Lost and Found

Chapter 4 – Memories

Previously in the last chapter

He sighed, there was no denying it; they now had a small hanyou girl in their group and it was their daughter. Kagome was distraught and confused there was not doubt about that; he couldn't help but feel guilty, after all if he hadn't have given into his desires this never would have happened. 'Look what I've done to her…this is all my fault. I have to talk to her; we both need it' He jumped off the branch of the tree he was sitting in and walked over to her, "Kagome….we need to talk"

Kagome looked up at Inuyasha; he saw the worry in her eyes and smelled a hint of fear. It filled his heart with more guilt for what this was doing to her; she stood and looked at the ground, "C'mon Kagome…we can go into the forest and talk" he gave her one last look then walked forward toward the forest with her behind him.

She walked quietly behind him, not knowing what to do or say; they came to a halt beside a lake which had calm waters, not a single wave or ripple. She had to admit the beautiful sight relaxed her slightly but she was still focused on the cause of her state of mind. The girl. Her girl. She sighed deeply before speaking out to him, breaking the silence, "Inuya…." However she did not get to finish before he interrupted her.

"I'm sorry Kagome…" she heard him loud and clear. His back was facing her so that she didn't see his face, but she still heard the quiver in his voice

"What for Inuyasha?" she asked putting a hand on his shoulder which he happily accepted.

He took in a deep breath and clenched his eyes shut, closing his fist tightly, "This is all my fault….I…if I hadn't…" he ended there not being able to finish his sentence as Kagome stood in front of him looking at his guilt ridden face.

She placed a hand on his cheek and he opened his eyes to look at her. Amber met brown and she gave him a reassuring smile, "This is not your fault…you did not force me….I chose to do it…." He still didn't say anything which was a little unnerving, "I'm sure that it won't be that bad…she seems happy to see us" her confident voice was heard but he still noticed a hint of fear. She noticed that gleam in his eyes 'he's afraid' She reached out and hugged him around the waist; he stood there shocked for a moment, but realized that she needed comfort as much as he did. They stood there embraced together and Kagome whispered just enough that Inuyasha could hear it, "I chose to become your mate because I love you….besides…your going to be a picture perfect father….just like mine was…"

He stiffened at her words but then took her closer, burying his nose into her hair taking in her amazing scent of lilac and peppermint. He smiled before letting her go, "c'mon we should go…" but before he walked off Kagome grabbed his hand and intertwined her fingers in his, leaning against his arm. His shock wore off but he returned her motion as they walked back to the camp remembering their special night together…

Flashback

He couldn't stop thinking about it…Kagome hadn't talked to him in days, ever since we found out that Naraku's castle was getting closer and closer.

What the hell is the matter? She isn't talking or arguing with me! She hasn't even sat me!

At that thought he sighed in realization that he actually missed her sitting him.

They had made camp about at least a day's journey from the castle and were carrying on their usual ways: Miroku and Sango were sitting next to each other peacefully until he would eventually grope her and she would smack him, Shippou was actually asleep in Kagome's sleeping bag already which wasn't surprising from all the hard work he had done in the last couple of days, Inuyasha was sitting in a tree blissfully thinking to himself, but Kagome was simply staring into the fire deep in thought and she had been doing this a lot lately.

Kagome sighed with her thoughts about Inuyasha; she felt tears start to well up in the brim of her eyes.

I wish I could tell him…but tomorrow we'll be facing Naraku and he might not make it….for that matter I might not either…I couldn't put him through that. It was just better if he didn't know…that way he can move on if I die

A tear made it's way down one of her cheeks as she stared emotionlessly into the fire.

He couldn't take it anymore, if there was ever a time to confront her it was now; he jumped from his spot in the tree and calmly walked over to Kagome, crouching next to her. When she didn't notice him he hooked a finger under her chin and turned her to so he could look into her face; he saw the pain and fear in her eyes that gazed into his, "Come with me Kagome…" holding out his hand waiting for her to take it; he didn't want to force her.

She looked at his face then to his hand and then back to his face before she took a hold of his masculine hand; he hoisted her up, and carried her bridal style as he bounded off into the forest to an abandoned cave where he knew that they could talk alone.

He took one last whiff of the air to make sure Naraku or some other demon wasn't around before he turned to Kagome who was looking at the cave floor. He quickly walked up to her and gazed into her distracted face, "Kagome…." She looked up to him with those same eyes, "what's wrong why haven't you been talking to me? What did I do to make you so mad at me?"

She saw the pain in his face and voice; her well held tears were released as she cried. Despite her efforts she had hurt him just like she tried not to, "You didn't do anything Inuyasha…I…I just…I've been…" her tears continued to flow down her cheeks and she cried a little harder.

He couldn't stand it; her tears and pain were almost too unbearable to watch. Reaching out he took the crying Kagome into his arms, "Please…Kagome…please tell me what's wrong…" he pleaded with worry as he stroked her hair for comfort

Her crying continued as she confessed, "Naraku's going to try and kill you…kill everyone…even me…I can't watch you die…I just can't! All those times that you've been injured I've cried wondering if you'll make it to the next day! I don't want you to die! I love you too much for me to lose you to a monster like Naraku!" she let it out still crying into his embrace as she felt him stiffen at her words.

'Did I just hear that right? She…She loves me? Oh kami she loves me!'

His heart flew in his chest he embraced her tighter, "I…I love you too Kagome…" now he felt her stiffen at his words and heard a gasp as she hitched her breath; she looked up into his face. He saw that the pain was gone and a warm feeling of joy replaced them as she smiled at him. They looked into each others eyes, getting lost in their depths; he looked at her warm, slightly parted, and inviting lips. He watched her moisten them with the tip of her tongue as her breath started to pick up and her heartbeat increased. Swooping down he claimed her lips with his, it was hard and passionate at first but then warm and loving the next.

Lemon in profile (so i don't get kicked off for it...)

End Flashback

They reached the camp again still holding hands and Kagome snuggling against his arm. Their friends were glad to see that the newly found parents were no longer distressed and were standing watching their daughter intently while she played with Tala, Shippou, and Kirara. Kagome wrapped her arm around Inuyasha's waist, and they couldn't help but smile at her; Kagome nudged him in the side, he looked down at her, "We're going to have to talk to her….tonight maybe?"

He gave her a smile, "Sure Kagome…c'mon lets finish packing then we can head out…"

She smiled giving him a peck on the cheek before going and finishing her packing leaving a scarlet cheeked hanyou behind……

Vocabulary

Koibito – lover / boyfriend / girlfriend

Kami – God(s)