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Sesshomaru quickly removed himself from Kagome and she was so into kissing Sesshomaru and with her legs being all mushy she fell in the floor with a thud and an 'eep'. Sesshomaru helped her up off the floor,

"Are you alright?" Sesshomaru strongly,

"I'm fine," Kagome rubbing her butt, and turning to see why he had let go of her so sudden.

"Mom, Rin, hi, welcome home," Kagome blushing,

"Lady Kagome, you were kissing daddy, are you going to be my mommy?" Rin excitedly.

"Rin, Lady Kagome and your daddy are courting, if things go well she may be your mother, but as of right now she is not," Sesshomaru explained to her, Rin had a disappointed look on her face.

"At least you wont be lonely now," Rin giving him a small smile, he picked her up,

"This Sesshomaru was never lonely, he has you and that incompetent little imp of a toad Jaken, and Ah-Un, listen, Lady Kagome, this Sesshomaru, and her little brother have all fixed this little welcome home party for you, so dig into your gifts," Sesshomaru giving her some of her gifts, Kagome grabbed her camera and took a picture of Sesshomaru and Rin together. Rin opened her gifts and loved them all, some of them she had to get Sota to help her figure them out, lastly she opened the jewelry that Sesshomaru had got her.

"Daddy, its pretty, what is it?" Rin confused,

"Its called a charm bracelet, there are little charms that dangle from it, there's a dog, cat, a crescent moon, a teddy bear, a fairy, and a unicorn, Lady Kagome can you put it on for her," Sesshomaru giving her the bracelet. Kagome unsnapped the bracelet,

"Here hold out your wrist," Kagome placing the bracelet on her wrist, she snapped it shut,

"It's a perfect fit," Kagome smiling.

"Here is another little gift for you," Kagome giving her another little box, Rin opened it up,

"Its pretty Lady Kagome," Rin looking at the locket, Kagome pulled the locket apart,

"See it holds a picture of me and your daddy in it, that way you always carry us with you," Kagome smiling brightly as she put the necklace on the little girl. Rin hugged her,

"Thank you Lady Kagome, thank you daddy, and thank you Sota," Rin hugging everyone,

"Okay, lets set your gifts aside its cake time," Kagome lighting the candles,

"Okay, this is tradition on birthdays and this maybe the only cake you get so make a wish and blow your candles out," Kagome smiling. Rin grinned and shut her eyes,

~I wish for Kagome and my daddy to mate.~ Rin thought to herself, she opened her eyes and blew the candles out. Kagome giggled as she thought of how the kids were going to be sugared up, Sesshomaru stared at Kagome,

~That was sweet of her to put our pictures in the locket that she bought for Rin, I wonder if she could ever love me as she did that baka of a half-breed, I'm sure she is not ready to take on a full time relationship with me, trust is the concern she has right now, but my gods if she could ever love me like that, I would be the happiest yokai in Feudal Era, her smile, her laugh, even her smell sends chills up and down this Sesshomaru's person.~ Sesshomaru smiling at her with dreamy eyes. Kagome glanced up, she saw him smiling at her,

~Oh wow, Sesshomaru is giving me that look, like he's in love, am I ready for another try at love, I mean sure he's Inuyasha's half brother but he is more mature, much older than Inuyasha, surely he would not hurt me as Inuyasha has done.~ Kagome thinking.

"Hey Sesshomaru, can you come and help me, grab a plate and hold it close to the cake so I can put it on the plate," Kagome explained, Sesshomaru quickly moved to help Kagome,

"I would be honored to help, my lady," Sesshomaru smiling at her again, she blushed as she put the piece of cake on the plate,

"That one goes to Rin, Sota, you want some cake," Kagome asked, Sesshomaru gave the cake to Rin.

"Thank you daddy," Rin staring at the cake,

"Yes please, sis," Sota getting in a chair by Rin, he grabbed two forks, one for him and one for Rin,

"Here, just shove your fork into it and get some on the fork and put it in your mouth, its really good," Sota taking his plate from Sesshomaru.

"Thanks…Uncle Sesshomaru," Sota smiling, Sesshomaru smirked at the boy and messed his hair up. Everyone got cake, ice cream, and chips and dip, after they finished Kagome threw her paper plate in the trash and ran outside to her grandfather's shed.

"What has gotten into Kagome?" her mother mumbled to herself as she went to the screen door to look, Sesshomaru followed after throwing away his plate,

"She has found where her father hid their swords," Sesshomaru explained,

"Oh goodness, I almost had forgot about those things, how did she figure out where her father hid them?" her mother confused.

"There is something this Sesshomaru has learned about your beautiful daughter, she is very caring, very selfless, and she is very smart, do not underestimate your daughter Mrs. Higurashi, she is more than just a gorgeous girl through and through," Sesshomaru seeing Kagome come out of the shed with a shovel, he went outside to see if she needed some help.

~That handsome yokai is in love with my daughter, he is so sweet, he loves her so much, like I loved her father.~ Kagome's mother standing there and staring at them. Slowly she headed back to the table to clean up the kids messes,

"Can I be of some service?" Sesshomaru smiling.

