Marked in Childhood

Ah ha! another chapter completed... As always let me know what you think, Im loosing ideas for this story though. I know where I want it to go, I just can't seem to get there. Anyways I did start a new story though, I had a strange need to write last night since I couldnt sleep so I wrote until alittle after 3am. Anyways check out my profile if you want to check it out. Its called Spiral stricken lives, another Sess/Kag story.

Anywho on with the story!

The secrets out

She didn’t understand how this feeling could appear so suddenly. Ever since last night she has longed for a child to be near her. She had been the first to jump at the chance to watch the baby while Kaguya rested for a while.

"You look so much like your father, all but your hair. It’s almost as white as your aunt Kannas." Kagome felt at peace while rocking the new born. Almost.

In away this made the desire for her own pup much stronger. 'I must be out of my mind! I just now became Sesshoumarus mate and I already want a pup. I think we need time, alone, first.'

Hakudoushi began to stir in Kagomes arms, the sudden movement startled her. "Whoa, easy little one! I guess you must be getting hungry, huh?" As if on cue his little stomach gave a little rumble.

Giggling slightly "Well that answers my question! Lets get you back to your parents little one, I'm sure they are missing you by now." As she made her way back to Kaguyas room, she got the feeling that some one was following her.

"Hn, it would seem as if this plan of yours has worked." A dashingly evil smile formed on a perfect set of lips.

"It would seem that way, wouldn't it? Lets just hope everything keeps going our way."

"Are you sure?" A small nod was given as a resonance.

"Positive?" Kouga gulped as once again Ayame gave a nod along with a small smile.

Kouga howled out in approval as his mate confirmed their suspicions. Ayame had been out wake lately and Kouga has sensed as much. They had not told either side of their families of their suspicions, mainly because they did not want it to turn out to be another let down. Ayame has lost three pups so far, their families only knew of two. She had never been far enough along to feel the pups’ heart beat before, so both were over joyed and took this as a true blessing, that she could in fact feel this one.

Now they would let the world know. Both knew their tribes would be over joyed with the great news: Ayame was now with pup.

"Don't go gloating just yet babe!" Ayame said as she put a hand over Kougas mouth.

"I want to tell both tribes together, at the same time! We can't do it here so we will wait until we return to our lands, and then send the news to everyone else!"

Kouga thought for a second as he took in everything his mate said. "Oh come on! I wanted to rub it into the mutts face!" Kouga said almost pleading with her.

"Leave Inuyasha alone Kouga! You two spend to much time picking on each other as it is!


"Absolutely not."

"Oh come on! He’s soooo cute! How can you resist these big eyes?"

"Very easily." Sesshoumaru scoffed.

"Just for a second, please?" Kagome begged.

Rolling his eyes Sesshoumaru nodded his head which caused his mate to squeal with delight as she gently placed Hakudoushi into his arms.

Stiffing every so slightly at feeling the babe being placed in his arms, Sesshoumaru quickly relaxed and tried to make sure he was holding the baby right.

"He’s not going to bite you."

"Are you implying that this Sesshoumaru would be scared of a mere babe?"

Trying to hold back a giggle Kagome nodded "Yes, this Kagome is implying just that."

"Where are Naraku and Kaguya anyway? Weren’t you supposed to bring him back to them?"

"Kaguya wasn’t feeling well so Naraku took her outside for awhile. They should be back soon though." Kagome just smiled while watching her mate interact with the baby. She was in awe at how gentle he was trying to be. Making sure he didn’t scratch him with his claws or hold him to tightly. 'He’s going to make a wonderful father, and he’s enjoying this, I just know it!'

"Hn." Was his only response, he would never admit it but holding the baby did not upset him like he thought, it almost felt, well, natural.

'Maybe having a pup wouldn’t be so bad.' Glancing up at his mate, he was met by the smile he loved all to much. 'I'm sure she would look ravishing caring our pup...' Unaware Sesshoumaru let out a growl which caused Hakudoushi as well as Kagome to stare at him.

Before she could question it the doors opened revealing Naraku and Kaguya, both smiling hand in hand.

This caused Kagome to shudder slightly. It was an odd sight indeed to see these two look, happy. You would think hell itself would freeze over.

Clearing this throat Sesshoumaru gracefully walked over to Kaguya and handed her the babe. Just giving a nod to the new parents he exited the room without another word.

Kaguya stared wide eyed at Kagome "You actually got him to hold the baby!" she more stated than asked.

