He swallowed hard. Two. She is gunna have two. Two pups. Inuyasha looked Kagome over again. She was still a little pale. He had to tell her today, sometime, today. Inuyasha slowly sat back down. He pushed a bit of her ebony bangs away from her eyes. He saw her tighten her eyes then she relaxed them. How was he going to tell her? What would she say? Would she be angry? Excited? Would she sit him with that damned sit command? Inuyasha turned his gaze to the window in the hut. Light ascended higher into the sky, and more of it poured into the hut. He closed his eyes a bit, trying to get a bit more hours of sleep, but sleep was the farthest thing from his mind. He couldn't help but wonder if other demons were going to attack him, or, more importantly, Kagome. He was scared. For the first time in his life he was scared. He didn't want to lose his pups or Kagome. What happens if she were to get hurt? He'd never, ever forgive himself. It would be his entire fault. It was always his fault. He opened his eyes slightly, only to meet auburn ones. He jumped slightly and he watched Kagome smile. Still she looked pale. Not to mention that now her scent had almost completely changed. It was still her scent but now it was mixed. Like his pups had began to give off their own scent. It was mixing. Other demons would sense it too. Dangerous. He gave a weak smile back.
"How are you feeling?"
"Better then yesterday, but it still hurts a bit," Kagome sighed. Inuyasha knew; he knew that now was the time that he had to tell her. He needed to get her alone, away from their ears. Alone to the forest. Inuyasha stood up and he pulled Kagome up by the arm.
"We need to talk, alone," Inuyasha pulled Kagome out the door. I know I'm going to get sat for this I know it…
Kagome opened her mouth to object but she never said anything. I wonder what it is we need to talk about. He seems really worried about something. I hope he's gunna be okay. I wish he would talk to me more.
Inuyasha let go of Kagome's arm and instead took her hand. He's nervous. Kagome closed her hand around his and he led her out of the village's main gates. Kagome felt his hand tighten in her own. Kagome looked at the ground and she felt Inuyasha suddenly stop. Kagome looked up. They were a good distance away from the main gates of the village and very close to the start of the forest, which was still shrouded in darkness because the morning light had not yet reached that part of the land. Confused she felt Inuyasha let go of her hand and turn around. His hands went to her shoulders and he was a mere five inches from her. Kagome felt her face redden a bit. Then he let her shoulders go and he, once again, turned around.
"Kagome I need to tell you something, it's really important," his tone troubled her. She could sense the fear in it
"What is it?" she tried to be gentle in her tone, but if Inuyasha was worried so should she right? She couldn't control her tone and it ended up sounding confused and scared.
"You gotta promise you won't use the command," Inuyasha crossed his arms over his chest
"I promise. Now what is it?" Kagome reached up and put a hand on his shoulder. Inuyasha let his arms fall to his sides and he turned around and looked her straight in the eyes.
"You're…pregnant…" Inuyasha stepped back and shut his eyes tight, fearing the amount of sits that would flow from her mouth. He swallowed and waited. He opened an eye a bit to see her face. Her eyes were wide and a hand had come up and covered her mouth. Her face was still red and she looked a bit dazed. Kagome quickly collected herself and then gave a shy smile.
"I am? Are you serious?" Kagome whispered, she looked at Inuyasha who had his head turned to the side and his eyes were still shut tight. "You're not happy? Are you? I'm sorry" Kagome closed her eyes. She reopened them quickly to see Inuyasha's eyes wide with shock.
"No! What are you apologizin' for? It's not that, it's just-…"
"You wish I was Kikyou, don't you?" Kagome closed her eyes again. Immediately she felt Inuyasha's hands on her shoulders. He gently shook her. But she merely turned her head to the side. That was always his wish isn't it, I'm sorry I cant be like her, I'm sorry I'm not a good replacement
"Kagome! Look at me Kagome!" Inuyasha turned her head with his fingers. "I never said that."
"But do wish-…"
"No! I love you!" Inuyasha said "I'd never change a thing…never."
