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::My Own Making::

Chapter 6 :: Meeting the Mother-in-law

Disclaimer: Theme, plot, and poems are mine, characters are not.

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"Sesshomaru, Shippo" Kagome stated, "the smells in this time are bad, but I can put a barrier around the two of you. That is, if Sesshomaru is willing to carry me for a while like he promised, my feet hurt."

Rin giggled as her papa picked up her mama like she nothing more than a feather and carried bridal style. Kagome lightly kissed Sesshomaru on the cheek as thanks and placed a scent barrier around her men. Rin opened the screen and the family walked into the sunlight.

"Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked hesitantly.

"Yes, little miko?" Sesshomaru glanced down at his love.

"Um… people here think that demons are legend and so they don't know what mates are…" Kagome chewed her lip nervously, "Would you mind it if I introduce you as my husband to anyone that might come by? I know that your dad did something between your mom and Inu-yasha's, I'm not sure what though…"

Sesshomaru chuckled, "As long as I belong to you and you to me I do not mind. But should any male attempt to take you from me I will not be nice."

Kagome sighed, "Well there's Hojo. He's like Kouga in our era except he's a wimp and he brings me gifts."

She calls the feudal era, home. She'll stay with us for all time. That is if she is allowed to, beast. "You know the Eastern Lord?" Sesshomaru lifted an eyebrow.

"Yeah, see," Kagome laughed nervously, "they both sort of have this infatuation with me. I, so, do not like either of them."

Sesshomaru was satisfied; his mate wanted him a lone and trusted him impeccably. She trusts us with information of her pervious suitors. More importantly she trusts us to trust in her. He was in awe; he would not break her trust in him.

"Oh one last thing, love, you can't use your powers or kill anything unless we're in danger from a demon or something of that sort, all right?"

Trusting his mate, Sesshomaru nodded his agreement then smiled softly as Rin and Shippo both behaved and walked calmly to the door. Shippo knocked and a voice called out from inside, "Just a minute!"

Kagome giggled, "Looks like mama is busy again."

"Yes?" Mrs. Higurashi asked as she opened the door, "Kagome!"

Kagome jumped out of her mate's arms and hugged her mother, "Mom!" After they parted, "Mom, I have a few people I'd love to introduce you to. Shippo," Shippo stepped forward, "Shippo this is your grandma. Mom, this is my adopted kit, Shippo."

Mrs. Higurashi stepped forward, squatted, and held her arms out to her grandson. As Shippo stepped into her arms and they hugged, Mrs. Higurashi said softly, "Hello Shippo."

"Hello grandma," Shippo said in return.

Mrs. Higurashi's heart warmed at the boy as they parted. Kagome called to Rin, "Honey, come here and meet your grandma." Rin walked forward nervously, "Mom, this is Rin, my adopted daughter."

Rin excitedly hugged Mrs. Higurashi, "Hi grandma!"

Mrs. Higurashi giggled and hugged Rin. As they parted, Mrs. Higurashi scolded softly, "Now Kagome don't be rude, please introduce your patient friend."

Kagome blushed bright red, "Uh… mom, please don't freak. This is Sesshomaru, Inu-yasha's elder half brother, and he's my mate. Uh… mate is the equivalent of a husband, except it literally is for life and it is a deeper bond than just marriage."

Mrs. Higurashi circled Sesshomaru appraising him. Then she stood toe to toe with him and asked, "Will you take good care of my girl?"

She is very fierce when it comes to her young, guess that's where Kagome gets it. Sesshomaru bowed to Mrs. Higurashi, "I will care for her needs above my own, Higurashi-sama. I care deeply for her."

Kagome nearly gaped but decided to merely smile and reward her mate for that later.

"Well," Mrs. Higurashi paused, "I trust my daughter and by your appearance, you are in a position to take good care of her and you're strong enough to protect her. So, I give you my blessings. But should you hurt my little girl, there's no where on earth for you to hide."

Sesshomaru inaudibly gulped though it did not show, and his voice was steady when it came out, "Of course, Higurashi-sama. I would not dream of harming your daughter, for it would be as if I was harming myself."

Mrs. Higurashi clapped her hands, "Well since that's over, welcome to the family, son!" She hugged him.

Sesshomaru awkwardly hugged her back at Kagome's gentle urging from the sidelines. But if one looked closely, one could see the softened look in the taiyoukia's eyes. As they slowly pulled away Sesshomaru whispered so only Mrs. Higurashi heard, "Thank you for accepting our union."

Mrs. Higurashi simply smiled and nodded, then fully pulled away, "So is anyone hungry for lunch?"

After a chorus of yeahs and yeses, Mrs. Higurashi went into kitchen with an abundance of energy and vigor. Kagome followed soon after showing Sesshomaru and the kids how to use a few of the gadgets like the TV and the Playstation 2 ((Love!)).

