InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Slave to No One ❯ Chapter 35 ( Chapter 35 )

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Chapter 35: The Final Chapter

The months turned cold as winter finally settled in. Soon the snow will start falling and carpet the entire area with a white blanket of fluff, putting everything to sleep until the spring. There were no animals in the forest as they all settled down for the winter months ahead. Peace finally came to the Western Lands as it awaited the birth of its new heir.

Inuyasha and Kagome quickly settled into their new home and were enjoying their life together. Kagome would not cook all of their meals because she still enjoyed her time with Kaede in her kitchen.

Kagome was sleeping more as the months progressed and Inuyasha was keeping a close eye on her. Her time for having the pup was getting close. The castle healers had everything ready for when she went into labor so they would be ready. They knew that they would have to subdue her mate once it was time because he was so protective of her.

Inutaisho had been talking to his son about when his mate went into labor. He already knew what to expect since he had been through two births. He also new the amount of pain that Kagome would be in order to have the pup. He hoped that everything went well, so many females could die from giving birth and he didn't want anything to happen to her.

Inuyasha had allowed the castle healer to check his mate to make sure that she was fine as her pregnancy progressed. It was important that they knew how her health was before she had the pup.

Kagome and the healers would often sit together and talk about all the things that could go wrong in a delivery. They prepared for just about everything as she approached the blessed day.

Kagome was not moving as much out of her bed. She would only get up to go take care of business and then would crawl back into bed exhausted.

Inuyasha became increasingly worried that something was wrong with his mate because she was not as active as she usually was. She had no energy and when he spoke to the castle healer about it they became very concerned. They knew that most youkai females became less active as their time approached but to be this inactive was not a good sign.

They checked Kagome to make sure that everything was all right and found that everything was normal. They continued to watch her to make sure that nothing would happen.

The days became endless for Inuyasha as he stayed and watched over his mate. His father would come to bring him some food but he was not eating very much. He warned his son that he needed to be strong for his mate as he made him eat his food.

He would rest only briefly when he held her in his arms. Then one night Kagome started to stir in his arms. She was in pain as he became alert with her discomfort. The pain was not constant but it would disturb her from her sleep when they came.

A couple of hours passed and Inuyasha was growing worried. The pain was still there and his mate would not respond to anything he did. He thought it best to take her to the castle healer and make sure that pain was nothing serious. But he noted that they were coming more closely together as the time passed.

He picked up his mate as he made his way into the castle. The guards in the hallways spotted him as they lit the way toward the healer section of the castle. The castle came alive as word reached the healers that Kagome was being brought to them.

Healer Chu was the first to greet Inuyasha as he brought his mate into the room they had set up. Inuyasha quickly told him about the pain that she was in. He said that they were coming closer together but that Kagome had not woken up from her sleep.

Healer Chu understood what was going on. Kagome had gone into labor and the pain she was feeling were her contractions. The healers quickly got everything ready as they prepared Kagome to deliver her pup. They asked Inuyasha to leave and that was the wrong thing to do. He became very protective of his mate as he barred his fangs at the healers.

At that moment Lord Inutaisho came into the room. They had gone upstairs and woken him up the minute that Inuyasha came into the healer section of the castle with his mate. He saw what was going on as he stepped forward and said, “Inuyasha you must leave, they have to tend to your mate. If you don't then she could die. You must leave now!”

Inuyasha was stunned by his father's words he didn't want his mate to die. He knew that something was wrong but he didn't know what it was.

Inutaisho seeing that his son was out of it quickly moved in and grabbed him as he forcibly removed him from the room. The healers quickly sealed the door preventing him from reentering and interfering with what they were doing.

The healers quickly got to work as they set about checking Kagome. All of her vitals signs were normal but they didn't understand why she wasn't waking up. With the pain from the contraction she should have woken up by now. They got her ready as her body was slowly progressing to deliver the pup.

Kagome never screamed in pain as her body was slowly going through the birth process. Her body was reacting, as if she was awake. They would give her instructions and she would obey but she was still unconscious.

This was not normal in their eyes but they continued to give her instructions as she responded to their commands. They finally delivered the pup. It was healthy and breathing as a healer quickly put the pup on his mother's stomach so that her scent was imprinted on the pup.

Things took a turn for the worse as Kagome quit responding to the healers commands.

~oOo~

Inuyasha was on the ground breathing hard. He could feel that his mate was in trouble and they wouldn't let him into the room. He heard the sound of his pup being born and his heart leaped with joy. But something was wrong, he felt as his mate was leaving him behind as he was struggling to get her back.

Inuyasha closed his eyes as he tried to concentrate. `Mother, something is happening to Kagome. I can tell she is not on this plane any more. What is wrong with her?'

Inuyasha felt the gentle touch of his mother as she said, `Inuyasha, your mate has lost her way. You must quickly go and help her or you will lose her forever.'

`How do I do that? I have no idea where she is or how to get her back.' Thought Inuyasha with panic in his voice.

`Concentrate my son and I will show you the way.' Said his mother with urgency.

Inuyasha concentrated as he saw his mother in front of him and he followed. They were running down a dark pathway. The only light that he could see was the light that his mother was giving off from her body.

They continued going faster and faster until they reached a big void in space. They continued to go as they weaved in and out of the obstacles in their way. He didn't know what the obstacles were but he knew that they hurt if you touched them. He had made the mistake of hitting one on his way to find his mate.

He saw a light in the distance and knew that it was what he was searching for. He knew that was his mate as her light called to him. He saw that she was going in the wrong direction as he called to her. “KAGOME!!! KAGOME!!”

He saw the light stop moving as he continued to race after her. He lost sight of his mother as he continued going towards his mate.

~oOo~

Kagome was running through this dark cavern. She was scared and looking for her mate. She didn't know where she was as she continued running in the direction she thought her mate would be.

She was tired she wanted to stop but something inside of her was telling to keep going. She felt the presence of her mate somewhere in the near distance, as she started to concentrate to find her mate. She sent out a silent plea for him, `Inuyasha, help me please! I'm lost and I can't find you.'

Inuyasha heard when his mate touched his mind as he continued to race after her. `Mate you are going away from me. Turn around and run toward the blue light that you see in the distance.'

Kagome stopped running as she turned around and saw a soft blue light behind her. She started running in that direction, hope was filling her heart, as she was getting closer to the light that was coming toward her.

Inuyasha saw as the light he was chasing was coming towards him, he put on a burst of speed as he raced to be with his mate.

The two lights were becoming stronger the closer they got to each other. When they finally meet their light merged into one to form a protective barrier around them as Inuyasha held his mate close to him. He was glad to have her in his arms once again as they were both breathing hard from just running.

They stood there as their lights merged to give each other strength. When they pulled apart, Kagome said, “Inuyasha, I'm so glad I found you. I want to go back, please take me back home. I want my pup please mate!”

