Theft and Recovery by Harlecorn

Chapter 1

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Kagome frowned, trying to listen to the voices amidst the flaring youkis that were pulling her from the darkness she rested in. They sounded so familiar.

"You despicable little bastard. You knew she was mine. You knew she had accepted my betrothal mark! We were to be mated! I love her! All you desire from her is the shadow of a reminder of the woman you lost, you selfish prick. She. Is. Not. Kikyo, InuYasha! Now LEAVE and stay away from her, as you were ordered to by Father, you repulsive, dishonourable half breed." a voice roared.

Who is that speaking? Their voice.. what did they mean? Who was I betrothed to if not InuYasha?

A sudden throbbing in her head caused her to groan.

Another voice spoke, "Technically, she's still not mated. Because you had a valid betrothal mark, his forced mating mark didn't take fully. At most, it'll be causing confusion. And.. possibly mild amnesia. It'd explain why she doesn't remember you."

There was a scuffling and the sound of a door slamming before the first voice spoke again, quietly asking "Is there a way to fix it? Please.."

Who is that? What is going on?! Am I mated to InuYasha or not? And if I'm not, who am I betrothed to? I don't understand! Her head throbbed again, causing a louder groan and her hands to grab her temples as she rolled over, giving up on staying asleep. At least I think I was asleep, I don't remember laying down.

"Well.." the second voice started.

"Kouga, please. If there is a way to fix it, tell me. I need her.." the first voice pleaded quietly. Kouga is here? He said I had wasn't properly mated. He wouldn't lie about that.

Opening her eyes by a fraction, she looked around the room, seeing Kouga, a man with silver hair and markings on his face and wrists, as well as Sango and Miroku. The silver haired man turned towards me, his golden eyes anguished. He looked so familiar, similar to InuYasha, but different.

Forcing herself to lean up, she gasped slightly as the man darted forward to help her sit up.

"It's alright. You're safe." Sango said from the loveseat her and Miroku were perched on. Kagome nodded, as she looked at each face in the room.

"What's.. going on? What did you mean Kouga?" She asks, watching the silver haired man- youkai- take a step back and turn away, his face a mix of anger and despair.

"It's.. a lot to explain. Sess," Kouga replies, before turning to the silver haired youkai, "there're a few ways to attempt to fix it, but the only sure fire way is to force a mating mark to override InuYasha's, as the matching youki to the betrothal mark will erase his claim. The problem there, is she's a Miko, and if she doesn't submit, you risk your own death. I'dd recommend leaving that as a last resort, and pray to Kami that one of the other ways works first."

"Will someone explain what the hell is going on? Am I, or am I not mated to InuYasha, and if not, what the hell happened?" Kagome almost growls at the group. The silver haired man, Sess, Kouga called him Sess, closed his eyes before turning back to look at Kagome, pain very evident in his eyes.

"Sweetie," Sango started, "you were betrothed to Sess here and were supposed to be mated in two weeks. You had been courting for almost 8 months when you accepted his mark last month. InuYasha forced a mating mark on you three days ago when he found out and you lost your memories of Sess completely. Touga ordered InuYasha to stay away from you entirely until the situation could be fixed, but the brainless oaf has never been good at following instructions. He's been trying to make the mark override Sess's. Kouga found you in his apartment when you went missing from the estate and brought you here to our house and then called Sess. InuYasha tracked you here and arrived just before Sess did, and then an argument started. You woke up at the tail end of that." Her voice and expression were heavy with sorrow as she explained.

She said it all so calmly, Kagome stared at her in utter shock. Slowly she turned to Kouga, and saw unrestrained emotion flitting across his face as he watched Sess. When she turned to Sess, she saw his sitting on the floor, knees up, arms draped over them as he stared at a point on the wall across from his. His face was awash in utter despair.

"I... what... how.." Kagome stuttered out, watching Sess squeezed his eyes shut as his head fell back a bit, a single tear sliding down his elegant cheek. She couldn't believe the open anguish radiating from the poor man. He said he loves me, and needs me. He's being torn apart by this. Sango definitely wouldn't lie to me about this.

"Kouga, what are the other options" Kagome asked, squaring her shoulders, voice stern, still watching the dismayed youkai on the floor. She smiled lightly when he turned to her in mild surprise. "I may not remember you at the moment, but neither Kouga nor Sango would lie about something like this, neither would the completely broken look about you. If it can be fixed, I want to fix it. Even if I don't remember you and we have to court all over again, I definitely don't want to be mated to someone who would steal me from someone who loves me so completely just because I look like someone they used to care for. So... Kouga." She gestured vaguely, indicating for him to get on with it.

