Title: Tides Against Time
Rating: M (Language, Violence, and Adult Content)
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or the Little Mermaid. All rights should go to Inuyasha Inc., Disney and Hans Christian Anderson.
Music: The song I have selected for this chapter is: "Inuyasha OST 2 - Fun Group of Friends." I love to listen to music on YouTube while I read to add to the atmosphere. You are welcome to listen along with my music selection if you want. It is not required. When you see these marks (***) that means to begin to play the selected song. When you see (xxx) this means to stop playing the music. It is important to pay attention to these marking as there is more than one song for this chapter. I do not have credit for these recordings or channels but I think it adds to the story.
Tides Against Time: Times Up
(*** Inuyasha OST 2 - Fun Group of Friends ***)
"Tsukiyomi!" Jaken squawked as he scurried down the medical wing of the castle. "Tsukiyomi where are you?!"
"In here!" Tsukiyomi shouted from further down the hallway. She was busy cleaning out one of her medical cabinets when the little toad demon scampered into her room at full speed. He was heavily panting for being out of breath and she couldn't help but chuckle at his disheveled state. "How can I help you Mr. Jaken?"
"You are needed in the Master's chambers at once! Our Lady is due at any moment!" Jaken shouted making Tsukiyomi's eyebrows disappear into her bangs.
"About time!" Tsukiyomi smiled as she grabbed her briefcase loaded with pre-packed medical supplies. "I had a feeling it would be today."
"Yes! Yes!" Jacked shouted anxiously as he pushed her out the door and ushered her down the hallway. "We must find Kaede, Sango and the water demoness!"
"Alright… Why don't you go and find Kaede and Sango. I'll head upstairs and pick up Alda on the way?" Tsukiyomi suggested.
"Excellent idea!" Jaken squawked before dashing down the hallway leaving her behind.
Shaking her head at the frazzled toad she made her way down the hallway before heading up the stairs. Reaching the guest wing first she knocked on a sturdy cheery wooden door and called for entry. Hearing someone say, "come in" on the other side she opened the door and walked out towards the muffled voices leading to the back balcony.
"Ah! Tsukiyomi, vhat pleasure do ve hafe seeing you dis fine day?" Alda asked as she and Björn enjoyed their afternoon tea in the warm sunshine. It was early October and the crisp autumn breeze was gently blowing.
"Jaken has just informed me that our Lady is due to deliver any moment now. We have been summoned to her chambers." Tsukiyomi said making Alda and Björn smile.
"Very good." Alda nodded as she set down her teacup. "Let uz not delay any longer."
Kissing her mate goodbye Alda and Tsukiyomi made their way towards the royal chambers. Just as they reached the rounded the corner Alda's hair stood up on the back of her neck. She raced down the hall leaving a confused human healer behind her.
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"Alda?!" Tsukiyomi shouted as she ran after her. "Alda what's the matter?!"
"Somezing's wrong!" Alda shouted making Tsukiyomi curse under her breath and run a little faster. When they reached Kagome's room they found the door wide open and her bed empty.
"Oh gods!" Tsukiyomi cried as she covered her mouth in shock. "Where the hell is she?!"
"Her scent goes this way!" Alda said as they ran down the hall towards the birthing chamber. Finding it empty Alda scented the air once more only to have it leading them back to Kagome's chambers and out the back patio doors. Seeing water running down the stairs they panicked. "Her vater has broken!"
"Shit!" Tsukiyomi cursed as she and Alda continued to make their way down the stairs. Seeing something lying on the ground up a head of them Tsukiyomi pointed towards it and said, "What's that?!"
Running towards the pile of discarded clothes they discover it to be her nightgown soaked with her birthing fluids. Seeing that it was tossed carelessly next to the lagoon a thought popped into Alda's head.
"She's a vater creature like me. If I vere her I'd vant to be near vater." Alda said just as she saw a tiny foot print in the sand. Seeing this she began to undress. "Let's hope she's stayed at zee bottom of zee lagoon and not gone out zat drain."
"At the bottom?!" Tsukiyomi gapped as her face was hit with Alda's shirt. "How are we to help her if she's down there?"
