(A/N) This chapter is dedicated to Starberryblossom for unintentionally reminding me that I completely forgot about my stories. (dies a little inside) I'd like to thank all of you for supporting me through the mental challenge it is that is writing. You all have my undying love (T.T) Hopefully I won't wait MONTHS to write/post the next one ^_^'

Chapter 3

(Later that night)

Once Sango had rested long enough in her own terms she deemed it safe for the others to celebrate the safe delivery. Luckily for Kagome, she had found a dango shop owner on their travels who had inquired if there were any decent villages in need of a new food stall.

Flashback

Kagome was happy to show him, his wife and their son to Kaede's village only half a days walk away. Since the gang was already on their way there from helping another village over run with minor demons, it was easier just to continue together.

By the time they reached their destination Kagome had learned how to make dango and yakisobe from scratch while she had been kind enough to teach the cook how to prepare Inuyasha's favorite dish of all time... (drum roll) RAMEN!

End flashback

"Anyone up for the usual? I hear they have a new item on the menu! Man I can't wait to try it!" Inuyasha was alway the one to jump at any excuse for his beloved ramen.

"Really? I wonder what it will be?" inquired Miroku as he held his newest child lovingly.

Just then they heared a familiar ROAR from the distance. With huge smiles glued to most faces (Sango had falled asleep right after her baby girl) they rushed out to greet uncle Kohaku bringing home his two nephews from their training in the western palace.

"Hey everyone!" hollared the now well built young slayer. "Has sister Sango brought in my first niece yet?" he asked as they dismounted their beloved fire feline friend Kirara.

"Actually, yes she has. Would you like to see her?" The miko chuckled, "the baby I mean?"

With a face splitting grin Kohaku nodded briskly just before he bolted for the hut his extended family had exited only moments ago.

With a content air spreading, the group gradually returned to the two taijiya's, unfotunately for our demonic companions it was right as little Maya started screaming her head off!

"Hey! Shut her up will you!? I think my ears are bleeding!" Inuyasha had to yell as he made a hasty escape.

"It would be due punishment if they did what with how he always reacts to crying babies." Spoke Sango while she worked at figuring out what her child needed for now.

"Well for now I think it is too late to celebrate proberly... Hey you know what maybe we should just plan a big party and invite all our closest friends! Okay I'll be right back after I send out the corporeal invites." Kagome endied up babbling for all the childred (including Inuyasha) understood.

"Keh! You and your parties, Kags. Can't get enough of 'em!" muttered the hanyou.

"Inuyasha..." she whispered.

"EEP! No Kagome I didn-!"

"SIT!"

BAM

"Ugh..."

At this point Shippo decided to hop up on Miroku's shoulder and state the obvious.

"Inuyasha you're an ideot..." he shook his head with a surprising mix of joy and dissapointment. "When will you ever learn?"

the group had a nice little chuckle as the young miko made way once again outside, though this time to her favorite tree out in the forest of Inuyasha.

After a long, leisurley stroll past the feilds, over the hill, and lastly through the short distance between the well and her destination, Kagome finally kneeled before the Tree of Ages.

("out loud Kagome" "inner thoughts Kagome" "Tree of ages")

With her thumb, middle and ring fingers laced but her index and pinkey fingers pressed together out straight, Kagome started her usual prayer to the Tree of Ages to focus her thoughts on her individual corporeal manifestations.

"Oh beloved Amaterasu. Guide me, your faithful servant, in the deliverance of these messages. To the demon Lord of the West, Lord Sesshomaru."

At that moment a regal silver dog, shaped similarly to that of Lord Sesshomaru's beast form, came strolling from the swirling mist exuding from the mighty Preistess.

"Go my honerable friend, to the western Lord and tell him he is welcome to come to our celebration of our newest arrival."

With a short bow it slowley turned and dissapeared around the Tree of Ages.

"Oh beloved Amaterasu. Guide me, your faithful servant, in the deliverance of these messages. To the leader of the demon wolf tribe, Koga."

This time a wild looking wolf appeared. It had a fierce stance, but when you look closer you could see it was mostly care free.

"Go my caring friend, to the leader of all demon wolves. Tell him he is to meet the newest member of the pack."

A big grin could be seen as the wolf strutted up to her and nizzled her face. Not a moment sooner did it bolt off in the direction opposite of the previous summons.

"Oh beloved Amaterasu. Guide me, your faithful servant, in the deliverance of these messages. Please, wherever they may be, find the wind sorceress and demoness of the void; Kagura and Kanna."

Unlike the other beings, two showed up this time. 'they must not be together at the moment... strange.' these ones were a rare untameable phoenix and a soft, seemingly emotionless butterfly.

To the phoenix Kagome stated, "Now is the time to seek your mistress my dear friend. Please tell Kagura her pressence would be greatly enjoyed if she chose to come to the welcoming of our newest loved one."

Spearing its massive wings and tilting its head to the sky it released a lovely sing-song like sound. With nothing more stopping it the phoenix took flight in the direction of the setting sun.

Next the powerful miko turned to the patiently waiting butterfly, with its calm, fluttering wings as it sat comfertably on her shoulder.

"Hello little one. Will you be so kind as to find Lady Kanna and invite her to our celebration?"

A small twitch of its antenea was all it did before departing in the direction of the village.

"Oh beloved Amaterasu. Guide me, your faithful servant, in the deliverance of these messages. To the Jinenji and his mother."

Even if she wasn't watching, Kagome could feel the protective and loving pressence of her summon that has always come for these kind, caring people in the image of a flying leemur. (A/N Like MoMo from Avater the last airbender. I love MoMo and Appa 3)

"How are you my old friend?"

Great big, loving eyes stared at her for a moment before it kind of squealed lept at her face. With a big hug and lots of kisses and sqeaks the leemur showered Kagome in all its affection for its best friend ever.

She giggled out, "Yes MoMo! I've missed you too! I promise to do a proper ritual when you return alright? Now, will you please go to our good friends Jinenji and his mother? We would be most happy if you could escort them here to say hello to our most recently added family."

A huge smile showing its fanged teeth was revealed as its eyes grew with excitment. It had been too long since any of them had seen Jinenji or Makoto. Hopefully they can get one of the villagers to watch their farm for them. So with much hesitation and lots more hugs and kisses, MoMo gave a deep bow to the Tree of Ages before waving happily to his mistress. One short run and a great leap later and he was gliding on the winds for the short journey ahead.

"Oh beloved Amaterasu. I humbly thank you for assisting me, your loyal servant, in my hopes of bringing our rather large (not to mention completely random) surrogate family together. Breath deep."

"...Seek peace... little one..."

A small smile graced her face as she stood, placed her hands flat upon the surface of the tree, and just let peace fill her being.

"thank you." she whispered.

With her job now complete and majority of her power drained she strated her treck back to the village, fully enjoying the setting sun and serenity of her surroundings.

(A/N) Okay... Wow... not the longest chapter I have ever written but deffinately the longest one I have ever done for THIS story. well I'm on a roll and actually have an idea where I want this story to go, so I am going to try my hardest to not get (as) distracted as last time and I think that there will be the startings of SessKag in the NEXT chapter... maybe.