A/N Hi everyone tn65loverinuy620jd here. I want to thank everyone that has reviewed, fav. or following this story. And most of all my friend Meisae for helping me post this story as well. Meisae also deserves credit she adds a lot to this as well. And now on to the story.
Chapter 4 : The Shichiya ( Name ceremony )
Sitting high on a tree branch, InuYasha breathed heavily. The fight with Sesshomaru earlier had left him with a broken arm, and more than one broken rib. 'Damn demon, who ever he was. I'll show him next time.' InuYasha thought as he waited for his injuries to heal.
Sesshomaru knew InuYasha didn't know anything about him or himself for that matter. So when Sesshomaru noticed his brother's eyes start to glow red he walked away from the fight. To Sesshomaru there was no point in fighting his half brother when he was full demon.
(Flashback, the fight )
InuYasha might have thrown the first punch, but Sesshomaru easily avoided it. Giving Sesshomaru the chance to make the first hit, and with no memories of how his brother fought, InuYasha was at a disadvantage. He had no idea of how fast Sesshomaru really was nor what his other powers were.
Recovering from the first blow, InuYasha quickly charged his brother again. But once again InuYasha misjudged and Sesshomaru sent him flying through the air once more. This time InuYasha landed the wrong way, his right arm gave a loud "crack" when it collided with the hard forest ground. As he Slowly sat up InuYasha notice he couldn't move it. 'Damn it's broken.' InuYasha growled out in his mind. Supporting his arm as he stood, InuYasha turned to face his brother.
"You bastard!" InuYasha growled out before coughing up blood.
"You would do well to leave and not try something stupid like that again." Sesshomaru coldly announced.
But InuYasha wasn't backing down. "The hell I will!" InuYasha yelled while charging yet again.
This time Sesshomaru didn't bother to move, and when the time was right he hit InuYasha hard in the chest, stopping him dead in his traces. For a second time InuYasha heard a "crack" but this time the pain went through his chest. InuYasha breathing stopped for a minute, and he knew a rib must have went through one of his lungs.
The pain and lack of air caused InuYasha to fall to his knees at his brother's feet. InuYasha tried to speak but couldn't. Sesshomaru had seen enough of the fight and felt it was over in his mind. The red glow in InuYasha's eyes told him that InuYasha's demon blood soon would surface completely. And with the Tessaiga missing , the battle could become very messy.
'It's time I get some answers.' Sesshomaru thought as he turned around from his bleeding brother, walking away without another word as he left the area.
(End Flashback)
Kagome and Sango worked hard trying to find a suiting name for the little Inu-pup, but no matter how hard she tried, Kagome couldn't help but think of InuYasha. 'Please be safe my love, I'll find you soon.' She was once more torn back to reality as Sango gave another suggestion to a name.
Kagome shook her head like she had done to all the past names Sango had come up with, a faint "no" lingering on her lips.
"Kagome, you need to focus. I know it's hard...but you can do this." Sango sighed. She knew this was hard for her friend, but she had to figure out a name soon before someone else did. Kagome deserved to name her own child.
Sango was starting to worry more as time went on. Kagome hardly had said a word all day. She noticed how Kagome stared into the flames from burning the fire pit, almost like she was in a trance.
Sango started to wave her arms and hands in front of her friend "Kagome, Kagome!?"
Kagome's tired eyes shoot up and fell back on Sango's "Huh, oh...sorry Sango."
Sango shook her head as she gave a heavy sigh "I hate to say this Kagome, but we have less than an hour to find a name."
"I know Sango...but I can't stop myself from thinking about..." Kagome couldn't finish, even though she tried to be strong, she lost it especially when she looked at her son.
"Shh...Kagome will find him." Sango said giving Kagome a hug. They had to find him. Who knew what would happen if they didn't?
"I know Sango...it's just...what if he never remembers me or his son?" Kagome whispered as she felt her eyes start to burn again.
"We'll find a way Kagome, and we'll make sure nothing happens to neither of you as well." Sango assured her as she gave her a comforting smile "And you know what? I think you'll like this name I just came up with." she stroke the back of her fingers over the small child's cheeks, earning a small smile from him.