"Sesshomaru, I really do like you, and Inuyasha hurt me more than you could ever imagine, the thing is…" Kagome starting off,

"You have trust issues with your heart and you could never handle someone mistreating you like he has, yes, I am well aware, this Sesshomaru will court you and we will go your speed, I want this to work out Kagome, if you could love me like you did him I would have no reason to treat you as he has done, you would make me the happiest yokai in all the Feudal Era if you gave me even an ounce of what you gave Inuyasha, I have no reason to mistreat you the way he has, so if I have to prove my loyalty to you I will, I want to make you happy, I want our love to continue to grow," Sesshomaru calmly and seriously. Kagome's heart stopped after hearing his little speech, she started to tear up,

"When did you turn sweet like sugar?" Kagome trying not to cry.

"This Sesshomaru likes you and you have taught him many things and you are a very selfless human, that's what has attracted me to you, just don't expect this Sesshomaru to start caring for that half-breed anytime soon or expect me to snuggle with your demon-slayer companion," Sesshomaru wiping away her tears that had unexpectedly leaked from her eyes.

"Sango and Shippo, my gods, they must be worried about me, I hope they are alright," Kagome struck with worry about her friends except for Inuyasha, she thought about them for a few minutes and then smirked at the last comment he had made,

"You are my snuggly demon, I had better not catch you snuggling with any of my friends, I will punish you," Kagome cracking a smile. She dropped her shovel and hugged him,

"What happens when we go back, you are a taiyokai, I am merely a weak human, are you sure you will still want me by your side?" Kagome mumbled,

"Yes and you are not a normal weak human and if we mate together there are processes in which we will go through together and you will in turn become a great dog demon as well, if anyone has such a disagreement with you as my mate, they will have to answer to this Lord Sesshomaru!" Sesshomaru hugging her tightly.

"You have already earned my trust Sesshomaru, I also have this overwhelming feeling when I am around you, you make me feel…I don't know, very secure about myself, I feel very protected and calm but also almost like an adrenaline rush come over my body, I love being around you, I don't ever remember being frightened by you, shy and unsure of myself at first but I could live happily and content with the feeling you give me now," Kagome pulling away from him and smiling up at him.

"I feel the same way, you know, you are very smart and sometimes this Sesshomaru is at lost for words and all he can do is stare at your beauty, but your beauty runs deep to your soul, you have a beautiful heart, untainted by the battles you have seen, you are very selfless and this Sesshomaru worries about you for that mere fact, it put you at a grave risk for what you did for my ward," Sesshomaru's voice dripping with concern.

"I love Rin and I couldn't let her die, I had to fight for her safety and if the day came I would fight for your safety as well because first and foremost you are my friend and because I have grown to love you in the few day we have been together, not because of your protection or your money or power but for you who you truly are," Kagome gently running her fingers among his striped cheek, he gave her a gently smile, bending his head down,

"I love you Lady Kagome," Sesshomaru moving away and gracefully pressing his lips among her luscious bright red lips. Gently Kagome kissed him back, she swooned a little and he wrapped her in his muscular arms to keep her close, he ran a clawed hand through her hair, it was as silky as his sheets in his bed back home, suddenly she jerked away,

"You aren't going to let me fall over like before, are you?" Kagome not really trusting that if they were caught that he would suddenly pull away.

"Maybe we should wait until we are alone in your room, just in case the pups are watching," Sesshomaru scratching his head, she laughed,

"Yeah, but our pups are going to watch us do that, they are going to know their parents are in love and care for another another," Kagome smiling. Sesshomaru cocked an eyebrow,

"Pups?" Sesshomaru smirking,

"Well, I suppose if I am going to mate you then we will have pups, wont we?" Kagome giving him a hint to his question of mating with her.

"That means you will mate with this Sesshomaru?" Sesshomaru wrapping his arms around her waist, she smiled, she bit her lip nervously,

"Yes, I would be a fool if I didn't, after you poured all your emotion out just a minute ago," Kagome smiling big, he raised her up in the air and twirled in a circle, he was ACTUALLY laughing, he put her down and hugged her tightly.

"Can't…breathe…need…" Kagome wheezed, Sesshomaru quickly let go of her,

"You've made this Sesshomaru so happy," Sesshomaru giving her a kiss. Kagome was laughing as they kissed,

"You actually laughed, now listen, I don't want to jump into all of this at once, but before we leave I would like to actually have a human ceremony where my family attends and if its not too much a ring for each of us," Kagome explained.

"This Sesshomaru will do as you wish, we have all the time in the world, although, for you, you will need to be marked soon and to go through the process of becoming immortal so you cannot die on this Sesshomaru, he wants a long happy mate session with his mate," Sesshomaru kissing her all over. Kagome couldn't help but laugh,

"After the battle with Naraku, I will still have to be able to purify the jewel and make a wish," Kagome seriously. Sesshomaru nodded,

"Of course," Sesshomaru smiling.

