Things are starting to get exciting! Here we are in mid to late December with Christmas approaching on the Tashido palace for the first time. And now Aiayme is so darn big and ready to burst at any moment! So much happening at one time that I think I might burst! But I still hope that you enjoy what I have written.

In the last chapter:

Sesshomaru spoke with Koarau right away on Cracko's fate on his treachery that he has done. All the missives were signed and recorded in Edo to make it all official. Sango, Miroku, Kanna and Kohaku made the decision to live in Sesshomaru's lands while some of his guards took care of the village. There was a great understanding between Cracko and Koarau during a private conversation in his cell. Lord Taniki makes another appearance just in time for the festivities. Kagome and the group decorated a huge tree in the great hall for Christmas. Muso was hanged and Kohaku and Kanna are keeping the baby and mixing their blood to make the child a blood child so they do not bring shame to any of the families that they represent.

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha but I do have my words! Muhahahaha!

Kagome and her mother left the Saturday before Christmas. They had six lists that they had to fill with what each person was requesting plus all of the things that they wanted to get. They left with Akoro and four carriages; and by the end of the night when they came back; each of them was filled with many bags. Kagome started to distribute all the bags to their owner per their requests. Kagome and Sheila then finished off the night with wrapping gifts that they had and putting them under the tree. Kagome had replaced the batteries in the lights so they once again glowed brightly through the windows at night.

It was not long that Kagome was in bed when she could smell fresh blood in the air. She woke up and got dressed in her robe quickly. She ran out of her room and was quickly following Sheila to Aiayme's bedchambers. Kouga was running around franticly wondering what he was supposed to do. Sheila took him and shoved him out of the door and told him to go and get Lavonia, Rin, Kikyou and Sango. Lavonia came with her bag, Rin came with sheets and towels, and Sango and Kikyou came with the baby things. Each woman had their duty that they had to attend to.

Sesshomaru in the meantime was entertaining the men in his study. Each of them walking around the room wondering when someone was going to come back and let them know what was going on.

"Walking a hole in my study is not going to change matters." Sesshomaru said while he sipped his tea.

"Yeah well you just wait until yours is born Sesshomaru." Kouga said.

Kikyou and Sango each held Aiayme's hands as she pushed, Rin made sure that she handed Lavonia anything that she requested, Sango and Kagome were there prepared to bathe the baby quickly and get it dressed for Aiayme. Sheila sat and watched to make sure that Aiayme's vitals were ok during the birth. Just as the morning sun was starting to peek out through the windows, a small babies cry could be heard throughout the palace. Kagome got the baby dressed after Sango washed him. She wrapped him up in his first blanket and brought him over to Aiayme. He was so pink in color, his hands were grasping anything that they could find, his small eyes the color of emeralds as his dark brown hair puffed out everywhere. His small rose insignia shining brightly on his forehead as he settled down for a rest in his mother's arms.

"I think that it is time that someone alert Kouga that he has a healthy son." Lavonia said proudly.

"I will go and get them." Kagome said smiling.

Kagome walked out and went down the hall to the study. She walked right in and all the boys stopped what they were doing.

"I heard a baby cry." Kouga said anxiously.

Kagome laughed. "Kouga you are the proud father of a healthy baby boy."

"Woo hoo!" Kouga yelled as he jumped in the air and then dashed out of the study to his bedchambers. Kagome followed him in Sesshomaru's arms as the others followed to see the little baby.

By the time that they got there, Kouga was on the bed gazing down at his son. It took him a while to see that everyone was in the room when he took the baby from Aiayme and held him in the air.

"May I present my son to you!" He said proudly as the baby cooed in his hands.

"What have you decided to name him Kouga?" Miroku asked.

Kouga looked at Aiayme and then she nodded.

"We are going to name him Filare." Kouga said proudly.

"Filare is a good strong name Kouga. I am sure that he will represent your family proudly." Sesshomaru said.