Inuyasha heard her pleas as he was still breathing hard. He was trying to protect her as he pulled her closer to his body. He turned around and started racing back with Kagome at his side. She was matching his pace as they raced back the way he came.

~oOo~

Inutaisho was watching his son. He was breathing hard as they were trying to tend to Kagome and the pup. He heard the gentle cry of the pup when he saw his son collapse on the ground not moving.

He quickly moved to his side as he yelled, “INUYASHA!!”

His son was not moving. He realized that whatever was happening to Kagome it has taken his son as well. He knew that his son was not about to give up his mate. He would rather die than live without her.

The healers in Kagome's room came running out when they heard their lords scream. They found that Inuyasha had collapsed on the ground and he was not moving. They quickly went to his side as they checked him. They noticed that the same thing had happened to his mate.

Their breathing became shallow, as they were growing pale. They realized that they were losing the both of them if they didn't find out what was wrong with Kagome.

Inutaisho saw Kagome lying on the table as the healers were tending to her. She was in the same condition as his son and he knew that if one died they both would.

At that moment his mate appeared and said, “Mate, if you want them both to live you must give Inuyasha my sword. It's the only thing that could guide them back to the living world. You must add your energy to it to help them.”

Inutaisho didn't waste anytime as he rushed to Kagome side and removed her sword from its sheath. He swung the sword down and it transformed for him. He concentrated as he added his power to it to give it some extra energy. He continued to add his power as he placed the sword in his son's hand as his whole body was engulfed with the power of the sword.

~oOo~

Inuyasha and Kagome had stopped running. They were feeling weak as they were panting trying to get back to were his mother was located. He had lost sight of her when he spotted Kagome and went after her. Now they were trying to go home but for some reason they couldn't find their way out.

Kagome collapsed next to him, as she was growing weak. Inuyasha was by her side in an instant as he brought her into his embrace. He channeled some of his energy into her so she could stay with him. He was not about to give up now that he had her by his side.

He got up with his mate in his arms as he continued going in the direction he came from. He was moving slower now, as he was growing weak. He collapsed on the ground again with his mate as he was breathing hard. He was slowly losing his energy as he held his mate closer to him, `At least we will be together in the after life,' he thought.

At that moment his mother had found them. She had been searching for them and knew that they were in trouble. She took her sword as she said, “My son take my sword, it will guide you back.”

As soon as Inuyasha's hand wrapped around his mothers sword it gave him a burst of energy. It encircled him and his mate as he started to move again. The sword was pulling him in the direction of home as he raced there with his mate in his arms.

Once they got back to where he needed to be he made sure that his mate returned to her body. He was exhausted as he made his way towards his and collapsed on the floor where his father was located, waiting for him to wake up.

~oOo~

Inutaisho kept a close watch over his son. He knew that his mate would help them return back to him. He continued to watch, as his son remained unconscious on the floor. He was starting to get worried that his son would never wake up. Then he saw his son take a deep breath as his breathing was becoming normal.

He heard the healers say that Kagome was beginning to respond to their commands as she was starting to wake up.

Kagome opened her eyes to see that she was back in the Western Lands. She was tired as she moaned and said, “Mate.”

Inuyasha immediately responded to his mates call as he slowly opened his eyes to see two very concerned golden one looking at him. He was still weak as he tried to sit up. He was breathing hard as his father helped him to sit while he was still holding on to him.

Once Inuyasha got some of his strength back he started to stand with the help of his father. As soon as he was back on his feet he started to make his way towards his mate as he finally reached her.

He leaned down and kissed his mate as she slowly responded to his touch. She opened her eyes to see her mate as she smiled and said, “Thank you Koi.”

He smiled warmly at her as he said, “Anything for you Koishii.”

Kagome turned to the healers and said, “My pup, where is my pup?”

The healer came forward and gave Kagome her pup as she held it in her arms. Tears of joy were coming down her face when she saw it. It had silver hair just like its father with faint ebony stripes going through its hair.

Kagome slowly removed the blanket so she could see what it was. As soon as she uncovered the pup it started to cry. It lungs were good as it had a nice healthy cry. She looked at her mate and smiled. They had a son and he was beautiful. He didn't have his father's ears but he did have ears like his mother, he looked like his father in everyway. He was small and he was perfect in their eyes.

Kagome held him to her chest as she took in his scent. It was so sweet. Like a summer rose sweet and fragrant. She figured it was a mixture of her scent and her mates.

Inuyasha leaned down and nuzzled his son as he took in his scent. It was a scent that he would never forget. He moved the hair away from his forehead to discover that he had a golden crescent moon there. He had the start of his markings as you could barely see the purple stripe that was smooth, one on each side of his cheek.

The proud parents were overcome with joy as Inuyasha took the pup to show his father. Inuyasha walked out of the room with the pup in his arms as he presented his pup to his father. “It's a boy.” Said a very proud Inuyasha of his son.

Inutaisho couldn't have been happier as he hugged his son and took a look at his new grandson. He was the splitting image of his father with his mother's eyes. He started to fuss and Inuyasha took him back to his mother.

Everyone left the room to give the happy parents some alone time with the pup.

Inuyasha looked at his mate and said, “I thought I almost lost you out there.” As he took his mates hand and held it in his own.

Kagome smiled at him as she said in a tired voice. “I knew that you would come for me. I don't know how I got lost. I kept hearing voices telling me what to do and I did it. Then I heard the sound of our other pups crying and I went after them, I thought that I could bring them home with me. When I turned around I found that I had lost my way and couldn't get back.

I started calling out to you when you found me and held me in your arms. I knew that I was safe once you put your arms around me. I knew that you could bring us back so we could be with our pup.”

Inuyasha heard his mate's confidence in him, but within his mind he was silently thanking his mother for helping him. He owed everything to her, she was the one that brought them back from whatever that place was.

One of these days he would have to ask her what that place was. He didn't think he could handle the answer to his question now so he kept quiet.

~oOo~

Life around the castle settled down as things got back to normal. Inuyasha and Kagome quickly took their leave of the healer's section of the castle as they went down to their home. They became very protective of the pup and wouldn't let anyone see him except his father.

Inutaisho would come down daily to see them and make sure that everything was all right. He took great pleasure in seeing his grandson. Kagome and Inuyasha finally named the pup Sokai and he was very pleased with the name. He knew that his grandson would bring hope to their world and keep the peace that his parents have fought so hard to have.

He went with them when they wanted to travel to the Southern lands to introduce their pup to Kagome's parents, but with Inuyasha protectiveness of his pup the visit was very short.

Kagome couldn't blame Inuyasha, she was just as protective of her pup as her mate. He was the only one that survived of the three that she carried and she was determined to keep him safe.

