Nothing Is Impossible for Love to Overcome

By: Sandreline

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Chapter 32: Revenge is Sweet

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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Lady Uo of the North fumed in her temporary chambers. Sesshomaru's family will pay for the life of her son. And she would start by taking his.

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"Ok, those two are just magnets for life-threatening danger!" Aphrodite's annoyed voice rang out as she stomped her foot. "I should have been done by now –they Mated and are having a pup! I should be at home, resting as I get worshiped! But NO… they have to attract danger from every corner!"

The aggravated blonde spun on her heel, her long golden hair swooshing behind her as she did. "How in the name of Hera am I going to fix this? I'm telling Father that this year I get the "Goddess of the Century" award!" The voluptuous blonde disappeared in a flash of silver. She was going to need backup.

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Kagome sat in the gardens of the South with her friends, watching as the four children ran around playing tag. Kagome smiled as she watched their care-free nature, and absent-mindedly placed her hand on her stomach.

"Kagome-chan, I still can't believe all of this!" Sango said, watching as Kilala left her lap to join in the play. "As if this whole 'Sesshomaru is my Mate' stuff wasn't enough of a shocker… I never would have pictured him as the caring type!"

"You have no idea." Lady Tsuya added with a chuckle.

"That just goes to show how Kagome is perfect for Sesshomaru – she's been the only one to melt that ice-stick that was shoved so far up his ass!" Ayame laughed, tossing a red pigtail over her shoulder as she pet one of her white wolves.

"You guys, he's not as bad as you think he is!" Kagome said in defense of her Mate.

"Kagome, do you not remember that we've SEEN with our EYES how deadly he is?" Sango asked, raising her eyebrow.

"How else do you think he's been able to keep his lands safe, and from being taken from him when he inherited his title at such a young age?" Lady Tsuya asked.

"That's not it! Yes, Sesshomaru does have that side to him, but he also has a very caring side. You've seen how he is with Rin, and now with Shippo, too! You can't really blame him; he's had a hard past. But Sesshomaru is amazing, and he makes me feel-"

"I beg you not to finish that sentence." Ayame added with a serious tone, before giving in to her laughter.

Kagome blushed as Sango and Tsuya joined the Wolf Princess in laughing. "You guys!" Kagome whined.

It was at that moment that Rin came bounding over to Kagome, Tsara behind her. "Oka-san! Rin – I was wondering if you could braid my hair and Tsara's hair like yours was yesterday!" She asked with a bright smile.

Kagome smiled at her little girl. "Of course! Would you like it all in one, or would you like me to make two, one on each side?" She asked.

Rin and Tsara exchanged glances, before both smiled and replied, "Two, please!"

Kagome smiled and had them sit before her on the grass, so it wouldn't be hard. The others started laughing when Shippo and Yuki asked their mothers if they could have a practice battle. Tsuya assured Kagome with a knowing look that it was normal for males to do this, and told them to be careful. Shippo and Yuki somehow even ended up dragging Sango, Kilala, and Ayame into the battle. When Kagome finished Rin and Tsara's hair, they also were dragged into it, and soon it turned into a game, with Lady Tsuya the judge.

"Oh, no! I've been hit!" Kagome said, faking an injury as she knelt to the ground.

"Never fear! Shippo is here!" Said the little fox, standing before his mother as he puffed out his chest.

"Ah, but the Mighty Yuki is ready to challenge the Silly Shippo with his leaf attack!"

"Only if he can get past the Superior Sango!"

They spent the afternoon that way, and it was one that wouldn't soon be forgotten.

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When InuYasha had recovered, he went in search of his half-brother. "That bastard…" He huffed as he marched down the halls. "He's turned Kagome against me!"

"Actually, brother, you seem to have done a fine job of that yourself." Came a cold voice from behind him.

InuYasha, having a heart attack, spun around quickly. "Don't you know it's not polite to sneak up on people?!" He shouted.

"And here I thought that you didn't know any manners at all, InuYasha." Sesshomaru added, walking up to his brother, the Monk next to him.

"Miroku, you're on his side, too?" InuYasha spat.

"Actually, no. I was simply enjoying the company of someone who doesn't yell or pick fights with someone every two minutes." Miroku sighed.

"Why you-"

"InuYasha, that's enough. Now, do you wish to know about Naraku, or would you like to continue disgracing yourself all day?" Sesshomaru said as he passed his younger half-brother, his eyes lowered in a cold glare.

"Huh?" He asked, dumbfounded.

"There is a meeting about the whereabouts of Naraku. He apparently has been giving all of the Lords of the Lands some trouble." Miroku informed his slow-minded friend.

"Feh, you bet I'm coming! And Sesshomaru quit bossing me around!"

"InuYasha, you should be wise and consider where you are. In the home of the Southern Lord and Lady, you are acting like a miss-behaved child. Father must be rolling in his grave at how you are disgracing him before allies. Silence yourself, and at least pretend that you can act accordingly to your heritage." With that, the Lord of the West carried on, walking through a large wooden door that held several occupants.

"Its no wonder after putting up with you for so long that Kagome chose Sesshomaru. Are you coming?" Miroku spoke with an innocent smile.

"What did you say?" InuYasha growled.

"Just that I'm starting to like Sesshomaru. Come now, or they will start without us." With that, the purple-clad houshi followed Sesshomaru into the meeting, and even greeted Kouga with a smile.

InuYasha huffed, clenching his teeth as he, too, entered.

"Ah, the younger son of the Dog Demon General has arrived. You've grown." Said a powerful dragon youkai. "I am Lord Ryuuko of the North, and this is my son, Meamoru." He said, both giving a bow with their heads.

