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Warning: The following chapter contains some graphic events that may disturb some readers. Be prepared and grab a tissue box, because this is gonna be one hell of an emotional roller-coaster.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Justice League. Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and the Justice League belongs to DC Comics. The only characters I own are Karin, Hitomi, and Kagome and J`onn's baby *squeal* Anyway, Make no money, please no sue.
Chapter 27: A New Life
To say that Kagome was uncomfortable was an understatement.
In a few days her pregnancy would hit its tenth month mark and as much as she enjoyed the wonderful feeling of a precious baby growing inside her, she wanted her son to be born.
'Come on, sweetie, Kaa-san wants to see you,' Kagome thought to her son, as she was sitting on the couch in the living room at the Higurashi shrine.
Two weeks ago, she took her maternity leave from her work at the Embassy since it was possible for her to have the baby at any moment. She spent most of her time on bed rest since it was getting harder for her to move around.
"Are you okay, Kaa-san?" said Karin as she walked into the living room, Kirara was right beside her.
Kagome looked over and smiled at her daughters concern, "Hai Kar-chan. Just wish your Otouto-kun will decide to come out."
"Sorry Kaa-san," Karin said feeling sorry for her mother.
At that moment J`onn barged into the room, "Are you well, my dearest?"
"I'm fine Koibito," Kagome reassured.
"But I sensed your discomfort outside," J`onn said worried. Karin chuckled a little, since her father had been doing this for the past few weeks, barging in ready to go at a moment's notice.
"J`onn," Kagome said sternly, "I keep telling you, when the baby comes, I'll. Let. You. Know." The Martian looked down a little disappointed. Kagome shook her head at the frown on his face, "You need to distract yourself from this, Koibito," she suggested, "Maybe you should spend some time with the other League members."
"I see them enough," he stated.
Kagome rolled her eyes, "I mean when you're not giving them orders or missions."
J`onn shook his head, "I told you, I see them enough," he kissed her knuckles tenderly, "I'll go make you some tea," he said before heading to the kitchen.
Karin sat on the couch, taking J`onn's place, and began to pet Kirara, "Otou-san doesn't like going out, does he?"
Kagome shook her head no and in all honesty, that thought began to worry her.
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The Next Day
"Nee-san, please take J`onn with you," Kagome begged on the com-link.
She had called Wonder Woman hoping that the Amazon could help take her husband out of his comfort zone, at least for one afternoon. Wonder Woman was going to a Global Warming Conference, with some world leaders, representing Themyscira. It would take place above a glacier on a mountain. The glacier had a recently discovered three thousand year old ship that was frozen in the ice. Most say that it was because of Global Warning that the ship was discovered in the first place.
"He'll probably just say no," Diana said as she was getting ready in her resting quarters in the Watchtower.
"I know," Kagome said mindfully, "But can you at least ask. He needs the diversion from waiting for the baby to come…And he hasn't really been out for a while"
Diana was fully aware of this predicament. During the previous year, Kagome and Karin stayed mostly at the Watchtower since J`onn didn't stop working for weeks on end, so there was no need for him to ever leave the floating fortress. Now this year, all he did was come to the Watchtower and then back home.
It was completely understandable, but not exactly healthy either.
"Okay I'll ask," Wonder Woman told her.
"Thanks, Nee-san," Kagome said in gratitude.
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J`onn was on monitor duty on the Watchtower, as usual. There were a lot missions going on at the moment, and he was trying to get them under control so he could get home to Kagome.
The Martian got distracted by a wolf whistle that came from Green Arrow, when Wonder Woman came to the room. The Amazon traded her uniform for a blue work jacket and black dress, "Looking good, Diana," the bow's man complimented. Diana informed him of what she was dressed up for, "Good luck saving the planet."
"More like saving my relationship with my mother," she admitted, seeing as it was her mother's idea.
"At least you're speaking again," Green Arrow said reassuringly.
Diana nodded in agreement, but, "I'd rather take another trip to Tarturus," she admitted. "I don't want to go by myself." The Amazon looked up to see the Martian looking at the monitors thoroughly, "J`onn why don't you come with me."
The Martian shook his head, "The League has currently, twenty three active missions in progress," he told her, "Only I can properly deploy our resources."
Wonder Woman gave him a look of disbelief, "Mr. Terrific can handle it," she said referring to the hero standing next to him.
