One day, that's all that remained before Kouga's wedding with Ayame, Kagome could hardly wait, she was constantly dragging the female wolf around to the amusement of many gathered in the estate and the male wolf would follow along behind them looking absolutely miserable.
"Cheer up Kouga, tomorrow is you're wedding" Miroku and Sango who had taken to following along on these walks slapped the wolf on the back, Kouga turned tired brown eyes on the monk and slayer before Miroku raised a brow "What's wrong you look like you aren't happy" he questioned.
"No, I am, I just wish things had turned out differently you know, not that I'm not grateful, cause I've truly come to love Ayame, but it's not the same" Kouga sighed out, Sango smiled at him in understanding while Miroku just looked confused as all hell.
Sango knew how the wolf felt "Don't worry Kagome, by this time tomorrow you won't even have these doubts" she grinned before snatching Miroku's hand and dragging him off to practice their ritual dance a little bit until it was their turn to be wed.
Up ahead, Kagome had caught the entire conversation between the members of her pack, while it hurt to know that Kouga still hadn't gotten over her, she was certain that a few hundred years down the road all he would be able to think about was Ayame and whatever wolf cubs she had given him.
"Say Kagome, what do you think I should wear" Ayame asked suddenly drawing the kitsune's attention back onto herself, Kagome blinked her eyes before realizing "Or did you already have something in mind" the female wolf smiled.
Casting a sneaky glance back at the male wolf, Kagome nodded quickly "Oh yeah, let's see if we can give mister protective the slip" she snickered holding out her hand for Ayame to take, once the female wolf had, Kagome used her fox magic to make them transparent and they dashed down the halls.
Kouga jolted in surprise as the two female youkai vanished before his eyes just as their scent and Ayame's aura had, he was in a outright panic until Shippou came skidding around the corner a pout on his lips "Guess Kaa-san played a prank on you" he put his hands behind his head and left Kouga alone.
Utterly confused, Kouga stood there in the middle of the hallway for several more moments until he finally figured out what had happened, kitsune's were very mischievous and they played pranks on people on the time, he should have expected it but he hadn't realized Kagome would do something like that to him, let alone get Ayame on board the idea.
The two female's came to a screeching halt in front of Kagome's bedroom and collapsed in a fit of laughter, their arms were wrapped around each other as they tried to keep themselves from falling flat on their faces, youkai, servants and others just walked around them as if they saw nothing.
"Did you see the look on Kouga's face, I thought he was going to have an aneurysm" Ayame slapped a hand over her mouth as more giggles floated into the air, Kagome was laughing so hard, her face was beet red, "How long do you think it will take him to realize what happened" she laughed.
Kagome tossed her head back, long ebony locks flying through the air and pooling on the ground as it usually did nowadays "Probably not until he stands there for a long time, come one I want you to see you're dress" she finally calmed down before tugging Ayame into her room.
Natsumeru looked up before lowering her gaze to the floor "Sorry Milady, Mitsumeru was a bit clumsy this morning" she gestured to the flowers, Kagome sighed before waving her hand dismissively, taking the initiative the tiger high tailed it out of the room.
"How come you didn't get angry, I know I would have" Ayame asked sitting down neatly in a chair when Kagome gestured for her to do so and the kitsune headed to the massive closet that held tons upon tons of different kimono's.
Kagome replied a moment later "Because I've been putting a lot of work on them lately, the flowers they can grow back anytime, I've had those in here for weeks, I'm surprised someone didn't knock them over earlier" her voice filtered out of the closet.
Ayame grew silent at that, she had learned a lot about Kagome in the last month and most of it was a surprise, like how the girl had suddenly turned into a youkai, a fox to be exact "Hey Kagome, have you managed to transform into you're fox state yet" she asked.
"Not yet, I've been so busy lately that I haven't been able to join Shippou-kun in his lessons at all lately, so my little kit is way more advanced than me, though once I start traveling again, I'll have more time to practice" Kagome called.
She blinked her green eyes "You mean you intend to leave here, when, who will you leave in place to take care of you're duties" Ayame fired off questions left and right, the coronation had only been just six days ago and Kagome already wanted to leave.