"Ve'll figure it out but first ve got to find her." Alda said as she shoved her skirt down her legs leaving her now only dressed in her breast bindings and long underwear.
After rushing into the cool water she took a deep breath and began to transform into her ice form. Swimming to the bottom of the lagoon she quickly spotted a purple tail hidden amongst the sandy vegetation. Hearing a growl and seeing burning purple eyes she slowed in her approach.
"Lady Kagome… it's me Alda!" Alda spoke as she tried to not intake water. Hearing her voice made Kagome's growls lessen. "I hafe come to help you."
"Alda..." Kagome's inner beast growled as she tried to remember this demoness.
"Zat's right… I've come to help you!" Alda said as she offered her hand out for Kagome to smell.
Kagome seeing her hand creeping closer growled in warning to stop her approach. Feeling another contraction she curled around herself and snarled her teeth at the demoness to keep her away. Alda no longer able to hold her breath quickly swam back to the surface to quickly intake a deep breath before swimming back down to the bottom. When she arrived the contraction receded she saw Kagome sniff in her direction. She saw recognition flickered across her eyes and knew the memories of her and Björn crossed her mind.
Alda needing another breath returned to the surface before swimming back down to her side. Kagome not sensing any danger in Alda's aura and feeling an almost sisterly connection to the demoness she allowed her to approach. Alda not wanting to waste anymore time quickly extended her powers and check her over. As she was checking her she helped Kagome through another contraction. The water was freezing cold and knowing she wasn't going to be able to help Kagome deliver all six pups by herself having to return to the surface every two-three minutes she urged Kagome to sit up.
"Lady Kagome I need you to lizen to me." Alda began as she rubbed Kagome's back while she concentrated on her breathing. "More help is at zee surface. Are you able to svim into shallover vater? Ve can make you another nest in zee sand and I can heat up da vater to keep your pups warm."
"Need mate…" Kagome panted as she tried to ignore the approaching contraction. They were growing closer and closer as the minutes ticked by. "Not safe at surface… need mate to protect."
"Alright…" Alda nodded as Kagome gripped her hand once more and cried out in pain. "Let me svim to the surface so someone can find him."
Nodding in understanding Kagome reluctantly let go of her hand and watched her friend swim to the surface. She whimpered at the fear of her not coming back and being left alone once more.
"Did you find her?" Tsukiyomi cried as she and the newly arrived Kaede, Sango and Jaken waited at the waters edge.
"Yes." Alda panted as she wiped the dirty water from her eyes. "She vont move until her mate is here."
"But he is clear across town defending the city!" Sango shouted sending Jaken into a panic attack.
"I shall summon him home at once!" Jaken squawked making their ears hurt. "There's no time to delay!" With that he turned tail and ran up the stairs crying out, "LORD SESSHOMARU!" the entire way.
"Is there any way we can help in the mean time?" Sango asked as she and Kaede rolled up their sleeves. "Maybe with the three of us she'll come up?"
"I'll ask." Alda said before diving back down to the bottom. Reaching her side Alda asked, "Your mate is on zee way. Zee human healer and friends are at zee surface to help you. Do you fink you could svim vith me?"
"It hurts…" Kagome whimpered as she curled tighter around her belly. "Need mate…"
"I know… but your mate cannot breath under water and you need help. Plus the cold water will not be good for the pups. Come, let us rise to the surface where your friends and I can began to bring your pups into the world." Alda said as she gingerly pulled Kagome out of her nest.
Little by little they swam to the surface. When another contraction rocked her body Alda helped keep her afloat and rubbed over her back as she cried. When they finally broke the surface Kagome's whimpers of distress were heard and everyone readied to help.
"That its thy lady." Kaede soothed as she ushered her towards the beach. "Ye's Lord and mate is on his way. Let us help ye till he arrives."