"I insist in remaining where I'm needed," J`onn informed.
"J`onn, could you turn around and look at me," Diana requested. The Martian did what was requested, "I'm worried about you. And Kagome is too." J`onn's attention was more inserted now. "All you seem to do now a days is stay in the Watchtower and go home, then start the cycle the next day again. You haven't really been out in the world in almost two years."
"I can better serve the League," J`onn began to explain.
"Don't even try to argue with that," Diana warned interrupting him, "You're a super strong, telepathic, shape shifter. I know that with you and Kagome having a baby you have an excuse to not go out. But the real reason why you don't want to go outside to protect humanity is because you don't want to…Besides your wife, you don't really like humanity all that much do you?"
J`onn took a few moments to answer, "I don't…dislike them."
Wonder Woman took a deep breath before speaking, "You're not the only one had to adjust to this world you know," she reminded him, "The people take a lot of getting used to. But it's worth it."
"She's got you there," said Green Arrow, "You need to mingle. Maybe have a meal in the cafeteria once in a while."
"My physiology doesn't require as many meals as humans do," J`onn stated.
"That's not what we mean," Diana scolded before giving a frustrated sigh, "I've got to go now, but the Gods know that were not done talking about this."
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Kagome was making breakfast for Karin, before she had to go to school, when J`onn contacted her telepathically. "Are you really that concerned for me?" he asked his.
Kagome didn't have to ask what he was referring to, "Yes…I know you Koibito. As much as you love me and our daughter, you don't seem to care much for other people."
"I don't do it on purpose," J`onn admitted.
"I know," she said as she lightly rubbed her stomach, the baby was restless today. "But your family doesn't stop with me, Karin, and our son."
J`onn took a few moments to answer, "I am aware of this…I'm sorry."
Kagome sent him reassuring thoughts to his mind, not wanting to push him. "Why don't we talk about something else? You know, we still need to decide on a name."
J`onn's mood lifted slightly, "I told you I don't mind a Japanese name."
Kagome chuckled, "And I told you, that I would love a Martian name."
Even in their minds, she could feel J`onn smirking, "You're not gonna budge are you."
"Nope," she replied teasingly.
"Fine, we'll talk about it when I get home," he promised her.
"Okay Koibito," Kagome agreed, "Go help save the world, I love you."
"I love you too, my dearest," he said just as full heartedly.
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A Few Hours Later
Kagome was folding the laundry on her bed, one of the minor chores her mother and J`onn allowed her to do. Her mother was currently at the grocery store, leaving Kagome alone in the house.
All was well when suddenly Kagome was overcome by shortness of breath followed by a sharp pain on her inside.
She cried out from the pain and cradled her stomach, 'What was that?'
The pain and lack of breath struck her again, only this time it was much worse.
This was beginning to scare her, since Kagome had never felt anything like this when she was pregnant with Karin.
Something wasn't right. Something bad was happening to her and possibly the baby.
Kagome tried to call for J`onn in her mind, but the pain struck again making it impossible for her to concentrate and reach out to her husband.
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Meanwhile
J`onn had a few of the active missions completed and gave the heroes involved some well-deserved time off.
Suddenly, he got a distress call from Wonder Woman, "J`onn'~~~got~~~~ation."
"Repeat again, Wonder Woman," J`onn requested.
"Under~~~tack," Diana tried again, the message was clearer now.
J`onn looked over at Mr. Terrific's monitor to see that the glacier at Wonder Woman's location had increased in temperature.
"Our senses show that you are right," he informed her, "Can you not handle it."
"No,' said Wonder Woman out of breath, "I've~~~hit~~~poison dart ~~~~~ not~~~~well."
"We're still shorthanded," J`onn informed, "I can spare Green Arrow and Mr. Terrific."
Diana interrupted, "Bring ~~~ J`onn~~~~I NEED YOU!"
J`onn contemplated she requested and realized she was right, 'I am needed.'
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Higurashi Shrine: Seven Minutes Later
"Are you sure she won't mind?" Flash asked his girlfriend after he ran them both here from Central City.
"Her mother is out doing errands, Souta and Karin are at school, and according to Mr. Terrific, J'onn went on that mission with Wonder Woman," Hitomi explained. "Kagome's all alone right now and might want the company."
"Okay okay," Wally told her before he knocked on the door, "Hey Kagome, you home?" he called inside.
