Wow. Been a while, huh? Sorry for the wait guys, I got writer's block. And a lot of things aren't making sense anymore, but hey, it's anime right? It's not supposed to make sense. Teehee, have fun reading.
Disclaimer: Just for fun, I put one in this time. I don't own Inuyasha, now get off my back, gosh darn you CIA people...
Chapter 29 - Back to the Future (I hate coming up with titles)
Kagome opened her eyes, and when she felt the warmth beside her she smiled, happy tears forming in her eyes. She was home, she was safe, and everyone she loved was near. She turned her head to the side, finding Inuyasha slumbering.
Slumbering wasn't a good word, she thought, frowning. He seemed dead, more than asleep. Raising her eyebrow, she poked and prodded, but all he did was snort and swat her away with his hand. Smiling, she relaxed, sitting up with a wince.
Anxiously, she looked around the small hut, relieved to see a little box next to her, Kaida slumbering as heavily as her father inside of it. She giggled, still amazed to see their child living and breathing. Her thoughts were clouded, remembering a brief vision of Aiko, who looked exactly like her sister. She closed her eyes, reaching out to feel Inuyasha, curling up against his side.
Vaguely, she heard the sounds of her friends outside, and fell asleep wondering whether or not she'd heard the name "Kohaku" or not.
"Kagome! Kagome!" She waved her hand lamely, signaling that she was indeed alive. The shaking didn't stop though, and her eyes opened fractionally to find Inuyasha's smiling face. She responded in kind, reaching up with a smile to kiss him.
"Can you get up?" he asked, and she shrugged. He smiled. "Let's find out. You've slept for a day now. Except when you fed Kaida." She frowned.
"I don't remember feeding her," she said. He shrugged.
"Maybe Kaede drugged you or somethin'. I dunno." He yawned, his fangs bared. She laughed.
"I'm sure you only just woke up too, baka." He smiled sheepishly, but tried to pull her up all the same. She struggled, her legs weak. But she managed, with him holding her.
"We've got a surprise," he whispered, and pulled her inexorably forward. She blinked, blinded by the light, and then gasped when her eyes were normal again.
"Kohaku!" she cried, and she opened her arms as he laughed and hugged her with a blush. She tousled his hair, causing him to blush more. She finally released him, and he stood there blushing until Sango came and hugged him with a laugh.
"Come on, silly. Let's go find Miroku." The boy frowned.
"Do you really like him, Aneue? He's always..." the boy's flushing face caused him to lower his head. "Touching you," he finished lamely. Sango sighed, looking in the direction of the forest with a rueful smile.
"Yeah, well. I guess I'm more or less used to it." Kohaku frowned, and she shook her head, taking his hand as they walked in the direction that Miroku had disappeared into.
Kagome turned and hugged Inuyasha, standing contentedly in the sun. "Thank you for that, Inuyasha. It's nice to see her happy again." Inuyasha tilted her face up.
"That wasn't the whole surprise." His smile grew. "Wanna go home for a bit?"
"Home?" she asked. "You mean, my time?" He nodded. She slowly grinned, seeing her family in her mind's eye. A giggle escaped, and she nodded yes as Inuyasha picked her up in her arms, taking her back into the hut. He smiled, picking Kaida up with a gentleness that Kagome smiled to see. For a moment, he just stared at his child, sighing happily, then turned to Kagome, handing Kaida to her.
Kagome held her with equal reverence, and she cooed when the baby opened her eyes, sucking on a tiny clawed thumb. They both smiled, and Inuyasha picked Kagome up in his arms, Kaida in hers.
"Kaede, will you tell Sango and Miroku where we've gone?" she asked as they passed the old miko on their way out. She nodded with a smile.
"Aye, take care," she said with a wave, and they took off into he forest, finding the well in no time at all. They both stared down at it, the bundle in Kagome's arms squirming and cooing. With a final smile at each other, Inuyasha jumped into the well, laughing as Kaida protested with a squeal.
Hey all! Well, only a few more chapters to go. Don't give me that look, I'm writing a sequel! Uh huh, yeah, that's right. Have fun reading, leave me a review gosh darn it! :) Oh yeah, I need a favor from ya'll. Go on and read my stuff there! Muahaha... please? Same name and everything... My stories are in need of loving reviews. Teehee. Thanks all! - Ariana