A New Beginning

(Chapter 21)

The Full Moon Ceremony

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Shippo and Mika are looking for Inuyasha and Kagome. Sango helps as well. When they find them well they are not done yet. Sango, Shippo, Kirara, and Shadow leave while Mika stays behind to make sure they are ok. Mika and well how ever had the senses of a demon knew Kagome was pregnant. When they get back Shippo tricks Inuyasha and Kagome. Also Kouga and his tribe tell Inuyasha and Kagome she will be protected along with her pups when they are born. They give them there two best wolves Kiba and Tsume to protect her and contact the clan if need be. How will Kagome explain it to the others well the ones that don't already know. How will she tell her family?

On with the chapter:

"Kagome. Im so happy for you." Sango exclaimed pretending not to know anything.

"Yay!" Shippo yelled jumping up and down.

"Well, well that's what was going on last night." Miroku said with perverted thoughts in mind.

"Miroku!" Sango yelled hitting him in the back of the head with her hiraikotsu.

"Congratulations child. I give ye my blessings." Kaede said. Shadow and Kirara jumped over to Kagome.

"Me and Kirara will do all we can to help when the pups are born." Shadow said and Kirara mewed in reply.

"All will help as well. Right?" Mika said looking at everyone else.

"Yeah." They all said well besides Miroku since he was knocked out.

Kagome went to sit next to Inuyasha again face still pretty red. Shadow and Kirara were still on her shoulders when she heard growling from behind. Kagome looked behind her to see the wolves were doing that. "Settle down you two its ok." Kagome said petting them both and they settles down.

"Hey Kagome. Kouga gave you those wolves right?" Tora asked

"Yeah he did." Kagome said petting them again.

"What's there names?" Shippo asked. She stood up as did Inuyasha. She told Kiba and Tsume to come in front of them. "The white one is Kiba and the brown one is Tsume. These guys are the best from Kouga's tribe." Kagome said.

"Let them imprint on your guys scents so they don't attack you." Inuyasha said.

"Ok." They others said.. They went around to everyone even Shadow and Kirara. When they got to Miroku they rolled there eyes. "Smart wolves." Inuyasha laughed

"I agree with that." Sango laughed petting Tsume. They went to everyone and it was starting to get dark. "Hey Kagome want to come to the hot springs with me and Sango?" Mika asked

"Yeah sure." Kagome said getting up. "Inuyasha before you say anything you are not following me."

"Fine." he said before he started a argument.

"Hey Tora, Iva you coming?" Mika asked

"Yeah sure." they both said and walked off.

"Hey take the wolves with you got it." Inuyasha yelled.

"I know. Kiba! Tsume come on." Kagome said. They got up from were they were and went to Kagome's side. Shadow jumped on Mika's shoulder and Kirara on Sango's. They got to a large hot spring and got in. Tsume, Kiba, Shadow, and Kirara waited near by. When they settled in Mika, Sango, Iva, and Tora gave the lets-get-the-details look at each other. They looked at Kagome at the same time.

"What?" Kagome asked

"You know what. Now tell us what were you doing all night last night?" Mika said

"Ah.."

"Come on Kagome. We know what went on. Now what are the details?" Sango asked

"Sango!"

"Ok come on sis its obvious. Now spill." Mika said. Kagome turned a deep red but the look of bliss on her face never left. "Ok Kagome spill." Tora said

"We can tell from the look on your face so come on." Iva said

"Ok if you aren't going to say details how long did you two go at it?" Sango asked

"Ah sunset till dawn and well Mika knows." Kagome said a smile going across her face.

"Kagome! You are kidding me right that long!" Sango screeched.

"Wow. That's long." Tora laughed

"There were breaks." Kagome said

"Sis I think you should know something." Mika said sensing something.

"What someone is spying on us." Mika growled. Then they heard growls from Kiba and Tsume. Then they heard a mans voice.

"Nice wolves. Nice wolves I just checking to see if the girls are alright." A familiar voice said.

"Kiba, Tsume hurt Miroku a little then take him back to Inuyasha ok." Kagome growled.

