Chapter 13- Something Special
"Sesshou..." I said but stopped as he put a finger to my lips.
"Your brother was worried so they made me come find you," he said answering my question before I even asked it. I nodded and walked out of the bar as Sesshomaru trailed behind me.
"Tell them I will be home soon, I need to do something," I said as he looked at me with a glare then turned and walked away. I walked to 'Making Waves' to get my hair cut. I couldn't stand it anymore, it look too much like Kikyou. It was about to my knees and it got in the way a lot so I decided I would get it cut before the ceremony tomorrow. I got it cut to my shoulders; it was layered so I wouldn't be able to put it in a ponytail anymore which was a good thing. It would work better in battle as well since long hair was easy to pull. I sighed as I looked in the mirror then paid walking out to my car. I went home and went straight to my room without talking to anybody as I lay on the bed. I noticed the staff was in my room and I picked it up as it grew into a longer version of it. I held it in my hands. I knew what I had to do tomorrow, my mother had done it at my father's funeral and it was kind of a tradition. A sending was preformed so that the spirit could be sent to the spirit world peacefully and not envy the living and turns into soulless fiends. I placed the staff back in the box as I heard a knock at the door and I opened it to see Souta standing there. He looked like he had been crying, I couldn't blame him, someone had just come and shot our grandpa and I knew who it was. It had to have been Naraku; he was the only one I could think of as to go so low as to do something like this to a defenseless old man.
"Kagome, you're scaring me, you won't talk to me anymore," he said and I looked up at him not expecting to here those words from him.
"I'm sorry Souta, I've had a lot on my mind lately," I said letting him into my room. He looked around and then decided it would be best to sit on the bed.
"What are you going to wear tomorrow?" he questioned as I took a seat against the wall in front of him.
"Haven't thought about it," I stated and he nodded. We sat for awhile talking about current events and things around that nature until night came. I forced him to bed early since tomorrow would be a big day. I wished my mother would come back without Naraku but I knew that was impossible since he was the one who did this and he wouldn't let her come leaving me being the one performing the sending. I changed clothes and hoped in bed when someone knocked on my door then decided they would walk in without being noticed.
"Sesshou," I said as he placed a finger over my lips, "how come you always cut me off whenever I try to say your full name?" He didn't answer me but sat down on the bed next to me.
"I want to show you something once we go back to the past," he stated and I nodded not knowing what he was getting at.
"Okay," I whispered as he placed his hand on my cheek.
" Everything will be alright, I promise," he said, God, she looks just like Iris now, has the same length of hair she did back then He felt himself start to lose control over himself and found himself close to kissing me on the lips but caught himself placing a tender kiss on my forehead.
"Good night Sesshou-kun," I whispered nodding off to sleep with him still in the room.
"Pleasant dreams, Iris," he whispered leaving me alone in my room to rest. I was enjoying my sleep until I heard my stupid alarm clock go off. I picked it up and threw it on the ground before standing up. I took a shower and dried my hair as I put on a pair of pants and placed a towel around my chest as I walked back into my room. Sesshomaru had I thing with coming into my room because he was currently sitting on my bed.
"What are you doing in here?" I questioned turning my back to him to open my closet.
"Where did you get that scar?" he questioned standing behind me.
"Inu Yasha," I stated simply as I took out a black skirt and a silver top. I felt him touch part of the scar on my back and I turned around quickly to meet his gaze. He turned away quickly and left my room leaving me dumbfounded as to why he was in here in the first place. I changed quickly and ran downstairs to see the others already dressed. I had to admit Sesshomaru and Spike looked hot in tuxedos.
"Shall we?" I questioned as they nodded heading for the car. I grabbed the box and key from my room and went to the car driving to the funeral home. Most of the people were already there when we walked in. A lot of people I didn't know walked up to me and said sorry for my loss. We stayed at the place for what seemed like eternity then went to the church where the body would be purified and readied for the safe trip to the afterlife. The family was asked to say something so I went to the front.
"While I was reading my grandfathers will I noticed that at his funeral he wanted my mother to sing there song. Since my mother couldn't be her for reasons that are her own, I will be taking her place. The song is called Butterfly Kisses," I said as the music started.
There are two things I know for sure:
She was sent here from heaven and she's
daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and
I thank god for all the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
sticking little white flowers all up in her
hair; "Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."
In all that I've done wrong I know I must
have done something right to deserve a hug
every morning and butterfly kisses at night.
Sweet 16 today
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer; sticking
little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you, Daddy, But if you
don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done
something right to deserve her love every morning
and butterfly kisses at night.
All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.
Spread your wings and fly.
She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride-room just staring at her.
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not
sure-I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
She leaned over…gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk my down the aisle, Daddy-it's just about time."
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry!"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have
done something right.
To deserve your love every morning and butterfly
kisses-I couldn't ask God for more, man this is what love is.
I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses.
I walked back to my seat without another word holding tears back so they wouldn't show. I felt a hand grab mine and looked up to see Sesshomaru looking at me. I smiled sadly at him and leaned onto his shoulder and he let go of my hand and placed it around my shoulders. We stayed like that for the rest of the time until we had to leave to go to the lake where the sending would be preformed. I had to get there earlier so it was just Sesshomaru and me because the other rode in the limo. I willed a new outfit to appear on me and it did. Now I was wearing a black kimono with a silver dragon on the back. The obi was red and the staff was in the back of the obi placed for later use. I took off both of my rings and handed them to Sesshomaru.
"Lose them and die, I don't care who you are," I stated as he grabbed my hand.
"Then let me do you a favor," he said placing his fingers on the ring. I looked at him strangely but then I gasped when he gently slid the ring off of my finger. It didn't get stuck or anything, it just came off and I looked at him.
