Chapter 13
As the weeks and months went bye, Hezaa kept in contact with Kurisutaru almost everyday. Kurisutaru told Hezaa that every new moon a barrier was erected around InuYasha's and Kagome's hut. Hezaa had no doubts now that InuYasha's time of weakness fell on this night.
"You have done well Kurisutaru. You are free for now, however I shall check in once a month with you. I need to prepare for my future plans with the miko and hanyou."
"As you wish my mistress." Kurisutaru said while bowing to Hezaa.
Leaving the area where Hezaa and Kurisutaru talked. Hezaa had order Kurisutaru to bathe and stay away for the village for a day. This way InuYasha would not catch Hezaa's scent. This has been the routine for the passed 3 months.
In the village
Kagome continued to do her everyday routine. Even though it was now 3 months since her and InuYasha found out she was pregnant. And even if Kagome didn't look scared on the outside, there was one person or hanyou that knew differently.
More than once she cried herself to sleep in his arms. All he could do was do his best to comfort her. Sango had told him something about mood swings. Which he was guessing added to her crying at night. Of all the things he could save her from emotions were out of his league.
Finishing up her rounds with Keade. Kagome decided to visit with Sango. Since both their husbands were out on demon hunt. And Kagome knew Sango's kids could be a handful.
"Sango!" Kagome called before entering the hut.
"Come on in Kagome, I figured you stop by before going home."
"Well you know InuYasha doesn't want me alone anywhere. He's like a guard dog here late."
Sango wasn't quite sure want she meant about the term guard dog. But decided not ask to much about it.
"So have you been sleeping better Kagome since Keade gave you that herbal tea?"
"How did you know about that Sango!?"
"Well Kagome InuYasha was really worried and ask me if this was normal when women were pregnant. So I told that sometimes we get very emotional during this time. Kagome please don't be mad at him. He's just really worried about you."
"I know Sango, but I told him I was okay. He didn't need to worry you. You don't need stress now that you're pregnant."
"Kagome, what kind of friend would I be if I didn't want to support you in your time of need."
"Thank you Sango. But really there's nothing anyone can do." Giving a heavy sigh Kagome continued. "She's watching us Sango."
"Who's watching us Kagome?"
"Hezaa. She's watching me and InuYasha. I...I can feel her. I don't know how to explain it. It's almost like it's her but it's not."
"You mean like a spy Kagome?"
"Yeah I guess."
"And you haven't told InuYasha have you?"
"I can't Sango. If he finds out he'll interrogate the whole village. And not very nicely."
Their talk ended when they heard Miroku and InuYasha arguing outside the hut.
"I can't believe you Miroku! If you get anymore greedy, I'm locking up my winter supplies faraway from here."
"What do you take me for my dear friend. I could never steal from you. At least not with your nose. And besides with you and Kagome having your baby so close to winter I wouldn't dream of it."
"You're just afraid I'll put Tessiaga up your..."
"Okay! I get what you mean InuYasha." Miroku said raising his hands in defeat.
"InuYasha!" Kagome cried putting her arms around him.
"I glad to see you to koi. How was your day?" InuYasha asked wrapping his arms around her.
"Exhausting, I can't wait to go home and just relax. How about you InuYasha, did everything go okay?"
"Feh! Piece of cake Kagome. Or in Miroku's case piece of rice. He totally ripped those people off again. Two bales of rice for each sutra, we're lucky to have a job soon."
Kagome giggled at InuYasha statement. "Oh InuYasha, you should know Miroku by now. And you know he'll never change."
"Kagome! I can't believe you just said. How you wound me." Miroku said shaking his head.
"Kagome, why don't you and InuYasha stay for supper? We have plenty of rice and you always like my stew." Sango asked as she walked out to greet her husband.
"I would love to Sango, but I'm not very hungry right now."
Kagome knew InuYasha would surely throw a fit. But Kagome didn't care what InuYasha thought or said right now.
"Of course Kagome. Sometimes I didn't feel hungry when I was pregnant with the twins." Sango replied giving Kagome a small smile.
Deep down Sango knew why Kagome wasn't hungry. Before Kagome left the hut she finished explaining that once a month she sensed that someone was watching her. But every time Kagome looked, nothing! Sango was worried this wasn't like Kagome to not tell InuYasha. But Sango did plan on telling Miroku thought.
