Chapter 2 – Pup
Kagome lay in bed dreading the day ahead, she has to go and tell her mother that she has fallen in love with a demon that was way older than her, she was pregnant and was a Princess; she also has to go and meet Sesshoumaru's mother. She put her hand on her slim figure and couldn't get over that she was already a month pregnant; Sesshoumaru told her that since she was bearing a youkai child she would keep her figure until a week before the pup was due. She turned her head and looked at her sleeping Prince; he looked so peaceful and harmless. She traced his magenta stripes with her finger and kissed him softly on the lips; he stirred slightly but stayed asleep. She was quite concerned for him lately; he was always working or training with his father and has had a fever she guessed that was the cause of him still being asleep. She put a hand to his forehead and winced at how hot and clammy he was; she went into the bathroom, got a flannel and bowl of cool water, put it on her bedside table and placed the flannel on his head. He slowly opened his eyes and looked up at his mate, she smiled and kissed his lips softly "Good morning Sessh" She whispered "How are you feeling?"
"I am fine" He lied "Why wouldn't I be?" His damn pride always got the better of him, he constantly kept denying to her that he was ill or feeling exhausted "How are you and pup?"
"We are fine" She smiled as she placed her hand on her stomach "I felt him kick this morning" He gave a weak smile as he closed his eyes "Why don't you stay in bed today love?" She didn't want another incident like yesterday, Inuyasha told her that he and Sesshoumaru were sparring when he suddenly collapsed and struggled to breathe
"I have no reason to stay in bed Kagome" He then sat up too fast and felt his head spin; he put his hand on his head and shook his head slightly
"You have a fever Sesshoumaru" Kagome said "I don't want you to get severely ill" She sat behind him, put her hands on his shoulder and pulled him down to lie on her shoulder "Stay with me love" She then put the flannel back on his head that fell off when he sat up
"I have to get up Kagome" He said "My father wishes for me to continue our training as her assumes Naraku is near"
"I don't care about that, you are ill and you won't exactly be a big help if you collapse" Sesshoumaru sat up – a bit slower this time and got dressed and passed the flannel to Kagome
"Kagome, I will be fine" He then kissed her cheek and walked to the door "I shall see you at dinner after" And with that he left. Kagome huffed, got out of bed and dressed
"You are not fine Sesshoumaru" She thought out loud. She then clipped her hair back and went downstairs for breakfast; when she entered the dining room Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku and Rin were awaiting her at the table "Good morning guys"
"Good morning Kagome" Sango smiled as she got up and hugged her, she then kneeled down and put her hand on Kagome's stomach "And how's my little niece?"
"Sango, I've told you it might be a boy" Kagome laughed. They then sat down; Kagome sat in between Inuyasha and Sango. Whilst everybody was eating and talking Kagome leaned into Inuyasha's ear and started whispering "Where is Sesshoumaru?"
"He's training with dad"
"Are you going in there after?" He nodded "Do me a favour, look after him please his temperature is increasing rapidly and he has too much pride to go and rest"
"You can depend on me Kagome" He patted her back "I'll tell dad too"
"Thanks" When everybody had finished they went and did their things Inuyasha entered the dojo and watched his brother and father spar
"Sesshoumaru, you're going too slow what is wrong with you this morning?" Inutaisho asked as he pinned his son to the ground
"It is nothing" Sesshoumaru replied as he kicked his father off and got hold of his sword and charged at him, Inutaisho dodged and knocked the sword from Sesshoumaru's hands. He then forced Sesshoumaru into the wall and held him firmly
"There is something wrong, you seem pale and drowsy"
"I told you I am fine" He then forced his father off "Now let's continue"
"Wait" Inuyasha called "Umm dad, can I talk with a moment? In private"
"Yes son" He then turned to Sesshoumaru "We are finished here today, there is something I want you to do"
"What"
"I need you to go to Totosai's and get my sword Sounga" Sesshoumaru nodded and walked off "Now Inuyasha, what is the problem?"
"Kagome wanted me to tell you" He walked closer to his father and whispered slightly "She said that Sesshoumaru has a terrible fever which is increasing and he won't rest"
"He doesn't believe he should" Inutaisho growled "Why does his damn pride matter so much to him?"
