Today's the day! It's the wedding! A few laughs, a few serious moments and an all around good time! R&R (:

Chp 14; More than a Wedding

Hectic wasn't even the word for today. She had woken up the kids and taken them from her moms and back to the mansion. Everyone in the bridal party was in Kagome's room and it looked like a madhouse.

"Umm- WHY are we all in my room?" She yelled over everyone.

"Because yours is the furthest away from Inuyasha's which all the boys are in." Rin chimed in through a yawn in a robe while someone was doing her nails. She had a mug in her hand and curlers in her hair. To be fair, she looked dead.

"Fair enough" Kagome said before joining the chaos

an hour later...

"Sango!" Kagome yelled from one corner of the room

"What!" Sango was putting on her lipstick in another corner of the room.

"Throw me my dress!" Sango threw it and went back to her make up. Kagome's make up and hair was done already. Her hair was swept into a low bun towards the right side of her head. Her bangs were curled into a twist that went all the way around her head to the bun. She had little ringlettes framing her face. She had light top eyeliner and shimmering eyeshadow. Her cheeks were naturally rosy and she had a light tinted balm. She slipped on her dress and admired it all over again. The girls were in their bridesmaids dresses and Shiori was the cutest little flower girl. All that was left was to see Rin all dressed.

When she finally walked out from behind the mothers, everyone's breath was caught in their throat. She looked gorgeous. The lace that was hugging her body was shining against the light from the window. Her back was exposed but not too much. The sleeves hung over her her shoulders with ease. Her hair had been blow dried and let down with subtle curls. It was the cute and bubbly Rin that they all knew and loved. For a good ten minutes everyone coo'd, hard. Finally, the photographer was there to take pictures of the Bridal party since he was done with the groomsmen. They all went upstairs because Rin wanted the pictures taken in the Greenhouse. Sesshomaru had their first date their. The garden pictures were for later when everyone would be in them. The pictures were over and it was time for the actual ceremony. Rin was acting like a kid in a candy store. Kagome couldn't help but smile with her.

The bridal party had to walk out first and Kagome was last before Rin walked out herself. As each girl walked out, the guys nearly swallowed their tongues. Sango was first and Miroku loved what he was seeing. Ayame came next, surprising all the boys (especially Kouga). Still, Kouga went wide eyed when he saw how she looked and a part of him never wanted to pick up another drink if it meant being with her for the rest of his life. Kagome was last before Rin. The moment Kagome walked onto the rolled out pathway Inuyasha's Jaw literally fell. Miroku had to pick it up for him but he didn't even notice. Kagome smiled shyly, watching his reaction. Inuyasha was in love with the way she looked. No, he was in love with her, everything about her. The way she blushed meeting his eyes. The way the dress made her shine. The woman she became was more than just the girl he always knew. This time, she was the mother of his pups and the woman he fell head over heels in love with.

Watching her walk down that aisle only made him wish that she were walking up to him at that alter. That was the moment when he knew that no matter what it took, he had to make that happen. He needed to put his family together again and he needed her for it. She made everything in his life better and he wasn't going to let her go a second time, not for the world.

Finally, Rin came out. Inutaisho was walking with her in place of her father. The smile she wore was hers. It was big and happy. The warmth it eminated went out to everyone as her eyes found Sesshomaru's. He was doing his best to keep himself together in front of everyone. She looked beautiful and she was about to be his forever. She was the woman who gave his life light. She warmed him up and added happiness to his every day. Sure, she sometimes did it in the weirdest and craziest ways but it was just how she was. She was the woman who went to any lengths to see him smile. She was the girl who made Sesshomaru the man he is today. She finally made it up to him and he smiled brightly as he took her hand in his and the ceremony began...