"Thank you Sesshomaru." Aiayme said.

"Now it is time for them to get some rest and the baby needs his first feeding. I think that the rest of you need to leave now." Lavonia said.

As they started to file out of the room, Kagome went over to Aiayme and whispered something in her ear. Aiayme smiled and hugged Kagome and then she left.

"What was that all about?" Kouga asked her.

"Just something that Kagome wanted me to know. It really is nothing. Now, it is time to feed this little man." Aiayme said taking Filare from Kouga.

Kouga smiled as he watched his son feed off of Aiayme for the first time. He still could not believe that she was still with him and that he had a son. A son! He was so proud. He kissed her forehead and then he went down to the great hall where everyone else was for breakfast. He made up a plate for her and brought it to her.

"Are you going to eat with the others?" She asked.

"Yes, I would like to see you walking around by the time that we are finished." Kouga said.

"I know honey. I will bring him down so everyone can dote upon him." Aiayme said smiling.

Kouga gave her another kiss on the forehead and left her there. He went into the great hall again in time to hear Kagome say that she had some presents for Aiayme.

"She will be down soon after she is done feeding him and herself."

"That is great! Let's get things ready now then before she gets here!" Kagome said, excitement clearly on her face. Sango, Kikyou, Rin and Sheila quickly left the room and came back soon with presents in their arms. Akoro was behind them with a very large gift in his arms.

"What are you guys doing?" Kouga asked with a mouthful of food.

"We are going to have a baby shower! I wanted to do it before, but the timing with things just were not right." Kagome said.

Kanna and Kohaku came in with two bundles in their arms. "I heard the baby. I have these things to give him." Kanna said softly.

Sango took the packages from her arms. "Thank you Kanna. I would really appreciate it if you guys would stay for the baby shower."

"Yes, I wouldn't miss it for the world!" Kanna said smiling. Sango embraced her tightly.

"I am so happy that your spirits are up again Kanna."

"So am I Sango." Kanna said as they walked over to the table that now had many presents on it. They placed theirs down with the others and then waited for Aiayme and Filare to come into the room.

Sesshomaru turned around quickly towards the door and growled. Kagome looked at him strangely and then sniffed the air.

"Kagura!" She said.

Kagome ran to the door but Sesshomaru was there before she was. They closed the door behind them and greeted Kagura at the main door.

"What are you doing here Kagura?" Kagome said.

"I am here to see my sister Kanna." Kagura said softly.

"I thought that I had told you before that I did not want you in my lands Kagura." Sesshomaru hissed.

"I have heard what happened to Kanna and I wanted to make sure that she was alright. I would not be in your lands Lord Sesshomaru if her scent were not here. Besides, it is not like I am trying to intrude on your courting of Miss Kagome." Kagura said sneering at him.

"How long were you planning on staying?" Kagome asked.

"As long as my sister needs me." Kagura said.

Sayla walked to Sesshomaru, "My Lord, is there anything that you wish for me to do?"

"Yes Sayla. Please set up another room in the guest wing for Lady Kagura." Sesshomaru said.

Sayla looked around Sesshomaru and her eyes went down to slits. "As you wish Lord Sesshomaru."

Kagome watched Sayla leave and then looked at Kagura. "I see that your presence here is not a welcoming one with the servants. I would hate to hear that you have mistreated them before I was here." Kagome said.

"I treated them as servants. Since that is exactly what they really are." Kagura said.

"Then come and see your sister. We were just getting things ready for Aiayme and her baby." Kagome said.

"Very well. But I have not brought a gift." Kagura said.

"That is ok. I am sure that your presence here is enough." Kagome said as she took Sesshomaru's arm and they walked into the great hall.

Kanna looked up and saw Kagura and screamed. "Kagura! What are you doing here?"

"Kanna. I had heard what happened to you and I am so sorry. I wanted to make sure that you were all right." Kagura said as she walked and embraced her sister.

