Hello everyone, sorry for the late update. I tried to make it as long as possible but guess what? I had another accident. Well… this time I didn't go jumping off a flying car… I tripped because the baby was pulling at my leg and hit my head on the table where a knife just happened to be lying and slit my nose up to the top of my forehead. Go figures. I'm prone to accidents. My life sucks.

Anyway, I tried to make it as long as possible. BTW, I'm going to be signing up for this BV Center thing where I can still run my track. I'll still update frequently, don't worry. And my decisions on whether I want a sequel after this is pretty iffy right now, but I'm hoping so.

Well, here's another chapter, *sigh* Disclaimer: INUYASHA NOT MINE!

~*~Bright light from the sun shined in the room. Kagome's eyes fluttered open. Instantly she shot up thinking she was still in danger. She realized she was in Sesshomaru's room, or should she say their room, and a weight was across her waist. She looked down and saw Sesshomaru's bare arm complete with the magenta markings. A soft smile touched her lips. Kagome also noted the absence of her bracelet. A relief in itself.

Now all Kagome wanted to do was spend time with Rin, Shippo, her pups, Mist, and Sesshomaru. As she shifted Sesshomaru leaned upwards, having being awoke since Kagome heart sped up signaling her consciousness. He placed loving kisses on the back of Kagome's neck making her shiver with delight. How she loved the feel of his firm, yet soft lips giving her tender kisses. She twirled her head around and gave him a passionate kiss.

She moved to straddle his waist. Yes, he defiantly missed her. If the bulge in his hakama was any kind of indication. She ground her hips into him to tell she had missed him too.

Sesshomaru could smell her delicious arousal seeping into his nostrils, toying with his beast who was getting exceptionally horny.

Then Kagome felt it and shot up from the kiss, "The pups are crying." Before Sesshomaru could protest she was off him and putting a robe as she darted out the door.

Sesshomaru looked down and looked at the silk hakamas(like night pants) and groaned. His erection was straining against the fabric. He cursed Kagome for leaving him in such a condition. He was going to make her his today, whether the pups were crying or not.

Kagome trotted down and saw the nanny with Tymaru and Dasaura in her arms. Kagome picked up Naomi and Shamaru, her presence instantly numbing the crying. Kagome really needed to have a bath, she hadn't heard from Sango and Miroku. The castle was just so big. Kind of reminded her of the good ol' days when her water broke in the castle hallway because she was lost. Which also reminded her she needed to rant on Sesshomaru for having such a maze of a castle. It was practically meant to confuse the hell out of pregnant women.

When the pup's were hushed Kagome breast fed them. Sesshomaru was there watching by now. The elder nanny thought it was a wonderful sight. Sesshomaru stood over Kagome's shoulder watching the pup's feed as Kagome's gently smiled down with admiration. Sesshomaru seemed fascinated and subconsciously wrapped his arms around Kagome's waist causing her to blush lightly.

The elder nanny switched pups, the two fed ones sleeping harmlessly in her arms. She put them in the bassinet and looked at them. Naomi had a patch of white hair tipped with black. Shamaru had black hair but when he opened his eyes a final time you saw the golden while Naomi had the brown that their mother carried.

Tymaru had gold mixed brown eyes with white hair and Dasaura had black hair with golden eyes lined with brown and Kagome's shaped face. The pups were absolutely beautiful. When they had all drifted back to sleep that early morning Kagome laid them to rest.

One glance at the nanny was all it took for her to scramble out because of Sesshomaru. He turned his attention to the human miko who bore him full demon pups.

Suddenly remembering the need to rant, Kagome glared playfully at him when she turned around, "Why is your castle so big? I have been meaning to ask you!" Kagome tapped his nose with her finger. She giggled as he wiggled his nose a bit. Sesshomaru had not been expecting to be tapped on the nose.

"Why? It was built like this even before I was born." Sesshomaru stared at Kagome.

She crossed her arms, "Well, pregnant women can seriously get hurt. From the stairs to, oh I don't know, going into labor in the hallway!" Kagome voice huffed but she wasn't seriously angry with him. It showed because of the slightest up curve of her lips.

