The Beginning of the End
Chapter Thirty-Seven: Shopping Day!
Two months have passed. Sango is near the birth of her child and Kagome is very excited for her friend. It's been years since Sango and she had talked about finally bearing Miroku's child. He is more than excited. The baby wasn't due for many more weeks, but Kagome had a shower to set up!
Kagome ran around the house hustling to find her keys. She halted when she reached the kitchen. It was spotless and no breakfast for Inuyasha. He was going to be... err... well not pleased. She searched the kitchen and then hit the living room. It was NOT spotless. Akio's toys as far as the eye could see, Shippo's play station cords and games everywhere. Covers from the sleepover still in the floor. Kohaku and Shippo sound asleep in the middle of the heaping mess. She huffed and started to search. She tripped and could of sworn one of the toys had grabbed her. She shuttered and continued her search. "Nothing." She mumbled and dashed for the bedroom. Inuaysha slept soundly. "My lazy husband." She smiled. It was still only 8:30 am after all. She started to throw her chair pillows all over searching for the keys. Inuyasha twitched, but she continued to look. Akio made a gurgling noise and Kagome halted to yet another stop. Inuaysha sat up.
"What happened?" He asked rubbing his eyes. Kagome smiled.
"Will you get Akio please? I have to find my car keys." She kissed him lightly and Akio too before rushing out the guest room before he could respond. He smiled when he looked down at his lovely daughter. She was holding something she was very fond of. He laughed and laid down with his baby on his chest.
Kagome ran through every inch of the house, yet no keys were found. She was very irritated. She stomped up to the bedroom where Inuyasha and Akio where lying watching 'Rugrats'. She was very upset. He looked at her and smiled warmly. She smiled back. She walked to his side and sat down. He reached out and touched her cheek. She leaned in to his touch and rested on his shoulder. "I can't find my keys." She grumbled. He laughed and she looked confused. He held Akio up to were she was propped in his arms.
"Akio maybe you should show mommy what you've been hiding" Akio giggled and gurgled before holding up what she'd been fond over for so long. How she got them was a mystery. She cooed and shook the keys happily. Kagome smiled and took her baby kissing her gently.
"So you have been the culprit. You took mommy's keys you silly girl." She nuzzled Akio's nose with her own. The small infant gurgled with pleasure. Kagome took her keys and handed Akio back to her daddy. He took her and kissed his wife. "I'll be home around two and I expect you to help clean up that mess you and the boys made last night. And..." She paused. " the toys you and Akio played with." He let his ears fall to his head and whimpered. "Don't give me that." She giggled pushing him slightly.
"You helped." He frowned. She smiled.
"Oh alright. I'll pick them up when I get back, but have the boys... and YOU, pick up the games and play station ya'll drug out last night." He nodded kissing her again before she stood. "I love you Inuyasha, I love you too Akio." They both smiled and she walked to the living room. Shippo and Kohaku were still sound asleep. She walked over and kissed both boys on there cheeks before she headed out the door. She opened the door to her new family car. Akio's car seat seated safely in the back. She adjusted her mirror and started to pull out. She was meeting Rin at the mall for shopping. Sesshomaru and Kisho were going to Kagome's to spend time with Inuyasha and Akio. Shippo and Kohaku were going to see a movie with Sango and Miroku. Kagome pulled into the mall parking lot and spotted Rin by the entrance to Ruby Tuesdays. She got out and ran to meet her.
"Hey Rin!" Kagome hugged her.
"Hey back."
They linked arms and immediately began talking about what to do for Sango's shower. Rin suggested a small shower with few friends. Kagome thought for a second and quickly agreed. They ran through every store they could find. Baby booties, baby clothes, breast pumps, baby hats, baby cribs, baby EVERYTHING! Kagome and Rin loved to shop so everything they bought was smart shopping. They made sure everyone they were to invite knew not to by what they had. Kagome called all the people her and Rin could think to invite and told them. "Only buy things like baby clothes and accessories." Kagome said into her cell. "Yeah okay bye." She hung up. "We're set!" They continued their mad shopping trip. About thirty bags per person. They laughed and stopped for lunch. Kagome had some sushi and an egg roll. Rin had Chinese noodles and an egg roll too. They both ordered sweet tea. They sat down to feast.
"So when do we set this mad shower into play?" Kagome asked taking a bite of her sushi. Her chopsticks hanging from her mouth she gaped at the wide eyes Rin. "Rin you okay?" Rin shook her head lightly and smiled.
"Yes!" Kagome jumped at the sudden out burst.
"Huh?" Rin grinned.
"We have it tomorrow night at your place. She'll never guess. I'll take her to my place for some tea and cake and you come too. Sesshomaru and Inuaysha decorate the house, Miroku goes to help so there's no suspicions." Kagome nodded and set down her sticks.
