Chapter 9

This time, Kagome was up first in the morning. She quietly crawled out of bed and got dressed in another beautiful kimono. Then, glancing back once more, Kagome silently left the room.

Not really familiar with the castle, she began to stroll around her new home until she ran into a little girl.

"Hello Rin! I have a surprise for you!" The girl looked at her, immediately excited.

"Rin doesn't get many surprises! What is it?"

"I'm your new mother!" Rin immediately jumped into her arms.

"Rin is so glad! Kagome-chan gets to stay forever! Let's go play in the garden!" She began to drag Kagome in the direction the garden must have been in.

Kagome followed closely behind, giggling at the little girl.

As Kagome played with adopted daughter, she realized she needed to go home and tell her family what happened. When the two were finished with their activity (picking flowers), Kagome went off in search of her new husband. She found him working in his study.

"Sesshomaru? I need to ask a favor." Kagome continued through the doorway, standing next to him. She looked at him with pleading eyes.

"And what might this favor be?" He reached out and drew her in until she sat in his lap with his arms around her.

Kagome gulped, drawing in the courage to ask. "I need to go home and tell my family about what has happened, about you." She cringed, waiting for what was to come.

Sesshomaru sighed silently. He knew this was coming. He was well aware that Kagome was from the future. He had eavesdropped on enough of their conversations and understood. "Alright, Ah-Un will fly you there, just please be careful. You may go today."

Kagome opened her eyes in surprise and happiness. Sesshomaru saw her expression and couldn't help but smile. It is so easy to please her.

She leapt up and hugged him tightly. "Oh! Thank you so much!" She gave him a quick kiss and went to grab her stuff.

Sesshomaru watched her leave out his window. She had better come back safe!

Kagome smiled as the familiar blue and red lights enveloped her and she climbed back out of the well, back in her time. Her smile widened when she smelled dinner, no doubt her mother cooking.

When she opened the door, she was immediately attacked by her younger brother.

"Kagome! You're back!" Her mom quickly came and also hugged her.

"We're so glad you're back! Stay and rest for a few days. I have dinner ready." Her mom gently nudged her to the table where they were quickly joined by her brother and grandfather.

After having dinner with her family, Kagome went upstairs and collapsed on her bed, quickly falling asleep. Her dreams were filled with thoughts of Sesshomaru.

The next day, Kagome decided to go out shopping. On an impulse, she bought something that she instantly regretted, for many reasons.

As she was walking home she saw three familiar figures up ahead. "Kagome!"

Yuka, Eri, and Ayumi came running, immediately questioning her. "When did you get better? How's it going with the two-timer? What did you buy?" As the last question was asked, the bag was grabbed out of her hand and quickly looked through until they found the object. All three gasped but quickly recovered.

"Is this for you?" Kagome nodded. "Are you very sure?" To this, she shook her head. "Do you want us to go with you?" Kagome nodded again and hugged each of them. Then they set off toward her house.

Kagome stepped out of her bathroom, obviously anxious.

"You know, it may not be positive." Yuka tried her best to soothe Kagome's nerves.

"Yeah, but I don't know what I'll do either way!" Her nerves refused to be soothed.

Eri stepped out with the said item in her hands, a grave expression on her face. "Kagome." Everyone looked at her. "It's positive." When everyone changed their gaze to Kagome, she looked pale and faint.

Yuka took the hint without being given one. "Guys, I think we should go and leave Kagome to her thoughts. Bye Kagome!" They all left quickly, giving her multiple hugs along the way.

Kagome just stood there shocked. After a little bit, she grabbed everything she needed and quickly ran from the house. She jumped down the well and went back to the feudal era, but all she could do was sit at the base of the well.

I'm pregnant.