"Hakari-san, the dragon in my pack, and when Miroku and Sango get back from their honeymoon, as for why, something is coming, an evil greater than Naraku and it's up to us to make sure it doesn't deal to much damage to all of feudal japan, Ah ha, found it" the kitsune emerged.
In her hands was the most beautiful dress that Ayame had ever laid eyes on, it was much like her pelt and it looked as if it was made just for running around in, her green eyes lit up in excitement and Ayame couldn't help but pull Kagome into a hug.
"Thank you so much Kagome-chan, oops I mean Lady Kagome err what can I call you" Ayame pulled back to smile sheepishly and the kitsune giggled softly and held out the dress for her to take, once it was in her arms only then did Kagome speak.
She cleared her throat "I know we didn't get along at first and I really want us to be friends, so you can call me Kagome-chan, but whenever we are in front of the council it's best if you called me Lady Kagome then, but that's the only time" Kagome grinned.
Ayame nodded eagerly and went to leave the room before she stopped and seemed to contemplate something "Will you help me get ready tomorrow" the female wolf bit her lip nervously, Kagome nodded eagerly "Then may I leave the dress here in you're rooms" Ayame asked.
"Of course Ayame-chan, it's bad luck for the groom to see the dress before the wedding anyway" Kagome smiled impishly before taking the dress and settling it on top of a shelf at the very front of her closet, Ayame caught a good look and her green eyes went wide.
"Do you really need that many blue kimono's" Ayame couldn't stop herself in time, Kagome laughed outright before gesturing at the maids in answer "Oh well see you tomorrow morning Kagome-chan" the female wolf sped out of the room and into Kouga's waiting arms.
Kouga started in surprise, he had just been about to knock "Ayame" he breathed in her scent glad that he could smell and sense her again, he knew it had just been a prank but still it had deeply unsettled him that he couldn't sense or smell Ayame at all, even though he knew she was safe with Kagome.
Her gaze caught his and a delightful blush spread across her milky white cheeks "What is it Kouga, is everything alright" Ayame blinked her green eyes slowly no matter how hard she tried she couldn't look away it was if she was stuck in Kouga's light blue eyes.
"I was just worried, I know that I shouldn't but after what happened to you" Kouga rambled as they drew closer and closer to actually kissing, their lips were just about to brush when Kagome barreled out of her room and raised an ebony brow at the two wolf demons.
Ayame and Kouga jolted apart as if they had been struck by lightning "Sorry Kagome-chan, we'll be going to our room now" Ayame spluttered in embarrassment before taking Kouga by the hand and they sped off down the halls to the north wing where their two wolf clans had taken up residency.
Rolling her eyes in exasperation, Kagome headed down the halls to Bankotsu's and Jakotsu's room, though when she got closer, she thought better of it when she heard the moans and groans coming from Jakotsu and Zengo, a little freaked out, Kagome turned on her heel and dashed away.
As she was spinning a way a hand caught her shoulder, Kagome nearly screamed in fright but she managed to spot the yell from escaping her lungs, her nose recognized the scent and she calmed down massively "Bankotsu, don't do that" she whirled on the male.
An ebony brow was raised in her direction and the maid she recognized as Noko was attached to his back "Lady Kagome, we've come to request a few days off, we want to get married but not have a big ceremony you know" Bankotsu bowed his head and Noko smiled nervously.
"Take as much time as you need, actually I was coming to speak with you, seeing as the guard has improved massively, I wanted to know if you and Jakotsu wouldn't mind traveling with me and my pack once I continue on with my task to revive Lord Touga" Kagome put a hand on her hip.
Cobalt blue eyes widened "Sure, but can we do it in turns, like I take two weeks, and then Ja, that way we don't leave the guard in the case they get newbies and we need to train them" Bankotsu compromised instantly.
Becoming excited "That's fine, later Bankotsu" Kagome waved and headed back to her room, just as she was preparing to snuggle underneath her thick covers a creak on the porch outside overlooking the garden sounded and Kagome sat straight up in her bed.
Her ears were perked and she had a hold of her blade ready to pull chiryo-ho from her sheath in order to protect herself if needed, Kagome waited with baited breath as the seconds ticked by slowly, after ten minutes the kitsune finally allowed herself to relax.