"You don't want this baby?"
"Of course I want these pups Kagome!"
"Then why are you acting-…" Kagome opened her eyes a bit
"Because I'm scared okay?!" Inuyasha whispered furiously
"You're what?" Kagome widened her eyes
"I'm scared," Inuyasha pulled Kagome closer to him. He couldn't believe that he had just told her that. The one thing he feared was opening up to another human. He was still afraid of what the consequences would be. But this was Kagome, she would always listen and she would always be there for him. He could trust her right?
"Why?"
"Why? I've made countless enemies in my lifetime. Plenty of demons would jump at the chance to kidnap you or something. Now that you're pregnant, they would hurt you to get to me. They could kill you! I don't want that happen! Not now! I don't want you or our pups to get hurt. I'd never forgive myself if that were to happen," Inuyasha rested his cheek on top of Kagome's head. A cool wind swept through the area and Kagome shivered a bit. She was pregnant. With Inuyasha's babies…well, pups. Kagome gave a smile.
"Wait…did you say pups?" Kagome pulled back a bit and looked into Inuyasha's eyes
"Ya. You're having two,"
"Oh my god…" Kagome threw her arms around his neck. Relieved that she had not said the cursed command, Inuyasha put his arms around her waist and inhaled her tender scent. "We gotta tell my mom, tonight. How long have I been pregnant for anyway?"
"Close to a week. You think your mom will be mad?" Inuyasha asked
"I really don't know," Kagome, replied, "We should go tonight though."
"I guess so,"
"Are you sure that you aren't upset that I am-…"
"No! I told you already, I love you the way you are, I just think that Kikyou will always hold a place in my heart. But thanks to you, I was able to move on with my life. You showed me that humans were okay to trust again. You accepted me, in, in all my forms. And after what happened with the Jewel and me being a pure demon, you showed me that you're strong Kagome. You helped me over come the demon's call and you showed me that being a half breed-…"
"Half demon," Kagome interjected
"Half demon, was okay, it's good, and that is something I shouldn't be ashamed of being. Thanks." Inuyasha blushed a bit. He felt Kagome's grip tighten on his haori.
"Thank you," Kagome whispered
"C'mon, lets get back to the village,"
"Great! I'm hungry!" Kagome smiled
"Get on my back," Inuyasha bent down and Kagome hopped on.
When Inuyasha and Kagome had reached the hut, the sun had risen and they both were sure that Kaede would be up. Inuyasha bent down and Kagome got off. Kagome walked in followed closely by Inuyasha. Kagome smiled as Shippo caught Kagome's waist and he hugged her.
"Well good morning you two," Sango smiled
"Morning Sango!" Kagome sat down beside her. Sango offered her the rest of her water, which Kagome began to sip
"Kagome, your aura is very different today," Miroku observed. Inuyasha sat down and instantly felt his face redden. He was sure that Kagome's eyes were wide and she too had blushed.
"Well that's ummm, because-…" Kagome took a deep drink of her water.
"Kagome's pregnant!" Shippo said from Kagome's lap. Inuyasha sighed and Kagome coughed as she heard what Shippo said. Sango's eyes widened and she smiled. Miroku eyes were also wide, but he collected himself and punched Inuyasha on the side of the arm. Inuyasha rolled his eyes and scowled.
"Congratulations Inuyasha!" Miroku laughed
"Oh Kagome! I'm so happy for you!" Sango hugged Kagome who returned her embrace
"Thanks Sango. But looks like you've already had a jump start on me Sango, and Inuyasha said I am going to have two babies," Kagome whispered into Sango's shoulder. Sango gasped and hugged Kagome tighter.
The chatter for the breakfast was loud and happy. Inuyasha remained quiet through most of it and only answered questions directed at him. Kagome was also a little quiet but she joined in the conversation occasionally and she was a little overjoyed as well. Once the group had finished their breakfast, Sango suggested a wonderful idea.
