I am sorry for this being late. With work and the kids and stuff. Things are getting hectic! Here are the reviews:
SnowFox13: Ah ha! I am not going to say whether or not Sango's mother comes back. You might have to wait to see that.
Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha but I do have my words! Muhahahaha!
Kohaku woke in the morning light and moved to look down at the sleeping baby. He had not awoken all night. When Kohaku looked down at him, there was a note on the baby's chest. Kohaku took it and looked at it.
Please name the baby Mijtsu. It means strong man.
Kohaku looked around and could not see that there was any disturbance and he knew that Akoro was in the next room. He woke Kanna up and showed her the note. She smiled and told him that it was a very fitting name for their son. She did not question who brought the note to them. Kohaku knew that Kanna knew who dropped the note on the baby's chest but did not openly ask her.
"It was my sister Matsume, you did not know her. She must have sensed that I was in trouble and came to see me and realized that the baby was born. She must have peeked in and looked at him and decided on that name." Kanna said quietly.
"Why have I not known of Matsume's survival? I thought that she was damaged too much for Kagome to do a thing for her?"
"Kagome did do all that she could. It just took time for Matsume's powers to return to her. I do hope that she comes today to see us."
The baby started to stir and Kanna took him to her breast and he started feeding with no problems. Kohaku was amazed that she knew exactly what the baby wanted and needed. He went and got him a new loincloth to put on him when Kanna was finished feeding him.
Akoro knocked on the door and came inside with trays in his arms.
"I thought that you might not be strong enough yet to go to the dining room, so I brought you guys breakfast." Akoro said.
Kohaku got up and took a tray from him and placed it on the nightstand.
"Thank you Akoro. We just woke up actually."
"Lady Matsume was here this morning before the sun arose. I let her in here, I do hope that you do not mind." Akoro said.
"I do not mind. Did she mention that she was going to return?" Kanna asked.
"She said that she would be here this afternoon. She said that she had some things to do and then she was going to arrive."
"She is going to see Sesshomaru." Kanna said looking down at the baby.
"Is that wise considering that he would not take her mark?" Kohaku asked.
"I do not know." Kanna replied.
"Lady Kanna, do you mind if I take the baby so you guys can eat in peace?" Akoro asked.
"Are you familiar with what a baby would want Akoro?" Kanna asked.
"Yes, I raised my 3 sisters."
"Very well. Please make sure that he is nice and warm, it is rather cool out this morning."
"Yes, winter is soon to arrive." Akoro said wrapping the baby in a blanket.
"Akoro, where did you get that blanket?" Kohaku asked.
"I found it in the carriage. I do not know where it came from but it was there."
"I think that was mine when I was little." Kohaku said wondering how it got from the demon slayer village to here. Although considering on what has been happening lately, he would not surprise if his father put it there.
Akoro left with the baby in his hands, Kanna watched him apprehensively. She did not know the reason for him wanting to bond with the baby; he was not their servant at all. Kohaku put the tray on her lap and she started eating. Kohaku was happy that this morning she was hungry and looking much better.
Sango woke up to some rustling going on outside, Kouga stirred in his sleep.
"Stay here, I have to go to the bathroom." She said quietly to him.
"Go and check out who is here, there is a scent in the air that I have not known in some time. You might know her better." Kouga said. He knew that was the real reason she was getting up. Sango kissed his cheek and put on her robe and went out the door. She was shocked to see Matsume go into Kanna's room. Sango waited to see what she was going to do. She had not seen Matsume in years and she was not happy to see her now. She went into the living room and waited for her to come out. It was not long when she did and she stopped quickly when she saw Sango standing there with her arms crossed.
"What are you doing here Matsume?" Sango said sternly.
"Why Sango, you look much different. I see that you have finally bonded with the wolf." Kagura said slyly.
"Answer me."
"I am here to see my nephew. I heard that he was born and I wanted to see him."
"Are you going to see Sesshomaru as well since you are here?"
"Why do you ask me that when you are married to the wolf?"
"His name is Kouga and you know that."
"Remember, you left Sesshomaru for your love for Kouga. You are not bound to him anymore."
"And you must remember that he would not accept your mark either. Which pleased me when I heard that."
"Do you always have to bitch with me when we meet?"
