Little Inuyasha

The next morning a tug at her shirt woke Kagome up. When she opened her eyes Inuyasha was sitting in her lap smiling.

"Good morning Inuyasha." She said.

"Mornin Gome. I gots my ears and finernails back." He said smiling.

"Yes I see." She said smiling.

"Goodmorning Kagome." Sesshomaru said.

"Uh...g-good morning. How'd you sleep?" She asked blushing. She'd almost forgotten she was still in his lap.

He smiled. "I slept good with you in my arms." He wrapped his arms around her and gave her a gentle squeeze.

"Th-that's good." She shivered in delight when he nuzzled her and placed a gentle kiss on her shoulder.

Inuyasha giggled. "Shomu kiss Gome like daddy does mommy. Shomu likes Gome huh?"

Sesshomaru looked at Kagome. "Yes I do."

"Shomu, I is hungwy. What we gonna have for bwekfast?"

Sesshomaru smiled. "I beleive there is village up ahead. We'll stop there to get something to eat."

"Otay."

"Is there a hotspring near here Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked.

"Yes. It's just past those trees." He said pointing to some trees to his left.

She smiled and stood up. "Thanks. Come on Inuyasha."

"Where we goin Gome?" Inuyasha asked holding her hand.

"To the hot spring to take a bath."

"Otay. Is Shomu gonna take a baff wiff us?"

Kagome blushed. "Uh...no."

"How come? Mommy and daddy takeded baffs together all the time wiff Yasha." He said confussed.

Sesshomaru smirked. "I wouldn't mind taking a bath with you Kagome."

Inuyasha smiled. "See Gome, Shomu wants to come!"

"I-I'm not sure that's such a good idea." She said blushing.

Sesshomaru laughed. "She's right Inuyasha. It's not such a good idea right now. Perhaps another time." He said smirking at a blushing Kagome.

"Otay. Can we take Toshi and Luna wiff us then?"

"Sure."

Inuyasha smiled. "Goodie! Come on Toshi, come on Luna! It's time to take a baff!" He giggled as he ran to the spring with them chasing him.

"I'll try not to take too long." She told Sesshomaru.

"Take your time. I'm in no hurry."

"Thanks." She said as she turned to walk away.

"Oh and Kagome?"

"Yeah?" She said looking back at him.

He smirked wickedly. "I meant what I said. I'd gladly bathe with you next time. Although if I had it MY way, there wouldn't be much bathing getting done." He said looking her up and down. She gasped and blushed cherry red. He laughed as she ran after Inuyasha. When they came back from their bath, Sesshomaru took them to the nearby village to get something to eat. They left Toshi and Luna under a shade tree while they shopped. Inuyasha spotted a group of children playing and ran over to them.

"Scuse me. Can I pway wiff you?" He asked shyly.

"Sure. I'm Keko and this is my brother Kishii and my sister Maya." Said one of the boys.

"My name's Yasha!" He said smiling.

"Hey, how come you got doggy ears?" The girl asked him in curiousity.

"I was bornded that way. I is a dog demon." He said proudly.

"Cool!" One of the boys said.

"Does that mean you're really strong?" The girl asked.

"I is strong but not as strong as my daddy and big brover though." Just then one of the boys looked up and his eyes got wide.

"Uh oh." The boy said.

"What's wong?" Inuyasha asked.

"It's the big kids of the village. They're real mean. Let's get out of here!" He said before they took off.

"Well, well, well. What have we got here?" Inuyasha heard someone say from behind him. He turned around and looked at the tall boy.

"Uh...hi." Inuyasha said nervously. Something about this boy scared him.

"What are you doing here in our village half breed?"

"N-noffin. I-I is wiff my brover and Gome."

"Oh really? Well I don't see anyone. Are you sure they didn't just leave you here?" The boy sneered.

"Gome and Shomu not leave Yasha! They is buying stuff for Yasha to eat." Inuyasha yelled.

"Yeah right you filthy half breed."

"Hey! Yasha not duwty! I takeded a baff wiff Gome! See, all keen!" He said showing them his clean hands.

"Oh yeah? Well I can fix that." He smirked as he picked up a handful of dirt and threw it on him. His friends started to laugh when Inuyasha started to cry.

"Why you be mean to Yasha?" Inuyasha asked as he trembled in fear. He'd never been picked on before and he was scared.

