Opposites Attract

Chapter 11: Reunion

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Several moments had passed after Kirara rather gross salutation. Sesshoumaru continued to stand in the same spot smirking as he held Kirara possessively to his chest. Kirara was discomfited and disgusted by her involuntary regurgitation at first. However her embarrassment was forgotten as she got a glimpse of Inuyasha expression. Unlike Sesshoumaru, she tried to conceal her mirth by holding her head down obscuring his view of her countenance, but alas she failed completely as her shoulders shook with laughter.

Inuyasha face was a cross between shock, revulsion and annoyance as he stood rooted to the same spot repeatedly curling and uncurling his fist.

After several more moments, Sesshoumaru was no longer willing to tolerate the smell due to his ‘morning sickness’ and extremely sensitive nose. Deciding he had enough of the stench, Sesshoumaru said:

“This Sesshoumaru and his mate will be heading to the village, so unless you plan on remaining here assaulting the forest occupants with your foul scent, I suggest you cleanse yourself.” He said in a monotone voice with an impassive façade. He was attempting to hide the fact that his gag reflex was about to betray him.

Inuyasha growled as he pointed a clawed finger at Sesshoumaru and Kirara and yelled:

“Shut the hell up Sesshoumaru! It’s your mates’ fault that I’m stinkin up the forest in the first place! And stop laughing Kirara ain’t a damn thing funny!” He said indignant. It’s not like he asked Kirara to throw up on him. And she had the gall to laugh at his expense!? He growled again at the thought.

Kirara tried to stifle her laughter but she couldn’t help it.

‘Damn stupid mood swings.’ She thought and in an amused tone she said:

“I said I was hahaha sorry hehehe Inuyasha (pant) I’ll hahaha, try to stop (pant) laughing…Hahahaha.” She said between giggles as she looked up at Inuyasha and held her side that ached from the hilarity of the situation.

Sesshoumaru smiled inwardly, content to see his mate smile so brightly and to hear the musical melody that was Kiraras’ laughter. Especially after the nasty mood swings she has had for the pass couple of days. After the last few days of Kirara giving him hell, her laughter was most refreshing. Seeing that his mate was currently in a good mood, he did not what Inuyasha to ruin her joy, no matter how temporary it was. Even if it was at his little brother expense. So Sesshoumaru kept his indifferent expression as he raised an eyebrow spoke:

“Not all of the foul stench that clings to your form is Kiraras' doing, you were rank before she even laid eyes upon you.” He said in a matter of fact tone that grated on Inuyasha nerves.

Inuyasha growled and said:

“You don’t exactly smell like a field of roses yourself asshole!” Inuyasha said and wiggled his nose as a nonverbal way to state that Sesshoumaru smelled reeked.

“Of course this Sesshoumaru does not smell of ‘roses’, that is not my natural scent.” He said in a condescending tone.

Sesshoumaru held his head up high as Inuyasha glared at Sesshoumaru as he thought of a way to get Sesshoumaru back as he said:

“I was on my way to take a bath when I smelled you two approaching so I met you halfway.” Then he back up looked at them and smirked as he said:

“When you two head back to the village, ya should stop by the old hag hut. Kaede just cooked a huge batch of deer meat stew with cooked vegetables and she also has some thick cream and buttermilk…” Inuyasha smirked as he saw Kirara lick her lips in anticipation. She loved cream and buttermilk especially since she was eating for two. She was a neko and just hearing about cream and buttermilk made her drool. Now if only she had a nice steamed fish to go with it….mmmm delicious.

However her mate had a different reaction, Sesshoumaru usual pale countenance was tinted with a light green color. In spite of his sudden complexion change, his face remained impassive. At first Inuyasha didn’t know if making Sesshoumaru sick was a good idea, but he figured his stuck up brother would be too proud to puke on him. Therefore since he didn’t have to worry about smelling of his brother bile, he decided to try and make the daiyoukai hurl. He also decided to take a step back just in case projectile vomit came flying out of his brothers’ mouth like it did with Kirara.

Inuyasha knew that youkai like Sesshoumaru only ate raw foods. The idea of cooked foods to a male youkai that has impregnated his mate would sound disgusting and possibly make them sick to his stomach.

Sesshoumaru raised his arched silver eyebrow again as if he wasn’t disturbed in the least. Then he arrogantly said:

“You actually think your mere words could affect this Sesshoumaru…laughable. Now remove yourself from our presence and bathe.”

“Keh, Whatever jackass, you can play tough all you want, but I know male Inu youkai get morning sickness along with their mates. Your gut churning right now at the thought of cooked meat and warm buttermilk and you know it!!!” Inuyasha said with a crooked grin as he turned around and walked away from them. His grin was replaced with a scowl on his as he thought:

‘That stubborn bastard, his face is turning pea green and he still has a nonchalant attitude as if he is not about to puke his guts out. He would probably hold it in as long as I was around just to maintain his pride, snobbish ass.’ He thought as he made his way to the stream. He hated to admit it but his brother was right, he did need a bath…seriously.

