Kagome opened her eyes and squinted in the darkness. Her head was on fire and her arm was bleeding. She had been lucky, very lucky. She could have perished. Died along with her children. Her babies could have died. Kagome felt tears falling down her cheeks. Inuyasha was still battling the demon. If he hadn't died all ready. At that thought, she felt kicking within her. Did her children miss their father? Did they too yearn to see if their father was safe? Kagome moved her hand to her stomach and rubbed it a bit. Kagome tried to wipe away the tears that had fallen but she stopped and continued to let the tears fall. Not to mention the other reason she was so distraught as well. She had seen Inuyasha looking at them. Kikyou's soul gatherers, they had come. Which meant the Kikyou was not far off. And most likely he would see her. But what he didn't know was that Kagome had seen him looking at the Soul gatherers. Did he not remember that she was caring his children? At that thought, Kagome felt more tears come.

Why did she have to come? Why did she have to ruin their lives? Why couldn't she let them be happy? Did Inuyasha kill the demon? Had he gone to see Kikyou? Kagome suddenly straightened out. What if she tried to take him to Hell? And he couldn't escape her grasp! The more she thought about Kikyou, the stronger the kicking became, and it was almost painful. Kagome tried to get to her feet, but falling backwards in the Well had caused a bump on the back of her head. It was making her vision blurry and once she was standing, Kagome only fell right back to her knees. She couldn't help Inuyasha like this. More tears fell. She was scared, and angry. Both emotions had twisted and intertwined themselves together, and now Kagome couldn't remember what one was which.

"Please…don't take…Inuyasha away…" Kagome whispered to her self and heard it echo throughout the narrow enclosement that she was sitting in.

"Don't…take me…where?" Kagome looked around the small square to find Inuyasha leaning against it for support. Kagome could see blood everywhere. It was dripping off him and colouring the sand beneath them. He fell to his knees and Kagome rushed over to him. She held him up and she looked at all the blood.

"Tell… me Kagome." Inuyasha said

"I was only-… never mind, its nothing." Kagome answered bitterly. Should she not be happy? Inuyasha was here with her, not with Kikyou. But… asked a small voice in her head. How long ago did he slay the demon…Kagome sighed. That was true. She didn't know how long she had been out for…it could have been hours. He could have seen Kikyou and come back already. And she would have never known. Kagome closed her eyes. She'd never be good enough. Maybe she was a replacement for Kikyou. He probably still saw Kikyou when he looked into her eyes.

"Your arm." Inuyasha said, moving out of her grasp so he could see her arm. Kagome drew it back and covered it with her sleeve.

"It's not that serious." Kagome smiled weakly, however Inuyasha shook his head and pulled her closer to him. Kagome didn't really feel like being near him. She couldn't tell if he had betrayed her. Yet when she gazed into his half closed deep violet eyes, she only saw concern. Mostly for her. And that made her happy. Made her thankful to be near him again.

"It's bleeding." Inuyasha stated, "Just let me see it." Kagome gingerly lifted up her sleeve and Inuyasha looked her arm over. A deep long and bloody mark was stretching from her wrist and ended right before her elbow. The blood flow had stopped and starting to harden. Hopefully it wouldn't scar. He didn't want to see the mark; it would only remind him of how close he came to losing the only woman who had accepted him fully. And who was willing to stay by his side and bare his children.

"Great, now that you've looked me over, let me worry about you." Kagome said absently

"Just a couple of scratches." Inuyasha replied and shrugged and wiped some sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand. "It will heal tomorrow morning."

"It's not the morning I'm worrying about. It's now. You're bleeding really badly, and you're human."

Inuyasha sat down crossed legged and Kagome curled up beside him. He put his arm around her. Kagome winced a bit. The kicking had stopped once her eyes had seen Inuyasha and Inuyasha was drifting in out of sleep.

"No Inuyasha stay awake!" Kagome nudged him and he jolted up. "You can't sleep if you don't want me bandage your wounds. Unless you want me to go out and get supplies, you'll have to come with me though."

"No just stay here" Inuyasha leaned his head against the walls. He didn't want to let Kagome leave his sight. For a moment he thought that Kagome had really died. He still could not shake the idea from his head. Kagome, dead, because he couldn't save her. Because he was human. Because he was weak in this form! Kagome could have died along with his children. He would have had no reason to live anymore. Dead. Inuyasha clenched his teeth and punched the ground. Kagome pulled back and looked up at him.

"Inuyasha? What's wrong?" She widened her eyes as he pulled her closer to him. He rested his head on top of hers and held her close.

"I'm sorry Kagome." Inuyasha whispered, "I'm sorry I couldn't save you."