"Oh you ain't seen mean yet. Get him guys!" The boy said as they began throwing rocks and sticks at him.

"Pw-pwease st-stop! Y-you is h-huwting me!" He yelled. He curled into a ball as he tried to sheild himself.

"What do you think you are doing!" Kagome yelled running over to them and snatching Inuyasha up into her arms.

"G-Gome! They is mean to Yasha! They giveded me boo boos." He said crying.

"You guys should be ashamed of yourselves! He's just a little boy!"

"No he ain't. He's a dirty half breed. Why would you care? What, are you his mother or somethin? Are you a demon's whore?" The oldest of the boys sneered.

"No I'm not his mother. I'm friends with his older brother. I'm helping him take care of him." She said glaring at the boy.

"See, what'd I tell ya guys? She ain't nothin but a demon's whore." The boy said smirking.

"I would advise you to stop speaking to her like that human." Sesshomaru said coming up to them. The boys eyes widened when he saw him.

"L-lord S-Sesshomaru."

"Hn. Would you care to explain why my little brother is covered in dirt and bruises?" He asked arching his brow.

"Y-you mean h-he's your little br-brother?" The boy asked trembling in fear.

"If you are referring to the pup you and your friends just pummled, then yes he is this Sesshomaru's brother."

"S-sorry. We-we didn't know."

Sesshomaru glared. "It should not matter who's brother he is. He is still a person." Sesshomaru paused and looked closer at him. "I know you. Your father works at my castle."

"Y-yes sir." He gulped when Sesshomaru smirked. It was a well known fact that when Sesshomaru smiled like that, someone was about to die.

"Well you can tell your father to thank YOU for losing his job."

"B-but you can't do that! My father will kill me!"

"You should have thought of that BEFORE you hurt my little brother. Let this be a lesson to you." He said before walking over to Kagome.

"Shomu, will you carry me?" Inuyasha asked sniffling.

"Come here pup." He said taking him from Kagome. Inuyasha buried his face in Sesshomaru's hair and clung to him as he began to cry again.

"Why was they mean to Yasha? Why did they huwt me Shomu? I not did noffin. Yasha was not bad."

"Shh. You are fine now pup. You did nothing wrong. They were the ones who were bad. As for why they did it, it is because you're different. Some people are afraid of what is different and act stupidly."

"They said Yasha is a half bweed. What does that mean Shomu? Is it a bad thing?"

Sesshomaru sighed. "A half breed is someone who is half demon and half human. Being a half demon isn't a bad thing. It's what makes you special." Inuyasha pulled back and looked at him in awe.

"You think I is pecial?"

Sesshomaru smiled at him. "You will always be special to me pup."

Inuyasha hugged him. "I love you Shomu!"

"I...I love you as well little brother."

Kagome watched as Inuyasha chatted away and alternated between playing with Sesshomaru's hair and tracing the markings on his face. She smiled at the adoring look Sesshomaru was giving Inuyasha. He seemed to treat Inuyasha as his own son rather than a little brother.

"You'll make a great dad someday." She said.

He looked at her and smiled. "You think so?"

"Yeah."

"Hm...I would love to have pups like him some day. I would have to find a mate for that first." He said staring at her.

"Gome can be you mate Shomu! Then you can have lotsa babies!" Inuyasha said smiling.

"You know, I think the pup has a wonderful idea. This Sesshomaru wouldn't mind having pups with you." He said smirking as she blushed.

"Don't joke about stuff like that!" Kagome said.

"I would never joke about something like that." He said seriously as he stopped walking and put Inuyasha down.

"What's wong Shomu?"

"Why don't you go play with Toshi and Luna for a bit. I need to speak with Kagome alone."

"Otay!" He said before going to play. When he was far enough away, Sesshomaru walked over to Kagome.

"Se-Sesshomaru? Did you really mean that?" She asked. He grabbed her hands in his and kissed them.

"Yes Kagome, I did. I never meant for it to happen but I've fallen in love with you."

"Y-you love me?" She said shocked.

"Very much so." He said before claiming her lips with his. He pulled her closer to him and kissed her with raw passion. God how he wanted her. He was so close to losing control and he knew he had to stop before he took her then and there. He pulled back and rested his forehead against hers and caressed her face. He looked lovingly into her eyes before giving her a quick gentle kiss.

