Sequel Chapter 20
Kagome and Inuyasha made it back to the village at sunrise because they hadn't stopped and Hikari didn't complain any. Yoshiro had come out tiredly from the hut to find the three in front. He looked as tired as hell but shook it off and looked at his lord and lady.
"Sup, I thought you guys would return at sunset, not sunrise." Yoshiro joked. The seriousness in Kagome's eyes told him not to. "What's wrong Kagome?" He asked more seriously.
"Wake Miroku and Tisane, I'll wake Sango and Kohaku, I can tell Akemi is awake." Kagome answered and handed Inuyasha their pup.
Everyone in the hut was awake now, tired; but awake. Kagome explained what was going on with Kaede. Sango and Shippo started to cry, Kagome didn't though; at matters like this and discussing it, she couldn't cry. She defined who Kaede was to the three demons and Kohaku. After she had explained what the request was, Akemi agreed to it. With that all told; Kagome said that the group should come. Yoshiro and Tisane should come too, to carry any sick or elder people. Akemi and Kohaku were to stay put and prepare things. Also they had to prepare the huts. Men were to finish twenty huts in four to five days which seemed to be bargained for.
The hours passed and they were ready to leave. Men along with Akemi had started on planning huts around. Kohaku stayed on the porch to watch over the kids and play with them. Shippo decided to stay behind too; the thought of seeing someone close being dead gave him the shivers. Kagome agreed to his wishes and let him stay behind. Minutes later they left for their trip.
Inuyasha was in the front while Kagome was three feet behind him with Hikari. Miroku and Sango; with Kirara on her shoulder, were about five feet behind Kagome. Tisane and Yoshiro were next to them. After an hour Kagome started to get woozy.
"Kagome do you want me to carry Hikari?" Inuyasha asked as he walked back next to her.
"Yeah, sure…" Kagome said tiredly.
"What's wrong?" He asked curiously.
"I don't know, but I'm starting to feel a little dizzy."
"Do you want to stop and rest? We can if you want."
"No, didn't you say you'd act cockier?"
"Yeah; but you weren't specific to who." He smirked.
"Smart ass…" She grumbled.
"Yo, Tisane, come here." He ordered.
"Uh, yes?" Tisane jumped next to him.
"Think you can transform and carry Kagome?" (He can't hold Hikari and Kagome at the same time at the moment.
"Yes of course, Kagome are you not feeling well?"
"I guess not, but its okay." Kagome replied.
"Kagome just listen to them, you know what used to happen when you were younger." Yoshiro informed.
"You butt out Yoshiro, I don't need to be reminded." She whined.
/Stop being a pup.\\ Tisane already transform when Kagome was talking to Yoshiro. He picked her up and placed her on his back. /Why do you feel sick though? It's quite rare for even hanyous if I remember right. You only got sick about once a year.\\ Tisane tried to figure out.
/I think its morning sickness.\\ Kagome grumbled as she laid her back against his.
/You aren't going to puke on me are you?\\
/Oh shut up.\\
/Tisane, don't be an ass hole to Kagome, she's probably exhausted too.\\ Yoshiro pointed out.
/Yeah or I'll sick Inuyasha on you.\\ Kagome pouted.
/Fine, fine, just get some rest then.\\ Tisane somewhat growled.
Kagome turned on her right side to face the forest and not the others and tried to rest. It was kind of hard to do though because she didn't want to. Unfortunately it was starting to piss her off. Inuyasha could feel that she was getting a little edgy. Miroku and Sango didn't know that though.
"Kagome, is something wrong?" Miroku asked.
"Shut up!" Kagome replied annoyed. Miroku hid behind Sango.
/Tisane, take her up ahead to that village we're suppose to go to so she can relax easier. Yoshiro explained.
/Shut up Yosh… I'm not tired…\\ Kagome sat up and starred at him on the ground.
/Don't be a bitch and just go.\\Yoshiro demanded accidentally.
Kagome jumped off Tisane and went to attack Yoshiro. Using her claws; she managed to graze his arm. Yoshiro knew she would attack her because it was a serious toned demand. Inuyasha couldn't do anything with Hikari in his arms. Miroku and Sango had to jump out of the way. Tisane just watched, he knew Yoshiro was going to win.