"Sounds great. Now all we need to do is call everyone and confirm them of our plans." Rin whipped out her cell phone and Kagome too. They began to dial. Rin called Sesshomaru and he told Inuaysha, and she called Sango and told her about tomorrow for tea. Sango agreed.
Kagome called her mom, Miroku, and Keisho. They all agreed and Miroku was told exactly what to do about tomorrow. They hung up, finished their food, and headed off for more shopping.
Sesshomaru and Inuyasha
"WHAT!" He shouted.
"Calm down little brother." Sesshomaru said to the raging hanyou.
"You're kidding! Here? I have to LEAVE?" He asked stressing leave.
"Yes only for a couple hours. No biggy." Sesshomaru replied setting Kisho down in the play pen with Akio. They began happily playing with tinker toys.
"But my home..."
"Correction Inuaysha, yours and Kagome's home." He said smiling. Inuyasha frowned.
"Oh hush." Inuaysha blushed. He loved Kagome, but the thought of having a house full of women and he had to leave... wasn't fair. He smiled at the thought of Kagome rewarding him with her loving touch. His smile grew a mile wide before Sesshomaru caught him and put his 2 cent in.
"You need to calm down Inuaysha." He looked at Sesshomaru.
"Huh?"
"Keep the snake in his cave." Inuaysha blushed and pulled his pillow over his pants.
"Shut up." He said growling. Sesshomaru just laughed. "Fine I'll do it, but she better not let them in our room or anywhere upstairs." Sesshomaru asked why and Inuaysha just simply grinned and replied. "Because." Sesshomaru rolled his head back and let out a laugh. Inuyasha soon joining in.
Kagome and Rin
"Well that's about it. It's time to head home." Kagome said smiling at her exhausted friend. "Rin you okay?" She nodded.
"Yup, but extremely tired." Kagome nodded in agreement.
"Yeah let's head on home. Sesshomaru and Inuaysha will probably be wondering and I wanna see my baby!" Kagome chimed. Rin laughed.
"Yeah I bet little Kisho misses me." Rin hopped in her car after handing Kagome all the bags. She was going to leave them there before tomorrow so Sango wouldn't find them. They hugged and drove away. Kagome picked up her cell and called Sango.
"Moshi moshi." Sango greeted.
"Hey San! I am on my way home. How is Shippo doing?" Kagome heard Sango laugh.
"Fine. He's playing up in Kohaku's room. They are having fun... crash... I think." Kagome smiled.
"I'll pay for whatever was just smashed." She heard Sango sigh.
"No Kohaku and Shippo will." They laughed together.
"Want me to pick him up now?" Sango sighed in relief.
"Please. I am way to tired and Miroku is sick." Kagome giggled and replied.
"I'll be right over." She drove over to Sango's and pulled in the driveway.
"Hey mommy!" Shippo said running from the door.
"Hey baby." She picked him up and swung him around. "Ready to go?" He nodded.
"Sure thing." Kohaku came out and hugged Kagome.
"Hey Aunt Kagome." She hugged him.
"Hey Kohaku. Shippo go say goodbye to Aunt Sango." He ran and hugged her gently.
"Thanks for letting me stay today and play. I had fun." Sango kissed his cheek and smiled.
"I enjoyed your visit." He smiled and she handed him a lollipop. Shippo's crazy for them, especially when they twirl. He took it gratefully and smiled.
"Thanks Aunt Sango!" He hugged her again gently and smiled. "Bye Kohaku. See ya tomorrow." Kohaku waved and smiled goodbye before he and Sango closed the door.
"Well ready to head home and see your sister?" Shippo nodded as he twirled the yummy blue pop in his mouth.
"Yum." She giggled and started the car. They were headed home.
She pulled in the drive way to see Sesshomaru's car gone and the lights still on. She unloaded all the bags she could carry and Shippo too. They managed them all. A LOT of bags for two people. They walked through the door to see the cutest sight. The living room was very neat, no not neat... spotless. She had Shippo take the bags to her room where she set hers and walked back down stairs. Shippo ran into his room and quietly closed the door. She walked back into the living room where the adorable sight was set. Inuyasha, with his arms securely set around Akio's small body, lying on the couch with Akio set on his chest. His left arm around her diapered bottom and his right secured on her back. They both slept soundly. Both of their ears twitching slightly at any noise heard, yet still they slept. She tiptoed to the couch, grateful no toys where there in the floor to grab her, and knelt down to their level. She touched Inuaysha's forehead and kissed him ever so lightly. She moved to Akio and ever so gently picked her up and set her in her arms. Aware of the warmness removed from his chest, Inuyasha whimpered. Kagome stood and kissed him. He smiled and went back to his sleep. Never opening his eyes. Kagome said goodnight to Shippo before retreating to their bedroom. Kagome took Akio and walked to hers and Inuaysha's room. She took the crib and started to roll it into the living room. She picked it up to carry downstairs. Not at all a hard task... right. She placed Akio in it after reaching the bottom and strolled it into the living room. She placed the sleeping baby beside the couch. She took a blanket from the hall closet and took it and herself to Inuyasha. She turned off all the lights. She crawled onto him placing the blanket fully over them. Her head on his chest and like automatic, his arms wrapped themselves around her. He nuzzled into her warm body and smiled.
