InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Silver Tears and Puppy Ears ❯ Going Home and a New Life ( Chapter 21 )

Going home and a new life.

Kagome wandered around the room anxiously, she had woken up before Inu Yasha and didn't want to wake him. Her mind was going into over load she was showing so fast, it was almost over night and it was making her really nervous. Inu Yasha had tried to convince her to relax, but it wasn't working. She couldn't figure out why she was showing so fast. Inu Yasha wasn't bothered by it, because in his words she was a hanyou-miko and no matter what was happening, her body could take it. They were leaving tomorrow morning and she couldn't wait. The doctor's appointment was the day after they got back, the doctor would explain it to her. Needing to be comforted she walked over to the crib and picked up Shippo. He blinked up at her, his eyes sparkling like always when he looked at his mother. Inu Yasha had commented that pups always have a very strong connection with the mother and that no other creature would receive that look from him that it was just for her. Kagome figured he would one day grow out of it, but Inu Yasha said that only two people in his life would ever get that look or a look like that, her and whoever he chose for a mate. She hadn't been breast-feeding him as much lately, it had been really hard at first getting him onto baby food, but he had adjusted. It made feeding him much easier. Kagome sighed and put Shippo back in his crib and crawled back into bed. She woke up again a few hours later to find Inu Yasha standing over Shippo's crib. At first she was nervous because he wasn't moving, just standing there staring into the crib.

"Inu Yasha what's wrong?" Kagome asked.

"Tonight is the full moon right? He asked sternly. Kagome thought for a moment,

"Yeah, why?" She asked.

"I think it's his human night"

"So yours is the new moon, his is the full moon and mine is the half moon" Kagome said. "Each one a different night, thank god"

`He's going to panic' Inu Yasha thought as he watched Shippo sleeping, even in his sleep he was restless. Kagome was just as worried; she remembered how she felt her first human night. She had been so used to her new abilities to feel them suddenly fading and then be gone was horrifying. She had been warned, but she never thought it would be that bad. She had never relied on her miko powers so heavily. She had gone into physical shock, and everyone was terrified she would lose the baby if she didn't relax. Inu Yasha, Sango, and Miroku had been forced to tie her down and sedate her to keep her from using her miko powers and going into shock again. The second time Inu Yasha had given her mild sedatives the morning off it afraid it would happen again. The third time it happened she had refused the sedatives and had stayed calm. Inu Yasha still kept the sedatives with him on her human nights just incase. Her human nights were so much worse for her then his, because unlike him she didn't lose all of her powers and her body went into shock and she would unwillingly compensate the loss. Kagome remembered the incident when she was about three weeks in. That was so bad…. The other downside to being hanyou.

"Kagome please calm down" Inu Yasha pleaded

"NO, GO AWAY" Kagome cried from their hut.

"Kagome please!" he begged. ` She was so stressed, beyond reasonably normal when being pregnant. Her body could not handle it. She finally came barging out of the hut glaring at him.

"WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL IF I WENT WITH HER!!!" She screamed.

"Your pregnant, at the most crucial part of the pregnancy, and your refusing to relax, going into the forest to protect Kaede while she gathered herbs is not a good idea, you need to relax!" He explained again. Suddenly without warning Kagome's eyes bled red, inu markings appearing on her face. Fangs extending over her lips and her claws lengthened.

"Ka-Kagome!" He cried. He forgot, she had nothing to contain her youki. She lunged at him, and he only dodged her attacks. He knew that Miroku and Sango could help, so he cautiously led her attacks towards them. The villagers froze when they saw her attacking Inu Yasha. People began screaming and running frantically when they realized what was happened. They had been warned about it with Inu Yasha. Sango and Miroku came running out when they heard the villager's screams. Miroku immediately began work on containment spells that would temporarily stop her, while Sango helped Inu Yasha by trying to distract and confuse Kagome. Miroku yelled that he was ready and Inu Yasha and Sango jumped behind him as he threw them at Kagome. The first seal hit her and she began growling and screaming in agony as she slumped to the ground. The second one hit, and she stopped moving, her youkai features fading away. They ran over to her and Inu Yasha knew she would be back to normal when she woke and removed the seals.

