Chapter 2 (pt 1)

Quote: "The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves. We live in denial of what we do, even what we think. We do this because we're afraid. We fear we will not find love, and when we find it we fear we'll lose it. We fear that if we do not have love we will be unhappy." - Richard Bach quotes

Recap-

"Mmmm, I know you do. So, you still angry with me?" Rising, the woman kissed his neck, then turned to the others at the table with a smile. Brushing her raven hair from her face, she batted her lashes. "Hi."

"Kagome/mom." Breathed. Whispered. Mouthed. Didn't matter how. They all said it, and were in shock over it.

*X*X*X*X*X*X*

Kagome's grin grew. "Tsubasa, you've told them about me?"

Tsubasa frowned at her, then crossed his arms, huffing like a child. "Yup. Told them all about my dearest fiance who is always too busy to be with me."

"Aw, Basa-bear, Basa-kuma." Pouting, she sat in his lap, snuggling against him. "Don't be angry with me, Basa-kuma." She giggled when the kumayoukai, bear demon, sighed and hugged her.

Sesshomaru fumed as he watched the exchange, claws digging deep into the table, eyebrow twitching, and hsi eyes tinted red. With a soft snarl, he rose, jerking roughly against his father and Inuyasha who restrained him.

"Kagome, what the heck are you doing?! Sesshomaru's about to kill you two!"

"Sessh-o-ma-ru?" Kagome sighed contently. "And why would he do that?"

With a frown on his handsomely tanned face, Tsubasa eased Kagome off his lap, stood, and interrupted. "Friends, this is my fiance, Hiyashi Kagome. Kag, this is my friend, Tashio Sesshomaru, his brother Inuyasha, their father Inutaisho, and his pups, Takako, Takara, and Takehiko.

Takehiko was itching to hug Kagoem, but his sisters held him back. "Let go." He whined. 'I mean, it is mommy, right?'

"Hi." Kagome smiled and waved.

"Hi?" Inutaisho chuckled and shook his head. "No, no, my girl. Come out from behind him. Let me have a look."

She looked to her fiance for assurance, then walked toward Inutaisho. Her ruffle hemmed dress shirt hugged her form, the tight, knee length pencil skirt like a second skin.

The youkai smirked as he turned her around. "Oh, my dear Kagome, you are simply beautiful."

"Arigato." SHe whipped around so fast that the hand he'd had in her hair cut through the ponytail holder. As her hair cascaded down ehr back, she cursed softly. "That's the third one today. You demons and your claws. Jeez."

Tsubasa chuckled at her. "You have slaws too, sweetheart." He laughed harder when Kagome stuck her tongue out at him.

Inutaisho lokked to his sons with a sad twinkle in his eyes. He whispered, "Are you sure it's her?"

"There's only two ways to find out. I'll go ahead and test the most painful one now." Inuyasah gulped. "Hey, Kagome."

"Yeah, Inuyasha?" She asked as she looked up from ehr PDA.

He blushed and stroked the back of his head. "Could you repeat after me?"

Smirking, she leaned on the table. "Shoot."

"Can."

"Can."

"Love."

Kagome's brow lifted. "Love?"

Inuyasha shuddered. "Sit."

"Really, Inuyasha? What's the point of this?"

"Just say it!"

"Why?!"

"Ugh! Just say sit! It's so simple."

Kagome growled at him and bared her fangs. "Fine! Sit, then!"

Inuyasha smirked at her triumphantly, but almost instantly found himself thrown to the ground. "Gah!"

Gasping, she covered her mouth. "Oh my kami! Inuyasha, I am so sorry! Did I harm you?!"

"Ugh." Inuyasha pushed himself up off the ground and ran to embrace her. "Kagome! It's you! You're back!"

"Back?" Kagome mouthed to Tsubasa, who shrugged. "What do you mean...back, Inuyasha?"

Holding her at arms length, he grinned, canines flashing. "Long story short? You're my ex in a way. You mated my bro Sesshomaru, had these three pups, and then got killed."

Kagome nodded. "Uh huh? And when was this?"

"Five hundred years or so ago."

She stared into his eyes for a moment, then laughed, amused. "You're lying right? Jokin gwith me? Yanking my chain."

He frowned. "Iie. You've been brought back by God. I just know it. You couldn't have possibly forgotten, Kagome."

