Kagome, an Inuyokai?

Chapter 11

Kagome peeked around a tree 'looking' for Shippou, she knew where he was but he enjoyed the game. She glanced up at the window over the gardens, at Sesshomaru who was watching her play with the children, when he probably had import reports to read.

She waved at him and then unwrapped her mokomoko from her shoulders and reached into the tree with it and pulled down a wiggling Shippou. Nearby Rin giggled.

Shippou slumped, "I thought I had a good place that time.

Kagome put him down and her mokomoko wrapped around her shoulders again, "you just need to keep trying Shippou." Kagome glanced up when she saw Sesshomaru turn from the window, to pay attention to his general who was at the door to his study.

Since she had woken up and he had renewed his courtship a few days ago, he had been more affectionate then he had when she first came here. She knew her mating heat was approaching fast, probably within the next few days.

The last few dinners had been spent with the kids and he had arranged for the children to have caretakers this evening so they would have an evening to themselves. Kagome had a feeling he would officially propose to her, though with her heat coming up it would not be a long betrothal.

Kagome noticed Sango and Miroku at the door to the garden and she ran over to them, "I couldn't help but overhear you planning your wedding this morning, so when is the happy day?"

Sango blushed, and Miroku responded, "heh, we are going to have it a month after your mating ceremony."

It was Kagome's turn to blush, "and how do you know when that is?"

Miroku rolled his eyes, "remember we were told almost everything about this transformation, including the fact that not long after it was finished would you have your first mating heat, and we know Sesshomaru is courting you, and we know you so we know you will eventually mate him. Since your mating will happen first and Sango refuses to get married without you there, so we decided that we would wait till you finished with your honeymoon and so you are able to help Sango get ready."

Kagome giggled, "That sounds good to me then."

Kirara jumped from Sango's should and went over to play with the children, Kagome smiled, "are you guys sure you are okay with watching the children this afternoon and evening?"

Sango nodded, "Yes its fine Kagome. You enjoy your time with Sesshomaru."

Suddenly Sakura appeared in the doorway, "my lady, it is time for you to get yourself ready."

Kagome smiled at her, "Okay I will see you all later," with that she followed Sakura to the baths.

Meanwhile Sesshomaru was pouring over reports and getting as much done as possible, before he was able to spend time with Kagome alone. General Sunsoar laughed silently, it was good to see his lord in love.

Even in the small time he had been around Kagome, the lord of the western lands had become a better ruler, Wolfstar sighed, "My lord I can take care of that paperwork, and what I cannot I will leave for you tomorrow. You should ready yourself for your date with the lady Kagome."

Sesshomaru looked up gratefully, and stood up, "Thank you Wolfstar, I don't know what I would do without you."

The phoenix general chuckled, "get into a lot more trouble with the council that's for sure."

Sesshoaru shook his head and left the study to get himself ready.

A few hours later Kagome was ready for her 'date' with Sesshomaru, Sakura put the finishing touches on her, put a necklace around her neck, it was a gift Sesshomaru had given her yesterday, it was a large pearl with silver petals around it. She looked at it sadly, as Sakura put the comb in her, she missed the first necklace Sesshomaru had given her, the one Inuyasha had broken.

She smiled and shook her head, now was not the time for regrets, and she looked in the mirror, and was still surprised on her appearance, on how beautiful she was. She did a small twirl and smiled at Sakura, "thank you again."

Sakura smiled, "You are very welcome Kagome, it is an honor to be your maid and friend."

There was a slight knock on the door, Sakura opened it and bowed, "my lord, your lady is ready," then she moved out of the way.

Sesshomaru took in Kagome's appearance, as usual his breath was taken away, "My lady," and offered his arm. She smiled and took his arm gratefully.

"So what did you have in mind for tonight Sesshomaru," Kagome asked.

Sesshomaru smiled, "A walk in the family gardens sounds like a good start."

Kagome nodded, and cuddled to his arm.

When they reached a door to gardens she hadn't been in yet, he opened them, she found them beautiful, there were all different types of flowers, many she vaguely remembered as not being native to the area.

Sesshomaru guided her down a garden path, she enjoyed the garden, leaning over and smelling a blossom every once in a while.

After they had walked for a while Sesshomaru had them take a turn and she found they were facing an gazibo, there was a low table and cushions around it. On the table was candles and it was set for two, servants waited nearby to serve them food.

Sesshomaru guided her to her cushion, and made sure she was comfortable before sitting across from her, "of all the flowers in this garden, the one most beautiful is the one in front of me."

Kagome blushed.

Sesshomaru continued, "it was such a shame when this was broken so I had it repaired," he held out his hand and in it was the necklace Inuyasha had broken.

She gasped, "oh, thank you," she smiled as she quickly put it on.

Sesshomaru smiled at her and signaled to the servants nearby, and they were served their food. Though to Kagome it did not matter what the food was, she knew it tasted good but spending time with Sesshomrau meant more to her.

As the meal wound down, Sesshomaru pulled something from below the table, it was a small wooden box, "Kagome, I have a question to ask you," he opened the box, exposing an exquisite ring. A large diamond was in the center, with two crescent moons made of sapphire on either side and the ring itself was made of gold.

Kagome gasped and Sesshomaru continued, "Kagome Higurashi, would you do me the honor of becoming my mate?"

Kagome nodded, "Yes, yes I will be your mate Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru stood up and helped her to stand, then took the ring out of the box and put it on her ring finger, before dipping his head to kiss her lips.