Welcome to the Justice League

AN: Not gonna lie, I debated with myself on the baby's gender over and over in my head. But I finally came to a decision…by a two out of three coin toss. (Don't judge me) Feel free to guess the baby's gender and see if you're right at the end.

I'd like to give a shout out to Lorelei evans, YunaNeko, Shadow Kitsune11, sverhei, , and ive-got-2-many-ideas for your reviews and awesome support. Now on with the show.

Disclaimer: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and the Justice League belongs to DC Comics. The only characters I own are Karin and Hitomi…oh forget it just read the story and don't sue me.

Chapter 26: Many Changes Coming

Seven Months Later

As Superman said, there were some major changes for the Justice League after that day at the assembly.

The League created an Embassy on Earth to be closer to the people that they were protecting. It was a tall building in the center of Metropolis. The rotations for Watchtower's and the Embassy worked where each member had to work at least once a week in one headquarters.

With the Binary Fusion gone and less heroes orbiting above, the government felt that Cadmus was no longer needed and was dismantled. Though a few Cadmus members openly admitted that they didn't trust the super powered beings.

As for Kagome, she did resign from the League…as a hero.

At first Kagome was busy getting ready for the new addition in her family, but after few weeks at home, she began to get bored out of her mind. She literally had to beg J`onn to let her do at least a few monitor duties a week. "For the sake of my sanity," she said to seal the deal.

The Martian put up a bit of a fight but eventually gave in to his hormonal wife's demands, "If it's really what you want," he told her.

J`onn had began to train a few League members to take his place when Kagome finally gave birth so he could be home more. He had highly considered resigning but his wife wouldn't hear of it. Kagome knew how much he meant to the team, 'We're family after all.'

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Kagome was currently on monitor duty at the Embassy, J`onn forbade here for using the transporters in fear of what it cause to the baby, so they agreed that she could work at the Earth base. Also, she had been using the medical facility at the Embassy throughout her pregnancy since they were more familiar with alien anatomy. So far, the baby was strong and healthy.

For the past few hours, she had been working with other League members to help find signs of Lex Luthor, who had recently escaped from prison.

Ever since the whole thing with Braniac, the former politician hadn't caused any trouble, 'Until now.'

"Has Aztec found anything?" Superman asked over the monitor from the Watchtower.

"Nothing so far," Kagome said in regret after the hero, Aztec, informed her of his findings, "The trail went cold where Luthor had mysteriously disappeared."

"If you find any leads," Superman began to say.

"You'll be the first one I call, Nii-san" she reassured the Man of Steel, before he smirked and hung up. Kagome leaned back on her chair and began to rub her stomach soothingly. The baby was very active today and kept moving around every so often.

Hitomi walked up and sat in the other chair next to her, "So, how is my favorite hanyou doing today?" the half Kitsune asked with excited curiousity.

Kagome smirked at her grand-daughter for using that word. The term 'hanyou' could mean 'half demon,' or 'half-blood' in this case, in English, "This little one is very energetic today," she answered.

"Oh come on," Hitomi said pouting, "Can't I at least get a little hint of what the little one's gonna be?"

"No," Kagome said for what felt like the billionth time. Her and J`onn wanted it to be a surprise when their baby came into the world, to make it more exciting.

At least that's what they thought in the beginning. Now a days, the farther along Kagome would get, the more the couple wanted to know what they were having.

"Do you at least know how much longer it's gonna be?" Hitomi asked.

Kagome shook her head, "It's anyone's guess at this point. According to J`onn, Martian pregnancy can last up to twelve months, because of something to do with the development of psychic powers in the womb."

Hitomi shuddered, "So the baby will know what you're thinking twenty four seven?"she asked. Kagome nodded,"That's a little creepy."

Kagome smiled, "At least he or she will know how much I love him or her." Hitomi hadn't thought of it that way and began to smile too.

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Flash watched as Kagome and his girlfriend were talking on the other side of the room, knowing it had something to do with the baby. Hitomi had been dying to know what the gender was going to be for the past few months.

There were a few bets going around the League about the exact same thing.

"Wally, are you listening?" Shayera asked the speedster.

"Huh," he said realizing he had been staring at his girlfriend the whole time Shayera had been talking to him, "Oh sorry."

