InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Believe in the Unbelievable ❯ New Born Legned ( Chapter 8 )

*~Believe in the Unbelievable~*

 

 

I still don't own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho!! Even though I wish I did! =( Oh well! I thank all of you who left comments! You guys keep me going! Hope you enjoy the chapter! ^_^

 

* Chapter 8: New Born Legend *

 

Kagome made her way slowly to the kitchen, holding her large stomach as she went. Once she reached the doorframe, she rested her hand on it as she caught her breath. Yusuke and Kurama turned their attention to the worn out miko demon.

 

“Kagome are you alright?”

 

“I'll be perfectly fine once I reach that fridge.” She smiled as she waddled toward her destination. Yusuke watched her with amusement, trying his best to hold back his laughter. Hearing his muffled chuckles, Kagome turned a glare to him.

 

“What do you find so funny?!”

 

“You look like a penguin!!” Yusuke burst out laughing. Kurama shook his head as he stood from his seat to lead Kagome toward the living room.

 

“Yusuke, don't make fun of how Kagome walks, and Kagome, maybe you should rest. You seem too close for comfort and I recommend not staying on your feet too much. I'll prepare you some food.”

 

Kagome smiled her thanks as she set herself down on the couch. Kurama returned to the kitchen to make Kagome something to eat. “Kurama, what did you mean by `so close'?”

 

“Isn't it obvious Yusuke? Kagome is very close to giving birth soon.”

 

“Are you serious? But Hiei hasn't come back yet. What the hell is he doing anyway?”

 

“I'm not quite sure, but I know he'll be back in time.” Kurama said as he finished filling a tray with various snacks for Kagome. Stepping into the living room, he set the tray down and sat next to her. “How are you feeling Kagome?”

 

“How do you think I feel! I have a throbbing headache, my back hurts, the baby keeps kicking, and I can't even see my own damn feet!” she snapped. Kurama moved back slightly as Kagome cooled down. “Sorry Rama, I've been extra moody lately.”

 

“It's alright. Here, have an apple.” He smiled as he handed her the fruit. She took a bite before looking out the window.

 

“Kurama, do you know where Hiei is?”

 

“I'm sorry but I do not.”

 

Kagome sighed as she set the apple down. “Why would he leave so close to the baby's birth? Do…do you think he's leaving me!?” Kagome cried.

 

“Of course he isn't leaving you Kagome, don't be ridiculous. He's probably just searching for a midwife.” The avatar said as Kagome calmed.

 

“Why would we need a midwife?”

 

“Because they specialize in pregnancies. Though you already have Yukina and Sango.”

 

Kagome's eyes suddenly shifted silver as she quickly stood. “Well whatever he's doing, he better hurry back!”

 

“Why? What's the matter Kagome?”

 

“Either I just pissed myself or my water just broke….” Kurama shot to his feet as he stared at the puddle on the floor. If Kagome hadn't just experienced her first contraction, she was sure she would have broken down into laughter at Kurama's reaction. The avatar panicked.

 

“SANGO!!! YUKINA!! HELP!” he yelled.

 

The girls ran down the stairs and immediately took sight of the puddle. Quickly jumping into action, they ran back up the stairs to prepare Kagome bed. “Kurama! Bring Kagome upstairs!” They ordered. Yusuke appeared in seconds from hearing all the commotion.

 

“What's happe..”

 

“Yusuke, quick! Help me carry Kagome upstairs!” Without arguing, he assisted in carting the miko up the stairs and placed her on the bed. Once she was situated, they were pushed out of the room and into the hallway.

 

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Hiei quickened his pace. He should have noticed earlier, if he had, he wouldn't be out here looking for the bastard. Suddenly he was stopped in his tracks when he felt something shock through his system. He immediately knew what it was…

 

Kagome had just gone into labor.

 

Growling, he turned back and quickly returned to the shrine. This would have to wait until later.

 

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“Please Kagome! You have to push!” Sango pleaded, holding Kagome's hand as she tried to help her friend through her painful contractions.

 

“NO!! This baby isn't coming out until Hiei gets his damn ass here!” she snarled, wincing as she rode out another contraction.

 

“Stop being stubborn and push onna.” Hiei growled as he entered the room and made his way to Kagome's side. He took the hand that Sango wasn't holding and sat himself on the bed next to her.

 

“Where the hell were yo…” Kagome's scolding was cut off as she bit her lip to keep from crying out.

