ACK! Sorry. So many things...and i cant get the idea of the sequal to this out of my damn head! Now that there are more Ban/San stories...im getting my mojo back! wootcakes!

Sorry if theres mistakes. X D

-M

PS: THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR ALL THOSE AWESOME REVEIW! I love you all.


"WHERE IS SHE!"

Sango groaned, cupping her ears with tender hands. She could hear protests throughout the remaining group.

And before she knew it, someone roughly grabbed her by the yukata she was sleeping in.

"DON'T IGNORE ME! I WANT ANSWERS!"

"Inuyasha!" Sango grabbed at the hand that was now suspending her in the air, "Let me go!"

"Out of the rest of the group, you smell the most like Kagome! Now where is she!" Inuyasha demanded.

Gritting her teeth, Sango brought her fist down on the crown of Inuyasha's head, instantly gaining her freedom.

"BAKA!" Sango scolded, "Don't just pick me up while I'm sleeping!" Sango sent another blow to his lowered head, "Baka-BAKA!" If only calling him that would sending him to the floor like SIT…

Inuyasha was currently seated on the floor, eyes in a swirl as the blows connected with the roof of his head, where two growing lumps were residing.

Sango grumbled her feeble attempts of trying to calm herself before pivoting on her heels and marching off in the other direction.

She never thought of herself as grumpy in the morning, but maybe that was before she had experienced being awoken by loud and arrogant demands accompanied with being choked as someone grabbed the fabric around her neck, holding her in the air! Sango only accomplished getting angrier; her strides becoming more Earth shaking.

Bankotsu sighed; he wasn't thinking clearly the night before when he, after many negotiating, gave Kagome the band of seven's remaining jewel shards. Well, the ones that were from his comrades anyway. He was very tired last night. He had to admit he was a sound sleeper; he loved sleep and milked the relaxation for all it's worth. But he had been awaken, not so harshly, he had to say, and was asked kindly to accompany the kind Miko to her 'Well of the future'. Or something like that.

By the time he had given Kagome the shards, he was already in mid-slumber; it wasn't fair that she seemed to be as energetic as the daytime while he was yawning every moment or so.

But Bankotsu knew once she had them, he would never get them back harmoniously. And did he really want to loose his chance of avenging the Band of Seven and becoming alive again? No, not really.

Bankotsu was near camp now; his walk becoming less rushed and more paced. His fingers were neatly laced together behind his neck as he rested his head; looking up at the sky of many white clouds. Kirara, in her smaller form was following close behind his heel, a bounce in her step waiting to see her mistress. For some odd reason he felt like walking the way. Well, atleast most of it. Thus resulting in him walking most of the night, most of it Kirara was sleeping soundly on his shoulder.

His baby had been left behind the night before at camp. It had been so rough without it baring its weight on his shoulder. He missed his baby.

Anyway, the question now is, will the shards given to Kagome be in vain? How will it help, if the Inu-tachi only uses the shards to hold, and not use on themselves? Very selfless, that much he could say. His team. His brothers. Will they ever approve of him doing this?

'What am I talking about. After you die; you die. There is no afterlife. Believe me, I would know. If there was, why have I not even seen it? Why is that, o' so fathomable God?' Another moment of silent thinking led a most visible scowl on Bankotsu's features. 'I believe what I see.'

In that moment, a very pissed off looking Demon Slayer stomped past him, her wind and anger stopping the mercenary in his tracks. Turning his body half way to look at her retreating form, Bankotsu only saw the back of her squared shoulders and untidy dark hair swoosh from side to side as she walked.

'Sango?'

Bankotsu looked down to Kirara as he watched her trudge after her mistress in pursuit to catch up to her. Sango seemed to be mumbling incoherent profanity in her language, before she stopped and turned all the way looking past him; Kirara bumping into the slayer's ankle. It seemed to go unnoticed by the said woman.

