Nothing Is Impossible for Love to Overcome
By: Sandreline
Hi everyone! Man, its great to be back! My vacation was… so so. See, the first part of it was going to visit my family… that didn't turn out well. I feel down a flight of stairs on Christmas Eve, and couldn't move, and my whole right side was bruised for over a week. To make matters worse, family drama sent me home on a plane ALL DAY on Christmas day. Family or not, I'm 18 now, and I don't have to put up with their crap and bs. But my ski trip was great! I only fell once, and that was when hot-shot Eric was skiing backwards while holding my jacket 'teaching' me to ski and he fell – effectively taking me down with him! But I went all the way to the top on my second day – not bad for my first time skiing! By the way, the Bunny Hill is STEEP and NOT a bunny! Eric and I also got food poisoning while there, and lost 2 days of skiing to upchuck while everyone else went without us… don't eat chicken at the ski lodge! Actually, don't eat there period!
But, I'm back! That's right, and like I promised, here is another chapter of NIIFLTO!
I hope that you all enjoy, I watched all the episodes of InuYasha, even the last ones! So this one is updated, and pack-filled with goodness!
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Here you go, enjoy!
Chapter 31: It starts to come together…
Aphrodite, from her place behind Kagome hidden from all eyes, shivered. "Some really bad energy just walked into this room… Deus; my work with these two just never ends!"
The Greek Goddess grabbed a pastry as the waiter walked by, not noticing how it seemingly levitated off his tray. The voluptuous blonde smiled. "But they have good eats!" She said, biting into the pastry as she continued to observe.
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(So he has finally chosen a Mate, I see.) The dark thought raced over the TaiYoukai's mind. (And she is with child. Now, Sesshomaru, I shall take from you what you took from me.)
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With InuYasha and the remains of the gang…
"Don't tell me you guys are still sour at me. This is stupid!" InuYasha barked from the other side of the campfire.
"You better believe it." Sango said in an almost bored fashion, not even looking up in acknowledgment at the hanyou, her eyes trained on her smoked fish-on-a-stick.
"Yes, it is your fault that Kagome-sama and Shippo aren't here, and that Kagome is not Mated to your brother – which is also your fault, might I add." Miroku spoke, mimicking Sango's tone as Kilala meowed cutely between bites.
"Would you two give it a rest?" He barked.
"Kagome is no longer with us. Accept that and move on. We still have a mission to complete." Kikyo said.
"InuYasha, I would appreciate it if you keep your dead whore silent." Sango spat, again not looking up from her food. However, she didn't have to look up for the others to know that if Sango was a demon and not a demon exterminator, her eyes would be red with bloodlust. It was all Kikyo's fault that her sister left!
"Do you have a problem with me, Taijiya? Let's not forget who has come to your rescue on many occasion, and gathered Shards for you." Kikyo hissed in return.
"You mean after you stole them from Kagome and handed them to Naraku, you mean?" Sango finally looked up, and her eyes promised death.
"Don't talk to Kikyo like that!" InuYasha barked, rising to his feet.
"You defend Kikyo even after she's tried to kill Kagome and yourself? InuYasha, I had no idea you cared so much for dead women and so little for your friends." Miroku had to use all this mediation training to stop from strangling the dog. Honestly, enough was enough! How much did he think they could take?
"Gargh! I can't take it! I'm going to find Kagome! Kilala, come on!" Sango said, standing up as she reached for the Hiraikotsu.
"Not without me, you're not." Miroku added, following his love.
"Fine, go find her! See if I care!"
As they disappeared in the sky, InuYasha sat down, and Kikyo became as silent as the grave. Little did the others know that he really did care. He wanted to go with them. He missed Kagome. InuYasha had realized how much of an ass he had been. After all, it was Kagome that stood in demon acid to help him try and kill Naraku! She was always the one to help him when he needed it, to talk to when he needed a friend…
InuYasha growled, though Kikyo thought it was for a different reason. InuYasha had started to noticed that Kikyo's powers where diminishing. It was becoming harder to find the Shards of the Jewel now, thought she wouldn't tell him.
InuYasha leaned back against the tree. Kikyo was his first love… but she was gone. This wasn't the real Kikyo. InuYasha wanted Kagome.
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(Ok, this isn't so bad.) Kagome thought to herself as she sat beside her Mate. However, she couldn't shake the feeling that there was something amiss… like an unwanted presence…
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Aphrodite, on the other hand, was about to scream in agony. "This is so boring!" She finally cried out. "If I wanted to sit and listen to people drag on about politics, I would have stayed at home and listen to my Father!" She tangled her fingers in her golden hair, her immortal magic never letting her perfect image slip. "I'm going to need a lot of anti-wrinkle cream when I get done with these two… they seem to attract bad attention!"
As she said this, the Greek deity snuck a look over to the Northern rulers. She sensed dark waves coming from one of them, but their auras mixed together so tightly that she couldn't quite tell who. Hey, not even goddess' are perfect!
"All work, and no play, makes a very playful goddess!" She smiled, a sudden idea popping into her mind. "Let's see how things go when the Halfling arrives… he does have cute ears…" She whispered to herself, snagging another pastry from a passerby. This time, the tiger demon looked up, but seeing nothing, continued on.
