A/N: just a quick blurb I'd written a while ago but never posted...


Forever Home

~Kitty

Extra Chapter: Buck Up


Inuyasha stared down at the pink plastic stick, eyes confused and scowling. The smell of urine hit his nose and he held the little pink stick with two fingers in distaste, nose wrinkling as he wondered why on earth the wench would gift him something she'd peed on. Was this some bizarre human custom? Nearby, Sango gasped, bringing her hands to her face before whirling around to Kagome.

"Really?" she exclaimed, excitement turning her voice high and squeaky, "Congratulations Kagome!"

Miroku came over and patted his shoulder, a look of sympathy on his face that made Inuyasha even more confused. "The good times are over for you, buddy," he said to the bewildered half demon.

Inuyasha started growling, much to Kagome's surprise. Was she mistaken? She assumed he would be happy to know he was going to become a father.

"Kagome," Inuyasha said, his voice taking on an edge of aggravation as his state of confusion tested the boundaries of his patience, "Why the fuck would you give me a stick you peed on?"

They all turned to stare at him, a scowl deeply creasing his face as he began to feel cornered. Kagome gave him a peculiar look that gradually morphed into humor as the people surrounding him all burst into laughter. By now he was angry and wanted to make it known.

"Oy!" he growled, "What's so funny?"

"Inuyasha," Miroku said, struggling to hold back guffaws, "That's a pregnancy test. You and Kagome are going to have a baby!"

The little pink stick clattered to the floor as Inuyasha suddenly whirled around to sniff Kagome up and down. Yes, there was a minor change in her scent, but not enough for him to be sure.

"Kagome?"

His eyes were wide with hope and wonder and he could hardly breath as she beamed at him. Her happy smile was all he could see and she braced herself as he came toward her, tossing the box to the side and scooping her up in his arms, swinging them both around in a circle before pulling her close. His lips crashed against hers before lifting off quickly.

"Really?" He whispered, afraid to say any more, afraid he would awaken to find it had all been a dream.

"Really." She answered him, pulling him back in for another kiss and she giggled, "You're going to be a daddy."

Suddenly, his face fell and he set her down. The ears atop his head drooped and his eyes went round and panicked.

"Fuck!"

Again, Kagome was confused.

"What's the matter this time, Inuyasha?" she asked, teetering between confusion and annoyance. This whole emotional roller coaster thing did not bode well for their pregnancy.

"I can't do it, Kagome," he said, his voice low, perhaps even on the verge of panic, "I can't be a father! I'll fuck it up for sure!"

Sango rushed to Kagome's side, arm around her friend's shoulder to brace her as they both dissolved into giggles while Miroku tried to calm the stunned half demon.

"You're already a favorite at Sesshoumaru's children's home, you'll be fine Inuyasha," the young man tried.

"It's going to be a mother fucking clusterfuck!" Inuyasha retorted, "The kid's first word is gonna be fuck!"

"The kid's first words will be 'my daddy is an idiot, but I love him'," Kagome cut in, pushing forward to grab Inuyasha on both sides of his face. "You're going to be a wonderful daddy, just like you're a wonderful 'Uncle Inunu' to all the other kids."

She giggled and pinched his nose. "Besides, the deed is done, so buck up!"

Sango patted Kagome's back, drawing her attention.

"You know," she told her best friend, "This means you can't have alcohol or coffee for nine months."

Now it was Kagome's turn to look panicked. Her eyes widened and her smile dropped.

"... Fuck!"


A/N: originally wrote this to include in the epilogue but didn't quite feel satisfied with it the first go around. Rediscovered it a few days ago. Just a cute little blurb... :P