Chapter Nine:You Can't Fight Fire With Fire.

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"Well,you have to. I'm pregnant."

I looked at Miroku first,then to Inuyasha. Their expressions matched:Pure shock.

"Kagome,are you serious?"

I looked at Yash as he attempted to pick his jaw up off of the floor.

"Dammit!"

I watched as Miroku slammed a fist into the wall.

"Damn you both to hell!"

I looked at my cousin,shock on my face this time. A hurt shock. Miroku and I had only disagreed a handful of times in our entire lives,but there had never been cursing or harsh words. We always settled it by talking it out. I wasn't stupid,I knew this was serious,but did it really have to be that serious? He looked at me and read the thoughts,which were evident on my face.

"Dammit"

'Well,at least he's stopped yelling and isn't directly addressing either one of us. This is complete shit. I have now drove a barrier in between two best friends and put myself in a fucked off position. Way to go Kagome.'

I blinked as Miroku slammed his fist into the wall again and turned,storming out of the house without a backward glance.

"Well,that went well."

I knew Inuyasha was only trying to lighten the mood,but I couldn't help the tears that silently fell from my eyes. In an instant,I was wrapped in Inuyasha's arms and he was comforting me.

"Shhhhh. Baby,it's gonna be ok. He's just upset. Let it sink in. That's alot to digest in ten minutes. He's still looking at you like his baby cousin from all those years ago. He'll come around eventually."

"But he's never yelled at me. Or cursed at me."

"Just let him blow off steam. It'll be ok."

I nodded and dried my eyes.

"How are you taking this?"

"Like I said,it's alot to digest. I'm excited,but nervous. At least I know this time."

I smiled as he kissed my forehead.

*Four and a Half Hours Later*

I turned to look at the door when I heard an approaching vehicle. I was currently wrapped in Inuyasha's arms on the sofa and we had been talking about our baby. I held my breath as Miroku walked to the door. When he got to the couch,I could tell he was wobbling. His eyes were bloodshot and he reaked of alcohol. He looked directly at Inuyasha.

"Fuck you. You know what,just fuck you. I'm a lecher. Even though it gets me in trouble,I'm quiet happy with and set in my lecherous ways. Normally,you tell me you got laid,I make jokes and inquire for the details. It's our system. It's what I'm used to. But I can't do that now. Because you got laid by my cousin. Damn you to hell for fucking up our system you careles bastard."

His words were very slurred.

"Miro,you're drunk."

"No. I'm falling down,shit faced,knock you off your ass,obliterated from any coherent thought process,wasted. Not drunk. Get it right."

"Miro,please."

He looked at me and softened a bit.

"Don't pout like that. I'm trying to be in drunken rage. You're making it very fucking hard."

"Miro,I'm sorry."

"Sorry for what? That you slept with my best friend or that he knocked you up?"

"Miroku,dammit,be fair about this!"

"No! I'm the grown up around here. I make sure bills are payed. Things are workin right. I do it all. You two walk around like careless teenagers. Well,dammit,I deserve a careless,childish,night of my own."

I was getting pissed. Inuyasha,noticing the rage bubbling to the surface,broke in.

"Roku,don't be a dick."

"You wanna be the kettle or the pot? They're both black."

I sighed and stood. The rage had reached the surface and I wasn't about to hold it back any longer.

"I am truly fucking sorry. Not that I did what I did,but that you don't fucking like it. I wanna resolve this like two God damned adults,but since you're obviously not gonna let that fucking happen,two can play the childish game. You wanna be a dick? I'm gonna be a bitch. While you sit down here and pout about the whole situation,drunk off your ass,I am going to go upstairs,smoke a big fat ass blunt,and fuck your best friend's brains out."

I turned to Inuyasha,whose mouth had dropped open.

"You coming?"

He nodded and followed me upstairs to his room. I stole a backwards glance to see Miroku's eyes wide and his jaw playing a serious game of Footsie with the livingroom carpet. I walked into Inuyasha's room and layed back on the bed.