Shayera looked over at the two women and also couldn't help but stare, especially at Kagome's growing stomach. The Thanigarion had to admit that she was a little jealous of the woman she saw as a sister. Shayera wanted a child of her own, 'But who would want one with me after all I've done.'

"So, have you thought about asking Fox the big question yet?" Shayera asked Flash curiously.

Flash began to go as red as his hero suit and started to stutter, "Wha- that is..I mean..I-I ha-haven't."

Shayera rolled her eyes knowing that he was lying, "Just ask her already, will ya."

"I will," he whined at the Thanigarion, "I'm just…waiting for the right moment."

Shayera nodded her head satisfied, "Just don't wait too long."

"You know I can hear you both right?" Hitomi yelled from the other end of the room. This caused the speedster to blush even more and the women to laugh.

Suddenly a man's face appeared on the monitor screen breaking the moment. His name was King Faraday a liaison for the Justice League and the U.S Government. Another change that Superman thought would be wise to have.

"I got something for you," said Faraday, He pushed the button on his office phone next to him, to put a call on speaker, "Go ahead Mr. Sirianni."

Both Flash and Shayera recognized the name from when they went to the past during World War II. He was a member of a group known as the Black Hawks.

"Greetings," Mr. Sirianni said to the heroes he fought alongside with during his youth.

"What's the problem?" Flash asked Mr. Sirianni.

"After the war, my team and I gathered a lot of dangerous weapons," Mr. Sirianni began to explain, "We stowed most of them on Black Hawk Island. It was decommissioned over thirty years ago but this morning…the security alarm went off."

"What if it's just the system messing up," Kagome suggested.

"Or someone might be raiding the place," Hitomi said her thoughts.

Shayera nodded in agreement with Hitomi, "We'll take a look, Shayera out," she said hanging up the line. The Thanigarion looked at Kagome, "Will you be alright by yourself?"

The miko rolled her eyes, J`onn had asked those who were working at the Embassy to keep an eye on her,"Hai, Fire and Ice should be here shortly."

The others nodded satisfied and went to aid the former Black Hawk member.

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Tokyo

Karin was at Kouga and Ayame's home, the wolf couple agreed to watch Karin for the afternoon after she got out of school with their son, Riku.

The relationship between the two children hadn't worsened since their argument so long ago. But it hadn't gotten better either, 'Not really,' thought Karin.

Riku may have been talking to her again, but he acted strange around Karin these past few months. Not really making eye contact or stuttering when he talked.

The two young children were presently playing a video game in his room.

"Ha, in your face," Karin said after she blew Riku's players head off. Riku smiled a little but didn't react as much as Karin was hoping, "What's up with you?"

Riku shook his head, "Nothing."

Karin growled in frustration, "Come on Riku-kun, were best friends. You can tell me what's going on."

Riku didn't answer for a few minutes, "I don't…want to be friends."

Karin's eyes widened in shock, "….what…but I thought," she said confused by what he had said to her, "I don't understand did I."

Before she could even finish her sentence, Riku leaned forward and lightly kissed her on the lips.

If possible Karin's eyes grew wider by the action.

When Riku pulled back he looked at her flushed face, "I want to be more then best friends."

Karin tried to speak but no words could leave her mouth.

"Karin-chan," Ayame suddenly called and walked into the room, "Your Obaa-san is here to take you home."

The eleven year old girl didn't hesitate to run out of the room.

Ayame watched Karin as she ran out and raised a brow, "What's the matter with her?"

"Nothing Kaa-san," Riku said pouting, 'Did I just make a huge mistake?'

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Embassy: A Few Hours Later

"It was Luthor on Black Hawk Island," Kagome said repeating what Shayera, Flash, and Hitomi had explained, what had happened during their adventure on the island.

"Yea," Flash answered, "He wasn't alone either. The villains Dr. Polaris and The Key were with him."

Kagome thought about how strange the partnership was, 'They've never worked together before.'

"Those three may be villains, but I don't think Luthor would ever associate himself with others so…minor," said Hitomi trying to find the right word.

Everyone couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Something odd was going on, and by the looks of things, it wasn't good.

"So, who's gonna tell Superman that Luthor got away?" Shayera asked.

"One, two, three, not it," Hitomi yelled.

