Hello hello there! Sorry for the long update, but I have been rather busy at work, and with my game. So I apologize for taking so long. I have decided to make a sequel to this story, however if no one reads it, then I will take it off.
I have also been busy with my ex-boyfriend . . . we are trying to see if we can work things out, or if I should just more on. Anyways, I shall continue with the next chapter.
Winter Wonderland
Chapter Fifty-Four
Inu-Yasha sighed as he stared out the van passenger side window, his head resting against the seat. Hojo was driving them back to the lodge from a long day of shopping. Looking over his shoulder, Inu-Yasha smiled to see that most of them were asleep, that is except for Sesshoumaru of course.
"What are you looking at?" grumbled to demon lord.
The half demon just shook his head and went back to staring out the window. It seemed that Sesshoumaru still had a head ache from the loud sounds at the mall. A small groan caused him to turn around again to see that Miroku had just woken up.
"Hmm . . . where are we?" asked the monk.
"Were almost back at the cabin, just another couple of minutes," said Inu-Yasha.
Soon enough, they pulled into the cabins driveway. Coming to a stop, Miroku started to wake Kohaku and Souta, while Inu-Yasha dealt with the fox on his lap. Everyone piled out of the van and went to the back to grab all their presents out of the trunk. Hojo waved good-bye to everyone before heading to his own car, which he had left there, and drove off into the night. As they walked into the house, Mrs. Higurashi came over to greet them.
"Welcome home, did you have a fun time shopping?" she asked.
Souta and Kohaku gave a small nod before taking off their boots and coats and heading straight to bed. Kagome giggled from her seat on the couch and started to get up.
"Don't you dare!" hissed Inu-Yasha, rushing to her side, "I'll help you,"
Kagome growled softly, but smiled, "Did everything go okay while shopping?"
Inu-Yasha nodded, "Now, you should be in bed,"
Kagome glanced at the clock, "It's only ten,"
Inu-Yasha drooped his ears, "But . . . you need your sleep,"
Kagome hated when he pulled that face on her and sighed in defeat, "Alright . . . I am a bit tired anyway,"
The half demon smiled triumphantly and started to lead Kagome upstairs. Miroku headed over to Sango where she was holding Misa, and Rin was holding Keitaro. Sango looked worn out and could barely keep her eyes open.
"How are you doing?" asked Miroku, leaning down to kiss his wife on the cheek.
"I'm just so tired right now . . . I can barely keep my eyes open," sighed Sango.
Miroku smiled and gently took Misa from her arms, "Then you should go to bed and sleep, I'll look after the twins for now,"
Sango looked a little surprised, "Are you sure?"
Miroku nodded and Sango smiled, "Okay . . . if they need feeding just come wake me up,"
"Okay, sleep well honey,"
Sango nodded and headed upstairs to bed. Miroku sighed and turned to Rin, "Has she been having any problems?"
Rin sighed and nodded, "She's had her hands full today since you weren't here. Kagome's mother is here of course to help her, but it is a handful. Sango is a new mother, and she already has twins when some women can only handle one child,"
Miroku sighed heavily and turned his head to see that Inu-Yasha had returned, "Kagome asleep?"
Inu-Yasha nodded and took a seat by the monk on the couch. Rin smiled and yawned, "Well I'm heading to bed myself. Inu-Yasha, would you like to hold Keitaro?"
The half demon nodded and took the mortal child into his arms, holding him gently. Rin waved good night and headed to bed, soon followed by Mrs. Higurashi and Grandpa. Sesshoumaru came into the living room from the kitchen and took a seat in one of the vacant chairs. Misa was fast asleep in her father's arms, but trying to catch one of Inu-Yasha's clawed fingers was amusing Keitaro. Of course, the half demon was very careful not to hurt the baby.
"They are so fragile . . . human children," whispered Inu-Yasha.
Miroku looked over at him, "They are . . . aren't they?"
Inu-Yasha nodded, and smiled softly. Of course, demon children grew must faster and weren't as fragile as mortal children. And, when they are first born they are quiet, not screaming at the top of their lungs like most human babies. They would also have to be brought to the mother and father very soon so the child would remember their scents, and would know that they were its parents.
Sesshoumaru glanced back and forth between the two before his gaze rested on the fire in the fireplace. Inu-Yasha looked up at his brother and frowned. Sesshoumaru had been rather quiet lately ever since he found out that Dr. Hiroshi Matsumara was his son from the future. After another moment of silence, Sesshoumaru looked up at Inu-Yasha, "Dr. Hiroshi wants to meet with you, Inu-Yasha,"
The half demon raised an eye-brow, "Why would he want to talk to me?"
