InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Hanyou on a Hot Plate: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner ❯ Hanyou, the Other, Other White Meat ( Chapter 7 )

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By: hedgehogmadhatter
Kagome whispered, “She’s moving.”

He watched her pull up the hospital gown and there was the impression of a tiny foot pressing out against the skin of her belly.

Until that moment Inuyasha had secretly doubted the existence of any God who would create a world such as the one he grew up in. The sight of that tiny foot changed everything and he ceased doubting in a power greater than Shikon no Tama.

Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Comedy | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.11.2006 | Pages: 5 | Words: 5.4K | Visits: 768 | Status: Completed

Chapter Seven
Hanyou the Other, Other White Meat
 
Check in went well…considering Inuyasha only plowed over two nurses with Kagome's wheelchair on the way to the registration desk.
 
The receptionist paged an orderly to wheel Kagome away while Inuyasha filled out paperwork. The insurance forms swam before his eyes and became a foreign language.
 
He was on the verge of just making crap up when the receptionist asked, “You alright? Need any help?”
 
Inuyasha had learned how to read and write Japanese at his mother's knee. Thanks to Kagome, he'd learned enough English in the past three years to fill out forms and read most books on the bestseller list.
 
He glared at the nurse, “No.”
 
“Okay just let me know.” She returned to her computer screen.
 
Sesshomaru stood behind Inuyasha. “Half wit, do you want me to fill them out for you?”
 
“Back off. I've got this.” His pen hovered over the paper. “Fucking paperwork! And who gives a flying rat's ass how many kids her mom had?'
 
`Grrr….' He sighed, “These questions are pointless!”
 
Sesshomaru picked up a copy of the Wall Street journal from a table and stood behind Inuyasha reading. This was going to take awhile.
 
_-_-_-_
 
The hospital was a maze and it was a good half an hour before he found the maternity ward.
 
Kagome was sitting up in bed watching TV. Had he known this was all she was up to then he would've had her fill out the forms.
 
“Hey, I was getting worried about you.” She was glad to see him.
 
Inuyasha sat in the chair by the bed, “So how's it going?”
 
“We're waiting on Dr. Goodman but it's going to be a bit, I'm not dilated enough yet.”
 
He noticed the clear IV tube sticking out of the back of her hand and winced, “How ya feeling?”
 
She frowned, “I'm making it but I can think of lots of other stuff I'd rather be doing. Hey where's Sesshomaru? Don't tell me he's still here?”
 
Inuyasha ground his teeth, “Asshole's outside.”
 
Kagome was surprised, “Really? What's he doing?”
 
“To hell if I know.”
 
Dr. Goodman called and said she was running late because she was still at another birth across town. Kagome was a few hours away from delivering so she assured them she'd be there in time and encouraged them to relax.
 
Kagome bit her lip and growled, “That's easy for her to say. She doesn't have a watermelon try to break out of her guts!”
 
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Inuyasha realized he left the camera in the Jeep and because Sesshomaru was never one to fetch and carry he ran down to the garage to retrieve the camera.
 
When he returned a middle aged black woman in a white doctor's jacket stood outside Kagome's door waiting for him. He recognized her, threw back his arms and ran full tilt down the hallway.
 
The rubber soles of his shoes squealed on the tile floor and Inuyasha skidded to a stop in front of the doctor. “What's wrong with Kagome?”
 
She gazed at him over the rims of her round glasses. “Kagome's fine for now.”
 