~oOo~

The month continued on and the pup was growing fast. Kagome was in demand as many demons came looking for her to help heal their sickness. Kagome had a private office in her home for a very special guest.

Sango would come down from her home in the mountains, where she lived with Miroku, to see Kagome. She was with her own pup and soon she would give birth to it. Miroku was growing nervous as her date approached.

Inuyasha tried to calm Miroku down and said that it will all be all right. He knew that his mate would never let anything happen to her friend. Miroku knew that his friend was right but he couldn't help but be worried about his mate.

Miroku had fashioned a concealment spell for Sango so she would look normal and hide her demon form. They were a rare youkai and never were to be seen. Lord Inutaisho upon his returned to the Western Lands had given him a house in the mountains to live in peace and raise their family.

They had left the very day that everyone returned to the Western Land. Wanting to keep their forms a secret from the rest of the world. So many in the castle already knew their secret, so they couldn't afford to stay at the castle any more. When his lord gave them a home in the mountains, with a protection barrier that would not let anyone enter the area, they were jumping for joy.

Even though Sango and Miroku were immortals now they needed to stay hidden from the major population. So living in the mountain suited their purpose. They enjoyed their lives there and he couldn't be happier.

When Sango was close to her date Kagome had suggested that they come and stay with them to make sure she had help when the time came. They agreed and they were to be back a few days before the birth.

About a week before Sango was to give birth. Both Kagome and Inuyasha were woken out of a sound sleep with someone pounding on their door. When Kagome finally reached the door she found Miroku in his full demon form and Sango in his arms in pain. She quickly showed him where to put his mate as she told Inuyasha to keep her mate company until she was done.

Inuyasha tried his best to keep Miroku calm but that was next to impossible. It was taking a long time for Sango to give birth and every time she would scream in pain Miroku became unglued.

Inuyasha had to stop him a number of times from going into the room where his mate was located with Sango. Mainly because if he touched his mate he would kill him, finally after about 5 hours of labor Kagome walked out of the room and a worried Miroku greeted her.

His mate smiled as she said, “Sango is doing fine and you have a son Miroku.” Miroku was relieved to hear that his mate was doing well, he was even happier when he was told that he had a new son. He quickly made his way into the room to be with his mate, as Kagome and Inuyasha went back to bed before their son woke up in a few hours.

Miroku entered the room where his mate was located. She was asleep in the bed with a little bundle in her arms. He stood in front of her as he admired her beauty. Even after everything she had been through she still looked beautiful to him.

He leaned down as he gently kissed her on the forehead to see if he could wake her. Sango slowly responded to his touch as she opened her eyes and smiled warmly at her mate.

Miroku seeing that his mate was awake leaned down and kissed with all the love he held for her. She responded in kind as she returned his kiss eagerly. When they broke apart they were panting for lack of air.

Sango looked at the little bundle in her arms as she said, “Miroku, we have a son.” She started to remove the blanket that was wrapped around the pup as she revealed his new son to him.

He was very small. He had flaming red hair that stood up on its ends. He had small little clawed hands and feet. He had very small wings on his back that were just barely covered in golden feathers. His ears were pointed and he had three small bumps on his forehead that Miroku knew would be his jewels of power.

He looked perfect in his eyes as he leaned in and took in his scent. He smelled of the wind after the rains had fallen on the ground. He was perfect as his mother covered him back up to keep him warm.

Miroku stayed with his mate the rest of the night to let her rest. In the morning he greeted Inuyasha and Kagome as he held his mate in his arms and they both said their goodbyes. They promised to always stay close and visit whenever they were near the mountain.

Miroku walked outside as he spread his wings and took off toward the Western Mountains.

Kagome and Inuyasha watched as their friend flew home with his new family in his arms. Knowing that they would always be close and help one another if need be.

~oOo~

In the months that followed after Sesshomaru and Jinx returned from the Western Lands had been some of the happiest for Jinx. Her mate was wonderful as he tended to her every need.

He had changed and he was doing everything within his power to show her how much he loved and would protect her.

Jinx was free to roam around the castle and not be kept locked up in the tower. She loved her freedom of wondering around the castle and especially being outside in the garden. The garden was her favorite spot. It had beautiful flowers and it always made her happy.

She couldn't ask for a more perfect life until the castle population found out that she was with pup.

Jinx started hearing the court talk about her. They had found out that she was a half-breed and they were not happy. They thought that their lord could have done better for himself than to select a worthless half-breed to share his kingdom.

Jinx was hurt to hear them say these things. She would make sure to avoid the court and when her mate insisted that she attend a function she did it with regret. She knew that they would never say these things around her mate for fear of losing their lives, but she would hear about it the next day when they thought that no one was hearing them.

Jinx's security cameras were still set up in the castle and they were a wealth of information for her. She knew of several Inu Youkai females that she would like to strangle, but she knew her mate would not approve of such actions. She was the lady of the house and she had to act as such.

But it still didn't mean that she couldn't take out her frustrations in the training center in their part of the castle. She spent long hours there by herself as she trained to get stronger. She didn't get the opportunity to train with Inuyasha so she could learn how to unleash the real power of her sword. She continued to work at it so she could finally find out its secret and release its power.

The month progressed and she was getting bigger. She never told her mate what was being said in the castle. She kept it to herself, as she would remain, for the better part of the day, in the upper portions of the castle after she had eaten her food with her mate.

Time passed and they received word that Kagome had her pup and that it was a boy. She was overjoyed in hearing that she was doing well and so was the pup. She had gone out to the city and had gotten them a present and sent it to her with her congratulations.

Jinx continued to get big and Sesshomaru began to get worried. Jinx had not let the castle healers check her or the pup to see if it was progressing normally. He would feed his pup on a normal basis and knew that it was growing strong, but he worried about his mate as she started to grow pale.

One day she couldn't get out of bed as he summoned the castle healer to check on his mate. Jinx became enraged when she saw them and told them all to get out of her chambers.

Sesshomaru seeing how upset his mate was told everyone to leave as he tried to calm her down. Sesshomaru looked at her with concern as he asked, “Jinx, why won't you let the healers take a look at you? You are growing pale and there might be something wrong with the pup.”

Jinx looked at her mate and said in a deadly voice, “I don't want those bastards anywhere near me or my pup,” as she collapsed back on her bed unconscious.

Sesshomaru didn't know what to do. His mate was very adamant about not having them touch her. So he continued to care for her as she slowly progressed in her pregnancy.

~oOo~

Sesshomaru was in his bedchambers with his mate tending to her needs. Jinx had taken ill and would not let the castle healers tend to her again. She said that she didn't trust them around her and she was not comfortable with them.

Jinx had gotten a fever a couple of days ago. Sesshomaru had tried to get her to see the castle healers again but she had refused. He couldn't understand why she didn't want them around but he had to submit to her request.

