InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Together Forever ❯ Mama, Papa, and Pup; now we're a Family ( Chapter 14 )

"Kagome! Kagome, please be alright!" Kagome heard the frantic voice of Inuyasha but it seemed to come from the far end of a tunnel. Her ears were ringing, her head throbbed, and her body ached all over. She tried to shift but found herself unable to move; it hurt too much. A warm surge of energy swept over her and the pain seemed to become a dull ache, the throbbing lessened, and the ringing left her ears. She fell back into unconsciousness with Inuyasha holding her close and running towards Kaede's.

Kagome woke once again but this time to warmth, her headache gone completely and feeling well rested. She shifted slightly and opened her eyes slowly. "Ye are finally awake child!" Kaede exclaimed hovering over her. "H-hai." she said her throat sore and dry. "Hush child you still need rest." Kaede said sweetly and lifted her head as she gave her water. Kagome drank it gratefully and sighed as Kaede ran a wet cloth over her forehead.

"Kaede?" "What is it child?" "Where are Inuyasha and the others?" Kaede smiled and looked at her lovingly. "I sent Miroku and Sango out to get me some herbs and Inuyasha...he is comforting Shippo who has been crying for you." Kagome tried to sit up but Kaede made her lay back down. "Kaede, I want Shippo and Inuyasha...please." Kagome said slightly distressed. "Calm down; lay here and rest while I fetch them." "Ok, thanks." Kaede simply smiled and walked out of the hut.

Inuyasha sat in a tree near the hut with Shippo curled in his lap sniffing back tears. He ran a clawed hand lightly across the kit's back and whispered to him that Kagome would be all right. Shippo suddenly looked up at him with a tear streaked face and red rimmed eyes and asked, "How do you know?" Inuyasha felt a pull at his heart, he hated it when Shippo cried and no matter how mean he was to him he really did love him. "I know because Kagome is strong. She would never leave us no matter what. We have to be strong now Shippo, for all of us we gotta be strong but now more than ever for Kagome. Can you do that my pup?" he asked him while wiping away his tears carefully with his clawed hand.

Shippo looked at him shocked. "You…you called me your pup." He whispered. "Of course I did. Kagome is your mother now, so I am your father. Is that alright?" he replied and his ears almost drooped thinking Shippo wouldn't want him as his new father. "You mean it?" Inuyasha looked up and smiled. "Yes." "Papa!" Shippo cried and hugged him. Inuyasha blinked a few times then returned the hug with a huge grin. "Inuyasha, Shippo; Kagome is awake!" Kaede called gaining both of their attentions.

Inuyasha held Shippo close and jumped down. Kaede looked them over and turned back towards the hut, Inuyasha following close behind with Shippo perched on his shoulder. Kagome lay on the futon listening for the sound of approaching foot steps and she nearly jumped when she heard Shippo race into the hut. "Mama, mama, mama!" he cried latching onto her as she sat up, making her nearly fall back. "Shippo, hush now its ok." She whispered soothingly and then she realized what he had called her. "Mama?" she asked Inuyasha as Shippo snuggled close to her.

"Hai." Inuyasha said and Shippo looked at her with teary eyes making her cuddle him close to her body. "So, I take it me and Inuyasha are your parents?" she asked him and he nodded against her breast. "You still need to rest." Kaede scolded lightly. "I will, but I want Shippo and Inuyasha with me." She murmured and Shippo practically latched himself onto her, as is she would disappear if he let go. "Does this mean you're staying with me forever?" Shippo asked in a little voice, his green eyes shinning as he looked from Kagome to Inuyasha who had sat down beside them. Kagome and Inuyasha both nodded and smiled at their pup.

"Can I sleep with you tonight, mama?" "Of course you can sweetie." Inuyasha smiled at the exchange of love from his soon-to-be mate and adopted son. "Come on you two. It's time for bed, now." He said sternly and both of them lay down silently with smiles still on their faces. After a bit Shippo snored lightly while cuddled into Kagome's side and she looked at Inuyasha. "Can't sleep?" he asked. "Not really." She replied, whispering so she didn't wake Shippo or Kaede. "Sango and Miroku will be back in the morning or afternoon, Kirara and Ares are with them." "Good, hopefully Sango won't kill Miroku then." Inuyasha grinned and looked at her. His breath caught and his heart skipped a beat. She was beautiful. The moonlight that seeped into the room through the curtain played lightly on her skin making it seem snow white and her eyes seemed to glow. "Will you sleep with me and Shippo?" This caught Inuyasha off guard but he nodded and lay down on her right side with Shippo in between them.

"Inuyasha thank you." "For what?" he asked taking her right hand in his left and intertwining their fingers. "For everything." "Kagome I love you and I love him too, you two are my family." He whispered and she sighed contently and let sleep take her. Inuyasha looked at both of them and smiled. Now he really did have a family. Sleep tugged at him and he let it take him, after thanking whatever power cared enough to let him have this happiness.

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Special Thanks: Thanks soooo much to: Everyone who's reviewed!

Jade: Short chapter, but a good one I think. Don't you just love it when Inu's a sweetie?

Inu: *sulks*

Shippo: *is playing but falls from the tree he's in and scrapes his knee* Ow! *sniff*

Inu: *in less than 2.5 seconds* You ok? *picks Shippo up and take shim inside Kaede's to clean the scrape*

Shippo: Hai Papa…..

Jade: *snickers* Ahem…… Hope you enjoyed! REVIEW!!!! Ja! ^.~