A/N: Finally…it comes! The sequel you have all been waiting for. Takeru!
Disclaimer: I own only Takeru, and Nanura.
Prologue
Nanura Higurashi stood outside the Higurashi shrine along with her husband, Shippo. Her mother and Father stood near them, even her uncle Sota was with them. The family all wore somber faces and Nanura's Mother stifled a little cry. A family member had passed away of old age. Nanura's Great-grandfather.
What was worse was that Nanura had a secret. She hadn't even told her husband yet. She knew it was wrong, but this death in the family had her a little wary about telling anyone just yet.
Shippo nudged Nanura with his elbow. "Nani, pay attention. Your grandmother is speaking."
She rubbed her head to try and relieve her sudden headache. "Sorry. It's just hot out and I'm feeling a little funny."
Shippo watched her worriedly for the rest of the small memorial service. When everyone was heading back into the house, he noticed her stagger just the slightest bit. He took her arm to steady her.
"Are you okay? You look a little wobbly." He asked her quietly.
Nanura brushed his helping hand aside. "I'm just fine. The heat got to me a little is all." She smiled up at him and ruffled his hair affectionately. Shippo smiled back as well but didn't stop worrying. Something had been wrong with her for about a week now. He tried to watch her closely for the rest of the day but got distracted by her uncle and her father, InuYasha.
"So, what exactly is wrong with my little girl?" He asked of Shippo.
Shippo just hung his shoulders and shook his head. "I have no clue. I can tell something's up but she just brushes me off and tells me nothing's worng. I know better though, and she can't hide it from me much longer."
InuYasha sighed and Sota laughed. "Does she remind you of anyone we know?" He asked with a chuckle. Shippo gave him a blank stare but InuYasha groaned and rubbed a hand over his face.
"Her mother." He mumbled and looked over at his wife, Kagome. He couldn't help but smile when she giggled at something Nanura had said. "Not half bad for 41, is she?" Sota and Shippo felt it best to refrain.
Nanura overheard them and leaned over to whisper to Kagome, "The men are talking about you, Mom."
"Most likely, they're talking about me because they were talking about you. You have everyone a little worried, Nani. You haven't been very steady on your feet today." She put her hand on Nanura's shoulder.
Nanura looked guilty. She knew she couldn't put up with the guilt of keeping her secret from everyone. No sense in putting off the inevitable. She sighed and moved to the center of the room. "Can I get everyone's attention for a minute?" The chatter amongst the men stopped and everyone gathered around her.
"What is it, Nani?" Shippo asked as he stepped up beside her.
"There's something I've been meaning to tell everyone, but haven't because of Great-grandpa's death." Everyone waited expectantly as she took a deep breath. "I'm afraid I'll have to apologize to Shippo in advance for not telling him first. I'm sorry, but Shippo, I'm pregnant."