Author's Note: This is the last and final chapter to this story! But never fear, there is one last sequel, or prequel, to this entire story! It is called 'Human Pride Fights a Vengeful Battle' and two chapters are already up with the third on the way very soon.
Summary to prequel...or is it sequel???, oh well, it's the next story after this!! : (humor, fluff, action) Inuyasha & Kagome's children are the light of their lives, the reason they live today, the reason they're so happy. But when someone comes to try & take their light away, how will they stop him? Can they stop him? It seems impossible...
Check it out please! It has just as much fluff, humor and action as in this story! However, a different plot takes place. Inuyasha and Kagome have four kiddies, and Miroku and Sango have three with another on the way. Please read and review! Enjoy!
lady kjerston of the western: You're never late! I'm just glad that you read my fic (smiles). lol, you'll find out! HIS ASS!!! LMAO that made me laugh for the longest time, omg!! man, i wish he were real too, i'd do the same thing. heehee!!! demise, er vacation! lolzzz!!! damn that was funny! yes, the box i keep them in has no airholes either... and they still manage to survive.................Damn................lol, anyway yeah, you keep them in that crate. don't want any nuclear wars at a time like this. cubas great! they got trees there that our freaks can live in! or rumiko takahashi's place? coolness! and the ending of the entire series is crappy? holy shit! WHY?!?!? don't inuyasha and kagome kiss or something or...something?!?! and make preparations you will go! Thanks for your review!
TennyoKameko: No smiting please! I've had enough of that for not updating as soon as i promised!! lol, yeah, gotta remember to keep that in mind (talks to self) anyway, and now you don't have to! cause look look look!! i updated!! Thanks for your review!
InuKagsChild1: i agree. damn these mood swings! grrr! lol, anyway thanks for your compliments and for your review!
Aria-wolfstar: yea! gasp is right! lol, Thanks for your review!
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Chapter Ten: A Dream Has Never Felt So Real
Kagome saw an enormous hailstone head straight for Inuyasha's head. For the first few seconds, Kagome could only watch. She knew right then if she didn't do something now, she would fully regret it. Even if it meant getting hurt herself, she would do anything to keep Inuyasha from any type of suffering. He's had too much of that in the past and he sure as hell didn't need it anymore now.
With all of the strength Kagome could gather, she pushed Inuyasha backward and away from her. He looked very confused as he felt her do this and couldn't understand why she would push him like that. But, when a massive hailstone landed dead on in the spot he used to be, he knew why.
Noticing that she was now unprotected, Kagome hunched over and wrapped her arms around her large middle. Smaller stones fell on her head, shoulders and back, but she didn't care. All she could think about was her child's safety. She felt no pain, sadness, or burden. She didn't feel a thing as she protected her most precious gift that still remained inside of her.
Inuyasha dodged the oncoming sleet and rushed to Kagome. He was about to ask her something when unexpectedly; Kilala came from the graying shadows of the mist around them and roared.
"Kilala!" Inuyasha shouted gratefully. He didn't say anymore, he just picked Kagome up and ran to the large cat demon. The hanyou and miko partially hid under Kilala's body for protection and ran with her to Miroku and Sango's home.
It was only about another minute before they finally arrived at their friend's hut. It would have been a shorter journey, had it not been for this storm of course.
Inuyasha burst through the entrance of the hut and was greeted by Kaede, Shippo, Sango, and Miroku who looked toward them, at first startled by the sudden surprise, but now they understood full well what was going on and got things ready.
Kaede had arrived just after Miroku and Sango had sent Kilala to rescue Kagome and Inuyasha. Hmm, it seemed she was a lot stronger than everyone had thought her to be. She had held her strength during the storm and made it to the hut without any fault.
"Are ye and Kagome alright Inuyasha?" Asked the priestess as Sango went ahead to boil some water. "I'm fine Kaede but Kagome got injured from the hail." He said to her as he sat her down where Kaede pointed to where a futon was.
"I see, Miroku hand me some herbs." The monk nodded and brought her some that was left over from the last time Kaede had come to visit and left some for them just incase of any trouble.
Shippo and Kilala stood aside, they knew they would just be in the way and instead did as asked, to be out of the way. Everyone had grown quite surprised over the few years of knowing Shippo. He always used to ask questions and bother people without the consideration that it might be inappropriate...or just stupid.
But now, he has grown wiser and just let things handle themselves without question.
