PREVIOUS CHAPTER: TEARS AND EMOTIONS
LEMON;
They slowly fell asleep around the chirping crickets and tree frogs. The last thought Kagome had was how much she loved Inuyasha...her mate.
CHAPTER 13: HOME
Inuyasha woke to a cold mornings mist and wondered why he felt so cold. He then noticed a very exposed and very naked Kagome cuddled up beside him. He also in turn was naked. He mentally hit himself in the head. I'm so stupid. How the hell can I forget about last night! His hand found it's way to the bite mark on his neck. He winced. It was still sore. Kagome moved a little in his arms and her tail slid up his leg making him shiver. She was dreaming. He smiled and kissed her forehead. He didn't want to wake her and disturb her sleep, but he needed to get up and move. His leg was wrapped around her so that moving it would wake her and his arms weren't in any better shape either. Sorry Kagome, but I need to get up. He pulled his arms and legs free carefully and rose to his feet. He could smell a hot spring near by so he headed that way, but a voice stopped him. She was obviously very tired, because Kagome's voice was barely above a whisper, "Where are you goin'?"
He smiled and looked back at his companion. "I'm gonna go take a bath. Do you wanna' come with?"
Kagome yawned and sat up slowly. "Yeah I'll go, but I need to get my clothes and bath stuff."
Inuyasha nodded and got his clothes as well. "Here do you want me to carry your bag?"
She looked up at him and smiled, "If you want I guess."
They made their way to the spring quietly hand and hand. Inuyasha dove into the spring without hesitation while Kagome tested the water with her toes before slowly walking in. Inuyasha shook his hair sending water everywhere. "Come on Kagome! The waters great!"
Kagome laughed and swam over to him, "I thought dogs hated water?" she joked.
"Not all dogs, and I've never seen a wolf swimming around in the water!" he said before splashing her and diving under.
"You can't stay under forever ya know!" She in turn dove under looking for him. She surfaced, but still couldn't see him. All of a sudden something took a hold of her legs and thrust her out of the water. She landed about four feet away with a splash.
"Oh did I hurt the big bad Kagome?" Inuyasha mocked as Kagome stuck her tongue out at him swearing to get him back.
They splashed around in the hot spring for a good while before actually washing and coming out. Inuyasha began to shake his head sending more water everywhere, "Inuyasha stop it!" Kagome yelled.
"What? It's easier this way ya know you should try it."
"I know, but ya don't have to get me all wet again!" She quickly dried and put her clothes on.
They began to walk back. "Kagome umm about last night…" Inuyasha began slowly becoming embarrassed.
"What about it?" she asked becoming serious.
"Well ya know we're kinda mates now." He stated.
"Yeah I know. Doesn't it feel great?" she said laughing and putting her hand in his.
He laughed back, "Yeah, yeah it does!"
They came to their camp and Kagome boiled some ramen for the both of them. "You know Kagome all I need in this life is you and ramen." He said before stuffing more noodles in his mouth.
"I know. So you ready to go visit Miroku, Sango, and Shippou?" Kagome asked as she began to put their supplies away and role up her sleeping bag.
"You know I'm actually beginning the miss that lecherous monk come to think of it." He said finishing his ramen.
She smiled. The rest of the day they ran only taking rests to drink and eat lunch. They were still a good couple of day away from Keade's village. They next couple of days were non-stop running and leaping by tree and resting when needed. They slept shortly as demons don't need as much sleep as humans. They made it back to the village in record setting time. Shippou was the first to great them. He jumped into Kagome's arms and began to cry saying how much he missed them both. Sango was the next to appear. "Kagome! Oh my! It's really you! I've missed you so!" she said and then ran at Kagome giving her a big hug. Sango pulled away whipping tears away from her eyes.
Miroku strolled around a nearby hut smiling. "Well if it isn't for our two favorites hanyou! Man I can't believe I'm saying this but I really missed you guys," he said in turn hugging Kagome. Shippou was bouncing up and down on Kagome's shoulder telling her everything that had happened day by day. Miroku and Inuyasha began their own conversation while Kagome and Sango talked.
"Something seems different about you monk," Inuyasha said trying to figure out what it was.
"Well yes you see…" Miroku said before he could finish though Kagome yelled, "Married!"
"Yes, We're getting married," Sango, said happily moving over to Miroku and taking his hand in hers.
Miroku smiled from ear to ear. "Great just what we need! More perves running around." Inuyasha said.
"Inuyasha! That was damn right mean! I haven't used the command on you in awhile don't make me use it now!" Kagome said moving over to her mate glaring at him.
His ears flattened against his head and he looked down. "Hey Kagome why to you and Inuyasha smell so different?" Shippou asked innocently.
Kagome blushed and so did Inuyasha. "We're obviously not the only one's that will be populating the world," Miroku said smiling.
"So what! We're mated ok! What's the big deal with that?" Inuyasha said.
The couples spent the rest of the night discussing what Kagome had encountered, and both Sango and Miroku vowed to accompany Kagome on whatever she planned to do. Kagome felt a lot better with her friends support. Kagome felt love and comfort around her friends and having their support meant the world to her. Shortly before everyone laid down for bed Inuyasha left the hut to get some fresh air. He breathed in deeply It feels good to be back. He stated to himself more than anything. He found a tree and jumped up in it. He sat for a few moments before Kagome wondered outside. She gazed up at the stars and sighed. She sniffed for Inuyasha and her eyes met his. She strolled over to the tree. "The stars are beautiful tonight," she said up to him.
