Something cold hit his face. There, again. Water? Inuyasha opened his eyes; rain had fallen from the heavens and was already quickening its pace. He moaned, great, now they had to bolt for the hut. He gently shook Kagome awake beside me. Her eyes opened tiredly and she yawned a bit.

"W-what is it?"

"It's raining, c'mon, put your clothes on, we gotta run for the hut," Inuyasha tossed Kagome for her already soaked blue shirt. She caught it a put it on. She reached for her pants and sighed. She hated the rain now. Kagome started to look around where she was sitting. Looking up at Inuyasha as he donned the white shirt, she asked

"I can't find my other sock,"

"What?"

"You know the things I wear on my feet,"

"Never mind, come on, I don't want to get soaked," Inuyasha sniffed the air. He stopped at looked at Kagome.

"What?" Kagome stood up

"N-nothing," it was wishful thinking, it couldn't possibly be the right smell. "C'mon, get on my back, it'll be faster." He felt Kagome climb on and he began to run. Still the smell followed them. But it couldn't possibly be what I think it is…can it?

Reaching the hut in time, both Inuyasha and Kagome were soaked. Inuyasha set Kagome on the ground and they both entered the hut. Miroku, Sango, Kaede and Shippo's heads all turned in their direction. Shippo ran over and jumped into Kagome's outstretched arms. Inuyasha walked past her and sat down.

"Inuyasha, you're a half demon again," Sango smiled

"Ya, so?" Inuyasha said

"We're just happy for ye Inuyasha, that is all," Kaede smiled

"Whatever,"

"Kagome why do you smell like Inuyasha?" Shippo inquired and smelt her again

"I-I umm well," Kagome felt her face redden and she looked over at Inuyasha, whose face was also red

"Don't ask questions runt," Inuyasha's hands disappeared

"B-but,"

"So what did you guys do exactly?" Miroku asked as he watched Kagome sit down beside Inuyasha

"None of your damned business,"

"Ohhh, I see," Miroku looked at Sango who had wide eyes. "Well I really d-…"

"Shut up about it," Inuyasha warned

"They did what Miroku?" Shippo jumped off Kagome and ran to Miroku

"You see Shippo-…"

"Miroku! Not in front of Shippo!" Sango said frantic

"Would all of you shut your damned mouths?" Inuyasha growled. Again he smelt it. And it was coming from Kagome. He swallowed a lump in his throat. Well, that was fast. Oh I hope she wont kill me for this…

He was wrong. He had been lied to, deceived, tricked and fooled. For the smell was gone once afternoon had peaked. The rain had ceased, so he went outside to get some fresh air and to think. The God Tree was the only place where the solitude was welcoming. He couldn't help but feel sad. His nose had tricked him, brought his hopes up then crashed them down. He smirked, so what else was new? It happened every time, now he knew why he never had any hope in the first place. He'd better stop trying. Anyway, what was he to do now? Kagome was his; nothing could take her away from him, yet he was bored. He shook his head lightly to get his head clear. So he thought about Naraku. Why had he been so quiet for this long? Was he beginning to finally weaken? He felt his anger rise. That bastard was probably just waiting for me to make my move. He's up to something I know it. But what? All Inuyasha knew was Naraku needed to be defeated. Too much suffering had been caused on his account. Miroku… I need to slay Naraku before Miroku's air void swallowed him up, hopefully not before the monk's pup is born. Sango wouldn't be able to go on. Not only for them, but for me too. I'll slay him and avenge Kikyou's death… Inuyasha sat up straighter. Did he really want to avenge her after what she did to Kagome? Kikyou's coldness had doubled; her revenge more real and her lies, ever growing more dangerous. He knew that she too was up to something, but Inuyasha was afraid that the moment he found out, it would be too late. Something could happen to his friends, to his mate, and somehow, the blame would fall on him, the guilt would mount up until it ripped him apart. Inuyasha stared through the massive God leaves as he tried to search the sky for an answer, but found nothing.

Naraku, Kikyou, what are you two planning to do to us?

Eyes stared out the narrow window. Purple clouds rose up from the ground and into the poison sky. Intrigued by the powerful presence, he got up and began to head towards the front gate. Interesting that you have chosen to come here now woman, after what you have promised. Why have you come village Priestess?

"Naraku, where are you going?" she inquired.

"No where Kagura, it's business, attend to the castle for a moment,"

"Whatever," Kagura tucked her fan inside her kimono sleeve and continued to sit in the corner sulking.