"It's your thoughts about your child is it not?"
Inu-Yasha looked
even more confused now, "What on earth are you talking about?"
"You are worried aren't you?"
"Worried about what?"
"Miroku . . .half you ever heard of a half demon that ever sired a pup?" asked Sesshoumaru.
Miroku thought for a minute, "In fact . . . I never heard of a half demon ever having pups,"
"Well I have the answer right there. Most half demons don't find mates and have pups, they spend most of their life fighting and hiding,"
"Perhaps that is true, but it has been on your mind has it not? Will your child be ¼ demon . . . or something else? Perhaps half demon like you? Or fully human?"
Inu-Yasha frowned and lowered his head. How could Sesshoumaru possibly know that? It had been on his mind since the day he had found out that Kagome was pregnant, but he never said anything, because he was so happy that they were having a pup in the first place. He didn't care whether it was ¼ demon or human or whatever else Sesshoumaru said, as long as it was healthy. But that did not mean that it wasn't on his mind now and then.
"So . . . what exactly is Dr. Hiroshi going to talk to me about?" asked Inu-Yasha.
Sesshoumaru just shrugged his shoulders, "He said that was for you two to discuss,"
"Did he say what time he wants to see me?"
"Tomorrow morning at ten,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and went back to playing with Keitaro.
"So the well is closing in about four month's . . . at least Kagome's mother will be able to spend time with her grand daughter for a few month's," sighed Miroku.
Inu-Yasha nodded, "Yeah. When the well does close, we figure it will only be a few weeks until she sees us again . . . that is . . .unless Kagome and I don't live until this time,"
Sesshoumaru nodded, "Yes . . . Hiroshi did not tell us whether if we do live, now did he?"
Inu-Yasha shook his head, "No . . . but you know . . . I think we'll be okay. Kagome knows what's going to happen until this time, so . . . if there is any danger, we'll know ahead of time won't we?"
Sesshoumaru nodded again, "Yes . . . that is true,"
"So we shouldn't be worried about anything," said Inu-Yasha.
Sesshoumaru went to back staring at the fire.
"Well, I think it's time that these two went to bed," whispered Miroku.
Inu-Yasha took a sniff and winced, "You might want to change Keitaro before you do that,"
The monk laughed and switched children with the half demon, "I'll be sure to do that then,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and took Misa upstairs while Miroku was right behind him. The two slowly walked into Miroku's room where Sango was sleeping peacefully on the bed. Miroku laid Keitaro on the floor and started to change him, and Inu-Yasha place Misa in the crib.
"Good night monk," yawned Inu-Yasha.
Miroku gave a small wave before returning his concentration back on his son. Inu-Yasha closed the bedroom door behind him, and headed to his own room. As he crept inside, Kagome was still fast asleep in their bed. Smirking, Inu-Yasha pulled his clothes off and got into the comfortable sweat pants he wore every night. Making sure the window was tightly closed; he crawled in next to his mate, and carefully wrapped his arms around her. Inu-Yasha buried his face into Kagome's hair, inhaling her sweet scent. Slowly his eyes started to closed, and his lasts thoughts were of his pregnant mate, and what he and Hiroshi what discuss tomorrow.
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Inu-Yasha sighed heavily as he drove down the deserted winter road to the hospital. Sesshoumaru had woken him just ten minutes ago so he wouldn't be late for his meeting with Hiroshi. Shippo had offered to go with him, but he had declined the fox, saying it would be a personal conversation between them. He had of course wanted to bring Kagome along, but she had looked so peaceful sleeping, that he didn't want to wake her up. As the hospital came into view, Inu-Yasha felt himself becoming a little nervous, and yet he couldn't figure out why. He pulled into the parking lot, made sure his black toque was secure on his head, and headed into through the hospitals front doors. A woman was sitting at her station, typing on the computer and seemed to be talking to a black stick that was hanging out of her ear. He remembered seeing one of those things before, and Kagome had told him it was connected to the phone. Inu-Yasha gave a small cough and the woman looked at him and smiled. She finished her conversation with whoever she was talking to and finally spoke, "Yes, how can I help you?"
"I'm here to see Dr. Hiroshi Matsumara?"
The woman did some typing on her computer, "Are you Inu-Yasha?"
The half demon nodded.