A blonde, invisible goddess stood with her mouth stuffed with a pastry. (Darn mortals!) She thought.
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Sesshomaru sensed hostility in the air, and wanted to get his Mate and kids away from the meeting immediately.
"So, Kagome-sama, has Tsuya-sama told you of her first Gala?" Ayame the wolf said with a smile.
Tsuya blushed, and Kagome laughed. "Yes, she did, Ayame-sama. Thought, I have to admit I didn't believe it at first."
"Oh, you better believe it." The Southern Lord commented on his Mate. "My father thought it was the most entertaining night of his life."
Tsuya glared at her Mate, before winking to Kagome.
"It seems that the three ruling females have bonded quickly upon their meetings. I hope that I can have the honor of also befriending you, Kagome-sama." Lady Uo said with a sneer.
Kagome smiled brightly, not catching the falseness in the dragon's voice. "It would be an honor and a pleasure to be your friend, Uo-sama. I also believe that it would benefit all of us, and the lands and people of our Mates, if we form close bonds."
"Lord Sesshomaru, you seem to have proven that you will sacrifice nothing for perfection. Your Mate is wise beyond her years." Lord Ryuuko said, his deep voice like scales scratching stones.
(If only you knew how many years!) Kagome thought.
"Yes, there is no one else worthy." Sesshomaru said with a small smile, visible only to his Mate. Kagome smiled brightly at him in return.
"You're telling me. Kagome was to be my woman, before dog brea- Lord Sesshomaru decided to claim her."
Lord Ryuuko turned his head to look at the Wolf leader. "What is this you speak of, ookami?" He asked.
Sesshomaru growled audibly, and Kagome noticed Kouga flinch. (That idiot's just asking for Sesshomaru to kill him!) She thought. "Maybe we should tell that tale from the beginning…" She spoke up. (And perhaps leaving out a detail or two!)
Kagome decided to tell the story, earning amusement from the fox family, and respect from the Northern Lord. "I see. I thought your aura was powerful. You are the Guardian Miko of the Shikon no Tama. I have heard of you. You are very powerful indeed, and have succeeded several times in almost annihilating the half-breed vermin, Naraku."
Kagome blushed under the praise. "I really haven't done that much…"
"Is that why you can't seem to succeed?" Asked Lady Uo.
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"Well, no doubt about who is letting off that aura now!" Aphrodite spat, crossing her arms over her endowed chest. "That dragon is leaving a bad taste in my mouth… I wonder where the chocolates are." She asked, turning around and disappearing in a silver flash.
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"That was embarrassing!" Kagome said, her completely red as she flopped down on their bed in the Southern castle. Her silver and gold kimono had not one wrinkle, and was shining in the sun's rays.
"Enough. Uo was out of line, pay her words no heed." Sesshomaru said, standing over her at the edge of the bed.
"But Sesshomaru-" Kagome started, pouting at her Mate.
"Silence. We have unfinished business." The demon lord purred the last part, and a sparkle came to life in Kagome's eyes.
"We do, don't we?"
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The next morning, Kagome and Sesshomaru were awoken by their children, who both were smiling brightly. "Momma! ChiChi-ue! Breakfast is ready! Lord Ayame and Lady Tsuya request you come soon for a private breakfast! Lord Ayame said he had guests!" Shippo told them.
Rin smiled. "I'm hungry!"
Kagome laughed, and Sesshomaru simply rose, making sure to use his yukata to cover himself. "Wait here. Your mother and I shall be ready in a moment."
Rin and Shippo cheered, and began to run to the door.
"Act properly." Sesshomaru's voice rose so they could hear it.
Immediately, they slowed and stood upright. Kagome let out a chuckle as they did so, and followed her Mate to wash.
"I'm going to have my work cut out for me." Kagome said to herself.
Sesshomaru looked over his shoulder at his Mate, who was still naked to his ravishing eyes. "What work?"
Kagome smirked. "Nothing."
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The Western Lord and Lady arrived in Ayame's private dining chambers, and was greeted with a surprise.
"Sango! Miroku! What are you doing here!" Kagome cried out happily, leaping forward to hug her friends.
"Kagome!" Sango cried, flying towards her sister to envelop her in a hug. Sesshomaru's eyes lowered as next the monk came close, and as his hand rose Sesshomaru quickly let out a warning growl. Miroku settled for a nod to Kagome.
"When did you guys get here? How did you find me?" Kagome asked, smiling brightly at them.
"They arrived before we retired for the night, and you were… occupied. We settled on waiting till morning to inform you." Lord Ayame answered for them.
Sesshomaru turned a calculating glare to the kitsune. Ayame simply smiled.
"Kagome, there are some things that you should know." Miroku spoke up.
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Kagome's eyes were wide in shock, and she shook her head in disbelief. "The nerve of him!"
Sesshomaru growled. "The half-breed has truly disgraced father's blood."
