A/N: Only 3 more chapters left everyone.maybe more, depends if the muse
smacks me hard enough *giggle* BTW, I sadly do not own this incredibly
wonderful being called Inuyasha *le sigh*, nor do I own any of the people
or places within, except the Miko's lake, that's all mine!!!!
A month passed and things seemed to pass by smoothly. Kagome was a quick study and soon began taking up half of Kaede's duties, especially in the mornings when the elder woman was not so quick to rise. She began taking on the more taxing duties, making home visits, keeping company with the children, and most importantly, and the one she was enjoying the most, midwifery. In the short time she had been in the village, she had helped bring two screaming red new lives into the world. It was a wonderful feeling, holding the incredibly small bundle as it took its first breath, and knowing that she had a part in the miracle. She even employed some of her knowledge from the future, giving CPR to the first child, a girl. Little Kagome was now almost three weeks old and a very healthy baby.
Of course, she had promised Sango to deliver her first child. The brave Taijiya, slaughterer of demons, defender of people all over the land, was frightened to death (no pun intended) of childbirth. With good reason, her mother had died giving birth to Kohaku and at the impressionable age of 4, it had stayed with her all her life. In the back of her mind, she still equated pregnancy to certain death.
Kagome promised her friend the best treatment she could give, and was resolved to do so. She returned to her time for only a day. Her mother was very happy to see her, and barring the whole incident in the forest, she gave her the details of her visit so far. When she told of the babies, her mother began to cry, "My little girl's all grown up" causing Kagome, Souta, and their grandfather to roll their eyes in unison. When she mentioned the midwifery, her mother's eyes lit up.
"Of course! We'll go get everything you could need," her mother exclaimed. " Go get changed and we'll go shopping."
Kagome went to her room, and pulled out a simple pair of black jeans and a t-shirt. She was amazed at how loose they were on her. 'I didn't realize I had lost so much weight,' she thought, as she hurried down to join her mother.
The city was noisy and suffocating and Kagome longed to return to the village, away from the pollution and crowds.
A few hours later, she got her wish. Armed with several medical books on birthing and midwifery, as well as baby clothes and gifts for Sango. Her mother had insisted on getting vitamins for her daughter's friend, despite Kagome's insistence that the herbal medicines there were sufficient enough. She also talked Kagome into purchasing a small nursing student kit, including stethoscope, thermometer and pressure taker. Kagome was more willing to take these futuristic instruments. She knew how to use the blood pressure implement, having learned once as a part of a health class. (A/N: Okay, so I did *grin*, so why not share my knowledge with her :P )
Kagome hauled her bag on her back, gave her mother a list of things she would need to get for the festival, said her goodbyes and promises to visit soon. Except for her brief return the next morning to pick up the last of the supplies, she wouldn't return for another month. She pried herself away from her mother's embrace and jumped into the well.
No sooner than she had arrived when she heard Shippou calling her name. She quickly hurried up the ladder to see the kitsune looking anxious and out of breath.
"Someone stole your materials," he said, his small frame heaving with the effort that he ran, and Kagome blinked.
"Materials?"
"The package of cloth you brought, the one that was for extra stitching. Someone stole it!!"
Kagome's face went white and she took off in a run for the village, Shippou at her heels.
They were near the village when a little girl came running towards her.
"Kagome-sama," she wailed, wrapping her arms around Kagome's knees. "There was a scary green youkai in the woods! I thought he was gonna try and eat me!" she cried, burying her face in Kagome's legs.
"Shhh Sakura-chan (A/N: I know, not original :P )," What did this youkai look like?"
"He was like a big frog, and smelled bad, and had a scratchy voice. He was carrying a stick with heads on it and he was holding something in his other hand, something brown."
Kagome's eyes widened at the description. But what in the world would Jaken want with the cloth? Everything was so strange. She lifted the child into her arms, gritting her teeth for a moment at the extra weight, "Easy, I promise the nasty toad won't bother you anymore," she said comfortingly and Sakura wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. Kagome gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead and carried her back towards the village.
Jaken ran as fast as his stumpy legs could carry him. He kept looking behind him, expecting to see villagers with pitchforks and torches, but he had made his escape easily. Suddenly he collided with something, or rather someone.
"Did you get it?" said the deep soft voice.
"Hai, Lord-sama," he handed over the paper package to the man before him.
"But, I don't understand why didn't you-" Jaken began but was stopped with a glance of steel.
"Soon enough, " he replied coldly," We must hurry before the detection barrier fades," he spoke, taking to the skies.