"I am not bitching. I just want to know the reasoning of your sudden presence here."
Matsume smiled as she saw a flash of green pass through Sango's eyes as she said that. She truly was still very protective of her family and of Sesshomaru whether she admits it or not. Sango still did not trust this mirror sorceress no matter what the reasoning of her being there. She knew that she still had feelings for Sesshomaru and wanted his lands. That was the only reason she courted him years ago.
"I think that it is time for you to go Kagura."
"Yes, I would like to reach Sesshomaru before late morning. I gather that he is still in the village where you used to live where the wedding was. Am I correct?"
"Matsume, he has changed and he is with someone now. I think that it is best you stay away from him and his new woman."
"And how do you know that he has a new woman when you are here with your brother?"
"I have my ways. Now leave."
"I shall return to hold my nephew Misjtsu."
"Misjtsu? Are you telling me that you named the baby?"
"Yes, that was a name that Kanna might or might not remember from the old days."
"Get out of this house before I throw you out."
Matsume smiled and left the house. As she walked away she looked back and saw that Sango was on the porch watching her leave, going towards the village.
Sango sneered at her as she watched her leave. She went back into the house and saw Akoro. He was standing there in the living room with his head down and his hands fidgeting together.
"I am sorry that I let her in the house."
"Akoro you had no idea of our past together." Sango said. She walked up to him and hugged him.
"You did the right thing Akoro. Do not think badly of yourself. Now go and get some rest." Sango said reassuringly.
"Thank you Lady Sango."
"She is coming back later this afternoon. Greet her as a new guest into this house. I will make sure that she behaves herself."
"As you wish Lady Sango."
"Good night Akoro."
"Good night."
Akoro left and went into his room. Sango went back to her room and laid back down. Kouga growled, as he could smell Akoro's scent all over her. Sango growled back and then he knew that she hugged him for reassurance. He calmed down but it did not stop him from draping his body all over hers to get rid of his scent. Sango smiled as Kouga did this to her and she started moving her hips in ways that was inciting him into an act that they haven't done in some time.
Kouga took her hint on what she wanted to do and he complied with whatever she wanted him to do. Sango looked at him and started to kiss him longingly as she took one hand down his chest. Twirling her finger in her his hair that was around his belly button. He was instantly aroused when she did this and then started to kiss her harder and he tried to grind himself on her and she pushed on his belly with her one finger. He looked at her with surprise on his face while all she did was smile at him. Her eyes were half closed as she removed her robe and her nightgown that she was wearing. He went to remove his night pants and she stopped him. She grabbed both of his arms and put them above his head, pinning them down with one of her hands while the other one was used for support of her body weight. She moved her mouth around his neck, licking and tasting him like he was a fruit that she was eating for the first time. She went lower on his chest and licked around his nipples and then took one in her mouth as she nicked it with one of her fangs. She could feel his heart beat underneath her mouth as she suckled on the blood that was present. She could faintly hear his moaning as she did this, she was in her own little world when she did this. Knowing that in her mind, the sensations that he was getting from her was going through her body as well. The lower that she went with her mouth she let go of his arms that were above his head, she then used both hands for support as she lowered her body lower on his; her mouth showing her the way. He left his arms where they were told to go, not moving them once until he knew that it was ok to move them.
She breathed in deeply as she took his manhood into her mouth, licking it softly as it went down her throat. She then moved it back out of her mouth as she wrapped her mouth tighter around him. He gasped loudly as she found him and put her mouth around him. He opened his eyes and tried to focus on her and what she was doing to him but the sensations of wildness were too thick in his eyes for him to see her clearly. As she continued this to him, he noticed that he was very close to releasing his seed into her mouth and that was the time when he moved his arms and grabbed onto her head and pulled her up to him, making her stop before he was going to do something that he did not want to do to her. She was breathing heavy as he brought her face to his with one hand, and with the other he moved his manhood to enter her. As he went to kiss her, he entered her; her eyes got large for a slight moment from the shock of it going inside her and then she relaxed. He closed his eyes and kissed her as he started to thrust into her slowly at first to regain the control that he was losing when her mouth was upon him.
