InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Untold Secrets ❯ 0.15 – The darkness within: One for the money, two for the show! ( Chapter 19 )

*Last time…

Kouga watched with widened eyes as Kagome coolly turned toward the both of them, her eyes held no emotion and pale grey in colour. Her arm rose slowly toward the pair of worried glances and smirked as she powered up a blast of sparking miko aura from her hand. It crackled and spat with energy as black as the night.

Kouga stepped away from the girl and looked at the stunned dog-demon.

"Oi, Inukoru? What have you done to Kagome, asshole?!" The wolf demanded.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha murmured and reached out to touch her, his worried eyes now piercing her cold emotionless ones.

What the hell? He thought as her miko energy sparked with a spitting cackle of electricity toward him.

He leaped back and landed beside the confused wolf. "What the hell is going on, Inukoru?" Kouga spat and grabbed a fist full of the hanyou's hair and yanked him hard.

"I have no fucking clue, asshole! Let go of my fucking hair before I-" He was interrupted as Kagome's ragging energy hit them both, forcing them off their feet.

"Holy shit!" Kouga swore and glared at the dog-demon beside him. "Kagome's fucking possessed!"

"Shut the fuck up!" Inuyasha snarled and got to his feet. "Kagome… Kagome can you hear me?" He took a step closer only to be met with yet more pulsating energy.

Kouga ducked his head and spat another long line of curses under his breath. Inuyasha stood once more and eyed her closely, searching for any sign of what might be causing the girl to act the way she was.

His eyes widened when he saw it.

"Shikon no Tama…"

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Untold Secrets

By: ©Angelstars
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Standard Disclaimer - *Inuyasha ©Rumiko Takahashi.


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0.15 - The darkness within: One for the money, two for the show!


Inuyasha swore under his breath. Why hadn't he noticed it before now? The way she gripped at the glowing jewel, the way her eyes never left the forest.

Shit! What was he going to do?

Kouga was still glaring at the silent hanyou from the corner of his eye, as Kagome, swiftly allowed yet another heated blast of energy rise from her hands, as she stood calmly a front of the two youkai.

Inuyasha took another step closer, but stopped dead in his tracks, as a blackened orb-like circle formed within her palms.

Shit!

She held no drawback as she allowed the glowing orb free from her hands to hit close to home, Inuyasha and Kouga both leaping out of it's path, as the forward momentum of the blast skidded across the forest floor only to clash with a nearby tree.

"Holy…!" Kouga sharply gasped and ran to the dog-demon's side. "What the hell is going on, Inukuro?!" He snapped once more, panting under his wildly beating heart.

"Fuck if I know!" The demi-demon snarled a reply and clenched his teeth tightly, his jaw setting as he growled out, "We need to get the Shikon no Tama away from her! Think you can get behind her?"

The wolf demon huffed, "Feh, of course I can, I'm not some weakling you know!"

"Good, you grab her from behind and I'll snatch the tama, got it?" Inuyasha commanded as the wolf rolled his eyes.

"Whatever dog-breath, but if you hurt Kagome I'll…"

"Shut the fuck up and just do it!" The hanyou interrupted the wolf prince impatiently.

The wolf leaped away from him, taking to the air as Inuyasha stepped toward the tainted miko. Kuso, he cursed inwardly --With that much power surging through her, she better be protecting the pups from it, or else…

He shook those thoughts away and reached out for her, cautiously, and noticing Kouga's progress from behind her.

A nod from the wolf confirmed he was ready to strike, and Inuyasha soon continued his own advance.

"Kagome, listen to me." He reached out for her. "If you can hear me, please snap out of it! You're doing more harm than good, bitch!"

Kagome's cold eyes regarded the hanyou's amber orbs, her face pale and her lips now tainted with a light blue glow.

Inuyasha cringed.

Kouga stealthily stalked up behind the unsuspecting miko and grabbed her arms, pinning her to his chest and shouting at the hanyou.

"NOW!"