Whimpering from the pain Kagome with the help of Alda swam to the beach. Once there they dug out a new pit in the sand for her to rest in and Alda quickly redress and got to work on making a small warm pool of water for her to rest in. Now surrounded by her friends they worked through her contractions together. While they were on the beach Kaede and Sango gathered towels and various other medical supplies from the birthing chambers. Soon the entire back courtyard was covered in tiny stations. As they waited for Sesshomaru to arrive Alda and Tsukiyomi took turns checking over her and the pups. When her contractions were growing less than five or so minutes apart Tsukiyomi inserted two fingers into Kagome's birthing canal and found her to be nearly 8 centimeters dilated and their first born was well on its way into enter the world.
"Just a little more my Lady. You're almost ready to push." Tsukiyomi said just as they heard a bone chilling howl roll across the air.
[Valencia City, Spain – Southern Bend]
Having finished yelling at his court for their audacity at forcing him away from his mate's side he stomped out of the courtroom leaving everyone trembling in their wake behind him. After throwing opening the barn doors he harnessed his pet dragon and raced across town with a small unit of armed Spanish soldiers. He was furious that the Bishop even beyond the grave was a pain in his side. He never thought the Bishop's call to idol worship would become true. Seeing smoke raising into the near distance he and his men quickly charged the invaders. When they arrived at the southern bend of the city near the farmers market his temper exploded. He had been called away from the castle to slay a bunch of brainwashed civilians?
They weren't even armed with proper weaponry! The most dangerous weapon he had seen so far was an ax. The rest carried small blades, clubs and pitchforks. Once he had returned to the castle and helped his mate bring his pups into the world he was going to have another talk with his court. There was absolutely no reason he should be here for this. His soldiers were perfectly capable without him. That's what his bloody general was there for goodness sake! While he was fighting he felt the distress in his mate's bond skyrocketed. Her pain, fear and anxiety in her aura intensified. He growled in irritation knowing her water had likely broken and she was in the early stages of labor. He was pissed he missed it. He'd wanted to be there for her every step of the way.
Knowing it would be a while until his pups were born he gave orders for his men to bring the enemy down. Thankfully it took little less than an hour to properly wipe them all out. No longer seeing any danger they put out the fires and checked for any of their men and city dwellers for injuries and counted the casualties. Not surprising only five of his men were taken down out of the two hundred and sixty idol worshipers. Seeing that his men were completely capable of taking care of cleaning up and repairing damages he gave orders to do so before racing back towards the castle. On his way back he grit his teeth when another wave of her pain flooded through their bond. Knowing what he was feeling wasn't anything compared to her true feelings he charged Ah-Un through the gates.
"My Lord!" Squawked Jaken as Sesshomaru pulled the reigns back on his dragon and dismounted. "Lady Kagome has gone into labor!"
"This one is aware Jaken." Sesshomaru growled as he shoved past him.
"You don't understand my Lord! She has fled to the sanctuary of the lagoon!" Jaken cried as he raced behind Sesshomaru. "She has been calling for you!"
Not needing to be told twice Sesshomaru turned into his power orb and flew across the sky. Smelling his bitch's birthing fluid upon the breeze he howled in warning for all to stay away. He was here to protect her and anyone who got in his way or threatened her life would die. Crashing his orb down next to the lagoon his eyes bled red when the cries of her distress filled his ears for the first time. As he quickly went to her side he noticed her beast was still present and that she had transformed into her true form. He growled in warning to the gathered females as he gingerly pulled her into his lap and nuzzled into her neck. She instantly clung to him and rest against his chest.
"Mate…" Kagome's beast panted as his strong arm wrapped around her large belly. She whimpered when his warm body heat washed over her. It felt so good against the cool water and she shivered from the nice change. Feeling another contraction hit her she gripped onto his sleeves and cried into his neck.
"Why is my mate outside in the cold?" Sesshomaru demanded as he felt her tremble in his arms while she tried to catch her breath. He was one with his beast and together they were pissed she was out in this autumn night naked and shivering.
"While Jaken was finding us she awoke from her sleep and went in search for a nest." Tsukiyomi explained as she and Kaede sat on the shore while Sango and Alda remained in the water by her tail. "Alda and I followed her scent and discovered her nightgown on the bank. Were it not for Alda's help I fear we might not have been able to bring her back up."