He rolled her over on her back and continued to thrust into her as he took one of her breasts into his mouth, rolling his tongue all over the nipple, making it go erect in his mouth. She moaned as he played with her nipple with his tongue. The simple actions that he was doing to her while he was thrusting himself into her were driving her nuts. One of his hands moved her wet folds that were slightly parted by his manhood and he played with her hard nub that he found earlier. Sango growled as he touched her nub and he pressed harder on it and she moaned loudly. A small smirk played upon his lips as he devoured her mouth with his. For the first time since mating with Kouga, Sango felt at peace and one with him. This time she felt a connection that she never thought would ever be there, a pink and white spark started to gather around them as she was reaching her climax, Kouga noticed this and saw that each of the pink sparks had a green tinge to them. He was close to releasing his seed into her and she felt him start to clinch up and get ready, she closed in on him harder this time and he lost control. He released his seed into her. She could feel her body respond to his and it was like she was sucking in everything that he gave her. He rolled to his side and pulled her with him as he laid there and caught his breath. She laid half on his chest as she too caught her breath, her one hand rested on his chest while the other one was at her side.
"Sango, you do realize that we just created a child." Kouga said stroking her hair away from her face.
"Kouga, if you can see what is in there, I do hope that we did." Sango said moving her hand that was on his chest around to the side of his neck.
Kouga hugged her tightly while they lay quietly as the sun rose higher into the sky. There was a knock at the door and Kouga tipped his head up.
"Come in Akoro." Kouga said sternly as Sango brought the covers over them.
Akoro opened the door and Sango gasped as she saw the baby in his arms. The baby turned to her and started whining. Akoro walked to the bed and set him in her arms.
"I thought that you might want some time alone with your father." Akoro said.
"So you know whose soul is in this baby." Sango said.
"Yes, I was told in a dream by a beautiful woman the other night."
Sango held the baby close to her, kissing his cubby cheeks making him smile. Kouga watched her as she played with the baby and Akoro left to get them some breakfast.
Kouga was watching her as she was tickling the baby's tummy. Her face was so happy and full of joy as she was doing this. There was a certain glimmer in her eyes and her face was slightly flushed. Kouga loved the way that she looked right at that moment. It seemed like they were finally happy with what they were doing and the way that their lives were going.
"Sango, when do you think that you will bear our child?" Kouga asked her.
"I think that I probably will by the end of this week. Considering what we just did and all and how I am feeling right at this moment. Oh Kouga, things are going our way and we are happy. There is nothing that could change that right now. Nothing at all." Sango said smiling at him.
The baby agreed in a way that surprised them. He cooed and then he nodded his head yes like he knew exactly what they were thinking and saying. Sango laughed as Kouga rubbed the baby's head gingerly. Kohaku heard her laugh and walked in.
"Oh! That is where Akoro brought him." Kohaku said.
"Yeah, he said that we needed some alone time with your father." Kouga said.
Sango handed the baby to Kouga and she got up and put on her robe. She went and gave her brother a hug. "I must go and check on her wound to see if it is healed yet." She said leaving the room.
Sango went into Kanna's room and shut the door. Sango walked to the bed where Kanna was sleeping and pulled the covers back and looked at her wound. The cut was healing nicely even though it was going slower than she expected. But she decided that she must have lost so much blood that regeneration was going to be slow. She changed the bandage and then left the room again. Kanna did not stir during the whole procedure and Sango was happy because she needed the rest.
She met Akoro in the hallway with the trays of food for her and Kouga. She took them and told him to go and relax somewhere. That this was a vacation for him as well. He nodded his head and left her as she went to her room with the food.
She opened the door and Kouga hooted in happiness at the prospect of food being delivered to him. Kohaku took one of the trays and put it on the bed in front of Kouga and then took the baby from him so he could eat. The problem was that Kouga would not give the baby back. Kohaku was getting a little upset about it and Sango looked at Kouga and then he gave him to Kohaku.
Sango went to her brother and hugged him. "He just wants one of his own so bad and he adores him so much brother." She said to him.
"I know, I really do not blame him in the least for wanting to keep him for himself but too bad. He is mine and he is going to stay mine." Kohaku said. Kouga looked up with a mouthful of food and smiled.
"Sorry Kohaku. I just couldn't and didn't want to let him go." Kouga said, food slightly spitting out of his mouth.
