The Silence

By: Kisu

Disclaimer: Inuyasha does not belong to me! I wish Sesshoumaru did tho…lol *_*

A/N: I hope you like this fic! I just thought that Sess/Kagome would make a cute couple.  But after watching episodes 74+…I was really looking forward to Kagome/Inuyasha!!! So my next one will by Inuyasha/Kagome! Or should this fic be based on that couple? R/R! Tell me what you think!!!

Previously: The group had been traveling for quite a while before Inuyasha suddenly stopped.

                "Inuyasha? What's wrong?" Sango asked as she walked up to the hanyou.  She blinked and glanced at the figure that stood in their path.  "Kouga-kun."

                "Oy! Get out of our way you wimpy wolf!" Inuyasha yelled.  Kouga shifted the bundle in his arms and this drew the curious stares from everyone.  He flipped the hood off and revealed a child with silver hair. 

                "Who is he?" Kouga demanded.  "He has Kagome's scent all over him!"  The boy stirred and opened his eyes.  Amber.  Those eyes were amber.

                Inuyasha stared at the boy in confusion.  There was only two who had those eyes.  It was he and Sesshoumaru.

Chapter 2: Kimiko

                A distressed cry was heard throughout the castle and the lord of the western lands rushed toward it.  "Rin!" He flung open the door to the nursery. 

                "Sesshoumaru-sama!" Rin cried.  "I can't find him anywhere!" She wrung her hands in dismay.

                "What?" He narrowed his eyes slightly at her.

                "He isn't in the castle!" She shrieked. 

                "Who?" A new voice interrupted them.  Sesshoumaru turned to see his wife leaning against the doorframe. 

                "Kimiko."  He greeted her as he moved toward her.

                "Who is missing?" She asked, patiently.  She glanced from her husband to Rin and paled. 

                "Gomen nasai, Kimiko-sama!" Rin cried as she ran over to her.  Kimiko gently laid a hand on her head.

                "I'll find him."  Sesshoumaru announced.

                "I'll come with you."  Kimiko declared.  Sesshoumaru turned and glanced at her.

                "Iie.  You will stay here.  It is best for your health." He said.  "I, Sesshoumaru do not allow it."

                Kimiko stared at him and walked toward him.  She suddenly dropped onto her knees and Sesshoumaru quickly picked her up.  "He is my son, too."  She murmured.

                "I'm coming too!" Rin grinned.

                "All right."  The youkai lord sighed in defeat.

                The child stared at them and Kouga slowly placed him down.

                "How old are you?" Miroku asked.  The child solemnly held up four fingers.  "Is your father, Sesshoumaru?" The boy nodded.  "Who is your mother?" He asked.  The boy stared at them and glanced off into the distance. 

                "I'm over here."  He said in a quiet voice.  Everyone glanced at him in puzzlement.  He tilted his head back and released a loud keening cry.  The shrill sound made Inuyasha fall back.

                "What the hell? You stupid brat!" He lunged forward and stopped in front of him.  "That wimpy wolf was right! You do smell like Kagome! Where is she?" He gripped the boy's shoulder and shook him.

                "INUYASHA!" A furious Sesshoumaru appeared in the sky and flew forward.  Startled, Inuyasha's grip slackened and Sesshoumaru pushed him roughly away.  "Toshi.  Are you all right?"

                "Hai, Otousan."  The boy held onto his leg and buried his face into his robe.

                "Sesshoumaru-sama! You found him!" A girl ran up to them in relief.  "Konnichiwa minna-san!"

                "Rin-chan!" Shippou exclaimed.

                "Ano? Ah, Hi Shippou."  Rin smiled.  She knelt down to Toshi's level and tapped him on the shoulder.  "Toshi, where did you go? I was worried about you and your mother also."

                "Sorry."  Toshi mumbled.  "I fell asleep in the sun and that wolf carried me off."

                "Kouga!" Sesshoumaru turned around and frowned when he saw that the wolf youkai was not there.  "Wimpy wolf."  Inuyasha almost smiled at his brother's comment.

