Don't own Inuyasha... cries .o.o.
talking
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"So... why was I asked to come here?" Inuyasha's eyes darted around the room sizing up all three women present, he kept himself stationed at the door just in case this really was a surprise trap for him, so he could escape if need be.
Kagome rolled her eyes seeing her mate's 'caged animal stare', he obviously had something on his mind that he thought they had planned for him which was clearly ridiculous. "Inuyasha, come here please we have no intention of harming you... we actually need your help, why do you look like the cat that ate the canary?"
Everyone in the room looked to the once future born girl and her weird terminology, Inuyasha after a few seconds snapped out of his stupider at her comment... he didn't need her suspicious of anything. "Keh... you know damn well I ain't no cat demon woman."
"That's not what I meant Inuyasha; I meant you look guilty about something."
"Feh... so what do you want?" Inuyasha decided the best solution would be to get the attention off of himself and focus on the reason he was here, as so he wouldn't accidently slip up and blurt out something he shouldn't.
"Well... we were wondering if you could get a definite answer about Sango's pregnancy; you said you could smell a different scent on her."
The dog looked to the breeding female of his pack, yes the scent was still present on her person but he wasn't close enough to be certain of what it was. Sango noticed Inuyasha's gaze on her and she didn't miss the twitch of his nose as he scented the air. "Inuyasha, if you can tell what is going on please do... is there a possibility that I'm carrying twins?"
Inuyasha was hesitant in his approach, though he was alpha, and had the right to check any member of his pack; he still respected the humans' privacy issues. Miroku could challenge him as alpha, as was his right as Sango's mate, to disallow Inuyasha to be within striking distant of his vulnerable wife right now; he also didn't want his own mate to become angry with him if he got close to her friend. But since Miroku wasn't present and Kagome didn't feel threatened in this situation he deemed it alright to approach.
Though Sango seemed calm as he came to her side, he wanted to be certain that she wanted to have his help. "Sango... are you certain you wish I help?"
"Yes Inuyasha, please... I want to know."
With this confirmation and one final look to make sure Kagome was alright, Inuyasha crouched in a very dog like position in front of Sango. He took a tentative few sniffs, but couldn't get anything then what he already had; he craned his neck to the point where his nose was nearly brushing against his friend's largely protruding belly, taking yet another deep breath he closed his eyes trying to pull a part each scent by itself.
The first scent easily detectable was Sango's normal scent of leather and the powders that make up the smoke pellets she used to carry around while she was a slayer, under those smells laid the scent of lilac which was her more natural scent. He could also catch the sugary sweet scent of milk which all new mothers possessed and of course Sango would carry that until the pup... or pups were weaned.
The next scent he picked up made Inuyasha shoot back away from her in shock, 'You... you have got to be kidding me!' Inuyasha couldn't believe he could faintly scent ink and incense, which were the major identifiers of that perverted monk's scent, still on Sango's body... clearly even with his wife being this far along in her pregnancy that didn't stop the couple's nightly activities.
"Inuyasha, what's wrong... what happened?" Kagome was in immediate panic seeing his reaction; she feared something was wrong with the babies.
Inuyasha didn't respond to Kagome's question at first, he didn't really want to embarrass Sango with what he discovered... and for being mated for nearly a year it matured him enough to the point he now realized he couldn't just shoot his mouth off like he used to, unless he wished to feel the wrath of the two young females present in the hut. He deemed his choice in not responded with what he first thought as the right thing to do, and when he locked eyes with the slayer's she must have realized what he sensed because she blushed madly, he definitely made the correct choice to keep his mouth shut on the matter. "Keh, it ain't nothing Kagome, my neck was bothering me...relax, you know I would tell you if something was wrong."
