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[inu-mothership]

Inu-Mothership Spotlight Saturday: Holiday Edition! Week 4: Gift Giving

Hi everyone! We here at @inu-mothership are back with another week of holiday-related fic recs! This week's theme is "Gift Giving," and we are so glad to be able to share this list with all of you 💝

This week, below the cut, we have a baker's dozen list of recs, all with the theme of gifts and gift giving. Fics are listed, as always, in alphabetical order, with ship, rating, and status (complete or ongoing) listed in the parentheses. We hope you enjoy and find some new favorites 🌟

4 Carats (SessKag; M; complete) by @sereia1313

Most misunderstandings come from a lack of communication, and this Christmas is no exception.

Chasing Cars (InuKag; T; complete) by @lavendertwilight89

Inuyasha meets Kagome in his freshman communications class and immediately tries to close him off only to be surprised when she doesn't quit. He ends up in a group with her and his other friends and ends up falling for her. When they draw names for secret santa at the end of the year, guess who he ends up with? Will he confess his feelings or continue down a path of loneliness?

Christmas Plushy (InuKag; T; complete) by @windkissedsakura

A Christmas at an idyllic cottage for our favorite couple. A small puppy plushy that surprises a former grumpy hanyou with its significance. 

Everything But the Pear Tree (InuKag; E; complete) by @fandomobsessions016

After going through a rough break-up, Kagome decides she's going to pull herself out of her slump by diving head first into holiday preparations. With her friend Sango and the help of her new neighbor, Inuyasha, Kagome is reminded why the holidays are so special to her.

From the Heart - and the Wrapping Company (InuKogKag; NR; complete) by@clearwillow/BrigidtheFae (Ao3)

Christmas isn't going according to anyone's plans, except Koga's. Between the heat in the apartment making it feel like it's July and the endless boxes Inuyasha and Kagome keep finding, there has to be a good reason for the devious look in their boyfriend's eyes.

If You Dare (InuKag; Rated E; complete) by @fawn-eyed-girl

Inuyasha hates Christmas, and looks forward to spending it alone.

Kagome loves Christmas, and is devastated that she has to spend it alone.

She decides to leave a notebook in the stacks at a bookstore, in hopes of making a special connection. When Inuyasha finds it, does he dare take her challenge? And will she dare to accept his?

The Kissing Plant (InuKag; T; complete) by @heynikkiyousofine

Inuyasha finds this so called kissing plant and decides to use it to show Kagome how he feels.

Lucky (InuKag; G; complete) by @lavaffair/coccinelleroses (Ao3)

Inuyasha is on a last-minute mission to find Kagome a Christmas present on Christmas Eve! Luckily, he has the perfect little helper by his side to make sure Kagome gets everything she deserves this Christmas.

A Moment, Together (InuKag; G; complete) by @yukinon-writes

A moment between Kagome and Inuyasha the night before Christmas!

One Little Thing (InuKag; T; complete) by @smmahamazing

Inuyasha wants to propose to his long time girlfriend, Kagome, but can't come up with a good way to pop the question. That is, until he gets her as his Secret Santa.

A Secret Santa (NarSess; T; complete) by @roseheartwhitefox

Naraku loved his job working at Walmart.

He loved it because most of the time, people shopping at Walmart were miserable. They were tired, overworked, underpaid, and generally disgruntled human beings. Not much unlike himself. 

It was a glorious job. 

It brought Naraku great pleasure to watch the miserable customers plowing through the store at the hand of life’s struggles. That was the case at the store pretty much all the time, except for one time of year.

Christmas.

Skeins and Schemes (InuKag; G; complete) by @cannibalsforbreakfast/Laeoukka

Inuyasha didn’t understand why she was insisting she needed to go back to her time, because this time last year Kagome had said her school was on “ho-li-day” and that there were no classes. She’d tried to put Inuyasha off with excuses — she had a makeup exam, her school had changed its schedule — but she could tell he didn’t believe her.

Because how could she tell Inuyasha that she needed to go back to her time to make him a Christmas present?

Wrapped in Red (SessKag; M; complete) by @sereia1313

Christmas has always been a special time for Kagome, but after Rin invites Sesshomaru to join in the festivities, the holidays will never be the same.

[shade-without-color]

Once more, go to sea once more [Read it on A03]

So another chapter for my huge Fleet Week tale, for @inu-mothership we would meet sirens with teeth so sharp that tore a sailor's heart, Florence Welch as death (You will see she/they, as they are my favourite to write) and of course a rocky start, in responding to Day 2 prompt: Meet-Ugly which is not my usual thing to do but I have fun writing Midoriko being so spunky and Kirinmaru just be a dumbass.