"Well then, Dr. Hiroshi Matsumara has been expecting you. Just go down the hall, turn right, go to the elevators, and on the third floor go to your right again, and his office should be right there,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and double-checked to make sure he got the directions right before heading off down the hall. He followed the woman's direction exactly and found himself standing outside room '314 Dr. Hiroshi Matsumara' written in gold on the door. Inu-Yasha raised his hand, turned it backwards and knocked on the door. It opened to reveal Hiroshi's smiling face. He was wearing a long white doctors coat with black pants, a white shirt, and dark blue tie. He was also wearing glasses, but Inu-Yasha could tell they were false since there were no lenses in them. Hiroshi's hair had been pulled back into a high ponytail and then braided.
"Well your right on time, please come in Uncle,"
Inu-Yasha nodded, "Sure . . . but don't call me that,"
"Well it is true, but I understand,"
Inu-Yasha stepped into the room and took a quick look around. There were no pictures in his office, just a large desk with two computers and a big shelf full of many books, plus the large window looking outside, and the small closet by the door.
"So, it seems you got my father's message then?" asked Hiroshi, taking a seat at his desk.
Inu-Yasha nodded, "Yeah, he said you wanted to speak to me,"
Hiroshi smiled, "Yes . . . yes I did want to talk to you,"
Inu-Yasha just realized that Hiroshi wasn't wearing his wedding ring, and was visible in his demon form, "So . . . what did you want to talk about?"
"About your unborn child. You are wondering if she will be more human, or more demon, or right in the middle, correct?"
"I have had thoughts about it,"
"Because you have never heard of a half demon having children, correct?"
"Um . . . yeah . . ." sighed Inu-Yasha.
Hiroshi took a seat in his chair and rested his arms on the desk, "The reason behind that . . . at the time in your era is what you have probably assumed, half demons not finding mates,"
"Really?"
"However, like yourself . . . you are a lucky half demon who has found a mate that excepts you the way you are . . .I won't say much . . .but what I can say is . . . the way half demons are seen will change from worse to better . . ."
"So . . . my daughter will be ¼ demon then?" asked Inu-Yasha.
Hiroshi shook his head, "There is no such thing as becoming ¼ demon . . . the child will either be a half demon . . .or a full human. She can't be a full demon though . . .that of course is impossible between a human and half demon,"
Inu-Yasha was about to speak, but Hiroshi cut him off.
"Whether your child will be half demon or fully human I will not tell you, you must discover that when your mate gives birth,"
The half demon nodded his head, "I see,"
"The reason your child will either be human or half demon is quite simple . . .you may not understand it though . . . but explain the situation to Kagome and she will explain it to you in a way you can understand. It actually depends if your seed contains more human sperm or demon sperm in it. For you see if your seed was equal in human and demon sperm, you would become sterile and not be able to have children of your own,"
Inu-Yasha nodded, even though it was a little confusing it seemed to be making a little sense to him.
"However, the strange thing with half demons is that they can either have either equal, more demon, or more human sperm in their seed. It's quite amazing really, since I've been studying half demons for over three centuries now and it's unlike anything I've ever studied before with human half breeds,"
Inu-Yasha looked up at Hiroshi. If he's been a doctor for three centuries now . . . this must not be Sesshoumaru's oldest son . . . I imagine once Rin is old enough to become his mate . . . she'll probably bare his pups right away . . . unless something happens . . . or . . . gods what am I thinking about this for . . I'm just giving myself a headache
"So, do you understand Uncle?"
"Yes I understand, and please stop calling me that!"
Hiroshi smiled and Inu-Yasha could have sworn he was looking into Rin's face, "Well if you understand then my time with you is done,"
"Can you answer me one question first before I go?" asked Inu-Yasha
Hiroshi nodded and started to stand, "I suppose . . . depending on the question,"
"I just wanted to know . . . if Kagome and I live till this time,"
Hiroshi frowned, "Unfortunately Uncle I can't answer that,"
Inu-Yasha sighed and stood up, "Well then I guess I'll be going,"
Hiroshi smiled, "By the way . . . in a few days is Mothers birthday,"
Inu-Yasha nodded, "Yeah, Kagome plans to bake a cake for Rin,"
Hiroshi glanced over at his small calendar that was sitting on his desk and seemed to have drifted into his own little world, "Yes . . . it will be mothers 456th birthday,"
Inu-Yasha's jaw drop, "Wha . . . wha . . . what do you mean? Rin is only turning thirteen!"
Hiroshi snapped out of his little day dream, "Oh . . . never mind, forget I said anything. Well, if you would excuse me Un . . .I mean Inu-Yasha, I have patients I need to attend to,"
The half demon gave a short nod and walked out the door and heard it close softly as he headed towards the elevator.