“Tell me!”
Dr. Goodman said without preamble, “The baby's shoulder is presented first in the birth canal. It's unusual for a baby to still be moving around this late into the pregnancy but this one is very busy.”
Inuyasha wasn't able to restrain a proud grin. `Of course the baby`s active, look who his Pop is.'
The doctor ignored him ridiculous expression and continued, “I can turn it or do a Cesarean. Kagome's very narrow and since this is her first if we do a C- section it's nearly a given any other children will also be delivered that way. There's no guarantee I can get the child to turn.”
His hands clenched into fists and he glanced away, “So you're taking the kid?”
She shook her head, “I went over this with her and she wants to try for a normal delivery. It will be long and hard but probably fine. However if anything goes wrong, it'll only take a few minutes to have her prepped for surgery.”
Inuyasha's heart fell, “What could go wrong?”
“There is some slight chance of hemorrhaging, also there's some concern that of the baby getting the umbilical cord wrapped around it's neck. And your wife's blood pressure will have to be carefully monitored. The biggest thing is that this will be a hard delivery. As long as we are well prepared, and we are, there is little danger to the baby if it turns and if doesn't then we go straight to surgery.”
He closed his eyes and sighed. `Gods Kagome, you always want to do things the hard way.'
Sesshomaru's voice was soft and low behind him. “Are you going to allow this travesty? She's putting herself at needless risk.”
And this was the moment Inuyasha realized in the past five hundred years Sesshomaru must've never had a wife, else he would have known the only person who wasn't allowed to do things in a man's own house was the man.
Inuyasha put a tight hand on the Doctor's shoulder, “Kagome, she's all I… If you think for one moment things are going wrong…”
She put a warm brown hand on his. “I've done this for twenty years and gotten many women through much worse.”
He dropped his chin to his chest and his long dark hair fell forward hiding his expression. “I'm coming in there.”
Dr. Goodman nodded, “Good, because she wants you. Weren't you her coaching partner?”
“Yeah…”
She smiled and gave him a hearty slap on the back, “Great! See the nurse's station around the coroner? Stop by there and they will outfit you in scrubs, a mask and a rubber band to tie all that hair back.”
She turned to Sesshomaru who remained silent. “Friend or family?”
A cord in his jaw twitched but he admitted, “Family.”
Dr. Goodman asked, “His or hers?”
Inuyasha had a crazy thought then said, “Hers, I've never seen him before in my life.”
Sesshomaru frowned, “His.”
She gave Inuyasha an odd look and shrugged as she left. “Then you are welcome to the family waiting room down the hall.”
Sesshomaru turned but Inuyasha stopped him, “Do you still have the Tenseiga?”
The answer was not a comforting one. “It's at my hotel but there are metal detectors here.”
“Get it.” He headed towards the nurse's station. `I may not be as strong as I was but fail me here and I'll kill you.'