"When did you get in?" He asked in a whisper.
"Just awhile ago. I placed Akio in her crib beside us. She's asleep. Thanks for cleaning the house." He kissed her head.
"No problem. Wanna go upstairs or stay here?" She shook her head.
"I'm comfortable right here." He smiled.
"Me too." She snuggled more and fell asleep. "I love you Kagome." She mumbled.
"I love you too... Inuyasha." They fell asleep as the soft sound of soft crickets outside the window.
-Next Day-
"Ready!" Inuaysha asked Miroku as he got the streamers ready to drop.
"Yeah man let 'em go!" Inuaysha released the streamers and they fell down the stairs banner. Sesshomaru was blowing up balloons as the kids played in the crib. Kohaku and Shippo helped Sesshomaru with balloons.
-POP- Everyone turned.
"Crap!" Sesshomaru snapped as one balloon he had blowing up BLEW up in his face. Inuyasha and Miroku died out laughing. Sesshomaru glared at them, immediately shutting them up.
Inuyasha and the rest hurriedly set up all the wonderful decorations and gifts provided by Rin and Kagome.
Kagome rushed from her room dressed in her white tank and black tie over. Her nice dirty made jeans with the made in holes. Her Nike tennis-shoes and her hair set down in their natural layers. Her make-up very little. She rushed into the living room still applying her belt. Inuaysha gawked at her. She looked great.
"Huh baby?" She ran to him kissing him passionately and bounding for the door. She rushed back and kissed Akio and Kisho's cheeks, before returning got the door.
"Love you all bye!" The door shut and she was gone. Inuyasha looked at his buddies.
"Bye love you." They all replied in union. They went back to work.
Rin's place
"Sorry I'm late!" Kagome called opening the door. "I was having trouble getting ready! Rin?" Kagome yelled.
"Here!" Kagome walked into the kitchen. Rin had made plenty of finger snacks and some green tea. Kagome smiled.
"Nice job Rin." Rin beamed with excitement.
"Hello to you too Kagome. Thank you." She placed the food on a tray and poured tea in three cups. Kagome helped her to carry them to the living room.
"So when will Sango be here?"
-Ding Dong-
"Never mind." Kagome said smiling. She rushed to the door and opened it revealing the very plump Sango. She was smiling and holding a plastic cake bowl.
"I brought cake!" She announced smiling. Kagome laughed and took it.
"Come on Sango. Rin made tea and finger sandwiches." Sango grinned. Rin knew how much Sango enjoyed sandwiches and green tea, but she totally forgot about the cake.
Rin laughed when she opened the bowl to reveal a small finger trail on the top of the cake. It was beautiful. White icing covering vanilla filling and strawberries lining the outside. Sango made it herself and it wasn't a mystery who swiped a taste of icing.
"It was a long drive." Sango shrugged taking another sample from the same spot.
Kagome smiled and cut three pieces of cake. Sango got her already half eaten piece and she was more than happy. They began to chat. Kagome rambled on and on about Akio, and Rin couldn't help but talk about how cute Kisho and Sesshomaru looked. Sango laughed and couldn't wait till her baby was born. No hers and Miroku's baby. She sighed and started to eat. She loved her friends and their stories so she listened and laughed when needed. Kagome was cut off when her cell began to ring. She answered it.
"Moshi moshi." Inuyasha's handsome voice greeted hers.
"Hey baby. We're done here. Miroku and the rest of us are heading to his place. So bring her over. Keisho and your mom are already here." Kagome squealed.
"Alright thank you baby. Love you. Bye!" Inuyasha laughed.
"Love you too. Bye." They hung up and Kagome smiled.
"What?" Sango asked.
"Rin time to take Sango to her special date." Rin grinned and helped Sango to her feet.
"Huh? Date? I don't have a date." Kagome shook her head.
"Yes you do." Rin carried the cake and plate of sandwiches and tea into the kitchen before she grabbed her coat.
"Come on!" Sango followed quite confused.
"Alright." They were off. Sango was in for a big surprise.
A/N: Okay so this chapter was different. Next is the shower. I forgot about Koga and Ayame so NOW I need to write about them and the training and the fight between Kagome and Koga. Over the power of light. Stay tuned for the next chapter: Sango's Surprise Kagome's Grief. Ja Ne!