Disclaimer: I do not own the Characters, only this plot line and all its insane little twists.

A big thanks to The Invisible Author for proofing this! XD

A/N: Due to ffnet regulations I've diluted the steamy scene. FOr the full effect you'll have to be old enough to read it at adult ffnet.

Chapter twenty one:

Toward the end of the week, the new owners announced their acquisition of the company and renamed it 'Takahashi Weapons Surplus' and announced their official, grand re-opening for two weeks later.

Thanks to that news break, the Higaurashi family had managed to make it back to their family shrine without a bunch of media crews swamping them. Sora had spent the last few days at the Ryuusan Manor cooking up a storm.

She had spent two days in the kitchen after arguing she was not going to let some caterer bake her daughter's wedding cake. She absolutely insisted on doing it herself, much to Tomi's consternation.

Bankotsu was both shocked and impressed when Sora remained firm on the point and even threatened to beat his great-grandfather with the wooden spoon if he didn't get out of the kitchen and let her make the cake.

Bankotsu thought amused, "Now I know where Kags gets her temper from." laughing his ass off as he stood watching his great-grandfather being chased by his soon-to-be mother-in-law. With wide, gray eyes, Tomi yelped and quickly hobbled out of the kitchen, barely missing getting hit by the irate woman. Hiromasa had grinned, telling his old friend to just let Sora do her thing because she wasn't going to change her mind.

With triumph in her eyes Sora reverted back to the calm woman she normally was and gladly went to work. She baked several different dishes for the festive occasion and dedicated two days to making and fixing up the two-tier wedding cake.

Finally the day had come to transfer the cake and food over to Higaurashi Shrine. Tomi had hired a delivery truck, and Sora had adamantly overseen the arrangements.

As they had all pulled up to the shrine, Tomi had the security guards keep the press at bay. Sora oversaw the unloading and arranging of the tables and food. Once the cake was on its table, she meticulously placed her jello moat around the bottom of the cake. Grinning she placed the miniature Bankotsu and Kagome on the very top of the cake directly under the heart shaped arch.

The food dishes were placed accordingly over two more tables, and the musicians began setting up.

Tomi and Bankotsu stood out by the sacred tree and waited while Kagome left to go get dressed. Bankotsu had always hated suits and ties. Lifting a finger to pull his tie looser, he asked nervously, "You don't think she's going to change her mind, do you?" staring at his great-grandfather, pacing back and forth as he tried to adjust his tie again.

Placing a hand on his nervous great-grandson's shoulder, Tomi assured, "Relax, lad. Everyone knows the girl is as crazy over you as you are her. Women take a while to get dressed- especially for something as momentous as this." bestowing his heir with an encouraging smile.

Having stopped pacing, Bankotsu blinked, and then smirked saying, "Yeah, you're right." and decided to lean against the tree, trying to be patient. A few minutes later, he began pacing again, feeling like a caged animal.

Souta had already picked up Hitomi, and she was helping Kagome get ready. Souta and Hiromasa finished setting up the chairs and got everything ready outside. Kagome had sent invitations to her three friends from school. Hojo had refused to watch the girl he loved marry another, so he declined.

Yuka, Eri, and Ayumi would arrive any minute. The security guards were under strict orders by Tomi to only allow Kichi Misao and her staff into the ceremony after the wedding was set up.

As much as Bankotsu hated the media, Tomi had convinced the boy that after the wedding things would die down faster if the media had attended the wedding. After much persuasion, Bankotsu had finally, albeit reluctantly, agreed to let them film the wedding but not the preparations.

Now- Upstairs with Kagome and Hitomi:

Hitomi helped Kagome slip into her wedding dress. The dress was crafted from the finest white silk. It had lace along the sides of the front that tapered into a V, connecting to a single, tiny, blue rose at the waist, where the material then flared out over her hips to pool around her thick, muscular thighs and end just above her knees. The bottom as well had a single layer of lace on its border.

Hitomi complimented, "Wow, Kagome, you chose a lovely dress and it really compliments your figure." as she watched the bodice mold to Kagome's slender figure like a second skin. The chest enticingly supported her generous chest and only allowed a hint of her cleavage show through the small oval, before coming up to circle and tie around her neck.

Kagome smiled saying, "Thanks, Hitomi." as her brother's girlfriend tied the dress for her. She lowered her black hair to pool like silk around her creamy shoulders. Hitomi was dressed in a pale green bridesmaid dress, with her hair brushed out and the bangs curled to hug her face.

Yuka, Eri, and Ayumi arrived and were escorted by Souta to the bride's room. The three girl's entered the room and shooed him away.

Yuka's eyes widened as she saw Kagome's dress. She said, "Wow, Kagome, you look great!" grinning at her friend. Yuka was wearing a mint green bridesmaid dress and had her hair tied back with an emerald hair tie.

Eri was wearing a pale blue bridesmaid dress and had her hair down. She said, "Oh, Kagome, I bet you're really excited, huh?"

Kagome said, "Yes, I am." Adding a little anxious, "I'm also a little nervous."

Smiling, Hitomi said, "Don't worry Kagome; everyone can see how much you and Bankotsu are meant to be together." giving her a sisterly hug.

Kagome grinned, "You're right, and thanks, Hitomi." hugging her back.

Ayumi said, "You're so lucky, Kagome. I doubt my parents would even let me get engaged yet alone married at seventeen." hugging her oldest friend.

Sensing her friend's doubt, Kagome hugged her back, whispering, "Don't worry, Ayumi, you will find your prince someday too."

