Nothing Is Impossible for Love to Overcome
By: Sandreline
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Chapter 24: Let's Get Ready for a Ball
Kagome laughed and kissed him once more. "I'm hungry." She said. Sesshomaru gave her a playful glare, before rolling off her petite body, one that he would enjoy watching swell with his child.
Kagome moved to sit up, before groaning in pain and curling into a ball. "Owie…" She pouted.
Sesshomaru gave her a full-blown smirk, one she would have teased him about had she not been in so much pain. "Sore?" He asked.
Kagome could do no more than stick her tongue out at him and she brought her knees to her bare chest, knowing that Sesshomaru had been looking at them.
"Come, a bath will help." He said, lifting her light form up and pressing it against his own as he carried her to their hot spring.
"Are you sure it's not because you have some fantasy about doing it in the hot spring?" Kagome joked.
"I do, but that can wait."
Kagome groaned and buried her head in his muscled chest.
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Shippo and Rin practically tackle Kagome when they saw her at the breakfast table. Both wore very bright smiles on their faces as they laughed.
"Ok, you two – what did you do now?" Kagome asked with suspicion.
Again both of them laughed in reply. "We taught Jakken how to play another game!" They replied in unison.
Boy, were these two ever going to be a handful. "Really? And what game was that?" Kagome asked.
Her Mate came up to her side, shaking his head as he entered from the Grand Hallway. "Kagome, come here." He said.
Kagome glanced down at the giggling children attacked to her legs, and frowned as she followed her Mate out the door. It was then that she could hear shrill screaming, and tilted her head back to look up.
There, hanging down from a crystal candle-lit chandelier was Jakken, tied with Ropes.
"Piñata!" Shippo told her.
Kagome looked back up at the toad, raising a hand to her mouth in an attempt to hide her amusement. It wasn't the best looking piñata, and with his disposition, she highly doubted there was any candy inside of him.
Sesshomaru watched Kagome's reaction, and simply raised an elegant eyebrow. "What is this 'piñata'?" He asked.
Kagome smiled at him brightly, trying to stop from laughing. "It's something that usually those from Spanish of Latin origin do at birthdays, though it is becoming adopted in other countries as well. A piñata is a thin box that can be shaped like an animal that holds candy, or sweets, inside. To get the sweets, you have to hit the piñata to get it to break open. I got one for Shippo on his birthday last year. Though from that height I doubt that Rin and Shippo were hitting him… they are simply torturing him." She ended with a smile.
Sesshomaru turned to glance at his retainer. "Interesting." He responded.
"My Lord! Please let your faithful servant down!" Jakken cried out, though he sounded very much like a banshee.
"That is entirely up to the children. After all, you are currently charged with keeping them out of trouble. That shouldn't be too hard for you, now should it?" Sesshomaru's monotone voice rang out, though Kagome could tell that he was amused.
"No, my Lord!" Jakken began, trying to gather some dignity, despite the fact that it was futile.
Kagome's body started to shake with silent laughter as she quickly ushered the children it the dinning hall behind Sesshomaru. Rin was glad to see her adopted father smiling at their actions. In fact, he was also smiling at Kagome, though if any of the servants entered it would quickly disappear.
Rin and Shippo exchanged knowing glances. They may be children, but they were much smarter and more observant than most adults… that, and the servants didn't know how to keep their gossiping mouths shut. According to the roar they heard last night and the fresh gossip this morning, the whole castle seemed to have a lighter atmosphere knowing that their Lord had Mated last night. Shippo and Rin couldn't have been happier- they finally had a real family again.
However, when Kyo joined with a playful grin, Sesshomaru knew that he would never hear the end of it. "So, my Lady, how was your night last night?"
Kagome's face instantly turned a tomato red. (OMG, that's right! Everyone knows! Kami, this is the most embarrassing thing to ever happen in the entire world! I think I'm going to die…) She thought, bowing her head so her bangs covered her face.
"Kyo." Sesshomaru's voice rang out in warning.
"Of course, Sesshomaru-sama. If you need me today, I shall be issuing trials for testing on the new recruits." He said, before bowing and leaning the new family alone once more.
Sesshomaru turned amused eyes to the Miko beside him. While he could feel her embarrassment rolling off of her in waves, he could not mistake the scent of her arousal. He leaned closer to her, smirking as he whispered into his ear. "What are you thinking about, Kagome?" He breathed.
Kagome blushed harder, but without a doubt became more aroused. "Nothing." She mumbled.
Sesshomaru returned to his previous position at his seat, and proud smirk gracing his perfect features.
After they ate, Sesshomaru informed Kagome that he would like for her to teach Rin how to read and write, among other Lady-like things. Upon hearing this bit of news, Rin's face lit up.
"Oh, please, Oka-san! Rin promises to be good and learn quickly!"
Kagome smiled at the young girl. "Of course."
Sesshomaru smiled. "However, before hand you are to go with Kya and see the seamstress for your gown to the Gala. The children will need to go with you and have robes made as well."