“Humph Ridiculous.” Sesshoumaru said haughtily as Inuyasha left the newlyweds alone.

As Inuyasha increased the distance between himself and the new couple he focused his hearing in their direction just to see if his little plot for revenge was successful. He smiled as he heard slight gagging and retching sounds, hoping that it was Sesshoumaru and not Kirara. From his unwanted experience with Kirara, he saw that she got sick to her stomach, food will just eject without warning. He also knew that Kirara unlike many full blooded youkai loved human food. Using this knowledge, he assumed that it was his self-important elder brother barfing and not Kirara.

‘Now who’s stinkin up the forest bastard?’ He laughed to himself as he arrived at the stream and prepared to wash himself and his soiled garments.

While Inuyasha put a considerable amount of distance between himself and the new couple, Kirara looked at Sesshoumaru from her position by his chest and said:

“His words did get to you didn’t they?” She asked as if she already knew the answer. Sesshoumaru response was to gently place her on her feet and causally walk over to a nearby bush. After he gracefully made his way to the bush he bent over and proceeded to gag and retch.

He didn’t mind showing what he considered a weakness in front of his mate. After all they both contributed to the creation of the child within Kirara and they both will experience discomfort from the pregnancy as well as joy. But he’ll be damned if he let Inuyasha see him vomit like a fragile sickly creature. He refused to give him the satisfaction of seeing that his ‘mere words’ did have an affect on him after all. While his throat burned from the bile as he continued to heave he thought:

‘Nicely played little brother, however you must know you will suffer painfully for this.’ He thought, irritated by his brothers’ antics. He had to acknowledge that his brother did have moments of intelligence that he respected. Though making him sick was a bit childish in his opinion, but effective. Although he has mellowed out some over the years, he still had a malicious streak. The vengeful side of his temperament would not allow him to just have a good laugh and say ‘alright you got me’, he felt the need to give his little brother a beating this.

Kirara ran to his side and grabbed his hair, pulling it back out of the way when he begun to throw up. She rubbed soothing circles on the upper part of his back. When he finished heaving, he stood up to his full height. He looked at her and nodded his head in thanks. She looked at him and said:

“Now problem…oh don’t tell me you plan on beating the crap out of Inuyasha for this.” She said as she looked up into his cold calculating eyes. She was getting better at reading him everyday.

Looking off in the direction Inuyasha took he said:

“Yes, however fret not; this Sesshoumaru will not kill the baka pup.” He said as if that will make her feel better.

Kirara always hated it when the Inu brothers fought, although she said it in a joking matter to Sesshoumaru, she didn’t like the discord they seem to have between them. She never even got the chance to know her biological family and the Inu brothers are lucky enough have each other, yet they were always bickering. Not that she did not care for her current pack, as far as she was concerned they were her family and she loved them as if they were related by blood. She just hoped that if she had more then one child/pup/kitten, that they will not follow their father and uncle example when it comes to sibling rivalry.

‘Well I shouldn’t complain; them beating the hell out of each other and playing mean spirited pranks is better then them trying to cut each other heads off.’ Kirara thought with a sigh.

With said thought Kirara stepped in Sesshoumarus’ line of vision and said:

“I know that look no maiming him either, especially scent it was my fault…” She trailed off feeling guilty about the exchange of words and bile between her long time pack member earlier.

“Do not be ridiculous, your natural body reactions to your current state are not your doing. Many impregnated females, human and youkai alike have a similar reaction.” He said calmly while still thinking about what he was going to do to his sibling.

He would not have her blaming herself for something as natural as morning sickness, she was pregnant after all. Kirara also seems not to gag most of the time when she throws up, it just comes out. Therefore the majority of the time she will not know when she has to upchuck until it is too late. Which he thought was unusual considering the fact that she was a cat and most cats’ in general gag from fur balls. So it would be logical to think that she would gag from her stomach contents, but mostly she did not. That was definitely something for him to log away in his memory bank for later when he decides the time is right to introduce her lips, tongue and teeth to his manhood…

Since he didn’t see that fantasy coming true any time soon, he decided to refocus his thoughts on causing Inuyasha physical harm. Just when his thoughts started to drift back to thrashing Inuyasha, Kirara took both her small hands and placed one on each side of his stripped cheeks. His attention was completely on her as she looked at him with warm silver orbs. Then she licked her lips and said:

“I know its all apart of the process, but it is still my fault so give him a break eh. Besides, I can think of something far more entertaining for you to do that doesn’t involve you maiming your brother.” She said as she ran her small clawed index finger along the collar of his inner shirt. Then she stood on her the tip of her toes while still holding his right cheek with her left hand. Then with a husky voice she whispered in his ear:

“Like ravishing my body for instance… and taking pleasure in my wondering hands, lips, tongue, teeth and claws as I heat you up in more ways they one.” She smiled as she pulled a mint herb from her garments with her right hand and placed it in her mouth. After she chewed the mint herb, she concentrated a tiny bit of her heat energy on her tongue and licked the point of his ear. The hit combined with the mint stung the tip of the daiyoukai left ear. Kirara surprised herself with her boldness yet again as she heard Sesshoumaru growl lustfully. Then he looked at her with half lidded eyes and instead of responding verbally to her passionate words and actions, he responded physically by grabbing the back of her neck and giving her a long demanding possessive kiss. The sweet taste of mint assaulted his mouth as he pushed his tongue though her lips and fangs; exploring her now well known mouth. He took pleasure in the flavor of vanilla and mint he tasted as he continued to suck on her tongue. He was also grateful for the mint that would eradicate the foul taste of bile from his mouth and sooth his stomach. She willing accepted the incredible reaction to her words as they battled for dominance. He inwardly jumped for joy as he thought:

‘It appears that this particular mood swing is in this Sesshoumaru favor…yes very pleasing indeed.’

Kirara return the kiss with vigor grabbing his silver mane with her hands and wrapped her right leg around his waist as if she was about to climb a tall tree. Just when Sesshoumaru picked her up by her hips to deepen the kiss, her stomach growled loudly demanding food. Kirara was blushing all over from their recent activities as she broke the kiss. Sesshoumaru was flushed himself, with red occupying the space between the strips on his cheeks and the outer area of his strips. He placed her on the ground arching a single eyebrow at her. She grinned up at him seeing his heated red face reaction to her touches and words. While she knew he would be irritated by what she was about to do, she could not help but to continue smile as she said:

“We will have to continue this later Sess, our little one is starved and so am I. She said as she gave him a chaste kiss on the cheek started heading towards the village leaving him...hanging.

Sesshoumaru would have whined like an Inu pup being denied his favor chew toy if it was not for his discipline in self control. Ah yes, his tasty Kirara flavored chew toy swished her blonde and black tails back and forth as she continued to walk towards the town. He didn’t know if she was switching her tails out of anticipation of the meal she would have or if she was just teasing him as she continued to make her way to the village. He thought it was a little bit of both.

Sesshoumaru stood still for a few moments enjoying the view of watching Kirara walk away. But at the same time he was enjoying Kirara little ‘show’, he became aggravated with the arousal her little display brought forth from within him. Apparently, his lessons on carnal pleasure in the cave helped Kirara emerge out of her shell. She went from being completely shy about speaking of anything of a sexual nature to a complete seductive tease. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes; slightly annoyed by his harden manhood and the need for release.

He had been trying to get in her pants for days to no avail. Her mood finally shifts in his favor and in a few moments it was ruin by hunger, for human food no less. Sesshoumaru inwardly grimaced at the thought of digesting such disgusting fodder. After a few moments of standing as still as a statue he begins to stalk behind her.

Sesshoumaru knew Kirara was trying to distract him in order to get his mind off of battering Inuyasha when she approached him. However he preferred the activity of wrestling with Kirara then fighting with his baka brother any day. Hence, why he went along with her little game. Alas, the entertainment ended quickly because she and the pup were famished. He also knew that she happily used their hunger as an excuse to end the game early merely to get under his skin. Kirara was always trying to get a reaction out of him even if his reactions made her apprehensive at times. Even during those times of fright she would stand her ground. This was one of the things he loved about her and loathed at the same time. She annoyed him immensely when she was defiant, yet she made him proud that she was brave enough to do so. She was a brave warrior and will be an excellent mother. Furthermore he knew that she understood that he would never hurt her or their unborn pup.

His thoughts were interrupted by his own fiercely growling stomach. Since Sesshoumaru knew his mate and pup need nourishment, he decided to crush his lust down for now and escort Kirara to the village. After he sees to her safe arrival and she settles in, he will head back out to the forest and catch fresh prey for his meal. Hopefully something of adequate size, he was starved himself especially after his episode in the bushes.

But first the playful side of the daiyoukai decided to have a little amusement at his mate expense. A little revenge for getting him all hot and bothered earlier just to divert his attention and not finishing what she started. The nerve of her telling him to wait until later when she didn’t have to initiate it in the first place! Then to top it off, she swished her tails and switched her rear as if taunting him with those body parts! He didn’t even know he had such a mischievous side to his serious personality until he mated with Kirara. In some ways he was like his father: bad tempered, stubborn, strong and though he would never admit it to anyone, he even inherited some of his old man’s compassion for beings he once claimed were beneath him. However he certainly got his looks and warp playful sense of humor from his mother.