They heard a small scream and then nothing. Kiba and Tsume dragged a now unconscious in front of there new master. It looked like they knocked him out by tackling him down. He had a small bump on the head. "Thanks you guys. Take him back to the village." Kagome said

They dragged him off. "Im so glad they are around." Mika said

"Yeah. Inuyasha is going to hurt him worse then they did." Sango laughed

"Yeah I know." Kagome laughed

"That lecher deserves it." Tora said

"Yeah really I hate guys sometimes think they can do anything they want with us. Makes me so freaking mad and sick." Iva said

"Yeah. I have always hated guys like that." Mika said

"Yeah I feel bad for girls that are taught to obey men. Makes me sick." Kagome said

"That's why me and Tora ran away when we were so young. The women in our village that thought we were ok said we had to obey men. Yeah right like I would ever obey men." Iva laughed

"Yeah. Men are so pig headed sometimes. There are a few good ones but still." Sango said

"Even in my time men are considered higher then we are. At least Inuyasha and Miroku aren't like that." Kagome said (reminder Im not trying to insult anyone! I just making a point.)

"Then there are guys that are clod hearted." Mika said rolling her eyes. Then she noticed it was starting to get dark. She decided she still had time.

"We could beat any guy easy." Kagome said

"Yeah. Hey Kiba, Tsume your back." Iva said. They walked over to Kagome. "Good job guys." Kagome said petting them. They went back with Kirara and Shadow.

With Inuyasha:

Inuyasha was in a tree near the hot springs so he could hear if anything went wrong. He heard something coming down they path. He saw Tsume and Kiba dragging a unconscious Miroku. When they got under the tree they dropped him and barked to get Inuyasha's attention. He jumped down and saw it was Miroku it made his blood boil.

"You little bastered. He thinks he can do and look at my mate and get away with it I don't think so!" he yelled in his head.

"Ok you guys can go back I will handle it from hear." Inuyasha growled. The wolves turned around and ran back to were there master was. When they were gone Miroku started to come around. Inuyasha picked him up by the collar to make him look at him. "Ok you lecher wake up so you can see me kill you!" Inuyasha yelled

"Ah... Inuyasha? Were am I all I remember is getting knocked out by the hot springs by those wolves." Miroku said not realizing what he just said.

"You pervert! What were you doing by the hot springs!" Inuyasha yelled

"I was just checking on the girls. I DIDN'T SEE KAGOME I SWEAR!" He said the last part so he wouldn't get hurt as bad.

"And what about my sister!" he growled

"I didn't see any of them the wolves knocked me out before I could." Miroku said putting his hands in front of his face.

"You better not be lying lecher!" Inuyasha growled

"Im not I swear on my fathers grave!" he yelled

"Fine you better be glad you didn't see anything or you would be dead!" Inuyasha yelled dropping him and jumping back up in the tree. Miroku started walking back to the village.

"Oh boy Im starting to get protective over my sister!" "Well she is the only family that treats us like normal." "Yeah she is like us." "She is like me anyway jeez." "She hates dad as much as we do." "Yeah and Kikyo." "..." "Don't tell me you still have something for that thing!" "Really she try to kill Kagome and your friends not to mention us!" "..." "Get some common sense. Kagome is our love and mate so get over the walking dead!" "Yeah we have are going to have pups! We have the one we love! She is the one that matters now not that backstabbed!" "...Your right."

Back with the girls:

"So Kagome have any name ideas for when the pups are born?" Mika asked

"Ah.. No I don't." Kagome said

"You will think of something." Sango said

"I can't think of names if I don't know if it's a boy or a girl." Kagome said

"Yeah true. Hey guys we should be getting back its almost dark." Mika said

"Yeah lets go." Tora said

They got out and dried off. They got Kiba, Tsume, Kirara, and Shadow. Kagome was walking in front. Tsume on her left side and Kiba on her right. Inuyasha heard them coming and ran back to the village so he wasn't caught. When Mika walked past were he was earlier she caught his scent. "It looks like bro was around here." Mika said looking at the tree behind her. "He would come on I want to get back before it gets dark." Kagome said.

