InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Always ❯ Chapter 5

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

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Summary: Inuyasha is a business man with no desire to run the family business, known for his mean streak and sour attitude. Inuyasha becomes the object of many people's hatred. Kagome is a mother of two, doing everything she can to give her children a better life. But when Inuyasha suffers an accident and loses all memory of the last ten years, can Kagome show him what love is or will Inuyasha's past ruin a second chance he was given at life?

Kagome found herself at the hospital less than fifteen minutes after everything happened in the ally behind Shikon No Tama. Somehow, Rin had dragged her and Miroku to the hospital, and now they sat in the lobby waiting for any information about the man Miroku had called Inuyasha. Rin was pacing in front of Kagome and Miroku, biting at her nails until they became red and irritated.

"What the hell happened back there?" Rin whispered harshly to Kagome. Kagome took a quick glance at Rin. Her eyes were still red and puffy from crying, dried streaks of tears lined her cheeks, and Rin's masscara had smeared slightly.

"I already told you Rin. I told Kagome to take out the trash, she got attacked, Inuyasha came by and saved her and then he got shot." Miroku interjected, knowing Rin was a ticking time bomb at the moment. One wrong word and she'd explode. Miroku turned to Kagome, who mouthed a silent 'thank you' at him.

"Did you see who it was?" Rin's voice was softer now, as she spoke to Kagome.

Kagome shook her head, "No. They were all wearing hoods. I couldn't really see anything."

"Where's Sesshomaru?" Miroku noticed that he hadn't arrived yet, which was weird since he was always at the hospital anyway.

"He went to get Izayoi. Oh god, I don't want to see her cry." Rin sat beside Miroku and burst into tears. Miroku, instinctively, wrapped his arms around her and she buried her face into his shoulder.

"Calm down, Rin. He's going to be fine." Miroku stroked Rin's hair in an attempt to soothe her. At that moment, Sesshomaru walked through the doors followed by a very distraught Izayoi. Rin saw her and immediately, left Miroku's arms and ran into Izayoi's.

"I'm sorry. I'm so so sorry." Rin pleaded into Izayoi's shoulder.

"Stop it, Rin." Izayoi pulled back to look at Rin's eyes, "This wasn't your fault and there was absolutely nothing you could have done to stop it." Kagome watched as the two women hugged each other as if their lives depended on the embrace, and she watched the silver haired man named Sesshomaru speak to one of the nurses.

"I'm Doctor Sesshomaru Takahashi. I want to know where my brother is and what condition he is in. His name is Inuyasha Takahashi. Find him. Now!" Sesshomaru barked at her and the nurse immediately darted away from the counter, picked up the phone and began paging other nurses and other doctors, hoping to find some kind of information on Inuyasha. "I swear the people I work aren't the brightest fucking people."

"Sesshomaru Takahashi! You stop it now!" Izayoi turned from Rin to scold Sesshomaru. "It's not her fault she doesn't recognize you! You never come to this side of the hospital."

"My good looks should get me anything, especially recognition." Sesshomaru mumbled, crossing his arms over his chest.

"What good looks?" Miroku teased Sesshomaru, which caused Sesshomaru growl.

"Ask Rin. She married me." Sesshomaru shot back.

"I married you for the money and the power. It had nothing to do with your good looks baby, but they were a bonus." Rin nudged Izayoi, who in turn, laughed at her daughter in law.

"Shut up." Sesshomaru muttered to himself. Kagome stared on at the group that laughed and teased each other even though they were standing in the waiting room of a hospital, waiting to see if Inuyasha was okay. Sesshomaru grumbled to himself as the others continued to tease him, but they stopped when a friend of Sesshomaru's addressed them.

"How's he doing?" Izayoi asked, holding Rin's hands for support, should the doctor reveal bad news.

"He's okay. He's in stable condition. The bullet only grazed him, most of the damaged he received was from passing out and hitting the ground. Other than that, he's doing great. He's asleep right now, but you can go see him. He's in room six-seventeen." The doctor nodded to Sesshomaru then excused himself.