 

“Kagome, you can't delay any longer, you must push.” Yukina said. Kagome nodded and while squeezing Sango and Hiei's hands tightly, did as Yukina instructed. Tears streamed down her cheeks as Yukina ordered to push again.

 

“Breath in and out Kagome. In and out.” Sango said as she breathed with her.

 

“I AM BREATHING SANGO!!!” she growled as she pushed again.

 

“Almost there Kagome, one more big push!” Yukina said as Hiei whipped away his mate's tears. A purple light surrounded the entire shrine as the energy inside build to unimaginable heights. Kagome's body pulsed with her miko and demon ki as she took a deep breath and with one more push, a loud cry could be heard at the foot of the bed. The purple light disappeared as Kagome's powers calmed. Yukina made quick work of wrapping the baby and cleaning him before turning to Kagome with a bright smile. She handed the precious bundle to the miko as Hiei helped her sit up further. Kagome stared down at her little angel with tears in her eyes.

 

“My little Taro…” she smiled as she hugged him lovingly. He had his mother's shifting colored eyes and his father's spiky hair and attitude. Kagome almost laughed at the way he glared at the ceiling with his arms crossed over his chest. Kagome handed Taro over to his father as Hiei held his carefully. A true smile spread across his face as he stared down at his son. Yukina and Sango quietly left the room and motioned for Kurama and Yusuke to follow them. The girls were surprised Kagome hadn't noticed the absence of Shippo, Inuyasha, Miroku, Kuwabara, and Keiko. Little did she or Hiei know, the five were out getting gifts for the baby. Sango thought it would be best if the guys went shopping for the clothes seeing as the child was male. Keiko and Shippo on the other hand were purchasing toys and other accessories. As they entered the living room, Yusuke and Kurama were surprised to see it decorated and filled with gifts.

 

“Wow, so this is what you guys have been up to.” Yusuke grinned as he looked at the dozens of gifts piled up in front of the television.

 

“Indeed, though it was quite difficult to keep Shippo and Inuyasha down here to finish decorating with Lady Kagome's cries reaching our ears. Is she alright?” Miroku asked.

 

“Perfectly fine, Yukina informed us that everything went smoothly.” Kurama answered.

 

“Have you seen the baby yet?” Shippo asked curiously.

 

“Not yet rut, but I'm sure if you go up there Kagome will let you in.” Yusuke grinned as the kit leapt from his seat and dashed up the stairs. Inuyasha was about to go after him, but Yukina stopped him as she stepped into the living room. “Let them be alone for a moment, Kagome will bring the baby down when she is ready.” She smiled.

 

“Feh, like I want to see the wench or her kid.” Inuyasha complained, though Miroku and Sango could easily see how impatient and excited he was to see the child of his best friend.

 

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Shippo dashed up the stairs before slowly making his way to Kagome's closed door. He stood there for a moment before softly knocking. Hiei's muffled order could be heard and the kit quietly opened the door and entered before shutting it. He stood there as he stared up at his adoptive mother and her mate holding their new born. His heard sunk in his chest as he realized that Kagome didn't need him any more. She now had her own real son; he was of no use to her. A single tear trailed down his cheek as he lowered his gaze to the ground.

 

“Shippo, what's the matter?” Kagome's worried voice reached his ears. He just shook his head. Kagome's eyes shifted to brown as she sat up. “Shippo, please tell me what's wrong sweetie.”

 

“You don't need me anymore…” he murmured.

 

“Don't need you anymore? What are you talking about Shippo?”

 

“You have your own baby now, you don't need me.” He sniffled.

 

Hiei growled quietly as he placed Taro in Kagome's arms and stood. He stormed over to the kit and lifted him by his tail before bringing him back to Kagome and dropping him in her lap. “Don't be stupid kit. If you cannot see how much Kagome cares for you them maybe you don't deserve to be here.” He growled as he sat down on the bed again with his arms crossed.

 

Shippo turned his tear filled gaze up to the hybrid in question. “What do you mean?”

 

“What Hiei is trying to say is that no matter what Shippo, I still love you as if you were my own. Even if I do have Taro, my heart is big enough for you too.” She smiled.

 

Shippo stared up at Kagome in relief. He hugged her tightly as his tears soaked her sheets. “Thank you Kagome…”

 

“Enough crying, grow up and take your place in this family properly.” Hiei snorted.