They got to the village as the sun was setting. "Yo dad fluffy answer me!" Mika yelled in her head.

"What is it sister!"

"Fluffy when do you want me to bring Inuyasha and Kagome to were ever you are?"

"As soon as its dark. Bring the wolf and cat demons with you."

"Why?"

"Someone has to make sure no one interrupts the ceremony."

"Fine see you in a few." with that said she cut off the connection.

"Hey guys were back!" Kagome yelled.

"Hi guys." Shippo yelled

"Don't say anything Miroku!" Sango yelled looking daggers at him. Everyone went to were they usually were. Kagome walked over to the tree she knew Inuyasha was in. "You can come down you know." Kagome said. Without her knowing he was behind her. His arm snaked around her waist.

"I missed you."

"I wasn't gone that long."

"It seemed like forever to me."

"Ok you two come you said you would help me check something out tonight." Mika said

"Ah... right." Kagome said turning red.

"Bring Tsume and Kiba with you." Mika said over her shoulder.

"Why?" Kagome asked

"Don't ask just bring them. Hey Sango can Kirara come with us?" Mika asked

"Sure." Sango replied. Kirara ran over and jumped on her shoulder. Shadow on her other shoulder.

"Ok come on." Mika said walking into the forest.

"Do we have to go?" Inuyasha asked

"Yeah we do. Come on Kiba you to Tsume." Kagome said grabbing Inuyasha's hand and caught up with Mika.

"Mika were are we going anyway?" Kagome asked

"I just want to show you guys something I think you will like." Mika said

"Just tell us would you." Inuyasha said

"Can't it's a surprise." Mika said

"Whatever." Inuyasha said

"OK I caught there scents. If I remember right they said they would be by a lake." Mika thought to herself. "I swear Inuyasha is going to kill me for this." They walked for about 10 minutes in silence. That's when she caught there scents strong. "Ok you guys stay here for a minute ok. Is it ok if the wolves come to?" Mika asked

"Yeah. Go with Mika you two." Kagome said

Mika went though to a clearing were the lake was. No one was there but she knew better. "You can come out of hiding you two." Mika said. Inutaiso and Sesshoumaru came out. "You brought them?" Inutaiso asked

"Yeah."

"Good." Sesshoumaru said and put his hand out in front of him. He chanted something in demon language were Mika could make some of it out. All of a sudden Kirara and Shadow jumped off her shoulder and they transformed. They turned to face Mika they had a blank look on there face. The symbol on there forehead now. Then it was the wolves turn to look out of it. They turned to face Sesshoumaru. He said something else in demon and they took off in different direction. "What the hell did you do?" Mika asked

"They are going to make sure the ceremony is not interrupted." Inutaiso said

"You didn't tell Inuyasha or Kagome about this?" Sesshoumaru asked

"No they don't I said they had to help me with something." Mika said

"No one can interfere with this I know demons will that is why I told you to bring the other demons." Sesshoumaru said.

"Ok you want me to bring them now?" Mika asked

"Not yet." Inutaiso said walking to the edge of the lake. A small stand appeared. "OK put the items were they are supposed to be." he ordered putting his own box in one of the spots. Sesshoumaru did the same and so did Mika. There were to spots on the side for what Mika had no idea. "Now Mika look is something like a blue shield comes up it is not a barrier. It's a sign. This ceremony is usually performed in the village castle but sense that's not going to happen. Now look for the last part we are going to be unconscious. Also you must be the one to give them the rings after everything is said. You will know what to say as you are doing it." Inutaiso said.

"Ok I guess." Mika said

"Ok get them Mika." Sesshoumaru said

"Whatever fluffy." Mika said walking back to were Inuyasha and Kagome were.

