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CHAPTER 15

Soten shifted in her bed. Thanks to Kagome, she was healed for the most part. There was still some sourness. She sat up and smelt a familiar alluring scent. Shippo. She looked around the room but he was nowhere in sight. She sighed and got up from her bed. Today, she will head back to the inn near the Northern Territory. She will gather worthy advisories for their fight against Hiroshi.

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MINUTES BEFORE…..

Shippo had watched her Kagome's healing power and her demon abilities she was finally healed. She saved Kagome's life by risking her own. Kagome told him that she had planned to die for his adopted mother. The thought brought a foreign ache to his chest. As much as he hated her family, he wanted her to live. She shifted in her bed. As she started to rouse from her sleep, he made his way out.

Maybe he could try to put the past behind him. It is not as it she had killed his parents. Even Kagome had said that he was misdirecting his anger toward someone who was innocent. Inuyasha killed her brothers yet she held no anger towards him.

She harbored a guilt to a murder she didn't commit. He scoffed as he entered his room. At this moment, he could not be a mate to her. He still held a lot of hatred. But he could be an ally. Maybe even a friend with time.

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Yuuna came into the bathroom clutching her robe. A maid has just finished filling it with hot water. As the maid silently left the room, Yuuna reached for the oils and put a few drops in the bath water and stirred it in with her hand. "Your bath is ready Sesshomaru-sama." She walked to the doorway and smiled at her mate. He sat naked on the edge of the bed as he glared at her.

He stood and walked over. Yuuna smiled and stood to the side as he walked past her and climbed into the bath. She kneeled next to the bath, retrieved a bar of soap, and gently began to clean his chest.

He leaned back and groaned. "We are never going to make it to the meeting if you keep this up."

She leaned in wrapping her arms around him from behind. "Is that a threat?"

Her scent brushed his senses. It was different. Almost a heavier sweet fragrance. He new this kind of scent. "Yuuna."

"Yes?" She removed her robe and climbed in with him. She put her back against his chest laying her head on his shoulder. He leaned in taking in her scent. He smiled and wrapped his arms around her. One hand slid down to her stomach. "You are carrying my heir."

Yuuna froze. "I am?" He kissed her mark on her neck taking in her scent again. He couldn't get enough. His mate was pregnant.

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"My lord. I brought breakfast." Miki called from the door.

"Come in Miki." Kagome said as she sat at the small table set in their room. Inuyasha walked over slipping his kimono on his shoulders as he sat next to his mate. Miki entered and brought the food to them serving both the lord and lady. She then began to pour them some tea.

Kagome looked down at the fish in front of her. The smell reached her and her stomach began to stir.

"Kagome-sama?" Miki looked at her with concern as she gave her her tea.

Kagome waved her hand. "I'm okay." She smiled weakly. The nausea began to increase. Inuyasha took her chin turning her face toward him.

He frowned. "You're pale Kagome. Your scent is different too. What are you feeling?"

"Her scent?" Miki came around the table and kneeled next to her lady. She leaned in and smelled her scent. She grinned and pushed the fish away. She brought forward the bowl of rice and passed her the tea. "Here my lady. This will make you feel better." She turned her gaze to Inuyasha. "We will have to change her meals now that she carries Inuyasha-sama's heir."

Inuyasha and Kagome froze. Kagome turned her gaze to Inuyasha. He smiled. "Hear that? You're having my pup Kagome."

Kagome smiled and gently touched her stomach. 'Baby?'

Miki smiled and removed the fish from their table as she silently left the room to give the couple some space.

Inuyasha kissed the crown of her head and gently pulled her into his lap. He placed a hand over her stomach. "A pup."

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Everyone gathered in the meeting room. Shippo saw Fuk sitting next to Yuuna but Soten was not present. She must still be resting.

"Before we start." Sesshomaru started. "I would like to announce that Yuuna is carrying my heir."

Yuuna smiled at her mate.

Inuyasha scowled. Sesshomaru noticed and growled. "Is something wrong Inuyasha?"

"Keh." He scoffed then smiled at Kagome who was excited as well. "We are also expecting a pup."

Shippo beamed with pride. "Really?" Kagome confirmed as she nodded happily.

Miroku smiled from his spot next to Shippo and Joichiro. "Sango will be happy to hear that."

Nobaru laughed. "It is a blessed day."

Kouga smirked. "Congrats Sesshomaru and good for you too mutt face."

Inuyasha growled at Kouga's remark. "Alright. Alright. Now back to planning out our fight with the Tengu."

"Soten left this morning to gather allies in the north." Yuuna said she rubbed her stomach.

Shippo turned his head to the lady of the west and scowled. His hands fisted at his sides.

Miroku watched his friend. "When will she be back?"

Yuuna shook her head. "I'm not sure." She glanced between the monk and Shippo.

Inuyasha nodded. "I want us all to meet at the Northern castle in two weeks. Gather your most skilled men. We are hoping that with the three territories united, will give us an easy win."

Kouga nodded. "We should also spread the word about her mating with Sesshomaru, the heir of the west, and of course Kagome Kami-sama." He winked at Kagome.

Kagome frowned. "But...I'm not a god…"

Fuk smiled. "It may not seem like it at first Kagome-sama. I have been around for many years. Ayatsume said the same thing. Your power will increase with time and practice. Your mate is already benefiting from your bond. He will become stronger with you. So will your child."

"But how?" Kagome asked.

"Every few thousand years, the Amenominakanushi is reincarnated. After the kami comes into existence, so do the other gods. Ayatsume had the power to create. She could make a human a demon or a demon a human. Your healing power is only you recreating stems of the body."

"You won't need to demonstrate Kagome-sama. Our word will be fine. We have witnessed your power first hand." Nobaru said as he stood. "I will have my mate prepare gifts for the new heirs as well. I assume this meeting is adjourned. I would like to quickly get home to prepare just Incase we may have to fight in this war."

Sesshomaru nodded. "That will be wise. I would also like to hurry home while my mate is able."

Inuyasha nodded. "Then I will see you all in two weeks."