"Well, the simplest one, if there's no reciprocal mating mark and the prior marks connection was strong enough, which, personally, I think it was.. is.. is for him to touch his original mark and feed a small amount of his youki into it. It's similar to what the bite would do, but to a lesser scale, so it's not guaranteed to work- also, in the event of reiki backlash, you can move away with less risk of burns or purification, but that should only happen if there is a reciprocal mark." Kouga shared, gaze hard as he thought.

Sess looked at Kagome, lifting one brow slightly in silent question, that she responded with a nod to. Rising, he slowly moved to stand next to her, reaching for the collar of her shirt, his gaze on her face the entire time.

"Do it." Kagome said. He nodded as his fingers grazed the mark on her shoulder, before his fingers began to glow faintly. Kagome felt an icy cold enter her and her aura reacted instinctively. Forcing down her reiki, she grit her teeth, praying that it would work.

The cold was just beginning to hurt when she felt something snap inside her causing her to gasp and slump forward. Sess yanked his hand back quickly, watching her intently. "Kagome?" He asked.

"I'm fine, I think. What was that snapping I felt..." she started before doubling over and clutching her head. She could hear their voices all calling out to her, and cool fingers pressed to her temples.

So many memories flooded her mind.

Amused golden eyes and wicked grins,.

Dark husky chuckles.

"Little minx."

Soft sighs, gentle kisses.

"Oh Sess, it's beautiful!"

"Kagome, I love you."

Warm, strong arms.

"Be mine, for eternity."

"I.. I remember. At least some things. I don't know if it's all. Sess, I'm so sorry!" Kagome said as she flung herself into his arms. His face buried itself into her neck as his arms wrapped vicelike around her, both of their shoulders trembling slightly. Kagome looked up at the others around her over Sess's shoulder. "How do we know it fully worked and there won't be some weird side effects from what that idiot did?" She asked Kouga quietly, still holding onto the youkai who needed her to ground him.

"I can take a look at the mark in a bit to see if there's any remnants of another's youki. That Sess's was enough to unlock your memories bodes well though." Kouga replied with a small smirk as he sat down in a spare chair.

"Okay." Kagome pulled Sess gently into sitting on the couch with her so they could be a bit more comfortable, adjusting in his lap so that he could continue to hold her tightly. "We should probably call Touga to tell him what's happened. I assume he's going to want to collect InuYasha to teach him a lesson in being selfish." She said with a harsh snort. "I can't believe the fucking moron. Of all the shitty things he's ever done, this is.. wow."

"Hm" came from her shoulder as Sess started to pull back, placing a gentle kiss to her shoulder, then to her temple. "Kouga, please check the mark now. I would like to know if further steps are required sooner, rather than later."

"Sure, 'course." Kouga stood and walked over, spreading his hand and summoning his own youki to probe the mark. After a moment, he looked up. "I need to smell it as well, just to check." His eyes darted to Sess as he said it, waiting to see if the man would lash out.

"Do it." Both Sess and Kagome said simultaneously. Nodding, Kouga tilted her head to the side and pressed his nose to the mark. Inhaling deeply, he drew back, eyes closed as he filtered through the scents. When he opened his eyes, a smile broke across his face.

"If there's anything left, I can't detect it. I don't see there being any issue if the betrothal and mating continue as planned. At worst, it might take a bit more youki come mating time to override any lingering traces, but it won't interfere in the grand scheme. Congratulations, again." Kouga told them, pleased, before turning to Sango and the quiet Miroku. "Apologies for invading your home, as I said before, it was the first place I could think of that she would've remembered and believe."

Sess gathered Kagome into his lap and pressed his face back into her neck, holding her tightly. Sango smiled as Miroku replied, "Think nothing of it, my dear friend. We are happy to have helped in this endeavour."

Kouga nodded, turning to the door and tossing a final "See ya guys in a couple weeks then., Glad it's all sorted. And Sess, kick his ass for me, will ya?" earning a round of snorts and giggles as the door closed behind him.

Sango and Miroku rose with a quiet "Take your time guys, yell if you need anything. We'll call Touga for you guys as well." before they too left the room.

Kagome languished in the warmth of Sess hold, each with their faces tucked into each other's shoulders.

"I thought I'd lost you, koi." Sess murmured quietly, his arms tightening around her again.

"I'm so sorry, Sess. I'm so, so sorry." She replied into his neck, tears falling softly from her eyes, as her own arms tightened on him.

They sat that way for what seemed like hours, grounding each other, trying to forget how close they came to losing each other. A solid knock on the door broke the quiet that had settled around them, causing Kagome to pull back to see. Miroku entered the room, followed by Sango, to open the front door, revealing a frazzled Touga.

