Chapter 19

Foxgem: HI! Well here we go…3 more chapters. WOW! Lets get this over with…shall we? Oh I am so horrified! My brain has been mush. Why haven't you guys told me the last two chapters are the same? GAH! Now…forgive me.

Chapter 19 Abandoned

Surgery

Kagome turned over in bed and found her loving husband asleep next to her. Kagome smiled tiredly then kissed him softly. Inuyasha groaned and pulled her to him. Kagome wanted to laugh. Kagome rubbed his back as he began purring with pleasure.

Aww…her dog was so cute! Kagome kissed his nose. It had now been a week and Kagome finally got the hang of things. The kids loved their pre-school classes and Kagome loved being home and getting to cook and clean. Not to mention the swimming and doing all the fun stuff around the house. Oh…her life was perfect.

Inuyasha had been working long hours just to get ready for Naruku's surgery. Kagome was so proud of him. He really stood up the plate and really had put himself out there for her family. Kagome snuggled into him as he tightened his grip on her. He had been getting 5-7 hours a sleep all week long yet he remained cheerful and loving. It really was time for him to be getting some sleep. It was Saturday and he took the day off.

Tomorrow was the big day. Naruku would be going into surgery. Naruku and Kikyo had been clinging to each other for the last couple of days. Kagome had barely seen her sister. Kikyo wanted to spend all of her time with Naruku. Kagome sighed as she began thinking off all the risks. What if Naruku really didn't make it out…what would Kikyo do? Kagome couldn't fathom the idea of her sister without Naruku. What if something like this happened to her…how would she deal with it?

Kagome shook her head. Kagome heard the T.V. turn on and she smiled. The kids were up. It was time to get up and feed them. When Kagome tried to get out Inuyasha's grasp he growled. Kagome froze. What was she to do? She had to feed the kids…and she wanted him to sleep. Kagome tried to pry his arm off of her but was pulled more tightly against him and was rewarded by a death growl.

"Inuyasha? Dear? Please wake up!" Kagome said into his ear.

Inuyasha's ears twitched then he opened his eyes. Inuyasha yawned loudly then he looked down and saw Kagome in his arms. Inuyasha smiled sleepily.

"Hello…when did you sneak into my bed?" Inuyasha asked as he kissed her lightly on the lips.

Kagome rolled her eyes. "When you passed out from drinking too much. I figured you couldn't be trusted with all that alcohol in you."

Inuyasha chuckled. "Good morning to you to." Inuyasha nuzzled her neck.

Kagome's eyes fluttered. "Inuyasha…it is time to get moving…"

"Oh really?"

"Yes."

"I don't think so. I finally got the day off and I am going to spend it the way I want." Inuyasha said outlining her face with kisses.

Kagome raised an eyebrow. "Is that so, Mr. High and mighty?"

"Yes."

"Then what about your children? Will they be fed this morning or not?" Kagome asked him smiling.

Inuyasha groaned as he let go. Inuyasha watched her get up. "Fine, wench. Go feed our little demons."

"What was that name again?" Kagome asked leaning towards him.

Inuyasha grinned. "Who needs a name? Wench will do."

"What was that again?" Kagome said playfully pulling on his ear.

Inuyasha covered her lips with his. "Ka-go-me."

"That will do."

Many things will do with that woman, Inuyasha thought merrily.

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Kikyo sat at the kitchen table holding her head. Tomorrow…gah. Why did this have to be so painful? He was going to be just fine…HE WAS. Kikyo wished for a fast forward button. She didn't think she could take this.

Back in their bedroom she heard Naruku get up and walk into the bathroom. Kikyo smiled. He was hers and no one else's. Hers. She was not willing to give him up. Kikyo put a hand on her stomach and rubbed it. They would be coming really soon. She couldn't wait to see their little faces. Would they look like her or Naruku? For the children who might be female, she prayed that they would look like her.

