Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha! I do Kera, the plot, and story line. There. I said it. (sighs)

A/N: Okay, here's the thing, there is so much going on in the original version of chapter 24, that I had to split it into two parts, so it's now 24 and 25, enjoy XD

Chapter 25:

The next morning:

Bankotsu woke up with a very satisfied grin on his face. He looked at the woman who lay with her head against his chest. Suddenly vivid flashes of last night's events ran through his mind. Making a mental note he thought, "I have got to add a Jacuzzi to whatever house we do decide to live in," with a lecherous grin that would easily rival even Miroku's.

Kera's eye fluttered open as she felt a firm hand rub lightly along he hip. Suddenly she was besieged with flashes of the previous night of heated passion. Grinning she purred seductively, "Morning tiger," leaning in to place a chaste kiss beside her husband's lips.

Smirking he responded with a husky growl of, "Morning my little vixen," as he began to teasingly nibble her lower lip. An hour or so later they got up and dressed before they headed out towards home.

Back at the shrine:

Everyone was sitting around the living room talking about various subjects as the door opened. Kera and Bankotsu walked in holding hands with huge grins upon their faces. Soru stood up to greet the newlyweds grinning as he asked, "Did you enjoy yourselves?"

Bankotsu nodded as Kera smiled. "Yes daddy, thank you," as she hugged her father.

Soru smiled as he returned her hug. "You're welcome baby girl."

Looking at Bankotsu Soru requested, "Mind if we speak in my office?"

Bankotsu placed the bag down saying, "Sure," as he followed his father-in-law into the office. Noticing that he'd locked the door behind them, Bankotsu's brow rose questioningly, intrigued with what the older man needed to talk about that required that much privacy.

As the door closed, Kona looked at Kera saying, "Mind helping me with the dishes?"

Kera shrugged saying, "Sure mama," as she followed her mother into the kitchen.

Kona smiled as she started the water, explaining, "I have set up an appointment for you tomorrow with the gynecologist, so you and the baby can be seen."

Kera blinked and then smiled. "Thanks mama. I'd been wondering what to do about that," she said, as she picked up a dish towel to dry the plates that Kona had just washed.

Kona smiled. "You're welcome dear." They did the dishes together and dried their hands, before returning to the living room.

Kagome and Souta were chatting about his newest video game, while Inuyasha was mainly watching Kagome from his spot near the couch. Guro smiled while polishing more trinkets. Kera sat on the couch and watched as her siblings played a video game. Smiling Kona helped her father in law polish the trinkets.

In the office:

Soru walked behind his desk gesturing to the stack of books and papers on the desk. "As you can see, Kagome has been missing a lot of school. Too much... I'm going to be laying down the law about this today. What I need from you is to ensure Inuyasha gives her a minimum of two hours a day to work on these."

Bankotsu ran a hand through his hair in frustration, staring at the books. He sighed, "It is going to be harder to complete our task this way, however I have seen just how important it is for her to have an education here. You have my support, and I will ensure that she gets the time needed- whatever it takes."

Soru warned, "If she is anything like her sister, she is gonna have a fit," eyes laughing. "After her fit, Kera buckled down and caught up quickly too," he added slightly amused.

Bankotsu smirked, imagining his wife throwing a hissy fit, but knowing that she was a good study in all that she learned; especially from his personal training a while back, he said, "That figures."

Soru suggested, "If you ask, I'm sure that Kera will help as much as she can. She knows how I feel about things like this."

Bankotsu assured seriously, "I will take care of it."

Soru slapped him on the back saying gratefully, "Thanks son."

Bankotsu replied. "No problem, dad." and Soru grinned.

Taking a deep breath, he mumbled, "Let's get this over with," as he grabbed the stack of homework and carried it to the living room. Bankotsu followed joining Kera on the couch as he watched in anticipation as the sparks were about to fly.

Kera's eyes widened as she asked, "What on earth is all of that, daddy?"

Soru answered gravely, "Kagome's assignments." Kera's eyes widened. Kagome's head whipped around and her jaw dropped as her eyes became wide as saucers.

"Dad, you can't be serious." Kagome sputtered.

Soru placed the stack on the coffee table crossing his arms over his chest staring at his daughter, informing her, "I am dead serious."

Stunned at the amount of homework, worksheets, books, and stuff, Kagome whined, "How am I ever gonna finish all of that?!"

