Will You Marry Me
(An Inuyasha Fanfic)
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. Rumiko Takahashi does.
Chapter 4: Sesshoumaru's Little Secret
Morning had finally come. Inuyasha slowly began to awaken to the feeling of Kagome moving away from him. He waited a moment so his eyes could properly adjust to the morning light. Then he sat up and looked at her.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"It's Sango. I think she's getting morning sickness again," Kagome replied.
Inuyasha and Kagome quickly walked outside to see Miroku holding a cold, wet cloth to Sango's forehead. Shippo also walked over to the scene with Kaede. Sango, who looked as pale as a ghost, turned her head in their direction and slightly smiled. Miroku also looked in their direction.
"This morning sickness thing is really starting to worry me," Miroku said with a sigh.
"I'm ok. Really," Sango said as she held her stomach, which was feeling a bit sour.
"Hmm… Maybe we should hold off on our search for the jewel shards," Kagome said worriedly.
"No… I'm seriously ok, you guys," Sango insisted as she slowly stood up.
"… Alright. However, I think you should ride on Kirara and not carry Hiraikotsu for a while."
"Ok."
Kaede then walked over to her hut and grabbed a few supplies for them to take along on their journey. Kagome quickly put everything in her backpack and mounted her bike, Inuyasha sitting on the back holding the pack and Shippo sitting in her bike-basket. Miroku helped Sango mount Kirara and climbed on as well. Within a few minutes, they were off on the road again.
"Uh-oh," Sango groaned as cupped her hand over her mouth.
"Hey, Inuyasha! Kagome! I think we need to stop for a minute!" Miroku yelled as he stopped Kirara and help Sango walk over to a bush to puke.
Kagome sharply stopped her bike, nearly sending Inuyasha flying forward. Shippo jerked his head up and jumped out of the basket to run to Sango's side. After 5 minutes, everyone sat on the ground and tended to Sango, who was clearly wiped out from puking all day. Kagome grabbed a bottle of water from her backpack and handed it to her to see if it could calm her down.
"Are you ok, Sango?" Inuyasha asked.
"I think so… I'm just tired," Sango replied.
"Well, take your time," Shippo said.
Inuyasha's noise then twitched as he picked up a very familiar scent.
"… Sesshoumaru? Wait… There's another scent, too. Kagura!"
"What's wrong, Inuyasha?" Miroku asked.
"Sesshoumaru is headed our way. And it seems Kagura is with him… Stay here. I'm gonna take care of this."
Inuyasha then drew out Tetsusaiga and ran in the direction of his brother's scent. Kagome grabbed her bow and quiver of arrows and followed close behind.
The both of them reached the end of a hill when they finally saw Sesshoumaru appearing in the distance with Rin and Jaken. Sesshoumaru stopped for a moment and held his arm out as if telling someone not to come any closer. He then placed his hand on Tokijin, but didn't draw it out.
"Don't come near me. Inuyasha," Sesshoumaru said coldly, "I don't wish to fight with you."
Kagura then came into view. Inuyasha tightened his grip on Tetsusaiga and stared at the both of them, holding himself back from fighting for Rin's sake.
"So, I was right. Why are YOU here, Kagura!" Inuyasha snapped.
"Nice to see you too, Inuyasha," Kagura said sarcastically.
"It's just strange seeing you two together," Kagome said as she gripped her bow, "This isn't some plot of Naraku's, is it?"
The both of them just remained silent. Rin took a step forward and tugged on Sesshoumaru's kimono, "Lord Sesshoumaru… I'm hungry."
"Shut up, Rin," Jaken scolded, "I'm tired of your complaining!"
"Jaken," Sesshoumaru called sternly.
"Yes, my lord?"
Sesshoumaru then pressed his foot against Jaken's face. Kagura then leaned towards Sesshoumaru and whispered something into his ear. Sesshoumaru nodded at whatever she said and looked at Inuyasha.
"I'm going to take another path so you won't disturb us, Inuyasha," Sesshoumaru said as he turned around.
"What the hell? What's THAT about!" Inuyasha yelled.
Inuyasha then picked up a scent he didn't care to notice before. It seemed Sesshoumaru's scent was coming from somewhere else as well. However, the strange thing was Kagura's scent was mixed in with it. His eyes grew wide as he finally realized what it was.
"WAIT, SESSHOUMARU!"
Sesshoumaru then picked up his pace as Inuyasha chased after him. As they ran, Kagura picked up a little kid that Inuyasha didn't recognize.
'No… It couldn't be!' Inuyasha thought as he ran in front of the group and stopped them.
"Oh shit," Sesshoumaru said under his breath.
Inuyasha looked at the child Kagura was holding. It had long silver-white hair, elf-like ears, and red eyes. Its clothing was a lot like Sesshoumaru's, only without the armor.
"DUDE! WHAT THE HELL!" Inuyasha was in total shock.
"… I guess now you know…" Sesshoumaru said, "I'm a father…"
"So, you and Kagura—"
"Yes."
Inuyasha and Kagome felt their jaws drop as they gazed upon Kagura and Sesshoumaru's son. The little boy looked at Inuyasha, then at Sesshoumaru, "… Is that my uncle Inuyasha, daddy?"
Sesshoumaru simply nodded. Inuyasha then figured out that was why Sesshoumaru wanted to take another road. He didn't want him to find out that he and Kagura had a child together. But why keep it a secret?
"So, what's his name?" Kagome asked.
"Shimaru," Rin answered with a smile.
"Ok… Let me get a few things straight. How did you guys get this whole child thing by Naraku? I mean, Kagura is still not free from him," Inuyasha pointed out.
"I didn't need to worry about him," Kagura said with a smile, "He's been a bit preoccupied with something else."
"Like what?"
Naraku then came running out of the trees with Kikyo running right behind him. She quickly used one of her soul collectors to trip him and grabbed onto his feet, tying them up. She then dragged Naraku back into the forest. Naraku dug his nails into the ground trying to pull himself away, but was unsuccessful.
"GOD! GET THIS WOMAN AWAY FROM ME!" Naraku yelled as he disappeared into the distance.
"See," Kagura laughed out.
Inuyasha sat there with his mouth hanging open again at what he just saw. Kagome couldn't help but laugh at the situation like Kagura did.
"Inuyasha," Sesshoumaru said, "You must keep this a secret, got it?"
"Yeah," Inuyasha said with a confused smile, "… Heh heh! I'm an uncle… Who would've guessed?"
Sesshoumaru and the others then started walking in another direction to find some food. Inuyasha and Kagome returned to Sango, Miroku, and Shippo.
"What was that about?" Shippo asked.
"It's kinda weird to explain," Kagome replied.
"What do you mean?"
"I'm an uncle," Inuyasha said.
"What do you mean you're an UNCLE!" Miroku blurted out.
"Kagura gave birth to Sesshoumaru's child. That makes me an uncle."
"Hmm… No wonder we haven't seen either of them for such a long time."
Sango then tried her best to stand up, "Ok, guys. I'm ready to go."
"Are you sure?" Miroku asked.
"Yeah. I'm feeling ok now."
"Alright. Let's go," Inuyasha said.
Sango and Miroku mounted Kirara once again. Kagome, Inuyasha, and Shippo mounted the bike, leading the way to search for more jewel shards.
Ok. I know this chapter was a bit short, but oh well. HAHAHA! Sesshoumaru and Kagura have a kid! Hee hee hee! I had to do it. Anyways, there are more surprises to come, so please review and continue reading!