Nothing Is Impossible for Love to Overcome

By: Sandreline

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Thank you all SO much for all of your reviews! I swear, every time I open my email and find a review, let alone 50, I squeal… sometimes even screech with happiness! THANK YOU!

So, do you really all like it so far? Well, this episode is the formal ball! That, and you and Kagome get to meet the Lord of the North! Will he be like Ayame, or Sesshomaru? Well, let's find out!

THANK YOU!

Chapter 29: The Grand Entrance

Kagome sweat-dropped slightly, before giving a very brief history of the world.

Sesshomaru stood impassive, but inside he was beaming with pride. He had the most intelligent and beautiful Mate, and she would help their lands prosper.

"This is so fascinating." Tsuya said, looking down at her kit. "The future… it sounds like a much safer place to live than these times of war."

"Yes… if you ignore the whole nuclear war thing…" Kagome answered.

"Huh?"

"Nothing!" Kagome added, deciding that explaining about Atomic bombs and nuclear warheads was a very bad idea.

"This 'ramen' is delicious. Would you be willing to send us a private stock? You would be paid well." Ayame said.

Kagome smiled. "Of course, but no payment is necessary! You are friends!"

Tsuya smiled brightly and the conversation continued.

Ayame smiled, looking over at Sesshomaru. "Always have to have the best, huh?" He asked.

Sesshomaru turned to look at his Mate warmly. "Yes."

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It was mid afternoon of the same day of the Western family's arrival, and Kagome found herself sitting on one of the marble benches in the Southern Gardens. Tsara and Yuki were playing with Rin and Shippo, who had showed them how to play the infamous "Cops and Robbers" as they ran around the gardens and the large…, giant fountain.

Kagome was sitting nervously under a very shady and very beautiful Sakura tree. She was smiling as she sat, but if you looked closer, her eyes were dilated. (What am I going to do? I'm a Miko, the Lady of the Western Lands, and I'm about to attend a very elite ball with youkai royalty!) Kagome mentally whimpered. (This Gala is so important to the peace delegations, according to Sesshomaru… what if I do something stupid and mess it up? That sounds exactly like something that I would do...)

Shippo glanced over at his mother, and instantly a worried frown marred his features. He recognized that look on her face – it was the look she wore when she thought about InuYasha and Kikyo. He bound over to his mom, looking at her intently. She was so drawn into her thoughts that she didn't even notice he approached. Gently, like he had done so many times before, he placed his hand on her own that rested on her knees.

Kagome blinked, the regular shine in her eyes returning as she gazed down at her son. "Hey, Shippo. Do you need something?" She asked with a smile.

"Are you ok, Momma?" He asked, worry in his tone.

Rin, having noticed that her brother was no longer playing, strode over in her beautiful kimono, that she had amazingly not ruined as of yet. "What's wrong with Momma? SESSHOMARU-OTU-SAN!" Rin cried out, worried.

Kagome instantly pulled both children to her lap, hushing them. "No, no no no. I am fine, don't worry. I'm just a little nervous about tonight, that's all."

"You shouldn't be worried, Oka-san! Rin's…I have been to many of these!" Rin said, happily catching her mistake.

Kagome smiled and ran her hand over her hair. Shippo jumped in. "Momma, you will do fine. You are the most beautiful woman here!" Kagome smiled.

Tsara and Yuki, who wanted to help their new friends, quickly ran off to find their mother after overhearing the conversation. Within moments they returned, Tsuya with them.

Kagome looked up, smiling. "Oh, Tsuya!" She said.

The Southern Lady smiled and pat her twins on their heads. "Thank you, kits." Tsuya walked over and sat next to Kagome on their bench, very much the elegant lady. "Rin, Shippo, why don't you all finish playing? I'll talk to Kagome."

Rin and Shippo exchanged glances, and then looked back up at the kitsune. "Yes, Lady Tsuya." They said, before smiling at their mother and dashing off.

Tsuya folded her clawed hands on her lap. "What is wrong, Kagome-chan?" Tsuya asked.

"I'm… just a little nervous. I've never been to one of these gatherings before, and I'm really worried that I will do something to embarrass Sesshomaru… or worse, disgrace and dishonor him." She said, blushing as she looked down.

Tsuya gave a small laugh. "Kagome let me tell you about my first Gala. I was still a young kit myselfjust before my second heat season. My entrance with Ayame went well, flawless really. That is, until we came to the dinner. Ayame was escorting me to my place, beside him. The sleeve of my kimono caught on a set of armor that I was passing by. When I took a step, the sleeve pulled the armor with me, and the spear went right through the suckling pig! I was so embarrassed I couldn't meet any ones eyes at the table and stared at my lap the whole night, completely mortified." She said, before bursting out laughing. "I can laugh about it now, but I had nightmares for a week, and even skipped out on several of the smaller gatherings afterwards. Ayame thought it was the greatest thing ever."

Kagome's astounded eyes were wide and glistening, and her lips were hanging open slightly. "You… you're joking, right?" She asked.

Tsuya smirked. "I'm sure if you ask Sesshomaru, he can tell you the same. Except, he would just roll his eyes and say something like, 'Hnn'."

