Hoorayyy!

Sure enough, Riona was with child. It was about two weeks later, Riona began to vomit, and her appetite increased rapidly. Though, every day after breakfast, Kagome and Riona would always go for a walk, and when Kagome was gone it was Riona and Inuyasha who'd do the walking.

Today, it had been at least two months since and Riona's belly was starting to become round, Kagome and Riona sat down at the River like they usually did, and Kagome brought up something rather interesting.

'Riona?" Kagome asked, nervously fiddling with a little daisy. "Yes, Kagome?" Riona looked at her friend. "Do you think Inuyasha loves me?" Riona smiled and had an immediate answer. "Of course he does, and it's obvious you love him too. Even if he doesn't say it, just be positive that he does." Kagome nodded. "But he still goes to see Kikyo..I never know what to do…" Riona got an idea, but would say nothing to Kagome. "Don't worry..I'll talk to him." Riona smiled. Kagome did too. "Thanks!" and then they both sat up and headed toward the village.

Sesshoumaru began to get a little bit weaker every day. No one, not even he understood why. Shirea didn't seem to concerned, she continued to say not to worry…But worry was all anyone was doing anymore.

It was the middle of the night, Riona was walking through the forest. Dirt and clay filled her nose, but it was silent as the grave when she stopped moving.

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Riona flicked her hand forward and a large red whip flew from her fingertips, at the same time an arrow shot at it, but as soon as it touched her whip it fell in ashes. "Kikyo! Step forward." It was quiet for a moment, then a short woman who looked much like Kagome stepped from the shadows, her hair tied back and she was dressed in priestess robes.

"You've come to kill me? To rid this earth of what existence I have?" Kikyo asked. Riona nodded. "Then do it. Wanting something I can not have is a pointless reason for remaining here." Riona nodded and her whip lashed out and wrapped around Kikyo's neck, and killed her. Souls poured from her body, and flew in the direction of the village.

Riona raced back and beat them there just in time to see them float once again into Kagome's body. But to Riona's dismay, Inuyasha sat wide eyed looking at Riona.

"What have you done?" he asked calmly. Riona gave him a stern look. "I did this for both of you. Inuyasha, you can never be with kikyo. No matter how much you want it, you simply can't.. I know you love her, I know what it's like to love something you can't have, but that just happens sometimes. It's not fair, I know, but life isn't fair. We all have to learn to deal with that." Inuyasha stepped outside and walked off, confused slightly because the scent of Kikyo was no longer there. Riona curled up and fell asleep next to shippo, dreams of sesshoumaru floated through her head.

Two more months passed. Inuyasha spent more time with Kagome, and Riona was very round, but still had more to go. Riona was actually very excited. Kagome continued to tell her she'd be an excellent mom. Riona hoped she would too.

Kagome had just left the night before last, and Inuyasha, Keade and Riona had just finished their breakfast. "Wanna come walking Inuyasha?" Riona asked. He nodded and followed her down to the river. Both sat down and were quiet for a moment, then Riona spoke up.

"Inuyasha, do you love Kagome?" Riona knew what the answer was, but Inuyasha just made it difficult. His cheeks turned a bright red and he turned his head away. "Inuyasha, I'm not gonna make fun of you, and I'm not gonna laugh, so just tell me yes or no!" Riona snapped and watched him for a moment, then heard him mutter a low 'yes'.

"What was that.?" She asked, pretending she couldn't hear him. "I said yes." Inuyasha growled.

"Well jeez don't be so mean. That's all ya gotta really work on Inuyasha. Be more affectionate. Most girls like that. Kagome does. Your doing good by complimenting her and telling her that her cooking's good, just step it up a notch. Hold her hand, kiss her cheek, give her hugs, things like that." Inuyasha nodded.

"Do you look forward to having the baby?" he asked her. Riona smiled. "Oh yes. I mean, I am nervous, but then again I do look forward to it." Inuyasha smiled slightly then nodded. "Ow!" Riona squeaked and placed her hand over her stomach. Inuyasha, looking worried, sat up. " Are you okay?" he asked. "Yes, I'm f-fine." Riona assured him. "It was moving….Wanna feel?" she asked. Inuyasha shrugged and placed his hand on her stomach, then suddenly felt a bump under his hand, Riona let out another 'ow'. Inuyasha jerked his hand back and looked awe-struck. "That….That's amazing…" he stated.

Riona smiled. "I can't wait.." and with that, they both stood and walked back to the hut silently.

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