(a/n:) also want to note I am not Takahashi-sensei and do not own Inuyasha...
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Chapter 5 A strange visit
Morning came and passed we continued our journey in the same fashion as always for the next two weeks nothing of great standing happened I was frankly getting sick of Inuyasha's bulling ways he'd been refusing to take me back to the well for almost 2 months I was missing education. I knew I needed to get home I had to study midterms were a week away i had to be there.
"I can't stay here any longer Inuyasha. I have to go home its been two months since I've seen my family My mom is probably worried out of her mind. Do you really want my Mother mad at you for not allowing me to go back and Sota is probably scared to death thinking I'm dead he's just a kid and expects you to bring me home safe every now and then!" I yelled pulling out my big guns and laying a large guilt trip on him.
" I don't fucking care! Naraku's out there with the larger chunk of the jewel. Need i remind you who shattered it in the first place?" He yelled back " I know I know I have every intention of destroying Naraku and ridding the world of the jewel like the rest of you if not more! Whose body did it come out of! But what happens after that if I'm not allowed to stay here what am i gonna do then with my grades the way they are i wont ever finish school how will I make a living? How will i survive there you of all people should understand having been there seeing that its not like it is now. And there is no fucking way I'm gonna marry unless you wanna see me end up with Hojo ! I Have to have at least decent grades to even get a job how can I do that stuck here? But its obvious you don't care what happens to me after we beat Naraku." I said tears streaming down my face. Inuyasha stared at me a incredulous look plastered on his face a low rumbling came from the daiyoukai that stood next to me protectively. Inuyasha glared back and forth between me and Sesshomaru finally he spoke.
"Fine goddammit well go back to the damn well you get two weeks for your damn test but after that your ass will be here. Even if i have to drag it back!" I squealed making both dog demon's flinch slightly.
"I promise! I'll even bring you back your favorite ramen. I'll work extra hard when I get back we'll bring Naraku down!" I stated happily turning away from him "Kagome if you do get stuck there would you really end up marrying Hobo?" he asked scowling "It's Hojo Inuyasha. If i had no other choice i mite have to. Not that i want to but he's from a wealthy family and after he graduates he's going to take over half of his family business. He'll be making a lot of I can't support myself id have to marry into a good family." I stated looking back at him curious.
" Hobo's a fucking wuss he doesn't deserve you if i have to wait 500 hundred years and kill him in order to ensure you don't marry him I will. And if i can't I'm acquainted with a wolf prince and a dog lord who'll be around to exact my justice for me" He flicked his half-brother a look Sesshomaru nodded in agreement cracking his knuckles the acidic smell of his poison permeated the air around us. Inuyasha grinned at me cock and sure i rolled my eyes at them.
"Let's go macho men." I stated turning to the others who were mounted and ready to go during the argument. Miroku,Sango,and Shippou mounted on Kirara. Rin and Jacken on Ah-un I made to join them but was stopped by a fluffy appendage wrapping around me and pulling me into a strong chest two guesses to who's it was then strong arms settled over me keeping me close . Inuyasha taking the hint jumped over and landed behind Rin wrapping a clawed hand carefully around the little girl he had come to regard as a little sister. Kirara shot up into the air followed a split second later by Ah-un then Sesshomaru and me he formed his cloud mid jump flying after our companions. Knowing he could easily out distance them he kept his pace between Kirara who was leading and Ah-un who had precious Rin cargo. We spent 2 days air born only stopping for the night when the kids were hungry and tired, Finally spotting Kaede's village near sundown, we landed on the out skirts and walked the rest of the way to Kaede's home. She greeted us warmly Rin running circles around the old woman telling her all about their adventures so far the old woman laughed patted the child she loved like a granddaughter ushered the entire group (sans Ah-un who laid near the house ) into her home and set about making her guests a meal.
"What brings all of thee to my humble home?" Kaede asked dishing everyone's share.
