Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha so therefore I am not Rumiko Takahashi. I wish thought. –sigh-
This story was written right before my surgery so if I don't get chapter 16 by this coming Monday up that means I'm dead.
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Rating: PG-13/RPlease forgive any misspellings or grammatical errors. Thank you.
To My Reviewers: Well I survived. Aren't you just glad? I bet. Not only is my jaw throbbing while I type this, but I can't move it. It's a good thing I can move my fingers. Took me two days to write this chapter because of my pain. Sorry, but just to cheer you up here are the chapter titles for upcoming chapters:
Chapter 16: Retransformation
Chapter 17: Being Hunted
Chapter 18: Proposal of Another Kind
Chapter 19: Return To Us
Chapter 20: Wedding
Chapter 21: Shikon No Tama
Chapter 22: Bells of the Second
Chapter 23: Little Black Box
Chapter 24: White Day
Chapter 25: Heaven
Hmmm I put these titles in a secret, no spoiler kind of wording. Fwahahahahah good luck in trying to figure them out. Some are just simple.
Oh and I am going to write a sequel if you guys want me to, but it won't be as funny as this one. It will be a fluffier one with more citrus flavoring in it and I need a good title to name it as well. You can vote for the title on the site with the lemons on it. I'll give you the site's name when a lemon comes. Sheesh here I am ten chapters away from this story and I'm already thinking about the sequel (if it is wanted by popular demand). Don't worry it will still be funny.
In this chapter the days are:
Male Time: 3 weeks
Baby Due: 5 weeks (4 weeks pregnant)
Current Time: 10:54
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Two weeks later once more...
InuYasha was packing still. He had found a large apartment to hide out there until he became male and had the baby. His hands taped the cardboard box clothes containing the last of his items.
Everyone had left. He gave them no hint that he was moving and doing the moving by night. He wanted to make this all a secret. He didn't want anyone to know where he was going.
He stood up and patted his large belly. "There, there," he assured the small infant in his stomach. "Only five more weeks till you stop torturing your old man...young man...dad."
He looked around the bare, dark room, only the full moon providing light. He heard the soft hum of the moving truck as it arrived at one AM. He went outside and greeted the fiver helpers.
Soon, two hours later, the truck was loaded to its full capacity, which was all of his furniture and belongings. "Let's get a move on," InuYasha said as he got in his car and led the way to his new apartment.
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Kagome tossed and turned. There was an annoying humming sound coming from inside. 'Probably one of the air-conditioning systems faltering.' She thought and dismissed the noise, still tossing to it.
The sound then faded out and she was thankful. She went back to sleep.
The next morning...
"Rashi!" Kagome yelled into the phone. "Come over now!"
"What? Why? Kagome calm down!" Rashi held the phone a foot away from her as Rin came into the kitchen, wondering what was for breakfast. "Sweetie, make yourself a pop-tart, Rashi has some things to do. Tell Sesshy I won't be home until lunch and Kagome's in trouble. Got that?"
"Yes Rashi-chan!" Rin smiled as she got out the toaster.
"Thank you," Rashi kissed the top of Rin's head and then hung the phone up, assuring Kagome she would be there. She looked at her watch. Kagome had woken her at five AM. Was Kagome insane?
She drove down the street and parked in Kagome's driveway. She went up to the door and opened it, "Kagome?"
"Rashi!" Kagome ran in and threw her arms around Rashi. "She's gone!"
"Who's gone?"
"Taka!"
"Nonsense," Rashi said, pushing Kagome away. "Let's go knock on his door and I'm sure he'll answer wearing a scowl on his face and that silly pink bathrobe."
She shook her head as she followed Rashi to InuYasha/Taka's door. Rashi knocked softly on it and rang the doorbell. The chimes echoed and Rashi looked mystified. Rashi turned the doorknob and pushed it open to a vast wasteland of the person who once lived there.
This house was filled with personality and now...it was just dull, plain and boring. The walls were bare. The carpet rug less. The scent of Taka's perfume still lingered in the air.
Kagome was taken aback. A shocked expression plastered to her face. Her face grew pale. He wasn't here. She wasn't here. No one was here except...an empty shell.... This was what Rin had meant. This was Taka without her soul. This is how InuYasha felt after she ran angrily away and told him she wouldn't forgive him.
