You guys are awesome. But it's extremely hard to say but after chapter fifteen there is only one more chapter. XD! It has taken a long time to get here, but I think I am pretty proud of my nearly finished piece. Ready or not here it comes chapter fifteen of Beauty and The Hanyou.

Chapter Fifteen: Is This What Heaven Looks Like?

That white light. Inspirational, brilliant, guiding. They tell you when you are looking death in the face run the other way. Run away from the light. But why? Why would I want to run away from something so beautiful? Something so tranquil? And is heaven really on the other side of this illuminating canvas?

The sirens are sounding. Getting softer and softer as I walk towards the light. I can see it now, baggage in hand, I board the train. Sitting on a seat next to a woman with dark hair and light brown eyes; she stares at me with pity. I feel as if I know this woman. I don't believe we have ever met, but I feel as if I have seen her somewhere. From a dream or something. Her eyes stare at me point-blank in the face. The warm chocolate soon covered in thick tears. Without hesitation she reaches for my hand. What is going on here?

"You are Kagome are you not?" The woman asks holding my hand.

"Yes. Do I know you?" I ask confused.

"Not me. You know my son." She whispers staring deep into my eyes.

"Your son…" I trail off thinking of only one person.

"Inuyasha."

"Are you, Izayoi? Inuyasha's mother?"

"Yes. And you're Kagome. His mate."

"Mate?"

"You carry his life within you do you not?"

"Carry his life within me? What are you saying?"

"You are the mother of my sons child. The mother of a half demon."

"I'm pregnant?!" I yelp grasping my abdomen.

"You are with child dear one. And you are about to throw your whole life away if you continue to follow the treacherous light aboard the train to the Netherworld."

"Izayoi, am I really pregnant? And is the child really your son's?"

"Yes."

"What do I do? I'm dying! How can I go back to him!?"

"The train has not yet reached the boarder from this world to the next. I have ridden this train many a time and have dedicated myself to saving the souls of the innocent. The ones who are not yet ready to die."

"Did you know I'd be on this train?"

"No. I wasn't expecting you, dear one. I was expecting my son. You threw yourself in the path of a psycho to save a half-demon. Why is that?"

"I love Inuyasha. I figured that if I could save him, there would still be a chance that he'd live a normal life. Plus I can't live without him."

"Then what are you doing here? Following this infernal light will only take you farther away from the ones you love."

"How can I turn around? How can I go back, Izayoi?"

"Follow the train to the ending cart. When you reach the ending cart, jump off the gate into the shrouded mist. This should bring you back."

"How will I know if I'm home?"

"You will. Hurry now and find the ending cart. You haven't much time!"

"Alright. Thank-you, Izayoi."

"Kagome?"

"Yes."

"Take care of Inuyasha and the child. They need you."

"Kay."

And with that I stand up and turn with a smile. Running fast down the narrow corridors of the train I pass familiar faces of the departed. It's sad to know that when the train stops there is no passage back to the world of the living. Izayoi has dedicated herself to saving the innocent. She saved me because it wasn't my time, it was Inuyasha's. I'm glad I had taken his place at the moment I did. I'd rather be put to rest six feet under knowing he's safe than to continue on with life alone. The other fact of the matter is I'm with child. Inside me as I am dying is a little life is struggling to survive. Izayoi is giving me a second chance; Izayoi shall be her name.

Finally it's the end of the train cart. I'm at the end where the railing/gate is. Standing there by the gate is a man with black hair and dark brown eyes. I know recognize him from pictures hanging in the living room and old childhood memories from when I was five. It's my father. Turning to stare at me my father's eyes grow wide; and then a flood of tears come.

"Kagome, what are you doing here?" He asks pained.

"Daddy, you remember me?" I ask fearful.

"Of course I do. You're my daughter! The question is what are you doing here?"

"I am dying as we speak. And if I don't jump over that gate, I'll never go home."

"How are you dying?"