"My dear, I am so sorry for what my insufferable son has done to you both. Trust that he will be properly handled." Touga said, a dark shadow crossing his features briefly. "Now, I do believe it's time we allow these two lovely humans their home back and return you both to your own." A small smile appeared on his face.

"Thanks, Touga. I think we'd both like that. And thank you Sango, Miroku. I.. thank you." Kagome whispered to the room of people.

"Of course, honey." Sango replied, smiley warmly. "We're here for you, both of you, any time you need us." Miroku nodded his agreement, his arm settling around his wife's waist, adding "You are both dear friends. We would do just about anything to help ensure your happiness."

Slowly standing from Sess's lap, she grabbed both of them in a hug, whispering 'thank you' over and over. She pulled away when she felt Sess hand in her back, his arm sliding around her waist as she stepped back from her beloved friends.

"I'll call you two tomorrow to check in so you don't worry. Kouga too, in case he calls you to ask." Kagome told them with a smile before turning to Sess and Touga, allowing herself to be led from the house, waving behind her.

~~~~~

In the car, Touga eyed the couple fondly as they kept some sort of physical contact at all times.

"Kami, I can't wait to get home and sleep in my own bed again. I feel like I haven't slept in days." Kagome blurted with a deep sigh.

Chuckling gently, Touga chose then to speak. "I know you are very tired, however, I would very much recommend that you commence the mating as soon as possible. The ceremony and celebration will still be held in two weeks as was scheduled. However, I do not trust my son not to attempt something else if there is even a shred of a chance to do so." Turning his gaze to meet his eldest's, "The only sure way to protect her from a repeat of these unfortunate events is to mark her fully. The sooner, the better."

Kagome turned to look at Sess, as he nodded his agreement to his fathers statements. "We will discuss it, Father, and keep you apprised on all relevant information." His hand sought Kagome's and squeezed it gently, turning to lose himself in her eyes.

"Right. Well, this is your stop, I look forward to hearing and seeing you two again soon. Have a good evening, and once again, I sincerely apologise for the disgraceful actions of my youngest." Touga finished as the car pulled to a stop, the driver exiting to open the door for its passengers.

~~~~~

Kagome fell backwards onto the bed she had shared with her intended for the last few months, Sess stopping in the doorway to lean against the jam and gaze at her.

"Gods, I'm tired. Come, take a nap with me." She said, holding a hand out to him. Pushing himself from the door, his long stride met her at the bed quickly, as he sat next to her, leaning over to rest his arms on his knees.

"Kagome," he started, staring at his hands hanging between his legs. "Kami, koi. I've never been so afraid before." He said quietly, eyes closing as he felt her hands spread across his shoulders, her arms encircling them.

"I believe you. I don't know what I would have done in your place. Probably shut down entirely, to be honest. But, it's fixed now." She said, pressing her lips to the side of his neck. "It was strange, really. I couldn't remember you at all. But, anytime I looked at InuYasha, I would get these flashes of what I now realise was your face, and a small pain in the side of my head. And I felt.. not wrong, but not right, with him. It felt... forced, I guess is the best way to describe it. You know he told me I'd been in a car accident, and that was why my memories were weird?" She chuckled lightly, feeling Sess tense as his hands came up to grasp hers lightly.

"I just don't understand why he would throw everything away like that. He was my best friend, and now.. I don't think I'll ever be able to be in a room with him again without being a little afraid." She whispered. Sess turned in her arms and tugged her to sit in his lap, pressing his lips to her forehead.

"You will never be left alone with him again. I absolutely forbid it, and none of your family or friends will allow it, I assure you. You need never be afraid." He turned his stern gaze to hers, wrapping his arms around her and squeezing. She nodded as she leant her head on his shoulder, thinking over the events of the last few days.

"Who is Kikyo and how long ago did he lose her?" Kagome asked quietly.

He sighed, long and deep before replying. "She was a Miko from a few centuries ago that he coveted, maybe loved. I am unsure the depth of his feelings for the woman. You apparently share some minor similarities in your appearance, though I do not see it. She died, I do not know how specifically. He has apparently never gotten over her."

"Wow.. he.. that's.. how dare.. that fucker." She hissed, making Sess chuckle.

"Indeed. Now, do you wish to sleep, or discuss matters?" He asked her gently.

"May as well talk, since we're up. I'm tired, but I'm not quiet ready to pass out yet." She shrugged.

"Do you remember us having a conversation about what the mating will entail?" He looked down at her.

