Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or any of the characters but I did make up Sesshomaru's children.

Save us

By: ash2009

Chapter: 4

Inuyasha's P.O.V.

I woke up to Sesshomaru; my mate snuggled to my chest. I looked up at the sun and noticed it was about noon. My friends probably knew what we were doing but Sesshomaru's children hopefully did not. They were probably worried, so I had to clean Sesshomaru up and hurry back. I looked down at my mate and smiled. His arm was around my stomach and his head on my chest. His mouth was open a little and I could see his pink tongue. The sight of him made me want to do what we did early this morning all over again. Sadly we didn't have time.

I brushed his hair back and called, "Sesshomaru wake up. We have to hurry and get back to Kaede's hut." He just shifted a little and moaned in discomfort. I'm positive he was sore.

"Your children will worry and come looking for you soon" I persuaded him.

I smiled as he jumped up looking panicked. He did not want his children to see us like this. I don't blame him. It would probably traumatize their minds. I slowly got up and helped him into the hot spring when I saw him wince.

"What hurts?" I asked.

"My lower back is sore. You're not very gentle you know," He growled in irritation at me.

I grinned at the memory of it as he looked at me warningly.

"Let me help," I said as I turned his back to me.

He leaned against the warm rock in front of him and closed his eyes. I gently began to massage his lower back with my thumbs as I grabbed ahold of his slim hips. He was a lot slimmer that I thought years ago. His clothes and armor hid him well.

I pushed my thumbs deep into the mussel and moved them in circles. He would let out small almost silent gasps when I would hit a particularly tender spot.

After I finished we washed up and got dressed again.

On our way back I wrapped my arms around him from behind.

I sniffed his shoulder and whispered in his ear, "You are carrying my pup, my mate."

He turned his head to look at me and narrowed his eyes. "How are you so sure?"

I sniffed his shoulder again and answered, "I can smell it. Your scent has changed."

The scent of nervousness filled the air so I looked up. It took one look before I realized Sesshomaru was afraid. He was afraid he would loss this pup too. I growled reassuringly in his ear and he calmed down.

'What if?' I heard in my head.

I blinked at him and asked, "Did you just…?'

'Yes Inuyasha. We are mates now. I have bound you further to me with that mark I placed on your forehead. We can feel how each other feels and communicate in our minds now.' Came Sesshomaru's voice in my head again.

'Can the children hear us too?' I asked, trying out my new ability.

'No. We can hear them if they are in danger but that is all. We will hear there cry and be able to find them instantly,' said Sesshomaru.

'This could be fun,' I thought evilly.

"Inuyasha…" Sesshomaru warned as he tried to take a step away from me.

I tightened my hold and attacked behind his ear with my lips and tongue. He let out a small gasp that turned into a moan.

I then whispered reassuringly to him, "You won't lose our pup Sesshomaru. I promise. I am going to do everything in my power to protect you and take care of you both. You won't be lonely anymore."

He gave a small smile and turned around in my arms and we hugged. "You better, Inuyasha. I trust you."

"I love you Sesshomaru, you know that right?" I asked.

He nodded, "Yes. I…. I love you too," he said. We pulled back to kiss each other and then began walking to Kaede's hut again. I took his hand in my own and squeezed reassuringly. Slowly he relaxed and squeezed back.

Kaede's Hut/Kagome's P.O.V.

All of us adults, Shippo, Jaken, and Kilila knew where Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were. Shippo, Jaken, and Kilila could smell the mating at the hot springs and told us. Sesshomaru's children had to be assured that their adopted mother did not leave them behind.

I figured we all could travel looking for some more jewel shards for a few months and then I could take everyone who wanted to go, back to my time until Sesshomaru had his baby. It would be safer if he was in my time when it was time to deliver. No demons would come swarming to kill Sesshomaru and his baby by the smell of blood, when he was in labor. I decided to talk to Kouga first and then when my family came home from vacation I could ask them if it was all right. If it was all right, then I would bring it up to everyone else.