"Mom," Kagome started.

"Yes, honey?" Mrs. Higurashi answered as she pulled a pie out of the oven.

"Thank you for accepting my mating." Kagome nearly whispered.

Mrs. Higurashi covered the few feet between them and pulled her daughter into a hug which was returned full heartedly, "Why wouldn't I accept you being with the man-"

"Male!" Kagome interjected, "Sesshomaru isn't a human. He's a demon. They refer to themselves as male and female. Ah… yeah..." Kagome blushed and trailed off.

Mrs. Higurashi giggled, "Male, then, that you love? I only want the best for you. You got that by yourself and thankfully you didn't end up with Inu-yasha. He's a nice boy underneath it all, but he's still just a boy. You need a man, excuse me, male that's strong enough to support you. Sesshomaru is just that and he loves you. I can see it in his eyes when he looked at you."

Kagome started tearing up and muffled a sob.

Upon scenting his mate's upcoming tears, Sesshomaru raced into the kitchen and demanded, "What's wrong?"

Kagome laughed and smiled up at her love, "Oh nothing, love. Mom just made me really happy that's all."

Sesshomaru looked in clear disbelief at the women. "Hn…" He then nodded and was about to go and stay with the children when he remembered their entire purpose for coming and smirked, "Little miko, shall you tell your mother our reason for coming here, or shall I?"

Kagome blushed and managed to stammer out, "Uh… um… at the table… with the children…"

"What's that dear?" Mrs. Higurashi asked, before she exclaimed, "Oh my! The food!" Mrs. Higurashi hurried and saved everything that was cooking just in time. "Will you set the table, sweetie?"

Saved by the food. Kagome sighed in relief and answered, "Sure, mom. Sesshomaru will you get the children to help me?"

"You got saved by food, my dear. But you won't get away next time." Sesshomaru chuckled in her ear sending a shiver down her spine.

The children hurried into the kitchen and everyone helped get lunch set to start eating. Mrs. Higurashi told embarrassing stories of Kagome's childhood whilst they ate. Once they finished polishing off the pie, Sesshomaru brought up the subject that was being avoided, "Little mate are you going to tell her or am I?" He smiled charmingly.

"Fine, fine, fine, I'll say it." Kagome grumbled. "Mom, before I say anything, promise me you won't make loud noises."

"I promise." Mrs. Higurashi agreed.

"I'm pregnant." Kagome said simply.

Mrs. Higurashi started crying, "Oh my baby's all grown up. Come here honey and let me hug you." She opened her arms and hugged Kagome when she came to her mom.

"Mom it's fine, just relax." Kagome murmured. "Okay, if you don't stop crying I'm going to end up crying."

Sesshomaru grimaced, but Mrs. Higurashi just laughed as she wiped away her tears. She sighed and maveled, "Oh, I'll soon be a grandma." Mrs. Higurashi clapped her hands and said, "Well we must go to the mall for the baby things. But perhaps you two would first like to go around and look at what you might like to get."

Kagome clapped her hand excitedly, "That'd be great! Sesshomaru, I could take you to see this awesome weapon shop too! Little ones, would you stay here and explore the house until Souta gets home to play with you?"

"Of course, mama," Rin answered properly.

"Sure mom, and are there more video games I could play?" Shippo asked hyperly.

"Honey, you can borrow Souta's. Also why don't you show Rin the games?" Mrs. Higurashi responded for her daughter.

"Thanks mom for watching them." Kagome said in relief.

"It's my pleasure after all they are more behaved than you and Souta." Mrs. Higurashi laughed.

Kagome giggled then turned to Sesshomaru, "Come on, love, let's get you dressed to go out. Mom is Dad's old clothes still in its old spot?"

"Yes, Kagome, it's where it has always been. I think he would like it that your mate would use his clothes." Mrs. Higurashi smiled softly.

"Alright come on, Sesshomaru." Kagome grabbed his hand and led him upstairs.

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After handing him his clothes Kagome began to leave her room to allow him some privacy. But her mate wouldn't allow that, "Where are you going little mate?" Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around her waist and nuzzled his cheek against hers.

"If I stay here and watch you strip, I will most probably tie you down and take you." Kagome whispered into his pointed then sucked his lobe lightly, "Finish getting dressed, love. I'll wait for you downstairs, and if you hurry I'll have a treat for you when we get to the mall."

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I'm so sorry. I have been really busy with all the things going on. I was working on my club's magazine, editing. Anyway what really sucks is that my principal rejected the literary magazine on bias, saying it was unpolished and that not enough students contributed from the general student body. I'm not making excuses, I just wanted to inform you all that I had not purposely left you without reason.

My sincerest apologies,

Sasha Dragon Heart

P.S. R&R what should Kagome give Sesshomaru or do to him?