Author's Note: Hey folks! I'm actually really excited about starting this story, it's going to be pretty dramatic. I'm not stopping my other story, I deleted it for now because I'm having a little of a writer's block. Haha. But this story is a little out of the blue, I know. The characters may be a little OOC, but it won't be a biggie, I hope. I hope you really enjoy this story, I am indeed trying to finish it this summer. So updates should be regular, mostly depending on reviews. Nonetheless, please enjoy! ^^

Summary: Forced into a marriage to bind the races, Princess Kikyo Higurashi and Prince Inuyasha Takahashi are to conceive a half-demon pup. But once they realize that Kikyo is unable to carry a child, their only choice is to find a surrogate. When Kagome is asked to be the surrogate, will this secret drive the two sisters' relationship into chaos? Will Inuyasha find out the truth?

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

Surrogate

Chapter 1-Goodbyes

"You look beautiful," the young miko smiled lovingly at her older sister. Dressed in an extravagant shiro-maku, the pale bride could only return a withering smile to her sister, a smile full of pain and uncertainty.

"Thank you, Kagome," the older sister sighed, gently placing the wooden comb back onto the table top.

"Don't be like this, Kikyo. It's your wedding day! You should be the happiest person in Japan right now! You're marrying a prince and you will have the wedding of your dreams!" Kagome commented optimistically.

"I just have doubts."

"What doubts? Kikyo, stop doubting yourself. You're doing the right thing!"

"But," the elder sibling turned around and looked into her sister's dark blue eyes, "what if he comes back? I don't want to make rash decisions! He promised me that he'd come back!"

"Kikyo," Kagome's bright, cheery eyes instantly darkened, "he's not coming back. It's been almost three years, Kikyo. You have to let him go. You need to move on! You need to do this for you. Do this for our family. Do this for our people."

Kikyo took a good look at her soon-to-be 18 years old sister; for such a young woman Kagome was incredibly mature and thoughtful. Although she would never admit it, Kikyo was a little envious of her younger sister's youthful vitality, optimism, and radiant beauty. But it was her dark blue eyes that she envied the most; the way her beautiful orbs offered comfort to anyone she came in contact with, served as the epitome of her malevolence.

"Kagome, I can't. You aren't going to be there and…I just…I'm having second thoughts about this. I mean, I never even met the man and I am to marry him this morning! How can I love him like I used to love him," Kikyo declared, uncomfortably. Kagome could not sympathize her sister enough. She was to become the wife of an unknown demon and mend the two races together. If only she could take her position.

If only.

"You know I would be there if I could, Kikyo. But with one less miko, I have to work double time. Listen to me; you're doing the right thing. You will be looked upon by many people! You are braver than I will ever be, onee-san." Kagome flashed a beautiful and sincere smile. Kikyo placed her porcelain hands gently on top of Kagome's slender ones as she returned her a genuine smile.

"Thank you," Kikyo reached in for a tender hug.

"Anytime. And who knows? Your husband might be one handsome man for all you know! Just stay optimistic, Kikyo. He is a prince after all. And a worthy princess-"

"Must marry a prince," Kikyo finished it off, "I know, dear sister. If only you were by my side through the whole thing, I wouldn't be so afraid," Kikyo admitted sheepishly. Sure, she was a tad envious of her younger sister, but raising her and growing up with her had created a special bond between them that no one can break. Although Kikyo was ten years older than Kagome, it rarely seemed that way.

"I will be. Spiritually. Oh! I almost forgot why I came in here the first place!" Kagome reached into her medicine bag and pulled out a golden heart-shaped pendant. "Take this with you. It's a little of me, it can help you get through the day."

"I can't take this, Kagome. You need it. It's your lucky pendant. You take it with you everywhere when you travel. I just can't take this, Kagome," Kikyo pushed away Kagome's offering hands. Stubbornly, the younger miko plopped the pendant onto Kikyo's palms and closed her fingers to make a small fist.

"Just take if for now. If you really don't want it, give it back to me in two weeks when I come back from the eastern mountains. Until then, it will be your lucky charm," Kagome smiled, getting up from the wooden stool and brushed off invisible lint from her red hakama.

"Kagome, I-"

"I must go now, Kikyo. The sun is rising and I'm expected to be at the nearest village by noon. Save the talk for when I come back. I have to say goodbye to mother and Kaede. Best of luck, princess-or shall I say, Queen Kikyo?" Kagome giggled before giving Kikyo one last hug and walking towards the wooden doors.

"Come back soon. Be careful," Kikyo whispered quietly as Kagome left her chamber. The pale bride stared longingly at the now closed door, wishing that she too was able to leave the palace and save lives like her younger sister.

Kikyo glanced back at the golden pendant in her palm and held it close to her heart. She was going to get through this day. Quietly, Kikyo slipped the pendant into her shiro-maku and headed off to the temple to have one last prayer before her wedding started.

Inuyasha hadn't really anticipated that many people at his wedding. Sure, he was the prince and all, but Inutaisho had promised to keep the ceremony relatively small. According to Inuyasha's dictionary, "relatively small" did not account to almost half of Japan.

