InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Nightmares ❯ Chapter Six ( Chapter 6 )

Disclaimer: I claim none of the rights attributed to Rumiko.

 

Chapter Six

 

Shippo yawned and stretched, still rubbing sleep from his eyes. He blinked, and then a large grin erupted on his face. Sango and Miroku were still sleeping, with Sango a safe distance away from his wandering hands. Kirara was curled up with Sango. Across the cave, Inuyasha was actually laying down, with Kagome snuggled in his arms. Her head was just below his chin, his arms and hands came to rest on her stomach, and their legs were twined around one another.

 

Interesting night, I suppose…

 

Kagome looks so happy. So does Inuyasha, they seem to be content to be together. That must mean Inuyasha stopped being a baka. Sugoi.

 

Shippo sighed. Inuyasha hates me. Now that he's Kagome's mate, I probably won't be allowed to stay.

 

Where should I go? Miroku and Sango, maybe? They wouldn't throw me out, at least.

 

Shippo curled up against Kirara, and sniffed.

 

Miroku and Sango will probably visit Kagome, so I'll get to see her sometime.

 

Shippo sniffed again, and felt the burn of tears in his eyes.

 

I will not cry. Kagome will be happy, and its not like I didn't know this was going to happen. Be strong, and don't spoil her happiness. Inuyasha won't ever forgive me for making her sad.

 

Much to his dismay, tears leaked out of his eyes and streamed down his cheeks.

 

Don't cry, come on, she'll be sad if she sees you like this.

 

“Oi, runt, what's your problem?”

 

Shippo started. Kuso!

 

“Aww, going soft, Inuyasha?”

 

“Not in your life, runt”

 

“Then why should you care?”

 

The next thing he knew he was lifted by his tail and was staring into Inuyasha's eyes. Shippo looked away, trying to hide his tear streaked face, but he knew Inuyasha had seen it.

 

“Shippo, you gone soft?”

 

“Ahhh, shut the hell up!”

 

“Ehhh!? Rude kitsune brat.”

 

Inuyasha shook Shippo a little at the last comment. Remarkably though, his eyes remained soft.

 

“Why don't you just go back to your woman!” Shippo snarled. He suddenly realized what he said, and closed his eyes and flinched away.

 

He felt Inuyasha's grip on his tail slacken, then tighten. Shippo was still too afraid to open his eyes, but he felt himself being carried somewhere.

 

Baka baka baka baka! You really did it this time.

 

“Damn it Shippo, open your bloody eyes. I ain't gonna hurt you.”

 

Shippo cracked one eye, and found himself on Kagome and Inuyasha's side of the cave. Inuyasha was sitting with his back to the wall, Kagome asleep still at his feet.

 

“Alright, what's up?”

 

“Nothing you would understand, baka!”

 

“Oi! I'm trying to help you.”

 

“I don't need help form the likes of a hanyou!” Shippo immediately winced.

 

That was smart.

 

After several seconds without a thump, he cracked opened his eyes. They rested on Kagome. She was sleeping peacefully, calmness permeating her face. He felt his eyes soften, and began to get wet.

 

Dammit! I will not cry. Don't cry, don't cry.

 

He gripped her shirt, and held on tightly.

 

Shippo started when he felt a hand on his back, rubbing gently. He looked up, startled. Inuyasha was rubbing his back gently, his eyes kind. Shippo looked straight back, eyes still glistening.

 

Inuyasha grinned. “Baka. Kagome wouldn't leave you alone.”

 

Shippo gazed at Inuyasha, his eyes unreadable. Several seconds passed, and then the ice broke.

 

“Waaahhh!” Shippo cried into Inuyasha's haori, while Inuyasha rubbed his back.

 

Inuyasha watched as Shippo wound down to sniffling, still clutching Inuyasha's haori.

 

Poor kid. I'm not so cruel as to take away his mother, especially after he lost his parents. I thought he would have known that. Baka.

 

Wait, if Kagome becomes my mate, then he becomes my pup?

 

Inuyasha wasn't entirely sure what he thought of that. Oh well, I really can't leave him alone.

 

“Mmmm.” Kagome mumbled, and rolled over. Inuyasha smiled at her, and reached out for her.

 

Shippo looked up when another warm body was cuddled next to his. Shippo looked up at Kagome, still asleep. Inuyasha leaned fully back against the wall, Kagome in his lap, and Shippo in hers.

 

My family…

 

That is, if Kagome will accept me.

 

 

Kagome moaned, and sighed. So warm…

 

She opened her eyes, and met Inuyasha's red haori. She sighed happily, and leaned into him more. She frowned a little when she heard another moan from her lap. Puzzled, she looked down, and found Shippo curled up in her lap. She glanced back up at Inuyasha, then at Shippo, then shrugged and leaned back against Inuyasha.

 

“He was worried.”

 

Kagome leaned back to look at him, and raised her eyebrows.

 

“I think he was afraid he was going to lose you.”

 

Kagome frowned. “To whom?”

 

Inuyasha frowned, and looked away. “Me.”

 

Kagome frowned deeper, then smiled slightly.

 

“I take it that since he's on my lap and he started on the other side of the cave that is not the case?”

 

He snuggled her, and kissed her cheek. She giggled, and leaned into him. Her fingers ran through Shippo's hair.

 

Inuyasha smiled, and pressed his lips into her hair.

 

“So,” Kagome said, “you didn't want me to stop last night?”

 

Inuyasha hugged her tighter, and kissed her cheek, then he ran his tongue down her jaw line. She shivered.

 

“Am I interrupting something?”

 

Kagome and Inuyasha jumped apart, landing on opposite sides of the cave. Somehow Shippo remained attached to Kagome, and remained on her lap as she sat panting.

 

“MIROKU!” They both yelled. Inuyasha looked murderous, while Kagome simply looked like she wanted to melt into the floor.

 

“Why did you stop? It was just getting interesting.”

 

“Leave them alone houshi-sama. You obviously just broke up something important.” Sango yawned and stretched.

 

Kagome turned even brighter red, and ducked her head to try and let her hair hide her blush.

 

Shippo finally woke up and stared around at everyone in the state of complete tension.

 

What happened while I was out?

 

I know this is very short, but I'm just tired. I know its summer, but I have to get up early and walk my brother somewhere, and I'm still staying up late. Sorry I'm so late. I don't really care of you review or not.-Akihana