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And so, Hi guys! As promised, here's the first chapter on the short fun drabbles on Sesshomaru's journey to fatherhood and Rin's 'hormonal' pregnancy. :)

I decided on making a separate fic for this, I figured, so it would not obscure the ending of WMIYBWMIM. And thus, the title, "Bundle of Joy. Not!"

Hope you enjoy this as much as I did in writing. ;)

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Chapter 1: You reap what you sow

Sesshomaru has always had a different level of respect for mothers. Carrying another being inside of you for nine months, giving birth, and raising that child is no easy task. And that's one reason to thank Kami for being a man.

He knew how giving birth is a tedious thing. The labor alone proves more than exhausting. Much more when you are carrying a youkai inside of you. As a young boy, he's heard stories of his mother's difficulties when she had him. And he could only wish Rin hadn't had to go through such pain.

She's in her third week now. In the first week, she could smell food from a mile away. She craved bizarre choices that some he's not even sure is edible. Then there were odors she couldnt stand. There was a time too that she hated the smell of his hair. What does that even had to do with her pregnancy?

The sickness that plagued her every morning had subsided, but her sense of smell still proves to be a problem. How she's handling it is beyond him. Everyday he finds himself admiring her even more. He had a whole new level of respect for her.

And in the days to come he'd soon learn that her hightened sense of smell, would prove to be more a problem than he first thought.

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As peace was restored to the respective kingdoms, so is the everyday life on the countryside. Laborers, merchants, travellers, tourists and the locals alike are going on about their usual day-to-day life like nothing happened.

Sesshomaru also resumed his duties. He is still after all, the lord of the western kingdom.

"Did you wait long?" He leaned down and kissed Rin on the forehead. There had been some disturbance on one of the neighboring villages that required his personal attendance. The patrols are growing tiresome that he came home later than usual.

"Yes." She replied in a sultry manner. Her moods had been sour the past days. But he let it slide for the love of her.

He proceeded to his wardrobe to change clothes so he could join her in bed.

"You smell of flowers." She stated. And in a rather suspicious way too. These past few days she's been insinuating things. Albeit unconciously, he figured.

"We happened upon a meadow. You'll love the place. I'll bring you there sometime." He answered.

It's always a different reason everyday. Rin can't help but think.

"You always smell of flowers." She insisted. "And not the kind that grows on meadows."

Did she just accuse me of being unfaithful? "Rin." He warned. He could feel his patience slipping.

"You don't touch me anymore. You always go home tired. You just go directly to sleep."

"Not this subject matter again." He could feel a vein pop somewhere. How could he even possibly start to explain that he couldnt possibly touch her because she's too frail? She's not really showing yet. They could make love. But he knew she's still weak. If only she knew how much he wanted her. And how much he's holding back.

She started tearing up that the words he wanted to say to berate her got stuck in his tongue and never got out.

"It's like you dont want me anymore." A tear slipped down her cheek.

There goes the emotional blackmail.

"You really are pregnant." Much to his chagrin. He could imagine Jaken lecturing him on the complexities of womanhood.

"You take this lightly! Get out!" She just threw a tantrum. Great. "I dont want to share beds!"

"Alright." Not wanting to upset her even more, he resigned to her request. Absurd request. But he knew better than voice his thoughts. And the door closed behind him.

Rin blinked at his answer. Wait, what? He didnt even refuse!

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She started this. But damn Kami, she couldnt sleep.

She had been tossing and turning in bed the whole night. She got so used to being cuddled to his warmth that she didnt realize it would be difficult.

The next morning she woke up pretty late and with dark circles around her eyes that her attendant couldnt help but voice out her concern. She was only able to fall asleep due to exhaustion.

The following night was the same. But she stood her ground.

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She lie awake again tonight. She got out of bed and decided to finish the pitcher of warm milk the servant brought especially for her. She hoped it worked its magic.

When she got back to bed, she found his mokomoko lying there.

Her heart fluttered.

He knew she couldnt sleep without him beside her. But he always acted stoic during their meals.

She dashed to the bed and hugged the white bundle of fur.

"Idiot." She wanted the real thing. But this would have to do for now. And she found herself drifting off to dreamland for the first time in days.

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The morning rays of sun had entered her windows when she finally woke. She's never felt so rested. She felt warm lips touch hers. When she opened her eyes there was no one there. When she turned, his side of the bed was cold. His mokomoko gone.

The next night, the same thing happened. When she got out of the bath, there it was, his mokomoko waiting for her.

This was her fault. But he stood his ground too. This was silly really. And now that she's realized it, she was too shy to approach him and ask for apology. So the days let on with her sleeping alone at night and waking up to light kisses in the morning, without seeing him once.

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When she finally couldnt take it anymore, she mustered the courage to talk to him at dinner. But the border patrols had taken longer than usual. He was returned to the palace late.

When he got back he was surprised to see her sitting on his bed.

"Why are you still awake at this hour?"

He didnt even call her name. She missed him addressing her by her name.

"I couldnt sleep."

He motioned to summon his mokomoko but she stopped him.

"I never did thank you for-." She stopped herself and shook her head. What is she doing. She should just say it without going around the bush. "Thank you. And Im sorry. I know Im giving you difficulties. Im letting my emotions get the best of me." She started to weep. She sniffed back the tears.

"Tonight I want you to come to bed with me." She fidgeted. What if he said no?

And he really did want to say no just to punish her but he was at his limit too.

"And tomorrow?" He sounded hopeful.

"Tomorrow too." She looked anywhere but him.

"And the night after next?"

"Yes." She raised her head to look him in the eye. "I dont want to sleep separately anymore. Its just no good without you."

"And?" He teased.

"Dont leave even if I tell you too." She stomped her feet as she crossed her arms across her chest.

He smiled. "Come here, Rin."

That did it for her. If not for her condition, she would have jumped over to him. She settled for small steps. But he met her halfway.

He held her in a tight embrace.. After several minutes, she suddenly felt sleepy. She let out a yawn. "Lets send you to bed now."

She didnt argue anymore. She found herself already drifting to sleep.

He laid her on bed. He changed clothes and followed suit. She cuddled close to his warmth. And she murmured, her eyes half-closed. "I missed you."

And he kissed her long and hard in response. That was more than enough to tell her that he did too.