Venerable Cede

Chapter 6-A Family Complete

It has been eight months since that day and now everything was worked out and completely peaceful.

Kagome was currently sleeping in her bedchambers. Lately, she had been extremely tired and felt stressed over all of the people constantly watching her. The only time she was left alone was in their bedchambers, so she spent most of her time there.

She knew Kouga would be worked and even more overprotective if he knew how much stress she felt, and she knew he didn't need that right now.

Her eyes slowly opened to see the surroundings of their chambers. Sighing contently she attempted to sit up but a pain made itself known in her back.

Oh great another backache, just what I need.

She stayed still trying to will it away, but it simply faded.

Well, that was quick, but I think I'll go sneak to the hot springs just in case.

Slowly pulling herself up from the bed, she gathered a thick fur to use for a towel and some herbs used for cleaning since she ran out of soap and shampoo a few months ago.

She slipped from her room, down several caves, and into the hot springs without anyone seeing her, which meant she'd get the time alone that she needed.

Thank goodness.

As quick as she could, she stripped and slowly lowered herself into the water. She relaxed her body only to receive another sharp pain in her back.

"Ung" she grunted.

What the hell is with this backache! Does it just decide to pop up when it wants too! Kagome sighed. At least it's not as painful in the water.

After the pain subsided she cleaned her body and washed her hair out before the pain hit her again only worse, longer and more to the front.

"Ah!" she cried softly.

"Mama?"

"S-S-Shippou? Wh-what are you doing here?" she asked shakily.

"I went to your room but you weren't there, so I was looking for you." he answered.

"O-oh well I-I'm here Shippou, ok?" she said clenching her eyes shut.

"Mama, what's wrong?"

""N-Nothing Shippou." She breathed. "I'm fine."

Shippou approached her quickly. "No, it's not! You're acting as if your hurt, please tell me what's wrong?" he pleaded.

Kagome sighed as the pain died down. "It's just a backache Shippou, nothing to worry about, I get them a lot."

"Well, I still think I should tell otou-san," he said rushing off.

"No, wait for Shippou! It's nothing to worry him over!" she yelled, but he just kept running.

"Great" she muttered.

She quietly rested her head back against the side of the spring. She knew Kouga would barge in to see if she was ok.

In three...two...one...

"Kagome?"

Right on time, she thought with a chuckle.

"Yes Kouga?" she inquired innocently, looking up to see him towering over her, looking concerned.

"What's wrong? Shippou said you were in pain?"

Kagome sighed. "Yes Kouga, but it's just a backache, nothing more."

He leaned down and grabbed her around the chest raising her up out of the water and into his lap. He rubbed her back the best he could to ease the pain she described.