"INUYASHA!" She growled, "SHE WENT HOME FOR TWO DAYS, YOU MUTT! YOU HAPPY?" And with that, Sango turned swiftly and kept going.

Bankotsu walked through a bush Sango had easily made passage straight through, to see an angered hanyou, sitting on the floor. A pout evident on his usually annoyed features.

"KEH!" He yelled, adding his two cents to the argument.

Bankotsu's arms dropped to his side, "Uh…" Was his returning greeting.

Inuyasha leered at him, "And where have you been?"

Miroku's patient eyes shifted from Inuyasha to Bankotsu. He was slightly worried. Bankotsu, being the second newest member on the team, who's personality seemed to rival the Hanyou's, didn't know the extent of telling Inuyasha Kagome had left. Could Bankotsu meet Inuyasha's verbal attacks? Sango could, Miroku knew that much. But Bankotsu?

'Just don't say—'

"I went to drop Kagome off at the well…"

Miroku shook his head in disapproval. Bankotsu had much to learn.

"YOU WHAT!"


Inuyasha was striding ahead of the group today. Way ahead. Of course, it was only natural for Inuyasha in this state.

Bankotsu was walking along side Sango, a sour look on his face as he continued to rub the numerously attained bumps on his cranium. Sango, also a little irritated from the morning, was looking off to the side. Obviously not in the mood for talking. Kirara felt the tension in the air from the group, only making it almost unbearable to just lie on her mistress' shoulder they way she was. But then again, Kirara yawned; she was a bit tired from the trek last night with Bankotsu.

A little behind them was Miroku and his beloved, while Shippou was on Yunai's shoulder. The two witnessed the silent brawl from a good distance, just in case.

"When did Sango say Kagome was coming back?" Yunai asked, her eyes remaining on the two ahead of them.

"In two days." Miroku sighed.

"I miss Kagome already…" Shippou suddenly attained a slick smirk, "But probably not as much as Inuyasha!" He began to chortle to himself.

Inuyasha huffed from the head of the group, being that his ears were able to listen all the way back.

Yunai adorned a small smile on her jaded features. "Is Inuyasha always like this when Kagome leaves?"

Miroku and Shippou nodded.

Yunai's eyes traveled above the group before looking at Kagura's floating feather with curiosity. Kagura had volunteered herself to ride in her feather, claiming to want to feel the wind…but maybe the tension was getting to her too. Either way, Yunai felt slightly jealous of her at the moment.

Looking back at the two infront of her, Yunai noticed that they were now within a small conversation. Finally.

Kagura was floating in the air between Inuyasha and Bankotsu, a little higher than a couple yards above their heads. Sighing to herself peacefully, Kagura stretched her worn muscles. Did the Inu-tachi always sleep on the floor like that? It was unnerving.

'But anything was better than the castle of Naraku…' Kagura thought sinisterly.

Kagura had felt the stare of the human woman that the monk was so manifested with. Yes, Yunai had helped the group on some level…she had even helped her at one point. But…Kagura turned to see Yunai was now looking ahead of her; even so, Kagura couldn't feel the will in herself to easily let a human gain her affections. Especially a human of no strength or power.

Turning back around, Kagura let out a sigh, where were they headed to next? They had to wait for Kagome to get back before she could lead them to Naraku…


Sango plopped down in front of the fire; feeling it's warmth instantly as it contrasted with the hollow brisk winds. Simultaneously scooting Hiraikotsu a little over, giving her some room and moving closer to the fire, Sango let out a deep, relaxing breath.

Bankotsu had been talking about her the whole time. Not really in a way to make Sango jealous, but more in a—'Kami would you stop already! My eyes hurt from rolling so much!'—kind of way. She was glad Inuyasha had decided to stop…where ever they were, Bankotsu wanted to rest instead of continuing to jabber and pester about Kagome. Sango didn't recognize the area much, but Inuyasha explained that they were on the outskirts of the other side of his Forest.

