Hi! This is just a little Inukagfic I thought of at 3or 4 in the morning, when I couldn't get to sleep.(sorry if it's not to organized) Just a piece of fluff, though it is a bit angsty. I might add some more lil oneshots, but this is it for now. Sorry I haven't added any more to Summer Holiday (or Chihiro's Return, but I did tell you I was taking a break from that- September at the latest I promise) but I got to chapter 4 and got writes block. (again –gulp-) So here's a short one to keep ya tickin' over. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha, but I wouldn't mind having him for my birthday or Christmas! Lol

Mother's Son

InuYasha had been sulking all day. It wasn't that Kagome wasn't there – she was, it wasn't even his normally 'grouchy' sulk, he looked more depressed. They'd walked for hours, without coming across a single village, demon or jewel shard, or even a trail from Naraku. It was getting late into the evening, so the gang decided to set up camp in a small clearing of the forest they were trekking through. Kagome looked up at the sky. The stars were out and shining beautifully.

"Wow, aren't the stars bright tonight?" Even for feudal Japan they were brighter than normal.

"So, they are, Lady Kagome." Miroku agreed.

"Mmm," Sango agreed too, dreamily, whilst admiring the sky.

"Yep!" Shippo also agreed.

"Miaow." Said Kirara.

Kagome glanced nervously across at InuYasha, who solemnly had his eyes averted upwards. By the time had noticed her starring, Kagome had looked away. She was worried, but determined to find out was troubling the hanyo.

"We'll need some firewood." She stated, "InuYasha, will you help me look some?" He 'feh'd' in reply, but got up and went with her. Sango and Miroku both worked out what she was up to, for they had also noticed their companion's melancholy.

Kagome walked into the woods, with InuYasha following, behind. She waited until they were at least two-hundred metres away from camp, when she stopped abruptly. InuYasha nearly walked into her and when she turned to face him her eyes were full of concern. InuYasha felt a tug in his chest.

"InuYasha, what's wrong?" She spoke softly, yet he looked at her blankly, so she continued, "You've been acting down all day and we can all tell that something's bothering you." InuYasha let out a sigh. He didn't want to tell. He didn't want to put a dent in his obese ego. But the concern in her eyes made him open up. Kagome hade a way with him that he couldn't quite explain.

"Tomorrow's the anniversary of my mother's death." He was looking directly into her eyes. His golden orbs were reflecting his sadness. Kagome felt a wave of sympathy, but she knew that wasn't what InuYasha wanted, it still didn't stop her from apologizing though.

"I'm sorry." Her voice was losing it's volume with every word she spoke. "Is there anywhere you want to go tomorrow to pay your respects?" She wanted him to know that she cared. InuYasha shook his head and broke eye contact.

"Who would bother to bury a woman who married and demon and gave birth to a half-breed?" He spat the word half-breed out, as if taking the blame, (a horrible burden, don't you think?) Kagome could have sworn she had seen, un-characteristically, his eyes moisten. His melancholy mood was spreading, Kagome never liked to see InuYasha upset, (though was glad he was open with her.)

"Hey." Her voice was no more than a whisper as she put her arms around him in a chaste embrace. InuYasha put his arms around her and looked down at her face, which was beautifully enhanced by the light of the stars. She then spoke, comfortingly, yet firmly, but still softly.

"InuYasha, you were born out of the love your mother and farther had for each other, I think that's wonderful, so don't you EVER blame yourself!" He was touched by her words, he felt his eyes dampen, but refused to let any tears from. She cared for him and he felt like the luckiest person alive. Kagome rested her head on his chest as he tightened their embrace. She let her words sink in.

They stayed in silence for a few minutes, holding on to the other, sharing warmth on the cold night. At last Kagome spoke again.

"If there is anything I can do for you tomorrow, just, tell me, O.K?" She wasn't sure what she could do for him, but Kagome was sure she would be there for him.

"Just, be with me." InuYasha knew that was all he needed.

"Always, InuYasha, always."