Kagomes' POV:

The celebrations were in full power when the sun began setting. The ball hall was full of people chatting and dancing on the wide dance floor accompanied by live music, the tables full of any food or drink one could imagine as the sun slowly hid behind the mountain giving the first stars their shine. I stood by the side of the spacious room, alone, with a glass of champagne in my hand watching the sunset with a longing expression. I was very happy that my brother found his happiness. But thoughts of a certain demon kept my mind wandering. A heavy sigh left my lips. What was I thinking asking for the Moon? My eyes wandered to the two shining stars at the blackening sky and a small smile crept on my face. I rested my head against the window inviting the cold feeling on my skin. There was no doubt about it. I missed him.

The door suddenly fell open and all the gazes fell to the wolf pack that stood there. They were all dressed in celebratory kimonos with wolves on the sides, a few wolf demons in the inner circle and Koga and what I assumed to be his father stood in the middle of the formation. The moment Kogas' eyes found me his eyes sparkled and a smile crossed his face showing off one of his white fangs. He leaned over to his father whispering something to him and after a nod from him he broke the formation and walked towards me. I gulped softly feeling the gazes of the entire wolf pack burning into me and I grew more and more nervous as the attention that was on the entering wolf pack slowly shifted towards me and Koga.

When he reached his goal he took my hand into his kissing the top of it while bowing softly.

"My Lady."

I offered a bow myself blushing softly from the sudden attention, seeing as even my newly wedded brother and his panther wife watched the procession with amusement.

"Prince Koga," I greeted him in return. "What brings you here?"

Koga straightened his back but never let go of my hand as he bore his eyes into mine, determination evident in his eyes.

"You bring me here. You and your wish, my Lady."

I blinked in confusion, while a few whispers were heard amongst the crowd. Koga grinned, evidently very proud of himself.

"You wished for the Moon, my Lady so it was my duty to give you what you desired."

People in the crowd were as shocked as my face seems to be at his words while the leader of the wolf pack just nodded his head in the back. I just gawked at Koga, not really sure what to say.

"So…you brought me the Moon, my prince?" my voice sounded a bit high pitched even for me. I never thought someone would actually do such a thing, not that it's possible, but when I saw Koga nod his head a million thoughts ran through my head. Did I underestimate demons? Do wolf demons actually possess the moon? I know they howl at it, at least I think so, but could they actually give it to someone? I was confused, my heart beat fast in panic and my breathing picked up, I felt lightheaded. I made that demand to not get married. What would I do with a Moon anyway? What does one do in a situation like this?

Koga looked back at his pack and nodded his head to them as they made way for a single wolf with a light gray fur that made his way through the barely breathing crowd of people and I blinked in confusion, my brain still refusing to work. Koga leaned down and outstretched his hand as the wolf leaned his head down to his hand letting out some kind of an object from its mouth right into his hand letting Koga straighten up again and smile at me with gentle eyes. He took the hand he was still holding in his and turned it so he could place something into my palm and then he let go of me and took a step back while I watched a piece of rock sit on my palm.

"This is a Moon stone, passed down through our generations my Lady. It's a piece of the Moon our ancestors found during the great war of demons. This single stone gave the wolf demons the strength to come out of the war victorious and continues to give us strength to this day. And here I am, giving you the Moon you asked for as well as the lives of the wolf tribe, just sitting at the palm of your hand, just like my heart my Lady." Koga kept his eyes on me, his words serious and I was at a loss of words. I looked over the stone in my hand while I felt the wolves in the background twitch uncomfortably. Shippo came over to my side putting his hand on my shoulder and snapping me out of my daydream.

"Are you officially asking for my sisters' hand in marriage, wolf prince?" his voice was strong, unwavering, speaking like a true leader.

Koga pulled his eyes off me and stared down my brother, his pose just as prideful.

"Yes, my Lord. I wish to take your sister as my bride. And if she deems me worthy, it would make me the happiest man alive. I would love and protect her since just like the stone she's holding, she captured my heart."

