A new story has come! I finally got this first part done after weeks of procrastination and concentration on my current project. This will be a three part story, so not very long. Inspired partly by a song, I thought it would be easy to get this down while trying a different approach to get it done.

Enjoy a story, based on hard work, no matter what the cost, to provide, love, and care for the ones close to you.

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha(damn it...) or any character belonging to Rumiko Takahashi. I only own Amaya and the story plot.

Unconditional Love

Part 1

The June sun beat down on his bare, tanned back, with heat and humidity levels unbearable, combined with exhaust fumes of endless passing cars and the gritty feel of dirt and the putrid smell of tar all around him. The twenty five year old stopped for a breather, wiped the growing sweat on his face and went back to work.

This was what he did…and to say the least he wasn't very proud of it. Construction on the side of a highway, building a new lane wasn't what he wanted to do, but he had no other option. Inuyasha Taisho signed on for this project, so he could support what meant dear to him. Until he could find another job that wouldn't lay him off, the inu hanyou was stuck here, in the choking heat with scents that clogged his senses.

It was like this for the past four months or so. And he often cursed whoever decided to build a ramp that required dirt and concrete in the dog days of summer, where the heat scorched his flesh, resulting in his gorgeous tan and the humidity that even a demon would have trouble in.

He worked well in the near afternoon hours, sweating and cursing inwardly at how life was a bitch sometimes, but thoughts of what he had in his life, and it didn't seem so horrible anymore. His hair, which was shimmering in the sunlight and as silver as can be, in a ponytail; stuck to his muscled back, his eyes that could rival sun's intense color, strained as he fought hard to focus on his task, which was to mix enough concrete. Of course he wasn't alone, 5 other demons worked alongside him, all who looked ragged themselves.

The horn which sounded for lunch caused InuYasha to sigh in relief. Grabbing and drinking his water bottle along the way, the hanyou and the others made their way to a man-made trailer that was big, comfortable and had air conditioning.

"Hey Yash! How you holding up?" The man turned to see his fellow worker, who worked the crane so he was unable to see him, walked up alongside him.

InuYasha looked up into the sun and shook his head. "I'm hanging in there. The heat I can do without though."

"I know what you mean. But hey, we have another three hours left, so how bad can it be?" The human, Miroku smirked while side-stepping a swipe from his hanyou friend.

"Don't push me! It's bad enough when I have to work like this, while I have people who depend on me."

The twenty four year old nodded. "I agree with you there. Plus I too have a family I need to support so I can sympathize with you."

The two chatted away as they made their way to the trailer to settle down for lunch. Inuyasha and Miroku met at the same workplace they previously worked for. Both of them became fast friends. But when their company laid off many workers, including them, they knew they had to find another job. They found this project and they took what they could get, even if neither had any fondness for their current position.

"So how's the family?" InuYasha asked as he and Miroku grabbed their lunches from the fridge and sat down on a long table.

"Excellent. The twins have us running ragged, and Sango has her hands full with the baby. Satoshi just won't stop crying." Miroku got out his sandwich and bowl of rice as he explained.

"How is Sango?"

The man sighed, shaking his head in regret. "She understands that I have to take this job, with five mouths to feed, but I don't want to leave her; especially with Satoshi being only 4 months old. And working from four in the morning to two in the afternoon…."

Inuyasha nodded silently. He opened his insulated lunch box to see something that surprised him. It wasn't the instant ramen he packed the night before. But pulling the note that was on top of his food, he smiled as he read it silently.

Hey baby, sorry about switching your lunch but I thought you would enjoy the homemade lunch I made for you!

With love and kisses, Kagome

And what greeted his nose was the delicious scent that only came from his wife's cooking, was her famous made-from-scratch, super-delicious, out-of-this-world-ramen. When they started dating years ago, she learned that he loved ramen, more than anything-well, anything except his wife and family. And ever since, she's been cooking it for him and it brought nothing more than a heartwarming smile to his face and pure love in his eyes, as he was right now.

"Do I detect the delicious scent of your wife's homemade cooking?" Miroku leaned over, a greedy smile on his face and his tone practically begging.

"Yes, it is and you aren't getting any." He responded in the same tone, his smile taunting.

Miroku feigned shock, putting his hands to his heart. "My dear friend, how can you accuse me of such a thing?"

"Well, the drool speaks volumes." He stood up with his Tupperware of ramen while his friend removed the little drool in the corner of his mouth. InuYasha shook his head in exasperation and made his way to the single microwave that was currently free. He put in the meal and set the timer to heat it up.

As he stood by and waited, reminded of the lunch Kagome prepared, he took out his wallet from his back pocket and opened it up to get three special pictures he always kept in there. He closed his wallet and just gazed at the photos he treasured when he was lonely or even just away from the people he cared about deeply.

The first was the oldest picture, of him and his then girlfriend Kagome posing for their senior prom around 7 years ago. He was embracing her from behind, her gentle hands on his. He thought she was absolutely stunning in her silver-blue strapless gown with her hair curled up in a ponytail and him in a traditional black tux. Both of them smiled, smiles that revealed their passion for each other. He grinned happily, and then went on to the second one, taken four years later after graduating high school. It was their wedding picture, wallet sized(The original big picture was in their living room). She had her hair up a in a sleek bun, with a gorgeous white, sparkling strapless number. She rested her head on his chest with his arms around her waist. Behind them was a beautiful winter background, real snow falling down on the trees. It was one of the best days of his life and he knew he made the right choice asking her out so long ago.

