Chapter 5

Two weeks later

Kagome awoke that morning feeling a little off. That wasn't too abnormal. She'd felt like that for the past couple days. Inuyasha was gone. He was off with Miroku on another exorcism mission and probably wouldn't be back until later that night. Kaede had told her to take a few days off to recover from whatever was bothering her, so she decided to go see Sango. She knew that she was probably busy with Umi, Nami, and Kaze, but she wanted some company. She walked over and saw Sango playing with her kids outside.

"Hey Sango." She said, catching Sango by surprise.

"Oh, hey Kagome. You feeling any better?"

"No not really."

"Oh I'm sorry. Well let's head inside and I'll get you something to drink."

The kids stopped and they ran inside. Sango and Kagome followed. Kagome sat down and Sango went and poured her some tea. She set it down in front of her and sat down beside her.

"Thanks Sango. I know you're busy, but I just kinda got lonely."

"Don't worry about it Kagome. You're always welcome."

Kagome smiled and said, "You're the best Sango."

"Hey Kagome," Sango started, an idea forming in her mind, "it's your stomach that's bothering you right?"

"Yeah. Why?" Kagome asked, clearly confused.

"Have been throwing up and eating more than usual?"

"Yeah, how did you know that?"

"Just a hunch. One more question. Kagome, are you late?" Sango asked.

Kagome finally understood what she was getting at. She thought back. She was late, by a good bit actually. Kagome had no idea that it would happen this quickly.

"Yeah. I am." Kagome answered slowly, still trying to process this new realization, "Sango, is this what happened when you've been pregnant?"

"Yes, exactly what happened for me."

"Wow... I just didn't think it would happen after only a few times." Kagome said.

"It only takes once." Sango replied.

"Yeah, I guess you're right. Should I tell Inuyasha?" Kagome asked, "I don't know how he'll react. He's never really liked children."

"Of course you should tell him. It's his child!" Sango yelled quickly. "If he loves you Kagome, which he does, he'll love the child."

"I hope you're right." Kagome said.

Later that night, Kagome heard Inuyasha come through the door. He was trying to be quiet as possible, probably thinking she was asleep.

"Inuyasha, in here." Kagome whispered, surprising him.

"Oh, Kagome, you're awake."

"Yes, I waited up for you."

"Kagome, you didn't have to do that." He said softly.

"Yes I did." Kagome said, her throat tightening up, "I've got something important to tell you."

"What is it Kagome?" Inuyasha asked, his voice full of concern.

"I... I think... I think I'm pregnant. I think I'm pregnant Inuyasha." Kagome struggled to get out.

At first, Inuyasha's face was shocked. He'd been taken completely off guard. However, before Kagome could say anything else, Inuyasha took her into his tight embrace.

"Inuyasha..." It was all Kagome could get out.

"Kagome, I'm so happy. This is great." Inuyasha said into her ear.

"You mean, you're not mad?" Kagome asked, almost not believing his reaction.

"Of course not! We've got a child coming, we're going to start a family!"

Kagome had never been so happy before. Inuyasha, the man she loved, had given her a child and they were going to raise it together.