My new story…its Sessh/Kag if you don't like the pairing, don't read the story.

**This is a rewrite in order to fit the story as it's been progressing! I started this story so long ago it was time to update the writing, and a recent review I got reminded me of this goal! Thanks OnceUponABlueMoonDream ! Note: we're shifting from the songs, so expect big changes to explain things better.

I disclaim everything that needs to be.

Bold means a change in location and/ or time or time period. Italics are thoughts or Sesshomaru's inner demon talking, or flashbacks.

Chapter 12: Mating in Matrimony

When they arrived at the hotel, Kagome took the lead. Her mother gave her the key, so they took the elevator straight to the second most top floor. The entire floor was the honeymoon suite, and when the elevator doors opened, they opened into a beautiful entryway. Rose petals were scattered down the hall, and Sesshomaru lifted Kagome into his arms before exiting the elevator and moving towards the bedroom.

When he opened the door and stepped inside, Kagome gasped. The room was gorgeous, candles lit and rose petals scattered everywhere. It was romantic, and Kagome felt herself getting warm. Sesshomaru growled happily at the spike in her scent, setting her down gently. The dresser had their overnight bags, and Kagome took quick steps to hers, pulling out a few items before slipping out of her shoes on her way to the bathroom.

Sesshomaru chuckled, slipping out of his tuxedo jacket, "Hurry back."

Closing the bathroom door, Kagome took a deep breath. Slowly, she undid the buttons of her wedding dress, carefully stepping out of it. After zipping it into its garment bag, Kagome went to the sink to wash her makeup off and take her hair down. She then pulled on the lingerie set Sesshomaru lingered over in the store.The white silk-lace teddy had a deep V-neck with red and gold embroidery detailing the curves of her breasts and thighs.

She slipped a red and gold silk robe over the set, shaking her curls and examined herself in the mirror. She wanted Sesshomaru to see her as he often did, completely fresh-faced. Her desire was evident in the flush of her cheeks, her eyes looked slightly glazed. This night felt special, their wedding night. Kagome wanted him to see how much she really loved being his mate, and

wife. They'd fallen into this sweet dance of theirs so secretly, and now they were boldly stepping into the light with their love.

'Finally', Kagome thought as she looked at her mating mark. The crescent moon shaped looked more like a birthmark than a scar. It was one of the most tender physical manifestations of their mating, an InuDaiyoukai's mark was the apex of their combined power. After their official mating ceremony, Sesshomaru had explained, she would have his lifespan and her Miko abilities would be heightened by his Daiyoukai power. They would be fully intertwined in every way, able to sense each other always.

Sesshomaru was growing impatient from his spot on the bed. He'd trimmed his claws, wanting nothing more than to taste and feel her wrapped around any part of him. He and his beast were starving for her, her wedding dress calling to them with every step she took. Dancing with her was almost too much, and he longed to be close to her beautiful body again.

He heard the click of the bathroom door, immediately locking eyes with his mate. She walked towards him slowly as he stood to meet her, his eyes already tinting red at the sight of the red and gold against her skin. He could smell her want, her sweet wetness, it made him ache. They were soon in front of each other, and Sesshomaru slowly untied the belt of the robe. His beast lunged at control with a sharp growl as they realized she was wearing the set he'd seen in the store. She smirked.

"Are you just going to look at me, Sesshomaru?" She asked quietly, her voice low and sweet. She blinked and found herself against the wall, Sesshomaru kissing and biting at his mating mark, pulling choppy moans from her lips.

"I want to devour you," his beast growled into her neck, pulling his mouth away to look at her.

Kagome's eyes sparkled with lust and she licked her lips, slowly showing him her canines.

She wants to play, his beast was waiting for permission, almost begging for it. Sesshomaru gripped her tighter, waiting.

"Let him out Sesshomaru" Kagome groaned, pressing herself into him and snaking her arms around his neck. At the sound of her welcome; his beast flooded to control, lifting her off the ground and carrying her.

Laying the two of them down on the bed, he hovered over her. They locked eyes as Sesshomaru sliced her teddy down the middle, her skin prickling at his touch and the sudden air hitting her skin. His hand swept through black curls to her dripping folds, he felt a low growl fall from his mouth, and he felt Kagome shiver with anticipation. He felt himself harder, aching to feel her around his length. He quickly disposed of her teddy, while she yanked down his boxers.

