A/N: Sorry for the short chapter last time. I know I said it was going to be longer, but here's the thing: If I make too long then means either I'm adding too much detail and you guys will be bored, or the story is going to fast. Hence, I stop my chapters earlier than you would like. And by the way, I looked at some of your chapters and they're just as short as mine! So there! (LOL, just kidding) I'll do my best to make it longer; don't worry. Make sure you read my author's note at the end of this chapter because it has a poll, and a funny story. Anyway, on with chapter six.

The occupants of the hut waited impatiently as Sango and Miroku discussed their news.

"You really think we should tell them now, Miroku?" Sango whispered to him.

He nodded. "I don't think it will be that big of a deal. InuYasha and Kagome are having a baby. That's much bigger news than ours."

"I don't think so," Sango said quietly. "And, you shouldn't either."

"I don't," Miroku told her. "But...they will."

They turned toward the anxious group.

"Just tell them already!" Shippo shouted. "If you don't, then I will! That's right! I know what your secret is. I over heard Miroku proposing." He covered his mouth, realizing that he had said too much.

InuYasha and Kagome stared in awe. "Are you getting married?" they asked eyeing the couple suspiciously.

There was a long pause of silence among the group.

"Yes," Miroku answered finally.

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"What is it that you want with me?" Kikyo asked Naraku. "If you've come to kill me, don't waste your time."

"Don't be foolish. I merely came to inform you that you no longer hold InuYasha's heart."

She shot him an icy glare. "What do you mean?"

"I mean that the chances of him ever joining you in hell are slim to none," Naraku said. "Apparently, he has a new obligation. Your reincarnation, perhaps. It seems that she is expecting a child, his child. What do you make of that?"

"You're lying," she stated. "He would never fall for an impudent wench such as her."

"If you really believe I'm not being truthful, then why do you look so apprehensive? You fear you've lost him forever, don't you?"

"Be quiet," she scolded. "I don't think anything like that. You are mistaken, Naraku."

He laughed softly. "Now who's lying? If you're so worried, then go see for yourself. Just remember that if you don't like what you find, you can change it to your liking. I bid you farewell, Kikyo." He disappeared into the abyss of the forest, leaving Kikyo in a state of uncertainty. If she were to go after InuYasha, she might find herself ensnared in some devious plot. On the other hand, if she did not go, the feeling of curiosity would linger over her until she went.

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"This is wonderful news for the both of you," said Kaede.

"I can't believe this!" Kagome exclaimed. "You two are really getting married?"

"Yes." Sango looked at her inquisitively. "Aren't you and InuYasha getting married too? You are having a baby, after all. It's only right."

Kagome glanced at InuYasha. Why hadn't he asked her to marry him? Sango was correct. It was the right thing to do. Maybe he didn't want to be bound to her forever because he wanted to be with someone else. She shook her head, not wanting to think about the possibility of him still wishing to be with Kikyo.

"Actually, Sango, we never really thought about it," she said putting on a fake smile.

Sango looked at her friend sympathetically. Is this what she had meant when she said, "Not as well as you would think"? She pulled Kagome outside the hut, away from the rest of her friends. "You have thought about it, haven't you?" she asked.

Kagome sighed. "Honestly, no I haven't. Not until you said it, anyway. It made me sad, knowing that there might be a reason he never asked."

"Maybe he just didn't know what you wanted," Sango suggested. "You know InuYasha, he can be really dense sometimes."

She laughed. "Well, I'm with you on that one."

"Just talk to him about it, Kagome. See what he says. You might be surprised."

"Ok, I'll try."

The two girls headed back inside over to the others.

Kagome ambled reluctantly toward InuYasha. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" she asked him nervously. "It's really important."

InuYasha nodded as he was led outside.

She stood there with him in reticence, just being with him, feeling safe.

"So, what did you want to say to me?" InuYasha said, breaking the silence.

She said nothing at first, leading him further away from the hut out of the earshot of their friends. "I want to know what's going to happen to us in future," she finally told him.

It was conspicuous that he was not prepared for the question. He seemed utterly dumbstruck. "What do you mean?" he asked, not knowing what else to say.

"What are we going to do after the baby is born? You said that you'd help me raise our child, but I need more than that. I need to know that you'll always be there when I need you and when the baby needs you. I want us to have a life together, but not just because I'm pregnant." Kagome was driven to tears now. Her hormones seemed out of control today.

He didn't know what to say to her.

Kagome continued to cry as she waited for his answer, petrified that it may not be exactly what she hoped it would.

"Kagome, look at me." He stared at her intensely as she responded. "I promise that I will never leave you for anything. I'll always be there, as long as you want me to."

She so badly wanted to ask if he would be willing to marry her, but couldn't find it in her heart to do so. He had never said anything so, dare she say it, sweet. She didn't want to ruin the moment.

Kikyo looked at the couple with an emotionless expression from behind a cluster of trees. So, it was true; Naraku had not lied. InuYasha had betrayed her once more and she was going to make him pay for it. This was too much for her to handle.

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A/N: Sorry for the cliffhanger, but I'm naturally evil. So, here's the poll! Do you think the baby should be a boy or a girl? (If it's ever born, Mwahahahahaha) Now, here's the funny story. I was discussing this question with my friend the other day. I said it should be a girl and she said it should be a boy. After much debating, I finally said, "How about both." She stared at me for the longest time before saying, "Oh! You mean twins." LOL! Some people are a little slow. So, tell me what you think. Boy? Girl? Twins? I'll take your input into my decision. PLEASE REVIEW