She panted roughly after a miss and Yoshiro caught her back toward him. Without a second to waste; he knocked her out to make her unconscious. He caught her before she fell to the ground. Yoshiro jumped on Tisane and placed her securely his back then jumped off.
"Go ahead and take her before she wakes up." Yoshiro told his brother. With a nod, Tisane ran off; he could smell the scent of where Inuyasha and Kagome had come from.
"Why did you hurt her!" Inuyasha clutched Yoshiro's neck and held Hikari in the other one.
"To protect us from her and protect her from us." He replied plainly.
"What for?" Inuyasha asked again and released him.
"Hanyou symptoms of morning sickness is a lot different from humans, next time don't jump to conclusions, Milord."
"Feh…"
"What are you guys talking about?" Miroku asked as the two humans caught up."Oh… uh… nothing…" Yoshiro laughed nervously.
"One problem…" Inuyasha growled.
"What's that?" Yoshiro turned his attention to his attention to Inuyasha.
"Hikari will freak out once she's awake."
"Let's hope she stays asleep for a while longer."
Four hours later Inuyasha along with the others had caught up to Kagome and Tisane. He was taking a nap in dog form and Kagome was sleeping on his back. Inuyasha growled in a somewhat jealous way and it woke Kagome up. Her eyes cracked open little by little and saw Inuyasha. His growling was what got her up and stand. She walked to him obediently and he hugged her with one arm.
"Why didn't you tell me you were having morning sickness?" He whispered in her hanyou ear.
"75 percent of the time hanyous don't get it." She replied and he released her.
"We are outside of the village, let's continue out shall we?" Miroku asked.
"You guys all go ahead, we have to go to the other era to pick up Kagome's things." Inuyasha explained.
"Alright, we'll send a cart near the well then." Sango stated.
"Thanks Sango." Kagome smiled.
/Kagome, we forgot to tell you. Miroku and Sango; they are a couple now since last night.\\ Yoshiro told her.
/Really?\\ Kagome's ears perked up a little and looked at Sango then walked over to her and gave her a hug. "I hope Miroku goes easy on you when you try to bear his children." She whispered and Sango's face flushed completely red.
"I'm really going to talk to you about this." Sango whispered back.
"Okay." Kagome winked and went back to Inuyasha.
"Kagome, hold Hikari." Inuyasha ordered.
"Okay?" She held her. He quickly picked her up bridal style and she squeaked.
"You walk like a drunken woman." He sighed.
"You know damn well I'm not drunk." She pouted and nuzzled into him.
"We'll catch you guys sometime in an hour." Inuyasha said and walked off.
The two dog demons, two humans, and the small cat demon went to Kaede's to visit her. She was laying down on a futon with a white sheet over her, when she saw them and sat up. They all started to talk for a while to be once again acquainted.
Inuyasha made it through the well with the two females in arms. When he jumped out he saw boxes inside the well house. His expression was confused when Kagome looked at him and then everywhere else. She saw the boxes and got out of his arms.
"This is my stuff. It seems they knew we'd come back soon. Let's get this stuff to the other era." Kagome smiled.
"No, sit." Inuyasha commanded.
"Excuse me?" She raised an eyebrow.
"I'll transfer the stuff from here to there. You just need to keep watch on Hikari." Inuyasha smirked.
"Keh, I can do both." She pouted
"Since when do you say 'keh' Kagome?"
"That's for me to know and you to find out." Kagome smirked.
"I'll deal with you later."
"Don't you always?"
"You know it."
"I knew you would say that." Kagome sighed and sat down to watch him. "I'm going to get dizzy watching you go back and forth from each world." She laughed.
"I'm going to get dizzy just by doing this." He stated and began his transferring.
Kagome sat on the stairs with a sleeping Hikari in her lap and watched him go back and forth about four or so times. She started to just think about things, like why she would get morning sickness. 'Maybe I'm having more than one pup this time? If so, I bet Inuyasha would be thrilled about that.' Kagome smiled at that. Now she was trying to imagine it. The males always get happy with the more kids they get. So Inuyasha might hug them and then show it off to everyone. Who knows, she was only guessing anyways.
"Hello, Kagome?" Inuyasha waved his hand in front of her.
"Huh?" Kagome looked up at him.
"Geez, why do you doze off like that?" He asked.
"No reason." She smiled.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Because I want to and I can."
"Oh really, is that so?" He leaned over her but watching out for Hikari.