"Not it," Kagome called.

"Not it," said Shayera.

"Not," Flash began to say until he realized he was last, "Darn it."

"Tough breaks honey," Hitomi said patting his shoulder in comfort.

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Higurashi Shrine

Kagome returned home shortly after her monitor duty.

J`onn was already waiting for her under the Goshinboku, he walked up to the Javelin to help her out.

Normally, she hated all the fuss but when J`onn was the one doing it, she didn't mind so much, "Koibito," she said smiling at him with his concerned eyes.

J`onn smiled as well and kissed her, "I've missed you, my dearest."

"How are the others training coming?" she asked as they walked to the door.

"It's proceeding well. Mr. Terrific so far is the best candidate for my replacement," he informed.

Kagome stopped and pulled J`onn's arm back making him stop, "J`onn I don't want you to leave the League," said Kagome in his mind, "You're too valuable of a member."

J`onn brushed her cheek gently with the back of his fingers, before they slowly went down to her growing stomach, "I know this. But I do not wish to miss our child growing up. It's bad enough that I miss a lot with Karin"

Kagome smiled at her husband's thoughtfulness. J`onn was already such a great father with Karin and with the baby she knows he'll be even more so.

She leaned up and kissed him sweetly.

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One week later

"Wait what?" Kagome asked over the phone stumped at what she just heard.

"He just asked me to dinner," said Shayera from the opposite end of the phone line, "Right there and in front of John."

Earlier that day, Shayera, Green Lantern, Batman and Vixen were battling a few bad guys in New York. A man named Carter Hall spoke with Shayera after the fight and showed her an artifact that was possibly Thanigarion but was over ten thousand years old.

"And you said yes?" Kagome asked as she leaned back on her home couch.

"Yep," Shayera groaned, "At first I was so flattered but after we left I…I don't know. Should I cancel?"

Kagome shook her head at her sister's dilemma but didn't think canceling was the solution, "What's the harm? It's just one date."

"But what about," Shayera began to stay but stopped. She didn't have to finish since Kagome already knew what she was going to say, 'What about John?'

"Look Nee-chan," Kagome said sternly, "John-san is with Vixen right now. Maybe seeing you with someone else will be just what he needs to see how much he misses you. Besides you deserve to have a good time."

Shayera considered her words, "Thanks sis," she said in gratitude, "Okay, I'll do it."

"Let me know how it goes," Kagome said before she said good bye and hung up.

"Kaa-san," Karin called as she walked into the living room, "Can I…ask you something?"

Kagome sat up straight to make room for her daughter, "Of course Kar-chan."

The eleven year old sat down next to her mother, Kirara sat on the arm of the couch, meowing in curiosity.

"How was…I mean…what was your first kiss like?" Karin finally got out.

Kagome was surprised by the random question, "It was…memorable," she said honestly. Recalling the first time she kissed Inuyasha when he was in his yōkai form at Kaguya's Palace.

The eleven year old nodded, "But you liked it right?"

Kagome looked at her daughter curiously, "Kar-chan, what's this really about?"

Karin began to play with a strand of her hair, something she did when she was nervous, "Last week…Riku kissed me."

It took everything Kagome not to react to what she just heard, especially when Karin began to explain exactly what had happened, "Did you want him to kiss you?" Kagome asked when her daughter was done.

Karin shrugged, "I don't know…it just happened and now I can't stop thinking about him."

The pregnant miko couldn't help but smile at that, "Oh Kar-chan, I think you're starting to grow a crush on Riku."

The elven year old shook her head in denial, "But he's my best friend. I can't have a crush on my best friend. What if something happens one day and he hates me," Karin sighed in frustration, "Why did he have to do this?"

Kagome shook her head feeling sympathy for her daughter, this type of confusion was not missed by her back when she began to come of dating age, "From what I understand, Riku has had feelings for you for quite some time. He probably just couldn't hide his feelings from you anymore," she explained, "Have you spoken to him since you kissed."

"No," said Karin, "I blush and run off every time I see him at school."

Kagome chuckled at how cute that was, "Kar-chan, you need to talk to him and tell him how you feel."

"But I don't know how I feel," said Karin.

Kagome leaned in and kissed her daughters fore head, "The next time you see him, you'll know."