But the third was the newest, having been taken only 3 weeks ago. His smile lit up his already flushed face as he gazed at his beautiful wife, sitting underneath a tree, her face aglow. Her smile could brighten up his day no matter when or where he was. He could even see her wedding ring, the one he chose with all his heart. InuYasha could stare at her forever, because she was his everything, everything he would ever need and could ever want…and in her arms, was a sweet bundle of joy. With his silver hair, ears and deep honey eyes, a little girl was cradled in her arms.

'I'll be seeing them soon enough. I got another 2 hours until quitting time, then I get the hell out of here!' As soon as he put his pictures back, the microwave beeped and InuYasha pulled out his wife's wonderful meal and went back to Miroku, where the two talked about their loved ones.

Inuyasha slammed his truck door and turned on the engine, where the air conditioner hit his flushed, sweaty skin full blast. He put his head back and let the truck cool down. It was just after 2 o'clock and the temperature outside was pure hell, well into the high 90's, not including heat index and humidity. It was a good thing he had demon blood in his veins or else he would have suffered from dehydration, like a few of the human workers did. Miroku was okay, Thank Kami. Taking a few minutes, he buckled up, backed out, and got on the highway, where in about 45 minutes he would be reunited with his two girls who he couldn't wait to see!

It seemed like forever until the hanyou pulled onto his street and could see the two story turquoise house he called home. With the green grass, trees with plenty of shade and the relative safety of the neighborhood, InuYasha knew that he and Kagome had chosen the right location to live and to start a family.

And what drew his lips up into a loving smile was when he saw that lovely creature standing on the porch, waiting for him. She looked up at him as he pulled in and cut his engine. He stepped out and started to make his way up to her, while she practically ran towards him.

"Hey baby!" She greeted as she jumped into his arms and welcomed him home properly.

Inuyasha held her close as they devoured each other. Her lips were smooth like silk, her slim yet toned figure against his, with her chest pressed against his, it made the hanyou eager for some 'quality time' tonight. And it made their kissing much more passionate.

They pulled apart after a while. "Missed me that much, huh?"

Kagome nodded her head slowly as he rested her forehead on his. "Yeah, I know it's been hard for you ever since you lost your job and had to work construction." She closed her glossy browns and rubbed the back of his neck. "And since I've been working longer hours at the Shrine Café, we hardly have time to ourselves anymore."

"I know." He let out a deep breath and just let her lean into him, enjoying her soothing motions on his neck. After kissing her forehead. "But since it's the weekend-which I have off, why don't we spend it together? Just us?"

Kagome could only smile in her husband's chest. "I'm sure my family won't mind me taking the weekend off."

"And I will be more than happy to watch your youngster for ye." Both turned to see an old woman coming down the steps with an eager little girl in her arms.

Inuyasha's eyes sparkled when he saw his 8 month old daughter. Their old neighbor, Kaede; who was a godsend helped their family immensely without needing any reward in return. In her arms, was a bright, spirited young lass who looked just like her daddy. Being 8 months old, Amaya was as energetic as he yet had the calming affect that her mother had. And with both he and Kagome working harder and longer to care for their child, the father unanimously decided to dedicate a day to his daughter and wife.

He walked over and picked up his pup, who smiled and gurgled as her father lifted her up in the air. He bought her to his chest, where Amaya snuggled comfortably. He saw his beautiful wife walk to his side and kissed her delicate forehead and rubbed a soft yet tiny puppy ear.

"Every day I come home from work I can't wait to see her!" Kagome said, feeling guilty for spending so much time way from her recently. "It gets me through the day. When I see her and I see you…" She reached up to place a sweet kiss to his lips.

"Yeah me too." His arm wrapped around her waist and brought her flush against him. Now that he had his wife and daughter's scents around him again, he felt at home, at peace once more.

"I will be glad to watch over her tomorrow, to give ye two some private time and possibly the night so you won't have anything to worry over." The neighbor offered as she slowly walked over to where the family could see her.

"Are you sure it won't be too much trouble Kaede?" Kagome asked, the offer extremely tempting but she didn't want her sweet neighbor to think that they were taking advantage of her generosity.

Kaede shook her hand. "Nonsense, child! I've seen both ye and your husband work yourselves ragged for the past 4 months and I think ye both should have a day alone! Plus, I love watching Little Amaya here. Although she's hard to keep up with; with her demon blood and all but I wouldn't mind taking Amaya off for a little fun tomorrow."

Inuyasha too was seriously considering the offer as well, the idea of having his wife alone for the day and night was making him excited. As he placed a tender kiss to his baby's head, he looked at his wife, who in turned looked at him.

"After tomorrow, we can take Amaya and go somewhere, do something as a family, that way we won't have to feel guilty about leaving her for too long." Inuyasha told her, having remembered his silent promise to spend time as a family.

"I agree." Kagome smiled, and looked down to her child, who was being lulled to sleep by her father's heartbeat. She smoothed her silver hair back, kissed her cute button nose and felt much better now that everything seemed to falling into place. A day with her husband, and a day with their daughter sounded splendid.

"Arigatou, Kaede. We really appreciate it." Kagome walked the small distance to hug the kind old woman. Her gratitude threatened to overwhelm her. She felt hands hugging her as well.

"We really do appreciate this, Kaede. You have no idea." Inuyasha said sincerely as he rocked his child. Kaede only smiled as she and Kagome backed away.

Noticing the heat, the four walked into the house to relax…and plan for a much needed weekend.

Well, what do you think? I would love to here from you! Part 1 done, Part 2 coming up shortly. Until then...

Ja Ne for now!