Chapter 32

The next two days past extremely quickly. Everyone was rushing around making last minute preparations. Even Sai and Kaze were being rushed around. They had to inform them about all the traditions, pick out clothing, and fill them in on every other minute detail. It was all very tiring, but through it all, both Sai and Kaze were extremely excited. They were looking forward to the wedding.

At last, the day came. That morning, Sai was woken up early by her mother and Sango. Before Sai could make a sound, the women were rushing her out of bed and into a special bath where she was to soak until they had her dress ready. Sai took the time she had in the bath to think. It was probably going to be the last chance she got all day. She thought about all that she and Kaze had been through. From their time as kids to what had happened recently. Somehow, all that craziness had led to this. It made Sai smile. She wouldn't have traded a moment of it. Well, maybe the moments when they had been trying to kill each other, but she couldn't remember those, so they didn't count. She sank further into the bath and did her best to relax. However, she was trying to do so, her mother and Sango came rushing back into the room and essentially pulled her out of the bath. They threw a towel at her to dry off and laid out the undergarments that she was to wear. She dried off as best she could and proceeded to get dressed in what they had laid out. It was one of the most uncomfortable things that she had ever worn. Sango said that she wouldn't notice it after a while, but Sai doubted that. After she had finished, her mother brought out her dress. Sai's breath caught in her throat. It was the most beautiful white silk kimono she had ever seen.

"It's beautiful." Sai said, getting emotional.

"Hey!" Sango yelled, "No crying. We can't have your eyes getting all puffy." Sai nodded and looked to her mother.

"It is beautiful mom." She said, taking a hold of herself.

"It was mine." Kagome said, "This is what I wore for my wedding."

"Wow that's amazing." Sai said, legitimately amazed that it had survived this long and still looked so beautiful. "Thank you."

"No problem honey." Kagome said, "Now come on. It's time for you to wear it." Sai nodded and the women proceeded to help her put it on.

Kaze was undergoing something similar at the same time. There wasn't so much fuss about what he was to wear, but there was still a lot to do and learn. Inuyasha and Miroku woke him up early and immediately had him eating. They said that he would need his energy. Kaze could guess what they meant by that. After he had eaten, they started going through everything that he had to know, do, or say for the rest of the day. Anything from how to greet guests to how to walk was covered. Then, once they had finished, they quizzed him on it just to make sure that he had it right. Eventually, they have him the thumbs up that he knew all that he should know. Then they started on what he was to wear. That was a whole new long conversation. All of it was very stressful and very tiring, but Kaze knew what he was doing it for and that made it worth it.

Eventually the time for the ceremony came. Sai was rushed off to make final preparations, while Kaze and his father, who was conducting the ceremony, waited in front of the crowd which was made up of the entire village. Kaze could make out Sai's scent, but because of tradition, he hadn't seen her all day. That would change soon.

Sai heard music start to play. That was her cue to leave the house and walk down the aisle. Her father took her hand. She looked to him with nervous eyes. He smiled at her.

"Come on. It's time. You're gonna be fine." He assured her. She nodded and tightened her grip on his hand.

"How do I look dad?" Sai asked.

"You look beautiful." He told her lovingly. Sai took a deep breath and nodded again.

"Let's go." She said, smiling. Her father turned to the door and they began to walk. They opened the door revealing themselves to everyone assembled for the wedding. Sai saw Kaze's eyes widen and could tell that his heart had skipped a beat. That made her smile. She really was beautiful.

Kaze legitimately could not breath the moment Sai stepped from the house. He was just so struck by how beautiful she was. Everything about her was perfect. It made him feel unworthy to simply be on the same planet as her and yet, somehow, she had agreed to be his wife. Kaze finally forced himself to take a breath. Sai's father had just gotten her to the place where Kaze was standing and she took her place by him. She gazed lovingly at him through the thin veil that covered her face. He returned it. Miroku started the ceremony. The words honestly all blurred together in Kaze's head. He said everything he needed to say and meant every word, but the only thing that stick out in his mind was when he said "I do." Kaze waited for Sai to say it back. It seemed like an eternity for his father to ask her to say it.

"I do." She said.

"Then, by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." Miroku said, finally. Kaze lifted the veil that covered Sai's face and leaned into kiss her. Their lips met. Hers were soft and welcoming. It felt like every loving thought or feeling that they had ever shared was conveyed through that kiss. Everyone clapped as they kissed, but there was still one last thing that they had to do. They broke away from each other. Sai pulled down the right shoulder of her kimono to reveal her bare skin. Kaze bared his fangs, leaned in, and bit into her flesh.