'Can I even stop being so jealous?'

Kagura and Yunai had both agreed to take the time to bathe, even if Sango had declined the offer. She almost chuckled at the sour look Kagura gave her when she had declined, meaning Yunai and herself would be alone. A pregnant defenseless human and a powerful wind sorceress demon. Bathing. How awkward.

Miroku and the guys, including Shippou, we're resting a little farther from the fire that she was currently residing besides.

Tomorrow, Kagome would be back. Sango looked off to the side, listening to Bankotsu tend to 'his baby' with a rather large brush, cleaning it. She could already see the flecks of the fire's reflection from where she was. Sango was pretty sure he was over doing it. Or maybe he was bored. Either way, as long as he was over there…and she was way over here.

Starting to playfully fidget with her fingers, Sango reminded herself of why exactly Bankotsu must be bugging her about Kagome. 'Well ofcourse he likes her, I'm sure there wasn't one man (or demon) she hadn't met that didn't atleast admire her beauty.' But…Sango's fingers slowed their ways, …what if he was starting to actually…love her?

Shaking her head, as if that would literally shake the thoughts out of her head, Sango then placed her palms on the ground, pushing herself up.

The sudden movement caught the bored eyes of all three men, also including a small kitsune. There wasn't much movement to compare with, around the mellow clearing.

"Hello houshi-sama." Sango greeted, as she stood infront of the said man.

Miroku looked up at her, for he was sitting. "…Hello Lady Sango." He smiled. It was a bit awkward that she came to sit next to him out of the other possibilities. The other possibilities being with Shippo (who was currently playing with Kirara), sitting besides Bankotsu, or even talking with Inuyasha.

"May I sit beside you?"

Miroku gently patted the ground beside him before Sango took a seat.

"We…haven't talked in a while." Sango began, looking off into the trees.

Miroku gazed at her profile. It was funny how he was still able to remember why he had fallen in love with her a while ago, just by looking at her. "It has been a while."

Miroku looked away diligently before continuing his task of shining his staff. "How have you been?"

She was most certain they were going to be put in awkward silence. But then again, Miroku was a talker. Sango mentally berated herself for even thinking of it being awkward to be with Miroku. "Oh the usual." She smiled at him, which he returned respectfully.

"That's good."

"And you?" She asked.

"…Just a bit excited."

Sango smiled, "The baby is coming soon?"

Miroku nodded, an obvious flush and proud grin on his handsome features. She chuckled.

Inuyasha looked on with a curiously lifted eyebrow, listening to the conversation. It was true; they hadn't talked in a while. It surprised the hanyou how obvious it was, since Sango and Miroku used to talk all the time, yet it went unnoticed.

The small squeaks of protest from the rubbed staff was all the sound between the two. Bringing her knees up to her chest, Sango rested her chin. So much for no awkward silence.

Miroku looked on from the corner of his eye. It was an obvious sign from Sango. It basically meant she was nervous about wanting to saying something…what could it be? Bringing his amethyst eyes back to the staff between his hands, Miroku continued to shine it.

"…" Miroku heard her open her mouth and inhale a breathe, as if wanting to say something, only to close her mouth. She sighed.

"Yes, Sango?"

She would have been surprised by his 'mind reading', if it weren't for the fact that Miroku always did that…. Sango laughed. "You know me too well, Miroku."

Miroku smiled. "I'd be angry at myself if I didn't know when you wanted to tell me something."

Sango nodded, this would be her cue to spill. "…Well I…um…I…I just…"

Chuckling, Miroku turned to the stuttering woman beside him, giving her his full attention. It was moments like these he loved to memorize.

Sango turned, stopping her stuttering and taking a deep breath. "Miroku?"

"…Yes, Sango?"

"…" There was a moment of hesitation before Sango pulled Miroku into a hug, earning a confused look from the houshi.

Nonetheless, Miroku returned it after a couple of moments.