"Oh! He just makes me so fucking mad!"

Inuyasha was staring at me,kind of bewildered. I sighed.

"I know,that was probably not the right way to handle that,but I don't give shit. Until he quits being a childish dick,I'm gonna be a childish bitch. I need you to make it work though. Trust me,you'll benefit from it."

He smirked.

"I come out on top at the end,right?"

"No,that's my place. But you come out alive."

"Let the war begin."

I smiled as he sauntered over to me and captured my lips in a passionate kiss. That night,we fucked each other silly.

*Next Morning*

I stretched and yawned before standing. I looked over at Inuyasha,who was still sleeping like an angel. Well,I knew how to wake him up. I walked downstairs and started making breakfast. I chose to make bacon,eggs, and pancakes. I smiled as Yash soon walked in the room,sniffing the air. He walked up behind me and wrapped his arms around me.

"Smells great."

"I figured it would wake you up."

He smirked.

"Fastest and easiest way."

I looked up when I heard Miroku groan.

"You two sleep well?"

"What little time we used for sleeping,it was very excellent. Thank you for asking. How's your head?"

He groaned.

"Don't be a bitch. It hurts like hell and you know it."

"I can't help it that I'm a bitch. It comes with being a careless teenager."

Without another word,I fixed myself a plate of food and sat at the table. Inuyasha shook his head as Miro watched me,amazement evident in his eyes. I smiled when Inuyasha sat next to me. Miroku just scoffed, grabbed some tylenol and water,and went upstairs.

"That was kinda harsh,bay."

"No. That was me doing what I said I was gonna. You think him asking how we slept was just for casual conversation? Maybe you don't know your best friend as well as you think. That was his personal way of being a smartass. Like I said,two can play these games."

Inuyasha sighed and we continued to eat our breakfast in silence.

*An Hour Later*

I smiled as I sat wrapped in Inuyasha's arms. After breakfast,we'd taken a shower and he helped me clean the kitchen. Miroku had failed to initiate anoter battle. We hadn't seen him all morning. I looked up as he entered the room.

"Get a room."

Was it just me,or did I detect slight disgust?

"You think that's bad,you'll love this."

I twisted around to face Inuyasha and engaged in the most passionate kiss we'd ever shared. When I turned back to Miroku,a smirk on my face,he looked surprised,disgusted,and hurt at the same time.

"So,how long are we gonna play these childish games?"

"When you stop being a dick and accept mine and Inuyasha's relationship,I'll stop being a bitch and flaunting it as much. It all depends on you."

"Let the games begin."

With that,he walked back upstairs.

"Bay,you can't fight fire with fire. You will get burned."

I ignored Inuyasha's remark and turned back to the tv.

'I might get burned,but I'm taking that bastard down with me.'

*A Week Later*

I smiled as Inuyasha lightly squeezed my hand. We were sitting in the waiting room of the doctor's office. Today was my first scheduled appointment.

"Nervous?"

"Kinda. You?"

He smiled.

"Honestly,yes."

I leaned over and met his lips in a quick kiss.

"Don't be. It's all gonna be fine."

He smirked.

"Of course."

"Kagome Higurashi."

We stood and followed the nurse into a small room. I layed in the chair,Inuyasha standing next to me.

"The doctor will be in shortly."

I nodded as she turned to leave and grabbed Inuyasha's hand. He bent down and kissed my forehead.

"I thought you said not to be nervous."

"That was for you."

He smiled as the doctor walked in. She was a tall,tan woman with crystal clear blue eyes and long brown hair. She had a very warm smile.

"I'm Dr. Sakura. You must be Kagome."

I nodded.

"And you sir?"

"Inuyasha Takahashi. Expectant father."

She smiled again.

"Nice to meet you. We're just gonna get you set up with some vitamins and check on the little one. Mmkay?"

I nodded and she set to work,discussing the different vitamins available.

