Here it is! I finally had enough motivation to finish this and get started on the next one! And thanks to all who've supported me and my writing!
To Chapter 13's wonderful reviewers:
alba angelo - This chapter will not have a hint of depression, but a ton of laughter and fluff- I hope! Enjoy!
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InuEared Miko of Darkness - Sorry this took so long! I finally had enough ideas to finish this!I hope you like!
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Disclaimer: I will never own any Inu characters. That right solely belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and the mentioned song "Auld Lang Syne" belongs to its rightful owner. I will only ever own my OC's and my ideas.
"If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand." - Author Uknown
Chapter 14
Winter in the mountains was indescribable. The group of six was in awe, speechless at the white wonderland around them. Snow coated the never ending trees, the hills no longer summer inspired green but silvery white snow for winter. The inn the group arrived at was just like the brochure, only seeing it up-close didn't to this place justice. Steam from the inn's nearby springs were tempting the four women as they all passed with their luggage.
And aside from the benifical soaks from the springs she's shared with the girls, and even a few private ones with her hanyou, Kagome was able to bring her paints up and work on a brand new piece. The view from outside beyond the patio was breathtaking. In the distance she could make out some steam from one of the springs, and also eyed the snow-caped trees dotting the hills. The sky was blanketed by snow clouds ever since they arrived, the sun only managing to make the sky rosy when it set at night. All in all, she couldn't ask for a more beautiful vacation.
Her current work was one that she had to admit to herself a piece that she's never attempted before. Stuck to the left corner of the canvas, was a picture of Sango and Miroku on one of their many excursions a few days ago. It was snowing lightly and the temperature dropped with it but that didn't stop them from stopping and admiring the view. InuYasha managed to snap an adorable picture of them gazing out beyond to a patch of woods in the distance, with their hands in gloves holding each other. Needless to say the woman was quite embarrassed and Miroku couldn't keep that victorious smile off his face afterward.
The winter wind couldn't prevent the artist from spending private time with her hanyou photographer. While there were separate springs for each gender, springs reserved for families and couples were also available. And it was at one of said locations that the couple found time alone.
Her head rested on the broad and capable shoulder of her boyfriend, letting his body heat and the steam from the springs keeping the winter chill at bay. By now any previous insecrutites she had about her body were gone. Her hanyou quite frequently reminded her just how desirable and gorgeous she was. His hands that bared claws and the roughness of his finger pads always sent sparks across her skin and to her heart. His lips nipped, licked, and kissed her skin every chance he got her alone. And when the time was right, he'd lay her down and show just how much he wanted her and her alone.
"How you feeling, babe?" His deep voice was close to her ear, his hands surprisingly staying put around her waist and not venturing south between her legs.
"Relaxed. Calm. Happy." The stars she could see through the steam above her was pretty tonight. The sky always looked more beautiful during the winter. "I think we needed this."
"I knew you'd love the hot springs. Plus I think you wanted a break away from all the drama and shit with your family." He hugged her closer, his hands itching to venture south between her slightly parted legs. "You were so tense these past few months." His lips softly started kissing her neck.
"I know." Her glistening orbs slowly shut in content as her photographer's lips worked wonders on her body. "So have you. And I know how hard this time is for you…"
He could only nod. Winter was always bittersweet for him. While he mourned the loss of his parents, he also rejoiced because he had friends and the special woman in his arms that would be there for him. He cherished what he had and would stop anything from ripping those joys away from him. "So how's the painting coming along?"
"I have it nearly finished. I think afterward, after the competition in April I want to give it them as a surprise gift. You think they'll like it?"
His lips grazed her cheek, then went to nuzzle the warm skin. "Without a doubt."
The woman was always relaxed when he tenderly touched her, kissed her, told her how much he cared about her. While she felt his itch to move his hand between her legs and to her treasure, she appreciated him when he resisted knowing how peaceful and soothing their alone time was. Her skin was tingling all over, not sure whether it was from the heat of the spring and the cold winter, or more likely her hanyou's soft caresses on her face and neck.
"When we get back, I want to take you out. Just the two of us. A nice dinner followed by candles, a hot bath… you in nothing but a thong and some kinky ass boots…."
The girl elbowed him in his stomach, her face heating up more and causing a pooling to form in her lower regions. "You are so bad, you know that?" As much as she chastised him on ruining the moment, she wholeheartedly agreed with that idea. The throbbing between her legs increased. Now her hand was twitching to take his and put it where it longed to go. The urge was too tempting. What happened to the clean, peaceful thoughts she wanted to keep? And here she goes wishing her boyfriend would finger fuck her in a public and outdoor hot spring.
"Not here, idiot! We could get caught."
InuYasha wasn't swayed. "Why not? It's not like we haven't done it before, especially during a bath. And judging by your heartbeat…" His breath hit her neck as tongue went to trail a course to her ear. "You don't really care, do you?"