"We were sparring yesterday and he collapsed in front of me…he was struggling to breathe"
"He seemed to have breathing difficulties this morning" He then almost gasped "Damn it, I sent him to Totosai's if Naraku knows of his condition he will seek him out" He cursed and grabbed a normal sword "Inuyasha, tell Monomaru from me that he is to search the lands for Sesshoumaru"
"What about you?" Inuyasha asked
"I am going to find him" He then ran out of the dojo, passed Kagome and out the doors. Kagome tilted her head in confusion 'Now where could he be running off to?' She then ran over to Inuyasha who was had just entered the room
"Where has your father gone? Inuyasha"
"Sesshoumaru has left the palace on my father's orders, I told him of Sesshoumaru's condition so he's gone after him"
"Oh no" She covered her mouth "I have to find him" Inuyasha pulled her back to stop her from running "Let me go"
"No Kagome, you will put you and the pup in danger"
"SIT" Inuyasha fell to the ground and Kagome ran out of the palace and after her mate "Sesshoumaru…" She continued to run through a forest when she heard snickering "Whose there?"
"Hello Kagome" Naraku then landed in front of her disguised in his baboon pelt "You're looking beautiful today" He neared her and she stammered back
"Go away Naraku, don't come near me" She was shaking now, she didn't want him to do what he tried last time "Sesshoumaru will kill you"
"The young Prince isn't exactly feeling too well is he?" He smirked "I used the jewel to weaken him so it could be easy to get you, it is a shame the spell wears off today" He then lunged forward and pinned her to the ground "Subdue Kagome"
"Never" She used her powers to throw him off and ran for her life "SESSHOUMARU" Naraku caught up to her and slapped her across the face
"If you try that again wench I will kill you" He punched her in the stomach with one hand and pulled her into his lips; she weakly tried to break the deadly kiss but she felt paralysed. As he kissed her he breathed his miasma into her mouth, she felt her body weaken more and he eyelids become heavy. He released her mouth and she fell to her knees
"Y-you have n-no pity Naraku" She croaked as she held her stomach
"Why would I pity you? You're not important"
"M-maybe so b-but…" She coughed up blood "I'm pregnant" She almost hit the ground when she felt two strong arms grab her from behind and saw the new Band of Six land in front of her as well as Inutaisho, she tilted her head to look behind her and found Sesshoumaru holding her "H-he might have killed the pup" She whispered as tears streamed down her eyes "I love you…" She then fell unconscious. Sesshoumaru lifted her bridal style as he glared at Naraku
"You are truly sick Naraku, you find it fun in killing unborn children" Sesshoumaru growled
"I never knew she was pregnant" He smirked "But I found it incredibly amused when she cried"
"You…" He was cut off when Inutaisho dived forward and punched Naraku in the face resulting in him being smashed into a tree
"You will pay for harming my family" Inutaisho growled "I am ruler here and I banish you from these lands, a barrier has been created to keep you out" Naraku went eye wide "When I find a way to kill you I will return and will do so" Naraku then found a blue ball of energy fly over him and throw him out of the west, Inutaisho then turned to his son his eyes filled with sorrow when he found his daughter in-law lifeless in his arms "Is she…"
"She is alive…just" They all returned to the palace where Kagome was taken from Sesshoumaru and taken to the healers along with Sango who was an expert on demons
so she might have been able to help. Sesshoumaru, Inutaisho, Band of Six and everybody else waited downstairs impatiently; the doors opened and Sango started to walk slowly down the stairs. Sesshoumaru met her halfway and looked into her dead eyes "Sango how is she and my pup?"
"The pup is fine…" She trailed off "Kagome on the other hand is a different matter" She then sunk into tears and fell on Sesshoumaru's chest who unconsciously put his hands on her arms in comfort "She's in a coma" Sesshoumaru went eye wide and Sango tightened her grip on him "The healers said that if she doesn't wake up soon the pup will die too" She then released him and wiped her eyes "No one is in there now if you wish to see her alone" He nodded and went into the room that was chosen for Kagome's birthing, he sat beside her on the bed and took her hand
"Kagome" He whispered "Wake up mate" He kissed her lips softly as a single tear fell upon her cheek "I love you love" He lay beside her on the bed and buried his head in the crook of her neck "I won't leave your side" He breathed as he drifted off as his own fever got the better of him.