"Yes, it is." Kagome brushed her lips against his.
"Well I guess I can take you on because I can?" He licked her neck which sent her pleasurable chills.
"No because you did last night and will you stop going after that one spot?" She whined.
"No." Inuyasha stated.
"Inuyasha just stop before someone sees us."
"So you don't like being my mate?"
"No; I love being your mate. But there's a chance that if someone comes in here, we might attack them. You're demon would be more powerful because I'm pregnant again."
"Do you always have to think?"
"I'm the brains, you're the brawns."
"Let's go."
"What, you mean already?"
"Yup, I sent the boxes to the other era."
"Okay, let's go take a quick check around the room alright?"
"Alright…"
Kagome and Inuyasha walked in to find it quiet. The television wasn't on and no one was in the kitchen. It was a little weird but nothing too weird at least. They walked up to her room and she saw her mother and grandfather looking at the two who just came in.
"Did you find the stuff in the well house dear?" Rei asked curiously.
"Mhmm, Inuyasha took care of that already, we came in to see if there was anything left." Kagome replied.
"All that's left is your desk, some clothes, and your futon." Gramps explained.
"Okay, so then we have everything." Kagome smiled.
"I thought you wanted to take the futon?" Inuyasha asked.
"Well, it's okay; I doubt it can't fit through the well." She shrugged.
"Oh, we'll miss you dear." Mrs. Higurashi walked to Kagome and gave her a hug but being careful of the child.
"I'll miss you too."
"You better visit us every now and then." Gramps came and hugged her.
"I know, I'll try to gramps."
"You better take care of her!" Gramps waved his finger at Inuyasha who raised an eyebrow.
"You really think I would let anything happen to my woman?" Inuyasha asked.
"Now you sound like Kouga." Kagome giggled.
"I'll pretend that I didn't hear that." Inuyasha huffed and crossed his arms.
"Well, we have to go, we're needed at a village and our friends should have brought the cart near the well by now." Kagome smiled.
With everything said and done, Kagome and Inuyasha along with Hikari went to the other side of the well. They saw a cart that was big enough for her boxes. She sat Hikari on the ground and started to pick up some boxes and started to place them on the cart. Inuyasha was about to yell at her to make her stop until he saw Hikari. The little one was slowly crawling to Kagome and he chuckled. Kagome took a gander at Inuyasha and then looked at the same thing he was looking at. Their daughter was trying to crawl herself to Kagome and she giggled. Once she placed a second box in the cart she squatted down and waited for her.
"It seems I'm not the only one who thinks you should cut back on work." Inuyasha smirked.
"Yeah, but oh well, least we know she can crawl." Kagome smiled and when Hikari got to her, she picked her up as Inuyasha put the other four boxes away.
"Now if she wants attention she'll crawl to you." He snickered.
"Are you saying I don't give her enough attention?"
"No, no, no, I didn't mean it like that! I uh… I was being sarcastic!"
"For your sake, it better be." She walked toward him and grabbed him member. "Or else you'll lose this." Kagome whispered and smelt the nervous fear from him.
"Come on, you know I didn't mean it Kag." Inuyasha tried to relax but it was hard.
"Since when do you call me 'Kag'?"
"Since I felt like it."
"Fine, I would beat the crap out of you but, since I have Hikari in my arms; it wouldn't be fair." Kagome sneered.
"You sound like Sesshomaru."
"No ear rubs for you, that's for sure." Kagome glared.
"You're so cruel Kagome." Inuyasha whimpered like he was hurt. "Let's go to the village." He said as he pulled the handles of the cart.
"Okay, but don't you want me to help?"
"No."
"You're making me feel like a human." She pouted.
Inuyasha only chuckled and pulled the cart. Kagome huffed and followed him. They arrived at Kaede's hut and went inside to see them crying; all except Tisane and Yoshiro. Kagome looked towards Kaede to see the sheet fully over her. When she saw her dead, she immediately turned around and cried into Inuyasha's chest. Inuyasha wrapped an arm around her with his head on hers and tried to comfort her. Hikari started to cry as well because of the look on her mothers face. Sango was sobbing into Miroku's arm and he was having a tough time calming her down.