Kikyo felt Naruku arms come around her. Naruku laid his head on her back. Kikyo could feel tension in his body. How would you feel if by tomorrow at this time, you didn't exists in this world? Kikyo leaned back into him.

Naruku was on the verge of breaking down. How is wife held herself together he had no idea. She looked calm and collected like everything was going to be okay. Naruku sniffed at her scent. Her scent betrayed her. She was scared. For him, for her, and for their children. Naruku lifted his head up and turned her around. He held her the best way he could as he stared into her eyes.

Naruku picked her up and carried her to the couch where he sat down and held her. Kikyo tried to smile reassuringly but failed. Kikyo felt her vision go blurry. Naruku touched her forehead with his. They sat there for a while just staring at each other. Naruku tore his gaze away as Kikyo suddenly gasped in pain. Kikyo held her stomach. Naruku put his hands on her stomach. At his touch the children calmed down a little. Naruku pulled back her shirt so that her stomach was bare. Naruku kissed her belly and he whispered a little prayer. The kids stopped.

Kikyo smiled at his bent head. "What am I going to do without you?"

Naruku turned his head to look at her. "Do you really want me to answer that question?"

Kikyo shook her head. "No. I'd rather you didn't."

Naruku nodded and put his ear to her belly. He closed his eyes and just listened. On his left hand he felt a kick. He smiled. "They know their Father."

"But do you know them?" Kikyo barely got the sentence out. Her throat closed up and suddenly it was hard to breathe and to see.

Naruku sat up and took her face in his hands. "Shall we name them, then?"

Kikyo laughed. "You just don't trust me to name them."

Naruku smiled. "After all, you did name your first dog Fie Fie. Poor dog. He wasn't even a poodle. He was a German shepherd."

Kikyo rolled her eyes. "Okay. Well, we don't know for sure if they are all males or what. So, do you just want to make a list of the names you want?"
"I would rather you help me decide this. If they don't like their name I'd rather not be the one to blame."

Kikyo smiled. "Fine. I like the names Yuri, Del, and Kiroku for the girls. Um…for boy names…how do you like Naruku Junior, Anuk, and Jake?"

"Jake?"

"Yes, an American woman called her son that when we were at the airport and I like it."

"No. I want good Japanese or at least Asian names. No Jake. Anuk is a little funny. I like Yuri and Kiroku but Del has got to go. I want Tyak for one of my sons names. I do not want my son to be named after me. However, I would like a grandson named after me."

"Do you know any more names?"

"No. How about we go check it online?"

Kikyo snuggled into him, "Okay…but not now. I want to sit here just a little more. Is that okay?"

Naruku smiled as he wrapped his arms around her tightly. "Yeah."

After a moment Kikyo spoke up, "You never told me when you fell in love with me. And don't give me the 'love at first sight' line. I know better than that."

Naruku chuckled. "Look at us. We are on the couch and acting like a pair of old sentimental fools."

"As long as we are together, I don't care what we look like."

Naruku smiled and nuzzled her neck. "You really want to know?"

Kikyo smiled. "Yes."

"Well, you know our first date, right? The one were we went to the water park?"

Kikyo frowned. "That wasn't our first date. That is how me met."

"I consider that our first date. After all, the boy you were with was a jerk and kept going for other girls. I was standing in line behind you and him. I heard you yell at him. You were the sexiest thing I had ever seen. Black bikini and smooth skin…ahh…what a wonderful sight. I thought the other guy was a dip for trying to cheat on you. You were 10 times better than him." Naruku smiled remembering.

Kikyo smiled back. "Then, when he tried to hit me…you came in and stopped him. You then pushed him down the water slide without a tube. You then went down with me on my tube. When we got to the bottom we were confronted by a lifeguard. He had your ex behind him. He asked us what was going on."

Naruku nodded. "Then you took control. You pointed at me and said that I was your boyfriend and you were just standing there with me, when that guy tried to molest you and I defended you by pushing him down the slide. I knew right then and there that I wanted you. It is true that I didn't love yet. But that was the first time I had wanted something so badly that I couldn't have."

