InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Silver Tears and Puppy Ears ❯ Shopping, Picnics, and Bathrooms ( Chapter 13 )

Last Time

"Shh baby Okaa-san is here" Kagome told her baby. Inu Yasha lazily stood behind her.

"So is Otou-san." Inu Yasha added as he scratched behind Shippo's ears.

Shopping, Picnics, and Bathrooms.

Shippo burbled happily as Inu Yasha scratched his ears and Kagome kissed his nose. He stretched his hands towards Kagome as she pulled her face away, the smile disappearing from his face and he started to whimper again. Kagome quickly lifted him from the basinet cradling him in her arms. Inu Yasha wrapped his arms lovingly around Kagome as she sang to Shippo. He continued to whimper through her song, but was no longer bawling.

"I think he's hungry" Kagome commented out loud.

"Is it too early to feed him?" Inu Yasha asked as he glanced out the window the sun was just beginning to peek through the leaves of the God Tree. Normally Kagome would feed Shippo well past dawn.

"He just has a bigger appetite, means he's getting bigger" Kagome mused as she used her free hand to unbutton her pajama top. She had stopped sleeping in or wearing anything she couldn't unbutton to fed Shippo. She adjusted Shippo higher up as he grabbed hungrily towards her breast, he calmed as soon as he began to feed.

"I'm jealous of the pup" Inu Yasha joked. Kagome turned her head towards him surprised.

"Why?"

"He does that more than I do now" Inu Yasha pouted. Kagome went along with him and looked shocked.

"You'll just have to wait your turn then" Kagome giggled.

"How long till the pup finishes" Inu Yasha pouted even more

"Not long" Kagome said seriously.

"I suppose I can wait" Inu Yasha said sadly.

"You know after I feed and burp Shippo he sleeps for at least two hours" Kagome said seductively. Inu Yasha smiled and learned into Kagome kissing the back of her neck softly.

"Pup you better eat faster" Kagome teased as Inu Yasha continued kissing her neck.

"It looks like your Okaa-San is hungry for something as well" Inu Yasha said between kisses.

"Inu Yasha!" Kagome gasped from a combination of his statement and him nipping her ear. He grinned evilly at her but backed off.

"Come sit on the bed, I'll behave till he's finished" Inu Yasha offered. Kagome smiled at him gratefully and sat down next to him. Inu Yasha kept his arms around Kagome while she fed their pup.

"This is going to be really hard when the other pup is born" Kagome thought out loud.

"How am I going to breast feed two babies" Kagome said this time to Inu Yasha.

"Well your mother bought you that breast pump right?" Inu Yasha asked seriously

"You could use that and store any extra milk that Shippo doesn't need in the freezer, and keep doing that every time you have extra milk that he doesn't need. The baby isn't due for another 3 and a half months. In that amount of time we could stock up enough milk where you can feed the new pup and Shippo with your milk and not that formula stuff your mom suggested, the new pup wont be eating as much as Shippo. You remember he could barley finish one breast for the first week he was born, now he can finish the first but he still only takes one breast to be full right now." Inu Yasha suggested. Kagome glanced over at the fridge freezer her mother had put in her room filled with a few empty bottles. They only did it because when Kagome wasn't there to feed him he would only take the bottle in Kagome's room.

"Hand me the pump and an empty bottle please"

Inu Yasha stood up and retrieved the pump from a top the freezer and handed it to her. She placed the pump on the bed next to her.

"As soon as he's finished I'll use it" She explained. They looked down at Shippo and he looked back up at them as he ate his breakfast. He pulled away from her nipple and began to fuss, signaling he was full. Kagome lifted him to her shoulder and lightly patted his back until she hard a soft "urp" from him and handed him to Inu Yasha as she placed the pump on her breast, a small amount of milk came out and then she was empty.

"He's still not completely finishing the one" Kagome said to Inu Yasha as he tucked Shippo into his basinet. Kagome moved the pump to her other breast and watched as the bottle filled. As soon as she was empty she covered the bottle and put it in the freezer. Kagome walked over to Inu Yasha and looked down at Shippo.

"He's perfect" Kagome said quietly

"So will the next" Inu Yasha added. Kagome gently grasped Inu Yasha's hand and leaned against him.