It was the way she didn't lean too much on him, and the way she merely patted his back instead of rubbing it that said everything that needed to be said. And maybe, it was the way Miroku noticed just how much mental distance was between them now more than ever. But that could possibly be imagined. Or maybe it wasn't. Miroku smiled, before pulling away once Sango did.

Noticing his smile, Sango returned it. Miroku noticed this time, she meant it. It was a real smile. Not very humorous, but more sincere than he had intended to see. But of course, Miroku wouldn't complain. Her smiles always meant something.

Before he could say anything, Sango stood up. "I'll see you around, Miroku."

"See you."

And with that, Sango walked off.

Taking in a deep breath and letting it out slowly, Miroku noticed how much more lighthearted he felt.

'I guess her approval did mean a lot more to me than I thought…'.


The next day came too quickly for the group. Which soon became days. Which turned to weeks. But that wasn't the only thing coming too quickly…

"YAY!" Shippou leaped through the large amounts of white, being totally barricaded within the snow due to his small stature.

Bankotsu, Kagome, Inuyasha and Miroku looked through the parted fabric door of the tent Inuyasha had pitched. Miroku held the fabric aside just a bit more for the rest of the girls inside to see.

"…Ugh…" Kagome sighed, sweat dropping at the image of her naked shins trekking through the offending snow.

Miroku's eyebrow twitched. "Well I guess we'll have to stay here again…"

"Like hell!" Inuyasha retaliated back instantly. "We're so freakin' close! Naraku's castle is just down the trail and through the mountain!"

"Inuyasha! It's freezing and wet and…icy!" Pointing towards her loafers, Kagome sent Inuyasha an incredulous look. "Do you honestly think I can walk in these?"

Rolling his eyes, Inuyasha walked back in the hut. "Stupid wench…"

The remaining of the 4, which included Kagome, Bankotsu, and Miroku, turned to face the inside of the hut letting the door's flaps close.

"…I think we can make it."

Everyone looked to Sango as she continued to stare down at Kirara, who was being pet within her lap. Finally looking up, she gazed at everyone.

"I don't have much to compare with, but the snow isn't that much…and I wouldn't doubt that the storm would only get worse over night. We can find a nice cave while we're in the mountains. And once the storm stops, we'll only have to go down hill to reach Naraku's castle. Besides, Yunai and Shippou will be perfectly safe in the mountains, away from the commotion."

"Sango is right." Kagura agreed, an intelligent look on her face. "It makes all the sense in the world, plus it will only be benefiting us, if anything." Yet Kagura cringed slightly, "Even if we must go through the storm…it will be more beneficial to go now."

Inuyasha stood, a smug smirk on his dog-like features, which mostly pointed at Kagome. "Then it's decided. Lets go!"


Getting across the vast area they had stayed in seemed to be the easy part once they reached the mountain…

"…It's so cold." Yunai breathed out. White steam passed through the air from her mouth. No matter how many layers of cloth were scattered over her, it was still freezing.

Kagome leaned closer to the pregnant woman, trying to give her and the baby as much heat as she could, no matter how cold she was herself. "I know…but don't get sick alright?" She chirped light-heartedly. "We're almost there." She added as an after thought. Yunai nodded.

Kagura lead the two through the air on her feather, being that she was the only one who could control the feather and that the two women behind her were the two that needed to be the most out of harm's way. Sitting on her knees, Kagura listened to the chattering of teeth from the humans behind her. Yunai had been complaining this whole time, and Kagura was ready to silence her. But of course, she was one to talk. She had never been with child in the middle of a blizzard with rags of clothing scattered pathetically on her to keep herself warm.

'We should go faster…' But the winds were defying their traveling wishes.

Kagura noted Kagome's slight embarrassment when she was told to sit with her legs slightly open so Yunai could be warm and have something lean on at the same time. But at a time like this, there was no time for that. Kagura even noticed the monk's seriousness. Infact, she could even quote him…

He had noticed Kagome's brightened cheeks. 'I know Kagome, but you must. The baby could be harmed…and…and I will hold you responsible.'