Sesshomaru growled playfully and nuzzled her neck, "Well, next time you're pregnant you won't go into labor in the hallway." Sesshomaru purred. Kagome gasped, that meant… "And we won't have Fuddah this time around." Sesshomaru lips ghosted up her neck and to her ear, "We'll have to do it the ol' fashion way." Sesshomaru whispered deviously. Oh yes, he planned to bang her brains out and he wanted to do it now. Too bad they were in the nursery.

Kagome's face changed every red possible, "Th-they'll b-be a n-next time?" Kagome stuttered out.

Sesshomaru smirked and nibbled her ear, "Why yes. With some effort, a lot of effort. I look forward to it actually. Do you, my Kagome?" Sesshomaru planned to tell her his plans of mating in bed tonight. Though he was completely serious, he'd get another pup or two out of her yet.

Kagome shuddered, did he just say what she think he just said? He had to, "Yes, Sesshomaru. I am willing to give you more pups."

Sesshomaru grinned smoothly at the idea, "Perfect." He pressed her against the wall, his primal urges taking over. He cupped her breast and fondled her. He kissed her on her neck. He wanted to take her right now. Her breathing became faint. He suckled on her neck and dragged his tongue as he placed sweet kisses on her. She let out a low moan.

"We… can't… not right now." Kagome panted though she didn't want it to stop, it felt much to good. Had they had been in their room rather than the nursery she would have laid down and let him have his way with her. Sesshomaru placed a soft kiss on her lips.

His golden orbs locked with her brown ones, "When?" Sesshomaru's beast demanded his long denied mate now. However, Sesshomaru would wait until the perfect time. With Kagome's clearance of course.

"Tonight." Kagome answered and gave him a kiss before slipping pass him and out the door to gossip to Sango. Sesshomaru smirked and looked at his pups. His eyes softened as he marveled his strong pups who were able to raise barriers from within the womb.

He had been so shocked to find them full blooded and not hanyou. He was relieved but now that he thought about it… he'd love them just as much had they been hanyou. Being of his blood and Kagome's was all that mattered.

Sango finally go to see her long lost friend, who was across the castle. They hugged and prepared for a soak in the hot spring to gossip. Miroku was off again. Kagome pitied Sango very much. She seemed sadden, upset. A little gossip would do well for them both.

Once they were settled within the heated waters Sango spoke, "I can't do this no more." Sango whispered and Kagome stilled.

"Do what anymore?" Kagome pried, hoping to find the problem and make a solution to cheer up her friend.

Sango eyes filled with tears, "Miroku." Sango looked away, "The lecher constantly makes out with the servants. But…" Sango sunk down into the waters, "What's worse… is there is a particular cook in the kitchen he likes. He asks her to bear his child. I was behind the door. All she did was giggle and say 'maybe' and she let him caress her butt! Should I let Miroku do this to me to have him back?" Sango had tears staining her cheeks.

Kagome gasped, "No! Do not loose yourself Sango! Maybe he is not the one. Maybe… you need to look harder. How about… me and you go look for Fu- I mean my father and train. That'll take your mind of the lewd monk until you are ready to decide to confront him about it." Kagome suggested and Sango nodded in agreement.

Sango smiled weakly, "Thank you, sis." Sango then perked up, "So how are you and Sesshomaru?" Sango asked happily.

Kagome blush, "We're… close."

Sango knew that look on Kagome's face, "Really? Are there gonna be any more pups soon?" Sango made Kagome blush even more.

Kagome wanted to hide her face in embarrassment, "No! At least… not too soon. But I doubt Sesshomaru would mate me. Then my lifespan would grow to match up with his and I doubt he want to spend the next thousands of years with me." Kagome looked down in shame and sadness.

Sango eyes widen, "You're… in love." Sango whispered as if it was the most shocking thing in the world.

A blush crept on Kagome's face, "Am not!" Are too, you just won't admit it yet. Kagome's conscious even sounded amused. Kagome blush flared to life and her whole face looked like a cherry.

Sango leaned forward quickly, "Bullshit!" Sango exclaimed as a smile pulled at her lips, "You are so in love. Just admit it." Sango was squirming with excitement for Kagome, "He must love you too!" Sango looked down as if she just made a very important discovery. Sango eyes searched the waters and then back at up at Kagome with a grin.