Sesshoumaru caught up to Kirara and they continued to walk side by side. Their mouths were silent for a moment as both of their stomachs did all the talking/growling. A few more moments went by when Sesshoumaru decided to do something similar to what Kirara would expect the perverted monk Miroku to do. He took his left hand and begun to stroke her bottom under her armor. Since she was flashing it so much earlier he figured he might as well enjoy the eye candy by touching her rear.

He smirked as she yelped at the sensation. His smirk widen when he saw her blush again. It amazed him that no matter how often they were intimate, she would still blush when he touched her in a certain matter. Even if she initiated the caresses she would redden like a young awkward virgin, which she was no longer thanks to the daiyoukai. Her response to his attention only aroused the daiyoukai more as he continued to rub her ass.

Indignant and happily stimulated at the same time she flattens her tails to her rear as if that would cause him to cease his perverted actions and snapped:

“Cut it out you hentai freak, we’re too close to the village for this!” She said as she made a halfhearted swipe at his wondering hand.

‘Yep he is definitely worst then the Monk.’ She thought as he completely ignored her command and grabbed the base of her tails. Part of her wanted to give him a cross punch to the face for wholly disregarding what she said! The other part of her, the naughty part, certainly did NOT want him to stop! So with her mind, body and emotions all confused, she did nothing. Well nothing except enjoy his ministrations.

He continued to rub the base of her tails gently and ran his claws across the base lightly which caused her to shiver and feel weak in the knees. She felt a strong arm wrap around her waist when she thought she was about to topple over. He turned her to face him and pulled her as close to his broad chest as their armor would allow. Then while still stroking her tails with his large calloused left hand; he bent over by her left ear and touched her ear with his lips as he said in a low husky voice:

“What wrong my little Firefly, can you not handle this Sesshoumaru seduction?” He said as he licked the outline of her ear and begun to nipple on it.

Kirara shivered again and berated herself for letting him getting to her so easily. Then in usual Kirara fashion she blurted out:

“Um…uh…I can see the other members of our pack, we can’t do this now!” She said quickly as she looked off to the side and saw Kohaku and Rin come into view coversing with each other. Luckily for Kirara, they have not seen or heard her or her randy mate yet.

“This Sesshoumaru cares not.” He said calmly as he continued to assault her ear, tails and ass.

In youkai culture, the type of affection they were displaying was not considered inappropriate for young people Kohaku and Rin age to see. Most youkai have been known to rut out in the open in front of anyone. Although Sesshoumaru would not go that far especially in front of his adopted pup, he saw nothing wrong with coping a feel of his mate. Besides he also knew his surroundings well and he knew the children had not spotted them yet.

“Let go Sesshoumaru.” She said through clenched teeth letting him know she meant business.

She loved what he was doing to her, but she did not want the pups to see their foreplay. She was raised by humans and as far as she was concerned, it was not proper to act in such away around children. Kirara would have threatened him but it would not have worked because he always calls her bluffs. She was also pissed that she couldn’t knee him in the groin unless she wanted to hurt her knees on his armor. She also didn’t want to deal him any damage in that area because that was her favorite part of his person.

Sesshoumaru scoffed as he stated:

“Is that an order.” In a monotone voice.

“Yes!” She screeched out of anger and embarrassment as her skin became more flushed then it was before.

Seeing that her good mood was disappearing quickly he said calmly:

“Do not be shamed to be seen with this Sesshoumaru, he was merely displaying his fondness of you of his mate.” Although he tried to conceal it for her sake she could hear a bit of annoyance though the calmness of his voice. It seems his mood swings were starting to kick in again as well. Then she swallowed and looked into his mildly irritated golden hues with warmth in her silver eyes and said:

“I’m not embarrassed to be seen with you I am just shy about doing these kinds of things in front of others. Especially children, they are two young to see things of this nature.” She said meekly.

“Those pups have seen more horror in their short life times then most humans. There is nothing erroneous with them seeing mates display their affection for each other. It is apart of youkai society for mates and lovers to show fondness for each other out in the open. It is one of the many ways youkai show others that their partners are already taken. This practice also dares anyone to try to seize or harm their mates. Conversely you were raised by humans, this Sesshoumaru comprehends why you feel discomfit with such public acts; most humans do not agree with our traditions.” Then he pulled her flushed body closer and whispered:

“However, the next time we are alone my little temptress, you will be mine to as you put it ‘ravish’.” He growled lustfully as he nipple on her mating mark and stroked her tail one last time before releasing her. After catching her breath they continued to the village silently with Sesshoumaru arm wrapped around Kiraras’ waist. When the were finally with in range, the pups spotted them and they both said:

“Lord Sesshoumaru!”