She frowned slightly, thinking back. "I.. think so? Other than the obvious, though apparently that isn't needed, I think I remember you telling me it requires a blood exchange and our auras melding? The bite is an anchor point for your youki, and I'll need to create an anchor point on you as well for my reiki, since I don't have fangs." Her brow furrowed as she concentrated on her jumbled memories.

"Very good. Yes. Thankfully, InuYasha did not receive an anchor point, or removal of his mark would have been much harder, most likely requiring his death. Not that I would have complained on that front at all, but it would have run the risk of it being painful, possibly for both of us." He paused, scowling, before shaking his head and pressing his nose to her hair. "The blood and aura exchange happens at the same time as the marking does, which is usually done at the height of the act, however it is indeed not necessary. If you wish, we can skip the physical mating part and just do the joining so that you may sleep." He explained and offered before a wicked smirk crossed his gestures. "Be warned that once you awaken though, there will be no escape." He said as he nuzzled into her neck, nipping her gently.

"If we don't skip the mating, are you going to keep me up all night or will I get to sleep at a reasonable time?" She asked, her voice laced with amusement.

"That depends on how insatiable you are, my little minx."

She hummed as he trailed kisses and nips down her neck, his hands sliding across her back slowly, turning them both to lay her down on the bed. Her own hands ran down his arms to the hem of his shirt, tugging it gently, as she bathed in his attention.

He sat up quickly to yank his shirt off before helping her pull off her own, before his head dipped to her stomach. His tongue began trailing her skin upwards from her navel to her throat. Sliding his hands under her, he unclasped her bra, removing that as well, then nipped his way down to one pink nipple, swirling his tongue around it.

Moaning, her hands roamed everywhere on his torso. His warm mouth was magic, just as she remembered. As he suckled her left breast, he fondled her right, his other hand sliding down her waist to her shorts. Switching breasts, he unbuttoned and slid the garment off her long legs, before returning a hand to her breast, and his free hand sliding up her thigh to the apex of her thighs. At the feel of his fingers grazing her still covered core, she arched off the bed with a shuddering moan.

"Please.." she breathed, earning a smirk against her skin. Releasing her breast, he trailed open mouthed kisses down her torso to her panties. Looking up at her from between her thighs, he swiped his tongue up along her cloth covered core, earning a strained gasp and another arch off the bed. With a wicked grin, he held her hips down as he located her clit through the fabric and sucked it hard, causing a muted cry, as her head tossed, her fingers clutching the bed covers tightly.

"Sess, please!" She cried out in a whisper, her legs trembling. He looked up at her again, before releasing her clit to slide her panties off. He stood quickly to remove his own pants and briefs before descending on her again. Running his tongue up her chest to her throat, then pressing kisses along her jaw before capturing her lips to devour. Rocking his hips against her, they both groaned at the contact. Her legs lifted to wrap around his waist as her arms came up around his neck.

Pulling back from the kiss, panting, he looked down at her lust glazed face. "Kagome," he murmured her name huskily. "When I tell you to, you must drink and pour your aura into me, I will guide you to the cut I will make. Understand?" He asked as he grasped his member, lining it up with her entrance.

At her nodding, he pushed forward into her, both groaning loudly at the sensation. His head fell to her shoulder as he painted. "Kami, I will never get tired of this feeling." He said as he pressed a kiss to her neck. Withdrawing slowly, he watched her face before he thrust forward again, starting a slow steady pace. Her walls clenched tightly against him, her back arching as she moaned, her nails digging into his shoulders, making him hiss in pleasure. He tilted his hips, and thrust upwards again, pleased when she emit a strangled gasp and felt her walls tighten even further. Speeding up, he began to pound into her, hitting a certain spot he knew would send her over quickly. He intended to wring several releases out of her before he is finished, fully sating her.

As planned, her walls began to flutter, the rest of her body locking up before a quiet wail left her throat as she fell over the edge. He grit his teeth to ride our her orgasm, very slowly rocking within her to draw out her pleasure. When she came back down to herself, she slid her hands to his face, pulling him in for a searing kiss.

"Gods Sess, you feel amazing." She breathed into the kiss, moaning as he picked up speed again.

"Good, because so do you, koi." He replied, nipping her bottom lip gently.

He brought her to several orgasms before he could feel his own impending. Slamming into her, he watched her face, pride soaring at the absolutely wrecked pleasure gracing her features. "Koi, it is nearly time." He stated in between groans. He could feel the familiar tingle at the base of his spine as his release neared, and feel her own coming as well. Leaning down above her, he made a small cut on his shoulder. Groaning, he called out "Now, Kagome." Pulling her to his shoulder, he felt his fangs elongate as his release began to over take him. Sinking them into her skin, he felt her latch onto his shoulder, as they each poured their auras into the other, their orgasms blinding them in their intensity.