Sesshomaru ran his hands across her skin and made quick work of flipping her over to lie on her stomach. She bounced herself up onto her knees and arched herself toward him, submissive.

And Sesshomaru didn't waste a moment to bury himself in her. Their equal cries of pleasure as their bodies connected, echoed over the sounds of their sex. Her thighs would be marked, bruised from his grip but she loved her love's hold on her. His beast was fully submissive to her.

Sesshomaru pulled Kagome up by her waist, maintaining his strokes. Sitting back on his knees, letting Kagome's legs extend in front of her, planting her feet on the bed. Bouncing her up and down, slowly, Sesshomaru relished in this new angle, squeezing him tighter. The gasps of pleasure were euphoric in his ears, he moved her with one hand. The other found her hand, linking their fingers together as she gripped his thigh to his hand. Her nails were so close to piercing his skin, their bodies almost fully marked by each other, his beast shaking with desire, pleasure, and contentment. As they reached their climax, Sesshomaru's kisses and licks on the shoulder where Kagome's mating mark turned to passion fueled bites and sucks. When they soared over their mutual peak, Sesshomaru re-marked Kagome as she drove her nails into his thigh. They bucked against each other as he emptied his seed inside her.

His beast was desperate to impregnate her, it seemed. He was furious that Inuyasha and Kikyo were having pups. Kagome's selfless wish, to give everyone a chance at happiness, restored Kikyo's life. Even crueler, when they returned to the Feudal Era, the word was sure to spread. About the new Queen of the West and the new Royal Child. His enemies may strive to plot against him, placing Inuyasha in charge of the lands he's fully unprepared to rule. The Western Lands would be apt for an overthrow.

What's worse, is that he wanted nothing more than seeing Kagome swollen with his child. He couldn't wait to see that, experience that.

Their lovemaking slowed, as their heavy breathing faded into each other. He helped her ease off of him as he licked any traces of blood from her skin.

"I love you, Sesshomaru."

"I love you too, Kagome." He said, taking a towel from the night table and gently wiping their combined juices off of the both of them. Kagome, laying on her stomach, slowly moved her body underneath the blankets. Sesshomaru joined her seconds later, wrapping his arms around her waist.

He placed a tender kiss to the top of her head, "I love you" he sighed into her hair. She kissed his collarbone in return, allowing sleep to take over. Sesshomaru followed soon after.

The sun was peeking through the curtains as Kagome yawned and opened her eyes. Sesshomaru, laying on his back, still had his hand locked into hers. He must've gotten up to shower during the night because he was more dressed than she, in a pair of black linen pants. She fought the urge to move the hair covering his face, and moved to get up instead. Slowly, she loosened their hand-hold and rolled to the edge of the bed. Wrapping herself in the fluffy robe waiting for her on the couch, she picked up her phone and answered her texts. Her mother pre-ordered their breakfast, they just had to send for it. She looked at her husband with a soft smile, they'd order breakfast when he woke up. Walking into the bathroom, she turned her attention to the bathtub.

It was huge, and Kagome sighed happily as the Jacuzzi jets bubbled to life as she filled it. Adding bath salts, the jasmine, gardenia, and rose water scented the air. She de-robed, settling into the warm water. Closing her eyes, she let the water and silence wash over her, thinking about her life. She was happier than she'd ever been. She felt loved, differently than her love from Inuyasha. He transitioned into more of a brotherly role as the years passed. She often asked for his advice, and he was the first to point out her changing feelings for Sesshomaru. He was gruff, normal with her, and vowed to protect her. This was a love she knew was returned with the same force, if not stronger, as hers. The DaiYoukai lying asleep in the next room was the last man she would've thought herself with at 15. Or even a few years ago. She was 19 now, nearly, and she never thought Sesshomaru would be more than a person she deeply cared for, but only interacted with platonically. Now, she was his. And he was hers.

After Sesshomaru's initial surprise at her literacy, he remained curious about her curiosity. He helped her learn how to protect herself, noticing her drive for an outlet. Kagome let a smile cross her face as she mused on how her husband challenged her, pushed her to work hard and stay stubborn when fighting. They studied together as well, Kagome writing poetry, stories, and songs as he studied literature, language, and art. The four years after Naraku's demise introduced Kagome to a very different Sesshomaru.