"Really?" Karin asked, Kagome nodded yes. Karin trusted that her mother knew what she was talking about and hugged her, "Arigato, Kaa-san."

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Later That Night

J`onn sighed as he rubbed the bridge of his nose after hearing everything Kagome said about Karin.

"She's too young to be dating," J`onn said in her mind simply.

"Who said anything about dating?" Kagome asked as she watched her husband voiced his thoughts about the situation, "She just had her first kiss."

"Well, she shouldn't be doing that either," saidJ`onn.

Kagome chuckled from where she sat on her bed, "We can't stop boys from noticing how great Karin is, Koibito"

J`onn began to think of the many ways he can find Riku and erase his feelings for Karin from his mind.

"Don't even try it," Kagome said out loud knowing what he was plotting, "He's just a boy."

J`onn gave something of a pout before he sat next to Kagome on the bed. Kagome sat up on her knees and began to rub his shoulders. He closed his eyes enjoying the attention mildly distracting him, "That's not going to make me forget, my dearest."

Kagome smiled, "Can't I just do something nice for you," she said before kissing the side of his neck. Her actions were interrupted when she grabbed her side suddenly.

"What's wrong?" J`onn turned concerned.

"Kidney shot," she said wincing.

J`onn put his hand gently on her stomach trying to ease the baby's actions. It took all of his will power to not let his curiosity take hold of him and see what the baby's gender.

Kagome placed her hand on top of his, "I know it's so tempting." J`onn nodded in agreement. "Maybe we could," Kagome began to say but stopped.

J`onn knew where she was getting at, "Do-do you want me to?"

Kagome was quite for a few minutes till she finally gave her answer, "The suspense has been killing me for a while," she admitted, "I want to know what are baby is going to be."

J`onn didn't hesitate to feel the baby's presence that was growing in his wife's womb. What he discovered left him breathless and filled with wonderment.

"What are we having?" Kagome asked excited.

J`onn looked up almost teary eyed.

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Central City

Wally and Hitomi were in their apartment having a lazy day. Both were still in their pajamas as they sat on the couch watching television.

Hitomi had her head laid down on her boyfriend's lap, as she stuffed her face with junk food, when her cell phone rang. The hanyou groaned, as she reached for the phone in front of her and answered it.

"Hello," she said as Wally turned down the T.V.

It took Hitomi less than a second to sit up from her spot with a shocked look on her face. It took her another second for her to jump up in the air and cheer her head off.

"YES," she yelled, "VICTORY IS MINE!"

"Babe, what's going on?" Wally asked confused.

"That was Kagome," she said after calming down, "She finally told me what the baby's gonna be."

Realization came to Wally, "Don't tell me."

"I win the bet," she said triumphantly.

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Higurashi Shrine

Karin was in her room reading a book when both her parents came in. Both of them had excited looks on their faces. She tilted her head curiously, "Kaa-san, Otou-san?"

Kagome went and hugged her daughter as tightly as she could.

"You're going to have a little brother," said J`onn as he sat down on Karin's bed, rubbing her head affectionately.

The biggest smile formed on Karin's face as she pulled back to look at her parents, "An Otouto-kun?"

"Hai, Kar-chan," Kagome said as she nodded and kissed Karin's forehead.

The small family all hugged each other at the news of their newest addition in the family.

Inside Kagome's body, the unborn baby boy sensed all the love that came from the outside and slowly kicked his feet in delight.

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Karin's School

Karin was in such a good mood after she found out she was having a little brother, she couldn't stop smiling.

Suddenly, she saw Riku in the hallway. Once her eyes locked on his form she was overcome with what she felt towards him. Her mother was right, she knew exactly what to do now.

Riku looked up once he smelled Karin coming and noticed how happy she was, "What's up?" he asked curious.

Instead of answering his question, Karin walked right up to him and kissed him on the lips. It was just a peck but it was enough to make Riku blush ten shades of red. "See you in class, Riku," Karin said satisfied with what she had done.

Once she turned the hall way her sensitive hearing picked up Riku cheer, "Yes!"

For those of you who guessed correctly on the baby gender, help yourself to your favorite sugary item of your choice. For those who didn't…nah you can have a sugary something too. So tell me what you think. Next time: The long awaited family member arrives…but at what cost.

Till then my readers