As soon as she was laid down again, that creak sounded and this time Kagome flew out of her bed and yanked open the door to her personal gardens, raising a barrier just in case and chiryo-ho in hand, she jumped out the shoji door ready to slice whoever was outside her door in half.
Her chocolate brown eyes saw nothing, Kagome sighed and prepared to head back in when something slimy slithered over her foot and this time the kitsune couldn't hold back the massive shriek all through the estate lights flipped on and though their ears were ringing they sped to their lady's aid.
"Lady Kagome are you alright" Higashigawa was the first one to Kagome's room and he yanked open her door, the kitsune female was standing outside in her plain white sleeping yukata, chiryo-ho clutched in her hands and a shining pink barrier raised.
Kagome blushed bright red "I'm fine a snake just slithered across my bare foot is all, I had thought I heard something but it must have been my imagination" she babbled before slapping a hand over her mouth, truthfully, she'd been hearing that creaking noise for the last week since Nagemasu had left.
Sesshomaru slammed through the doors next and he didn't even hesitate in crossing Kagome's room until he was stood before the kitsune female, "Troublesome, can't you be safe for one day" he grumbled tiredly as he led Kagome into her room and helped her into her bed.
"Sorry" Kagome murmured shamefully, she didn't mean to cause trouble for the daiyoukai all the time, but things turned out that way, Sesshomaru heaved a sigh and brushed her bangs to the side as he seated himself next to her head, well as close as he could get anyway.
Sesshomaru turned his gaze onto the male kitsune "Go, tell everyone that Kagome is fine, I'll stay here and keep watch" he shooed Higashigawa out of the room "Tell me, how long have you been hearing strange noises" Sesshomaru narrowed his golden eyes in accusation.
The kitsune female squeaked before avoiding his gaze "Since Nagemasu left" Kagome pouted though Sesshomaru could tell she was tired as her eyes slowly closed and her breathing evened out, the daiyoukai sighed and glanced out the open door before rising to close it.
Before it shut, a warning growl escaped from his chest, a low rumble but he hoped it got his point across, he would tolerate no one touching Kagome or attempting to harm her in anyway, satisfied Sesshomaru sat back down again and drifted into a light sleep.
Kagome woke up the next morning feeling well rested, her chocolate brown eyes glanced to the right, Sesshomaru was still there, he sure was dedicated once he got past most of his reservations, she didn't think he was helping her because he wanted to see Inuyasha get a ass whooping from their father anymore.
'No, he claims me as the sister of his heart, it is more than just wanting to see Inuyasha get beat up' Kagome shook her head and slowly rose, her movements woke Sesshomaru and he gave her a very rare smile that disappeared when someone knocked on her bedroom door.
It slid open and Ayame peeked in "Oh good you're awake, Kouga's been driving me crazy so I thought I'd hang out with you until it was time for the ceremony tonight" the female wolf smiled shyly, seeing as how Kagome wouldn't be alone, Sesshomaru left without word.
"Does he usually do that" Ayame questioned once again before she could stop herself, Kagome giggled and nodded "Wow, so do you think he was angry that I'm here, I did sort of interrupt" she asked nervously, hoping she hadn't interrupted some kind of moment.
Kagome blinked her brown eyes in confusion "Oh Ayame, Sesshomaru and I aren't like that, he's the brother of my heart, what we feel for each other is more like sibling affection, and nah, he's probably just glad that you are here, thus he felt no reason to stay" she explained.
"Oh" Ayame said before sitting down, the two girls spent most of the day in Kagome's room to avoid any male coming into contact with Ayame, that way there were less scents on her and Kouga wouldn't be upset that people had touched his betrothed.
By the time it was seven, the moon had started rising in the sky "Well Ayame it's time to get dressed" Kagome stood and called for her two hand maids, Ayame rose to her feet becoming a jittery mess of nervousness, this was it, the moment she had been waiting for since she had been nothing but a child.
"Yeah" Ayame exhaled a shaky breath as Natsumeru and Mitsumeru led her into the bathroom to bathe in the specially prepared oils, it would make her fur soft and a sweet scent would waft from her body sending Kouga into a frenzy, by tomorrow, Ayame would probably be pregnant.