Kaede was now being cremated in the fire. Miroku and Kagome were next to each other in front of everyone else. Sango, Inuyasha; with Hikari in his arms, Tisane, and Yoshiro were three feet behind them with the rest of the villagers surrounding to watch. Miroku and Kagome had their right hands up praying and blue light came from Miroku while pink light came from Kagome. Their light entwined and surrounded Kaede, unfortunately, no one could see it; just Miroku, Kagome, and Hikari. All the villagers mourned for her for they all cherished her. Miroku returned to the crying Sango and Kagome returned to Inuyasha. A tear fell from Kagome and then howled into the sky. Inuyasha and the two demon brothers howled too, the dogs began to howl as well.
Many hours have passed since the fire burned out and Kaede's ashes were buried. The villagers were already packed and ready to go so they stayed in their huts. The gang all walked to Kagome who was keeping an eye on the villagers. She heard them come but didn't move from her post.
"When do you want to leave Lady Kagome?" Miroku asked.
"Today was rough; we'll stay here the night so everyone can pull their selves together. Besides, the other village needs as much time as possible." Kagome replied.
"Tisane and I will warn the villagers that we'll leave at sunrise." Yoshiro stated. She gave him a nod and the two left. Inuyasha walked to her side.
"Kagome, you're going to be okay, right?" He whispered.
"Yeah, I'm okay, you?" She asked quietly.
"I am don't worry, how about you and Sango go to the hot springs, I'll take care of Hikari while you do." He rubbed her shoulder.
"Okay, thank you."
Inuyasha took Hikari away from her. "Now go on and relax, Miroku and I will prepare camp here so we can watch the village." He kissed her cheek.
"Kay…" Kagome walked to Sango. "You want to go to the hot springs?"
"Sure, let's go." Sango tried to smile.
The two women walked off while the two men created a little bonfire. It's been a long time since they've camped out like this. It's been about nine to ten months at a village with friends and technically family.
"How do you two pull it off Kagome?" Sango asked softly and slid into the water.
"Huh, pull what off?" Kagome asked curiously as she started to swim a little.
"Well, you two have been a couple for almost a year now, and you haven't had any serious fights; just small ones every here and there."
"We respect each others decision more now. Besides, if we get into big argument, we would stop ourselves for the sake of Hikari. So anyways, when will you two um… marry?" She tried to remember the human words and laughed.
"We were going to plan it once you've returned, but after today, I don't know." Sango felt like crying.
Kagome stopped laughing and starred at the water. "You know… we should, be happy?" She looked up and saw stars. "Kaede wouldn't want us to be sad, no; she would want us to be our normal happy self."
"The last thing she said to us was to tell you 'thank you' Kagome."
Kagome and Sango kept talking through their bath. Soon they started to talk normally about natural things. Sango said that Miroku was for some reason nervous to tell Inuyasha their news about being a couple and Kagome laughed. She thought of a little plan and told Sango to make sure she can have permission. Sango laughed and agreed; she wanted to see what would happen or what he would do.
Miroku and Inuyasha were sitting around the bonfire. They didn't really talk much because there wasn't much to say. What caught Inuyasha's curiousness was 'why isn't he going to peak at the girls' but tried to ignore it. Hikari was being a good girl in front her father on the grass. She looked like she was searching for something or most likely someone. As if on cue, Sango and Kagome came into view giggling, Hikari's ears perked. That caught Inuyasha's interest and Kagome went to him and whispered her little plan. He growled but agreed and so Kagome winked at Sango then went to Miroku.
As dangerous as she was, she went behind him and snaked her arms around his neck. She did a small hissing growl (I can do that and it scares people like hell; its fun!) near his ear and it sent shivers down his spine. Miroku started to get a little nervous and wondered why she was doing this.
"How about you tell my mate about you and Sango?" Kagome asked a little loud.
"Lady Kagome, I…" She cut him off.
"If you don't, then I can make him angry at you." She rested her head on his shoulder. "He won't care about my actions. But he will care about you if he smells you get aroused, which I know you are." A devilish sexy tone and Inuyasha started to growl. Kagome only told him not to do anything, but the growling was giving Miroku a warning that he was pissing him off.
"S-Sango and I a-are soon planning to m-marry and be a c-couple, there." Miroku said nervously. He didn't feel like getting attacked.
"Thank you." Kagome released him and walked over to Inuyasha and sat next to him. "Okay Sango, he's yours to play with." She grinned.