The young miko had wised up almost instantly. And even now, Yunai was sitting in between Kagome's knees, being hugged from behind by Kagome, who was also leaning as close as she could. The two human women were being covered by blankets and random clothing of the group, such as Inuyasha's haori, Sango's traveling clothes (yukata and kimono), Miroku's outer robe, some of Bankotsu's inner armor, as well as Kagura's outer layer of kimono. She, Inuyasha and Shippou did not need any warmth. Their demon blood helped them with warmth.

Shippou, who was now located on Yunai's large belly, was keeping it warm as well as purring ever so slightly for the baby.

They had all pitched in for Yunai and her incoming baby…it was times like these, Kagura didn't mind traveling with these people.


"You doing alright back there Sango? You've probably frozen all your limbs off by now." Inuyasha chuckled; looking over his shoulder at the woman curled up in a ball on his back.

After giving Yunai her traveling clothes and being left in her slaying outfit, Sango knew she would regret it. Not like it wasn't for a good cause, but…she was frozen stiff!

As Sango spoke, her teeth clattered against each other. "I-I'm fi-fine Inuya-yasha….Sh-sh-shut up-p al-l-ready."

Sango would have sat with Miroku and Bankotsu, with the warmth of Kirara's fiery tail behind them keeping them nimble, if Kirara wasn't already holding both men and heavy weapons of Hiraikotsu and Banryuu. Not only that, but Kirara was carrying all that plus trying to keep the flame on her body radiant in a snow storm as well as flying against the blizzardous wind. And everyone knew Inuyasha would not tolerate holding a man on his back, especially if they were half-conscious.

In fact, on their trek through the blizzard, many of the humans through the group were either barely conscious or had already passed out atleast once. That was the reason Inuyasha continued to waken Sango with his calls, just in case he needed her to fight if a demon came along the mountainside.

"We're gonna start going up-hill in a moment, so hang on. Ok Sango? You hear me?" Inuyasha yelled over a large wind.

Sango just nodded, closing her eyes as they began to water unbearably.


Bankotsu opened his eyes as he returned from loosing consciousness for a moment. Feeling a lump on his back, he turned his head to see Miroku passed out, leaning on him.

Underneath him, Bankotsu felt Kirara shake from the blistering cold winds. He felt sorry that she had to hold them up until they got somewhere safe. And he would have volunteered to carry her and Miroku, if he weren't about to fall 'asleep' again…

And with that, Bankotsu's head fell back into the furry mane of Kirara. His eyes shut periodically.


A sudden adrenaline within him made him rise to sit up. An increasing uncomfortable feeling in his throat made him cough harshly.

The abrupt movement startled Sango as she took the bowl of water away from Bankotsu's lips so she wouldn't spill it all over him.

"Oh I'm sorry, Bankotsu…I guess this just isn't my part." Sango was never a nurse person. She gave him a nervous chuckle. Realizing her hand was still on his nape from holding his head up to drink, Sango snapped it back towards her chest in all embarrassment. She was relieved his choking didn't let him notice.

Sango began to pat his back as the last of the water escaped from his throat and out of his mouth. She apologized again. "Usually Kagome would be the nurse of the group…but she's no better than anyone else now."

After another moment or so, Bankotsu's coughs seized. He let out a long sigh, as if waiting to cough again. When he didn't, he looked to Sango.

"What do you mean? What happened to everyone?"

Bankotsu looked around, unconsciously wiping water off his chin with the back of his hand. There were multiple bonfires amongst the cave, a specific person beside each. Infact, there was one beside him as well.

"Mostly everyone had passed out due to the cold blizzard." Sango explained, standing from her crouched position beside Bankotsu.

"Why aren't you--?"

