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I watched it in slow motion. Kagome went to straighten herself back up but she tripped over her own feet and leaned to one side too much.

Before I could do anything she was already falling down the stairs.

"Kagome!"

I reached out to grab her but I got nothing but air. She fell face down and her arms were out. I ran down behind her and eventually grabbed onto her about half way down the stairs. By this point I was falling down too but at least I had a hold on her. I tried to have her face and stomach pressed on me and my right hand held onto the back of her head while my left arm wrapped around her back. This was gonna hurt like hell but as long as Kagome and the baby are safe I'll deal with it.

I felt the staircase hitting my spine the pain was so bad I grit my teeth. How long is this thing?

A split second later a light flashed in my eyes, and the most excruciating pain came from my head down my spine and through my whole body. I moaned loudly and saw Kagome staring at me crying. Then I started to get dizzy and her image blurred into blackness.

I woke up and noticed that it felt like I was moving. I slowly opened my eyes and looked around. What the hell? Am I in an ambulance? The guy sitting next to me saw me waking up.

"Inuyasha," he said, "How are you feeling?"

I moaned. My head was throbbing, "My head."

"You hit it pretty hard when you landed."

That's right! Kagome was falling down the stairs and I tried to help her. "Kagome." I tried to sit up, but I was strapped down to a gurney.

"She's fine. You took most of the damage."

"What about the baby?"

"The baby should be fine; they are taking her to her doctor right now to get an ultrasound just in case."

I nodded and the pain came again. "Oh man, my head is killing me."

"I bet it is, you we bleeding pretty bad when we got to you, but don't worry the bleeding has stopped completely now. We are going to take you to get some tests done to make sure you didn't damage anything internally though."

I sighed. "Okay."

We went to the hospital and I had a few CAT scans. Everything showed up okay, just a little bit of swelling where my head hit the floor, and my back has a lot of bruises near my spine which showed up to be okay. They gave me an ice pack for the swelling and a prescription for some painkillers.

Sesshomaru was the one waiting for me when I was done.

He walked over to me and looked me up and down. "How are you feeling?"

"Like shit." I said as we walked to the car. "What's going on with Kagome?"

"Nothing, the baby seems to be okay and they sent her home. She has a few bruises on her arms, legs and back but nothing on her stomach or head."

I nodded, at least she is okay.

"Good job though, it could have been worse if you hadn't have stepped in."

"Thanks." I said as I sat down in the car. I leaned my head on the seat and hissed.

Sesshomaru looked at me.

"I keep forgetting about my head. I can't rest it on a certain spot."

"Hm."

We drove home silently. The whole time I'm thinking about how much I want to see Kagome. I'm gonna fucking kill Kikyo for this.

"What's up with Kikyo?"

"They are doing an investigation right now."

We made it home and I headed straight for Kagome's room. On the way I gave a maid my prescription for my pain pills. The sooner I get them the better. If this pain keeps up I might need to smoke just for that.

I opened Kagome's door without knocking and walked in the room. It was empty, but I heard some noise coming from her bathroom.

"Kagome?" I called out as I entered the space.

She was taking a bubble bath. "Inuyasha," she looked me over with wide eyes, "are you okay? Here, give me my towel." she pointed a few feet away.

I shook my head. "Its fine, I'm fine. Stay in there and relax." I sat by the edge of the tub. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm okay other than being shaken up for the most part." She said, "I can't believe what happened."

"I know." I dipped my hand in the water and placed it over her stomach. "How is the baby?"

"She's doing okay, I've been having a couple cramps here and there but they say that's normal."

Normal? "Since when did having cramps become normal? I thought you have to be in labor then."

She shook her head. "Nope, I've been having them for a while now, it's kinda complicated though. I mean they've been more painful than usual and it seems to be more often, but I'm sure it's nothing."

"Oh. So what happened with you and Kikyo today?"

Kagome sighed. "Well I was walking to my locker when she came up to me and started telling me how I'm a pregnant slut, and how I ruined your guys' relationship and your life, and blah, blah, blah. I'm not in the condition to take any shit right now so I stood up for myself. She isn't going to trash talk me to my face and get away with it."

I shook my head in anger. That bitch is gonna get it.

We were interrupted by a knock on the door. I stood up and walked over, opening it slightly for Kagome's privacy.

It was Lylah, one of the housekeepers. "Inuyasha, I have your medication." She handed me an orange bottle full with painkillers. "Take one when needed or each six hours."

