Chapter 1

Inuyasha's mind was in a frenzy. Kagome's pregnancy was finally coming to an end, and just like most fathers in this situation, he felt his heart race with anticipation as Sango helped Kagome deliver their child.

It felt wonderful, to be able to say that their child was finally being brought into the world. He'd never tell Kagome that, it would be too unbecoming of a demon…even if he is, to use the phrase so many have said, "only a ½ demon."

Heh, but they aren't even alive anymore to keep saying that. The only one who still has that opinion of me is that stupid bastard Sesshoumaru. But someday, I'll earn his respect and no one will be so foolish as to call me a "measly ½ demon" ever again! This was how he distracted himself, until an agonizing scream burst out of the closed room that Kagome and Sango were in.

"OH MY GOD! GIVE ME AN EPIDURAL!"

"I don't know what that is, Kagome. What is it?" Sango asked, thoroughly confused. Is it some foreign dish that comes from Kagome's land? She asked herself. Kagome didn't answer, her eyes were shut tight with pain.

Inuyasha's mind went blank with terror. What's happening in there? He thought frantically as he started to approach the closed room, but was held back by Miroku.

"Inuyasha, I don't think you want to be in there. Trust Sango. She knows what she's doing."

He smiled, but it was a tense expression. Inuyasha saw the worry and concern flooding his dark eyes.

"But, Miroku what if something is going wrong?" Inuyasha asked him after a brief moment of silence, if you could call it silence. Kagome's ragged breathing filled the air and the smell of her blood kept pounding against Inuyasha's sensitive nose.

Sango's tired voice muttered, "Everything is fine, Inuyasha. Stop worrying and sit back down."

Then Kagome screamed, "INUYASHA! SIT!"

All of a sudden, Inuyasha unceremoniously fell head first into the floor. Miroku's eyes went wide and he was suddenly grateful that he never had to deal with this. Sango was also shocked into silence, sure she was moody when she was having kids, but never like that. They just stared at the unconscious half-demon as he started to come around.

Now he was angry, What did I do to deserve that? He thought furiously. The first thing he said, well yelled, was "KAGOME! WHAT'S THE DEAL? WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE SUCH A HARSH SIT COMMAND?" Inuyasha clenched his fist as he was started to recover enough to move. Stupid beads. If that Kaede wasn't already dead, I'd kill her!

Kagome, shocked that he yelled at her, got even louder as another pain went through her body "YOU DID THIS TO ME! THAT'S WHY!"

Inuyasha, shocked and hurt, crawled away as Miroku tried to comfort him.

"You know, Inuyasha," the monk started, "women are very – how can I say – hormonal during this type of event. She doesn't mean it. She's just going through a lot right now." Miroku was speaking from experience; Sango was also pretty harsh when she was giving birth to their kids.

Inuyasha wasn't consoled. I'm hurting her right now – I was so excited about having a child – but she never wanted to have kids – I'm such a horrible person. These were the thoughts that kept running through his head. He stared at the floor, his expression dead and sullen. He wanted this to be over.

And after another 4 hours, he got his wish. Sango stepped out of the room, looking as if she had just slayed 500 demons by herself, and smiled tiredly as she motioned for Inuyasha to go inside. Miroku, followed by Inuyasha, walked over to Sango and she whispered, "The baby is beautiful. Go to Kagome, Inuyasha." Nervous, anticipating a wrathful Kagome, Inuyasha entered the room.

Inside, the air smelled even more strongly of blood and sweat, which concerned Inuyasha, until he saw that Kagome was okay. He breathed out a sigh of relief Thank goodness, she's alright. Kagome, when she saw Inuyasha, smiled weakly and motioned by flicking her head that he should come closer. Inuyasha felt another wave of relief go through him She's not mad at me anymore!

He smiled as he saw what she was holding tightly in her arms. It was a baby boy, with silver hair and he even had dog ears! Sleeping, his eyes were closed, and his face was cherubic. Inuyasha and Kagome looked each other in the eyes, amazed at how perfect their child was.

"What should we name him?" Kagome asked, still sounding tired, but there was more life in her voice than Inuyasha thought there would be.

"How about Inuyasha Jr?"

"No way! How about Kotaru?"

"Yeah right! I have an idea. How about Kowa?"

"Nope."

Then they looked at each other again, smiled and nodded, muttering, "Haine."

And so, their first born Haine was brought into the world.

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Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to Inuyasha.

Author Note: I originally wrote this one for my best friend and my mom. I had no intention of putting it up on a database like this until I ended up gaining followers on tumblr. Now I'm putting it out there for people to read. So, please let me know what you all think about it. Reviews are much appreciated. :)