"How did you? Why did you?" I found myself asking as a smirk danced on his lips.
"You know perfectly well, but why is a different reason. It would have been difficult to do the sending if it were on so I am doing you a favor," he whispered in my ear.
He was the one who put it on my finger? But why? I questioned myself looking up into his eyes. He kissed my forehead right when the others arrived placing the rings in his pocket.
"You look gorgeous," he whispered before walking away causing me to blush. Once everything was ready I took my place at the water's edge. I grabbed the staff from the back of my obi as it grew into its true form and I spun it around before placing my foot on the water. I walked on the water feeling the coldness on my feet and it would really suck if I fell. Once at the middle I started the sending. I spun the staff over my head then all around as the water I was standing on rose into the air with me on it. I continued on with my dance as spirits started to rise into the air leaving the place forever. I finished and slowly walked over to the bank about to fall over but someone caught me.
"You alright?" Spike questioned and I nodded standing up trying not to sway.
"I'll be alright," I whispered attempting to walk when I felt an arm under mine. I looked up to see Sesshomaru looking down at me supporting me, "thank you."
He didn't say anything as we walked back up to the car.
"Souta, you're driving," I stated as he nodded. I didn't care if it was illegal or not, I knew that he would attempt to be a better driver with all of us in the car and I was in no condition to drive. I was glad that we made it home in one piece and I made it to my bed instantly falling asleep once I hit the pillow. I had a dream about the past that night and when I woke up I saw Spike sitting next to my bed.
"Iris, nice to see that you are awake," he said as I sat up, "we are going to be leaving today."
I nodded before taking off to the shower then changed into some clean clothes. I stepped out of the bathroom and grabbed some things before walking out of my room.
"Kag," I heard someone say as I turned around to meet Sesshomaru's eyes.
"Did you just call me Kag?" I questioned shocked and he nodded. He walked up to me and placed the rings back on my fingers, "thank you."
"You're welcome," he whispered in my ear moving down to my neck. He kissed it then licked and I gasped. I knew that he was kissing where a mating mark should have been.
"Sess," I whispered. Why am I letting him do this? I placed a hand on his shoulder and he looked up at me. I could have sworn I saw him blush right when he turned away from me.
"I am sorry, shall we leave?" he questioned walking away as I follow. All four of us walked to the well and jumped in as we reached the other side.
"It's about time you showed up bitch," I heard someone growl and I jumped out of the well to see Inu Yasha and Kikyou.
"Well, it's nice to see you guys are here, how about giving me my soul back, you don't belong here," Kikyou snapped and I just laughed.
"You have to be kidding me, me not belong here? Look at yourself, you're made out of nothing but clay and mud bitch. Do you really think that you can beat me?" I questioned as Inu Yasha stepped in front of her, " yes, have you little puppy protect you from my wrath, you will use him because he is under your spell, you're a disgrace as a Miko."
"Hold your tongue!" Inu Yasha growled lunging at me. I shook my head placing my hand in front of me causing a barrier to appear in front of me.
"You should show some respect to me half breed!" I yelled willing my sword to appear.
"I don't show respect to weak humans," he said pushing me back.
"And what if she's not human?" Spike questioned.
"I don't care, she has threatened my mate," he snapped about to slice me when h suddenly stopped. He blinked and dropped his sword at my feet, "Kagome?" he questioned falling forward onto me. My eyes widened in shock when I felt his arms around my waist and his face closing the distance between us. I slapped him across the face and he went flying into a tree.
"What was that for?" he questioned looking at me.
"You're not allowed to steal my first kiss!" I yelled and he looked at me in shock.
"I thought that you loved me," he said shocked as I picked up his sword.
"Love my ass! You fucking betrayed me half breed!" I yelled walking over to Kikyou, " draw your weapon, or are you too much of a coward to face me?"
She got her bow and strung it as I attacked her with Inu Yasha's blade. She was shooting arrows at me and I was slashing at her when my sword finally made contact with her. I pierced her heart and she gasped in pain as she fell to her knees as I threw the sword back to Inu Yasha.
"Kag," Sesshomaru said a bit surprised at my outburst.
"I'm being selfish," I stated as I felt the rest of my soul return to me and I smiled, "I don't want to die when I'm 18."
"Kagome, what's going on? Why are you with the lord of the north and my brother?" Inu Yasha questioned walking up as Sango and Miroku showed up.
"She is the Lady of the North," Sesshomaru stated and I looked up at him surprised.
"You knew?" I questioned and he nodded, "it is true Inu Yasha. I am Lady Iris of the northern lands."
"Kagome!" Sango yelled running up to me throwing her arms around me, "don't leave again."
"I'm afraid I have to, Naraku had killed my grandfather and has taken my mom as his mate, I have to kill him," I stated as she pulled away.
"Then let us help you," Miroku said and I nodded.
"I guess this mean that there are going to be more guests at my castle, let us leave," Spike said walking away from us. We followed as Inu Yasha trailed behind the group.
"What's his problem?" Souta questioned.
"He's just throwing a pity party," I stated and he nodded. I felt someone grab my hand and I looked up to see Sesshomaru looking down at me.
"I still need to show you something," he said and I nodded. We told the others we would meet them there as we took our leave. He was still holding my hand when we came near a clearing. There was a large cave in front of us and we entered.
"Why are we here?" I questioned.
"This is your father's grave in the past," he said and I smiled. I placed my head on his shoulder as we walked back out of the cave.
"Thank you," I whispered as he lifted my chin so our eyes would meet. His hand was on my cheek and I leaned into his touch and he hugged me.
"I missed you," he whispered and I giggled.
"I've never seen this side of you before Sess," I stated and he picked me up summoning his cloud. He leaned down and kissed me on the lips but I didn't hit him, I let him steal my first kiss and I didn't mind a bit.
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