Kanna looked at Kohaku and shrugged her shoulders. Kohaku never really liked Kagura considering all that they have gone through before. His memories of her were not the greatest that he could remember. Neither are the ones that have been recent like when she was courting Sesshomaru.

"Kagura, come and sit down and have something to eat. You don't look like you are fairing well." Kanna said.

"Yes, well I have been on the road a lot lately. Wondering what I am going to do with my life now. I have decided that I am going to make things out of nature." Kagura said as she sat down next to Kanna.

They talked for a while and then stopped when everyone noticed that Aiayme and Filare entered the room.

"Surprise!" Everyone said and Aiayme's face blushed a deep red.

"What are you guys doing?" Aiayme said.

"We wanted to celebrate and throw a baby shower for you!" Sheila said.

"Oh my gosh you guys didn't have to." Aiayme said.

"But we wanted to. Come and open your gifts." Sango said.

Aiayme nodded her head and handed the baby to Kagome. Kagome could not believe how little and how heavy he was. His little ears were moving all around his head taking in all of the sounds of the room. He opened his eyes at her and smiled.

Sesshomaru came up behind her and whispered in her ear.

"Soon that is going to be our pup that you are holding in your arms." He said.

"Yes, I just cannot wait!" Kagome said smiling.

For the next few hours until late afternoon, everyone was talking about the gifts that were given to Aiayme and Kouga. About how things were assembled and how they worked. Aiayme was shown how the clothes were put on what was what when it came to the baby's bath soaps and lotions. Sota and InuYasha assembled the crib for them. Which was a lot of shouting, swearing, and hitting between the two. Sheila had to raise her voice at them more than once and Kagome just sat and laughed.

For some reason I had missed the times when InuYasha and Sota were together. Bantering and yelling at each other like they were brothers of blood. If there was only a way where they all could live in her time and still be fine with things.

Kagome thought about all of this while watching how things were progressing throughout lunch. Sesshomaru nudged her a little and she looked at him.

"Are you ok Kagome?"

"Yes I am fine. I am just hoping that everyone is going to be able to fit in here for Christmas."

"I am sure that everyone will. Do you have all the soldiers gifts done?"

"Yup. I also have the family gifts done as well."

"Good. I would like to have them know that their service with me is greatly appreciated."

"I know Sesshomaru. And this year is extra special since we have the rest of our family here to share it with."

Kagome got up and rapped on the table a couple times. Everyone stopped talking and looked at her.

"I would like everyone to know that tomorrow is Christmas Eve. And on Christmas Eve, in my family we always have a small get together and have dinner and then all go to bed early. I know that some of that is not what you want to hear but too bad. Because we have to get things ready for all the soldiers and their families to come here on Christmas Day. So let us all relax and enjoy the time that we have right now with the ones that we love. And who's hungry? I certainly could use something else to eat." Kagome said smiling. Sayla took the hint and got two trays filled with food.

Both Sango and Kagome went and ate and talked some more while the rest were sitting around and discussing the Christmas celebration.

It was not until late when everyone went to bed. The evening was filled with such laughter and talk about Kagome and Sota when they were little during Christmas that everyone did not notice the time. Kouga and InuYasha were the ones to wheel the crib to his room for the baby. Aiayme and Kikyou took some of the gifts while Sango carried Filare around in her arms. Miroku was standing outside the bedchambers when everyone got there. Sota and Rin were there with flowers in their arms and Kagome was there with one more gift.

"What is going on?" Kouga asked.

"I am here to bless you and your family." Miroku said.

"Now why would you want to do that?" InuYasha asked.

"Because InuYasha that is the right thing to do after the child is born. It is to give him and the family good luck." Sesshomaru pointed out.

Miroku nodded his head. "That is right Sesshomaru. How did you know that?"

"Because your father was the one who blessed InuYasha and Izzy."

"I thought that you didn't know where they were?" Kagome asked.

