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INUYASHA DIDN'T ACTUALLY GO TO SEE KIKYO, IT WAS ONLY A DREAM!

Chapter 25: The hot springs and Soshi's return

"Inuyasha... is something wrong?" Kagome asked in a more concerned tone than any. He wrapped his arms around her tighter.

"It... was a dream..." was all Inuyasha could say. "I'm sorry... I couldn't protect you, I was to late. He pushed me away from you.. I was trying to protect you..." Inuyasha was horrified. Kagome grasped the meaning of his words. She understood how nightmares can make you feel like a lost and lonely child and that's probably exactly how Inuyasha was feeling right now.

"Shhhhh." Kagome shushed trying to sooth him. "Inuyasha, it was only a dream. You always protect me."

"Kagome..." Inuyasha's tone was softer now, and he didn't sound as worried anymore. Relief filled his tone. "I SWEAR I'll always protect you, no matter what."

"I know, let's get some rest now, k?" Inuyasha nodded in response and lied down. He pulled Kagome on top of him and let her nuzzle her head into his neck. He stroked her hair. 'As long as your hear with me, I'm at peace.' Inuyasha directed his thoughts towards. He realized they were now in a hut and knew he was moved because he had fallen asleep. After another fifteen minutes a deep thinking he settled and fell back into his slumber.

Morning/ 1 week later

Morning came soon. Kagome was the first awake she was sitting beside Inuyasha's sleeping form. She smiled. He was so extremely peaceful in his sleep, so adorable. These were some of the only times Kagome saw him this way... at peace, calm, content. She loved it, to see him happy.

He must have been having a good dream this time. Unlike one week ago. She frowned at the thought. She remembered the pure horror in his face and the restlessness of his body as he slept a week ago that night after they moved him. Kagome had left him to get water and when she returned she saw him. She shook him awake several times. As soon as he awoke he had given her a deep loving kiss.

"That must have been a horrible dream." Kagome said to the wind. 'Like mine, maybe.' Kagome thought. She remembered before Inuyasha and her had fully became mates the dream she had, had. She was horrified than. Yet Inuyasha wasn't really the type to get scared of a dream. It must have been a really, realistic one. Inuyasha stirred. He was usually the first one up and about, but Kagome had been waking up sooner for some reason.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha questioned as he opened his eyes. She was looking down at him.

"Your awake." She said cheerfully. Inuyasha sat up and yawned, stretching his arms.

"You shouldn't be awake, you need to rest." Inuyasha said as he tried to loose his sleepy gaze.

"I'm fine. Want some breakfast?"

"Aren't you going to get sick?"

"No, I remembered my medicine yesterday."

"Oh, yeah... how could I forget." Inuyasha mumbled. When Kagome took her medicine yesterday he watched her. She made a disgusted face and started chocking it up. Inuyasha started giving her the hemlock. (A/N: Can you imagine?) Which Kagome taught him to do. Then Miroku walked in with a grin on his face, telling them they should go somewhere more private. Kagome stopped chocking and explained.

"So we should be traveling all day, right?"

"Yeah, but we're not walking. I'm taking you on my back." Inuyasha said.

"But.."

"No buts, I've seen how you've had to soak your feet in the spring lately." Inuyasha as right, Kagome had been doing that. They had been walking SO much lately and Kagome already had extra weight from the pregnancy, though it didn't ruin her shape. Her body was the type that would become completely normal after a pregnancy. Her miko energy helped with that.

"I'm fine walking, it's a good work out."

"You DON'T need a work out!" Inuyasha yelled. "Your body is already perfect!"

"Can ye two quiet down?" asked Kaede as she entered with a basket full of herbs.

"Kaede? What were you doing out so soon?" asked Kagome.

"The best time to get this type of herb here is on an early spring morning. I was lucky enough to find some. It can heal even the most deadly wounds. Yet it's so rare to find, it was an extremely lucky day for me." She was right. She has a basket full of the herb.

"That's great Kaede!" Kagome said with a smile.

"Thank ye." Kaede took her seat down beside the fire and started cleaning the herbs with a bucket of water.

"I guess I'll start breakfast." Kagome stated as she got up and made some ramen.

"Kagome, I've heard you bare Inuyasha's child, is it true?" asked Kaede. Kagome was stirring the ramen.

"Um..." Kagome forgot she never told Kaede in person. "Yes." Kagome blushed and turned away, back to the ramen.

"I'm happy for the both of ye."