"Kagome, I need to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"If we...if Inuyasha can't be returned to normal, would you...would you consider being my mate and the mother of my pups?" He asked nervously. He'd never been so nervous in his life.

She gasped. "Se-Sesshomaru! I don't know what to say."

"Say yes. I promise I will honor, cheerish, love and protect you for the rest of our lives. Just say yes Kagome." He said nuzzling her.

"Yes." She said.

He smiled. "You don't know how happy you've just made me Kagome. My sweet Kagome." He said before crashing his lips to hers. She moaned as his tongue tangled with hers. She couldn't beleive she'd just been proposed to by this god of a man. She couldn't of been more happier, that is until she remember his cryptic words about Inuyasha. She pulled away for some much needed air.

"Sesshomaru?"

"Hm?" He asked as he pulled her in a tight embrace as he kissed his way to her neck and shoulder.

"What did you mean when you said that about Inuyasha? What does he have to do with anything?"

Sesshomaru stiffened and sighed. "I was afraid you'd ask that. Us being together has everything to do with Inuyasha. I will explain later. Now come. We need to go find the pup."

"Ok." She said as she followed him. When they found him, they both smiled at the adorable scene before them. Inuyasha had fallen asleep sucking his thumb. Toshi and Luna were curled up on either side of him.

"He looks so cute like that!"

Sesshomaru smiled. "Indeed he does. As much as I'd like to sit and relax, we must continue on. I'll carry him." He said. He walked over to Inuyasha and lifted the sleeping boy into his arms.

"Shomu?" He said sleepily.

"Shh. Go back to sleep Inuyasha. I will carry you." Inuyasha placed his head on Sesshomaru's shoulder and went back to sleep.

Kagome smiled. "You're so good to him. You treat him as if he were your own son."

Sesshomaru smiled back. "Indeed. If he cannot be returned back to normal, I will raise him as my own."

"I'll help you every step of the way." Kagome said.

"I'm glad." He kissed her on the cheek before grabbing her hand. They'd been walking hand in hand for about two hours when Inuyasha finally woke up.

"Did you have a nice nap pup?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Yep!" Inuyasha said before giving him a hug. Just then a familiar whirlwind approached them.

"Yo!" Kouga said smiling at them.

"Mr. wolfie!" Inuyasha yelled as he squirmed away from Sesshomaru. He ran over to Kouga and hugged his legs.

"Hey kid. Have ya been takin care of Toshi?"

"Uh huh. I takeded good care of him just like you said. And guess what?"

"What?" He asked.

"Luna is magic! Her can get real big and fly! Isn't that neat?"

"It sure is. Wolves like her are rare because they are different. That's what makes them so special."

Inuyasha smiled. "They is just like me! Yasha is diffwent too. I is pecial cause I is a half bweed. That's what Shomu told me." At this, Kouga looked over at Sesshomaru and lifted an eyebrow.

Sesshomaru growled. "There was an incident a little while ago. We stopped at a village for food when some kids started to pick on him and make fun of him."

Inuyasha's ears drooped. "They was mean to Yasha. They huwt me wiff sticks and rocks. They sayed that me was a half bweed. But then Shomu yelled at them and told me I was pecial. Him say that bein a half bweed makes me pecial." He said looking at the ground.

"He did huh?" Kouga asked. He never expected Sesshomaru to say something like that. Maybe he wasn't as heartless as people beleived him to be. He had to have SOME good qualities after all if Kagome was hanging around him.

"Mr. wolfie, do you think I is pecial?"

Kouga smiled. "Sure kid." He said ruffling Inuyasha's hair.

"So what are you up to?" Kagome asked.

Kouga turned serious. "I found out some VERY interresting information."

"What about?" Kagome asked.

Kouga gave Sesshomaru a hard stare. "This information is about Kagome, her father, and Naraku." He said coldly. Sesshomaru stiffened. He knew exactly what information Kouga was talking about. He wanted to find out how the wolf found out but he didn't want to discuss it in front of Kagome.

"Kagome, could you watch Inuyasha while Kouga and I talk?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Sure. I don't mind."

"Thank you. Come with me wolf." Sesshomaru said as he walked away. When they were out of sight, he had Kouga pinned to a tree by his neck before he could even blink.