"I always kept an eye out. I had to, he is my fathers son after all." Sesshomaru said.

"We brought the flowers from the garden that the tomb is in. These are the last of the winter that were out there. I have the feeling that they were kept alive for a reason. So we are here to present them to you." Sota said with Rin nodding her head next to him.

"That is very sweet of you Rin and Sota. Come let's put them in some water." Aiayme said as she squeezed by Kouga, InuYasha and the crib into her room. Kouga and InuYasha then pushed the crib into the room.

"You will want to put that next to the bed boys." Kagome pointed out.

"And this you will need to put near the crib with the diapers and the wipes." Sheila said as she came up to the group with Akoro behind her with a changing table.

"Oh my gosh! Another present! Sheila you shouldn't have!" Aiayme said.

"This is not from me." Sheila said.

"It is from me. This is the table that my mother changed all us kids on when we were pups. She thought that you might need it for yours." Akoro said.

"Oh Akoro, I am sure that your mother wants you to have it for your children." Aiayme pointed out to him.

"Nah, she said that she would like to have it be used while there is a pup to be changed." He said smiling as he put the table near the crib. Rin and Kikyou started to put diapers and wipes under the main table on the shelf.

"I see that your family insignia is carved into this Akoro. It is very beautiful and the work is perfect. Just like brand new." Sango noticed.

"My father made it for my mother. It is made out of cherry wood from a tree that we had to cut down before we came over here."

"That is still very kind of your family to let us borrow this Akoro." Kouga said.

Aiayme took the baby from Sango and sat down on the bed. Kouga sat next to her and Miroku walked to them. Out from his robes he brought out three little rings of prayer beads.

"May your family of Kouga, Aiayme and Filare prosper in life, love, and war. May the wishes of the family be seen and fulfilled as the years go by. May the health and wealth of this family grow stronger just like the love that is shared." Miroku said as he placed each one of the rings on their wrists.

"Thank you Miroku. That was very sweet of you." Aiayme said as she laid Filare down in his crib. Pulling the blanket up around his tiny neck and placing a soft kiss on his forehead.

"I think that it is time for the rest of us to get some rest before all hell breaks loose during these next two days." InuYasha said as he yawned.

As good nights were said and everyone left, Kouga took Aiayme into his arms.

"You are truly a strong woman to be able to deal with me and having our pup at the same time." Kouga said.

"Kouga, dealing with you used to be a full time job, please don't make it seem like I have two jobs now." Aiayme said smiling.

"Yeah like it is that hard to deal with me." Kouga said raising an eyebrow.

"Believe me it is. But then again, you did give me the greatest gift of all."

"And what is that?"

"Your beautiful son."

"I love you Aiayme."

"I love you too Kouga."

Kikyou and InuYasha went back to their bedchambers happy at how things were proceeding so far.

"Kikyou, when are you going to grace me with a pup?" InuYasha asked as he changed out of his hiatori.

"Whenever your seed actually finds it's way to my egg dear one." Kikyou said as she pulled on her nightgown.

"Well, then I guess that I better work at it some more then huh?" InuYasha said as he quickly went over to her.

Kikyou laughed. "Well then, lets get to work."

InuYasha and Kikyou spent some of the night making love, hoping that one of these times she is going to tell him that she is pregnant.

InuYasha lay there in bed as Kikyou went to sleep. He stared into the night through his window thinking of various things that were running through his head.

