Inuyasha was led into a room that held at least twenty infants. It was slightly dim and smelled like baby powder.

"Over here." Chihiro whispered, leading Inuyasha to the front corner of the room.

She stopped infront of a cradle that held a wimpering child. She picked it up and handed it to Inuyasha. The second he saw it, he knew he couldn't kill it. He loved him the minute he saw him. He was no longer an it, he was his pup. He was Akihiko.

He was so big. And handsome. His hair was thick and a strange grey color. It reminded Inuyasha of a wolf. Resting at the top of his head were two pink puppy ears. Inuyasha wondered why Chihiro hadn't mentioned the ears, but figured she just hadn't seen them. He stared deeply at his pup's face, letting the reality of his situation sink in. He had two young children that he would have to take care of on his own now. Everything from here on out would be on his own.

"Chihiro, I need to sit down . . . " Inuyasha said, leaning against Akihiko's crib.

She nodded and brought him a chair.

He sat down and exhailed, trying to stop the room from spinning. How am I going to make it through this one, Kagome? I need you here. Akihiko needs you here.

A small cry broke the silence in the room. Inuyasha looked down to make sure his pup was okay, but was shocked to see that his eyes were completely open. Akihiko was staring at Inuyasha, wimpering and reaching for him.

"Taisho, his eyes!" Chihiro exclaimed.

Inuyasha noticed too. They were a spectacular yellow color, a color only acheivable in hanyous or youkais. And they were so wide, so full of wonder. Akihiko's eyes seemed to hold Inuyasha's very soul captive.

"Taisho," Chihiro said, bewitched by the baby, "He's gorgeous. You and Kagome couldn't have done better." She instantly regretted bringing up Kagome.

Inuyasha looked down and away from his pup. It was all so bittersweet. One life for another.

"Chihiro. I want to see her." He said, still looking down.

"Alright, Taisho. Just put Akihiko down and follow m-"

"No!" He yelled, startling her, "I want him to see her. He deserves to at least know her."

She sighed, then nodded, "Okay Taisho."

She led him out of the room and to the elevators.

"You sure you're ready Taisho?"

Inuyasha stalled for a moment, not exactly sure if he was. No. I need to see her one last time.

He nodded and Chihiro opened the door.

There she was, laying on a cold, flat table.

Inuyasha could have choked on the smell. All he smelled was death. Any trace of Kagome's scent was gone along with her life. It was real. She was really dead. Akihiko grew heavy in his arms, but Inuyasha rationalized with himself. This wasn't Akihiko's fault. He had no one to blame but himself.

Chihiro noticed him staring sadly at his wife's body and decided to give him some time to say his goodbyes. She left quietly from the room, leaving Inuyasha alone. He inhaled deeply and walked slowly towards her, shifting Akihiko in his arms. He reached his right arm out and gently touched her hand. He recoiled instantly at the touch. She was colder than ice.

Inuyasha grimaced and considered leaving, but knew this was the last time he would see her body. He shifted Akihiko so that he could see Kagome's face.

"Look, Akihiko. It's your mother. Well, she's not here anymore, but this is what she looked like."

The child squeeled and shifted towards Kagome's body. Inuyasha placed him on the table near her.

"Wasn't she beautiful? Her name was Kagome. She loved you."

Akihiko smiled at Inuyasha's voice and rolled over slightly to touch his mother.

Inuyasha placed his hand on Kagome's cheek and smiled sadly. "Kags, this shouldn't have happened. This isn't how our lives should have been. You're so stubborn. I bet you left with no regrets, you fool. You wench. I love you so much."

"Kagome. He's beautiful, in case you're wondering." Inuyasha said, hoping Kagome would hear him somehow, "His eyes are amazing. And he loves you. I need you to know some things. Know that I love you more than life itself. Kagome, you were the best and most pure person I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I'm gonna miss you like hell, mate. My heart aches for you. But I have to be strong, for our pups. I promise to love them and protect them with my life. I just want to make sure you can have peace. I can't promise my happiness, but I can promise you we will be okay for you. You're perfect, Kagome, and I'll remember you that way. I love you so much."

He shed a few tears, which landed on her cheek. He brushed them off, then laid down next to her body, making sure that Akihiko was sandwiched comfortably between them. All he could so was take in the moment, and try to remember every single thing about it. He gazed at Akihiko with his mother for a long time, making sure to remember how he looked with her. He then looked at Kagome's face, which seemed peaceful now. If i weren't for her paleness and lack of warmth, you'd think she were sleeping. He carressed her cheek, and laid there in silence for what could have been hours.

I'll never be able to leave her. I don't think I can even get up from this. If only she was here, laying with me. If only there was some way to bring her bac- wait. Of course. Dammit, I'm so stupid. Why haven't I thought of this before? Kagome. I can save you. I just hope I haven't waited too long.

With that thought, Inuyasha sat up and devised a plan. He smiled widely, positive he could save her. As long as Sesshomaru agreed to it, that is.