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*Lily* Before I start off, I need to say a big thanks to 'Me, me, and only me' for that cat info. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I knew cat in japanese was something like Neco, but thanks for the correction. So, Neko. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And I'm being seriously thankful here too!

*Inuyasha rolling his eyes* Would you just shut up, already?! They get the idea! You're thankful! Now shut the hell up and get to your Kami forsaken story!

*Lily narrowing her eyes at Inuyasha* What crawled up your-

*Mirai sweatdropping* LILY! There may be children reading this!

*Lily frowning* I suppose you're right, Mirai dear. *looking at Inuyasha* Anyway, what's the matter with *you*?!

*Inuyasha snorting* Keh! Nothing's the matter with me, wench! Mind your own business!

*Lily growling as her tail flickers angrily behind her* I don't know what your problem today is, dog-breath, but you'd better cut your shit!

*Mirai's eyes following his mate's tail* .....................................................Mmm.................... ..........mm..............................................t................. ..........a.............................i................................... .......l..........................................

*Lily chuckling nervously as she clutches her tail, stopping it from moving and looking at her mate sheepishly* Oops. Sorry, Mirai, forgot.

*Mirai still in a daze*....................................@_@................................ .....................

*Inuyasha looking at Mirai oddly* What's his deal?

*Lily sighing* It's nothing, Inuyasha. Forget it. It's just a certain power we female Saiyans have over our mates.

*Inuyasha staring in shock* Power?! He's in some sort of creepy trance, wench! That's no power! It's witchcraft! It's sorcery!

*Lily* It's a talent. Anyway, I have a disclaimer to do. Lily, that's me, doesn't own the characters of any anime show at all. Not one. Nope. Enjoy the chapter, folks.

*Mirai*...............................@_@................................

*Inuyasha waving a hand infront of Mirai* Creepy.

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Keiki de Niyati : Children of Fate

Chapter 20- " Compromise "

By Lily:

Kagome sighed deeply as she watched Inuyasha stare into the dark sky. It was still a few more hours before sunrise, and Inuyasha was determined not to move from his spot until his powers had returned.

Kagome smiled at she looked down at the two, black haired twins, sleeping side by side in a deep blue sleeping bag. Sango and Miroku had also fallen asleep, long before, as had Kikyo, Kouga, Rin and Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru had just finished his turn at nightwatch, merely two hours before, and was now dozing silently against the trunk of a tree, a few meters away from Rin and Kikyo.

Curiously, Rin had somehow managed sometime in her sleep, to make her way over to the elder Miko, and was currently snuggled next to her. Kikyo, whether a part of her was aware of her own actions or not, had drapped a hand, as if protectively, over the child's form, and was currently holding the child toward her.

Kagome smiled at the sight.

It really wouldn't be so bad, if by the end of all this, if Kikyo decided to join Sesshoumaru and Rin. After all, the Miko obviously had an affection for the girl, and even if the Miko wasn't aware of it, the full blooded youkai had something of an affection for her.

Kagome smiled to herself. It was almost like the situation she and Inuyasha had had more than five years earlier. She and Inuyasha hadn't exactly gotten along when they first met, but over time, they grew to love each other dearly. Kagome was curious to see how things would pan out for the two. Perhaps it'd be something they both deserved and even might need.

Friendship. Companionship. Love.

It was worth a shot, wasn't it?

"After all, look at us, right?" Kagome whispered, looking down at her pups lovingly.

"What are you mumbling about?" Inuyasha asked softly.

"It was nothing, forget it." Kagome said with a smile.

"Shouldn't you be sleeping?" Inuyasha asked impatiently.

Kagome raised her eyebrow at him as she smirked at him.

"Shouldn't you?" Kagome retorted as Inuyasha snorted softly and closed his eyes.

"That's a stupid question. You know I don't sleep when I'm human, Koi." Inuyasha said as Kagome sighed.

"Yes, I do. But still, a little rest never hurt anyone." Kagome said.

"Which is why *you* should be resting right now, Koi. I won't have you harming that pup by overtiring yourself." Inuyasha warned.

"Would you relax, Inuyasha? I've been pregnant before. I know my limits. Besides, the first time I was carrying twins. This time, I'm only carrying one pup." Kagome said as Inuyasha frowned at her.

"You're missing the point, Kagome." Inuyasha said softly.

"And what might that be?" Kagome asked with an impatient sigh.

"That you're my mate, and you're carrying *my* pup, and that gives me the right to worry over you, and that also gives me the right to tell you what to do in such case." Inuyasha said calmly.

"You're lucky I don't want to wake the others." Kagome growled softly.

"I know. But I say what I say for a very good reason." Inuyasha said.

"Inuyasha, I know you worry about me, and really, it's sweet. But you have to realize, I'm a big girl, and I can take care of myself. If you weren't so stubborn about things, I'd even be willing to compromise with you. But you're being pig-headed and I can't stand it when try to tell me what I am, and what I'm not going to do. You're my mate, not my master." Kagome said.

"Compromise?" Inuyasha asked curiously.

"You know, we......we come to a mutual agreement." Kagome said.

"I know what it means, wench! I was thinking about it." Inuyasha said gruffly.

"You'll wake them." Kagome warned.

"Keh. What do you mean compromise?" Inuyasha asked.

"Well, I.....I don't really know exactly." Kagome said confused as Inuyasha sighed in impatience.

"How about for every New Moon *you* and the pups return to your time, and *I* will try to be more.....well, I'll try to be more willing to let you do as you wish. But *only* once you've had that pup. Deal?" Inuyasha asked.

Kagome blinked.

"Wow. That's a pretty good example of a compromise Inuyasha." Kagome said as Inuyasha sweatdropped.

"I *told* you, I knew what it meant, I was asking if you agree to it." Inuyasha growled softly.

"Oh........oh! Well, sure, I guess so." Kagome said, her eyes widening.

Inuyasha shook his head in frustration.

"Anyway, you should try to get some rest. It'll be light soon-" Inuyasha began, looking towards the horizon.

Kagome smiled as she sat down besides her mate, and nuzzled his shoulder as she snuggled into his side. Inuyasha blushed as he whipped his head over to stare at her.

"I don't want to. I want to sit here, next to my mate, and watch the sun rise with him." Kagome said sweetly.

"Fine. If that's what you want." Inuyasha said in a bored tone, starting to look away, but immediately whipped his head back around when Kagome leaned up and started nibbling on his left ear.

"Woman. What the hell are you doing?" Inuyasha asked, his face beet red.

"I'm bored, so sue me." Kagome giggled, as she continued nibbling on her mate's ear.

"Kagome......would you.....ah! Would you stop that?" Inuyasha asked, gently pushing her away as Kagome pouted.

"You don't like it?" Kagome asked as Inuyasha blushed.

"It's distracting." Inuyasha said as Kagome giggled and nuzzled his neck.

"Fine, I'll stop so the big and mighty Inuyasha can keep guard and protect us all from the big bad demons of the night." Kagome said.

"Why did I mate with you again?" Inuyasha teased with a half smirk.

"I ask myself that all the time." Kagome teased.

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