Foxgem: Okay…EXPALATION! Those first two chapters are like the prologue and this is where the story really begins! Well since you guys like it so much I am adding the next chapter.

Look…Hojo is the bad guy Okay? Remember all those police stories how loving husbands turned into Mr. Hyde and murdered the whole family. Would you like Kara and everybody murdered by Hojo?

I know how ticked you guys are about no Inuyasha. Well…we will just have to see when he comes in, won't we?

Chapter 3 --(really it is Chapter 1) Unexpected News

Funny how life changes. Even if you don't ask, search or even want it. At the time all you can think of is how bad it is and how much you want to go back. But as time flows…you finally get to see how that mistake or gift has helped you to become stronger and more independent.

For the first years Kara had depended on Kagome for everything. Kagome was astounded by her baby's need to be loved and to be sheltered. After the first 2 months Kagome began to blossom and began to love again. Kara softened the pain and even, sometimes, cured it. Who could not love a bundle that would smile up at you and giggle out of love? Who couldn't help but try to live up her expectations for that little girls love?

As for Hojo…he and Kagome got divorced with a few problems. Kagome got the child support and she got custody of Kara. Hojo got the car and apartment. He also got visiting rights, which ticked Kikyo and everyone off. But he hardly never showed up. Other than that…no problems. Sure it almost killed her emotionally but not one of them was going, or willing, to keep the other.

After they split Hojo got together with Erin, as was expected, and they ran off together. But 5 months later Erin showed up on Kagome's doorstep crying. She was unmarried and 4 months pregnant with Hojo's baby. As soon as Hojo found out he tried to get the baby killed but Erin refused. So…Hojo moved on. He now lived somewhere in California. No one really cared where exactly he lived and no one ever asked.

Kagome took Erin in. She knew she really didn't have an obligation to that woman who stole her husband but…in way…she was grateful to her for showing her what man he really was.

Kagome coaxed Erin through the 5 months that were left before she gave birth. But in the 8th month Erin found out that she had a disease. Sure she could get some medicine to make her better but there was a catch. If she took that medicine, it would kill her baby. Erin was given a chance…to either kill the baby and get the treatment to be healed or go through with the pregnancy and probably die in labor.

Erin spent 2 days concentrating and praying. On the third day she chose to give her baby life. "My baby shouldn't have to die because of my mistake. This is my punishment for taking your husband and allowing…this to happen." Erin told Kagome with her eyes shining. And so, Kagome made arrangements that she would look after the child and care for it as if it was her own.

Duringthe last few weeks Erin's body grew week and sickly. After a mishap on the steps Erin was moved into the hospital. Kagome stayed by her and brought Kara with her on every visit. Erin often expressed how sorry she was and her worries. It took all of Kagome's strength to help Erin.

Then it happened. Erin gave birth to Nathan. Erin died 4 hours after seeing her baby. Those were the happiest moment of Erin's life. All Erin did was stare at her beautiful son and tell him over and over again how much she loved him. Kagome held the tears back until…Erin could no longer see them with her physical eyes.

Kagome was able to bring home Nathan 3 days after the birth. So now…Kagome was a mother of two. It was hard. Looking at Nathan she could see an exact replica of her former husband. Sometimes she couldn't stand to look at him.

When Nathan would get angry and pitch a fit, Kagome would back away from him and ignore him. That would only frustrate him more. He would end up kicking her and she would always punish him way beyond that was needed.

But no matter what Nathan always seemed to forgive and give her that extra boost. In a few short weeks of having her two babies together she found out something. She could love other people and trust them.

They were always dependant of her and they always needed constant attention. Kagome was on the go nonstop. Once she finished putting the kids to bed she was always had to clean up the house and get the bottles ready for the next feeding time.

This helped Kagome out a lot too. She never had any time to think about Hojo or Erin. Kagome's wounds were gently but slowly healing.

4 years have now passed since the birth of Nathan. They live in a huge home in Tokyo Japan. Kagome now works at home with her two small children. Kara has Kagome's long, thick, black hair and she has Hojo's brown soft eyes. Nathan however…looked exactly like his father. Brown hair brown eyes. The only thing different was his build. Instead of the football star he had the scrawny build of his mother. Not to mention his nose. Nathan had a perfectly shaped nose like his mother.

Kagome lost the weight she gained with having Kara and was now skinnier then she had ever been in her whole life. Kagome didn't even look like she had even had a child. She was asked out on many dates but as soon as they found out that she had two children they all ran away. But Kagome never complained. As far as men went…she was done with them.

