InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Naresome no Netsuai ❯ An Introduction to New Life ( Chapter 13 )

Disclaimer: *bored look* I'm not gonna even bother…

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Ok, Internet hookup is back, so I guess I am as well. Oh, and a special thank you to Fenikkusuken-sama, for responding to my reviews. I truly think you are an amazing writer, and I am truly honored by your response. Thank you very much, and I hope to keep in contact with you.

Ok, I'm getting tired of calling Kagome's mom Higurashi-san, so I am officially dubbing her Aigyou.

 

“Talking”

`Thinking'

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Chapter 13 The introduction of new life

 

Kagome had been acting very odd lately. Every morning since last week, InuYasha had awoken to the sounds of his mate heaving the contents of her stomach into the toilet. After about five minutes, she would emerge from the bathroom, an expression of wariness and disgust on her face. InuYasha would then hand her a glass of water, and she would smile appreciatively, before swallowing it down as though she hadn't had water for days. InuYasha was starting to worry, so he sought out his mother-in-law for advice.

“Is that all InuYasha?”
“No, her sense of smell has increased dramatically, she avoids some foods, mostly meat, she's exhausted all the time, and she has to go to relieve herself every few minutes.” He rattled off his mate's ailments, checking each off on his finger as he listed them. Aigyou looked thoughtful, then, bringing her hand up to her lips, stifled a giggle. InuYasha was as confused as hell. Aigyou saw his expression, and, stifling more giggles, explained her deduction laughter dancing in her eyes.

“InuYasha, you seem to have made my daughter pregnant.” She smiled. Laughing, she watched as InuYasha's jaw hit the floor, his eyes expanding to the size of saucers. Then, a scream emitting from the bathroom brought him back to his senses. Streaking up to said room, he arrived just in time to catch a fainted Kagome, the pregnancy test slipping out of her clawed hand. She had positive. She was pregnant.

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Kagome awoke on her soft bed, her sheets pulled up to her chin. Then, her eyes widened as she remembered why she had fainted. She was pregnant. That explained everything; the morning sickness, the fatigue, her sudden disliking of meat, everything. Hearing footsteps near and smelling the musky scent of her Hanyou filling her sensitive nose, she turned her head towards the door, she saw him leaning against the doorframe, his eyes glistening pools of molten gold. Shuddering slightly from the intensity, she slowly sat up. She rolled out of bed sluggishly, and slowly traipsed towards the awaiting arms of her mate. InuYasha gently pressed his lips to her temple before raising them to her ear.

“So you're pregnant huh?” He asked, his breath tickling her ear, causing it to twitch. She nodded. InuYasha nodded as well, before scooping her up and carrying her to her bed, positing her to sit on it. She complied, and steadied herself as she was set down onto the comfortable surface. InuYasha bent down and pressed an ear to his mate's stomach. He could hear Kagome's strong heartbeat, as well as two, smaller beats. So small, he had to strain to hear them. They were in harmony with their mother's heartbeat, so it was almost impossible to hear them properly. Grinning, InuYasha sat up, and beamed at his mate.

“Yeah, you're pregnant. You seem to have two heartbeats in there, so I'm guessing its twins. I'll have to wait another week before I can figure out their genders though.” He was confused by her look of surprise and fear. “What's wrong?” he added concernedly.

“Well, uh, Ayame-chan said that a pregnant inu bitch-” ::now remember, she is an inu hanyou now, so it's perfectly alright to call her a bitch, without it sounding derogatory:: “-gives birth in four months…”

“She's right. Hey, how long before her pups are whelped?”

“ Four months, same as me… It's only been a month since they visited.”
“Really, seems like forever.”
“Kagome dear, can you go out to the store and get some butter for me? I'm out and I want to make my special spice cookies.” Aigyou called from the kitchen. Kagome's eyes lit up at the words spice cookies; immediately shooting up off the bed, she quickly bundled up to go out into the frigid world that was Tokyo. InuYasha, looking bemused, followed along, and did the same, before going downstairs, only to bring back a confused looking Shippou.
“Can we bring the Runt?” He asked, to which Kagome nodded. InuYasha then set to the task of bundling the kit up, surprising even himself at how gently he was layering the outerwear on him. `Must be those parental instincts kicking in.' He mused.

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Kagome, her Mate and her pup trudged through the snow towards the corner store, InuYasha occasionally having to fish a chortling Shippou out of a snow bank. Kagome laughed as InuYasha glared at the chattering Kitsune, whom he swore was falling in those `damn things' on purpose. Kagome turned hearing a slightly muffled hail from behind. She grinned as she saw Ayume slogging towards them, a sled laden with groceries in tow. Stopping her two boys' squabbling, she waited for her friend to catch up, hugging her as she reached them. Ayume's eyes danced as she pulled her scarf from her face, allowing her voice to project freely.

“Konnichi-wa Kagome-chan, InuYasha-kun, ogenki dess-ka?” She asked. Kagome smiled at the semi-formalities.

“Genki dess, arigatÅ. Anata wa?" She returned, her own eyes sparkling. Ayume grinned.

“Genki dess. You must be Shippou-kun, correct?” She addresses the kit, who jumped. Ayume giggled. “Watashi no name wa Kumogata Ayume.” ::I'm making up her last name…::

“Watashi no name wa Higurashi Shippou.” ::…and adopting Kagome's surname as Shippou's, cause he's her surrogate son:: “Pleased to meet cha'” He added with a cocky grin that could rival InuYasha's. InuYasha beamed proudly, as though to say: “I taught him that!”

`Damn these instincts' he mentally whined.

::Ok, basically, they just introduced themselves. I'll have a translation at the end of the chapter::

“What's all that for Ayume-chan?” Kagome asked, gesturing to the sled.
“I'm moving out of my parents' place and moving into an apartment about a block and a half from your guys' place.” Ayume replied. “These are necessities, like bread, milk, butter, eggs, other various food products, cleaning products, lamps, and when my dad gets back from work with the car, I'll be heading out again for furniture.” She added. Kagome squealed, but quickly stopped because it hurt her ears. Ayume laughed. “What are you out here for?”

“Mom wants butter so she can make Spice Cookies.” Kagome smiled. Ayume nodded. “We'll help you drop those off at your apartment if you want.” The She Hanyou offered. Ayume's smile brightened.

“Sure. Shippou-kun, you can ride on it if you want, just mind the groceries.”
“Kay, Thanks!” Shippou squeaked, and jumped onto the back of the sled. Together, the three adults and one kit traipsed to the corner store, laughing and joking on a merry winter's day.

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That was ok, yes?

Konnichi-wa Kagome-chan, InuYasha-kun, ogenki dess-ka: Hi Kagome, hi InuYasha, how are you?

Genki dess, arigatÅ. Anata wa?: Very Well, and you?

Genki dess: Very Well.

Watashi no name wa Kumogata Ayume: My name is Ayume Kumogata

Watashi no name wa Higurashi Shippou: My name is Shippou Higurashi

Hope that clears it all up for ya'll. Oh, by the way, Kumogata means cloud formations