Miroku had returned shortly with just the right amount of healing herbs for his friend. Sango was still managing the water, but kept looking where Kagome was with much concern.
"Where does it hurt for the most part Kagome?" Kaede asked as she began to undo her kimono. Inuyasha turned to Miroku and glared at him to leave. Miroku looked at Inuyasha and laughed nervously as he held one hand behind his head. He stood up to leave and go help Sango.
"My shoulder." Kagome said with pain evident in her voice. Kaede removed the top part of her kimono so that only her shoulders and upper back were visible.
"It appears that you only have scratches on your upper body child, so there is nothing to be troubled about." Kaede said with a small smile as she began to treat the younger girl's minor wounds.
Kagome nodded and let Kaede do what she needed to do. Inuyasha sat by Kagome and looked up to see Sango arrive with water in a bucket and some cloth. "Better put just a little water on it to get any dirt out if there are any."
Kaede nodded and thanked the demon exterminator. Miroku stood a few feet away as to not get on Inuyasha's bad side any longer.
It was a bit strange though; Miroku had not even glanced at another woman since he and Sango had been married. He was very happy. He didn't even want another woman to bear his children other than Sango. Ever since he had found out that she was pregnant, he was immediately in father mode and constantly looked after Sango, never leaving her side being so worried all the time if she was alright and if the baby was too. Now, looking at another woman, let alone groping her, was just unappealing to the monk. If he did so, he would be betraying Sango. He smiled though, knowing it would never happen.
That night, Inuyasha and Kagome have decided to stay the night at Miroku's home...Mainly because they wouldn't shut up about it until they stayed...
They were in a spare room of the hut and currently asleep.
Well, one of them was asleep.
Inuyasha was awake as he hugged Kagome for about the hundredth time that day. He was so worried about her all the time and couldn't lighten up. As much as his tired body had wanted to 'lighten up' his heart and brain didn't want to at all.
'She saved me today.' He thought as his mind wandered back to earlier that day when he was protecting her in the hollow from the hailstorm. He was about to be knocked out when Kagome saved him by pushing him out of the way. If she hadn't done that, then they both would've been in danger.
Inuyasha felt a wave of loving warmth flow over his body as he hugged Kagome tighter to him. She risked everything for him. She would have gladly died for him so that he would live on.
"Kagome." Inuyasha said quietly. After a few seconds he said her name a bit louder, "Kagome?"
She stirred a little bit, "She's trying to sleep right now." She said in a slight irritated voice. Inuyasha sighed, 'Well that's just dandy, she's in one of her moods again.'
Kagome turned her head to look at him and smiled, "I'm sorry Inuyasha, what was it that you wanted?" She said in the sweetest voice.
Inuyasha raised an eyebrow, 'Ok now that's just scary, first she's annoyed with me and now she's happy? What the hell?!' He thought helplessly and just smiled at her anyway.
"I just...waned to say thank you, for saving me back then." He said shyly and drooped his ears somewhat. Inuyasha felt strange. He was usually the one to save Kagome, not have it the other way around.
Kagome thought he looked just too cute, "Well of course I'd save you Inuyasha. You're my whole world, remember?" She asked in a whisper and touched his cheek.
Memories of nine months ago relived itself in Inuyasha's mind. She had said that to him the night he was human.
"Yeah, course I do. I'll never forget that." He said to her and put his hand on hers that was on his cheek. Inuyasha suddenly thought of something, "I wonder if our kid is going to be a girl or a boy, hmm." He said to himself. He didn't mean to say it aloud, it was just a thought. He shrugged his shoulders and was about to kiss Kagome when she sat up abruptly.
"Oh Inuyasha! I wondered that too! We have to pick a name for our baby soon before it's born!" Kagome said as she became very excited and held her two fists by her chin in enthusiasm.
Inuyasha had a sweat drop appear behind hid head. 'Oh great, now she's off again.' He thought and sighed as he sat up too.
"Inuyasha, I have been thinking of a couple of names for a girl and a boy." She kept going on and on when Inuyasha just looked at her like she was crazy. He brought his face closer to hers in means of kissing her but when he was an inch away from her mouth she placed a hand on his face and pushed him back. Kagome was in very deep though as she put her other hand under her chin, "No, that's not a suitable name for a boy, how about..."