She felt his cold aura flood through her shoulder, curling down to her heart and spreading to envelope her from the inside. Her own aura seared through him, a slow rolling sensation flowing through him, as it warmed him. Their ecstasy reaching all new levels for each, before they both slumped, dancing on the edge of consciousness from the experience.

Withdrawing his fangs from her shoulder, he lapped at the bit of blood that fell from the punctures before they sealed, his youki healing her. He watched as a blue moon appeared on her shoulder. Awed, he kissed it gently, his arms winding around the little human he loved.

She pulled back from his shoulder, watching his skin knit together and a small pink sun appear over the small scar- the only scar he would ever have. Smiling, she nuzzled the mark, her arms tightening around him at the same time she felt his around her.

She giggled lightly, "It's a pink sun. I didn't know I'd get a symbol."

"Hn, interesting, but not entirely unsurprising. With your reiki, we were able to complete a full, exchanged mating. Rather than only offering my life force to extend yours as it would have if you were merely human, and it a Miko, we have tied ourselves to each other."

"What does that mean? How is it different?"

"For starters," he said as he pulled out of her, causing each of them to groan at the lost connection, and rolling to the side to remove his weight from her. "If it had only been me marking you, you would have gotten my lifeline and healing only. With the exchange, you have given me an immunity to reiki, as well, we have a two way connection between our auras. They have melded and can never be separated. We will begin with being able to sense each other's state of being. As the bond grows and strengthens, we will be able to feel each other's emotions more clearly, and in the case of a very strong bond, even be able to speak to each other through it. That will come with time. There have been cases of earning some of the others abilities as well, but it depends and is not too terribly common."

"Huh. That's really cool. So, how do you strengthen the bond? Is it just proximity or are there certain things you can or have to do?" She wondered, curious, propping herself up on her elbow to look at him more clearly, her free hand coming to trace over the new mark on his skin.

His own hand reached to run the back of his knuckles down her cheek, sighing softly at the contact, completely content. "As far as I'm aware, proximity and repeat performances are what strengthens it. Generally, remarking and aura flaring during the act are the most potent of ways, though, it isn't necessary."

"So, if we remarked every time, how strong would the bond get?" She asked, tilting her head slightly to the side, like a puppy.

He chuckled as he leant up to kiss her sweetly. "Very."

"Well then. I'm game if you are." She stated with a wide grin, giggling as a feral glint flashed in his eyes and a wicked smirk spread across his face, before he grabbed her and rolled her onto her back.

"Be careful what you wish you, minx." He rumbled as he kissed her passionately, rocking his already hardened member against her.