"Mutt-face doesn't need to be introduced. Let's get this meeting started already!" Kouga growled out.

"I honestly can't see how you and InuYasha fight so, when you both act like spoiled puppies." Sesshomaru's steel voice rang out.

"What did you say?" The two insulted boys voiced out, before turning on each other.

Lord Ayame's laughter soared over the room. "Sesshomaru, you are your Mate are very entertaining! I'll have to remember to invite your family to visit more."

Sesshomaru simply nodded his head. "Let's begin this meeting. I wish to return to my Mate. We have been informed that Naraku plans on attacking within three days. His plan is clear – complete the Shikon No Tama and rule. As long as my Mate holds the Jewel, it is pure. However, while in the vermin's possession, it is tainted."

"So all we have to do is kill the hanyou and return the Jewel to your Mate. That's simple enough." Ayame spoke up.

"This Naraku has proven to be malicious and deceitful." Ryuuko interrupted. "Several times recently he has attacked my borders, slaughtering many."

"Naraku is also treacherous. We can have full reassurance that he will do anything to save his own hide and reach his goal." Miroku's calm voice rang out.

The Northern Lord looked at him with curiosity. "And who might you be houshi?" His ancient voice rang out, as he smiled with all of his teeth.

Miroku smiled with a mix of embarrassment and nerves. "I am Miroku, a Monk and friend to Lady Kagome."

The Northern Lord nodded his head. "By the look of your hand, you must be the one cursed by Naraku." Miroku's eyes answered him. "Very well. What do you think, Meamoru?" He asked his son.

"He's nothing but a hanyou whose only advantage is luck." The younger dragon reasoned.

"Do you have something against hanyous?" InuYasha barked out.

"Only those that wish to be full youkais. They are the ones too pathetic to be happy as they are – half demons."

InuYasha growled, and was about to reach for Tetsusaiga when Sesshomaru gave him a warning bark.

"Do not be mislead, Naraku is more than just a half-demon. Naraku was born a human, Onigumo. He was crippled, and nursed by the Miko Kikyo. However, Onigumi's greed for the tainted Shikon No Tama enabled him to sacrifice his body to demon, thus making him Naraku. He is not just one demon, but many. He also has several incarnations – Kagura of the Wind, Kanna of the Void, and a baby. This baby incarnation is actually Naraku's heart. If we kill the baby, Naraku will be no more." Miroku answered.

"You seem very knowledgeable." Ayame spoke up.

InuYasha interrupted. "We should be – this battle originated because Naraku set up Kikyo and me out of jealousy. He pretended to be me while he killed Kikyo and took the Jewel. Kikyo pinned me to the Goshinboku, and disappeared for 50 years. He came back because Kagome arrived, along with the Jewel that was burned with Kikyo's body."

"So Kagome is the reincarnation of this Kikyo?" Ayame asked.

"Yeah, and mutt-face here never let her forget it. He always made Kagome cry, choosing the dead Miko and leaving Kagome in danger!" Kouga shouted.

"Are you still singing the same tune, wolf?" InuYasha barked.

"Enough!" Sesshomaru's harsh voice snapped.

The two quieted.

"We seem to have gotten off the subject." Miroku added with a small smile to Sesshomaru and Ayame.

"If all we have to do is kill some baby, then why hasn't it been done?" Meamoru spoke.

"It isn't that simple." Miroku added.

"Naraku keeps that damn baby hidden with protection – Kanna, and Sango's brother, who Naraku killed and keeps alive with a shard of the Shikon." InuYasha spoke. "We've almost gotten the bastard, too."

"Correction, Kagome almost purified him. Naraku had the infant try to turn Kagome evil, but Kagome's will and heart is stronger. However, Naraku quickly removed his heart from danger." Miroku informed them. Miroku and Ayame and Kouga didn't miss the flashing red of Sesshomaru's eyes.

"Then we must find this infant and destroy it, quickly. We shall set up a diversion, and we can send a small group with Lady Kagome to take out Naraku's heart." Lord Ryuuko said with authority.

"No." Sesshomaru stated.

"I beg your pardon?" Ryuuko asked.

"My Mate is not going any where near the battle. She is with my pup, and I will have no harm come to her." Poison laced his tone, signifying there was to be no argument.

"Feh, that's fine. We have Kikyo. She can do it." InuYasha huffed, crossing his arms over his chest.

"Aren't you forgetting something, InuYasha?" Miroku asked with a raised eyebrow.

"What?" InuYasha snapped.

"One: Kikyo is quickly loosing her powers, in case you haven't noticed. Two: She hasn't been with you since you've entered the palace of the South. So, InuYasha, that leads us to three: 'Where is Kikyo?'" Miroku questioned, holding up a finger as he counted off.

InuYasha's face paled as his ears pressed against his head.

"Fool." Sesshomaru snapped, quickly rising to search for his Mate. His demon didn't like that the dead priestess who has tried to kill his Mate, was currently un-accounted for.

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Lady Uo had to have something done. She would not let her son go away un-avenged. Revenge, as they said, is sweet.

"Are you the Lady Kikyo, the Miko who use to protect the Sacred Jewel?" Her scaly voice rang out in the forest surrounding the Southern Castle.

The red-and-white clad woman turned around. "Who is asking?" Came the monotone reply.

"I am Lady Uo of the Northern Lands. We both hold a grudge against the Miko Kagome, who is now Lady of the West. I have a proposition for you."

Lady Kikyo smiled, giving the old dragon her full attention.

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Dun dun duh!!!

What will happen next? Who knows? I do!

Anyway, that's it for now – I'll update soon!

Thank you so much everyone!!!
Sandreline