"What all do you know? How did you find out? Do not think to lie to me wolf. I will know if you do." Sesshomaru growled inches from his face.

"I found out from her father. I went to see him right after you left."

"How is that possible? It takes a week to get there. There is no way you could have gotten there and back before us." Sesshomaru asked narrowing his eyes in suspicion.

"I have jewel shards in my legs remember? A week's trek is a walk in the park to me."

"Hn. Continue."

"I told him I knew Kagome and told him that you two were on your way with Inuyasha. He laughed when I told him about Inuyasha's curse." He said smirking.

"I can see why. What else do you know? Do not tell me nothing because I know that you know more than you're letting on."

Kouga stopped laughing. "He told me about Naraku. He told me who Naraku REALLY was and what he was to Kagome."

Sesshomaru sighed. "So you know then?"

"Yeah. Are ya gonna tell Kagome about it?"

"No. I will leave that up to her father. It is not my place or YOURS to tell her. Am I understood wolf?" He said growling in warning.

"Yeah. Just so you know, I'm comin with you. I wanna be there when she finds out. She'll need all the support she needs when that happens. Besides, I wanna peice of the action when the final battle comes. Naraku's yours since he killed your old man, but Kagura is mine for killing half of my tribe." Kouga said angrily.

"That is acceptable." Sesshomaru said.

"So how are things with you and Kagome? Have you told her how you feel about her yet? Have you two done anything?" Kouga asked smirking as he wiggled his eyebrows.

Sesshomaru smirked. "Oh she knows wolf, trust me she knows. As for doing anything sexual, no we have not. I will not mate her yet. Regardless of how I feel about her, there is still the matter of Inuyasha being her intended to consider."

"Does she know about that?" Kouga asked.

"No she does not. I prefer to keep it that way until I decide to tell her."

"Ok. So what will happen if you can't get Inuyasha back to normal?"

Sesshomaru smiled. "I'll raise the boy as my own with Kagome by my side as my mate. She already agreed."

"And if he does get back to normal? What will you do then? Will you still let him have her, or will you challenge him?"

Sesshomaru frowned. "I told you once before that I will not stand in my brother's way. I will not challenge him."

"And what about Kagome? What about what she wants? What if she doesn't want Inuyasha? What then?"

"Then I would gladly claim her as mine."

"That's good to hear. I actually hope you're the guy she gets to be with. Muttface could never love her or protect her the way you can."

"What did I tell you about calling my brother a mutt wolf? Just because the boy isn't around, does not mean I will allow you to speak of him that way." Sesshomaru said glaring at him.

"Sorry."

"Hn. Let's go get Kagome and Inuyasha so we can continue on our way. Oh and remember, Kagome is NOT to know of anything we've discussed."

"Gotcha." Kouga said as they walked back to where they'd left Kagome and Inuyasha. When Inuyasha spotted them he ran over to Sesshomaru smiling.

"Shomu! I caught a bunny!" He said excitedly.

"Is that so?"

"Yep! And I did it all by myself!" He said proudly.

"Let's see it." Kouga said. He knew that this had to of been Inuyasha's first kill. When a pup made their first kill, their instincts drove them to present it to their father or alpha.

"Otay!" He ran back over to Kagome and took something from her before walking slowly back over to them.

"Well? Where is it?" Kouga asked.

Inuyasha smiled. "Right here! See. Isn't he cute?" He opened his little hands to reveal a white baby bunny nibbling on some grass.

"Uh...I don't get it. Why ain't it dead?" Kouga asked confussed.

Inuyasha looked confussed. "Why would it be dead Mr. wolfie?"

"Because you're suppossed to kill it." Kouga said.

Inuyasha's eyes widened. "K-kill it! B-but why? It not do noffin. I saveded it from a kitty. Yasha no want bunny to die! He's my fwend. Pwease Shomu! I not want bunny to die!" Inuyasha said with tears streaming down his face.

"You don't have to kill it Inuyasha. You may keep it. Kouga was just joking. Right wolf?" Sesshomaru said glaring at Kouga.

"Really Mr. wolfie? You not meanded it?" He said cradling the bunny to his chest.

"Uh...y-yeah. I...uh was j-just kidding." He said nervously.

