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AN: Thanks to Nicnivan for this chapter's title.


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CONTIGO

49

Decisions and Diagnostic

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The next day Jin came to the house early. Not too early to cause a commotion but early enough to have to wake up Kagome. Kagome had her carefree smile on—perhaps because she was half-asleep still—but that made both males feel less stressed.

Well, Jin was a little bit stiff but it was expected. The demon—well half-demon but as of now those difference had become insignificant since there were so little of their blood left—was moving around carelessly and bumping against a few corners, mostly the table next to Kagome's bed.

Sesshomaru was standing at the doorframe as his hazel eyes gaze roamed the room with little interest. He was wearing a black shirt and long and white exercise pants. He definitely just came out of the bed recently but Sesshomaru was completely indifferent of his appearance. He was more interested in Jin's diagnosis than his personal looks. Besides, he was not the lord he once was. Now he was merely Sesshomaru and so there was no need to be over dramatic with appearances or anything. Furthermore, he was feeling tired. He had strained his energy reservoirs by sharing them with Kagome without hurting her. It was strenuous since he summoned his youki from the feelings of anger and violence but had to tame them down to a soothing caress in order to pass it down to her. He had done it in the past—luckily—but now despite the fact that he was older and was supposed to have better control of his youki, it was the opposite. It had been so long since he last had to defend himself and he found that most of his power was dormant and unresponsive. It would have been wise to make a schedule which allowed him to practice with his youki but he never thought such thing could ever be forgotten. Perhaps, he had been mistaken.

"Good morning Kagome-san," Jin's soft voice broke through the silence. He sat at the bed beside Kagome with a wide smile, "There is something I need to tell you."

Kagome found his smile to be contagious and she smiled back as widely, "Good morning Jin-san, you seem to be in a good mood," the miko replied kindly. She tilted her head and narrowed her eyes at him as if searching for something but his voice stopped her from her search.

"You are indeed with pup, congratulations," he said but his smile didn't reach his eyes. His eyes darkened and his posture became you a little stiffer than before while his own nervousness and fears about her pregnancy and what was about to happen in the following days once again surged to his brain. He was just unsure as to what the best options were.

However Kagome didn't seem to notice his crest-fallen look. Her whole face shone with the smile that came after hearing the news and tears watered her ocean blue eyes. Her hands—soft, small and pale—came to her stomach for the first time trying to feel the small life growing inside of her. She waited for a few moments but she felt nothing, still, this didn't made her sad at all, "I'm pregnant?" asked Kagome again and she turned to Jin, needing a confirmation.

The doctor nodded his head with a small smile on his lips. He didn't want her to be concerned since it could affect her negatively so he tried to be as formal as possible. He knew he shouldn't tell her anything—that it will only cause her pain before the actual pain from the broken connection assaulted her—but it felt wrong to not tell her. He felt as if he was lying to her, and she was Kagome. The Kagome who helped him gain confidence in himself so many centuries ago, who held his hand kindly and accepted him apart from his mother. He should repay her accordingly but her situation was so delicate and critical he found himself unsure again. That very same insecurity which long ago made him hide behind his old mother seemed to be returning to make him his old self but he wouldn't let them. He was a different man—hanyou—now, he was no longer a coward and he was no longer unable to help. He was Jinenji and right now he was one of the most sought out doctors. He was the best. He was going to do what he was supposed to do. He was going to be the doctor he had always been and he will take the decisions accordingly. Sesshomaru wasn't his lord now—he had no lord—and he will not fear the consequences simply because Sesshomaru was no one to deliver them. "Yes Kagome, you are pregnant."

Kagome was startled when she heard him call her by her first name and her brain swirled as if searching for something again. There was something about him, something that made her miko powers tingle pleasantly. Somehow his aura felt familiar to her miko powers.

"Jin," Sesshomaru's voice fanned around the room in warning, "I would prefer if you refer to the miko by her last name, if you please." Sesshomaru asked it politely but everyone in the room flinched unconsciously. His voice was always to be feared and his petitions to be obeyed. It mattered little that he was not a lord officially; but his aura and youki remained the same and got the message across just as it did five hundred years ago.

"Of course, Sesshomaru-sama," replied Jin absently as he stood from the bed and moved to his bag to dig out a tea bag. Then he sat down again at the miko's side, "I brought a few things to make a full check of you and your puppy so I can find what ails you. This tea is a sedative and will make you sleep for a short while, if you allow me to, but I highly recommend that you do. I don't want to have your miko energies messing with my resources since most of them are infused with youki. I haven't dealt with many miko's in my life."