Inuyasha removed her hand from his face and tried to hug her. Kagome threw her hands up once in excitement and squealed as she kept talking to herself, "Hmm yeah I like that name!" She said and nodded her head. Kagome had accidently hit Inuyasha in the face and he fell back on the futon, a bump forming on his head. Kagome didn't seem to notice as she smiled, "Yes, I like that name…"
Inuyasha sat back up and dramatically threw his hands up in the air, "I give up!" He crossed his arms over his chest and hung his head down in sadness.
Kagome stopped talking and looked at him curiously, "Hey what's wrong with you Inuyasha?" She asked.
He looked at her and just shook his head, "Nothing." He said and waved his hand casually. Inuyasha and Kagome lay back down as he thought, 'Damn, what's a guy gotta do to get some?'
All he wanted to do have a little fun time with Kagome. Was that such a crime? Was that such a bad thing?!
He shrugged his shoulders and closed his eyes. Then, he felt something soft on his lips. He opened his eyes and saw Kagome pull away from the kiss she gave him, "Don't think I didn't know what you wanted." She giggled.
Inuyasha's eyes grew wide in realization, "You...You were teasing me." He fake pouted.
Kagome just smiled innocently.
Inuyasha pretended to be mad but instead pulled Kagome to him so fast that she jumped slightly, "Well, aren't you the clever one?" He asked mischievously. Kagome giggled and closed her eyes, "Yes, yes I am!" She said enthusiastically. Inuyasha rolled his eyes and kissed her.
All of a sudden Kagome stopped kissing him back and instead cried out in pain as she held her stomach. Inuyasha looked at her with deep concern, "Kagome? Kagome what's wrong?" He asked her and held her shoulders as he sat on his knees to face her.
"I-I think I'm having a... contraction." She looked at him and scrunched her face in pain as another one shook her entire body, "The baby Inuyasha, I-it's coming, NOW!"
"What's going on?" Sango had appeared at the doorway with Miroku standing behind her, "Kagome are you alright?" She asked and walked in to help her friend. Inuyasha turned to look at her, "She's going to have the baby Sango, what do we do?" Asked Inuaysha in a panicky voice. His mate was in pain and he didn't know how to make it stop. That was something he never dealt with before and was now a complete wreck by the time Kaede made her way into the room.
"Alright, Sango get plenty of cloths and hot water. Miroku get several blankets." She ordered with a stern voice. Miroku and Sango went to get the needed supplies.
Shippo and Kilala were awake now and looking through the entrance of the door to see what was going on. "Is Kagome alright?" Asked Shippo worriedly.
"She's going into labor." Kaede announced and brought her hand to Kagome's forehead.
Kagome had her eyes shut tight and grit her teeth in pain as another contraction came. Kagome screamed and clenched her fists. Inuyasha immediately held her hand.
"It's alright Kagome, I'm here." Inuyasha said to comfort her. Kagome just ignored him and breathed heavily.
Sango and Miroku returned with many supplies and set them where they needed to be.
Miroku left the room and motioned for Kilala and Shippo to follow him.
"Why do we have to leave?" Asked Shippo. Miroku sat against the wall and smiled at him, "Because we are not supposed to be in there while Kagome is having her child."
Shippo seemed to understand that and sat down next to him and yawned, "Why did Kagome have to have her baby now, couldn't she at least wait until morning?"
Miroku laughed at this, "Certainly not Shippo, it is the child that picks its time to come into the world, not Kagome's. Otherwise she would have gladly waited till morning."
After much screaming, punching, and yelling. The baby was finally born. Inuyasha looked at his son and felt so much love overcome his heart. Kagome now held him and smiled. She had waited for this day for what seemed like an eternity, and now it has finally come. She was a mother to a beautiful baby boy. There was absolutely no greater gift.
Kaede and Sango both smiled as the mess was cleaned up and they looked at the happy family. Sango had tears in her eyes, 'I'm happy for you Inuyasha and Kagome. Soon, that will be Miroku and I where you are now.'
They both left the room with smiles and gave the three some time alone.
Inuyasha looked at his son and slowly began to smile. 'I-I have a son, a wonderful, strong son.'
Kagome looked at him and slowly brought the boy to him. Inuyasha carefully held him to his chest and looked down at the sleeping boy in amazement.
Kagome sat back against the large amount of blankets behind her and gazed at her husband and son with a mother's love in her eyes, probably the most pure and holy love there is.
Kagome had silent tears slide gracefully down her cheeks and smiled. She still thought she was in a dream. A dream that she would soon wake up from and face reality once again. But, she knew now that she was wide awake, awake in an infinite dream. And that nothing had ever felt so real.