Rin ran up to him and hugged him around his leg. Kohaku walked at a slower pace and bowed to greet Sesshoumaru and the woman with him. Sesshoumaru nodded towards the young man in response. Kohaku started to ask Sesshoumaru about Kiraras’ condition and whereabouts, but he decided not to, due to the fact that the unknown youkai female was present. So he decided to wait until the woman was not around to ask him.

Kohaku told everyone about Kiraras’ sickness and everyone was naturally concerned. However, Rin was never worried about the kaki neko and reassured everyone that she would be fine. She had faith in her adopted father and knew that Kirara will be safe as long as Sesshoumaru was looking after her. Inuyasha agreed saying that even though his brother was a ‘total bastard’ he always kept his word. Therefore the pack came to the conclusion that Kirara would be secure.

Rin with her newly trained miko abilities and Kohaku with his honed slayer skills where able to sense Kirara and Sesshoumaru in the area when the approached the village. Since everyone in the town including the mikos’ and monk that sensed them was used to their presence; although most of the town folks were always wary of Sesshoumaru, the two children went out on their own to meet them. By the time they found them however, the youkai were close to the village and it seemed that Kirara was not with them, yet her aura was there…

Sesshoumaru eyes soften as he rubbed the top of Rins’ head and said:

“How have you been faring Rin?” Rin looked up to him while still latched on to his leg and said:

“Very well Lord Sesshoumaru, Lady Kaede says that I am an excellent student. Rin has become very skilled with a bow and arrow and she is learning about healing herbs, how to help the sick and how to sense youkai!” The pup rambled on as Sesshoumaru stood there patiently waiting for her to finish.

Rin stepped away from Sesshoumaru and bowed to greet the neko. Then she looked up at Kirara, smiled sweetly as she said:

“Hi, Rin name is Rin, it seems like Rin knows you, but she doesn’t know how. May she ask your name?” She said as she gazed at the female with curiosity and admiration in her large adorable chocolate brown eyes. Rin thought the stranger was beautiful and the way Sesshoumaru had his arm wrapped around her waist told the wise child that they were close.

Kohaku also looked at her with more mature chocolate eyes with curiosity as he thought:

‘It seems like I know her from somewhere, but…Wait! Where is Kirara, I should have seen her by now. Hey wait a second, this woman has the same markings as Kirara and she is giving of a similar aura, could it be…’ His thoughts were cut of when the female neko moved towards them.

Kirara kneeled down and returned Rin’s bright smile with one of her own. Then she looked up a Kohaku with the same smile she gave Rin. Kohaku had been staring at her for a long time as if he was trying to place her. So she looked to Kohaku and said:

“I bet you recognize me Kohaku, and I think Rin knows me to being a miko and all, why don’t you confirm her suspicions.” She said as she pointed to the black diamond shape marking on her forehead giving him a clue. Then Kohaku eyes widen as he realized it wasn’t just his imagination this was really Kirara! Then Kohaku spoke and said:

“Kirara! I thought that was you, but since when could you transform?!” He exclaimed which was unusual for the mostly quiet young man.

“Since a few weeks ago.” She said smiling. Then she transformed from her humanoid form to her large animal form, small animal form and back to her humanoid form in a matter of moments to demonstrate her statement. Sesshoumaru taught her how to go from her humanoid form to her animal forms while they were alone together. Luckily Kirara caught on quickly.

Both of the children stood side by side, both of their eyes as wide as sauces. Even though their training told them that this was their Kirara they still had a hard time believing it.

Then Rin gasped and clapped her hands excitedly and said:

“You’re so pretty can Rin do your hair and put flowers in it? How come you know how to speak like us? Are you and Lord Sesshoumaru friends? How come you could not transform until now?”

Kirara smiled at her put her index finger by the corner of her lip as if she was in deep thought and said:

“Whoa those are a lot of questions…lets she um, of course you can, yes we are friends and pack members, I have understood human language for centuries, but I could not speak it and I developed really late that’s’ why I couldn’t change forms until recently. Now don’t just stand there adorable, come and give me a hug.”

Rin didn’t need to be told twice as she ran and embraced Kirara. Kirara returned the embrace with her right arm.

“That goes for you to handsome!” She said to Kohaku as she extended her left hand towards the young man grabbed his wrist and pulled him towards her. She continued to hug Rin with her right arm while she wrapped her left arm around Kohaku. Kohaku blushed at being called ‘handsome’ as she stood, picking them both up and spun them around in circles until they were all dizzy. All three of them laughed as they rotated and Kohaku complained about being too old and big for this type of play. She ignored him and kept them in the air spinning him around as she remained him that she was centuries older then him and she was participating in this type of ‘play’. She also remained him of the fact that she was a youkai and a lot stronger then he may think. Then she teased him about being a feather weight as any they continued to play. Kohaku wanted to frown, but could help but laugh at his faithful companion, his family member antics.

