Disclaimer: If I owned Inuyasha I would not be writing fanfiction.

A/N: Sorry about the wait every one. Apparently the computer that I have access to over break does not have Word. So that means that the next update probably won't happen until. I'm back at school next week. But to make it up to you, I'll try and make the next chapter longer than usual.

When All Else Fails

Ch. 5

Inuyasha stayed by Kagome's side the rest of the night. In the morning he decided to got to the cafeteria and grab a cup of coffee and see if he could get some ramen. After he finished his breakfast, he headed back up to Kagome's room. When he was a couple of doors away he picked up the scent of salty water coming from Kagome's room. He rushed the rest of the way to find Kagome crying in her mother's arms.

Mrs. Higurashi motioned for Inuyasha to come and take her place. He did so and started stroking Kagome's hair, asking gently, "What's wrong?"

Mrs. Higurashi answered for her daughter, "The doctor's came in a few minutes ago. They told her about the baby."

"Oh, Kagome. I'm sorry." Inuyasha whispered into Kagome's hair.

Kagome sniffed and met Inuyasha's eyes, "Why are you sorry? It's not your fault. I'm the one who should be sorry. You were so excited and I had to go and be a 'weak human' again. I could've cancelled the appointment of taken the train. But no, I had to go on the icy roads. I'm so sorry."

"No, it's not your fault. I wasn't there to protect you."

Mrs. Higurashi decided to step in, "It's not anyone's fault. It was an accident. Neither of you could have known it would happen. At least there is still a chance that you'll be able to have children in the future."

Although she knew that both Inuyasha and Kagome had heard her words, Mrs. Higurashi was a little discouraged that neither of them seemed any more hopeful than they had moments ago. She sighed. It was going to be a long, hard road for the two of them to find happiness again.

TWO WEEKS LATER

Kagome had been released from the hospital and Inuyasha was taking her back to their home in Sengoku Jidai. He carried her gently in his arms as he jumped through the well. They were met on the other side by Shippo.

"Kagome!" exclaimed Shippo, "You're back! You're okay!"

He took a flying leap at Kagome, only to be stopped by Inuyasha's foot, "Hold it, kid, she's not quite up to that yet." Then Inuyasha leaned down so that Shippo could give Kagome a gentle hug.

Kagome gave Shippo a sad smile, "Hey there. It's good to be back." It was said half-heartedly with a small sigh at the end.

Shippo glanced back and forth between the other two and noticed the concerned gaze with which Inuyasha watched his wife. He decided to try to lighten the mood, "You should stop by Kaede's, everyone's been really excited to see you again."

Inuyasha looked to Kagome, who nodded and the three headed off towards Kaede's home. When they reached the village, they were warmly welcomed by several of the villagers. One ran off to inform their friends that they had arrived. Miroku and Kaede met Inuyasha and Kagome in front of the hut.

"Welcome back." Kaede said.

Miroku added, "Everyone's been awaiting your return. We're glad that you're okay. You should come in. Sango is waiting inside."

They all entered the hut. Sango cheerfully greeted her friends, "Oh, it's so good to have you back here. You had us all quite worried, Kagome."

"Well, as you can see, I'm doing fine," Kagome replied with forced cheerfulness.

Sango was about to question her friend but changed her mind when she caught the warning glance that Inuyasha sent her. Instead she just nodded and replied, "Well, that's good to hear."

Shippo, however, being younger, did not understand the situation quite as well and was the one to ask, "Are you sure you're okay? Something doesn't seem quite right."

Miroku grabbed the kitsune and dragged him out of the hut. A moment later, there was a cry from the back room of the hut.

"Oh!" Sango exclaimed, "That's Yusuke. I'll be right back."

Kagome's eyes watered up, "Don't worry about it. I think it's about time for us to get going, anyway." She looked pleadingly up at her husband, who nodded in understanding and carried her back to their house. Once there, she broke down into tortured sobs. Inuyasha held her in his arms, ashamed that not only hadn't he protected her but also now he couldn't even comfort her when she was in so much pain.

Well. There's this chapter. Sorry for the wait. And I'm sorry I have to make you wait again. But hopefully, I'll be able to put up a nice long chapter next time.