"Kouga, how many times have I told you to finish the food in your mouth before talking!" Sango said laughing.
Kouga blushed and finished his food. "Sorry." Kohaku laughed and then left with the baby so they could eat in peace. Sango went to the bed with her tray and started eating. She had to slap Kouga's hands many times so she could eat what was hers and so he couldn't. She loved playing with him like this at times. It seemed like his eyes glittered with happiness whenever they did this. After eating she took both trays and put them on the little table by the window and then started grabbing some clothes for the day. Kouga looked at her with sadness in his eyes. She felt his sadness and turned around to face him.
"We cannot lounge all day in our room Kouga. We should get something done!" Sango said to him as she turned around again to face the armoire.
He got up and went up to her and hugged her from behind. "I know. I just hate to be away from you for long."
"Then come and bathe with me." Sango said.
Kouga growled at her and she ran to the bathroom, laughing the whole way there. He caught her just before she was able to close the door on him and he took her into his arms and kissed her. He then took the bucket that was on the small fire and put it in the bath and took the one next to it and also put that one in the bath. He tested the water before nodding to her that it was the right temperature. She took her robe off and then her nightgown as he took his night pants off. He got into the tub first and then extended his hand out to take hers. She smiled as she took his hand and he led her into the bath. They sat down one behind the other as they washed each other of the dirt.
All five of them spent the day in the gardens with Mijtsu. The day was warm for this time of the year and as the sun started to go down Akoro went into the house to start dinner. Kouga was sitting with Sango in his arms. Kohaku had Kanna in his arms with Mijtsu cuddled against her breast when she came back to the house. Sango started growling the moment her scent came towards them, Kouga got tense and Kohaku looked around wondering what is going on and why.
Matsume came into view and Sango instantly got up and was in front of her.
"I told you that I wish for your presence not to be here." Sango warned.
Matsume smiled and walked around her, Sango grabbed her arm and found her hand go right through it. She turned around and looked at Matsume.
"I told you that I wanted to visit with him. And that is what I am going to do before I have to go." Matsume said.
Kanna looked at her sister, "What happened?"
Matsume took the baby and started burping him as she talked. "I was in battle with the ogres of the southern lands. I was killed and no one was there but a witch from no man's forest. She revived me so I could do the things that I needed to do and that was to see Mijtsu. I do admit that I went and saw Sesshomaru, Sango. I had to say goodbye to him and wish him well with his new woman. But for the rest of the night, I have to spend time with Mijtsu. In the morning, I will no longer be here."
"Why didn't you notify me that you were going to the southern lands? You know that I can handle the ogres." Kanna said.
"My dear sister, you were pregnant. There is no way that I would risk this child for those beasts. No way and Kami knows it too."
"What were you doing in the southern lands in the first place Matsume?" Kouga asked.
Sango looked around her and smelled death on her. Like she was decaying right in front of them. She just sat behind her watching her carefully, looking for a glitch.
Matsume looked at Kouga with a smile. "I was there to look for the Moondragon flower. I knew that it was Kanna's favorite and that is the only place where you can find them. I wanted to get them for her so she is able to grow them here."
"You were willing to risk your live for the flower that your sister loves?" Kohaku asked.
"Yes, I would do anything for her, you should know how that feels Kohaku." Matsume said.
Kohaku did not trust her and what she was like. Her flesh was lighter of a white than Kanna's and she did not look that great either. Kanna was worried because her own sister actually came to visit her considering that the last time that they were together, Kanna told her off and told her that she loved Kohaku and was going to help him even though Matsume did not wish her to do so.
"Kanna, I also wanted to tell you how sorry I am for the last time that we saw each other before you ran after Kohaku. I guess that you an say that I am trying to make things right before I leave so my soul can rest in peace." Matsume said.
"So, is that the reason you went to Sesshomaru as well?" Sango growled.
"Yes, I wanted to tell him that I was sorry for all that I have done to him." Matsume replied.
"Good."
Akoro came out and saw the apparition in front of him and he started to growl. Sango noticed this and went to him and placed her hand on his shoulder.
"It is ok Akoro. She is not here for bad things. She is here to say goodbye." Sango said in a soothing tone.