Soru gave her a stern look saying in a no nonsense tone, "By working on it here at home, and for two hours a day minimum while in the Feudal Era." Kagome blinked stunned.

"What?!" Inuyasha roared. Kera just looked from the stack, to her twin, to her father, and back again. Bankotsu stood up; as did Kera knowing what was coming next.

Soru stared at the hanyou informing him, "She is taking at least two books, her math and science, plus two five subject notebooks, several pens, pencils, and two packets of assignments."

As he jumped to his feet pointing at the stack of schoolwork, Inuyasha snapped angrily, "That useless crap is just gonna slow us down so will wasting two hours a day on it."

Soru felt his temper beginning to rise at the insolent pup. He hissed, "It's not useless. In this time she needs to have an education! I'm not gonna have my daughter struggling in this time just to appease you," glaring at the agitated puppy who dared challenge his authority.

Kera eased between them, facing Inuyasha as she informed him coolly, "Daddy is right, Inuyasha. She needs an education. I'm sure that she wants to graduate with her friends on time."

Glaring at the troublesome thorn in his side, Inuyasha snapped, "You keep your nose out of this, it doesn't concern you."

Taking the words like a slap to the face Kera shot back testily, "It does concern me! She's my sister, you jack ass, and he's my father!"

Hugging her waist from behind, Bankotsu locked azure eyes with fiery amber as he warned, "Watch how you speak to my wife, mutt." Inuyasha growled as Bankotsu stared him down.

Soru's baritone boomed, "This is not negotiable- Kagome will finish her studies even if I have to lock her in her room until she does!"

As tears rimmed her eyes, Kagome whined, "But daddy this isn't fair," stomping her foot in grave frustration.

Soru rebutted, "Fair or not this is how it's gonna be!" Kagome stomped her foot once more, as she turned to gain sympathy from Kona.

"Mama please get daddy to bend on this, those are gonna weigh me down," Kagome whined, as her eyes pleaded for understanding.

Kona steeped forward reminding, "Soru, she's not used to your iron tight rulings, and has had things a little easier. How about instead just the math for now? Since that's her most lacking grade. This way she doesn't have to be weighed down in the fights, and if she doesn't get her grades up by then- she can attend summer school."

Soru stared at his wife and nodded silently, before adding seriously, "If she doesn't then my ruling will stand!" Kona nodded.

Exasperated Kagome practically shrieked, Inuyasha flattened his ears as she glared daggers at her mother, "Mom I can't believe you're making me do this." With death glares from her mother, to her father, and then to her twin and Bankotsu; Kagome pouted her lips as she ran up the stairs to her room, where she slammed the door shut with a resounding crack.

Soru sighed. Kera placed a hand on his shoulder intoning, "It will be okay daddy, give her some time to calm down and then I'll talk to her," in a soothing voice.

Soru smiled at her gratefully and said, "Thanks baby girl."

Squeezing his shoulder Kera replied, "You're welcome daddykins."

Seeing that Bankotsu was still glaring at Inuyasha, Kera kissed her husband's cheek saying, "Calm down." Bankotsu sighed in irritation at the hanyou, as he turned to her embracing her again.

Soru informed Inuyasha gravely, "If she misses even one day of studying, she will not be returning to your time until she has completed everything test, assignment and extra credit assignment; from now until she graduates in four years! Do you understand me?"

With amber locked with molten chocolate, Inuyasha clenched his fists as he stormed outside, refusing to answer Soru. He jumped into the tree outside Kagome's window, his temper boiling to almost explosive proportions as he gazed into her room; seeing her kneeling beside her bed with her arms crossed upon the comforter and her head bowed.

Without even smelling the salty tears, Inuyasha knew that she was crying, having been hurt by her own family in their desire to give her a chance at a better life. Was this what she really wanted? To live in the modern era once they were done with the quest for the remaining jewel shards and the defeat of Naraku.

Stuffing his arms in the sleeves of his haori as he leaned against the tree, deep in thought as to what had all taken place and what it means for his relationship with Kagome.

Kera exchanged an understanding look with her husband and he nodded. She smiled and walked up stairs carrying the math book, a notebook, the math assignments packet, and pencils. Bankotsu exchanged a look with his father-in-law and they sat on opposite ends of the couch.

Upstairs:

Kera took a deep breath and knocked on her sister's bedroom door. After one minute of no answer, she spoke softly, "Kagome, mind if I come in?"