Kagome nodded her head vigorously. She didn't have a problem with it all—perhaps she was too happy with the news and cared little about that at the moment—because she really wanted to know if she was really sick. If she was, she needed to start the treatment to remedy it soon before it could harm her pup. "Of course, I have no problem with that."

"She will have breakfast first," Sesshomaru said while still standing in the doorway. After both occupants nodded their heads he walked away to prepare it.

"Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?" asked Kagome with a wide smile. Her feet were moving from one side to the other in her joy. Also, her eyes were wide and focused solely on him, begging him to answer her.

A chuckle escaped Jin, "I really don't know. We would need an ultrasound…but that can be fixed soon," provided Jin with a smile, "A pregnancy is more than a pup Higurashi-san—"

"Kagome, call me Kagome. It's ok…just don't do it in front of him…but I much prefer Kagome," the young black haired miko said quickly unable to stop her blabbering.

Jin chuckled again and nodded his head, "Of course Kagome. Like I was saying, you need to be careful. You must eat and rest properly in order to sustain the life you have inside you. Flickers of energy and such things—which are mostly harmless—could greatly affect the life growing inside. Remember that we are already here but the pup is developing as of now and anything that influences him now will stay with him for as long as he lives. Try to keep your calm and joyful attitude and you will have a nice pup."

Kagome nodded her head again and again—full of energy. "Do you know how far along I am?" she asked curiously.

"Perhaps 5 or 7 weeks," Jin said pensive.

"That sounds about right," Kagome surmised as she looked up as if trying to remember a date, "I wonder if he will look like Inuyasha… he will most likely not inherit his ears but I'm sure the pup will be beautiful."

"Like his mother," said Sesshomaru as he once again returned and made his way inside, "Inuyasha had nothing of the sort."

Kagome rolled her eyes at the Daiyoukai and held her hands forward as he handed her a tray. There was a toasted sandwich and a glass of orange juice and a wide smile once again came to her lips. Orange juice was her favorite.

Kagome hurriedly ate her breakfast, totally missing the knowing looks Jin and Sesshomaru were giving each other. After a moment Jin sighed and stood from the bed, "I will go prepare the tea now Kagome."

Kagome merely nodded her head; she was far more preoccupied with finishing the food on her plate than the tea at the moment.

Sesshomaru glanced at her form before following after Jin. He would watch over Jin, he didn't like when people messed with his kitchen. Sesshomaru's hip was resting against the counter as he watched Jin prepare the tea. It was the customary way to do it and soon enough he lost interest. His eyes held a faraway look—memories washing over him—until Jin brought him back.

"She's ovulating," Jin commented as he poured the hot water into a mug carefully, "but she's also pregnant. It is nothing to be concerned about, it happens to some, although it is strange. Her system didn't realize she was pregnant…this will be her last ovulation until she gives birth, most likely." By now Jin had set the tea bag in the mug and watched as the red liquid began to seep out of the little bag and mix with the water.

The Daiyoukai didn't say anything and Jin took it as his cue to go on with what he was doing. Dealing with Sesshomaru—thus far—had been easier than he had expected. He was nothing like his half-brother had been. One just needed to learn to stay in his good grace.

Jin went to Kagome's room and handed her the tea cup—which she gratefully accepted—and watched as she drank it all. He helped her back to her bed and waited until her eyes dropped closed after a few stubborn blinks. He then moved to his bag and dug a few items from it and began to place them at the bed.

"Hn."

Jin looked up at Sesshomaru. He felt like the expression was more than it was and had the suspicion Sesshomaru was thinking about something, "Is something the matter?"

Sesshomaru looked at Jin from behind his long black bangs before glancing to the side, "Kagome refused to form a connection with me last time. However, now that she is pregnant it will be wise to do it since it will give her a few days to get used to it and will provide her with something she could hold on after her connection with Inuyasha is broken."

Jin nodded absently, "Perhaps. Do you plan to do a blood bond or an aura tie?" asked Jin curiously.

Sesshomaru's hazel eyes momentarily turned cold golden, "Neither," informed Sesshomaru with a cold look before he continued, "We will bond through a second pup".


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AN: Lol! Thanks for the awesome reviews last time. It was fun. Another "acceptably" long chapter for you! Well…I guess I will have to start Chapter 50 soon. Wow…chapter 50. That sounds so far away…

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