Okay, sorry I didn't update sooner, but fanfiction was playing up last night and I couldn't log in...and I've also been studying really hard for my new section in my course. I have to learn basica first aid, and airline first aid...and it's a lot to take in...so I've been studying hard and...unfortunately...that meant I didn't make it to the computer as often as I normally do.

Anywayz...LET US HAVE FLUFF!

Kagome awoke to find her bed completely empty. Climbing out of bed, she walked out of her room and into the kitchen, to find the three feudal boys begging her mother for more food. The miko sat down in her own seat, ruffling Inuyasha's hair as she passed, where she was greeted by a plate of her own breakfast.

The hanyou blushed slightly as he felt her hand tousle his hair. Staring at her while she ate, he found himself imagining what it would be like to wake up to the sight of her messy, bed-hair, her eyes still heavy from sleep, cloaked in his scent. In fact, waking up with her still in his arms felt wonderful. Being able to breathe in her delicate fragrance, and know she was wrapped safely in his arms, was the only way he could sleep deeply. Placing his plate in the sink, he collected the two pups, and made his way upstairs to change back into their robes.

Kagome finished just finished her breakfast, when Inuyasha strode in, clad in his fire rat robes, with Kyo and Shippo sitting contentedly on his shoulders. Smiling to herself at how cute they all looked together, Kagome stood, clearing the table, before rushing off to her bedroom to change into her own clothes. The larger hanyou chuckled to himself as he took a good look at her pyjamas. White cotton shorts and singlet T, with little blue puppies all over the shorts, and one blue puppy on the top. He had to admit, the view was even better when she'd just washed her hair, the water from her hair soaked everything, and she didn't seem to realise.

Slinging her pack over his shoulder, he swept the miko into his arms, leaping into the well, and back to his era. Racing back to her hut, Inuyasha set her down gently, before dumping her pack beside her and charging off with the boys to find some lunch. Kagome began to dig through her pack when she accidentally came across a few photos her mother had planted in her bag. A few were of when she had caught them sleeping, but it seemed that the morning she'd been shopping with her friends, her mother had taken the three boys out to the Goshinboku and made them pose for the camera.

Kagome began to chuckle to herself as she came across one of Inuyasha sitting with his arms and legs crossed, with Kyo in his lap, imitating him, while Shippo sat on his head, softly gnawing on one of his ears. For once, Inuyasha was actually laughing at their antics. He hardly every smiled, but laughing that freely was ever rarer. The worst part was, he didn't realise how handsome he looked when he laughed. Selecting two photos, she set them aside for later.

Inuyasha and the pups returned quickly, eating a hurried lunch before rushing off to the Goshinboku for games, with Kagome in tow. Once Inuyasha was satisfied that Kagome was comfortable, he began to play with the boys. While she watched the boys, Kagome brought out the two photos, a pair of scissors and a locket her mother gave her for her eighteenth birthday. She carefully cut the two pictures out before slipping them into her locket.

The ever curious Kyo crept over to her, "What's that?" he asked her, pointing to the golden, heart-shaped pendant. "This," she told him, "Is my locket. Inside are portraits of the people I love the most. Would you like to see?" Kyo nodded his head eagerly, and Kagome showed him the small catch used to open it. Peering inside, Kyo turned his head to face his mother. "Is that Shippo and me?" he asked, Kagome nodded, "And that's?" Kagome nodded again, "But shh," she said, "Don't tell him." Kyo nodded quickly, before a thought popped into his head. "Can I borrow this for a while?" he asked, "I want to show Shippo." Kagome nodded, placing the thin chain around his neck, tucking the locket into his robes before nudging him gently towards Inuyasha and Shippo.

The day was going well, until Kagome felt a slight prickle run up her spine. She could feel two jewel shards heading their way, at that only meant one thing. She felt her body tense as Inuyasha began to growl, meaning he'd caught their visitor's scent. The tell-tale sign of a whirlwind didn't do much to lighten his mood.

Whipping Tetsusaiga out, Inuyasha shifted into a battle stance, waiting for the wolf prince to appear. Koga skidded to a halt in front of Kagome, collecting her hands in his. "Hey Kagome," he growled huskily, "You've been running with dogs to long, you're beginning to reek of Mutt-face."