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The green scrubs were surprisingly comfortable and even with his human nose he could smell the sterile hospital environment. He paused outside Kagome's room ready to cross the threshold of a room no man in his time would have entered, knowing there was no being that ever could keep him from her side.
Kagome was sitting up in the reclining bed with her feet in the stirrups. A blanket lay over her legs and her face was pale with exhaustion. `Wow. We're really gonna do this.'
He said, “Hey you.”
She looked up and was fiercely glad to see him. “Inuyasha. You came.” She felt silly for doubting him after all he was always a man of his word.
He stood beside her bed then leaned over and pushed a strand of hair off her forehead. “Of course, I'll always come for you.”
She closed her eyes, “I know but…” She'd seen his face when he watched the birth video.
He said nothing but sat on the edge of the bed and pulled her into his arms. A contraction hit and he felt her abdomen shake with it.
”Gods woman what have you gotten yourself into this time?”
To his surprise, she elbowed him in his ribs. “You helped me get here; in fact after this is over I'm taking a vow of abstinence.”
Her tone was serious and he didn't know quite what to make of it, “You don't mean it.”
Her eyes flashed. “I fucking well do. You have no idea what this is like. You just put on some green outfit and bingo that's all you have to do!”
Inuyasha back up then remembered Darryl's advice. Luckily the only thing with in her reach was a hair brush and that wasn't too dangerous. Not that he had the right to hold anything against her, after what he'd done to the turkey.
She sat up and the hospital gown fell forward flashing her bare back giving him an idea. “You want me to rub your back? It might help.”
Kagome nodded and he sat beside her massaging her back. His hands were warm and strong. “I'm sorry, I didn't really mean it.”
“It's okay, I know. But we've been through worse. Hell woman it was your arrow that dealt the killing blow.”
She smiled. Naraku was nothing compared to this. “I had no way of knowing that, you threw me down the well before it was over.”
His hand paused but then he went to work on her lower back. Her muscles clenched under her skin and he was amazed by her strength. “I was only doing what I thought was right. I'd…die if something happened to you.”
Kagome was silent but he knew she was listening. “Why are you doing this? Let the doctor take the baby. Are you worried about having a scar?” He could never love her more than he did today, did she think some stupid scar could change that?
“No, but it'll take weeks to recover and I'll have to go through it if I have any more babies; C-sections are a last resort. I know I can do this. But this girl might end up an only child.”
Inuyasha shrugged, as long as she survived this day and there was hope of a normal love life in his future he could accept that; even if it was a girl.
Kagome whispered, “She's moving.”
`Yeah and that's the problem. Damned pup won't stay put.' He watched her pull up the gown and there was the impression of a tiny foot pressing out against the skin of her belly.
Until that moment Inuyasha had secretly doubted the existence of any God who would create a world such as the one he grew up in. The sight of that tiny foot changed everything and he ceased doubting in a power greater than Shikon no Tama.
Dr. Goodman tapped on the door then pushed it open. “Let's have a look see.” She sat at the foot of the bed and lifted the blanket. Kagome winced through out the process and Inuyasha continued rubbing her shoulders.
“This baby has grown a lot since I saw you last week. I think you are dilated enough for me to attempt the turn. Once the epidural is in full effect we'll get started.”
She left them alone and Kagome began practicing her Lamaze panting as the pain increased. Inuyasha was antsy wishing there was something he could do. He stopped working on her back and reached for her hair brush, knowing how she loved it when he brushed her hair.
Kagome hissed at him from between clenched teeth, “Don't stop rubbing. Why the hell did I think this was EVER a good idea?”
He went back to rubbing pressing down on her spine in small circles and heard her mutter “Should've let that undead bitch have you, wonder what she would've thought of this?”
Inuyasha swallowed and was wise enough to keep his lips sealed.
Kagome's eyes were squelched shut as she continued her rant. “If you ever think you are touching me again you've got another thing coming. I'm gonna sit you half way to China!”
A nursing aide popped her head in the room. “Try offering her some of those ice chips. She's probably thirsty.”
`Yeah after all that yelling I would be too.' But he picked up the cup and began diligently slipping the cool ice disks between her lips.
Kagome whispered, “That's nice.”
After a few minutes the aide advised, “That's enough, she can have more in another fifteen minutes or so.” Then she left.
Kagome watched her leave and hissed to Inuyasha, “Okay she's gone, gimme some more.”
“She said not to.” Normally Inuyasha was never big on rules but here where Kagome's health was the priority the world was topsey turvey.
“Fuck her and gimme some more.” was his wife's dignified answer.
“Kagome… I can't”
She cut him a scorching look of seething hatred and he knew the labor demon was in charge of her again. “Osuwari! Osuwari! Osuwari! Osuwari!”
Nothing happened but the prayer beads, he still wore under his shirt jumped against his chest. Inuyasha looked down in surprise; the beads hadn't budged in over seventeen years. 'She must be really pissed, thank the Gods I was not born a woman.'
The nurse appeared, “Sounds like we are ready for the epidural.”
Grateful Inuyasha nodded and stepped back allowing the technician to insert the needle into Kagome's back. Tears ran down her face at the sting of the thick needle and his hands clenched at his sides.
The nurse passed him a fresh cup of ice chips, “Now she can have some more but don't over do it.” Then she whispered in his ear, “Don't worry give her a few minutes and she'll like you again.”
That was good to know. And the nurse was right. Ten minutes later he was rubbing her shoulders when she whispered, “Inuyasha?”
“Hmm?” he asked not knowing what to expect.
She hung her head and his hands skimmed up her bare skin to her neck. “I'm sorry for what I said about Kikyo…”
“There's a lot going on and I just need you to relax. Don't worry about it.”
Kagome paused and he heard her answer, “Oh I'm not sorry I called her an undead bitch. It's just that I'd never let her have you.”
He sighed then asked in an over enthusiastic tone, “Hey are you ready for some more ice chips?” Soon the creature that inhabited his wife would be gone.
Dr. Goodman appeared in the doorway. “Okay folks lets turn this kid.”
Inuyasha took a seat in the chair by Kagome's bed but the Doctor shook her head. “This will take a bit and there won't be any room in here for you. Why don't you get a drink or go for a walk.”
He shook his head and his hair, tied back in a long pony tail, moved with him as he crossed his arms. “I go where she goes and stay where she stays.”
Kagome's eyes teared, `he's never really changed. He'll always be my stubborn hanyou and unending protector.'
The Doctor smiled, “Really you can just stand outside. I'll call you back in when there's some more space.”
Inuyasha frowned and narrowed his eyes. “No.”
“Okay then let me put this another way.” Dr. Goodman removed her glasses and bent over Inuyasha whispering in his ear. “I know your guest has snuck a sword of some kind up here. That is strictly forbidden but I ignored it because I'm not an ignorant woman. Push your luck and both he and your precious sword will be removed and forced to spend the night in jail.”
Inuyasha swallowed with anger and relief. Kagome was his wife, his life and his mate. How dare this woman threaten him?
Yet it was a relief to know the Tenseiga was close by, just in case. However the idea of anyone trying to drag Sesshomaru off to a jail cell was entertaining and if it was any other day he would've said 'Go for it!' and followed her with a camcorder.
Deep Brown eyes met black and the good doctor nodded towards the door. Inuyasha stood. “I'll be back soon Kagome.”
She was silent as he kissed her forehead and left.