Kagome never felt better in her life. She had everything. She didn't need anything but her the love of her two children. That is…until…

"Mommy Wook at me!" Kara shouted as she ran around the house with a blanket for a cape.

"No Mommy! Tak a Wook at me!" Nathan slurred as he tumbled around on the bed.

"All right! That's enough you two! Time to get ready for the day!" Kagome said with a smile. Kagome grabbed one child in each arm and headed for the bathroom.

As Kagome reached the door Kagome sighed. It was war again. Her against the children.

Kagome laid out her strategy. While the toys distracted one child, she attacked the other one with a soapy rag. While the one Kagome attacked, Kara screamed, cried, and kicked. Kagome wrestled to get Kara clean. This seemed like WW III! While Kagome went in to do her hair, Kara would wait until the last second and splash Mommy in face and 'swim' away. It took Kagome two seconds to get over the shock before she grabbed Kara again pinned her down. After Kara was clean she abandoned the child in the midst of toys while attacked the other one. Nathan was a good fighter…but not as good as Kara.

After half an hour of war Kagome came out with two children wrapped up in towels one in each arm. Kagome's shirt was soaked as well as her hair. Not to mention her pants were dripping onto the carpet. The kids roared with laughter.

Now it when it came to dressing…at this sport, Nathan was the winner. Kara was always anxious to get away from the cold air and back into her warm dry clothes…but not Nathan. He embraced the cold. He would throw down his towel and run around the whole house laughing and screaming. It took another half an hour to catch him.

When they were finally all nice and dressed Kagome slowly made her way to her own room. It was only 1:00 in the afternoon. Oh boy. She was dead. How did her mother ever do it? Kagome sighed as she lay on her bed.

Sango, Rin, Kikyo, Naruku, Miroku, and Sess were coming over at 1:30. Sess had finally asked Rin to marry him after 4 years of dating. They were getting together to plan the wedding. They only had 2 weeks. Rin couldn't wait any longer to be Sess'. Sess really didn't care about the whole big wedding.

If they didn't watch it, Sess would drag Rin to the preacher and get it done in 20 minutes flat without the gowns and people. But Sango had been the one to put the bridle on him. Kagome smiled thinking of Sango taking control of Sess. That demon could be really stubborn sometimes…but Rin somehow broke down his defense.

Kagome smothered a laugh as she stood up and began to dress. She chose a black tight shirt and tight jeans. Just because she was a mother of two, it didn't mean that she had to dress like one.

As Kagome pulled her hair up the doorbell rang. Kagome ran opened the door to three women. Sango, and Rin wore a bright smile while Kikyo wore a deep scowl. And she did have a right. Kikyo was 6 months pregnant with 4 demon babies.

"Bloody taxi." Kikyo muttered as she came in. Kagome suppressed a laugh. Kara and Nathan ran in the room and jumped on Sango and Rin. For ones so small, they knew to leave Kikyo alone.

"Vey are oo ear?" (Translation---why are you here) Nathan slurred. Nathan had his last night's sucker in his mouth. Kagome had tried to take it away but…to no avail.

"Where are the guys?" Kagome asked as Sango and Rin picked up the kids.

"Actually, Naruku has to work to day. Supposedly he forgot." Kikyo grumbled as she slowly sat down on the couch. Every time Kikyo sat down, Kagome flinched. It seemed like what ever she sat on was going to break. Kikyo was huge.

"Miroku and Sess have gone to the airport. They are picking up a…friend." Sango said carefully looking at Kagome's face. Sango couldn't wait to spill the news.

"Who?" Kagome said with a small frown.

"Well, do you remember a strong young lad that we went to school with? He has gold eyes and white hair. He is extremely sexy and is Sess' brother." Rin said smiling as Kagome's mouth dropped.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome gaped. Her High school sweet heart.

"Yep!" Rin laughed.

"Oh what is that? A little red in the cheeks? Could it be that our young friend who has given up on men still feels love for a half-breed?" Sango said smiling widely. Now THIS was fun!

Kagome blushed even redder remembering everything that She and Inuyasha had done together.

"Oh my! I do believe you are right. Is she sweating? Oh HO! The mighty Kagome has fallen! If we knew that we would get this kind of emotion out of you we would have invited him over here sooner!" Kikyo said joining in.

"What is he doing here? I thought…I thought he moved to the U.S." Kagome said still shocked.

"Oh he did. After he found out about you and Hojo. Apparently he still loved you." Rin said tickling Kara.