The ceremony went by smoothly and beautifully. Rin was close to balling her eyes out in tears and even Sesshomaru couldn't few the few that escaped his eyes. Neither one of them could stop smiling at each other. One could argue that they didn't understand a word the man was saying until it was their turns to say 'I do'. No one minded though. The sight of a couple so in love was refreshing for everyone and they were greeted with the warmest smiles. Inuyasha and Kagome would glance at each other every now and then and smile. Inuyasha couldn't help but just look at her every chance he got, especially if it was caught off guard. The ceremony was over and the whole party was off to take pictures. The photographer was interesting in the way he took pictures but everyone went with it.

"Alright, I want pictures in couples! And who kids are these?" he asked

"Mine!" Kagome yelled

"Great, you're first. You're the maid of honor right? Can I get the best man?!" He called and Inuyasha walked over.

"Fabulous! Now, kids in the front and the happy couple in the back. You, best man-" He looked at Inuyasha. "Pretend you're daddy right now, kay?"

"I am their father" He smirked at the guy

"Perfect!Make it cute, one loving happy family. GO!" The photographer said. Everyone had to watch how this played out.

Inuyasha came closer to Kagome and put an arm behind her waist, He pulled her closer to him and her head shot up to look at him as she blushed. He just smirked at her before kissing her cheek. All the while the kids were fidgeting within different poses in front of their legs together. Not one of them noticed that the camera was actually flashing in front of them. Everyone else saw this moment and had the most knowing smirks on their faces.

"Done! that was fantastic, you have just about as much emotion as the newlyweds!" The photographer coo'd before going on to Kouga and Ayame. Kagome quickly pulled away from the embrace, still red in the face.

Everyone else was going to ride around for a bit in the limo but Kagome and Ayame were determined to get to the Grill and make sure everything was perfect and going smoothly. They didn't completely trust the new staff yet. Kagome stepped and went right to work. She checked every little detail from the place cards to the lighting. Sango and Jakotsu couldn't have done any better with the decor. The first floor was for eat and up the stairs was were the dancing would be held on the dance floor. The tables were all a cream colored linen as well as the chairs. A set of floating and standing candles were a different centerpiece for each table. The dancefloor upstairs had Christmas lights dangling around covered in sheer tulle just adding to overall affect. Kagome made a mental note to look to Jakotsu for stuff like this more often.

"My eye for style goes far beyond scarfs" Jakotsu popped up next to her. Turning around she started to see everyone piling in. Of course The couple and them wouldn't be here for at least another half hour. She was enjoying the way people took in the area before Jakotsu spoke up.

"So,, I heard the pictures went well." he teased, she went red

"I'll take that as a yes?" he continued with a smirk.

"Oh shut up" she shoved him

"Now, you know I love you. You are one of my best friends and I would do anything for you. Coming from Sango and I, we are here for whatever you plan for yourself but just know. He does anything that so much as puts a frown on you or the kids faces and we are both taking the pleasure of murdering him" he finished off poking her nose.

"Thank you and I love you guys for it. To be honest, I don't even know what it is."

"Then are even more blind than I thought, love" Jakotsu laughed

"How!" She asked.

"Sweetheart, that man was staring at you walk up to the alter as if you were walking up to him"

"He was not!" she fought back.

"Don't kid yourself. You have, somehow, very quickly placed that boy in the palm of your hand" he added

"I doubt that"

"Whatever floats your boat" he sipped some champaigne.

"Jakotsu?"

"Hmm?"

"I worry.."

"About?"

"the twins.."

"Why?" he asked suddenly caring.

"Whatever Inuyasha and I become.. He - he's been so great with them. I just.. I don't want that to end. Shippo doesn't have to worry about the daddy complex. The twins though..." she forced out.

"Honey, he publicly claimed them. he isn't going anywhere when it comes to those kids." he simply said.

"And if whatever we have doesn't work out again? What then?" she asked turning to face him.

