M A T E (Sesshomaru)

33.

The group was walking as A-Un roared. Sesshomaru couldn't help but notice Niko falling behind a bit as he stopped walking causing Jaken to run into him.

"Niko," Sesshomaru began going over to her.

"Whats wrong?" He asked as Niko had tears in her eyes.

"My feet hurt, Sesshomaru can you carry me?"

He had a blank expression on his face before sighing.

"Hon, we have A-Un you can ride on you know," he pointed out the obvious.

"I know but, I want you to carry me the baby is killing my feet," she sniffed causing him to sigh as he bent down.

"Master Jaken, Daddy sure has changed since I first met him," Rin explained as she saw Sesshomaru carrying Niko on his back.

"Indeed and it's because of you and Lady Niko, the old Sesshomaru I knew was ruthless and never would let a human in, much less fall in love with a weak half demon like Niko,"

This caused Sesshomaru to kick Jaken out into the sky with his foot.

"FORGIVE ME LORD SESSHOMARU!" He screams as they can no longer see him in the sky.

Upon hearing this, this caused Niko's ears to go down as she frowned. Is that what Jaken thought of her? As a weak half demon? She guess he is right after all she let her whole land burn into ruins.

"Niko, don't think too much about what Jaken said, I know you and what he said isn't true I'd do this all over again if it meant falling in love with you,"

Rin couldn't help but squeal in happiness as Niko's ears perked back up as she snuggled into Sesshomaru's back.

"I love you Sesshomaru," She says causing him to smile.

"I love you too Niko, always,"

"Wow, I never thought I'd hear Sesshomaru say those words," Inuyasha said as his group came into view holding a beat up Jaken. "I believe this belongs to you," he said before throwing him at his feet.

"Inuyasha I see your in the area have you found Naraku?"

"If I had his head would be at my waist by now don't you think? Why are you carrying Niko is she okay?"

"I'm alright Inuyasha my feet just hurt, I had Sesshomaru carry me for a bit,"

"This is so sweet! You've come along way from when we first met Sesshomaru!" Kagome said smiling as he looked annoyed.

"Nonsense, I'm still the same,"

"But you show compassion and love now Sesshomaru, you didn't show that before, and it's all thanks to Rin and Niko, they've changed your personality," Sango said causing Sesshomaru to growl.

"I am still the same Sesshomaru you all knew, I do not show compassion or love in front of you people I suggest you drop it unless you want a fight,"

"With your pregnant girlfriend on your back? You wouldn't dare to risk my niece," Inuyasha growls as Niko got off of Sesshomaru's back as the group gasped in shock.

"N-Niko your half demon again! I thought you were bound in human form?"

"Yes well about that," she says as she explains the story to Inuyasha as his group.

Inuyasha's eyes widened at the news as he ran over to Niko and gave her a hug.

"I'm so sorry you went through that, now more than ever is enough motivation to kill Naraku for good,"

"I agree with you Inuyasha, oh Sesshomaru and I will be married soon I thought I bring up the fact your all invited after much convincing Sesshomaru has finally agreed to bring you all along,"

"Oh wow a wedding! Do you know when? I be happy to do your hair!" Sango announced.

"And I'd be happy to get a bridal dress in my time! Inuyasha can help pick it out for me," Kagome was next to announce as Niko tilted her head in confusion.

Inuyasha has released her as he stood next to her.

"What's a bridal gown?"

"Oh they are these beautiful white dresses woman picks out so they can be in, bridal gowns are so beautiful and I'm sure Sesshomaru would love to see you in one,"

"No thanks, we're doing a traditional feudal one none of these bridal gowns are necessary,"

"What's the traditional way?" Kagome asked as Niko smiled.

"Traditional is claiming our love for one another and sealing the deal with a kiss,"

"Oh, that's nothing like in my time,"

"You are 500 years in the past Kagome remember?" Inuyasha asked rolling his eyes.

"Anyways," he said turning to Niko with a blush on his face. "Can I uhhh..... Uhhhh feel your stomach? Make sure my niece is okay?"

"Absolutely Inuyasha," she said as Sesshomaru glared the entire time.

Inuyasha knelt down as he held onto her bulging stomach as he placed his ear against it. He was hearing a heartbeat as he smiled.

"She's strong, imagine if this was our baby we would be having a full half demon baby," he said as he stood up again.

"INUYASHA SIT BOY! SIT BOY! SIT BOY! SIT BOY!" Kagome yelled as Inuyasha was on the ground barley alive.

"So stupid," Shippo commented on Miroku's shoulder.

"NICE TO KNOW YOU LET YOUR TRUE FEELINGS OUT FOR NIKO! NEWS FLASH SHES TAKEN BY SESSHOMARU! I'm going home, Sango?" She asked as the two tailed cat turned into a giant one and roared.

"I'm taking her for awhile thanks," She announced before flying off.

"Inuyasha, your comment implies you have feelings for Niko," Sesshomaru stated with his hand on his hilt.

"Yeah so what? It's not like I can have her now you two marked each other! Marking is very important in our clan so I know when she's off limits, no need to fight me for her," Inuyasha said getting up. "Anyways we're leaving, bye my little Niece, and take care Niko," Inuyasha said kissing her forehead before his group began to leave with him.

"Inuyasha has feelings for me?" Niko couldn't help but wonder causing Sesshomaru to growl.

A/N: 33 chapters in! Don't forget to vote! Happy new year everyone!