The demon leaned in again, this time trying to ignore the other male's scent and focus on the babies within. There was a second strong scent of lilac underneath Sango's own, that was the pup's and judging by the light, flowery scent... one pup was a female. Though it wasn't his own, Inuyasha was extremely excited to have another female joining the pack soon; with the pack so small every female was needed because that meant more pups to come so the pack could be populated in the future. He was also laughing on the inside that with Miroku's lecherous ways for as long as he's known him the kami were paying him back with a girl child. 'Keh, let's see how the monk can deal with protecting his daughter from perverted boys like he himself was once before he was married to Sango... these next few decades are going to be more fun then I first thought.'
Inuyasha had to resist the chuckle tickling the back of his throat as he pictured Miroku locking his daughter in their hut until she was Keade's age. His musings were cut short however when another scent from Sango came to the surface for a second then disappeared again. That was the scent he had smelled for a few months now, and now that he was so close he was able to distinguish what he was actually smelling. Sage, and a hint of cinnamon was what he got... and a bit more lilac in there as well which was confusing his nose and bringing him to different conclusions; however, with this up close and personal 'sniff' everyone's questions would be answered.
Seeing her mate sit up and move away from Sango signaled to Kagome that he was done his inspection, "Inuyasha, did you learn anything?"
"Keh, yeah woman... you're right, Sango's having two pups." Inuyasha thought his announcement would have the two girls squealing in joy, but when the hut remained silent and both Sango and Kagome seemed to pale slightly at the news... apparently he didn't know the females of his pack very well.
Kagome's mind was reeling the second her mate said twins, already they were very far behind in preparing for the little ones. With both Inuyasha and her being away for five months, Kagome hadn't been able to help Sango get things ready like clothes and cloth diapers; and now they had less time because she knew twins were always born earlier than if it was one baby. Not to mention Sango and the babies' health were major concerns; Kagome would suggest immediate bed rest for the mommy.
'Judging by this new information, and that lady Keade had placed Sango's conception date as early spring, which meant if she was having one child and around nine months time it should be close to winter when the baby should be born. But since she's now having twins that will most likely bump up the day of birth to maybe late harvest to possibly any day now... we're really far behind.'
Sango was having her own internal battle with trying to process all this. 'Twins... two babies. I'm not even ready for one and now I'm having two, how are we going to be able to care for two, what will Miro... Miroku!' Sango completely forgot about her husband during all this, what was he going to think about all this? She knew Miroku wanted a large family, he said so many times during their shard hunting days... but would he want that large family all at once? Would they be able to support them? Two babies meant more food, which meant more money which Miroku would have to get while exterminating demons; however, that would mean he would be away from home a lot more and Sango was worried she wouldn't be able to look after the children alone.
Kagome could see the worry and fear come across her friend's face and her nurturing nature kicked in, "Sango-chan, don't worry everything will be okay... Inuyasha and I will help; we'll do anything to help Miroku and you."
"WHAT!" Inuyasha couldn't believe was he just heard, yeah he would help the monk if he needed it and knowing they were going to have two more mouths to feed he was going to need it. The demon would gladly do a little more hunting to provide food for his growing pack, as was his job as alpha. But the way his mate was going on she was practically inviting them to move into their hut with them... and that would interrupt their sex life and their chances for a pup of their own, which Inuyasha wasn't willing to give up.
"Inuyasha, don't be rude!"
"Kagome, did you just hear what you suggested!"
"Well of course I did, it came out of my mouth didn't it? Sango and Miroku are going to need our help with these babies or have you forgotten!"
"If the two of ye do not mind, I would like to keep my hut a peaceful place, ye screaming is not good for Sango and her children," Keade was displeased with the couple's feuding in her home and she wasn't in the mood nor was this the time to be hearing it... so in the nicest possible way she was telling them to take outside. Kagome understood what the older priestess was asking and grabbed Inuyasha's sleeve to drag him outside to finish this.
"Inuyasha, what is your problem?" Kagome hissed out once the reed mat covering the door fell back into place. Before Inuyasha could snap back though, they were interrupted yet again by Rin this time who was coming from the fields; Keade had sent the girl to help tend crops when Kagome and Sango came for her check up, it was now near lunch and she was returning.
