Chapter 9

At the doctor's practise. Mrs. Higurashi is looking so anxious to find out about Kagome's blood test unlike Kagome who is reading the magazine there while they were waiting.

"Miss Higurashi…, the doctor wants to see you now.", the nurse called Kagome. Kagome and her mum are coming inside to see the doctor.

"Well…from the test, you got nothing to worry. Everything is perfect. In fact, I should congratulate you. You are pregnant!", Said the doctor.

Kagome is almost fainted to hear that. No…tell me this isn't truth. I didn't prepare for this far. No….please tell me this is not happening to me. Suddenly she felt so weak. The nurse has to help her to sit. Her mum is very worried.

"It's ok….it's normal when you are pregnant…you will feel like this. Because your is changing and preparing for the new life in there", said the doctor after he had checked her pulse.

Kagome can't hear anymore what the doctor's said. She is busy thinking of the father of this baby who doesn't even know about this. How is Inuyasha's reaction when he knew about this. Would he be happy or sad?Why have to be this way?

AT KAGOME'S HOME

"I will not ask you more this time….Kagome. I will you for rest. However just let me know who is the father?", Asked Kagome's mum.

Kagome is crying and kneeling down….holding her mum's feet. "I am really really sorry mum….I have let you down….I didn't plan this mum….I…I am so sorry".

Her mum is crying also but then she said

"I know you didn't do it on purpose….I believe you. You still young and so bright. Anyway….don't think much about it first. Just take rest in your room. You must remember there is new life inside your body. I will talk to your Jii-Chan. We will figure out what to do ok….". Her mum leaves her alone resting on her bed now.

Kagome still cries. She confused what to do. What will all her friends say….and of course, Houjo…? He must be feeling betrayed and cheated. Why this is happening to me? However, down inside her heart, there is a happiness that Kagome feel because she loves this baby. She will be very happy if Inuyasha in fact is with her not Kikyo.

I must tell him. He has to know. He is the father. I didn't want him to choose me because of this baby. But I think he should know. That's it. She takes the shard in the drawer then goes to the well. Before taking some favourite foods for all the gangs from the cupboard.

AT THE FEUDAL ERA

Kagome walks slowly to Kaede's hut, her heart is beating fast. She saw everyone (except Inuyasha) were there busy doing the decoration. Then she remembered immediately….next week is Miroku's wedding. As soon as everyone saw her, they all were very happy. She hugs Sango and even cried a bit.

"How are you Sango-Chan?" asked Kagome

"Very well and you Kagome-Chan….we are all missing you so much"

"Kagome….I am so happy you come", Shippo jumped on Kagome's arm.

"Kagome-Chan….you are looking so well", Miroku told her.

"I am so happy to hear about your wedding. Congratulation!", Kagome said to Miroku and Sango.

"You will come, won't you?", asked Sango still blushing.

"Of course, I wouldn't miss it for the world", Kagome said happily.

"Where is Kohaku?", Kagome asked and looked around.

Suddenly everyone is in silent. Till she heard Kaede's voice from the back.

"He didn't make it….he died because Naraku took back the Shikon No Tama from his back However, he died peacefully and glad that Sango is alive", Kaede explained to Kagome.

"I am sorry Sango…..", said Kagome sadly.

"It's ok…I have accepted the fate. I think may be Kohaku's wish also to die since he can't live under the guilts all the time. He is with my dad now", said Sango with tears in her eyes.

"Hey…it's not the time to be sad on you guys will be getting married soon", Said Kagome tries to cheer everybody.

They are all agree. Miroku and Shippo are fixing some chairs. Sango takes Kagome inside the hut. They were chating and laughing about anything. Till Sango said to her.

"Kagome-Chan can I ask you…how your relation with Inuyasha"

"We are not together….Sango. He is with Kikyo. Don't you know that? ", Kagome told her in sadness.

"I am sorry for asking….we didn't know exactly what going on? You know Inuyasha never open to us to talk his feeling with you or Kikyo. I only know that he was hurted when you went back to your time without telling him. Is something going on after that?"

Kagome can't answer but hugging Sango. Crying on her shoulder.

"Nothing….nothing happened….I am finished with him…Sango. Why he isn't here to help Miroku. He knew it you will be getting married", asked Kagome. I should not bother you all with my problems. Kagome thinks.