No one answered.
Hitomi could hear small wrestling noises inside. She didn't think anything of it, until a specific scent stung her nose.
"Oh God," Hitomi muttered before she busted though the door with her yōkai strength.
"What's going on?" Flash asked, wondering why Hitomi had done that.
"I smell blood," she told him.
Without wasting a second, Flash searched the house with his super speed until he found Kagome on the ground whimpering in pain. Blood was coming from between her legs and it looked like she was struggling to breathe.
"KAGOME!" he yelled, running to her and trying to see the problem.
"Baby's….coming," Kagome managed to get out before she tried to grasp for air again.
Flash nodded while Hitomi came into the room and gasped in horror. "Mr. Terrific," Flash said through the com-link, "I need three for emergency transport, and a medical team ready. Miko's in labor."
"But I have strict orders from J`onn to," Mr. Terrific tried to explain his orders of not teleporting Kagome in her condition.
"MIKO IS BLEEDING AND IS IN REALLY BAD SHAPE. TRANSPORT US NOW!" Flash yelled with anger in his voice that he never knew he possessed.
"Understood," Mr. Terrific said, following the orders.
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Glacier
J`onn fought alongside Wonder Woman and Green Arrow against Giganta, Killer Frost, Heat Wave and Devil Ray.
It was clear that the villains wanted what was inside the vessel in the ice but for what purpose they weren't sure.
J`onn attempted to find out by entering Ginganta's mind. At first, he had no problem doing so, but a strange force pushed him out. Giganta also suffered from the effects of his telepathic attack.
The Martian screamed in agony and collapsed to the ground.
"J`onn," Wonder Woman said with worry, "What happened?"
"I don't know," said a wounded J`onn, "Couldn't get it all, but we can't let them take that vessel."
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Watchtower
When the trio arrived on the platform, a medical team was waiting and ready for their arrival, hey lifted Kagome off the platform and put her on a stretcher. An oxygen mask was immediately put on her to help her breath.
"We need to contact J`onn," Flash told Hitomi as they both followed Kagome to the Medical Bay. Other members of the League looked at the young pregnant woman in concern, as they saw her state of distress.
"J`onn," Hitomi said threw the com-link. Only static was her answer, "J`onn this is an emergency. Kagome's in trouble."
The static continued.
"Damn it," Hitomi cursed and punched a wall nearby, "Wherever he is, there's no signal."
Flash nodded trying to think, "Her family," he spat out, "Go get the rest of her family. I'll stay with her."
Hitomi nodded and ran back to the transporter.
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Glacier
As J`onn had said, the villains were after the ship.
A submarine emerged from the water below and shot two grappling hooks, pulling the frozen ship out of the mountain.
As a result, the glacier began to shake, bits and pieces were crumbling with every passing moment. Forming an avalanche on the mountain, with the World Leaders still trapped above the glacier.
Thinking fast, J`onn went to catch a retreating Killer Frost, "You're coming with me," he ordered wrapping his arms around her trapping her.
Killer Frost struggled to get out, "Let me go… Hey, watch the hands," she growled.
Ignoring her complaints, J`onn landed at the top of the glacier at the base of the mountain.
"Use your powers to stop the avalanche," he ordered, "Or else all people inside will die."
"Why should I care?" asked the psychotic villainess.
"Because if you don't, I'll make sure we're both standing right here when it hits," J`onn threatened.
Killer Frost turned around horrified, "I-I don't even know if I'm powerful enough to stop an avalanche."
J`onn released her, "Let's find out shall we."
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Tokyo
Karin was in the middle of recess when she saw her grandmother, her uncle Souta and Hitomi standing next to the teacher. Even with their calm expressions, she smelt the fear coming off of all of them.
Something was very wrong.
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Watchtower
The Medical team was doing the best they could to sooth Kagome's suffering.
Until, they realized another problem.
"What's going on?" Flash demanded one of the nurses.
"The baby's tangled in the umbilical cord," the doctor informed, "It's tied around its neck and it's causing him distress. His suffering, along with the mother's, is causing her body to fail."
Flash's eyes widened, "Sh-she's dying?"
"Can you save her?" said Kun-lun's startling them. Souta, Hitomi, and Karin both froze as they're face's grew pale from what they just heard.
"We're gonna do everything we can," the doctor said before returning to the medical room.