"It took a little convincing on my part, but yes, I finally got him to hold him." Kagome said while an arrogant smirk danced on her lips.

"Heh, so when can we expect news of your own pups’ arrival Kagome?" Narakus eyes flashed over with amusement upon seeing the look on Kagomes face.

Waving her hands in front of her and shaking her head she mustered out a reply "Well! Uhm, heh.. heh.. Don't plan on it to be anytime soon!"

"Really? How curious. I would have guessed other wise. After having to listen to all of your, uhm, 'Extra curricular activities' I would have expected you to be pupped already." Kagomes face paled.

"Y-you heard!"

Kaguyas laughter caused Kagome to jump "My dear, I'd place my bet that the whole castle have heard you two going at it!"

Kagome suddenly felt light headed and stumbled backwards. "Perhaps you should go lye down?" Naraku suggested as he took a hold of her upper arm trying to steady her.

"Heh, heh, yeah. I think that would be best! Send word if you need my help with anything Kaguya." Kagome made her way quickly out of the room only to lean against the wall outside the door. Clenching her chest she tried to steady her heart beat. She knew if she didn’t Sesshoumaru would sense that something was wrong, if he hadn’t already through their mating bond.

"Poor thing, she’s always to busy worrying about others and never about herself." Kaguya stated as she pulled Hakudoushi closer to her now bare chest to feed him.

"Hm, yes. But Sesshoumaru is almost as equally bind." Kaguyas head shot up and looked at him confused.

"Heh, the only reason Kagome is not pupped yet my sweet, is because she has yet to have a true heat cycle. But from the change in her scent, lets hope they are back in the Western lands before it happens or the Northern Lord and Lady are going to hear more than they want out of their little girl." Chuckling darkly, Naraku walked over to his mate and planted a kiss on her forehead.

"Get some rest, I shall return shortly. I'll make sure the servants know just to place your meal on the table so you won't be disturbed." With that he walked out of the room without a glance back.

He loved this feeling, it almost rivaled the feeling he got when he was rutting with Kagome, almost. Fighting, dueling, any form of combat, this was his true passion. The one thing that made him feels alive, like he belonged and by the Gods was he gifted at it. He made wielding a sword look like a graceful dance, he was flawless and he knew it.

He would never let another soul know but his favorite opponent was the one which he was now battling. Yes, how he loves dueling his younger sibling. Inuyasha was the only one that could push against him as much as he pushed back. He was proud of his younger brother, how quick he was to learn and if he didn't, he never really truly gave up. But he would never say such things out loud.

"Give up now Half-breed! You will never be as good as this Sesshoumaru!" Snapping his whip above Inuyashas head he watched as his little brothers aura flashed darker. 'Heh, good. There’s the little brother I know.'

"Sesshoumaru! You bastard!" Inuyasha charged at him like always swinging his sword around like it was a stick.

"That sword is no better than a wooden club the way you, Inuyasha, swing it around like a Neanderthal...a sword can live or die depending on its master" Sesshoumaru let his mask fall momentarily to smirk at his younger brother before throwing him down unto the dojo floor. "Know your place! Inuyasha, a half-breed should act like a half-breed and lick the ground!"

Laughing could be heard through out the dojo, but only one stood out in Inuyashas mind 'Kouga!'

"What the hell are ya laughing at wolf!" Inuyasha spat out while he pulled himself from the floor. Sesshoumaru merely rolled his eyes and jumped down off the platform, his shoulders were stiff from not stretching before he started dueling Inuyasha or he would have distracted him from the wolf. Everyone knew what was about to happen, if anything these quarrels between Inuyasha and Kouga were...entertaining.

"Inu-TRASHA, not even you could spoil the mood I'm in at this moment! Go back to getting your ass kicked by Fluffy over there!" Kouga seemed unaware of the death glare he was now receiving from a certain young demon lord.

"Kouga, my dear friend, what seems to have your spirits up so high? Perhaps a daily romp?" Miroku asked with an eyebrow raised.

Souta hit Miroku in the back of the head "Can you ever say something with out being perverted Monk?"

"Well? Are you just going to sit there with a goofy grin on your face or are ya gonna spill it wolf!" Inuyasha was never one to wait for anything, no patience at all.

"Well dog breath, it just so happens that this morning I found out that Ayame is finally pupped!" Just as soon as Kouga heard the words come from his mouth he knew there was something he was forgetting about the 'new news' but for the life of him he couldn’t remember what it was. He merely shrugged it off.