"Now?" Inu Yasha asked eagerly. The second Kagome nodded in agreement Inu Yasha swept her into his arms and leapt over to the bed. As if on cue as soon as Kagome's head hit the pillow Shippo woke up and started crying. Kagome sighed in defeat as Inu Yasha climbed off of her and went to Shippo. He had been doing this a lot lately. She didn't want to believe he knew what they were doing and was interrupted on purpose. Inu Yasha insisted that was the case because he could smell it and was jealous that I was giving him more attention than Shippo. Inu Yasha handed the screaming infant to Kagome and he immediately stopped.

"I swear he likes you more than me" Inu Yasha said sadly.

"Don't say that, he loves you watch" Kagome said and handed Shippo back to Inu Yasha while he was still crying.

"Try and calm him down, you always let me hold him while we calm him"

Inu Yasha looked into Shippo's eyes, he looked so innocent his eyes watery and his bottom lip quivering and little sobs and hiccups slipping out.

"Shh, Shippo its ok" Inu Yasha whispered as he scratched behind Shippo's ear in the place that always made him laugh. Shippo smiled a little but continued to hiccup so Inu Yasha lifted his nightshirt and tickled Shippo's belly carefully with his claws, and sacrificing his dignity leaned over Shippo so the baby could grab his hair like he used to do to Kagome before he realized it got him in trouble. Kagome tried hard not to laugh as Inu Yasha tickled Shippo while Shippo was chewing on Inu Yasha's hair.

"Laugh now, but you're the one that's going to have to wash my hair when he finally calms down" Inu Yasha threatened. Kagome finally stopped fighting and started laughing hysterically along with Shippo. She forced herself to calm down as Inu Yasha pulled his hair out of Shippo's mouth and stopped tickling him. The pup looked thoroughly disappointed but in that cute I'm not going to cry about it way. Kagome took Shippo from Inu Yasha and cradled him in her arms.

"Your not going to let Otou-san and I have any sleep unless we let you stay again are we little pup" Kagome teased. Shippo just smiled up at Kagome and yawned.

"You win today little one" Inu Yasha said defeated as he laid down next to Kagome. Kagome carefully laid down and placed Shippo between them and as every time before he fell asleep as soon as Kagome pulled the blanket around them.

"He'll have to learn he can't do this every night Kagome"

"I know, but do you have the heart to leave him in the crib while he's crying"

"If he's crying just to cry, we'll have to, he can't think he's the one in charge of us"

"I guess your right" Kagome said slowly as she looked at her sleeping baby. It was true that they had given him every little thing he wanted the second he cried for it. He would have to learn that wasn't good behavior and she didn't want him to become spoiled.

"He's an intelligent pup, he'll learn fast what he can and cannot get away with don't worry" Inu Yasha said after watching her face for some time.

"I know, its just going to be hard to just let him cry" Kagome replied

"We only have to do it when he's crying for no reason other than to cry, like he did tonight" Inu Yasha thought out loud

"Yeah"

"We might as well go to sleep" Inu Yasha suggested as he watched Shippo sleep, every once in awhile making some noise.

"You have to admit, he is good at getting what he wants like another hanyo I know" Kagome joked.

"What's that supposed to mean!" Inu Yasha said loudly.

"SHH, you'll wake him up, and you know what I mean" Kagome answered. She felt a yawn coming and tried to hide it, but Inu Yasha caught it.

"We should sleep, your tired" Inu Yasha practically demanded

"You say that almost every night" Kagome muttered.

"That's because you never want to sleep" Inu Yasha defended.

"Ok, we'll sleep" Kagome said quickly. Inu Yasha grinned as Kagome placed an arm across Shippo and rested it on his. He lifted her hand and kissed it, and allowed himself for the first time, to fall asleep before her.

Kagome was shocked when Inu Yasha fell asleep; he always made sure she was asleep first, like it was his job. The last thing she saw at night and the first thing she saw in the morning was his golden eyes watching her waiting for her to sleep or wake up. He's finally beginning to relax with me Kagome thought happily as she drifted off to sleep.

