He had trouble finding her. He looked everywhere for her, but he still couldn't find her. He was growing impatient; he had important news that he needed to share with her. After all, it would make their plans so much more interesting and destructive. He stood up; growing irritated he wandered into the hall of death. Dead bodies littered the sides of it and were nothing more, now, then skeletons. Clouds of purple deaths loomed above them. Suddenly he saw a shadow carelessly standing behind a door that was covered in shadows and haze. He smiled; finally he had found the tragic woman. The news he gathered would help with their formulated plan. To break them both. And, he licked his lips, now that she was with child; it would be even easier to break the half-breed. All they had to do was trick them and lead the girl away from the half-breed. Then their hired demon would kill her. He grinned. A simple plan. All he needed to do was to call her, to tell the good news. Break the half-breed's heart; kill his mate and his unborn pups. Naraku could no longer stifle his amusement and laughed aloud

"Naraku? What is so funny?" he saw the beautiful dead woman emerge from the shadows

"Lady Kikyou, interesting news that I must bring to your attention," Naraku grinned

"What?"

"I have recently discovered that Inuyasha's mate is with child,"

"W-what did you say?" Kikyou felt something inside her shatter and she swayed a bit as she emerged from the mist of death. He had a mate now? And he had gotten her pregnant as well? Kikyou was broken. The Inuyasha I loved has been changed. The half demon I once knew is gone, taken, and stolen from me by my reincarnate. Why? Why would he do this to me, I loved him. But that girl, she must parish, I despise her, she has taken away the only man I have ever loved and hated. She has replaced me in his affections.

"Kikyou?" Naraku moved forward at sight of her stumble, he reached a hand out in hopes that she would see it and take it. She did. Her small, pale hand moved out and clasped his own. Naraku used his strength and pulled her up, she was a proud, noble woman, and she did not deserve to be weighed down by the troubles in the past. Kikyou shook her dainty hand out Naraku's and her mournful auburn eyes burned with revenge. If I can no longer embrace you, Inuyasha by just me, then consider your wench dead Inuyasha. And once that is complete I will take you to Hell with me. You gave me your word as a man, and will bind you to it. Forever. I know you still love me Inuyasha, and before you know it, I will make that girl so unsure of your heart, it will crush her. She will die…

"Kikyou what are you thinking?" Naraku watched as Kikyou's eyes averted there gaze and narrow at his voice. Kikyou looked Naraku deep in the eyes and carefully chose her words, making sure to coat them with an understanding that would burn forever in his mind.

"Nothing has changed, our plan is still the same. All we need now is our demon,"

Kagome slowly rolled onto her side and stared at her desk straight ahead. Her eyes softened and Kagome swallowed. Her mother was still angry with her. She hated her now. Kagome bit her lip. It wasn't her fault. Her feelings for Inuyasha could no longer be ignored, and he responded positively to them. Passion is what happened next. Kagome gave a side-glance at her nightstand and saw the sickly green light emitting from the digital numbers on her clock. 7:21. Very early. Kagome propped herself onto her elbows and adjusted her gaze so she was looking out the window. Dawn had come. Bright light was all ready coming from the sky and made its way past the buildings and into leaves of the God Tree. Soon the bright light would be upon her. Kagome couldn't wait. Also she no longer felt sick. And her stomach cramps and been drastically reduced. Kagome looked into the corner and found Inuyasha asleep on the ground. One knee was drawn to his chest and his head lay upon it, followed by his arm so you could only see his silvery bangs. His ears would twitch every now and then. He never moved at all. Kagome sat up, her gaze still upon him. She needed water. It had surprisingly gotten very dry in her room and water would do her good. Kagome pushed the covers back and quietly placed a foot on her floor. Just as fast, she pulled her whole body out and stood up. Quietly she lightly stepped on the floor and made her way to the door. Glad that she didn't shut it tight, Kagome pulled it opened and peered down the hall. It was too early; no one would be up at this time. Looking behind her, Kagome saw that his ears were moving to the sounds she made but he didn't get up or open his eyes. If he heard her, he just didn't care. Kagome shook her head and walked out into the hall. Lightly she clicked the door shut behind her. She walked down the hall and into the kitchen. She stopped abruptly when she saw her mother sitting at the table. Her hands were wrapped around a black coffee mug and her eyes were closed. Almost as if she was debating whether to talk to Kagome or to continue to take no notice of her. Kagome walked past her quickly and opened a cabinet. Inside it she pulled out a clear glass and went into the fridge. Opening the door and reaching onto the shelf she pulled out a jug of cool water and poured some into the glass in her fist. Shutting the door behind her, Kagome was about to walk out when her mother stood up and looked her straight in the eye.