In the meantime Kagome dressed in a shorter dark blue kimono that only came up to her knee's, she tied her hair as high as it would go so that it would drag the ground as she ran with the wolf pack and she situated her fox ear headband onto her head.
When Ayame emerged she was wearing the white pelt dress, her lips were painted a pale pink and her lashes were fluffy from the mascara, light green eye shadow was painted onto her lids and her cheeks were stained red "You look gorgeous Ayame, there's no way Kouga's gonna be able to keep his hands off of you" Kagome whistled causing the blush to deepen on Ayame's cheeks.
"One last thing, I made this especially for you" Kagome picked up a box and held it out to Ayame, the kitsune leaned forward as the female wolf lifted the lid and gasped in awe, there was a crown of lunar flowers, like the one she always wore in her hair.
Her green eyes filled with tears and Kagome hurriedly wiped them away "Truly thank you Kagome-chan, none of the other girls like me very much so you are my first female friend, I will treasure this always" Ayame couldn't stop herself from hugging the kitsune.
"Hey now don't cry yet Ayame-chan, you still have to get ready for the chase" Kagome pointed at the sky, Kouga was most likely already outside the gates waiting for them alongside the northern and eastern wolf tribes, both packs were there along with Ayame's grandfather.
Ayame nearly flew into a panic but thanks to Kagome keeping a firm hold on her arm, they managed to leave the Aoiro estate calmly, many youkai throwing out comments as they walked through halls until they reached the gates.
In the moonlight, Ayame only had eyes for Kouga as she took her spot at the front of the group, seeing as how he had to chase her and catch her before morning came, the male wolf looked extremely handsome in the black pelt that Kagome must have given him for this special occasion.
Kagome started speaking then "Tonight we come together to witness the final stage of Kouga's and Ayame's courtship, the mating chase to join the Eastern and the Northern Wolf Clan's together, you have until sunup to catch you're bride Kouga, let the chase commence" she whistled.
Ayame took off as fast as her legs could take her, laughter trailing over her shoulder as a thrill of excitement shot through her, this was probably the funnest thing she had ever done in her entire life, she chanced a look over her shoulder and found Kouga trailing behind her at a distance.
Since the jewel shards had been taken, he hadn't been as fast as he normally was, and since there was no way to get them back as the jewel had been wished away by Kagome, Kouga had to run at a more normal speed but he was still fast.
Kagome followed the wolf packs throughout the night, watching Kouga slowly gain on Ayame, it was an agonizing process and she almost didn't think he would catch her, just as the moon began it's descent, in a burst of speed, Kouga leaped forward and wrapped his arms around his mate.
In the middle of the flower field the two began to consummate their marriage, Kagome blinked her eyes and turned away, cheeks flaring red, Hakkaku who had decided to run next to her smiled knowingly "Don't worry Kagome, if you want to go on back that's fine" he gestured for her to go ahead.
"Are you sure, I don't want to be rude" Kagome looked at the male wolf demon carefully avoiding looking in the mating wolves direction, their clothes had nearly been shredded but thanks to careful warning the dress she had gotten Ayame was still perfectly intact.
Hakkaku smiled "Yeah, I don't think Kouga or Ayame will mind much" he snickered and got smacked on the back of the head by Ginta, "Anyways go on, you still have to prepare for the monk and slayers wedding and you can't do that if you're tired" he shooed Kagome off again.
This time Kagome took the advice and climbed onto the back of Kegawa, they had traveled quite a distance so it was a long hour until they made it back to the Aoiro estate, Bankotsu and Jakotsu had taken the place of Ni and Deru and opened the gates for her when she and Kegawa landed.
"How it go" Bankotsu asked as they walked through the pitch black into the estate, Jakotsu looked equally curious and Kagome smiled widely "I read once that wolves mate in front of their pack is that true" he prodded further and this time the kitsune's cheeks flared red.
"The chase went well, no one interfered and Kouga caught Ayame eventually, and yeah that little bit is true, though I couldn't very well tell them off for doing something that's natural, I can only thank my fox heritage that we don't do that in front of others, only behind closed doors" Kagome explained.