"I was stabbed by my cousin Kikyou protecting my boyfriend Inuyasha."

"Kikyou? Our Kikyou? That sweet little girl?"

"She's not so sweet anymore. She's a tyrant. She tried to kill my boyfriend, and then tried to kill me. And if I don't leave she'll succeed."

"I can't believe it…"

"I know it's a lot to take in…"

"Was it worth it?"

"Was what worth it?"

"Was protecting him worth laying your life down on the line?"

"I wouldn't have had it any other way, Daddy. I love him and I have to get back to him."

"You've grown up. You're in love now, and if I didn't know it I'd say you have a motherly glow to you."

"That's because I am carrying his child. I have to get back to him. Otherwise Izayoi won't make it."

"Izayoi…I'll remember that name. I guess you better hurry along then. You don't want to keep him waiting long."

"Yeah…goodbye daddy."

"Goodbye, Kagome."

Walking past him to the gate, I feel him take my hand. Pulling me into a brief hug we say a final goodbye. I lost him once, and now I'd loose him again. Maybe that is why I wouldn't let Inuyasha go. I had already lost one male figure in my life, and I wasn't going to loose another one to the cruel hands of fate. Kissing my forehead he lets me go. Waving a shaky hand goodbye I start my climb. Once at the top of the gate, I jump into the shrouded obis.

"She's come to."

"Thank goodness."

"Kagome, sweetheart look at me."

These voices are so familiar to me. I know I have heard them before. Opening my eyes I ma blinded by white light. Oh no! Did I not come back home? Am I truly dead? Trying to adjust my eyes I feel a hand come to rest on my forehead. It's his; it belongs to Inuyasha.

"Inu…yasha?" I ask blinking a few times.

"Kagome! You're awake! Thank god." Inuyasha exclaims kissing my forehead where his hand was.

"Where…am…I?" I question trying to take in my surroundings.

"In the recovery room. You've been in a comma for three days." I hear Sesshomaru speak coming into the room in a white doctors jacket.

"Sesshomaru…did you operate on me?" I inquire eyes finally coming into focus.

"He sure did. He hasn't been in medical school just for wild collage parties you know." Rin's voice says coming into my ear canals strong.

"Is everyone okay? How's Songo and Miroku? What about Koga, Ayame, and Hojo? Did they make it out okay?" I ask trying to sit upright.

"Oh no you don't." Inuyasha say gently pushing me back down onto the bed. "Everyone is fine. They went out to get breakfast and should be back soon."

"What about the baby?! Did my baby make it?" I request hastily wondering if our child had made it.

"How long have you known you were pregnant?" Inuyasha asks suddenly eyes wide.

"Not till I came back." I whisper thinking of what had happened on the train.

"The baby made it. She's alive but is premature. We had to do an emergency c-section; if we hadn't you would have lost her." Sesshomaru murmurs looking towards the door.

"Hopefully she'll make it through…" Inuyasha says blankly.

"She will. She's is your daughter you know. She'll be a fighter like you, Inuyasha." I point out lightly ruffling his hair.

"You can hold the baby in a few days if she's strong enough." Sesshomaru says heading for the door.

"Sesshomaru, can I name her yet?" I whisper eyes shinning bright.

"Yes. Of course you can. Do you have a name in mind?"

"Yes. One name for our little girl."

"What's that?" Sesshomaru and Inuyasha inquire at the exact same time.

"Izayoi. I want her name to be Izayoi after Inuyasha's mother." I smile as a tear slides down my cheek.

"Izayoi?" Inuyasha sighs thinking back to past memories.

"Yes. She showed me what heaven really looks like."

"And?"

"Heaven is anywhere you are."

Okay so that is chapter 15 if you don't count the authors note as a chappie. I liked the way this one came out. I hope you do to. One chapter left. Please rate, review, and add me! Make these last reviews count. The song chosen for this chapter by me is We're In Heaven by DJ Sammy. Hope you like.