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Unexpected Endeavors	By : Scottishfae Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 70550 -:- Recommendations : 4 -:- Currently Reading : 5
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Unexpected Endeavors
scottishfae

a/n: one more after this! short chapter, btw; sorry.

Arc 7: What Little Boys are Made Of
Chapter 36: Frogs & Snails

The women were lounging under an arrangement of long-handled paper umbrellas. It was a clever solution so that the women--and Haru--could enjoy the beautiful day without taking in too much sun.

The men were out near the river, in a still open area, sparring. Haru was still recovering and Cho was watching him keenly to make sure he didn’t try anything that would stress himself.

Anything.

Kin was sitting next to Rin a little ways off from the sparring group and picking wild flowers. The large youkai was already sportings all sorts of flower jewelry the little girl had made for him.

Kohaku and Shippo were doing their own sparring--on a much lower scale than the other men--as well. Shippo’s tutor, a fox youkai named Daichi, was watching over the two. He would give either pointers and step in when things looked to get dangerous. The little kitsune was making good progress--both in strength, control over his youkai abilities, and general knowledge. A fact that Sesshomaru pointed out at Inuyasha’s expense all the time.

“This ended up being quite the pleasant afternoon,” Sango commented while sipping some tea.

Kagome and Cho agreed, though the miko admitted she was a little hot.

“Would you like me to fetch you something cool?” Aiko asked.

The miko shook her head. “Not at all! You’re not to do manual labor anymore--remember?”

Aiko blushed deep red and sat back a little. Her husband, Kiyoshi, had been visiting her for months now, after he had finished with his daily work. The former shard-hunters had taken to the man easily, and with him Aiko had been accepted further. The announcement that she was expecting had taken everyone by surprise--none more than Kiyoshi who had all but given up on a child of their own. The man was still dancing on clouds each time he came up, and was grateful for the Taiyoukai and his family for allowing Aiko to be released from her debt. She still stayed with the miko, however, determined to see her through the pregnancy before returning to her home.

“Hey look,” Haru said. “It’s Inuyasha-nii versus Sesshomaru-nii.”

Attention turned back to the sparrers; even Shippo and Kohaku had stopped to watch the two brothers.

“I hope they don’t hurt anything.”

“I think they’ll be fine, Kagome-chan, they are youkai,” Sango said.

“No, I mean the bath house.”

The group laughed at the woman, though Cho noticed she was clutching her stomach. “Are you okay, Kagome-chan?”

“Yeah, I’ve been having bad indigestion the past few days. Seems nothing I eat sits well.”

Cho clucked her tongue. The pain seemed to pass and Kagome let her stomach go and turned to talk to Sango and Aiko once again.

The two brothers were turning on each other. Both had gotten good hits in, but one well placed kick had Inuyasha flying towards the bath house.

“Oh my god, I didn’t think it would actually happen,” Kagome exclaimed, though the hanyou stopped several feet from the actual structure.

“Don’t worry too much over it,” Haru said. “If anything happens to it, Kin can fix it.”

“I’m sure he can, but I rather like it as it is now.”

“You better watch out, Haru-san,” Sango commented. “It looks like Rin-chan is readying Kin-san to be a lovely bride.”

She had added yet another daisy chain to his neck--this one rather long. Kin looked nervous to even move with so many delicate flowers hanging off of him. Haru laughed at the man--something the bear had obviously heard, as Rin soon ran over with a crown of flowers just for the inuyoukai.

The group broke down into giggles as Haru now, proudly, sported his new accessory.

“Kagome-sama?” Rin spoke.

She was still hesitant around the other woman, but Kagome’s efforts were helping the girl warm up to her.

Cho looked over to Kagome and immediately jumped up. This time Kagome was doubled over, clutching her stomach, and pain was evident on her face.

“Are you okay?” Rin asked again, sounding anxious.

“Kagome,” Cho said quietly, offering her hand.

The miko grabbed the hand quickly and squeezed as the pain ripped through her. Sango and Aiko were at her side immediately, both trying to comfort her with words and small gestures. When the pain started to subside, Cho asked the two taller women to escort her back to Kagome’s chambers. “I need to make a quick stop in my room for supplies. Aiko, will you have servants bring hot water to the room as well?”

The woman nodded.

“Haru, go get your brothers.”

With that the four women set off, Sango and Aiko trying to move Kagome as swiftly as they could before another wave of pain caught her.

“Is she going to be okay?” Rin asked Haru.

Haru got up carefully. “Better than ever,” he commented. “Now let’s get Sesshomaru-nii, okay?”

Rin nodded and took the hand that Haru was offering her. The two walked quickly over to the group of sparrers and stopped the match.

Sesshomaru was gone as soon as the words left Haru’s mouth. Inuyasha looked a little freaked out.

“What’s wrong?” Miroku asked his friend.

Inuyasha shook his head and started off towards the Tai’s chambers.

“Hanyou births are hard,” Haru filled the monk in. “Many pups don’t make it--mothers too. Luckily, though, we have Cho.”

“I hope she’s okay,” Rin said. “Sesshomaru-dono really likes her.”

“I’m sure she will be,” Kin reassured as he approached them.

She reached out her hand and grabbed his, still holding on to Haru’s with the other.

“I guess we should go play the waiting game,” Miroku commented.

Shippo and Kohaku were hovering near, looking a bit out of place.

“Daichi,” Haru started. “Would you take these three to the library? When we know something, someone will come grab them.”

“Hey!” Shippo called out. “Kagome’s my friend too! I want to be there with the rest of you.”

Haru ruffled the boy’s hair. “We won’t be there either, if that makes you feel better. The only people allowed in the room will be Cho, and some maids--and Sesshomaru-nii if he wants to be. We’ll just be waiting in the meeting room.”

“Well, I want to be there too.”

“Shippo-san,” Daichi cut in. “Since we can do nothing for Kagome-sama or Sesshomaru-dono at this time, why don’t we go and use your colours to make something for when she gets better?”

That idea brightened the boy. Rin hesitantly detached herself from the two youkai on either side and went to Shippo. She had seen his colours before and loved to play with them.

“Thanks,” Kin spoke. “I’ll come get you when it’s time.”

Daichi nodded and they went off to another part of the estate. Kin, Haru, and Miroku turned and set off to meet with the others.
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