A/N: Sorry for the delay I just found out that I sent this to my sister but was never posted. So without making everyone wait any longer. On to the story!

Chapter 14

Kagome was now six months pregnant, and her body was showing her pregnancy very well now. It became a little harder to do certain things. And with Sango busy with three kids, and another one on the way. Her time being able to help Kagome didn't always work out.

So for the past month Kristurau and Kagome were slowly becoming friends. They would do many different chores together, Kristurau would even stay with Kagome while InuYasha was away with Miroku.

"It's beautiful today, isn't it Kagome?" Kristurau asked, as she carried Kagome's laundry to the river.

"Yes it is Kristurau, but I'll just be happy when the baby is born. I miss being able to things on my own." Letting out a heavy sigh, Kagome started thinking about tonight. 'Another new moon night. How I wish we could find Hezaa and just end this. I know she is watching us, but why can't InuYasha find her? How I wish we could just live without hiding all the time.'

Kristurau could see Kagome was lost in thought so she asked about the baby. Hoping maybe happy thoughts of her unborn child would help. "So when is your due date Kagome?"

Not really knowing what to say Kagome just shrugged her shoulders. "We don't really know, Keade thinks I'll have the baby soon. Since it's a half demon. At least we think it will be half we're not really sure. Since InuYasha is a half-demon, the baby could be quarter-demon. I guess along with not knowing if it's a boy or a girl. We get to wonder if the child will be a half-demon, quarter-demon, or just plain human."

"Wow, that is really neat Kagome. What is InuYasha hoping for a boy or a girl?" Kristurau asked, as she set the laundry basket down.

"We haven't really talked about any of that yet. I guess he would be happy either way." *Sigh* "Kristurau, can I tell you something private? It's nothing bad, but I just feel you should know."

Looking up form her work, Kristurau could hear the worry and sadness in Kagome's voice. "What is it Kagome? You know I'm here for you, at least I'll always try to help."

"Thank you, Kristurau. You see I only met you a month ago, and well...you see there are somethings that you don't know about me and InuYasha. Things mostly about him that I can't tell you but, you do know there is a very evil demon after us. And I don't won't you to get hurt. And well if this demon knows you are good friends with me, it might try to use you against me. That's what she did to me and InuYasha anyway."

Kristurau was a little confused, what was Kagome getting at? "Kagome, what are you tring to say? You don't want me to help you anymore, or do you just want me to leave?"

"Oh no, never Kristurau! What I'm trying to say is, would you like to stay with me and InuYasha tonight? I haven't really asked him yet, but I will when he gets home this afternoon." Kagome gave Kristurau a little smile, telling her she would handle InuYasha with no problem.

"I would be honored Kagome, thank-you very much." Kristurau said, before going back to work on the laundry.

With Kagome being six months into her pregnancy, InuYasha was very protective of her. If it wasn't for the fact that winter was only a few months away. Kagome doubted Miroku would get InuYasha to help with any work at all. And even though Kagome knew why he was being so overprotective. She still found herself frustrated with InuYasha's closeness. So when InuYasha returned that afternoon, he was by Kagome's side as soon as he hit the village.

Taking his wife gently into his arms, and placing soft kisses to her neck. "InuYasha, stop that, we have company."

"Oh who's here? Did Keade come already to put up the barrier for tonight?"

As Kristurau walk from their hut. InuYasha released Kagome from his embrace. "It's you Kristurau, so how did things go while I was away?"

Bowing in InuYasha's direction, Kristurau then answered him. "Everything went well Lord InuYasha, your wife did have some back pains earlier. But that's normal at this point."

Looking back at his wife with concerned eyes. InuYasha then looked back at Kristurau. "Well I'm glad we have you to help, and really Kristurau you don't need to call me Lord InuYasha. I sure in hell don't want to be reminded of my brother. So Kristurau I guess you'll be leaving, we'll see you in the morning than."

It was then Kagome spoke up. "Actually InuYasha, I told Kristurau see could stay with us tonight. You know incase Hezaa would try to use Kristurau to get to me."

Trying his best not to lose it, InuYasha gentle spoke. "Kagome can I have a word with you. Outside!" Little did InuYasha know he just signed his death warrant!

