Hey Guys I just want to apologize for my tardiness in not giving you the chapters in a timely manner. I know 6 months is a long time. To be honest I just didn't have the time to complete my promise of adding the second promised chapter. I also had the worst writers block. I didn't know where to go with the story and almost thought about scrapping it. But chose to just let the story roll around in my head for a while and jot notes down when a good idea came to me. For taking so long I decided to make the chapter longer.

Well here we go on with the story.

Hotel Downtown

Jūrōmaru stared at his brother for just a moment. His crimson eyes flickered confusion. His brother's tone was odd to him. 'I still have use for you.' Crimson eyes narrowed at the thought that his brother would possibly abandon him or worst. A flicker of doubt flashed in his eyes. 'He would never do that,' he thought, 'He is just frustrated with not finding his delinquent daughter. Once he finds her and takes care of her everything will go back to normal.' Calming his nerves he walked down the corridor to the hotel elevator, thinking of a way into the Marshall's Office. One thing was for certain in order to find Kagura, they needed to find the Marshall…

Kagerōmaru watched his brother leave. He noticed the moment of hesitation his twin shown. Leaning up on his elbows he began to contemplate the usefulness of his brother. As children Jūrōmaru proved to be a useful individual, from the execution of their parents and brother, to the murders they had committed up to this point. The sacred vow that they made towards each other was two can keep a secret if one of them is dead. That was the reason that Jūrōmaru tongue was removed. Secret could be kept if the other was unable to talk… or dead. His brother volunteered with the procedure and developed the unspoken trust that they had for each other. Jūrōmaru had proven time and time again his usefulness. He had gone above and beyond to please him. That was the one thing that he always loved about his brother. But as of late Jūrōmaru had become a disappointment, being unable to find his daughter.

Getting up of off the bed, he grabbed the empty bottle of wine from the night stand and threw it against the wall. He hated not being able to control what was his, he hated the fact that every in his life always wanted to fight him… question him.

Walking pass the shattered remains of the bottle to the balcony. He let the cool air brush against his skin. Looking out in to the at the city lights, he developed a stern look on his face.

Only time will tell if he was going to have to pull the cord on his brother just like he did everyone else. He just hoped that when he did his brother didn't develop a back bone and fight him.

Shikon Hospital

Naraku looked around the room and decided that he needed to get out the room. He started pulling the IV out of his arm, took off the heart monitor. Sitting on the edge of the bed in his one-sided night gown letting the sheet fall off of his wrapped back, exposing his back to cool air in the room. He tested his balance and placed his feet on the ground. His back felt tight from the pulling his body was doing, but it did feel much better than it. Once he was able to walk he pulled the door open and bumped into Miroku who was sitting in the chair with his head in his hands.

Walking over to him, Naraku placed his hand on his shoulder. Surprising Miroku out of his thoughts. He looked up and was surprised to see Naraku out of bed. Ah and Un came to Naraku's side to make sure he didn't fall. Swatting them away he placed his steadied himself up against the wall. "It will be fine. My friend is making sure that Kagura is safe. He's in the Marshall services, he'll make sure that she is well protected."

Miroku let out a small sigh that he had been holding in. "That was why you were so calm when I mentioned that your Uncle found the phone. You knew that your friend wouldn't contact you from that, if he saw you were in the hospital, he would find a creative way of getting ahold of you."

Seeing Naraku nod, Miroku let out another sigh with a stranded look on his face. "So who is this mystery friend?"

Naraku glanced around at the passing nurses and doctors, he simply shook his head no. "I think it would be best to find a place safe to talk about. If he was able to get into a hospital room and bug it. I'm not going to chance it here. I need some cloths I wanted out of here."

Pulling out his phone Miroku called Ban to make a stop at the store. Naraku couldn't leave only wearing a gown.

Taisho Mansion

It was an excited morning at the Taisho Mansion. Both Sesshomaru and Kagome agreed that Rin needed to know about the pregnancy but Kagome weren't sure how she would handle it. Brushing her hair in her vanity mirror, she glance at Sesshomaru dressing himself in the mirrors reflection. Losing herself in thought she couldn't help but feel guilty. Here she was excited about having a baby and she didn't think about how it would effect Rin.

So much had happened to the girl, from her father getting a divorce of her biological mother to gaining another mother so soon. Kagome feared that the pregnancy would be too much.