Becoming a little more curious "So Kagome, have you ever been kissed by someone, how about had a little romp in the hay with anyone" Jakotsu commented, only his words had the opposite effect on the female, she seemed to curl in on herself and leak a depressed air from her aura.
"Inuyasha, and that was only to save him from himself, and no, no one is interested in me like that" Kagome sighed tiredly as her thoughts consumed her, she was so deep in thought that she missed Bankotsu slapping Jakotsu over the back of the head and their ensuing argument.
Pressing his lips together, Bankotsu nudged Kagome in the side "Hey don't listen to Ja, I'm sure there's someone out in the great big world for ya, just got to be patient" he tried to cheer the kitsune up and she gave him a small smile.
The trio stopped outside Kagome's room and she disappeared within to wash up and go to sleep "Idiot" Bankotsu snorted at Jakotsu and got a sigh in return "I know you didn't mean it the way it sounded but that girl's got serious issues" he pointed out as they walked down the hall to their room.
"Yeah, I know Ban, and I feel pretty bad about it" Jakotsu rubbed his face, he was resolved to keep watch over Kagome for the rest of the week until Miroku's and Sango's wedding, he just had this feeling that something big was going to happen soon.
Before everyone knew it, the second pack wedding was upon them and Sango was taken away by maids to prepare and form the procession line, Kagome would be staying in the estate to oversee the ceremony, thus she picked Higashigawa, Ni and Deru to join the procession.
Miroku was just a nervous wreck, he kept pacing up and down the main hall while Kagome sat on the newly installed padded throne, it was a pain to keep getting up from the floor so she had, had this one specifically designed for her use only.
While he was pacing, Miroku kept muttering "What if she decides she doesn't want to marry me in the end, what if all that practice we went through for the bonding ritual was all for not" he was working himself into a massive meltdown and it was starting to irritate Kagome.
"Enough Miroku, if Sango-chan hasn't left you yet, then she's not going to leave you now when you two are about to get married and have you're souls bound together for the rest of you're lives" Kagome snapped before looking guilty in realization.
The monk paused in his pacing and his violet eyes creased in concern "Sorry Lady Kagome" he offered suddenly and got a bright smile as Kagome relaxed "And thanks" Miroku thanked his long time friend before sitting down on the pillow.
Five miles away from the Aoiro estate, Sango dressed in her white wedding kimono and her face painted with make up was helped into the kago and she was lifted into the air once she had seated herself on her knee's seeing as it was the only comfortable position in the wheel less vehicle.
Ningen saw the lanterns lit up and fill the evening sky from a distance and knew someone was getting married, whether it was their Lady was up for discussion, the fox procession line traveled in the direction of the Aoiro estate.
The closer she got the more nervous she felt, Sango just couldn't control her trembles, it go to be so much that Higashigawa peeked his head within the kago "Is everything alright Sango-san" the kitsune questioned gently.
"I'm fine, just having a case of the wedding day jitters I suppose, I mean what if Miroku decides he doesn't want to be with me anymore and finds someone he likes more than me" Sango choked out as tears gathered in the corners of her eyes, it was to much.
His expression lightened, "Sango-san, right now Miroku-san is in the main hall waiting for you, if that doesn't prove dedication then maybe when you're actually married to the man you'll understand that if he hadn't left yet, then Miroku-san is still gonna be with you no matter what" Higashigawa spoke.
Calming down massively with the words of encouragement, Sango inhaled deeply and breathed out, her muscles relaxing, that's when her ears picked up on chanting "When the rain falls on the village from a blue sky at the hour of the horse, perhaps the king fox is getting married" the kitsune's were practically shouting that phrase over and over as they got closer to entering the estate.
"Higashigawa, why are they saying that" Sango prodded the door of the kago and the kitsune male poked his head in through the opening again, he paused before a look of understanding swept across his features.
"It's because technically Miroku-san is you're fox king Sango-san, we can't help it anymore than we can help our mischievousness natures" the fox explained before returning his attention to outside the kago and then the unmistakable sound of doors opening filled Sango's ears.
