I know that there was some doubt between the relationship with Inuyasha and Kagome for a moment there, but I was in a kind of tired mood when I wrote it, so forgive me.. I get dramatic when I'm cranky.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters associated with the series.

Chapter 15: Aggressive

Inuyasha sat there holding Kagome for a few more moments. The feeling in his gut was complete and utter guilt. He would definitely have to make this up to her as soon as possible, in whatever way he could.

"Hey Kagome?" He realized something. "How come you were pushing me away.. but you could have just sat me the whole time?" He looked down at the woman in his arms and felt her shift a little in thought.

"I..." She began a little shakily at the memory. "I guess it's because I didn't really want you to leave..." She cuddled closer to him, trying to take in as much of his body warmth as possible. "I would like to stay here a little while longer.. just to be safe.. the baby."

"I understand." Inuyasha pulled away and kissed her lips lightly and stared into her chocolate orbs.

"And.. could you bring the twins here.. they get jumpy when we're not around.."

"Yeah.. I'll bring Sango and Shippo too. We can say they're.. visitors." Kagome nodded.

Meanwhile

Akira was staring at the door where her daughter and son-in-law were in. She was worried for her daughter and angered at Inuyasha.

"I'm going in there." Akira went to push past Soshi, but he held her back.

"No." He shook his head. Akira glared.

"I'm not just going to let Kagome be in there alone with him.. did you see her face.. a scar.."

"It won't leave one. Since she's pregnant wish Inuyasha's pup, it'll heal faster."

"But he still hit her."

"We can't do anything about that."

"W.. what are you talking about?"

"We can't interfere. It's part of the demon laws. Kagome is Inuyasha's, to as he pleases, like he is hers. That's how mates are in the unbreakable love."

"I don't care what kind of love it is. I'm not going to let her get abused.. even you said yourself.."

"It was not my place. I could be killed for even prying." Soshi sighed. "Kagome can handle herself and as much as I don't appreciate Inuyasha. He is a good person and hanyou and even the best beings make mistakes. I'm sure Inuyasha has never and never plans on hitting her again." This time it was Akira's turn to sigh. She turned away from him and looked at the ground. She wished there was something she could do to help her daughter.

"Are you sure they can be together in peace?"

"I am." There was a small click. The door could be heard being opened and Soshi and Akira turned to it to see Inuyasha standing there. A foreign sadness in his stare.

"Come on in." He said gruffly and walked back in. Soshi took the door handle and held the door for Akira. She walked in going straight to Kagome and hugging her.

"Are you alright? Are you hurt?" Mrs. Higurashi asked immediately. Kagome nodded and gave her mother a smile.

"It's fine. Me and Inuyasha just had an argument. That's all."

"That's all?" She was about to continue on when she felt Soshi's hand on her shoulder, signaling her not to continue any farther.

"Inuyasha is going to get Miroku and bring the twins here. I'm going to stay here for a little longer, just to make sure nothing is wrong with the baby. Two of my friends from the feudal era are coming down also. Sango and Shippo. I've told you about them right?" Kagome's mother nodded. "Sango's over seven months pregnant, so she might be a little moody, especially considering her husband is captured... but she's usually a really great person."

"I'm sure she is." Akira smiled. Kagome smiled back to her.

"Inuyasha I need to speak to you." Soshi looked to Inuyasha. He was staring out to window with his arms crossed. Inuyasha's eras perked under the hat and he didn't turn to face the speaker.

"Kagome?" Kagome looked over to Inuyasha as he called out to her. "Can you come here for a second?" Kagome walked over to him and stood beside him, waiting for him to speak. "I'm going to go and get the others now.. please don't stress yourself." He smiled at her and she nodded.

"As long as you don't go killing yourself." She replied.

"Feh, like I'd let myself die, knowing you'd be dragged down with me." He heard her giggled softly. The sound was music to his ears. "K, I'll be back in a little bit. He leaned down and kissed her lips ever so lightly and turned to Soshi. "If you want to talk you'll have to come with me." The gruffness in Inuyasha's voice had returned when he spoke the father to his mate. Soshi took a moment, but nodded agreeing.

Inuyasha walked over to the door and Soshi followed. Both men waved to their woman before leaving them behind.