Silent tears stroked down Kagome's face from her deep brown eyes. Her knees were weak and trembling and she fell on her knees. Her arms limp beside her. "R-Rashi.... What have I done?"
Rashi stared, emotions sweeping over her. She then burst out laughing, the laughter echoing throughout the cave. "Oh gawd!" she laughed and fell to the floor. Tears were in her eyes as she kicked and rolled.
"Rashi!" Kagome shouted. "Stop it! Stop laughing!"
Rashi couldn't stop. InuYasha was gone. The asshole. He was such a great person to hang with even though his mood was in the pits. She laughed more, tears streaming from her eyes.
"STOP IT!" Kagome repeated, her voice rising. Her voice shook and then cracked as she started crying as well.
Rashi stopped laughing and then tears came down her cheeks as her shoulders shook from crying. She heaved great breaths as she sobbed in silence.
Kagome got back up as she wiped the tears from her eyes. "Taka!" she choked. "Taka! Answer me!" She ran up the steps and burst open in his room. "...InuYasha..."
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"What? He's gone? He moved?" Miroku was yelling like made in the phone. He swore and cursed. "Where did he go? Did he leave any note?"
"No..." Rashi said.
"Damn him! I'm coming over!" Miroku closed his cell phone and turned to Sango, "He ran away. His house is vacant. Supposedly Kikyou bought it from him, knowing damn well he was leaving and didn't bother telling anyone."
"Oh God..." Sango said her voice trailing. "Poor Kagome..."
"What the hell do you mean? Kagome is the one that made him leave! She's the one that hurt him! She's the one that won't forgive him!"
"Can you blame her?"
"Yes! I can!" Miroku said angrily. "I'm going down there. Are you coming?"
"Yes," Sango said, "Kagome needs me."
"All she needs is to learn her lesson," Miroku seethed.
"What has gotten into you, Miroku?" asked Sango as they went out to the car.
Miroku thought about it for a moment. He sighed, "I just hated to see InuYasha like that. That Kagome had caused him that much pain and sorrow and won't even forgive him for lying to her just to keep himself safe."
Sango got in the car. "I know." She patted Miroku's leg. "It'll be fine. We'll find him."
Miroku shook his head as he turned on the car. "I don't think we should hunt for him. I think he just needs to handle his problems on his own."
Sango didn't say a word as they drove to the vacant house.
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"Kikyou, do you know of InuYasha's whereabouts?" Rashi asked.
Kikyou shook her head. "I just knew he wanted to leave so I offered to buy this house from him."
"But you knew he was leaving?"
"Yes I did," Kikyou replied. "I couldn't tell you. Because of what Kagome had done to him."
Kagome stood at the top of the stairs, listening intently. Kikyou had seen InuYasha? She had talked to him about moving? 'Oh InuYasha...I'm sorry...' but the apologies were too late. He was gone. She was gone. Her best friend was gone.
You Don't Know What You Got Till It's Gone
Kagome came down the stairs, her fingers sliding on the smooth, polished wood. She made eye contact with Kikyou, but quickly looked at the ground as she approached. "Kikyou, please, if you have any information of...my friend please tell me."
"I'm sorry, Kagome," Kikyou said, "But I don't. I hope you are happy now that the person you loathe is gone."
Those words cut into her soul. She wasn't happy. She never was happy until Taka moved in and now that Taka moved out her happiness fled with Taka. Kagome shook her head as tears stung her eyes. "I'm not happy...I want Taka back..."
"Taka is never coming back," Miroku entered the house. "InuYasha will. You must decide. Do you want to become friends with InuYasha or continue to mope over a friend that will never return."
"I...I...don't know..." Kagome responded. "Taka...she was a great friend...who knew how to handle everything. Who stood up for what she thought was right. Who never backed out of a fight..."
"You speak of him like he's an intelligent person," Sango giggled.
"She was...and I bet he is..." Kagome said. "She knew how to comfort me like no one else could. She was so warm when hugged her..."
"..." Rashi looked at Kagome, "Kagome-chan..." She embraced Kagome. "Everything will be fine."