But she wasn't getting any better. Her fever was still there and she was growing weaker by the day.

Sesshomaru had to think of something. If she didn't want the castle healers then he would have to get someone that she could trust and bring them here. `But who will Jinx trust to allow them to get close to her?' Thought Sesshomaru as he looked at this mate and put another cold cloth on her forehead to make her comfortable.

`Wait, father had said that Inuyasha had healed my mate before. Maybe if I sent word back to the Western Lands and pleated my case to my brother, he might come here and help her again.' Thought Sesshomaru, it was worth a try as he set to work on a letter asking for some help.

Sesshomaru called for his most trusted runners as they quickly made it up to his chambers. When they got there Sesshomaru told them what to do. They were to travel with speed heading back to the Western Lands and find his father to deliver the message. He knew that his father would speak to his brother so they could come here to help with his Jinx.

He told them time was of the essence as he sent them on their way, hoping that they arrived in time to help his mate.

~oOo~

The months passed and soon the winter gave way to spring. The pup was growing strong every day and he was a bundle of joy.

Kagome couldn't be happier with the coming of spring. It meant that she could go out into the forest and enjoy the sunshine with her pup. She hated being indoor but with the cold weather she couldn't take the chance of her pup getting sick just to be outside with her.

On this day she was out in the forest with her son showing him all of the things that he could find in the forest. He was fascinated with everything he saw and he was curious with just about everything.

Kagome was sitting on the ground with her pup in her arms as she started to show him the little ladybug that had come out to play. Sokai was very curious about the bug as he was trying to reach for it but his mother made sure he never hurt it. Her very protective mate was watching them as he was resting against a tree in the woods.

Inuyasha watched with a lazy eye as his mate and pup were playing in the near distance. He was in heaven. He never thought that having a family could bring him such joy. He knew how his father felt and why he wanted them around him. He enjoyed just watching them grow and flourish.

He saw, as it was time to feed the pup. Kagome picked him up and put him in her shirt so he could nurse. He enjoyed watching them. His pup had a really good appetite and would eat everything that his mother had for him. He would fall asleep soon after he was feed as his mother rocked him to sleep.

He heard a noise off to the side as he turned his head to greet his father that was coming towards him. Inutaisho greeted his son as he sat next to him and together they watched as Kagome feed their pup.

Kagome was slowly rocking her son to sleep as he was nursing. He was almost done and she knew that he would take a nap in her shirt as she held him close to her heart.

Kagome senses started to go off as she sensed some youkai coming towards them in a hurry. She became really protective of her son as she quickly stood and pulled her sword out of its sheath, ready to kill the youkai who would try to hurt her pup.

Inuyasha had caught the scent of youkai getting close as he quickly stood and drew his Tetsusaiga and leaped in front of his mate to protect her. He was growling fiercely when the demons finally made it into the clearing where they were.

Inutaisho had seen when his son pulled his sword from its sheath as he leaped and stood in front of his mate to protect her. He was at his side in an instant when he saw the demons approach. He recognized the uniform they were wearing as he told his son to stand down that they were not there to harm them.

Inuyasha relaxed but he did not back down from his protectiveness of his mate and pup.

The demons slowed down when the noticed the hanyou standing there with a sword in his hand. They saw the other demon standing next to him and knew that this was Lord Inutaisho.

They approached with care. They didn't want the hanyou to kill them before they had a chance to deliver the message they had. They approached Inutaisho and kneeled as one of them said, “My Lord, we have and urgent message from Lord Sesshomaru.”

Inutaisho was surprised that his son had sent him a message. He had not heard from him in months and thought everything was going well for him since he had his mate back. He took the letter from them as he opened it to read what was wrong.

He got a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach as he read the letter. He told the guards to go and see his sergeant of the guards and that he would tend to their needs. The guards bowed with gratitude as they left the area to get some much-needed rest.

Inutaisho turned to his son and said, “Jinx is ill. She has a fever and is not letting the castle healers anywhere near her so she could be cured. Sesshomaru is requesting that we come to his kingdom so we can help her.”

Inuyasha was surprised that his brother would even ask for help. But then again his mate was very particular about certain things. If she felt threaten in anyway or if anyone there had a problem with half-breeds she would be very protective of her pup. “How long has she had this fever?” Asked a very worried Inuyasha.

“Hmm, this letter was dated 6 days ago, so at least that long.” Said a concerned Inutaisho.

Kagome was hearing everything being said as she offered her pup some comfort for the fright she had given it with her growls. “This is not good. If she's had this fever for at least a week and it has not broken then her pup could be in danger. Does he say anything else about her condition?”

Inutaisho looked down at the letter again and said, “No, just the fever that she has.”

Inuyasha and Inutaisho saw when Kagome closed her eyes and seemed to fall asleep. They knew what she was doing and hoped that Sesshomaru didn't attack his mate while her spirit was in his bedchambers.

Kagome started to think about Jinx as she let herself go and she appeared in Jinx's bedroom. Sesshomaru was there and she didn't want to approach without first calling out to him to make sure that he wouldn't attack.

“Lord Sesshomaru, I have come to see your mate.” Kagome said in a very distant voice.

Sesshomaru upon hearing a strange voice in his bedchambers quickly got up ready to attack. When he saw who it was, he was relieved to see her as he said in a rush. “Kagome, Jinx is sick and the fever won't go down. Please! Can you or Inuyasha help her?”

Kagome saw the worn look on his face and knew he had not slept in days. She approached with cautions as she looked at his mate. “Sesshomaru I might be able to help her but I need to gather some medicine before I come here. I know of a medicine that will help her now with the fever until I get here, and I want you to get it for her. You're going to need your concealment spell.”

Sesshomaru listen intently to what Kagome was telling him, as he wrote down the name of the medicine she wanted him to get. She told him that when he came back with the medicine to crush two of the pills and give them to his mate in water. She explained that the medicine would help with her fever until she returned with her mate then she would heal her.

Sesshomaru thanked her as he took off to get the medicine that his mate needed. Kagome stayed long enough to see if she could talk to her friend but she was too out of it to talk to her. She knew her well enough that something was wrong if she didn't want the castle healers to touch her.

She saw Sesshomaru returning from his task and was surprised at the speed in which he did it. He quickly opened the bottle and took two pills out and crushed them with his bare hands and then mixed it in some water. He held his mates head up until she drank all of the liquid. She saw the relief in his eyes as the fever started to break and Jinx was resting easier as she vanished from the room to return to her body.

~oOo~

Inuyasha and Inutaisho were both watching Kagome like a hawk. She was taking too long in coming back and Inuyasha was growing worried.

They finally saw her start to stir as Inuyasha was at her side in an instant. When she opened her eyes she saw two very concerned ones looking at her. She smiled and said, “Jinx is very ill. Sesshomaru has not slept since her illness started. I had him go and get some medicine to give to her until we get there. It will help with her fever.”

