Chapter 18- Return to the Past
Sunlight streamed through white sheer curtains and onto two sleeping occupants. Two dog ears poked out from under the down comforter and began to swivel at every angle, trying to grasp every sound that penetrated the new day. A soft giggle came from beneath the blankets. A soft growl followed suit.
Then in a flourish the covers were thrown back, and there sat a giggling Kagome and a much disheveled looking Inuyasha. Kagome's eyes were sparkling and they held the laughter that her mouth could not. Inuyasha turned to stare at Kagome and ask what she was laughing at, but as soon as he did she busted into a new round of chortles.
Inuyasha's beautiful silver hair was in fuzzy disarray. Whereas it usually hung in sleek waves down his back, it was instead sticking out at odd angles everywhere. There were tangled knots dotted here and there down his silver mane. Kagome suppressed another giggle.
"What were you up to last night?" She asked jokingly.
Inuyasha growled. "The same thing you were." He replied with a devious smirk, before nipping the spot where he had marked her. She stiffened unexpectedly as his fangs grazed her neck, causing him to pull back and look at her questioningly.
"I'm sorry. It's just a little tender that's all." She replied in answer to his look of confusion.
Inuyasha's molten orbs took on a softer hue, and he grasped her hand. "Don't be sorry. I should have known to be more careful." This time he lowered his mouth to her neck and very softly brushed his lips on the mark.
"Better?"
She nodded, a small smile of gratitude gracing her lips. "Thank you."
"Does yours hurt?" Kagome asked him.
Inuyasha scoffed. "Nah, I'm tougher than that." He replied cockily.
Kagome raised an eyebrow at his smug look. A smirk formed as she leaned toward him. "Good. Then you won't mind if I do this." And she placed her mouth over his mark and sucked on it. Hard.
She looked up, hoping to see a sign of emotion or feeling from her mate, and pouted when he just smirked at her, his expression clearly saying: "Hah! It takes a lot more than that to get to me!"
Inuyasha's smirk widened when he saw Kagome's defeated pout. He roughly pulled her closely to him until she was right up against his chest, her head tilted upward into his. His hand cupped her chin, forcing her face closer.
"My turn." He growled haughtily.
It was as if an explosion of heat flowed from his lips as he kissed her. His lips yearned for every inch of her skin. His kisses left blazing spots wherever they touched. Inuyasha pushed her down upon the mattress and descended upon her, a devilish smirk on his face, and light dancing in his eyes. He shoved her shirt up impatiently and ripped his fangs into her side, dragging them along her rib cage and down to her hips.
Kagome gasped in pleasure as she felt her arousal. Inuyasha smirked, his fangs jutting out. "Who says I can't get to you huh?" He sucked and nibbled her ear lobe. To Inuyasha's great pleasure, Kagome went limp at his touch. Suddenly she turned the tables on him and sat up abruptly, startling the hanyou. She began planting kisses all over his chest until she finally reached his lips. Two sets of lips met in a fiery touch. Inuyasha's tongue slid out cautiously and traced Kagome's lips, begging for entrance. She gladly complied. The two tongues battled around, seeking dominance over the other. They were both very gentle, exploring each other's mouths in what can only be described as a passionate French kiss. Inuyasha was just about to consider removing Kagome's clothes when they were interrupted by a shout from downstairs.
"Kagome! Inuyasha! Breakfast is ready!" Miya's chipper call came floating into the room, interrupting the two.
"Dam!" Inuyasha growled, with disappointment etched in his rough voice. Kagome smiled, before coming close.
"Don't worry. We will have plenty of time to catch up when we get back." She smiled an all knowing gleam in her eyes. She flashed her ring in his face and bared her neck and the mark to him. "Besides look where this ring got me." She said with a smile.
Inuyasha grabbed her and bit her lip, tracing it once more with his tongue. "Yea, look who that ring got you." He said, between his hot kisses.
Kagome's eyes lit up with happiness at the idea that his engagement ring had landed her the half demon of her dreams. Reluctantly she pulled away, needing to dress.
Inuyasha although disappointed at the sudden lack of passion, calmed down slightly at Kagome's prospect for later. The two lovers began to primp and smooth their hair in an effort to look presentable and not give Miya any suspicious ideas.
Kagome stripped her pajamas, much to Inuyasha's delight. She slipped on a white strapless lacy braw (Inuyasha was trying not to drool), a form fitting white t shirt, and dark wash jeans. Inuyasha just donned his kimono once again. After watching Kagome brush her hair, and grudgingly let her brush his own, they went downstairs for breakfast.