Kagome sat up wiping away her tears as she answered, "Come in." Kera pushed the door open and walked in closing it behind her. Kagome frowned as her twin walked over to the desk setting the stuff on the desk.

Kera gave her a small smile and walking over, sat on the bed. She reached out tucking a lock of bangs behind her ear as she said softly, "Try not to be mad at daddy so much okay? He's only doing this because he loves you and wants you to have a good future."

Kagome looked away crossing her arms. Kera sighed adding slighting bemused, "I remember when daddy did the same thing to me."

Kagome blinked and then faced her twin asking curiously, "Really?" Kera smiled nodding. Kagome asked, "How long had you missed?"

Kera smiled replying a little sadly, "Two full years."

Kagome's eyes widened as she asked, "Are you serious?" Kera nodded. Kagome asked curiously, "Why so long?"

Staring her in the eyes Kera answered softly, "I had been on an assignment for two years." Her eyes filled with sadness as she looked away trying to hold back the memories that were turning over in her mind.

After a minute of battling to keep the memories away, she faced Kagome saying, "Daddy had a fit over the fact that I had missed two entire years of school. He laid down the law that I wasn't doing anything else until I caught up."

Blinking Kagome asked, "How did you react?"

Kera laughed answering, "Same as you, I locked myself in my room and wouldn't even let him in for two days."

Smiling she said softly, "Devon came over on the third day demanding to know why I hadn't been at a meeting. Daddy told him about how much schooling I missed and that I wasn't allowed out of the house, till I got caught up. Devon was upset and asked daddy if he could try talking to me."

Kagome blinked, and Kera continued fondly, "Devon came up and asked me to let him in. I hadn't seen him the entire time I was gone, so of course I let him in."

Kagome asked confused, "Who is Devon?"

Kera answered slightly sadly, "He was my best friend, as well as my ex that I-" breaking off unable to continue.

Kagome's eyes filled with sympathy. "I'm sorry. You miss him very much," She said softly. Kera replied in a whisper, "I sure do," as a lone tear was wiped away.

Kagome asked, "So what happened then?"

Kera replied, "We hugged and I told him how mad I was at daddy. He smiled and kissed my lips offering to help explain the lessons and such. I gratefully kissed him back and said yes. So we went to work on it and before we knew it was dinner time. Daddy knocked on the door and I opened it. We went down and had dinner, and then worked a couple more hours."

Kagome smiled saying, "Sounds like, he was a sweet guy."

Kera answered sadly, "Most times he was."

Kera took a deep calming breath fighting back tears and said, "He came by every day after that for four hours a day helping me. When he worked I did it alone or asked daddy to explain."

Kera smiled adding, "I know if you asked daddy would be happy to help. I could too if you want? Like a tutor."

Kagome smiled asking, "Would you really?"

Kera smiled, "Of course. That's what sisters are for."

Kagome's eyes lit up. Kera chuckled suggesting, "How about we start now?"

Kagome sighed saying resigned, "I suppose."

Kera smiled and watched as Kagome walked over to the widow staring out. Kagome's eyes widened at the sight of Inuyasha sitting in the tree, with his leg jumping nervously. She asked, "Inuyasha, what are you doing here?"

Inuyasha stared at her a minute. Kagome sighed saying, "You better not get caught by dad."

Kera smiled to herself moving a chair closer to the desk and sat down. Inuyasha said, "Just go do your damn schooling and let me think."

Kagome frowned a little hurt. Inuyasha snapped, "Well what are you waiting for?!" Kagome sighed and walked over to the desk. Kera opened the math book and began explaining.

twenty minutes later, Inuyasha poked his head in the window grumbling, "Aren't you two finished yet?"

Kagome snapped her head up to look at him and sighed, "Inuyasha we're trying to work here. Go back out on the tree and stop interrupting us."

Inuyasha mumbled, "All this schooling is stupid anyways. It's not like its ever going to be needed in my time."

Kagome shook her head and walked over to the window saying, "Maybe and maybe not, but in my time it is needed. Now stop interrupting us."

Inuyasha huffed and stared at the sky. Kagome sat back down and five minutes later Inuyasha spoke out loud, "Stupid girl wasting time studying when we should be doing something useful- like looking for the shards."

Having had enough Kagome took in a deep breath and said, "Inuyasha, sit boy!" Inuyasha plummeted from the tree branch to the ground below with wide eyes. Kagome shut her window and went back to studying, shaking her head and sighing. Kera bit her lip to try to keep from smiling at the sound of the thud. Kagome and Kera studied until dinner time.

