Chapter 8

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TWO WEEKS LATER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Kaede…you didn't have to do this for me." Kagome said, as Kaede dressed her.

"Aye, Kagome…but I wanted to. Everything you have helped me with. It is the least I can do."

Kaede pulled out the train of her dress and let it trail behind her. Kagome could hear the wolves and men of the Eastern tribe getting restless. The wedding is going to start any minute. Kagome thought as she saw Sango and Miroku arrive, they both sat down in the front of the bride's side and leaned into each other.

"Kaede…"

"He didn't want to come…" Kaede interrupted.

Of course he didn't, I mean it would've been nice if he did come…but what the hell was I thinking? Kagome thought as she let out a sigh. Kaede walked Kagome to the entrance that was covered by sheer curtains. Ginta and Hokkaku stood on each side of the curtain and waited for the correct moment to reveal Kagome to the groom.

"Kaede…" Kagome whispered.

"What is it, Kagome?"

Kagome took a big gulp as the curtains were drawn back, "Thank you."

Kaede smiled, and held out Kagome's train to ensure it didn't get messed up as she walked down the isle. The crowd awed simultaneously as Kagome stepped out of the cave and onto the isle. Koga turned his head and fell in love all over again. Kagome was wearing a white, form fitting, A-line dress that had a slight sweetheart neckline. The dress was plain and simple and had some jewels, but not over the top. The train on her dress fell two feet behind her and blew loosely in the slight breeze.

Her hair was pulled over to one side and a purple iris was on the side of her head, keeping her hair in tact. Her bouquet was unique, and tied together her whole dress. Her bouquet was made out of exotic purple phalaenopsis orchids, and hung over her hands Kagome's arms were relaxed, but the grip on her bouquet was tight.

Koga knew Kagome was beautiful, but this just proved why he continued to love her every day. She was absolutely stunning and nothing could ruin this moment. He looked at Kagome, and could tell she was nervous. Look at me, Kagome. Just look at me. He thought, in hopes Kagome would look at him. She lifted her head and saw Koga waiting for her. Soon, she regained her train of thought and kept her focus locked on him.

He reached out his hand and offered for Kagome, she smiled at him and placed her hand in his; and joined him up in front of their friends. They stared lovingly into each other's eyes and waited for everyone to sit down.

"Kagome…I promise to love and care for you, and I will try in every way to be worthy of your love. I will always be honest with you, kind, patient and forgiving. I promise to try to be on time. But most of all, I promise to be a true and loyal friend to you. I love you."

Kagome smiled and began to get teary-eyed hearing Koga say his vows to her. After choking back some tears, Kagome finally took a breath said her vows to Koga.

"Koga…on this day, I give you my heart, my promise, that I will walk with you, hand in hand, wherever our journey leads us, living, learning, loving, together, forever."

After exchanging vows, Koga and Kagome leaned into each other and made it official. They locked lips with each other, and Koga wrapped his arms around Kagome's waist, keeping her close. They were brought back to reality when all of their friends were cheering and whistling in excitement. Together they walked down the isle, smiling and waving at everyone.

They stood at the end of the isle and exchanged another kiss, before walking off to the party.

A/N: THE LINKS TO KAGOME'S BOUQUET AND DRESS CAN BE FOUND ON MY PAGE!