Naraku walked out of the room and into the dimly lit, narrow halls to his castle and took a sharp left turn. Walking past the tons of corpses that litter the halls he directed his attention to the right turn that he crossed. Darkness met his vision, followed by the odd frail candle light. He stopped and smiled. What could she possibly want from me? As Naraku neared the main doors, his curiosity had increased and he felt a longing to know. Pushing open the doors and standing on the stone balcony he watched as the purple miasma swirled into the sky, creating toxic smells that would be sure to kill off any intruders. Suddenly averting his gaze to strong aura that met his senses, his mouth curved into a smile. He saw her walk out of the miasma, the purple clouds rolled off her, seeming to do know harm to her at all. But, then again, she was dead. As she neared him, he saw the look etched in her eyes. Revenge, death and torture. Naraku grinned. He would help this tragic woman find the retribution she sought after for so long. He would help her kill Inuyasha and Kagome. As she approached him she gave a small smile.

"Naraku,"

"Kikyou, what a surprise,"

"Hardly, I have come to seek assistance Naraku. And you are the only strong enough demon that also seeks Inuyasha's blood," Kikyou stopped before Naraku and grinned slightly.

"Tell me of your plan, My Lady Kikyou," Naraku replied, eyes narrowing

"I need you to seek the assistance of…"

"Inuyasha? Are you up there? Come down!"

The gentleness of her voice pried him away from his thoughts and he turned his gaze down to the ground. He saw her circling around the tree trying to spot him. He was too far up; she stopped once and placed her hands on her hips. Inuyasha sniffed the air; just to be sure…no it was no longer there. He sighed sadly and gently answered:

"What?" he saw her turn around and tilt her head from side to side to try and spot him. He merely shook his head and tilted his head so he was sure she could see it. Once she spotted him, her eyes lit up and she smiled. She would have never known…he shook his head; he needed to stop thinking negatively. Late afternoon light played with her features as it casted shadows around her lips, making them even more desirable. Her bronzed eyes shone brightly and he found himself blushing.

"There you are! I came to tell you that I need to go home. I ran out of clean clothes,"

"Home?" it sounded like Inuyasha was debating his answer

"You can come if you like, I'd kind of like to stay home for a day or so to see my family," Kagome smiled "Please come with me."

"Okay, fine, I'll come," Inuyasha jumped off the branch and landed in front of her. Kagome smiled and nodded her head. He watched her reach up to him and he wrapped an arm around her waist and brought her lips to meet his own.

"You know, that's really gross," a voice from Kagome's shoulder caused Inuyasha's eyes to widen and he broke apart. Kagome rested her head on Inuyasha's shoulder and blushed. Shippo's young green eyes were wide and he had an evil grin on his face. "So that's why you smell like Inuyasha, Kagome." As he went from Kagome's shoulder the top of Inuyasha's head

"Back off," Inuyasha growled. Kagome, sensing a fight responded by nodding her head:

"Shippo, Inuyasha and I are going my Era for a few days, when you go back to the village, can tell you tell that to Miroku and Sango please?"

"Sure Kagome!" Shippo jumped down from Inuyasha's head and began to run down the small dirt road that leads from the Well to the small village. "You guys stay out of trouble." Both Inuyasha and Kagome blushed at his comment and Shippo simply rolled his eyes at them and continued to run.

"C'mon Inuyasha," Kagome turned her attention towards the Well.

"I'm coming,"

"Are you okay? You seem a bit depressed today," Kagome looked him over

Now what? He couldn't possibly tell her that earlier on in the day she had been pregnant. She would be devastated. "Ya I'm fine," he found himself answering before he even thought of what he wanted to say. Kagome smiled and took his hand and they both began to walk towards the Well.

"Are you sure-..."

"Yes I'm fine," Inuyasha said, aggravated, as they jumped over the Well's edge and were thrown five hundred years into the future.

Inuyasha jumped out of the Well with Kagome on his back and she sighed. No matter what Inuyasha tells me I know something is wrong with him today. I mean it was so early when he all of a sudden got up and left. What's up with him today? She felt Inuyasha crouch down and Kagome slid off of him. He began to walk forward and Kagome and a slight jump in order to catch up with him. Kagome watched him climb the stairs with his head bent and she reluctantly followed him. He stopped and waited for her to open the door, which she eventually did. The door creaked slightly and Kagome pushed it open more. Stepping inside and shutting the door behind Inuyasha, Kagome removed her shoes and walked into the kitchen. She saw her mother sitting at the table slipping on her shoes and quickly stood up. Seeing Kagome and Inuyasha standing behind her she smiled warmly.