 

Shippo turned his confused gaze to Kagome again and she rolled her eyes. “Hiei, can't you be more sincere? Shippo, all Hiei is saying is that you should act more your age and begin acting like the older brother you now are.”

 

“Older brother…”

 

“Yes, you must set a good example for Taro here.” Kagome smiled as she sat her son in her lap gently next to Shippo. Shippo stared at the baby as Taro stared back. He reached his hand out and reached for Shippo. The kit lifted his hand toward Taro's smaller one as the child gripped one of his fingers. A light purple bubble surrounded their joined hands as Kagome and Hiei stared in confusion. The bubble popped and Taro giggled. Shippo switched between staring at his finger and at the giggling baby.

 

“Shippo, what just happened?” Kagome questioned as she examined his finger.

 

“His scent has changed.” Hiei sniffed the air and snorted in surprise. “Taro laced our scent into the kits. To any demon who can smell it, Shippo is our child.” Hiei explained.

 

Kagome stared down at Taro in awe. “Taro can do that?!”

 

“So I'm your real brother?” Shippo asked Taro, who giggled and yanked on one of the kitsune's ears. Shippo yelped and leapt onto Kagome's shoulder as he caressed his throbbing ear. Kagome laughed as she lifted Taro into the air. “He's only playing Shippo, he doesn't know any better.”

 

Just then, Koro entered his mister's room through her open window and landed near the bed. Hiei turned to the neko. `Did you find anything?' The neko shook its head before transforming into its smaller form. It leapt onto Kagome's lap and curled up for a nap as Kagome turned to Hiei.

 

“What was that about?”

 

“Nothing for you to worry about right now.”

 

“Hiei, if this is the reason you were gone then I want to know.” She demanded stubbornly.

 

Hiei sighed as he rolled his eyes in defeat. “Did you not realize that when we `defeated' Naraku that the Crystals he had in possession were no where to be found?”

 

Kagome's eyes widened slightly. “So you mean…” she trailed off

 

“Yes, I believe Naraku is still alive. Koro and I were in search of anything that could prove his survival.”

 

Kagome's eyes shifted between yellow, silver, and brown. How could he be alive? Now Taro was in danger… What was she going to do? Hiei wrapped an arm around her waist to calm her as Shippo hugged her softly.

 

“It'll be ok Kagome, we won't let Naraku get to you or my new little brother!” Shippo shouted in determination. Kagome smiled slightly as she snuggled closer to Hiei. “How about we go downstairs so everyone else can see Taro? Inuyasha can't wait!” Shippo laughed. Kagome told Shippo to go on down and she would join him after she got dressed. Hiei took Taro as she stood slowly and disappeared into her closet. Koro climbed onto Hiei's shoulder to stare down at Taro. He mewed as he nuzzled the child's cheek, making him giggle and pet the nekos soft fur gently. Hiei watched with slight amusement. Who would have known that a new born would already know when to be gentle? Kagome stepped out of the closet dressed in a comfy pair of sweat pants and a white camisole. She smiled over to her mate before taking Taro from him and leading the way down the stairs. As she reached the bottom of the stairs, she slowly rounded the corner and entered the living room.

 

“SURPRISE!!!!” The loud shout startled the miko, almost resulting in her falling if it hadn't been for Hiei's quickness. Kagome stared at all of her friends gathered in the living room and all the decorations. In front of the television were dozens of presents with colorful wrapping that read `It's a Boy!'. Sango stepped forward and draped an arm over the surprised miko's shoulders and grinned.

 

“How do you like it?”

 

“I…I don't even know what to say. Thank you so much everyone.” Kagome smiled.

 

“Well? What are you waiting for?! Hand the kid over for us to see so you can open presents!” Yusuke grinned as he stepped forward to hold Taro. Hiei growled slightly and glared at the detective as Kagome handed their child to him. “Chill Hiei, I won't drop him or anything.” Yusuke muttered grumpily.

 

“Kami help you if you do, I'm sure you would be in pieces before the kid hit the floor.” Inuyasha scoffed as he slowly inched closer to the baby. He didn't want to make it obvious that he really wanted to see Taro.