" I need to go home Kaedebaa-chan I have my midterms tests in a week and I need to study for them and get some of the homework i have done" I replied happily smiling at her She smiled back.
"Then rest here for tonight Kagome-chan relax before thy work. And i will care for the others in thy absence." I nodded grateful for her understanding. We ate the delightful meal she provided Sango and myself helped her clean up and settle in for the night she turned in leaving us to our own devices I sang the kids to sleep tucking them and Kirara snuggled between them in for the night. I brushed Rin's hair from her face her sleeping face rewarded me with a innocent pure loving smile i smiled at her little form lovingly bent over and rewarded her with a motherly kiss to the forehead then did the same to Shippou. I smiled sneaking away to lay my sleeping bag out slipping into the bag i stretched and made my self as compatible as possible missing something i tossed and turned until a warm hand pulled my prone form to a muscular chest my head landed into a shoulder i looked up into golden sun's hearing the steady beat of his heart and smelling his masculine sent my body relaxed for the first time that night when I felt his body laying next to mine.
"Really you shouldn't bother with me your going to get me use to sleeping like this to the point that I wont be able to sleep without you next to me." I whispered to the confusing demon who held me as if i was his most treasured person ever.
"hnn Just relax little Miko let me do as i like after all i swore my services to you if i feel like letting you use my body as a pillow then shut up and enjoy it. I enjoy allowing you to sleep better as you seem to in my arms." His beautiful baritone voice even deeper and more beautiful sounding with my ear pressed to his chest. I nodded and let myself fall asleep in the safety he provided. While i slept good in camp normally knowing we had the best protection provided by the two Inu-demons. I slept like the dead in Sesshomaru's arms and tail. I slept deeply but woke up to the sounds of my son crying.
"Who... what ...You hurt my son I'll kill you!" I yelled still half a sleep I vacated my warm bed sitting up looking around finding my son on the ground with a mad Inuyasha over him fist raised about to hit him.
"How dare you Inuyasha he's just a kit! OSUWARI !" I shot at him tone full of my anger a satisfying crunch filled the house Shippou jumped into my arms i fell back down snuggled my self kit and all back into my youkai pillow patting his head reassuringly.
"Its ok sweetie mama wont let the mean hanyou hurt you. You just stay rite here if he wants to hurt you he'll just have to go threw me and i don''t think he'll like going threw Sesshomaru to get to me." l chuckled he sighed curled up on Sesshomaru's chest snuggled in my arms the youkai in question wrapped his arm around me the other arm came and settled over the hand i had on the boys head holding us safely to him. Laying not asleep but in companionable comfort and safety it felt like we were a family. He's going to be an amazing Dad i mused thinking of how well he treated the girl he adopted and now my boy. I sighed and untangled myself from the demons.
"Time to get home" stated rolled my sleeping bag up and stowing it in my bag.
"Awe I'll miss you momma." Shippou stated I turned and saw both demons up and looking at me Shippou still held gently to the older demons chest I smiled at the site.
"I'll be back soon and I'll bring you and Rin treats and if you guys are extra good a new coloring book. He nodded eyes still down cast.
"Don't worry kit I'll make sure your Mother gets there and back safely. Trust me. Just keep annoying my brother okay."The older demon smirked at the boy evilly Shippou grinned back just as evil then jumped out of Sesshomaru's hand then went in search of their victim. I rolled my eyes slung my bag over my shoulder. Bid Kaede, Rin, and Sango who were drying herbs for Kaede's pharmacy. Then walked out of the house waved to Miroku who was conversing with a few village elders into Inuyasha's forest deep past the god tree and to the well. I turned to the demon who had followed me.
"Thanks I'll be back in two weeks." I said and made to jump into the well till a hand pulled me to a chest. Whose owner jumped to the rim off the well and stated.
" You can't get rid of me. I'm going with you I told you last night its my duty to look out for you and that's what I'm going to do. I'm going to look out for you you wont have to face anything alone." He stated and jumped into the well the blue light enveloped us soothingly. When it subsided we were in the well house he jumped out set me down i turned to him.