Inuyasha made his move and snatched the tainted jewel from around her neck, pulling the chain away and dropping it to the ground as it burned at his skin.

Kagome's face drained as her eyes, slowly, glazed over and rolled back into her head. Her legs giving way, not long afterwards, as she fainted into Kouga's chest.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha rushed to her side as Kouga dropped to his knees, holding the girl tightly against him.

"She's out cold!"

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They all sat quietly, and somewhat patiently, for any news. Miroku hmn-ed as he read through another passage of one of Kagome's pregnancy spell books, while Inuyasha was cracking his knuckles in the corner of the huts small room and Kouga was pacing the floor. All three anxiously waited for Kaede and Sango to inform them on Kagome's progress.

After the forest and Kagome's strange behaviour, both youkai had gotten the young miko and the jewel back to Kaede in due time. They both panicked and fussed over her condition, arguing every five minutes who would stay with the girl.

Sango had made the final decision on who would stay with the young girl, while Kaede worked, while giving the three men death glares as they attempted to follow her and Kaede into the small room Kagome lay asleep.

"Ah, according to Kagome-sama's guide," Miroku finally broke the silent/bone-cracking atmosphere.

"Pregnant females, in prime, suffer from --difficulty sleeping, continued forgetfulness, occasional headaches and dizziness, and mild clumsiness." He raised his hand to his chin and looked up at the dog-demon.

"Does that ring true, Inuyasha?" He asked the brooding hanyou.

Inuyasha snapped his head up and frowned, "Eh?"

"Fucking typical," Kouga snorted under his breath. "Can't even watch over my woman properly!"

"What the hell did you say!?!" Inuyasha shot to his feet, glaring at the arrogant wolf.

"You heard me, Inukuro!" Kouga retorted, leaning over the dog-demon with fisted hands.

"That's it, you die here and now!" Inuyasha growled, baring his teeth and fangs threateningly.

"Please, control yourself Inuyasha," Miroku calmly stood in-between the pair of pissed-off youkai.

The door cover shifted to the side and Sango, suddenly, stepped into the room. Her face full of sullen and worry. Three pairs of eyes now shifted onto her, she swallowed a lump from the back of her throat and took a deep breath before speaking.

"Sango?" Miroku was the first to gain her attention.

"Hai, Kagome-chan is fine now." She gave them all a reassuring smile, "Kaede wishes to speak to you, Inuyasha."

The hanyou nodded and pushed passed the monk and wolf.

"Oi, I'm coming too!" The wolf barked pushing the monk out of the way and following on after the dog-demon.

Inuyasha growled and span around, coming face-to-face with the wolf prince. "Listen, asshole," he started his voice low and threatening, as he leered down at the annoyance in front of him. "Kagome is my mate, my responsibility, mine. Get it through your thick skull, wolf! Mine!"

Kouga's eyes narrowed, and growled under his breath about delusional half-breeds. Kagome was his woman, not some damn crossbreed of a disgusting dog!

Inuyasha had long from left the wolf to his own thoughts, and was now settled beside his bed-ridden mate. He looked down at her, giving her a small smile of reassurance and forgiveness.

Kaede cleared her throat and began.

"Inuyasha, I believe Kagome was easily enchanted by the Shikon no Tama, because she can not purify it."

"Nani?" The dog-demons' eyes widened, "Come again? What do you mean she can't purify it?"

"I mean, she's experiencing problems due to her current state. As far as I can tell, Kagome here, is instinctively protecting her child and the Shikon no Tama is a threat. Therefore, her miko aura is having the opposite affect on the jewel."

Inuyasha looked confusedly down upon his mate, "Will she be able to purify it when it's fully complete?" he asked the older woman, still keeping his amber eyes on Kagome.

"It is possible, once Kagome has given birth, not before." Kaede replied with a small shake of her head.

Inuyasha nodded and reached out to brush Kagome's hair from her face, she looked up to him with sore eyes. He smiled down at her and brushed the back of his hand over her cheek, not caring if Kaede witnessed his affectionate display toward the girl or not.