"It's okay-…"

"No it's not! Now do you see why I hate this form? You could have died Kagome! Because I was careless! I could have lost you! All of you!"

"Inuyasha!" Kagome hugged him to her. She realized what he was saying. He hadn't gone to see Kikyou. Something must have happened to him while he was fighting the demon. Was it dead? "You mean; you didn't go to her did you?" she just wanted to be sure.

"Huh? What the hell are you talking about?" Inuyasha stared at her raven hair and when he tried to pull away from her, she only held on tighter to him.

"It's nothing. I'm happy you came back to me." Kagome whispered. He didn't. Kagome sighed thankfully.

"Always." He replied. Nothing would keep him from protecting Kagome. Even if it meant that he had to become a pure demon in order to achieve it. Then he would. So be it. Fine. Whatever it took.

He thought back to the time when Kagome had saved him from her arrow that was deflected by Kaguya. He couldn't smell any life on her at all. For real she had died. For mere hours, she was gone. Because she desired to save a half-breed's life. But she came back to him. She told him once that she would always remain by his side. And he guessed that she wasn't going to let a thing like death stop her.

You mean you didn't go to her…? What did she mean? Kikyou! Inuyasha had even forgotten that she was there. Kagome must have seen her Soul gatherers too, so then… damn she must think that at one point I went and saw her. Inuyasha closed his eyes in frustration. He cursed his half demon counterpart for shaking Kagome's trust in him. And the demon even told him! He remembered faintly the demon telling the half demon that he loved Kagome. Along with him, the human. He didn't understand. How could two opposite sides love the same person, yet, the one who was out every day had conflicting emotions. Sure he had remained quiet during the half demon's and the demon's arguments. Where was his place? What would he say? No, he would wait. He could tell that this was only the beginning of something very bad and not something that was good. He had a feeling, a fear that was growing. And growing up with this feeling as a human, Inuyasha had come to trust it as a warning sign that something bad would strike in mere time. He looked at Kagome who was already falling asleep. He would protect her and his family from danger, even if it cost him his life…

"Well the news? What is the news?"

"Naraku, I will tell you the news." A cold voice directed Naraku's gaze to a woman standing before him.

"Kikyou? Where have you gone?" Naraku averted his gaze from the pitiful demon in front of him. The demon narrowed her emerald eyes at the presence of the woman in red and white.

"Your demon has failed Naraku." Kikyou said bitterly. "I wish for Inuyasha's capture and I have not received it."

"Is this true? An incarnation of mine, fail?" Naraku stood and looked at Kikyou. "Well it wouldn't be the first time. What happened then?"

"Both Inuyasha and the girl escaped." Kikyou eyed the demon Suki. "She nearly killed him, but not the girl. According to my soul gatherers the girl fell down the well with nothing more then a scathe to her arm, and Inuyasha has multiple wounds but managed to elude capture and get into the Well."

"Then our plan has failed." Naraku said resentfully "What do we do now Kikyou?"

"Naraku, I understand your hatred of Inuyasha and Kagome. You wish to see her parish. She will. Do not fear that. We will wait, three months. No attacks, nothing. Let them think they have won."

"You will attack again in three months Suki. Make sure that you have cornered the girl and capture her. It will lead Inuyasha here. Taunt him a bit; make him good and angry. After all, if the Lady Kikyou is to take him to Hell, he must watch his mate die." Naraku looked at Kikyou who was slowly nodding her head.

"Yes, that is perfect Naraku." Kikyou smiled. "And I pray that your demon will be able to handle the job this time." Kikyou sent Suki and cold and warning glare. Suki clenched her teeth and gave a low growl

"You will be able to do it, will you not, Suki?"

"Of course master Naraku." Suki repeated vaguely she watched the Lady in red and white move to the exit. She didn't like her. She was too cynical always glaring at her. She growled and stood up.

"Suki, you will remain here with your sisters Kanna and Kagura."

"Why Master? Why could you not send them?"

"Because Kanna and Kagura are known very well to Inuyasha, and I like to have the element of surprise on my side, Suki. Do you understand?"

"Yes master." Suki once again returned to the floor. She watched her master walk across the room floor and to the exit. Suki would get revenge for making her look so bad in front of her master and that Kikyou woman.