Kagome stepped out of his grip. "Tsu, is your friend on some type of meds?"

"No." Tsubasa grimaced. "Sesshomaru had a mate a while back. I guess you look like her."

"No. It's her. No mistakes about it. It has to be her because only she can sit me. Kagome, look at the pups. Don't you feel anything?"

"Uh...they're cute, beautiful even," She offered.

"But you can't feel yourself in them?"

Kagome was going to reply when Takehiko broke free and leapt at her, knocking them both to the ground "Mommy, you're back! I'm so glad." He hugged her tightly.

She squirmed, uncomfortable. "Uh, Sesshomaru, a little help with your son."

Sesshomaru took one step. "Takehiko."

"No! She's back, and I'm never letting her go again!"

"Takehiko!" Sesshomaru barked.

The younger youkai whimpered, tears streaming down his face. He stood and ran into his grandfather's arms, seeking comfort.

"Arigato godzaimasu." Kagome took Sesshomaru's offered hand and stood.

He reached out to grab her chin, eyes sweeping to the growling Tsubasa. "As your alpha, Tsubasa, I have every right to inspect her." Taking in Kagome's features, he smirked. 'They have not changed in the least.' Drawing her to him, he inhaled against her neck. 'Same sweet scent also.'

"S-Sesshomaru? What are you doing?"

"Inhaling your delicious scent." Upon feeling her attempt to free herself, Sesshomaru growled.

Kagome growled back. "I am not your Kagome."

Sesshomaru moved back and stared into her eyes. "You require proof?" Without so much as a second of hesitation, he cut down the middle of her blouse.

"Augh!"

Tsubasa snarled. "Sesshomaru!"

Sesshomaru froze. There was no scar. He squated. 'I was almost sure there would be one.' A hand on her stomach, he mumbled, "Where is it?"

Fuming, Kagome glowered silently. Fists clenched. Fangs and teeth gritting. "You damned perverted bastard!" She fiercly back handed him.

All was quiet. Sesshomaru rose a trembling hand to his cheek. She'd hit him. She had never hit im before. "Kagome." The hurt in his voice seemed misplaced. "You've never struck me before."

"Because I don't know you!" Concentration broken by anger, a jagged scar formed on her lowed abdomen, as well as on ehr back.

"It is there." Sesshomar said with a small smile.

Kagome looked down and her eyes filled with tears. SHe struggled to cover herself. "How the hell did you know about that?" She took a step away in fear.

Sesshomaru touched the scar again. "That was how you died."

"I never died! I'm not her!" Kagome sprinted out of the room.

Tsubasa clapped his hands. "Bravo, Sesshomaru. Look, that scar? A bad car accident. Real bad." He rose his shirt and pointed to the scars on his chest. "Even I have marks. I wanted you to meet my fiance, Sess. Thanks alot for the pain you brought her. I know you miss your mate, but that is mine. You can go." He left to console Kagome.

Sesshomaru picked up Kagome's broken scrunchy and sniffed it. He sighed. "There is not mistake that that is my Kagome. And fate returned her to me this way."

"Son, I know you loved Kaogme bu-"

"I still love Kagome."

"Is there a poss-"

Sesshomaru shook his head. "None whatsoever."

Inutaisho rubbed the back of his neck. "So what do you-"

"I plan to take her back." Arrogance returned.

Takara smiled and hugged her father. "Mom is back. And you're going to bring her back to us, right, dad?"

"Hai."

Takako squealed, acting more childish than normal. "Oh really, dad?! This is perfect! Come on! Let's go home! We have planning to do if you're going to win her back!" Giggling, she and her sister dragged their father out, Inuyasha and Inutaisho just behind.

Takehiko slowly walked behind. He stopped at Kagome and Tsubasa's bedroom door. 'Mommy's still crying.' He moved back when the door opened. "H-hey."

Kagome wiped her face. "Hay."

"We're jsut leaving now. I thought it would be nice to say bye."

"Oh, hold on. Let me walk you out. Tsu, I'll be back.." Grasping Takehiko's hand, she led him outside and stopped on the porch.

He stood there for a moment, inable to take hsi eyes off of her. "Utsukushii."

Kagome smiled. "Thank you."

He kicked at the ground, hands in his pockets. Though he tried to hold back, he couldn't keep himself from embracing her lovingly. "I want you to be her so badly."