"I think I'll survive this wish." She replied with a moan.

~~~~~

"Yes, we have completed the mating, Father. She is currently sleeping off her exhaustion from the last few days ordeals."

"Good my boy, I am glad to hear it. You mother wishes to see you both tomorrow if possible, at the estate. She wishes to go over plans for the mating ceremony and reception."

Sighing, Sess rubbed his temples with his free hand. "Tell her I will at least be there, if Kagome is up to it, she will come as well. If not, she will be at her family shrine, though I would prefer Mother met us both there instead."

"I will relay and text you to let you know her answer, but I wouldn't hold my breath there. You know how she is."

"Indeed. Thank you, Father. I have a few more phone calls to make, I will update you if anything arises."

"Good, good."

"Hn. What of InuYasha? I will confirm with Kagome before making any final decision, but I for one do not want him at the ceremony. Or, really, in our lives at all." Sess grumbled, scowling.

"I will be spending tomorrow with the little fool, teaching him a well deserved lesson that I was apparently remiss in his education up until now." Touga growled out.

"Hn. Good. I will let you know what Kagome decides in regards to his participation in the ceremony as soon as I am able."

"Very well. Until then, congratulations. Enjoy, son!"

Sess hung up, and put his head in his hands, sighing quietly. He probed the bond in the back of his mind, smiling lightly when he found her still asleep. He leant back in his office chair, picking up the phone again, making repeated calls to their friends, informing them that Kagome was safe and they were officially mated now.

The final phone call was to her mother. He could feel Kagome waking up through the bond, as he dialled the number to her family shrine.

"Hello, Sunset Shrine, Higurashi Hitomi speaking."

"Hello, Hitomi, it's Sesshoumaru."

"Oh Sess! Oh, please tell me you found Kagome!"

"Yes, found her and reversed what the repugnant hanyou did to her."

"Oh I'm so glad to hear that. It's such a shame, I always thought he was a nice boy, that he cared for her." She tsked before continuing, "How is she then?"

"She is well. As it happens, she is awakening now." He said as he could hear her walking down the hallway to his office. "She was exhausted, but that is to be expected after what she went though."

"Oh, but of course. I'm surprised she's even awake now, I would have expected her to have slept for days." Hitomi chuckled.

"Sess? You in here? Oh! Sorry, didn't mean to interrupt." Kagome said as she poked her head into the room.

Tilting the phone slightly away from his mouth, he replied "Nonsense, I'm speaking with your mother, at the moment, so it is no interruption."

"Oh Kagome's there now? May I speak to her?"

"Of course." Sess replied before offering the phone to Kagome. Shaking her head slightly, she leant over and pushed the speakerphone button, then slid into his lap.

"Hey Mama, you're on speaker. Hope you don't mind."

"Of course not, dear. I'm so glad to hear you're okay. Though, as I told Sess, I'm a little surprised you're awake already." Hitomi laughed again.

"So am I a little. Maybe it has to do with the mating?" She said turning to her new mate, brow raised when he shrugged.

"It is possible, my youki healing has also affected the amount of rest you require."

"Wait, mating? But I thought that ceremony was in two weeks?"

"Oh you didn't tell her yet." Watching him shake his head, as his arms slid around her waist, tugging her back against his chest. "Yeah, after what happened, we didn't want to chance something else going wrong like that again. The ceremony is still going to happen, since it's mostly just to include family and friends, like a wedding kinda. We did the equivalent of signing the legal papers a bit early is all." Kagome giggled, sighing when she felt Sess kiss her mark.

"Well when you put it that way, I suppose that's all well and good then! Congratulations then!" Hitomi said brightly.

"Thank you, Hitomi. I do have a favour to ask of you. Tomorrow my mother wishes to meet with us at the estate, however," he paused to turn Kagome to gauge her reaction. Seeing her a little frightened, he continued, "I believe Kagome would be uncomfortable going there just yet. I have left a message to ask my mother if we could meet elsewhere, but in he event she refuses, I would like to bring Kagome to the shrine so she is not alone. I do not trust InuYasha not to try something else."

"Oh of course dear, you're both welcome here at any time, for any reason. If you'd like, have your mother come here to talk, so you can both meet her someplace safe that isn't your own home." Hitomi responded seriously.

Smirking, Sess nodded before replying "That is much appreciated, Hitomi. Thank you."

"You're very welcome. Now. I think I will let you two lovebirds go, enjoy the rest of your evening and thank you for calling to update me."

"My pleasure. Enjoy your evening as well, and we shall see you tomorrow."

"Love you, Mama!"

"Love you both, see you tomorrow. Goodbye!" They heard a click and Sess returned the phone to its cradle before leaning back in his chair again, pulling his mate back to rest against him, a quiet rumble starting deep in his chest.

"Father is awaiting to hear if the whelp is allowed to be there during the ceremony or not, I told him I would speak to you beforehand, though, I am sure you can guess that my answer is no." He stated, watching her carefully as she considered it. Rubbing small circles against her hip, he allowed her the time to think, enjoying just being in her presence, touching her.

"I think, after what he did, that he shouldn't be there. I don't want him to think I've forgiven him by allowing him to be there. Though, knowing that moron, he'll ignore that it was my wish to not let him be there, and blame you for it entirely." She huffed.

"Indeed. I will text Father tomorrow to inform him. He will be with the fool then, and can inform him immediately." He smirked, pressing his nose to her hair.

"Sounds good. And Sess, thank you for handling the calls, and thinking ahead for tomorrow." Kagome said quietly, kissing him lightly, as she slid her arms around his neck.

"Anything for you, little mate." He murmured against her lips before nipping her bottom lip gently.

"Mm I like the sound of that. Mate." She hummed appreciatively before kissing him fiercely.

~~~~~

"Well, this is certainly a quaint little dwelling." Kimiko hummed to herself as her eyes danced over everything. "You must be Kagome's mother, I'm Kimiko, Sesshoumaru's mother. Pleased to meet you. Your daughter is positively lovely."

"Oh, thank you! I'm Hitomi. Welcome to my home, would you care for tea? I believe the two lovebirds are walking in the backyard." Hitomi smiled warmly.

"Tea would be wonderful! I'm sure they'll be back shortly, I can already feel my sons scowl as he knows I'm here now." The silver Inu said with a devious glint in her eye. "Ah, here they come now!" She said brightly as the two in question opened the back door.

"Kimiko! I'm glad you could come here! I wouldn't have wanted to miss a planning date with you, but I just.. don't want to go to the estate yet. Not while he's there." Kagome shuddered and leant into Sess as he wrapped an arm around her waist.