Kyo nudged Shippo, gaining his attention, before nodding his head pointedly in Inuyasha's direction. Realisation dawned on the fox's face and both boys ran to their mother, leaping onto her shoulders. "Gah," the wolf cried, "There's another mutt?" Kagome's smile flickered slightly, "Have you met my sons?" she asked innocently. Koga's clawed hands grabbed both boys by the scruff of their necks and dropped them, unceremoniously, behind him. "You'll have to leave them behind," he told her, "I won't have dog or fox stinking up my cave, but Mutt-face over there smells bad enough, I'm sure he won't mind the extra stench. You can just leave them with him."

Inuyasha couldn't believe his ears. How dare that wolf even think about separating Kagome from her pups, didn't he know how much she cared for them? His growling forced Koga to turn and face him. "KOGA…" he began, shifting Tetsusagia's weight as he readied for a battle, but the pups beat him to it. One nod from Kyo was all it took, Shippo ran at the tiny hanyou, placing one foot on his hands, as the hanyou flipped him into the air.

Kyo took a running leap, landing a kick in a place that could damage chances of father's day privileges, while Shippo brought his foot crashing down on Koga's skull as he flipped over the wolf's head. Inuyasha howled with laughter as Shippo twisted out of the flip, to sink his fangs into Koga's tail. Seizing the opportunity, while Koga was bent double, clutching his head with one hand, and covering the front of his fur pelt with the other, Kyo ran two sharp claws down his legs, flicking the jewel shards out in the process. Kyo acted as decoy, racing away from the wolf, while Shippo used his kitsune magic to create a mass of smoke, screening him as he swiped the shards and ran for Inuyasha's haori.

Seeing Shippo was out of harms way, Kyo raced for Kagome, leaping into her arms. Howling after the pup, he was about to tear the hanyou's back to ribbons, when he was met by a very angry miko. "KOGA!" she cried, making sure to yell in his ears, "You're a good friend, but the next time you raise a hand against one of my sons, I will purify your ass. You got that?" Nodding in defeat, Koga slunk away in to the shadows, still scared by the angry miko.

Kagome glanced over to Inuyasha, to find him and Shippo, rolling around in the dirt, holding their sides as the laughed. "Nicely done pups," Inuyasha told them, once he'd caught his breath, "You're really improving with your un-armed combat. Keep this up and I think we'll have to progress to weapons training soon. That trick with his tail was well thought out," he told Shippo, "You found a point of weakness and exploited it, and your kick," he said, turning to Kyo, "Was classic. I don't think I've ever seen that wolf cry before, and you made him bawl."

"I'm glad someone's enjoying themselves," Kagome said, "But I really must question what you're teaching my sons, though I must admit, they did work rather well together." Inuyasha's smirk widened as Shippo held out the two shards. "You taught them misdirection," she exclaimed as she accepted the two shards, "I'm impressed, but I think it's time for dinner. Tell you what, as a celebration, I'll make ramen." Inuyasha reached up, grabbing her hand, before tugging her down on top of him. "In that case, we can stay a little longer," he told her, turning her around so her back was against his chest. Wrapping his arms around her tightly he cried, "Now get her!" Both pups leapt on to the hanyou and miko, tickling their mother mercilessly.

A lot of you have been asking when Koga would make an appearance...well...HE JUST DID! I've also had a few people ask if this is purely a romance...This is a romance story...with a couple of lemons to boot...and it may be MOSTLY fluff...but there will be some trauma.

(there'd be no resolution without a little conflict first)

Anywayz...COMPETITION TIME!

What is Kagome's costume for the halloween party?

Clue 1: It's something close to home.

Clue 2: 'Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!'

Clue 3: Fuedal

Clue 4: Roses are red, Voilets are blue; Kyo is cute, And Inu's hot too!

Clue 5: Velvet dreams

Clue 6: Sheer

Clue 7: The Caped Crusader

Clue 8: Fondle Miroku's Bum

Clue 9: Etherial

Clue 10: Blue

Clue 11: Strikes a Chord with something familiar

Clue 12: Tilt Silly

Clue 13: Delicate yet Deadly

Clue 14: Raunchy and Racy

Guess what...that was the lucky last clue...keep those guesses coming.

May your thoughts and creativity flow,

Lady Ami DragonHeart