She sighed and stroked his head as it rested against her chest. "And if I were, I'd be the happiest woman alive to have such a handsome, loving son. If you ever wanna talk-"

"Tomorrow? At 4:00. Aqua city?"

Kagome giggled. "Alrigt. I'll see you then." Kissing his forehead, she sent him off. "Bye, Hiko! Keep it a secret." She waved.

A big, goofy smile on his face, he nodded then rushed to the car.

Sesshomaru kept his eyes trained on Kagome until she re-entered the house. "Hiko, what did you two talk about?"

He shrugged. "Nothing really. She just calmed me down, dad."

"But what did she say?" Inuyasha pressed.

"My mommy said to keep it a secret so there!"

"Kid! What the hell did she say?!" Inuyasha demanded, wincing when his father slapped the back of his head. "What?!"

Takehiko sighed. "Mommy said it's a secret, so I'm keeping it a secret. But she still doesn't remember us."

Sesshomaru smirked. "Soon enough, she will."

*X*X*X*X*X*X*

Kagome reached for Sesshomaru with a seductive smirk plastered on her face. "Have you missed me, dearest Sesshomar?" She licked his nose affectionately.

Groaning, he replied, "Of course, my vixen. And I take it you've longed for me as well."

"Oh, baby, you know it." The oversized t-shirt was pulled over her head and tossed aside. "Kiss me."

"And what is the magic word, miko?"

Kagome growled, pouncing roguishly on him. "Now, Sesshomaru-sama!"

Lying back on the plush, ivory satin sheeted bad, Sesshomaru closed his eyes. "Hn. I do not think you deserve a kiss."

A devious smirk crossed her face, and she heaved a remorseful sigh. "Oh, its just too bad you're afraid. How dishonorable, afraid of a ning-" She found herself flipped onto her back.

"Dearest," His lip lifted into a snarl, "it would serve you well to not remark on my honor."

"Oh my. This ningen didn't harm your ego did she? What kind of punishment could possibly be good enough to teach this lowly ningen a lesson."

Sesshomaru blinked at her, then tossed his head back and roared with laughter. "Fiesty little onna." Ducking his head with a chuckle, he pressed his lips to hers firmly then drew back, hair on his tongue. "What the h-"

*X*X*X

Sesshoamru's eyes snapped open and lowered to where he had a mouthful of his son's hair. Exhaling softly, he stroked the boys hair down.

The young demon curled closer to his father, whimpering as he slept. "Mommy...stop hurting her...you're killing her...wake up, mommy...please wake up...don't leave me!"

"Take. Hiko." Sesshomaru shook him. "Awaken, pup."

"Daddy, it was horrible. SHe killed mom. Killed her again."

"It is alright, pup. You're mother is alive now. And she'll join us. Things will be fine." He cradled his son to his muscular bosom.

Takehiko yawned and nuzzled further into his father's chest. "Are you going to work now?"

Sesshomaru glanced at the digital clock beside his bed. 7:00 flashed in thick, red numbers. "I should shower soon."

"Oh. Can I-" The ringing doorbell caught his attention. Tossing the covers back, he stumbled after his father. 'Who's he?'

The male standing in the doorway was strangely tall for a human. Eyes piercing hazel, hair raven and down his neck. He appeared to be perhaps 30. "Um, hello."

Sesshoamru observed him with a stoic face. "Hn."

"I-I'm Ken. I'm looking for this woman." He held up a pitcture. "She was seven then. I haven't seen ehr in a while, but I caught a glimpse of her the other day."

"Kagome/mom." Takehiko and Sesshoamru whispered, then glared, "Why?"

Ken scratched at his head. "I'm her father. I'm almost sure she lives in this area."

Sesshomaru nodded. "Hai. She does...Return tomorrow. I will ask her if I may tell you more."

"Sure. Sure. Okay. Thank you. I'll be back tomorrow. Oh, son, what's your name, and how do you know my daughter?"

"Sesshomaru. I am her mate, and this is one of out three pups."

Ken's face fell. "She-she mated without me, and had children? I suppose I shouldn't have expected her to put her life on hold." With a watery smile, he turned to go, until Takehiko caught his shoulder. "Yes?"

"So," he attempted to deepen his voice, "you are my grandfather?"