 

“Hn.” Hiei snorted as he stayed close to Kagome as she unwrapped presents, though keeping Taro in his line of vision. Inuyasha finally got his turn to hold Kagome's child and all he could do is stare down at him. He had Kagome's fascinating eyes and his father's hair. Taro was staring back, but at something above the hanyou's head. His ears twitched in confusion and the child giggled. Inuyasha rolled his eyes. Apparently the kid inherited his mother's love for ears as well. Inuyasha twitched his ears once more and Taro continued giggling. As Kagome finished opening the last of the presents, Taro turned in the hanyou's arms to look over to his mother that was currently hugging everyone. Taro began squirming in Inuyasha's grasp and reached in Kagome's direction. Not quiet understanding what the kid wanted; Inuyasha turned him around to face him.

“What's wrong kid?”

 

Taro started grumbling and growling, only confusing the hanyou further. Kurama, who had been watching the whole time, made his way over to Inuyasha. Kurama smiled as he lifted the squirming baby from his grasp. “Inuyasha, Taro is trying to tell you he wants his mother.” The avatar explained calmly before walking over to Kagome. Taro's frown quickly turned to a happy smile as he realized he was being taken to his mother. Kurama smiled as he tapped Kagome's should to get her attention. She turned and smiled as she picked up Taro.

 

“Hello sweetie! Did you have fun with everyone, huh?” she baby talked to him sweetly before turning to the avatar. “Thank you Kurama. Taro, say thank you to uncle Kurama.” She smiled as the baby made quiet noises.

 

“Hey Kagome, we're going to start putting everything up in your room ok? You can arrange it how you like later.” Sango said as she and a few of the others helped carry things up the stairs. All together, Kagome ended up with a crib, baby swing, lots of cute clothes, a stroller, baby food, a booster chair, and lots of toys. She asked Inuyasha if he could take her desk out of her room so there would be more space in her room and he nodded before disappearing up the stairs. Kagome turned to smile up at Hiei.

 

“What do you think?”

 

Her mate merely crossed his arms over his chest with `Hn'. Kagome rolled her eyes as she rocked Taro slowly. “Hiei, I know you're angry about Naraku, but for now can't you just have a little fun? For Taro?”

 

Hiei sighed and nodded. “Fine, but we have to inform everyone else later tonight. As long as that bastard is still breathing, neither you nor Taro are safe.”

 

“I know Hiei, I know.” She sighed. “I'm worried just as much as you are, but since we don't know what powers Taro has yet, I don't want to let my anger overcome me. Taro may be able to sense it and get grumpy.”

 

“We don't need him using his powers so early in his age. It could be too much for his body to handle right now.”

 

Kagome nodded as she stared down at her baby boy. “Then...maybe…do you think we should bind his powers?”

 

Hiei thought about it for a moment before shaking his head. “No. If he is ever in danger, he may need his powers to save himself. We just need to teach him to only use them in emergencies.”

 

“That makes sense, but he's so young…how will he know or understand?”

 

“Kagome, you know how intelligent he already is, I'm sure he can comprehend the concept of when he is in danger.”

 

Kagome nodded just as Taro began whining. She turned her golden green gaze down to him. “What's the matter sweetie?” Taro began crying and Kagome held him against her chest so he was looking over her shoulder. “Oh, ok baby, it's ok.” She cooed. Sango, Keiko, and Inuyasha suddenly appeared before her with concerned looks on their faces.

 

“What's wrong with Taro Kagome?” Keiko asked.

 

“He's alright, he's just hungry.” She smiled as she rocked him to quiet his crying a little.

 

“How do you know?” Inuyasha asked curiously.

 

“It's a mother thing. I just have a feeling he's hungry.” She explained.

 

“More like an Emotion demon thing.” Sango giggled as she returned to cleaning the living room. Kagome walked up the stairs, Hiei right behind her, and went into her room. The miko sat down on her bed as Yusuke and Kuwabara looked to her in question.

 

“He's just hungry.” She explained briefly. Realization dawned on their faces before they quickly exited the room. Once the room was empty, aside from her mate, Kagome cradled Taro in one arm as she lifted her shirt slightly. Hiei watched in interest as she lifted the baby to her nipple and he immediately latched on. His once interested look turned to confusion as he watched Taro suckle.

 

“Doesn't that bother you?”

 

“What?”

 

“His…suckling? It doesn't…affect you?”

 

Kagome stared at his through chocolate brown eyes before breaking down in giggles. “Oh Hiei, the way Taro feeds and you handle me is completely different.”

 

“How so?”

 

“Because right now, I'm feeding our child, his suckling forces my body into mother mode. But when I'm with you…it is lust that overcomes me. It's kinda hard to explain.” She sweat dropped.