"Of course, child. No one would blame you. Now! Come, come, let me see!" Kimiko waved her arms, gesturing them closer. Smiling, Kagome stepped forward to be enveloped into a hug by the beautiful woman and then let her pull down the collar of her shirt to see the mark. "Lovely, child. Now," she started, her voice dropping into a conspiratorial whisper, "did my son get a mark as well? I know your auras have melded, so you completed a full exchange." She smirked at the low growl from her son.

Giggling, Kagome nodded, reaching a hand back to her scowling mate. "He did indeed, it was a little surprising. C'mere and show her already Sess, you know she won't leave it alone until you do."

Scowling even more, he stepped forward and pulled his collar down to show the brilliant pink sun on his shoulder, sitting just next to the inch long vertical scar.

"How curious. A sun, for the Sunset Shrine Miko." Kimiko hummed.

"Hey, you're right. Didn't think of that!" Kagome laughed brightly, turning her gaze to her mate, love radiating from her eyes.

"Hn. Indeed. Now, what did you wish to speak about, Mother?" Sess said as he led his mate to the kitchen table, before sitting and pulling her into his lap.

"Oh, just some final touches and decisions for the ceremony. After today, there shouldn't be anything I can't handle on my own." Kimiko pulled out a large binder and opened it to a specific section before she and Kagome lost themselves in the discussion, Hitomi joining in with ideas and suggestions, while Sess just basked in the gentle pleasing aura of his mate.

~~~~~

Two weeks later

"Child, you look marvelous!" Kimiko clapped.

"You're beautiful, dear." Hitomi clasped her hands to her chest.

"Oh, Kagome, it's stunning! I can't believe it's finally the day!" Sango nearly squealed.

"Thank you." Kagome sucked in a breath to steady herself. Gently grazing her hand over her mark, she smiled at the flood of love and reassurance she felt resonate through the bond. Giggling lightly, she turned to her bridal party with a bright smile. "Let's get going then! I'm getting mated!"

"Technically you are already mated, but, I did not put all this work into this day for it to go to waste!" Kimiko said as she started shooing the women out the door.

Sess could feel this mates nerves and smirked to himself, knowing the part to be nervous about had already been done. Shaking his head gently, he straightened his suit as he strode over to his place at the head of the walkway, waiting for Kagome to enter the room.

His eyes widened when she did enter. She was wearing a beautiful ivory and silver dress with a sweetheart neckline, and lace covering up to her neck, with long lace sleeves. The bodice fit her perfectly where it curved down her hips, before a light flowy skirt of lace, toile and silk flowed down to the floor. Her hair was swept into a gentle low twist, with the loose ends curling around her shoulders.

As she stepped up to him, he reached for her hand, lifting it to press a kiss to her knuckles. "You are breathtaking, my love."

Blushing lightly, she smiled, "You're not so bad yourself, koi."

A throat clearing brought their attention back to the ceremony at hand as Touga smiled genially at the two.

"Today we join two houses in mating. Taisho Sesshoumaru of the House of the Moon and Higurashi Kagome of the Sunset Shrine."

Lifting a small knife and a cup, he passed the knife to Sess. Accepting the blade, he lifted Kagome's hand over the cup and cut a small line into her palm, watching as she bled into cup before her new youki healing sealed the wound. Wiping the blade on an offered cloth, he turned the knife for Kagome to take. She repeated the same on Sess's hand. Wiping the blade as well, she placed it on the table before them.

"Together in blood, forever more." Touga spoke again before passing the cup to Sess. Sess raised the cup to his lips, his eyes never leaving his mate as he took a swallow. Turning the cup, he passed it to Kagome. Her eyes never strayed from her mate's as she, too, accepted and drank, then handed the cup back to Touga.

"May the Kami smile upon your union." Touga finished, smiling widely, as he clasped the new mates hands together.

Turning, the pair faced their audience. Sess spoke then, "We thank you all for joining us today. The reception hall is through those doors, with good food and better drinks." He turned to Kagome, who was glowing with love and happiness, before tugging her hand to his arm and leading the way to the reception hall.

~~~~~

"Oh Kami, that was great, but man am I glad it's over." Kagome said as she kicked off her heels in the limo, as they were driven to the airport for their honeymoon.

"Hn, it was an enjoyable evening, little mate." Sess said as he leant down to nip at her neck. "Allow me to help you change from your stunning dress." He rumbled, voice husky.

"Mm, is that all you want to help me with?" She asked coyly, turning away and lifting her hair, to expose the button and zipper closures.

Sess slowly began undoing the dress, pressing warm kisses to her skin as it was revealed. "Why, little mate, do you wish for more?" He nipped her shoulder just above the mark gently, making her moan.

