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Chapter 16: Sango and Shippo Arrive

Kagome sat on the hospital bed. She watched the television, which her mom had paid the hospital for. Inuyasha would come with the twins, Sango, and Shippo soon. Akira had gone to get a snack for her and Kagome.

Kagome would need to start a gym plan if she was going to be stuck in the modern era pregnant. She would not gain weight from this pregnancy and any that she did gain she would lose, even if she had to work day and night for it. After all she wanted to look good for just as long as she would be young, which since she mated with Inuyasha would be a long time.

Kagome could here whining children down the hall. Oh no that was just Shippo. Kagome shut off the TV and waited for them to enter the room. Sango smiled immediately and hugged her friend. Sango's big belly got in the way a little.

"Oh gods Kagome are you alright? How's the baby? Oh and I love what I've seen in your time so far!"

"That's good to know. I'm fine and thankfully the baby is as well. It was just a false alarm." Kagome noticed Sango examining the side of her face and she realized she forgot to cover up the cut.

Mrs. Higurashi walked in the room a few moments later. She was a little surprised to see Kagome friends there so soon. She placed the snacks on the counter for now.

"Kagome, what happened to the side of your face?" Sango asked. Shippo jumped on the bed and looked to see what Sango was talking about.

"Did a demon slash you?" Shippo asked. After examining it a little farther Sango could tell exactly what type did it.

"Or a half demon?" Sango glared at Inuyasha.

"No, no... I fell and sliced it that's all. It's nothing to worry about. It'll be gone tomorrow anyway." Kagome looked around her friends trying to change the subject. She saw Inuyasha carrying the twins. "My babies! Inuyasha bring them here please." Inuyasha nodded and handed her the twins. The cuddled close. They had obviously missed their mommy.

Kagome kissed each of their foreheads and hugged them tightly.

"I missed you too."

"Geez, Kagome." Inuyasha crossed his arms. "You act like you haven't seen them in months."

"I know." Kagome smiled at her mate. "But I missed them. I can't help it."

"Feh."

"But Inuyasha." Shippo interrupted. "You did the exact same thing when you saw them." Inuyasha blushed.

"Oh he did, did he?" Kagome got a wicked smirk on he face. She blew it off. "What a hypocrite."

"Hey!" Inuyasha clenched his fist in annoyance. Everyone else just laughed. "That's different! I'm their father."

"And what am I!" Kagome spat. Inuyasha stuttered a little.

"The mom."

"Exactly. I'm the good one. You're the one who punishes them and stuff. I only spoil them."

"That ain't nothing to be proud of."

"Well Umi and Uchuu won't mind." Kagome stuck her tung out at him and pulled the twins closer. Just than Kagome realized someone was missing from the picture. "Where's Soshi?"

"Oh... he said he wanted to pack some clothes for you if you're going to stay here a couple days." Inuyasha replied. Kagome nodded.

Sango and Shippo were than seen walking around the room. They had never seen equipment quite like it. Everything seemed so high-tech to them. They wondered how they had gotten the walls to be so sturdy, as though evey building was a castle. The homes looked a lot larger and they didn't understand what those things were on the road. Zooming by like harmless demons.

The people all wore odd clothing like Kagome and walked freely, as though there were no dangers in the world. There were not many trees around and the air didn't smell to good, but technology had definitely grown a lot more.

Sango couldn't wait till Kagome was felling better so she could show her around this place a bit more and explain to her what everything was.

"Kagome. I'm going now." Inuyasha said. Kagome frowned. She could not ask him to stay longer, because that would be rude, especially with Sango there. It was Miroku that had to be rescued after all. He was all alone. Kagome nodded. She moved over and got out of the bed handing the twins to her mother.

"I'll walk with you till we get out of the hospital." Kagome said. Inuyasha nodded. Kagome followed him walking away.

They were quiet when they walked down the hall, not really knowing what to do or say in this sort of situation. Kagome crossed her arms over her chest. She looked down at the floor as she walked. She would miss him so much and couldn't help, but to worry.

As they came to the front of the hospital they walked out the door, still neither spoke a word. Inuyasha stopped, when it was time for them to split up. Kagome looked into his eyes.

"Please don't over work yourself Inuyasha."

"Don't worry Kagome. You know I'd never hurt you. If I die it would be the same thing as killing you and our new pup, while leaving the twins orphaned. I wouldn't risk it." Kagome looked away from him. She found that that was hard toi believe. After all this was Inuyasha they were talking about.

"I love you." Kagome said timidly. Inuyasha smiled and pulled Kagome's face to face him. He put his forehead against hers as he hugged her close.

"I love you too."

"Promise me."

"Promise what?"

"That you won't kill yourself and that you'll come back, no matter what."

"Don't ask stupid questions woman."

"It's not."

"I promise okay. Now stop worrying about me so much. Worry about the twins and the unborn pup. For now that's more important."

"They're not in danger."

"They will be if I lose and I'll know that. That's why I'll fight better than ever." Inuyasha pulled away. Kagome leaned up and kissed his lips. They both closed their eyes, in hopes the moment would never end. When Kagome pulled away she turned and ran.

Inuyasha looked on after her as she ran into the hospital. He smiled. 'That woman worries to much.'

Inuyasha headed off towards the well.

Meanwhile

Kagome walked towards her room. She hated this. She wanted to fight along side Inuyasha. It wasn't fair that she would have to wait for him to returned. She decided that she would sit him when he got back for worrying her. That thought made her feel better.

Kagome walked into the room. Sango was and Shippo were listening to a lecture Mrs. Higurashi was giving them about the modern era. They all looked at Kagome when she came in. The twins were sitting on the hospital bed.

"Are you alright, Kagome?" Shippo asked, noticing her frown.

"Yeah, I'm fine. The real question is Sango, are you alright?" Kagome questioned. Sango looked a little surprised at first.

"Of course." She smiled. "I know the monk will be alright. It's kind of a blessing he's gone for a few days." Kagome could tell that Sango did not completely mean this, but admired her courage.

"Well I got enough snacks for everyone earlier." Mrs. Higurashi cut in and held out some much wanted foods. Kagome and Sango smiled as their eyes sparkled. They took their own share of food and dug in. Mrs. Higurashi laughed.

A Little Later

Inuyasha had made it to the other side of the well. Soshi was standing there waiting for him.

"I thought you were going to get Kagome's stuff?"

"I did. I dropped it off at the front desk before. They'll bring it to her."

"So what are you doing here?"

"Dayu is a strong opponent. Fighting him will be no simple task."

"I know. It's not like all the demons I've fought have been simple."

"Well we've already agreed upon me helping."

"I don't.."

"I'm coming one way or the other Inuyasha."

"Whatever. Lets just go than."

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