"Come on, help me dig," Kagome pulling away and picking up her shovel and started digging, finally they hit a long treasure box, Kagome's heart started racing,

~My father left me these, these swords will be the most valuable piece my father ever left me besides his journal and picture.~ Kagome seriously thinking, it started to pour rain, she kept digging, when they finally unearthed the artifact Sesshomaru carried the treasure up to the porch, Kagome leaned the shovel against the house.

"Come on, lets get some dry clothes on," Kagome strongly, Sesshomaru's silver hair was plastered to his forehead and back, he smiled and kissed her forehead,

"You know, you are even more beautiful in the fall rain," Sesshomaru holding the screen door open for her. Kagome giggled,

"You can't possibly get any more cute than you are right now," Kagome running in, they chased after each other up to the bedroom. Kagome changed and went to find some more clothes for Sesshomaru, when she got back he had done took off the wet shirt and still stood there dripping wet.

"You know, you are kind of making it harder for me to wait on mating with you, standing all sexy in my room," Kagome smirked. Sesshomaru grabbed her wrist and pulled her firmly to his rugged body, she swallowed hard and Sesshomaru took note of it,

"This Sesshomaru pleases your eyes," Sesshomaru closing his eyes and taking her scent in,

"You have no idea," Kagome stuttered as she licked her lips and blushed, knowing full well he could smell her arousal, she stared at his hard chiseled body, slowly she moved her hands over his chest.

"You smell wonderful," Sesshomaru licking his lips, she let out a pleasurable gasp, he purred in her ear,

"Maybe you should go and get me a towel to dry off with before we both give in to our desires," Sesshomaru purred, she bit her lip and groaned and took a swallow,

"Yeah, um, I'll be right back," Kagome rushing out of the room. She ran to the bathroom, she shut and locked the door,

~I have got to be dreaming, the Lord Sesshomaru is going to mate with me!~ Kagome smiling big, she pinched herself,

~Ouch, okay, I am not dreaming, this is really happening to me!~ Kagome squealed, she grabbed him a towel and ran back to the room. Kagome found him dressed in the plain t-shirt and silk pajama pants,

"Here," Kagome handing him the towel to dry his hair with.

"Thank you," Sesshomaru strongly,

"Sesshomaru…are you sure you want to mate with me?" Kagome confused. Sesshomaru laughed once again,

"You think this Sesshomaru is sick in the head and is pulling your chain, I guess is how you would say it, but no, this Sesshomaru is very interested in you, he wants to know why you don't want him for his money and his power?" Sesshomaru confused.

"Power and money does not apply to me, they cannot buy everything, they cannot buy someone's love, I just want someone to love me and to have companionship, if you can give me that and I can trust you that's all I care about," Kagome staring him in the eyes. Slowly he wrapped his arms around her waist,

"I do love you Kagome, when I take my vows to you during traditional ceremony you have my word that I will take the time from my duties and I will spend time with you and our pups, I will not let my duties consume my time as I have in the past," Sesshomaru staring in her eyes. Kagome smiled with tears glittering in her eyes,

"I love you Sesshomaru, I trust you, I still feel like I am dreaming, why, what is so special about me?" Kagome trying to see into his soul through his eyes.

"Why not you, you are different from every demoness, you want the companionship, you want to be loved, all the others want me for power and my money, you are a beautiful person, you are caring, loving, and you don't take shit from me," Sesshomaru strongly. Kagome giggled,

"I don't take shit from no one," Kagome giving him a stern look,

"So what makes you think I will take shit from you?" Kagome a bit harshly, Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow. Kagome started laughing,

"You know I could never raise my voice to you," Kagome laying her head on his chest. They stood there enjoying the moment together, she loved how he smelt, like the pure nature of Feudal Era because he traveled so often, she loved everything about him,

"Are you ready to open you treasure yet?" Sesshomaru rubbing her back, he felt her tense up,

"I'm kind of nervous, its another treasure from someone I hardly ever got to know," Kagome softly. Sesshomaru rested his head on top of hers,

"This Sesshomaru and your brother and mother are all here for you and this Sesshomaru will teach you how to use it, but you will need one thing," Sesshomaru grabbing the journal, he pulled out the ribbon bookmark which had been a necklace the entire time,

"You will need the key," Sesshomaru gently taking her hand and turning it over and placing the delicate necklace with a simple charm on the end of it into the palm of her hand.

"It was your father's crest," Sesshomaru fold her fingers over the necklace with love and care,

"Thank you Sesshomaru, for everything you have done for me," Kagome standing on her tipy toes and gently pecking a kiss to his manly lips.

"And thank you my Lady Kagome, for everything you have bestowed on this Sesshomaru and the lifetimes to come," Sesshomaru kissing the back of her hand.

"You know using such a title annoys the crap out of me, but I guess I'll have to get used to it wont I?" Kagome groaned, Sesshomaru simply smiled and nodded he led her downstairs and out to the porch where everyone waited… with patience wearing thin of course.