"KAGOME!!!!" Souta screamed up the stairs knowing that she would wake up immediately and if not Shippo would start crying and wake up. Realizing that he felt a pang of guilt as if on cue Shippo started wailing and his sister and Inu Yasha began rushing to calm him.

"SORRY" He yelled up the stairs. Inu Yasha opened the door glared at him.

"Its fine just stop screaming, his ears as well as mine and Kagome's are sensitive" Inu Yasha growled while absently rubbing his ears as if to make his point clear. Souta mouthed sorry before scrambling away from the grumpy hanyo as Inu Yasha shut the door.

"Are they awake Souta?" Katsumi asked while she prepared breakfast.

"Yeah" Souta answered absently remembering the look of death Inu Yasha gave him.

"Katsumi….Katsumi…" Ji-Chan called.

"Yes Ji-Chan" Katsumi replied.

"Have you seen my ofudo anywhere?"

"The ones you have been throwing at Inu Yasha and Kirara and even Kagome?" Katsumi asked.

"Yes those"

"Kagome burnt them all so you would stop throwing them at her and her friends"

"She what? KA-GO-ME!!!!!"

"Ji-Chan don't yell… Shipp-" before Souta could finish, the distinct sound of Inu Yasha complaining and Shippo crying filled the house.

"- o will start crying" Souta finished as Ji-Chan scurried out of the house to go "tend to the shrine"

"Mom, is he going to go hide now…"

"Afraid so" Katsumi sighed and went back to cooking breakfast. About twenty minutes later a very disgruntled Inu Yasha came into the kitchen followed by Kagome carrying Shippo. She was trying to hide just how annoyed she really was.

"Morning Kagome" Souta said quietly being careful not to look at Kagome or Inu Yasha. Katsumi immediately stopped what she was doing and rushed to Kagome to say good morning to her grandson. Kagome tried her best not to laugh as her mother grabbed Shippo and held him up to her nuzzling his nose with hers and babbling in baby talk to him.

"Are you sure you can watch him today Mama?" Kagome asked interrupting the moment.

"Of course I watched you and Souta all the time when you were babies" Katsumi answered proudly.

"Yes, but Souta and I were not inu-hanyo babies" Kagome explained.

"Inu Yasha will still be here, and I'm sure he'd be willing to come to the park with us, we'll be fine" Katsumi replied, she remembered the first time she argued with her mother over watching Kagome, it had taken her mother over an hour to convince her.

"Ok Mama, I'll um go get Sango then and we'll go" Kagome said as she walked out of the kitchen.

"Wait Kagome, aren't you going to eat?" Katsumi called after her daughter.

"No time Mama, we'll get something while we're out" Kagome yelled back into the kitchen loud enough for her mother to hear but not loud enough to make Shippo cry. Inu Yasha took Shippo from Katsumi and sat down at the table while Katsumi went back to cooking. Souta sat across from Inu Yasha staring at the table afraid that Inu Yasha might be mad at him for earlier. Inu Yasha glanced at him and noticed he wasn't talking, which for him, was odd.

"Oi, kid" Inu Yasha said casually

"Y-yes Inu Yasha" Souta stuttered out.

"What's wrong with you" Inu Yasha asked blatantly.

"N-Nothing" Souta replied still not looking up from the table. Katsumi watched amused and decided to help out Souta before he bit his tongue off trying to talk.

"He thinks that you and Kagome are mad at him for yelling and making Shippo cry" Katsumi explained. Inu Yasha looked at Katsumi for a minute and then looked over at Souta who had looked up at him for a minute and the boy immediately looked back down at the table.

"We're not mad kid, just no more yelling" Inu Yasha offered.

"Ok" Souta answered and the boy started babbling on about who knows what. Inu Yasha silently wondered if maybe he should have told the kid they were mad, he wouldn't be talking so much then. Kagome and Sango walked back into the room dressed and ready to leave. Inu Yasha stood as Kagome entered the room and walked to the hallway with her while Sango tried yet again to help Katsumi cook, it was very entertaining because Katsumi would always insist it wasn't necessary and Sango would insist it was. Kagome and Inu Yasha tried not to laugh as they were leaving the room.