"We have to make her something to contain her youkai blood, I'm going to see Toutosai." Inu Yasha stated. "Keep her relaxed and calm until I get back, her bloods been awakened now, she's very dangerous. Seal her in our hut and do not let her out until I get back. If you have to, knock her out… Safely."

A week later Inu Yasha returned with Toutosai, he pulled out one of Inu Yasha's fangs and one of Kagome's and said he would return with the perfect weapon for Kagome in a week. Sure enough a week later, he came back, carrying a sword for her. He admitted that he had no idea what kind of powers it would have and she would have to find out for herself. Then he just left her there, holding the katana.

Kaede and Toutosai had determined that even with the sword during the first month or so of her pregnancies that containing her youkai blood would be close to impossible if she didn't keep her body calm and relaxed.

Inu Yasha knew exactly what she was thinking about by the expression on her face. When she had finally come back to herself and they told her what happened. She had sat in the hut crying and demanding that no one come in or unseal the hut. She even hesitated in letting Inu Yasha in with Toutosai. The only reason she allowed was because Toutosai said he would make her something similar to tessaiga. She had apologized profusely to everyone in the village for her actions. The only good thing that came out of the event was Kagome willingly relaxed and accepted her limitations during her pregnancy. Inu Yasha went back to the bed to comfort Kagome from her self-doubting thoughts. She looked up at Inu Yasha, her words shocking him.

"I want to go home…"

"Back to Tokyo?" he questioned.

Kagome took a deep breath and continued looking up at him, "No, the past, through the well"

Inu Yasha struggled with his next words, "You cannot go back, you promised her you would stay, besides once you go back you will have to make the wish immediately, you have to stay until your ready to leave forever"

Tears streaked down her face and she leaned into him, agonizing sobs racking her body.

"It'll be ok…really" Inu Yasha said reassuringly. Inu Yasha thought it was best if they didn't do anything too much that day, so they spent the day at the pool. Returned to the room for dinner and watched some TV until Shippo began to change and then sat in their room with him the entire night. The poor thing cried for the first two hours, his lungs became sore and they turned into raspy sobs. Kagome and Inu Yasha forced him to stop crying and cuddled him the entire night. They took turns sitting up with him. Inu Yasha staying up more than Kagome, because he wanted her to rest. The next morning they packed as soon as Shippo changed back and he fell asleep from exhaustion. They were all relieved to be heading back. Kagome and Inu Yasha slept on the plane, Sango an Miroku assuring them it was safe. As soon as they got back to Kagome's home, Sango asked Inu Yasha to take her back through the well and to come back for her in a few days. Saying that if she wasn't waiting in the village or near the well to just go back. Kagome was sad that she was leaving, but understood. However when Inu Yasha went to take Sango she had jumped in because she dropped something and the well allowed her through. So Inu Yasha went after her and told her to just come back on her own since the well was apparently working for her. He returned and told Kagome about it and she was relived that Sango could come back on her own. They had asked Miroku if he wished to go back as well, but he refused. Insisting he wanted to stay. The next day, Kagome, Inu Yasha and Katsumi went to the doctors leaving Shippo with Souta. As it turns out, the reason Kagome had been showing so quickly was because she was carrying twins. The doctor had been so confused at first, not understanding why a woman that was almost 3 months pregnant and starting to slightly show already, had not been to a previous doctor. What had confused the poor man even more was when they did not make a follow up appointment. He was also positive that all the files that he had just made for the girl had vanished. The entire way back from the doctors Inu Yasha was happily rambling away about Kagome carrying two of his pups. Kagome however was in a state of shock the entire way home. Twins, two babies… She would be the mother of three babies in 3 months time. Over the next week they had done extensive shopping for the baby, anything that could be bought without knowing the sex that they could buy, they bought. Inu Yasha began bringing stuff back to the feudal era for their home. He also began working on their hut making into a real house; one Kagome would be comfortable living in. Three weeks after leaving Sango had come back to visit with stories of her search for Kohaku. Surprisingly, it was leading her to Sesshoumaru's young ward Rin. She hadn't found him yet, but was damn close to it. She then told Kagome about the house Inu Yasha was building, and how amazing his work was. Some of the villagers had come to him, asking him for help in making repairs and renovations to the village for them. Kagome couldn't help but laugh, it seemed they were truly beginning to accept him. It also appeared that youkai attacks on the village were at a minimum allowing the village to thrive and rebuild itself. Sango did not return for another month after that visit. Inu Yasha continually went back and forth between the times, sometimes taking Shippo with him for a visit. Kagome taught him how to use a camera so she could see the progress of the village during her absence. What made her the happiest was that Sango had indeed found Kohaku, alive with Rin and Sesshoumaru. It turned out that Sesshoumaru under Rin's insistence, had revived the boy, and taken him as servant to pay for his crimes. The taiyoukai had allowed Sango permission to visit the boy, but until he felt the boy had fully atoned, he would not be free from his servitude. Sango didn't like it, but he was well taken care of, and was very attached to Rin. So she left him there, going back once every other day on Kirara to check on him and spend time with him. Sango had gone with Inu Yasha to her old village and over a few visits transferred everything left worth salvaging to Kaede's village. She then started a training school in the village for those interesting in becoming a taijiya. She was intent on continuing her family's tradition and rebuilding the taijiya. Many young men in the village had approached her and soon she had many students and the taijiya no longer faced the end of their time. When Kohaku was freed, she would show him her work. Due to Inu Yasha and Sango's work, the village was becoming something short of legendary. The population doubled in the two months since Sango first came back through the well and Inu Yasha began repairs. The concept of living in a village protected by an inu-hanyou and his miko-inu hanyou mate and the taijiya deciding to rebuild there was very alluring. Thankfully the rate of people moving into the village began to slow down so it was not growing beyond their ability. Inu Yasha would come back through the well with pictures of the changes and growth. As well as many messages from villagers who asked of her or sent her their best wishes.