A small smile formed at the corners of Kagome's lips. "That would be the Sesshomaru thing to do… but-"

"No buts, Kagome. Come, you can accompany me to check on the preparations for tonight."

Kagome, wearing her stunning silver kimono, smiled brighter.

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"What in Hades name is she so worried about?" Aphrodite asked as she followed Kagome and the kitsune, only she was invisible to mortal eyes and at a more relaxed pace.

"Man, do I make and awesome kimono or what? Maybe I should start wearing those instead of togas… you can't trip in them." With that, the voluptuous blonde continued on her way.

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Sesshomaru felt like slicing Koga's head off. The Eastern Wolf Prince was as annoying as ever, only now he seemed to have doubled his efforts in having his life taken from him.

"I still can't believe that Sesshomaru Mated with a human, much less my woman." He mumbled.

Sesshomaru snarled, his eyes flashing dangerously. "That is enough, ookami! If you value your life you shall silence yourself!" Regaining some control, the TaiYoukai's eyes lowered dangerously. "I would have spilt your blood already had it not been for my Mate. Be grateful that you are still alive."

Kouga, remember that Sesshomaru is a million times more powerful than his mutt-face brother, silenced himself.

"I see you children still play as nicely as ever." Came a deep voice.

The other three Lords looked over to the doorway, where the fourth and final Lord of the Lands entered.

Ayame smiled. "Well, now that we are all here, why don't we start?"

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"Michiru, you can't put lilies as the centerpieces for the tables! They aren't elegant enough for this occasion… could you pick the white roses in the gardens? Maki, those tables are too close to the dance floor, someone's tail could hit them."

Kagome stifled a laugh at the sight of Tsuya. She had to give her tops – she sure knew what she was doing. Kagome was positive that in a competition against Martha Stewart, Lady Tsuya would have won.

"Don't you start, Kagome." Tsuya said, not even glancing over her shoulder, before directing a servant on which sets of china were to be used and their settings. (Darn it, I forgot about that youkai hearing.) She said, before giggling.

"Kagome-chan!" Came a familiar voice.

Kagome and Tsuya turned around. Ayame, the Princess Wolf of the Wolf Tribes, came up to them wearing a stunning gold kimono and a red obi that made her red hair, loose instead of in their usual pig-tails, stand out. She smiled brightly when she reached them, bowing slightly.

"Tsuya-sama! It is wonderful to see you again!" The wolf demon said happily.

"Aya-chan, I've missed you!" Tsuya said, hugging the wolf. "You've met Lady Kagome of the Western Lands?" She asked.

"You Mated Sesshomaru? Thee Sesshomaru? Mr. Stick-up-his-ass?" She asked with wide eyes.

Kagome smiled. "Yup!" She answered, giving her a hug. "And I'm having his pup! What are you doing here, Ayame?" She asked.

It took Ayame a few moments to recover… for a wolf Kagome was impressed how much her face looked like a fish. "Kami-sama, congratulations! I can't believe it! InuYasha's going to have a cow… I'm here for the Gala, of course! My grandfather is the leader, after all – Kouga is escorting me. That's a stunning kimono!" Ayame said, looking the Miko over as she slid into three different topics.

"You as well!" Kagome added.

"How do you two know each other?" Tsuya asked.

Kagome and Ayame shared a mischievous smile before leaping into their tale.

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Sesshomaru stood regally from his position on the mats; more than relieved the meetings were over for now. They departed, and Sesshomaru went in search of his Mate. Her pleasing scent was the only thing was going to calm his youkai down at this point.

He followed her scent from the gardens, where he checked on the children (and a Jakken who was being drowned in the fountain) to the large Banquet Hall. He was not expecting the site that awaited him. His Mate, the Southern Lady, and the granddaughter of the Wolf Alpha were chatting together over a cup of tea as if they had known each other their whole lives.

Kagome instantly felt her Mate's aura, and a bright smile lit her features and she stood to greet him. He stepped up to her, wrapping his re-generated arm around her waist from behind. "Come." He said.

Kagome smiled, waving goodbye to her friends before she saw them at the Gala dinner.

When they left, Ayame turned to Tsuya. "I can't believe it… did Sesshomaru just show affection in public?" She asked, referring to the arm of possession.

"Well, Kagome is an amazing person." The kitsune added.

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Kagome walked along Sesshomaru, his arm still wrapped around her waist. He led them to their temporary chambers, and laid her down on the bed after closing the door. "Sesshomaru?" The Miko asked as her Mate crawled up over her.

"Did I tell you how delicious you look in that kimono?" He growled out.

Kagome smiled, a faint blush staining her cheeks as she tilted her head to the side, leaving the area of her neck where Sesshomaru was attending to become more available. Sesshomaru licked her skin in approval, before one of his hands slid between the silver kimono top and the black yukata, and exposing her stomach. Sesshomaru slowly made his way down her neck to her chest, nuzzling the valley of her breasts, before tailing down to her stomach. Just below her belly button, Sesshomaru began to growl and bark softly, but commandingly as he inhaled her scent and rubbed her skin with his nose.

"Sesshou, what are you doing?" Kagome asked, looking down her body at him.