"Hello Kagome! Lord Inuyasha!" The girl frantically waived to get their attention but stopped when the dog demon released a low growl and then suddenly both he and Kagome vanished.
"Can't get a damn minute's peace in that village!" Inuyasha has snatched Kagome up after Rin's call and took off into the woods, a few minutes later he dropped his mate to her feet in the forest.
Kagome had to take a minute for her head to stop spinning before she could answer him, and once her dizziness passed her anger immediately came back. "Don't blame Rin for your moodiness, I told you you would be tired for not sleeping last night."
"I'm moody; you're the human with the constant changing emotions. And I have every right to be pissed off for what you were suggesting back there!"
"What? I can't believe how selfish you're being, our friends are going to need our help very soon and you're refusing?"
"I ain't refusing anything woman, if they need help fine but we don't need to be in their business everyday... I know I don't them in ours."
"Inuyasha, you've never had the pleasure of taking care of a child, let alone two at the same time." He wasn't sure if she was taking a shot at his ego because he had yet to pup her, or if she was just trying to make a point. "But I helped my mother care for Sota when he was a baby and let me tell you; they're a lot of work and having two... Sango will need help. Look if you're not comfortable with the idea you don't have to be around them that long but I think it would be good practice for you when we have our own," Kagome smiled and suddenly became very flirty with him, he was confused with her change in mood yet again... but he wasn't complaining.
With their fight behind them, though Inuyasha was planning on keeping an eye out to make sure the monk and slayer stayed in their own hut, the two returned to Keade's hut. The ride back, though Kagome rode in her normal position on his back and wasn't surprised about it like when he brought her out there, she still felt dizzy and so unlike she normally did when ridding with him.
'It's so strange... when Inuyasha first carried me around when we first met I would get dizzy from his speed and all the jumping around he does but I've gotten over that right? Why is it starting up again?'
"What the hell are you doing outside you old hag?"
"Inuyasha! …Lady Keade, what are you doing outside?" Kagome was about to yell at Inuyasha, one for the bumpy ride and two for how he spoke so disrespectfully to a village elder, but she was just as shocked seeing the old woman and Rin sitting out front eating lunch.
"Miroku is inside speaking with his wife about what Inuyasha has uncovered, it was not our place to remain and young Rin spoke of how nice it was outside so we decided to have lunch out here," Keade easily explained while offering Rin a bowl.
"Miroku? How would he have known so quickly... all of us who knew were here," Kagome wondered out loud unaware of how Inuyasha tensed up... luckily Rin noticed and innocently questioned it.
"Are you alright lord Inuyasha, you look pale."
All eyes were on him now making him more nervous, and seeing Kagome glare he knew he wouldn't be able to ignore her, "Well... I might have mentioned something earlier about pups... he looked a little sick after that."
"You told him! Inuyasha I can't believe you, we wanted to keep it a secret so we didn't scare anyone in case we were wrong!" Kagome couldn't comprehend what possessed her husband to just blurt something like that out; he was normally quiet about others' business and just didn't care.
"Well you were right, so he should know... I don't see a problem."
"The problem is it's Sango's decision to tell him... you ruined the surprise."
"Keh, nothing will be a surprise with my nose... so don't be too disappointed woman," Inuyasha dropped to the ground and accepted the bowl Keade afford.
Kagome would have sat down also, though she really wanted to go talk to Sango, but the minute she caught a whiff of the oden Keade made her head was spinning again. "Ugh, what's wrong with me?"
Inuyasha's ears twitched hearing his mate's words, he turned to see she had moved away from them and was in some pain, "Kagome, what's wrong?"
Hearing Inuyasha's gruff voice laced with concern caused Kagome's eyes to shoot open and she quickly began to waive him off, "Oh no, it's nothing Inuyasha really, my stomach is a little sensitive from the ride back."
"You're sick?" Inuyasha was on his feet again, panic clenching his thoughts knowing that he somehow made her sick.