"Then you both act like the adults you are. You work through it because nothing matters more to the both of you than the happiness of those two cuties walking in right now.." he said turning her to face the entrance where the bridal party and groomsmen just walked in. People were cheering and Kagome could see that Inuyasha had a twin in each hand and Shippo on his shoulder. Her pups were beaming with happiness and it was a sight she never wanted to forget. Just then Inuyasha looked up and caught her stare. He turned to the kids and whispered something to them before they looked up and smiled at her. The kids ran up the stairs towards her and attacked her neck with hugs. She kissed all of their foreheads before catching Inuyasha walk up beside them.

"Thank you for watching them" she simply said trying to look anywhere but at his face. He put his hand under her chin to pull her face before answering.

"You look beautiful" Was all he said before kissing her forehead and walking back down the steps. She was left trying to feel her knees again before Shiori tugged on her dress. She turned down to see three adorably curious faces staring at her.

"What's up, guys?" she asked them.

"Mommy.. do you like daddy?" Shiori asked her shy and the boys just nodded in support of the question.

"I think I do baby" Kagome smiled at her

"Good! because daddy likes you too" Takumi chimed in.

All the while a very curious half demon was listening from down stairs with a grin that could blind.

"Rin.. Shesshomaru! You ready to walk out as a married couple?" Kagome chimed as she walked into the back room.

"Definitly" Rin squealed.

With that they walked out of the double doors to the dining area and everyone cheered. Kagome quickly followed after checking on the food preparations. The kids were sitting a the table up front. Takumi was on Sango's lap and Shiori on Inuyasha's While Shippo was with Miroku. Rin and Sesshomaru took their seats at the head table as Kagome and Ayame went to give the okay for the food to come out. Everyone was served and light music started to play as the two bridesmaids finally took their seats. Ayame was next to Kouga who she apparantly was starting to patch things up with and Kagome sat next to Inuyasha. Since the food had come out, Shiori switched to Kagome's lap and Takumi up to Inuyasha's. They were feeding each child as they were told that they needed to say there speeches. Kagome comes up first and everyone looks at her. She glances and finds her mom giving her a supportive look. Of course, her mother knew.

"Hello everyone!" She raised her glass. "When I was fourteen years old I met a perky brunette who was a little older than me with a hell of a past but she always had a smile on her face no matter what. It's because of her that I went through high school with memories that I will never forget but also.. never share" she winked at Rin "But never the less. Rin and Sesshomaru have waited a long time for this since their first date when she was 16, she knew that she would marry him. I couldn't have asked for a better and loving friend in this woman right here and if it weren't for her I wouldn't be here today with a full happy smile on my face, seeing my family again or warming up to love again. To the couple that gives everyone a shred of hope towards their own love life!" Kagome raised her glass to a tearing Rin. Next was Inuyasha's turn.

"uhh one would think that with the career came the ability to make a speech" he joked. "But this isn't just any other speech. This is something sparking the rest of my brothers life. If anyone truly knows him you know that his nose is in his books and he really didn't care for much else but business. Up until he met a certain 'perky brunette', that is. She opened him up to become a happier person and he's even toned her down a bit, not too much though! Rin and Sesshomaru have never strayed nor have they even cut each other by accident and without them not even I would be feeling the love again lately. I owe everything to that couple as they begin theirs lives together!" He raised his glass.

Kagome was trying hard to fight the blush but it wasn't working. She just went on to feed herself and Shiori and down the champaigne in her glass. Everyone else just smirked watching her. People were starting to go upstairs to the dancefloor so she went up with the kids. It was her dancing with them together before Sango and Jakotsu budded in. Eventually Rin came up to dance with Takumi and Jakotsu took Shiori. That left Shippo with Sango. Kagome was left just to watch her kids before a tap was on her shoulder. She turned around to find Miroku with his hand extended to her.

"But of course" she said taking his hand and walking towards the floor. It was a slow song song they got into position and went with music.

"I'm sorry it wasn't Inuyasha" he teased

"Oh hush" she said

"Just teasing even though I know he must be watching and glaring somewhere around her" he made a show to look like he was looking for Inuyasha, Kagome just laughed.