Kagome did indeed like the name Sango told her and looked back down to her son. His wide and curious eyes meeting her tired brown ones. 'At least one good thing happened today.' Kagome thought as she started to feed him, allowing a small smile form at the corners of her lips.
(Back with InuYasha)
InuYasha spent the rest of the day resting in the tree. He was now able to breathe better. Even though he still barely could move his arm, he decided to find something to eat. Setting up a small camp fire, he then went to find a rabbit, or maybe some fish. Coming back empty handed with the rabbits, he figured he just might have better luck with fish.
Making his way to a small stream, he managed to catch two large fish. As he settled down by the fire waiting for the fish to cook, he couldn't help but get lost into the flames, much like Kagome had done earlier. The flickering flames were almost hypnotizing to him.
Then a sudden pain shoot through his head. The pain was so intense, that InuYasha found himself squeezing his head tightly with both hands.
For a moment an image flashed by his eyes. He didn't know how and he didn't get why, but the man and woman from earlier were with him. Along with a fox kit and another woman. They were sitting by a fire much little he was enjoying themselves. And fish were also roasting on a stick. And just like that the image disappeared, the headache slowly fading.
"What the hell! Who were those people? And why do I feel like I know them?" he growled as he sat back up, his eyes falling back to the fire as he tried to regain his breath. He decided not to think too much about it. He was a loner after all. He had no friends. 'No one becomes friends with a dirty hanyou'. He threw a dirty stone angrily into the fire, sparks flying away as they left to join the stars above. He followed them until they faded, a sudden emptiness filling him.
He stared back down on his half eaten fish and sighed before taking another bite. After finishing his fish, InuYasha was gone again.
(Back to the village)
Sango left Kaede's hut after Kagome seemed to have settle down. It was time for her to get supper for her family, before tonight's events. Kagome seemed to really like the name Sango had come up with. Kagome even started using the it. Sango smiled sadly.
'Kagome has been through so much, this whole mess isn't fair.' Suddenly a voice Sango had not heard in awhile called out to her.
She turned around but there was no one there. "Sister!" The voice yelled once more from high in the sky.
A smile came to her face as she looked up to see her brother flying down towards her, accompanied by her old friend Kirara.
"Kohaku!" Sango called out waving her arms up to her brother.
The yellow cat demon landed gracefully in front of her and Kohaku jumped of the back of it. Kirara wasted no time getting to Sango as she quickly transformed into her small self, and gave a happy "meow" as she jumped into her owners arms. "It's good to see you too, Kirara!" Sango laughed as she stroked her hand over the back of the small animal. Kirara gave another happy sound as she rubbed her furry face into the hook of Sango's neck.
"I hope I'm not too late sister." Kohaku spoke as he approached his sister.
"No, right on time." Sango smiled as she lightly ruffled the top of his head.
"Well luckily I was in the area." he smiled back up at her as he tried to fix his hair back to its former glory.
"I was just heading home to start supper. You're more than welcome to join us Kohaku." Sango pointed in the direction of their house and gave signal for him to follow her.
"I'd love to sister."
Together, the brother and sister continued their walk back to the hut. Once they got close to it, Sango's twin girls came running out to her.
"Momma!" They called out running up to hug their mother. Sango lightly stroke the top of their head as she laughed slightly. "Don't forget your uncle Kohaku, girls."
The girls quickly left their mother's side, jumping into their uncles arm's.
"Seira, Rein, it's good to see you again!" Kohaku said hugging his niece's.
"Uncle Kohaku are you here to help aunt Kagome?" Reina asked as she lightly tugged in his shorts.
"I'm not really sure, Reina. I just got here, but once I talk to your mother about what's going on we'll see." he explained as his eyes fell back to his sister. Concern slightly marking his eyes. She nodded before her eyes fell to her small girls.
"Okay princesses let's go." Miroku said after greeting his wife and brother in-law.
"I'll take the kids Miroku, why don't you explain what's going on to Kohaku." Sango asked as she grabbed each of the girls hands to lead them back into the hut.