Karin looked around the hallway looking for someone, "Where's Otou-san?"
Flash was the one who answered, "We can't reach him right now, sweetie. But we'll keep trying."
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Glacier
Killer Frost was able to stop the avalanche but was seriously worn out after wards.
J`onn carried the villainess down to the medical team, so she could be aided.
"So they wanted the vessel to get the frozen guy's inside its vulnerability," Green Arrow said understanding what J`onn had read from Giganta's mind.
"That's all I could gather, till Giganta's mind shut down," J`onn confirmed.
"She's not the only one," said Wonder Woman, "A few months ago, Green Lantern questioned Metallo and the same thing happened to him."
"So these creeps are working together?" questioned Agent Faraday, "And their brains fry if you try to question them."
"We can't leave the vessel here," said J`onn before a beeping on the com-link interrupted him.
"Hello, hello," Hitomi cried repeatedly.
"Fox," J`onn answered, "I copy you."
"Finally!" she yelled, "You need to get your ass back to Watchtower! Kagome's in labor and things aren't going well!"
J`onn's eyes widened in fear, "Mr. Terrific, beam us up! NOW!"
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Watchtower
The millisecond that J`onn appeared on the platform he flew to the Medical Bay, startling a few people he passed by.
A small group of people were gathered by the room Kagome was being kept in, watching helplessly though the window.
"Otou-san," Karin cried once she smelled J`onn's presence and ran to him. The Martian embraced the frightened girl, "Kaa-san's she's she's," she cried in hysterics but her sobbing kept her from finishing.
J`onn held her tightly sensing what she was saying.
Kagome was dying.
His body trembled as fear began to bubble inside him. Trying to gather his emotions, he telepathically searched to see what the problem was with his wife and unborn child.
From what he could gather, the baby's umbilical cord was tied around his neck. In fear, the baby tried to tell his mother of his distress the only way it knew how; telepathically. But in doing so, Kagome felt the full effects of the baby's suffering and caused her to go into labor. Now her life was in danger, and the baby's as well.
J`onn did the only logical thing that could be done.
He entered the baby's mind.
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He was scared.
He was hurting.
He could sense others outside, disturbing the place he called home.
This frightened him even more.
He moved trying to get away but there was nowhere to go.
His home was slowly shrinking and he didn't like it.
He called the person he called his home, hoping that she'll make the outsiders go away but she wouldn't talk to him.
"It will be alright,"a voice said soothingly.
The voice was familiar to him. He liked this voice. It was a comforting voice. This voice always called himself 'father'
"That's right young one," his father said, "And your 'home' is called mother."
He liked the way it sounded. 'Mother' felt right.
"Young one," father soothed,"I need you to calm yourself."
But he was scared and hurting.
"I know young one,"said father, "But you must calm yourself. Or your mother will be harmed."
He didn't want that. He doesn't want to hurt mother. But how can he help mother?
"I'll help you,"said father,"Just calm your mind."
Calm his mind.
He will try.
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"The baby's heart rate is slowly stabilizing," said a nurse to the doctor shocked.
"So is the mothers," informed another nurse just as surprised. Kagome slowly began to regain consciousness
The doctor sighed in relief, as did everyone outside waiting.
J`onn's eyes stopped glowing and he quickly phased threw the wall to stand next to his distressed wife's head.
Kagome looked up to him with teary eyes, "He spoke to you?" she said in his mind in wonderment and concern, "He's okay?"
J`onn lightly nodded as he cradled his wife's face lovingly.
She smiled lightly, "I think, I know what to name him now?"
"What do you want it to be, my dearest?" he said while kneeling next to her and grabbed her hand, with his unoccupied one, in comfort.
"Kou`ki," she pronounced it the best she could. "In Japanese 'Kou' means light and 'ki' means hope, but the name is pronounced in Martian."
J`onn smiled lightly and let out a weak chuckle, "I like it."
"Okay Mrs. J`onzz," said the doctor on the end of the medical bed, "Now that you're conscious we need to do a C-section in order to get the baby."
"Kou`ki," Kagome corrected the doctor.
"Umm Kou`ki out safely," the doctor continued explaining.
"Do it," Kagome said without hesitating.
"Mrs. J`onzz, you've lost a lot of blood already. If we go through with this, you may not survive."
Again Kagome didn't hesitate, "Just save my baby."