"Kagome, we need to talk. We haven't talked in a long time," Her mother brushed past her and led the way into the living room. Kagome sat down on a chair and her mother did the opposite except she sat down on a couch. Her hands were folded neatly in her lap and Kagome began to sip the water. She continued to wait.

"Why have you done this? To yourself and your family Kagome?"

"It's complicated mama," Kagome rested her glass on her knee

"What happened to being a seventeen year old teen?"

"After what happened in the Feudal Era, I had to grow up fast,"

"Yes? Well most teens your age, party, have fun, go to movies, shop, and hang out!"

"I didn't have time for that," Kagome responded

"Oh no? But you have enough time to-to well, never mind, but you had enough time to get yourself pregnant?" Kagome's mother sighed

"It's what I chose. Why can't you be happy for me?"

"Because you're throwing you're life away!"

"You wouldn't understand my life, it's very complex,"

"I would if you talked to me more! But you don't! You've missed so many things in and around this household. I'm beginning to wonder if I still have a daughter!"

"But-but," Kagome stared, her eyes wide with shock and sadness

"You've destroyed your life. You could have gotten a nice job, maybe gotten into a fairly decent university, married. Had kids at an older age…not seventeen!"

"You don't care about me, do you!" Kagome whispered angrily

"Kagome that is not true!"

"Then why did you just say all those things to me?!"

"Because, you're too young!" her mother cried

"You really don't care that I love him…" Kagome closed her eyes and then opened them again. Her mother was confused.

"What?"

"If you only understood the pain that I had to go through when I went over there. When Kikyou would show herself I would always had my heart broken. But I went back because I had an important job to do there.

"Inuyasha and I had grown closer over the years together, but when I stayed at home for those three months wasn't because we had defeated Naraku like I had said. It was because…interesting things happened, to Inuyasha and I was the only one that could help him. After everything was sorted out, we realized that we belonged with each other and it led to more. There. That is everything that happened!" Kagome stared into the crystal depth of the water in her glass and waited. Telling her mother about Inuyasha being a full demon seemed like a stupid idea. It would only make her mother angrier and say that it was too dangerous over there. But everything was back to normal now right?

Last night was scary, Kagome was sure for a moment that Inuyasha had lost his humanity and became a pure demon, but then what had caused him to change back? Inuyasha once said that along with Tetsusiga, she also helped in keeping his demon blood under control, She didn't understand what she could possibly do, but she would help. But, Kagome still had more news to tell. Would she even to bother with the news that she was pregnant with twins?

"Oh Kagome honey, I had no idea," Her mother motioned for Kagome to come and join her on the couch and she did. Her mother held her in a hug and began to smooth away the bangs from her eyes. Kagome felt happy, that her mother was beginning to understand why she had chosen this path. She would most likely live in the Feudal Era and visit home more often. It was just more sensible.

"Ya…" Kagome echoed

"I still don't think you're ready to become a mother so soon. Are you sure you wont put this child up for adoption? It may be the right thing to do,"

"Never, and no abortion either," Kagome whispered forcefully, now was the time "Mama? I'm having twins." She felt her mother shake her head

"Kagome-…" her mother started

"Why cant you just pretend to be happy for me?" Kagome pulled back

"Because it hurts to see my baby having babies!"

"Oh mama, " Kagome hugged her mother again and she felt her tears on her shoulder. Kagome closed her eyes

"But I guess that this is the choice you made and I can't stop you. I know that you will be a good mother. And now I see that after last night, Inuyasha will always love, protect and care for you. He will be a good father. You have my happiness for you and him,"

"Are you serious mama?!" Kagome pulled back and looked at her mother

"Yes, I've realized that I can't keep you young forever, you need to grow up and experience life on your own terms,"

"Thanks mama!" Kagome hugged her mother and smiled

"But promise me that you will visit often,"

"I promise,"

"Now, we just need to find a doctor that-…"

"Actually mama, I'm going to have the p-…umm, the babies in the Feudal Era," Kagome grinned shyly

"But-…well okay, but visit me soon afterwards,"

"Thanks mama, I thought that you were going to hate me forever, and I dunno, like disown me or something,"

"Kagome, what ever gave you a thought like that?"

