Mating Day...

The first thing Kagome noticed as she slowly woke was the soft growl she felt underneath her ear. The calming sound almost made her succumb to sleep again. The hand stroking her hair didn't help her either nor the warmth that surrounded her. She slowly forced her eyes open, the first thing coming into view was a lock of silver hair. 'Inuyasha,' she thought, the memories of the night before flooding her mind, causing her to blush slightly. She lifted her head off of his chest, greeted by his warm amber eyes. "Morning," she said softly, smiling up at her husband.

"Morning," Inuyasha replied, kissing her forehead softly. "Thought you were gonna fall back asleep."

"I almost did; I was really comfortable. Have you been awake long?" she asked, rubbing her hand up and down his back, causing Inuyasha to make the soft growling sound again.

"Nah, I woke up a little bit before you." Truthfully Inuaysha had been awake for almost an hour before Kagome opened her eyes. He was content to just watch the woman he loved sleep, snuggled against his chest. He could have spent the entire morning like that.

"We should get up soon," Kagome sighed, glancing at her alarm clock. It was a little after 9 AM; the mating would start around twelve. Kagome rolled off of Inuyasha, stretching her arms overhead as Inuyasha put on his boxers, standing up.

Inuyasha smirked as Kagome stood also, a bed sheet wrapped around her body. He was once again struck by the beauty of his mate. Her hair was slightly disheveled for all of the movement last night, her eyes warm from sleep, clothed in only a rumpled bed sheet and she still looked like a goddess to him. He pulled Kagome closer, wrapping the sheet more firmly around her. "You look so beautiful," he whispered against her lips before kissing her slowly. "Hurry up and get ready so we can go home," Inuyasha said, pulling on the pants of his fire rat robe before walking out of the room. Kagome sighed happily before looking at the clock again and rushing to the bathroom.

Later that morning…

Mrs. Higurashi hugged her daughter tightly, tears filling her eyes. "Make sure you take lots of pictures," she said, releasing her daughter to hug her new son-in-law.

"Momma, don't cry. Inuyasha and I will be back to visit in no time," Kagome said, slipping her hand into Inuyasha's.

"I know Kagome, but it won't be the same. You're not my little girl anymore; you're all grown up," Mrs. Higurashi sniffled.

Kagome's eyes filled with tears, realizeing the truth in her mother's words. She wasn't a little girl anymore; she was a grown woman with a husband.

"Don't worry M-mom; you'll see us all the time," Inuyasha said, not wanting to see his mate so upset.

"Not too soon," Mrs. Higurashi replied, wiping her eyes. "Your lives are through the well in your home. I don't want to see you guys here too often."

"Mom doesn't know what she wants," Sota said, hugging Kagome. "Just keep my sister safe Inuyasha. You know how danger prone she is," he laughed, shaking Inuyasha's hand.

"You got it kid," Inuyasha replied.

"Kagome, here's a box of sutras that should protect your home from evil spirits," Grandpa said, handing her a small box to add to the pile of bags they were taking back to the feudal era.

"Thanks Grandpa," Kagome said, thinking Miroku's sutras would be better.

"We'll see you all in a few weeks," she said as Inuaysah picked up the bags and they jumped into the well. The familiar blue light surrounded both of them before they landed at the bottom of the well, the morning sun shining brightly above them.

Inuyasha scooped Kagome into his arms, leaping out of the well with all the bags. There were more bags than Inuyasha knew what to do with, stuffed with things Mrs. Higurashi thought they might need for their new home, clothes for Kagome, and of course Kagome's wedding kimono.

"It feels so good to be back," Kagome said happily, a bright smile on his face. Inuyasha just smirked, although he was happy to be back too. Even if Kagome's time had instant ramen and TV, there was nothing like being home.

Kagome gasped as the village came into view, her eyes widening. "What is all this?" she said softly.

"Sango, Miroku, and Shippo helped," Inuyasha said, taking Kagome and leading her into the village. From every hut hung red and white decorations, balloons, streamers, banners. Everything was decorated in Inuyasha and Kagome's wedding colors, giving the village a festive feel. "I got some decorations from your mom; I thought you would like it."

"I love it Inuyasha," Kagome said, hugging him tightly.

"Kagome!" Shippo yelled, running up to them. The fox kit jumped into her arms, snuggling against her chest. "You're back, you're back!"

"Yes Shippo, I'm back," Kagome laughed, kissing his head. "I guess you missed me huh?"

"Yes, but I had so much fun with Sango and Miroku decorating. They let me blow up all the balloons," Shippo said quickly as they approached Kaede's hut.

"We're back," Kagome said as they entered the hut.

"Kagome-chan!" Sango exclaimed as the couple walked in. "Welcome back."

"Yes, it's good to see you both again. I was worried you guys wouldn't have the strength to wake up this morning," Miroku said, earning a swift punch from Sango. "Ow Sango, that hurt," he said as he lay on the floor.

"Keh, stupid monk," Inuyasha said, placing the bags on the floor and sitting down.

"Inuyasha, don't get too comfortable. Ye needs to leave for Kagome to prepare for the mating. You, Miroku, and Shippo must go. I prepared a hut down the road for ye all to prepare," Kaede said, sipping her tea. "Miroku has clothes ready for you."

"Come on Inuyasha," Miroku said as he got to his feet. "The girls need time to get ready."

Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's hand, kissing him quickly as he walked to the door. "See you soon," she said softly.

Inuyasha smiled slightly, brushing his fingers across her cheek gently before leaving. He followed Miroku and Shippo through the village, nodding at the villagers who greeted him. He froze suddenly, turning back to Kaede's hut. 'That scent,' he thought, looking around. 'He wouldn't come.'

Descending from the sky was Sesshomaru, riding Ah-Un with Rin and Jaken. 'What is he doing here?' Inuyasha thought.

*dramatic music* Why is Sesshomaru showing up suddenly? What's he planning? Can things get any crazier?

Reviews are loveddd. I have a Sango/Miroku songfic in mind buuuut i don't wanna write it till i'm finished. And i have a one-shot in mind for Inuyasha and Kagome. I need to stop coming up with so many ideas lol