In bed, Sesshomaru shifted without opening his eyes. He couldn't feel Kagome in bed with him anymore, but hearing the water gently moving through the cracked bathroom door, a tiny smile appeared on his face. He knew she'd find her way into the tub eventually. When he toured the room with Kagome's mother a few days back, via video call, he knew she'd love it and take full advantage. He rolled over, swinging his legs off the bed and slipping his feet into slippers. He picked up the landline phone sitting on the nightstand.

"Front Desk," A bright voice answered

"We're ready for our breakfast," he replied, smoothing the sheets as he stood.

"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru," the woman on the other end replied, "it'll be right up."

He put the phone back on the hook and ran his hand through his hair. He picked a book from his bag, they were reading The Picture of Dorian Gray. Kagome's versions of 'Classic Literature' challenged him, and he often learned a lot about other cultures. It brought him more entertainment and knowledge than he would've ever expected. He knocked on the bathroom door, book in hand.

"hmm?" Kagome greeted, leaving her eyes closed.

He pushed the door open, "good morning, my love."

"Good morning," she replied sweetly, kissing him when he walked over and leaned down to reach her.

"mm" she moaned softly as they pulled away, "are you here to read to me?"

He smiled, "and when breakfast comes, we can eat on the balcony and you can read to me."

She nodded and settled into the warmth of the tub, and the warmth of Sesshomaru's voice.

"Chapter Two." As he read, they often stopped to discuss things. If one of them found a passage with an especially poignant or beautiful word, phrase, or passage, the reader was sure to mark it while they discussed. Of the hundreds of books, of all the genres they've read, in their time together, nearly all of them were peppered with Kagome's stars and brackets and Sesshomaru's neat underlining.

He was beginning the fourth chapter when he heard the bell boy knock at the door of their suite. Kagome drained the tub, wrapping herself in a fluffy towel and drying off as Sesshomaru answered the door and directed the waiter to the balcony. She slipped a t-shirt dress onto her body, after pulling on a bralette and cotton boy shorts. Her body felt different, and she knew the physical manifestations of her mating Sesshomaru were beginning. Choosing to be comfortable would be the logical option.

Tying her hair into a messy bun, letting her curls flyaway naturally, framing her face. Walking through the suite to the balcony, she watched Sesshomaru tip the waiter and excuse him. The table was set, and the balcony had beautiful view of the entire city.

Sesshomaru had put a gray t-shirt on over his black linen pants, and he smiled at her as he pulled out her chair. Looking at Kagome in her most natural state, in the sunlight, completely open hearted and awake, was perfect. He remembered the first time he'd seen her with her guard down.

It was two years earlier, in the springtime. Sesshomaru walked into the kitchen of his Winter Palace, built near Inuyasha's Forest. He found himself spending more and more time there, and at first he liked to think it was exclusively for Rin's benefit. The little girl adored Kagome, and wanted to be just like her. He had to admit, her passion for learning was rubbing off on Rin, and it was endearing to see them interact. He asked Kagome to start tutoring Rin soon after Naraku's demise, his claim over Rin as his daughter gave him a desire to see her highly educated, like a true Princess.

When the tutoring turned from weekly to daily, Sesshomaru asked Kagome to move into the Winter Palace. He remembered how his heart thumped loudly when she blushed darkly while he showed her private wing after she accepted. After that, he typically found them in the library. Reading books he had, as well as the ones Kagome brought from her time. Her mother had taken to sending books with Kagome for both Shippo and Rin. So many books had made it to the palace, between Kagome and her mother, that Sesshomaru added an entire section of the library for their storage. He made sure it was in his private library, for use only with special permission if one is outside the family.

It was early in the mornings that he would find her alone at the kitchen table, writing poetry and reflecting on her morning dreams and meditations. This particular morning, he found her early enough that her heart hadn't put its guard up yet. This morning he walked in the kitchen to see her sitting in the window. The March rains covered the sky in black clouds, and poured down. She was sitting in the windowsill, looking out the window. He watched as she rested her head against the glass. She startled him when she spoke, not realizing how long he'd been standing there.

"do you hear the relief in the clouds, Sesshomaru?" her voice was quiet. He didn't dare move.

She smiled, the softness in her eyes was shooting into him like poison darts. His body moved on his heart's command, and she made room for him to sit across from her in the window.

She gently took his hand, placing it flush with the glass, "close your eyes."

He obeyed, far too delighted at her touch and curious at what she was going to do.

"listen to the rain. The clouds unload their burdens and it all gets washed away. Rain is such a cleansing relief."