"Otay. But no say stuff like that. It scares Yasha." He said before walking back to Kagome. Sesshomaru whirled on Kouga.

"What's wrong with you wolf?" He spat.

"Me? What do you mean what's wrong with me? I only asked the kid why he didn't kill it."

"Exactly you stupid wolf! Inuyasha has always had a kind heart. He was always befriending animals as a pup. He was always saving them from something. You forget, he's not like us. He may be half demon, but he's also half human. OUR instincts drove us to present our first kill to our alpha when we were pups. INUYASHA on the other hand is different."

"So you're saying he never presented your father with his first kill?" Kouga asked.

"No he did not. He was always showing off animals he'd SAVED. Some of the animals he saved were twice his size and several times he was badly wounded. Father was still proud of him though. It thrilled him to know that he had a son who was so strong, protective and daring at his young age. Father always said he'd be a great protector and warrior one day."

"Wow. I didn't know about that. Sorry I upset the kid. I keep forgetting that he's not the same Inuyasha and is only a pup." Kouga said feeling guilty for making Inuyasha cry.

"Yes, well you'd do well to START remembering. Or I will be forced to remind you." Sesshomaru said glaring at him.

"O-ok." Kouga said nervously. Just then Kagome stormed up to them. She stood looking at Kouga for a second before drawing her fist back and punching him in the face.

"What the hell's wrong with you! Inuyasha told me what you said. The poor boy was actually scared that I would kill the bunny he found! Look, I know the ways of inu and wolf youkai and how they present their first kills to their alpha, but Inuyasha's different. For as long as I've known him, he's always had a soft spot for animals. You should see how sad he gets when he has to hunt food for our group. He hates killing anything that doesn't attack him first."

Kouga stood in shock. He couldn't beleive she'd actually punched him! Not that he didn't deserve it, but still. Now he understood Inuyasha's fear of Kagome's wrath. The woman was scary when she was angry.

"S-sorry Kagome."

"You better be." She glared at him before turning to smile at Sesshomaru.

"Thank you for what you said to him. It made him feel a little better." She said before kissing his cheek and walking away.

"Damn that woman has a mean right hook! She sure ain't afraid to stand up for what she beleives in. She's one hell of a woman." Kouga said rubbing his sore jaw.

Sesshomaru smirked. "That she is wolf. Come. We still have a long trip ahead of us."

"Ok." Kouga said smiling as he followed behind him. He hadn't missed the loving look they had in their eyes as they stared at one another. They had it bad for each other. He smiled even wider when he recalled the conversation he'd had with her father about Inuyasha being her intended. Boy were they in for a surprise when they found out who her intended REALLY was. He wasn't going to tell them though. Her father told him not to. He shook his head. These past few days had been one shock after another.

The rest of the day Inuyasha chatted and played games with Kouga as they walked. Kouga was actually starting to get attached to the pup. He was starting to feel like a big brother to him. He sighed when he remembered that Inuyasha would have to be returned back to normal. He wondered if he would remember any of this when he was back to his old self. Probably not.

"What's wong Mr. wolfie?" Inuyasha asked when he heard Kouga sigh.

"It's nothin kid."

"Uh huh. You is sad. How come?"

"Well...it's kinda hard to explain. I got a...uh...friend that I'm afraid who will forget about me. We never used to be friends but now we are and I'm afraid that he'll forget about me soon."

"Don't worry Mr. wolfie! I'll always member you! We be fwends forever and ever!" Inuyasha said smiling at him.

"Sure kid." Kouga said smiling sadly. 'If only you knew Inuyasha. If only you knew.' He thought to himself sadly.

Later that night as they all sat around the fire eating, Sesshomaru decided that it was time to come clean to Kagome about Inuyasha.

"Kagome?"

"What is it Sesshomaru?"

"Will you come take a walk with me? There's something I need to talk to you about."

"Ok. Will you watch Inuyasha for us Kouga?" She asked.

"Sure."

"Yay! You can tell me and bunny a bedtime story!" Inuyasha said. He walked over to Kouga with his bunny, and sat in his lap.

"Comfy kid?" Kouga asked lifting a brow.

"Yep!"

"We'll be back soon." Kagome said.

Kouga smiled. "Take your time guys. You two deserve some ALONE time." He said winking at them.

"Kouga!" Kagome said blushing.