Ken nodded. "If you are Kagome's child, then yes."

Takehiko grinned and hugged him. "Hajimemashite."

"Hajimemashite." he waved, settled into his car, and drove off.

"Daddy, it's time for you to get ready for work. So get ready." He ordered.

*X*X*X*X*X*X*X

Kagome sat, studying the charts on teh clipboard that Dr. Akane had given her. 'Mr. Seikei needs a spongebath. Mrs. Yasumi needs her meds, all ten of them. My. Nan needs a bedpan...Why all these simple tasks? I'm a certified surgeon, and they're treating me like a nurse!'

"Hiyashi-san." Dr. Akane called unto the new doctor.

'Hmph.' Kagome stood and followed out of the office.

"Okay. I'm going to introduce you to your mentor. You'll be working with him for a few months or so, intil you've proven yourself capable. Ah, there he is now, Dr. Tashio-"

Kagome's upper lip curled in disgust. "Sesshomaru."

He seemingly froze. "Kagome. Hn, have you realized yet?"

"More than I wish to." She mumbled, all the while glaring at Sesshomaru as he sized her up. "Done yet, Sesshomaru?" Kagome stiffened when he cupped her cheek.

He smirked. "No." lips pursed, eyes laughing.

growled, turning to walk away. She sent over her shoulder, "Oh, and Hiyashi-san, the next time you decide to where a belt in place of a skirt, think about those whose sight will suffer."

Kagome's jaw went slack. "Th-that wench. SHe didn't." Sneering, she shook her head, and tilted her head upward to look at Sesshomaru. "First is Seikei-san. Needs a sponge bath. Let's go, Tashio-san."

"Sesshomaru." He corected. 'Why would she call me that?" Mentally frowning at ehr tense body, he decided upon, :Sesshomaru-san?"

"Heh. Good enough." She grinned at him. "Now, can you help me find room 814, Sesshomaru-san?"

"Of course." The youkai sat his hand on her lower back, directing her toward the elevator. Clawed hands reached for the floor buttons at the same time and collided.

Though Kagome didn't quite understand the spark that ignited at the touch, she understood that she was blushing and wanted to feel it again. And the mere thought angered her. 'I don't know this pervert! I should just ignore the psycho.'

Sesshomaru trained his eyes on Kagome and held them there. She was blushing, obviously because of his touch. He grabbed a lock of her hair and pushed it behind her ear, staring into her eyes when she grasped his wrist. "Do I tempt you?" It was a strictly honest, innocent questions/

Eyes narrowed, Kagome lied, "No. This elevator is just taking forever."

Sesshomaru stepped toward her, smirking arrogantly as she stepped back and kept doing so until she was flesh against the door. But before he could even touch her.

*DING*

'Oh, thank kami.' Kagome scrambled out, earching the halls for the room.

"This way."

Heat rising to her cheeks, Kagome bowed her head, mumbled nearly incoherent, "Arigato godzaimasu," and entered the room with a grin. "Hello, Seikei-san. I must say, when I read about a sponge bath, I expected someone older.'

The male looked over at her, his violet eyes growing wide with shock. "K-K, can I have a hug?"

Kagome cocked a brow. "Mm, I suppose." She ignored the angry look in Sesshomaru's eyes and leaned to hug the man. "Um, Mr. Seikei."

"Call me Miroku."

"Okay, then, Miroku, hands to ourselves please." Swatting his hand from her bottom, she looked up to find a brown haired woman in the doorway.

She shook her head. "Married all these years and you still can't control your-self...K-Kagome?"

Kagome frowned. "Gomennasai. Do I know you?"

"Watarimasen." Sango turned to Sesshomaru."That's Kagome, right, Sesshomaru-sama?"

Though his eyes yelled 'Yes', he forced himself to say, "No. I myself made the same mistake."

Kagome rolled her eyes and snorted. "As if, Sesshomaru-san. You haven't learned from your mistake yet. I'll probably have to smack you again."

Miroku shook his head. "If you've done that and lived, you are none other than Lady Kagome."

"It's not like I wouldn't like to be to be the mother of those wonderful pps. I mean, when Tsubasa and I mate and have cubs, I want them to be just like-" She choked as she was lifted off the ground by her neck. Opening her eyes, she screamed silently as she stared into the most terrifying red eyes she'd ever seen.