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Chapter 34

Reminiscing

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Kagome dusted the neatly framed picture and stood back to stare at it. It showed Kagome in her blue Kimono a smile plastered on her face as well as Inuyasha, in the first formal wear she had ever seen him in; while it was similar to his red Kimono it held a few differences. They were under the God Tree, and she was wrapped in his arms.

Kagome smiled at the memory as she placed the picture back, it had taken quite a few efforts with the camera but she had mastered the art and became camera happy, snapping pictures of everyone who had attended. She had even managed to get one of the high and mighty lord Sesshomaru.

Not that the demon lord attended, oh no! he was merely dropping off Rin and Nami, who Kagome found to be almost as perverted as Miroku. And due to the fact that Rin couldn't be left completely in the care of the hanyou he had stayed for the ceremony, and the reception.

Truth be told it was a double wedding. She had been so happy to march down the aisle with Sango. Sango was equally stunning her dress, it had been a nice soft gold colour, and while not as elaborate as Kagome's it was very lovely. She pictures of them marching down the aisle, it reminded her of the sun and moon.

Rin had played her flower girl, and Shippo the ring bearer, it was entirely too cute.

Making sure it was perfectly set on the tiny shelf in the main room she moved to dust the other wedding picture; this one had been altered on the computer to include not only her feudal era family but her modern family as well. The picture came out looking very real considering both were taken under the god tree.

She supposed she was the only girl to have two weddings! Not that she was complaining! She loved getting married; frankly speaking the high of the event was addictive.

Her modern era friends had marvelled at the quality of her Kimono, and at the fact that she was marring her long time crush. They had declared it romantic and hadn't stopped squealing after she had told them the date. Surprisingly even Hojo came to the wedding bearing gifts… an ointment for the rashes on her rear….thanks to grandpa of course.

She placed the picture down as Shippo came bounding into the room. He was older now, much older and was everything she had hoped he could be, smart, charming, and dear she say it? Dead sexy!

"Kagome Rin's here!" Shippo stated excitedly as he dashed to his room to change to more suitable close.

Kagome nodded smiling at his enthusiasm. She kept Rin sometimes, and the girl was a lovely help. She had hardly gotten to the door before she heard the excited squeal of the fifteen year old girl.

"Kagome-chan! You look lovely!" Rin declared as she bounded from Uh-Un's back rushing to embrace Kagome.

"Thanks! Did you do something to your hair?"

Rin nodded, "Rin decided that she would let it all out," she stated explaining the missing pony tail, "Do you think it looks good?" she asked nervously shifting from side to side.

Kagome nodded her head enthusiastically, "mhm, you look just lovely." Rin blushed peeking slightly pass Kagome and scanning the room behind her, leaning closer to her ear she whispered, "he's in his room, knock before you enter."

Rin nodded and bounded off. Kagome smiled fondly at the girl and turned to Sesshomaru who had chosen to speak.

"Why do you encourage them Miko?" He inquired his eyes slightly narrowed.

"Oh come on, she is a young woman, you don't expect her to stay little forever!" Kagome cried exasperatedly as she through her hands in the air and moved back inside to finish her dusting.

Sesshomaru marched in, going to the same room as he always did stating as he passed, "You will address this Sesshomaru by his title, I hold you-."

"fully responsible for anything that may happen to Rin while in my village. I've got it lord Sesshomaru…" Kagome stated not pausing in her dusting.

He grunted and continued on his way. The room he entered, that had once belonged to Miroku and Sango had been converted to a nursery. Holding the two new additions to the pack.

She could remember the first time Sesshomaru had visited the room. Kagome had just finished putting the final touches on it when he had appeared out of no where to inform her that Rin was staying for the next week.

Kagome had nodded, stating that it was always a pleasure to keep the girl. Inuyasha had grumbled about stupid demons acting like they owned his house. The usual fuss had taken place and then he had left.

Now Sesshomaru had shown no interest in the pregnancy, in fact if it hadn't been for the bulging belly she would have been sure he didn't know about it. So imagine her surprise when at the end of the week he came back, with two rocking horses…or rather dog demons, looking powerful as if they were about to rush into battle lips pulled back in a snarl and paws raised….ok maybe its not exactly the friendliest depiction but it worked…and a rocking chair. The chair was also of an inu, except it was curled around the cushion with a loving look on its wooden face, so that whoever was in the chair would be the recipient of that look.

