Wow! This story is getting really good. I can't believe how many people have read it already. I am sure you all are dying to know what happens next. Welp, I shall let you know soon. There are so many twists in the story. I love this one so much. I shall be said when I am done writing this one. But enough of my talking, here on with this lovely story.

Disclaimer: I do NOT OWN Inuyasha!

Just A Little Longer

Kija's blue eyes opened fast as he felt a small clawed hand on his neck. Before his eyes had the chance to focus, he already knew who this culprit was. A small smile came to his face as he saw the small dog demon hunched over him. Obviously, Nara wasn't close enough to see this, otherwise she would have scolded the boy. The child lifted his head away satisfied that he had scared his 'uncle'. Although, the young one didn't know just how right he was when using that name for Kija. The older dog demon sat up and yawned some. He shook his head and then grabbed Tama, forcing him into his lap to tickle him. His laugher could be heard as he tried to wiggle free.

"Stop, stop." he pleaded before Kija let go and chuckled.

"That will teach you not to wake me up like that, kid."

"Tama...my name is Tama. Can't you get that through your brain?" he asked, trying to escape Kija's grasp but failing.

It was then that Nara walked up to stand by the two. A warm smile was on her face as she saw the scene. It was a lovely sight to see that she was finally able to start being herself again. Her grey eyes held shine as she watched her son smile and laugh. The demoness couldn't believe that her son was happy. He always seemed so gloomy back at her old home. In a way, she was glad that he wasn't acting like his father any more. It was starting to make her heart ache more as he was reminding her of him everyday. But now, now Tama was acting like she had when she was younger. If only he had a sibling, she blushed at the thought. No, she couldn't have another one. Sesshoumaru might become furious with her.

Kija looked up at smiled at Nara. "It's good to see you smiling again."

"Well, I am in good company." she said, her light voice holding happiness.

"Ahh, Mom...tell him to let me go."

Nara looked at Tama whose hair was messed up, and his shirt up to his chest as he was trying to get free from Kija's grasp still. It wasn't working to well as she walked over and patted him on the head. "Well, I suppose I should tell Mr. Kija to let you go now."

"Aww, but we were just having some fun that's all." Kija said, slowly letting the smaller demon go. Tama quickly scrambled up and stood halfway behind his mother.

"Yeah, well, your fun messed up my hair." he said, trying to fix it, only making it friz more.

Nara looked down at her son and laughed lightly.

"Mom!"

Kija chuckled as he stood. His blue eyes looked to Nara before he set off. They were coming closer to the village that Nara had been in before Kija liberated her. Nara's mind began wonder back to those days. The days before she had known the happiness that she knew now, before she had found a mate, before she had known that she had a small family of her own. As smile came to her face once again as she patted Tama on the head and then fixed his hair. Kija watched her with soft eyes. His memories of her doing the same thing came flooding back. He wished she would remember, but he knew that she probably never would. He could now see the castle in the far distance. A small smile came to his face.

"Tama, look there. That castle is where you father lives." Kija said proudly.

Tama looked as he stood by Nara. His eye grew wide. "My father lives there. Wow!" he said, blinking some before he looked as his mother who was nodding.

"Yes, Tama. Your father lives there as do we all." Nara said, her eyes seeming to show much joy as she was happy to be back in the West.

The demon child nodded and took his mother's hand once again. They continued to walk until they came to city entrance. The guards stopped them and noticed Kija. Although they were a bit weary of Tama, they let them pass. Nara looked to Kija with a look of thanks. He only nodded and made his way in. Nara led Tama in who kept looking all around. He sniffed the air and smiled big. There wasn't the smell of humans in the air.

"I like this place. It smells nice."

Kija chuckled. "You think like your father. He despises humans as well. Except for one."

"One? Weak."

"I wouldn't say that Tama." Nara said, looking a bit upset by that comment.

"Why not? Humans are weak. He shouldn't like them."

