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A New Addition
Chapter 5: Enter the Kitsune!
"Dammit, Kagome! I told you this stupid trip was a bad idea!" Inuyasha blurted as his feet squished into the mud. He was currently crouched down, trying to fix their flat tire. "You just had to make me stop at that Shinto shrine!" He snarled. "I'm sorry! I just wanted to make a wish!" Kagome stated. "Well, you obviously didn't wish for good weather!" He shouted as thunder rumbled. Kagome huffed and crossed her arms. They were both dripping wet from the pouring rain. Inuyasha wouldn't let her help and they were late to see Sesshomaru. "Just, let me call Triple A or something…" Kagome suggested. "No! I can do this myself!" Inuyasha snapped as he removed the flat tire.
Inuyasha climbed back inside their SUV. Mud stained the front of his red, long-sleeved shirt. Kagome sat quietly. She covered herself with a blanket they kept in the backseat. Her pink blouse was soaked through. "We should stop at a store and get some dry clothes." She said calmly. Inuyasha growled at the thought of stopping again, but he couldn't let Kagome catch a cold. He also didn't want Sesshomaru to see him looking like a mess. "Fine, but let's make it quick."
The rain let up slightly. Gray, ominous clouds swirled overhead. Kagome pushed the button for the intercom at the front gate. Inuyasha grumbled under his breath, cursing, commenting on how he didn't want to be here, and how stuck up Sesshomaru was. They had called ahead. He didn't understand why the gate wasn't open for them. Kagome stepped back into the car once the gates began to open. They drove for another five minutes until they could finally see Sesshomaru's mansion atop a steep hill. To think this is only one of his homes. Kagome thought.
Sesshomaru owned several homes, but he didn't really seem to have a home. He would buy homes that were a contractor's dream, fix it up, and sell it. This one was his main home because Rin's school was so close. He never stayed home for long anyway. He was always away on business. It seemed he had nothing better to do with the money he earned from his father's business, until he adopted Rin. It does cost a lot of money to adopt a child, care for one (which he also placed her in private school) and set up a college fund for her. Inuyasha was entitled to half of his father's assets, but decided to invest it in a retirement fund and college fund for their children…or if they didn't have any kids it could just be vacation money. (At least money wouldn't be an issue if they'd decided to adopt.) Inuyasha later found out his father had left him more money than Sesshomaru, but Sesshomaru made enough of it that it didn't seem to bother him much.
Jaken, Sesshomaru's personal assistant, opened the door. Jaken watched Rin while Sesshomaru was away and did not act kindly toward Inuyasha. "Sesshomaru is currently taking care of some business, but will be down shortly," he said as he turned his back and walked away, "Don't get anything wet!" Kagome and Inuyasha stepped inside and remained standing on a rubber doormat. Inuyasha's brows furrowed and he crossed his arms. Kagome sighed. It could've been worse, right? She thought. "Honestly, we're not even that wet." Inuyasha commented.
Jaken handed both of them a towel. They politely accepted them even though they were pretty much dry. "Master Jaken, I heard the door bell." Rin stated as she stood at the top of the
staircase. She walked down briskly when she saw Kagome and Inuyasha. She bowed and said, "Konnichiwa." "Konnichiwa!" Kagome said happily. "Would you like something to drink?" Rin asked. "Rin, you are not a maid," Sesshomaru said sternly as he came out of his office, "Go finish your homework." "Yes, Sesshomaru-sama." She said softly. "Goodbye." She said again with a bow before heading off. "Jaken, why don't you help her." Sesshomaru stated. "Yes, my Lord!" Jaken said as he hurried behind Rin.
"All right, Sesshomaru, let's get to the point-" "Inuyasha!" Kagome interrupted, "Please, Sesshomaru, do you think you can help us in the adoption process?" "That all depends on you. The adoption process is difficult. It was difficult even for me. It's a very strict application process, expensive as well. It's quite discouraging. If you have any doubts, I suggest not doing it. It could shatter your relationship or even your soul if your heart is fragile and fickle." Sesshomaru warned. "We're aware of all that. We don't need your intimidation." Inuyasha snapped. Sesshomaru calmly continued, "You need to watch yourself, Inuyasha. That attitude of yours has to change if you're going to be considered for parenting. Besides, you will be put through the wringer by these adoption companies. I will give you mine to save you some trouble of finding a legit one. You must also know that the process takes a long time. It's harder to adopt younger children, especially babies." Kagome nodded along, trying to not let her face fall at the sullen prospect ahead of them. Inuyasha sat quietly, glaring at Sesshomaru with his arm around Kagome.
"How did you adopt Rin?" Kagome asked. Sesshomaru responded stoically, "Well, at first I simply donated money to orphanages and various charities as tax write-offs and the like. She wrote me a letter thanking me. It didn't affect me at first, but then I received a notification that she was near death because she had been attacked by wolves while playing outside. She asked that she meet me before she died. I made the trip; it seemed like such a small endeavor after what she had been through. Besides, she was the only child who wrote to me. She recovered rather quickly after my visit. I felt compelled to give her a home and education that I felt only I could provide. My occupation and wealth aided in the adoption process. It is usually difficult for single people to adopt. Honestly, there's no reason you and Inuyasha can't adopt."