Miroku was becoming very comfortable in her time, becoming very close with Souta and adjusting very well to the differences. He even went out without Kagome, on a date with her friend Eri, Hojo and Ayumi. Something told Kagome that Miroku would only go back when he absolutely had to. Kagome was now confined to her house, only leaving for doctor's appointments. They had arranged that Inu Yasha would go into the past for Sango and Kaede to deliver the babies this way they wouldn't attract any unwanted attention to the Higurashi household when Kagome and Inu Yasha left. It was less than a month until the babies would arrive and everything was ready in the past and present for them. The only things left to buy were those that were sex oriented. Which they would do the first few days after the birth. Sango came back to visit again two weeks before Kagome was expected to give birth. She had to prepare Kagome's room for the birth; Kaede had given her strict instructions about what to do. The only difference between the first birth and this one was Katsumi had been very crafty, getting a hold of some painkillers used during childbirth, which Kagome was very grateful for. The only thing she wasn't happy about, was being forced out of her own room. So that it could be prepared early incase she went into labor early. Miroku was staying in Souta's room and Kagome in Miroku's. Inu Yasha was spending his last day in the past before remaining with Kagome for the remained up to the birth. Once he came back, he too would be staying in there with her. Kagome was sad to see Sango leave again. Inu Yasha had heard a rumor that she was not going to Sesshoumaru's just to visit Kohaku anymore. There was talk that a youkai that lived there had become friendly with Sango and they became friends. Kagome had questioned Inu Yasha in the beginning on how close, and his only response was, she still smelled of innocence and bore no mark on her. Inu Yasha found out that he was one of the youkai no ara tengoku soshite chikyu. Which translated to demon of heaven and earth. Inu Yasha had explained that the name had been shortened later on to tengochikyu. They were only referred to in the ancient terms in politics or for high respect. Inu Yasha had promised to keep tabs on it for Kagome while she was unable to go to the past and find out his name and everything for her. Turns out his name was Yasuo Hiroshi Kisho. Kagome was surprised by the meaning of his name, peaceful generous one who knows his own mind of the youkai of heaven and earth. Sango finally admitted to her during the visit when she set up for the birth that they were more than friends. That he had indeed been courting her the past few months and they had kept it secret until he had permission from the other tengochikyu. Due to the rich purity and strength of their blood it did not matter who the tengochikyu mated with, the child born would be a pure blooded tengochikyu. Kagome was so happy for Sango; she even forgave her for not visiting her that often. Kagome insisted that Sango or Inu Yasha take a picture of Yasuo so she could see him. As promised Inu Yasha returned with a picture of the man. There was no describing him. He had long wavy silky black hair that was as long as Sesshoumaru's but had a much softer look to it. His eyes were a piercing violet, his skin appeared to almost glow, but it wasn't pale, but a warm tone she couldn't place. He was taller than Sango but not by much. His face was strikingly handsome; the way his bangs lay messily over his forehead gave him a look of innocence. He looked like he fell from heaven, which explained the name. He had an amazing smile that radiated his happiness. She could also tell despite his dressings, which made it clear the man was royalty, he was well toned, but not bulky compared to Sango. They looked just right next to each other. Kagome dropped the picture to her bed when she felt a very familiar pain in her abdomen. Kagome cried out for Inu Yasha who was there before she finished his name. He quickly moved her to their room, calling Katsumi to stay with her while he got Kaede and Sango. Katsumi gave Kagome the painkillers the way the nurse who gave them to her instructed. She propped Kagome into the correct position for giving birth despite Kagome's protests of pain. Ten minutes passed and Inu Yasha had not returned and Kagome was getting frantic.