*Fourty-Five Minutes Later*

I smiled as Inuyasha and I walked out,hand in hand.

"Look Yash. It's our child."

He took the sonogram picture from me and looked at it. I noticed a very proud smile on his face and love threatening to pour from his eyes.

"Our child."

He handed the picture to me once more and we engaged in a passionate kiss. When we broke apart,he rested a hand on my stomach.

"Our child."

I smiled.

"You excited Daddy?"

He smirked.

"Overflowing."

*Back at The House*

When we pulled into the driveway,I noticed Sango's car.

"What's Sango doing here?"

Inuyasha shrugged.

"I dunno,but I'm knda interested in finding out."

I nodded.

"Me too."

We walked in the house,hand in hand,to see Sango coming downstairs. She smiled when she saw us.

"Hey Sango. What are you doing here?"

"Miroku called me. He needed somebody to talk to."

"I'm assuming about me?"

She nodded.

"Kagome,don't be too hard on him. He's acting like a dick,but he loves you. And our friend here doesn't have the best record when it comes to relationships. Miroku's really hurt,but too proud to show it. He's trying to be a hardass,but he's not. That's alot to take in too. I mean you could've spaced the news out. Im still kinda shocked my damn self. Be nice,please?"

I looked into her pleading eyes.

"I'll try."

She smiled,hugged us,and left.

"You really gonna try?"

"Right after he does. Which will be when Hell freezes over."

He sighed and shook his head.

"Kaggies-"

I cut him off.

"I don't wanna talk about this. Today is a happy day. We've just seen our child for the first time. Let's enjoy it,huh?"

I silently pleaded with him to let it go and he did. Sighing,he nodded.

"Sounds good."

We walked upstairs to his room and layed down watching tv.

*Inuyasha's POV*

I looked down at Kagome's angelic face. She was sleeping like a baby. I smiled and silently stood,leaving the room. I knew that the fact that her and Miroku were fighting was killing her,but it was obvious that she wasn't gonna attempt to fix this. So,I would. I walked to the kitchen,only to fid Miroku at the table,a cup of warm coffee in his hands. He looked up.

"Yash,no fights."

"I didn't come to fight."

"What did you come for then?"

"This is killing her."

"It's not exactly like I'm handling this shit ok,either."

"I know. So,why not just accept it?"

He sighed.

"I guess I'm trying to postpone the inevitable."

"Accepting us?"

"Nah. Well,kinda. That and the fact that she's not my baby cousin that needs to be sheltered anymore."

"I know it's gotta be hard. Especially since the last time you saw her she was a little girl,but she's a woman now,Man. This shit happens every day."

"I know,but you don't understand. Nobody does. Not even Kagome."

I was deinitely confused now.

"What are you talking about,Roku?"

He sighed and closed his eyes.

"When Kagome was five,her father was in charge of watching her while aunt Kaori was out of town on business. He had recently developed a heroine problem. I walked over to see if Kagome wanted to go to the park with me and when I did I saw the worst thing any person could ever see. Kagome was layed on the sofa,unconcious. There was a man over her. Her piece of shit father was in the corner,shooting up. If I'd hve walked in a minute later that bastard would have raped her while she was knocked out. I grabbed a gun that aunt Kaori kept by the door,just in case,and shot the asswhole in the leg. I then got Kagome out of the house and to mine. I told her she'd fell down the stairs and hit her head. The next day her punk ass old man skipped out and Kagome stayed with us. From that day on,every time she was in trouble,she'd call me and I'd save her. Every time I look at her,I see that little girl."

I growled.

"Kagome doesn't know this?"

He shook his head.

"I told her she'd fell down the stairs. Whatever they did to knock her out erased that entire scene from her mind. She never questioned it. Until Naraku."

"Naraku?"

*Flashback-Miroku's POV*

I jumped as my cell phone went off. I glanced to the clock. 4:30 am.