 

“No, I think I understand.” Hiei stated as he moved to hug his family when Yusuke suddenly opened the door with his eyes covered.

 

“Yo Hiei, uh Koenma wants to talk to us bout somethin. Kurama convinced the toddler to let Kagome and Taro come too.” The detective informed as he avoided looking at Kagome breast feeding.

 

“Yusuke, I'm covered up you can look.” Kagome rolled her eyes as he slowly uncovered his eyes and grinned. “We'll be down in a second, let me just finish up and we can leave.” Yusuke nodded and closed the door before heading back down the stairs.

 

“Are they coming?” Kuwabara asked as Yusuke reentered the living room.

 

“Of course their coming you idiot.” Yusuke scowled as he sat next to Botan. “I don't know why the toddler wants us today of all days! We're relaxing and celebrating for Taro today!” Yusuke complained.

 

“Lord Koenma said it was really important.” Botan stated.

 

“Yea, everything is important to him.” Yusuke snorted.

 

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Naraku winced in pain as he sat himself the corner of his dark room. It was by pure luck that the crystals placed a weak barrier around him and teleported him away just as the dragons attacked. He had to quickly regain his strength if he wanted to survive. It wouldn't be long before that damn miko and her friends came looking for him. He tapped into the silver crystals powers of healing to recover faster as he sat in the darkness of his room to plot his revenge.

 

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“What do you mean Naraku is still alive?! Kagome and Hiei killed the bastard already!” Yusuke snapped.

 

“No, actually they didn't. If you will turn your attention to the screen behind me, I will show you what our video feed caught.” Koenma turned to the screen as he clicked a bottom on his desk. On the screen were Kagome and Hiei releasing their dragons on Naraku. The camera turned to show Naraku as he threw his arms up in defense. Suddenly a golden barrier shined around him just as the dragons attacked. He was received a minor injury before he disappeared with a small silver flash. The screen went blank and everyone turned to the growling miko demon.

 

“That bastard…he used the crystals to place a barrier around himself and teleport away from the danger.” Kagome snarled.

 

“But he was injured, shouldn't that count for anything?” Kuwabara asked.

 

“Barely, the barrier saved him from any fatal wounds. He should be fully recovered within the next few days.” Kurama sighed.

 

Taro, feeling everyone's angry emotions, began crying loudly as his eyes changed to orange. Her mood immediately changing, along with her red eyes shifting to a yellow color, Kagome rocked her crying baby slowly as she whispered soothing words to him. Hiei was at his mate's side within seconds, trying to help calm his son. Koenma massaged his temples in frustration as he turned to Kurama.

 

“I expect you, as well as everyone else, to keep a close eye on Kagome and Taro. We will continue to search for Naraku's whereabouts but for now, you all can go back home.” Koenma informed as he ordered Botan to make a portal for them.

 

~*~*~*~*~*~ Three months later ~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 

Taro cried out loudly as the guys covered their eyes. Yusuke, Kurama, Miroku, Kuwabara, and Inuyasha stood around the crying child as they tried to figure out what was the matter. Kagome and Hiei were currently out talking to Koenma to find answers to a few questions they had. They weren't sure why, but Taro was growing at an incredible speed. In only three months the child looked to be almost a year and a half. He could crawl and easily comprehended the concept of how to control the majority of his powers. The level of his intelligence had great surpassed Kuwabara's and he was very protective of his family. They were curious if the combination of a fire ice demon and a miko emotion demon would have any peculiar effects on the child. Unfortunately, something was wrong with Taro and he was announcing it with loud cries and whines.

 

“What the hell is wrong with him?!” Yusuke whined.

 

“I don't know. I already fed him.” Kurama stated.

 

“And it doesn't smell like he needs a diaper change.” Inuyasha piped up.

 

“Maybe he wants one of his toys?” Kuwabara suggested. The boys scurried around the room to grab all the toys they could find and place it in front of the screaming baby. They tried every toy and even placing him in his swing that he loved so much, but nothing calmed him. Sango suddenly came running into the living room with Shippo dragging grocery bags behind her. She kneed next to the screaming Taro and lifted him out of his swing.

 

“You guys, why haven't you stopped his crying yet?!” she snapped.

 

“We tried! Nothing worked!” Yusuke snapped.