Kagome began to wash her leg, "No… I doubt it." Kagome muttered, now even more saddened.

Sango gave her a 'you've got to be kidding me' look, "You don't fall in love with someone who's an ice prick and don't give you any special attention. Unless you're obsessed but Kagome you aren't the type of person to go loony in the head for some hottie. He loves you… defiantly."

Rolling her eyes Kagome continued to wash, "Defiantly…" Kagome looked at Sango, "Not." Kagome scrubbed herself thoroughly and Sango as well before dumping themselves underneath the cleansing waters. When they surfaced they felt so clean, "So what I love him. I could profess my love for him and he'd probably snap my neck and laugh. If I wasn't Fuddah's daughter. That crazy old man would kill Sesshomaru most likely." Kagome shrugged.

Sango rolled her eyes, "Well. I know you're getting some tonight." Sango got out as well as Kagome. Both wrapped themselves in towels, "So… at the end of your love making, profess your love. See what he says. If he doesn't like it, you get to slap me for a weak. Not promising I won't hit back. If he does," Sango and Kagome put on silk kimonos, "Thank me." Sango bit her bottom lip in excitement as she smiled.

Kagome rolled her eyes but inwardly agreed. Once dressed in plain white and gold kimonos they headed off to find Fuddah to do some training.

~With Inuyasha~

Things had been going smoothly for Kikyo. They had to hurry to find Kagome before Kikyo's big secret was revealed. Soon Inuyasha would notice. In a month he'd start to ask questions. In two he'd know for sure. It would not do for Kikyo. She needed Kagome dead before she could tell Inuyasha. It was how it must be.

Inuyasha was looking angry for no reason. Kikyo had cast one final spell on him during his little attack in the cave. So that his goal would be to kill Kagome. No one could release it, except her and she had no intention of doing so.

Her plan was coming on nicely. Soon Kikyo would have what she want. Inuyasha and herself, together, forever. Still guilt washed through her for casting a spell on her mate. It had to be done. Since Kikyo had been alive her emotions became more prominent. Guilt, nervousness, and deep love.

So with this, Kikyo carried forth. Inuyasha leading the way towards the reincarnation he wished to kill off. Not only for the jewel, but for his beloved. That and some strong urge that lusted his blood, his beast perhaps but that did not seem to be it.

~Unknown~

The sound of a rushing river filled the air. The waves crashing and seeming to battle one another. Shredding at the rock beneath. A body washed up the shore.

A raged voice rasped the air, "I'll kill you… yet… Kagome." With that being said the said body slumped and then collapsed into the icky mud that seemed to glue the body to ground. It did not move. Not even a twitch. It seemed to be dead but any demon could hear the strong heartbeat and shallow breathing. The angry power emanating from the body.

~Castle~

Kagome had spent the day hanging out. She even saw Miroku making out with that cook Sango mentioned. His gaze when he looked at her spoke that he was truly in love with the cook, more so than with Sango. Kagome held deep sympathy for Sango. They decided to take a walk through the gardens.

Fuddah, of course, had plans for Sango as well. He planned out everything. He had saw in his sleep that Miroku would not end with Sango. He saw Sango falling into a lonesome pit of depression for the rest of he life. Fuddah did not wish to see that. Being Kagome had adopted Sango as a sister Fuddah saw her as another daughter. Since he was now her father it was his responsibility to take care of her.

He chanted and a super large snake demon appeared. It's eyes fully red. It was wild ad hissing. He cast a spell, so that it was only destroyed by youkai power and smiled coyly. Another spell made it undetectable but only to Sango and Kagome. He released it after Kagome and Sango and bounded off to put his plan in motion.

Sango was first to spot the angered snake demon. How did it get within the walls unnoticed? Sango nudged Kagome. Kagome felt power coming from the demon. Though it did not belong to the demon.

Spells? Double spells? Kagome had no time to ponder. She lashed out a small ball of miko power. She definitely needed to train. Though the youkai seemed to sweep through the power with ease.

Kagome's eyes widen, "Impossible! He at least should be burned!" Kagome yelped and dodged an attack of the rattling tail. Sango did not have her Hiraikotsu with her. And cursed herself for it. "Behind me Sango!" Kagome commanded and Sango ran behind her. Kagome rose the most powerful barrier she could muster. The snake went and crashed into the barrier. It did not hiss in pain from the miko energy. It just kept crashing and crashing into the barrier as if trying to break down a dome wall that surrounded them.