"She has the baby." Akoro growled.
"Not for long." Kohaku said as he got up and headed for Matsume. Matsume got up with the baby still in her arms.
"I am sorry but I have to take the baby with me. That was part of the deal that I made with the witch." Matsume said and then she disappeared with the baby in her arms.
Kanna screamed as she got up and tried to catch her before she totally disappeared but it was too late. Kanna collapsed on the ground and pounded her fists. She then looked up at Sango and Akoro with pure evil in her eyes.
"Go and get him back. Bring him back to me and I don't care how you have to do it. Just do it." Kanna said with no emotion in her voice.
Kouga got up and grabbed Sango. "Sango, summon Kirara." Sango nodded and asked for Kirara telepathically. Kouga then turned to Kohaku.
"Kohaku, take Kanna inside. She needs her rest." He then turned to Akoro, "Stay and protect them with all the life in you."
"I want to come with you Lord Kouga." Akoro said.
"No. Kohaku cannot defend them alone. You must stay here."
Kirara mewed loudly as she arrived; she went instantly to Kanna and kissed her. Sango smiled, "She wishes that you stay well until we return Kanna." Sango said to her.
Kanna petted Kirara and looked up at Sango. "Just remember, the ogres are tough and so is Matsume."
"I can handle this." Sango said, determination clear in her voice.
Kouga looked at Kohaku and Kanna, "We will send word telepathically when we find him." Kohaku nodded then went into the house. When he returned, he had Sango's demon slayers outfit, her Hiraikotsu and Kouga's armor and sword. "Make sure that nothing has been done to him and return to us safely."
Kouga nodded and took the things from Kohaku. He and Sango went inside to get ready and Kanna took Kirara and placed her soul-stealing mirror on her collar. She took Kirara's face into her hands and looked at her in her eyes.
"Kirara, I know that you can understand me. I need you to use this mirror and take Matsume's soul and the witches when the time is right. You will know when the time is right. Then come back to me so I can finally break the mirror for good." Kanna said.
Kirara mewed and licked her face. Kanna smiled and hugged Kirara, "Thank you Kirara. I know that you will do well and bring back my baby."
Sango and Kohaku came out, they saw Kanna and Kirara and Sango instantly knew what was said. Sango went over to Kanna and put her hand on her shoulder.
"Mijtsu will be ok. I will make sure of it." Sango said. Kanna put her head on Sango's hand, "I know you will." Kanna said.
Sango and Kouga mounted on Kirara and placed her Hiraikotsu on the side of her. They looked back at Akoro, Kanna, and Kohaku and smiled and waved goodbye. Then they were in the air to go and retrieve the baby, not knowing if there was a chance of returning.
"Sango, do you know where you are going?"
"Yes, Kohaku told me of the southern lands and I have the feeling that I know which mountain that they are hiding him. I am determined to save my fathers soul no matter what Kouga."
"Sango, I am here by your side because I believe that we can do this and that we will win." Kouga said as he gave her a hug.
The sun was setting as they were heading south towards the southern lands that held the forest in which Matsume spoke about. Sango and Kouga with determined looks on their faces and Kirara's fire glowing brightly against the darkening sky.
And back at the house, Kanna sits in her bed wondering what they would want with him.
Kohaku knew what she was thinking and held her hand.
"They want his soul."
Kanna turned to Akoro that was standing in the doorway with their dinner trays.
"How do you know?" Kohaku asked.
"Because the witch that she was talking about is the same witch who took my mother's soul. It is to keep her alive and young."
Kohaku looked at him, "Are you saying that she is like Tsubaki?"
"She is Tsubaki's cousin. And your son has the soul of your late father Kohaku. Your father was a great and strong demon slayer. That kind of power within a baby such as yours is something that she would do anything to get."
"Are they going to reach him in time Akoro?" Kanna asked.
"Yes they are." Akoro said placing her tray on her lap. "Now eat. He will be home soon and you cannot have your milk go dry."
Kanna smiled at him, "I am happy that you stayed behind. You really are helping us a lot and I do appreciate that."
"My Lady Kanna, that is my pleasure. Protecting you and Lord Kohaku are the one things that I can live for now." Akoro said as he turned away and went out of the room.