"Tama, don't say things like that. She is an exception." Nara said, upset at her son for saying these things. She knew how protective Sesshoumaru was over the girl.

"What? She?" he said, tilting his head some.

"Her name is Rin, Tama. She may be human, but she is a strong one at that. No one knows why he is protective over her, but he is. Don't say anything to harsh about her in front of him. You may be his son, but he doesn't take kindly to insults." Kija informed the little one.

Tama looked to his mother who nodded, but still looked upset. Tama understood that his mother cared for the girl as well. A sigh came from him as he looked down the path that they were walking along. If his mother cared for someone then he had no choice in the matter. Tama hated many people for hurting his mother, but if his mother liked them, he trusted them. His grey eyes narrowed as he felt Kija mess with his hair.

"Relax, kid, your father won't kill you. You are his son. That and I am sure it would upset your mother greatly. You should feel lucky to have a mother like her." Kija said, smiling at Nara who was looking at the castle that was coming closer. She was off in her own little world, not hearing anything that the two spoke of.

"Yeah, my mom is the best." he said, nodding.

As they passed by Shukin's old bar, a young girl, who looked to be about 11 now, was standing there just staring at there. Nara stopped as she thought the young girl looked familiar. Tama was holding her hand and when she stopped, almost fell. He frowned as he looked up to see his mother in thought. Nara's grey eyes looked at the child and let go of her son's hand. She walked over closer to the girl and stopped. The girl was Tama's height, but she looked much older. Her brown hair blew some in a small breeze. Nara tilted her head some as she knew she had seen this girl before.

"Oh Miss Nara, please come soon. We all miss you. Lord Sesshoumaru doesn't act like anything is wrong, but he misses you too. He may not show it, but I can tell." she said, lowering her head.

Hearing her words made tears sting Nara's eyes as she stood there. The girl was definitely who she thought it was now. Nara walked until she was right behind the girl and stopped. Tears were falling for her eyes as she couldn't believe that so many people wanted her back. Not only that, but hearing that Sesshoumaru didn't hate her made her grateful to be back home. Yes, the Western Lands were her home now. No changing back to live like she had at her original home. She was at home with her new family.

"Rin." Nara said, her voice soft.

The young human girl turned around as her brown eyes widened. Shock was apparent as she looked at Nara. Rin couldn't believe what she was seeing. The demon woman hadn't been here in a long time and it was clear that she had missed her. The human girl looked up at her and then she just hugged her really tight, as tight as she could. Tears spilled over as she stood there crying. Nara slowly wrapped her arms around her, leaving Tama to wonder what was going on. He then realized that this must be the girl that his mother and Kija were talking about. He blinked and then looked at Kija who was staring at his mother.

"You know, Uncle, if you just tell her, she wouldn't be upset."

"Tama, I can't. I have my own reasons." he said, walking away to the castle. "Just a little longer, Kija." He told himself as he walked away.

"Miss Nara, you are really home." Rin said as she looked up and smiled with a tear streaked face.

Nara nodded and wiped the tears away. "Come on, before Master sees you." she said, taking her hand and leading her to where Kija was walking. Tama had stopped about halfway between Nara and Kija. Once the girls had reached him he took his mother's other hand and walked with them. He didn't know why but he felt rather jealous of the girl. He really didn't understand why he was, but it soon faded away as his mother smiled warmly at him.

"Lord Sesshoumaru, will be so happy to know that you have returned." She poked her head around and looked at Tama. "He will be happy about you to, but...he won't show it. Don't let that get ya down."

Tama could only blink at her as they walked along. "Heh, I don't care what he thinks of me."

It was then that Rin and Nara began to laugh. For they could see how much Tama acted like his father. Indeed, he was Sesshoumaru's son.

End Chapter...

So, how do ya like it? Pretty good huh? Well, not to worry there Sesshoumaru shall be back in the next chappie. The fun shall begin then. See ya soon.