Sesshomaru paused putting his shirt on as he sensed his mate's distressed. Trying to figure out what caused her to feel that way. He walked up to her and kissed her mating mark, instantly causing his mate to relax.

"Kagome, I don't see the problem with you being pregnant. You're putting unneeded stress to the baby."

Instantly putting her hands to the belly. She felt guilty for being guilty. She was over thinking. Turning slightly to Sesshomaru she gave him kiss on the lip and finished getting dressed. Kagome decided to get dressed in a flowing sky grey maxi dress with a brown belt and silver sandals. Sesshomaru chose a pressed white button up shirt with black dress pants and black shoes. Sesshomaru watched from his position on the bed as his mate was finishing off her look with makeup, opting to put on neutral color eyes shadow and a bit of a pink lip stain to give it the look some color. Moments later they headed towards the dining room.

Kagome wasn't used to so many maids and butlers walking catering to her every whim. After she and Sesshomaru got dressed she expected to make breakfast like she had been in the past. Only to have it already made for her the moment she sat down at the table. Rin was already present, munching on pancakes. She was wearing and outfit of her own design. A checkered white and pink dress with two pink bow clips in her head. Once she saw Kagome she gave her mother a pancake filled grin and continued to munch away. Sesshomaru took the seat at the head of the table smiling tenderly at Rin and his mate.

He watched as Kagome wiped syrup stains from Rin's face as they chatted about what they planned on doing today. It was then he noticed that Rin was sniffing Kagome and glancing at Kagome in confusing.

Rin POV

I was so excited to see mommy and daddy as they came into the dining room to have breakfast. I was even more excited to see that mommy came and sat next to me. I happily munched on my pancakes there was a smell that wasn't there before. Curiosity got the better of her and she couldn't help but lean into my mother's scent. My mother normally carried the scent of Vanilla, but now there was a lavender swirled around it.

I glanced it over at my father who was watching her curiously. I asked, "Father why does mother have such a different scent. It isn't unpleasant it just different." I watched as my father shifted uncomfortably in his seat. And noticed how his mother tensed in next to her.

Tilting my head to the side she looked back and forth at her parents. Who were curiously acting really weird, I leaned back into mother's shoulder and took and deep whiff. The sent was focused around her belly. I smiled at the realization.

Grandpa had told me once in the past that sometimes a woman's sent changes when they experience different emotions, go into heat, or are pregnant.

Judging by how her parents were acting she chose the latter. Unconsciously shaking her head she couldn't help but think how silly her parents were. She secretly always wanted a sibling, but didn't think she would ever have one with her biological mother. Just the fact that her new mother was going to be a mother made her really happy.

Thinking more I realized that mother and father still didn't answer me. I smiled once more to myself and decided to play along and act innocent. "Father is mommy going to have a baby?" My grinned got bigger at their reactions.

I squealed excitedly and said, "Great, I'll be the best sister ever." And with that turned back to my pancakes, forgetting my parents were there. 'It's best to not make them uncomfortable, adults always act weird', stuffing a huge chunk of pancake in her mouth.

Normal point of view (Taisho Mansion)

Both Sesshomaru and Kagome were surprised at Rin's nonchalant response. Placing the cup of coffee on the dining room table Sesshomaru asked, "So you don't mind that you won't be an only child anymore." Watching her simply shake her head no as she made animalistic noises no lady should make while eating. Sesshomaru snorted an uncharacteristic laugh and went back to reading his paper while sipping his coffee.

Kagome leaned into Rin careful of the flying pancake bits that flung in the air from her vigorous eating and kissed her on the forehead. Unconsciously she rubbed her tummy where the undeveloped embryo rested. She turned back to her breakfast and Kagome stole a glance at both of them and smiled.

After breakfast was consumed, Kagome went to the living room and called her sister to see if she was home. Tapping gently one the phone waited as she listened to the phone ring she smiled when she heard Inuyasha's gruff voice answer the phone.

"Konnichiwa, Taisho residence Inuyasha speaking how may I help you?"

"Konnichiwa, hey this is Kagome is Kikyo home?" She waited listening to Inuyasha shift in the bed taking a couple in sniffs in the air.

"Yeah, she's home making breakfast I believe." Inuyasha was instantly up in a moment as wild thoughts poured into his head. "Why on earth are you calling so early? Did someone die? Is Rin okay? Where in the hell is Sesshomaru?"