Sesshomaru chuckled. "Come on Kagome." He said grabbing her hand. Sesshomaru took her to a clearing that had a small stream. The moon shone down on the water making it sparkle like diamonds. There were beautiful moon flowers surrounding the banks of the stream. A gentle breeze blew through the trees.

"This is beautiful!" She gasped.

"Not as beautiful as you, my sweet Kagome." He said coming up behind her and wrapping his arms around her.

"Th-thank you." She said blushing.

"Why thank me? I only speak the truth." He said nuzzling her and placing a soft kiss on her shoulder.

"So what is it that you need to talk to me about?" She asked. Sesshomaru sighed and turned her around to face him. He looked into her eyes before giving her a gentle kiss.

"I love you so much Kagome. I'd be lost without you." He said caressing her face.

"Sesshomaru? What's wrong?"

"What I'm about to tell you is going to change everything about our relationship."

"What do you mean?"

"It's about Inuyasha."

"Inuyasha? What does he have to do with us?" Kagome asked confussed.

"Everything love." He told her about the conversation he'd over heard between their fathers when he was a pup. She was shocked when she found out that Inuyasha was her intended.

"No! I refuse to be with him! I won't hurt you like that!" She said near tears.

Sesshomaru held her tightly. "I'm sorry love, but you don't have a choice." He said sadly.

"But I don't love him! I love you!"

"I know love. I know. Let's just enjoy the time that we have together ok?" He said pulling away to look into her eyes.

"Ok." She said. He smiled before kissing her with all the love he felt for her. In no time at all, he had her on the ground kissing her madly. She moaned as he ran his hands over her body.

"We...should stop...before...we take this...too far." He said between kisses.

"Uh huh." She panted and then gasped when he ground his hips into hers.

"God I want you woman! Right here, right now." He said nibbling her earlobe.

"Then take me." She whispered.

He moaned. "I'd gladly take you love, but I cannot because you're Inuyasha's intended."

"I don't care Sesshomaru! If I'm going to be stuck with someone who I don't love for the rest of my life, then please give me this one night. Please Sesshomaru." She begged.

He looked at her and smiled. "Gladly." He said before crashing his lips to hers in a hungry kiss. They both moaned when he ground his arousal into her. Just as Sesshomaru was about to take off her shirt, they were interrupted.

"Shomu what are you doing?" Sesshomaru's head shot up at the sound of Inuyasha's voice. Inuyasha stood looking at him in confussion.

"Inuyasha, what are you doing away from Kouga?" He asked. Just then the wolf in question stepped into the clearing.

"Inuyasha! I been lookin for you ev-" He stopped when he saw Sesshomaru and Kagome.

"What they doing Mr. wolfie?" Inuyasha asked looking at Kouga.

"They're uh...just playin. Why don't we go back and go to bed. I'm sure your bunny misses you."

"Otay."

"Sorry about that guys. We'll just...uh...go now." Kouga said blushing in embarrassment.

"Well that was embarassing." Kagome mumbled.

Sesshomaru sighed. "I guess it's a good thing they interrupted us. I'm sorry Kagome."

She smiled sadly. "That's ok." She knew he was hurting as much as she was. Sesshomaru pulled away from her and stood up. He helped her up and they walked silently back to camp. When they got there, they saw that Inuyasha had fallen asleep in Kouga's lap.

"You guys ok?" Kouga asked. He could tell that something was wrong.

"Yeah. We're fine Kouga." Kagome said.

"Sorry about interrupting you guys."

"It's a good thing you did or we would have taken things too far." Kagome said looking sadly at Inuyasha.

"Ah, so you know then?" Kouga asked.

"Yeah." She said sadly.

"Let's not speak of this anymore." Sesshomaru said giving Kagome's hand a gentle squeeze.

"Ok." She said.

"Come love, let's get some sleep." Sesshomaru said laying down and pulling Kagome with him. She put her head on his chest as he wrapped his arms around her.

"I love you Sesshomaru." She whispered.

"And I love you as well my sweet Kagome." He said before tilting her face up to give her a gentle kiss.

Kouga watched the loving scene from across the fire. They really looked good together and they deserved each other. He sighed. It sucked not being able to tell her everthing he knew about who her intended really was and who Naraku really was. Boy was Kagome in for a lot of surprises when she met her father.