On a bright day, in spring.....
Rin is running through the forest carrying a quite big of luggage on her hands.
"Ha...ha...whew! Even though this is a uniform it's still heavy," Rin said
"Hey should I carry it for you?"
"Huh?"
Suddenly someone took the clothes from Rin's hands. The person turns out to be Kohaku.
"Kohaku it's you," Rin smiles when she sees him,
"You're right it is quite heavy for a uniform, what are these boxes for?" Kohaku asked looking at the box below the uniform.
"Oh the tailor wanted me to give the present, because she and her family couldn't come," Rin said
"I see, well then hop on," Kohaku said as he mounted a horse,
"Kohaku, you're riding a horse?" Rin asked,
"Yeah, since Kirara is with my sister right now," Kohaku said "Come on, they're waiting for you right?"
"Okay," And so they ride the horse toward Kaede's village,
Meanwhile back at the village,
"Kaede, are all the decorations and feasts are prepared?" Kagome asked,
"Our parts are already set, we just have to wait for Harumi and Natsuhiko to bring their parts and share," Shippo said
"Kagome, I need you to come over here for a second,"
"Okay I'm coming!" Kagome then hurriedly went toward Sango,
"I need you to help me with Tsukiko, Kohaku and Rin just arrived with the kimono," Sango said,
"Okay, don't worry there's still sometime before the ceremony," Kagome said
"I can't believe it's been a months since that incident," Sango said
"Huh? Yeah...now that you think about...."
Flashback...
On the day after Sesshomaru, Tsukiko and Fuyukotsu defeated Yukihiko and the darkness,
The path opens up in front of the others. And came out Tsukiko, Sesshomaru and Fuyukotsu.
"You two are okay!" Kagome quickly hugs Tsukiko tightly,
"Thank goodness," Sango said
"Oh! Lord Sesshomaru, you are safe!!" Makes said as his eyes starts to water,
"Oh brother...," Shippo said looking at his reaction,
"Hey! What's he doing here!!" Inuyasha said as he strangles Fuyukotsu,
"Why is he still here!?" Shippo asked,
"Calm down Inuyasha! He's not going to hurt anyone," Tsukiko said helping Fuyukotsu,
"What do you mean!? I should be cutting this guy to pieces!" Inuyasha said
"Did something happened, Tsukiko?" Natsuhiko asked,
"Well...a lot of things happened, but you can rest assure that Fuyukotsu won't do anything, right?" Tsukiko turns to Fuyukotsu,
"R-right...I will do anything to repent myself from my wrong doings, please," Fuyukotsu bowed,
".....sigh very well, Fuyukotsu," Harumi called out,
"I still can't forgive you for what you did, but...everybody has a second chance. And for that, you can come to my restaurant and work there, and I will keep my eyes on you," Harumi said
"Sigh...I can hardly consider that a restaurant," Fuyukotsu and Natsuhiko said
"What did you say!?" Harumi asked, she looks irritated,
"Guh...!" Both of them were scared,
"Ahahaha," The others laughed as they look at the beasts chattering,
After that....
The group returns to the village, while Natsuhiko returns to his castle and Harumi went back to her restaurant along with Fuyukotsu. Because when they return the sun has already set, and the moon has risen.
They all went straight to their houses after the tiring battle.
Meanwhile, Tsukiko returns to the hut.
"Sigh...can't sleep," Tsukiko stands up and leaves the hut. The outside air feels cool and it soothes her.
Tsukiko walks theough the meadow, until "Tsukiko," Someone called out to her,
"Naraku," Tsukiko turned around and greeted him,
"What? Shouldn't you be resting?" Tsukiko asked
"No, I don't feel tired," Naraku said
"Really?" Tsukiko asked, "...It's finally over,"
"Hmph, you feel as though there's no longer any weight on you huh?" Naraku said
"Yup, ahhh," Tsukiko stretches her arms,
"...so what will you do from now on?" Naraku asked,
"Hm? Who knows...," Tsukiko said
"...what about Sesshomaru?" Naraku asked,
"I...," Tsukiko hesitates,
"Tsukiko, I wish you all the happiness in the world. You will always remain in my heart," Naraku said as she kisses the back of her hand, then he suddenly hugs her, "Thank you...,"
"For what?" Tsukiko asked,
"...for everything, for changing me," Naraku said, then he lets go "I'll see you tomorrow,"
"Yeah...," Tsukiko said, and Naraku leaves
When she is all alone, Tsukiko continues her walk, toward the forest.