"C'mon Kagome, let's go the springs near by," Sango said. Kagome nodded and stood up. Kagome bent down and helped Sango up as well. "We're going to the springs guys!"
"Do you want to come Shippo?" Kagome asked
"Nah, I'm gunna stay here," Shippo responded
"Alright, well, we'll see you soon," Sango said
At the spring Kagome undid her shirt and slipped off her pants. She was surprised to see her stomach had already begun to grow. She felt nervousness in the bottom of her stomach and she slipped in.
"Um? Kagome, you think you could-…"
"Of course Sango," Kagome stood up and Sango took Kagome's outstretched hand. After they both sat down they let the heat relax their stiff muscles. Until Sango asked a very peculiar question that worried Kagome greatly.
"Kagome, you've already started to show, how long have you been pregnant for?"
"Inuyasha said about a week, is that bad or something?" Kagome began to feel very nervous. "What's wrong?"
"No, no, it's just weird that only being a week pregnant, and you've already stared to show," Sango hands went to her own stomach. My baby will be coming soon as well, it will be hard; I'm so scared.
"Sango? What's wrong?"
"Kagome? Will you be there when I give birth?"
"Oh of course Sango don't worry about it," Kagome took Sango's hand
"Thanks Kagome, it means so much to me. Now, I think I may have figured out why you have begun to show so early."
"How come?" Kagome asked
"Well when I was training I heard a woman from my village talking to another woman. They were talking about very weird things and I over heard that demon pregnancies were about four to five months only,"
"Four or five months! What happened to the nine?!" Kagome eyes went wide. "Oh my god! That's crazy!"
"It'll be okay Kagome, don't worry,"
"But, but, he's only half demon!"
"But he's still demon Kagome. And besides, be thankful, you won't have to go through the whole nine months of hell," Sango grinned awkwardly
"I guess," Kagome sighed
"And you're pregnant with twins, how exciting!"
"Hn? Ya, I'll have my hands full!" Kagome rubbed her arms in an attempt to get warm.
"Kagome I have to tell you something," Sango's gaze travelled to the water as steam raised up from its hot depths she gently ran her finger along the water's edge.
"Sango? Are you okay?" Kagome moved a bit closer
"I saw him flirting with another woman Kagome!" Sango held off her tears as long as possible but soon Sango found them flowing down her face. Kagome moved closer to Sango and wrapped her arm around Sango's shoulders Sango's hands went too her face and she broke down. After a moment or two, Sango wiped away the tears that had fallen and she turned to Kagome. "I hate this. Why am I so over emotional?"
"Oh Sango, being pregnant can do a number on your emotions. You just feel venerable. It will be okay, he loves you Sango, never question that," Kagome said gently
"Are you sure Kagome?"
"I'm positive," Kagome smiled
"It's wonderful that I have someone to talk to. I'm glad you're back," Sango said
"Well Inuyasha and I will be going back to my Era tonight to tell my mom," Kagome dropped her gaze to the water. She swallowed hard and tried to smile at Sango.
"Kagome, what's wrong?"
"It's just I don't think that she will be very happy," Kagome looked up from her reflection at the water to meet Sango's confused stare
"Why not? The news of a woman being with child should be an exciting time!" Sango observed
"Ya, I know, but my Era is a bit different," Kagome sighed
"Try not to think about it for now alright?" Sango smiled
"Okay,"
"Let's get back to hut, its suddenly got really cold," Sango rubbed her arms
"Good idea" Kagome stood up and got out. She wrapped a towel around her and offered Sango her hand. Carefully Kagome led Sango to the ground. Kagome handed Sango a towel and both girls dried off the cold-water droplets that had stuck to their arms, backs and legs. Kagome slipped on her shirt on and then her pants. She looked at the sky and noted that it would soon rain. She sighed. What will my mom say? After she had finished that though, the skies emptied and rain soon began to fall. Kagome took Sango's hand a both girls began to run for it. They reached the village's main gates when Kagome saw Inuyasha and Miroku running their way. Both girls stopped and Inuyasha was soon in front of Kagome as was Miroku in front of Sango. Inuyasha took off his haori and put it atop Kagome's head and the group began to run. Miroku slipped his hand inside Sango's and held it tight. Sango smiled and bit and sighed. She was running out of energy. Seeing the hut coming into focus, Sango pulled on Miroku's hand, telling me she needed to stop. Miroku stopped and Sango walked towards the hut. Walking inside they saw Shippo staring out the window and he jumped down at the sound of movement.