"Ok, I pumped two bottles for Shippo and put them in the fridge. We shouldn't be gone long. Don't forget your hats when you guys go to the park if you go." Kagome instructed.

"Kagome, relax I've got it under control like the last time you went out." Inu Yasha teased as he leaned forward and kissed Kagome's forehead. Kagome laughed and muttered of course. Kagome then took Shippo from Inu Yasha to say goodbye. Shippo looked up at her and smiled, Kagome smiled back and couldn't help but laugh when Shippo started making his adorable little baby noises. Kagome lifted Shippo closer to her and kissed his nose

"You be good for Otou and Mama Baa-Chan while Okaa is out ok baby" Kagome said softly. Shippo responded by gurgling and cooing and at her.

"That's my baby" Kagome laughed as she hugged him and handed him back to Inu Yasha who couldn't help but smile warmly watching the scene. He couldn't wait for Kagome to have the pup she was carrying. Kagome then leaned forward and embraced Inu Yasha and he wrapped his free arm around Kagome and lifted her up so that he could kiss her. Kagome returned the kiss eagerly and then rested her head against him. Kagome heard Sango saying goodbye to everyone and pulled out of the embrace as Sango walked into the hallway. Sango said a quick goodbye to Inu Yasha and dragged Kagome away from him out the door. Kagome shrugged and smiled at Inu Yasha as she closed the door behind her. Kagome and Sango walked down the steps to shrine eagerly talking about the day ahead. Kagome had explained the day before what they were doing today and Sango had been anticipating it very much.

"So would you like to go get the make-up or jewelry first Sango?"

"Hmm how about make-up, didn't we pass one of those stores the other day?"

Kagome smiled that Sango had adjusted so quickly to her time. She would never ask but it seemed that her friends liked it in this time more. With the exception of herself, Inu Yasha, and Shippo, the noise bothered them and they had to hide in hats or scarves to cover their ears. Kagome had been working with Kaede before they left for her time on making something that would either make them temporarily human or just hide their youkai appearances to make them look human. She continued to work on it now, but her miko abilities weren't advanced enough yet. It was a huge disadvantage; while she had complete control over her youkai abilities she lacked control over her miko abilities, which were desperately needed in the village in the Sengoku Jidai. They had long discovered that Kagome was more powerful that Kikyo but because she was unable to control her abilities they were of no use to her. They were right in front of her but just out of reach like a bad dream.

"Kagome look." Sango said enthused. Kagome followed Sango's line of vision and saw her looking at a little girl playing with a puppy.

"That's so sweet" Sango said happily as they kept walking.

"Thinking about something Sango?" Kagome questioned.

"Yeah… I guess"

"Want to talk about it?" Kagome asked concerned

"Miroku" Sango said quietly.

"Well, I've been thinking about him again lately. The way he took care of me after, you know, and how he never gave up even those times I attacked him and said those horrible things to him" Sango shuddered as she remember the incident.

"I HATE YOU, YOUR DISGUSTING JUST LIKE HIM" Sango screamed.

"Sango please…" Miroku pleaded with her.

"NO!! JUST STAY AWAY FROM ME. DON'T TOUCH ME" Sango cried as she ran from the hut. Miroku slumped against the wall his heart aching, she had been having a nightmare and was screaming in her sleep he had gone to her and held her to try and wake her and when she woke up, she stabbed him. He had tried to explain and calm her but…She wouldn't hear it. She hated him now. Kagome ran after Sango to try and find out had happened, she heard Sango before she found her, and she couldn't help but cry. Sango stood in the middle of the river slamming her fists into the water screaming. Kagome could smell Miroku's blood and saw the dagger on the ground, despite her urge to comfort her friend she had to make sure Miroku was ok. Kagome raced back to the hut to find Miroku crumpled against the wall blood pooling around him.

"Oh my God… MIROKU!!!" Kagome cried.