He didn't know what to say, but listened to the rain. He felt it in his palm, and Kagome's heartbeat through her warm hand. His heart focused on her nearness, and his body relaxed to her touch. He felt his energy being rinsed, as if the rain was washing over him without getting him wet. He'd never felt so open, more powerful. It was like she opened a floodgate of power in him.

He was brought out of his reminiscing by Kagome's giggle. He brought his eyes to hers as she lowered her cell phone, having taken a picture of him.

"Earth to Angel," she giggled again

He smiled softly, "who is this 'angel'?"

She popped a grape into her mouth, "you are."

"You are the ethereal one, Kagome," he smiled, noting a slight change in her scent. The closer they got to their mating, the more her body changed to adapt to her new life.

"Chapter Four." Kagome read, as Sesshomaru started to eat.

They read and ate together peacefully for a while before placing a bookmark at their spot and going back inside, cuddling together on the bed. Kagome reached for her side table, sitting back up with the tablet her mother had given her with the recorded messages on them. She pressed play and the video began:

"Hi Kagome! I love you so much, and I'm so happy you found true love in Sesshomaru," Her mother's face smiled at them, "I'm so proud to have such a wonderful son-in-law."

"Hey guys! Congrats!"

"Love you two, congrats!"

Each message from each of their wedding guests were a little different. But it was Inuyasha's that really stuck a cord with her.

"Hey Sessh, Kags. This is weird, talking to you like this Souta. What? I'm supposed to say what I was gonna say to them? Keh, fine," he blushed, "I'm happy you found each other. I know it took me a minute to get used to the idea, wench, I'm happy you're happy. That's all I want for ya. And Sessh, just because you're my half brother doesn't mean I'm not gonna be keeping an eye on you. She's melted you so far, ice prick, but I'm watchin'."

Kagome laughed as the screen faded to black.

Sesshomaru shook his head, "irritating sibling."

Kagome's cell phone buzzed and Souta's photo blinked onto the screen. She picked it up and held it to her ear.

"Hi Souta!"

"Hi sis! Mom said to tell you, the car will be ready in 20 minutes so be ready to go."

"Okay, are the kids ready?"

Souta sighed, "they are like their mother. Not morning people."

She laughed, 'Sango can get them up. Ask her."

"Oh sis," Souta sighed, "we tried that. They want you."

Kagome sighed and put the phone on speaker, placing the tablet back on the end table. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow.

"Bring the phone to Shippo," she said gently, bringing a smile to Sesshomaru's face. His beloved's mothering skills were one of the things he first loved about her. Her deep care for others, no matter the species. She knew he liked witnessing it, so she included him whenever possible. He considered Shippo one of his own. Soon, their son's sleepy voice drifted off the screen.

"Mama?"

"Good morning, my sweet baby boy."

"good morning mama," he sounded more awake

"Be my good boy and get Rin Rin up. I'll see you both soon so we can go home."

"Okay mama!" he chirped, and the screen went dark.

Sesshomaru's face held a soft, loving pride for his wife.

"you look at me like that every time I'm with Shippo and Rin." She smiled, leaning up to kiss his cheek.

"Because," he replied, kissing her lips, "you are an incredible mother. You are gifted in acts of love, Kagome."

She blushed in response, leaning into the kiss. He snaked his arms around her, deepening the kiss and pulling her closer. They both let out a groan when they broke apart, knowing they had to get ready to leave.

Kagome got off the bed first, heading to the bathroom to pack their toiletries. Sesshomaru made sure their wedding clothes were secured in their garment bags and called for the bellboy. He arrived with the notification that the car had arrived, collecting their things. Kagome slipped her sandals on and picked up her purse, opening the door. Sesshomaru gathered his things, putting the cellphone Kagome's mother gifted him and the leather wallet Kagome gifted him, into his pockets and followed his wife to the elevator. They breezed through the hallways, through the lobby to the car.

Sesshomaru found himself comfortable with the elite treatment he received in Kagome's era. It was as if they knew who they were, and their status already. He'd long noticed her impeccable and elegant taste, when she decorated her wing in the Winter Palace. Her bedroom had rich colors and delicate lights, exuding warmth and elegance. He'd seen her inspiration in her books, the Tudor European style echoing through her wing and spilling out into the rest of the palace, at his request.

They drove back to the shrine and Kagome beamed when she saw Shippo and Rin waiting at the top of the stairs.