"Mama, why isn't he here yet" Kagome cried.

"I don't know baby, be patient, he'll get here" Katsumi said as she padded Kagome forehead with a damp cloth. She hoped Inu Yasha would get there soon, she couldn't hold out much longer. Not to mention the death grip Kagome had on her hand, with Kagome's strength she would break her hand. Kagome heard shouting outside and relaxed. Soon Kaede and Sango were in the room and Inu Yasha had taken his rightful place next to Kagome. Katsumi massaged her hand waiting for the older miko to give her instructions. Surprisingly they didn't need it; they handled it with practiced ease. It happened so fast, Kaede was telling Kagome to push and then announced they had a daughter, Sango took the baby and cleaned her up while Kaede continued to coach Kagome, then announced they had another. Without argument they agreed on the names Kiyomi and Kaiya. Kiyomi because that had been the name that Inu Yasha wanted, and Kaiya because she did not cry when Kiyomi accidentally kicked her. Meaning she was forgiving and Kaiya meant forgiveness.

Kagome smiled down at her daughters, Inu Yasha was laying next to her holding Shippo. Kiyomi, Kaiya, and Shippo, her babies. Sango had left a week after the birth, Kaede had gone back right away to inform the villagers that they had been born safe and healthy. They had done all the shopping left they needed for the babies, and could leave whenever they wanted. The house in the feudal era was ready for them and Inu Yasha had brought everything there for them. Including basically a life times supply of everything they would need. They had exhausted almost all of Kagome's savings on the things they bought for their home. They planned to go back two months after the birth. Allowing everyone some time together. Kagome thought it best if Miroku ended things with Eri before he just disappeared from her life, but the poor guy had genuine feelings for the girl.

Kagome sat in the den with her family; it was the day before they were to leave. Kagome's mother had long ago come to peace with her decision and would miss her terribly, but told her daughter to bury messages in a box under the God tree for her that she could look at once they were gone. It would technically be there now, but she would wait to look, not to spoil their lives. She sent Kagome with thousands of cameras so they could take pictures.

"Now remember Kagome, don't waste the pictures, you may have a lot of camera's, but don't take silly pictures or you'll run out!"

"Don't worry Mama" Kagome laughed. She would always remember this day, her last day with her mother, grandfather, and little brother. It was happy, not sad, a good day. She would always smile when she remembered it. She taken a bunch of pictures and already had some in the past. So she would always be able to look back at this day. Kagome reluctantly retired to her room for the night, for the last time. Everything she had done these few days had been the last time. The next morning everything was packed and ready. They sat at the table eating breakfast together for the last time. Kagome knew her mother was being brave for her. Souta had openly admitted he would miss her and Inu Yasha a whole bunch. He then sat and played with Kiyomi, Kaiya, and Shippo, while Kagome and Inu Yasha said goodbye to her mother and Ji-Chan. As they were heading outside Souta ran after them.