"So why is she bare?" Sesshomaru asked as he covered her bare breasts with his arm. He noticed her lips were slightly blue and could see little goose bumps running along her body. She was cold to the touch and she was shivering in his arms.
"She is functioning on instinct right now." Alda explained as Kagome moaned against his neck. In nature she would not be dressed as she was and I'm assuming took it off due to that."
"Hm." Sesshomaru nodded as he rubbed over her side to comfort her. "How far along is she? Are we able to move her back inside?"
"She's actually…" Tsukiyomi began to say.
"GAHHHHH" Kagome cried out as another hard contraction hit her making Sesshomaru flinch in surprise. His eyes flared an angry red when his bond laced with pain.
"As I was saying you arrived just in time. She is about ready to push. Were we to move her now it could injure the pup in her birthing canal." Tsukiyomi said as she motioned for everyone to get into position.
"What do I need to do?" Sesshomaru asked as he ignored Kagome's little claws as they dug into his legs.
"Help me lean her back against your chest as she pushes. She'll need the support." Tsukiyomi said as Sesshomaru began to do as she suggested.
"No… don't go…." Kagome moaned when she felt her mate moving away from her.
"Shhhhh…." Sesshomaru soothed as he set a leg on either side of her tail and pulled her back up against his chest. "It's alright baby… I'm right here."
Relaxing against his chest Kagome set the back of her head on his shoulder. Resting his chin on her hair Sesshomaru wrapped his arm around her waist and rubbed over her belly. As he nuzzled into her hair he kissed her temple and purred into her ear. He didn't care that the women were witnessing him giving his mate affection. She needed him and the only thing he could offer her was his support. Feeling the muscles cramp under his fingers he knew another contraction was hitting.
"AHHHH!" Kagome cried out when the intense pain laced down her body. Curling her tail up she trembled from the pain.
"Let me check to see where we are now." Tsukiyomi said as Sango helped to uncurl her tail. Inserting two fingers into her birthing canal she found it blocked with pup. She smiled broadly and looked up into concerned amber eyes. "It's time."
"Listen Lady Kagome… I need you to bare down on your next contraction alright?" Alda instructed as she got into the water next to Tsukiyomi. "Focus on your pup's energy and use your inner muscles to help push your pup out. Don't fore it however. The faster you rush the harder it is on the pup and yourself. Take your time. You'll need the energy for the next ones."
"She can make her body do that?!" Sango asked in surprise.
"We have control over blood Mrs. Sango" Alda smirked cockily. "Why not manipulate her muscles to do as she pleases?"
"Interesting." Sesshomaru said just as Kagome rolled over her belly and bared down. He'd have to store away the potential of those skills for later. Feeling her inner muscles bunch and flex under his fingers he spread some of his energy into them to help her along. "That's it baby… push!"
"Good thy Lady!" Kaede beamed with joy as she watched her relax her head against Sesshomaru's shoulder once more. Kagome's brow was already covered in sweat and trembled from the pain and adrenaline. "Ye are doing well!"
"GAHHHHHH!" Kagome growled as she once more bore down over her belly.
"That is! Go, go, go!" Tsukiyomu cheered as the beginning of a crown began to appear.
"I can see the head!" Sango cheered making Sesshomaru's eyes brighten with pride and excitement. Looking over her large bump he could see a tiny silver head starting to crown from her opening. "You're doing great Kagome! Just a little more!"
"It hurts…" Kagome whimpered as she finally roused from deep recesses of her mind. Becoming one with her beast her blue eyes took their center and tears filled them. "Sess…"
"Shhh…" Sesshomaru soothed as he rubbed over her belly and kissed along her cheek. He was incredibly proud of her having felt the pain in their bond and knowing how hard her body was working to bring their first pup into the world. "Your almost there baby. Just a few more pushes and our little one will be here."
"Come on Kagome! Give me two more big ones!" Alda yelled as she placed her hands over her belly as Tsukiyomi got into position to straddle her tail. "Push with me on the count of three. 1… 2… 3!"
"AHHHHHH!" Kagome yelled as she forced down with everything she had. Using her powers she urged her lower muscles into action. With the help of Alda's powers and the warm water keeping her from cramping, her pup's little head popped out.