Ayumi grinned, whispering, "Thank you, Kagome, I hope you're right." before pulling back and saying, "Let's get this show on the road. Everybody ready?"

Kagome looked at all of her friends, who nodded and grinned, declaring, "Let's do this!" as she pulled on her veil and walked over to the door. Taking a deep breath, she opened the door and said, "Ready when you are, Souta."

The girls and Hitomi ran outside to let the musicians know to start the music after taking their places.

Hearing the music start up, Souta grinned and held out his arm to his sister saying, "You look nice, Kagome."

Smiling, Kagome slipped her arm into his and said, "Thanks, Souta, so do you." And they began walking down stairs.

Outside:

A nervous and worried Bankotsu stopped his pacing as the music began to play. He stood stock still as his breath hitched in his chest when his gaze landed on his bride.

She was absolutely stunning in her dress. Even through the sheer veil her face looked like it was glowing. If he hadn't known better he would have sworn that she was glowing. His nervousness was replaced with pride as she slowly drew closer to him, pride at knowing that she chose to be his... forever.

He watched her brother, who was beaming with pride, draw closer to his side. Bankotsu thought, "I can't believe she is really mine... My angel. My Kagome, now and forever." He was standing next to Tomi, who was his best man and held the rings.

Feeling peace flow into him, Bankotsu accepted Kagome's hand from her brother. Souta looked at the couple grinning and stepped back into his place. Kagome and Bankotsu turned to face her grandfather.

Hiromasa smiled and began the ceremony. Bankotsu and Kagome smiled as they exchanged vows, pledging their undying love to each other and exchanged rings. As soon as Hiromasa announced, "I now pronounce you man and wife," Bankotsu grinned and reached over lifting the veil, to give Kagome a sweet, yet passionate kiss. Her arms went around his neck as he dipped her and she kissed him back.

The audience stood up cheering, and Bankotsu broke the kiss smirking as he lifted her back to her feet.

They slowly danced their first official dance as husband and wife, and then cut the cake together. Sora wiped away tears of happiness as she watched them cut the cake.

The rest of the afternoon was a blur as they went around accepting congratulations from all in attendance, including the B.N.K. news crew and several others.

After things finally started winding down with the body guards keeping the media at bay, the happy couple crawled into their limo and went back to the Ryuusan estate.

After seeing to securing the shrine and everything else, Sora and Souta went inside, retrieving fresh clothes, and then joined Tomi and Hiromasa in the other limo and returned to the estate as well.

By the time the others returned, Bankotsu and Kagome had already made their way to his private getaway where they would be spending their wedding night and the weekend.

Deep in the forest on the grounds of Ryuusan Manor:

They arrived near the cabin, which Bankotsu had prepared only a week ago, and he said, "Okay, Kags, you can open your eyes now." pulling her over to stand in front of the waterfall.

Kagome gasped, "Ban, this is…" unable to describe the pure natural beauty of the sight.

He supplied helpfully, "It's as close to the open land of the Feudal times as we are going to get." beaming with pride at the awestruck look on her face. Pointing to the other side, he added, "We even have a private hot spring."

His wife grinned at him, announcing happily, "Its perfect!" with pure bliss shinning in her eyes.

Bankotsu said seriously, "I'm glad you approve." as he lead her over to the log cabin, which he'd had cleaned and aired out over the last week, preparing for this very time.

He led her over to the door and dropped their bags on the porch before picking her up bridal-style and carrying her inside. He gently placed her on her feet and dragged their bags inside.

Once their food bags and cloth bags were secured inside, he locked the cabin door and smirked, scooping her into his arms before carrying her over to the bed and gently setting her down on the soft mattress.

Wasting no time, he ripped off his tie and undid the rest of his buttons grumbling, "Finally... that damn monkey suit was about to strangle me." Kagome chuckled, eyes twinkling with amusement.

Rising so that she stood in front of him and holding his eyes, she said with an impish grin, "Then let me help you," as she slowly, teasingly slid off his dress shirt. Bankotsu sucked in a slow breath as her delicate hands caressed his bare flesh.

Kagome's eyes heated with a mixture of lust and love as his tanned skin was bared to her. Unable to resist the urge, she shyly began tracing the lines of his abs. Bankotsu smirked, enjoying every minute of her shy exploration.

When her big, beautiful, expressive eyes rose to meet his, he clearly saw the signs of lust and slight confusion swirling into a creamy mixture of innocent passion, silently begging to be unleashed.

Sitting beside her, he pulled her to straddle his lap and pressed his firm lips against her soft lips, which were begging to be claimed. He captured her lips between his teeth and nipped silently ordering her to open for him.

Slightly shocked when she felt his other hand pinch her butt cheek, she yelped effectively, opening her mouth, and Bankotsu slipped his waiting tongue inside and began kissing her senseless. Kagome's hands went to his shoulders to try to center herself as her head began to fill with new and frightening, yet exciting sensations.

Knowing what he was doing to her, Bankotsu continued kissing her as his hand slipped into her hair, fusing their mouths together and drawing her deeper into the raging inferno of his kiss.

She moaned and kissed him back. His free hand continued sliding up and down her back a few minutes before slipping up to the tie at her neck and deftly untying her dress. He let the flaps fall to the skin of her creamy shoulder and his hand slid down her back again.

The feeling of his calloused palm gliding along her soft skin had her skin tingling.

Not about to deny his beloved wife anything her little heart desired- especially when it came to the bedroom activities, Bankotsu smirked and eagerly complied, giving himself up to the new experience and allowing his feisty spouse to have her way.

A/N: Well, that's it for twenty one everyone. XD