Sango was frightened. No one would notice them in this part of the gardens. It was a bit far off. Too far off. Kagome had pups to live for. She held her barrier with all her might.

Fuddah went to a guard and hung upside down on a tree branch. "You there!" He pointed to the guard. The guard slowly turned and quirked a brow.

The guard bowed, "Master Fuddah." He acknowledge the crazy old man.

"Fuddah has to go to Lord Sesshomaru. Save his soon to be mate and her sister in the far gardens by the lake. A snake demon can only killed by youkai energy and they are in trouble. Hurry, find Sesshomaru's mate!" Fuddah disappeared but reappeared in the hidden branches of another tree.

The confused guard headed off.

"And your soon to be mate as well." Fuddah was going to Sesshomaru to inform him of his plans. With a single chant he disappeared in a swirl of mist.

Kagome's energy was drained and the barrier broke. The force threw both Sango and her back. They rolled down a steep grassy hill. Once they reached the bottom they found themselves unharmed if not dizzy.

Sango looked up to see the snake demon. She grabbed a dizzy Kagome and leapt back just as the snake's fangs sank into the ground where they once were. Sango helped Kagome run. Kagome finally got herself together and ran as well.

The snake demon tail slapped down and the ground shook. The rough shaking caused Kagome and Sango to trip and roll. Both gasped and turned over to their backs to see the strong snake demon hissing above them with an evil smile. Both of their faces twisted with horror. The snake came down forcefully. Suddenly there was a yowl and the snake demon was being pinned to the ground.

Opening their eyes they saw a black jaguar youkai. One of the guards no doubt, fully transformed and attacking the large snake youkai.

Sango clutched Kagome and Kagome did the same. The black jaguar destroyed the snake demon with ease. He then blew fire out of his mouth and burned the corpse to a crisp to rid the ladies of such a gruesome sight.

When such deed was done he transformed back into his humanoid form. He was handsome gentleman. His black hair was slicked back and breeched the edge of his shoulders. He had a patch of hair on his chin and it was quite handsome with his navy blue eyes that were gentle.

The guard had not know that Lady Kagome had a sister. She was beautiful as well. Yet he was but a mere guard. Someone of such exquisite beauty would never swing his way. He can be as hopeful as any other guard. His beast began to want, lust her. He quieted it so his arousal would not seem distinctive. It would be rude to the ladies.

Kagome had a hand over her chest as they stood, "Thank you." Kagome sighed, "What is your name, sir?" Kagome asked. The guard was surprised. Not many guests, actually none, have taken interest in any guard's name, much less his.

He cleared his throat a bowed slightly, "My name is Yamoro, Lady Kagome." He answered in a flat tone though he wished he could say it softer. That too would be out of line.

"Please, no formalities Yamoro. This is my sister, Sango." Kagome grinned with an idea much like Fuddah's and pushed Sango forward. Kagome had not known of Fuddah's plan but she was thinking of hooking her sister and the handsome guard up to take her mind off her once love, Miroku.

Yamoro bowed, "Lady Sango, pleasure to meet you." He took her hand and pecked it. Letting it last as long as appropriately possible before releasing her.

He beamed on the inside at her blush, "Sango would do just fine, Yamoro. I'm delighted to meet you as well." Sango smiled and Kagome nearly squealed. "Would you do us the honor of escorting us back to the castle?"

"Why, of course, Sango… Kagome. It would be a pleasure." Yamoro made the mistake of smiling. He was suppose to be alert. That is why most guards wore a blank face and their voices monotone if not cold. He could not hold his composure so well around Sango. Especially with his beast rattling in its cage, ready to mate and pup her. He'd have to keep himself in check. He also knew she'd never look at him with love and care. He was a simple guard. She was a beauty beyond recognition.

They walked towards the castle in a comfortable silence.

Don't worry. A lemon is about in the… next chapter. Awww… disappointment. Don't worry though. I made this chapter as long as possible with my limited time. I hope you like it. Please review for me. Ja ne.