After dinner Kera announced she was tired and was going to bed for the night. Bankotsu also bid everyone goodnight and scooped her gently into his arms carrying her up to her room.

He set her gently on the bed and helped her change into a night shirt then stripped to his underwear climbing in beside her. Within minutes Kera had fallen fast asleep in his arms. Chuckling Bankotsu closed his own eyes and followed her into a peaceful slumber.

The next morning:

Kera awoke as she felt the sun shining on her face. Smiling she looked at her husband where he lay sleeping. Careful so as not to wake him up, she slipped out of his arms and off the bed. After watching him sleep a moment longer, Kera smiled to herself and quietly slipped into the bathroom.

After her shower, she dried off and slipped into jeans and tee shirt, thinking, "I wonder how long I'll be able to wear this stuff before they get too tight." Smiling she settled a hand over her stomach and thought excitedly, "I still can't believe we're gonna be parents."

Walking over to the bed, she kissed her husband's cheek and pulled the sheet up over his waist. Smiling she left the room closing the door quietly behind her. She carefully walked down the stairs and was surprised to see that Inuyasha awake and sitting on the couch.

Kera blinked and greeted softly, "Good morning Inuyasha."

Inuyasha stared at her a few seconds and then grunted as he stood up and walked outside. Kera sighed as she heard a pot in the kitchen, and made her way over to the kitchen.

At hearing a soft, "Good morning mom," Kona turned around and her eyes lit up. "Good morning Kera, did you sleep well?"

Kera smiled answering, "Yes mama, I slept great." Kona smiled.

Kera sighed asking nervously, "Um mama?"

Kona faced her daughter asking, "What is it dear?"

Kera looked down at the table asking with a nervous tinge in her voice, "Do you think everything will be okay today?"

Smiling Kona set the burner to low and asked, "What's on your mind dear?"

Kera said softly, "I'm a little nervous... I don't know what to expect at the doctors visit today. Will our baby be alright? Will Bankotsu be able to handle the doctor visit?" Running a hand through her hair in frustration Kera looked at her mother, with worry evident in her eyes.

Seeing this, Kona smiled adding in a soothing tone, "Relax dear, I'm sure that everything will be fine. You might even get to hear the little one's heart beat," she concluded with a smile.

Kera smiled at the prospect of possibly hearing the baby's heartbeat and looked at her mother relaxing slightly. She said, "Thanks mama."

Cupping her cheek Kona said happily, "Anytime dear," standing up. She turned to the frying pan, flipping the food and asked, "Are you hungry dear?"

Kera brightened answering, "Yes mama."

Kona smiled slipping the first few pancakes onto a plate and set it in front of her daughter with a smile encouraging, "Eat dear, you'll feel better."

Smiling Kera grabbed a fork and spread a light bit of syrup onto her pancakes, and then began eating. Kona turned back to the stove and began making more pancakes.

Bankotsu awoke and instinctively reached over expecting to feel Kera, but instead felt nothing except the bedding. His eyes flew open as he bolted sitting upright on the bed scanning his surroundings. He jumped up and slipped into his jeans, grabbing a shirt and flew out the door; running slightly down the stairs, frantic to find his wife.

He stopped at the bottom of the stairs sighing in relief as he heard his wife's laughter floating from the kitchen and smelt the delicious aromas. "Good she's safe," He thought relieved, as the frantic beating of his heart began to slow to normal.

Smiling to himself deeply relieved that he'd found her, he slowed his pace and walked toward the kitchen clutching the shirt in his hand. Yawning he entered the kitchen asking in a sleepy voice, "Is that breakfast I smell?"

Kera and Kona smiled greeting, "Good morning."

Kona added, "Yes, now have a seat."

Smiling Bankotsu pulled his tee shirt on and bending over kissed his wife's cheek and then sat beside her. Kera smiled kissing his jaw before going back to her own plate.

As Bankotsu finished eating his food Kagome, Souta, Guro, and Soru all filed in sitting at the table. Bankotsu and Kera exchanged greetings with them and left to get ready for Kera's doctor appointment.

Bankotsu took a quick shower, while Kera waited on the couch. After he was done, they walked out the door and climbed into his SUV. Ensuring she was safely belted in, Bankotsu drove off; following the directions Kona had given them, toward the doctor's office.