"Hi Kagome, Inuyasha,"

"Hi mom," Kagome smiled and she heard Inuyasha mumble a small 'hello'

Then she saw Sota brush past her, in a hurry he gave her a small hug. "Mom I'm gunna be late! Where's Grandpa?"

"I'm right here Sota," Kagome turned around to find her Grandfather glaring at Inuyasha. Inuyasha in turn was now glaring at her grandfather. Kagome sighed and shook her head. Those two hadn't gotten along since day one. They acted so childish sometimes.

"Where are you guys going to?" Kagome asked

"Sota has a play that's tonight, so we're going to see it. I'm sorry Kagome, I didn't know that you would be home today, I would have saved you tickets,"

"That's okay mom," Kagome smiled, though a bit hurt, "Just take lots of pictures."

"Will do," she smiled and showed Kagome her camera

"C'mon mom, I'm gunna be late," Sota whined and tugged on her jacket

"Okay Sota. Kagome you'll make dinner I trust?"

"Yup Mom, have fun, good luck Sota!" Kagome smiled and gave him a small hug. "Later Grandpa!"

"Good-bye Kagome," he merely nodded at Inuyasha who gave the same response

"Bye Inuyasha!" Sota called

"Good-bye Inuyasha," Kagome's mother waved a bit

"Ya, ah, later," Inuyasha mumbled

The door slammed quickly and Kagome heard the car start. She glanced over at Inuyasha, who was staring at the ground. Hearing the car pull out, Kagome walked over to the kitchen table and sat down, however, Inuyasha continued to stand. Kagome was starting to get a bit worried, why was he acting like this? Something must have happened to him, but he wouldn't tell her. So is he just gunna keep it all inside? Kagome decided that enough was enough; she was going to get to the bottom of it.

"Inuyasha?" he looked up at her, sadness was evident along with guilt? "What's up with you today? You're not okay, I know you're not."

"Just leave it alone will ya? I ain't gunna tell you," Inuyasha crossed his arms and anger appeared in his eyes. He shook his head and closed his eyes

"Why not?" Kagome retorted

"Cuz, I don't feel like it, and besides I don't want you to know," Inuyasha shot back opening his eyes again.

Sighing in defeat, Kagome nodded and stood up. "Fine," She walked over to the stove and turned it on. She felt Inuyasha appear behind her and wrap his arms around her middle.

"It's my own problem and I don't want you to get worried over it,"

"I can't help it," Kagome whispered "Are you hungry? I'll make ramen."

"Sure," Inuyasha let her go and tried his best not to tell her everything. Now was not the time. There would be other times, and he shouldn't dwell on this one. He could always make it up. He grinned evilly and Kagome turned her attention to the playful smirk that covered his features.

"What are you thinking?" Kagome narrowed her eyes and grinned

"You'll see. Ahh, that lid thing is starting to-…"

"Oh!" Kagome cried and Inuyasha saw her fiddle with a knob on the stove. Deciding not to ask, Inuyasha merely took a seat at the inviting table and sighed. Kagome glanced over her shoulder and shook her head. Then she thought of something. Turning her attention back to the stove she smiled. She knew how to cheer him up.

Inuyasha yawned slightly and looked at Kagome again. She was still busy making their dinner. His head fell into his arms and he began to feel tired. A sudden clunck on the table, made Inuyasha look up through his bangs. Kagome smiled warmly and pointed to his bowl. Raising his head and staring at it, he sighed.

"Eat something I don't think you've eaten all day,"

"Fine," Inuyasha sat up straighter

Silence followed. Kagome knew it was awkward. After all, he had claimed her, yet, it was, well, still the same. She felt a bit saddened, he did love her right? She knew he did because, well, they did things together that Inuyasha had never done with Kikyou. To Kagome, that made her feel wanted, like she belonged with Inuyasha. She side glanced in his direction, eating in silence. She shook her head. Feeling her gaze on him Inuyasha looked up and raised an eyebrow

"What?"

"It's nothing," Kagome shook her head again. Inuyasha shrugged and went back to eating. Kagome finished soon afterwards and pushed the chair out from behind her. Walking the small distance to the sink she turned the tap on. Watching the warm water fill the small bowl, Kagome soon dumped it out and left it in the sink. She felt Inuyasha over her shoulder and she turned around. He handed her the bowl and again Kagome watched as it filled with water, then again she dumped it. Kagome wanted a shower, she yearned for one. She felt like she hadn't showered in days. She could trust Inuyasha alone for at least a few minuets right?

