A Future Fairytale
Chapter 8
Inuyasha's Return

Inuyasha followed Sesshomaru. No matter what it took he would make his way back to Kikyou. How could he even think of his leaving helping her and the baby? Now it may already be too late to make up for his mistakes... he sincerely hoped it wasn't. He loved Kikyou more than anything. He hoped she wouldn't leave, he couldn't bare to lose both her and his pup, when he didn't even get to see his pup yet.

Sooner or later, he and Sesshomaru made it to the Inu No Taishou mansion where Sesshomaru lived with Rin and Jaken. He took Inuyasha towards Kikyou's room and he instantly ran to Kikyou's side and took her hand.

"Kikyou ... I'm so sorry, please forgive ... me," he whispered, refusing to let tears fall in front of his brother upon seeing his mate in such a weak state. He placed his hands gently on her stomach and smiled when he felt the baby's presence within. The child was doing fine, but wouldn't for long without it's mother in good health.

The taiyoukai watched his little brother, possibly feeling the tiniest amount of pity for him...very tiny. He sooner or later left Inuyasha in private with his mate.

Inuyasha gripped Kikyo's hand tightly. He couldn't bear it if she left...or even almost worse...never forgave him for what he did...

"Oh Kikyou, please, please wake up..." Inuyasha pleaded, grasping her hand tightly within his own. "P-Please...forgive me..."

Kikyou was slowly regaining consciousness. Someone was holding her hand, and talking to her, begging her to wake up and forgive them. Who? Who had done something wrong to her?

Those were her thoughts as she tried to answer her own questions. Then it hit her.

Inuyasha.

He was back.

But why did he suddenly decide to return? Did he care for her all along? She wanted to know, so she opened her eyes slowly.

"Inu...Yasha..."

A shocked but relieved gasp could be heard. "K-Kikyou..." Inuyasha studdered. 'Oh thank god...' he whispered. He hugged her gently and she hugged him back, almost reluctantly it seemed.

"Inuyasha...can I ask you something?" Kikyou whispered, her back leaning against his chest with her in his arms.

"You just did, but go ahead," Inuyasha smiled.

Kikyou laughed slightly. "Why...did you leave?"

Inuyasha sighed. "Honestly, it was stupid of me...now I know that...but at the time...I thought it would be better if I-"

"Better?! Inuyasha, it was horrible!" Kikyou cried, and Inuyasha hugged her tightly.

"Shh...I know, I know, I don't plan on leaving you again...so long as you let me stay with you..."

Kikyou merely smiled and ruffled his hair, playing with his ears. "Of course you can stay," she said with a warm smile. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

Inuyasha sighed and hugged her tightly. 'How did I get so lucky?' he thought to himself. 'I have the most beautiful woman in the world...and I'm going to be a father...how could I ask for anything else?'

When he looked down at Kikyou once again, she was fast asleep. He smiled and placed her gently back on the bed, getting in next to her and manouvering(sp?) so that they were in each other's arms.

'I hope it stays like this...forever, my Kikyou...'

TBC...

-tear- This fanfiction is almost complete! I FINALLY finished my Bleach fanfiction, so now I can concentrate on this one. I actually have a Spider Riders idea forming in my head...look for it soon!!