Chapter 2

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Later in the day as the sun decided to set a nurse came to fetch them from the maternity ward. Kagome was stable and if they wished they could see her. They followed the nurse anxiously. Going through halls Sesshoumaru smelled the overwhelming scent of death and illness. His wife did not belong here.

"Here she is," the nurse held the door open for them.

There she was indeed. Laying in a hospital bed unconscious and unmoving with oxygen running into her. An IV needle stuck in her arm. Her face and arms were cut and bruised.

Her family rushed to Kagome's bed side. Her mother sat in a chair and grabbed Kagome's hand and smoothed out her messy black mane.

"Hey sweetie. Mommy's here. Mommy's here Kagome..." she started to hiccup as more tears came forward. Souta stood behind her, trying to hide his fallen tears. He was the man of the house, he needed to be strong for his mother.

A nurse checking the machinery informed them, "She won't be awake until tomorrow morning due to the sedatives."

Sesshoumaru nodded and turned to his family in law. "I need to go make a few calls. I will return shortly."

Souta narrowed his eyes at Sesshoumaru lightly and opened his mouth. His mother put a hand on his arm and silenced him.

"Go do what you need to," his mother in law spoke with a small smile.

He nodded and left the room. He called his company to inform them he would not be coming in for the next few days. They were only to call if it was an emergency that required him indefinitely. After everything was in order he headed to where his son was located. From the hallway he could identify his son's screaming. Coming into the room he found a nurse holding a wailing Daiki.

He approached the struggling nurse who sighed heavily with a smile. "He doesn't want to calm down."

Sesshoumaru motioned for her to hand him over. Once Daiki was cradled in his arms he whispered. "Hush son."

The child stopped wailing and looked at him. Gold against gold eyes met.

The nurse put her hands on her hips. "Well would you look at that. You have quite a way with him."

To humans he supposed, demons did not seem like nurturing creatures, let alone fitting parents. But it just depended on personality. In this manner they were similar to humans.

Some demons were not meant to have offspring, some humans were not meant to have offspring.

His son had quieted down because of instinct alone. Even so young Daiki knew who his father and mother were. Even who his grandmother and Uncle Souta were. The connection by blood and scent. Where as must human children his age just realized that the people taking care of them were, in a manner, safe.

Sesshoumaru set him back down in the temporary bed. "He will start crying again very soon. I will send his grandmother to tend to him."

The nurse nodded her thanks.

With that Sesshoumaru exited and went to find the cafeteria in the hospital to obtain some water bottles and food. On the way back to Kagome's room his ears could catch the very end of a conversation coming from up ahead in Kagome's room.

"How can he be so emotionless? It doesn't even seem like he cares. He didn't even touch his son. His wife is in a hospital bed for God sakes," Souta spat angrily.

"Souta," his mother said calmly. "Do not judge him so harshly. He may look like stone but inside his heart alive and good. Kagome saw what most others didn't. Do you think Kagome would have married a man that would treat her badly or any children they would have?" She paused, probably staring down at her daughter. "I don't think so."

There was a silence in the room before Souta apologized to his mother and his sister. "I was only speaking out of anger..."

"I know sweetie. Everything will be ok," his mother crooned.

Whatever small spark of anger the boy's words had caused Sesshoumaru had disappeared. He could not harbor any ill will for Souta. His feelings were appropriate in this situation. Protecting and looking out for his family.

A few steps later Sesshoumaru was in the room. He handed the contents from the cafeteria to his mother-in-law and Souta.

"Oh, thank you Sesshoumaru," Kagome's took the drink and food gratefully and smiled and Souta.

Souta avoided eye contact with Sesshoumaru but took the gifts with a genuine thank you.

He nodded in acknowledgement and turned back to Kagome's mother.

"The nurses are having a difficult time calming Daiki," he told her.

Souta's head sunk lower.

"Oh, maybe I should..." she glanced at Kagome.

"I will be here with her," Sesshoumaru stated.

She nodded and got up.

"I'll come with you mom," Souta walked with her to the door but stopped when he took a step out. Turning around to Sesshoumaru he bowed. "I need to apologize for doubting your loyalty to my sister and nephew. I had no right to do so."

"You may stand," Sesshoumaru answered, maintaining a calm voice. "You're actions are not improper. As the man of you're household, it is you're job to look over them."

Souta nodded and left the room to catch up with his mother.

Sesshoumaru sat down in the vacated seat next to Kagome. Taking her cold hand in his. She looked sickly pale in his eyes. He kissed the back off her hand knowing she would not wake up until morning. He would be forced to wait to see the light and energy back in her eyes and body.

As time went by in the night he left for only a moment to check on his extended family and son. He found Daiki asleep soundly in the arms of his sleeping grandmother in a rocking chair. Souta had also fallen deep in slumber in a plastic chair next to them with his head resting on his mother's shoulder.

Everyone safe, he returned to Kagome. He would not sleep, as he did not need to.

The entire night all he stayed put and watched over his sleeping mate.

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AN: '~' So sad...I almost cried typing and I'm the author...

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