"I'm gunna take a shower okay? Will you be okay by yourself for a few minuets?" Kagome took his hand and led him up the stairs.

"Ya, why wouldn't I be?" he rolled his eyes

"Well I just thought, never mind," Kagome opened the door to her room and walked inside. Still no matter how many times Inuyasha had been inside her room, he always felt heat rise in his cheeks. Everything in her room smelled of her. Everything. He watched her go to her closet and pull out a pair of black pants and a white sleeves shirt. He figured that the only way the shirt would stay on was by the two white straps at the top. It looked like they were to sit on her shoulders. She grabbed a towel next and then Kagome turned her gaze to him.

"Okay, well, are you sure you won't be bored at all? I won't be that long," Kagome asked

"I'll be fine," Inuyasha sat down on her bed and looked around her room

"See you soon," Kagome smiled and Inuyasha nodded. He heard the bathroom door shut down the hall and the signal of the water.

Kagome shook off her pale blue shirt that she had worn for the past two days. It had a bit of mud on it and it was wrinkled. Pulling down her jeans and tossing them in the corner, she jumped in the shower and sighed. Cupping her hands and allowing the water to reside in her hands, when she had enough, Kagome splashed it on her face and rubbed her hands up and done her face. Blinking back the water droplets, Kagome reached on the shelf and found her shampoo. Clicking open the bottle she poured some onto her hands. Funny how taking a shower was now a simple task that required no thinking at all. Usually Kagome always thought in the shower. But now, she really didn't feel like it, like it took more effort then she really wanted to give. Rubbing the cinnamon hinted shampoo in her hands she lathered her hair and scrubbed away all the dirt and grime. Standing back under the shower's head she felt the shampoo run down her back and the sides of her face. Welcoming, she thought. Running her hands over her hair to make sure that all of the stuff was gone, she continued to add the other rinse to her hair. Massaging it gently into her head she sighed. It felt really good to be clean again. Not to mention she still felt a bit sore. Blushing at her last thought, Kagome continued to stand under the shower's head and let the water pour onto her. Next she found her soap and she clicked open the small blue bottle. Funny, this one smelled like rain, but it was a sweet smelling rain. Pouring it onto her hands, Kagome ran it over her left arm, then her right one. She rubbed it along her middle, and then bending over she got her legs.

Kagome went back up and got along her neck and chest. Turning around to face the shower, Kagome embraced the warm water the ran over her body and allowed the soap to fall off of her. Blinking her eyes Kagome turned around and twisted the knobs that controlled the water's flow. Pushing aside the curtain, Kagome reached for her fuzzy white towel. Drying off her legs, arms and middle, she wrapped it around herself. Stepping out of her shower, Kagome positioned herself in front of the large bathroom mirror. She reached for her brush and ran it through her hair. She watched as her ebony locks were pulled away from being wrapped around her neck. That's when she noticed the large pink scar along her neck. Kagome reached up and touched it.

"I gotta mark you…to show you're mine…"

Inuyasha's words rang through out her mind. So he marked me. Is that how demons show their affections? Kagome let her hand fall to her side and she smiled faintly. Well at least it proved that she was his. Did he even think of doing that with Kikyou? She knew Kikyou was still special to him; maybe she could convince him to go after Naraku again. After all, the last time they did that, they were able to steal the Jewel back from Kagura, after she had been sent to retrieve it. Kagome brushed more hair out of her eyes. Very lucky break, not to mention, the rest of the shards were around her neck, in the simple glass bottle that been stolen from her a million times. Kagome remembered fitting the rest together, watching the Jewel glow pink, she felt the Jewel's aura become free of all evil intentions. Purity ran through it once more. Just like it had when Kikyou had protected it with her life though the Jewel's yearning to be found had caused Kikyou's early demise. Kagome slipped on her warm pants and reached down for her shirt.

