Hey guys! So sorry for the delay. I had my final recently and all so I haven't put too much thought to this story. One thing is for sure, though, I refuse to go hiatus on this story. I really do want to finish it.
The downside? I had my general story outline on a note on my iPod Touch, and it got STOLEN two Sundays ago. So I've been extremely upset about it. I have this feeling I'll get it back, though, but in the meanwhile, I'll just try and write another chapter and hope that it goes with my outline. =/
Dinner with Sesshoumaru was absolutely delightful for Kagome. His friends and family were so welcoming and treated her like one of their own. Kagome had never felt so at home with outside people before. Every once and awhile, though, she noticed that the redheaded man, Shippou, would stare at her like she was a long lost love or something. The pain and love in his eyes nearly broke her heart.
Sensing her discomfort, Sesshoumaru leaned towards her and whispered, "Is everything alright, Kagome?" Shaking herself out of her thoughts, she smiled up at him and nodded, "Yeah! Everything is great, actually. I'm having so much fun. Are Kouga and Inuyasha always like this?" She asked, referring to the two bickering men having an eating contest.
Sighing, Sesshoumaru nodded once in affirmation, ashamed his family. Kagome patted his arm, "Don't worry. I don't judge you based on them or anything. God knows I know what it feels like to be compared every single minute of the day."
His eyes shot to her face, what had she meant by that? Deciding to ask her, he carefully spoke, "What do you mean by that?" Kagome frowned at him, "By what? That I won't judge you?" He searched her face for any signs, then proceeded, "No, what you said afterward." Kagome looked at him in alarm, "I didn't say anything after, though." Deciding to let it slide for now, Sesshoumaru spoke, "I guess it was my imagination, then. I did not mean to startle you so."
Smiling at Sesshoumaru, she shook her head, "It's fine. I tend to mumble anyways." Sesshoumaru called out to Ayame, "Ayame, Kagome and I were wondering if you could help us. Kagome seems to have no recollection of the past six years of her life. What do you think could have caused this?"
Looking at Kagome thoughtfully, she replied, "Well I haven't examined her, yet, so it's hard to say. But usually, an injury, depression, or trauma from something such as a huge shock and push those memories of that time away."
Nodding, Sesshoumaru spoke, "Well then perhaps we could set up an appointment after dinner for Miss Higurashi?" Kagome looked at him in shock, because he used her last name, but then figured that he was just being professional at that point. Kagome looked at Ayame and smiled softly, "It'd be wonderful if you could help me out, Mrs. Ookami." (A/N: I know not original at all but bear with me.)
After that, Kagome joined in a game with Shippou, Kanna, Rin, Kouga, and Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru sat their quietly, quickly picking up on the game. When it got to Kagome's turn, she had to admit she was stuck, what other celebrity's name started with a 'C'? Looking towards Sesshoumaru for help, she pleaded him with her eyes. Sighing mentally, he spoke up, "Charles Xavier, from The X-Men."
Everyone at the table looked at Sesshoumaru in shock. "Damn I didn't know you paid attention every time I'd tell you about that series!" Inuyasha exclaimed. Sesshoumaru glared at Inuyasha, "It pains me to say that much of my work was delayed because of your insolent rambling. Your voice just penetrates through my mind, making it extremely difficult to tune you out, even after all these years."
Bursting into laughter, Kouga and Ayam leaned on each other as they looked at Inuyasha's gaping face. Kagome smiled brilliantly, "Inuyasha, it's your turn, by the way." Inuyasha immediately shut his open mouth and then found himself cursing. He didn't know any famous people whose named started with an 'X'. He didn't even know fake people with a name that started with an 'X'!
Going on with the game, Kagome completely missed the fact that Sesshoumaru was staring at her, mesmerized. Sesshoumaru was startled from his trance when Jaken ran down the halls, squawking, "LORD SESSHOUMARU SAVE ME!" Behind him, a baby Mikibou toddled after him, laughing, "Ja'en! Ja'en!"
Sesshoumaru never really understood why Mikibou had aged so slowly, but he figured it was because her mother was so special that she needed her mother's presence in order to grow. Spotting her father, Mikibou hurried over to him, "Papa! Papa! Ja'en go bye bye!"