 

Sango sighed as she held Taro up against her shoulder and softly patted his back. “This is his burp cry. I thought you would know that by now.” Sango complained as her nephew burped and his crying stopped. The guys stared at her in confusion.

 

“How are we supposed to know that was his burp cry?! All his crying sounds the same!” Inuyasha yelled.

 

“No they don't. When he's hungry, his cry sounds more like a grumble. We haven't heard his diaper change cry because someone usually smells it before he gets a chance to. All his cries sound different.” She explained.

 

“Perhaps it is a woman instinct? Men do not notice the different cries but woman are able to distinguish them.” Miroku stated as Kurama nodded.

 

“Then I'll make sure not to leave Taro with all of you next time. I'll bring him with me next time I go food shopping.” Sango muttered.

 

“Kagome hasn't come back yet?” Shippo asked as he leapt onto Sango's shoulder to comfort his brother.

 

“Not yet, but I'm sure her and Hiei will be back soon. You know they can't stay away from Taro for very long without freaking out.” Yusuke chuckled.

 

“I do not freak out! I just get worried about my little Taro.” Kagome pouted as she appeared out of a portal, Hiei right behind her. Sango handed Taro to his mother with a smile before going to the kitchen to put away the groceries. Yusuke and Kurama followed to help the slayer as Kagome began playing with Taro, making him giggle. Yusuke sighed as he entered the kitchen and made a bee line for the fridge. He whipped it open and just gazed into its empty depths for a moment before grabbing a container. He opened it and immediately realized it was milk.

 

“Jeez, good thing you went shopping Sango, Kagome almost ate the entire kitchen.” He muttered as he took a sip.

 

Kurama chuckled as he filled the empty shelves with food. “Don't let Kagome hear you say that Yusuke. Her mood swings may not be as bad as they were when she was pregnant, but if you ask me…she's still pretty intimidating when she loses her temper.”

 

“Tell me about it. She's almost worst than Keiko.” Yusuke groaned as he took another chug. At that moment Sango, for the first time since the boys entered the kitchen, looked in Yusuke's direction before bursting out into laughter. She dropped the canned food she was holding as she slumped to the floor and held her pained stomach, her body shaking with giggles. Confused, Kurama poked his head out from behind the cabinet door and also began chuckling. Yusuke glared at them as he tried to figure out what was so funny. Miroku stepped into the kitchen to find out what all the commotion was about only to stare at Yusuke with amusement dancing in his eyes.

 

“What's so damn funny?!?!” Yusuke snapped.

 

“I believe, Yusuke, that you are drinking breast milk.” Miroku answered, trying to hold back his laughter unlike Sango who was practically rolling in her fit of giggles. Yusuke stared down at the container in horror before setting it down and dashing off to the bathroom.

 

“That…officially made my day.” Sango sighed as she picked herself off the floor. “I knew Yusuke isn't very intelligent, but that was just sad!”

 

“Sango, be sure to go easy on the teasing. I'm sure he is embarrassed enough.” Miroku said as he moved to help finish with the groceries. As the two talked, Kurama quietly made his way out of the kitchen unnoticed. He took one more look back and smiled at the laughing couple. He knew Miroku cared for Sango deeply and even though Sango constantly denied it, he knew she cared for him in return. It was just a matter of time before they shared their feelings. The avatar made his way down the hall and smiled over to Kagome, who was making sure Yusuke was ok from the other side of the closed bathroom door.

 

“Where are Hiei, Shippo, and Taro?”

 

“Hiei is taking a shower and the boys are playing in the living room.” The miko answered. The bathroom door opened and Kagome turned her attention back to the detective. Kurama went back to the living room and was greeted by a pouting Shippo.

 

“Shippo, what is the matter?”

 

“Mama took Taro for a stroll outside and said I couldn't come with. I knew she loved him more than me.” He sniffled.

 

Kurama was about to reassure the kit when realization hit him like a speeding bus. (A/N: I'm not sure why, but I love that saying; hit like a speeding bus…. Ok I'm done now ^_^) How could Kagome have taken Taro outside when she was in the hallway helping Yusuke? Kurama quickly picked up Shippo and ran into the hallway.

 

“Kagome! Taro is missing!” He yelled, not only grabbing the miko's attention, but everyone else's as well. He dashed outside only to come face to face with Kagome and a struggling Taro in her grasp. He immediately knew it wasn't her by her eye color and the way Taro was reacting. A loud cry came from the child as the Kagome look alike began moving away from the house. The real miko was the first to come crashing through the front door to find her son. Confusion clouded her vision for only a moment before she glared at the demon.