This meant Kagome and his pups were in danger, even more so than before, and he would be damned if that jewel had anything to do with their fates.

His mind was made up already.

"Kagome," he started, leaning down to look at her thoughtfully. "I won't let anything else hurt you or our pups. You need rest and being here, now, isn't getting you any."

She mutely nodded.

"We're leaving," he finished, picking her up into his arms and making his way past the older miko.

"Ye are taking Kagome back to her time, Inuyasha?" The elder spoke.

The hanyou snorted, "Keh, got a problem with that?"

"Nai, I think it a wise decision. Be well, Kagome," she finished and left the room.

Inuyasha watched her leave and looked back down at his quiet mate. "Shall we go now?"

"Hai," Kagome nodded. "Demo- what about Shippo and the others?"

"They'll be alright without us for a few days. Besides, that asshole wolf is still here. I'm sure he'll hang around and keep an eye on them for a while. Don't worry, we'll be back before the new moon."

"Inuyasha," she swallowed nervously. "I have to tell you, mama, jii-chan and Souta don't know about us or this," she motioned to her stomach and gave him another nervous smile.

"Eh, then they'll be finding out soon enough!" The hanyou grinned at first, and then nervously broke out in a sweat.

Maybe going back to Kagome's time might not be such a good thing after all…

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He watched them through a mirror darkly, his lilac eyes piercing the shinny object as the hanyou and girl leaped through the forest along side that annoying wolf prince.

"Damn you," his voice was hoarse and full of anger. "Damn you all! This isn't the end, hanyou."

The mirrors image merged and twisted as it changed direction, a small well dwelling now replacing the hanyou and miko.

Why had the mirror shown him a broken down old well? He looked at it with confusion and raised his brow toward the young girl, who held the mirror between her hands.

"Kanna, what has this got to do with that annoying hanyou and girl?" He asked.

The pale girl regarded him with calm, unmoving eyes. "This well is special, it is what holds our worlds together as one." Her voice was smooth and quiet, ghostly flowing from her lips as the mirror formed another picture.

The girl-child and the hanyou now entered the clearing near to the old well. Lilac eyes followed them closely, as the hanyou held the girl in his arms and leaped upon the wells lip.

His eyes darkly widened as he watched the demi-demon leap into the well, engulfing him with a bright beam of purple light.

"What happened?" His voice in awe.

"Two worlds combined," came the answer.

His lips curled into a nasty, sly smirk. So, this is what the little girl and hanyou have been hiding?

Perfect.

He could use something else against them. But, first, the miko needed to deliver his ultimate revenge. Literally.

His smile widened with thoughts of seeing that bastard hanyou in pain and the girl-shadows grief-stricken face as he emerged from the shadows with his new son.

They would pay for his demise. They would know how it feels to feel pain, to suffer eternally, to know true betrayal.

Soon…

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Inuyasha touched the ground of on the other side of the well, and with little effort; he leaped atop of the well, with Kagome held closely to his chest.

"You can put me down now, Inuyasha. I can walk," the raven-haired girl reached up and tweaked his ear playfully, "I'm pregnant, not a bleeding invalid!"

"Keh," The hanyou snorted and gently put the girl down.

"Tadaima!" Kagome yelled as both her and Inuyasha entered the shrine. "Mama? Souta? Jii-chan?"

No reply.

Kagome shrugged and led Inuyasha into the kitchen. "Hungry?" She asked, opening the cupboards to reveal his favourite -Raman.

The hanyou began to drool.

Just as the girl giggled and reached up to take a carton, the door bell rung, causing her to clumsily fall back and into the arms of her mate, who had seen her reaction and caught her.

"Heh," she nervously reddened. "Opps."

The hanyou keh-ed and allowed her to answer the door. Miroku's earlier words now clouding his thoughts, as he tried to remember what the damn monk had said about pregnant humans. His ears twisted to the sound of Kagome's voice and his nose suddenly picked up the very familiar scent of…

"Wolf!"