"Ok you guys come on." Mika said

"Why do I feel a strange aura coming from there?" Kagome asked

"Its nothing." Mika said when she entered the clearing. Sesshoumaru and her father were standing on either side of the stand. "What the hell are you two doing here!" Inuyasha yelled

"You are a baka little brother." Sesshoumaru laughed (ok I know he doesn't laugh but I had to put it)

"Are you really that clueless son?" Inutaiso asked

"Mika what the hell is going on!"Inuyasha yelled

"I don't know either bro." Mika said crossing her arms.

"Inuyasha settle down." Kagome whispered. It only made him growl more.

"Listen to your mate son. We aren't here to fight we are here for the ceremony." Inutaiso said.

"Ceremony?" Kagome asked

"Yes the mating ceremony. Were we make Kagome part of our family and we will protect her with our lives as well. As well as the pups when they are born." Sesshoumaru said without discuss in his voice but looking at Mika when the whole Kagome having pups thing came up. Mika just rolled her eyes at the statement.

"Why do I not believe that?" Inuyasha asked

"Its true bro or else they wouldn't have made me get the box from that stupid cave." Mika growled.

"Believe me brother I wouldn't be here if this was a joke." Sesshoumaru said

"Believe on this son this is all real." Inutaiso said and a blue shield like energy encircled the area.

"Just do what I say little brother." Sesshoumaru said

"Before we do anything why are you doing this? Why do you care what happens to me or Kagome?" Inuyasha asked

"Your mother would want it like this son. You may not know it but Sesshoumaru and I do care what happens to you, your mate, and your pups." Inutaiso said

Inuyasha, Kagome, and Mika were very surprised beyond words. Mika wasn't as surprised because of what happen at the Inu demon village but still. As if Mika's father read her mind he said, "And yes we do care what happens to you." Mika shook her head a little but acted normal. "So are we doing this ceremony or not?" Mika asked.

"Lets start before the moon is no longer visible." Inutaiso said

"If anything happens to Kagome I will kill you." Inuyasha warned

"Nothing is going to happen to her, you, or the pup Inuyasha." Sesshoumaru said

Inutaiso started to chant something in demon when a circle appeared around all of them There was demon writing on the edges. Inuyasha and Kagome were at the center of the thing while Mika was on the right, Sesshoumaru on the left, and Inutaiso at the top. Mika felt the demon in her arise and take over. Her eyes turned blood red and the marks appeared on her face but this time she had the same markings as Inuyasha did along with the crescent moon on her forehead. She had scars around each wrist as well like the ones Sesshoumaru. And her father had. Her black hair now had red streaks along with the blue ones. When she transformed this time it was different she didn't know how about it was. Now she understood the demon writing. Sesshoumaru and Inutaiso eyes were also red but they didn't transform into there real state. Inuyasha and Kagome were not scared of them at all. They knew nothing was going to happen to them Inuyasha was still on guard just in case.

Back with the others:

Everyone was asleep now besides Sango and Miroku. Sango couldn't sleep for some reason something was just out of whack. "Kagome is so lucky. She is with the guy she loves. I wish it was the same for me." Sango thought sadly looking over at Miroku who was sitting in front of the fire. She let out a sigh and went back to her thoughts. Unknown to Sango Miroku was thinking something as well. "Inuyasha that lucky dog. He has the girl he loves yet I can't. I have told Sango but she never believes me when I say how I feel. Well I might as well try one more time. Maybe she will believe this time!" Miroku thought hopefully. He stood up and walked over to Sango praying she would believe him this time. He sat next to her but she didn't notice at first. He carefully put his arm around her wasit making sure his hand didn't go any lower. (Its amazing that he can control himself lol) Sango looked over at Miroku kinda surprised he wasn't being a lecher. "Miroku?" Sango asked

"Please Sango promise me you will believe what Im about to tell you." Miroku said

"But Miroku..."

"Please Sango just promise me."

"Ok Miroku I promise."

" Look Sango I know I have told you this before but this is true. I really do love you Sango. I have since they day I meant you. I want you and me to be together forever. Would you do me the honor of becoming my wife and bearing my child?" Miroku said being as true as he could. Sango was at a lose for words at this point he never asked he to be his wife before. She looked into his eyes and saw nothing but love for her. She still thought he would go with the first quite girl he saw.