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Sesshomaru was sitting in the waiting room doing what he did best, looking bored.
Inuyasha flopped down on the grey couch.
Sesshomaru turned a cool golden eye on him, “She's done already?”
Inuyasha spat, “They threw me out.”
Sesshomaru laughed, “These doctors are wiser than I ever imagined.”
The former hanyou shot him a death glare. “Oh go pour yourself a big old frosty mug of SHUT THE FUCK UP!”
Silence.
Then the Taiyokai lifted a smug brow, “I trust she's well.”
Inuyasha's blunt nails dug into the couch, “Yeah they're turning the baby. I guess we'll know soon if she'll need that surgery.”
He spotted a long bundle wrapped in a white beach towel hidden behind the couch on the opposite wall. “Thanks.”
If Sesshomaru was surprised by his half brother's words his expression didn't show it. “It was embarrassingly easy.”
Inuyasha leaned his head back and studied the ceiling tiles. “Yeah maybe but Doc knows you have it.”
Sesshomaru frowned, “I don't like her.”
“We don't have to like her…we have to trust her.” Inuyasha pulled his dark pony tail free from the collar of his scrubs. If Kagome died and left him alone and mortal in this era; he'd hunt down that damned know-it-all doctor and eviscerate her.
 
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Notes:
 
Yes Kagome could be accused of being OCC but she is an extreme situation so please forgive me.
 
Yes Inuyasha can read! I remember in the magna (don't remember the volume) seeing him read some of Kagome's textbooks. Please consider that the show on Cartoon Network tends to dumb him down a bit.
 
I've tried to be as accurate as possible and have obtained all my childbirth information from my friends and colleagues, most of who are all pregnant and due any minute. I have to say after talking to them I am petrified of the whole process and am now seriously considering adoption.