"Alright before we go out there I want to warn you there is a lot of pollution in the air and its really loud so your hearing and nose mite suffer Inuyasha has problems and hes a half demon. You will hand over tenseiga and tokijin to me weapons are not allowed to be carried except by soldiers and law enforcement. As far as I'm aware there are not any demons but is wouldn't surprise me if they were still around. There have also been a lot of advancements in technology there I will explain them the best way I can. Please be careful no killing anyone or attempting to kill. If you try to i will not be able to help you. My family can be a little eccentric my grandfather may try to throw a ofuda at you but he has no powers unlike Miroku so they are harmless pieces of paper. Lets get you a change of clothes you can wear your kimono around the house but outside of it no one wares them often they are mainly for special occasions and festivals." I explained "Understood Miko I will refrain from all wrong doing." he said untying his swords and handing them to me. I held them gently not wanting to displace the trust he put in me by handing me these important tools.
"Oh your markings and ears i almost forgot" i exclaimed! he raised one silvery eyebrow.
"Can you hide your marks and ears you'll stand out to much?"i asked He nodded understanding he then used his youkai to hide his marking on his face only pausing for a second over his crescent moon before covering it then touched his ears they shrunk to the size of human ears but were still slightly pointed but they would do. I nodded and smiled.
"Lets go find you some temporary clothes and go shopping you'll need at least a couple outfits for going out." I said heading up the well house steps opening the door and walking out with a demon behind me. He followed me thru the shrines grounds and up to the house. The front door loomed before me beckoning me silently. I slid the door open took my shoes off told Sesshomaru to do the same. He did revealing his beautifully made feet. Damn youkai they are good looking powerful and perfect life just was not fair!
"Mama I'm home!" I called My mother rushed out of the kitchen when she saw me in the hall she smiled brightly rushed over and pulled me into a loving warm quick hug. Its hard to hug someone holding two swords.
"Oh Kagome sweetheart we were starting to worry about you. When you didn't show up we all thought the worse!" She replied tears in her voice.
I'm sorry mama i couldn't convince Inuyasha to bring me back when we were close. He kept pushing even when the others were hurt. I was finely able to escape with Sesshomaru-sama's help." I explained using the formal version as way of introduction. She looked over my shoulder at the Daiyoukai standing behind me. He bowed to her gracefully introducing himself.
"Good morning I am Sesshomaru lord of the west half brother of Inuyasha. And traveling companion of the beautiful Kagome. It is a pleasure to finally meet you." He replied deep voice honey to the ears my mom swooned or almost swooned. She recovered almost as quickly as she succumbed to it. "Oh the pleasure is all mine Sesshomaru-sama. Lets get you a change of clothes and some home cooked food." My mother said and skipped off dragging the demon with her. Disappearing into the house leaving me alone with tokijin and tenseiga for company. I smiled at the memory of the Fearsome deadly Sesshomaru helpless in the hands of my human mother. Smiling to my self I made my way to my room. I laid the swords down on my dresser in a high place of honor knowing no one would touch them there. I threw my bag on the floor pulling my dirty clothing in the hamper. then grabbing a clean out fit I ran to the bathroom and took a bath relaxing in the tub. Changed into my clean clothes and grabbing my purse out of my room I walked thru the house in search of my mother intent on rescuing the demon in her clutches. I found them in the kitchen with my brother it seems Sota had rescued the demon first. Helping him with the strange clothing he had on the pants to short and the shirt fit but was tight across the sculpted chest of the demon. I smiled at my brother who was talking to the demon who sat with him like it was an everyday occurrence.
"Mom were going to go shopping and get Sesshomaru some better fitting clothes we'll be back in a few hours." I said she smiled i held my hand out to the demon who rose taking my offered hand we left the room slid our shoes on and left the shrine...