He hadn't said a word, merely called Rin and left. Kagome however didn't neglect to thank him for the gift. In the latter part of her third trimester he had returned, with a female servant. Again she was dropped off with Rin without as much as a word. The servant had been a great help during the week or so, that Rin was there, she in fact lifted a large burden from Kagome. It was hard to cook for others when all you wanted to eat was salt and ice…plus clean when you couldn't see your toes.

She was again surprised when Sesshomaru had left the servant behind. Tami, stayed with them upon till the twins birth, also helping Kagome with what to expect with demon children.

A wail, or rather several wails interrupted her thoughts. She frowned and marched towards the twin's room. By the time she got there they were taken out of their cribs and placed on the carpet the dog demon sitting beside them in his customary pose, watching them crawl about.

"Sesshomaru! I had just gotten them to fall asleep!" Kagome cried, as she looked down at the two children currently crawling about the room, and all over their unconcerned uncle, who hadn't even bothered to acknowledge their mothers presence.

Kagome stomped her foot in annoyance, but decided that she was going to get no where fast, so instead she chose to leave the room before the two children demanded her attention muttering about demons who woke up sleeping children.

The twins were a hand full. Can you imagine having two new born crying all at once both wanting attention at the same time, and a husband who also wanted attention? She had felt like she was going crazy. Inuyasha had been a grate help, but by the time he got home to help she was plum going out of her mind.

He after all went to work with Miroku and sometimes Shippo while she and Sango stayed with the children. In the evening they would switch shifts and the girls would get to rest while the men did the night feeding, thanks of course to the wonders of the breast pump and bottles.

Sango wasn't much help with the twins birth considering that she had one toddler and a new born of her own. The toddler was a boy, the cutest thing really but always getting into trouble, the baby girl was an angel, but put them together and with the twins, and it was easy to start a crying fest.

The school Kagome had formed had also suffered considering that she couldn't manage to keep classes most of the time. Imagine her joy when Nami arrived. The demoness was a wonder. She had helped out with the children, making things easier on the two ladies. Enabling them to restart school, Sango teaching defence while Kagome did actual book work.

Nami was constantly troubling Inuyasha and even though he would never have admitted it she knew he missed her when she left. She left when the twins were three months, Visiting every other week or so and staying a day maybe two.

But by then Kagome and Sango had gotten into the flow of things, they could easily handle the children. Kagome didn't find it a stress to pack to go home any more and her routine was now established.

The village was another wonder. With the advancement in medical knowledge their numbers had grown, however the expansion took place in the opposite direction of the well. After all it wouldn't do to have them discover it. So the two huts that belonged to the small inu group stood side by side at the beginning of the village.

With the aid of the now permanent inu group the village didn't suffer much attack. But the most surprising had to be the youkai additions. It had started with Tami, who had asked permission for her family to stay there.

Somehow news spread that there was a human village that would take in youkai and school them. Needless to say others came. It wasn't much but it was a start. Then Kagome had also began to sense youkai in her time, she supposed she was changing the course of time, but if she was there then she was meant to.

Besides Youkai, while it seemed the general Japanese population knew about them, weren't known on the international scale.

"Kagome, did you make any ramen yet?" Inuyasha asked.

Kagome jumped a hand over her heart spinning around, "What you trying to do? Kill me?" she demanding in mock anger.

"keh," Inuyasha muttered sniffing the air, "It aint done is it?" he asked mournfully.

Kagome rolled her eyes and kissed him on the cheek, "nope, what's the hurry?"

He returned her kiss pulling her into a hug, "Miroku and Sango are coming over, its your turn to cook dinner" he explained, "and I don't want Katsu stealing my ramen…" he whispered glancing behind him to see if said child was in view.

Kagome laughed, and slapped him lightly on the shoulder, "Inuyasha he's five!"

Inuyasha pulled away to look at her seriously, "It doesn't matter…ramen is ramen and he's out to get it…I just know it! I can see it in his eyes!!"

"Your delusional," Kagome muttered as she kissed him again.