Tsukiko continues to walk around the forest, she uses her fire power to create small fireballs to light her way.
She walks around the forest until she sees a single snow fall in front of her.
"Snow...," Tsukiko holds out her hand to catch a single small snowflake in her hand,
And in seconds more and more snow rains down.
"...how beautiful," Tsukiko said
"Aren't you cold?" Suddenly someone appeared behind her and place a coat on her shoulders,
"Sesshomaru," She turns around to see Sesshomaru behind her,
"Why aren't you in bed? And you are walking too far away from the village, at night," Sesshomaru added,
"Yeah...I'm sorry, I couldn't sleep probably because of the battle, I'm still not...comfortable yet," Tsukiko said
"Is that so?" Sesshomaru then opens an umbrella to cover them from the snow,
"We should head back, it is getting colder," Sesshomaru said
"Yes," And so they head back toward the village,
Along the way they did not say anything, only the sound of their foot on the ground resounds through the night.
And not too long, the village is in sight. The ground is almost covered in white snow.
"....Tsukiko,"
"Yes-! Hm!" All of a sudden Sesshomaru pulls Tsukiko closer and kisses her.
For a moment they stayed together until the kiss breaks off.
"Sesshomaru...,"
"Tsukiko, you do still remember what I told you before we left for battle, right?" Sesshomaru asked,
Tsukiko thought for a moment and she remembers....
Sesshomaru asked her to marry him. Tsukiko blushes red when she finally remembers.
The battle was so dangerous that she had forgotten about it.
"Your reaction tells me that you had just forgotten," Sesshomaru said
"Y-yes...I'm sorry...," Tsukiko apologized
"Well then....," Sesshomaru then takes her hand, "Tsukiko I wish to take you as my wife, will you marry me, and live your life together with me?"
Tsukiko can see his perfect golden eyes wavering as he gazes passionately at her. Tsukiko couldn't help but be taken by him, she holds Sesshomaru's hand and leans closer to his forehead.
"Of course...I want spend the rest of my life with you, Sesshomaru," Tsukiko said
"I see...,"
In the next day....
Tsukiko told the others what happened yesterday, and....
"Alright! Well when will the ceremony be?" Kagome asked,
"We still haven't decided yet, after all we still haven't ask his mother for her blessing," Tsukiko said
"There is no need," Sesshomaru said entering the house,
"But, she is your mother," Tsukiko said
"Like I said there is no need," Sesshomaru said
"No, we need to have her blessing. We have to go and see her," Tsukiko said "After all it's not polite to just get married without a parent's blessing,"
"......very well, we're going," Sesshomaru said leaving the house,
"Wait for me," Tsukiko then leaves as well,
"W-wait for me my lord!" Jaken then hurriedly leave as well,
"Are they going to be alright?" Sango asked,
"Yes, I am quite worried, after all this is Sesshomaru's mother," Miroku said
"They'll be fine, I'm pretty sure!" Kagome said,
And so, Sesshomaru along with Tsukiko, and with Jaken by the way heads out to the castle.
After a few hours flying, they finally reach the castle where Sesshomaru's mother is waiting.
"Ah, you've finally come. I've been waiting," She said
"You've been waiting huh?" Sesshomaru said
"Hmm, Sesshomaru I would like to speak to you in private," And so Sesshomaru follows her mother inside the castle, leaving Tsukiko to wait outside.
His mother takes him into one of the rooms and sat down to talk to him.
"So...you wish to take her as your bride?"
"As I have said before to you, I've made up my mind to spend the rest of my life with her," Sesshomaru said as he looks into his mother's eyes,
"....I see, so I cannot change your mind,"
"However Sesshomaru, do you still remember what I told you before?"