"Kagome. Come here." Her mother hugged her again. Kagome smiled, but her mothers expression held concern.

"Is there something wrong?" She saw her mother reach up and touch her cheek. Kagome pulled away before her mother could touch the gash. "What are you doing?" Kagome turned to the sink and quickly pulled the rag Inuyasha had used to clean the cut and scrubbed at it, to clean an left over blood. Kagome knew where this conversation was going.

"Kagome you don't have to be with him.."

"Stop." Kagome cleaned the cloth with her hands. "Don't talk like that. I love him mom. You know that."

"But if he hit you.."

"No.. it's not his fault completely. It was my fault too mom..." Kagome went over and sat on the bed and looked at her mother. "I said all those things."

"Words aren't as serious as physical contact."

"Mom.. there's something I have to tell you..." Kagome looked at her mother with worry and her mother became suspicious. "It's more my fault than his.."

"But what are you talking about?"

"Let me explain."

Meanwhile

Inuyasha and Soshi walked quietly at first. Neither knowing what to say really. They only both knew they had some talking to do.

"Inuyasha. You hit her." Soshi said clearly.

"What! You think I don't know that?" Inuyasha growled at the reminder.

"You hit her." Soshi repeated, causing Inuyasha's growl to escalate. "Why?"

"Why? I.. don't know." Inuyasha looked down. "I... she.. we... it was an argument... a momentary thing... I couldn't control myself.."

"Why?"

"What do you mean 'why?' I was angry."

"You have never hit her before when you were angry with her."

"I.." Inuyasha went into thought. He had been asking himself the same questions only moments before. "Her eyes."

Meanwhile

Kagome took a deep breath. She had to tell someone. It was confusing her.

"It's my fault, not Inuyasha's."

"No, Kagome, it's not."

"It is!" Kagome yelled as her anger began to erupt. "Don't you see. Inuyasha never hit me before, no argument would make him hit me. It was me.. I wanted him to hit me." Kagome admitted. Her mother looked at her in disbelief.

"Why?"

"Because!" Kagome looked down at her hands. The rest she would feel completely uncomfortable taking to her mother about. "Inuyasha is gentle and yet not. He is careful and caring. I love him and he's a man, a hanyou man. I'm a woman." Kagome tried to explain as best she could. Her mother had an understanding already. "I wanted for him to take charge for some reason. I don't really know fully why... it just.." 'Turned me on for a minute.' She thought to herself. Her mother didn't need Kagome to finished for her to completely understand.

"It's never good for a man to hit you."

"It was my eyes. I know he read it in my eyes." Kagome looked her mother. "I know it's wrong. I don't know why I had that feeling though."

"I know." Her mother sat in chair and prepared for an explanation.

"You do?"

"It's because of your demon blood."

"What does that have to do with it?"

"Soshi explained to me once."

Meanwhile

"Her demon blood." Soshi answered. Inuyasha gave Soshi confused look. "Listen you should know. Demons mate much more aggressively than humans. Kagome, like normal humans usually like to be handled gentle, am I right?" Inuyasha gave Soshi a disgusted look.

"That's none of your business!"

"It's only a question.. anyway.. you can't forget she does have some demon blood in her and she was probably urged to have some ferociousness in your relationship. It was probably a one or two time thing, so I wouldn't pull it again if I was you." Inuyasha nodded, finally understanding.

"So, about Dayu. Is there anything else you know that could help?" Inuyasha questioned changing the subject.

"He has a half brother. They've got different mothers I believe."

"A half brother.. you mean like me and Sesshomaru."

"From what I've heard of you and Sesshomaru I doubt it. Dayu and Zane, his brother are close and actually act like brothers. They do deeds for one another and expect nothing in return. If you were to harm one there is no doubt the other would seek revenge."

"This Zane, is he strong?"

"I believe so, though I do not know much about him. His heart is said not to be as cold as Dayu's."

"What does he look like?"

"I do not know. I personally have never encountered this Zane character. All I know is he wears strange clothing, like modern clothing."

"Modern? You don't think.."

"There is always a chance." Soshi and Inuyasha were leaping around and had finally come to a stop at the well. Inuyasha jumped in followed by Soshi.

Sorry I know I said there would be action this chapter, but I'll add it next chapter. Well I'll try.