Inuyasha slowly opened his eyes and watched the rays of sunlight peak through the Well's open mouth. Kagome was still curled up to him and was still asleep. He listened to the sounds of their heartbeats and his pups. He couldn't do that yesterday; he didn't have his hearing. Now he could hear them and he would be able to smell any wounds on her. His head ached. Spending a night in the Well wasn't very comfortable. His neck was stiff and he was sore. Maybe he should have let Kagome bandage his wounds. He looked at her. Dark circles were formed under her eyes. For the amount of sleeping she had been doing he didn't see how she could possibly get tired. Maybe she had sleepless nights. Up worrying as she always did. He sighed. He felt her move. He looked down and she was rubbing the sleep from her eyes. He smoothed bangs from her eyes and she smiled. Her eyes lit up.

"How are you feeling?" Kagome asked and placed a hand on his chest.

"Better. I told you I would be in the morning." Inuyasha stated

"Doesn't stop me from worrying."

"C'mon let's get out of here." Inuyasha said

"Right." Kagome moved so he could get up and then he helped Kagome. He secured an arm around her waist and jumped up out of the Well.

Strange. The human did a not bad job yesterday. I'm impressed.

I have no doubt. Inuyasha retorted and sighed.

He wondered what Kagome would think if she knew that he had these conversations with the demon. She would probably be worried. After all, hearing voices in your head… not always good. Especially if the voice was a homicidal demon. He sighed and saw Kagome turn around. He didn't even notice that he stopped. He jogged slightly and caught up with her. She eyed him and he shrugged.

"C'mon lets see if there's food." Kagome took his hand. Inuyasha took a quick glance at the Well House and cursed it under his breath. He had a feeling that they would be seeing that demon again soon.

Inuyasha jumped up out of the Well and onto the cold wooden floor of the Well House. He needed to fetch Kagome fast. Sango needed her. Inuyasha threw open the doors and raced out into the rain. He jumped up onto Kagome's windowsill and slid the glass back. It was hard to believe that three months had passed already. Each month passed slowly, and he wasn't keeping track of them. Not to mention all of them seemed to blur together anyway. All he payed attention to was Kagome getting bigger. He landed on the ground of her room and saw her asleep on her bed. She would deliver soon too. Inuyasha peered over her and gently shook her shoulders. She moaned, but sat up and looked at him. She smiled a bit and checked that box that was always sitting on the table beside her bed.

"What's wrong?"

"It's Sango. She needs you." Inuyasha responded.

"Oh! Okay." Kagome stood up and Inuyasha draped his haori onto of her head. Kagome didn't even hear the rain falling outside. Inuyasha scooped her up and jumped out of the window. He ran to the Well House and set Kagome down. She opened the doors and she gave a small cry of surprise at the speed Inuyasha picked her up again. She barely even shut the doors. They jumped into the Well and passed the familiar blue light.

Once they had reached the other side, it was a cloudy night, but it was no longer raining. Inuyasha sped down the path and past the main gates of Kaede's village. There was no one out. It was late. He ran past the rows of huts until he reached the one tucked away in the back. Dim light emitted light onto the night's shadows. He saw a figure leaning against the hut and Inuyasha stopped before him. He set Kagome down.

"Ah, Kagome you're here." Miroku said

"It will be fine Miroku, try not to worry to much." Kagome smiled and walk in the hut.

"There you are Inuyasha." He felt a presence on his head. He growled lightly.

"Shippo I'm not in the mood." Inuyasha said irritably and Shippo jumped off his head.

"You're always in a bad mood." Shippo covered his head, waiting for Inuyasha's punch. He was surprised when it never came. Shippo glanced at Inuyasha who was looking at Miroku intently. Inuyasha knew Miroku was trying to remain clam, but he wasn't doing a good job. He was playing around with the beads that sealed off his air void. When Sango let out a scream he jumped up. Inuyasha grinned. He walked over to Miroku and put a hand on his shoulder. Miroku gave a weak smiled.

"Guess I'm not doing a very good job of waiting huh?"

"It's hard. I understand." Inuyasha responded

"I can't wait to see you when Kagome gives birth." Shippo gave a sly grin. Inuyasha turned around and glared at Shippo until he hid behind Miroku's legs.

"Yes. That will be interesting Inuyasha." Miroku nodded

"Keh! Will you two shut up about it already." Inuyasha huffed.

"Why?" asked Shippo

"Cuz it ain't none of your business." Inuyasha's hands disappeared up his sleeves. Another small scream by Sango broke the humour that was in the air. Each remained in silence. Deep in thought. Inuyasha looked at Miroku who was trying to keep himself from playing with the prayer beads. But temptation won him over and soon he was twisting them again. He thought about Kagome. How would he act when it came time for her to deliver? He got impatient when she was in her Era for two days.