"INU YASHA!!!" Kagome screamed as she rushed to his side. Inu Yasha ran to the hut, he could smell Miroku's blood and knew it had happened again. The past few times she had managed to miss the vital areas but it was inevitable for her to really try to kill him. Kagome had already pulled Miroku onto a futon and had removed his robe and began cleaning his wound. Sango had gotten him good this time, right in the stomach, if Kagome hadn't gotten there in time, he would have died. Kagome had become a pro at this, Miroku was already cleaned and bandaged, but she still felt the need to call him every time after what happened when they brought Sango back and she was so useless to help. Sango had seen Kagome and followed her back and stood in the doorway crying when she saw Miroku, she looked down at her bloody dagger realizing yet again she had attacked him.

"Sango, you know that he forgave you every time, otherwise he would never have gone to you again during your nightmares, He could never stay mad at you Sango you know that he-"

"-Loves me, yes, but I never told him if I loved him or not" Sango said quietly.

"Do you?" Kagome questioned

"Yes, I do, but how do I tell him, after everything" Sango said looking at the ground.

"It should be like nothing, you two have shared so much together, just tell him"

"I guess so" Sango answered.

"Ah we're here" Kagome said excited and Sango followed her into the store eagerly. Sango was amazed at the amount of products devoted to making women in this time look and smell nice.

"Ok well neither of us need foundation, so we'll just get some powder base and some lip gloss and eye shadow and blush, mascara, maybe eye liner" Kagome went on and on and Sango tried her best to keep up as Kagome grabbed products from the displays held them up to either her face or Sango's and then proceeded to either put them back or toss them into the cart. Kagome managed to put together two full baskets, one for herself and one for Sango, totaling to over $200 in beauty supplies. Sango suggested a break but Kagome wouldn't hear it as she dragged her into the jewelry store.

"Wow Kagome, everything is so elegant and beautiful"

"I love this store, my mom gets all my jewelry here, now we're need earrings and necklaces, and you could maybe get a ring, I well, hopefully will have one" Kagome said as she looked at a display of earrings.

"How about these Kagome" Sango asked holding up a pair of silver hanging earring shaped like raindrops, they each had a small diamond in the middle.

"They're perfect Sango, and look, there's a necklace over here to match it" Kagome answered as she held up the necklace.

"Oh I like it Kagome, I don't want to get anything else, these are fine"

"Are you sure Sango" Kagome said as she held up a bracelet with the same pattern as the earrings and necklace. Sango smiled brightly and looked at the bracelet for a moment.

"Maybe one more thing" Sango said as she took the bracelet from Kagome.

"Ok now for me, well what do you think of these" Kagome asked holding up a small case containing earrings that had silver earrings with three silver chains hanging from the post with one diamond heart at the end of each chain. The bracelet was the same heart pattern the each diamond heart looped around the next. The necklace, was simple, it was a medium length chain with two interlocking diamond hearts dangling at the end.

"Oh their beautiful Kagome" Sango said, she couldn't believe it. She knew for a fact Kagome had not seen the ring Inu Yasha got her, and yet the jewelry she picked, matched it. Sango considered if maybe Kagome had found the ring, while Kagome paid for the jewelry and they walked out of the store.

"What do you say we get something to eat and then head back" Kagome questioned.

"That sounds good" Sango replied.

"How does sushi sound" Kagome asked

"Sushi!?"

"I guess that's a yes" Kagome laughed as she led Sango to her favorite restaurant. They chose a small both towards the back and looked over the menu. Kagome had to explain some of it to Sango. They ended up ordering two sashimi boxes, which came with miso soup and crabmeat salad. The waiter offered them sake and Kagome declined quietly. After the waiter left Sango asked why she said no, and Kagome explained that it had been discovered that drinking alcohol during pregnancy was extremely bad for the baby.

"That's a good thing to know" Sango said in between bites. Kagome nodded in agreement as she chewed on a piece of salmon.

"So have you and Inu Yasha decided on names for this one" Sango asked.

"Actually we have a few in mind." Kagome said after she swallowed.

"Really? Like?" Sango questioned.

"We have a few in mind, three for if it's boy and three for if its girl, we figured its good to have a few incase the one we pick doesn't fit the baby"

"That's a good idea" Sango said.

"I think it's a girl" Kagome said smiling.

"Why?"

"I can't explain, it's just a feeling" Kagome responded

"Hmm, so what names did you come up with?"

"Well I liked Atsuko and Nyoko, Inu Yasha however wants Kiyomi for girl."