Yes, Kikyou was a tragic woman. Kagome truly did feel sorry for her. But, she needed to let go of the past, Inuyasha had changed since Kagome first woke him up, he was, well, very different. He had people that cared for him. She cared for him, and she proved it when she helped him when he was full demon. Life had a funny way of making everything work out in the end. Strange. Kagome knew that Inuyasha had feelings for her, she just never knew how deep. But she understood once his demon counterpart had insisted that she was his. The way he had kissed her, Kagome knew that he wanted her. Her hand went back up to the scar that ran along her neck. So this mark meant that no one would be able to touch her? Koga had said that that would be expected. Demon laws right? Kagome felt confused. Were these laws written down or something? Throwing her t-shirt over her, Kagome picked up her dirty clothes and threw them into the wicker basket beside her sink. It felt so nice to be clean again. She turned away from her reflection and opened the door. Walking down the hall she suddenly realized, there was no point of having a shower, when she was just going to be having one in the morning. She hung her head. Why didn't she think ahead?

Inuyasha glanced up as he heard the door open. Kagome walked in with the towel over her arms. She smelled like cinnamon and sweet rain. He watched her throw the towel thing into her closet and she sat down beside him. She smelled amazing.

"You smell really good," Inuyasha stated

"Thanks," Kagome smiled and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Knowing where she wanted to go, Inuyasha pulled her closer to him and kissed her on the lips. She responded and his eyes widened. Not wanting to be out done, Inuyasha began to run his hands down her sides and he felt her nod her head. She broke apart first, Kagome looked into his eyes and nodded. She wanted to. With her mere nod, it seemed to brighten up his damp mood and he smiled. Kagome reached up and pulled on his collar bringing him down on her. Kissing him passionately, Inuyasha was beginning to feel outdone; he wouldn't let that happen, so he kicked up a notch. Good thing it was summer, Kagome thought, I'm gunna be tired after this!

"Kagome? Kagome! Kagome get up now! I'm coming upstairs!" a voice hollered followed by a sound of footsteps. Kagome's eyes shot open and she blinked. Glancing at her clock her eyes widened. 11:35! How could they sleep that long? Uh oh, mom's coming.

"Inuyasha?"

"Hn? W-what is it?" he mumbled

"My mother is coming,"

Feeling the sleep suddenly gone from him, Inuyasha shot up and looked at her. "You serious? Shit!"

"Yup. She's coming up the stairs," Kagome felt around on the ground for her pants. Feeling them halfway under her bed she reached them and brought them up onto the bed. She slipped them on and looked around for her shirt. She looked at Inuyasha who had already begun to slip on the white shirt. Wow, he's dressed fast. Kagome spotted the shirt on her desk chair. Standing up her grabbing in a hurry, she just put it on when a knock on her door made her look up. Not waiting to be answered she opened it. Kagome looked at her mother and smiled

"Morning mom," Kagome smiled sweetly, she had her clothes on, and that was the most important part

"Morning," she looked around the room, nothing unusual appeared, Inuyasha was in the corner standing and stretching. He looked tired, Kagome too looked tired, and nothing seemed strange, so she left it. "There are pancakes downstairs if you want some."

"Great, we'll be down in a second," Kagome said as she mother turned around and shut the door behind her. Kagome sighed.

"That was too close," Kagome whispered and Inuyasha nodded "You hungry?"

"Ya,"

"Okay, well, let's go downstairs and eat," Kagome opened the door and she suddenly stopped.

"What?"

"Go on without me, I gotta just open my curtains," Kagome went back in her room and she hear Inuyasha walk down the stairs. Going over to her window, she drew back the curtains and watched as the sunlight poured onto her face. Then she felt cramping in her stomach. It wouldn't be that cuz she had just had it a few weeks before. Her stomach really hurt. It kind of made her feel sick. Maybe she was just hungry. Shrugging it off she walked out of her room and she went down the stairs and into the sweet smelling kitchen.

"Morning Kagome," her grandfather said as he looked up from his paper.

"Morning Grandpa," Kagome sat across from Inuyasha who suddenly shot his head up at her movements. Her mother sat down beside her.

"Kagome are you okay? You look a little pale."

"Ya I'm fine, my stomach hurts though, maybe it's because I'm hungry," Kagome smiled and poured the syrup that was beside her and dumped it onto her pancakes. Inuyasha had his head down and he felt the heat rise in his cheeks. Kagome felt the sickness again. Nausea. What was making her feel so sick? She looked at Inuyasha who was staring at his food. What's gotten into him? Kagome touched her stomach and it felt a bit tender. That's weird; it hurts…Am I getting sick?

Not again, why does my nose do this to me. It's the same smell as before. No I will not fall for it this time. She isn't, and I know it. But Kagome now feels the affects a bit. No, it will be gone by this afternoon. Kagome isn't pregnant!

Hey Guys, i really chopped this story down huh? Hopefully the chapter should be up by the end of the week! Enjoy!