"We've got a head! Give me one more big push and we'll get past the shoulders!" Tsukiyomi cheered as she carefully supported her hand around the pups little head. "Ready? 1… 2… 3!"
And with that her little one's shoulders were passed and with a final big push their little one was born. As she pulling it out of the water the sounds of its angry cries filled the air.
"It's a boy!" Tsukiyomi shouted as she passed the crying pup to Kagome and laid him onto her chest.
"He's so beautiful." Kagome blubbered as tears of joy rolled down her cheeks. As she held him tight to her chest she smiled from ear to ear. His little cries were simply darling as his little lip trembled and quivered.
"My Lord do you wish to cut his cord?" Tsukiyomi asked as she showed him where to slice.
Unable to speak Sesshomaru simply nodded and sliced his son's cord with his claw. Once the cord was tide Sesshomaru with a shaking hand cradled his little pups head in his hand. He was so tiny as he rest in his mate's arms. Although he weighed roughly six pounds he was anything but weak. He could feel his little aura charged with potential. Taking in his scent he found it was mixed with his mates ocean breeze with the power of a blowing storm. Taking in the strong sent of spring rain he could only guess that by the blue jagged streaks across his cheeks that he held the power of electric and water. Other than his blue markings he looked like a miniature version of him. His ears were pointed and he had silver hair. The shape of his face looked a lot like his own as well and he even had similar markings running down his body. It filled him with pride when the little moon stood out upon his little brow.
As he held his mate tight in his arms Sesshomaru gazed down in love at his little pup. He couldn't believe how perfect he was. When his little clawed paw wrapped around his finger he beamed with pride. His little hand was strong and he knew one day he would do great things. It filled him with excitement to see what his other five pups would look like and powers they would posses. When his little pup's eyes fluttered open joy-filled tears filled his own. For it weren't his father's amber that stared back at him but his mate's deep ocean blue. Needing to establish pack rights he growled low in his chest. It made the little pup's pointed ears turn towards him. His little blue eyes struggled to stay open and he wiggled his little nose as he tried to zone in on what was around him.
After rubbing his nose against the pups and nipping on his little ear he began to pack rights. The pup being too little to do anything else but function off of instinct growled low in his chest. He didn't know who this male was but could smell he held great power and felt familiar. When the pup felt his fathers tongue run across his marking and growled low once more he recognized him as his pack father and let a little yip of acknowledgment escaped his tiny lips. When he felt his mother's tongue clean his cheek and felt her strong purrs against his chest he burrowed into her chest and kneaded her breasts with his little claws. Soon their aura's bonded as pack and he nuzzled into his mother's neck to rest.
"He has your eyes." Sesshomaru whispered as he ran his claws through his silver peach fuzz.
"Just like you wanted." Kagome giggled just before another round of contractions began to flow. "Uhhhh…."
"Here… I'll hold him." Sango offered as she held out a blanket to wrap him in.
As he gingerly passing over their beloved first born Sesshomaru stared at her to make sure she understood to protect him at all cost. After nodding in understanding Sango sat in the patio chair beside them and rocked the little pup in her arms.
"Alright my lady." Tsukiyomi said as Kagome groaned through the pain. "Pup number two is on the way. Do you think you can focus on your powers again? It seemed to make your pushing go a lot quicker."
"I'll try…" Kagome panted just as another contraction hit her. "AHHHHH!"
"Breathe baby…" Sesshomaru soothed as he rubbed up and down her side. "Don't forget to breathe."
"You're doing great Lady Kagome!" Alda said as she once again place her hands over her belly. "I can feel the next one is ready with the third close behind. If we work together it will be born in no time!"
"K." Kagome panted as she and her beast readied to push. Baring down hard they cried out from the pain.
"Push! Push! Push!" Tsukiyomi shouted as once again a little head began to show. "You're doing great! Just a few more and your next one will be here!"
"GAHHHH!" Kagome cried out as she pushed again with Alda's help.
"Go! Go! Go!" Alda shouted as the little pup's shoulders were past. However what no one was expecting was as they pulled the little pup from her channel its foot was held by the next pup and it refused to let go. As they pulled the second pup out it pulled the third one along with it.