"It's nothing really, I'm probably just a little light headed and the heat is getting to me."
It was late in the summer but the heat was still pretty heavy, and with it being midday and the sun at its highest point in the sky despite serving lunch outside pretty soon all the humans would have to seek shade. Inuyasha, being a demon, wasn't affected by the heat as quickly as the others would but he still was having a hard time believing Kagome's words. "Kagome."
"I think ye should lie down child if ye be feeling ill, we would not want you passing out due to the heat," Keade carefully intervened on Kagome's behalf so the couple would not start another fight.
"I think you're right lady Keade... I'm going to go cool off and rest."
"I'll walk you Kagome," Rin jumped off the ground, happy to help her friend to her hut.
Inuyasha was about to stop the child and walk his mate home, but Keade halted him wishing to ask him a question but secretly she was keeping the over protective demon from hovering too closely to his mate. "Inuyasha did ye give Kagome the tea this morning?"
"Yeah I did... why is she sick now? I don't smell anything on her and I don't believe the excuse about the heat," Inuyasha wanted answers now on how to help his woman.
"Calm yourself Inuyasha, the sickness Kagome is now feeling is most likely the herbal potion working."
"It is... only after a few hours? She can be pupped now?"
"As I have said before this is merely the beginning, we will not know if it has worked until the child has gone through her next cycle... ye most be patient Inuyasha, and remember Kagome must take this everyday at the same time; if she were to miss it for one day then it will have no effect and must be flushed from her body with her next blood cycle."
"So basically if she misses it once then I can't start giving it to her again until after her next blood?"
"Yes," Keade fell silent while collecting up the bowls from lunch to be washed. Inuyasha was left to his thoughts when the elderly woman headed to down to the river that ran just a few yards away; however, he wasn't alone for long.
"So... may I ask how long you've known that my wife was carrying twins?"
Inuyasha didn't miss the animosity in the monk's voice, but he did nothing but roll his eyes... he did nothing to warrant the human's rage and he had his own problems to deal with. "Look, I didn't know for certain until this morning, Kagome was the one that brought the idea of there being two pups last night."
"And how did Kagome come to this conclusion, with all respect but there's no possible way Kagome could know such a thing when she has not seen Sango in months."
"I told her Sango smelled different than other women have in the village when pupped the last time I was here. And before you get mad I hadn't mentioned anything before that because it was too early in the pregnancy and I'm not known for hanging around pupped women so I didn't know what I smelled... it wasn't sickness so I wasn't worried about it at the time."
Hearing his friend's explanation though angry it seemed he was the last to know of his wife's condition, Miroku dropped to sit where Keade had once been around the empty bonfire area. "I apologize Inuyasha... I am taking out my fear and frustration on you and that isn't fair. I am just lost."
"Keh, I don't understand why all you humans seemed panicked with this news... in a pack the more pups the better."
"But this is different Inuyasha, you see us as a pack but we are a pack of humans. A human female's body is not designed to carry more than one child at a time."
Inuyasha idly scratched his left ear while watching Miroku slowly sink into himself in despair, "Yeah Kagome was asking something about that to the old woman last night, but I don't understand... in the future Kagome has twins and she was fine."
"Well perhaps in Kagome's era medicine has advanced to allow the survival of multiple children at once."
Inuyasha nodded to confirm the monk's theory, the demon remembered the one time Kagome brought her brother to visit his sick friend and dead sister in that strange medical hut. "Yeah they do... but Kagome has those books that she has practically memorized so I'm sure she can help Sango."
"Yes, I hope you are right... because I cannot see myself living if I lose Sango or these children."
Note: So we know now for certain that Sango is having twins! And Kagome is getting sick from the potion Inuyasha has given her and if he misses one day of it then they have to start all over again and him risk getting caught even more... what would happen if Sesshomaru called him back to the West and she didn't take it? And we haven't seen that devily demon lord in a while... he should be popping back up soon.
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