"Well, because of last night, I knew that you were very disappointed in me and I dunno, I guess I thought that you hated me now," Kagome shrugged her shoulders to show that it wasn't that big of a deal.

"Never Kagome, you are my daughter and I will always love you. I as just a little shocked, but that doesn't mean that I would ever disown you," Her mother grabbed Kagome in another hug. After a few minuets, her mother pushed her back and looked Kagome in the eyes. She pushed a bit of Kagome's ebony bangs out from her eyes and smiled. "You have grown into a beautiful woman Kagome, and I couldn't be prouder of you. I'll go make some breakfast, go and wake Inuyasha up."

"Okay," Kagome watched her mother go into the kitchen and Kagome made her way to the hall and to her room.

She is throwing her life away, just for me. She is giving up her…teen years to become my mate and have my pups. Why? Why would she just throw her life away?

Inuyasha sat on Kagome's bed and thought about the conversation that had just taken place. She thought that she wouldn't wake him when she left. No, he had heard her get up and walk out, but he couldn't bring himself to wake up. He was too tired. The nights in his time he always had to be alert, even when he was sleeping. And that resulted in many restless nights. But here, he could actually sleep and not have to worry if Kagome was safe or not. So it made him very tired. He heard the door open and golden light poured through and enveloped the darkness. Kagome was standing there and she smiled a bit. She walked over to him and sat down. He turned his gaze to the floor.

"What's wrong?" Kagome voice asked pleadingly

"Kagome are you happy?"

"What? Of course I am. Why would you ask something like that?"

"Are you happy with me being a half demon?" Inuyasha continued to stare at the floor

"Yes. Why?"

"You could have gotten better. A human or a pure demon, why choose me? I'm dangerous,"

"I have gotten better, I have you," Kagome answered. Human or pure demon? Oh he must mean Koga and Hojo

"But-…"

"You're like, three people in one,"

"That's exactly it. When I become full demon, I'm very unsafe. And when the New Moon comes I can't protect you! And in this form, I'm stuck in between. I can't be normal, I can't be a pure demon and I can't be a human. Why are you still with me?"

"Listen to me Inuyasha. I've noticed a few things while being with you," Kagome placed her fingers under his chin and forced him to look at her.

"But-…"

"Listen. When you're full demon, true you may only want to kill, but you can protect me. No listen. You capable of protection Inuyasha, when you're like that. You'll do anything to make sure I'm safe. You place my safety above you own. I know that you'll always return to yourself, I have no worries about that. It's when you fight a battle that looks like you may not win. I don't want anything to happen to you. That's when I get scared,"

"Really?" Inuyasha turned his head so he was once again looking at the ground. "What about me being human?" he asked quietly. This one interested him, what would she say?

"When you're human, you're, so shy. And angry, I know you don't like that form, but if only you saw it as another strength. You may think you weak in that state, but you're not. You're so strong. You survived being poisoned, which for sure may have killed anyone else. And with that demon tree, you saved my life again. You terrified me that night too. I really thought you had died to save me. I mean how could I live with that on my hands? But once again, you cheated death and you came back to me, you're not weak in your human form, you're just as strong, but in a different way."

"But-…"

"I love you because you're unique. No, not because you look different. Because you have three different personalities that make up you," Kagome smiled

"Really? But what about the Jewel and me being pure demon?" Inuyasha's gaze was still locked on the floor

"I have to admit, I was a little nervous. I'd never seen you act like that while you were a full demon, but I wasn't scared." Kagome answered

"Really?" Inuyasha finally looked up and stared at Kagome. He watched her eyes fill with tears. "What? What's wrong?"

"I just thinking about the future, when I remembered, that I'm human, I'll die before you," Kagome's tears began to fall and Inuyasha stared up at her. He decided that now was the best time to tell her.

"No, now you have the same life span as me," he felt her pulled back and look him in the eyes. She tilted her head to the side, and gesture he had come to know over the years as her sign of being confused

"How-…"

"Let me explain. Remember that time when Koga had taken you away and you escaped? And we were fighting? Well I had smeared my hands in the blood around my neck to fight him off. When I was tending to that cut along your arm, my hand that I used still had a good amount of blood on it, and I remember running my fingers along the cut. It was possible that the amount of blood on my fingers mixed in with your blood-…"

"So I have demon blood in me now?"