"Mama!"

"Hi babies!" Kagome said, making it to the top.

Rin ran into Sesshomaru's arms as Shippo leaped into Kagome's. They carried their children to the well house, where Miroku, Sango, Inuyasha, and Kikyo were saying their goodbyes to Kagome's family, each carrying different care packages filled with super different souvenirs and favorites from the modern era, plus all the things they'd purchased while there. It was agreed that Sesshomaru and Kagome would come back and visit, and to get their favorite 'necessary' things from the Modern Era. Sesshomaru was even working on making their lives in the Feudal Era more modern. Kagome kissed her mother and grandfather's cheeks, and hugged Souta tightly. Then, with a deep breath, they each jumped into the well, a blue light engulfing each of them as they passed through.

It took some maneuvering to get everyone and everything out of the well. After most of the clamoring, everyone gathered their things and said their goodbyes. They would reunite soon the next week, at Sesshomaru and Kagome's mating ceremony. The newlyweds took their children to the Winter Palace, where Jaken and Ah-Un were waiting to greet them. Shippo and Rin ran off to play in the gardens and torment Jaken as Sesshomaru took Kagome to their wing, and especially their bedroom.

He closed the door gently behind him, as Kagome slowly bent to remove her shoes. He took a deep breath, waiting for her to notice the room. She'd been in his rooms once before, but it looked different now. He decorated it in the rich fabrics Kagome liked, and it now looked like a perfect mixture of their personalities. Her richness, and his sleek elegance. The bed was huge, big enough to fit Sesshomaru in his true form, with a black velvet blanket over the silk sheets.

Kagome straightened and pulled her t-shirt dress over her head. Her cotton boyshorts and bralette emphasized the softness of her skin in the light. Sesshomaru stepped forward and softly caressed her arms as her dress dropped to the floor.

Lifting her into his arms, he pressed his lips to her shoulder, making his way to her mating mark. He smiled against her skin as he felt her take a sharp inhale.

"You should show me how this mating thing works," Kagome said breathlessly, pulling his pants down with her feet.

Running his teeth along her bone, feeling her shiver, he smiled again.

"I bite you, " he growled into her mark, licking and dragging his way up and down her collarbones.

Kagome positioned herself and tried to hold in her moan as Sesshomaru entered and re-marked her at the same time. Their bodies jerked against each other feverishly, Sesshomaru's thrusts primal. Kagome growled and moaned, her developing instincts from their mating already showing. Her body moved without her, her instincts controlling her behavior as her climax hit suddenly, driving Sesshomaru to his as she leaned forward and bit him in return.

Their thrusting slowed and stopped as the waves passed through them. He kissed her forehead gently, walking to the bed and untangling his body from hers.

"and you bite me," Sesshomaru finished as he set her on the bed.

Kagome tilted her head and smiled, "that's it?"

"There's a ceremony, similar to the wedding. It will be as late as next week. You and Rin will take the sacred baths. Inuyasha, Shippo, and I will take ours. We reunite after, where Miroku will carry both your Elder's blessing and mine. Inuyasha will give the blessing of your friends, Totosai and Myoga have the authority to give the blessing for my father."

Sesshomaru held his hand to Kagome, helping her to her feet and leading them to their private hot springs.

"Is your mom coming?" She asked

"She gave the Elders her blessing already but…..she may. She's aware, either way."

Stepping into the warm water, Kagome felt more relaxed. When the water rippled as Sesshomaru got in after her, she sat on a smooth rock shelf and tilted her head back, into the water.

"I would love to meet her," Kagome smiled, "who are the elders?"

Sesshomaru followed suit, dipping his hair into the water, "you'll meet them in the coming days. They are the other lords of the lands. North, East, and South. Your wolf friend Ayame? Her grandfather is the leader of the Northern Lands. So he will attend, with every faction of the Wolf Demon Tribe."

"hmm," Kagome mused, wondering about the next phase of her life. Lady of the Western Lands.

They washed themselves in a comfortable almost silence, Sesshomaru answering whatever question hit her. They dried and dressed in soft linens for bed. Wrapping their arms around each other, they fell into a restful sleep.

*That's all folks! That's it for this chapter! These re-writes are hopefully giving more context to where the story is going, and I hope you like the changes! I really appreciate y'all taking the time to read my stories! There's gonna be some big changes for the next chapters! Let me know what y'all think! –Inu'sgurl97 *