"If you say so, Sango." he smiled before turning his attention back to Kohaku. He hinted for Kohaku to follow him and they started to walk slightly away from the small house.
Miroku and Kohaku walked a small distance from the hut, making sure the children couldn't hear their conversation. Coming to the edge of the forest not too far from the hut. Miroku then started explaining the events from late last night and earlier this morning.
"This is bad on so many levels, Miroku." Kohaku spoke, his eyes facing the ground as he let it all sink in.
"I know, Kohaku..." Miroku sighed as he scratched the back of his neck.
A silence swept over them as they both let their thoughts rummage inside their heads.
"And you say no one has seen InuYasha since this morning, Miroku?" Kohaku asked, his eyes growing more and more concerned.
"Yeah...that's what worries me. And without Tessaiga, chances of him turning full demon are greater." Miroku knew how dangerous the situation already was. It wasn't that he didn't trust InuYasha, how could he not? It was just that he didn't trust this version of him.
"What about lady Kagome? It won't be easy with her and the baby to travel with me." Kohaku spoke as his eyes turned more serious.
"Yes I know, but I also know nobody will be able to stop her."
There conversation ended when they heard Sango calling. "Supper's ready, Miroku."
"Come Kohaku, join us for supper. And tonight is the Shichiya for Kagome's child. It might be good if you stay awhile."
"I agree Miroku." Kohaku smiled, gladly accepting his offer.
(Back inside the family house)
"I must say it's nice to have the whole family together." Miroku announced at the supper table.
"I couldn't have agreed more." Sango said smiling at her brother. "I just wish it was under different circumstances."
Kohaku gave her a comforting smile. "Me too, sister... Me too..."
They ate the rest of the food in silence.
(Back with Kaede and Kagome)
As the village made preparations for the Shichiya, Kaede eyed the girl beside her. She could tell Kagome was nervous. Plus with everything that had happened today, Kaede knew Kagome was starting to feel the pressure building.
"Yey will be fine, Kagome. Once you tell the headman your child's name, he will write it down for you as well as document it." Kaede assured her as she gave her a comforting smile.
Kagome gave a heavy sigh as her eyes met the ground down below "I know Kaede...but it's still hard for me. What if the people of the village don't really want me here now. Now that InuYasha is gone, what if...what if they turn their backs on me?" Kaede could see the fear start to build in the girls eyes.
"Hush child, they will do no such thing! You and InuYasha have saved this village more than once. Yey have more friends here then you know."
"Thank you Kaede." Kagome felt some of the burden leave her shoulders. She Sighed once more "I guess we better get going. I don't want to make the headman wait."
Kagome picked up her son as she and Kaede headed off to the ceremony, which were to be hold in the center of the small village. Sango and Miroku made it there before Kagome. Kohaku stayed close by them, but he kept an extra eye open as he were on lookout for any unwanted demon attacks.
Kagome still didn't want to do this, but she had no choice. Either she named her child or the headman would.
Kagome smiled looking down at their son. He was so beautiful, a small version of his father. Kagome was filled with so many emotions right now. Happiness, she was finally a mother. Fear, what if she was going to have raise her son alone. Hopelessness, how did she go on without InuYasha. And most of all stress. Now she had to do more than just be a miko of the village, but also raise her son and try to save InuYasha.
All of these emotions were leaving her feeling drained, physically and emotionally.
Kagome failed to hear the headman call her name. Kagome was so lost in thought while looking at her son, that she jumped when Kaede placed a hand on her shoulder. She looked over at the older Miko who hinted for her too look at the chairman. Kagome quickly looked forward at him, a slight blush forming in her cheeks.
"May I have the child's name Kagome?"
"Huh...oh...sorry." Kagome said giving a slight bow.
"It is time Kagome. Tell the headman the child's name." Kaede said giving Kagome's shoulder a little squeeze.
Kagome took a second to clear her head. When she felt calm enough she drew a deep breath and stared into the chairman's eyes. "Okay. My son's name is..."
End chapter
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Sorry but you should know me by now always letting a cliffhanger. Anyway we hope you enjoyed this chapter!