"I thought you wouldn't find them," Shippo called over his shoulder as he ran to Kagome and jumped into her arms.
"I got my nose don't I? We would have found them," Inuyasha snapped sitting down near the fire. Kagome cuddled Shippo in her arms and sat down next to him. Miroku help Sango sit and instinctively went down beside her. Kagome placed her hands in front of her and nearer to the fire. She rubbed them to try and allow the heat to pass through her body and warm her up. Suddenly she felt very tired. Slumber was calling her name.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha asked. His only answer was her head hitting his shoulder. He looked down at Kagome who had fallen asleep. He sighed.
"Kagome? Kagome wake up,"
Kagome's eyes opened slowly and she sighed. Her stomach was sore again. She looked up to see Inuyasha bending down beside her. Kagome sat up and she put a hand to her head. Inuyasha pulled her up and held her close to him.
"What's going on?"
"It's after nightfall, you've been asleep for almost the whole day," Inuyasha thought
"Where are Sango and Miroku?" Kagome asked
"They went to their own house," Inuyasha said
"Oh, really? How long is it after nightfall?"
"About three hours or so?"
"Oh, c'mon we got to get to my mom," Kagome said.
"Are you sure you're well enough?" Inuyasha asked
"Oh, I'll be fine," Inuyasha merely shook his head. He led Kagome out of the hut and towards the Well.
Kagome found that he arm had protectively slipped around her waist. She smiled. She was happy when Inuyasha said that he wanted these bab-…pups. It made her feel so wanted but most of all desired. Unfortunately she wished she could have a bit more control over her anger. She hated treating Inuyasha like crap. But she couldn't help it; even the slightest thing ticked her off sometimes. Kagome found that they had already made it to the Well. Inuyasha made a tighten move around her waist.
"Inuyasha? Are you nervous?" Kagome asked quietly
"What?! Me afraid of a human? Get real," Inuyasha snorted
"Inuyasha! That's my mother!" Kagome cried
"Sorry," he muttered, "C'mon lets get this over with"
When they stepped out the Well House it was raining. Swearing loudly, Inuyasha put his haori on Kagome's head again and they both ran from the safety of Well House's roof and became instantly soaked. Kagome ran ahead and Inuyasha soon caught up with her. She threw open the front door and stepped inside, moving out of the way Inuyasha stepped in behind her. Dripping puddles Kagome looked around and heard footsteps coming down the hall. Her mother appeared behind the corner and her eyes widened.
"Oh Kagome, Inuyasha you're soaked, I'll get you some towels," and she disappeared around the corner again. Kagome looked at her soaked front and noticed that her shirt had stuck to her middle. She saw that she had begun to show. She handed Inuyasha his haori and he followed her gaze. He looked at her middle. Already she was showing. He gave Kagome a shy half smile.
"Here you go," Kagome's mother appeared and she quickly turned around so that she wouldn't see her stomach. Not yet… Kagome followed her mom into the living and she sat down on one of the couches and felt Inuyasha sit beside her. Her mother looked up and her eyes looked from Inuyasha and Kagome. She smiled a bit and asked "Kagome why aren't you and Inuyasha going up to your room?"
Kagome blushed a bit. Ya the same room where Inuyasha and I made these pups. She swallowed a lump in her throat and she closed her eyes.
"Mom, Inuyasha and I have to tell you something rather important,"
"What is it?"
"Well it's that I'm, well-…" Kagome tried to find the right words.