Inuyasha stomped out of the kitchen and found Kagome leaning against the doorframe and talking to none other than…

Kouga.

"What the hell is he doing here?!" Inuyasha snarled and stood behind Kagome. They had gotten away from all of this shit in the past! That was the whole point of coming here, to the damn future! Damn fucking wolf was worse than a curse! He showed up every fucking where--past, present and future!

He growled when Kouga spoke.

"I was asked to escort young Shippo here," He smiled. "Higurashi-san asked me to drop him off before I went on to work for the day." His toothy grin only widened when Inuyasha took Kagome by the shoulders and pushed her behind him, protectively.

"Hey, yo! Hold on a mo, fuck!" Kouga waved his hands in front of him, as Inuyasha hocked a claw a top of the door. "What the hell are you doing, shit head?"

"Fuck off, Kouga!" Inuyasha snarled and slammed the door in the assholes face.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome tried to get passed, "What are you doing, that was rude!"

"Rude? He's the fucking rude one, fucking barging in on us all the damn time!" The hanyou barked, "He's like a rash, fucking itchy as shit and damn hard to get rid of!"

The doorbell rang once again.

"I just told you to fuck off!" Inuyasha yelled as he opened the door.

Shippo stood at the door, a sweat drop adorning his forehead as he nervously grinned up at Inuyasha.

"Missed you too, par!"

Inuyasha face faulted, only recovering as the older Kitsune entered the house and gave his adopted mother a hug.

"Shippo-kun, you're grown! I've forgotten you were this tall!"

Shippo gave her a toothy grin and leaned down to kiss her on the cheek, "Looks like I'm not the only one growing!" he chuckled and raised an eye toward his irate oyaji.

"So, I take it you meant Kouga to fuck off, ne?"

Inuyasha crossed his arms over his chest and keh-ed, rolling his eyes at the youth. "Fucking wolf!"

Shippo's smile widened and bowed once again, greeting both his adopted parents in a more traditional style. "Higurashi-san, agreed to help me with some of my college course work. So, Kouga drove me here. Sorry if he pissed you off, you know how he is. Try living with him… it's not all peachy."

"Come in, Shippo-kun. Mama isn't here at the moment. I was just about to make Inuyasha some raman, would you like some too?" Kagome took a hold of his wrist and dragged the teenage Kitsune into the kitchen.

Inuyasha mumbled and followed on afterwards, flicking his ears toward the door. He really did hate that wolf!

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Kagome hum-ed happily as she poured the boiling water into the two cups of instant noodles, listening in on the two youkais' at the table. Shippo was happily chatting away about how he had passed exams and even gotten a part-time job, as the sound of a new girlfriend awoke Kagome from her dream-like humming.

"A girlfriend?" Inuyasha's brow rose, "Keh, haven't you learnt your lesson from the last bitch you go involved with?" He barked at the boy.

"Inuyasha! Leave him be," she berated the hanyou and turned to smile, her attention back upon the Kitsune. "I think it's adorable, will I ever get to meet her?"

"Geez, I dunno…" The boy reddened and raised a hand behind his head and rubbed it nervously. "It's kind of not like that… I mean, it's not because I don't want you or the old man here to meet her," he stuttered, "It's just, not like that." His face now beet red.

Kagome giggled and gave him a reassuring smile. "I'm just teasing, Shippo-kun,"

"Heh," the boy chuckled.

For the second time that day, the door suddenly opened and slammed shut. Kagome picked herself up off the chair and peered around the door.

"Mama's home" She turned and smiled slightly. The Kitsune looked from one parent to the other, they both looked and smelt nervous -he was confused.

It's now or never. Kagome's thoughts echoed within Inuyasha's mind, making the dog-demon jump but recovering when she grinned triumphal.

Damn you, bitch! He bit back, the telepathic bonding new to his senses and making him uneasy.

"Mama!" Kagome welcomed her mother as she stepped out from the kitchen.

Mrs Higurashi lifted her head, from over seeing Souta stepping out of his shoes, and smiled. "Kagome, you're home?"

