Father Knows Best

Dislaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.

Authors Note: Here it is. Here is chapter 14.

"Oh, it is so good to be home." Kagome said, happily.

She had spent three days in the hospital and she hated it. Sure Sesshomaru had kept her company and she had visitors but she really didn't like being confined to one room. Sesshomaru had been her source of comfort while she had been stuck in the bed.

When she had awoke on her first day in the hospital, she had no idea how she had gotten in the hsopital. She was a little distressed and thought there had been an accident. Sesshomaru had sensed her unease and yipped. When she had seen him all of her stress had melted away. After that he had made the three days bareable.

But now she was just so glad to be back home, able to sleep in her own bed, and to eat some home cooked food. That was a definite upside to not getting sick, even that brew Inuyasha had made for her cold had been better than some of that hospital food. Even Sesshomaru wouldn't eat it.

She had even made a comment to the nurses that the food was nasty and that Sesshomaru wouldn't eat it. And that he was a dog and that should tell them something. She wouldn't ever forget the scowl he had given her over that comment.

Everytime she looked at him the image of the scowl would pop into her head adn she would giggle at him. Then he would growl at her, she had the sneaking suspicion that he knew what was going on in her head.

"Sesshomaru, it's bath time." she called.

Sesshomaru had heard her call and came running into her room. He was so happy that she was home. She was still slightly sick but she was at home and away from the hospital and its' healers. There wasn't anything wrong with the healers he didn't enjoy the male healers poking and proding at her.

It took all of his self-control to keep from biting one of them when he lifted Kagomes' shirt and touched her with an odd object, that he learned was to check her breathing. Only because it was to make sure that she was healthy enough to return home did he manage to muster up the control to stay calm.

He followed her around her house as she gathered up his bathing supplies. Then he noticed that she was also gatehring an extra towel and washcloth.

"What does she need extra towels for?" he asked himself.

"I don't know. Maybe she is taking a bath after we are through." his beast said.

"Hmn." he said.

Kagome filled the tub full of steaming water and to Sesshomarus' surprise when she placed him in the tub, she stripped down and joined him. She pulled him up onto her chest and began to wash him.

"I want to be normal again!" the beast snarled.

"I know." he said.

"Curse that old dog that is our father." it yelled.

"I know." he said.

"Curse you, too!" it said.

"WHAT?!" he asked.

"It is your fault that we are like this." it said.

"How is it my fault?" he asked.

"You and your coldness. You keep your emotions locked uo and when it comes to women you pushed them all away. Now that we have found our mate, you still can't admit that you love her!" it fumed.

Sesshomaru did not say another word and busied himself contemplating what his beast had said. Was he right that this was his fault? Yes he was absolutely correct. It was all his fault and he wasn't sure how to fix it. After awhile he finally asked.

"How should I fix this?" he asked.

"Well lets see, you should really let all of your emotions out. Let yourself feel without so much restraint. Let your emotions rule and you will fix this." it said.

Neither one spoke and didn't even notice that Kagome had finished bathing him and herself. She was already dressed for bed and had him dried off when they had finally noticed.

Sesshomaru wasn't sure what was going to happen if he let his emotions rule but he had to give it a try. He was willing to try to get back to normal and for Kagome. Anything for her sake.

He broke the control on them and let himself feel the emotions of Kagomes' family. When she told them good-night and that she loved them, he felt it and felt that it was returned to her. He let himself feel Rins' emotions when she told him and Kagome good-night and that she loved them.

The emotion of love felt strange to him and he realized that it fet similar to the feelings that he held for Kagome. There was no denying it that he loved her. But how to tell her? He didn't know how he could tell her as a puppy but he needed to.

He thought on how to as a puppy until it was time for he and Kagome to go to sleep. Then as Kagome drifted off to sleep she muttered the three words he loved to hear coming from her lips.

"I love you." she said as she fell asleep.

Seconds passed and Sesshomaru still had nothing on as to tell her as a puppy but a last attempt for the night he said them aloud to himself.

"I love you Kagome. I really do." he said and fell asleep.

(Inutaisho-Heaven)

The dog general was so proud of his eldest son. He had now found love and freely admitted it. His work was done on both of his sons. Now he could turn Sesshomaru back into his-self and let him go back to the past to save Inuyasha from having to do his work.

(Sesshomaru-morning)

"Ahhh. Sesshomaru-sama!" Rin yelled, happily.