"Should we go see him or let him rest?" Rin asked, looking at Sesshomaru.

"I think it'll be okay if we see him, as long as we're quiet." Miroku responded, wishing to see his best friend.

"I agree with Miroku." Sesshomaru nodded in agreement, then turned to look at Kagome. For a moment, Kagome got lost in the golden orbs that were Sesshomaru's eyes. She felt as if she had seen them before, a long time ago. She had looked into those eyes before, but she couldn't place where, and maybe, now wasn't the time to figure it out. "Would you like to come?"

Kagome looked at the group, then down at her watch, "I really should be getting home. My kids are probably worried about me."

Miroku stepped forward, "Are you sure you're okay, Kagome? Do you need to see a doctor?"

Kagome shook her head, "No. No. I'm fine, really. Go see Inuyasha. I'll head home."

Miroku nodded, "Okay. Why don't you take tomorrow off? Tell Sango to take off as well, I'm sure she's worried about you. I'll call you soon." Miroku kissed her cheek and walked down the hallway with the rest of the group to see Inuyasha. Kagome stared at the group as they walked down the hallway, only turning to leave once they disappeared around a corner. She exited the hallway and let out a sigh of relief as the cool night  air engulfed Kagome's body.

Damnit! How the hell am I supposed to get home!? Kagome dropped her head at the realization that she was all the way across the city from her house. She pulled out her phone and dialed Sango's number.

Kagome! Are you okay!? What the hell happened!? Sango was basically yelling into the receiver.

"I'm fine, Sango. I promise. I'm here at the hospital because Rin dragged me along." Kagome looked up at the sky as she spoke, "Inuyasha, saved me tonight."

How's he doing? Is he- Sango's words stopped short, refusing to ask if Kagome's savior was dead.

"He's okay. He's in stable condition. The others went to see him, but I need to get home, do you think you can pick me up?"

Of course. I'll be there in fifteen minutes. Sango replied, then hung up. Leaving Kagome to her thoughts and the cool breeze that was whipping her hair in every direction. Kagome thought back to the golden-eyed, silver haired hero that rescued her tonight.

"Thank you, Inuyasha." She whispered to herself, a smile creeping across her face.

Sesshomaru entered Inuyasha's room first, followed by Izayoi, Rin and lastly, Miroku. Inuyasha looked banged up, he had a bandage wrapped around his head, his face was bruised and his cheeks were swollen. Izayoi, instantly, started crying when her eyes landed on her youngest son. Seeing Izayoi cry, Rin broke down into tears as well, taking her place beside Izayoi and Inuyasha's bedside, while Sesshomaru and Miroku hung back to give the women their space.

Miroku's eyes teared up slightly, but he refused to let himself cry in front of Sesshomaru. He quickly turned to the side, to wipe his eyes but Sesshomaru wasn't stupid. He could tell what Miroku was doing. "Got something in your eye there?"

"Shut up, Sesshomaru." Miroku whispered harshly, causing Sesshomaru to grin.

"Will you two shut it already?" Izayoi whispered harshly back at the two overgrown man children. Izayoi took Inuyasha's hand into her own and gave it a squeeze. She didn't receive a similar notion in return but she was just happy her son was alive. "I love you, Inuyasha."

"Kik-" Inuyasha mumbled, his eyes fluttering rapidly, and suddenly, his grip tightened on Izayoi's hand, "Yo." His heartbeat had quickened, and he gritted his teeth, the veins in his neck visible as he struggled against some unknown force within his mind.

"What's wrong with him?" Izayoi asked holding onto his hand.

"He's probably having realy vivid dreams." Sesshomaru replied, bringing his medical experience into play, "What I don't understand is why he's saying Kikyo? He hasn't said that name in almost eight years."

"Maybe the head trauma brought back old memories?" Miroku suggested, eyeing Inuyasha, who had finally calmed down and laid still.

"It's possible, but we really won't know anything until he wakes up." Sesshomaru grabbed Izayoi's arm gently, "Come on, we should get home. It's late, and it won't do Inuyasha any good if you're sitting here tired and uncomfortable." Izayoi nodded and stood up from her position at Inuyasha's bedside.