"It's very possible, I smelt it on you earlier, but I guess I forgot to tell you. So you have the same life span as me. I think," Inuyasha stopped thinking to look at Kagome who was wiping the tears from her eyes, he saw her smile and he stood up. Kagome stood up with him. He grabbed her in a hug and she rested her head on his shoulder. Inuyasha's gaze traveled around the room. He stopped and looked the back of Kagome' head. It was coming from her? He pushed her back and she looked a bit hurt.

"Lift your shirt up for me," Inuyasha knelt down

"Why?"

"Just do it," he watched as she did it and she pulled her waist closer to him. Turning his head so he could hear it better. He rested his ear on her stomach and closed his eyes. There was nothing, only quiet. Then it started up again. And it was coming from Kagome. He pulled back and stood up. He watched Kagome drop her shirt and cross her arms in wait of an explanation.

"Well-…"

"Well…" Inuyasha echoed

"What was that all about?" Kagome inquired

"Nothing. Heartbeats that's all," Inuyasha stretched

"Heartbeats? As in ours?"

"Nope, our pups," Inuyasha now yawned

"Really! You can hear that?!" Kagome squeaked

"Ya? So?" Inuyasha looked at her

"That's amazing! You heard two?"

"Ya…"

"Wow!" Kagome threw her arms around Inuyasha's neck and hugged him close. "Oh ya I almost forgot, my mom is making breakfast. You wanna go eat?"

"Ya, I heard that, I guess we got a bit side tracked,"

"Heard that? You mean you heard the whole conversation I had with my mother?" Kagome asked

"Ya,"

"Oh. So then I woke you up?"

"No. I was up for a long time; I just didn't feel like getting up. But I heard you get up and I heard you walk across the floor and shut the door," Inuyasha responded

"How come you didn't say anything?"

"Cuz I thought you'd be right back, then you didn't, so I went to see what the hell was talking you so long to get back here. Then I saw you talking with your mother so I listened." Inuyasha said truefuly

"I see," Kagome said, "C'mon let's go eat."

Entering the kitchen, Kagome saw her mother making up waffles and Kagome got plates from the cabinet.

"Oh Kagome, you startled me. Good morning Inuyasha,"

"Morning," he responded quietly

Soon the rest of the family wandered into the kitchen and the smell of waffles. After breakfast Kagome got changed and decided that she wanted to go back the Feudal Era. After a quick good bye to everyone, Inuyasha let Kagome get on his back and he carried her to the Well. Jumping in, they were allowed passage into the Past.

"Wait, I have another idea,"

"Oh, what is it Priestess?" ruby eyes shone with anticipation

"Let us wait until the girl is ready to give birth and then carry out our plan,"

"But that will require us to wait another four months,"

"And? Naraku what is you point?" Kikyou asked

"It's nothing my Lady. I only thought you wished for the girl demise as quickly as possible,"

"No, let's make Inuyasha suffer greatly first,"

"Ah, I see where you are going with this. I will proceed to tell the demon to wait then, for our orders?" Naraku stood up and walked out of the room

"Yes," Kikyou turned her gaze back to the window. She watched as her soul gather dropped a freshly harvested soul into her outstretched hands. It was absorbed into her body and she smiled. Make him suffer greatly first…

"Inuyasha? You okay? You look a bit nervous." Kagome soft voice pulled him from his thoughts and he shook his head. Opening his violet eyes he saw her smiling.

"I ain't nervous," Inuyasha said

"Good,"

"Get some sleep" Inuyasha said and he saw Shippo yawn and curl himself to her.

"Are you coming?" Kagome asked and smiled tiredly

"I'm gunna stay awake for a few hours,"

"But dawn isn't for hours," She yawned

"I know that. I'm just not tired." Inuyasha responded. He watched as Kagome closed her eyes and she fell back to her side. It was getting harder for Shippo go curl himself with Kagome because her stomach had grown a lot in a mere month. But Shippo always found a way to be close to Kagome. Inuyasha rested Tetsusiga on his shoulder and stared at the curtain covering the door. His anxiety had doubled once the sun melted away as it always did on the New Moon.

Some was going to happen he could feel it. But what?

Okay, so yes it has been a month, i needed to get the story moving a bit. Updates may be a bit slower, b/c i have many projects due around the same time so ya. And my exams are coming up too, so even slower updates.

Sorry for the long boring chapter...once again. I hope you're still enjoying the story