"Letting our pup know who I am." He answered, licking her skin.

Kagome shivered with pleasure as her heart beat accelerated. Her hormones flared as her body was set on fire. The inu youkai traveled farther, before licking her hairless center. Kagome let out a soft moan, and Sesshomaru's eyes took on a pink hue. He slipped his tongue between her lips, enjoying the strangely sweet taste of his Mate. Kagome mewled, silently pleading her demon lover for more. Sesshomaru again tasted her, this time taking her swollen pleasure point into his mouth and sucking on it. Kagome's eyes, which had closed as she enjoyed her torment, shot open as her hands tangled in Sesshomaru's hair and she panted.

Sesshomaru, knowing that his hakama pants would be tight for a while now, crawled back up his Miko's body, nipping at his Mating Mark on her pale skin. "We can not do this right now, Kagome. The Gala is approaching. However, do not think that you can escape this Sesshomaru for long." He told her, the vibrations in his chest going through to her own causing her buds to harden.

"I wouldn't dream of it, Fluffy." Kagome said, trying to bring her body back down to earth.

"Very good." He replied, taking her lips with his. "Do not call me that."

"Too bad." Kagome said, before kissing him again.

After they pulled away, Kagome lay down comfortably while Sesshomaru pulled her flush against him, a hand protectively on her stomach rubbing ever so slightly in small circles. Kagome smiled, and took a deep breathe of happiness.

(So this is heaven.)

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An hour later, Kagome and Rin and Shippo were standing outside the large double doors that would lead them down the stairs into the banquet hall after their announcement. According to Sesshomaru, the minor lords of the lands and their families were also attending; however this was manly for the four Lords of the Lands and their families. Shippo tugged on her kimono sleeve. "Don't worry, Momma! You will be perfect!" He said with a smile.

"And the most beautiful one in there, besides Sesshomaru-otu-san." Rin added.

"Where is you're Mate, Kagome-chan?" Ayame the wolf asked as she twirled a strand of red hair around her finger.

"I believe he went to go speak with my Mate about something." Tsuya answered, coming up with her three children in an elegant emerald kimono. Her youngest was in her arms, and Yuki and Tsara were on each of their sides. Rin and Shippo quickly greeted their friends, and the children pulled over to the side for some privacy.

"Here they come!" Ayame said, pointing.

Kouga, however, noticed Kagome immediately and raced over to her. "Kagome! How is my woman doing?"

Kagome smiled, resisting the urge to smack him. "Hello, Kouga. I'm glad to see you're doing well." (And amazed Sesshomaru hasn't killed you yet.) She thought as she noticed her TaiYoukai's eyes lower. "Doesn't Ayame look stunning?" Kagome changed the subject, turning her gaze to Ayame.

"Why, thank you." Said the Lord of the South.

"Not you, idiot." Tsuya snapped at her Mate.

"No love." The kitsune pouted.

"Yes, she does." Kouga added with a pout, before going over and taking Ayame's arm. "We are to go first, I hear." He told her. Ayame smiled brightly at Kagome in thanks, before taking the Wolf Prince's arm, and walking to the door.

The herald cleared his throat for attention. "Now announcing, Lord Kouga of the Eastern Lands, and Lady Ayame, Princess of the Wolf Tribes."

Kagome watched as the doors were closed again. Sesshomaru came to her side, placing an arm around her waist. "Come. It shall be fine." He told her. "Rin. Shippo." He spoke.

The children immediately were at his side, standing properly before them. Rin smiled brightly, and you could tell that she was doing her best to act appropriate. Shippo stood tall and lifted his chin slightly in the air. Kagome was impressed. Suddenly, Sesshomaru took her arms, wrapping it along his own as he laced their fingers together, mindful of his claws. He gave her a small reassuring smile, one she almost missed. "Smile." He whispered.

"Now announcing, Lord Shippo and Lady Rin, children of the West. Lord Sesshomaru of the West and his Mate, Lady Kagome."

Kagome took a deep breathe, before the doors were opened and she was led down the stairs. Kagome could feel the gazes on her as she walked by, and hear the whispers. Sesshomaru pulled her closer to him for reassurance. Quicker than Kagome realized, they were seated as a large circle table.

"Normally, it is customary for the Ladies and the Children to be placed behind screen, however at balls it is not done." He whispered to her. Kagome didn't hear it; she was too busy trying to calm her adrenaline down. No suckling pig getting sliced with a suit of armor- yet.

"Now introducing, Lord Meamoru, child of the North. Lord Ryuuko of the Northern Lands and his Mate, Lady Uo."

Kagome, had she ears like InuYasha, would have perked them up. She hadn't met them before. Kagome quickly glanced up and over to the royal family walking down the stairs, and gasped.

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OK guys, I think I am going to end it there… for now, anyway. So, what did you all think? Don't worry, the battle with Naraku is coming soon… as well as a surprise twist!

So stay tuned! Wee!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

I love you all, Happy Holidays!!!

PS – should I do a Christmas special? winks If I do, it would be a one shot or something… or maybe I'll do a couple? IT'S UP TO YOU!!! winks

Sandreline