Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

Okay, so we all remember the Thunder Brothers. Well, let's say that Hiten took advantage of Kagome being a hostage. This picks up right after Kagome saves Kikyo from the cave.

Chapter One – Sango's POV.

Sango watched the others across the campfire. She was starting to get worried about Kagome. Shippo had fallen into a fitful sleep about an hour ago and was currently curled up with Kirara. Inuyasha was lying on the opposite side of the fire and grouching at the sky. Miroku sat quietly against a tree and glanced around every few minutes; he was worried about Kagome too. She'd stormed off hours ago because Inuyasha was being a prat again and when he'd finally gone to look for her he'd been unable to find her. He'd come back in a huff, muttering about stupid girls, and sat down grumpily. Not much had been said since. She saw Inuyasha stiffen and breathed a sigh of relief. Looking around, she saw a familiar silhouette approaching. Miroku sighed as well. Inuyasha just continued to stubbornly contemplate the stars. Kagome came to the edge of the firelight and stopped. Sango grew worried again.

"Sango, I need you to come with me please." Sango heard the strain in her voice and immediately got to her feet. Inuyasha's ears twitched and Miroku made to stand. Sango slowly shook her head at him and he sat back down, but he kept glancing in Kagome's direction. Sango followed her when she turned to leave and grew even more concerned when she saw the girl stoop to grab her medicine bag. She'd been learning medicine under Lady Kaede. She followed silently until they'd gone far enough for Kagome's comfort. Abruptly the priestess dropped to the ground. Sango rushed to her side.

"What is it Kagome?" Sango asked franticly.

"I never told any of you, but I am with child," Kagome whispered. Sango gasped. How far along was she and who was the father? "I'll answer your questions later. Right now I need your help to save him."

Sango nodded. "Tell me what to do." She listened closely to Kagome's instructions in order to make her the potion she needed. As soon as she was done she helped Kagome to drink the liquid. She was holding her stomach and her eyes were screwed shut in pain. Sango ached for her. She knew that if it was already this bad the potion was unlikely to work. She could only pray it did for her sake. Suddenly the teen cried out in pain and Sango could feel the pulsing of her abdominal muscles beneath her fingers. Her body was expelling the baby. She held her friend close knowing that this was going to break her heart. She laid her flat on her back so that she wouldn't suspect anything until it was near the end. There were easier ways to birth a child, but none that weren't a dead giveaway. She stroked her back and quickly mixed together another concoction and made her take it. "It will help, trust me. I learned this one in my village." Kagome took it without complaint. It was just a simple remedy to help with the pain as well as induce labor. Sango felt Kagome's muscles contract again and heard the girl whimper. She held her close. It took nearly half an hour before the time came for Kagome to push. "Kagome, I need you to push as hard as you can, okay?"

"No!" Kagome moaned as another contraction hit her.

"Come on Sweetie, you have to do this," Sango crooned gently. Kagome shook her head in denial. Sango bit her lip. "He's already gone Sweetheart. We need to get him out of you before you go too." Kagome began sobbing, but Sango was relieved when she squeezed her hand and pushed. "Good, keep doing that." It took nearly fifteen more minutes before the babe was out and by that time Kagome was a sobbing mess. She sat up, moving much too soon, and cradled her very small, half-formed child in her arms while she rocked back and forth. There was absolutely nothing Sango could do now except try and stop the bleeding. Kagome gave a strangled cry of anguish and lost consciousness. It wasn't long before the others showed up, probably because Inuyasha had heard her cry out. Inuyasha stood there stunned, unable to comprehend what was right before his eyes. Miroku took everything in including Sango's distraught face and she saw the sadness enter his eyes. Shippo was crying into Kirara's fur. Just then a very unexpected guest showed up.

"Move aside girl. This happened while she was saving me, the least I can do is return the favor." Kikyo quickly took Sango's place and used her powers to help heal her even as she poured yet another liquid down her throat. Miroku took a somewhat hysterical Sango into his arms and allowed her to sob her heart out. Sango heard Inuyasha's whisper as he finally came out of his stupor enough to speak.

"Kikyo… What…?" he whispered brokenly as he gazed at Kagome and the thing she was clutching in her arms.

She didn't turn to look at Inuyasha. "She had a miscarriage caused by the cave that she saved me from. It struck her in the stomach hard enough to do this. She was at least four or five months along if I'm not mistaken. I had no idea she was pregnant," the older priestess murmured.

"How could she have been pregnant?" Inuyasha asked quietly. "She's been with us since she fell through the well that first time. Her family is dead, there's nothing for her to go back to."

"I imagine it happened during one of her prolonged periods away from you," Kikyo said impatiently. She sat back on her heels and Sango listened intently. "She will be okay physically. However, her mental stability has been compromised. It is a terrible thing to lose something you've grown so attached to, especially when she has no family to fall back on. You will all need to be careful not to leave her alone and try your best to keep any negativity away from her. Even if you feel like crying you must smile. She needs you now more than ever. Listen closely Inuyasha." Sango was surprised by the sudden look she sent his way. "You very well might be the only one who can reach her in the state I suspect she'll be in when she wakes. If you see that she's retreating further into herself, don't hesitate. Do whatever your instincts tell you." She stood up. "Get her back to your camp, keep her warm. Make sure she drinks plenty. I need to go now. I am the last person she'll want to see when she opens her eyes." Sango watched the woman leave. Inuyasha approached Kagome uncertainly and Miroku made to take Sango back to the camp. She shook her head and removed herself from his embrace. She took the stillborn from Kagome and nodded to Inuyasha to pick her up.

"You take her back and get her comfortable. I'm going to…" She took a deep breath and blinked hard against the threatening moisture. "…bury him," she finished hoarsely.

Miroku nodded. "It might give her a small amount of comfort when she wakes. I'll stay with you and help." She nodded and set about her task. When the deed was done she found a stream and spent several minutes washing the blood and dirt from her hands. When they returned to camp Kagome was still asleep and Inuyasha was hovering over her worriedly.

"Inuyasha?" Shippo murmured. The half demon barely spared him a glance to let him know he was listening. "I met you guys a little over four months ago…" Shippo ventured. Sango saw the way Inuyasha's ears perked up in curiosity. "The Thunder Brothers… They… kidnapped her… You don't think…?" he asked brokenly. Sango saw the way Inuyasha's eyes widened and he seemed to freeze in shock. Apparently he did think. Sango couldn't handle it anymore. She buried her face in Miroku's neck and cried herself to sleep.

It always bugged me that she had to go back and forth, so I took away the only thing she'd have to really go back for. In this story Kagome's family is dead. So, let me know what you think. I know it's short, but most of this story's chapters are going to be short. Sorry. That's just how it's coming out when I type it. Also this story has parts from all throughout the series including the final act in it as well, so I'm just giving a general warning for spoilers.