Sorry this chapter is short.

Chapter 9: Inuyasha's Return

Sango was almost near Kaede's village. She held the twins as they cried for their parents.

Sango recalled Kagome telling her it was their instincts to cry while their parents were away from them at such a young age.

Sango tried to calm down the young 'pups.' It was no use. She felt horrible for leaving Kagome. 'I can't do this. I have to go and help her.' Sango thought. 'I at least have to have Kirara go and help her. She can't just be all alone.' Kirara landed in front of Miroku's and Sango's hut.

Sango got off holding the crying children, which were conceived by Inuyasha and Kagome.

"Kirara, please go back and make sure Kagome is safe." Sango pleaded. Kirara nodded and flew off. "Come back safe Kirara!" Sango walked in the hut. Shippo was sprawled out sleeping. He immediately awoke when he heard crying.

"What's going on?" He asked rubbing his eyes.

"Don't worry about it."

Meanwhile

Kirara landed near the unconscious Kagome. She meowed trying to wake the woman.

Kagome didn't stir, so Kirara approached and sniffed the girl to make sure she was alive. She was glad to see Kagome was indeed living.

Kirara used her paw to move Kagome a little. Kagome stirred this time and opened her eyes.

"Kirara?" Kagome managed to say. "What are you doing here?" She sat up. Kirara only stared. "Can you take me to where Sango and the twins are?" Kirara nodded. Kagome weakly stood and got on the demon feline. "Ready." She said and Kirara took off into the skies.

Meanwhile

Miroku sat depressed. He hoped Sango wasn't to worried and stressing herself.

With only a few months left before she gave birth, times were crucial. 'Inuyasha better get here soon.' Miroku thought. 'I hope Sango isn't to worried.'

Dayu walked past him to the entrance and stopped in front of the shadowed figure from earlier. Miroku didn't see Sango or Kagome with him and sighed in relief.

"Where are they?" Dayu asked.

"I didn't take them." The shadowed figure spoke.

"Yet you encountered them?" Dayu commented.

"No. They weren't in the village."

"Do you think they have already come in search of the monk?"

"It's possible."

"We will be ready for them."

Meanwhile

Inuyasha wanted to turn around so badly. He had sensed he beloved mates pain and wished he could go back and save her, but he only had a short time left and turning around now would stop nothing.

He knew she was alive and for now that was enough.. right? No, it wasn't. It would never be enough until he was back and she was in his arms, completely unharmed. She'll stay within the barrier, right? 'Hopefully. Be safe.. my Kagome'

Meanwhile

Kagome was very weak. She had used up a lot of her miko energy and the attack could be fatal to her, but at that time there was no other choice. She hoped the twins were safe, as well as Sango and the baby which was growing within the depths of her womb.

The baby caused her to think of her one and only Inuyasha. 'Has he truly left me? He... really doesn't...' A tear dropped from her eye. 'He really doesn't want another child... he lied to me.' She looked down at her hands and than looked down at the ground as she flew atop Kirara. She thought about jumping for a moment. She could jump and just relieve herself from the pain. She seriously considered it. She then felt a kick in her gut and a flash of the twins went through her mind. 'This is no time to think crazy things. They need me. I won't abandon them like he abandoned me...' She thought. She sighed in sorrow. They came to Miroku and Sango's hut a moment later and Kirara landed.

Sango rushed out and was relieved to see her friend still living, but she looked pretty beat up and out of energy.

"Kagome, what happened?" Sango asked as she helped Kagome off of Kirara.

"He let me go... when he found out I was pregnant, for some reason he just left and told me not to tell anyone we ever encountered him." Kagome replied. Sango was shocked. "Where are Umi and Uchuu?" She could here their crying.

"They haven't stopped crying since we left you there. They are in the hut." Kagome walked right past Sango and into the hut. She two twins were crying, but as soon as they saw Kagome they stopped and held out their hands. Kagome ran up to them and cried as she hugged them.

"My babies.." She said as she picked them up and held them close. 'Our... babies...' The children only caused her to think about Inuyasha more. It hurt just to think about him. Thinking of him usually caused her peace and happiness, but now it only hurt. The thought of him lying and leaving her hurt terribly.

"Kagome!" Shippo yelled excitedly. Kagome put the twins down and Shippo jumped into her arms and cried in happiness. "Shippo..." Kagome said happily. She could always count on the kitsune. He was always there to wait for her and be there for her. "I missed you." She loved Shippo like a little brother, or a son. Either one worked. The little kit's tail wagged happily as he hugged Kagome.

"I missed you too." He said and looked up at her with a smile. Kagome kissed his forehead.

"I have to leave Shippo. Please be good and I will come and visit as soon as I can." Shippo nodded. "Thank you." Kagome said. She let Shippo down and picked up the twins. She walked to the door and Sango looked at her. Kagome stared Sango in the eye for a moment. Sango saw - for the first time - sadness.. loneliness in Kagome's brown orbs. She wished she could tell her 'sister' the truth. It was killing Kagome not to know where Inuyasha was and Sango could only hope Kagome didn't start coming to conclusions.

"Sango, thank you for everything." Kagome smiled and Sango nodded. Kagome walked out the door, but was stopped by Sango.

"Kagome, please stay here the night it's safer." Kagome looked at Sango and than the twins. Sango thought if Kagome stayed the night she could find some way to keep Kagome's mind off Inuyasha.

"Sango. I really need to get back. What if Inuyasha comes..."

"Kagome it's fine. He'll know where to find you."

"I know... it's just.. I feel safer staying there. No offense." Kagome frowned.

"Well than if that's what you want I'm not going to stop you." Sango said and smiled. Kagome's smile returned.

"Thank you, Sango." Kagome left.

Meanwhile/ Later

It was the middle of the night and Inuyasha was now back at his home. He turned around that morning a little after he sensed Kagome's sorrow. He was warn out. He had traveled faster then ever to get back to Kagome.

He knew Miroku needed saving but he had to see Kagome and make sure she was alright. Who knows what could have happened while he was gone.

He entered the barrier and jumped over the woods and straight to the hut door. He hesitantly opened it and entered. He immediately was over flown with the scent of tears.

He frowned. They were mostly Kagome's tears. He walked forward and into the twins room. They were fast asleep, but seemed to be frowning even as they slept. He brushed the hair from Uchuu's face and kissed the forehead of each child.

"I'm sorry." He said and walked out to where Kagome would be. He peaked in. She was covering herself with the blanket, but he could here her silent cries and whimpers.

"I thought.." Kagome began. Inuyasha stepped back thinking she was talking to him and knew he was there. After a moment he realized she didn't know he was there. "I thought you wouldn't leave. I thought it was an unbreakable love and I thought we had the most non-breakable love of all." She continued her cries.

"Kagome." Inuyasha said as he approached. He saw her form freeze as though she was comprehending if it was real. She slowly removed the covered from her head and looked at Inuyasha standing there. Her breath caught in her throat. More tears welled in her eyes. She threw aside the blanket and stood up facing Inuyasha. "I didn't lie." He said. Kagome began to run. She ran right into his arms and cried farther. Inuyasha's grip was fiercely tight around her as he kissed the top of her head. "I'm sorry."

"I thought you weren't going to come back. I thought you left."

"You don't really think I could leave someone so beautiful behind?" He asked and pulled away to look into her eyes. She smiled and kissed his lips. Kagome was a little surprised he complemented her, but if fit for a time like this.

"I love you Inuyasha."

"I love you too wench."

"Where.. where did you go?"

I hope you enjoyed the chapter!