Kagome can't remember what happened that cold winter's night when she was attacked. Nor can she remember who her attacker was. Her only clue is the baby she now carries within her womb. Inuyasha has a sneaky suspicion, and Kagome now wonders if her baby is even human.

'Baby of Mine'

He was there in moments to catch the limp woman within his arms. He had seen everything; watched everything... He had heard her exit onto the balcony for he hadn't been asleep. He merely lay there next to his son hoping to release all thoughts from his clouded mind. He had felt the cool wind and had heard her words.
"Lonely" huh? Had that been the trigger? Loneliness? After that he knew something had gone wrong. Her scent had become tainted and strangely unfamiliar, laced with anger, fear, malice, and had he imagined it lust? Yes it had all been there. He had felt it. But what had happened next had even shocked him. He had felt a strange break in power and instantly was up searching for the source. Quickly he realized that it was the wench and had moved to find her. When he had... What he had seen...

Collecting the woman within his arms he moved back into his chambers, the balcony doors closing behind him. But he merely stood there gazing down upon the woman within his clutches.

"So...It was you after all," he said his mind retracing everything that had happened in the last few days.

Flashback

"What do you think you are doing woman?" he asked firmly. His words caused her to jump, brown eyes snapping open to meet his. A small blush quickly crept across her face and she once more let go a high pitched scream.

"Pervert! You Pervert get out of here!"

Cringing at the pain she was inflicting upon his all too sensitive ears he quickly did the only thing he could think of. Without thought he jumped gracefully into the water full clothed and using a clawed hand caught her mouth trying to end the piercing screams that hurt him. Closing his eyes to relax slightly he reopened them to only be slapped full force across the face throwing him backwards into the water. Through half opened eyes he caught a glimpse of something or someone with white hair, fangs and tainted red eyes. Who was it? Shaking his head he closed his eyes and opened them again only to find that figure gone from his vision.

She had run then disappearing from his sight.

Recovering from the abrupt blow Sesshoumaru didn't know whether he was angry or dare he say it confused. Who had he seen above him? Long white hair, glowing red eyes, and a snarl baring fangs. Had it been her? No, she was a human woman. But how? Had the blow knocked him out for a moment? Had he imagined what he saw? Perhaps, but the aura of the presence had sent a chill up his spine. But... How had a wench, a human wench for that matter been able to knock her back as she had done to him? It had been a full force attack and strangely he had not sensed it. What strength had she been hiding from him? Wasn't she just a miko?

End Flashback

Was she really just a miko? She acted much differently then many of the other mikos he had come across. But... Sniffing the air Sesshoumaru waited and then... He smelt it. Tainted within her scent was that of Youkai blood. But how was that possible? She was human. She wasn't a demon, nor was she a half breed. What had happened to her? What had caused such a change in her?

He, himself had never heard of such a thing and that lack of knowledge was what he now had to pursue. Crossing his room, passing the bed where his son lay, Sesshoumaru placed her in a large cushioned chair. She moaned her head rolling down to her chest, her white hair covering her sealed eyes. She looked inanimate, expired from this world. But she was alive, and he wanted answers. He wanted to know what she had been doing, what she had been thinking...

Pushing a chair in front of her's he sat down gracefully, eyes intent upon the mysterious woman. Raising his hand to her forehead he gently placed his index finger in the center. It glowed lightly and he felt warmth spread through her body instantly.

"Awaken woman..." He said sternly his voice resending on the 'woman.' Instantly a small blue light shot from his finger hitting Kagome with a small amount of force knocking her back, head flopping against the back of the chair and sliding down along her shoulder. Pulling his hand away he leaned in closer waiting. Slowly her eyes opened halfway, faded as though in a trance. He studied her for a moment before he continued. "Do you know me?" he asked beginning his questions. She gazed at him and nodded softly. Satisfied he went on. "Who are you, and where do you come from?"

She said nothing for a moment eyes fixed, staring out deep into nothingness. But she sighed after a moment lips finally parting to speak.

"Who am I? I am… My name… My name... is... H-Higurashi, Kagome." she said her breathing labored. He decided to make it quick then. He didn't know how long his spell would last at this rate.

"And where do you come from?" he asked again, this time more forcefully.

Taking in a deep breath she answered. "I'm from... Tokyo, J-Japan."

"Tokyo?" he asked looking quite bewildered. He had never heard of such a place. Was she foreign to these lands? Cocking one eye brow he decided to try and go deeper. "Where is Tokyo?"

"Where… It is… No, I can't… Can not tell…Secret… Must remain a secret!" she cried her head shaking from side to side.

"Answer me woman," Sesshoumaru demanded again grasping her shoulders in his hands shaking her slightly. Even under his spell, she was fighting him even now. She was stronger than he imagined. "Where is Tokyo?"

"In…In….Tokyo…in the future," she choked out closing her eyes.