"Two little girls!" Tsukiyomi cheered and she and Alda brought them up from the water.
"Which one came first?" Sesshomaru asked as his screaming identical daughters were placed on his mate's chest.
"This one." Tsukiyomi said as she held up her umbilical cord for him to cut.
"How will we be able to tell them apart?" Kagome asked as she looked down at her crying baby girls.
"This one…" Sesshomaru said as he scented her wet hair "smells of tiger lilies where as her younger twin smells of daisies."
"Our little wild flowers." Kagome giggled as happy tears rolled down her cheeks. They had little pink stripes along their cheeks and little markings on their wrists and ankles. When they opened their eyes they were their father's amber gold but had her black hair. As they rest on her chest the little sisters held onto each other in a warm hug. The tiny embrace made everyone smile.
"They are perfect mate." Sesshomaru purred as he kissed her cheek. After cutting their cords their little girls they soon bonded with them just as their older brother had done.
"You're half way there thy Lady." Kaede said as she looked towards the sky. "However, we are loosing light fast. Thy shall summon some servants to bring us lantern."
"Make those female servants." Sesshomaru ordered as he covered over his mate's exposed breasts making the women blush.
"Of course." Kaede chuckled warmly before disappearing inside the castle.
As Kagome was working through her next round of contractions her little girls were safely held in Alda's arms. Soon servants brought in dozens of torches into the back courtyard and it was alit with light. As time ticked by and the sun set in the sky the water grew colder and Kagome pushed out her next pup.
"Another girl!" Tsukiyomi cheered.
"Oh she's beautiful!" Sango awed from the patio. "Just look at her hair!"
"You're going to hafe your hands vull keeping the boys off of her." Alda chuckled as Sesshomaru expertly cut her cord and brought her to his mate's chest.
"Indeed." Sesshomaru said as he gazed down at his little angel. She had a head full of wavy silver hair with soft lavender markings running down her cheeks and across her body. She had a sweet heart shaped face, dainty nose and pouty lips. When she opened her eyes stunning silver reflected back making every gasp in surprise.
"They're grey?" Kagome asked in confusion. "I wonder where she gets that from?"
"My grandmother." Sesshomaru said as he nuzzled into the little pups cheek making her growl.
He chuckled at how feisty she already was. She was most definitely his mate's daughter. After beginning the pack rights their little stunner soon snuggled up against Kagome's breast sound asleep. He could feel in her little aura that she was going to be a very independent. She was already fighting him on bonding. He knew when she got older that she'd be trouble. He smirked knowing he could blame his mate for that trait whenever the time was appropriate. Taking a big whiff of her scent he found her to smell of snapdragons. He thought the scent fit her personality perfectly. Sensing his mates distress growing he knew another round of contractions was on the way. After gingerly passing his daughter to Sango he readied for their next pup.
"I'm so tired…" Kagome groaned as her last contraction passed.
"You're doing great my Lady." Tsukiyomi encouraged as Alda pass over the twins to Kaede and began to rub over her shrinking belly to check over the remaining pups. "Don't give up now! Just a little bit longer!"
"You're next pup is not vanting to leave." Alda frowned in annoyance. "It is cozied up in there blocking your canal. If ve don't encourage it along it will make it impossible for its sibling to pass."
"What should we do?" Kagome panted as she heard her pups fussing behind her. She knew they were hungry but her energy needed to be focused on her two unborn pups. "My babies are hungry and I'm tired."
"Do you think you can feed zem vhile I vork on your pup?" Alda asked. "I'll need to spread my energy into your lower muscles. It vill making the pup uncomfortable and encourage it to move."
"Will it hurt the pup?" Kagome asked in concern.
"No, it vill simple be like pocking its sides. It vill make the pup fussy and ready to leave." Alda winked making Kagome relaxed a little.
"Sure…" Kagome panted before she moaned in pain. "Ahhhhh…. If you think... it will help."
"Ve can try." Alda agreed as she motioned for Sango to bring their first-born. "Feed your eldest first. He vill be the most hungry since he has vaited the longest."