I watched Kogas' sincere expression, his words making my cheeks bright red. I was about to answer him when an unexpected gust of wind cut me off. My hair flew around my face as I turned towards the window I have been standing by was now open and in the moonlight his silver hair shone like silver threats.

"Sesshomaru…"

My heart jumped a beat at the sight of his golden eyes that fell straight from me to the rock in my hand. He narrowed his eyes as he came in, not a single word has been ushered the whispers stopped when the Lord of the West entered the ballroom in all his glory, most of the guests bowing in respect while Koga stood defiantly against the great Lord.

Sesshomarus' POV:

The night was still young when the balls music was disturbed. I just arrived and was on my way to say my congratulations to my dear friend and his wedding when the commotion started. I stood just below the back window of the ballroom when I heard him, my irritation level rose to the max just hearing his voice.

"This is a Moon stone, passed down through our generations my Lady. It's a piece of the Moon our ancestors found during the great war of demons. This single stone gave the wolf demons the strength to come out of the war victorious and continues to give us strength to this day. And here I am, giving you the Moon you asked for as well as the lives of the wolf tribe, just sitting at the palm of your hand, just like my heart my Lady."

The wolves' bold move surprised me, but what surprised me more was my reaction. My mother came to my side putting a hand on my shoulder while we listened in on the conversation.

"Are you officially asking for my sisters' hand in marriage, wolf prince?" Shippos' voice was loud and clear and I held my breath awaiting the wolves answer.

"Yes, my Lord. I wish to take your sister as my bride. And if she deems me worthy, it would make me the happiest man alive. I would love and protect her since just like the stone she's holding, she captured my heart."

My eyes flashed red at the answer. How dares he?! My Kagome!

Mother squeezed my shoulder tighter and my calm overtook me again. I looked down at her to see her smiling face.

"Go get her pup."

There was no denying it. She was my mate. Kagome was my mate and no wolf could take her from me. I just nodded my head to my mother and jumped up to the ballroom window opening it swiftly and landing gracefully inside the ballroom before anyone could understand what was going on.

I saw confusion in Kagomes eyes just before she averted her gaze from me and followed my gaze to her hand and then to the wolf. I was aware of everything about her. It was both infuriating and pleasing at the same time. Every fidget, every slight noise she made, I registered. It was like she was the center of my universe, but a presence was interrupting. From the corner of my eyes I saw demons bowing their heads in my presence, yet he stood before me without an ounce of respect, challenging me. I felt it. Another alpha. In my territory. Unacceptable.

"To what do we owe the pleasure, Lord Sesshomaru?" he said, the sarcasm dripping from every word he let out of his foul mouth. "If you didn't notice, were kind of in the middle of something."

A few gasps were made I the crowd while the wolf talked back to me. I simply turned to his father and greeted him with a slight nod of my head while the wolf elder did the same.

"I thought you'd raise your child to better manners, old friend."

My words were simple, yet effective. I saw the young prince clench his fangs while glaring at me.

"Why are you here Sesshomaru?"

I turned my back to the wolf and looked over at Kagome. She was as beautiful as ever, her dress hugging her slender form the smell of lilies and cut grass hitting my nose and making me instantly relax. This is what I longed for. This was the feeling of my home. I saw Kagome blush under my gaze seeing her bite her lower lip and I stepped closer to her.

"He didn't give you what you asked for."

The crowd started to whisper again, but I paid them no mind.

"You asked for the Moon, but he only gave you a piece."

"What did you say?" the wolf was held down by the elder while I made another step closer to her. She looked me in the eyes, a soft smile on her lips.

"Do you have the Moon then, Lord Sesshomaru?"

I reached into my pocket and took her left hand into my right white I took out a small ring and placed it on her ring finger. Kagomes' eyes went wide at my gestures while the wolf kept protesting in the back.

"And what the hell do you think you're doing? You didn't bring her the Moon either!"

I took her hand and showed him the ring with a large white oval stone on it.

"This is the Moon," was my simple answer.

"How is that the Moon you mutt? Did your ego get into your brain?"

The outraged sighs were heard across the room while Shippo stood closer to his sister and I let go of her hand shielding her from the wolf.