"....yes," Sesshomaru said
"Then if you really want to become a great demon then I strongly suggest that you should cancel your-" "That's unnecessary,"
"Hm? I believe you're mind is still not clear yet. If you marry that half breed your reputation will be sullied,"
"I would rather have my name sullied rather than not spending my life with her," Sesshomaru said,
"I cannot have such foolishness..! I let you go before because I believe in the end you would grow bored of that girl,"
"Mother! That's enough!" Sesshomaru said
"Sesshomaru!" Suddenly Tsukiko opens the door, which surprises both Sesshomaru and his mother,
"Tsukiko..?"
"Please forgive me for this, but....I felt the same way as Sesshomaru," Tsukiko began to talk as she bows her head,
"I know that by staying beside Sesshomaru I will only be a burden to him.....but, I'm not going to let that happen," Tsukiko said and she looks into the eyes of Sesshomaru's mother.
"I will do my absolute best to become a worthy partner for Sesshomaru, I won't become a burden to him!" Tsukiko said which stunned Sesshomaru's mother.
"....petty words tend to be broken, I am uncertain that you will keep your words,"
"No, I will not break my promise...because I intend to live the rest of my life with your son, that is why I will absolutely fulfill that promise," Tsukiko said
Sesshomaru's mother sighed as she looks at his son and Tsukiko back and forth, until Sesshomaru breaks the silence,
"I believe you have made your decision mother?"
"....I believe so, very well. I give you my blessing, however...I hope you will live up to my expectations, girl,"
"Yes!...wait please!" Tsukiko called out to her,
"Yes? Is there something else?"
"Well would like to invite you to our wedding, please...I hope you can come," Tsukiko said
"It is what she wants, if it were me, I wouldn't think about inviting you," Sesshomaru said
"Well Isn't that quite cruel of you to your mother,"
"Hmph! Do what you want, you can come to the wedding if you wish," Sesshomaru said
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And so, Tsukiko and Sesshomaru leaves the castle and heads back toward the village.
While they are flying, Sesshomaru suddenly hugs her from behind "W-what is it?" Tsukiko asked,
"It's nothing...," Sesshomaru said "...I just cannot wait to see you in your bridal outfit,"
What he said causes Tsukiko's cheeks to burn red "W-why are suddenly saying things like that!?"
"Haha...Because I will soon spend the rest of my life with the woman I love,"
".......say Sesshomaru," Tsukiko turns her gaze to the ground,
"What is it?"
"I....I meant what I said! I won't become a burden to you! I will become a partner worthy for a great demon like you!" Tsukiko said, and suddenly Sesshomaru closes in on her and kisses her on her lips,
"...what?"
"I know you meant it, because you will always keep your words...but, that does not mean I won't be protecting you from people who dislikes you. I will also do my best to make them love you for who you are," Sesshomaru said and so they share a kiss once again.....
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In the next morning....
The village is already buzzing with many people as they all gather for the wedding of Sesshomaru and Tsukiko.
Natsuhiko, Harumi, Fuyukotsu, Totosai, Myoga And many of the other people they met along their journey have come to the village.
Surprisingly, the wolf demon tribe and the panther demon siblings have come as well, and so does Jinenji and his mother.
"Whoa it has been a while since I last seen a wedding," Jineji's mother said,
"It truly is a very wonderful party," Jinenji said
"Harumi, I see you've finally arrived," Natsuhiko said
"And I see you're alone with no one else?" Harumi asked,
"Well...I brought that boy Ken along as well,"
"Akane and Yuzu are also here, you know how girls are, they are very excited when it comes to weddings,"
(*the boy named Ken is from the chapter: Tsukiko's Solo Journey)
(*Akane and Yuzu are the girl who worked at Harumi's restaurant and has been Tsukiko's friends since she was little)
Inuyasha is walking around the village to keep an eye on the safety of the village during the wedding along with Miroku and Shippo.
"Guess there's nothing wrong," Inuyasha said
"Now now we must stay cautious Inuyasha, after all this is quite a big ceremony and there are lots of people," Miroku said
"Oh hey there mutt-face," Koga suddenly comes towards them,
"What do you want you mangy wolf!?" Inuyasha said turning around,
"Guess you're in charge of guarding the party huh? Guess it suits you, as a guard dog I mean," Koga said
"Shut up!"