"I'll stay here with Inuyasha for the night." Miroku told Sesshomaru taking a seat in one of the chairs beside Inuyasha's bed.

"Okay, I'll be back to check on him in the morning. I'll see you then." Sesshomaru nodded to Miroku then led Izayoi and Rin from the room. Miroku stared at the sleeping face of Inuyasha.

What the hell were you thinking you crazy bastard? Miroku lowered his head as he spoke to himself. You could have been killed. Thank you for saving Kagome, but why'd you have to go and get yourself shot? Miroku rested his hands on the bed beside Inuyasha. "You're my best friend. I don't know what I'd do if I lost you, bro." Miroku spent the next couple of hours talking to Inuyasha even though, Inuyasha was still asleep. Hours seemed to slip by and before Miroku realized it, he, too, had fallen asleep.

Kagome staggered into her home, completely exhausted from today's events. She dropped down onto the sofa when a familiar scent attacked her nose. She looked around and realized she still had Inuyasha's jacket. She hugged the jacket tightly as she laid down on the couch. Tears fell freely down her face, remembering her attackers and how Inuyasha had stood up to them. She remembered how he had given her his jacket so she could cover up. She remembered looking into those big, beautiful, golden eyes for a brief second, then she flinched when the memory of the gunshot echoed in her mind. She cried even harder visualizing his body as it crumpled to the ground after being shot.

She buried her face in the soft material of Inuyasha's jacket as she completely broke down. I owe that man my life. Who knows what those assholes would have done after they raped me. Kagome shuddered at another memory that plagued her mind, but quickly she pushed it towards the back of her mind.

"Kagome?" Korari had walked into the living from the kitchen were she had been sitting for nearly an hour.

Kagome looked up at her mother, with red and puffy eyes. "Oh, Mother." More tears fell from Kagome's eyes as her mother rushed over and brought her into her arms.

"What's wrong, sweetheart?" Korari stroked Kagome's hair as she held onto her daughter for dear life. Kagome attempted to explain to her mother the events of tonight through her crying, which Korari struggled to understand.

"What happened to the Inuyasha boy?"

"He's at the hospital, in stable condition. Oh, Mother. He saved my life. Those bastards could have raped and killed me if he hadn't come along." Kagome said then buried her face in her mother's shoulder once again.

Korari kissed Kagome's head, "It's okay, Kagome. You're safe. Inuyasha is okay. You need to visit that boy when he wakes up." Korari pulled away from Kagome, "Get some sleep. Shiro and Sakura are expecting a fun day tomorrow. So, be prepared."

Kagome released a slight laugh and nodded, "Goodnight, Mother." Kagome leaned back onto the sofa, gripping Inuyasha's jacket tightly as she passed out.

Inuyasha sat in front of his painting, dipping his brush into a glob of red paint before swiping it across the canvas. It was a beautiful day outside, and he was waiting for Kikyo to call so he could pick her up for their date. She was currently at her doctor's appointment for her yearly check up. Inuyasha had offered to go with her, but she knew Inuyasha hated sitting in the doctor's office so she went alone. He huge smile came across his face as phone rang.

"Hey baby." Inuyasha answered, wiping his hands on his pants, tucking his phone between his ear and his shoulder.

"Hey, I have something I need to tell you." Her voice was soft, which made Inuyasha worry.

"What?"

"I'm-" Kikyo let out a deep breath, "You're going to be a father."

Inuyasha's breath caught in his lungs as Kikyo's words echoed in his mind. 'You're going to be a father.' Inuyasha grabbed his phone from his shoulder, "I'm going to be a dad?"

"Yes, Inuyasha. I'm pregnant."

A wide smile crossed, "Oh baby, I could kiss you right now! We're having a baby!"

Kikyo let out a soft laugh, "Oh, thank goodness. I thought you were going to take that horribly."

"No, never baby. I love you. I'm on my way to get you." Inuyasha hung up and let out a howl of joy. He was going to be a dad.