wolf was unmated and not lying. Or covering the scent well. He had to ask Kouga.
"Hey Kouga I have a question." He said and Kouga turned.
"What is it Kit?" He asked sharply. Shippo halted at that and his temper rose. Sesshoumaru heard the venom and knew Shippo could correct the wolf.
"You will not speak to me that way. I hope you know I am the Heir to my cousin's throne. I am royal either way so Do not talk to me that way plus. I am the son to Kagome your friend. I guess you don't much care for her family." With that said Kouga had his tail between his legs. Ayame was curious.
"Who is your cousin?" Shippo turned.
"Kyote" He said with loathing.
"I guess you don't like him" Shippo nodded.
"He and I never got along. Still don't but he has no heir. Plus I am his only living blood relative. So if he dies I get the throne." He said and Kouga looked at him.
"Sorry for that. I heard that from him but he told me you were gay." Shippo was furious.
"I need to talk to my cousin." He said.
"What was your question?" asked Kouga.
"Is Ginta mated?" Kouga thought.
"Not that I know of. Do you know Ayame?" She shook her head.
"Nope he is a single demon why?" Shippo smirked.
"Then my sis has no reason to be down. Dawn is my favorite sister. Always has been. I have defended her for along time. He was only worried about my dad. He also has a fox to worry about." Sesshoumaru came over.
"You have to approve all of the mates for your siblings even Rin's Shippo." He nodded.
"I know I do. I already approved Rin's though. I don't mind the guy. Inu Taisho well we knew that was coming. I approved. As for the other three well I don't know of anyone else. Though I think Kosuke is the one Kyote was talking about. He was upset seeing Ginta with Dawn." He said. Shippo was very observant.
"I hope not I have to talk to my son tomorrow." He said and Shippo smiled. Then Shippo came up with another Idea.
"Dad I could be simply the two were close. I mean Dawn and Kosuke were always the pair." Sesshoumaru nodded. (The pair as in like connected at the hip. They were real good friends. Sorry)
Ginta and Dawn came in and Kosuke attacked. He lunged at Ginta and was planning on killing him. His Sister was his twin. But she stood in the way. She held him and then hugged him. She saw the pain.
"Kosuke please. I want you to leave Ginta alone. I love him. I want you to be happy." She said and he began to cry.
"You are my twin Dawn my sister. I don't want to lose you. He is taking my sister away from me." She shook her head.
"No he isn't I will always bee your older twin. I will never stop being your sis. I just need a mate. He and I love each other bro." She had heard her mom talk way too much. Kosuke nodded and apologized. Ginta nodded and knew he was going to have to fight for her hand. Kagome and Ginta talked and she eased his nerves.
"Dad are you okay." Asked Inu Taisho. He knew his dad was upset. He watched the whole thing. He was worried that his dad was going to need to kill something. He hadn't done that in a long time. Not once that he had remembered and the caretaker she would do that to keep his beast in check.
"I think I need to kill something. I will be back." He jumped the wall and ran. His beast took over and found a few wondering Youkai and killed them. He had to do something to keep from copying his son. He would teach Kosuke this little trick. When he came back though he saw something that made him pissed. His family under attack by…
Cliffy. I was having fun. To let you know in a few chappie's I will be doing a description of what happened over the few years. I just needed to speed the story up. To tell you it was not much.