"Alright." Kagome nodded as Alda helped to position her son at her breast.
It took little effort for their little pup's mouth to latch onto her weeping teat. As he urgently suckled his little purrs and grunts as he ate making everyone smile. When he rest his hand against her heart Kagome sniffled to hold back her tears. It felt so right having him there in his arms. Feeling her mate's pride in his bond she knew he felt the same. Once he was settled Kaede passed them their second born. As they were placing her against her other breast their eldest son growled against her tit making the little girl growl back. Their little feet kicked at each other making everyone's eyebrows raise in surprise at that.
"He is marking his territory." Sesshomaru chuckled as he flicked his son's nose gently in reprimanded. After adjusting their daughter against her other breast so she was comfortable he watched his little pups nurse. Every once in a while they would kick and growl at each other but most of the time they were too busy eating and purring in content to notice the other. It made everyone smiled and laugh at their little display. "As they get older they will fight for dominance and pecking order more often. This one imagines he will remain on top being first born son but our daughters will be interesting to watch."
"Why do you say that?" Kagome asked as she kissed her little girl's cheek.
"His power is stronger than the others and he bares my symbol as heir upon his brow. He will always be their litter's pack leader." Sesshomaru said as he lightly ran his claw upon his little blue crescent moon.
"You don't think with him marked as heir it will cause an issues with Lorenzo do you?" Kagome asked in concern. "I don't want him doubting himself or feeling any less valuable as heir. He already gets that being half-demon and lacking your marking. I'm afraid he'll grow distant or rebel when he gets older."
"We will take extra care in insuring he does not." Sesshomaru agreed just as Kagome groaned from another contraction.
"I've finally got your little one on zee move." Alda chuckled as Sango gingerly took the fussing pups from her breasts and returned to her seat to rock them. "Now to get zem out."
"Agreed." Kagome panted just before she bent over in pain. "Uh! Let's... end this."
When two more hours ticked by with little to no progress Tsukiyomi suggested she transform back into her humanoid form and take a walk around the courtyard. With her mates help she gripped his strong shoulders and waddled slowly around the yard. She cried when she discovered he had been injured at war. He expected her to shove him away in once again failing her as a mate or out of disgust at his lack of limb. In stead she kissed him hungrily and showered him with her pride. She spoke of her love for him and it healed his brokenness once more. Loving their connection Sesshomaru held her close to his chest and rock her gently back and forth. When another contraction would hit he would lend her his strength and help her through the pain.
It made their bond weave ever tighter as mates. It was beautiful and he was eternally grateful that the gods had given him this opportunity to love and bond with his mate like this. It was roughly two painstaking hours later that their second son was born. As Kagome leaned against his shoulders as she squatted in the grass Sesshomaru caught their pup in his hand. It was absolutely amazing watching him be born from her body. He was blown away with pride for his mate's strength and determination she exuded while bringing their fifth pup into the world. Especially since he weighed eight hefty pounds! His plump little arms and legs begged for kisses and his rounded tummy was just too cute.
He had sweet cherub cheeks like he did as a pup and exotic green markings. He smelled of lemon grass, had white hair like Inuyasha's and navy blue eyes like Poseidon. He could smell that he had the power of poison and wondered what rivalry he'd have with his elder pack mate when they grew up. He'd be sure there wasn't any jealousy between them. He'd hate to think that his sons would fight against each for power like Naraku did with George. As soon as they had cut his son's cord and had been handed him over to be cleaned Kagome surprisingly hunched over in pain and quickly gave birth to their last pup. She had come out so fast he barely had time to catch her before she hit the grass.
Being the runt of the litter she had slipped out easily and instantly stole everyone's hearts. Weighing roughly four and a half pounds she fit perfectly in his hand. She was so tiny and lightweight that he had to bring her to his chest to make sure she was even real. Her little cries were so quiet compared to her siblings and when she whimpered it was like a little squeak. She looked identical to her mother with black wavy hair, blue markings and dazzling blue sapphire eyes. He loved all of his pups eqyally but he knew she'd always have a special place in his heart. As he nuzzled into her little baby hair he smiled when the scent of a meadow filled his nose.
