Sigh, only a few more to fix…. Meaning like 8 XD

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Chapter 11: For the Love of Kitsunes

Kagome walked toward Inuyasha, who was standing over Hiten's body. She could see Manten's body starting to twitch, and she realized that they needed to remove the Shikon no Kakera from the Thunder Brothers quickly, or they would revive. She changed course to move toward Manten, while calling to Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, get the shards out of Hiten's forehead or he will revive!"

She could see Inuyasha bending over Hiten's body from the corner of her eye. Kagome reached Manten's body and pulled the single shard from his forehead, grabbing the other shard from his hand. Inuyasha walked toward her, holding up two more shards.

"This is it? Two shards? I thought you said there were a lot of shards here!" Inuyasha complained as he drew nearer.

Kagome mutely held out the three shards in her hand. "Actually, there were five shards here, but that's not what's important. I was really wanting to save this whole kitsune family. Unfortunately, I didn't really know when they were killed last time." Kagome walked back toward where she had left the two kits.

Inuyasha followed her, grumbling all the way.

Kagome found Shippo and the female kit right where she had left them. Shippo was crying so hard, that he didn't even hear them approaching. Kagome knelt down beside the kit and took his sister from his arms, then she gathered him into her lap and let him cry into the folds of her shirt. She wanted to cry too. Now she knew what he had gone through last time, all by himself. She just held him and rocked him, letting him get it all out.

Inuyasha pretended that he didn't care about what was going on, but Kagome could see him glancing over at them with sympathy and watching the woods around them.

Finally, Shippo cried himself to sleep in her arms. Kagome looked up at Inuyasha. "Maybe we should bury their parents before we leave…"

Before Kagome could finish her thought, a bright light coming from the clearing caught her eye. There was a bright flash of fire rising up into a column, then there was nothing. "fox-fire…"

Inuyasha walked toward the clearing and looked into it. "There's nothing left." He came back to them. "We should move on now."

Kagome nodded, carrying one kit on each arm. Luckily, the female kit had not woken since she went to sleep in her brother's arms. What are we going to feed you little one? I don't know… Then she thought of something. "Inuyasha, let's go back to Kaede's village. I need to know what to feed this baby. And our journey is no place for her."

Inuyasha looked like he was going to protest, but the look on her face, coupled with the baby deciding to cry at that moment, seemed to change his mind. "All right, I'll carry the male kit, you carry the baby." He held his arms out to take Shippo.

"Okay." Kagome handed Shippo to him. The kit didn't even stir as he changed hands. Kagome made a sling from some of the bandages she had brought with her and tied the baby to her chest. Then she hopped on Inuyasha's back, careful not to jostle the kit any more than necessary, and they were off.

As Inuyasha ran through the trees, he was thinking about what had just happened. These poor kits. This one, Shippo, just watched both of his parents being murdered. I know how that feels. And that other one, the girl, she'll never even know who her parents were, except through her brother's memories. He looked down at Shippo, then glanced back at Kagome. She was really strong out there. And she really cares about these kids.

Kagome noticed Inuyasha looking back at her, mostly because he nearly ran into a tree while doing it. She wondered what he was thinking about. I wonder if Kikyo will be brought back this time. I kind of hope so, but I kind of don't too. I just hope that if she is brought back, this time she won't be wanting to kill Inuyasha.

They very quickly arrived in Kaede's village, but Inuyasha didn't stop running until he reached the older miko's hut. Then Inuyasha let Kagome get off of his back and walk into the hut before following her. Kaede looked up at their entrance, looking surprised at their burdens.

Kagome spoke first. "Kaede, we saved these two kits from the thunder brothers, but the baby won't survive unless we find something to supplement her mother's milk."

Kaede looked troubled by this. "Child, it is not very often that a baby will survive without his or her mother. And this seems to be doubly true for demon babies, since demons honour the idea that only the strong survive. The fact that Inuyasha survived after losing his mother at such a young age, speaks very highly of his strength. But since this is true, I don't know what we can do for your tiny kit." She looked sadly at the baby that was peeking out of Kagome's sling.

Kagome wasn't about to let this stop her though. "Then I'll take her back to my time. There must be something I can do for her! I can't just let her die without trying everything to save her."

Kaede looked relieved. "Yes, you might be able to do something for the kit in your own time. Please, take her there and see what you can do for her. Now, what about this other one, the boy?"

Kagome looked at the sleeping kit, her son. Oh Shippo, what am I going to do about you? You're so fragile at the moment! Should I leave you here with Kaede and Inuyasha, or should I take you with me? Which one is better for you? Kagome looked at Kaede and Inuyasha. "Would you guys be able to take care of him until I get back? I don't think it would be a very good idea to take him with me, it probably frighten him very badly."

Kaede nodded grimly, and Inuyasha looked… determined. Kagome couldn't understand what was going on in his head. Last time Inuyasha hadn't even seemed to like Shippo, but now he seemed to be almost protective of the little kitsune.

"All right, I'm going to go to the well and find out what I can do for this little one. I'm really going to have to figure out what to call her, she needs a name." Kagome said, looking down at the bundle in her arms. "I'll figure something out before I get back." She said, mostly to herself.

Kagome went to leave the hut, but Inuyasha was there in front of her. "You're not going anywhere with those shards. You can go, but they stay."

Kagome just stared at him. And here I thought that he was interested in something other than the Shikon for once. I guess I should have known better… Kagome glanced back at Kaede, asking her forgiveness with her eyes. Then she turned toward Inuyasha and smiled sweetly. "Inuyasha, without the shards, I can't come back." Inuyasha didn't look like he was going to believe her. Sorry Inuyasha… "Osuwari!" She yelled.

CRASH!!!

Kagome walked out over Inuyasha's prostrate body, then turned back to Kaede. "I should be back in a couple of days." She said, then she walked toward the well.

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Kagome walked through the woods toward the well. She could feel someone following her, but she wasn't worried. Hello Sesshomaru. She thought.

She felt a laugh in her head. Then she heard his voice. I should have known you would sense me, even with both of us having our shields up. Where are you going without my half-breed brother?

Kagome didn't know what to say to him. She didn't really want to tell him that she was actually from the future. I'm looking for something to feed this kit. She replied, knowing that he would sense a lie if she thought one.

If that is all… he replied in her mind …then I can help you.

And before she could say anything in protest, Sesshomaru had scooped her up and had taken off with her.

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Well, that's it! Things are going crazy for Kagome again! As always, I would love it if you would review. The kitsune baby should have a name by next chapter!

Reviewer Response:

Cold-night09: thanks for the review! Of course I know who you are! And I know that you know the pairing, but don't give it away…..please??? Anyway, hope you enjoyed!

Web of dreams: I'm glad you like it, but I won't be giving away my pairing. Sorry! Thanks for the names!

Mary773: Thanks for the support! I hope you liked this chap too!

Inu-fanforever: That's right!! Thanks for the names!! Hope you enjoyed this one too!