Miroku whipped around as multiple sounds of feet hitting marble stone floor filled his ears, his heart sped up and Kagome leaned forward on her throne, Shippou who was by her side starting chanting and the monk turned around to face the two kitsune's in the room.
"When the rain falls on the village from a blue sky at the hour of the horse, perhaps the king fox is getting married" the two repeated over and over as the procession got closer and closer until the doors to the main hall swung open and a kago was carried in.
Within the wheel less vehicle everyone that had gathered to witness the second pack wedding in just a weeks time, could see a silhouette of a woman inside the kago, not just any woman but Sango, "Fox King Miroku, I, Higashigawa present to you, you're bride Sango" Higashigawa bowed.
Kagome held her breath and squeezed the sides of her throne in anticipation, goosebumps broke out across her flesh as the door to the kago was slid open and a delicate hand emerged from within, Higashigawa took that hand and Sango appeared before everyone.
Miroku was practically beside himself as he saw his bride, his violet eyes took in her supple features, delicately painted face and nails and most of all the kimono that had a single blue heart on the back of it, letting all know who's pack the slayer belonged to.
The entirety of the main hall broke out in whispers as they saw Higashigawa lead Sango to her seat next to Miroku, Kagome stood and walked down the short flight of steps that would take her to stand before the two ningen that she called friends and pack.
Sesshomaru joined her and began "Today we come together to bond Miroku and Sango in marriage, not only by ningen means but also youkai, this Sesshomaru has agreed to act as the medium for the bonding ritual, and Kagome will be doing the ningen ritual" he spoke before stepping back.
Kagome took a deep breath flashed both of her friends a brilliant smile and started "Do you Miroku swear upon your life that you are here of you're own free will and haven't been coerced" she spoke, the monk had expected this and he straightened his spine looking Kagome right in the eye stated.
"I swear it, I love Sango and nothing is going to stop me from marrying her, I haven't been coerced into this, on this I swear my life" Miroku bowed his head before picking up a sake cup and taking three sips from it as per the ritual.
Sango swallowed thickly as those chocolate brown eyes settled on her seated form "And do you Sango, swear on you're life that you haven't been coerced into this marriage and are here of you're own free will" Kagome questioned.
Trembling slightly feeling all the eyes on her, Sango nodded her head "I swear it on my life, I am here of my own free will, I love Miroku" she got out before taking the sake cup Miroku had drank from and draining the rest of it.
The kitsune female eyed both ningen and wondered if they even realized that she had added her youkai and reiki to the sake, thereby extending their lives and allowing them to live much longer than average humans, but only for an extra hundred years or so, she wasn't to sure on the time.
"Do you Miroku, swear on you're honor to do right by Sango, to protect her in times of strife and to treat her as she deserves" Kagome pressed onward, wanting to get to the main event, the soul bonding ritual, the few times she had sneaked a peek while they had been practicing it had been beautiful.
Jumping a little "I promise, not only on my life but on my honor, Sango will never fear me, my hand will not strike her" Miroku rushed out his partially memorized line and got a giggle from his beautiful bride, she wasn't his wife yet.
Giggling inwardly, Kagome cleared her throat "And do you Sango swear on you're honor, to do right by Miroku, help him in times of need and most important of all give him a home that he will be proud to return to" she continued.
Without skipping a beat Sango looked straight into Miroku's violet eyes "I swear it on my life and my honor, Miroku will never want for another woman, a home will be provided and I'll do everything in my abilities to make sure he has everything he needs" she nodded.
They grabbed up another sake cup, Miroku going first taking the traditional three sips before passing the cup over to his beloved, their hands brushed each other gently and Sango's cheeks stained red making her look all the more beautiful in his eyes.
Once the second cup had been drained and set aside, Kagome started up again with the last questions "Do you Miroku, swear on you're heart, to always cherish Sango, to love her, to treat her as if she was the moon in the skies, to never back out of you're vows that you make here today" she asked.
Excitement building inside of him Miroku didn't hesitate "I swear it on my life, my honor and my heart that I'll cherish Sango, love her and treat her as if she was my personal moon and never break my vows I make here today" his voice grew in volume as he finished.