"Kagome's pregnant," Inuyasha stated simply and his hands disappeared in his sleeves
"She's what?" Kagome's mother gasped and glared at her daughter. Kagome lowered her head and Inuyasha stared at Kagome.
"Pregnant," Inuyasha said again
"Kagome, what, how could you! Didn't you think about your future, or your schooling?"
"C'mon mom, I don't have the grades to make it into a good enough secondary school. My future is with Inuyasha," Kagome reddened at the last part. She looked over at Inuyasha, who was staring intensely at her mother
"Kagome, you're only seventeen! Have you considered abortion?"
Inuyasha looked at Kagome. What the hell was abortion? He saw that Kagome was breathing heavily and her eyes were closed. He guessed that what ever an abortion was was bad.
"No, I would never do that! Ever! That's cruel!"
"Okay, okay Kagome calm down," her mother sighed and put a hand to her head
"Maybe you should put the child up for adoption once you give birth,"
Now it was Inuyasha who was on his feet. His hand instinctively went to his sword hilt and he heard the demon's voice echo through out his mind.
Kill her! She wants to take Kagome and us away from our pups. Kill her!
No! She is Kagome's mother; she would never forgive us if we were to kill her!
But she is trying to make Kagome give up our pups! Let me out, I'll talk to her…
No I'll do it myself!
You wont be able to suppress me forever you know! You'll eventually screw up…then you'll be under my control again…
With that last statement said, the demon voice was gone, restrained once again. Inuyasha sighed and turned his attention back to the present situation.
"No! You will not take Kagome away from her pups and you will not take Kagome away from me! Never! You don't want to see the results should that be what you decide to do," Inuyasha tried to hold off the demon, but for a moment he lost and his humanity had disappeared. However he felt Kagome take his hand and Inuyasha came back to his senses and the demon purity was gone.
"Inuyasha, it's okay, I think she understands," Kagome's voice was quiet and he sat back down. She saw the demon in him surface. She got scared for a moment and the past memories began to surface.
"I-I need to think, excuse me," Kagome mother got up and walked down the hall. Kagome sighed. She got up and took Inuyasha's hand in her own. She led him to her room and she sat down on her bed. Inuyasha could see that Kagome was near tears and he sat down beside her.
"Kagome? What's wrong?"
"She hates me now…" Kagome whispered furiously and tried to hold back her tears
"She's just, umm, shocked. She doesn't hate you," Inuyasha put an arm around her and rest his head on hers.
"You sure?" Kagome asked
"Yes. Now I gotta a question,"
"What is it?" Kagome looked up at him
"Your mother said you should consider abortion, what is it?"
"Well, it's when a doctor can perform a sort of operation and can get rid of a baby," Kagome said
"What! Who would actually do that?" Inuyasha growled. "Who'd be so heartless? You wouldn't do that to our pups would you Kagome?"
"Of course not! That's wrong! I love you and our pups, I could never do something like that," Kagome smiled and she heard Inuyasha sigh.
"I'm glad you wouldn't do that, it really means a lot to me,"
"But my mom…" Kagome fell back onto her bed
"She doesn't hate you! Stop worrying about it. Kagome you okay?" Inuyasha looked Kagome over who had gotten really pale
"Oh, I feel sick again, and I'm really tired," Kagome moaned a bit
"Get some sleep then,"
"But I'm not tired-…" Kagome yawned and she closed her eyes. Inuyasha shook his head and picked her up. He pulled her sheets back and placed Kagome down gently and pulled her covers up. Inuyasha walked over to the switch that seemed to control the lights and he flicked it off, then he sat down in the familiar corner and shut his eyes. He was glad that Kagome loved him and his pups enough not to kill them. Heartless bastards… he cursed them all. He yawned and his fangs casted off light in the dark. He watched Kagome sleep. Only five months…
"Really, well that could add some interesting developments to our plans. Good work. We should tell her right away…"
Hi guys, that was sorta a fast update huh? Well enjoy this boring and long chapter, thanks to all my reviewers new and old and i hope you're all enjoying the story!