"Keh, whatever," Inuyasha muttered out releasing her, "I'm going to go hide them."

Kagome shook her head at her hanyou as he began packing up the ramen. She really didn't know why he bothered, he always ending up giving Katsu some anyways. She wondered idly how long he would last before he caved this time.

"Oh Inuyasha, tell Sesshomaru not to leave, he's going to eat with us this time," Kagome muttered in determination. She had a camera and her family dinner was going to be perfect…even if she had to sedate a demon or two to get them to behave.

"What the fuck do you want him here for?" Inuyasha grouched as he moved towards the twins door, "Yow, ass dinner will be ready soon…" he muttered out peering into the room.

Kagome winched at the loud yelp he emitted. It was followed by shuffling and she quickly entered the nursery.

"No fighting in front of the boys!" Kagome yelled angrily, although truth be told she wasn't really angry. She went un heard and with a frown muttered, "sit boy."

Sesshomaru smirked as the hanyou went crashing into the ground. The two boys squealed with delight and quickly crawled over to chew on their father's ears. When he was able to sit up, Inuyasha pried the two laughing infants from him. He flicked his ears tiny droplets of water flying from them and the twins squealed with delight reaching for the appendages.

"Why'd you do that for?" Inuyasha asked Kagome accusingly, "He started it!"

Kagome rolled her eyes, "It doesn't matter, it just needed to stop. I cant believe you two are still fighting…"

"Who's still fighting?" Rin asked peeking into the room.

"Inuyasha and Sesshomaru," Shippo answered for Kagome as he peeked in behind Rin.

Sesshomaru, Inuyasha and Shippo sniffed the air before grimacing. Inuyasha placed the oddly quite twins down and got up followed by Sesshomaru; Shippo had already rushed off taking Rin with him.

"What?" Kagome asked as the two brothers attempted to get past her.

"This Sesshomaru needs to make sure Rin and the fox wash their hands before the meal…" Sesshomaru declared moving past her.

"I think Sango and Miroku need my help bringing over Katsu and Hanna," Inuyasha stated as he too squeezed past her.

Kagome looked after the retreating figures puzzled as to their fast movements. Then the putrid scent hit her causing her to wrinkle her nose. She looked down at the twins who stared back at her innocently then let out a laugh one reaching his tiny hands up to her, while the other clapped happily.

"Well aren't you two happy with yourselves?" Kagome mumbled as she picked up the eldest twin, and set him on the changing table her mother had bought for her, "I'm going to kill those guys…" she muttered to herself as she changed the twins.

With a sigh she looked down at the cooing boy, "Who's the cutest baby in the world?" she asked tickling his chin as she removed his dipper, he made a grab for her finger while cooing at her.

Kagome looked down to see the other one who had positioned himself on his back and was roughly pulling at the messy dipper, "hey," she called to him and he stopped momentarily. She could just see him giving her the innocent look, "don't even try, you know you're not supposed to," she stated softly turning slightly only to have him start his pulling again.

After changing the diaper in record time she reached down and picked him up. By then he had shredded parts of his diaper and managed to get one tape down. Kagome was relieved that he didn't get it all off.

"Didn't I tell you not to? See I'm faster at it now…" she stated triumphantly.

After she was done she picked both boys up, "now who wants to help mommy come up with a plan to get back at you're daddy and uncle?" she asked the babies who seemed preoccupied with her hair and trying to get it in their mouths. She exited the room, one child in each hand trying to form a plan of action.

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Author's Corner

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Ok guys! That is it! I hope you liked it…I really hope you liked it.

Thanks to all of you for your support I really have appreciated it. You've encourage me to go on writing and its finally done…so tell me what you think….hope the ending was good…I usually suck at those.

These are some stories that I found recently and thought were pretty grate you can check them out…

Scandalous Investigations- really nice…need to add it to my favs….

Vying for Dominance…..oks that on has a lot of smut…hehe

There are others, but I think two is enough suggestions….more are on my favs list. Oh and if you haven't done so yet read my story:

Love as my Sister

Seem to have a nack for making tittles with love in them don't I? anyways I'm going to also do a Sessh/ Kag at the same time called Birth so you can look out for that one.

Thanks again!

Love you guys!

Review and tell me if you liked the ending…bye!!

Nellie