"Our little meadow." Sesshomaru purred and kissed her little head.
After settling Kagome down on a blanket he tucked their last pup onto his mate's chest. He then placed her older brother beside her. They couldn't help but laugh at the size difference. He made her look like a dwarf compared to him. Everyone awed when he pulled her little body into his arms. It was then they discovered that they were feternal twins by the matching green lines running along their backs. As the little pups purred against Kagome's chest they bonded together as pack. After Kagome had passed the afterbirth Sesshomaru helped guide her back to their chambers. Once inside he propped his mate up against some pillows in their bed and brought their remaining four pups to be fed.
After their pups were finished they were bathed, dressed and tucked into a large bassinette beside their nightstand. As little as they all were they fit together perfectly in the little bed and cuddled as they had inside her womb. Wanting to be alone with his pack Sesshomaru dismissed Tsukiyomi, Kaede, Alda and Sango for the night. As expected their little ones grew hungry off and on throughout the night. They were tired after a long day of giving birth but they were happy. Their little ones at last were here with them healthy, safe and strong. As the sun rose the following morning Sesshomaru went into Lorenzo's room and stirred him from his sleep. Lorenzo was over joyed at the news that his little sibblings were born and quickly got out of bed. Not wanting him to upset the pups he picked up Lorenzo quietly brought him into their room. Lorenzo grinned from ear to ear as he looked down at his little siblings sleeping in their bed.
After setting him on their bed he placed each pup carefully out in front of him. Once he and Kagome were beside him on the bed they helped him hold each one. Not wanting him to feel exluded they had him help pick out their names. The eldest they decided to call Amais Theodore. His name would be a reminder that he was a miracle and marked by their love as mates. The twins were named Prudence Orabella and Ruthie Adela for their hope of becoming strong women of grace and honor. Their younger sister was named Gwenith Eleanor who was born at twilight and with silvery beauty. Their second son was name Alden Jerome. They hoped he would become wise learning from Lorenzo and Amais and become a great asset to the kingdom. Their youngest they called Rin Cherice so she'd be a constant reminder of where they had come as mates and their past love.
Soon word of the pups birth spread far and wide. It didn't take long for letters of congrats to reach the castle or marriage proposals to reach Sesshomaru's desk. Of course he responded in kind to all of them and politely refused any contracts until a much… much later date. As the months ticked by and their pack grew closer, peace had settled across the known world once more and life was good again. When spring came the following year Inuyasha brought his family to the lagoon. Under the cover of night their packs met for the first time and Kikyo and her newts cooed over the little pups. It was amazing to see them all together. The brothers couldn't help but feel their father's pride shining down upon them from the heavens.
As expected life continued on and the pups learned to crawl, walk and talk. Were it not for the help of their trusted staff Kagome might have pulled all her hair out. When Kagura said she'd loose her mind or that her mate would pup her again... and again... she wasn't kidding. Despite it all she loved her life with her mate and the dozens of pups they brought together into the world. She wouldn't change any of it. Her family was her pride and joy. She was beyond greatful that the gods granted her wish all those years ago. She'd mated to the man she loved most and together they had a beautiful family. All was well at the Tashio castle and at last its Lord and Lady finally had their happily ever after.
[End of Chapter 89]
Authors Note:
Yay! Kagome and Sesshomaru finally had their pups. I hope you enjoyed this chapter as much as I did writing it. Their little pups are so cute xD Be sure to leave your comments in the reviews! But wait! There's more! I have an epilogue on the way! Be sure to follow along to find out how this story concludes! Its crazy I know! Thank you to everyone who's read this story and has sent their love and support over the span of time writing this wild and crazy story!
Name Meanings:
1. Amais - Beloved / Theodore- Gift from God
2. Prudence – Good judgment / Orabella – answered prayer
3. Ruthie – Loyal / Adela – Good humor (Since she took hold of her sisters foot when born.)
4. Gwenith – Blessed / Eleanor – Shining light
5. Alden – Wise friend / Jerome – Rejoice
6. Rin – Peace (The name Kagome was given when her memory was lost) / Cherice – Dear one