She finally stopped placing them both on the ground. Sesshoumaru watched all three of them as they swayed on their feet. After a few moments the two human pups fell topple over on to the ground. Kirara was the only one that managed to stay on her feet with Sesshoumarus’ help. Sesshoumaru wasn’t worried about her losing the pup due to such horseplay. Pregnant youkai females were tougher then delicate pregnant humans, so it was harder for youkai females to miscarry. Sometimes Kirara could be so playful and he found that endearing. Although he didn’t like the joke she pulled on him earlier today. Watching her play with the pups reassured him that she will make an excellent mother.

Sesshoumaru decided to speak when the gang was too dizzy to play for the moment, yet coherent enough to understand him. Still holding Kirara up with his left arm around her waist, he took his right hand and effortlessly pulled Rin and Kohaku of the grassy forest floor to their feet. With the two pups holding on to each other for balance he said:

“When all of you regain your bearings we will make our way to the village.” He said with his usual impassive voice. He could still hear Kirara stomach growling from hunger.

He could smell the human food that had been prepared. In fact, he was able to smell it miles before him and his mate got near the village. He didn’t like the smell of it in the least, but he could tolerate it. What made him puke earlier was the way Inuyasha described it. Oh he was certainly going to pay the baka back for that later. Returning his thoughts back to Kirara, he wanted to make sure she is among most of her pack members before he goes hunting for his own meal.

The small pack of four made their way to the village and down the steps that lead to Kaedes’ hut. Kirara told them not to say anything about her identity; she wanted to see if her pack could figure it out for themselves. If not then she wanted to be the one to tell them everything. Sesshoumaru, Kohaku and Rin agreed to let her be the one to announce her recent changes, ALL of them.

They headed straight for Kaedes’ abode and the elderly miko welcome them all with open arms. The children Rin and Kohaku went in first followed by Sesshoumaru who held open the screen for his mate.

Kirara peeked in and said:

“Hello Lady Kaede may I come in.” She asked respectfully. She didn’t know if Kaede would recognize her or not and she didn’t want it to seem as if she was intruding.

“Of course child, ye have always been welcomed into my home.” Kaede said as if it was obvious. Kirara grinned as she said:

“So you know who I am, good.” She said as she rubbed her hands together as she looked at the pot full of food a few feet ahead of her. Then she sniffed the air smelling the delicious food and made an ‘mmmmm’ sound as she entered the hut.

Kaede chuckled at the neko enthusiasm for her meal and said:

“Anyone with spiritual power who are familiar with ye will recognize thee.” She said to Kirara who had already grabbed a bowl and scooped up a large batch of stew.


While Kirara was running around her hut sniffing for food, Kaede asked Sesshoumaru to have a seat, but he decline saying that he was content to say by the door away from the smell of human food. Kaede understood completely as she left the subject alone and went about her business. She knew that most youkai did not like human food, unless it was the humans themselves. Since as far as she knew Sesshoumaru didn’t indulge in eating either, she figured he would be heading back into the woods soon to hunt for game.

Kirara went into the back of the hut and rummaged until she found the cups, buttermilk and cream. She came back into the main room and sat cross legged on the floor in front of her bowl. She begins to devour the food as if she would have it taken away from her at any moment.

Sesshoumaru had look of disgust on his face as he turned away from his mate who was eating the human cuisine. Normally watching others eat human food did not bother him even though he himself did not like it, nor did it give him any nourishment. Nevertheless since his morning sickness spell earlier that day, he rather not watch her eat.


He didn’t understand how Kirara got nourishment from human food being a full blooded youkai and all. He hypothesized that it had something to do with him being a daiyoukai. Daiyoukai have an abnormal amount of power and metabolism compared to other youkai, so it would make sense that their bodies require all of the nourishment they could obtain.

Food has the most nutrients in it when it is raw, especially the blood which is the source of life. Cooking the food destroys many of the nutrients and in his opinion the flavor. Instead of watching his mate eat, he looked outside and let some of the air blow into his face.

Kaede could only smile at the neko for the wise miko knew she was with child when she approached the village. She could feel the child aura as well as Kiraras’. And if Kaede did not know before, she certainly would have figures it out by the way Kirara was gulping down her food.

Sesshoumaru stood by the door silently like a sentential as Kirara made herself a home. After she finished her first batch, she took off her weapons and armor and placed them in the corner before she helped herself to seconds of the stew, buttermilk and cream.

The children were in the back chatting away and laughing at Kirara antics saying that she was greedier then Inuyasha. Kirara glared at them with a mouth full of food as she cracked her left clawed hand to make a fake threat towards the two. They only laughed again as they continued to talk among one another. When Kirara was finished with her second batch, she turned to Sesshoumaru and said:

“Will you stay with me when I reunite with the others?” She asked him with pleading silver eyes. He looked at her and nodded hearing his own stomach starting to rumble again.