The half demon had mixed feelings about this celebration. First of all, he was in no position to marry and have pups. He had too much fun sleeping around with other women and training for war that starting a family never flew in his mind. Second of all, the girl he was getting married to was not his type. She was beautiful as hell, but she was so fragile and doll-like, it freaked him out. Inuyasha was almost scared that having sex with her tonight would break her.

The half-demon glared awkwardly at the crowd of people as they ate. His new wife sat quietly next to him, not making even a slight noise. Inuyasha couldn't help but wonder if she was even breathing or not.

Maybe I should just say I'm going to the bathroom, then run away. Hm, not a bad idea.

"Inuyasha! You must be a nervous wreck! I haven't heard a peep from you today! Is it because you're finally marrying my beautiful daughter? Is her beauty stunning you, Inuyasha?" Kaori Higurashi of the South teased the half-demon.

Pfft. More like I haven't said anything today because your daughter is freaking the shit out of me. Inuyasha mentally laughed at his crude joke.

"Keh. I guess," Inuyasha declared, nonchalantly. Beside him, his bride was turning into a dark shade of red.

"Mother, stop it!" Kikyo squeaked sheepishly. Inuyasha was surprised that she could actually talk! It was the first thing she said the whole day!

"I'm only speaking the truth. Now, it's almost time for the party to end. I suggest that you two lovebirds make your way back to your room. The night's still young, and I know you've both been waiting for this moment! I can't wait for cute little grandpups!" Kaori giggled as she watched her daughter grow into a deeper shade of red-if that was possible.

"Mother! Can you not talk about private things in such a public place?" Kikyo retorted.

"Well, everyone in here already knows you two would be doing it! What's the difference, honey?" Kaori giggled again. Inuyasha was really starting to hate his new mother-in-law. The woman simply didn't know when or how to stop.

"Higurashi-sama-"

"Please, Inuyasha. Call me, Mother," Kaori flashed a sincere smile.

The hell I will. "Right. I was just thinking about leaving to our rooms now. So, goodnight. Let's go, Kikyo," the hanyou got up and his wife followed.

The couple took an awkward walk into their room and Inuyasha couldn't stop worrying about how he was going to get through this night. This was certainly not going to be some night filled with hot sex. No siree!

If only Inuyasha hadn't gotten in trouble in the first place, he wouldn't be in this position. He wouldn't be sitting awkwardly beside his new wife on an elaborately decorated bed, thinking about what his first move should be. The whole wedding seemed like a blur to him now that he thought about it. The reception was odd and uncomfortable and the dinner was worse. The whole time through, he had wished that someone could just come in and cut off his head.

Talk about cutting off heads, Inuyasha was desperate enough to cut his own head off. As his eyes roamed around the room for a sharp object, he spotted his new bride staring off the space, waiting for Inuyasha to make the first move.

"Well, I say let's get this over with," Inuyasha exclaimed indifferently, taking off his wedding garb.

Kikyo cringed at his attitude. He may be a half-demon and half-human, but his attitude screamed out demon-rude and demanding. She was horrified that she was wedded to a monster like him. He was no prince nor will he be a good king. The miko had overheard some conversation during the dinner about how he was an unfaithful pig. Had she known this earlier, she would not be in this position.

Nonetheless, Kagome's words played in her mind. "You need to do this for you. Do this for our family. Do this for our people." Oh how she missed her younger sister. Instead of being forced into sleeping with this monster, she could have been saving lives with Kagome or strengthening her skills with Kaede.

The miko painfully started stripping off her shiro-maku while her husband had long finished stripping off his clothing and was now sitting on the bed fully naked.

Waiting.

Trying to not keep eye contact with Inuyasha, Kikyo couldn't help but blush when her eyes roamed towards his body. His lean, muscular figure had already hinted that he was a warrior. Undoubtedly, Kikyo had seen a naked male before throughout her adventures, but never had she seen a body so beautiful. His cascading silver locks, bright honey golden eyes, and perfect body were to die for.

"I don't have all night, ya'know. Are we going to stare at me all night or are we going to get this thing over with?" Inuyasha stated, impatiently. He about had enough of this girl. He wished he could have called Yura up and have some real fun. Sadly, that wasn't an option.

"Sorry," Kikyo mumbled, disrobing herself completely and sat on the bed beside her new husband.

At least she has a nice figure, but here goes nothing.

Immediately, Inuyasha pushed her gently onto the bed, slightly positioning her so her head would fit snugly onto the pillow. The half-demon cupped one of Kikyo's breasts and started nipping her neck, trying to arouse her.

The miko closed her eyes, trying to imagine another man making love to her. But she couldn't. She knew it wasn't him. She knew it wouldn't be able to be him. Fighting back tears, Kikyo tried not to think about how her virginity would be lost to a man she never loved.

I'm sorry, Naraku. Please forgive me.

shiro-maku- traditional Japanese wedding

hakama-Japanese pants

onee-san-Older Sister

-sama-Japanese honorific regarding an elder person/one who is higher rank

*I'm not going to use much Japanese, because I'm 1.) Too lazy to look words up 2.)Don't want to use them incorrectly. Haha ;)

Anyways, enjoy! And review! :)