"Miroku, play one more game with me please!" Souta begged.

"Of course I can. Inu Yasha, Kagome, I will come through the well after the game" Miroku decided and followed Souta back into the house. Kagome and Inu Yasha shrugged and continued their goodbyes. Kagome hugged her mother one more time and then gathered Kaiya and Kiyomi into her arms. Inu Yasha hugged Katsumi, not as warmly as Kagome, just enough to show her cared. Katsumi opened the door to well house and watched them go. Waiting until she was sure they had gone, she turned and leaned into Ji-Chan.

Inu Yasha and Kagome inhaled the sweet smell of the clean air as they jumped out of the well. Relaxing at the absence of pollution and other scents that tainted the air in her time. Kagome laid the twins on a blanket on the ground near the well where they would wait for Miroku. After she put them down she felt a pulse from around her neck. Inu Yasha turned to stare at the jewel, obviously sensing it as well. Kagome barley had time to register what was happening, before the jewel began to glow and then vanish. Kagome turned to the well her eyes widening, without thinking she jumped down into the well, only to find her self still in the feudal era. She jumped back out and looked into Inu Yasha eyes. His eyes still wide in shock.

Kagome swallowed hard as her thoughts raced in her head, "Miroku, he's trapped in the future, there's no way he can come back now"

Miroku sat on the couch happily playing with Souta. It was after all his last video game. He would die long before the most primitive versions would be invented. Something told him that Souta was letting him win. After the game, which Miroku won, they walked back to the well together. Miroku told Souta and his parents to tell Eri that he was sorry and wished he could stay with her. He saw Katsumi digging at the base of the Goshinboku. She wouldn't actually open it until he left she he went faster, not wanting to make the woman wait longer. Souta watched as Miroku stood on the ledge of the well, giving one more of his warm-hearted smiles to the boy as he leapt over the side. Miroku expected to be in his time when he landed, but could clearly here Souta's saying "Well that's it, their gone…" sadness in his voice. The well, it hadn't let him through, he couldn't get back. He sat there trying to form coherent thoughts in his mind. He heard yelling from outside and began to climb out of the well. He saw Souta standing holding a letter in his hand. He turned around, as if knowing Miroku would be there and handed him the letter.

Dear Miroku,

I'm sure by now; you have just realized that the well did not let you through. I don't really know how to say this, except that; there is no way to get through the well. The jewel disappeared as soon as I came into the feudal era. We tried getting back; to come for you, but it wouldn't let us. We'll miss you so much; I hope that you find happiness in my time. You were a true friend. Sango sends her love as well. She will miss your friendship. You know Inu Yasha, but he'll miss you as well. We even heard from Satoru, he says you're a fool for not coming back with us. But he's trying to hide how he really feels. We will miss you terribly. I hope Mama, Souta, and Ji-Chan treat you well. Take care of them for me.

Love,

Everyone, ya know, Kaede, Kagome, Inu Yasha, Sango, Shippo, Kiyomi, Kaiya, and Satoru.

So that's it Miroku thought, his life would be here now. His first thoughts were of Eri. He wouldn't have to leave her now. Katsumi walked over to him and put her arm around his shoulder.

"Well, it looks like you'll be living with us now, I'll get to work on paper-work and stuff like that, how old are you."

"19-

"Miroku Higurashi, not so bad. The guest room will become your permanent room. Make it yours however you need. I have a lot of money saved for Kagome's education, but seeing as she wont need it. We'll use it on you. Home school you on everything you would have learnt up until college. Then we'll send you to college. I still cant believe how young you are. Kagome thought and I thought so to, that you would be much older. You're the same age as Eri; you two will start college together. How exciting" Katsumi continued to talk on and on about his new life. Miroku sat in his room later that night after dinner. His mind still foggy about the whole day. Part of him wished that he had said no Souta and gone through the well. But then he thought about Eri, and staying here with her. Kagome's family was being amazingly kind to him. He would not take advantage of their hospitality, he would learn the things that Katsumi wanted him to learn, and go to this college she spoke off. His body was so tired; he would think about everything tomorrow, he needed to sleep.