In Heat

I can NOT for the life of me learn how to maneuver around this site. I've tried updating this chapter SOOOO MANY times and it just isn't working.
If there are some thoughts that are italicized they are meant to but AFF.net is hating me. ~Ts

Chapter 7

Blood in the air.

Last night, while holding him after he’d woken up, she cradled him for hours and finally collapsed and fell asleep from exhaustion and although it was already mid-afternoon, everyone had let her sleep.

She finally stirred in bed, groaning. She felt pain all over, and a harsh headache. Suddenly, she shot up and frantically looked around. Where is he? She questioned, not seeing her son nearby. Quickly she sprung out of bed and ran outside to look for him. Bursting through the door Kagome noticed that her son was playing with his sister and Shippou. She breathed easier knowing her son was well. She stood and leaned on the door and watched as her children raced against each other while Shippou was the referee.

Her hand reached up to feel her head, throbbing from a horrible headache. She realized that someone had bandaged her wound. Exhaling, she felt like the mountain on her chest had been lifted and she could breathe again. She did, taking each of her breath deeply and gratefully. The pain of knowing Sesshoumaru was betrothed to some full Youkai, almost didn’t exist anymore. She could live without him. Not that she wanted to. But she had for the past three years and she will continue to live without him. But she couldn’t live without her children. They were hers. They came from her and she felt like they bonded together in a way she couldn’t explain.

“Hey, how are you feeling today?” Sango asked. Kagome jumped, startled by the abrupt voice.

She turned and smiled at Sango. “I’m much better. Thank you.”

“They are beautiful.” Sango commented on the children. “What are their names?” It had been so frantic that she never got to introduce them properly to everyone.

Kagome introduced their names to Sango. “Enaiyeu huh? That’s unique, I’ve never heard of a name like that before.” Sango complimented.

Kagome blushed, embarrassed, she hoped that Sango wouldn’t ask her how she came up with the name. Sango saw the look on her friend’s face and decided that she wouldn’t press further on the matter.

“So what are you going to do now?” Sango asked.

“I haven’t really thought about it. Did Kaede ever figure out what was wrong with my son?” Kagome asked a little curious.

“She said that it was because of the two blood mix together. Your miko powers was fighting against his demonic aura, trying to overpower it as the demonic aura tried to 'kill' the purity."

"I see..."

"Strange though, that it only happened to Inu-Touga and not Enaiyeu. I mean, they are twins right?” Sango raised an eyebrow.

“Well, she’s always possessed the power to self-heal, she can communicate with animals and telepathy as well. I don’t know how either, but she’s always had since she was born. Inu-Touga possess all the powers that we know of….” She paused for a moment “of their father. In addition, he also has the power of telekinesis.” Kagome explained.

“Wow.” Sango said in amazement as she watched the two children play. "He should be fine from now on, now that the aura and power have compromised. I'm sure he'll be strong and healthy!" Sango affirmed with confidence.

"I sure hope so..." Kagome prayed again, that it was true.

“Will you be here long?” Sango inquired her friend.

“Sango,” Kagome turned toward her friend. “I think I’m going to stay for good. I think the atmosphere here is good for them. I've never seen them this happy! And they can ‘fit’ in much better.” She added, remembering the incident at the mall where Inu-Touga almost mauled a man to death all because he was trying to flirt with her. She’d often wonder what she would do when they came of age for school and such. At three years old, they are smarter, faster, more mature than most kids. They spoke full, proper sentences, they’re strong and are capable of things that human children are not. She thought of the discrimination against her children in her world. Here, they would at least be at 'home' and be able to use their powers somewhat.

Sango smiled at her friend, so excited Kagome had decided to stay. She had missed Kagome terribly the last three years.

Kagome looked over at Sango. She wondered where InuYasha was, but she decided that she didn't really want to know. It felt nice to have him hugged her last night. A familiar warmth, and comfort, but she didn't want to go there. She didn't want to get involved with him. At least not yet.

"He left." Sango said, watching a yearning look over Kagome's face.

Kagome blushed that Sango was able to read her. She didn't know how to respond, but she was really curious where he went. "Oh," was all she could muster, still blushing.

"He really wanted to stay with you, but I think it was hard for him, watching your children. He never stopped loving you Kagome," Sango pointed out.

"I...." Kagome began to think about his hug last night, and how much InuYasha had changed. And then she remembered Sesshoumaru and his new full Youkai betrothed. Someone he wanted, not her. She was mere human. With a heavy heart, Kagome sighed and looked at her friend. "I don't think it would be right. To be with InuYasha, I mean. I don't want to break his heart again, because...." Kagome looked over toward Sango and tears brimmed her eyes "because, even though I know he's betrothed, and I know that he doesn't love me, I still love him. And I can't stop. I don't know why Sango, but..." Sango reached out to hug her friend.

"The heart wants what it want, Kagome." Sango said as her hand rubbed on Kagome's back to soothe the crying girl. Just then sounds of giggling village girls filled their ears.

Sango groan in anger as she watched Miroku flirting with one of the village girls. Kagome looked at her friend, they laughed at how 'some things never change'.

"See what I mean?" Sango asked her friend. Sango still loved Miroku with all she had even though he can't stop flirting with other females. They brushed the incident aside as they went about the task of moving Kagome back to the Feudal Era.

.............