"Well, I am glad that was a long time ago. He won't even look my way. Come on…I'm the mother of 2 children. Who wants to marry a…a…a single mother? " Kagome said tugging on her hair.

"Oh come on! Kagome look. A lot has happened to both of you. He got married twice and both times they died. His first wife died giving birth to a stale born pup and his second wife died of heart failer. He has one small son and he is all alone in the world. Come on! It is perfect! He loves kids and he had a hard time. Why wouldn't it work?" Rin said with a scowl.

"Because…we are not what we once were." Kagome said going in the kitchen.

"Stop. Leave her." Kikyo said as Sango stood to fallow her. "She is a big girl. She must handle this. Give her some time to prepare." Kikyo said with some hidden wisdom.

Kagome stood at the sink with her hands gripping the sink as tight as she could. Inuyasha…oh how that name made her heart jump. They had dated all through High school. He had been there to protect her and to guide her. He had made her life worth wild. She never even considered looking at another guy when she was with him. He was her world. That was…until college. When she met Hojo.

She had pushed him away for a famous football player. Oh it was nice for a while. All the fame and all the…nights with him …Inuyasha ha tried to warn her but she had thought that he was just jealous and wanted revenge. Oh…if she had only listened to him…but then…there would have never been Nathan and Kara.

Tears stung her eyes as she remembered the way she left him. How could he forgive her? How? She had been a real witch. Inuyasha deserved better. Besides she was done with men.

'But he isn't a man.' A voice said in her head.

'What do you mean he isn't a man!' Kagome demanded.

'You said you were done with men. But he isn't one. He is a half-breed. The best of two worlds.'

'Go away! This is all nonsense! We don't even know if he is interested or not! This isn't all about me. He has got to want this too!' Kagome thought angrily.

'Oh so…you do want him.'

Kagome shook her head. She had to stop that! If she kept going…she was going to end up in the nutt house! With that she rolled up her sleeves up and began to clean the kitchen.

Just then the phone rang. Kagome picked it up hurriedly. But when she heard the voice on the other end she almost dropped it.

"Hey! Is Kagome there?"

"Hojo…what do you want." Kagome said gripping the phone with both hands.

"I just wanted to tell that the child support for Erin's kid is on its way. Oh and I will be coming by Friday." Hojo said staring at his steering wheel.

"Why?" Kagome said scared.

"Oh…I want to meet the kids…" Hojo said through his teeth. He didn't really didn't care about those two basterds.

"Hojo…stop lying! What do you want?" Kagome said angry and getting red in the face. The kitchen door opened behind her and she felt Kikyo grip her shoulder.

"Look…I have to see the kids for half an hour so they won't raise the child support bill." Hojo growled. Hojo gripped the steering wheel tightly. He did not want to spend all the money to travel to Japan and see his ex.

"I don't care about your money problems Hojo! I care about my kids! They don't know you! How am I supposed to tell them that their Daddy can't stay-" Kagome began to yell at Hojo when he yelled back.

"DON'T YOU DARE CALL ME THAT!" Hojo literally screamed into his cell.

"You ARE!" Kagome yelled back.

"Look…I produced them. There is a difference between Daddy and Father." Hojo send in his lawyer voice.

"Fine. Then I guess you are no better than a plant. A machinery plant. But Hojo…even machinery plants die. Look…since the court gave you the visiting right I have no say or authority. I am going to ask you know…for me…as a mother who just wants to raise her kids…please don't come. I'll even cancel child support." Kagome begged.

"Sorry Kagome. But…you have not touched a heart of stone. I am coming at 4:00 in the afternoon next Friday. Be ready." Hojo said shutting off his cell phone. He hated that woman. He couldn't believe why he had even been with her. Yuck.

Kagome stood staring at the phone. Rin and Sango were standing behind Kikyo.

"Hojo is coming for a visit next Friday." Kagome whispered.

"Oh Kagome. I am sorry. Do…do you want us to take Kara and Nathan and leave you?" Sango asked looking at Kagome as Kagome battled her inner feelings.

"No…no." Kagome said with a small laugh. Kagome wiped her tears in her eyes. "This way…I can finally get revenge on him." Kagome laughed. Kagome pushed Kikyo away. And with a fake bright smile she began to cook like crazy.

Kikyo, Rin, and Sango exchanged glances.

Foxgem: Yeah I know that was short but…it had to be done. Hopefully I will be submitting this with 2 other Chapters but if I don't…ah well. Blame Exams! Blood and Bloody ASHES! Light…till next time….