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Outside the medical room, the group of people continued to panic and grow fearful with each passing moment.
Karin was holding on to her grandmother, crying her eyes out at what she heard the doctor and her mother say.
Kun-lun held on to her grand-daughter and her son as tightly as she could, praying to Kami that he won't take her daughter.
Flash and Hitomi held onto each other in comfort, both afraid for their friend.
Once Wonder Woman, Shayera, Superman, Green Lantern, and Batman heard of Kagome's distress, they all raced to the Watchtower as fast as they could. The main members all stood helpless as the doctor explained how their friend's life hung in the balance. The women began to get teary eyed and the men's fist clenched at the news.
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J`onn never took his eyes off Kagome though out the surgery. With each passing moment, J`onn could feel his wife's heart grow weaker. Her body was so exhausted that her powers couldn't heal the damage that had been done.
Though he tried not to show it, J`onn was terrified of losing Kagome. Not only that, he was angry, since the Deity of Mars was going to take a woman he loved away again. He couldn't afford to freely express these feelings though, not when Kagome needed him the most.
Kagome looked back up at him without the slightest bit of fear, telling him that everything will be alright in her gaze.
Suddenly, new born cries hit the couple's ears, making their eyes draw away from each other.
The nurse held up the new born, so the couple could see their newborn son.
Kou`ki had green toned skin like his father but looked more human than Martian. He had black hair like his mother's and around his eyes were little black marking around his eyelids, also like his fathers.
Both parents smiled at the sight of their beautiful son.
Kagome's smiled weakly at her little boy as her heart beat continued to decrease. The heart monitor suddenly began to beep loudly in alarm.
J`onn turned his gaze back to his wife, as tears began to form in his eyes.
"Take care of our children," Kagome told him weakly in his mind, as her strength began to leave her.
"No Kagome," J`onn begged, as he held her face softly with both hands. "Stay with me….My dearest…Don't leave me."
"J`onn," she said with all the strength she had left in her body, "I-I love you." As the last word left her lips, Kagome's eyes fluttered closed.
The heart monitor flat lined and Kagome's mind link with her husband faded.
Tears fell down J`onn's cheeks as he leaned down and kissed his now dead loves lips.
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Karin and Souta both buried their faces in Kun-luns chest as she kneeled down to embrace them.
Hitomi fell to her knees and lowered her hands on the ground in sadness. Flash went down beside her and embraced her in a weak hug.
All of the surrounding heroes bowed their heads in sadness and respect of the passing of their beloved comrade. Most of them with silent tears streaming down their faces.
The only sounds that could be heard through the Watchtower, were cries of sorrow, a flat lined heart monitor, and a new born baby's cries.
(AN: Who would hate me if I ended the chapter here. *All hands raised* Alright then, moving on)
Suddenly, Flash banged his fist to the ground in anguish, "It's not fair!" he yelled to all who listened, "Our job is to save people! And we can't even save or bring back a friend!"
Hitomi's head slowly began to rise and turned to her boyfriend, "Wally...What did you just say?"
He looked back up at her confused by the question, "Umm…' Our job is to save people. And we can't even save or bring back a friend.'"
As Flash spoke, a kistune smile appeared on Hitomi's face, seriously disturbing the people around her in a time of mourning. "'Wally you're a genius!" she said in a epiphany.
Everyone raised a brow at the kitsnue hanyou's sudden attitude change.
Hitomi jumped up from the floor and ran to the medical room and startled the nurses and doctor that was in the room.
"J`onn," she called to the Martian. He didn't move, not wanting to look away from his wife, but Hitomi knew he was listening. "J`onn, we can't bring Kagome back...But we both know someone who can."
J`onn slowly turned his head, giving Hitomi a questioning glance.
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TwentyMinutes Later
The doctors quickly stitched Kagome up, and J`onn carried her in his arms to the transporter platform.
In Flash's arms was the cleaned up newborn, Kou`ki.
Hitomi grasped Karin's hand tightly, who was standing next to her father.
All senior members and a few other heroes, waited in anticipation at their last chance to save their friend's life.
There was only one way for Kagome to be brought back to life. And that was for Sesshomaru to use his sword, Tenseiga.
Everyone was anxious until suddenly, three tall figures and one small one appeared before them on the platform: Shippo, Rin, Jaken, and Sesshomaru.