"Good morning you two! How was your night?" Miya asked them as she placed a plate of food in front of each of them.
"Well mom, I've got some big news actually! Kagome said with a happy sparkle in her eyes.
She showed them the mark on her neck first. "Inuyasha and I have become mates."
Miya was smiling from ear to ear, while both Sota and grandpa just sat there with blank, confused expressions on their faces.
"Mates means that Inuyasha and Kagome are married in demon courtship." Miya explained to the two stupefied men.
"Ohhhh." Was all they said.
"Wait there is still more." Kagome went on, her face glowing in happiness, and her smile growing. She held up her left hand, exposing the ring to her family.
"Oh my goodness Kagome! I am so happy for you dear!" Squealed Miya as she ran to hug her daughter. While hugging Kagome, Miya gave Inuyasha a knowing smile and a wink. He winked back. After the two women parted Miya ushered them into a chair and urged them to eat up.
"So have you thought about where you would like to have the wedding?" Miya asked a ways through breakfast.
Kagome stopped midway through her egg. She exchanged a look with Inuyasha. After setting down her chopsticks she turned to fully face her mother.
"Well mom, Inuyasha and I have thought this over together and we have decided to hold the ceremony in the feudal era. It is where Inuyasha grew up, and it's a special place to the both of us. I know you're disappointed, but it's what we both have agreed on." Kagome stole a glance at her mother's face, expecting a defeated expression to be there, but was surprised when her mother placed her teacup down with a small smile.
"Well then if I cannot be present at my own daughter's wedding, then I expect there to be lots of pictures taken." Miya said before exiting the kitchen. She returned moments later with a sleek, silver digital camera in her palm. She handed it to Kagome.
"I wish I could be there." She told Kagome, a sadness entering her aged eyes.
Kagome through herself into her mother's arms and hugged her tightly. Both women had tears glistening in their eyes as they embraced one another. The men were smart enough to know that this was not the time to interrupt them.
When they broke away both women had tears rolling down their cheeks. Miya was the first to compose herself, and after handing Kagome a handkerchief, she brightened up.
"Well this is no time to be sad. After all you're getting married. This is something that should be celebrated." Miya placed a comforting arm on Kagome's shoulder, and beamed at her daughter.
"Just make sure and take lots of pictures, I want to see them when you return." Miya added.
"I will mom, don't you worry." Kagome reassured her mother.
After the emotional incident breakfast pretty much returned to normal. Inuyasha spilled half his ramen, grandpa choked on an egg, and Sota broke his plate after rushing to perform the Heimlich maneuver on his grandfather. Needless to say it was an average morning.
After breakfast Kagome packed her belongings. She and Inuyasha headed out to the well house. Her family followed suit. They stopped in front of the entrance, Kagome turned to look at her family. She knew that this was hard for them, seeing her go like this, not knowing when they would see her again. After many hugs and tearful promises of return, Kagome entered the well house with Inuyasha in toe. After one final glance at her family, Kagome raised a feeble hand farewell. Then she took the plunge. The familiar feeling of weightlessness overwhelmed her as blue light engulfed her and Inuyasha as they sped through the timeline.
When she finally felt the ground beneath her feet, Kagome turned and glanced at Inuyasha. Her eyes told him what her voice clearly could not. Inuyasha saw her feelings of sadness for her family on the other side. He took her hand in his and gave her a reassuring smile.
"It will be all right."
Kagome smiled at his kind gesture while giving his hand a squeeze, an action that told him she was grateful that he was there to comfort her.
Inuyasha gathered his mate into his arms, and with one mighty bound they had cleared the top of the well and landed on solid ground.
Kagome took in a deep whiff of air, enjoying the fresh clean smell this era always had. The sun was shining beautifully, and the brilliant blue sky was dotted with fluffy, white clouds. Spring had arrived. Those two weeks had flown by, and Kagome was glad to be back in the place she had come to cherish.
Inuyasha took in his own breath of fresh air, glad to be rid of the smog ridden, loud time that was modern day Japan. He was finally home. And he had found his mate, one to share his home with. That alone would satisfy him for a lifetime. He slipped his hand into Kagome's, and together they set off for the village.
Ok and I'm deciding to end the chapter here. I think it's a good place to close. Kagome and Inuyasha are going to tie the knot soon, I just have to build up enough so that it can transition smoothly into the event. Miroku and Sango are finally coming back into the picture. I had focused a lot on Inuyasha and Kagome, because the story is primarily about them, but now I am going to add some more characters in. I am possibly going to have Miroku and Sango get married as well. I think it would be a good for the stories development. What do you think? What other ideas should this story include? Let me know.