Kikyo nudged him. "Come on. Tell me when you fell in love with me."

Naruku laughed. "Your wish is my command. I fell in love with you right before we slept together for the first time. In fact I recognized that there was something between us and I promised myself that I wouldn't sleep with until I knew that I loved you. We were at the park playing and I was thirsty so I went to the drinking fountain. When I came back you were playing with a few children. I noticed how caring you and I wanted those children to be mine. I know. Selfish, but I couldn't help it. Then, another guy came up and started talking to you. I believe one of the children was his. I got angry at the very thought of you with anyone else but me. I began thinking of everything we have gone through and then I tried thinking of my life without you…and I couldn't bare it.

"Throughout our date everything you said and did just made me realize that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. It just took me a while to get the courage to ask."

Kikyo leaned up and kissed him. Naruku grinned and hugged her back. "So, when did you know you loved me?" Naruku asked smiling.

Kikyo smiled. "I fell in love with you when you came to my rescue. Do you really think I would go down a slide with someone I didn't like then cover for them? You were sexy, and wonderful to me. Of course, I didn't truly love you until our 4th date when we went to a club and started dancing. You went to the bathroom and I was going to go get us drinks.

"As soon as I went up there I was cornered by 3 guys who asked me for a dance. I smiled and told them no thank you and that my boyfriend would be back in just a minute. They ignored me and began dragging me away. I tried to fight back but I was too weak. You came out of nowhere and yanked them away from me. You told the guys to get away. When one called me a slut and other horrible names, you yelled at him and told him if that if he ever came near me again you would end his days on this Earth.

"Instead of sticking it out there, you swept me into your arms and carried me outside. You carried me to a park and sat down on a bench. You just hugged me telling me that everything was okay, and how I wasn't like that.

"You didn't try anything on me. You didn't try to make-out with me nor did you try to get me into your bed. You just held me while I was trying to get my emotions in order. After I stopped crying you took me back to my place and laid me on my bed and was going to walk away. I grabbed on and asked you to stay. Instead of demanding anything, you just laid down and held me while I slept."

Naruku nodded, "That was the most frustrating night I had ever spent. You kept snuggling into me and all my body wanted was you. Arg…I am so glad that I never have to spend another night like that. I love you."

Kikyo smiled then gestured to her stomach. "I hope you love them too."

Naruku laughed as he rubbed her belly. "I love them all. Each and everyone of them."

Kikyo pulled him closer, "Make love to me."

"Sorry, love. At this stage I am not permitted to do so. I am not going to cause an early birth. No thank you. I want my children to come when they are ready." Naruku said patting her stomach.

Kikyo crossed her arms. "You are not the one who has to carry them around. The sooner they come out, the better."

"Now, now! Remember we love them and want the best for them."

Kikyo rolled her eyes. "You are sounding more and more like a father."

Naruku sat up taller. "Really? I rather like that."

"Uh huh. Okay, I am hungry." Kikyo turned to Naruku. "Feed me."

Naruku laughed. "Was that a command?"

"No…it was a true statement of what is going to happen."

"How can you be sure?" Naruku asked.

Kikyo smiled sweetly. "Would you honestly let me starve?"

"Never. That would be against my vows that I made to you when we got married." Naruku grunted.

"Exactly. Feed me."

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Cold…hateful place. Oh, how I despise this. All hospitals should be burned. Kagome thought as she sat in the waiting room. The kids were at home playing with a baby sitter. Kikyo was in the bathroom preparing herself for the long wait. Naruku and Inuyasha were in with the doctor discussing a few last things.

Kagome sighed as she leaned back in her chair. Why is it that no matter how hard she worked at pulling away from this place that it always sucked her back in? Kagome picked up her magazine again and tried to concentrate on the words. No luck.