Both Shippo and Rin gasped at the sight of a lifeless Kagome, completely unprepared to see her.
Sesshomaru wasn't wearing his usual glamour, startling a few League members with his appearance. He didn't physically react to Kagome's dead body, but inwardly he was surprised.
J`onn walked up to the mighty Yōkai Lord of the West, and lowered himself to his knees. He gently placed Kagome's body gently in front of him and lowered his head in respect. "I beg of you, Sesshomaru….Bring her back."
Sesshomaru didn't react to the plea. He simply stared at the Martian.
"Pathetic," Jaken voiced what his master was probably thinking, "Only weaklings beg."
Shippo suddenly summoned a small fox fire ball and threw it at Jaken's arm sleeve, causing the imp to cry out in a panic and attempt to blow the flame out.
Karin followed J`onn's example and kneeled to the ground next to him, "Onegai, Sesshomaru Oji-san…Bring my Kaa-san back."
Kun-lun also fell to her knees in front of the yōkai, "Give me back my daughter."
Souta kneeled down next, "My Onne-san."
Wonder Woman and Shayera followed suite, and knelled next them. "Our sister," said Diana.
One by one, all team members fell to their knees. Given that most of the heroes didn't understand what was happening, they knew that the mysterious white haired man could help Kagome.
"Our friend," Superman begged as he bowed his head and knelled to Sesshomaru.
The Yōkai Lord raised a brow by the actions of these heroes. When Hitomi told him of Kagome's passing, he knew she would request him to revive the miko. Since Kagome was considered family, he would have simply done so out of obligation. But after seeing all these people, some of the strongest people on Earth and beyond, begging for his aid to bring Kagome back, he finally understood; that the miko was still needed in this world.
Without a word, Sesshomaru slowly unsheathed the legendary sword, and saw the familiar invisible beings of Hell surrounding Kagome's body.
Most people's eyes winded as Sesshomaru seemingly sliced Kagome's body, when in reality he was slaying the Hell spawns, leaving Kagome uncut.
Slowly, Kagome's wounds began to fade until they were gone completely.
J`onn looked at Kagome waiting...and praying.
Suddenly, Kagome's eyes squinted ever so slightly, before they opened slowly as if awakening from a deep sleep.
J`onn smiled as the color on her face began to return to normal.
A smile formed on Kagome's face, once her eyes opened wide, "J`onn," she greeted happily.
"My dearest," he said in relief before he kissed her lovingly, not carrying that all eyes were on them.
Everyone was silent as they looked at the married couple. Some of the heroes couldn't believing what they had just witnessed while the rest were too happy to care.
When the couple pulled out of their kiss, Kagome only had one thing on her mind, "Kou`ki?"
"I've got him," said a disbelieving Flash as he handed the baby to his mother.
Kagome sat up and took her son giddy in her arms. Both her and J`onn stared at their son lovingly, "Hello sweetheart," she cooed, smiling gratefully at her newborn. "You have no idea how happy I am to see you."
Everyone looked at the couple, happy for the tender moment, before looking to Sesshomaru in astonishment. While, Shippo and Rin came off the platform to greet the new addition to the family.
Sesshomaru sheathed his sword, "Miko," he said speaking for the first time. Kagome looked from her son to the yōkai lord, "Tenseiga can only bring your life back once…Don't waste it," he advised.
Kagome nodded in understanding, "Arigato, Onii-sama," she said before looking back at Kou`ki and leaning into J`onn's form.
The yōkai nodded, before turning to the monitor where Mr. Terrific stood, "Send me back." The stunned hero nodded before fulfilling the order.
"Don't forget me, My Lord," Jaken begged as he jumped into the transporter a second before Sesshomaru disappeared.
Just like that, the silence that surrounded the couple vanished, and was replaced with cheers of joy.
Karin hugged both her parents thankfully, before looking at her new baby brother. 'I'll protect you with my life,' she vowed to him.
J`onn smirked as he heard her vow in her mind, 'As will I,' he promised.
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Two Hours Later
"Oh my gosh," Hitomi said giddily while looking at Kou`ki, "He's so adorable." Flash couldn't help but nod in agreement.
After all that has happened, Kagome went to her old resting quarters and held Kou`ki close to her, refusing to let go of him just yet. J`onn sat next to her wrapping his arm protectively around Kagome and his other hand gently brushed his son's head. Karin sat at the end of the bed facing her parents, looking at her little brother adoringly.