Kagome tried to stand and found that she was weak. She couldn't understand why as her mate picked her up in his arms and they headed back to their house.

By the time they had reached the house Kagome had fallen asleep with the pup in her arms. Inuyasha went and laid her down on the bed as he let her rest. When he was sure that she was comfortable he left to talk to his father.

They made plans to go to the Eastern Lands to help Sesshomaru. Inutaisho had gone up to the healer's section of the castle and told Healer Chu what was happening. He made a bag for him to take with him that contained everything Kagome would need. He was sure that if he forgot something that Kagome was resourceful enough to find what she needed.

Inutaisho thanked him as he headed back down to his sons home. Kagome was still unconscious as Inuyasha picked her up and went outside with his mate and pup in hand. He had packed a bag with everything they would need for the pup as his father summoned his transportation cloud. He got on with his mate as they headed toward the Eastern Lands at great speed.

They arrived about 3 hours later where it had taken them a half-day of travel before. Kagome had finally woken up and was surprised that they were reaching the Eastern Land so fast. She asked how long she was asleep and her mate said almost four hours.

She was surprised. She never thought that she would get so weak in using that particular power. She would have to be more careful in the future. Inutaisho explained that Healer Chu had put a bag together for her with everything she would need.

She smiled because she knew he would not leave out anything that he thought she would need. They finally landed in front of the castle door as they rushed in to see about Jinx. They made it up to Sesshomaru's private quarters as they went to his bedchambers. They knocked on the door as his father said, “Sesshomaru, its us. Let us in so we can help your mate.”

The door quickly opened to find a very tired and distraught Sesshomaru. His father could tell that he had not slept in a long time and he was exhausted. Kagome took one look at him and said, “Sesshomaru, I need you to get some rest. You are not doing us any good if you pass out when we need you the most. We will tend to Jinx and the pup.”

Sesshomaru was not about to rest until he knew that his mate was all right. Kagome saw this as she started one of her spells, when she was done she saw as Sesshomaru started to fall as his father grabbed him and placed him on the bed to rest.

Inuyasha looked at his mate and said, “You have to teach me that spell. I can use it on you when you don't sleep at night.”

Kagome looked at her mate with a raised eyebrow and said, “Not a chance. I love the purrs.”

Kagome quickly made her way over to where Jinx was laying in bed. She started to concentrate so she could see what was causing her to be sick. Jinx had a viral infection and it has been feeding off her fever. It was out of control as it had spread throughout her whole body.

Kagome knew that the medicine would take too long to work so she had to use her healing powers to get rid of the infection. She was going to need help or her pup would not be feed in days if she did it on her own.

`Mate, I'm going to need your help to heal her.' Thought Kagome to her mate.

Inuyasha felt the mental touch of his mate as he heard her request. He approached her and said, “What do you want me to do?”

Kagome explained how he could focus his healing powers so he could see the infection that was in her body. “I will move the infection to this place and I want you to slowly get rid of it. Make sure that you don't use too much power or you could kill her.”

Inuyasha swallowed hard as he nodded his head in understanding. They both got ready as they started to glow blue. They built up their healing powers as Kagome moved the infection to the location she had given her mate and Inuyasha slowly got rid of it.

Inutaisho watched as Jinx's body was engulfed in the blue hue of their combined healing powers. It took the better part of two hours but when they finally stopped they had completed their task.

Jinx was resting peacefully and her color was coming back to her face. Both Kagome and Inuyasha fell to their knees as they were panting. They were exhausted as Kagome said, “She will be alright now. All she needs is some rest.”

Inutaisho turned his attention to his son and mate as he said, “Why don't the both of you go down to the room you had before and I will stay with them until Sesshomaru wakes up.”

Inuyasha agreed. They were both tired and the pup would have to be feed soon. He reached for his mate as he helped her stand and together they left the room to go and rest. They just hoped that they could stay awake long enough for Kagome to tend to the pup before they both fell asleep.

Inutaisho stayed behind as he waited for his eldest son to awaken. Jinx was finally resting comfortably and her color had come back to her face. His son finally started to stir after about four hours.

Sesshomaru slowly started to open his eyes as he tried to figure out what was happening. He remembered his father arriving and then something that his brother's mate had said. When his eyes finally opened he saw his father sitting next to him as he asked, “How do you feel?”

“I'm better. What of Jinx? Is she all right?” Sesshomaru asked with concern.

Inutaisho smiled and said, “Kagome and Inuyasha were able to heal her completely and she is resting comfortably.”

Sesshomaru was happy to hear this as he turned his head to see his mate lying next to him asleep. Her color was back and she looked good for the first time in months. This pleased him to no end. He turned back to his father and asked, “Where are Inuyasha and Kagome?”

“They went to get some rest. They were both exhausted from using their healing powers to heal your mate. They didn't want to chance Kagome doing it on her own because it would knock her out for days and the pup needs to be feed.” Said his father.

“Why don't you go and get some rest. You look tired from your long journey.” Said Sesshomaru as he eyed his father.

Inutaisho smiled as he said, “All right, I'll leave you alone with your mate. Kagome will be back in the morning to check on her.”

Inutaisho got up as he left Sesshomaru alone with his mate. Sesshomaru, once he knew that his father had left rolled over and brought his mate into his arms. He brought her closer to him as he was seeking comfort from her heat and finally after about a week of no sleep, he had fallen asleep with his mate in his arms.

~oOo~

The next day Kagome awoke to the sound of her pup having breakfast all by himself as he had crawled up to her and latched on to her breast. She smiled when she felt that he was nursing and wrapped her arms around him to hold him closer.

Inuyasha growled the pup had taken away his favorite breast as he was feeding. He liked holding on to that one as he slept with his mate. He groaned as he sat up and yawned. He knew it was going to be a long day when the pup got up early to feed. He figured that he deserved it because he had been a good pup and had slept with them until morning.

He turned to his mate as he leaned down and kissed her good morning. He felt his heat starting to rise and new he wouldn't be getting his early morning treat with his pup there. He sighed as he pulled away from his mate and went to take a cold shower while he let her finish with their son.

When they were done getting cleaned up and the pup was changed and feed they left their quarters to go and check on Jinx. They knocked on the door and waited as they heard Inuyasha brother say, “Come in.”

They entered the room as they saw Sesshomaru standing by the balcony as he greeted his brother and mate. He looked much better than he did yesterday. Kagome stepped forward and said, “How is Jinx doing this morning?”

“She slept well last night and she is looking better this morning. She has not woken up yet.” Said Sesshomaru with concern.

Kagome understood and went over to the bag she had brought with her as she asked everyone to leave to she could take a look at Jinx. She wanted to check the pup and see how close she was to giving birth.