 

“Give me my son back NOW.” She demanded.

 

The demon smirked before disappearing into thin air. Taro's loud cries faded and Kagome panicked. She tried everything she could think of to sense any trace of her son's caper, but all she could smell was Naraku's foul stench. She was about to go in search of her child when Inuyasha held her back.

 

“Kagome lets have Yusuke talk to Koenma. He can find Taro much faster than you can.” She growled slightly as Sango stepped forward.

 

“What he means is that you will only be blindly searching. You're so full of rage at the moment that you won't be able to find Taro if your life depended on it. So before we go anywhere, you need to calm down.”

 

“How can I calm down?! Naraku Just took one of my sons!” She yelled, tears streaming down her cheeks as she pulled away from Inuyasha. Hiei finally made his way outside wearing just a pair of pants.

 

“What is happening. And who decided to prank me while I was showering.” The hybrid snarled.

 

“What do you mean prank you? No one….Oh shit.” Yusuke groaned.

 

“It must have been Naraku…” Inuyasha murmured.

 

Hiei's growl intensified as he glared at everyone present. That's when he realized his mate was not longer there. “Where did Kagome go?” he growled, trying to calm down.

 

“She told me to tell you all sorry.” Shippo spoke up from Kurama's arms. “She froze all of you and told me she had to go look for Taro.” He explained with a slight smile.

 

`Tell everyone I'm sorry and be careful Shippo. I promise I'll be back. I love you sweetie.' She had said to him before disappearing and releasing her hold on time.

 

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By the time Kagome reached the Makai, she was much calmer than before. She was able to stop and think of what she should do. Smirking, the miko tapped into her the crystal's powers to morph into a panther. With her now delicate sense of smell and incredible speed, she should be able to catch up to the bastard that dared to take her son from her.

 

`Don't worry Taro…Mommy's coming….'

 

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Hiei stood in the corner of the office, trying his best to keep his cool. Not only was his son kidnapped, but now his mate had disappeared as well. Everyone was currently waiting in Koenma's office as he desperately searched for any trace of Kagome or Taro. Thankfully, Shippo and Koro were able to help Hiei stay calm and resist the urge to slit someone's throat. An hour later, there was still no trace of them. Hiei was about ready to tear through all three realms in order to find his missing family when a loud beep sounded throughout the room. Everyone gathered around the demi god's desk as he stared at eh screen in front of him.

 

“It would seem we found Kagome…but unfortunately we also found Naraku.”

 

“Why is that a bad thing? Didn't we want to find him?” Kuwabara asked.

 

“Yes, but according to my radar…Kagome and Naraku are in the same place…”

 

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Naraku smirked as he stared at the angry miko through the glass. Above him in a small cage was the miko demon's child, crying as he stared down at his mother. Naraku tapped the glass as she took in as much air as she possibly could. The water was already up to her knees and all she could do was throw death threats at the evil hanyou.

 

“It won't be long now Miko. Soon you will be so weak you will not have to power to fight me and I will take your crystals. Then your world will slowly and painfully come to an end…”

 

 

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A/N:

 

Hey everyone. Sorry it took me so long to update, and this chapter isn't very long. Don't worry though; the next chapter will be longer seeing as it is going to be the last chapter!!! So what did you all think? Hope you enjoyed this chapter. And yes, I had to leave you hanging with a cliffy! But can anyone figure out what the heck is happening to Kagome? What will become of our favorite miko demon, her mate, and children? You won't know till next time!

 

***Nyuka - thank you for commenting ^_^ and you're probably the only person that said anything about Naraku and the last crystals. Just hope you don't figure out the rest of what is going to happen! What you to be surprised***

 

***And thank you to everyone else that commented! I really appreciate it and take any advice I can from them to improve my writing. So keep up the constructive criticism***

 

 

* Scarlet/red - anger; rage

* Golden - overwhelming joy, happiness, excitement

* Blue - neutral, normal

* Orange - sadness, sorrow, guilt

* Green - curiosity

* Brown - confusion

* Silver - fear, terror, pain

* Pink - playful

* Violet - love, passion, arousal

* Amethyst - embarrassment

* Yellow - concern, worry

 

 

Next Chapter ~*~ Chapter 9: Only Through Love and Desperation

 

 

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