Laughing at his antics she calmed him down instantly telling him that everything was alright. "I just wanted to talk to her, since she's home is it alright if Sesshomaru, Rin and I come over for a bit. We can go out and have lunch together. I kinda need some one on one time with her."

Grumbling to himself he made some incoherent words before giving his answer. "Sure that means I have to get dressed. See you later on today sis." Without wanting for her to respond he hung up.

Kagome giggled at the phone as she hung up. She went back to the vanity to do a quick touch up on the makeup. Giving herself a once over she decided to explore the mansion in search for her mate. She wanted to tell him that they were going to go visit Kikyo later.

Making her way down the hall she came across her mate's private study. As she opened up the door she couldn't help but admire how beautiful it was. It was designed similar to the rest of the house, however the room was more like a library then a study. And in the center was her mate arguing with someone over something work related.

Not wanted to disturb him she walked among the rows of books looking for something to read. Once she did she found a lone couch far from her mate she curled up reading the book in silence.

Resting his hands in his hand he slammed the phone on the receiver. He didn't think his employees could be so stupid. The thought of strangling them was so overwhelming. However as the scent of his mate made calmed his murderous urges.

Lift his head from his hand he looked left and right trying to figure out where his mate was for her scent to be so strong. Her scent wafted around him like fog, almost drowning him in bliss. He purred unconsciously, as he got up to look for her. His search wasn't long as he found her curled up reading a romance novel from her selection of books that were place in study.

She looked so invested in her book she didn't even notice that he was there. She didn't notice him sitting on the couch with her or leaning in to see what she was reading. Not used to being ignored by her he kissed her cheek shocking her out of the momentary reading trance.

Grinning at her stupefied expression, he said. "I see that you have made yourself comfortable. I heard you on the phone before I went to get some work done."

Glancing from him back to her book, she smiled and said, "Yep, I was calling Kikyo to see if she wanted to have lunch. I think she should know that she is going to be an Aunt again. Besides it's been a few days since Rin has seen them and I think it would be fun to hang out as a family. Don't you?"

Looking up to see him smile and gave a quick nod. She knew that it was alright for them to go and visit her sister.

Shadowy corner deep downtown

It was early evening and Jūrōmaru still didn't know where to begin. He didn't think that there was any possible way for someone like himself to sneak in to the Marshall's office not being able to speak and all. He needed someone who wouldn't draw attention to himself and was smooth and calm under intense situations. This wasn't going to be an easy mission… this was breaking into a federal building to acquire private personal information. If they were caught it would be a federal offense. And he didn't look good in jail clothes.

There was also another issue. Most of the Marshall's kept witness information and other matters that pertained to them within house an outsider would cause instant alert to all Marshalls in the office.

Jūrōmaru thought to himself, 'Who do I know that isn't dead to get this job done?' He knew that he wouldn't get far not being able to talk. He needed someone to talk for him and gather the needed information. He turned down an abandon corner to a local stripper joint. He walked right passed the bouncer, who didn't bother to check Jūrōmaru's ID.

The scantily cladded women didn't really interest him. But the smell of arousal, cigarette smoke and alcohol cleared his head.

A familiar scent made its way through the others. Jūrōmaru looked for the source and smiled. Getting up and walking to the scent he came across the man who failed to woo her successfully... Hojo… He was getting his kicks making it rain and grabbing ass.

Staring from the shadows, Jūrōmaru thought more on Hojo Hinata. He was a dirty cop… that much was certain and one who had many debts that needed to be paid. He only had one job to do. His soul job was to woo Kagura into leaving the Taisho's protection and into Kagerōmaru's Hotel room, once successfully done he would have his debts erased.

Putting his hand on his chin a though acquired to him. A dirty cop could get into the Marshall's office easy. There wouldn't be any doctoring documents and less paperwork on his part. All he had to do was make it worth his while. In his world there are only two colors people see… red and green… Hopefully Hojo chose the second choice, he wasn't in the mood for wiping blood off of the wall just yet.

Maybe brother will finally be pleased with him after all.

Unknown location

It had been one day since the haircut, and Kagura didn't like how short the cut was. She grumbled at herself for allowing Hiten to talk her into taking such a drastic change.

"I don't see why I have to cut my hair." Kagura said pout at Hiten who was talking the stylist.