Kagome shook in Rashi's arms, tears stroking down her cheeks and into Rashi's black shirt. "Rashi...I miss...him so much."
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InuYasha woke up and rubbed the sleep from his eyes. He yawned as he stepped out of the bed and into the shower. He let the hot water wash over his body. He patted his belly. The feeling of the baby inside him seemed more welcoming. He wasn't afraid anymore. He wasn't afraid to give birth no matter how odd it sounded.
Just five more weeks until he gave birth. He washed his black hair with the shampoo he used many times before. He washed the rest of his body as he camouflaged his tears. "Stupid eyes," he mumbled, wiping them away. "Stupid shampoo." Even by himself he had to make excuses for why he was shedding tears.
He emerged from the shower and grabbed a towel and dried his face. He dried his hair and then dried his entire body. He changed into a long white plain shirt and underwear. (Of course).
He went out into his bedroom and sat on the bed as he read the newspaper. There was nothing new; only that Kagura had recently divorced Sesshoumaru. He smirked when he read: Sesshoumaru did not seem saddened by the loss of his love. Instead he had a slight smile on his face.'
InuYasha felt disconnected from his real life. Only five more weeks and he would return, back to normal. He would tell the press that he went on a private vacation location only known to his friends and that he returned with the adoption of his child.
Yes. That was a simple cover-up.
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Kagome was sitting at her house while Rashi cooked lunch. "Where's Sesshoumaru?"
"He's always working, you know that. He's the Prime Minister of Japan," Rashi said as she stirred the soup.
"Don't you get...lonely?"
Rashi laughed, "No. I know he's a highly popular man and he has a big job, taking care of Japan, so I expect him to work long hours."
"...Oh..." Kagome said as she hugged the pillow close.
"He always finds time to spend with Rin and I," Rashi said. "He manages to take Rin places for some one on one with her and take me places for some one on one with me and then take us both somewhere for family time."
"Sounds like you two are already married," Kagome pointed out.
Rashi froze and quickly recovered. "I'm not ready for that kind of commitment yet."
"Why not? You love him, don't you?"
"Of course I do," Rashi replied honestly. "I love him with my entire soul, but...getting married is the last step to this whole thing. I'm not ready. I can't take that big step. First we were just acquaintances and then Kagura liked my shop and kept dragging Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru and I talked a lot while Kagura tried on the dresses. Then Kagura invited me over and I've been spending time with the both of them more and more until I started to come to Sesshoumaru with my problems and vice versa. Our friendship grew and then...it took a big leap to this dating thing...I'm not ready for another leap. Understand?"
Kagome nodded. "I understand. Will you want to get married to him?"
"Yes I would, but not right now," Rashi replied. "I'm still trying to get Rin used to me."
"But she LOVES you!" Kagome argued. "Rin mimics you everyday. She hugs and kisses you. She lets you tuck her in and read to her."
"Rin lets all women do that in Sesshoumaru's life. Even his secretary," she replied. "Remember that Kohaku doesn't like Sango seeing Miroku. Miroku is still trying to bond with him. They're at the park as we speak."
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Miroku watched as Kohaku played soccer with Hojo. Kohaku feinted left and then ran right and kicked it into the goal. Miroku clapped.
"Hey Miroku! Want to play with us?" Hojo asked.
"I'm not playing if he's playing," Kohaku muttered, walking off the field.
"Hold it!" Miroku said firmly and Kohaku stopped. Miroku walked towards him. "Look at me, Kohaku."
Kohaku looked at Miroku with the same soft brown eyes Sango had.
"What is it about me that you don't like?" Miroku asked.
"You're a pervert and at times you act immature," Kohaku said. "I don't know why Sango loves you."
"Do you want your sister to be happy?"
"Of course!"
"Did she say that marrying me will make her happy?"
"...Yes..." he admitted.
"Kohaku, have I hurt you in anyway?"
"You took my sister away from me!" Kohaku said.
Miroku shook his head. "No I didn't. She still loves you just the same, even more probably. Sango loves me and I love her. I will do everything in my power to make her happy. I want to make you happy as well. If you want me to leave you and Sango alone I will. If that is what will make you stop hating me."
