What I Wouldn't Give

by MooCows

Kagome's world is turned upside down when one morning she wakes up after a stressed day to find herself sleeping next to Inuyasha Takahashi, Japan's most wanted bachelor.And even more confusing he thinks she's his wife!How will she deal?

1. Interlude: Get used to it

"What I wouldn't Give"

Interlude: Get used to it…

Summary: Kagome one unusual morning finds herself sleeping next to Inuyasha Takahashi, Japan's most wanted young bachelor. Not knowing what has happened since he apparently thinks she is his wife…along with their two children?! Just yesterday she was wishing she could die after losing her apartment and was fighting a losing battle with trying to raise her 4 yr. old daughter at the age of only 20 as well as support herself. How will she deal with this sudden change of life style…as well as being sucked into the world of the rich, famous, and paparazzi…

The sounds of cars could not be heard, as the soft wind blew against the trees, swaying them gently. A light rain trickled adding to the damp, cold feeling of the morning air. The ground squished when a pair of shoes pressed unto the sodden grass. A woman watched in the distance as a young, lonely girl crouched in front of a headstone, mourning over the death of her family.

"Why…why Otou-san…why did you leave me alone…" A girl, with long flowing chocolate brown hair and eyes that had seemed to have lost their life of brilliance, asked resting her head against the cool, hard stone of her father's grave.

"Kagome dear…it's time to go" An elderly lady around mid 60's said gently while walking up to her and placing an umbrella over her head for it had began to rain.

"Alright Nana Sui…I'm coming…I love you Daddy" Kagome said as she kissed her fingers and placed it on his name. She then rested a single red rose on his grave like she had done to her mother's. Glancing at the graves of her parents one last time, she turned and walked sadly away.

"We're here Kagome…" Sui said towards the young girl who was sitting beside her in silence. Kagome looked at the surroundings that seem to be engulfing her at all sides. This was not what she had expected…living in N.Y.C. was suppose to be about City life and pent houses. Not this…

"It's Different…" She managed to say through her constricted throat.

"I know it's a little rough around the edges but you'll get use to it. Promise…" Sui replied mumbling "It's better than an orphanage…" "Now, come on so you can get a look inside!"

Kagome stepped out of the car seeing children playing around the steps of the entrance, the rain not even bothering them. "Come, Come Child!" Sui's voice called interrupting her train of thought. Picking up speed she walked into the old, aged building which was lined in graffiti inside and out. The walls of the place were peeling in paint which caused her to grimace and gulp. There were a large flight of stairs leading up into what Kagome thought were at least two floors of apartments. A small living room or waiting room was located to the right and what seemed to be a desk was on the left. An old man was smiling eerily at her.

"This is the place you'll be calling home…enjoy it!" Sui called behind her as she began walking up the stairs. Kagome glanced once more at the strange old man and ran after Sui not wanting to be left behind in such a scary place.

"Kagome you'll be living in this room which is just down the hall from mine, so if you need anything such as sugar you can come and visit" She laughed dryly at her corny joke. Digging out her keys she opened the door to Kagome's new apartment. "Go and check everything out….I didn't have time to clean up after the other couple who were living here but I thought you were a big enough girl to do it yourself. Here is your key." With that said she left Kagome alone in the middle of the hall. Walking in, she immediately pinched her nose the stench of a dumpster flowed around. Looking around the room she saw it had a particularly small kitchen table as well as a living room, a bathroom and what looked like two bedrooms. Stepping into the living room to get a better look she saw trash everywhere and beer cans, bottles, and every kind of food baggies were thrown around the room as well. But it wasn't near as bad as what she saw in the bedrooms. Used condoms were laying everywhere as well as clothes? Mostly underwear…In the bathroom she found the source of the smell apparently the toilet was broken and had spewed crap all over everything. Running out of the awful apartment and into the hallway where she began to furiously gasp for air. She would defiantly have a talk with Sui about that apartment. And in fact she would go and talk to her now. Kagome could even see if Sui's apartment was near as bad as hers. Walking quietly down the hall to what she thought was Sui's apartment but heard unusual screaming and moaning coming out of it. Taking the chance she knocked on the door loudly…

"Sui? Are you in there? It's me, Kagome?" She asked in a confused voice. Getting no answer except louder screams and moans she staggered away from the door and ran down stairs. Where she came face to face with the eerie man from before having no choice but to talk to him she asked. "Have you seen Sui? I need to talk to her…"

The man just smiled and touched her face. Kagome wrenched away from the man's touch turning abruptly around where she focused all her attention on the old, faded door. Running to it she opened it violently and ran out, the old man stepping towards it to watch her run down the street into the rain which poured its tears onto her with force. Not knowing where to go she just kept running till her sides cramped and she was out of breath. Salty tears mixed with the rain in complete fusion. Seeing an old broke down building she walked cautiously to it, the door was wide open and Kagome was debating on going into it and risking getting caught by some hoodlum gang or just walk off into the rain where she would have no where to go? Walking in and getting out of the cold rain seemed better than getting sick. So barging in she found the place pitch black, not a sound could be heard so she found a place next to a large window where at least some light could be seen and sat down. She would stay here till the rain stopped.