Sesshomaru didn't want to leave his mate but a growl from his brother made him think better of it as he walked out the door with Inuyasha right behind him, and the pup in his arms.

Kagome went to Jinx and she said, “Jinx, its time to wake up.”

Jinx slowly started to open her eyes as she focused on the person that had called her name. She felt better today. As a matter of fact it's the best she has felt in a long time. She looked off to the side and noticed that Kagome was standing there with a big smile on her face as she said, “Good morning sleepy head. How are you feeling?”

Jinx giggled and said, “Hello Kagome, I'm feeling just great! When did you get here?”

“Sesshomaru sent for us when you refused to let the castle healers look at you. You want to talk about it?” Kagome hoped that she would open up to her and tell her what was going on.

Jinx sighed, maybe she would feel better if she told someone what was going on. She might even be able to help her with her problem. So with a defeated look in her eyes she proceeded to tell Kagome what was wrong.

Kagome sat on the bed as she listened to what her friend had to tell her. She knew exactly how she felt and she thought she had a solution to her problem but it would have to wait until the pup was born. “Jinx you are just going to have to show these demons just who's boss around here. Sesshomaru may rule here but you are the driving force behind him.

You have to make these demons learn their place and you will have to teach them all a lesson the way Inuyasha taught his brother. I suggest you start with the female Inu Youkai. Once you defeat them then everyone else will fall into place.”

Jinx knew her friend was right but how could she do that and not offend her mate. “Kagome, I can't, I'll hurt Sesshy if I do that?”

Kagome huffed and said, “If he is the alpha male and you are the alpha bitch then he shouldn't have any problems with it. I did it in the Western Lands and you can do it too. They didn't accept me because I was a half-breed but once I showed them who the boss was they quickly fell into place. It's no different here.”

Jinx had to laugh. Kagome was right and she would have to take care of her problem without her mate getting in the way.

“Well now lets see how much longer you have before this pup of yours is born.” Said Kagome as she got into her doctor mode.

When she was done she looked at Jinx and said, “Jinx, my friend, you about ready to have this pup. I have to go down to the healer section of the castle and see about the facilities here. I will be the one to deliver your pup so don't worry. Now I think I'm going to have some fun with some healers.” Kagome smiled as she left her friend.

When she walked out Sesshomaru was pacing back and forth in the hallway driving his brother crazy with Inutaisho smiling in the background.

When Sesshomaru heard the door open he quickly turned to Kagome and asked, “How is she?”

“She's fine. She is ready for the pup to be born. I'm going to go down and see the castle healer and see what kind of facility you have here. I told your mate that I would be the one to deliver the pup and she is all right with that. You can go in and see her now.” Kagome had to step quickly aside as Sesshomaru rushed pasted her to see his mate.

She giggled as she saw her pup and reached for him. She brought him into her embrace as she held him against her chest and purred at having her son with her. She turned to her mate and said, “I want to see the castle healer. I think we need to set a few things straight here before we return to the Western Lands. It seems that everyone here has a problem with half breeds and I want to fix it.”

The look on Kagome face told her mate that he should follow her incase she winds up having too much fun thrashing someone. He looked at his father and his father sighed as he followed the both of them to the healer section of the castle.

When they arrived they asked to see the main healer of the castle. The looks that Kagome got was enough to set her blood boiling as she turned to her father-in-law and said, “Could you hold the pup and keep him safe for me?”

Inutaisho took his grandson and tucked him into his shirt. He knew that Kagome was about to put some discipline in the healer section of the castle and he was going to enjoy this. He saw his son sigh as he followed his mate to the main healers office. They knocked on the door and waited as they heard a “Come in.”

Kagome stepped into the office and saw a demon sitting behind his desk that didn't even get up to greet his guest. “Yes, what can I help you with?” Said the healer in a monotone voice that showed no desire in wanting to help them.

Kagome stepped forward and said, “I want to see the delivery room. I want to make sure that you have everything I will need when I deliver Jinx's pup.”

The healer never looked up as he said, “My facilities are not for half breeds. She can have her pup somewhere else.”

This was the wrong thing to say to Kagome as her eyes flashed red. She moved with such speed that her own mate had not seen her move as she had the healer by his throat and up against the wall.

For the first time the healer looked at the person that had him pinned and noticed that it was a half-breed just like the Lords mate. His eyes flashed in anger as he said, “Release me you fucking half breed! How dare you even touch me?”

Kagome growled as she said, “Now that I have your attention. I am a healer and it's a healer's job to take care of everyone. Be it human, demon, animal or half-breeds. That half breed that you keep on talking about is the mate to the lord of this castle, are you going to tell me that you are going to kill an innocent pup?”

The healer didn't know what to do. This female was strong. Stronger than any other half-breed he had ever met. When he didn't answer her Kagome started to squeeze his neck even more as she brought up her other hand and it started to glow pink. The demons eyes went wide with understanding; this fucking half-breed was a miko.

“Now you are going to answer my question or will I purify your ass right here and now for the traitor you are to your profession.” She said with a growl.

He looked behind her and saw two demons standing there looking at them as he said, “Help me, she's crazy!”

Inuyasha turned an eyebrow up as he said, “Why are you asking us for help? My mate has a point. You are a traitor to your profession and I think she should purify your ass. If she doesn't want to do it then I will purify it for her.” When he was done speaking his hand started to glow pink as he summoned his purifying powers and the healers eyes grew big.

The healer finally gave in and said, “No I will not let an innocent pup die.”

Kagome stepped back as she released the healer and he fell to the ground on his butt. She smiled as she said, “Do you even know who I am?”

The healer looked up and said, “No.”

Kagome smiled and said, “Well now let me introduce myself. I'm Princess Kagome and this is my mate Prince Inuyasha and his father Lord Inutaisho, Lord Sesshomaru's father.”

The healer's eyes went wide as he heard their names. He had made a big mistake as he got up off the floor and said, “I'm sorry My Lady. Please accept my apologies.”

“I think it's a little too late for that. You have already shown your true colors and things are going to change around here. Its demons like you that make it hard for everyone to live in peace. I don't know how I missed you in my purifying wave that I sent out over the land. I should send out another one to get rid of your kind.” Said Kagome with malice as she watched the demon healer in front of her.

“If it pleases my Lady I will show you the delivery room.” Said the healer in a subdued voice. He knew that if anyone could make that threat real it was this bitch in front of him. He had heard about her and he knew that she was a very powerful half-breed.

They were taken and shown all over the healer's section of the castle. One of the healers made the mistake of calling Kagome and Inuyasha half-breeds and she purified them on the spot. The whole castle got to see the kind of powers she really had.

They left about an hour later satisfied that they had everything to her liking when Jinx gave birth. They went down to the dining hall and got something to eat. Once she was done she excused herself to go feed the pup and take care of his needs.