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha came walking into the hut holding hands. Sango and I smiled brightly at them and Kouga and Miroku grinned. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru blushed when they saw us. Kaede just chuckled.

The children ran over to their mother asking, "Are you all right? Are you hurt? Where were you?"

Sesshomaru smiled and answered, "Inuyasha and I are now mated and I'm fine."

"I thought you left us behind…"sniffled a five year old Akio.

Sesshomaru picked him up and hugged him. "I would never leave any of you behind" reassured Sesshomaru. Akio nodded as he wiped away his tears.

Ai asked, "Mommy?"

"Yes"-answered Sesshomaru.

"Does this mean Inuyasha is now our daddy?" asked Ai.

Sesshomaru blinked at her and thought for a minute. He then nodded his head.

"Yes."

All the children squealed, "Daddy!" as they hugged Inuyasha. I smiled as Inuyasha blushed and patted their heads not really knowing what to do.

Kaede had just finished the stew she was making and announced, "Lunch is ready. Who wants some?"

We all chuckled as the children, even Shippo yelled, "Me!"

Tai just squealed and smiled a big toothless smile. He clapped his hand and giggled his agreement that lunch sounded good. He stood up by hiking his bottom up in the arm and pushed up. He then ran over to Sesshomaru and lifted his arms up.

Sesshomaru put Akio down so he could get a bowl of stew and picked Tai up. Sesshomaru then wandered over to a corner and sat down and opened his shirt so Tai could breastfeed. After the children got their food and settled down to eat, us adults got our own food. Inuyasha got Sesshomaru a bowl of stew too.

Inuyasha settled down next to Sesshomaru eating his food and when Tai finished his nursing Sesshomaru was handed his food. As we all ate we talked about things that just came off the top of our heads, enjoying the company of each other. When everyone was done eating we looked at the kids. Some were lying on the floor half asleep for a nap, (the littlest ones) and some were playing with toys. Tai was in Inuyasha's arms asleep on his shoulder. Inuyasha was rubbing Tai's back soothingly and I saw Tai sigh in his sleep.

I looked at Kouga and seen him smiling at the children playing. He was even wrestling with the full demon Yukio. The girls were talking to Kaede and Sango about cooking. They were interested in learning how to make that kind of stew. Soon Kaede and Sango took them out to show them the things needed to make it.

As I looked around again I noticed Sesshomaru had fallen asleep with his head in Inuyasha's lap. Inuyasha just watched them with a small smile on his face.

Nighttime/Kouga's P.O.V.

The children were sent to the other room to bed with Sesshomaru. Inuyasha fallowed soon after them. He was going to sleep with his family tonight. Miroku, Sango, and Shippo settled into one sleeping bag in the main room on one side and Kaede settled in her bed on the other side of the room. Jaken slept outside with Au-Un and Kilila stayed up by the door watching over everyone.

Kagome came over to me and said, "Let's go to my time tonight to spend some time with each other. Besides I need to talk to you about a few thing."

'Uh-Oh.' I thought.

"Okay Kagome lets go," I told her. She smiled and took my hand.

Kagome's Time

I helped my mate out of the well and we walked to the house. We were the only ones here. Kagome turned on the lights and started making us some sandwiches to snack on. When we were both sat down at the table with something to eat and drink Kagome began to fidget. Something was bothering her. I know all her habits.

"All right Kagome what's bothering you?" I asked.

"Well…you see…WHATDOYOUTHINKABOUTHAVINGCHILDREN?" she asked really fast.

I could not understand her. "What?" I asked.

She sighed and asked slower, "What do you think about having children?"

I was stunned. "I would not mind having children of my own" I answered with a grin.

She blushed with a confessed, "I want us to have children."

I smiled. I was waiting for her to bring this up. "Okay. When do you want to have them?"

She thought for a minute and blushed looking away. I understood. She wanted children sooner than later.

We then talked about going on the hunt for jewel shards for a while and then staying here until Sesshomaru has his baby. I agreed that it would be safer for them both here. We then watched TV long into the night and then went to bed. Kagome and I were both happy.

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