"He didn't stay with us Kagome-Chan, so we didn't know when he will come or go. Well…you know Inuyasha. Since you were not here, he will not stay here that long. He comes for sometime to visit us, then going back again to Kikyo".

"I understand…please don't let him know about me in here ok….please",begged Kagome.

"Of course, Kagome…".

"Where you are going to live…Sango after your marriage?",Kagome asked.

"We will stay at Miroku's village. Shippo will be coming with us since he got nobody now", Sango told Kagome. "Please visit us anytime…..".

"Of course, I will do that…..".

"I wish you will find someone who is deserve you Kagome-Chan. You are a very kind lady", Sango told her sincerely.

"Thank you….anyway. I should be going now. There is something I have to take care…", Kagome said. But all of sudden, she felt so weak and uncomfortable. She is almost vomiting in there.

"Are you alright? Kagome…..", asked Kaede at the same time she came inside the hut.

"Yes….I am fine….don't worry" Kagome tries to smile and walks away from the hut. She said goodbye to everyone and told them she will be come to the wedding.

After Kagome's gone. Kaede is sitting so quite. Sango notice this.

"What's wrong Kaede…?", asked Sango worry.

"If my instinct right (as a miko) , Kagome is pregnant….", Kaede told Sango whispering.

"Hah!...Kagome-Chan…..", Sango is shocked.

ON THE WAY TO THE WELL

Kagome feel tired now. She has been wondering around looking for Inuyasha. She didn't him. Anyway, she is just resting nearby the tree for a while, when suddenly she hears someone is walking near the bushes. She looks around. It's Kikyo. She looks so pale and she can see so much sadness in her face. She is even better when Naraku were alive.

She noticed also Kagome's presence. At first, she just walked away but suddenly she turned back and looking at Kagome coldly.

"You are looking for him, aren't you?", Kikyo asked her demanding her answer.

"I don't owe any explanation to you…Kikyo", Kagome told her. Suddenly she got the courage to face Kikyo. This is it the moment she has been waiting for. Kikyo has to know from my side also.

"You got nothing better to do….besides interfering other's people business", said Kikyo.

"What do you mean? I come here because I got friends also not only Inuyasha", Kagome said angrily. "I will never come between you and Inuyasha….Kikyo. That's why I didn't stay here".

"Why you have to come back again and again….."

"I said before I have friends also in here. This forest is not yours anyway. I can go anywhere I like", said Kagome.

"That's the problem….don't you get it….stupid. Inuyasha will not in peace to know that you still come here to visit….",Kikyo told her angrily.

"It's not my problem then…..you should speak with him not me", said Kagome.

"He will not come to you again….anymore. I make sure of that. He is with me and he belongs to me. Remember that. We are meant to be together besides Naraku is gone now. Your help is no longer requiredin here", Kikyo told her.

"If you feel your love is so stronger…why you feel unsecure? Kikyo….why also you have to believe in Naraku at the first place?", Kagome told her angrily and pain in her voice.

"Shut up! You didn't know about us that time. So don't you dare to say it's my fault".

"You'd better realised now Kikyo….do you think Inuyasha is happy with you now. You guys still have some unfinished business to take care before you start what you left.",

"How dare you ….you are just ordinary girl",Kikyo looked at Kagome so angry.

"Yes ….I may be just ordinary girl but I the one who change Inuyasha's heart and….I love him too…I want him to be happy. If being with you, make him happy. I can accept that".

"He will be happy….you'll see after you won't come back here forever. Just go back to your own time and choose your own love…..will you! Leave Inuyasha alone. You know also he can't live in your time. He is a half demon. He won't be happy living there. If you are really loves him that much ….please leave him alone", This time Kikyo's voice almost begged her.

"Don't worry Kikyo….I will not bother him again. I am doing this not for your sake but because my love to Inuyasha. When Miroku's wedding is over, I will go back to my time forever. I am happy to see all my friends live happily in the end", Kagome turned her body to the well. She can't bear to cry if she keep on talking. Kikyo has won the battle. She has to accept that. Well…I guess, I have to live it with me about my baby. The father is no longer required to be told.

She jumps back to the well with so much sadness.

To be Continued.