After what seemed like an eternity she finally fell asleep both exhausted and depressed. Her parent's death and the aurora of the place which she would NOT call home were just to overwhelming for a girl her age. Sleep was nice, sleep was good, and sleep was her friend…

"Is she dead?" A voice said ringing itself through Kagome's pounding head causing her to squeeze her already closed eyes even tighter.

"Hey I saw her move!" Another voice replied, something was poking at her and hard. It seemed to be some kind of stick of some sort. That's when that same 'thing' poked her in the boob.

"MIROKU, STOP YOU BIG PERVERT!" Smack

"OUCH! Why'd you go and do that for…"

This entire racket was causing her head to split into which gave her no choice but to open her eyes. That's when Kagome came face to face with what seemed to be about 15 to 16 kids all around her and a girl wearing very skimpy clothes.

"Hey there…look she's awake!" A girl with long, midnight black hair stated with a small smile. Kagome lost the panic in her eyes as the young girl seemed to calm her nerves. She liked this girl already. "I'm Sango and that pervert is Miroku...you'll meet the rest of the gang later" Sango said pointing to a guy that was looking innocently at her, a small smile gracing his lips. "What's your name?"

"Kagome…Higurashi…" She didn't know if she should give them her last name but hey who cares? What did she have to lose?

"Kagome, is there a reason why you are sleeping in this old broke down building?" Sango asked moving her hand towards her to help her up.

"I was waiting for the rain to stop…ran away…"

"Say no more, I get the idea…don't worry I'll keep an eye out for ya!" Sango said with a wink and small smirk as she wrapped a lazy arm around Kagome, who was smiling happily. She had new friends…friends…

2 years later:

Kagome walked down the hallway of her apartment, sighing as she looked at the peeling walls she had became so acquainted to. Grabbing her keys off of the kitchen counter she ran back into her bedroom to look over her appearance one last time. When she looked in the mirror she didn't even recognize herself: long, straight midnight tresses that reached the middle of her back, caked on make up, black, thigh high boots, a skin tight skirt that barely covered and a very revealing black top. She sighed as she caught a glance of her watch.

"Shit! I'm late...Sango's going to kill me!" Kagome said to herself as she ran out of her apartment making sure to lock the door behind her and started down the faint hallway.

A door suddenly opened, startling her. A man with a long white beard in a stained T-shirt stared at Kagome with pig eyes. Half of his look was one of lust the other one was the look of anger and annoyance.

"Kagome…" The man said roughly causing Kagome to turn and put up her 'tough' attitude, while the man was eyeing her up like a dish. "Yeah, what?"

He extended his hand to Kagome. "Rent. You're late."

She turned to walk away from him. "No, I'm not. Sango gave me nothing," Kagome protested with confusion.

"Don't give me that. Sango gave it to you yesterday, cash." The landlord said to her.

Kagome was suddenly uncertain. "You bull shittin' me?"

The landlord sadly shook his head. "When it comes to rent I do not bullshit, I never bullshit about money."

With that statement Kagome turned abruptly and ran away from the old, greasy man who she was forced to pay money to.

"I'm giving you till the end of the week, ya hear? Then you and Sango ARE OUT!" He called after her. "Oh, and by the way you look looking mighty fine tonight!"

Kagome opened the door to her and Sango's apartment once more. She walked in, slammed the already loose door, and sighed. Sango had most likely spent the money once again.

Not wanting to have to deal with Sui, who was most likely talking to the landlord down the hall right at this moment? So she picked her next option, the window. She sprinted over to the small, roomy window that was located at the back of their apartment. Wrenching it open, she crawled out onto the fire escape and strutted down the stairs with some elegance.