"You two planned this?" Miroku asked them.
"Naturally it was Kagome's idea, I agreed with it." Sango answered.
"You girls always pick on him." Inuyasha huffed.
"I'm sorry Inuyasha, did you wanted to get picked on too?" Kagome tweaked his right ear.
"Cut it out Kagome!" He yanked his ear away.
"Oh yeah, that's right, I'm not suppose to do that anymore, thanks."
"DAMN IT, FOR ONCE WILL YOU…" His voice died down when she leaned against him. "You bitch." He sighed.
"I love you too." She sighed back. Hikari climbed into Kagome's lap and nudged at her. "I'll be back; I have to go feed her." Kagome whispered to him and was about to get up but he kept her put.
"Feed her here." Inuyasha stated.
"You'd be mad if Miroku just glimpses at me then."
"Yeah well… sit in my lap sideways and I'll put my haori over you both."
"You're too protective."
"You better believe it."
Kagome went on his lap and he took off his haori and wrapped it around her so that Hikari would be covered and be able to be fed. Yoshiro and Tisane soon arrived after that. When Hikari finished feeding, she fell asleep so Kagome fixed her robe, and soon enough she started to get a little sleepy herself. She ignored it and wrapped Hikari in the haori and gave her to Inuyasha then stood up.
"Where are you going?" Inuyasha questioned.
"I'm just going to go on a walk." Kagome replied.
"You shouldn't go alone Kagome." Tisane stated.
"Yes, you're in no position to go anywhere; even if it was just a day ago." Yoshiro explained.
"I'll be fine you guys." Kagome snapped her fingers and a dog approached to her side. "If something happens to me, you'll be warned." She said in a serious tone then left.
"Kagome seemed… aware of something." Sango said worriedly.
"Yes, but it seems that it's only a demon, it's hard to say." Miroku stated.
"There's a demon, but it's weak." Yoshiro explained.
"Tisane, follow her." Inuyasha instructed.
"But…" Tisane was going to argue. "Yes sir." He got up and followed after her.
Kagome was walking in the forest on the side of the village. Tisane was curious on why she was going out there but followed her. A twig snapped under his foot and Kagome jumped in the trees. He started to panic a little and was suddenly jumped.
"What are you doing following me Tisane!" She growled.
"Inuyasha sent me to make sure you wouldn't get hurt!" His face cringed.
"Feh, that bastard; he never trusts me alone."
When she turned away, and snake demon lunged at her. Tisane luckily saw it and pushed Kagome out of the way and they fell to the ground but he protected her. Kagome got pissed off and stood up.
"Ow, shit, shit, shit, SHIT!" Inuyasha said multiple times as he held his mark.
"NO ONE SNEAKS UP ON ME AND GETS AWAY WITH IT!" Kagome shouted and it bit her arm.
"K-Kagome!" Tisane started to run over.
"Back off!" Kagome ordered. "Acid nails!" She attacked the demon.
It disintegrated into dust and Kagome sighed. She stood up and looked at Tisane. He stood up as well to look back at her. Something was wrong while he looked at her.
"Are you okay?" Tisane asked not moving.
She smiled lightly at him. "Snake… poison…" Kagome fall to the ground on her back.
"Damn it that's right!" He rushed to her and looked at her arm. "Man, Inuyasha will kill me." Tisane stated to suck out the poison without a second hesitation. Kagome opened her eyes slightly.
"Thanks… Ti… that's much better… I'm going to take a nap now." Then she fell asleep.
Tisane picked her up and returned to the campsite. When he was in site everyone starred in worry. Inuyasha stood up, scared about Kagome. Tisane lied her down on the ground near the fire. Inuyasha went to Kagome and set Hikari down then shook Kagome lightly.
"Kagome wake up, damn it what happened to her!" Inuyasha growled.
"She found out I followed her and while we talked the snake came out and poisoned her arm. I sucked out the poison incase it would affect the others." Tisane explained. "I think she's sleeping now though."
"Her heart rate is normal; you got your luck cut out for you." He saw Hikari crawl onto her mother.
They all knew Kagome would be okay so they decided to get some sleep. Inuyasha picked up Kagome with Hikari on her and jumped into a tree to sleep. Yoshiro and Tisane just lied on the grass and slept. Sango put her head on Miroku's lap and they slept.