"Oh dear...," "Here they go again," Both Miroku and Shippo said
Meanwhile in the bridal room,
Kagome, Sango and Rin are helping Tsukiko get ready for the wedding. They brushes her hair until it's soft and smooth, they helped with her make up and her outfit.
"Woooow! You look so beautiful!" Kagome squealed,
"Yes you are very beautiful Tsukiko," Sango said
"I'm sure lord Sesshomaru will be very pleased," Rin said
"Do you really think so?" Tsukiko asked and they all nodded,
Meanwhile, Sesshomaru is waiting for Tsukiko to come out. After a while, Inuyasha and Miroku comes inside the room.
"She still hasn't come out?" Inuyasha asked,
"She'll be here," Sesshomaru said
"I am sure Tsukiko will turn out beautifully," Miroku said
After a few minutes later, the door is open and Tsukiko walks out of the room. Sesshomaru was quite taken aback by her radiance. Wearing the white-pure kimono and her long white hair flows slowly down to her back, her face shines brightly in the sun.
"Well here we are," Kagome said
"Now then, we'll be outside. I'll call when it is time for you guys to come out," Sango said
"Alright," Tsukiko nodded,
And so they turn to leave, however Inuyasha stops in his tracks and turns around.
"....good luck you two," Inuyasha said and he leaves the room,
"That was really nice of him to say," Tsukiko said
"Hmph! For once he is quite a decent person," Sesshomaru said
"Hehehe, I hope you two will continue to be in good terms," Tsukiko said
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After a moments passed by, Sanyo called out Tsukiko and Sesshomaru outside. And so they start to walk down the road, but before they start, Sesshomaru takes Tsukiko's arms in his.
They walk pass the guests of the party and they all were awed by the sight of the beautiful bride and groom as they walk down the road.
"I still cannot believe that that Sesshomaru is marrying a half breed," Tōran said
"Yeah, it's still unbelievable," The other cats said,
And so the ceremony continued on without any problems....
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At night fall, Sesshomaru and Tsukiko have left the village and resided in one of the house which Natsuhiko, Harumi, and Fuyukotsu prepared for them.
Tsukiko is sitting on the porch and is looking at the bright full moon.
Then she hears the door sliding open, and her newly wedded husband walks up towards her and offers his hand. Tsukiko takes it and she stands up to look at him.
"I'm surprised you've changed your clothes," Tsukiko said
"It was uncomfortable,"
"That's unfair I would want to change too," Tsukiko pouted,
"No," Sesshomaru takes her chin in his hand "I want to look at you in this bridal kimono a bit longer,"
"Y-you really say embarrassing things at situations like this," Tsukiko blushed and she turns away,
"...Tsukiko," Sesshomaru called out "...I love you,"
"I will protect you with my life for the rest of my life, I will only look at you and you alone, Seshomaru said
"I love you too, Sesshomaru. I promise I will also protect you with my life, I will only have my eyes on you and you alone, I will love you for the rest of my life....,"
They shared a kiss under the moonlight....as a sign of their ever lasting promise and their unbreakable love....
From that day on, the Great Dog Demon Sesshomaru and Half Breed Beast Tsukiko
have spent their new life as husband and wife, living a well and happy marriage life.
They are prepare to face any obstacles and troubles in their life as they head toward tomorrow.
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"Ueeee...! Ueeeee!"
The sound of a baby's cry can be heard,
"There there, There there," A woman walks up the the cradle and picks up the child in her arms,
She slowly cradles the child in her arms and rocks her back and forth...
The woman then takes the child outside, a beautiful sunset stretches far as her eyes can see...
The child slowly opens its eyes and stretches her small hands toward the sky...the woman looks up to find a magnificent white dog descend before her...
"Your father has finally return," The woman smiles at the sight of her beloved,
"Welcome home, my dear Sesshomaru...," The woman said,
"I am home, Tsukiko....and Akira, my child," Sesshomaru walks up to them and planted a gentle kiss on both of the most important girls in his life...
"It's yet another beautiful sunset...," Tsukiko said,
"Indeed....it is getting cold, we should head inside," Sesshomaru said,
"Yes....,"
The family then returns to their home.....with their child in their loving embrace...
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And you might never know...their daughter might find love from a certain Half-Demon that had once fallen into Darkness...