"Sesshoumaru!" his Mother's voice barked angrily at him. She couldn't believe that her son had chased away yet another female she'd chosen as his betrothed, especially when this one looked so promising!

He sighed, "What is it this time, mother?" He asked, but already knew what she was there for.

"What do you think you're doing?!" She bellowed in anger at her son.

"I am not a child, and need not report everything I do to you." he answered dismissively.

"How can you tell Serena that you've already mated? She is your betrothed and as of yet you have made no attempt toward her!"

"I assure you mother, you need not worry about whom I have as a mate."

"Then you shouldn't go about spreading lies about being mated, that is a serious matter, Sesshoumaru."

"Mother! This Sesshoumaru does not lie! I have mated and I have no betrothed, and you'd be wise not to prance another bitch around me before her life ended regrettably." he warned.

"If you have mated, then I wish to know who your mate is, and you must present her to the clan for approval!" she retorted matter-of-factly.

He chuckled at the absurdity of her statement. "You think that I care who those old mongrels approve of as my mate? Do you really believe that I shall let them choose whom I decide to have carry my pups? Ridiculous!" His eyes crimson red, his fist clenched tight, his knuckles white as he roared at her in anger.

She stared at him wide eyed at his sudden outburst. What had made him so sensitive? Why won't he just mate?? "Sesshoumaru," his mother began softly, "I am just worried for our family, our clan, and your future."

"I encourage you not to bring the subject up again mother. You will meet my mate when the time comes." He didn't know why he'd said that. He didn't know how to get her back! "As for the clan's safety, I've already dealt with the matter. Believe me, the Canis and the Panther Tribe with think hard before then attack our Western Lands." He said over his shoulder before transforming and left before she could utter another sound.

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.....~.............6 weeks later......

There was the tiny hut in a tall forest, with a stream nearby. A garden by the side, and a shed for a few sheep. She was far from Kaede’s village, but not too far in case something were to happen. She sealed the area with a barrier and Miroku put up a few sutras to warn off any demons or trespassers. She was content and the children were happy that they were able to roam around all day, playing and helping her. Back in Modern Japan she usually didn’t take them out much and didn’t expose them to people, knowing it always led to trouble. Here, she’d taken them into the market and although they received a few glances, it was nothing compared to the looks her children got at home. She was pleased because she saw how free her children were, and nothing in the world could make her happier.

She went in the back to gather some vegetables and herbs for dinner. As usual, Inu-Touga followed her. At three years old, he was extremely overprotective of his mother. She didn’t mind, she always enjoyed his company, although it was often quiet with occasional questions of things or herbs he didn’t know. Her daughter, the free spirit roamed the house and joined them for a few minutes before running off to chase after a butterfly. She smiled gleefully at the sight. Her daughter reminded her so much of herself, when she was a child.

............~.........

He was leaning against the Bone Eater’s Well and closing his eyes to rest from the blasts of the barrier. He was trying to reach for her again. His chest heaving from the lack of oxygen in his chest when he heard a little girl calling for him, just like in all his dreams. A soft angelic voice beckoning him to come see them. He shot his eyes open and followed the sound of the invisible voice. It led him past a familiar village and he continued on, following it until a whiff of the scent caught his nostrils.

Using his keen nose he moved toward the scent. Why had I never sensed it before? What is going on? Why is the scent of my blood in the air?

The closer he got to the scent the sound of a young girl singing entered his demonic ears. She was not within his sight just yet, but he heard her singing for her father to come home. It reminded him of Rin when she used to sing as a little girl. Except the song he heard, he was familiar with. He'd heard it many times in his dreams and he knew the words by heart. In his mind, he chanted along.

Oh where oh where are you

Father?

I need you home with me

Mother needs you home

Her heart is aching for you

Oh Father oh Father

Please hear my cry

Come home to us

Come home, come home,

We’re all waiting for you

He was shocked when he came up to a little hut and saw a little girl running around. The scent of his blood flowing within her, her long silver bob flapping in the wind; as if sensing his presence, she stopped her singing and little chasing game with the butterfly and turned to look at him. He gasped.

“Hi” she greeted him with a smile “Are you my daddy?” She asked.

He felt his throat choke. How? She’s….she’s InuYokai?

He knelt down to look at her. How can this be? He hadn’t been with another woman since Kagome and if she was to bear his pup, it should be a hanyou. Where are the little hanyou ears?

She giggled. “Do I have something on my face?” She asked him, her eyes rolling almost into her sockets trying to look at her own forehead, as it was where he was looking. Yes, my crescent mark!

“Little girl, what is your name?” His lips finally found the matching voice.

“Mommy said, I’m not supposed to talk to strangers.” She said proudly.

“Hn.”

She giggled even louder. “Mommy does that.”

“Little girl, where is your mother?” he stood up to look around.

“Enaiyeu. Only because you’re not a stranger” she smiled, a very familiar smile.

“Huh?”

“My name is Enaiyeu Inugami Higurashi. And mommy is inside.” She pointed to the hut “You should come inside with us it’s gonna rain.” And with her words he felt the wetness dripping from the clouds. She threw up her arms and instinctively her reached down and lifted her up, carrying her, he walked toward the hut.

Kagome carrying her basket of herbs and vegetable from the back garden dropped it. Everything spilled all over the place when she saw who was in front of her. Her heartbeat raced.

Sesshoumaru.

She wanted to faint...

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