Hours had passed. Shippo was asleep on Miroku's shoulder and Inuyasha was finding it hard to stay awake. He didn't know how long they had been out in the dark. Must have been long because dawn rays were starting to become visible over the horizon. Then he heard the movement of the cover to the door being moved. Inuyasha opened his eyes to see Kagome standing and talking to Miroku. Shippo was still asleep on his shoulder. He handed him gently to Kagome who took Shippo.Then he left and walked into the hut. Moments later Kaede walked out. Kagome handed Shippo to Kaede and she nodded. Inuyasha jumped down for a nearby tree and took Kagome in his arms.

"Oh Inuyasha she's beautiful." Kagome said muffled

"What?"

Kagome pulled away. "I said Sango and Miroku's baby girl is beautiful."

"Girl? Well so much for his son." Inuyasha remembered all the pickup lines he had tried on other women.

"Oh once he sees her, he'll fall in love with her."

"How's Sango doing?" Inuyasha asked

"She's tired, but other then that she's okay."

"How are you?"

"Tired." Kagome smiled "I'm ready to go back home." Inuyasha nodded and led her towards the path to the Well. Kagome was quiet. Inuyasha didn't understand. He took her hand and she smiled. Kagome moved closer and rested her head on his arm.

"So who does she look like more?" Inuyasha finally asked

"Hn? Oh, sorta a mix of both I suppose. She has Miroku's eyes." Kagome said

"I see." Inuyasha said. "They got a name yet?" Kagome shook her head. They walked in silence for the rest of the trip. Inuyasha stopped and sniffed the air. He widened his eyes and doubled checked. It smelled the same as that one night where he met the demon Suki. Was she back? What was worse? Now she had the stench of Naraku. Was he after Kagome again? His eyes darted around the forest area. But it was still too dark to see anything. The sun wasn't rising fast enough. He pulled Kagome closer to him.

"What is it?" Kagome looked around with him. Suddenly he dropped her and she fell to the floor. A root like arm extended out and pierced Inuyasha in the throat, Kagome screamed. The root arm pushed him right back into a tree. From the forest Inuyasha saw Suki emerge. Her arm was much like Naraku's. Inuyasha started coughing and Kagome began to run to him. He couldn't yell at her to get away. She ran at him and pressed herself against him. He saw another root like arm come straight for Kagome. She didn't know. He swallowed and yelled.

"Kagome! Behind you! Run!"

"Wha-…" Kagome turned around just as the root came and grabbed her throat.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha called after her as Suki's arm drew back to her and Kagome soon met Suki's eyes.

"I'm sorry human. My orders are to take you." Suki laughed. Then she remembered the feather that Kagura had given her.

Take this Sister.

A feather?

Yes. Throw it up when you have the girl. It will transform and come back to me. Ride it. Lead Inuyasha here… Do not fail Naraku

Suki looked at the feather in her palm. She threw the feather up into the rising sun light and jumped on to it with Kagome. She let go of the root that still had Kagome by the throat and she started coughing. Inuyasha was yelling as much as he could and Kagome looked around for him. As Suki lifted higher and higher into the air she released her root arm from Inuyasha's pierced throat.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome cried coughing

"Kagome! Jump!" Inuyasha pressed his claws against his neck. Smearing his blood on his claws.

"Don't do it human!" Inuyasha squinted as he looked up. Suki had appeared over the edge of what looked like Kagura's feather. Her hair blew in the wind and she was grinning. "I will kill her if she does jump or you decide to attack"

"Inuyasha!" Kagome cried.

"Follow us then if you can half-breed!" Inuyasha's eyes widened as Suki sped off with Kagome. Inuyasha sank to his knees.

"Kagome…"

What the hell are you waiting for! Go after them!

I don't even know where she's taking Kagome…

Fuck! You smelt Naraku on her. A feather like Kagura's? Think half-breed!

Naraku's castle!

Fucking genius. Now hurry up! We won't be able to catch them!

What! I don't see you doing anything!

Fuck! Shut up, or I will force myself out. Maybe go on a killing spree?

I wont allow you to!

You can't stop me!

Like fucking hell I cant!

Oh ya! I'd like to see you fucking t-… the demon was cut off and Inuyasha wondered why. It was only until Inuyasha heard another voice in his head.

Shut the fuck up! Both of you!

Oh look who finally decides to join the conversations. The demon mocked.

Listen I have an idea. It will be tricky to pull off…

Spit it out.

We'll need to become a pure demon

Pure demon? You think that's wise?

Who gives a fuck?

No. Very pure. Like Sesshoumaru. That sort of pure. It will be difficult.

Why like him?

I'll tell you why. Just start running.

So...what did everybody think? Three guess who the other new 'voice' is. Ya, so i guess any questions and i will try to answer them. THx to all reviewers, new and old and i hope you're enjoying the stroy so far

Ja ne!