Chapter 7: It Begins

Kagome screamed as she looked into her bedroom mirror resulting in her mother hurrying into her room.

She had told her mother, grandfather and brother that she was pregnant and after the huge shock it caused wore off they finally accepted the news and told Kagome they would be there for her through this. Kagome had been afraid they would be disappointed with her, especially after explaining to them how it happened. "In your own room, my goodness child," her grandfather had said. "Leave it to Kagome to do something like this," her brother had commented receiving a hit over the head from his sister. He had always felt like the more responsible one sometimes. But after a little disappointment, mainly because of school, they grew happy for her. It seemed that her mother was the happiest and knew what to expect which was a big help.

"What's wrong Kagome," her mother asked, slightly on edge, which wasn't like her at all. About that time her grandfather and brother also ran into the room, concerned about what happened.

Kagome started to cry as she held her face, "I have little blemishes all over my face," she whimpered.

Souta and Gramps looked at each other with 'that's all?' kind of looks then back at Kagome. Souta started to open his mouth about it, but gramps took him by the arm and almost dragged him out, "Souta, why don't you help me in the shed, I need a few things from the top shelves and a young boy like you can climb a ladder a lot easier than I can," he lied. He didn't want Souta to say something negative to Kagome in her condition.

Mother Higurashi and Kagome could hear Souta's complains before Gramps closed the door behind them. Kagome looked back at the mirror with a depressed expression.

Her mother went over to her and gave her a smile, "That's normal dear," she said looking in the mirror also, "your hormones can cause blemishes during pregnancy, it's nothing to get hysterical over, there's other symptoms that are more noticeable than that," she explained and Kagome started to tear up even more. Her mom gave her a half hug, "Kagome, it will all be worth it in the end, I went through the same things and now I have two beautiful children, you'll see."

Kagome smiled a teary smile at her mom, "Thanks mom."

Her mother nodded and wiped Kagome's tears away with her apron, "Now, I hope you plan to stay for dinner, I'm going to prepare a huge celebration dinner, does that sound good dear?"

Kagome nodded, she had been with her family all day and needed to get back to the Feudal Era, but she decided that would just have to wait, she was getting very hungry anyway.

Her mother went back downstairs after she was sure Kagome would be alright now. Kagome looked back into the mirror and sniffled a little before getting up and lying down on her comfy bed. So far her mood swings and blemishes were the only thing she had noticed different since becoming pregnant and she was barely over one month along. She wondered if Sango was going through the same thing.

Meanwhile in the Feudal Era…

"Miroku," Sango said rather quietly, but loud enough for him to hear. They were alone in their hut and Miroku was preparing dinner.

"Yes Sango," he replied without looking at her.

Sango blushed a little before answering, "Do you think you would find me attractive later, you know..um..when I'm bigger?"

She looked at him slightly embarrassed by the question. Miroku turned to her with a smile, "Of course, I love you," he answered before getting back to fixing the meal.

Sango smiled and then sighed. "Is there anything the matter, Sango?" he asked a little concerned.

"No, it's just my mind is a little scattered," she explained staring at the floor in thought. Miroku started dinner cooking then went over to Sango and pulled her near him, "That's probably just your emotions sorting through all of this, it will probably take time to get used to being pregnant," he told her comfortingly resting his hand where his wind tunnel used to be on her stomach. He was so thankful the curse was finally over with.

Sango's stomach fluttered by his touch. It was still somewhat weird for her to be so close to Miroku now after she had tried to deny her feelings for him for so long. It was just something else she was getting used to. Even the night she got pregnant was a little strange, pleasant and nice, but still new.

Sango looked down at her stomach, a new feeling overwhelming her, sending her mind through new thoughts. Her life was far too complicated to be settling down and having a baby. Even after defeating Naraku, she was still a demon slayer, by born right.

"Miroku," she said glancing over at him. He looked right at her, "What is it?" he asked.

Sango knew what this new feeling was, "I'm scared," she said ready to cry.

Miroku chuckled and brushed back her hair that had come loose from her bow, "You'll be fine and I'm going to be here for you, I promise."

Sango looked away, debating if it was just that easy then he continued, "Fear is just something that is normal with new moms and you will realize that you will be ok and our baby will be ok because I'm going to be here to take care of you and this baby is something that I'm truly thankful for," he kissed her on the forehead, "and you Sango," she turned to him with tears now in her eyes.

She laid her head on his chest, her favorite spot when she was afraid and he put his head on top of hers. His favorite spot when all he wanted to do was keep her safe.

A/N: please review and I will try to update asap and by the way if you have any ideas, comments, questions, please tell me and I do plan to include both couples an equal amount so don't worry.

and if you like Mir/San stories please read 'Right Here Waiting' and review PLEASE! lol