Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or its characters, that right belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Nor do I own Naruto or its characters, that right belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.

Author's Notes: Kikyo/Kagome 7, Itachi 6, Shisui 8, Bankotsu 15, Kakashi 15, Asuma Sarutobi 15, Rookie 9 Not born yet. So if you do not like that, I politely ask you toturn around and leave now. Because I don't see the point in you wasting your time and mine.


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It was a harrowing two days from the time his mother had gone into labor. Water breaking during a dinner with the Clan elders to almost 48 hours of her delivering his baby brother. Whom he was currently looking down at. His mother called him Sasuke, and he was a tiny, wrinkled, and very little red thing. Itachi wasn't sure what to make of his little brother, but he knew this, he was his to protect.

The last nine months had been very enlightening for him. Especially in the fact that he was being pushed to take the graduation test at the academy, which pleased his father immensely. Though he felt nothing. Which he was told was odd by Shisui. While Kagome said, that wasn't a good thing. That to be told, he was a prodigy and special was something to be celebrated. Of course, those words coming from her mouth made a difference, since she was an ordinary and still more or less treated less than human by her Clan, even with the changes her mother was making.

Before Thanksgiving, Minato was sworn in as the new Hokage. He actually liked the man and wondered just how he could have a student like Hatake Kakashi. But then again, Itachi was well aware of the fact that Kakashi had lost both his Genin teammates, one an Uchiha that had gifted him the Sharingan. His father had been less than pleased at Minato being put into the position of power. He had voted against him. Especially since he chose to marry the fiery red hair Kunoichi that was not a Konoha Resident.

Personally, he liked Kushina. And loved how Kagome always seemed to know when she was near and would instantly point her own even when her chakra was masked. It amused him that she would get all sulky. Itachi knew she was also expecting. The baby would be born in early October, which was before Kagome's mother would give birth next year. It behooved him as to how so many women were getting pregnant around this time. Since he heard that there were several others in the village, from the other Clans no less, that were pregnant or have given birth.

The sound of the hospital door sliding open had him turning to look at who was entering the small sanctuary to bother his mother and brother. Only to see a very tired Shisui. Letting a smile ghost across his lips as he stepped to the side to let his cousin see, Itachi took a few extra seconds to see if anyone else would show up. He wanted to show Sasuke off to Kagome.


Bankotsu was staring down at his little sister who was glaring up at him, blue eyes going almost black with her current mood. A mood he had provoked. He didn't want to go to the Uchiha compound on a typical day. Even less now that the matriarch had her baby. A boy from what he had heard from the rumor mill from the village rumor mongers. Fugaku was over the moon at having another boy.

"Now, Kagome," He started to say only to stop when her eyes narrowed to dangerous slits.

Knowing he was going to lose this battle, Bankotsu let his shoulders slump and looked over Kagome's head to Kakashi, who was leaning against one of the poles for the veranda of the house looking exceptionally smug. As an idea popped into his head, Bankotsu smiled at Kakashi as he knelt and placed his hands on Kagome's tiny shoulders. Hating how frail they felt, though he knew she was much stronger than she looked.

"Fine, I will take Kikyo and you to see the new baby," he said, letting his eyes darted up to look at a now very wary Kakashi and smiled. "And since Kakashi is standing behind you, he can join us. Doesn't that sound nice."

The dark look he got as he heard his sister gasp before she jerked her person from his grasp and looked at his best friend, it had Bankotsu twitching. He couldn't figure out what she saw in him. Kakashi was a certifiable pervert. And still the favorite of their current and newest Hokage, Minato Namikaze. Who had stopped by earlier with his wife for his mother to check over since Kushina wanted her to be her midwife, just like Mikoto?

"Kakashi!"