Suddenly, a kitsune appeared beside Ayame, bowing low. He whispered to Ayame, before disappearing just as before. "Well, this is interesting." The Southern Lord stood, taking his Mate's hand in his. "It seems we have a visitor in the Throne Room. If you'll please…" He said, beginning his walk out. Sesshomaru nodded, and took Kagome's hand as he led them out, Miroku and Sango following.
Kagome didn't miss the awed gasps from her friends as they entered the Throne Room. The Southern rulers took their seats at head, and Sesshomaru lead Kagome to their left, which is where the West is to the South. Miroku and Sango settled behind them, Kilala leaping to Sango's lap. Rin and Shippo sat between the two Lords of the Lands and their families… they were coloring is Yuki and Tsara behind their parents.
"Let him in." Ayame's voice, strangely formal, sounded. Two guards at the large doors bowed, before opening them to reveal a red and silver figure.
Kagome's eyes widened slightly in shock, and Sesshomaru's lowered into a glare. This was un-acceptable!
InuYasha strode forward, not even realizing the situation he was in. "Kagome, you have to come back and get the Jewel Shards!" He said, not bowing or addressing her formally, or even acknowledging the royalty in the room.
Sesshomaru stood, eyes flashing red. "Half-breed, you will address my Mate as Lady of the Western Lands, and shall act accordingly in the presence of royalty!" He barked.
InuYasha glared at his older half-brother. "I don't care who I am in the presence in! I have to talk to Kagome!"
"I can see why your patience with him is thin, Sesshomaru." Lord Ayame spoke up.
InuYasha turned to glare at him, before looking back at Kagome. "Kagome, what are you waiting for! We have to go!"
Kagome felt a passion swirl in her, and she suddenly acted very much the Lady she was. "InuYasha, you do not have a right to speak to me as such. Have you forgotten something? I am Sesshomaru's Mate, now. We will get the Shards together. Don't you have Kikyo?" InuYasha shivered. Kagome sounded very much like Kikyo at that moment, only with a higher pitched voice.
"Kagome!" InuYasha snapped.
"Sit, boy." Kagome said calmly, almost solemnly.
"What was that for?" InuYasha snapped as he lifted his face from the marble floor.
Sesshomaru's eyes flashed dangerously. How dare that ingrate speak like that to his Mate, before him and his allies!
However, Kagome beat him to it. "InuYasha, you do not speak like that in the castle of the Southern Lord, and in the presence of your brother and his allies! Sit, boy." She said again, slightly more miffed than her monotone voice before. "You should act more appropriately in from of them. They are our friends; sit, boy." She said again, adding more heat to the fire. "Also, don't be rude and disrespectful in front of my children. Sit, boy!" She snapped, eyes flashing. "You treated me horribly, and left me, and than come groveling back because your zombie can't sense the Shards anymore? Sit, boy!"
The Lady of the West stood from her place beside Sesshomaru, not hearing the giggling and laughter from beside her and pressed on. "And you should apologize to Miroku and Sango for how you treated them – you don't treat your friends like that, InuYasha! Sit, boy!" She half-yelled. "And while you're at it, apologize to your brother for having disrespecting him, and for letting you live! Sit, boy!" Kagome's eyes were blazing. Her arms straightened in front of her, and her hands clenched into fists. "I don't know how I bother to stand up for you and put up with your attitude! Sit, boy!"
Sesshomaru smirked, his chest rumbling with contained laughter. His Mate was a spitfire, all right. It was no wonder she made his blood boil. Sesshomaru glanced at the Southern rulers. Ayame was howling in full-blown laughter with tears in his eyes, and his Mate had her face hidden in his shoulder. However, the shaking of her own shoulders gave her amusement away. Sesshomaru stood and placed a hand on his Mate's shoulder. "Enough, Kagome. It is not wise to strain yourself. It could stress the pup."
Kagome instantly calmed, smiling at her Mate. "OK!" She said, doing a fabulous imitation of Rin. Or, maybe it was Rin that did a fabulous imitation of Kagome?
More laughter was heard from the Southern rulers, and the Western Lord was relieved that no servants or staff was here to witness this… but at the same time sourly missing the chance to embarrass his half-brother.
"Ka…gome…" Lady Tsuya laughed out. "Perhaps… a…walk? She said.
"Wonderful idea!" Kagome smiled.
She stopped when Sesshomaru wrapped an arm around her waist and whispered hotly in her ear. "Mate… he twitched."
Kagome smiled sinisterly as she said, "Sit."
Lord Ayame could stand no more, and fell off is his chair in joy.
Sango rose, following Kagome and Tsuya to the gardens. "Kagome, you didn't tell me you were having a baby!" She said. Sesshomaru watched as they walked out, followed by the four children, before turning to the form of his half-brother.
He walked over to the crater, and smirked down. "Worthless half-breed. You'll never learn." He said, before leaving. Ayame's shrill laughter followed him out.
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So, how was that? You'll get more later, I promise! But it's late and I should go to bed… I have 3 classes tomorrow, and errands after that, and I'm exhausted. So I hoped you all like that… more soon!
Ps – that was inspired by a scene in episode 158. Watch it!
I miss you all – I
hope you enjoyed! Catch you later!
Sandreline