"Thank you." I said as I took the bottle and closed the door. I went over to the sink and got a small cup of water, popping my first pill. I looked at Kagome. "I hope these kick in fast."

She frowned. "I'm sorry, this is all my fault."

I walked over to her. "It's not your fault Kagome; you're last to blame okay?"

She sniffed. "Yeah but-"

"No buts, it's not your fault."

She shrugged her shoulders and leaned her head back, closing her eyes. I heard her sigh. "Time to get out, waters cold."

I reached over for her towel and handed it to her. "Let me help you up, last thing we need is another fall."

She laughed. "That's true. But at least go to my room when I get out of the tub."

"Fine," I said, rolling my eyes. I don't know why she is so damn modest. "Call me if you need me." I walked out and went to sit on her bed.

At least the pills are kicking in; my head seems to be hurting a lot less.

"Inuyasha," Kagome called out.

I got up and hurried over to her. "What's wrong?" I said when I saw the paleness of her face.

"Can you get your mom?"

"Why?"

"Can you just get her please?"

I put my hand on her arm. "Are you okay?"

She gave me an exasperated look. "Yes, please just get your mother."

"Alright." I wonder what that was all about.

I left Kagome's room to go down the hall to my parents' room. Then I knocked on the door. "Mom."

My mother opened the door halfway, putting a robe on over her nightgown. "What is it dear?"

"Uh, Kagome wants you."

Her face turned serious. "Alright just give me a moment." She closed the door and reopened it ten seconds later. "Let's go."

We started walking to Kagome's room.

"How are you feeling love?"

"I'm doing okay. They gave me some painkillers for my head and I've got a few bruises but that's it."

She nodded. "Well that's good. Kagome was so upset when we were at her doctor's. This pregnancy has been so stressful for her."

I felt a little guilty. "I know." Most of it was because of me.

"So what is that she wants?"

"I don't know. She was taking a bath, got out, and all of a sudden was asking me to get you."

We made it to Kagome's bedroom and entered without knocking. Kagome was still in the bathroom sitting on the edge of the tub.

She looked at us. "Inuyasha can you give us a minute?"

Why? "Yeah, that's fine." I said, leaving the two of them and closing the bathroom door behind me. I could have pressed my ear against the door to listen, but I'll be good and just wait over here by the window.

In less than a minute my mother opened the door and looked at me. "Wake your father and tell him that we need to take Kagome to the hospital."

Now that got my attention. "The hospital?"

"Yes," she nodded, "I think she's in labor."

I froze. "But we still have a few weeks before she's due."

"Well the baby doesn't know that, so go!"

With that I ran out of the room and down the hall to wake my dad up.

"Dad," I said as I barged in the room, waking him up. "Get up, Kagome's having the baby!"

He sat up in bed. "You're kidding."

"No!"

He jumped out of bed and ran into his closet. "Alright come here. Take these clothes to your mother so she can change into something decent. I'll meet you all in the entrance and we will leave."

He handed me the clothes for my mom and I went back to Kagome's room.

"Here some clothes, mom." I handed her the bundle. I noticed that Kagome was dressed already. "Alright let's go."

"Inuyasha," Kagome said, "What about you?"

"Huh?" I looked down and realized that I was only wearing a pair of sweatpants and no shirt. "Right," I smirked. "I'll be right back."

I ran over to my room and changed into a pair of jeans, a t-shirt, a leather jacket and threw my shoes on. Then I went back to Kagome's.

"What's the plan?" I asked. We were supposed to go over this at the next appointment so I had no idea what to do.

My mother answered me. "Grab the car seat, the baby bag, and the clean clothes for Kagome. Then put them all in the car."

"Okay." I said as I left to go to the baby room. I turned on the light and took a look around. "Shit." It's not even done yet. We were supposed to do it this weekend. Kagome's gonna be upset. I sighed. Well there's nothing I can do about it now.

I took what I needed and left the room. Then I met the family by the garage. "Alright I got everything."

"Ow!"

I looked at Kagome. "Are you okay?"

She gave me a glare. "No, I'm not."

What the fuck was that about? I bit my tongue and loaded the SUV with some things while everyone else got in the car.

"Inuyasha," my mom said, "just get in the front with your father. Do me a favor and text Rin too."

"Okay mom." I sat down and pulled out my phone so I can let the rest of the family know what's going on.

I heard Kagome moan and looked back at her. Her face was red and scrunched up. "Kagome, I'm sorry."