"Yes they are, but not as beautiful as you."
She smiled and with one leap was in front on Inuyasha sitting on the branch he sat on. "You tired?" he asked.
"A little," she admitted.
He stretched out his arms and Kagome pulled herself over to him and sat between his legs snuggling up to him. He kissed her soft hair and put his arms around her protectively. "Go to sleep."
Kagome didn't refuse and fell into a deep sleep.
Morning came along with the good-byes. Kagome and Inuyasha headed for the well. "So Kagome what do you think your mother will say about us…umm…becoming mates?" Inuyasha asked in almost a whisper.
"I'm not really sure, but I don't think she'll be too mad…at least I hope not," she said trying not to feel nervous.
Kagome came to her back doorsteps and took a deep breath. Well here goes nothing. She slid open the door and stepped in. She could smell her mother, but she couldn't see her. "Mother! I'm home! Where are you?" she yelled looking around.
She heard something upstairs and then she heard coughing. Then she smelled it. The distinct smell of sickness, and medicines. Her body went numb. Mother! She ran up the stairs skipping 4 at a time. She was by her mothers' side in moments. Her mother was weak and Kagome could sense it. It smelt like her mother hadn't left her room in quiet some time. She placed her hand to her mothers' head, but quickly pulled it away. Her mother was burning up. "Kagome, sweaty your back…did you talk to Natilruh dear?" she asked weakly.
Kagome nodded, "It's ok mother. I'm here now."
Her mother smiled weakly, "Thank you Kagome. The doctor said it's not too bad, and that I should get better soon. He says the cancer isn't that bad and that chemo will help a lot, so don't worry 'bout me hun. I just need to get a lot of rest before the surgery."
Kagome was screaming in her mind. Why was the happening! She clearly wasn't going to get better anytime soon, and chemo? That could last years! Oh mom if only there was something I could do! Mom I can't lose you! Tears formed in Kagome's eyes and she leaned down to kiss her mother. Her mother looked at her a bit confused. "Kagome don't cry. It's ok dear the doctors can fix me up as good as new! It'll be all ok dear."
"I'm sorry mother I just worry for you. I feel so helpless."
"Don't worry it'll be all ok you'll see." Her mother said giving a weak smile.
"Come on Kagome your mother needs her rest," Inuyasha's voice said from behind her in the doorway.
"Oh hello Inuyasha. I hate you to see me like this, but he's right dear I need my rest."
Kagome kissed her mother's forehead and began to leave, but before she left her mother said, "Kagome something seems different about you and Inuyasha. Did anything happen between you two?"
Kagome winced, "Yes, but don't worry I'll tell you later mother get some rest." With that Kagome closed the door lightly behind her.
She went downstairs in a daze. "Do you want any ramen Inuyasha?" Kagome asked pulling out the pot and measuring out the water to boil.
Inuyasha's hands slipped around Kagome's waist and he rested his head on her shoulder. He nuzzled her cheek before place a kiss on her neck and holder her tighter. "Kagome I'm really sorry this has happened."
Kagome smiled weakly, but she didn't feel any better. Once the food was done she just sat and watched her mate gobble done the noodles with ease. She couldn't eat she just didn't want to. She sat in a daze not believing anything that had happened in the last week. This is all just a bad dream and soon I'll wake up. Kagome just couldn't sit here any longer. She rose and headed out the back door. She heard Inuyasha ask her where she was going, but she didn't seem to comprehend it at the moment. The after-noon sun shone down on her and she heard birds and squirrels doing their daily routines. She walked across the shrine's clean grounds. Grandfather doesn't miss a day of work does he? Her bare feet welcomed the soft dirt and grass. She didn't really know where she was going, but she didn't want to sit around all day doing nothing.
Soon she found herself padding through the forest that surrounded the shrine. The forest had been her refuge for her younger years and anytime she needed time to think without being interrupted she always seemed to find herself in this forest. The forest was an old one full of secrets and mystery, but it was welcoming and that's why Kagome liked it. It didn't take her long to find the small stream she had once splashed around in catching little fish from time to time. She sat on a large boulder watching the stream whirl and move. A frog jumped nearby, but Kagome just ignored it. Then she broke down. All at once. It's good to cry right? She mourned for her lost father, she mourned for Natilruh and the loss of her brother, and more than anything she mourned for her mother. It was her mother, the woman Kagome had been raised by and the woman Kagome held more dear to herself then anything. The tears seemed to flow, but after a while she stopped and looked down at the water. Through blurry eyes she saw her hanyou wolf form starring back at her an image she was still having a hard time accepting. There was another reflection beside her though. One that always seemed to be beside her no matter what. Her protector and more than anything the one that she loved. Inuyasha.
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Disclaimer: I sadly don't own Inuyasha or any of the original characters of the anime/manga. However Natilruh, Sanku, Bengku, Ganjel, Benhi, and Kando are my own creations and they're all mine!
