The next day, they all waited anxiously for the two Youkai to arrive. Since Sesshomaru didn't say specifically when Shippou and the healer would arrive, everyone hung around the house. Everyone did their best to go about their business but anticipation hung in the air. Carlisle had even taken the day off so he could meet this Youkai healer. He was very curious about the difference between a human pregnancy and Youkai pregnancy.
It was around noon when a silver Mercedes Benz pulled up to the house. Kagome and Bella were in the process of making lunch when Jacob came into the kitchen holding Renesmee.
"Hey, you guys a car just pulled up to the house."
Kagome and Bella looked at each other, "That must be Shippou and the healer."
"You go on ahead, Kagome, I'll finish up lunch."
Kagome wiped her hands and hugged her cousin. Walking by Renesmee the baby who now looked like she was a year old, reached out for her aunt. Taking the baby from Jacob, Renesmee put her hand on Kagome's neck and showed her a picture of the car that had arrived with a questioning tone to it. Kagome instantly understood that the baby wanted to know if she could go with her.
"I don't know, baby, let me ask your mother."
Bella turned around, "What does she want?"
"She wants to know if she can go with me to meet Shippou and the healer."
"That's fine."
"I'm going too then," Jacob said.
"Of course you are," Emmett said as he entered the kitchen.
"Ready, Babe."
"Yeah, let's go."
Emmett takes Renesmee from Kagome and they head outside. When they go outside two men step out of the car. One tall with a medium build, red hair and emerald green eyes. The other was the same only he had blonde hair that almost looked white and blue eyes.
Shippou smiled at Kagome, "Hello, mother."
Kagome runs down the steps and envelopes him in a hug, Shippou lifts her off the ground and twirls her around. Setting her down he wraps an arm around her shoulders, he looks towards Emmett.
"Dad," Shippou says with a cheeky grin.
Emmett is shocked at first but then lets out a booming laugh. He makes his way down the steps and shakes Shippou's hand.
"Hello, son," He says still chuckling.
"How are you feeling, mother?"
"Good, I haven't had any symptoms yet."
"That's good, let me introduce you to your healer," Shippou leads them towards the man that is standing by the car.
"Mother, this is Ginjiro Mori, Silver Kitsune Youkai and the best healer in the world."
Ginjiro bow then kisses Kagome's hand, "It is an honor to meet and treat the Shikon No Miko."
"The honor is mine to have such a skilled healer, let me introduce my husband, Emmett McCarty-Cullen."
"It is an honor to meet the consort of Lady Kagome," Ginjiro said with a bow.
Emmett had been told before that the Youkai hold Kagome in the highest regard so he wasn't in the least bit surprised by the way this man was treating his wife. So he was told how to respond when he was addressed by a Youkai.
"It is good to meet you as well, Master Healer," Emmett said and bowed.
From up on the porch Jacob snorted, "What's up with all this honor stuff?"
Kagome shook her head, "Ignore him, Master Healer, he is but an ignorant boy."
"Hey!"
Ginjiro laughed, "Not to worry, and please call me Ginjiro."
"As long you call me Kagome."
"Done," Ginjiro looked up at Jacob, "It's only proper to greet the Shikon No Miko formally, kid, we don't talk like that all the time."
By this time Renesmee was squirming and fussing that she wanted to go down with Kagome and Emmett to meet the newcomers.
"Jacob come down here and bring Renesmee."
Reluctantly, Jacob did as he was told. Renesmee reached out for Kagome and Kagome took her from Jacob.
"Shippou, Ginjiro, this is my niece, Renesmee."
The baby squealed and started waving at both men. Shippou and Ginjiro laughed.
"So this is the little half vampire Lord Sesshomaru told me about, she is a very pretty little girl," Ginjiro said as he tickled her chin.
Renesmee giggled.
Jacob takes the baby away from Kagome and glares at Ginjiro, "I thought you guys were Youkai, you don't look anything like Kouga."
"That's because were have our glamours on," With those words Shippou and Ginjiro dropped their glamours.
There stood two Kitsune Youkai, Shippou with long red spiky hair, pointy ears, and six tails while Ginjiro had short silver hair, pointy ear, but had no tail.
"How come you don't have a tail," Jacob asked.
"I prefer to keep it hidden at all times."
"Well, would you like to meet the rest of the family?"
"Sure,"
With those words, the other vampires come out of the house. Carlisle and Esme are the first ones down the steps, he holds out his hand and shakes hands with Shippou and Ginjiro.
"Hello, I'm Carlisle Cullen, this is my wife Esme."
"It's a pleasure to meet you both," Esme says with a smile
"The pleasure is ours."
"These are our children, Rosalie, her husband Kostas, Alice and Jasper."
They all shake hands with Shippou and Ginjiro.
At that moment, Bella comes out of the house, "Sorry guys I was finishing up lunch," She says as she closes the front door.
When she looks up and makes eye contact with Ginjiro she gasps. Bella suddenly feels a warm sensation spread from her heart throughout her entire body. She instantly feels a pull towards this person and a sense of being home for the first time in her life. She feels a sense that everything, no matter how terrible it may seem, was going to be alright as long as she was with Ginjiro.