"Thanks." Kagome managed to say. Kaede was like a grandmother to her and telling her she was pregnant was a little embarrassing. Not that Kagome was ashamed, she was actually quite proud she was having Inuyasha's child, it was just the fact of allowing Kaede to know that Inuyasha and her had done more than kiss.

"Kagome, what do ye and Inuyasha plan to do when the child is born?"

"Enough questions, ya old hag." Inuyasha said. He was only trying to make it so Kagome wouldn't have to be burdened with all of the questions.

"I merely ask a simple question." Kaede replied.

"It's fine... I plan on staying here with Inuyasha for the majority of the time. By than, Naraku should hopefully be gone, so it shouldn't be that dangerous to keep the baby here." Kagome explained. Kaede nodded.

"And where do ye plan on living, and what of the profit, food, and other needs?"

"Well I'm sure we'll figure something out. My family will be a great help and I can get things from my time."

"I see."

"Inuyasha, your ramen is done." Kagome said as she handed him a bowl. She made ramen for everyone, but she would have to wait until they were awake, and Kaede was done with her herbs.

Later

Moments later the others were up and finished with their breakfast. Sango and Kagome went to the springs for a bath, while the others waited for them.

As Kagome settled in she sighed.

"So Kagome are you planning on going back for supplies?" questioned Sango.

"Soon, but today I just want to relax."

"Hey Kagome, how come you were able to have breakfast, I thought you got sick?"

"Oh... well I got some medicine from my time. It's really nasty, but it works."

"Oh, alright. I was just wondering."

"So how have things been with you and Miroku?"

"Better then ever, we're planning on eventually having kids ourselves."

"How long is eventually?"

"Well I figures about a year. That way we can settle down and Naraku should be defeated by than... Hey Kagome?"

"Yeah, Sango?"

"How come you and Inuyasha didn't wait until after Naraku was defeated?"

"Well we didn't exactly plan on it happening."

"But weren't you keeping track of your cycle?"

"I was kind of caught up in the moment." Kagome blushed.

Meanwhile

(With Inuyasha)

Inuyasha was sitting in the sacred tree, staring out into the sky. 'Why the hell did she have to invite Sango to the hot springs with her!' Inuyasha thought frustrated. 'I would have gone.' Inuyasha was now saddened. He didn't want to leave her alone. The dream still hunted him. He needed to protect her. This was the first time in a week he wasn't somewhere a few feet away. When she needed to bath he would follow her, but now that Sango was there he had no intentions of following. Instead he was keeping an eye on the monk, making sure Miroku didn't go and peek, because Inuyasha WASN'T going to allow anyone to see Kagome besides himself, even if Miroku went to see Sango.

Inuyasha twitched annoyingly in his place.

How long is that damn woman going to take!" Inuyasha yelled in annoyance. He was about to go and retrieve her, but he couldn't because Sango was there.

He soon smelt a familiar scent and looked down to see Miroku looking around suspiciously. Inuyasha knew exactly what the monk was doing. 'Damn lecher.' Inuyasha thought. Miroku was scouting to make sure Inuyasha was no where in sight, of course Miroku forgot to look up as he began to walk to the spring. This was Inuyasha's excuse to get near, he could say he was trying to get the monk away. He could get close enough to Kagome, to smell of danger was near, as long as Miroku didn't get a peek, than he was fine.

Miroku hadn't any idea Inuyasha was following him. He stopped behind a bush on the outskirts of the spring. He didn't peek right away, he was waiting for them to get deeper into conversation before he looked. Inuyasha was close enough to see the monk, but not the women. He perched in a tree and readied to slash a branch. He would cut it down and make noise so the girls would be aware of the monk and give him a good pounding. When they get up to do it Inuyasha planned to grab Kagome before she got out, while Sango was preoccupied with Miroku.

Kagome would probably be a little upset with him, but he couldn't stand not knowing whether or not she was safe.

As soon as Miroku began to peek over the bush Inuyasha sliced the branch. It fell with a thump and Miroku ducked down nervously.

The girls turned to the sound and knew exactly what it was.

"Get out here you lecher!" Sango yelled. Miroku stood up scratching the back of his head nervously.

"Ah... I should be going." Miroku began to turn around, but Sango grabbed him. She covered up with the towel, while she hit him. As Kagome began to get up for her own beating, all she saw was a flash of red and silverish, white as she was swept off her feet. She gasped.

The next thing Kagome knew she was in Inuyasha's arms and they were in a small meadow. She pulled away. All she had on was a towel. She gave Inuyasha an dubious look.

"Hey what do you think your doing?" Kagome yelled at Inuyasha. This was exactly what he expected.