"Hai, mama. I came home for some well-deserved rest! Inuyasha's strict instructions." She smiled and cleared her throat.

Inuyasha, now behind her, was looking at the older woman nervously. His ears now pinned against his head, as he awaited the screams and outraged shouts that were sure to come his way.

"Mama," Kagome shyly began. Her mother had yet to even notice!

"Hai?" She answered, as her eyes slowly moved over her daughters rounded tummy.

"Oh my?!"

"Mama, we can explain-" Kagome murmured quickly as her mothers eyes widened, her grandfather now turning to see what the commotion was about.

The older man's eyes grew to the size of saucers, tears now flowing down his cheeks as his hand reached for his herbal sticks and prayer books.

Kagome sweat dropped. Same old grandpa, she smiled inwardly as the old man began chanting a ritual-purifying spell.

Inuyasha growled.

Kagome watched as her younger brothers' smile grew. Her mother had yet to say anything, as she stood with her hand over her mouth, eyes wide and moist.

"M-mama?" She asked once more, her voice now timidly quiet. Inuyasha actually flicked one ear catching her tone and frowning down at her with concern.

Was she… ashamed?

"K-Kagome, my little girl…" Higurashi-san began, her eyes now spilling with tears.

"Mama, I-" Kagome began but was cut off as the older woman cupped her into her arms and held her to her chest.

"I'm so happy!" She sniffled through tears, "I'm going to be a grandmother!" She bellowed and took a hold of the hanyou-boy, hugging both youngsters closely.

Inuyasha froze in the older woman's arms and Kagome couldn't help but chuckle, the look on his face was priceless and she'd never seen him so scared before.

Souta was jumping up and down at their feet, feisty and hyperactive over the couple. Shippo decided to show his face and the boy quickly diverted it all toward the older teenage Kitsune, happily announcing that he would be an uncle.

Shippo smiled and looked up at his adopted mother. The past had changed and now he would become a brother, maybe his new future would change sooner rather than later? He could only hope and pray that Inuyasha would live long enough to see him graduate… this time.

Souta pulled on his sleeve, gaining his attention. "Wanna play video games?" He happily asked.

"Yeah, you're on!" Shippo replied and left with him.

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That evening, Kagome and Inuyasha had managed to escape her over baring family. She didn't expect that much attention, but her mother had insisted that she see a doctor and got checked up before they returned to the past, reluctantly, Kagome had agreed. Even if she had her own monitor, he stood beside her, eyes never leaving her as she spoke and listened to her mother continue to talk baby names and group baby showers.

Finally, they were both alone and in her room. Inuyasha lay besides her, spooning her from behind as she leaned against his chest, his lips and breath barely touching her skin of her neck. She sighed, contently drawing herself into his alluring scent.

Inuyasha settled his hands over her swollen stomach, rubbing them up and down, causing the miko to sigh once again. He smiled and nuzzled into her neck, burying his nose into the crock of her nape.

Kagome giggled as his tongue playfully licked at her, she was about to tickle his ears when she gasped.

Inuayaha's eyes widened.

"Oh my god! Did you feel that?" Kagome joyfully whispered.

The hanyou nodded, "That pup has a damn good kick! Just like his old man!" He grinned and leaned over to kiss her forehead.

A rasp at the door caught their attention and her mother walked in, a pleasant smile adorning her face. "I just came to wish you goodnight, and Inuyasha's sleeping in with Shippo and Souta tonight."

Inuyasha's eyebrows burrowed together, "Nani?" he whispered into her ear. Kagome nervously laughed and elbowed him in the chest.

"Of course mama," Kagome answered.

Inuyasha pushed himself up off the bed and frowned, "You mean I can't stay with you tonight?" He asked, his voice full of puzzlement.

"Mama likes to do things traditionally, Inuyasha." Kagome replied.

"That's right, now come on Inuyasha. Kagome needs her sleep." Her mother spoke once more.