The shrill happy squeal from his sister had Bankotsu pouting slightly as a soft, smothered chuckle came from behind him. Jerking his elbow up and back, he nailed Asuma in the stomach, making him grunt. He cared for both his sisters, though all knew he favored Kagome. And would state so when asked. Standing there, he watched as Kagome flew to Kakashi her arms easily flung around his friend's waist as she buried her face into his stomach. Showing she was finally growing a little bit.

"You'll come, right? You can see the new baby!" Kagome chattered up at his friend, who shot him a dirty glare as he mumbled his ascent.

"We are going, then? To see the new Uchiha baby?"

Turning his head to look behind him, he saw Kikyo standing there, her brown eyes passive, almost unfeeling. Giving a small nod of his head as he held his hand out for her to grasp. Once she did, he pulled her up into his arms, holding her bridal style and noting that Kakashi was already holding Kagome, who had climbed upon his back and had her hands grasping his shoulders. It always amazed him how tomboyish his sister was, even though she often looked like a glass doll.

Knowing that Kakashi showing up like that with Kagome on his back would set off both Itachi and Shisui was the only reason that Kakashi wouldn't be retaliating. Even a year later, they still had no clue, which was her bonded. It was getting rather frustrating. But their mother assured everyone, Kikyo as well, that one of them belonged to Kagome. That their aurea and fates were interwoven with Kagomes. Not that he had to like it. He didn't have to like any guy looking at his little sister. The urge to harm any and all was strong most days. She was his precious little sister with the sapphire-hued eyes.


He walked through the house, doing his level best not to run. Having been told by his Uncle upon arriving that Kagome was visiting and seeing the new baby. Shisui was excited to see her. Since in the past year, he'd only seen her a literal handful times. He could count on one hand with all the missions he had been given. And having to deal with a silent, yet overly smug Itachi was almost unbearable.

So, as he came to the sliding doors that would lead to his Aunt's private chambers, Shisui slowed down and listened. He heard the soft cooing of a female. If he didn't miss his guess, it was Kikyo. Who rarely made a girlie sound, to begin with. It was causing him to raise his eyebrows as he knocked on the Shoji door to announce himself before opening it. When he did, he was shocked at the sight that met his eyes.

There on the bed next to his Aunt was Kagome, holding his newest cousin. Her blue eyes lifted to look at him, a smile so wide he was unsure of how her face wasn't split in two. Though it was how bright her eyes looked as they danced as she shifted her arms and tilted Sasuke up. Who was in the process of trying with his little chubby hands to reach for her face. It looked so natural her holding a baby and smiling.

Giving a quick glance to Itachi, he saw his quite cousin just watching Kagome with a look that said he was fascinated. This was a common occurrence when they were out and about with Kagome. She loved to talk to people, interact with other children her age or thereabout. Quite the social creature she was. Something about her just drew people of all ages to her.

Closing the door after he stepped in, Shisui made his way to the bed, noticing that off to the side were three others. The twin's older brother, Sarutobi Asuma, and Hatake Kakashi. All three didn't even spare him a glance, though he knew they were very aware of his presence. Narrowing his eyes as he studied them in passing as they just watched the scene play out.

"He's so tiny, Mrs. Uchiha!" Kagome whispered. "I wonder if my mommies baby will be this tiny?"

He smiled at what Kagome insisted on calling his Aunt, even though she had been permitted to call Mikoto. Kagome's manners were almost impeccable. Then again, it was funny when she got mad, and her manners were still there when she got snippy and lectured. Well, as long as it was not directed at him. Something told him that when she got older and a bit taller, she'd pull earlobes between pinched fingers, just like her mother.

"Each baby is different, Kagome. No one will know until it is born," Mikoto said softly, arms coming out and taking the small bundle from Kagome.

Shisui understood the quick look she shot at him and the other boys. She wanted to feed Sasuke, who was starting to get a bit fussy. Taking his cue, he smiled and coughed, finally drawing attention to his arrival. The way a pair of blue eyes lit up as a happy laugh came from their owner, Shisui knew he'd be the center of someone's attention for a few minutes at the least.

TBC!