Hmm... I got nothing to rant about. Except for the fact that my Dad has a new girlfriend which I used to like but is now bothering me because she thinks I'm some psycho freak and is taking away my father. I know that's really common with people's parents whom are divorced, but still! It's the summer and I want to stay up as long as I want to get some time away from my sister but noOoOoOoo... He makes me go to bed the second he comes in the door... WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND!! Heh... enough with my personal life. Not like ya'll care anyway, but yeah... here's the next chapter.

Chapter 17: Shhh...

The next day Kasumi was in tip-top shape. The dream she had really freaked her out, though. She knew that the dream was true about her being pregnant. She could feel it. And boy was it scaring her. Not to mention the new moon was coming. Her father would become a full mortal and Kasumi would lose some of her demon powers, but for some reason, not make her mortal. But she was still safe for another few days.

Tonight Kagome and Kasumi would be invited to the Feudal Era to join the group watch wa meteor shower. It was a spectacular sight. Kasumi thought back on the days which she stayed with Sesshomaru. They were outdoors constantly, so they got to see many things during the night such as shooting stars, and other magnificent events.

Kasumi sat on a cliff high above a beach. She took a moment to think about things. To think about Naraku, think about her baby, think about Koga, and especially think about her parents' reaction when she tells them. One way or another she'd have to spill the beans.

Shippo stood next to Kasumi and spread his arms out. He tipped his chin to the sky and closed his eyes.

"Well look at you, Shippo," Kasumi said. "Mr. King of the World. Be careful, though."

Shippo replied cheerfully, "Don't worry Kasumi. I'll be careful. Do it with me! It's fun!"

Kasumi shrugged and stood up. She imitated Shippo's stance. She then opened her eyes and realized something. She was tipping!

Trying to catch her balance, she waved her arms and leaned back. But her feet told her otherwise. She was going headfirst into the ocean!

"Kasumi!" Shippo cried out in alarm. He tried to help her, but began to fall with her.

Before her feet totally left the ground, Kasumi felt someone grab around her waist and pull her up. At first she thought it was Inuyasha, but when she looked up, it was Koga.

"Wow, Koga. Thanks!" said Shippo.

"No problem, kiddo," Koga replied.

Sango and Kagome looked over to see who it was.

"Oh, Koga, what are you doing here?" Sango asked.

Koga released Kasumi and explained, "I just need to borrow her real quick. It won't be more than a few minutes."

Koga grabbed Kasumi's hand and dragged her into the woods.

"Miroku," said Inuyasha. "Follow them. I don't want those two to be alone for a while."

Miroku nodded. So off he went. He tried to make it so he couldn't be heard or seen.

"All I'm saying, Koga, is that Naraku's out to get him and me. We have to do something," he heard Kasumi say.

Koga took Kasumi's hands and said, "But it was only a dream. Besides, you still have nine months to go..."

Miroku thought for a moment. 'Wait a minute... nine months...? What's wrong with this convo?'

"That's it! Kasumi's pregnant!" Miroku said out loud. He quickly covered his mouth as he heard Kasumi growl at him.

She threw a rock in his direction and hit him in the head. Miroku poked his head out of the bushes and put his hands up in defeat. A huge bump began to form atop the back of his head.

"Koga, did you know he was here this whole time?" Kasumi asked.

"I figured since you didn't say anything, I shouldn't either," Koga replied.

Kasumi rubbed her temples and explained, "It's almost the new moon. I lose my dog-demon sense of smell and I can't use my demon powers for a few nights."

Koga nodded showing he understood. "Oooooh. I get it."

Kasumi turned to Miroku and asked angrily, "How much have you heard?!"

"Almost everything," he replied. "But Kasumi... are you carrying another...?"

All of a sudden Kasumi's face turned crimson. That was the biggest part of the conversation, and Miroku found out.

"Miroku, you have to swear you won't say a word. To anyone!" she warned.

Miroku walked up to her and put a hand on her shoulder. "No problem. If you need anything, I'm right here."

Koga cut in between them and warned, "I don't trust you, Monk. You stay away from her."

Kasumi put her hands on Koga's shoulders and said, "Relax. Now, let's get back to the meteor show. Okay?"

The two guys nodded in agreement and headed back to the campsite.

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Later at dinnertime, Miroku started to feel uncomfortable with his new promise. More than anything, he wanted so badly to tell Inuyasha, Kagome, or Sango about Kasumi's little package. Almost everywhere he looked, or anything he heard, he was reminded.

Kasumi was getting her third bowl of ramen.

"Wow, Kasumi. I know you used to eat a lot, but I've never seen you eat this much," said Kagome.

Kasumi just smiled and nodded as she replied, "Don't worry. I'm just getting a lot hungrier lately."

Miroku tried to ignore the conversation as he took a sip of his hot tea.

Kagome smiled and said to Sango, "I remember when I was pregnant with Kasumi and I ate that much. I'm still not sure if I lost all of my baby wei--"

She was cut off in mid-sentence when Miroku spit all his tea out, splashing all over both Sango and Kagome. They both stared at him.

"Take it easy on the tea, Miroku," Sango said. "You might burn yourself like just now."

Miroku gave an innocent laugh as he said, "Yeah... tea can get pretty hot..."

He looked over to Kasumi who was giving him a mouth-zipping gesture. She thought for sure he was going to rat out on her. Luckily he caught himself before he gave the news.

Both Kasumi and Miroku knew it was going to be extremely hard work keeping the little surprise a secret. But more than anyone, Inuyasha knew something suspicious was going on. And he did not want to wait to find out...

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Okay, this was a short chapter, but, ya know. I know I'm a little off on the days and stages of the pregnancy, but work with me, people! Just pretend it's possible. I'm getting ready to end this fan-fiction and start the sequel, so just work with me here!