The rest of the heroes went back amongst their business, trying to re-cooperate from what happened with their teammate in that nerve wrecking afternoon. Kagome's mother and brother spent their time with the new addition before they left to give Kagome a much needed rest.
"He's beautiful," Kagome corrected her granddaughter as she gazed at her son with pure joy. She looked up at Hitomi and Flash before she spoke again, "Actually, there was something we wanted to ask the both of you to do for us."
"Whatever you want Red Ridding Hood," said Flash, "Just name it."
J`onn spoke next, "We would like the both of you to be Kou`ki's Godparents."
Hitomi and Wally's eyes both widened in shock, then it changed to excitement.
"Yes," Hitomi said in excitement.
"Of course," Flash replied just as thrilled.
Kou`ki's cooing brought everyone's attention back to him. His little eyes opened and revealed that they were blue, just like his mother. The little half human alien didn't fully understand what was happening around him, but he knew that right now in this moment.
This was love.
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One Week Later
Even though she was fully healed, the doctor wasn't convinced of Kagome's full recovery. And requested that she remain on the Watchtower for one week just to be safe.
Kagome reluctantly agreed to the request, not really having a reason to go home just yet.
Besides, this gave some of the heroes an opportunity to fawn over little Kou`ki.
The newborns eyes were opened with awe, as he was passed around many times during the day by super heroes. Kou`ki could always feel when his parents were nearby, causing him not to cry from unfamiliar contact.
Right now, the senior members of the League all sat in the Conference Room discussing a pressing issue.
"Too many unacquainted villains are working together," stated Superman.
"Agreed," said Batman, "Something is definitely going on."
"Could it just be a coincidence?" asked Flash.
Kagome shook her head, "Not if villains minds shut down as soon as a hero questions what their plans are," she voiced, with Kou`ki bundled in her arms.
"So what," Shayera said while shrugging, "Are they making another Secret Society?"
"What is this, like, the third time they've tried this?" asked Flash.
"Fourth actually," Wonder Woman corrected, "Could you find out anything else from Giganta?" she asked the Martian.
J`onn shook his head, "Her mind shut down before I could see anything," he said in regret, "But there is only one villain on record that has the power to control a person's mind like that."
"Gorilla Grodd," Green Lantern told them of the supposed candidate.
"What on Earth could he be planning?" asked Wonder Woman. Nothing was easy when it came to Gorilla Grodd.
"Whatever it is...You must find out without me," J`onn voiced to his friends.
Everyone turned to the Martian questioningly, before J`onn looked over to his wife and Wonder Woman. "You were both right…I have been hiding from humans for far too long. And I need to learn to live among them. I can't do that anymore…And I don't want my son to hide either."
Kagome smiled at him, "You don't have to leave the League," she reminded him.
"I won't," he assured, "I'll just be on temporary leave." He rubbed his son's head lovingly, "For now."
Superman was the first to get up from the table and walked over to shake the Martian's hand. "You both will always have a place here, my friends," he told J`onn and Kagome.
Kagome got up and hugged the Man of Steel, mindful of Kou`ki, "I'll miss seeing you, Nii-san."
Wonder Woman and Shayera got up from their seats and embraced their sister.
"Don't say good bye to me," Flash warned, as he came up to Kagome and looked at Kou`ki. "Me and Hitomi plan on visiting and spoiling this little guy."
Batman didn't move from his spot but nodded his regards to both of his friends.
"See you both around," said Green Lantern shaking both J`onn and Kagome's hands. "Just out of curiosity, how are you gonna take Kou`ki around when he's," he didn't finish his sentence.
"It's okay to say it John-san," Kagome giggled at his nervousness, "Green."
J`onn came up next to Kagome and looked down at Kou`ki. His son looked back up at him, "Go ahead, young one," he told his son encouragingly.
On command, Kou`ki shape shifted his body so that his skin and his black lined eyes turned Caucasian.
The original League member's eyes widened at the newborns natural gift. "Boy he's gonna be a handful," said Shayera.
"I know," said Kagome smiling. J`onn was too, "And I can't wait."
OMG that took a lot out of me. Seriously, if you think reading it was hard, try writing it. So what did you think? Not to worry, the story is not over yet, we still got one more chapter. Next time: The epic conclusion.
One more for the road my readers.