For the Love of Bats

by Rosie hater

After Youko Kurama fled the terrible scene of his bandit partner Kuronue's life blood on the forest floor. He never thought he'd see him again. But what if Kuronue never died? What if the Miko Kagome found him and saved him? What then?

18. Engagement

Ch.18 –Engagement

"…I…um…"

"Please?" He purrs seductively in her ear. "We'll be sure to make it worth it."

"…um…I..."

"Please Kagome, I would not have come this far if I didn't care. I'm willing to help you care for a child that won't be mine."

"…B-but why... you know… it won't be yours…"

"Because I care enough to still be there for you. It is still your child, so there is no reason for me not to care for it."

"…" A few tears fall from beneath Kagome's mask before she throws herself at Kuronue, bursting into tears the moments he catches her.

"Shh… its alright. We're all ok with this as long as you will accept it."

"I'm… I'm so…. So sorry…" She cries.

"Shh… shh…there is no need to cry. I'm right here."

"So am I." Youko purrs as he nuzzles her affectionately. "Dry your tears Kagome, its time to return to the party before people start to worry."

After a few more minutes to calm down Kagome pulls her mask off to wipe her face before retying it. "I suppose I will have to make a deal with Sesshomaru for this." She sighs before allowing the men to escort her back inside. She is immediately whisked onto the dance floor, pulled away from the other males by Sesshomaru himself.

"So what have you decided miko."

"I will keep my promise to you. I ask to keep them and in return I will mate you."

"You will be my Lady of the West?"

"Yes."

"Then I will allow you to keep your pets."

"Thank you Sesshomaru."

"However we will make this official." The demon Lord slowly drops to one knee as he gently takes hold of her hand. The music goes silent, drawing everyone's attention. "Lady Kagome, miko guardian of the Shikon No Tama and the three worlds, will you do me the honor, of being this Sesshomaru's Lady of the West?"

"…" Already knowing her part, Kagome pauses for dramatic effect. "…I would… love to become your mate." A loud cheer goes up from the staff as Koenma tries not to cry. Kuronue and Youko just stand in the back, unsure of what to do.

Sesshomaru slowly stands, pulling Kagome close and kissing her softly on the lips. "I am… happy… to announce that this has now become an engagement party." Another cheer goes up and more drinks are passed around. The rest of the night is filled with laughter, music, dancing and a few drinks.