"Something with the K thing?"

"You noticed, Kikyo, Kaede, Katsumi, Kagome, Kiyomi." Kagome listed as the two laughed.

"And if it's a boy we thought Atasuke, Narahiko, and Kosami."

"I like all of them, how will you chose." Sango asked

"I'm sure the right name will be clear when the baby comes" Kagome said as she placed a hand on her stomach. Kagome thanked the waiter as he took the cash from her for the bill. They gathered their bags and left the restaurant and intended to go back to the shrine. Yet as they walked past the park Kagome stopped short and smiled. Sango looked at why Kagome had stopped and couldn't help but smile as well; there was Katsumi with Inu Yasha and Shippo playing in the park. Inu Yasha looked up when he caught Kagome and Sango's scents and smiled at them. Kagome felt guilty and walked over picking up Shippo from the blanket and cuddled him.

"Hello Kagome, how was shopping" Katsumi said eying the bags in Kagome's and Sango's hands.

"Good, we both got a lot of nice stuff" Kagome said and smiled while she continued to play with Shippo. Inu Yasha began to collect Shippo's toys and put them back in the bag Katsumi had brought. Katsumi folded up the blanket and put it in the bag. Inu Yasha picked up the bag and they all walked back to the shrine together.

"So how was your day Mama, Inu Yasha?" Kagome asked as they walked.

"Well after you left we all had breakfast, Miroku, Souta and Ji-Chan decided to stay at the shrine. So the three of us packed up and left for the park. I made us some lunch for a picnic. Shippo was so excited"

"How did he handle the noise" Kagome asked concerned.

"He cried a little but he got used to it after a while." Inu Yasha answered.

"That's good" Kagome commented as she fixed Shippo's hat to sit on his head better. She could tell he had been pulling on it.

"And how about you" Kagome asked Inu Yasha.

"I've been used to it, it really wasn't bad, there weren't a lot of people. We were even able to take off Shippo's hat for a while because we were the only ones there, he really liked that."

"Yeah, I know how he feels, I hate having to wear a scarf or hat all the time"

"That's how I feel about the hat" Inu Yasha added. Kagome looked up at him feeling very guilty, she finally understood how it felt for him.

"Don't you be feeling bad" Inu Yasha scolded her when he caught the look. Kagome smiled and he put his arm around her shoulder. Katsumi and Sango walked behind the two smiling. Sango silently wondered what it would be like if things worked out with her and Miroku. She just had to figure out how to tell him that she loved him.

"Souta, Ji-Chan, Miroku we're back" Kagome called as she opened the door to the shrine. Kagome noticed immediately the sound of water from upstairs. She handed Shippo to Inu Yasha and rushed up the stairs. Souta and Miroku were standing in the bathroom trying to desperately to mop up a flood of water.

"KAGOME!!!" Souta said desperately as she walked into the bathroom. She ran over to the closet and took out a third mop.

"What happened?" Kagome asked annoyed.

"Its my fault Kagome" Miroku said. Kagome glanced over at Miroku.

"What happened?" She asked again.

"He was trying to take a bath and…"

"I see" Kagome interrupted. It took over an hour for the entire family to clean the bathroom and hallway. It was clear Kagome would have to explain some things to her friends. The bathroom was the only thing she had forgotten. She never really thought about, but now that she did her modern bathroom was very different from the ones they were used to. The toilet was an easy one because they knew that one already, she just emphasized the point to not put to much toilet paper in it because it would clog. Then she taught them how to use the standing shower and bathtub, the past few days she had just been drawing baths for them so Miroku had tried to copy her unsuccessfully. Once she was confident that everyone understood they all went downstairs to relax. After Katsumi and Kagome prepared dinner they all ate. Miroku was still embarrassed about flooding the bathroom so he was very quiet most of dinner and had gone back to his room as soon as dinner was finished. Inu Yasha played with Shippo while Kagome and Sango went through their shopping bags and Kagome taught Sango how to use all the products that she bought for her and then the two retreated to their respective bedrooms to get some much needed sleep. Kagome fed Shippo and then practically dragged herself into bed and fell asleep. Even Shippo went to sleep right away in his crib without complaints.