It was now dinner time and everybody went into the dining room and ate; Inutaisho looked to his right and saw that his son hadn't shown up, he gave a small growl. He knew was his son was doing, he was refusing to eat as he felt he didn't deserve to eat when his mate was lying helpless in bed. He stood and turned to his family and friends "Please excuse me" He then walked to the room Sesshoumaru entered earlier and knocked "Sesshoumaru" No reply. He walked in and was about to shout when he found his son cuddling to Kagome sleeping peacefully, he looked in awe and closed the door as he knew Sesshoumaru wouldn't appreciate people watching him sleep. He sat where Sesshoumaru lay and called to him "Sesshoumaru" He then gave him a little shake "Sesshoumaru, wake up" The Prince stirred and turned his head to find his father
"What are you doing here?" He asked sleepily. Inutaisho put his hand on his son's forehead and gave a weak smile
"You wasn't at dinner, I was concerned" He then frowned slightly "You have a fever Sesshoumaru, go to your room and rest"
"I prefer to stay here" Inutaisho sighed and shook his head
"Fine, but I will be in to check on you every hour ok" Sesshoumaru nodded and lay close to Kagome, Inutaisho put his hand on Sesshoumaru's shoulder "She's a fighter Sessho, she will be fine and if the pup is anything like any of you it will survive too"
"How can you be sure?"
"I feel it in my bones" He smiled "They are our family and we are survivors"
"The last time you said that you died" He mused slightly
"Ok take a chill" Inutaisho said teasingly "Sleep, I will check in on you after" He nodded and drifted back off to sleep "You still act like a pup Sessho" He then left the room and closed the door behind him. As he said he checked on Sesshoumaru every hour and was relieved that his fever was going down, it was time again to check in on his son before he went to bed. He went to the door which was slightly open; he peered through to find Inuyasha crying like a pup to his brother
"Sesshoumaru, if I lose Kagome I will lose the love she has given me too" He was seeking comfort from his brother the very one who had tried to kill him in the past; Sesshoumaru put his hands on his brother's shoulders and pulled him to sit on his lap "I
loved her as a lover once, more like a sister now I can't lose her" Sesshoumaru rested his forehead on the back of Inuyasha's head and let out a deep sigh
"She won't die Inuyasha, father has reassured me and he has never been wrong" Inutaisho felt a wave of pride flow through him, he raised his son well. "It's funny though, today we were supposed to see her mother and mine; I could tell she didn't really want to go so I guessed her wish was granted" He wrapped his arms around his brother's shoulders in brotherly comfort when Inutaisho decided to walk in
"You two confuse me" They merely gazed up at their father "You only now become close when Kagome is bed bound" He shook his head "She will be happy to know that you two are getting on when she wakes. Now Inuyasha, off to bed I will see you soon" Inuyasha nodded, waited for Sesshoumaru to release him and went to his room. Inutaisho sat beside Sesshoumaru and checked his temperature "Your fever has gone" He smiled "I want you to sleep in your own room tonight, Kagome isn't going anywhere"
"I want to stay here"
"No Sesshoumaru, it isn't healthy now go to bed" Sesshoumaru shook his head "Don't test me pup, you know I will drag you there if I must" Sesshoumaru sighed but growled at his father
"Why won't you let me stay with her?"
"You need to think of yourself right now" He then pulled his son off the bed "Now come" Before they left Sesshoumaru leaned over to Kagome and kissed her on the lips, Inutaisho then escorted Sesshoumaru to his room "I expect you to be at breakfast tomorrow, you haven't eaten properly"
"I will not die from starvation father, I am youkai" Inutaisho rolled his eyes and went off to bed. Sesshoumaru climbed into bed and for the first time in months it felt lonely, spacious and cold…
A week had passed and Kagome had still not awoken from her slumber, Sesshoumaru knew if she didn't wake up in two days she would be dead along with their child; he sat on her bedside and wiped the bangs from her eyes "Come on Kagome, wake up" He whispered. He took her hand and closed his eyes, he had not slept properly in a week and felt it trying to overcome him again "Damn it" He was about to drift off when he felt his hand being squeezed "Huh" He opened his eyes but found Kagome's still closed 'I'm losing it…' He then felt her squeeze his hand again
"Sessh…" Kagome breathed as she stirred "Hang on…I'm coming…no Naraku" She was having a nightmare, suddenly her eyes opened and she shot up in tears "SESSHOUMARU" He held her arms and kissed her softly on the lips and felt tears falling from his eyes
"I'm here" He looked into her eyes "Do you have any idea how much you have scared me?"