"You promise never to go with any other girl again and keep your hands to yourself." Sango asked shaking a little.

"I promise with all my heart. You are the only one for me Sango. My love is only for you no one else. I will stop my perverted ways. No longer will I ever look at any girls besides you love." Miroku said pulling her into a tight embrace. Sango was so happy right now she couldn't talk she returned the embrace and started crying. Miroku thought it was a bad sign and pulled away until Sango kissed him! Miroku was taken back for a minute not sure what was going on. When he came to his senses he returned the kiss. After the little make out session and they were out of breath they just looked at each other. Finally, Sango answered Miroku even though it was pretty obvious what it would be by now. "Miroku I love you too and I would love to be our wife and bear your child." Sango cried hugging him again. Miroku didn't say anything instead he kissed her passionately. He pulled away "Sango there is something I want to do but I will wait until you are ready." Miroku said (I hoe people know what Im talking about when he says that!)

"Miroku don't worry I am ready." Sango said in a totally different voice then her own. It was full of two things love and passion.

"Then let us go some were private my love." Miroku said also in a different voice.

(Everyone can guess this oh yeah and this part is for my friend Hana.) (Oh and hint for those who don't know what it is it's a lemon!)

Back with Inuyasha and the others:

"Ok Inuyasha just say what you promise to Kagome and Kagome you do the same." Inutaiso said.

"I, Inuyasha son of the lord of the Inu demon clan and lord of the western lands promise to protect you no matter what even if it puts my life at risk. You are my only love and I will never leave you not even in death. My love belongs to you and only you. No one will stand in the way of that. I will kill every demon to save you. I will protect you with everything I have. I love you and only you. We will be together forever." Inuyasha said and with compassion he meant every word. He kissed her lightly before she said anything.

"Ok Kagome now you do the same." Inutaiso said smiling slightly

"I, Kagome promise to stay by your side no matter what. My love is yours only. I will protect you in anyway I can." Kagome said and kissed him lightly.

Inutaiso put his hand behind him and the middle box came over to him. The box opened and the rings went in front of Kagome and Inuyasha. "I trust you know what to do." Inutaiso said.. They placed the rings on each others fingers and waited to see what would happen next. Inutaiso looked at Sesshoumaru and then Mika. They shook there heads "I Sesshoumaru promise to protect Kagome if anything happens to her mate. Also help her mate if ever needed. The pup will also be protected by the inu demon clan."

"I Mika also promise to protect you guys and the pups when they are born." Mika said

" I Inutaiso also promise the same." he said

With that the other box comes it opens and it's a small crystal. It split into five pieces and hit each of them in the forehead. Now Inuyasha and Kagome also had the mark on there forehead. It was a locket just like the one Kagome gave Inuyasha before they defeated Kaguya. "This is for you Kagome since I know Inuyasha still has the one you gave him. But now it's a little different." Inutaiso said. The locket was gold and had "Inuyashalove Kagome" and it had a picture of Kagome and Inuyasha in a tight embrace and kissing. Inuyasha's was the same now except it said "Kagomelove Inuyasha." All of a sudden a light shot out and flew into the night sky heading some were. Everyone turned back to there normal self. Inuyasha and Kagome left without a word hand in hand. "So you guys going to be following us or no?" Mika asked before she left. "We will but not with the group." Sesshoumaru and him and Inutaiso left. Mika got Shadow, Kirara, Tsume, and Kiba and went back to the village. When Mika past the God Tree she saw them up there. A small smile played across her face and she finally got back to the village noticing Sango and Miroku were no were around. She shrugged it off and went to sleep. As did Shadow, Kirara, Tsume and Kiba.

(Well how did you like it. Sorry it took so long to Update but I have had writers block big time. Oh and reviewers are asking if they could give me idea for Kagome's babies are born. Yes please any ideas for names will be welcomed. The names I us the person that gave them the chapter will be dedicated to said person and I will Update sooner next time. Anyway PLEASE REVIEW!)