Life

Disclaimer: You already know by now that I don't own Inuyasha and that I own Kane, Ronin, and Ryu.

Chapter twelve

It's all down hill from here…

Sesshomaru did his best to restrain himself from barging into the room where Kaede was inspecting Kane.

"I'm sure she's fine." Ronin said in hopes to cheer up the demon lord, sadly his words didn't help.

When Kaede stepped into the room everyone had her attention.

"Ye have nothing to worry about, Kane is fine and well." Kaede said and Sesshomaru nodded.

"Kaede, why did she faint in the first place?" Inuyasha asked then Kaede smiled.

"I have a feeling that you will have your hands full Sesshomaru." Kaede said then without a word Sesshomaru left the room to be with his mate.

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All through the night Sesshomaru watched Kane, thinking about what Kaede said and tried to place what was wrong in Kane's scent.

By early morning Kane had woken and she saw Sesshomaru nearby.

"Sesshomaru…" Kane started then Sesshomaru placed a finger on her lips.

"Has there been something bothering you?" Sesshomaru asked, his amber eyes looking deep into Kane's.

'He knows something's off…I can't hide it from him any longer.' Kane thought then she sat up, fearful of how Sesshomaru would react.

"There's one small thing…" Kane replied; her fear made her voice shaky.

Sesshomaru watched as Kane curled up into a tight ball, seeing her like that and smelling her scared scent made him want to hold her.

"…I'm pregnant." Kane whispered, praying that Sesshomaru wouldn't do anything rash.

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Sesshomaru's calm face fell into one of shock, never in his life had he felt so many emotions at once…but the one he felt the most was fear.

As the Lord of the Western lands his heir would have to be strong, if the heir wasn't strong the Western lands would be over run by opposing demons and humans.

Since Kane was the child of a half demon and a demon there was a chance that her children wouldn't be full demons, but still not a half demon.

Sesshomaru wanted to rejoice with the news that his mate bore his child and that he would have an heir, but the fact that his mate was shaking in fear of how he would respond to the news that his first born may not be the powerful demon he wanted it to be…crushed him.
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When Sesshomaru didn't respond Kane started to cry, taking his silence as a rejection.

'He doesn't want it…He-'

Kane suddenly felt her mate's hand on her shoulder, "Why do you cry?"

"You're not pleased…" Kane whispered then Sesshomaru pulled her into a comforting hold.

"I didn't say that. I'm just shocked." Sesshomaru replied and Kane snuggled deeper into the embrace.

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The two stayed sitting like that for a long time, neither one wanted to move to start the day…because the moment they left that room they would have to explain to the others.

"It's going to get harder…You and the pup will be endangered if Ryu comes after us." Starts Sesshomaru.

"Don't act like it's going to be years before the pup comes. You know it'll only be two full moons until you're a father." Kane scolded lightly as she traced the markings on Sesshomaru's hands.

Sesshomaru inwardly smiled, how could he not love his own child and mate when she had given so much up for him?

Slowly Kane got up, Sesshomaru not far behind as his mate headed out of their room.

'He'll make a wonderful father…I can see it in his eyes.' Kane thought as she walked toward the main room.

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Rin smiled when she saw Sesshomaru and Kane, seeing a change in her lord and lady.

"Lady Kane" Rin started, alerting everyone of the arrival of the demon lord and his mate.

"Are you feeling better Kane?" Kagome asked, a smile hidden in her eyes.

Kane nodded, "Better then I did yesterday."

"What was that all about? You had us all worried." Inuyasha said as Kane sat down by the fire.

"It's nothing to worry about…Uncle" Kane said and Ronin choked on his rice.

Inuyasha and Ronin looked at the pair, seeing a small bump show on Kane's abdomen.

Jaken sputtered, failing to find words to say that wouldn't get him killed.

Inuyasha gave his brother a smile, "I guess you have what you wanted."

"So, does that mean we're heading for the Western lands? The castle would be the safest place for the two sons of Inutashio, and their family, to stay while the clan's under attack." Ronin said then the room grew silent.

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No one made any sound, most of them had their attention on Sesshomaru and Inuyasha; one was calm and one looked ticked at the idea.

"Sesshomaru can do what he wants…I'll only go if it means I can get Ryu back for what he did to the village and for almost killing Kagome." Inuyasha replied after the longest time.

"Inuyasha…" Kane began but stopped, not wanting to bring up any old memories of the castle to the half demon.

"Then it's settled, the sooner we get to the castle the better." Sesshomaru said then Inuyasha left the house.

'This…is not going to be easy.' Kane thought before Ronin and Sesshomaru left, most likely to talk something over with Inuyasha.

Kane turned when she felt a light tug on her sleeve; when she looked down to see who it was she saw Rin looking up at her.

"Are we in trouble?" Rin asked, trying to remain hopeful but was still slightly scared.

"The only one in trouble is the demon who started this…Don't worry, you'll be safe. I promise." Kane replied soothingly as she rubbed the girl's back

Rin nodded then she went to go get washed up for the day.

Kagome giggled, seeing the motherly look in Kane's eyes as she double checked the hall to make sure Rin was in the bathroom.

"What?" starts Kane.

"You already seem like a mother. You were able to reassure Rin without trying." Kagome said and Jaken scoffed.

"That mortal's always being spoiled." Jaken grumbled as he left the house, not daring to listen in on his lord's mate's discussion.

Kane frowned once she heard the toad's complaint, "Even though Rin is human…everyone back at the castle treats her like a princess. But Rin doesn't like that she's the only human in the castle, never the less the only child. Sometimes I wonder if she ever wishes she was a demon."

Kagome nearly dropped the cooking spoon, looking up at Kane in shock.

"Is that even possible? For a human to become a demon." Starts Kagome.

"There is…but the spell hasn't been used for over a thousand years. Depending on the amount, the user can either become a half demon or a full demon." Kane replied then Izayoi started to 'pet' her tail.

Kagome inwardly smiled at the thought of being able to live as long as Inuyasha, that way he would never be alone ever again.

'I'll need to look into this…I want to be with Inuyasha forever and ever.'

To be continued…