Both were slightly nervous and excited at the same time. They pulled up in front of the doctor's office and locked the SUV, before walking into the doctor's office.

Bankotsu's eyes widened slightly at the amount of people he saw sitting there. Kera lightly squeezed his hand and went to sign in. Bankotsu was right beside her, but stayed quiet as Kera filled out the paperwork. Once finished, she turned it in and sat down waiting to be called.

Frowning Bankotsu asked, "What was that all about?" Kera smiled telling him it was a natural thing when seeing a doctor. He shrugged it off.

Looking into his eyes Kera asked slightly unsure, "Are you sure you are okay with all this?" while cupping one hand soothingly on his cheek.

Bankotsu placed his hand over hers and smiled saying, "I'm sure." Kera grinned and kissed his jaw. Bankotsu holding her gaze asked, "The question is, are you okay?"

Kera smiled answering, "Honestly I'm a little nervous... but I'm also very excited."

Bankotsu smiled, "I thought so. You were quiet this morning." Kera blushed a little, still smiling.

She looked up asking, "So what should we name the baby?"

Bankotsu answered, "Why don't we wait until we find out whether it is gonna be a boy or girl before we decide that?"

Kera nodded. "Okay." A short while later, Kera asked, "I wonder what the others are doing?"

Bankotsu chuckled answering, "Knowing Jakotsu, he's frantic making sure everything will be just perfect and driving the others just as crazy with his constant nagging," amusement dancing in his eyes.

Kera laughed, "You're probably right."

The nurse walked out. Looking up she called, "Kera Satori." Kera stood as did Bankotsu, and they followed the nurse. After the usual weight and height check, she led them back to a room and handed Kera a paper gown requesting, "Please strip down to your socks, put this on, and then climb up on the table."

Kera nodded and after the nurse left, quickly stripped bare save for her socks, shaking her head in amusement at Bankotsu's raised eyebrow as he asked confused, "Why did she ask you to get naked?"

Kera explained, "It's common procedure. They have to do a full physical." Pretending to understand, Bankotsu frowned and nodded, not really having a clue as to what she meant. Bankotsu began pacing back and forth; he was tired of waiting and trying not to lose his patience.

Kera soothed, "Relax, she will be here soon enough." Bankotsu sighed sitting in the chair beside her. Kera reached over brushing her fingers through his hair as she smiled at him. He looked into her eyes a minute and felt his self begin to calm a bit.

The whole time in the back of Bankotsu's mind he was reminiscing of the dream that had given him a nightmare a while back, and at the same time, he was trying to stay strong for his wife, not wanting to upset her or add to her nervousness.

Finally the doctor walked in and greeted cheerily, "I'm Doctor Mara. How are you folks today?"

Kera smiled answering, "Excited."

Doctor Mara asked, "First child, huh?" Kera nodded. Doctor Mara smiled. "Okay now I need you to lay back and bare you tummy for me." Kera complied and Bankotsu watched. Doctor Mara slipped her baby monitor off and placed it on Kera's tummy moving it slowly around until she found the tiny heart beat. She smiled, "There we go." After a minute of listening she asked, "Would you two like to hear your little one's heartbeat?"

Kera's eyes lit with excitement as she said, "Yes. Please." Doctor Mara smiled and fixed it so they could all hear the tiny but strong heartbeat. An expression of awe and amazement crossed both their faces and Doctor Mara smiled. After a full minute Kera looked at her husband, and asked in awe, "Do you hear that?! That's really our baby."

Bankotsu couldn't help the grin that spread across his face. "My baby... that's my baby's heartbeat," he thought proudly as he stood there in awe.

Kera thought happily, "It's really true... I'm gonna be a mama."

Blinking as he heard something like an echo, he asked, "Um is it normal for it to have an echo?"

The doctor blinked, "An echo you say?" Placing the ear buds back into her ears, she moved the stethoscope around and smiled, "There you are," she thought.

Staring up at the man she said, "You have very keen senses, and you're right, congratulations daddy, you're having two babies."

Bankotsu blinked stunned. Kera gasped, "You mean twins? We're having twins?" as the doctor let her hear both heartbeats. Kera blinked a few times thinking, "Oh wow!"

Dr. Mara nodded assuring, "Yup your husband was right to ask about the echo. Looks like you two have even more to celebrate."

Bankotsu shook free of the shock and asked, "Are you sure?" staring at the doctor.

