THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE
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I do however own my own creations.
Chapter 17
Inuyasha quietly looked out the airport windows while Kagome sat and ate her third turkey wrap,
"Aren't you hungry, Inuyasha?", she asked.
"No. But, you are obviously eating enough for both of us.", he replied with a snicker.
Kagome huffed, "Well, you may not have had anything to do with this pregnancy but I am still pregnant. I forgot how ravenous I get when I'm pregnant."
Inuyasha looked at his mate. Over 400 hundred years together and he still considered her the most beautiful thing on earth. And the most hard-headed. If he had to go back in time to the Feudal Era there was no other person he would want with him but the fiesty, raven-haired Mystic Sorceress Miko warrior he called his wife. His thoughts were broken by a feeble man, an elderly demon toad,
"My Lord, the plane is ready.", he said.
Inuyasha waved his hand and nodded to let the old demon know he had heard and understood,
"Let's go, Kagome.", Inuyasha said, as he held out his hand to help her up from her seat.
Back in New York,
Olivia stood outside the Kateitenma apartment building, staring at the facade,
'I wonder if I should go in?', she wondered to herself.
Just then, as if on cue, Kentaro popped out of the door,
"CAT! What a pleasant surprise!", he cried out, thinking, 'I knew you were here, why didn't you come in?'
Olivia blushed, "Kentaro! I was just getting ready to. You suprised me.", she said, laughing.
"Hm-Hm. You can't fool a wolf's nose. I can smell your hesitancy. What's wrong, Cat?", he asked, softly.
"Can we take a walk, Kentaro?", she asked.
"Sure."
The two began walking down the street as a soft rain began coming down from the sky,
"So what's wrong, Olivia?", asked Kentaro.
"Actually, I was wondering how the search was going for your sister?"
Kentaro filled Olivia in on the latest developments, finishing with the pups having to search the sewers and his parents going back in time. She looked at him incredulously,
"Don't believe me, Cat?", he asked, with a grin on his face.
"Still getting used to all of this. How many brothers and sisters do you have?", she asked.
"Ummm ... 122 ... 123 if you include Zachary."
Olivia stopped and stared at him, "One hundred and ... twenty three?"
"Not bad for being married over 400 years."
Olivia shook her head, "How does she remain so slim?"
"Magic spells. Plus she's Mystic. Like demons and half-demons, she heals back to how she was before the pregnancy. It's the same if she is injured."
Olivia just listened and stared. She had trouble comprehending all she was hearing,
"That's just amazing.", she sighed.
"All part and parcel in the life of demons and the like."
Finally, she spoke, "So, when are you going into the sewers to look for this time portal?"
"Once my parents get to Tokyo and the rest of the pups arrive here. Then we will be informed when they return to Feudal Japan by my Uncle Souta. That's when we enter the sewers."
"Can I assist? Please?", Olivia asked.
"Well, it's not really a place for mortals ...", he started, then stopped.
"I can take care of myself.", she spoke, forcefully.
"I suppose you can ... what about your job?", he asked.
"I'll take some vacation time. Capt's been bugging me to do so anyway.", she smiled.
Kentaro sighed. He figured there was no way out of it, "I guess you can join in the hunt.", he spoke, as they started walking back towards the apartment building and the sun came out overhead.
Tokyo, Japan,
After an exhaustingly long flight, the corporate jet finally touched down in Tokyo. Awaiting Inuyasha and Kagome was a corporate limo. The limo drove through the terrible congestion of Tokyo before finally arriving at their Tokyo mansion. The couple eagerly exited the car and headed inside for a long shower and sleep in a very comfortable bed.
The day after they arrived, they headed to the shrine. It had been nearly a year since they had last visited and Kagome was glad to see her family again. Her grandfather had long since passed away, and they all missed him dearly (even though Inuyasha wouldn't admit it). Heading into the house, Kagome called out,
"Mama? Souta? Are you home?"
An older Japanese woman, with her hair in a bun, came out of the kitchen,
"Kagome, dear, your here. Why didn't you call and let me know you were coming? Have you found Juliet? Inuyasha, so nice to see you, dear."
Inuyasha stepped forward and took his mother-in-law's hand and gently, gallantly, kissed it, making the woman blush,
"Oh, Inuyasha.", she giggled.
Kagome smiled. She knew that Inuyasha was always grateful that her family had always accepted him, especially after they married, as if having a half-demon as part of the family was perfectly natural.
Kagome spoke, "Sit down, Mama. We have alot to tell you. Is Souta and Hitomi here?"
"No, dear. They are out at the park with the children. Please, tell me what is going on with my granddaughter.", she said, as she sat down.
Kagome and Inuyasha filled the woman in on all that had happened and what was going to happen. At the end, the woman was in tears,
"My poor granddaughter. And Zachary ...the poor boy is being manipulated like a puppet for this ... this thing!"
"We stopped at the Tokyo house before coming here. All the pups have left for New York. We'll find this Rumi in ancient Japan and then we'll find the other portal. After that, it's only a matter of time until we find Sousson-Pannan!", said Inuyasha, through clenched teeth.
As if she didn't know what else to do, Kagome's mother got up and said, "I'll make some lunch. I'm sure you're hungry.", as she headed to the kitchen.
Inuyasha and Kagome headed outside to get some air. Walking towards the Go-shinboku, they held hands as the breeze blew past them. Stopping at the sacred tree, they both looked up to one single spot, the spot where Inuyasha had been bound for fifty years. Inuyasha instinctively pulled Kagome close to him and laid his head on the top of hers. Kagome wrapped her arms around him. No words were spoken. No words were needed. The hug spoke volumes.
After a few minutes of stillness, a familiar voice broke the silence,
"Kagome! Inuyasha! You're back!"
The couple turned around to see their old friend, Shippou, now all grown up, coming up the steps towards them.
"Shippou!", cried out Kagome happily.
"Brat!", spat Inuyasha, upset at having his quiet time with Kagome interupted.
"I heard from Arisa about what was happening.", said Shippou, "When is Sesshoumaru arriving?"
Inuyasha frowned at the mention of his brother's name, "He's not."
"He's not coming?", asked Shippou, "I find it hard to believe that he would know about this strange deity and not get involved. He always has to be in the thick of things. Unless ... let me guess ... he doesn't know about the latest developments?"
Inuyasha's face said it all, "You BAKA!", shouted Shippou, "Don't you remember what happened the last time you didn't keep Sesshoumaru up to date on what was happening within the family? How long did it take you to rebuild your client base in Kuala Lampur?"
Inuyasha sighed. He sure did remember what happened the last time. Just a few snide rumors of shoddy workmanship on his behalf and his business in Kuala Lampur dropped like a boulder in a river. And his brother was responsible for it all. And the fact that Sesshoumaru controlled a good portion of his finances meant that if Sesshoumaru got good and pissed off his family could well be financially ruined. He shivered at the thought,
"I'll call him tonight and fill him in.", said a defeated Inuyasha.
The three of them continued walking towards the ancient Bone-Eater's Well. Entering the wellhouse, they stood at the top of the steps and stared at the old well, now covered again,
"Will it still work?", asked Shippou.
"The old witch believes it will.", said Inuyasha.
"I hope so.", sighe Kagome, "It is probably the only to get my daughter, and hopefully my son, back."
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