"It's a rock, just like the moon. If you move it in the sunlight, it reflects the light just like the moon and depending on the way you position it the different moon phases can be seen. Therefore it's the Moon. However,"

I turned my back to the now growling wolf and ignored him completely while I looked down at the raven haired girl that was watching the ring on her finger with fascination trying out the different ways the ring shone in the light of the ballroom. She sensed my gaze and looked up into my eyes, her blue orbs looking straight into mine.

"If you deep this gift as worthy and you'll decide to be my mate, I'll give you another Moon. A Moon only this Sesshomaru can give you." I leaned down to her touching my forehead to hers in a sign of the meaning behind my words. I was certain. She was the one who makes me feel emotions. Anger, frustration and is capable of driving me crazy, as well as kindness, compassion and love. She's the only one worthy to call my mate.

Kagome took a step back while she looked at the rock in her one hand and then the ring on her other one. She looked from me to Koga, and for the first time I could not read her expression. Shippo tightened his grip on his sister while he looked at me:

"Are you officially asking for my sisters' hand in marriage as well, Lord Sesshomaru?"

There were no further words needed, so I just simply nodded my head and watched from the corner of my eye as my mother made her sneaky entrance to the room and slipped towards Kagomes' parents whispering to them something, I couldn't catch, nor cared to at the moment. I didn't take my eyes off Kagome awaiting her response. She gave me another look while she stepped around me and headed for the wolf.

And I froze. What does that mean? Was I too late? Did she choose him? I turned around and was about to protest but was stopped in my tracks as I watched her hand the rock she held in her hand to the wolf and hugged him.

"Thank you for everything, my Prince and I hope you find the free spirit that your soul desires, but I'm afraid that it's not me you're looking for."

Koga stood before her as a sigh escaped him.

"It was him you were waiting for, wasn't it?"

Kagome just simply nodded her head and I watched as Koga stared straight at me before he gave Kagome a final glance and turned his back to us both, leaving without a word. I sensed the defeat in him, but there was the will to stay strong like a true leader should and for a second, I felt respect for him as he left the ballroom wordlessly, no doubt waiting to be out of sight to howl to the Moon that was of no help to him today.

I stepped towards Kagome and wrapped my hand around her waist, knowing it's where it was always meant to be.

"Seems we have another occasion to celebrate! Congratulations Kagome and Sesshomaru!"

Shippo broke the silence and a roar of congratulations swarmed us, the party catching a second breath and continuing for whole three days and three nights.

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Kagomes' POV:

I awoke to the gentle rays of the morning sun surrounded in satin sheets and purred at the feeling of the soft fabric against my skin. I stretched out on the large bed and held the sheet to my naked form and wrapped myself in it as I stood up from the bed and made my way towards the bathroom where I showered, catching the scent of breakfast from downstairs and felt my stomach growl. I stepped out of the shower drying myself in a soft towel and walked towards the mirror wiping the fog from it revealing a slightly short raven haired female that was always there with one major difference. A purple moon decorated my forehead making me smile every time I saw it there as it reminded me of my mate and everything we've been through together. I quickly dressed and almost ran downstairs to the large dining hall sitting myself down at the table and seeing three other plates still untouched. Before I could reach for a glass of already prepared water a white lily appeared in front of my face held up by a small hand with tiny claws and I smiled turning my head towards Sesshomaru, who stood next to me with Ryuu, a small white haired child with blue eyes and a crescent moon on his forehead with purpura markings on his cheeks just like his father.

"For mama!" he yelled as he wiggles in Sesshomarus' arms and I reached out for him taking him into my arms and taking the flower from him kissing his forehead. "That's mommys' favorite flower."

Ryuu smiled a big smile as his dog ears twitched at the praise of remembering my favorite type of flower as well as Sesshomaru leaning down to kiss me.

"Please keep this for your chambers and control yourselves in front of the pup, I'd like to eat my breakfast in peace," the Lady of the West grinned at my blushing face as I let Ryuu down and let him run to the chair next to me while Sesshomaru took the chair at the head of the table and keeping me company from my other side, his eyes shining playfully making me giggle like a teenager.

So this is how happiness looks like.

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