"Uh… Yes, I do.. I mean don't- I- Augh! Stop torturing me!" She elbowed him again to try and loosen his grip around her waist. His fingers were inching closer to her aching womanhood and with it her ability to speak properly and rationally. Getting screwed in an outdoor bath sounded appealing as it did terrifying. What if someone caught them-namely their friends?
But just when his mouth caught her ear and his talented fingers entered her, the woman couldn't give a rat's ass anymore. Screw being caught. Screw anyone who dared peeked on them. Her boyfriend certainly wasn't worried, and she trusted his senses to keep this as private as possible. All that did matter was her and InuYasha under the winter black sky and the twinkling stars as their only witnesses.
Time: 4:32 p.m. 12/24/2011
"Hey all, Rin here with another exciting adventure! On Christmas Eve we've all decided to brave the winds and colds- and enjoy the not visible sunset, on the gondola rides that take you up and above the resort- isn't this just beautiful?" Currently Rin was recording the upward trek on the gondola, herself and Ayame riding between the two couples ahead and behind them. The snow was lightly powdering her nose and the camera, making the mountains and valley below breathtaking.
"Okay, how's our couple in denial doing in the back?" She zoomed in on a bundled up Sango with a smirking Miroku in a goofy jingle hat beside her. They looked content just sitting and talking while admiring the view. "So far, no slaps or threats of any kind… and he's actually getting away with wrapping his arm around her shoulders… oh wait- what's this? Are they actually…?" Zooming in as close as possible, her eyes bugged when she could see them leaning in slowly, their breaths mixing until…
"I don't believe it! They're actually locking lips! Oh I'm so happy for them!" Rin and the wolf demon squealed excitedly, not missing a single moment. It was actually romantic.
It was… until Sango rose and smacked him with her gloved hand, screaming for all the world to hear.
Rin winced, knowing how her friend could get. "Damn Miroku, you and that fucking hand! Would it kill you for once to actually not stroke anyone's ass? I don't feel any pity for him at all. Poor Sango… and to think it was all going so well…" Sighing, she turned her focus on the resort's red and blue gondola up ahead, she could see InuYasha and Kagome looking down, presumably to the noise Sango was making.
"They kissed… and then he fucked up!" Ayame shouted to the pair.
"Figures… you'd think he learned by now! Wait he actually got to kiss her?" Inuyasha shouted incredulously.
The camera shook up and down. "Yeah, but as usual he screwed up with that blasted "cursed" hand! I can understand why Sango is so upset right now. Probably the best kiss of her life and that bastard had to let his dick control his actions!"
"I believe this is one Christmas Eve he won't forget! A kiss and a smack to remember it by!" Ayame screamed back.
Kagome who was silently watching this entertainment, looked surprised now. "Uh guys…?"
Hearing her tone of voice, the camera turned and zoomed back in seeing… an astonishing sight!
"I don't believe it! Are they… Oh My Kami..!" Ayame breathed.
"God damn… he got her to be quiet by kissing her again…" The hanyou said over the wind.
"Looks like Sango isn't complaining too much…" Rin didn't know whether to double-take what she was viewing or holler and whoop.
"How long will it last though?" The Higurashi teen skeptically asked.
When it was apparent that there would be no more violence, the duo settled down and continued with ther nature viewing.
"It's times like these that I wish I had a man to cuddle with." Ayame pouted. She wore a matching green winter coat and hat with heavy feminine white winter boots. She was looked out above, her white gloves cushioning her chin.
"I know right? It's not fair!"
"I mean, look at them. Sango and Miroku are kissing like Eskimos, and a certain hanyou and his girlfriend are trying to get their tounges down their throats."
"Really?" The camera girl once again zoomed in to see that indeed InuYasha and Kagome trying to swallow each other. "Holy shit…I can think I can hear some moans- and I don't have your super demon hearing."
"Give it a rest, will ya? Didn't you have enough at the hot springs the other night?" The red headed shouted, successfully pulling the couple apart.
"What the fuck, Ayame?" The hanyou screamed, his face flushed. Kagome was clearly embarrassed, a blush also staining her cheeks.
"You idiot, did you forget that I have a super sense of smell as well? Can you at least keep it in your pants until you two get a room so you can fuck each other's brains out without any of us watching?" The camera was going back and forth between the hanyou and ookami demon, and occasionally catching Miroku and Sango, who stopped their playful affections to watch and listen as well. The view was shaky, since Rin was silently laughing her ass off.
"You need to get laid, wolf! It's not my fault you act so bitchy!"
"WHAT!"
"Uh oh this isn't going to end peacefully when we land." Rin said, still laughing.
"Did I miss some action? You screwed in the hot springs? Why, you lucky dog you." Miroku's voice floated up, adding his two cents.
