Marked in Childhood

Once again... I do not own Inuyasha :)

and thank you for everyone who has reviewed so far!!! there are small.. differences in this story and the one that I posted on FF so.. if you've read that one you might notice them... if not... well.. ignore this :)


Chaos in the dining room


“Here kitty, kitty, kitty! You’re not scared of a big bad wolf now, are you?” Chuckled Kouga as he circled the dojo looking for Souta. Without warning Souta emerged from his hiding spot only to bring down a cane sword inches from Kougas head.

Thanks to Kougas excellent hearing he was able to dodge the attack if only by a hair. “Now who’s scared?” Souta spat out with a hint of sarcasm. Both boys ran at each other with their cane swords, dodging, flipping and cursing one another until they both caught wind of new scents in the air.

“You know Kouga; you should really ditch the kitten and take on a real opponent.” Inuyasha moved his hand over the tetsusaiga ready to draw.

“As soon as I find one I’ll be sure to let you know mutt-face.” Kouga continued to spar with Souta intentionally ignoring Inuyasha.

“OI! Get down here and call me that to my face ya mangy wolf!” As if on cue Kouga turned his attacks in the direction of Inuyasha.

The rest of the on lookers in the room just shook their heads and made their way to a near by bench. They were all too familiar with Inuyasha and Kougas petty rivalry. Why? No one really knew, they have learned by now to just stay clear of the two when they came in contact with each other.

“So, Hiten, since you are here I’m going to take a guess that Yura is too?” Souta stated more than asked.

“Well now aren’t we an observant one? She’s most likely off with your sister and their giggling friends.” Hiten spat out.

Their attention was then focused back to the platform when a loud ‘BASTARD!’ was yelled through out the dojo.

“Those two are the most undisciplined fighters this Sesshoumaru has ever laid his eyes upon.” Everyone just nodded their heads in agreement.

The girls almost had all the feathers picked up by the time that Kagura made her appearance. “You know you really missed out on the fun Kagura!” Kikyo flicked a few loose feathers her way.

“Maybe, but I wouldn’t want to clean up the after effects of your so called ‘fun’.” Kagura smirked and sat down next Kaguya.

“Has my brother been acting any better by any chance?” Kaguya only shrugged her shoulders.

“He’s arrogant, selfish and power hungry. Why in the world would I want to change that? That’s what attracted me to him the first place!” She smiled at Kagura as she ran a hand over her swelling stomach.

Being the curious one that she is, Kagome slid over next to Kaguya "Aren't you afraid he will become jealous once the baby is born? Or even worse threatened by it...?"

Kaguya merly laughed at the innocent question and shook her head. "No, not at all. Naraku may seem evil on the outside, but I'm quiet sure he will bring no harm to his child. Its a part of him as much as it is me."

Ayame patted Kagome on the back and spoke up. “Now all we have to do is find ole’ Kags here a man!”

Everyone snickered at the idea of Kagome with a guy. “And what is so funny! Also I don’t need anyone to ‘find’ me a man! I am more than capable of doing this on my own.” Kagome tried to ignore the fact that her friends were now laughing uncontrollably at her last statement.

“Sure you can Kags, that’s why everyone has one and you don’t, ne?” Kikyo spoke up as she wiped a tear from her eye.

“Oh come on now girls. Leave the princess alone! Maybe she just hasn’t found someone who can put up with her poor fashion sense.”

“And you think my brother is an exception Yura?! Unlike the rest of you I have more important things to do than be gaga over a guy. Now shut up and drop it!” Kagome walked over to her closet and hoped no one caught the sadness in her voice.

Sango looked back at the other girls with annoyance and then quickly followed after Kagome. “Don’t listen to them Kags they just don’t know when enough is enough. They didn’t mean anything by it.”

Kagome leaned against her friends shoulder. “I know, but they are right you know, why am I the only one that hasn’t found anybody? Its like every time I meet a nice guy they run away like they are scared by something.” Kagome sighed and shrugged her shoulders.

“Oh well no need to worry about such things now! Its time to get ready for my party!” Sango was always amazed how Kagome could change moods so quickly.

Smiling at her friend she nodded her head in agreement and went to inform the other girls to get ready as well.

In the dining room around a large table sat eight adults in deep conversation. Toshikazu rubbed his temple in annoyance from the currant topic that was being carried on between the now very serious lords and ladies.

“Are you sure they are ready for this huge of a step Lady Izayoi? Lady Jun?” Curiosity always did get the best of Lady Yayoi.

“Even if they are not. There is nothing that can be done to stop this from happening. They both deserve to be happy and live a life without suffering like the last seven years.” Jun glanced over at Izayoi in agreement.

“Sesshoumaru hasn’t seen Kagome in almost a year because of his training. How do you think he will react, Inutaisho?” Jun noticed by the look on the demon lords’ face he was unsure himself how his oldest son would react.