She took a deep breath and looked at me. I felt so bad. I wish I could do something to take her pain away.

Within the next half hour we were in the hospital and they had Kagome in a room all hooked up to the monitors and shit.

"Alright Mrs. Takahashi, the doctor will be in shortly to check on you."

"Okay." Kagome said as she left.

Then the water works.

"Kagome," I said, "what's wrong?" I rubbed my thumb on her arm, trying to comfort her.

"I never...even…got to… have a…a baby shower." More crying.

"Kagome, I'm sorry." I really am. "We were supposed to do it next weekend. I didn't think you'd be having the baby so soon."

"I know but…I just really wanted one."

My mom came over and hugged her. "It's all right sweetie, now we can have a welcoming party instead."

Kagome blew her nose in a tissue. "I guess so."

My mom rubbed circles on her back. "All better?"

She nodded. "A little bit."

The doctor walked in and smiled. "Hello everyone, I'm just going to have a look and see how dilated you are Kagome. Okay?"

"Okay."

The doctor went between her legs and I didn't see what was going on. She leaned back and wrote something down. "Alright hun, well you are so far at 5 centimeters. Has anyone been keeping track of how often she's been having contractions?" She looked around at all of us.

My mother answered. "I'm not sure. I want to say less than five minute intervals."

The doctor nodded and I felt Kagome squeeze my hand again. "Did you want anything?" I asked.

"I'm thirsty."

"Here, drink some water." I handed her a small cup.

"Alright well I'm going to be back soon to come check on you." The doctor removed her gloves. "If you need anything just press on the call button and someone will be with you shortly."

For the next hour I sat around the room until my mom handed me a tennis ball. "Huh?" I looked at her.

"Here Inuyasha, why don't you rub Kagome's back with this?"

I nodded and rubbed her lower back for a good ten minutes. "Inuyasha?" Kagome asked.

"What's up?"

"I want an epidural."

"Right now?"

"No, tomorrow." She glared. "Of course right now!"

"Okay." I reached over and pressed the call button before she could yell at me some more

Within the next hour my brother and Rin came in to see Kagome. She got an epidural that I didn't watch her get because that needle was fucking huge.

I looked at my watch as I sat on a chair in the corner. It's already past ten. I wonder how long this thing is supposed to take.

"Inuyasha!"

I slowly opened up my eyes. Another hospital? Oh wait, I must have fallen asleep. Kagome is supposed to have the baby. "Yeah mom?"

"Kagome is finally ready to push."

I didn't respond.

"She just wants it to be the two of you. So go over there and I'll be waiting with everyone else okay?"

I shook my head. "I can't mom."

She put her hands on her hips. "Why not?"

I gulped. "I'm not ready."

My mom huffed. "You're not ready? Inuyasha, don't you get me started on not being ready. Do you think Kagome is ready?" She pointed to Kagome who was being prepared by all the doctors to push. "You have to be strong for her. Good luck, I love you." She walked out of the room.

I took a deep breath and stood up walking to Kagome's side.

"How ya feeling?" I asked while taking her hand.

"Exhausted," she said, "but I can't feel anything though. So that's good."

I nodded and the doctor started talking. "Okay Kagome when you feel a contraction I want you to push real hard. The harder you push, the faster she's gonna come out."

While Kagome was on the verge of breaking my hand I stole a peek between her legs and my mouth dropped open. Then I moved back to my spot by her head where I was going to stay until everything was done. I hope it gets back to the old size, but I don't know how that's possible. Shit I don't even know how it's possible for that to even get so damn big. I shook my head trying to erase that image from my mind forever.

I brushed my fingers through Kagome's hair and tried to do whatever I could to make her more comfortable.

I had tuned out all the noises and voices other than Kagome's but the doctor got my attention when she said, "I can see the head. All I need is for you to give the biggest push on your next contraction."

My heart was beating like crazy and I could hear my blood rushing through my veins. Next thing I know, a high pitched screech sound broke out.

I felt my eyes water when I heard my daughter's cry. She's finally here. I'm a father.

AN: So the baby is here a few weeks early. Hope this was somewhat realistic. I've never had a baby before and to tell it from the male's point of view is a lot harder since they usually don't know what's going on but are just along for the ride.
Also chapter 18 is complete! ... Except I don't have a name for the is a poll on my page for the baby's name. Please vote for a name so the story can be updated! Vote :)

Oh and btw, you guys will not believe the twist I have coming up next chapter! ;D