Disclaimer: I could say I own Inuyasha. But then I would probably know how it really ends, and I don't know that. Therefore, I don't own it...

"The Cradle"

By Chiisana Anisa

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AN: I would say this is a rather sweet little piece that shows the relationship Inuyasha and Kagome have. It's a one-shot. Enjoy!

She was holding little Kiriko gently in her hands, in a soft embrace, the little body safely placed between her arms and her upper body. She cradled her like she was her own and it that exact moment she found herself wishing she would be doing so one day with her own child. She bended over and gave the little girl a light kiss on the tinny forehead, smile never leaving her face.

That was the picture he walked upon on. At first he wanted to snicker but seeing her so lovingly with someone else's child he couldn't help but wonder what she would be with theirs. With eased steps he came closer, a pair following behind him.

Sango went in quickly then usual but was stopped by Miroku's hand on her waist. "What?"

Miroku used one of his all knowing smiles on her and she could feel her heart melting. "You'll see, wait." He said and held her closer.

Inuyasha closed in on Kagome, leaning slightly over her and looking into the baby's face. Kiriko smiled at him, her little hands waving in the air. He grabbed one, soft smile breaking out on his face, before he turned to look at Kagome. She looked at him back and secretively smiled at him, smug look on her face.

"I want to be pregnant." She declared loud and clear, so that even Sango and Miroku heard her. Inuyasha stunned, froze for a second before asking.

"Really?"

A short nod met his question and he bent over to give her a kiss. It was sweet and a chaste kiss on the lips, while the baby giggled beneath them. They looked at the little girl, forgetting that the parents were in the room with them and with all the love they would give their child warmed the little girl.

Sango and Miroku embraced each other, finally seeing their friends happy, and knowing that the decision was made after all this time of bickering about it. They deserved some peace for themselves, they deserved what they were wishing for. As all the habitants of the room smiled heavenly, one male voice, actually Inuyasha's was heard,

"I can't wait..."

THE END

AN: This is the first of many one-shots I'll be posting here. I'll post them randomly, depending if I have something on my mind. The next one will be posted soon, just that it isn't as happy as this one. Tell me if I should do this or not.

Love,

Chiisana Anisa