                "Oy, Sesshoumaru.  This is your brat?" He asked.  Sesshoumaru's eyes shifted over to him.

                "No business of yours."  He commented, passively.

                "The brat smells like Kagome! I'll make it my business!" Inuyasha retorted.  Toshi released his grip of his father's leg and blinked in the direction that Rin had come from.

                "Okaasan!" He yelped, his eyes lighting up.  He bolted from them and into the bushes.

                "Come back here!" Inuyasha yelled as he ran after him.  He made it in time to see him disappear into a carriage.  The drapes on it rustled softly as it billowed in the breeze.

                "Inuyasha!"  Sesshoumaru bellowed as he rounded the corner and the others running up to them.  Inuyasha ignored them.

                Yes, her scent was strong here.  With one swipe, he tore the drapes from its hinges and the occupant of the carriage whirled around in surprise.  Her brown eyes were startled and Toshi moved behind her for comfort.

                "Kagome?" He blinked.  "Hey wench! Your hair grew! I thought you were dead."  She glanced at him without any recognition.  She was dressed in rich garments and her hair pooled at her waist.  He moved closer to her and ignored Sesshoumaru's warning growl.  He sniffed her cautiously.  "Your scent is different, Kagome." 

                "Ka-go-me?" She repeated, softly.  Inuyasha took a step backward at her cultured voice.  "Sesshoumaru-sama, who are they?" She asked as her eyes roamed over the group.

                "My hanyou brother and his human friends."  Sesshoumaru replied in a bored tone.

                "Hey, I'm not a human!" Shippou declared, hotly.

                "Of course not.  You're a youkai."  The lady responded, kindly.  "Sesshoumaru, you have a brother? I have never heard you speak of him before."

                "The occasion never rose."  Sesshoumaru said in his uncaring expression.  She turned toward him.

                "It's a pleasure to meet you, Brother of Sesshoumaru-sama."  Kimiko said as she adjusted her posture and bowed politely.

                "Eh? What game are you playing, wench? It's Inuyasha remember?" Inuyasha frowned.  "Damn, you can be so air headed sometimes."

                "Kimiko is my wife and mother to my son.  Toshihiro."  Sesshoumaru introduced.  "Kimiko, this is Inuyasha."

                "Inuyasha-san."  Kimiko smiled as she nodded her head.

                "Eh?" Miroku, Sango, Kirara, and Shippou reeled back in surprise.  Kohaku glanced up from the apple he was eating and rose and eyebrow.

                "Sesshoumaru! You damn dog! What have you done to Kagome?" Inuyasha yelled.  "Her scent may be different, but I know that this is her!"

                "Just because she resembles your wench, do not accuse I, Sesshoumaru, falsely."  His brother replied in his cold voice.

                "Sesshoumaru, what is he talking about?" Kimiko asked.  Sesshoumaru turned to her and frowned.

El Fin! (for now) Muhahahaha!

R/R! Should this turn into a K/IY? Or should it stay K/Sess? I welcome suggestions!

Omake Theater

 "Ka-go-me?" She repeated, softly.  Inuyasha took a step backward at her cultured voice.  "Sesshoumaru-sama, who are they?" She asked as her eyes roamed over the group.

                "My hanyou brother and his human friends."  Sesshoumaru replied in a bored tone.

                "Your brother?" She turned to look at him.  "Sugoi.  He's hot."

                "NANI?" Sesshoumaru yelled.  "KAGOME! I mean…KIMIKO!"

                "Aha! Bastard! I knew you were lying through your teeth!" Inuyasha crowed in laughter.

                "Iie.  I mean that he is hot.  Aren't you? That outfit of yours looks thick."  Kimiko replied.  "Sesshoumaru, who is this KAGOME?"

                "…."

                "Osuwari!"

                "Ahh!"

                "Eh?" Inuyasha looks at the Sesshoumaru that had just eaten dirt.  "This is an interesting turn of events."