Locked Inside

Disclaimer: The Inuyasha gang doesn't belong to me, so please don't sue broke little me.

A/N- Man I've been working hard the past two days... I hope you people are happy with the rate of my up-dating, I've been trying as hard as I can...Well let's get on with the story...

Ch.5 The Awaking

Inuyasha had woken up that morning with a pounding headache. 'What was that dream all about? Me and Kagome had a pup, does that mean we're going to mate?' he thought as he got up and got ready for another day of taking care of Kagome. In other words he stood up with her in his arms and walked out side to get some water.

"Lovely morning eh?" Miroku asked stoking the small cooking fire. He looked especially happy today. He was smiling and humming a tune.

"What's got you so happy? Where are Sango and Shippo at?" Inuyasha asked as he sat down with a pitcher of water. Kagome was draped over his lap and he opened her mouth with care. He set Kagome in an upright position and pushed the clay pitcher to her crimson lips.

"They went to bathe at the lake near the well; Lady Sango said you should let her bathe Lady Kagome tonight. I offered to do it for her and she smacked me! I'm an honest monk, my intentions were pure!" Miroku said as he watched Inuyasha pore droplets of water down the young miko's throat. He smiled at the tenderness Inuyasha showed for the girl.

"She's not leaving my sight, I'll bathe her. I don't care what Sango says, she will not leave my side. I think I know how to wake her...I just don't want to do it in public." Inuyasha replied as he cradled Kagome to his chest. He had woken up late last night after having a dream of Kagome having his pup. Then it hit him, what Kaede had said came rushing back into his mind. 'Inuyasha I think it has something to do with your feelings for the girl.' The words had played through his head over half the night.

Miroku's face lit up and he smiled, "Ah, I see. It's to..." His voice was muffled as Sango slapped her hand over the monk's mouth. Sango smiled and waved her hello to Inuyasha. Shippo was walking behind Sango. Inuyasha got up and walked towards the lake.

"Inuyasha you can't seriously think I'm going to let you bathe her do you! You're just as bad as Miroku!" Sango cried as she rushed to block his path to the lake. Her face was red and flushed with anger, her fist were at her side ready to strike.

"Sango, she wares those under thingies, right. Well I'm just going to leave her in those, and bathe the rest of her. I don't plan on doing anything perverted, just get her clean." Inuyasha replied as he strode past her.

He walked along the path and sniffed to make sure they weren't being fallowed, once that was confirmed he took to the trees and hugged Kagome's body to his. Running at break-neck speed he reach the lake in no time. He stripped himself down to the 'boxers' Kagome had gotten him, and stripped her to her under clothing. He smiled as he waded into the chilly water; Kagome had subconsciously snuggled towards to warmest place she could find, i.e. his chest.

Sango had shown him how to use the soaps she and Kagome always used, so he put those on a rock protruding out of the water. He dipped Kagome's hair in the water and wet it down good. He then picked up the bottle labeled 'Shampoo' and squeezed a large drop in his hand. He worked it though her hair and it lathered like Sango said it would, he dipped her hair back it the water again and rinsed it good. He had to be careful of his claws the whole time; they were dulling from the lack of fighting so he didn't have to watch them too much.

"Well Kagome I hope you feel special, I wouldn't do this for just anyone." He whispered as he squeezed 'Conditioner' into his palm. He worked it in and left it as he washed the rest of her exposed skin with the citrus smelling 'Body Wash'. After he rinsed the rest of the sudsy residue from Kagome He set her on his clothes to dry. He waded into the water once again to wash himself.

"Why the hell not?" Inuyasha asked himself as he squeezed some 'Shampoo' into his palm again, he worked it through his own hair and smiled; it felt quiet nice to be honest. He rinsed it out and swam some before he conditioned and washed the rest of his body. He walked out and grabbed one of the towels he had brought. He dried himself and changed into a clean pair of 'boxers'. He set Kagome on a big towel then he dressed himself in his outer clothing. He picked Kagome up towel and all and headed back to the village.

"Sango, I'm going to let you dress her in clean clothes, I'll be in the room with my back turned. Let's go into the hut." Inuyasha said as he walked past the small group. He walked into the hut and laid Kagome down on her futon. He stayed beside her until Sango walked in and shooed him into a corner. He sat with his back to the two girls.

"There all done. Inuyasha, Miroku said you thought you know how to wake her. How, if you don't mind my asking?" Sango inquired. Inuyasha blushed and started playing with the hem of his sleeve. He turned around and gathered Kagome in his arms once more.

"I'm going to tell her how I feel. Confess everything, and tell her how much I need her. I don't want Miroku or the kit hanging around. Do you think you could drag them on a walk?" Inuyasha replied gazing at Kagome's face softly. Sango stood up and started to exit the door.

"I'll get them out of here; can you do me one thing though? If it works come get us, I miss her greatly too you know." Sango said as she walked out after seeing Inuyasha's slight nod. She smiled to herself; if Kagome woke up she was bound to be one happy school-girl. Inuyasha smiled too, knowing Sango cared for her like a sister. Yes he would let them know; because the whole world would know when she was awake.

Inuyasha sat in the back corner of the room, holding a still form known as Kagome. He had smelt Sango and the others departure minuets before he had placed himself far from the door. He looked at the small girl in his arms and could have cried, she looked dead except for the slight fall and rise of her chest.

"Kagome, I know this might not sound like much coming from me. But I want you to know I miss you. I have realized I need you so much this past week. I can't even stand to leave you out of my arms much less my site. I know you think I love Kikyo, but you're wrong. The Kikyo I loved is dead, the clay imitation that walks this world is just that an imitation. My mother asked me once if I believed in soul mates, and I told her no. I know now I was very wrong. Now I have renewed faith in love, for I have you." Inuyasha chocked back a sob and smiled sadly. He didn't know if he could continue, but knew he had to. No matter if it woke the young woman or not; he had to tell her, it was no longer just a wanting to. Now he needed to tell her.

"I know I am probably the last person you want to hear this from. I mean I'm filthy; no matter how many times I wash I'll never have clean blood. I can't offer you much, but I'll always give you what I can. I don't even know if you'll take my offer of becoming my mate, but I want you to know I'll always love you as much as any other human, hanyou, or demon could. That's right all the times I called you names it was just trying to cover the growing feelings I had for you. Please wake up...I want my dream to come true, I want you to have my pups." Inuyasha finished and buried his face in Kagome's hair.

"How many?" Kagome's voice croaked. She was smiling and her eyes were slightly open. Her throat was sore and her mouth dry, but she didn't care. All she wanted to at that moment was be embraced by the silver haired boy that was now looking her in the face. His face had gone ten shades whiter and he was smiling like a banshee. Kagome smiled at him and he fainted.

Inuyasha had pulled back at the sound of Kagome's voice. She had asked 'How many?' and he flipped. He was so happy, his heart started beating erratically and his eyes got hazy and his mind blanked. He was no longer aware of anything as his body hit the floor. Kagome looked wide eyed at the fallen hanyou, and burst out laughing.

A/N- Well there we go, she's awake and he's out cold on the floor. I hope you all liked that chapter; I'm going to have so much fun on the next chapter. Thanks to all my wonderful reviewers... Please review again!

The Forgotten Child