This is a really short chapter because of how I combined other chapters and stuff. I was going to try and somehow combine it with the next one, but that wouldn't work too well so I just stuck with the short version. I'll upload the next chapter after this one right away because I know this is weirdly short, but I think it's still a good one!

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or its characters. All rights to Rumiko Takahashi.

Chapter 25: Baby Plans

The months flew by, and before we knew it, Sango had her baby, a boy named Yohei, and it was almost time for Kagome to have our baby. Kaede told us that it could come any day now, so we'd been preparing ourselves for the delivery.

Kagome and I took a walk one evening after we got our house clean and ready for the baby. Well, I walked and Kagome waddled. She'd gotten pretty big in the last few months. When I told her that, she punched me on the arm.

She'd gotten kind of nervous over the last couple of weeks. I think seeing Sango give birth sort of freaked her out a bit, so I've been trying to keep her mind from straying into any negative thoughts she might have.

As we made our way down to the Sacred Tree, I took Kagome's hand and held it tightly. When we reached the tree, I helped Kagome sit down at the base and I took my spot next to her. I reached over and put my hand on her stomach. She laid her hand over mine and smiled.

"How are you feeling?" I asked her. Kagome sighed. "Huge," she replied. "But I'm okay."

I smiled. "You're still as beautiful as ever," I said. She blushed. "Stop it," she said playfully. Then all of a sudden, she gasped.

"What's wrong?" I asked worriedly. Kagome looked at me, her face bright. "The baby just kicked!" she exclaimed. Kagome had told me before that the baby kicked her from time to time, but I had never been able to feel the movement. Kagome said she thinks the baby must be shy.

Yeah, okay.

"Really?" I asked. "Yeah, feel it," she replied.

She took my hand and moved it down to the side of her stomach. I felt a soft movement on my hand. "Did you feel that?" she asked. I looked at her incredulously, nodded, and looked back at her stomach.

"Wow," I said. Kagome smiled brightly. "I know," she replied happily.

"This is…my kid. This is our kid," I said, really letting it sink in. Kagome smiled. "Finally," she replied. I looked back at her and smiled.

"I have a good name," she said suddenly. I looked at her. "What?" I replied. Kagome smiled and took my hand.

"Izayoi."

My eyes widened. "My mother's name?" I asked. Kagome nodded and her smile grew. "That sounds nice," I said in a voice full of emotion.

Kagome leaned her head on my shoulder and I kissed her hair. "What do you think our child will look like?" she asked.

"Honestly, I don't know," I replied. "She's only a quarter yokai, so she may look pretty human."

I thought for a moment. "It's like Miroku said when we first told everyone. I actually don't think I've ever heard of a hanyo and a human having a child."

"Well, we must be a pretty cool couple," Kagome replied. I smiled. "Agreed," I said.

Kagome suddenly tensed. "What's wrong?" I asked, alarmed.

"Inuyasha…" She stopped and took a deep, painful sounding breath. "What is it, Kagome?" I asked, trying to figure out what to do.

She looked up at me, the pain evident on her face. "The baby," she said. "It's coming."

To be continued…

So, yeah super short chapter, but I think it's cute!

Izayoi isn't canon to the manga so I was a little hesitant to use it, but it's the closest I've got! It's from one of the Inuyasha movies, which I hate tbh. They're just…not good lol. To me, at least. If you like them, then go for it xD Anyway, I used Izayoi anyway just because it's all that's available and I really wanted to use Inuyasha's mother's name.

And also, I'm going to go ahead and start a little fic with the different one-shots/drabbles about Kagome's pregnancy. Keep an eye out for that within the next few days!

Much love. :)