Kouga soon found himself being slapped on the back and congratulated by everyone. He did manage to complete his mission, piss off mutt face. But, it was the wrong 'Mutt face' Sesshoumaru was seething inside, well, more like his inner beast was.

'the wolf has pupped first!'

'So it would seem. Why should I care? Let alone you.'

'Now there are to be two pups older than ours!'

'What would you have me do? Force our mate to become pupped? She is not ready.'

'Its not up to her! I desire an heir!'

Sesshoumaru stopped his internal talk there, forcing the beast into the cage which he usually had a firm lock on.


Kagome was making her way back to her bedroom chambers intending on lying down after her dizzy spell earlier, until she passed the door which lead to the castles hot spring which was mainly used as a public sauna, the sound of laughter was what caught her ear.

Kagome never could resist the temptation of soaking in a hot spring, having friends around to share it with made it that much more enjoyable! Making up her mind Kagome slid the door open and made her way toward the growing sound of laughter.

"And what is soo funny th---"

"HENTAI!" Poor Kagome didn't know what hit her! Unfortunately it was the closest thing Sango could reach, her shoe. The giggling stopped for a moment until everyone realized it was Kagome Sango hit, not Miroku! Everyone laughed even harder after discovering this fact.

"DAMNIT SANGO! How could you mistake me for that pervert! I sound NOTHING like him!" Kagome stomped her foot out of frustration 'Ow, ugh, I'm going to have a major headache later.'

"Oh Kagome! giggle I am so sorry! It was a reflex! You know how he always seems to find some reason or another to 'stumble' upon me bathing. I swear its like he was born with a radar that goes off every time I'm naked." Sango tried to suppress her laughter but to no avail, she could not.

Kagome let out a small growl at her friends to show she was not amused in the slightest way as she began to undress and join them.

"Ahh, this feels good. I think I've died and gone to heaven!" Kagome let herself slide deeper into the hot springs "So now will you please tell me what all the laughing was about? I could hear you guys clear out in the hall way!"

"We were just sharing stories about our other halves my dear." Kikyo explained.

"Ah well, I'm sure you have your fair share of interesting stories Kikyo, since you are being courted by Inuyasha." This comment earned a few giggles amongst the girls.

"Mmm, well we have heard about her sex life already Kagome! Lets hear some from you! How good is that fine piece of meat of yours?" Yura smirked at Kagomes cheeks turned a bright red.

"Yura! That is like me asking you how good my brother is!” Kagome stated while trying to hide the blush on her cheeks.

Tapping a finger on her chin Yura thought for a second. “Well since you threw it out there on the table, you don’t hear me complaining now do you?”

“AHHH! Lalalala, I’m not listening.” Cupping her hands over her ears Kagome tried to get the images that were trying to make their way into her head, out.

“Oh come on Kags, we all KNOW he has to be good! You were practically screaming as much last night.” Sango never could resist teasing her friend, she was just happy that she finally had found someone.

“Well, bathing use to be my favorite past time…”

A sudden yelp emerged from a once quite Ayame, all eyes seem to dart toward her filled with confusion. "Heh, heh! It kicked! And Kouga wasn't here, hes going to be so disappointed." Her voice shook a little as her pregnancy hormones kicked in.

"W-what do you mean 'it' kicked? Are you..." Kagome couldn't even finish her sentence before she was cute off.

"OHMYGOSH!" the other four females surround the newly expecting mother and showered her with hugs.

"When did this happen! Well not the exact date but well you get my drift honey!" Kikyo asked trying to pry some information out of the young wolf demoness.

Pushing everyone back to allow her some breathing room Ayame found her breath "Well, I found out that I truly was pregnant last night when I awoke feeling sick and after wards I felt its little heart beating along with mine. I told Kouga this morning...OHH! No! We promised we wouldn't tell anyone else until we told our families! Hes going to kill me!" Tears began to form in her deep green eyes.

Trying to comfort her friend Kagome put an arm around Ayames now sobbing form. "Shh, we won't tell anyone until you let us know its alright to do so, you can trust your friends you know? What good would we be if you couldn't!"

Smiling up at her friend Ayame wiped a tear from her eyes as she nodded her head. Kagome simply smiled back, but some where in the back of her head she heard a low growl. 'What the hell?'

A sudden pain hit her heart as she watched the other girls go on about how they were going to throw her a baby shower much like that had done for Kaguya, but this wasn't a sad pain, it was something she had never really felt before....Jealousy.