At her happy yell both Sesshomaru and Kagome jumped off the bed.

"What happened?" Kagome said.

"Sesshomaru-sama is himself again!" Rin cried.

Sure enough he was. Kagome turned to let her eyes roam over the demon lord now that he had been returned to his former glory. Sesshomaru was currently looking at his hands, making double sure that he wasn't dreaming.

"You are your self again." Kagome said.

"I am." he said, quietly.

Rin ran from the room in search of everyone else. She wanted to share the wonderful news. Kagome was quite happy that he was normal again but that meant he would leave and she would be alone again. That thought made her sad and Sesshomaru noticed.

"What is disturbing you, Kagome?" he asked.

"Nothing." she said.

"Do not lie to me. I can't feel it in your aura and smell it that you are sad." he said.

"I.. I'm glad that you are yourself again but..." she started.

Kagome nibbled on her bottom lip, unsure as to should she let her insecurity be known about him leaving without her and her being alone. He did say that he liked her as a girlfriend but that didn't mean that he loved her and would stay with her.

Sesshomaru saw her internal struggle and he had a feeling that he knew what she was worrying about.

"But?" he asked.

"I am afraid that you will not need me or that you will not want to like me anymore that you don't need my help anymore." she explained, lowering her head.

Sesshomaru let a small smile cross his face. She was worried that he was going to leave her alone. He lifted her chin to look at her face.

"Miko, I am not leaving you. I can't." he said.

"What? You can't?" she asked, confused.

"No miko I can't. I won't. I love you." he said.

As soon as the last part registered, Kagome stiffened. Then she pinched herself.

"Ow." she said.

"Why did you do that miko?" he asked.

"I was making sure that this wasn't a dream." she said.

"I love you. Stay with me, be mine." he said.

"Uh-huh. Always. I love you." she said.

Kagome was on the verge of happy tears and she let them fall when Sesshomaru kissed her. He kissed ehr tears away ans she kissed him back. Her heart swelled with joy and Sesshomaru knew.

"Happy?" he asked.

"Very happy." she exclaimed.

"I think we better go downstairs. Rin has gathered that whole house in the kitchen." he said.

"Yes. We better make an appearance." she said.

They left her bedroom and went to the kitchen. As he said the whole house was congregated in the kitchen awaiting their arrival. When they came in they all looked towards them. Sota had a cocky grin on his face, Shippo and Rin were beaming with happiness, Grandpa was well grandpa, and Mrs. Higurashi was happy yet she held an ounce of worry.

"Umm, hi. Good morning everyone." Kagome said.

"Good morning." they all chorused.

"Sesshomaru-sama I am so glad that you are yourself again." Rin said.

"I, too." he said.

"How did you turn back?" Sota asked.

"When Rin yelled this morning I was myself. But it has something to do with my father." he said.

"Sesshomaru-sama what does Inutaisho-sama have to do with it?" Rin asked.

Sesshomaru took a slow breath and he begrudgingly told them what had happened with his father in his dream and what he had said. When he was finished they sat quietly until Mrs. Higurashi spoke.

"So because you love Kagome you have been returned to your original state?" she asked.

"Yes." he said.

"Thank you Sesshomaru-sama." she said.

"May we now go home, momma?" Shippo asked.

"I believe so. I wonder what Inuyasha has done to your lands." Kagome said.

"I do also." he said.

"I don't think we should dawdle then. Knowing Inuyasha he probably has a war going on." Shippo joked.

Kagome let a small nervous laugh leave her lips. She prayed to Kami that Shippo wasn't correct. They ate breakfast with her family and gathered their things. Kagome explained that now that Sesshomaru was back to normal that he had to get back to his duties as Lord of the West.

Her family understood and they said their good-byes and went to the well. Sesshomaru held onto Kagome who held Shippos' hand who held Rins' and they jumped into the well. When they looked up they were back in the past. Soon they were out of the well and on their way to the West.

(Inutaisho-Heaven)

He sighed at how right the Kitsune was. Indeed Inuyasha was in battle. Only difference was this battle wasn't caused by him. It was over Sesshomaru being gone and it had only started. Sesshomarus' timing had always been impeccable. He was arriving just in time and would soon be back in his lands.

Inutaisho watched the battle and shook his head at the enemy.

"Woe be to you. Sesshomaru is back and he will destroy you. Oh well atleast I get a free show out of this." he said shrugging and continued watching his sons.

Authors Note: This fic is coming to a close. Please reveiw!