Rin's eyes widened even more, if that was at all possible. "Really, Sesshomaru-otu-san? We can go to the party?"
Shippo also looked at the demon lord with anxiousness. His father had told him of these great gatherings for youkai, and since he had never really been around youkai like himself he was hoping for a chance to do just that.
"Hai. The entire Family of the West is to attend. I'm sure you both will be more than occupied with the other young children of the Lands."
Rin immediately turned to Shippo, and they started to talk about what they would do upon arrival.
Kagome turned to her husband. "When is this to take place?"
Sesshomaru turned his eyes to hers. "We leave in two days. Ah, there is Kya now." He said.
Kagome turned around and smiled at her friend, who gave a small bow. "My Lady, I am to escort you to the castle seamstress, Aika."
Kagome smiled and stood from her seat, the children quickly following. Sesshomaru also left, passing under the wailing Jakken as he made his way to his study to get some more paperwork done.
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"Aika-san? I have the Lady and the Children of the West with me for their appointment."
Immediately, a way-too-familiar and voluptuous blonde stood before them with a large innocent smile upon her face. She gave a quick bow, before winking at Kagome. "Of course! Thank you, Kya! Now, if the young ones will go over to my assistant Ritzu, I shall take the Lady to this room."
The children followed what Kagome assumed was some kind of monkey demon, and Kagome was dragged by the blonde.
Once alone, Kagome crossed her arms over her chest. "Alright, Aphrodite, what do you want?"
The Goddess-in-disguise gave a pout. "Oh, come now! You're ruining my fun!" She whined.
"Where is the real Aika?" She asked.
"Taking a nap, don't worry about her dear. Now, turn around, let get those measurements!" She said with a smile.
Kagome sighed and did as she was told. Pissing off a Goddess, especially one as crazy as this one was not a good idea.
"That was un-necessary, Kagome. I'm not crazy, just a bit eccentric." The Greek corrected.
"I can't wait to have my thoughts to myself again." She mumbled.
The blonde laughed. "Your relationship would never have happened if it wasn't for me, youngling, so be more appreciative." Aphrodite smiled.
"Of course, I bow down to the superior Goddess." Kagome said.
"That's right!" Aphrodite smiled, before her smiled turned into a frown. "Wait a minute that was sarcasm." She said.
"No, it wasn't." Kagome replied in a bored tone.
"There it was again! Ooh, Sesshomaru's going to have his hands full! And just wait till the pups come-"
"Whoa! Hold on a minute, Miss Goddess of Love and Beauty! This is only the first day after we Mated!" Kagome pointed out with a pale face.
"Oh, hush! We both know you want a child of your own to hold in your arms, so don't even start complaining. Besides, it's not like you're with a baby right now."
Kagome eyes the blonde as she continued to take Kagome's measurements.
"So, how was it?"
Kagome almost fell face down into the floor. "Nani?" She almost screeched.
The Goddess let out another laugh. "Never mind. Now, let's see when some divine magic can whip up to impress those Youkai at the Gala!" She cheered. She held out her hands, and they filled with a silver light. With a flash, a beautiful silver and gold kimono lay in the Goddess' arms, with a blue obi lying on top. Images of gold dogs were rearing on the silvery white silk, their heads tilted back in a howl.
Kagome's eyes widened at the beauty of the kimono. "Aphrodite this…" She slowly took the silk into her hands. "You should be a seamstress." She whispered.
The Goddess laughed. "Are you kidding me? I just want to see the drool dripping down the Ice Prince's face when he catches you wearing it!"
Kagome smiled at the thought, before it drifted elsewhere.
"Kindly wait till I am no longer here before you start thinking about that." Aphrodite said.
"Hentai!" Kagome snapped.
Again, the blonde laughed. "Hey, love is my department. Have fun, I'll check on you soon!" That said, she again disappeared in a silver flash.
Kagome gave a sigh before stepping out to see an eager Rin and Shippo waiting for her.
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"Almost. Rin, when you speak, you have to use the 'first person' tone of voice. Therefore, instead of saying, 'Rin likes flowers' you say 'I like flowers'. Do you get it?" She asked.
Rin slowly shook her head. "Rin… I get it."
Kagome gave her a bright smile. "Very good! You get another piece of candy!" Rin cheered as she added it to her small pile.
"No fair, she has more than me now!" Shippo pouted.
"Alright than, Shippo. Here you go. Spell the word 'kitsune'."
Shippo smiled. "K-I-T-S-U-N-E! Kitsune!" He said.
Kagome smiled again. "Good job! Here you go!"
What better way to get children to learn than to bribe them with candy? Speaking of which, she was running out of supplies, and quick. Maybe Sesshomaru would let them go to InuYasha's forest so she could visit home?
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OK guys, that's it for now!
I have to get going, its IHOP night tonight! So I have to go get ready!
TODAY MY STORY IS 2 MONTHS OLD!
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Sandreline