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Let's make it very clear here:  My name is NOT Rumiko Takahashi and I don't own Inuyasha.  I do however own this story, and any characters I invent.

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            The courtroom was stuffy, and the chairs were uncomfortable to Kagome, sitting between Amaya and Inuyasha with her stomach out so far, it'd taken her three hours just get her underwear on, and she had quite wearing socks all together.  What was the point when you could even seen your feet?

            "All rise for the honorable Judge Tokata!"  Called the bailiff.  They all rose as dark haired-thick mustached forty-something man came in and calmly sat down, stating in a bored voice,

            "You may be seated."  They sat while the judged pored over the documents for a moment, before speaking, though sounding a little more interested.

            "This is extremely rare case.  A rape victim if trying to force a father to give up his rights?"

            "He's her rapist your honor.  She feels it's in the best interest of the child that his biological father not be involved in anyway.  She also feels that's best if he gives up any and claims on the child in question."

            "Your honor, my client is from a well respected family and his sister, who's on the police force, will ensure that he follows the rules.  Ms.  Higurashi has nothing to fear from my client."

            "Hojo Hinoshi has been charged with dozens of small time felonies, and would've been convicted of rape, if not for some unfortunate events.  I also have from several reliable sources that he's NOT happy about being denied custody of his son.  Besides who's going to control him if his sister is working?  In addition, Your Honor, my client is engaged to Inuyasha Nazaki."  Amaya replied, using the last name she had given Inuyasha thanks to a good computer and excellent hacking skills, "He wants to adopt Ms. Higurashi's son, give him a suitable father and more importantly stability in his life.  He can't DO that if Mr. Hinoshi is there."

            "Is Mr. Nazaki here?"

            "Yes Your Honor."  Inuyasha said, standing.

            "And are you interested in adopting Ms. Higurashi's baby?"

            "Yes Your Honor."  Inuyasha said, though silently resenting being forced into this.

            "Are you in school young man?"

            "Religious Studies and Mythology major at Tokyo University"  Inuyasha repeated easily."

            "Job?"

            "At the Higurashi shrine.  Caregiver and groundskeeper."

            "All right seems sound.  Proceed Ms. Mishinori."

            "In addition to Mr. Nazaki's possible adoption of the boy, who knows how much unnecessary physiological damage will be done if this man is allowed into this boy's life.  How will this boy feel when he's told that his father raped his mother?  That's going to be hard enough, but then if he's forced to live with his father, as if nothing had happened?  That's just ASKING for a troubled teen."

            "And what about Ms. Higurashi's frequent complaints about her new fiancĂ©e's overprotective personality?"

            "Those are from YEARS ago!" declared Kagome, only to have her mouth covered by Amaya.

            "My client feels that these are legitimate concerns!  And what about Ms. Higurashi's health?"  He pulled out a piece of paper, and handed it to a judge.  "This is a copy of Ms. Higurashi's attendance record.  As you can see Your Honor, she's had a number of illnesses over the years, many of they quite serious."

            "Most of which went away after a little while."  Amaya argued, before pulling out some papers of her own.

            "I have here papers signed by some very prominent physicians who all agree that Ms. Higurashi suffers from an extremely rare auto immune disorder, very similar to AIDS, but one that you grow out of, eventually.  It's fairly new, doesn't even have a name yet."  Amaya then handed the papers to the judge; he glanced them over, and added them to the file.

            "Alright, I can see why her health would be a concern, bit if you're correct Ms. Mishinori, then this will settle down, correct?"

            "Yes.  It already has in fact."

            "And what about the homes of each parent?"

            "Ms. Higurashi lives on a family shrine with her mother, grandfather and little brother.  Mr. Nazaki will also be coming to live with them after he and my client are married.  Her son will have constant supervision and care from his FAMILY, as well access to some good schools.  It would be a nice stable environment for the boy, with plenty of people to interact with and grow."  Then Hojo's lawyer spoke

            "As you know Your Honor, my client comes from the sixth wealthiest family in Tokyo.  He has connections to the best schools and families, and he can hire the best nanny available to care for his son while he works and goes to school."

            "Your honor, a nanny can't beat a mother or grandmother."

            "Anything else?"

            "Yes Your Honor."  Amaya said.  "Mr. Nazaki maybe a little jealous and over protective at times, but he has never once assaulted anyone or been arrested.  If my client felt for one second that Mr. Nazaki was a threat to her son, he would have been gone in the next minute.  Mr. Hinoshi has been arrested several times, once on a charge of FIRST DEGREE murder of an ex pressing assault and battery charges.  The only reason he is free is because he accepted a plea bargain, cause the police and the DA felt that was more important to get everyone in his gang and catch as many as they could.  What kind of example is that for his son?  Mr. Nazaki and Ms. Higurashi can provide a stable loving home with this baby's uncle, grandmother, and great grandfather.  But they need HIM," Amaya pointed towards Hojo who was glaring openly at her, looking even more intimidating in dark blue uniform with his number printed across it, "to be out of their lives first."

            "You Honor, my client's sister is a police officer.  She was one of the two who took the reports on Ms. Higurashi.  She'll keep my client in line around his son.  Ms. Higurashi only wants to do this as a revenge against my client.  She hates him, so she wants to hurt whim the only way she can, by deny him his rights to his son.  Don't encourage that behavior, please I beg of you!"

            "Mr. Toriama.  He RAPED this woman.  As someone who has seen many a rape case, I can tell you that it changes the survivor's life, especially when she becomes pregnant from it, and they seldom want revenge.  However, I believe in being fair, no matter what.  So, I shall think about this overnight, then render my decision tomorrow afternoon.  Court adjourned!"  The gavel went down, with a resounding thud, as they all rose to watch the judge leave.

            "Is this good Amaya?"

            "Yes, it means we gave him enough to think about, but he's going to give you sole custody.  He just wants to give the appearance of being fair."

            "Okay."  Kagome said nervously stroking her belly.

            "You look like you could use a breather

            "Actually, I could use the bathroom, and urgently, if you get my meaning."

            "Sure, down the hall, fifth door on your left."

            "And if your not back in five I'm coming in after you!" stated Inuyasha, who seemed unusually agitated for some reason.

            "Down boy!" yelled Kagome before she began waddling her way to the bathroom, listening to Amaya's hysterical laugh until the door shut.

            "Ahhhhhh!"  Kagome said, stretching out her arms, feeling as if a thousand pound weight had been lifted off her.  She studied herself in the mirror, noticing how pale her face was, yet she was smiling, and for the first time in many months, her eyes were sparkling, dancing practically.

            "Well, little guy, looks like you'll be all mine now.  Well, Inuyasha's and mine.  What do you say to that!"  Kagome smiled, and started to leave, then her eyes went huge as she felt something wet and cold go gushing out of her, and found herself staring at puddle of water.

            "Oh god, not now!!"  She whimpered, even as the first contraction hit her full force, sending her sprawling to the floor in agony.

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