Sesshomaru went to his office to retrieve the information for the adoption agency. Kagome and Inuyasha waited in the living room. "He's just doing this because if we adopt, then I'm not breeding my own kids." Inuyasha commented bitterly. "Would you stop already?" Kagome snapped. "I'm only doing this for you." He remarked. She sighed, "Look, I know you're upset. Once the whole process is over we'll be happy."
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The rest of the trip with Sesshomaru was rather uneventful. However, with Sesshomaru's connections Kagome and Inuyasha were almost immediately interviewed, assessed, and approved to be adoptive parents. For their adoptive child they did not request babies because they were harder to adopt (everyone wants a baby). So, although they were aware that older children might be more difficult to handle, they were prepared. They wanted nothing more than to give a child a warm, loving home.
One day, Kagome and Inuyasha received the news they had been waiting for. A child had finally been selected for them. They met with their agent and were informed of the child's background. It was a young boy whose father had recently been murdered. He played tricks on
people, but it was just a cover-up for his emotional circumstance. Lastly, he was a full demon. Kagome and Inuyasha decided that a full demon as their first child would work in their favor; they could learn how to handle the difficulty and prejudice many demons face in society, because one day when they had their own children, the issue would surely arise.
It was time for Kagome and Inuyasha to meet the young fox demon. Inuyasha thought it was going to be a breeze; after all it was just a kid. Kagome was delighted, excited, and nervous. She hoped to make a good impression. If things went well now, then taking him home should be no problem. "No hitting the kid on the head when he plays a trick," Kagome warned Inuyasha, "I don't want child services coming after us." "Keh, I'm not stupid." Inuyasha replied.
"This is Shippo." The agent introduced. "Nice to meet you." Kagome said with a smile as she leaned down to his height. Inuyasha was going to introduce himself next, but Shippo stuck a stone on Inuyasha's hand, pinning him to the floor. "What's the big idea!" Inuyasha complained. He glared menacingly at the fox child. "That's not nice, Shippo." The agent scolded. "I don't care! They'll just leave or return me like the rest of them!" Shippo shouted. "I promise, we're different. We want nothing more than a child." Kagome said as she placed a hand on his shoulder. "I don't like that guy." Shippo said as he pointed to Inuyasha. "Why you!" Inuyasha grumbled. "How about we get to know each other? I understand how hard it must've been for you," Kagome said softly, "Can you release Inuyasha first please?" Shippo removed the stone and jumped away from Inuyasha before he could retaliate.
Inuyasha waited in a separate room while Shippo and Kagome talked. She told them about their house, how they had a room ready for him, but that if he didn't like the décor they could fix it up for him. She told him about their large backyard and he would have an aunt, uncle, and two cousins to play with (She means Miroku, Sango and their kids) and her mother, grandpa, and brother, Souta would love to add him to their family. She showed him pictures of everyone and assured Shippo he would have a real, secure family. "What if you have babies of your own? What will happen to me?" Shippo asked as he nervously stared at his hands. "There's plenty of love to go around. I'm not going to lie, our attention would be stretched thin, but we won't forget you and we would always love you. I know it will take some time for you to accept us, but I'll prove to you we'll be your permanent family and gain your trust!" Kagome promised.
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Shippo came home with them. He circled his room, eyes wide. There were toys stored everywhere. He glanced at Kagome for approval to go ahead and pick up a few toys. He
grabbed a truck and took it outside with him. Kagome and Shippo played a little outside before it grew dark and time to go inside. Inuyasha liked the kid, but Shippo was so clingy to Kagome it made it difficult to bond with him. Inuyasha knew it would take time and just watched Kagome happily dote on Shippo as she made him macaroni for dinner.
Kagome and Inuyasha tucked in Shippo for bed in his room. About 45 minutes later, Shippo awoke crying because he didn't want to sleep alone. Kagome saw no harm in laying with Shippo until he fell asleep. She would've let him sleep with them, but Inuyasha decided Shippo had to get used to sleeping in his own room, so Kagome thought it best to just join Shippo in his room. She lay down beside Shippo in the uncomfortably small bed. They had placed glow-in the dark star stickers on the ceiling. Kagome told Shippo a story about a young girl who could travel through time: she was from Tokyo and when she fell into the well in her backyard, and into the feudal era. "And there are more stars in the feudal era and they shine much brighter because there are no smog or city lights to block them out." Kagome spoke just above a whisper, "There are places in Japan that are remote villages still and the same stars shine above just as they did in ancient times. We can take a trip if you want to see the stars." Shippo didn't respond, he was sound asleep, with his fingers curled in Kagome's dark, long, wavy locks. She smiled softly and watched Shipp a little before falling into sleep herself.
Inuyasha stood quietly in the doorway, having listened to Kagome's story to Shippo. It was a side of Kagome he hadn't known before. She was always sweet, gentle, and kind, but her motherly side came so easily. He hoped he could be as good a father.
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Please, don't hate me for not updating sooner. I'm so sorry! "Life happens while you're busy making other plans" as John Lennon once said. Alright, well I love writing and fanfiction is quite fun! I will be updating soon. Take care, be kind to others, and tell the people you love you love them. Spend time with them. AND, you are loved even while you're completely by yourself alone. Peace.