He did have to admit that he was rather jealous of Kouga, Sesshomaru, Kohaku and Miroku. Because all of them are expecting pups and now that Aiayme has given Kouga his, that only means that Sango is the next one to give birth, then Kanna, and finally Kagome. The girl that he thought he was in love with at one time. The girl whom he said that he would protect for the rest of his life because she needed it. And she was always there next to him, right by his side battling demons when the need arose. How life has changed since then. For the both of them anyways. She knew what truly was in his heart and that was to have Kikyou alive and human just like she was before. She always knew that Kikyou was there in his heart no matter what he would tell her. He could not help that his love for Kikyou never died when he was trapped in a spell on the tree for fifty years. He thought for the longest time that he would get over her and start a new life with Kagome, because he knew that her love for him was pure. And sadly he could never give her the love that she wanted in return. He felt bad on the many occasions that he broke her heart. He didn't mean to hurt her so badly so many times, because he wanted to protect and love both women, even though he could not have both of them. But here he was now, with his first true love sleeping next to him. What more could he have asked Kagome to do? She made Kikyou alive again without him even asking her. It was a wish that was pure in her heart and soul and she did that for him. A gift that he could never repay her for. Because she was now with his older brother, loving him, kissing him, mating with him because he could not love her. She is much better off with Sesshomaru than with him anyways. Sesshomaru has given her things that InuYasha could only dream about. But she has given Sesshomaru things that he did not think that Sesshomaru possessed in his body. Like love, showing feelings on the outside towards others, showing emotions to even him! And now they were expecting yet another pup here soon. He could tell that a full demons pregnancy period only lasts five months. Where a mere humans lasts nine months according to Sheila. Which means that Sango's pup will be born around March, Kanna's should be around the end of March, and Kagome will have her pup in April. Kagome already looks so beautiful with her small belly already showing after just a few weeks of letting all of us know. I wonder how Kikyou is going to show after some time. I just hope that it is soon that we are going to expect a pup. I would like to be able to hear a bunch of little feet running around the home.

InuYasha smiled at the last thought that ran through his head. He cuddled up next to Kikyou and held her tightly as he kissed her cheek. He fell asleep dreaming of a houseful of little ones calling him daddy.

Sango and Miroku went to the kitchen before heading to their bedchambers. Sango was itching for some bread and cheese with some milk before bed. Miroku couldn't believe that she was hungry again. He carefully put everything that she requested on a tray and followed her to their bedchambers.

When they got there, he placed the tray on the table and pulled out the chair for Sango to sit down and eat. As she ate her second dinner, Miroku changed into his bedclothes for the night. He stoked the fire to make sure that they were not going to get cold during the night and then went over to Sango who was now patting her large belly.

"Are you full now my love?" Miroku asked.

"Yes I am full. That was just what I wanted and needed." Sango said with a smile.

"Let's get you ready for bed then."

"Alright." Sango said cheerfully as she started to get up and walk over to the bed where their clothes were.

Miroku smiled as he went over to her and helped her with her clothes. Her expanding belly was making many things below her belly hard for her to grasp and Miroku was all but happy to help her with anything that she might need. He helped her take off her hiatori and then her thick undershirt. He then started moving his hand down her lower back applying gentle pressure; he then moves his hands lower down her body, slowly caressing her skin with his fingertips.

"Miroku! You are tickling me!" Sango says laughing.

"Sorry. I just love the feel of your skin right now." Miroku said as he continues to move his fingers lightly over her skin.

Sango yawned largely as he helped her into her nightgown that was now starting to tighten in the chest and the belly.

"I think that we need to make sure that a new one is made tomorrow my love." Sango said.

Miroku wrapped his arms around her from behind and placed his hands on her belly. He placed his head on her shoulder and kissed her cheek.

"Sango, no matter what you say to me about how your body looks pregnant, I am always going to tell you that you are beautiful in my eyes." Miroku said as he turned around to face her.

Sango started to cry and she hugged him fiercely. "I love you Miroku."

"Let's get you some rest now Sango. I would like to see you get those legs up."

"Alright love." Sango said as he took her hand and guided her to the bed. He covered her up after she laid down and he went to the other side and snuggled up against her. He was soon asleep listening to her even breathing in his ear.

Sota brought Rin back to her room. They stopped short at her doorway and he took her hands into his.