Sighing his cran-apple eyes glanced at her running his hands through his hair he explained, "Your cousin wanted you to be protected, changing you appearance is the best way to keep you hidden whoever is after you will be looking for you with long hair. It would be best to cut it and change the color to disguise you. Kind of like being hidden in plain sight."

Pouting further, "I know… I know, Naraku wants to keep me safe from him. And I know that you are only trying to help I'm sorry for being such pain. Fine but let me at least choose the style. I have to live with the change, right. " Looking at the different styles that the stylist had given her to choose from, Kagura chose the inverted bob. Letting the stylist do her job, she waited patiently while her hair was chopped and styled. The back of the hair was layered tight blending in the nape that comes to a point and proved see through transparent bangs skillfully covering her crimson eyes. The stylist even added a few red streaks that complimented her skin complexion.

Looking at herself in the mirror after the stylist was done, she glanced at Hiten who gave her a weird look that she couldn't place. "So what do you think?"

He didn't answer at first, but quickly turned his head to watch the passersby out the window. "The look suits you," he muttered. Looking as if he wanted to say something, he placed his hands under his chin and asked, "Who is after you Lucky Star? Your cousin was secretive when he asked for the favor, but he didn't mention it either."

Kagura visibly tense but didn't say anything. Sensing her nervousness he chose to let it go… for now…

After paying the stylist they had gone to and eye doctor to get contract to change her eye color. Hiten picked the color hazel, which gave her an exotic look.

Finally they were to a local clothing store to change her clothing. Opting for the simplistic look, so unlike her flashy clothing she wore when she was with Sesshomaru. Sporting plaid skirts, plain maxi dresses jeans and other clothing that didn't draw attention.

After all the changes Hiten had given her a safe house and a burner phone to use and a new ID. It looked just like how she did now only difference was that her name on the ID was Mimiko Yuy. "The only person who will call you from the phone is myself. Remember I will call you Lucky Star or by your new name Mimiko. I will not call you Kagura ok." Looking at her he waited for her to nod in understanding.

Once she did he turned towards the door to leave. Stopping at the door knob, he turned and mentioned a few more things. "I will check on you in a few days, remember you have to keep a low profile. You can find a job here to keep yourself busy. But remember no contact with your past that means your cousin as well… ok?"

Looking at him dead in the eyes, she nodded. "I promise." With that Hiten gave a sharp nod and exit the safe house.

Looking at herself in the mirror she couldn't help but see how similar she was to her mother. "My mother abandoned me and I abandoned my own daughter. Can't help but see the irony in it."

Thinking back on it she couldn't remember much of her mother. Her father all by eradicated her very existence from the house. However he missed a photo that was wedged in the closet door. Her mother looked so happy in the photo, holding baby Kagura. And in the photo she sported a bob haircut as well.

Turning away from the mirror, she wondered where she was and why she would leave her with a man like her father.

She fell on her bed letting her mind wonder as the rays from the sun came in from the window; showering her face with warmed. It calmed her mind and helped her fall asleep.

Inuyasha Taisho Home

Inuyasha stretched and yawned. It was so weird to not have anything planned today. He lazed around the house like a cat, often listening to his wife discuss digging materials for her next trip. She arguing with that dumb wolf, Kouga over the best materials. He peeked into the doorway listening to her, and soon got bored and decided to lay on the couch until his brother and his family came by. He listened to the wind blow gently through the trees from the opened window. He grumbled at the fact that he wasn't allowed to touch the food for lunch.

An amber eye opened thinking about his wife telling him that she and Kagome were going to cook. That was their form of bonding.

"Kikyo, why can't I have one shrimp? Taking one won't be so bad right?" Pouting at the fact that she hit him with a wooden spoon.

"I said no Inuyasha. I just bought this shrimp and it's still raw. You're not eating it unless its cook so you have to wait until Kagome, Sesshomaru and Rin come. I swear you are a glutton." She said putting the shrimp and other materials in the refrigerator.

Pouting once more at the comment, "Yes I'm a glutton, but I'm your glutton."

Kikyo looked at him, trying suppress a laugh at the puppy dog look on his face. "Yes your mine… all mine. Now be a good boy and stay out of the refrigerator until they get here okay." Kissing him on the forehead before going into the study.

He didn't have to wait long he heard when he heard the doorbell ring. He didn't move to get it, from the corner of his eye he waited as his wife left the study to answer the door.