For his part, upon seeing Bella his world ceased to exist. Everything was now focused on the little human that stood before him. He wanted to care for her, protect her and her young, and above all love her. The pull was so strong, he actually took a step in her direction but then he remembered why he was there and got a hold of himself.
Kagome's brow furrowed and she looked between her cousin and Ginjiro, she looked at Shippou who smiled and gave a discreet nod. Her eyes widen in realization, Bella and Ginjiro are attracted to each other. Kagome couldn't help it she giggled, then she called for Bella.
"Bella, come down here and meet my new healer."
Bella took a hesitant step towards them, but when Ginjiro smiled at her, she felt more confident in herself. She makes her way down the steps and stands next to Kagome.
"Hello, I'm Bella Swan." She says shyly.
"Hello, I'm Ginjiro Mori, it's a pleasure to meet you, Bella," Ginjiro says as he takes Bella's hand and kisses it.
Bella blushes, "Likewise."
They stare at each other for a while until Renesmee lets out a shriek. Both of them turn towards the baby who is waving her arms and making grabby hands towards Ginjiro.
"Ginjiro smiles, "May I hold her?"
"Yes, of course."
Renesmee leans away from Jacob and reaches out for Ginjiro. He takes her, cuddling her into his chest. The baby laughs and touches Ginjiro's neck.
"Yes, little one, this is my true form, she is an adorable child and very intelligent. My understanding is that she was born not too long ago."
"Yes her growth is unprecedented," Carlisle told him.
"Actually it isn't, it is quite normal for half vampires to mature quickly. It is for their own survival."
"You mean you've seen half vampires before," Bella asks.
"Yes, because most end up killing their mothers when they are born, they must mature quickly so that they can hunt for themselves."
"Will she stop aging?" Bella asked in a worried tone.
"Yes, she will reach maturity by her seventh birthday and stop aging."
"How do you know all this," Jacob asked as he took Renesmee away from Ginjiro.
"I have been alive for a long time and have seen and studied many things. Now, if you all don't mind I'd like to go ahead and examine Kagome now."
"Of course, do you mind if we do the exam in my bedroom? Kagome asked.
"Not at all, wherever you feel most comfortable."
Kagome leads the way up to her and Emmett's room, Ginjiro has her lie down on the bed and lift her shirt. He sits down next to the bed and places his hands on her tummy. He closes his eyes and exhales, Ginjiro's hands begin to glow white and he slowly begins to move them around her tummy. When he's finished examining Kagome's belly, Shippou gives him his medical bag and does a standard exam for a pregnant woman. Because she is human he also draws blood, to check her vitamin levels.
Throughout the entire exam, Emmett is standing at the foot of the bed with an anxious look on his face. He desperately wants to know if she's going to have a normal pregnancy or a Youkai. He's worried that a Youkai pregnancy might be too rough on Kagome. So, when Ginjiro finishes and he helps Kagome sit up, Emmett goes and sits down next to Kagome. He takes her hand in his and kisses it. Kagome looks at Emmett and can see the concern on his face. She caresses his cheek.
"Don't worry, Em, everything is going to be fine."
Ginjiro turns towards them after packing everything away, "Yes, everything is just fine. Kagome will be having a Youkai pregnancy, and because you have Inuyoukai blood in your veins, the pregnancy will be seven months long. Other than that it's just like a human pregnancy. So, you can expect the same things. The only other difference is that along with a good diet, exercise and vitamins we need to add Himono-yōkai to your diet."
"Ooh, I love that," Kagome said,
Emmett looked at them confused, "Okay, what is Himono-yōkai?"
"Its dried demon meat," Kagome explained.
"Demon meat?!"
"Yeah, it's actually really good," She looked at Emmett who had this disgusted look on his face, "It's not what you think, Emmett, it's not like it's Ookami meat. It's like Edible Watermelon demon, or Dreaming Catfish, or Black Tengu Mushrooms."
"And these were all demons?"
"Yes it's really good, the only thing is that it can't be boiled."
"Why not?"
"Because then a new youkai will be created, and they could hurt someone," Kagome explained. Although we could boil the Dreaming Catfish, it's harmless."
"Are you serious?"
"Yep, what else did you find out, Ginjiro?"
"The baby is perfectly healthy and is developing normally," He smiled at them, "Would you like to know what it is?"
Kagome and Emmett look at each other," Yes," They say in unison.
"Kagome you will be having a boy."
"How do you know," Emmett asked.
"I am a trained healer, I can feel his demonic aura. Oh and not to worry unlike Hanyous he will look human."
"Even if he didn't look human we could always give him a glamour." Kagome tells Emmett.
"That's true, Lord Sesshomaru would do it himself at the time of birth, now do you have any questions?"
"Is that the only thing I can eat, the demon meat?"
"No, just a small portion with every meal should be fine. I have a few boxes of different demon meat in the trunk of the car."
"Will you be staying with us?"
"Yes, on the request of Lord Sesshomaru, I will stay in the area for your entire pregnancy."
"Good, we have a room set up for in the house," Emmett tells him.
"Thank you very much."
"Now, tell me Ginjiro, did I read it wrong or are you attracted to my cousin?"
"It is more than just that, your cousin, Bella, is my mate."