"Rin, I cannot wait until the day comes for the challenge to begin. Because that only brings you closer into my arms for good." Sota said, as he looked deep into her eyes.

"I am so worried about you in that challenge though Sota. But you are training hard and fast with Sesshomaru-sama and with Sherlene. But I still worry about you." Rin said.

"Rin, I would do anything to keep you happy and to make sure that you do not go into the arms of another. That day that you came to my time with Kagome and Sesshomaru, that was the first time that I could honestly look at someone and know that we are destined to be together. If Kagome never fell into the well years ago, I never would have met you. And then I don't know what I would have done."

"Oh Sota, I feel the same way about you."

Sota brought her into his arms and took her into a tight embrace. She put her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat.

"I am happy that Sesshomaru-sama and Kagome-sama is ok with our courting for marriage. Even with all of the challenges that you are currently facing." Rin said as she closed her eyes.

"Each day that we are together Rin, I am finding it harder and harder to resist you. I now understand what Kagome told me about her feelings for Sesshomaru when she came back and explained to us what happened to her appearance. And always remember Rin, I would do anything to keep you right here with me in my arms." Sota said as he moved his hand under her chin to make her look at him.

"I love you Sota." Rin said.

"I love you Rin." Sota said as he placed his soft lips upon hers. Trying to resist the temptation of finding out what she tasted like each and every day.

She looked into his eyes, "I think that we better to go bed before we do something that is going to dishonor Sesshomaru and Kagome."

"Yes I think that you are right. Sweet Dreams Rin." Sota said as he took her hand and kissed the top of it.

"Sweet Dreams Sota." Rin said and then walked through her door. Sota walked to his and went through. Both of them slept soundly that night, dreaming of what their lives are going to be like after the challenges in the summer.

Kohaku and Kanna walked with Sheila and Akoro to each of their respected rooms. Sheila quickly looked over Kanna after she changed into her nightgown, leaving Kohaku and Akoro in the hallway.

"I commend what you are going to do with the pup once it is born Kohaku."

"Thank you but really it is the right thing to do since it is willing to stay within Kanna."

"Yes, I would hate for her to deal with what Kagome went through after the loss of her first born."

"Yes, I heard about that from InuYasha. I feel so bad that we were not here to offer some kind of comfort for them. Kagome has been basically like another sister to me and for her to experience something like that without me here, sometimes makes me feel like I failed in some way."

"Kohaku there was nothing that either of us could do for those of us who were here. She chose her path and Sesshomaru was able to bring her back. That is the main thing is that she is back with us and expecting their second pup. Which kind of makes me wonder if she is carrying more than one pup in that large belly of hers."

"Yeah, I noticed that she is showing a lot more than Kanna. And they both eat about the same amount. But Sheila told me that each woman is different when it comes to this."

"Yes, I have noticed that when my brothers and sisters were born. Each of the pregnancies that my mother experienced was different."

"I am finished now. Kohaku dear, you can go in and get some rest with Kanna. Looks like everything is going according to schedule. Although please make sure that she puts her feet up more. She is having some difficulty with swelling in her legs and feet." Sheila said as she came out through the door.

"I will make sure Sheila. Thank you and good night." Kohaku said bowing and then going through the door. He undressed quickly and went to Kanna's side and laid down. He did not realize that the moment that his head hit the pillow, he was asleep.

Sheila then turned to Akoro, "Well are you ready to get some rest yourself young man?"

He took her arm and they started walking to her bedchambers.

"You know Sheila, I do hope that you think that things are going well with our courting."

"Why yes I think that they are doing fine. Why are you asking?"

"It is because it seems like all of your adopted children and real children excluding InuYasha and Kikyou are having children and you are rather busy with all of them."

"Well, you just have to manage your time right and you are able to make sure that everyone is happy. And need I remind you that my son and soon to be daughter-in-law are not expecting as well."

"Yes, well I have to admit that I did forget about them." He said as he stopped in front of her door.