"SHUT UP, MIROKU!" Everyone screamed.
Time: 11:53 p.m. 12/31/2011
"We made it! The year is only seven minutes away from ending! The hotel balcony is jammed packed with people, waiting for the countdown with champagne and glittery New Year hats and… other bizarre stuff I don't think I want to know. Okay, it's bitter cold, temperatures in the low teens and for the first time in almost a week we have a clear sky, perfect for fireworks." Rin was walking around, filming the fesivities upon the wrap-around outdoor balcony the resort has. Lights decorated the area, showing off many people, getting drunk or on the verge of passing out… or making out regardless if anyone saw.
"Everyone is getting intoxicated. I'm glad I only had one drink before coming out here. This place is- Hey asshole! Get your fucking hands off me!" With a whoosh and a palm striking hard on flesh, the camera just captured a drunken man now collapsing to the ground. People stared drunkenly at him before going back to their activities, ignoring the man- some even starting to step over him.
"That fucking asshole just groped me! For a minute I thought that was Miroku."
"Hey I resent that, Rin!" The camera left the unconscious pervert to the one younger one with an arm wrapped around Sango, who was looking down behind Rin.
"I heard your shout and we came to see what happened." The woman winced but looked up into the camera with a growing smile. " But I see you knocked him out cold. Good for you Rin, your slap is impressive!"
She was still huffing, but she appreciated Sango's words. "Thanks, San-San. That better be the only bastard who tries to touch me tonight! Anyone else will have a first lesson in kissing the cold hard cement!"
"Damn Rin, I'm surprised you didn't knock me on my ass that hard." The man muttered, his eyes wide with relief and a touch of fear for the girl.
"I like you as a friend, that's why I didn't kill you outright." She joked, feeling a tad better now she blew out some steam. "That was fun. So have you seen InuYasha and Kagome lately? They've been M.I.A. since sundown."
"I know Ayame was talking to a boy at the tables where we were, but I haven't seen them since we all came out here." Sango shrugged her beau off her, knowing that his hands were starting to wander again.
You could see a glint of mischief in a pair of dark blue eyes. "Maybe they're creating their own fireworks elsewhere." Unfortuantely for Sango Miroku's hand once again disappeared behind the tempermental girl…
"Okay, I'm leaving you two to your love antics." As she turned away-and over the drunken fucker who groped her, she heard the slap followed by Miroku's yelp. "You two need to get laid-bad!" Rin shouted over the noise.
Luckily for Rin the couple were too involved in their grope-slap-yelling routine to hear her and she slunked away into the crowd.
"Now let's see where would I be if I was with a hunky hanyou that was beautiful to look at-Sorry Kagome- I couldn't resist." She faced the camera towards her, smiling guiltily before facing it forward again. The party was starting to crowd at the railings, readying themselves for colorful fireworks to bring the New Year in. Only four more minutes to go.
"Wait a minute… I think I see- ah ha. Found them!" The two were standing in an isolated corner, standing side by side-cuddling with an arm around the other. They looked so cute together Rin didn't want to bother them. "Hey you guys! The pervert and Sango snagged a spot for the fireworks, right up front! You coming?"
"Sure Rin, we'll be right behind you." Kagome answered.
Soon the camera girl and the retrieved couple found the duo at the spot overlooking the snow covered valley and mountainside, stars shining as bright as ever. An electronic screen board clock was counting down the minutes and seconds behind them.
"Fifteen more seconds!" Ayame was bouncing on her toes, her pigtails flapping.
"And in such a beautiful place too!" Rin agreed, getting butterflies in her stomach.
"Ten…Nine…Eight… Seven…Six…Five…Four…Three…Two… One…HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
Cheers and laughter were everywhere as streamers and confetti showered over everyone. The fireworks lit up the sky, bright and glowing colors of red, blue, green and white. The song "Auld Lang Syne" began playing in the background, welcoming in 2012.
The camera girl was capturing all of the excitement, singing along with Ayame who was now gazing up at the sky- a tear trailing down her face.
Rin saw Miroku holding Sango from behind, singing along while kissing the red faced woman, who looked as joyous and happy as everyone around them.
Then the view turned to InuYasha and Kagome alongside Rin, who embraced each other, murmuring and giggling in each other's lips, pecking each other's lips. Then the hanyou pulled her face to meet his in a passionate lip-lock.
"Happy 2012! Let this be a year better than the last!"
I loved Rin in this! This was an ending that just came to me, just in time for New Years! I hope you all enjoyed!
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NOTE: "Through Glass Eyes" has been nominated as Best AU/AR for Feudal Association's December 2011 Term! Wish Me Luck!
2nd NOTE: A Cool Summer's Night has won Best Fable in Eternal Legends 2011!
Until Next chapter...
Sayonara and Happy 2012!