Dr. Mara grinned, "Yes sir, I'm sure."

Kera beamed adding, "Boy will mama ever be happy."

Bankotsu blinked a few more times, letting the happy news sink in. Dr. Mara donned her gloves and began picking up her things. She looked at the father-to-be noticing his reaction and explained, "I'm about to start the rest of the exam, if you like you could wait in the waiting room." Bankotsu looked at Kera.

Kera smiled, "It might be better if you waited out there," she encouraged. Still stunned about actually getting to hear his children's heartbeats, Bankotsu nodded and walked out to the waiting room.

He sat down still in awe and shock at the little ones growing inside his wife's womb. As he sat there, his expression grew deep and thinking of the reality that his wife was carrying his children. His thoughts grew troubled as the dream jumped back into his mind. He sat there going over all the possibilities and weighing the situation heavily.

Back with the doctor:

Dr. Mara began the exam and coming across the scar on Kera's side, frowned asking, "How did you get this scar?"

Kera sighed answering, "I had a very dangerous profession before I got married."

Dr. Mara nodded saying, "Well it shouldn't cause any trouble if you keep lotion on it as you begin growing."

Kera asked, "Is there a particular type of lotion you suggest?"

Dr. Mara answered, "Cocoa butter works best."

Kera smiled, "Thanks."

Dr. Mara nodded instructing, "Okay lay back and spread your legs." Kera complied. Dr. Mara finished the exam explaining, "I will write you up a prescription for vitamins but once it runs out you can get prenatal at Wal-Mart or any local store." Kera nodded.

Dr. Mara finishing pulled off her gloves and said, "You can sit up now. Just remember the three main things for a healthy baby are to make sure you eat right, take you vitamins, and make sure you get plenty of calcium and don't overdo it on the physical exercises."

Kera nodded saying, "Thank you Dr. Mara."

Dr. Mara smiled saying, "You're welcome. If you or your husband have any questions just call. Oh, and one more thing; no lifting over fifteen pounds, until the babies are born." Kera nodded. Dr. Mara said, "You can get dressed. Make sure you schedule an appointment for 6 weeks from now before you leave."

Kera assured, "I will." Dr. Mara nodded and left. Kera dressed and walked out to the counter. She scheduled the appointment and smiling walked over to her husband.

Bankotsu looked up and asked, "Are you ready?"

Kera nodded adding, "We need to get a few things before we head home." nodding he lead her to the SUV and drove to Wal-Mart. They bought six bottles of the prenatal vitamins and six boxes of calcium chews along with a few other items. Climbing back into SUV they dropped it off at Arlin's place knowing they wouldn't need it until later, walking towards her parent's house at a casual pace. Both lost in their own thoughts with the new small gym bag and their purchases slung over Bankotsu's shoulder.

As they walked towards her family's shrine Bankotsu sighed mentally, "She really isn't going to like what I'm about to say but it needs to be done... Kera and the babies will be safer here... It's too risky for them in my time!"

Straightening for the battle he knew he was gonna face Bankotsu took a deep breath and stopped, making sure Kera stopped and faced him.

Staring her directly in the eyes Bankotsu looked at Kera and said, "I have decided... that you are staying in your time until the children are born, it will be safest."

Kera glared at him and declared fiercely, "No way! I am not staying here! I'm going with you- period!"

Bankotsu glared back saying aggravated "Kera, I'm trying to protect you and our kids!" frustration in his eyes and anger in his stance, as he squared off against his equally stubborn and pissed off wife.

Kera stood her ground hands on her hips, with fire in her own eyes as she argued heatedly, "No way in hell am I gonna stay here alone!" Seeing his unwavering glare and stubborn stance Kera huffed, "I'll just wait and follow you guys on my own."

Knowing just how stubborn and adventurous his wife was, Bankotsu's jaw clenched as he ground out, clenching his fists and getting right in her face, "Damn it to hell! Kera it isn't going to be safe for you there! Naraku won't hesitate to use you... he would torture you to try to get a rise out of me, or even just to relieve his boredom! Neither would Renkotsu, who by the way is still out there!"

Thinking things over Kera decided to use her ace-in-the-hole. She snapped, "And just what the hell am I supposed to do when Dorian shows up?! You and I both know damn well that he will eventually; because there is no way in hell I'm gonna be locked away in the house, I would go insane!" Bankotsu's stormy eyes darkened even further at the thought of Dorian even near his wife.