(A/N: Mwwahahahahahaha..The Plot Thickenth.I'm working on the next chapter right now, and hopefully will have that up as well before I fall asleep tonight!!))
A month passed and things seemed to pass by smoothly. Kagome was a quick study and soon began taking up half of Kaede's duties, especially in the mornings when the elder woman was not so quick to rise. She began taking on the more taxing duties, making home visits, keeping company with the children, and most importantly, and the one she was enjoying the most, midwifery. In the short time she had been in the village, she had helped bring two screaming red new lives into the world. It was a wonderful feeling, holding the incredibly small bundle as it took its first breath, and knowing that she had a part in the miracle. She even employed some of her knowledge from the future, giving CPR to the first child, a girl. Little Kagome was now almost three weeks old and a very healthy baby.
Of course, she had promised Sango to deliver her first child. The brave Taijiya, slaughterer of demons, defender of people all over the land, was frightened to death (no pun intended) of childbirth. With good reason, her mother had died giving birth to Kohaku and at the impressionable age of 4, it had stayed with her all her life. In the back of her mind, she still equated pregnancy to certain death.
Kagome promised her friend the best treatment she could give, and was resolved to do so. She returned to her time for only a day. Her mother was very happy to see her, and barring the whole incident in the forest, she gave her the details of her visit so far. When she told of the babies, her mother began to cry, "My little girl's all grown up" causing Kagome, Souta, and their grandfather to roll their eyes in unison. When she mentioned the midwifery, her mother's eyes lit up.
"Of course! We'll go get everything you could need," her mother exclaimed. " Go get changed and we'll go shopping."
Kagome went to her room, and pulled out a simple pair of black jeans and a t-shirt. She was amazed at how loose they were on her. 'I didn't realize I had lost so much weight,' she thought, as she hurried down to join her mother.
The city was noisy and suffocating and Kagome longed to return to the village, away from the pollution and crowds.
A few hours later, she got her wish. Armed with several medical books on birthing and midwifery, as well as baby clothes and gifts for Sango. Her mother had insisted on getting vitamins for her daughter's friend, despite Kagome's insistence that the herbal medicines there were sufficient enough. She also talked Kagome into purchasing a small nursing student kit, including stethoscope, thermometer and pressure taker. Kagome was more willing to take these futuristic instruments. She knew how to use the blood pressure implement, having learned once as a part of a health class. (A/N: Okay, so I did *grin*, so why not share my knowledge with her :P )
Kagome hauled her bag on her back, gave her mother a list of things she would need to get for the festival, said her goodbyes and promises to visit soon. Except for her brief return the next morning to pick up the last of the supplies, she wouldn't return for another month. She pried herself away from her mother's embrace and jumped into the well.
No sooner than she had arrived when she heard Shippou calling her name. She quickly hurried up the ladder to see the kitsune looking anxious and out of breath.
"Someone stole your materials," he said, his small frame heaving with the effort that he ran, and Kagome blinked.
"Materials?"
"The package of cloth you brought, the one that was for extra stitching. Someone stole it!!"
Kagome's face went white and she took off in a run for the village, Shippou at her heels.
They were near the village when a little girl came running towards her.
"Kagome-sama," she wailed, wrapping her arms around Kagome's knees. "There was a scary green youkai in the woods! I thought he was gonna try and eat me!" she cried, burying her face in Kagome's legs.
"Shhh Sakura-chan (A/N: I know, not original :P )," What did this youkai look like?"
"He was like a big frog, and smelled bad, and had a scratchy voice. He was carrying a stick with heads on it and he was holding something in his other hand, something brown."
Kagome's eyes widened at the description. But what in the world would Jaken want with the cloth? Everything was so strange. She lifted the child into her arms, gritting her teeth for a moment at the extra weight, "Easy, I promise the nasty toad won't bother you anymore," she said comfortingly and Sakura wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. Kagome gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead and carried her back towards the village.
Jaken ran as fast as his stumpy legs could carry him. He kept looking behind him, expecting to see villagers with pitchforks and torches, but he had made his escape easily. Suddenly he collided with something, or rather someone.
"Did you get it?" said the deep soft voice.
"Hai, Lord-sama," he handed over the paper package to the man before him.
"But, I don't understand why didn't you-" Jaken began but was stopped with a glance of steel.
"Soon enough, " he replied coldly," We must hurry before the detection barrier fades," he spoke, taking to the skies.
(A/N: Mwwahahahahahaha..The Plot Thickenth.I'm working on the next chapter right now, and hopefully will have that up as well before I fall asleep tonight!!))