Once on the streets, Kagome was now back in control. She swayed her hips as if she owned the place, in fact, she did in a way? And that was to her advantage. After awhile you just got use to everyone's annoying stares or even glares. Sango had taught her how, at first she was a bit reluctant. I mean a 16 year old girl on the streets? It was defiantly hard on her but it paid well and it filled the hole that was left once her parents died. Well it use to. Who wouldn't want every man telling you how beautiful and how much they loved you every night. To a 16 yr. old, it was heaven. But now after 2 years in the business, she was starting to dread ever doing this whole thing. Sui still didn't know. After her and Kagome's big fight their relationship (if they even had one) was over. And Kagome went wild, parting every night with her two best friends. Sango, who eventually became her room mate and Miroku, who was just madly in love with her and Sango just didn't see the looks he aimed her way. It was sad really…

Kagome continued walking urgently down the street, looking for something…someone. She looked up at the sky seeing the dark blanket of the night covering its thick beauty over N.Y.C. and a huge moon that followed her where ever she went. When Kagome was a child she use to think the moon was made just for her, to follow where ever she went. Kagome let the lovely memory dance across her mind causing her to laugh at how naïve she was. Her thoughts were abruptly stopped as a black Lexus pulled up next to her, guys filled the car to the brim. Kagome just ignored them as she walked a little bit faster not wanting to put up with them tonight for she was looking for only one person at this moment.

"Hey baby, what is a pretty thing like you doing out so late…and alone." A guy said sticking his head out the window. Trying miserably to get her attention but seeming to be failing. Kagome once again ignored not even glancing at them. The guys were starting to get annoyed at her lack of attention she was giving. "Hey! I am talking to you bitch! Stop the car…" He yelled towards her then to the guy driving. With that remark Kagome knew he was about to get rough. Taking off in a sprint she ran and ran, memories flooding her mind of the time she ran away. All the despair and depressing emotions flowing through her veins were causing her tears and were starting to decrease her speed also.

Scream Thud

"Ah…" Kagome managed to get out through the agony of pain as she was slammed up against one of the old brick walls which outlined her black and white world. "Please…stop…STOP IT! HELP! ANYONE!?!?!"

SCREAM

3 Hours later

"Oh God…Kagome…Kagome?! Shit! Call an ambulance! Hurry!!!" An anonymous voice barked through Kagome's pounding, foggy mind. "I am so sorry…forgive me…"

Sirens

Next Day

"Alright…alright, I'm getting up" Kagome whispered trying to reach for her alarm clock but couldn't find one that's odd, I hear it beeping she thought as her eyes fluttered open. The first thing she was welcomed by was the sharp, shooting pain that seemed to be swallowing her face and head.

Groan Kagome unconsciously rose a hand to aid the pain.

"Where the hell am I?" She once again whispered to herself. Her eyes focused and now gave her a full view of her surroundings. This keeps on getting worse and worse… Kagome thought looking down at all the wires that she was hooked up to. Her eyes softened once she saw all the flowers and teddies that were strewn around the room making the room seem less intimidating. What happened?

She soon got her answer when someone barged into the room. "God, Miroku! She may be asleep! You're so loud…Kagome…" Sango voiced once she realized her best friend was now sitting up and well awake, no longer looking dead and unreal like she was before. She dropped all the groceries that were full of sweets and ran to Kagome's side, begging while tears fell freely down her soft face. "Are you alright?! Please forgive me…I am so sorry…for everything!"

"Sango…" Miroku whispered to himself as his eyes softened greatly at the scene. He walked over to the couple where he too got down on his knees and hugged both girls.

After the moment ended and everyone was sitting comfortably in one of the many chairs that decorated the white walled room, Kagome proceeded to get some answers to her many unending questions.

"What happened?" She choked out seeing their expressions she knew it was pretty bad.

"You mean you don't remember?" Miroku asked confusedly.

"No…nothing…"

"May…maybe we shouldn't tell her…Miroku…" Sango said unsurely looking at the man beside her.

"She has a right to know…and plus the doctor said we'd get the results back in about 30 minutes…" He answered firmly

"What freakin' results? Somebody fill me in! Please! I want to know what is going on here…"

"Well…Kagome…me and Sango noticed it was getting pretty late last night and you still hadn't showed up to Takashima's party yet. So of course we were really getting worried, you were suppose to be there at 11:30 and it was currently 1:00. I kept telling Sango you probably forgot about the party and were just sleeping at the apartment. But I knew inside that you never would forget something this important and as fun as this. So we decided to go and look for you. And the first place we were going to look was back at the apartment to see what was holding ya. On our way there we saw a bunch of commotion in one of the alleyways and for some reason fate…think the Lord caused our curiosity to get the best of us. And check it out...there were about 5 guys…crowded around…"

Miroku's voice faded out and tears streamed down Kagome's face as well as a sob from Sango, as apparently the vision had played back in her mind. Kagome knew what had happened…know one had to say anymore. Her hands were clamped onto the many layers of blanket that were thrown over her and her knuckles were as white as snow. This can't be happening…why Lord…why me? Placing her hands on her face she let out a sob and began crying out her feelings of sorrow. It wasn't soon after that motion that she was pulled into the firm hugs of her 2 best friends.