Kirara mouthed a ‘thank you’ to him and turned to the children and said:

“Hey Rin, Kohaku can you do me a favor.”

“Yes Lady Kirara.” Rin chirped and Kohaku gave Kirara his full attention.

“Just call me Kirara okay little bit.” Kirara said, smiling at the tiny girl.

“Okay Kirara!” Rin said sweetly.

“Now could you two gather everyone in the pack you can find and bring them here?” She said knowing that Kaede wouldn’t mind a house full of whom she considered her grand children.

“Oh no problem Kirara lets go Rin.” Said the young slayer Kohaku. Rin and Kohaku jumped up and darted out of the hut.

It took the rest of the pack a lot longer then Kirara expected, but they all with the exception of Shippo who was away at school arrived at the hut. Sango and Miroku came along with their three children. Miroku set down the buckets of water he fetched from one of the streams earlier, which was used only for drinking water. Sango was carrying her sleeping youngest while Kagome dressed in her miko outfit had Sango and Miroku twin girls by their hands.

Inuyasha had just gotten back from his bath and was the last to arrive with a load of firewood. He set the firewood down outside of Kaedes’ hut before entering wearing damp clothing. He already knew what the surprise was but he decided not to say anything and let the new couple reveal their bombshell. Or let the rest of the gang figure it out for themselves.

Most of the pack bowed or greeted Sesshoumaru in one way or the other. He nodded to them all acknowledging their presence as they made their way into the hut. When Inuyasha arrived however, Sesshoumaru glared at his little brother as he smirked at him and went to get his portion of the stew. Inuyasha was content to sit in the corner, eat and watch his pack reaction to Kirara as he grumbled something along the line of ‘bet she won’t vomit on them’. Sesshoumaru turned his attention away from Inuyasha for now, as he was also curious to see the humans’ reaction to his mate. And also to keep an eye on the monk and his wondering hands.

It only took her pack members a few moments to recognize the female youkai standing in the hut.

The twins talked about the ‘pretty youkai lady with a dot on her head’ as they ran over from Kagome to her and hug her legs, trying to scale her tall form. She picked them up in each arm and the twins proceeded to rub the diamond marking on her head and play with her hair. After they were finish she gave them each a kiss on the cheek and sat them down so they could run towards the back with the other Kohaku and Rin.

Sango eyes brown were wide the whole time while Kirara played with the twins. After they ran to the back, she finally gasped out:

“Kirara, your okay, and you finally got your humanoid form, I thought I wouldn’t live to see it but here you are… amazing.” Sango reached out and touched her face as if she was saying she was real. A tear of relief and happiness escaped Sango eye as she saw her family member alive and well, no longer sick from poison.

“None of that now.” Kirara said softly as she wiped the tear from Sango eye as if she was soothing a young child. Which to her, all of them where young children except for Sesshoumaru.

Inuyasha started to say something but he decided no to, Kirara looked like she was handling the emotional woman just fine on her own. Hopefully she would stop them from shedding tears; he hated it when women cried. Sesshoumaru loathed to see women cry as well, but saw no need to voice his opinion on the matter, especially when Kirara was taking care of them. So Sesshoumaru said nothing as he continued to observe the scene. The children in the back did not hear the Sango crying so they did not come back into the main room to check on her. Kaede came to them and said a few relaxing words of her own before telling them that she would prepare tea to calm their frayed nerves.

Kirara smiled as she looked at Kagome who had an equally surprised look on her face. Kagome finally blinked, her blue/grey eyes as she ran up to Kirara and hugged her tightly. Just like with Kohaku, Kirara had to pull Sango towards her gently to give them both a hug, careful not to hurt or wake up the tiny baby and Sango arms.

Kagome shuddered a bit and said:

“We are so glad you are alright, we were so worried about you, but Rin told us that you would be safe. I am so happy she was right.” Then Kagome turned around and looked at Sesshoumaru behind her and said:

“We all are very thankful for your help Sesshoumaru.” Then while still hugging Kirara Sango added with a tear laced voice:

“With everything, for reuniting all of us, I owe you my gratitude, if there is anything that I could do to repay you…” She said knowing Sesshoumaru would know that she was not only talking about Kirara, but about Kohaku as well. Sesshoumaru did encourage him to come back to the village after all. He helped reunite them even after the wrong Sango has done to him in the past.

Sesshoumaru only scoffed quietly as if it wasn’t a big deal and said:

“This Sesshoumaru requires nothing from slayer.” He said as he resumed looking outside and taking a whiff of air that was somewhat fresher then the smell of human food.