"Sesshoumaru" She wiped his tears with her thumb and kissed him on the lips "I thought I lost you"
"What do you mean?"
"The other day you were ill and went to Totosai's I went after you because you could have been killed"
"You were scared for me?" She nodded "Kagome that was over a week ago" She gasped "You've been in a coma"
"Is the pup…?"
"Our pup is fine love" He kissed her a little harder and a little more demanding "Don't you scare me like that again" She nodded and Inutaisho ran in
"I heard screaming…Kagome…" He saw tears in both of their eyes "You're okay" He smiled as he slightly slapped the back of Sesshoumaru's head "Can't say the same to you" He smirked "Now Kagome, make sure he sleeps tonight and eats some decent food he's refused to since you were asleep" She looked at Sesshoumaru and frowned
"Idiot" She smirked trying to keep an angry face "I wouldn't have woken up anytime earlier if you didn't eat"
"I didn't do it on purpose" He shrugged "I was just worried about you" He sat behind her and wrapped his arms around her
"Ever since you have been asleep Inuyasha and him have been getting on" Inutaisho smiled "Inuyasha was in here the other night crying to Sesshoumaru"
"Awe poor Inuyasha" Kagome sighed "Is he okay?"
"He was just worried for you" Inutaisho nodded "We all were"
"You guys saved me" Kagome smiled "And so did Bankotsu and the others. Can I go thank them?"
"No, you need your rest" Sesshoumaru said
"I've been sleeping for a week Sessh; I think rest is out of the question" Kagome said
"You're still very weak Kagome, if you move now you may collapse again" Sesshoumaru frowned
"He is right Kagome" Inutaisho said as he folded his arms in his kimono sleeves "But I do not believe you shall stay in this room, the room reeks of illness and pain. Sesshoumaru, how about you take Kagome back to your bedroom where she has a more comfortable bed and you two can be alone for a little while?"
"Yes, that sounds reasonable" He said as he released Kagome and stood "Come on Kagome, I'll carry you" He then lifted her bridal style and she laid her head on his shoulder "Are you alright?"
"Yes, you just lifted me a little too fast. I feel light headed that's all" She replied
"I'll tell everyone the good news" Inutaisho said and left. Sesshoumaru carried Kagome to their bedroom and sat her on the edge of the bed
"Let's put you in something else, you have been wearing that outfit since the healers got their paws on you" He then grabbed one of her nightgowns and fresh underwear, he put them beside her and kissed her cheek "Do you want me to wait outside until you're dressed?"
"What's the point? You've seen me naked before" She smirked "Besides I might need a little help" She teased "Like getting this smelly shirt off me" He lifted the shirt off along with her trousers and underwear "Could I have a bath love? You could join me"
"I see no problem with that" He lifted her once again and walked through the door that connected their room to the bathing room; he stood her up and pulled off his own kimono. He then took her in his arms and they sunk into the spring together, she sat on his lap and let her head fall against his chest
"This feels like heaven" She smiled as she wrapped his arms around her waist "Thank you for saving me from Naraku and for looking after me"
"You know I would go to hell and back for you" He whispered as he turned her on his lap so that she was facing him "Brace yourself"
"You wouldn't dare" He smirked evilly and pushed her back so that her body was immersed in the water, he pulled her back to him and she coughed water up "Sesshoumaru" She snapped "You know I'm not confident in water, don't do that again" He wrapped his arms around the sulky girl and kissed her tenderly on the lips
"I am sorry my love" He whispered playfully "Forgive me" She nodded and nipped at his neck
"Did you miss my touch Sesshoumaru?" He groaned which most probably meant yes "Did you miss this?" She leaned up and nibbled his ear "I know all of your favourite places" She smiled. He moaned her name and pulled her closer to his erection "It would hurt the pup" She said "Wouldn't it?"
"No, your stomach isn't big enough yet" He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her passionately "Kagome…" She wrapped her arms around his neck and let his hands roam around her body, he was about to enter her when she stopped him "D-don't" She stuttered "C-could we wait until the b-baby is born p-please?"