"Sess..." she groaned as he undid the last closure and began sliding it down her arms and body, helping her step out of it, before draping it gently across one of the far seats.

Clad only in her bra and underwear now, she turned and loosened his tie, as he unbuttoned his jacket. Slipping both off, they worked in tandem on his shirt buttons. When his skin was revealed, she attacked, biting his collarbone and dragging her nails down his chest as she slid into his lap.

Groaning, he grabbed her rear, rocking his hips up, his cock straining in his pants. Reaching up to unclasp her bra, he leant to swipe his tongue up her neck, nipping when he got to her jaw.

Mewling, she slid the bra down her arms and tossed it behind her, then reached down and undid his belt, followed by his pants button and zipper. Sliding down from his lap to her knees before him, she grabbed the waistband of his pants and briefs together and tugged them down. He lifted his hips to help her, looking down at her with hooded lids, a soft rumble going in his chest.

She looked up at him as she took his member in hand and began slowly stroking it, before leaning forward and running her tongue from base to tip. His head flew back as a strangled groan left him, his hands sliding into her hair. "Mate," he growled, his eyes bleeding red.

Still watching her mate's face, she slowly slipped his head into her mouth, suckling it, before sliding down his cock until he hit her throat. Relaxing her throat and taking a deep breath, she bobbed up once, and then took him down to the hilt. He snarled, panting as his hips thrust up into her. She hummed gently, feeling him pulse in her mouth before sliding back for breath. Suckling his head again, she pumped the rest of him in her hand, watching in glee as his eyes closed, face contorted in ecstasy.

His breathing coming in groaning pants, she swallowed him down again, knowing he wouldn't last long this way. Scratching her fingers gently over his balls, she hummed again, feeling that familiar jerk before she heard him moan loudly and his cock began pulsing as he came down her throat.

Cleaning him entirely, she slid him from her mouth, pumping him gently. His stamina would have him ready to go again in a few minutes. Standing a bit to remove her panties, she straddled his lap, leaning forward to kiss him, allowing him to taste himself on her. His breathing still harsh, he groaned into her mouth, as he grabbed her and pulled her to his reviving member.

His hand slipped down to her apex, finger finding her clit easily as he began twirling it, loving her mewls of pleasure as he wound her up. His cock rising to readiness again, he fondled her bud until she found her first release, then slammed into her in one go. He groaned loudly as he felt her orgasm flutter around his cock, listening to her startled yet pleasured cry from the sudden intrusion. Allowing her to come down, he fondled her breasts, enjoying the radiant picture she made- head thrown back, hair mussed, lips parted, panting, sitting on his cock as she shuddered through her orgasm.

She slumped forward to him, bracing herself on his shoulders as she began to grind into him, placing open mouthed kisses and bites along the column of his neck down to his sensitive mating mark. Hearing him groan again as his hands tighten their hold on her breast, she smirked before leaning up to nip his ear, moaning breathily.

"Minx." He snarled before grabbing her and throwing her down on one of the long bench seats. Beast at the forefront, he pounded into her, he began a nearly bruising pace as he pumped himself in and out of her, biting on her mating mark without breaking skin. She cried out, clutching at him, her legs wrapped tightly around his waist and her arms around his back, her nails digging into his skin. He shifted suddenly, grabbing her thighs and spreading her wide, leaning up to force her arms to release their hold. Tilting his hips, he began hammering that spot in her and her second release rocketed over her, stealing her breathe and senses.

He didn't relent his pace or his position, and when she came down again, she was already ready to fly apart again. His own release was fast approaching as well, as he leant down, kissing her before nuzzling her mark. He reached up and cut himself on his mark scar.

"Mate, bite my mark." He commanded as he felt her start to shatter again, just as his own release was ripping through him. He pulled her head to his shoulder as he bit down on hers. They fell apart in loud moans and keening cries while they flooded each other with themselves, the now familiar feeling of each other's aura unfurling within them as they collapsed in a heap of sated and panting bodies.

"Kami," Kagome panted against his neck after several minutes, "I don't know how we'll ever have normal sex again."

Chuckling against her skin, he gathered her up and turned them over so she was lying on top of him. "Normal sex isn't so bad, little mate."

"It's not as earth shattering as that though. Wow." She murmured into his chest, melting into his warmth.

"Indeed. Fortunately, we have the rest of eternity to have as many repeat performances as we wish." He nuzzled into her hair, tightening his hold on his beautiful little minx.

"Aishiteru, Sess. For eternity." She leant up to press her lips to his, smiling brightly, eyes sparkling.

"Aishiteru, my little Kagome. For eternity." He said against her lips before deepening the kiss.