"…I was riding on Inuyasha," Though she didn't know why, she was blushing. "He kept me warm by making sure his body…was warm." Maybe that's why she was blushing. With a turn, Sango walked towards Yunai, who was breathing heavily in her sleep. She had been awake, and she hadn't passed out, but she still needed the most care.

Bankotsu leaned back, letting his elbows prop him up from behind. It felt warm just where he was, letting the fire warm his numb toes and fingers. Letting his head roll back to rest on his shoulder blades, Bankotsu shut his eyes as he spoke. "So where'd Inuyasha go?"

"He and Kagura went to go get food. We demons are immune to cold." Said an almost cocky voice to his far right.

Picking his head up and opening his eyes, Bankotsu saw Shippou laying on Kagome's stomach.

"…I see." Bankotsu went back to his previous position of rest.

The cackling of the fire was the only noise in the cave. The clamor seemed to sooth Bankotsu if not warm him.

There was a dull echo as Sango put another bowl on the floor. Her steps sounded as if she past him before heading forward.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm just going to the mouth of the cave and wait for the food to arrive." Sango said before she continued on.


Being that the roof of the cave was more extended outward than the ledge of the mouth of the cave, Sango didn't have to worry about snow. But it was still freezing.

Her companion was laying in her lap, and as Sango played with her paws, she noticed just how frozen they were.

"Poor Kirara…" Sango sighed ruefully. "The weather must really screw up a neko's senses." Sango remembered when Kagome had explained how her cat at home always acted up or was weaker during incredible horrible storms. 'Probably because animals had a stronger hold on their senses.' Sango thought.

"Sh-shut the fuck up, bitch!"

Laughter ensued as Sango felt two familiar auras coming closer.

"Quite la-laughing, IDIOT-T!"

Soon enough, Inuyasha and Kagura came speeding up the mountain; Kagura flying vertically on her feather, while Inuyasha was leaping steadfast. They seemed to be in some sort of race. Both contestants came ripping up the mountain and with impulse, roughly reared the edge not even seeing Sango, and went right past her into the cave. Kagura was tightly clinging to the front of her feather with one hand, while the other was holding something in her lap. Inuyasha was also holding something, but his eyes were glued to Kagura, the race not seeming to be over.

Sango chuckled as she turned back around to face the front, hearing the familiar yell of Bankotsu, telling them to 'watch it'.

Continuing to pet her cold Neko, Sango's thought led from one to another. After a while, Inuyasha called her in to eat. She told him to save some for her. She would eat later.


"Hey,"

Sango visibly jumped in her seat, "Bankotsu?"

She watched him take a seat beside her; the warmth of his leg beside hers was…comforting. He was warm from being beside the fire.

He gave her a warm smile before handing her a bowl. "Your dinner."

Looking at it for a moment, she grasped it in her hand, deciding to hold it in her lap for a while. It was barely hot anymore, due to the weather of course. But she could easily warm it with the fire; it wouldn't be that hard to—

"So, you ready?"

Again, Sango's thoughts brought her whole mind in one focus, ignoring the others. "For what?"

"Well me and Inuyasha were talking…we've decided to attack tomorrow or the day after. But no later than that."

Briskly looking into his eyes, she turned to look at Kirara again. "I hope I'm ready." She smiled as her teeth chattered lightly. "I just hope I don't freeze up on our way there…you know how muscles are."

Bankotsu laughed lightly, which Sang noticed to be a deep humming through his chest. So soothing.

"I know." He agreed.

"Then there's the whole, 'What if I die?' thing." Sango continued, hopefully getting to a place where she could add a piece of input she's been wanting to say all day.

The man next to her nodded, his feet playfully rocking back and forth slightly.

"…So I…" Sango inwardly sighed. This whole time she had been thinking if she should even say this or not. When she decided to, and actually got the chance, she just couldn't.