He smelled he brother, mate and his niece when the door was opened. He listened to his wife greet them. "Hey guys it's been a while. I'm glad we have a chance to catch up." He tuned out the rest of the conversation when a new smell hit him.

He sat up and craned his head to look around the corner to see if there was someone else with them at the door. He didn't have time to prepare, when Rin came crashing around his neck in a bear hug. "Uncle Puppy, I missed you."

Grimacing at the force the child had on his neck. He grinned softly and patted Rin on the head. "I missed you too runt, however would you be so kind as to not cut off the circulation to my wind pipe."

Rin slowly pulled herself from her uncle and hopped onto his lap, she turned to smile at him and told him everything that had happened since she was last with him and Kikyo. She was just about to update him about her mother's pregnancy but quickly covered her mouth.

Curiosity got the better of him and he leaned into ask, "What were you going to say runt?" Watching her just shake her head only made him more curious.

Feeling a hand on his shoulder, he turned to see his wife lean in to him and kiss him on the cheek. She gathered Rin up off of his lap and ushered to the backyard to play.

Kagome and Sesshomaru sat on a nearby couch holding hands. Inuyasha noticed that Kagome was nervous and gripped his brother's hand tighter. Glancing at his brother, Inuyasha noticed that his brother's faces was unreadable.

Tilting his head to the side, the smell was stronger coming from Kagome once everyone was in the room. Scratching the back of his head, he blurted out, "Kags, what in the hell is with that smell. Did you bump into a perfume sales woman or something?"

Instantly she tensed at the mentioning of the smell. Kikyo noticed as well and sat down next to Inuyasha. "Kagome what is going on, you can tell us anything."

Glancing to the side her sapphire eyes to the outside watching Rin chase a butterfly. "Well… Well you see it's like this… I'm pregnant." Her eyes quickly went to her sister whose mouth had dropped open. Inuyasha was equally shocked that it had happened so quickly.

Thinking that her sister was mad at her, Kagome lowered her head but was instantly crushed in a hug by Kikyo.

"Oh my goodness, I'm so happy for you. Why were you so nervous about it you know that, as long as I'm happy you're happy?" Tears were pouring down Kikyo's eyes.

In the background they heard and muttered, "Women and their emotions." Only to have the voice smothered by a pillow.

Moments later the girls went into the kitchen cooking, talking about baby showers and baby clothes. While Sesshomaru and Inuyasha sat in the living room in a comfortable silence. Inuyasha was the one that broke it. "So I'm going to be an uncle again." Then the silence continued. Inuyasha leaned deeper into the couch. "Is everything cleared with Kagura, I want you to be happy brother but one door needs to be closed before another opens."

Making eye contact with his little brother, Sesshomaru gave a lone nod. "Yes, she gave up custody and turned away the money, and she signed the papers. I think that door has successfully been closed."

Looking into Sesshomaru's eye Inuyasha saw something… something that wasn't there before. Grinning Inuyasha got up and put his hand one his brother's back. "Well then I'm happy for you." And with that Inuyasha walked outside to go play with Rin.

Sesshomaru looked from the window as his brother and daughter were playing 'cowboys and Indians'. Chuckling softly as Rin shot Inuyasha with her finger gun and his brother dramatically falling on the ground.

Stepping away from the window he looked at Kagome and Kikyo talking every so often Kagome would touch her belly where the undeveloped embryo lay. He had though he was happy with Kagura, but nothing compared to how his felt when Kagome was in his presence. Life was good.

Hotel Downtown

Kagerōmaru was sitting in his Hotel room eating sirloin steak, scalloped potatoes, with asparagus and for dessert crème brûlée, when he received a phone call from a Hojo. It took him a minute to remember who he was. But once reminded he slow grin formed upon his face. It appeared that my twin is still full of surprises. He had no idea that the chump needed to woo Kagura was a cop. The cop wanted to confirm that his debts would be paid as long as he held up his end of the bargin. A sinister grin fell on his lips. "Don't worry I never renegotiate on my deals. But you won't see a red cent unless she is found."

Too excited to finish eating he decided to prepare for the grand reuniting of his long lost daughter.

Kagerōmaru was sharpening his knives humming 'Hush Little Baby' at the edge of the bed. "It's was only a matter of time. Everything will fall into place. Just you wait my dear, Grandpa will take good care of you."

End Chapter

I hoped you liked. More to come. I wonder what will happen next.