Hiroshi smiled at the closed door and turned around to stare out the window. A soft click and the creak from the closet door indicated that it was being opened.
"Was it stuffy in there?" snickered Hiroshi.
"Very funny, but you know, I'm surprised Uncle didn't smell me in there," replied a female voice.
Hiroshi sighed, "You know very well as I do that the concealment spells we where hide our appearance, demon aura, and our scents,"
"But anyways, you should stop revealing so much information to them . . . you know father is going to be pissed off if you tell them too much,"
"Would you stop your worrying, I know what I'm doing,"
"Right . . . and besides you already caused one accident at the ski lodge, and father told us were not supposed to go near . . ."
"I know that alright! However unlike you, father, mother, and the rest of our family, I cannot leave Japan since my medical services are required here . . .and besides if I had not been here Sango and the twins would have died,"
The other voice sighed heavily, "I suppose your right, to a certain extent anyway, but please do be more careful next time,"
Hiroshi smiled and turned to face his other sibling, "I suppose I could be a little less reckless,"
The other voice giggled, "Right, well anyways . . . so where were we on planning mothers birthday vacation?"
"I believe we were trying to decide between Hawaii or The Caribbean's,"
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So . . .so does that mean Rin and Sesshoumaru live until this time? Well of course silly . . . don't be stupid . . . Rin may only be turning thirteen now . . . but I guess her future self will be turning four-hundred and fifty-six thought Inu-Yasha and then he groaned as he felt another head ache start up, and decided not to think about it anymore. Walking out into the cold air, Inu-Yasha started to head towards the van.
"Hey there! Inu-Yasha!"
The half demon turned around to see Hojo walking towards him, "Oh, Hey Hobo,"
Hojo sighed, "Hoe many times do I have to remind you my name is 'Hojo',"
Inu-Yasha shrugged his shoulders, "Whatever, so what are you doing here?"
"I was about to ask you the same question, but I cam to visit Eri and Yuka,"
"Why? What happened to the two of them?"
"Well they broke their legs skiing a couple of days ago,"
"How on earth did that happen?"
"According to Eri, they were both skiing peacefully but then got cut off by someone, and rolled all they way down the hill, smashing into one of the skidoos,"
"Ouch, that must of hurt,"
"Yeah, and the funny thing is, when their doctor walked in . . . I believe his name was Dr. Hiroshi, they claimed that he was the one that cut them off,"
Inu-Yasha chuckled under his breath.
"Something the
matter?"
The half demon shook his head, "Nope .
. . but I have to be going,"
Hojo nodded and waved as Inu-Yasha headed towards the van.
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Kagome smiled softly as she watched the cake slowly rising in the oven, "So Sango, how are you doing over there?"
Sango looked up from her nursing daughter to look at Kagome, "Oh . . . I'm okay I guess,"
Kagome nodded, "It's rather hard isn't it? Having twins when you only expected one?"
The exterminator sighed, "Yes . . . but with Miroku it has been a lot easier than I expected,"
Kagome smiled, "Well that's good to hear,"
Sango gave a small nod, "Yes . . . by the way Kagome, I hear Inu-Yasha went to see Hiroshi yesterday,"
"Yeah, Inu-Yasha told me about that last night. I was sort of mad for him not taking me along with him,"
"Well he did have his reasons though,"
"I know,"
"So . . .what did the two of them talk about?"
Kagome sighed, "It's a little confusing, but in simple terms Inu-Yasha was trying to find out what our daughter would be. You know a half demon, or fully human, or maybe even a ¼ demon,"
"Well that's simple enough isn't it? Your daughter will be ¼ demon since Inu-Yasha is a half demon and you are a human,"
Kagome shook her head, "Unfortunately there are no such thins as ¼ demons,"
Sango paused for a moment and thought, "Now that I think of it, I've never hear of ¼ demons, only half or full,"
Kagome nodded softly, "Yes, however Inu-Yasha and I aren't sure whether are daughter will be fully human, or a half demon like her father,"
Sango looked up at Kagome again, detecting a sort of fear in her voice, "Kagome . . .what's wrong?"
"It's just . . . if our children are fully human . . . do you know what that means?"
Sango thought for a minute and gasped, "It would mean that you and Inu-Yasha would out live them,"
Kagome nodded, tears starting to well up in her eyes, "Uh huh . . . so . . . I'm kind of hoping that our daughter will be a half demon . . .but if she is not . . . I won't love her any differently . . .it's just that . . . no parent should have to bury their child,"
Sango pulled Misa away from her chest and covered back up before walking over to Kagome and hug her the best she could, "Everything will be alright . . . you'll see,"
Kagome nodded her head, although deep down it wouldn't be. She and Inu-Yasha would also have to watch Sango and Miroku become the victims of time, and the same with Kaede as well, and Kohaku. Sango stepped away from Kagome and smiled, "So, shall we head into the living room and join the others?"
