Chapter 9: Growling 101

"Babababababa!"

Kagome lets over to see her son shoving his fingers into his mouth as he continues to babble. She smiles as she continues to wash the dishes. After finishing the last dish, she wipes her wet hands on a towel before walking towards him. She grabs her baby from his carrier and cradles him in her arms.

"Hi Katsuo!" She coos as she walks out the kitchen and into the living room. She sits down and maneuvers him so he's facing her while being cradled in her lap. "And how is my precious baby doing today?"

Katsuo looks at her and smiles before letting out a small growl. Kagome giggles as she bends down and kisses his head. Katsuo giggles as he kicks his feet out. He lets out another growl, causing him mother to grin before letting out a growl with a lower pitch than his. However, at her growl, Katsuo's eyes widen and he start to cry.

"Oh! Kat! What's wrong?" Kagome asks as she rocks her son back and forth. "Shhh, don't cry."

"Kagome, have you seen my black socks?" Inuyasha asks as he walks into the living room wearing a grey knitted sweater and dress pants; he was going to a convention to look for potential new chefs for his restaurant.

"Look in the laundry room," Kagome says as she tries to stop their son from crying, but he wouldn't.

"What's wrong with him?" Inuyasha asks as he takes a seat next to her. He reaches out and over and grabs Katsuo from her. He places him against his chest and rubs his back as he lets out a growl.

With wide and fascinated eyes, Kagome watches as Katsuo stops crying and snuggles into his chest. "What's wrong, pup?"

Katsuo whines and whimpers as he closes his eyes.

Inuyasha raises a brow as he looks down at his son. He gives him a kiss on the head before looking at Kagome. "You called our son weak?"

"What?! When?!" Kagome asks as she turns to face him. "All I did was gro-Oh my gosh! Those growls actually mean something?"

"Yeah," Inuyasha says giving her a blank look. "Have you just been randomly growling at him since he's been born?"

"Well yeah," Kagome says as she reaches over and grabs her son. "Oh! Mommy's sorry pup. Mommy didn't mean to do that."

"Rub your nose against his," Inuyasha instructs. Kagome gives him a look but does as told, causing Katsuo to let out happy yips and whines.

"What was that?" Kagome asks with a giggle as Katsuo start smiling and kicking his legs.

"Well since you're his mother, that was showing a sign of love. However, if he did it to me, it'll be a sign of submission."

"Wow," Kagome says in awe before looking down at her son. "They know all of that at a young age? So, me talking to him means nothing?"

"He understands both, but his inu side is growing faster," Inuyasha tells her as he wiggles his fingers in front of Katsuo's face. Katsuo stares up and awe and tries to reach for them.

"Teach me more!" Kagome eagerly says as she looks at her husband. Inuyasha chuckles as he looks at her before looking down at his watch, he'll just be a few minutes late for his meeting at the convention; this looked important for Kagome. 'And this will also be entertaining,' he thinks with a smirk.

Inuyasha explained to Kagome certain types of growls and whines, their hierarchy, and other inu customs. Overall though, Kagome was amazed about how much she didn't know and was learning.

"You're amazing," Kagome says as she stares at her husband with stars in her eyes.

"I know," Inuyasha cockily states with a smirk, causing Kagome to roll her eyes but nod in agreement. She stares down at Katsuo who looks at her in amusement.

"Haha puppy," she mockingly says as she bends down and rubs her nose against his again.

"I really didn't learn all of this until I met my dad. He explained it to me. There's a lot that you have to learn though. A lot I still have to learn too," Inuyasha tells her while standing up.

"We can learn it together," Kagome tells him with a smile. Inuyasha chuckles as he places a hand on the back of her neck.

"We can," Inuyasha agrees with a chuckle.

Kagome places Katsuo over her shoulder before taking a step towards her husband. After he left, she would test what she learned on her son. 'Hopefully I don't make him cry, again."

Inuyasha bends down and gives her a kiss on the lips before pulling away. "I have to go."

"Okay. Thanks for all the help with him," she says as she pats their son's butt, in response, he kicks his legs.

"Anytime wench," Inuyasha states with a smirk before turning around and walking out of the living room.

Kagome rolls her eyes before pulling her son off her shoulder and at arm's length, so she can stare at him. "Don't follow daddy's explain, woman aren't wenches, they're princesses and queens."

In response, Katsuo spits out spit bubbles.

Kagome giggles and shakes her head as she walks out the room and towards the bathroom. "You're just like your daddy."

She pulls him into her chest and lets out a small growl, causing Katsuo to let out a happy whine. Kagome giggles as she kisses the top of his head. "And that's why mommy loves you even more."

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A/N:

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*FYI: I'm making up this inu custom/ culture thing as I go. I'll read other people's stories to see how they write it and search how dogs behave as well. If you guys have any suggestions, as always, they are welcomed.

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NaraukoSon: Thanks! I appreciate your support. I hope you continue to support and like my other stories as well.

Susu-Anon: Thanks for the theme suggestions. That theme is coming soon…And whatever first milestones that I miss for Katsuo, well, let's just say I'll make up for it with his brother/sister (wink wink ^0^).

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