"Keh, whatever." InuYasha said cross his arms, now that Kagome left his embrace. To give Sango a fair well hug.
But before Kagome left Sango's arms, Sango whispered in Kagome's ear. "You need to tell him."
Kagome only sighed. She did want to tell InuYasha. But how would he take it? InuYasha already kept her on a short leash. If she told him she felt someone watching her. InuYasha would probably put her in a cage.
Leaving Sango and Miroku to their supper. Kagome waved good-bye, before wrapping one of her arms around InuYasha's arms.
As InuYasha and Kagome walked home. InuYasha could sense something was bothering Kagome. When he went to ask her his voice was came out louder than he wanted.
"Speak woman! What's bothering you. And don't tell me nothing!"
The tone of his voice caused Kagome to "gasp" did he have to use that tone of voice with her.
"Why do think something's bothering me InuYasha? Just because I said I wasn't hungry?"
"Keh! I'm not human Kagome. Did you forget I can smell when you're upset, or nervous. And right now..." *sniff* you're upset and ready to cry."
"Well...I'm not so..."
"So nothing Kagome! When we get home I want to know why you're upset. Damn it Kagome I'm worried! This isn't like you. You always tell me if something's wrong."
Kagome knew InuYasha was right. "Okay InuYasha, I'll explain everything when we get home."
InuYasha only nodded and said. "Okay koi."
Deep in the forest
Hezaa was preparing for the final battle. Kurisutaru would be the only one able to go near Kagome. But she needed to make sure that her plans fell on the night of the new moon. Other wise InuYasha would be powerful enough to stop her. She still didn't know exactly what happened to the hanyou on this night. But the next time she met with Kurisutaru she would tell her to get closer to the house the next new moon.
Once she found out what really happened on this night. The battle would be over and the child would be born in Hezaa's hideaway.
"This well end in 5 months if not sooner my dear miko and hanyou."
Once InuYasha and Kagome made it home. InuYasha started fixing the fire for the evening. While Kagome started fixing some rice. 'Maybe after I talk to InuYasha about what's on my mind I'll be able to eat something.' Kagome thought as she washed the rice.
"I'll be back in a minute Kagome. I just need to get some water and extra wood for tonight." Before Kagome could answer him he was gone.
*Sigh*
"He's never been this upset with me. I just hope he can be reasonable about all this."
As InuYasha laid the bucket in the stream. His mind was racing. 'What's bothering you my Kagome. I hate it when I can't protect you. I can't stand to see you like this Kagome.' Making a fist InuYasha slammed it into the ground. "DAMN IT! DAMN IT! Why...please Kagome let me know what's wrong. I...I can't stand the not knowing. I lost you before I WON'T lose you again!"
After getting his temper under control. InuYasha made his way back to the hut. Walking into the hut he notice Kagome had settled down by the fire pit.
Placing the bucket of water and wood by the door. He walked over to her and set down beside her. Leg's crossed he then pulled Kagome into his lap. Wrapping his strong arms around her and placing his nose in the side of her neck. Just breathing in her sweet scent.
Kagome nestled back into his chest. Trying to figure out how to start.
*Sigh*
"What is it koi tell me." InuYasha's voice almost plaiding. As he tightened his embrace.
"InuYasha just promise me you won't go crazy. I know how you worry, but please don't do something stupid."
"Kagome? Don't...don't you trust me anymore?"
"No! No InuYasha I could never not trust you. It's just... I feel like Hezaa is watching us. I feel a strong presence at least once a month. And it's usually a day or two before the new moon."
InuYasha froze! He knew Hezaa was still after them. But he never smelled Hezaa. And no wonder whatever she was doing she did when he was losing his powers. 'Damn Hezaa she most know.'
Kagome could see InuYasha was deep in thought. And she could see fear starting to show in his eyes.
"InuYasha? What's wrong?" Kagome asked placing a hand on his cheek.
"She must know Kagome. Hezaa must know when my night of weakness is. Why else would you feel something and I can't. Damn!"
"We'll get through this InuYasha, I have no doubt in my mind that we won't. I believe in you InuYasha you never failed me yet."
Giving a heavy sigh InuYasha decided to agree with her. When he felt her lips on his he felt all the tension melt away. And soon he found himself returning her kiss. Along with a little extra that night.