"Why are you asking me Kagome? I am not your boss or master, you do what you please. You are my lady and Princess and you know I would do anything for you"
"Thanks" She smiled and hugged him. Soon they got out of the spring and Sesshoumaru helped Kagome into her new night gown, she walked out onto the balcony and breathed in the fresh air "This is what I love about the feudal era the most" She said as he came up behind her and rested his chin on her shoulder "There is no pollution here everything smells fresh"
"That reminds me, you haven't gone to see your mother"
"I will see her another day" She answered "And we have to see your mother too"
"Oh joy" He sarcastically replied
"Sesshoumaru, can you take me into the garden please? I want to see Rin and Sango"
"Are you sure you're up to it?" She nodded and took his hand "Very well then follow me" They then left the bedroom. When they entered the throne room they found Inutaisho, Inuyasha and the Band of Six
"Hi guys" Kagome smiled as she waved, they turned and gasped
"Kagome…" Inuyasha breathed. He ran to her, lifted her into the air, spun her around, put her down and hugged her "I was so worried"
"Awe Inuyasha" She wrapped her arms around him "You act like a big baby sometimes" He then released her and she walked up to Bankotsu and the others "I just wanted to thank you for saving me from Naraku" She then surprised Bankotsu by hugging him
"Y-you're welcome" He stuttered. She then released him "I'll see you guys later I'm going to see Rin and Sango" She then entered the garden and found her adopted daughter and her sister like friend "Sango Rin" The girls turned and broke down crying as they ran to her
"Mommy I missed you" Rin cried as Kagome lifted her "Don't leave us again"
"I won't" Sango then hugged her
"Hey you" She wiped her tears "I thought you wouldn't wake up"
"It's all okay now, I'm here"…
It was a week before the birth of the pup and Kagome was massive, Sesshoumaru had made her stay in bed and wouldn't let her do anything. She was grateful when Inutaisho told him that if she stayed in bed it wouldn't be healthy. She was now in the nursery putting some baby clothes in the wardrobe when she felt a shooting pain go through her 'What is this?' She then heard something and felt water around her feet "AH SESSHOUMARU" Sesshoumaru heard her cries and ran into the room
"Kagome, what's wrong?"
"Something's happening" She cried as she clung to him for support "Water came from somewhere and I am in agony, it's like a really bad period pain" Sango had heard the scream and ran in
"Kagome" Kagome looked up confused when she saw Sango smiling "The baby's coming"
"But I have a week left yet"
"It has decided to come early" She grinned "Sesshoumaru; I think you should carry her to the birthing room" He lifted his mate bridal style and carried her to the birthing room
"Oh great the last time I was here I was in a coma" She growled slightly. Sesshoumaru sat her on the bed and held her upright "I-I need to push"
"Not yet Kagome, hold on" Sango then went to the door "I am going to tell Inutaisho so he can get a nurse of something" She then ran downstairs to Inutaisho, she found him and Inuyasha in the dojo "Inutaisho, Kagome's in labour the baby's coming"
"Just our luck, the nurse is away"
"WHAT" Sango screamed "What are we going to do?"
"Inuyasha, go get Sesshoumaru's mother Jen she knows how to birth pups" Inuyasha nodded and ran off "Come on Sango, let's go see to them" When they arrived at the birthing room Kagome was breathing heavily and squeezing Sesshoumaru's hand "You're going to lose your hand Sesshoumaru"
"Father, hardly the time for jokes" Suddenly Inuyasha and Jen entered the room "Mother, what are you doing here?" Jen walked up to Inutaisho and slapped him across the face
"What was that for?"
"For not having more than one nurse" She then walked over to Kagome and wiped her bangs from her eyes "Everything will be ok Kagome" She reassured "Sesshoumaru, sit behind her and support" He nodded and did as ordered. A half hour later "Come Kagome PUSH" Kagome pushed "And again"
"I can't, I'm too tired"
"Just once more Kagome and you'll be holding your pup in your arms" Kagome pushed one last time; when she heard a baby cry her head fell back on Sesshoumaru's chest
"Thank God" Jen then walked over with the pup
"Congratulations you two, you have a baby boy" She then handed Kagome the pup and turned to everyone else "Let's leave them be" Everybody then left the couple alone
"Awe Sesshoumaru, he's identical to you except for the fact he some black streaks in his hair too" She smiled "What shall we name him?"
"We agreed Kagome, if it was a girl I would name her and if it was a boy you would name him"
"Well I like the name Maru" Kagome smiled "Do you think it is fitting for a Prince?"
"Absolutely" He kissed her lips and stroked the pup's head "Maru"
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