Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Kagome or her family. The characters of Nekoyasha and Yoshi are mine. (Yes, I know that the name Yoshi came from the Super Mario Universe, but my Yoshi is not a little green dragon.)

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I'm going to do something a little different and do the Reviewer Responses at the beginning this time.

Henrika - About his past. Maybe... but it will be in a round about way. Well, technically Inuyasha is awake. He just thinks that he is five. The people... I can't tell you, because then it wouldn't be a surprise. Sesshoamru come over and be at the door? Ummm... no.

Arestelwen - I know. I have such fun writing it. The Black Pearl is the gem that was hidden in Inuyasha's eye where their father's grave was. Go back and watch Eps. 5-7. That's where it is. (Along with the mother look-alike and Sesshomaru in demon form. I still say that the fluffy thing is a mane not his tail. If you watch, his dog form also has a mane like thing that is in the same spot and is a slightly different white. His tail is the same color as the rest of his body which is the color of his hair.) Sorry, that's my take on it anyway. Umm... Hojo... well, I don't plan to kill him. He really is a sweet boy, just a little dense at times.

Harm Marie - Which part? The flashback? I don't mean to write them as sad. They just come out that way sometimes.

Sweetdaeth - Stop guessing! You're are not going to be surprised when I get to who they are! :) (I even have that scene planned out in my head... it's just not on paper yet.)

Chapter 24: The Messenger

Grandpa cleared his throat. "Um... Doc- Milady... uh... Milady... Subaru. There is a person wanting to see you." He wasn't sure if that was the correct name to call her or not with Inuyasha thinking he was five. But the boy did not ask about the name.

Neko did not move from her position. She merely asked, "Does he know that my five year old son is awake, and will want to know how his father and brother are doing?"

Grandpa thought for a moment. Suddenly he understood what the doctor was asking. "No, he does not. I will inform him immediately." He turned and left the room.

A moment later a boy came into the room. He looked in his mid-twenties. He had shocking red hair (much like Neko's in her demon form), and green eyes. He was carrying a suitcase. When he entered, he put it down and bowed to Neko. "Greetings, milady."

She bowed her head back at him. She was about to greet the boy verbally when Inuyasha interrupted her, "Are you a demon?"

There was a brief look of panic in the boy's eyes. Neko laughed. "Why do you say that, my dear?"

"Because of his hair. The only person I have seen with hair that red is Neko-chan and she is a demon."

"I can assure you, that he is quite human. He must be from the Southern Lands."

Inuyasha seemed satisfied with this answer. He looked up at the boy. "How is Sessho no niichan?"

The boy looked to Neko. "His brother, Sesshomaru?" she provided.

He nodded. "He is fine and well. As is your father. The East will regret the day that they tried to invade the lands of the Inuyoukai of the West," he answered proudly.

"Yea!" Inuyasha cheered. He looked up at Neko. "I can't wait until I can fight with daddy and niichan!" He yawned.

"Well, I think you have had enough excitement for one day. Time for bed." She helped Inuyasha back on to his futon. She tucked him in, and placed a light kiss on his forehead. "Good night, my little one. Rest so that your wounds can heal, okay?"

"Okay, mama." He yawned. As she was walking away, "I love you, mama," he called.

Neko smiled. "I love you, too, Inuyasha." She went over to the "messenger."

He had a look of concern in his eyes. "What is going on with him? Noelani said nothing about this!"

Neko sighed. "Yoshi, he wasn't awake when I talked to her."

Yoshi looked over her shoulder. "It is still cool to see him though." He smiled. "Noelani is going to be sooo jealous. Oh, dad wants to know if you will be coming over."

"Well, I told Kagome that her friends would need five days. This is the second night. It is going to be at least 3 more days until I send them back. However if I know Kagme, She'll want to finish up the school week. Tell, him that I will come over on Friday afternoon."

Yoshi nodded. "Good night, Aunt Neko."

"Good night, Yoshi."

*****

Neko walked back into the livingroom and sat on the sofa. She looked over at the two young people. I hope that Inuyasha is himself when he wakes up in the morning.

Kagome turned over in her sleep. She was now facing Inuyasha. She let out a quiet, "Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha was lying on his back asleep. At the sound of his name, he turned to face her and scooted closer to her. He took her in his arms, "I'm here, Kagome," he mumbled.

"Don't leave me," she said as she cuddled up against him.

As he tightened his arms around her, "I won't."

Neko watched the couple. They can sense each other even in their sleep. She started reading her book.

After awhile, Souta came down the stairs. "Neko-san?"

Neko looked up. "Yes?"

"Are neechan and inu no niichan going to be alright?" he asked.

"Inu no niichan?" Souta looked down and blushed slightly. Neko smiled. "Yes, they will be fine. Is there anything else?"

"I couldn't sleep."

Neko patted the couch next to her. "Well, come over here and talk to me for a while."

Souta came over and sat next to her. "I know you are inu no niichan's cousin, but do you have any other family?"

"Yes. I keep up with my descendants. If I am correct, I have a grandson that is about Kagome's age." (A/N: Little does she know that said grandson is "camping out" with a few friends on a rescue mission.) "But, I think you would most like to hear about my grandson Shinta. He was about your age the first time I met your sister"

*****

Catleana: Why is it, that scenes that sound so good in my head, don't seem to come out well on paper. I think the scene with Yoshi was fuller in my head. Oh, well.

Yoshi: It wasn't bad. It was cool though. I got see –

Catleana: ::clamping hand over his mouth:: Do you want to ruin the story? ::Yoshi shakes his head:: Good. Now run along.

Yoshi: Well, I am going to go get cookies at Katrin's place. Wanna come?

Catleana: No thanks. Must get story right

Yoshi: ::evil grin:: I think that she has ice cream as well.

Catleana: Ice cream? ::Looks at Yoshi who is nodding and back to the computer:: Mmmm ice cream. ::Catleana leaves computer with glazed look in her eyes::