"And do you Sango swear on you're heart, to love Miroku, cherish him and treat him as if he was you're world, never breaking the vows you make here today" Kagome asked the final question and held her breath just as everyone else did.
Sango could barely contain herself as she inched forward and took up Miroku's hands "I swear it on my life, my honor, and my heart, I swear to love Miroku until the end of our days, cherish him as a wife loves her husband and treat him as if he were my whole world, never breaking the vows I make here today" she sighed softly but everyone heard the love she held for the monk in her words.
Nearly clapping in glee, Kagome said the words Miroku and Sango wanted to hear the most after they had drank the last cup of sake taking their last three sips each "Miroku, Sango, I now announce you man and wife, Miroku, you can kiss you're bride now" she giggled lightly.
The two ningen didn't waste a single moment in leaning forward and pressing their lips together, they had kissed many times before, but those kisses paled in comparison, for when their lips touched it felt like a million fire works exploded and then they finally pulled away.
Seeing as the ningen wedding ceremony was over, Sesshomaru cleared his throat, "If everyone could clear the floor, we'll now commence with the youkai soul bonding ritual" he ordered and the floor was emptied and Kagome seated herself in her throne again to watch the dance.
The daiyoukai stood in the middle while Miroku and Sango stood on opposite ends of the massive floor, Sesshomaru looked between the two ningen, one mistake is all it would take for everything to go terribly wrong, they knew the consequences and that's why they'd been practicing so hard.
Miroku saw the nod and started by following a path he had memorized by heart, it brought him in range of Sesshomaru and he channeled his aura, like he and Sango had practiced, the slayer saw her start and soon both Miroku and Sango were going around Sesshomaru in the eternity sign.
Everyone felt the three on floor's rising aura's, they kept climbing and the dance kept getting faster, as Miroku and Sango, spun, leaped, and danced their way around Sesshomaru their aura's getting stronger with everyone turn and his weakening slightly.
On the throne, Kagome leaned forward and realized what was happening, Sesshomaru was giving some of his life up for both Miroku and Sango, it was a beautiful ritual but also a little worrisome, one wrong move and Sesshomaru could die.
Suddenly Miroku's and Sango's aura's exploded outwards and Sesshomaru leaped deftly out of the way, she could tell he was struggling to stay away so she had Mitsumeru place another seat next to her and have the daiyoukai sit.
When Sesshomaru was sitting, his golden orbs locked with her chocolate brown orbs "Thank you" that's all he said and that's all Kagome needed to hear to know he was grateful for her kindness and that she wasn't nagging him for pulling such a stunt without telling her all the facts.
Down on the floor, Miroku and Sango were speeding up again as the moon began it's descent and the sun came up, finally the two couldn't take it any longer and as they were making the final pass by each other, they slowed down and latched onto each other.
Their souls and aura's twined with each other as they made their final three passes in the infinity sign until they collapsed in the middle to exhausted to go on, there was no reception and the two ningen bid their farewells and headed to their new home, just outside the estate but still within Kagome's barrier.
With that everyone gathered to witness the event headed to bed, each of them to tired to even eat before they fell asleep, Kagome was happy for each of her friends, before she drifted into sleep, 'When will it be my turn' the thought filtered into her head as her eyes fluttered shut and her breathing evened out.
In the godly realm, the fates heard Kagome's question "Well Touga, what do you think of her, is she to you're standards yet" one of the fates asked the inuyoukai male that was soon to be resurrected on their and his command, as he wanted to deal with his youngest pup.
Golden eyes like his sons, long silver hair in a topknot, a double mokomoko slung over his shoulders, and wearing gray and blue armor, Touga lifted his head to the fate that had spoken "Yes, this one is most pleased with his chosen one" he smiled before looking over the lands again.
He couldn't wait to be resurrected, all of Kagome's dreams were about to come true, he had influenced most of them thanks to the fates giving him the power to do so, but what unsettled him the most was those that plotted against his soul mate.
Touga stood tall, 'Just you wait my little kitsune, you won't be alone for much longer, that I, Touga will make sure of' he vowed inwardly to the little miko turned youkai, his golden orbs turning into molten pools of liquid gold and becoming hooded at the thought of putting his hands on the kitsune.