"Akoro, my dear you are so sweet to me. Now go and get some rest. We have busy days in front of us and I would hate for you to lose sight of the fun that we are going to have." Sheila said as she cupped his cheek in her hand.

"Sweet Dreams Sheila." Akoro said to her and then he kissed her lightly on the lips.

"Sweet Dreams Akoro." Sheila said as she went through her door. Akoro walked to his bedchambers and went to sleep feeling so happy that he had found someone that accepts him for him.

Sesshomaru brought Kagome to their bedchambers where he put her down on a chair next to the small table. He left her and she went and put on her nightgown and she sat back down by the time that he was back. He brought her a tray of fruit for her to munch on while he got undressed. He made sure that she drank her milk and glass of water before going to the bathroom. When she came back out she found that the tray was gone and Sesshomaru was sitting up in bed. She went over to the bed and sat down beside him.

"Sesshomaru, thank you so much for the fruit. I was hungry."

"I figured that you might be." Sesshomaru said as he laid a hand on her belly. "Are you sure that there are only one of them in there?"

"I do not know. I would have to say that there might be more than one considering that I am huge as a house right now!" Kagome said chuckling a little.

Sesshomaru wrapped an arm around her shoulders and rested his chin on her head. "Kagome, you are bigger than a house."

Kagome moved away from him as quickly as she could and just glared at him.

"Are you kidding me? Did you just say what I think that you said?" Kagome snapped.

"I merely confirmed what you had said." Sesshomaru said smiling, as he could smell that she was very angry with him.

"Hmph." Kagome said as she laid down with her back to him and blew out the candle. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow and then laid down next to her, she threw off his arm that he laid on her stomach and he propped his head on his bent arm.

"Kagome are you mad at me because of what I had said?"

"Sesshomaru sometimes you can be more mean than your brother!"

"Kagome, have you forgotten that I am the Ice Lord?"

"Bullshit, you are no Ice Lord. You are a sack of shit."

"I see that your language is getting worse the longer that you are in this condition."

Kagome rolled over and glared at him. "This condition! What in the hell is that supposed to mean Sesshomaru?"

"I am merely stating that the longer into the pregnancy that you are in, the worse that your language gets."

"I can't believe you sometimes."

"You love me." Sesshomaru said as he wrapped himself around her and kissed their insignia on her forehead.

Kagome relaxed the moment that his lips touched her. "I do love you. But never utter something like that to me again or you will never have children again." She warned.

"I will take that threat. Now get some rest."

"Good night Sesshomaru."

"Good night Kagome."

The whole palace was in slumber except for one person. One particular person that did not seem to want to sleep. She felt so uncomfortable here with all these happy people that she almost could not stand it. She sat in her bed that was prepared for her and thought for a while.

Aiayme and Kouga's pup is cute but considering what Kohaku and Kanna are going to do with a rapists pup is not forgiving. But she is my only sister that I have in this world since Naraku could not give me another before his death. And now Kagome, the one person whom I loathe more than anything is pregnant herself with the one man that should have been mine. Sesshomaru. I still do not understand the reason why he did not mark me. Maybe I am colder than I was when I was still connected to Naraku? Considering that I was not that far away when the attack on Kanna and Kohaku happened, why did I not then sense that they were close? And I have noticed that my control over the wind is not what it used to be. What did Kagome do to me when she released me and allowed for me to live? Am I truly supposed to live my life alone without anyone now that Sesshomaru has Kagome?

Kagura thought that it was finally time for sleeping. She laid down in her bed and closed her eyes. She was indeed tired considering that it has been days since she got any sleep. But she was scared of sleeping now because she has been having nightmares of Naraku coming back through Muso and once again controlling her like he did before. But as sleep started to drift on her, she had found that there are no more nightmares. That she was actually having a nice dream of her having a house and a husband to share that with. Kagura smiled in her sleep hoping that one day, this dream was going to come true.