Knock, Knock, Knock

"C-Come in…" Kagome yelled shakily

"Oh, am I interrupting something…I can leave…"

"No please…come in" Sango answered to the man, who obviously was a doctor.

"Well, hello there Ms. Higurashi…I am Dr. Mirashimi but you can call me Fujima if you like. I have the results ready to be announced…" He said with a smile full of white, sparkling teeth,

"Yes, Doctor…what are these results you are talking about?" Kagome asked eyeing the folder he was holding.

"You mean they haven't told you?" Dr. Fujima asked looking at Sango and Miroku.

"They haven't gotten to this part yet…could you explain?"

"I'll tell you this bluntly because I am sure they have explained this whole ordeal as gently as possible. I have seen many patients in my lifetime that have to go through this. And I am sorry that such a young innocent girl such as you has to go through this…"

"Sorry to interrupt, Dr. Fujima…but could you get straight to the point?" She questioned impatiently

"Of course, these results will tell us if you are pregnant. Now…before you give me the confused look you are giving me now, I'll tell you that since we have had such an advancement in technology we can now tell 4 days earlier. A regular pregnancy test could take at least 4-to a week to determine the results. So let's take a peak shall we?" Dr. Fujima said with once again a brilliant smile as he walked over to Kagome's bed side, bending slightly so she could see the papers. "Hm…Congratulations..."

"What? That can't be right!" Kagome blurted out sitting up straighter looking as if she were a deer caught in the head lights.

"Kagome, you know its right…" Sango said taking Kagome's trembling hand in hers. "We'll get through this…together"

Kagome just nodded and place her free hand on her tiny stomach. How can I have a baby when I don't even know who the father is?

"Ms. Higurashi, I highly advise that you get some therapy for rape victims…as well as our Prenatal Care Program, specifically made to help you, as a mother get through the rough times of her pregnancy."

Me, a mother…me, a rape victim…how can this child bare to have such a mother? And how will I be able to him or her that they don't have a father…Don't worry…baby…I will love and care for you always. You don't need a father…we'll get along just fine! I promise…

"Kagome? Kagome…are you listening? This is important stuff he's saying! Listen…" Sango said squeezing her hand, reassuringly. Miroku could only take in everything like a sponge…this was his best friend. He would one day find the bastard that did this to her and take care of him…I failed to protect you like I said I would Kagome…I'm sorry…but he'll pay! I swear…

8 months later, Christmas Eve…

"Good grief Kagome! Look at you! You're huge! He-he!" Miroku laughed poking her stomach gently with a genuine smile.

"Hey, Hey Mister, don't rub it in! I've already felt like a huge, fat cow for 5 months!" Kagome spoke with a fake defense which soon turned into a smile.

play slap

"Oh stop it Miroku!" Sango glared playfully. "Kagome, you look absolutely beautiful to me! Here open this present it's from both me and Miroku." She handed Kagome a large gift that was wrapped in both blue and pink ribbon. "We decided since you don't know what you are having yet we thought we'd wrap the present in both colors!"

"Oh you guys shouldn't have! It's so pretty!" She spoke true fully as she gently unwrapped the gift. Once all the wrapping had been place aside, Kagome held up a card board box and shook it. "Wait a minute? There isn't anything in here…" Kagome said confusedly. She didn't want to sound disappointed or rude thinking they had to get her something since they already gotten her pretty much everything that she would need including new clothes and what knots. Most of the presents were clothes for her baby both sexes since Kagome wanted to be surprised.

"Yes, you're right it's empty…" Sango smiled widely and glanced at Miroku who smiled back. "You know how we've locked you out of that second room for what? A whole month now…here" She handed Kagome a small key that opens the bedroom door next to hers. Taking the small key in her hands, she quickly hopped up as fast as a very pregnant woman could and wobbled over to the room. Unlocking the door she opened it slowly and gracefully.

