A/N: before I start I would just like to say that it's the fifth day, just so you know, lol and as far as other characters go with the baby besides the main group, I don't think I'll be adding them in again or anyone else, sorry, and don't worry Inu/Kag fans, the next chapter should be just about them and Ai.

Chapter 14: Baby Ai's Protectors

"Kagome," Inuyasha screamed as he ran towards her, scooped her in his arms and carried her to safety just in time before she could be hit with demon acid. A huge demon that had a long snout, horns on top of its head, powerful looking arms and a swishing tail had found its way to the group and just started to attack them and it was the fifth demon they had fought that morning.

The demon now in front of them scanned the area for a new victim and when it found it shot more acid from its mouth. Shippo barely had time to get out of the way as he ran behind Inuyasha and Kagome. Kagome looked over at Ai who still remained in her carrier by a nearby tree wanting to get her up, but any sudden movements could result in serious acid burns.

Inuyasha glared at the demon with his sword pointing at it, ready to strike. Kagome couldn't take it any longer and she ran over to the doll, ignoring Inuyasha's voice. Kagome turned around after picking Ai up in time to see the demon staring at her, marking its prey.

"Hiraikotsu," Sango yelled as she rode Kirara to get a better aim since it was so huge. The boomerang knocked into the side of its arm, leaving not even a scratch. The demon turned furiously and shot acid upwards toward the demon cat. Kirara dodged, but got hit slightly on her paws. Kirara let out a painful sound and quickly made her way to land where she stumbled, fell and turned back into her smaller form.

"Kirara," Sango cried, crawling over to the feline's side and checking her wounds.

"Wind Scar," came Inuyasha's yell as he jumped into the air towards the beast. The demon simply raised one of its mighty hands and swatted Inuyasha away like he was a fly. Inuyasha went hurling to the ground, but landed on his feet and he glared up at his opponent, very frustrated.

The demon saw the opportunity and grabbed Kagome in his other hand, but no matter how hard Kagome tried to hold onto Ai in protection, the demon was so forceful that she had no choice, but let go of the doll. Ai fell to the ground and she started to cry. Sango saw this and knowing that she couldn't do anything for Kirara at the moment she ran to get Ai.

"Sango," Miroku's voice came, but Sango's mothering instincts took hold, hating to hear a baby cry out like that even if it wasn't real and knowing what she would do for her own child. She picked up Ai and the demon saw this, bringing his foot to connect with the demon slayer.

Sango was too quick for him and managed to get to safety. The demon aimed and shot acid once more, but as Sango closed her eyes waiting for the attack to come, she soon realized that she was still ok. She quickly opened her eyes and saw Miroku in front of her holding his staff out, protecting them from the acid by a thin force field.

"Miroku," Sango smiled.

"Let her go now," Inuyasha yelled as he tried using his claws on the demon.

"I don't think so," boomed the demon and then chuckled, "I have to eat too."

"Fine, we'll do this the hard way," challenged Inuyasha as he readied his claws.

He couldn't use his backlash wave like he wanted now that Kagome was in its grasp, but he had a plan. Inuyasha made his move, dodging the acid swiftly. Inuyasha made contact with his claws and the demon hollered out in pain, dropping Kagome in the process. Inuyasha moved quickly and caught her just in time as his feet touched the ground.

Inuyasha glared at the demon as it slung its head in pain. Inuyasha lifted his blade aiming at the demon, "See what happens when you mess with us," he said before sending an ending blow to the demon.

Miroku looked over at Sango to make sure she was ok. Sango breathed a sigh of relief as she looked down at the doll in her hands, she smiled. She would be a great mom and it took a fake baby to get that through to her.

Sango handed Kagome Ai and took care of Kirara with Kagome's medicine then scooped her up to carry her since she was still unconscious. They were off again for Kaede's village where they would stay until Kagome had to go back to her own time.

A/N: sorry it took so long to update guys, I'm really running out of ideas for this one, I know I want Inu/Kag/Ai time in the next one and then another chapter then I'm afraid that might be it, sorry, there's not much more I want to do with this story and I have others too, anyway, please review, always appreciated.