Inutaisho and Inuyasha watched as Kagome left with the pup. They were amazed at the way she handled herself and only lost control once but they had to admit that if Kagome didn't kill that arrogant demon Inutaisho would have. They now knew why Jinx refused to have them touch her and the problem going around the castle.

They continued to eat their dessert as a frantic Sesshomaru came running into the dining hall looking for Kagome. Jinx was in pain and she needed help. They all rushed out of the dining hall. Sesshomaru went to be with his mate as Inuyasha rushed to get his mate from their room.

Kagome was getting done with her son when her mate came running into the room and said, “Kagome, Jinx is having the pup.”

Kagome looked up from what she was doing and she hurried to get done with her pup. She told her mate to have Sesshomaru take his mate to the room they had prepared down in the healer section of the castle that she will be right down.

Inuyasha quickly left the room as he went to his brother's room and told him what Kagome had said. Their father went with Sesshomaru to show him the room that Kagome was talking about.

Inuyasha went back to their room so he could help Kagome with the pup. When they were done they went down to the healers section of the castle as she went into the room and kicked everyone out while she delivered the pup.

Sesshomaru was beside himself as he continued to pace the hallways aggravating his brother to death. He was about to thrash him when they heard the sound of a pup crying as they stopped and listened.

Kagome came out a few minutes later with a big smile on her face. “Jinx is doing fine. Congratulations Sesshomaru you have a daughter.”

Sesshomaru was shocked to hear that he had a daughter as he rushed in to be with his mate.

Kagome had a big smile on her face as she went towards her mate.

Inuyasha seeing this asked, “Why are you smiling like that?”

Kagome giggled and said, “His daughter has beautiful puppy ears just… like… you!” She reached up and started to scratch his ear as he started to purr with delight.

Sesshomaru walked in to see his mate lying in bed with a little bundle in her arms. He approached very slowly as his mate opened her eyes to greet him. She smiled at her mate as he came closer to her. He could tell that she was weak as she said, “Sesshy, we have a daughter.” As she slowly started to unwrap the pup that she held in her arms for him to see.

Sesshomaru eyes went wide as he saw his daughter for the very first time. She was the most perfect pup he had ever seen. She was small and very delicate just like her mother. She had silver hair with a hint of blue tint in it. She had one almost invisible stripe on each side of her cheek that he knew you would be able to see when she got older.

She had a crescent moon on her forehead to match her mothers and two cute little dog-ears on top of her head that were covered with fluffy white fur. To him she was the most beautiful pup in the world and he was proud that she was his daughter.

He leaned down and sniffed her as he took in her scent. He will forever remember it in his mind. He looked at his mate as he kissed in thanks for having his pup.

Jinx looked at her mate once he had pulled away from her and said, “Sesshy please take me back to our room. I don't want to stay down here.”

Sesshomaru gave in to her request as he picked her up in his arms along with the pup and took them back up to their room.

Inuyasha, Kagome and Inutaisho watched as Sesshomaru took his mate up to their room and they smiled. They could tell that Sesshomaru was happy about his daughter, puppy ears and all.

~oOo~

The days passed and they all stayed in the Eastern Lands until Jinx got stronger and was finally out of bed and moving around.

Sesshomaru had informed them that he was holding court that day and he was going to present his daughter as heir to the Eastern Lands.

Inuyasha heard this and thought to his mate. `Kagome, I don't think that is such a good idea. The way these people are in this castle they might try to hurt the pup.'

Kagome smiled and thought, `don't worry mate. Jinx will protect her daughter. She just needs to establish order in the Eastern Lands that's all.'

Inuyasha looked at his mate in surprise. There was something going on that he had no clue about and he was about to find out.

Everyone gathered for the court to be held as Kagome and Inuyasha along with his father stood by Sesshomaru's chair and waited for him to appear with his mate and daughter.

Kagome was keeping her senses open for any danger that might present itself as she heard all of the remarks about half-breeds being mentioned in the crowd. Her eyes started to flash red as her anger grew.

Inuyasha seeing his mate getting upset at everything being said put his arm around her waist and brought her closer to him and said in her ear, “Koishii, please calm down don't let what these fools say get on your nerves. I'm pretty sure that my brother will take care of this.”

Kagome heard his words and started to calm down. Her eyes returned to normal as he held her close to him to keep her that way. She started to think, Sesshomaru should have been able to stop this a long time ago but he was oblivious to the situation. She was deep in thought when she finally got it. She started to concentrate her powers on the castle as she started to break the spell that was cast.

When she was done she had broken the spell on the castle that prevented Sesshomaru from hearing what they were saying and she put a spell on the castle to prevent anyone from ever doing it again. `Now let see how they fair when Sesshomaru finally hears what they are saying.'

Sesshomaru and Jinx came into the grand audience room with Jinx carrying their pup. A hush went out through the room as they entered and took their places in front. Sesshomaru was about to speak when he caught what his people were saying about his mate. He didn't know they could be so bold as to insult his mate with him right in front of them.

He cleared his throat as he called several people to step forward as he faced the ones who were bold enough to insult his mate. Jinx was watching closely to see what he was going to do. She knew they were the one's making the remarks about her and she didn't think her mate had heard them, he had never heard them before.

Sesshomaru cleared his throat as he said, “Now what was the remark you said about my mate?”

He saw them cower in front of him as they paled in color. They didn't think that he had heard them. The castle had a spell on it that prevented him from hearing any derogatory remarks made against his mate. It was for her sake that they were saying it to so she would leave.

They looked off to the side and saw another half-breed that had a big smile on her face, as she looked at them. Full understanding of that smile came to them, as their eyes grew wide with understanding. This half-breed had managed to break the spell on the castle.

“We have no idea what you are referring to my lord. We said nothing about your mate.” Said one of the demons that were shaking in fear. They knew they were going to die.

Sesshomaru growled as he said, “I heard you call my mate a half breed. You know the penalty for using those words in my kingdom. It was written into law sometime ago and still you defy it.” Sesshomaru lashed out with his green whip as he made quick work of the demons in front of him.

He looked at the rest of his court and said, “Are there anymore of you who would like to use those words in my presence?” The room got deathly quit as no one said a word.

Jinx got up from her chair as she approached her mate and gave him their daughter. She turned and called for the two female youkai that had insulted her and she was about to put them all in their place.

The females came forward as they bowed in her presence. Jinx got a look from her mate as she looked at him and then stepped down from her place at his side.

She approached the two bitches and said, “So you think of me as a half breed and not worthy of ruling the Eastern Lands. You think that my mate could've done better by taking one of you as a mate.

Well let me tell you something. Sesshomaru is my mate and I rule with him. If you have a problem with it then take it up with me. I don't need my mate to defend my honor I can do that myself, if you two think you can take me on.”