"I've missed you Miroku"

"I've missed you too, dear Kagome. Not many can tame the wild quite like you" he stated.

"the wild?"

"Inuyasha" he simply said

"Ahh, yes. I'm not taming him just yelling at him more" she teased.

"Oh contraire, your presense seems to soothe him"

"As if"

"haha oh I am so not joking. you haven't noticed? He actually seems tolerable but only for you. When you're around he can put a true smile on his face and now the kids have the same affect. It seems only fitting seeing as they are yours too."

"You're making me blush" she stated putting a hand to her cheek.

"Don't worry I'm sure Inuyasha's just loving this from wherever he's watching, haha" Miroku laughed.

"Miroku?" she turned to face him

"hmm?"

"Do you think he's changed?"

"what do you mean?"

"I mean is.. is he still the same Inuyasha that I that I felt the need to run from all those years ago.." she finished slowly.

"Lately, no" he answered

"Lately?"

"Ever since he's seen you again and met the kids. Yes, he's changed. He acts much more mature and is only focused on you three-well, four now" he smirked at Kagome. "He cares for you deeply so he's started to put the stupid part of his life behind him, for you."

"no.. I'm pretty sure that's for the twins" she said looking away and putting her head on his shoulder

"You may not believe this but.. you are his top priority. Yes the kids are too but at the moment he is doing everything in his power to make you happy." Miroku smiled before there was a tap on his shoulder. They broke apart to find Inuyasha there asking for a dance.

"Oh well, I'd be honored but you know I do NOT swing that way buddy.." Miroku teased before walking away. A little annoyed, Inuyasha grabbed Kagome's hand and went to dance as the slow songs were still on. They were silent for some time but it didn't feel too bad. She placed her head on his shoulder just as she did with Miroku and he rested his head against hers.

"He wasn't lying, ya'know" he spoke up.

"Hmm?" Kagome looked up at him

"I am trying.."

"Trying what?"

"To make you happy." then she blushed.

"Inuyasha. You couldn't make me happier the way you are with the kids. That's all I've ever wanted" she lied to herself…

"Yes but I would love to make you happier.." he added

"Inuyasha.." she pleaded with her eyes

"Please.. let me fix this-" she almost pushed away from him. "Let me fix the heart I shattered all those years ago" he forced her to look at him. Just like always she could see everything he couldn't put into words, in his eyes. They were the eyes she could never deny. Not since the day he first kissed her on a swing when they were 17. The eyes that made her want to cry at the moment but for what reason, she didn't know.

"what do you say?" he asked

" I just ..." she noticed the twins still dancing with family and friends. Kagome and Inuyasha had somehow drifted off to the side as the music started to change, now they just stood there. Looking at them again, she picked herself up a little.

"I- I was hurt. I was broken, you broke me. I didn't think I would ever come back from that until I held those two in the hospital. They brought me back and if it weren't for them, I wouldn't be here with you." he started to look when she continued.

"If it weren't for them I wouldn't have been able to see the side of you that you've kept from everyone for these years. The side of you that cares and - and loves and isn't afraid to show itself.. The side that I fell in love with as a teenager. The side of you that.. made me feel something again." As she finished that sentence, his head shot up as if checking to make sure if he heard her right. She just nodded before he quickly scooped her up in hug, twirling her around. The twins came up to them having heard their mother squealing to see what was going on.

"Pups" Inuyasha said bending down to be face to face with them, even Shippo. "We've gotta stick together now, okay? We have to make sure you're mother stays in love with me this time or else we're all screwed!" He said before picking them all up on each arm and laughing with them. Kagome couldn't help but smile at her family.

"Oh. how cute" came a chilling voice from behind them.

Ooooooooh, sorry but I had to. The story's just getting better. Love connection, love confessions, bites, and guns! Sorry about any mistakes. I put this in kinda rushed. Let me know what you think!