Stepping outside Kagome answered him. "Yes InuYasha, what's wrong?"

Crossing his arms as he stood in front of his wife, InuYasha continued. "Kagome why in the hell is she staying tonight, did you forget what night it is?"

Crossing her arms as well Kagome stood her ground. "Of course I know what night it is. But Hezaa is sure to come after Kristurau, if she finds out she is friends with us."

A growl escaped his lips as he was about to speak. "Yeah and what if she's the spy Hezaa has looking for my time of weakness. I'm sorry Kagome but she can't stay here!"

"How could she be a spy, you would smell Hezaa on her if she was InuYasha. Besides you can go to bed early, then that way she won't see you." Kagome started to stand straighter as she stood her ground.

The jingle of Miroku's rings on his staff cause Kagome to look towards her other friend, and waving him over. "Miroku can you help me with something here?"

One look towards the couple, left Miroku know to just stay out of this argument. "I would love to help you my dear Kagome. But something tells me this is something you two need to fix yourselves." With that said Miroku took a seat next a tree, deciding it would be best to wait for Keade there.

Shaking his head InuYasha just stood looking at Kagome. He had no idea Kagome would act this way at a time like this. "I don't get you Kagome? You know Hezaa is after us yet you think there's no danger in letting this Kristurau stay here to night? I'm sorry Kagome, but I'm not backing down on this!"

'Oh boy InuYasha, now you're going to get it.' Miroku thought as he watched his friends fighting. 'Dont you know it's bad to fight with a pregnant woman InuYasha? Especially when it's your wife.'

And sure enough! "SIT BOY!" The ground shook from the impact. "I can't believe you InuYasha! After everything Kristurau has done for me. This is how you would treat her? Well I'm sorry Mr. But she's staying!"

And without saying another word Kagome left InuYasha face down in the dirt. Miroku knew InuYasha would overreact. And he also knew Kagome would not back down either. The only difference was, InuYasha's beads.

Slowly approaching his friend, Miroku just chuckled. "So once again you end up eating dirt my dear friend."

Picking himself up out of his own hole. InuYasha only growled at Miroku. "You know what Miroku, I seem to remember you getting hit with Sango's weapon more than once when she was pregnant with the twins."

Chuckling at InuYasha's words, Miroku only gave a smart answer. "Well at least you know what to expect, Sango can really hit HARD!"

"Oh and these damn sit commands don't?"
Now standing up, InuYasha brushed the dirt from his robes. "I just don't like this Miroku, who knows that demon has planed. *Sigh* we're so close now Miroku. What if...I lose her and the baby Miroku?"

"You won't InuYasha! We're all worried about Kagome as well my dear friend. But don't push her to much or you'll be eating dirt regularly."

Looking in the direction his wife just went. InuYasha couldn't help but wonder just what the hell felt so wrong?"

Kristurau could tell Kagome was upset when she entered the hut. Quickly coming to her side, Kristurau held out her arms to Kagome. Embracing her. "Kagome what happened?! I heard a loud noise."

"It's nothing Kriturau, InuYasha just didn't want to listen, so I put him in his place." Giving Kagome a confused look, Kristurau decided not to make Kagome stressed. So she dropped the subject. "Come on Kagome let's get you some tea, and relax for a bit."

Smiling at her friend Kagome nodded yes. As they prepared their tea InuYasha entered the hut. Both Kagome and InuYasha glanced at each other, but didn't say a word. As he walked into their bedroom.

"You know Kagome I can leave, you and InuYasha don't need to worry about me being safe. I'll just be on my way." Kristurau went to stand up when a hand stopped her.

"You don't have to go Kristurau, he will get over this. Besides I'll feel better knowing your safe." The smile on Kagome's face left Kristurau know her words were true. "Okay Kagome, if it makes you feel better I'll stay."

Miroku and Keade finished putting up the barrier as Kagome And Kristurau worked at the fire pit making supper. The day had ended and still InuYasha and Kagome had not spoken.

And as the day ended Kagome settled down by the fire pit for a good nights sleep, along with Kristurau. When all was right Kristurau quietly stood and walked to the front of the hut. Pulling the sutra from the door frame. The barrier was no more and in walked Hezaa!