Kohaku looked ashamed. "No I don't want you to leave..." Kohaku looked up at him. "You're...you're like a father...but I can't..."
"Nothing will be able to replace your father or mother or sister," Miroku explained. "I'm not trying to replace anyone, but you know what. Think of me as your new brother. Deal?"
Kohaku smiled, "Deal!" He shook Miroku's hand.
"Good now let's go play some soccer," Miroku smiled.
"You're on!" Kohaku grinned.
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Sesshoumaru knocked firmly on Kagome's door. "What did Rashi say exactly?"
"She said 'Tell Sesshy I won't be home until lunch and Kagome's in trouble.'" Rin grinned triumphantly at up at him as the door opened, revealing a safe looking Rashi.
He relaxed. "You're safe."
"Why wouldn't I be?" she blinked.
"You told Rin Kagome was in trouble," Sesshoumaru explained as they entered the house. Rin immediately ran to the toy room.
"Oh yeah..." Rashi said scratching her head. "I have some bad news."
"What's that?"
"I'm pregnant," she said, even though it wasn't true. She just wanted to see his reaction.
His eyes widened. "That's bad news? To me it's great news."
"Er..." Rashi bit her lip. "I'm not pregnant. I just wanted to see the look on your face. But the real bad news is...InuYasha ran away..."
"He what?" Sesshoumaru asked.
"Moved away...to some place I don't know. Kikyou bought his house from him and Kikyou doesn't even know where he is so...he's lost..." Rashi told him.
"He ran away? That coward," he growled. He sniffed the air. "What's burning."
"My buns!" Rashi exclaimed and ran into the kitchen.
Sesshoumaru couldn't help but glance at Rashi's ass at the mention of 'her buns'. Kagome was laughing her head off and Sesshoumaru went into the kitchen.
"Oh no!" Rashi cried out. "They burned! I can't believe this. I make the perfect buns and this time they burnt."
"Oh I don't know," Sesshoumaru snuck up behind her, slapping her butt, "I say you're buns are just fine to me."
"Not my ass buns! My roll buns!" Rashi told him as she showed him the black and brown buns. "I'm going to have to make another batch."
"Poor buns," he said with sympathy.
She laughed and kissed him on the cheek as she wiped her hands on the blue apron she had on.
"You look so cute in an apron," he said as he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close.
"What are you going to do about InuYasha?" she asked as she planted a quick kiss on his lips.
He shrugged. "I don't know. I can easily track him down, but I think he needs some time to himself to figure things out." He kissed her back on the lips, slowly caressing his lips against her soft peach petals. She shivered in his embrace as he continued to kiss her gently.
When Sesshoumaru claimed her lips, he claimed them with such gentleness and profession. He kissed her moist lips with tenderness and love and as that light slowly grew brighter between them, he demanded more from the kiss. His tongue slipped out and gently stroked her lips, demanding entrance to which she gave. He felt the crevice of her moist mouth. She tasted so good to him as he ran his tongue around, looking for hers.
Her arms wrapped around his neck, playing with his hair and massaging his scalp. To her this was heaven. To her this was where she was meant. In his arms forever and ever. The passion between her and him could never be broken nor overpowered. He was the best to her. Sesshoumaru was the perfect man for her. She couldn't see why Kagura would divorce an amazingly great kisser such as he.
He then left her lips as his lips trailed kisses down her jaw line and to her neck. He kissed fiercely on her neck and his lips were on fire as her skin tingled by his touch. He stroked her lower back in circled with his hands.
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Lunch was served with a bright smile from Rashi. "I made Miso soup, rice and fried fish."
"Sounds yummy!" Rin said as the plate filled with food was placed before her. Rin happily stared at it, taking in the perfection of this meal.
Kagome smiled at it and then at her. "It looks great, Rashi-chan. Thank you for cooking for me."
"I like cooking," Rashi responded. "Now let's eat. I'm starving!"
Sesshoumaru pulled out the chair for Rashi and she sat down. He sat beside her and they all dug into the great meal, compliments erupting as the first taste filled their mouths.
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Crisa Rei: Well that's the end of chapter 15. Yes yes. I am so happy! This will be my longest story, but perhaps 'Gun Smoke and Sword Blades' will be longer. Please review and tell me what you think.
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