The future? Was she pulling his leg? No... By her scent she couldn't be, unless she was an excellent liar. But he doubted she was lying anyways. Just thinking about it, made sense to him. From her strange garments, to her boldness towards demons, to the way she kept herself groomed...She was. But how? How had one such as she, traveled beyond the gates of time? Even he knew she wasn't that powerful. But how? "How do you manage to travel back and forth between our worlds? How is it done? What magic do you posses within to do so? And why...Why do you come here? What compels you to do so?"

Instantly her eyes were open again, narrowing slightly at the abrupt questions. She seemed to be thinking, lost in thought. "Shikon...jewel..." was her only response.

Sesshoumaru himself couldn't say that this answer did not shock. He knew his half brother and his small traveling group had been searching for the pieces, shattered by an unknown cause. The tail of the broken jewel had spread quickly, arousing many demons to once more come to life. It had been thought it had died along with Inuyasha's old lover Kikyou, who had been slang by Inuyasha himself. But not before she had cursed him, pinning him to a tree where he would sleep with the dead. Shaking his head Sesshoumaru once more decided to press in, wanting to get all he could out of her before she broke from his spell. He had to.

"And what about you?" he asked, gripping the arm rest now tearing the fabric at his touch. "What has happened to you? Why are you this way now?"

A small moan escaped her lips as she shook her head the best she could. Why was he asking her so many questions? She was tired... She had already revealed more than she was suppose to and now she was being forced again to answer more. She couldn't understand why even though her mind screamed no, her mouth betrayed her. She caught his golden eyes realizing he was waiting for her answer. But she didn't know the answer to his question. She didn't know herself. She couldn't answer what she knew not of.

"Answer me wench," he barked raising his voice to her. Automatically she flinched, eyes closing at the harsh tones. She could only say so much. She could search her mind as much as she wanted but there was no answer to his question. Why? She didn't know...

Shaking her head once more she gave a frustrated cry answering the question. "I...don't...know..." It was her last words as she broke from his spell head falling against the chair, deep in a dreamless sleep.

He sat there, frustrated his mind racing with a million questions. She didn't know? How could she not know? Aggravated and tired he let himself slump into his chair. She had not given him the information he wanted. But...Sesshoumaru let a small smile grace his lips. She had although, given him information that he could use to his advantage. He knew who she really was, along with her origins and mission. Information that would come in handy. But...Sitting up his smile vanished. He had to know what was going on. He just couldn't sit back and relax. He had to know why she seemed youkai. Why her blood possessed Inu within it. Somewhere deep down he felt as though he should know, but he didn't and it made him irritated not only with her, but with himself. Standing up quickly he gathered the woman within his arms heading over to his bed placing her down next to his pup. At the sudden increase of weight Inutaisho eyes slowly opened staring into his Father's face. "Shh..." Sesshoumaru whispered raising a finger to his lips, gracing his son with a reassuring smile. He waited patiently for his son to once more drift off to slip before he moved into another room readying himself for his journey.

The air was stale, and cold. The night fading into dawn's light. It seemed dead, mortified to all life. Sesshoumaru found himself wondering through the dark clutches of the forest. He himself was wondering why he would venture into such a place. But again he had to tell himself why, and instead of turning back, to keep going. He needed to know...

Coming into a small clearing he stopped gazing up upon its massive stature. Before him, a large tree stood, its age evident by its massive size. How long ago had it been since he had come to this very place once before? He had been searching for an answer that could have changed much for him.

"I heard you were traveling this way young Lord," a low voice came. Glancing up Sesshoumaru watched as the center of the old tree seemed to develop a face, its eyes focused on the Taiyoukai.

"Indeed," Sesshoumaru said moving forward bowing lowly to the tree. "Bokusenou..."

"What brings you here young master?" Bokusenou asked eyes gazing down to Sesshoumaru. "What drives you so far from the west?"

"I come looking for answers," Sesshoumaru stated simply standing once more. "And since you aided my Father with advice... You will do the same for me."

"What is it you wish to know Lord Sesshoumaru?" Bokusenou asked eyes narrowing. "What bothers you?"

"A few months back I came upon a woman, a miko, whose blood bore the call," Sesshoumaru said bluntly. "And against my better judgment I followed it, where I regretfully took and claimed her without thought." Casting his eyes down he continued. "Some time ago I felt a new call and knew instantly what it was. The wench had bore me a pup; an heir that is remarkably a full blooded Youkai. So I took them into my home, but now..." Sesshoumaru's voice trailed off his eyes now finding Bokusenou's. "The wench...She possesses power unseen to my sight or senses. She bares the blood of a youkai, an Inu Youkai; my kind. She had no trace of it when I first came to her, nor when I swept her to my domain. But last night... She released it's power, it's potential... And now..."

"Now she has become what you really want?" Bokusenou asked. "Yes, Lord she has become a Demon, but only half. She now is a Hanyou, a half breed. This miko...now shares the power you gave her."

"What do you speak of old one?" Sesshoumaru asked looking annoyed at Bokusenou short answers. "When have I shared power with this wench? When have I invited her to it?"