“Knowing Sesshoumaru, he will not let his emotions get the best of him. Even though all of us here at this table know how deeply he cares for Kagome. I am not sure of how it will affect him once he is finally with her. But the thing I can assure you of, is he will not bring harm to her.” Inutaisho spoke with sincere words with he know would easy the minds of both his mate and Jun.

Jun pursed her lips out a bit. “I just hope everything goes smoothly for them.” Toshikazu couldn’t keep himself from laughing which caused the others to look at him like he had gone mad.

“I’m sorry my dear but nothing goes ‘smoothly’ when every your daughter is involved!” Toshikazu continued with his deep laugh until his sides hurt. Jun knew he was right but wasn’t about to let him know that.

A servant made his way into the dining room a bit un-nerved by the laughing demon lord. “My Lord, the evening lunch has been prepared. When would you like it to be served?” The servant kept his head bowed while waiting for a response.

Seeing that her mate was still trying to catch his breath from something which to her wasn’t all that amusing Jun spoke up.

“Please have someone inform the children that they are needed in the dining room for lunch with the families. After they have all arrived only then will the food be brought in.” The servant bowed and dismissed himself to go follow the orders that his lady had given him.


After the servants had delivered the messages, everyone but Kagome and Souta found their way to the dining hall. This immediately sent up red warning flags in both of Toshikazu’s and Jun’s minds.

“Sango-chan, have you seen Kagome?” Sango quickly replied. “Hai. She was still in her room getting ready when the rest of us left. She said she would be here when she was done.” Pleased with the answer Jun smiled and patiently waited for her offspring to arrive.

Everyone quietly made small talk to one another while trying to ignore their growling stomachs. All talking stopped when it was interrupted by a loud scream which was followed by Souta bursting though the dining hall’s doors running full speed.

“YOU JACKASS!! GIVE THAT BACK!” yelled a very angry Kagome. Souta now grinning, dashed on the other side of the grand table farthest away from were Kagome stood.

“Would you like me to continue reading out of your secret book, my dear sister?” Souta tauntingly held up a little pink book.

Horrified Kagome looked at his in disbelief. “Y-you wouldn’t dare!! Give it back to me! You have no right!” Becoming angry with her brothers actions Kagome reached up her sleeve and pulled out a hidden dagger and threw it at him.

Souta clicked his tongue as he looked back at the dagger that has missed his head by inches ended up imbedded in a wooden column behind him.

“Temper, temper little sister. There isn’t anything in here that you would be embarrassed about, or do you?” now smirking from ear to ear Souta opened the book and started to read.

Kagome took one of her silver leaves out of her hair and willed it to transform into a sword then leapt into the air charging her brother.

Souta cleared his voice which caught the attention of some “Sango looked wonderful at Inuyasha’s 16th birthday party! I don’t understand why Miroku still has yet to just ask her out! Everyone knows they have the hots for one another they should just get it over with already!” Souta grinned as he spotted the redness of Sango’s cheeks.

“Asshole!” Kagome swung at him only to make contact with air.

“But on the other hand if those two get together then I’ll be the out cast of the group! Well, it’s not entirely true, Sesshoumaru doesn’t have anyone, well that I know of. Ha! Maybe we can get together. Oh please, who am I kidding? Me with the Ice prince? Yeah right, when hell freezes over.” Souta leapt over to were Inuyashas family was sitting and started to read again.

Sesshoumaru subconsciously looked at Kagome then back to Souta as his words once again found their way to his ears.

“I’m not sure what happened between us we used to be so close. Oh well after Inuyashas party Okaa-san said I wouldn’t be seeing them for at least a year! I’m kind of relived at this news, I feel so weird when I’m around him. On the other hand something is tugging at my heart; it’s almost a feeling of sadness that he will be gone for so long. “Souta glanced up when he heard a loud ‘thud’ sound.

Eight sets of eyes were now studying Sesshoumarus facial expression as what he had just heard slowly set in. This went unnoticed by all but the other staring adults.

Kagome was now standing on top of the dining table seething with anger.


Before anyone could react Kagome leapt over Inuyasha, kicking him in the head as she passed, and took another swing at Souta. Souta then dropped the book he was holding so he himself could draw his sword. No sooner had he done so metal hit metal.

Kagome was inches away from her brothers’ face, redness flashed over her eyes treating to take over her.

Souta pushed her off of him and took a fighting stands. “Oh come on Kags! I was just joking around! Nothing to get bitchy over.”

“Joking!? Bitchy?!” Before Kagome could charge at her brother again clapping came in the direction of their father. “Lords and Ladies I would like to introduce my two, most uncivilized, and children.”