What would her sister do if Naruku didn't wake up? What would happen? Kagome couldn't bear to think about it. It didn't seem right. It wasn't fair. Naruku deserved to be his family that he had worked so hard to obtain. He deserved to live.

Kagome stood up and began to pace the floor. What would happen if he woke up paralyzed? It would be better than him dying, that's for sure. What if he was a vegetable though? Where he couldn't recognize his own wife or his name. What would they do then? Kagome's head began to hurt as she thought about what her sister was going to go through. Personally, she didn't know if she could handle this. The pain was just too great.

Kikyo came out of the bathroom with red eyes. Kagome could tell she had been crying heavily. Kikyo walked over and sat down. Kagome studied her sister. Kikyo's head was bent and her hands were clasped as if in a silent prayer. She was so nervous. Kagome put her arms around her sister and hugged her tight.

"Don't worry. It will all be okay."

Kikyo wrapped her arms around Kagome without a sound and squeezed.

10 minutes later Inuyasha showed up. Kagome shook Kikyo and whispered her to get up. Silently they walked down the hallway towards Naruku's bedroom. Kikyo gripped her hand at a painful pressure. Kikyo was white and wide eyed.

Kagome had never seen her sister like this before. Kikyo was always the strong and out goinging one of them both. Kagome sucked it up and just let her sister squeeze away.

Inuyasha opened door 349 B and stepped aside so Kikyo could go in first. Kikyo stopped at the door way. Naruku was sitting in a hostpital bed with an I.V. going into his wrist. He was already to go. His head was shaved and he sat there quietly.

Kikyo then rushed at Naruku and sat beside him. Kikyo gripped the hospital gown with a fierceness that scared Kagome. Naruku smiled as tears came to his eyes. Naruku hugged his huge wife back.

Kagome and Inuyasha shut the door and left the couple alone. As soon as the door was shut Inuyasha pulled Kagome to him.

"Kagome, don't worry. It will be alright. He is healthy and is a perfect candidate. It's going to be okay."

Kagome grabbed on to Inuyasha like a child needing reassurance after a fight. Kagome hugged him and prayed for her sister.

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Kikyo held onto her husband. Kikyo was going insane. She couldn't lose him. She couldn't Her life revolved around him. He was her everything. No…

Naruku felt her tremble. Naruku suddenly pulled Kikyo full onto the bed and they were laying side by side. Kikyo touched his face with the tips of her fingers. Their eyes bore into one another. To Kikyo, it felt like if she took her eyes off of him for one second…he would disappear. Naruku just sat their trying to find some way to comfort her. Naruku kissed her softly. In that one kiss a dozen promises were made.

"I love you…always remember that." Naruku whispered as he pulled away.

Kikyo swallowed. "I love you."

Inuyasha came in and Naruku saw him nodd. Naruku turned to his wife and she shook her head. "No…not yet."

Naruku held her hands in his. "It's time baby. It's time to go." Naruku tried to smile.

Kikyo was loosing it. "NO…NO. I am not done yet…Naruku…I can't do this."

Naruku motioned to Inuyasha and he came forward. Gently he began picking up Kikyo. As soon as their flesh touched she began to fight. She struggled, kicked, screamed, and bit trying to get back to Naruku. Naruku was sobbing.

3 doctors came in and started rolling Naruku away. Kikyo began screaming in pain. As soon as the chair was gone she fell to her knees screaming Naruku's name.

Kagome wrapped Kikyo in her arms and rocked back and forth. Inuyasha was about to leave when…a scent hit his nose…

Before he could turn around he heard Kagome scream his name. "Inuyasha! She is going into labor!!"

Inuyasha called the nurse in. He had to leave…yet…

"Inuyasha if you don't leave right now…I swear-" Kagome didn't get to finish the threat.

The nurse ran and called down for assistance. Within seconds Kagome and her hysterical sister were on their way to the delivery room.

Foxgem: Twists…got to love em.