"Ye still are young..." Bokusenou said lowly. "The night you marked the human you gave her what she needed to survive. Upon biting the female you transferred a large amount of power to her through your venom. This happens often when a male youkai meets a female human. Power is transferred to the female through venom to ensure that the pup or pups will be born without a struggle, or difficulty. It became necessary several thousands of years ago when offspring of demons began to die off during the labor. So to ensure their survival the males would transfer power to feed the child and the mother so she would remain healthy and strong to bare the babe."

"I remember no such thing," Sesshoumaru said suddenly his eyes dark and enraged.

"Most do not," Bokusenou countered. "It comes as an instinct to male youkai and many do not remember doing so. But you did... And that power shall remain within her blood until she moves on into the next life. But because she is half she will not remain in demon form for long. In her case, because you are the son of both Inu no Taishou and Inukimi, two well known Inuyokai, the power you gave to her is very powerful. However, because of your blood connection with your mother, she may only react under the crescent moon. Since this was the mark of your mother's clan, it may have passed through you to her. So, when the night is young and the crescent moon comes into play, she shall transform. It is very similar to that of a Hanyou, only becoming human. But it can change...She could stay this way, or she could even become a full demon to match you. It is very possible since your pup is full bloodied. Your power must have been extraordinary to have done such a thing. Especially to a miko that has the power to purify, if I do recall from our last visit. You came here learning about Inuyasha's demonic side wasn't it?" Sesshoumaru nodded. "But to be able to tell now is uncertain. She could go many ways. Human, Hanyou, Demon… but it all depends on her and her abilities. For she is a miko after all... She could and probably would be a fine mate if..."

"That will be all," Sesshoumaru said bowing quickly and turning his back on the old tree. "Thank you Bokusenou."

"Indeed," Bokusenou said. "Just remember young Lord...No matter what happens, she has given you what you wanted..."

"Goodbye," Sesshoumaru said his voice rough, moving away from the old tree whose face had suddenly disappeared.

He had arrived home quicker than he had left. He wanted to talk to the wench again. Moving through the front doors he was instantly bombarded by Jaken, Rin, the Kit and Yoko who was quivering in fear. All four seemed to rush behind him using him as a shield.

"Master Sesshoumaru!" Jaken yelled eyes wide his voice screeching loudly. "The human woman...She has gone mad!"

"It's true Sesshoumaru-sama," Rin agreed. "Kagome-chan has changed and is acting strangely. She about flattened Jaken when he came to find you this morning. This Rin saw it happen. So Shippo and I hid with Jaken and Lady Yoko. Will you stop Kagome-chan please?"

Sesshoumaru said nothing to the four but merely made his way up a flight of stairs heading towards his room. When he reached the West Wing and his chambers he could hear her within growling lowly. She knew he was here...She had sensed him, even if she was no longer under the spell of the Inu blood or not; She still was a miko. Opening the doors he moved in swiftly as so not to let her out. Glancing to the bed he caught sight of his son, who appeared to be sleeping in a new baby blue outfit. At least his son was... WHAM!

Shaking his head Sesshoumaru found himself on the ground his jaw aching suddenly. Turning his eyes up to above him, he caught her standing before him. Hair now black but still long, ears pointed eyes golden brown, claws extended, and fangs bared; she appeared to be the perfect predator. But he knew she wasn't used to these things yet, so he still had an advantage.

"Impressive," Sesshoumaru said, before using his left leg to knock her feet out from under her. She fell to the floor but rather gracefully catching herself on the tips of her limbs. (Toes and fingers) Frowning he heaved himself up quickly moving away from the whisking miko who was clawing at him fiercely. She had not yet said a word to him but he could tell she had questions, and she knew he had the answers. And if he knew her, she would keep fighting to get them.

Sprinting across the room he didn't hesitate to take a swipe at her, slicing into her shoulder. She winced but kept coming claws still searching for her victim. Why was she attacking him? What had he done in the last few hours? No. This had to stop! Turning to face her oncoming attack he felt her claws immediately penetrate his armor and dig into his flesh. Growling in pain he forcibly gripped her wrists pulling her closer to him until the gap between them was almost closed. His hold on her was strong, a vice like grip. Even with her newfound strength she was still no match for him and she new it. Instantly her attack stopped looking into the Taiyoukai's amber eyes. Her anger was evident and he knew she was ticked.

At her submission he smirked darkly. "Never go up against this Sesshoumaru wench. Not unless you plan to lose," he boasted lowering his head inches from hers. "You do not have a chance against me..."

It would be the last thing though he would remember of that fight as she quickly leaned back then quickly slamming her forehead into his, knocking him to the floor. He laid there on the floor out cold, her above him. Raising her left hand to her lips she licked the blood clean from her claws.

"Never let your guard down Lord," she smirked. "Not even for a human." Moving away from his heap she turned back to the bed where her son lay. Picking him up within her arms she smiled down to him. "And this will be our little secret huh?" Chuckling darkly she moved out the door and down to the dinning area for breakfast, closing the door behind her.

Yay! Kagome kicking some major bootie! About time! Sesshoumaru got what he deserved that creep. But oh don't worry. The story is not over yet. There are still many things yet to happen. Love doesn't come easy, but when you realize it...it's worth it. Hope you like the story so far. Thanks for the reviews again!