Chapter Thirteen

Rin stared toward the forest where she last saw Inuyasha and Kagome. It had been three days since Inuyasha took her away. They hadn't gone to their palace, so Sango told her that they might've gone to their mating den. It made sense; Inuyasha had been his beast at the time, and his beast probably wanted to mate with Kagome in their den instead of a human home. But still… they had been away for three days now. Rin was getting worried, and she felt guilty for mentioning Kagome's crush on Kouga.

"Don't worry, Rin. Inuyasha would never hurt her." Sango smiled lightly at Rin as they sat in the grass by Sango and Miroku's hut. The twins, Mio and Mia, were following their father around, suddenly interested in being priestesses, and Sango and Rin were watching Yuusuke and playing with him in the soft grass. "Even his beast recognizes her as its mate now. He won't hurt her."

"But he looked so angry." Rin sighed.

"He probably was. But he still would never hurt Kagome. His 'punishment' for her was probably keeping her awake all night." Sango told her, watching as Rin blushed lightly. She was still so innocent, and Sango enjoyed teasing her about it.

"I bet Kagome-chan will end up with child if he punishes her like that." Rin said quietly, blushing even as she said it. Sango merely frowned.

"That's… impossible for them." She said somewhat sadly. "Hanyou can't have children except for when they're human. Inuyasha and Kagome won't ever have any children." Rin felt her heart break for Kagome as she heard this. She knew how Kagome adored children and wanted desperately to be a mother, and she knew that her dreams of being a mother were crushed now. Not only was Inuyasha a hanyou… but now she was, too.

"Excuse me." A villager suddenly stopped in front of them, a bag in his hand. "Do you know if Kaede-sama is in her hut or elsewhere?" he asked them. "I have an item from Jinenji-san to give to her."

"She is visiting an ill child in that hut. I suggest you wait until she comes out." Sango told the man. "What is it that Jinenji has sent her?"

"Ah, it is a secret medicine that Inuyasha-san requested." The man told them. "Even I am not so sure what it is."

"Ah, that's what was on the paper that Inuyasha-sama gave to Kaede before he took Kagome-chan away." Rin gasped. "I wonder what it is. He seemed like he was going to need it in a hurry."

"Interesting." Sango said. The villager merely shrugged.

"I must take this to Kaede-sama. Thank you for your help." He told them, offering a slight bow before hurrying away. Sango and Rin stared at each other with equal curiosity.

"I wonder what Inuyasha needs medicine for. He's a hanyou, so he doesn't get sick. The same goes for Kagome." Sango told Rin, who shrugged her shoulders.

"I suppose we'll have to ask him when he returns."

-break-

Kagome mumbled quietly in her sleep as she turned to snuggle closer to her mate's chest. Inuyasha chuckled lightly as he watched his mate sleep in his arms. She would not wake up for another hour or two, but they had to return to the village soon. So he was letting her sleep as he carried her through the forest, heading back toward the village. His haori was wrapped around her to keep her warm; he didn't want to take any chances with her health, not now.

"Inu…" Kagome mumbled as she inhaled his scent in her sleep. She smiled in her sleep as her mate's scent comforted her and gave her pleasant dreams. Inuyasha smiled and carried Kagome through the trees until they finally reached the village. As they came closer to the village they were noticed by Sango and Rin, who had been sitting in the grass outside Miroku's hut with Yuusuke. The two women quickly gathered up the baby and hurried to greet their friends as they reached the edge of the village.

"Oh, Kagome looks exhausted…" Sango frowned sympathetically at her friend. "Has she not slept in three days? How could you do that to her, Inuyasha?"

"I didn't." he frowned. "It was only the first night. She's been tired ever since."

"Why is she so tired?" Rin asked.

"I don't know." Inuyasha lied. He actually knew the reason for it, but he wasn't ready to tell anyone yet, especially while Kagome was still sleeping. He wanted her to at least be awake when even she found out. "Is Kaede around?" he asked them now.

"She's at her hut. One of the villagers returned from Jinenji's farm today with whatever it is that you requested him to make." Sango told him.

"What is it, Inuyasha-sama? We're curious." Rin said now. Inuyasha merely grinned.

"It's a secret. You'll find out soon enough." He laughed lightly as he started to carry Kagome toward Kaede's hut, leaving the two girls to wonder. He took Kagome to Kaede's hut and smiled when he saw her sorting through her medicines. "Granny, do you have what I asked for?" he asked.

"Aye." She answered without looking up. "I received it this morning. Jinenji made more than enough, and he sent a note along with it." She found the jar of handmade pills with a note attached to it and handed it to Inuyasha. "He says one a day, only. No more or it could hurt her." she told him, stopping to look at the sleeping Kagome. She smiled lightly. "Worn out, eh? Did it finally happen?"

"Yeah." Inuyasha smiled proudly. "It's finally happened." Kaede smiled gently at the sleeping Kagome.

"She will be overjoyed." She smiled. Then she turned to Inuyasha with a stern look. "Now, you listen, Inuyasha. You had better take extremely good care of her. I will be very upset if I am called to your home to tend to an ill Kagome." She warned him. Inuyasha merely smiled.

"I assure you; I will do everything in my power to keep her healthy." He promised. "I don't want her to get sick, either. That's why I asked for the vitamins." Kaede stared at him for a moment before smiling lightly again.

"Ye truly have matured, Inuyasha." She smiled warmly at the hanyou. "You shall make a fine father."

-Hi! Aozora12 here! this is my very first fanfic ever, even though I do a lot of writing as a hobby. I would really appreciate reviews, and maybe some constructive criticism, but don't be too harsh on me. Still new to this ;) Anyways, thanks for reading and enjoy!