'Who could possibly be calling me at this time of the morning? Whoever it is better be prepared for a bitching. I just went to sleep an hour ago!'

I picked the damned annoyance up and looked at the tiny screen. The words 'Incoming Call:Kaggies' were displayed.

'Kagome,what the fuck?'

I answered the phone and all I heard was crying on the other end.

"Kaggies?"

"Miro! I need you. Please,he's gonna kill me!"

"Who? Who's gonna kill you?"

"Naraku."

"Who the fuck's Naraku?"

"Miroku,I don't have time to explain now!"

"Kaggies,I'm in America. Baby,I can't help you."

"Miro,please! This is serious!"

"Kagome,go to the nearest safe place and lock yourself in."

I waited as she ran.

"Ok."

"Where are you?"

"My house."

"Where's Auntie?"

"Working a double."

"Who is Naraku and what's going on?"

"I met this guy at school,Kimoko. He's into some bad shit. Na-"

"What kind of bad shit?"

"Heroine. Don't cut me off. Naraku is his dealer. Kimoko has disappeared and left a debt to Naraku,who wants me as payment. I just escaped him in front of the WacDonald's. Miro,please. I know he's going to come after me! I can't stay in the bathroom forever. You have to-AHHHHHHH!"

My face paled as I heard her scream. A thud was heard,as if she'd dropped the phone.

"Who you talking to bitch?"

The voice was clearly a male's and it made my blood turn cold.I fet a shiver run down my back.

"Who is this?"

The voice was now on the phone,addressing me.

"Who the fuck is this? So help me God,you bastard,if you fucking hurt her. I will hunt you down and kill you myself!"

A laugh was heard and the voice gave one simple reply.

"Good luck."

I heard Kagome whimpering,then screaming.

"No,please don't. Gods,NOOOO! Stop,please. Miroku. Miro,please. Help me!"

I snapped the phone shut when the bastard laughed at her cries for help. I dropped my head and let a lone tear run down my cheek. My baby cousin was in trouble and I could do noting to help her. I dialed Auntie's number as fast as I possibly could. Three tries and no answer. I tried one more time.

"Hello?"

"Auntie! You have to get home right away!"

"Miroku?"

She sounded surprised that it was me on the other end.

"Miroku,sweetie,what's going on?"

"Auntie,it's Kaggies. I can't help her. You have to stop him!"

"Stop who? Miroku,you're scaring me."

I told Auntie about the call and she gasped.

"Sweetie,I'm gonna hang up and call the police."

"Keep me posted."

"I will."

With that,she hung up. I paced the floor for an hour,anxiously awaiting the call. I jumped when it finally came.

"Hello? Auntie? What's going on?"

"Kagome,she's been...brutally raped."

I gasped.

"No,oh God,no!"

"We're at the hospital. I'll keep you updated."

"Thanks Auntie."

I sat on the bed and openly cried. It was the first time in I couldn't remember when. Three hours later,my phone rang again.

"Hello?"

"Miro."

I stopped as I heard Kagome's voice on the other end.

"Kaggies. Oh God,I am so sorry baby. I should've been there. I can't believe this. I swear-"

She cut me off.

"Miro,why did you lie to me?"

"Kagome,what are you talking about?"

"The night when I was five. Right before Dad split. Why did you lie to me?"

"Kagome,I don't know what you mean."

"Yes you do! Stop lying to me!"

I hung my head.

"I didn't fall down the stairs,did I?"

"No."

"What happened?"

"What do you remember?"

"Nothing. Naraku said he'd been waiting on this since I was five."

So it was the same bastard! I was going to kill him,if it was the last thing I did.

"Your Dad payed him for heroine. You were the payment. I walked in just in time to stop him from,from-"

I couldn't say it.

"Raping me."

"Yeah. I shot him in the leg with Auntie's gun and drug you to my house. He had knocked you out. I don't know how."

"Why did you lie to me?"

"I thought it would be better if you didn't know."