Kagome smiled and followed the exterminator into the living room.
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Rin smiled behind her closed eyes as Sesshoumaru's hands covered her sight. From the scents around her, she could tell she was being lead into the dining room, and could smell the sweet scent of Angel food cake, and the burning of candles. She could hear and smell everyone else in the room as they tried to be quiet. As Sesshoumaru's clawed hands left her eyes she saw the flash from Kagome's mother's camera and everyone else yelling out 'Happy Birthday!'. Rin giggled and turned to look up at Sesshoumaru who was still standing behind her, a soft smile on his lips for only her to see. The table was covered in presents from everyone and the angel cake covered in white icing and strawberries with thirteen candles on top.
"Make a wish Rin," whispered Sesshoumaru softly in her ear.
Rin nodded and approached the cake. She took a minute to make a decision on her wish before blowing out her candles, not a single one was left lit. Kagome smiled and took one more picture. It had taken her all day yesterday to explain to Kohaku, Sesshoumaru, and Rin what happened on someone's birthday. Of course Sango, Miroku, Inu-Yasha, and Shippo knew what happened since over the past years of traveling with them, Kagome always brought a cake from her era to celebrate. Inu-Yasha didn't know when his birthday was, so Kagome decided it would be on the same day as her since that was the day she awakened him from the tree.
Sango started to cut and pass out pieces of cake while Inu-Yasha and Miroku held the twins. Everyone complicated on Kagome's cooking and was amazed how delicious the cake was. Kagome smiled with pride.
After everyone devoured the cake, it was time to open gifts from everyone. Kagome's mother and grandfather had gotten Rin a book called 'The Birds and The Bees'. Mostly everyone had laughed at the present, but Mrs. Higurashi whispered in her ear she could read it when she was older. From Kagome and Shippo, she had gotten hairpins, and other useful materials to do different designs with her hair. Inu-Yasha had gotten her a book on sewing your own clothes. Sesshoumaru had asked why Rin would need a book like that since the servants at his castle made very fine clothes. Inu-Yasha stuck out his tongue at his brother and mumbled something about not being able to find anything else for her. From Sango, Kirara, Kohaku, and Miroku she had gotten lovely scented candles and body wash for when she would take a bath.
Rin thanked everyone for their gifts and turned to see if Sesshoumaru had a gift for her as well. Last year she had gotten new sandals and wondered what she would be getting this year from him. Sesshoumaru wasn't holding anything in his hands, but whispered in her ear, "Your present is upstairs on the bed,"
Rin nodded and the party continued until the end of the night and everyone was heading off to bed. Sesshoumaru remained awake, sitting in front of the fire and waiting for Rin to come down with his present. A soft creak from the stairs caught his attention and he turned his head to see Rin coming down the stairs. The new silver kimono sparkled from the light in the fire and Sesshoumaru smiled softly. It fit her form pretty well, but the difference with that kimono was that it would never grow small or get dirty. If it were to rip or tear it would fix it's self. Rin would most likely have that Kimono for the rest of her life.
"Oh my goodness, Sesshoumaru where did you get this?" asked Rin.
"I had it made at the castle before we left,"
Rin smiled and suddenly hugged the demon lord, causing Sesshoumaru's eyes to widen.
"Thank you Sesshoumaru! Thank you so much! Your present was the best out of them all,"
Sesshoumaru allowed another smile to appear on his lips and hugged Rin back. Hiding in the dark, Inu-Yasha and Miroku smiled as they watched the scene down below, and turned to leave when all of a sudden Sesshoumaru was standing in their way, causing the monk to trip and grip the railing, however Inu-Yasha went tumbling down the stairs.
"Don't I ever get any privacy brother?" asked Sesshoumaru.
Inu-Yasha didn't answer since he was clutching his head, which he had landed on. Rin started to giggle softly, but the soft cry from Keitaro caused all of the to freeze, and the angry voice of Sango and Kagome were expected to come soon.
TBC . . . .
Okay, so I lied about Christmas being in this chapter, but if I had you would have had to wait longer. Would you have liked that? Now anyways, I apologize for long update, I'm afraid I was too busy watching my new inuyasha and Chobits dvds. I am caught up with Inu-Yasha at volume 21, however I still need 6&7 of chobits. Anways, read and review!
Lynns