Jinx eyed both of them as they looked at her mate. Jinx turned towards him and said, “Do not interfere, I want to handle these two on my own. I owe them the beating of their lives.”

She saw her mate agree to her terms as she turned her attention back to the two in front of her and said, “Choose your weapon.”

Both female demons smirked as they pulled their sword from their sheath and took a fighting stance against her. Jinx smiled as she saw the weapon of choice. She pulled her sword from its sheath as it grew in length. She had the satisfaction of seeing them take a step back as she brought her sword forward to attack position.

The demons attacked without mercy as Jinx blocked both of their attacks. She was moving faster than them as they continued to fight. Jinx was actually enjoying herself as she saw the demons try to take her down but they couldn't.

Jinx heard her pup start to move and fuss as she decided to end this little show. She caught their sword with one swing of her sword as she knocked them out of their hands. She pointed her sword toward the offending youkai as she released its attack.

A purifying beam came out as it killed the demons in front of her. Never again will they ever put her down because she was a half-breed. “Now, does anyone else have any problems with me being mated to Lord Sesshomaru?” She looked around the room and no one move a muscle. She smirked as she turned around and went towards her mate as she grabbed the pup from him to quite her down.

Sesshomaru was impressed his mate she was really good with a sword and he didn't even know that her sword could do that. He had only seen the single beam of light that would come out of the blade and the big giant disk that she liked to call her pancake squash.

He turned his attention back to the business at hand before the pup needed to be feed and said, “I asked you all here today to introduce you all to my heir. But first I want to introduce my father Lord Inutaisho of the Western Lands. My brother Inuyasha and his mate Princess Kagome of the Southern Lands, and last but not least my daughter. Grace Lee heir to the Eastern Lands.”

Everyone gasped when they heard that Princess Kagome of the Southern Lands had mated with Sesshomaru's brother. The stories they heard about his brother were enough to instill fear in their hearts and that he was very protective of his mate. They saw a strong family standing in front of them and knew that their way of thinking was wrong if they wanted to continue to live.

Later that day after the court was done. Kagome, Inuyasha and Inutaisho said their good byes to Sesshomaru, Jinx and especially Grace Lee. They promised to always be close and keep in touch.

To Sesshomaru's surprise he saw his brother summoned his transportation cloud as they all got on and started to head back toward the Western Lands. `Hmm, maybe the next time Inuyasha comes and visits we can have a race to see whose cloud is faster.' Thought his brother as they looked at their retreating form.

~oOo~

The months turned into years as peace was finally felt though out all of the lands. Kagome and Inuyasha finally ruled both the Western and Southern lands together and peace was the driving force in their rein.

They were good rulers that listen to their people be it demon or human.

The Northern Lands had fell into place once they had released all of the demon slaves. Most of them left the Northern Territories because of the way they were treated. They settled in the Eastern or Western Lands and lived peaceful happy lives there.

The north had to find a new source of income since they couldn't sell slaves anymore. King Higurashi kept a close eye on the Northern Lands to make sure they never went back on their treaty.

He had asked Inuyasha for two representatives from the Western Lands to serve as counsel to the East, West, and Southern Lands. Inuyasha saw fit to send Mike and Shawn to be representatives to the west at his mate's request. Both demons had proven themselves to be strong and were very loyal to the west. They would make sure that the north obeyed the treaty or they would suffer their wrath.

Inutaisho lived on as he semi retired to give his son a chance to rule so he could enjoy all of his grand children. He loved them all and would do anything for all of them. He spent his time going between the Eastern and Western Lands as he spent time with them. But by far the one's he enjoyed the most were all of Kagome and Inuyasha's children.

Kagome and Inuyasha wanted a big family and so they had one. Kagome feeling the need to gain back the pups she had lost during the battle to free the slaves continued to have pups. She had 10 children of her own and the one's that were left orphaned during the battles or they came from the processing facilities. She raised them all in a loving home while she still tended to the need of her subjects.

She still healed all those who needed her and several of her sons and daughters followed in her footsteps. They had built a big hospital to help all those who needed help. No one was ever turned away because of what they were. They all received the same loving care afforded to everyone and they all lived in peace.

~oOo~

Kagome and Inuyasha were standing at the top of the castle overlooking the land. The sun was setting over the horizon as the sky was painted with all of the beautiful colors of the rainbow.

Inuyasha turned to Kagome and asked, “Are you happy Koishii?”

Kagome smiled as she hugged her mate and replied, “Yes Koi, it is everything that I ever wanted. To be loved and live in peace for the rest of my life.”

Inuyasha reached down and kissed his mate as the sun continued to go down over the horizon. Their kingdoms finally united as one as they lived their lives in peace.

~oOo~

This is the end to our story. I wanted to thank everyone that has read and left a review for this story. For my loyal fans you have been great. You kept me going when I was about to delete this story from the site because of a select few. I finished this story for you and I did it my way.

This story was made as a tribute to a loving friend who died back in February 2005. His memory will always live on as people continue to read this story. Mike loved anime and he loved the Inuyasha anime the most. He was an avid collector of it. I will miss him but he will remain in my heart forever.

As for me continuing to post my stories on my sites I have not decided as of yet. I will be taking a break for a while to get my thoughts and life back together again. If you get an email saying I'm posting again then you will have your answer. But if I decide never to post again then I thank all those who reviewed from the bottom of my heart.

You guys have been great! Your kind words inspired me to continue on with this story even though it was hard at times. There will not be a sequel to any of my stories. So for all of you that continue to send me emails to write one forget it.

Will I ever stop writing my stories? No, I will never quit writing my stories. It's my only enjoyment and it relaxes me from a hard day at work. Will I post them? That remains to be seen. I have heard from a lot of you out there that want to continue to read my stories. I will see. But first I'm taking a break to do some hard thinking on what I want to do.

Again thank you for your time. Until we meet again!

Cindy

Jinx: Hey! What do you mean your not going to post any more stories?????

Cindy: Just like I said I don't know if I will ever post more stories.

Inuyasha: HEY! You just can't stop writing about Kagome and me what is everyone, which have been reading your stories, going to do? And how about that new one you're writing?

Cindy: Inuyasha! That story is mine and no one will read it! And if your not careful I will delete your ass.

Inuyasha: Feh! Touchy writers!

Jinx: OOOOO you have a new story????

Cindy: Sigh; yes I have a new story. I will always have new stories.

Jinx: Good! That means that you will post the new one soon.

Cindy: No, that doesn't mean that I will post any more stories. They're mine just like before. No one every read my stories until you talked me into posting them on these sites.

Jinx: Yeah, but they are so good though.

Cindy: I'm not listening! @Walks away from Jinx with finger in ears@

Jinx: @Grrrrrrr@ damnit! @Evil laughter@ I will get her to post her stories again!