"But, I've stayed with you loads of tim-"

"Inuyasha!" Kagome interrupted and smiled nervously up at her mother. "Goodnight mama,"

"Night dear, night Inuyasha." She bid farewell holding the door open for the sullen hanyou.

Kagome grinned as the hanyou growled his annoyance and left the room.

"Night Inuyasha," she finally added as the boy turned to give her a look of warning, one that told her he would sneak in later.

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Souta had been asleep for a while now and Shippo still lay awake, as Inuyasha leaned against the wall, resting his eyes and silently willing the Kitsune to go to sleep so he could get back to his mate.

He heard Shippo sigh and turn to face him, his ears picking up his movement as the boy sat in front of him. He allowed one eye to open, "What?" he bit his tongue, not meaning to hiss in irritation.

"Ano, Inuyasha?" The boy began, keeping his voice low so as not to disturb Souta. "I can't sleep."

The hanyou sighed and opened the other eye, lifting his head to gain better sight. "So you just came over and woke me up because you couldn't sleep?"

"Don't give me that, oyaji. I know as soon as we go to sleep you'll sneak into Kagome's room."

Inuyasha's eyes narrowed as the boy smirked, "You little know-it-all!" He hissed and lowered his head, once more, closing his eyes attempting to ignore the Kitsune.

"Inuyasha?" Shippo continued, "I was wondering something?" The boy swallowed back an uncomfortable lump.

Inuyasha raised an eyelid and regarded the older Kitsune, "What is it?"

"Well, I really have been confused about this and for a while now… it's about leaving me tetsusaiga…"

The hanyou opened both eyes and tuned to look the boy in the eye. "Why, what's all the confusion about, kid?"

Shippo shrugged his shoulders and diverted his gaze, "Kagome told me, that you left it to your son and when I asked her why you gave it to me… she-she said-"

"Keh," Inuyasha chuckled. "Listen brat, no matter what you think or thought of me… I'm still the next best thing you've ever had to a father, and I don't intend to just leave my son anything I don't think worthy of him!"

"Demo- Inuyasha! Kagome is pregnant, you will have a son of your own!" The boy raised his voice slightly.

"I already told you, you are my son and the eldest. I'm giving you tetsusaiga to protect your family, that means your brother and sister!"

"I can't even wield tetsusaiga! Why give it to me?!" Shippo added, shaking his head.

"That's where you're wrong, kid. You're my family, and tetsusaiga knows my blood." Inuyasha explained, "Just because you're not of my blood, you are still mine and my pack. You have to accept tetsusaiga -then and only then- will it accept you in return."

"Now shut up and go to sleep already!"

"Yeesh Inuyasha, when did you get so philosophical?" The teenage boy chuckled.

"Philo-what?" Inuyasha raised an eyebrow, a frown plastered over his forehead.

"Nothing," Shippo shook his head with a chuckle, "I'm paying you a compliment,"

"Keh, just go to sleep, brat!"

"Hai, night Inuyasha." The boy rose and retired to his futon and soon fell into peaceful slumber.

'Bout fucking time! Inuyasha thought as he leaped from the floor to the windowsill, and pounced out on the roof and followed the root to Kagome's room.

Least he could finally get to be with his mate and get a little shut-eye himself. He smiled, grinning when he noticed the window slightly ajar for him.

Yeah, he was sure about getting plenty of shut-eye tonight, his grin widened. Plenty sure…

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Author Notes: Oh a little filler chapter, and now Kagome's mother knows; and a kawaii Shippo/Inuyasha scene at the end there! We move onto the next few chapters, which are filled with twists and turns in the plot - keep reading I assure you all a really BIG surprise! Chapter 16 is complete and will be up tomorrow or Tuesday! Keep an eye out for it! Oh and I uploaded a One-shot "She's like the wind" go check it out! Thanks!

A major plot IMPORTANCE Next Chapter: 16 - What's a daddy to do?!
Who says a man never experiences labour pains? I seriously hope Inuyasha survives to see his unborn!!

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