What if she did die? There would be only thing that would bother her. Her…love life. Again, the topic made Sango blush slightly. She had never really told Miroku up front that she had actually loved him. And…(Sango could feel that familiar burn on her cheeks) now that she deciphered who she was loving now, she wanted to tell him before…it was too late. Would she even be able to?

She thought she had it all figured out. For the past weeks, she's been annoyed with his little crush on Kagome, and decided to just drop him. But for some reason, it was more than that. The image of her dying without being bale to say anything at all sort of…scared her.

Sango hadn't noticed the penetrating stare Bankotsu was looking at her with until her thoughts seemed to mellow a bit.

"So you…" Bankotsu prodded as he nudged her side lightly with his elbow, a goofy smile on his charming face. Sango swore she couldn't get any redder.

"I…"

"You…"

"…I just want—"

"You just wanted…" Bankotsu cut her off.

Sango laughed, jokingly nudging him back. "Let me finish or else I won't even be able to say it at all…"

Bankotsu made a hand motion as he lowered his head in a jester bow, like if he was letting her go first.

Her feet now began to swing, Kirara noticed and her ears perked. "Well if we…I…" She shook her head, "Who ever, died tomorrow—then I just wanted to say that …I…"

Stealing a glance at Bankotsu's azure eyes, his intense glaze pointed directly at her and no where else. If then, more than ever, she felt important. He had that effect on her more than anyone did.

Her pause made Bankotsu groan, although a smirk on his pleasant face. "C'mon Sango—we're buddies now. Best friends even. You can trust me…" His eyebrows lifted a couple of times, as if trying to convince her. He just loved to lighten moods, didn't he?

"Fine. Bankotsu?"

"Yes?"

"I l—"

"WAHHH! GET THIS THING OUT OF ME NOW!"

"S-Sango!" Kagome called. "SHE'S IN LABOR!"

Bankotsu watched Sango scramble to her feet, Kirara in her pursuit. Catching the fallen bowl of food before it fell down the mountain, he sighed.

"--Love you." He finished.


"…Erm…push?"

Miroku had passed out, due to blood loss. Even if it wasn't his own blood.

"Yeah—PUSH YUNAI! We're almost finished…"

Kagome was in a total daze. Kagura's eyes averted back to the body of the baby coming out of Yunai, instead of watching Kagome breathe deeply. Sango was massaging Yunai's stomach with one hand, while the other hand was being wrenched and twisted by Yunai.

Both Inuyasha and Bankotsu were a little father off. Both were facing the other direction. Both were trying to keep cool, even if their blood was tensing everytime Yunai's loud, echoing, screeches came.

Soon enough, Kagome was scarcely holding the new born, crying, baby in her arms after Kagura and Sango had both severed the baby from Yunai and wrapped it in a blanket.

"One more time! The placenta needs to come out." Kagura mumbled loud enough for everyone to hear.

"…Placenta?" Both conscious men asked, turning their head just the slightest to see.

In a series of 10 minutes, everything was over. Yunai was breastfeeding her new baby. Miroku was still passed out, now supporting a bleeding nose. Inuyasha and Bankotsu were sitting closer, now facing everything, but still sitting. Sango and Kagura were cleaning the area around them. And lastly, Shippou and Kagome were sitting beside Yunai, merely keeping her company.

Suddenly, Yunai began to laugh. That caught everyone's attention, and they all looked to her. She was covered in sweat, her hair in a small braid that was now all over the place. Even so, Yunai smiled down at her baby as she continued to feed it.

"I remember…I think the baby's head was just coming through…there was so much blood. I don't remember me bleeding that much in my life." She chuckled again, "That's around the time Miroku had turned all white and passed out on the floor…" That last comment was followed by snickers and short chortles.

"Never the less, I still felt he was with me." She added as an afterthought. "I mean, I was still holding his hand."

Kagome smiled, "Yeah. Wait until he wakes up with broken fingers."

Everyone shared a small laugh.
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