Kirara only rolled her eyes at the monk as she kissed and played with the child in Sangos’ arms. She continued to embrace the two humans and both Kirara and Kagome whispered soothing words in Sangos’ ear. They knew her past misdeeds toward Sesshoumaru and his pup Rin was coming back to hunt her.
Miroku watched the reunion as it occurred between the girls and his children. He decided to hang back for a bit and let them talk before he stepped in the picture. He was also secretly admiring the beautiful cat from a distance, making note that she had one of the nicest asses he has ever laid eyes upon. Saying to himself if he wasn’t committed to his beloved Sango, he would certainly be chasing Kiraras’ tails. As the woman talked Miroku turned to Sesshoumaru and said:


“We are all grateful for what you have done for us Lord Sesshoumaru. You have my many thanks for helping my wife find peace with her brother and for bringing our beloved companion back to us safely.”

Sesshoumaru only narrowed his eyes as he said in a low dangerous tone:

“You may thank this Sesshoumaru as much as you wish; however, keep your lustful looks, silver-tongue and roaming hands to yourself. If you so much as look at the kaki neko in an inappropriate matter…” Sesshoumaru gave Miroku a predatory look as cracked his right hand letting green poison seep through his claws; just enough to make a hissing sound. Then he said in a low tone:

“Is this Sesshoumaru meaning clear?”

“Crystal.” Miroku said calmly while he slowly backed away from the daiyoukai. Thinking about how possessive the daiyoukai could be, Miroku pondering was cut off when he glared at Inuyasha whom he heard chuckling in the corner.

“Serves ya right monk and you ain’t gonna do a damn thing to the monk Sesshoumaru.” He said gruffly as he turned to look at his brother.

“What makes you believe that this Sesshoumaru will not?” He asked frowning at Inuyasha. Inuyasha smiled and said:

“Cause Sango will kill him before you get a chance to.” Sango agreed by balling her fist up and shaking it in the monks’ direction as she glowered over her shoulder at him.

“Not if this Sesshoumaru gets his claws on him first.” He said with a glare that would murder the monk if looks could kill. Miroku looked like he was going to say something but Kirara cut him off. To break the tension filling the room and the jealous anger she felt rolling from her mate she said:

“Oh relax Sesshoumaru he isn’t going to try anything with me, are you Miroku?” She said as she glared at him with piercing silver eyes.

“No of course not, why do you all think so negatively of me.” He said in a fake offended tone. Kirara only rolled her eyes again, walked over to him. She grinned as she gave him a bear hug, pinning his arms to his sides so he couldn’t cope a feel if he wanted to. She picked him up off the ground and held him up for a few moments before putting him down due to his complaint of lack of air. This was her silent warning that said ‘remember I can really hurt you if your wondering hand gets out of hand.’ At the same time this was her way of telling him that she loved and missed him. Rubbing his head with her clawed hand she chirped:

“See, no unwanted touching from the hentai monk.” Kirara chirped. Miroku turned his head up in the air as if insulted and walked to his wife side embracing her. Sango smiled a bit at Kiraras’ behavior while mostly everyone else giggled or chuckled. Even Sesshoumaru smirked at the way she treated the monk like a rag doll.

Sango let Miroku continue to embrace her, not even in the mood for slapping him for looking at Kirara in the wrong way. She will do that later, right now she just wants to be held after her crying spell and smile at her husband embarrassment.

Kirara then wondered over to Inuyasha who had just finished his meal and went to give him a big hug just to see his reaction and apologize for the projectile vomit. Inuyasha of course completely rejected her, still upset about the incident earlier that day. He stood up to walk past her and she grabbed him from behind in a head lock, placing him under her arm pit and rubbed his head with her knuckles. After sputtering many curses children should not hear and receiving a scolding from Kagome, Kirara laughed and released him.

Sesshoumaru inwardly smiled at Kirara getting the upper hand on Inuyasha, but he was growing hungry. When Kaede served mostly everyone tea and they settled down, Sesshoumaru finally moved away from the wall by the door to Kiraras’ side. He wrapped his right arm around her waist and placed his palm on her currently flat stomach. He looked at her out of the corner of her eye and said:

“Tell them.” In a calm tone as he rubbed her stomach. So Kirara did what she usually does, she blurted her surprise out. Still smile partly because of her nerves and partly because of her happiness she said:

“Okay I am just going to say it. I am mated to Sesshoumaru and I am pregnant with his pup.” She said quickly.

Sesshoumaru smirked inwardly as he watched their expressions. All of them had the look of surprise on their faces yet again, except for Inuyasha and Kaede. The rest of the packs eyes widen in shock when Kiraras’ words registered. Even the children came to the main room when the heard the announcement. Then Kirara spoke up and said:

“Well, are you all going to say something or just stare at us all day?” She said with a smile.

She stood there and waited for their reaction and boy did she ever get one…


A/N: Hope you enjoyed it reviews please.