"Why the hell did you invite Sango!"

"What are you talking about... Sango and I used to always go together."

"Used to! She's got the lecher now and you've got me."

"Inuyasha, I can go to the springs with her if I want."

"No... that..." Inuyasha pointed at Kagome. "Is MINE! I already told you. It's not for anyone else to see. Plus how the hell am I supposed to protect you if your at the springs with Sango?"

"You were worried?"

"What do you expect!"

"I'm sorry." Kagome said. Inuyasha looked at her skeptically.

"Why?" He was worried she was about to sit him, so he became cautious.

"For worrying you... now can you take me back so I can get my clothing?"

"I like you better with out it."

"Inuyasha..." Kagome whined. "Not now."

"But.." Inuyasha jumped in front of her and pulled her against him. He placed his lips to her ear and nibbled it lightly. He smelt her scent spike in arousal. "How about it?" Inuyasha covered Kagome's lips with his own and allowed their tongues to tango in a rhythm.

Of course he got his way and they ended up 'mating.'

Meanwhile

(With Sango and Miroku)

When the monk was done and beat, Sango stood proudly with her towel. She didn't beat him as much as usual.

"Sango, that hardly called for such brutality." Miroku stated, he was now sitting looking into the lack. Sango took her place beside him.

"I didn't really do it because you were peeking on me, I did it because Kagome was there too."

"You act as if I would ever want any other than you, Kagome is of course very beautiful." Miroku mumbled the last part. Sango sighed.

"Am I beautiful as well?"

"OF COURSE! How could you even ask?"

"I was just wondering." Sango leaned her head on Miroku's shoulder. "So Inuyasha took Kagome?"

"I assume so." Miroku glared. Inuyasha set him up to get to Kagome. Then he changed his expression and looked down at Sango. "I love you." Sango looked up at him smiling.

"I love you too." They were dragged into a long passionate kiss.

They ended up like Inuyasha and Kagome. (A/N: Wow two in one.)

The next day

It was after noon and Kagome and Inuyasha were out near a river bank. Kagome was sitting with Inuyasha's head on her lap. She stroked his hair softly. He had his eyes closed and his face was serene.

Kagome moved her hand up and began to play with his ears.

TWEAK, TWEAK Kagome giggled as they twitched slightly. Soon he was making a low rumbling sound. It was an affectionate growl.

"What's so funny wench?" Inuyasha asked. His tone was neutral.

"Oh, it's nothing. You just have the cutest ears."

"They're not 'cute'."

"They are so."

"Feh."

"You haven't yet ridden yourself of that child? Do you truly wish to have it slain?" asked a familiar voice. Inuyasha's and Kagome's head shot up at the sound of the voice.

"Damn, Soshi, what the hell do you want?" Inuyasha growled.

"I assume you have seen your mother Kagome and she explained?" Soshi had the same cold stare as Sesshomaru. "Well than what do you have to say?"

"Don't talk to her, get the hell out of here!"

"Now, now is that anyway to talk to your mate's father."

"Feh, your not her old man."

"Haven't you heard?"

"Of course I have, bastard! Blood isn't the only thing that makes you her father. You would have had to of been there for her."

"Been there? You haven't any idea." Soshi commented.

"I already know how things were."

"Do you?"

"I'm no baka."

"I suppose you plan on being a true father than?"

"Of course. I'll never leave Kagome, or the pup!"

"I'm glad to hear it, though that doesn't make me hate you any less."

"Why do you have a grudge with Inuyasha?" Kagome asked suddenly. Both men turned to her. "Did I stutter!" Her hormones were getting the better of her. Inuyasha looked a little scared, while Soshi grinned.

"I hate him because I hate his father and the clan he belongs to."

"But it wasn't Inuyasha's fault you were expelled from the clan, it's foolish to hold such a bitterness, you should move on." Kagome said. Now that she knew this man was her father she didn't want him to die, but she didn't want him to go after Inuyasha any more.

"Do you not remember the death of your own flesh and blood brother!" asked Soshi. Kagome winced. She remembered alright, to the point it hurt her. "So why do you take his side!"

"I love him! He's my mate and the father to my child!"

"Just leave!" Inuyasha growled. He knew very well from Kagome's tone and choice of words she didn't want to see Soshi die.

"I can't allow you to bear that child, it will die, just like your sibling." Soshi said to Kagome.

"It won't! I'll protect her always, so go!" Inuyasha finished.

"Kagome I wish to tell you the full story soon." Soshi said as he left. Kagome and Inuyasha watched him leave.

"Full story?" Kagome questioned.

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