*End Flashback-Inu's POV*

I looked at Miroku with disbelief in my eyes.

"Why didn't she ever say anything?"

"She doesn't remember it. She has the amazing ability to be able to block anything out. She doesn't know it happened."

I growled. That bastard!

"Was he ever caught?"

Miroku shook his head.

"Slipped outta town before the cops could even realize it was him. I never got a chance to get my hands on him,but when I do,he will pay. I will never forget that shit."

*Kagome's POV*

I sank down against the wall. I couldn't believe I didn't even know this shit about myself. I had come in just in time to hear Miroku saying "Not even Kagome." I wondered what they were saying about me so I eavesdropped. Now,I wished I hadn't. I stood and walked into the kithen. They instantly shut up.

"No need to shut up now. I've already heard the entire story."

Miroku's head snapped around and he looked directly into my eyes for the first time since I'd announced that I was pregnant.

"Kaggies,baby,I'm so sorry."

"Why did you lie to me?"

"I thought it would be better if you didn't know."

"Oh yeah,because,to hear you tell it,that worked out so well last time!"

I rolled my eyes as he hung his head again.

"I'm sorry Kagome. I just didn't wanna see you break down. I wanted to protect you."

"I'm not some God damned porcelain doll Miroku! I think I deserve to know this,since I'm the one it happened to! What else don't I know about my own motherfucking life?"

"That's it."

"Did it ever happen again?"

"No."

"Are you lying again?"

"No."

I turned around and stormed upstairs,locking myself in my room. I didn't want them to see the truth. The truth that I might just break down after all. Why had I never known this about myself?

*Miroku's POV*

I stood to go comfort her. To fix things,but stopped when Yash shook his head.

"Mind if I handle this one? She's still upset with you,and this definitely didn't help."

I only nodded as I watched him walk upstairs.

'Kaggies,I never meant to hurt you,but it seems that's all I keep doing.'

*Kagome's POV*

I heard somone knocking at my door,but didn't move to open it. Not even when they turned the knob impatiently.

"Bay,it's Yash. Come on,open the door. Please."

I sighed as I stood and walked to the door,flinging it open,and plopped back on my bed. Inuyasha walked over;sat next to me;and pulled me into his arms,letting me cry silently on his shoulder,while he pet my hair. When I had finished crying,his eyes connected with mine.

"Baby,you can't blame Miroku. He's only trying to protect you. Because he loves you."

"He could've told me."

"Baby,let's not forget that you were the one that blocked it out. You were the one that didn't wanna know. What was he supposed to do? He couldn't call you everyday just to say 'hey,just seeing if you remembered that Naraku raped you',now could he?"

I sighed. I knew he was right. It just didn't seem fair. It wasn't right that I was the last one to know that I had been raped.

"What do you say we go downstairs,make up,and fix this whole mess?"

I nodded and followed him downstairs. Miroku seemed surprised as his eyes connected with mine. I walked over and hugged him.

"Kaggies,I'm so sorry."

"No,Miro. I'm the one who shoud be sorry. I shouldn't have acted childish. I shouldn't have blamed you for not telling me. I was the one that chose not to remember."

"I'm sorry that I was such a dick about you and Yash. If you two truly love each other,then who am I to stand in the way? Especially now that y'all are connected for eternity."

I smiled as we hugged again.

*Four Months Later*

I smiled as I gently squeezed Inuyasha's hand. We were waiting on the doctor to find out the sex of our child. I took a deep breath as Dr. Sakura walked in.

"Hello. We ready to know the gender?"

"Yes ma'am."

She set to work.

"I wanna congradulate you on a baby girl."

I smiled as Inuyasha kissed my forehead. I layed a hand on my round tummy. A baby girl. Our baby girl.

(Author's Note:So...a baby girl. Yay! I threw that part about Naraku in there kinda last minute. What did y'all think? Review and lemme know. & make sure to stay tuned for chapter ten!)

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