Sai felt the teeth enter her shoulder, but she felt no pain. Instead, she felt pure ecstasy. She shivered with pleasure. Kaze's fangs left her skin. Blood flowed from the entry points, but did not fall freely down her shoulder. It began to form a circle and spread inside and started to form itself into an image. A crescent moon was formed with two crossed swords in the background. Once it had finished creating the crest, the blood seeped into her skin and formed a black tattoo of sorts. Kaze revealed his shoulder to show that the same mark had etched itself into his skin as well. Their bond was complete and unbreakable. Sai smiled wide and Kaze returned it. She leaned in and they rubbed noses, just like dogs, but they didn't care what anyone else thought. They were in love and this was what felt right. The crowd clapped even louder than before and, just like that, the ceremony was over. Sai and Kaze were married. Husband and wife. Mates for life.

The reception for Sai and Kaze's wedding went well into the night. It was a crazy night. Drinking was heavy and partying was heavier. Sai and Kaze's parents seemed to be the most drunk out of anyone there and essentially passed out midway through the night. They were carried to their homes by Nami and Umi. Sai and Kaze, however, were inseparable throughout the night. They got a little drunk, but they were mainly concerned with each other. All they wanted to do was to be close. They danced, talked, and drank. Anything, as long as they did it together.

Eventually, Sai and Kaze both got sick of the party. They wanted to go home and be alone together. Nami and Umi picked up on this pretty easily. They approached Sai and Kaze.

"I'm guessing you two don't really wanna be here right now, do you?" Umi said.

"How could you tell?" Sai asked sarcastically.

"Just a hunch." Nami joked, "Come on. We can sneak you out of here and get you to your house."

"That would be amazing." Kaze said. They motioned for them to follow. Sai took Kaze by the hand and they did. They made their way through the crowd, keeping as low a profile as they could. A villager looked like she was going to try to talk to Sai and Kaze, so Nami broke off and distracted her. Umi carried on the stealth mission and eventually got them to the door of their house.

"Well my friends, this is as far as I go." She said, taking an exaggerated, "I wish you two a good night." Sai laughed.

"Thanks Umi." She said, hugging her friend, "And tell Nami I said thanks too."

"Will do." She responded cheerily, "Speaking of my sister, I should probably go save her from whatever conversation she's gotten herself embroiled into." And with that she ran off.

Once Umi was out if sight, Sai turned around to enter the house. Suddenly, Kaze picked her up bridal style and carried her through the doorway. Sai was giggling uncontrollably.

"Kaze, this isn't necessary." She told him, still laughing.

"I know, but you like it don't you?" Kaze said. She nodded and kissed him teasingly.

"Come on. I think it's time we checked out the bedroom." Sai said seductively.

"I've got no objections to that." Kaze said, sniffing the air. He smiled wide, "Hey that scent's back." Sai blushed.

"Hell yeah it is." Sai said with a teasing smile, "Now hurry up. I'm tired of waiting." He responded by carrying her into the bedroom with all haste.

Kaze put Sai down gently on the bed. He kissed her and began to take off her kimono. Sai's thoughts were a blur. The wine might have had a little bit to do with that, but she was pretty sure it was mostly the amount of hormones that were flooding her system. She was excited beyond belief. There wasn't anything she wanted more in the world than to do this right here and right now with her mate. She began to undress Kaze while he did the same to her. It was obvious that he liked that. Before long, they were both naked in front of each other. Sai motioned for Kaze to come to her. He didn't waste a second. Their bodies collided in a passionate embrace. They kissed. Kaze had his arms wrapped tightly around Sai's body and his fingers entangled in her hair. She was doing the same thing to him. Sai felt Kaze enter into to her and a flood of pleasure rocked her body. She couldn't help but arch her back into the air and cry out in ecstasy. Kaze smiled and began kissing every part of her body that he could get to. Her neck, her breasts, her lips. Eventually, his lips even found her mark and sent even more waves of pleasure crashing through her body. The whole experience was the greatest thing that Sai had ever felt and she could tell that Kaze felt the same way. It went on like this for hours with never a dull moment. One thing Sai could say about Kaze was that he had endurance and she liked that.