This brought everyone’s attention once again back to Kagome and Souta who were now blushing when they realized something they hadn’t before. EVERYONE was in the dining room. Seeing this and knowing everyone had heard what Souta had read caused Kagomes eyes to water.

There was a slight cough heard when a servant entered the room completely unaware of what had transpired only a few moments earlier. "Are you ready for the lunch to be served my lord?" he asked.

"Yes send in the food." With a flick of his wrist he dismissed the servant. "I trust that the entertainment is over?" Toshikazu raised an eyebrow at his children.

With out saying a word both nodded and took their seats. Souta sat next to Yura and Kagome who wanted nothing more than run and hide from everyone sat next to Sango.

While the food was being arranged before them Jun took this opportunity to speak up.

"I will not expect what just happened to do so again. Especially at the party tonight. I do how ever expect all you young ones to be ready on time. You are to act respectful to all who will be attending. We have invited the head leaders of near by villages as well as other highly respected 'human' figured to Kagomes party." She paused for a moment to make sure she had their attention.

"If you all are on your best behavior, you may leave the party early to go outside away from the adults to do whatever. This will only be rewarded if nothing goes wrong! Do you all understand me?" They all just nodded their heads and began to fix their plates.

'Geeez Kagomes mom can be mean when needed to be.' Inuyasha gulped as he brought his attention back to the food before him when Inuyashas eyes about popped out of his head. "RAMEN!!!!" was all that needed to be said.

Sesshoumaru was off in his own little world going over what Kagome had written in her ‘secrets book’. ‘Does she really see this Sesshoumaru as an Ice prince? In a way, it’s nice to know that I’m not the only one suffering from the space that has grown between us. Hopefully after tonight that void will be filled.’

Sesshoumaru smiled inwardly at his thoughts before being brought back into reality from the slurping sounds his little brother was making and the snickering sounds which could be heard in all directions.

Sesshoumaru let out a sigh and rolled his nose in disgust at the site before him.

‘Why does he keep glancing at me like that? It’s freaking me out! Although it’s nice to be noticed once in awhile. He’s probably just doing it out of pity because of what I wrote.’ Kagome shook the thoughts out of head and brought her attention back to Sesshoumaru was now starting down at her.

Kagome could feel her cheeks beginning to blush again and prayed no one around her would notice. Everyone else was too wrapped up in conversation, everyone but Sesshoumaru that is.

The blush that was quickly spreading across Kagomes cheeks did not go unnoticed by him.

The corners of his mouth began to curl up slightly. ‘At least now I know I still have some kind of effect on her. Tonight should prove to be very interesting indeed.’

‘There he goes again with that freaky look on his face! If I remember correctly that look can only lead to trouble. What the hell is he planning?’ Kagomes heart began to pick up its pace and she suddenly felt dizzy.

“Kagome-chan are you feeling alright?” Sango asked when she noticed small sweat drops forming on her friends’ forehead.

“Hai, I’m fine don’t worry about me. I think I need some fresh air though. May I be excused?” without waiting for an answer Kagome was make her way out of the dining hall and toward her room.

Without understanding why, Sesshoumaru slowly stood and started after Kagome. As soon as she had left from his sight he himself had an ocean of emotions wash over him for reasons he could not explain.

“Well what do you think lit a fire under his ass?” Inuyasha said with a mouth full of ramen.

“Hmpf! Stop worrying with them and pay attention to me! You aren’t even listening to what I’m saying!” Whined a high pitched Kikyo causing Inuyasha to flatted his ears against his head at the sound of her voice.

“I agree with Inuyasha, I don’t think Sesshoumaru was the best choice for checking in on Kagome.” Sango started to rise from her seat but was stopped when a deep voice spoke up.

“No one is going anywhere. I’m sure Kagome will be fine and no one said anything about Sesshoumaru going to check on her. Now please continue eating before the food gets cold.” Toshikazu gave a knowing glace to the other adults before turning his attention back to his food.


Kagome leaned forward on her balcony still trying to calm herself. ‘What the hell just happened? Nothing about this day feels right to me and it’s suppose to be a good day!’ She was too caught up starting off into nothingness for her to realize someone was stand directly behind her.

Kagome suddenly felt hot breath on the back of her neck. Her instincts was yelling at her to turn around and find who was doing this but she was stopped by a husky whisper in her ear.

“My business here will not take long just listen carefully. Don’t be afraid of these feelings that you are experiencing. They have always been within you, they are just choosing now to show themselves. I know you have questions, and soon I will be able to answer them all when the time is right.”

Kagome let out the breath that she didn’t notice she was holding as she felt soft lips brush against her cheek. Without a word the figure behind her was gone, Kagome suddenly felt a burning sensation on her neck and quickly moved her hand up to rub the spot which the heat was radiating from. Unknown to Kagome her ‘scar’ was glowing a bright red beneath her touch.