Smiling a bit, he nodded, "That's right, dear. You scared Jaken away. Now go say sorry, he seems horrified." Giving her beloved father a toothy grin, she decided that crawling was faster and rushed to the corner that Jaken was hiding in, "Ja'en! Miki sowee." Mikibou squealed as suddenly Jaken pounced on her, tickling her sides. Giggling, she shrieked a little bit, before quieting, instinctively knowing that the demons in the room would be in pain.
When Jaken stopped, her giggling slowly subsided before she struggled to get up, "Lubs you Ja'en!" She hugged the old frog tightly. Smiling at the small girl, he patted her head affectionately, "I love you too Mikibou. Now it's late. Say good night to your father and all your aunts and uncles and we'l get you tucked in."
Mikibou approached her father first, "Lobs you Papa!" He kissed her head and whispered, "I love you too, dear. Sleep tight." She moved to his left, where Inuyasha sat, "Lubs you unkie Yaya." Grinning, he tussled her hair, "Love you too runt. Don't let the bed bugs bite." She went to Inuyasha's mate, Kikyou, "Lubs you auntie Kiki." Smiling softly, she rubbed Mikibou's arm, "I love you too sweetheart. Dream of rainbows and flowers tonight." And she went on, toddling to every adult at the table.
"Lubs you unkie Ko." "Go get some rest, baby girl."
"Lubs you auntie Aya." "Sweet dreams, darling."
"Lubs you auntie Gogo." Sango kissed her cheek and nodded, pushing her gently to her husband.
"Lubs you unkie Rowkie." Miroku hugged her gently, "Good night my little lady."
"Lubs you brudah." Shippou smiled at her as she sleepily rubbed her eyes, "I love you too, Miki. Now come here, let me carry you to everyone else."
"Lubs you Reenie" Rin placed a kiss on her nose, "Go hurry off to bed, baby sister."
"Lubs you auntie Kah." Kanna smiled and blew her a kiss, choosing not to speak.
"Lubs you auntie Kaga." Kagura did much of the same, and took out her fan and flicked it slightly, allowing for a warm wind to wrap itself around her, causing for her to giggle quietly. Kagome did not really notice this, because she was spellbound by the little girl.
When Mikibou got to Kagome, she curiously stared at her, and then smiled brightly, reaching for her and squirming in Shippou's firm hold. Carefully accepting the precious bundle, Kagome held her in awe and she felt her heart soar at this little girl. "Lubs you Mama." Mikibou kissed her and then snuggled into her arms and fell asleep.
Shocked, Kagome didn't know what to do. Her mind screamed at her to question everybody at the table who was staring at her increduously while her heart seemed to dance at the fact that the girl had called her by that name.
She gently passed the toddler over to the strange man, Jaken, who seemed to be her caretaker and watched wistfully as she was carried out of the dining hall. Hearing Sesshoumaru clear his throat, she looked at him with curious eyes.
"I apologize for that, my youngest tends to do so every night. I did not mean to have her entrance be so dramatic." Wondering why he did not mention the incident when it was her turn to be bed good night, she simply nodded at then smiled at him, "Well, actually it's about my time to be heading back, if you can take me home now. My personal rule is that the minutes kids start to yawn, it's time for me to be gone."
Inuyasha busted out laughing, "IT RHYMES!" Kagome nodded cheerfully, "My brother noticed that whenever we would go up, and made it up for me. I've used it ever since." Sesshoumaru helped her out of her chair, "Well, it seems that this little lady needs rest as well. Should we have her say goodnight to each individual as well?" He smirked at her horrified expression.
Kouga spoke up, "He's joking. Well, it was nice seeing you, Kagome. I hope you come by again! Ayame and I will bring our kids next time so you can meet them." Inuyasha and Kikyou nodded, "As will we." Shippou and Rin stood to give her hugs, "We'll let you meet our babies as well."
Smiling at everyone, Kagome bowed, "Thank you so much for having me. I had so much fun tonight, I hope to see you all soon." Leaving the room, Sesshoumaru turned his head and nodded at his guests, telling them that they could leave whenever they wanted.
Well, I'm not very happy with this chapter, but I'm hitting writer's block and I don't know what to do. Plus the whole iPod deal! That was like at LEAST half of my story that I had outlined. *Sobs* But I feel as if I have set up many things to write about in this chapter so maybe I'll do better next time.
Sorry for the long wait! I know that this chapter is loooong overdue.
Review pleasee! I could really use the feedback.