Gasp

"Oh my Goodness…" Tears were now streaming down her face as she walked into the newly decorated room. Everything was perfect…a large rocking chair lay in the far right corner near the window so she could look out. A beautiful wooden crib with zebra bedding rested against the wall which could fit either a boy or girl. It was filled to the brim with teddies and safari animals, which was the theme of the room. The walls were painted a warm chocolate color as well as giraffes, tigers, elephants and every kind of zoo creature you could think of were also painted lovingly on the walls. There were all kinds of children's books on a small book case…Kagome walked slowly near it, letting her hand graze across each of the book's spines.

"How?" She whispered "How could you pay for all this…and why?"

"Kagome, it doesn't matter how we paid for it. It's your gift…and why? Because you're our best friend and you deserve all of this…we love you girl!" Sango replied walking briskly over to Kagome who still had tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Thank you so much! Both of you! You don't know how much this means to me…it looks so beautiful…and Sango those animals…I see you finally put your talent to use!" Kagome laughed hugging the poor girl tighter but soon let go so she could give Miroku a strangled hug also. Miroku was once again standing quietly taking in the moment and all the while smiling.

"I love it! And the baby will love it!" Kagome squeaked with excitement I'm sure of it!

1 month later: Hospital

Agonized Scream

"It's alright Kag, I'm here." Miroku said grasping her hand tightly. While his free hand used one of the many rags to wipe the sweat off of her hot forehead.

"OH MY GOD…IT FREAKIN' HURTS LIKE HELL! AH" Kagome screamed looking Dr. Fujima in the eye with a death glare. "I NEED MEDS! NOW…"

"I'm sorry Kagome but I can't give you any because I just gave you a full dose. And you still haven't dilated completely, probably 2 cm left…" He answered with an apologetic smile.

"WHY THE HELL ARE YOU SMILING AT A TIME LIKE THIS!" Scream Kagome forcefully pushed her body back against the hospital bed. She closed her eyes for a moment and took a couple of deep breaths.

"That's it Ms. Higurashi…you'll do the baby well if you just calm down. You're putting a lot of stress on it…" Dr. Fujima spoke once again checking her dilation.

"Could you PLEASE not talk about my baby as if the baby was a THING? I'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT!" She barked "Where's Sango?!"

"I'm right here; Kag…all of this is starting to make me queasy…" She said stepping foreword so she could be next to Kagome.

"Alright Kagome are you ready? It's time to push!" Dr. Fujima asked once he saw her nod he spoke loudly to her since she was in a lot of pain at the moment. "PUSH!"

"AHHHH…" Pant "THIS IS SO HARD!" Pant Kagome spoke giving a couple of more pushes.

"Oh my goodness, Kagome I can see the head! Come on! You can do it!" Sango exclaimed excitedly.

"Come of Kagome give me 3 more hard pushes then I'll do the rest…" Dr. Fujima said looking quite serious. "So far this is actually quite an easy delivery…"

After 2 pushes the baby's head was completely out and Dr. Fujima gently pulled the rest of the body out on his own.

"Congratulations it's a baby girl!" The Doctor pronounced showing Kagome her new baby girl. Tears streamed down her face as she looked at her and hearing her first cry was so emotional. She felt extremely blessed through all of this experience…

"Oh Kagome…she's absolutely beautiful…she looks like you, and look at all that hair!" Sango laughed looking the baby over.

"She's gorgeous…" Miroku whispered

"Are you the father?" Dr. Fujima asked unsurely. Miroku was shocked at his question and instantly shook his head 'no'.

"He is Aiko's god father…and that is her god mother…" Kagome spoke out loud getting two shocked expressions.

"Are you serious Kag?" Sango asked looking at Miroku who was smiling proudly.

"Yes…you two have been with me throughout this whole pregnancy…I think you two love her as much as me…" Kagome said with a tired smile which the two returned full force.

"Here you go, Sweetie. There's your Mommy…" One of the female nurses said placing the newly clean baby in Kagome's arms.

"So Aiko, huh?" Miroku said letting his index finger caress the small infants soft cheek, earning him the opening of two beautiful lime green eyes. "Oh wow! Kagome look at those eyes…they look like cat's eyes!"

Kagome shifted the child in her arms so she could get a better look at her angel's face. "I wonder where she got such gorgeous eyes…she's so precious…" Kagome spoke planting a soft kiss on Aiko's full head of pitch black hair.

"Where did you get Aiko from?" Sango questioned her.

"My Grandmother wanted to name me Aiko, it means beloved little one."

"It fits her perfect…" Miroku replied looking at the now sleeping child, who was curled comfortably against her mother while gently sucking her thumb.

"Yes…" Kagome slowly drifted off to a peaceful sleep. My little Aiko…my beloved little angel…