Bankotsu fired back confidently, "Your dad would protect you," planting his feet shoulder width apart and crossing his bulging arms in front of his massive chest he stared at her.

Kera eyes ablaze shot back, "It isn't his place to do so anymore." Bankotsu frowned as she said the next part, "Daddy won't always be around." Thinking she added seriously, "You know that I have a habit of taking off from time to time." Seeing the battle raging in his eyes she pushed, "You and I both know that Dorian wouldn't hesitate to 'prove' to me what a 'man' he is and that I should have been with him, instead of you."

Bankotsu ground his teeth together while clenching his fist painfully tight in front of him. Sensing his conflict Kera raised one hand to his shoulder and continued, soothingly, "We also know that being pregnant I won't be able to fight him off without risking harming me, the children, or all three of us," her eyes serious and angry.

Stark fury blazed in Bankotsu's eyes as her words sunk in. The realization that she spoke the truth had him itching to just hunt the bastard down and kill him then and there. His blood was boiling and his heart began racing with the effort of keeping his temper under a rather strained control.

Sensing this Kera sighed and cupped his cheek tenderly saying in a softer tone, "Admit it Bankotsu, we both know I'm right... at least if I'm with you... you would know if I were in danger."

Bankotsu's heart clenched painfully at the thought of his wife or children being harmed and worst he wouldn't even know it... She'd shot down every single reason he came up with, and to be honest he would rather have her where he knew she would be kept a constant vigil on.

Blowing out a long breath and running his hands through his hair he snapped, "Fuck! Fine, you can come but you better not even think about fighting, leave that to me and Jaky, and you had better do exactly what I say!" in a no nonsense voice.

Kera sighed in relief and nodded. They continued on their path home and went straight upstairs to pack so they could leave to the feudal era right after lunch.

As they walked in the door Soru asked, "How did it go?" then frowned as he noticed the angry look of his son-in-laws face and the nervous one of his daughter's.

Kera happily informed him, "We're having twins daddy. Can you believe it?"

Kona squealed excitedly, "So I'm going to be a grandmother to two kids?" she asked grinning.

Bankotsu replied, "The doctor assured us we're having two babies."

Eyes filling with tears of joy, Kona hugged her daughter saying, "Oh baby I'm so happy for you."

Kera grinned, "Thanks mama, I'm still a little shocked about it myself."

Soru smiled. "That's great baby-girl." Seeing the tension between his daughter and her husband, he asked seriously, "What happened?"

Kera sighed answering, "Bankotsu and I had an argument but it's over now."

Soru's brow rose as he asked, "Is everything okay?"

Bankotsu answered, "Fine." Looking at his wife he insisted, "Since you insist on going, you should run upstairs and pack. We're leaving after lunch."

Kera nodded and walked upstairs packing her fresh clothes, vitamins, calcium chews etc. She walked back downstairs with the backpack over her shoulder. Bankotsu instructed, "Give me that." Kera complied.

Bankotsu set the bag by the door and went to retrieve his Banryu. Kona walked into the living room announcing, "Lunch is ready." Kera brightened walking into the kitchen. Bankotsu followed her into the kitchen. Carrying her own bag over to the door Kagome placed it beside Kera's lighter bag and slowly walked into the kitchen.

Facing Soru she tried one last time, "Dad please reconsider, that bag is so heavy and it hasn't even been on for fifteen minutes yet."

Soru sent a stern glare responding, "Absolutely not! You will do the assignments as I have instructed or you will stay here and do them- it's your choice."

Kagome sighed pouting, "Fine, I'll take them." Soru nodded. Everyone ate and Kera, Bankotsu, Inuyasha, and Kagome all stood.

Bankotsu announced, "Alright we've delayed our departure long enough."

The girls and their family exchanged goodbyes and hugs and the two couples walked over to the door.

Kera went to lift her backpack but was stopped as Bankotsu lifted it sliding it over his shoulder instead. Kera blinked stunned.

Bankotsu said sternly, "You are pregnant. That means no more lifting or carrying until after the kids are born." Kera remembering the doctor's instructions nodded. Bankotsu smiled and hefting Banryu to his shoulder took his wife's hand leading her over to the well.

Inuyasha grabbed Kagome's bag slipping it over his shoulder and ordered, "Let's go Kagome." blinking she followed him to the well.

Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter Twenty-five please remember to read and review thanks.

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