So enjoy this little tale, for now as the new updates I will do after Fleet week!

[heynikkiyousofine]

Part One

Inuyasha refused to look at the email, the one with big, bold capital letters with the title of “Merry Christmas Friend!” from his pervy, lecherous and somehow married closest friend. Oh, hell no. It came through just this morning, before he even had time to finish his first cup of coffee and he promptly shut his browser, deciding he could go without checking his email all day. However, luck was not on his side and by lunch time, he was forced to look.

continue reading on ao3

tag list below the cut:

@blairex ; @mamabearcat ; @enchantedink-ag ; @splendentgoddess ; @mandirox89 ; @sailorlolo ; @mustardyellowsunshine ; @hny-moroha ; @knittingknots ; @yukinon-writes ; @clearwillow ; @keichanz ; @serial-doubters-club ; @malditamigs ; @zelink-inukag ; @shinidamachu ; @bonny2323 ; @banksdelivers ; @that-one-nerdy-gal ; @sarahk21 ; @dchelyst ; @anisaanisa ; @lavendertwilight89 ; @otaku-108 ; @sailorbabydoll92 ; @inukagbot ; @queerkagome ; @bluehawaiicat ; @chit-a-to ; @liz8080 ; @lightmidnight ; @shikonstar ; @soliska ; @inu-mothership​

[anisaanisa]

Will you be participating in any of the IY Fandom events this year? (Inu-Spiration, InuSecretSanta, Inuvember, Sugar and Spice Event, etc.)

Hello, anon! I realise you’ve sent this ask to multiple people, so in the interest of your interest check, I’ll answer your question. I tend to keep musings to hashtags, but as my closest friends here know, I’m an opinionated mouthpiece when given the opportunity. So, I’m going to be honest about my feelings here, since you asked in such good faith.

But for future reference – you don’t need to hide. I won’t bite unless asked. Note: These opinions are my own and not a direct reflection of how others may feel, or the coordinators of these events.

Inu-spiration: No. Mystery-bag art isn’t on my Christmas list, and the same goes for writing. When I want to collaborate, I have options, and those options come with people I adore and admire, and afford me the gift of knowledge. Not knowing who/what/when/where/why I’m being paired and the type of work I’ll create is not in my repertoire of a good time, and from personal experience, participants tend to be laden with stress up until the very last moment. In the interest of peace and tranquillity, it’s a no from me.

InuSecretSanta: My calendar quakes. In the interest of peace and time-keeping, it’s a no from me.

Inuvember Mothership (and somehow FC) Bingo: No. And because you forced me into having to read, re-read and make sense of something that doesn’t make sense, I returned the favour – this is going to be longwinded.

Incoherent: I have to read a lot to get to the meat of what this event entails. My brain is flighty, and I tend to skip ANs on a good day – so when I did just that, I was brought to percentages. So, I have to go back up to the top to understand why those are there. And when I read it all, it’s still not very clear what the aim is here – apart from, of course, competition, competition, competition.

Longwinded: Bingo. A game beloved by many, particularly OAPs and children. It usually comprises of a card and a time and place to meet. This event, so far, has come with 2 announcement posts, neither of which is a bingo card, and an edit (which I’ll get into) to the event itself. As per the previous incoherency issues, neither of these announcements have come from the Inuvember page, and have been spread between 2 other blogs. Having to jump through multiple hoops to find information is a PR nightmare, and I’ve already thrown my laptop out the window because I don’t know where to look. The OAPs and children weep, for the adults don't have the answers.

Exclusionary: This one is two-fold, so I’ve broken it down. -Themes: are, at best, exclusionary. Forcing people into rare characters and rare pairs has pushed the majority of the fandom out of participation within the first 2 weeks. On top of that, the original event comprised of an entire week of whump, which is baffling for so many reasons – so by week 3, there are half a dozen people left who might participate. By the time we reach week 4 – the only one that makes a lick of sense for a fandom-wide event – it’s Tropes, which, besties, no… Whump is a Trope. And as a final hoorah, the event has been amended before we’ve even seen a bingo card. If that isn’t fumbling the bag, I don’t know what is. At this point, we have 3 weeks until November, no Bingo card, and very little time to come up with a Hojo Whump story. – Competition: Ain’t my schtick. Leaderboards, as a concept, are not cute. Fandom is an escapist plain, and with the incredibly niche themes and modge-podging that has to be done to earn points/percentages/whatever, all but 2 people have “lost” their chance to place anywhere. To meet any requirements here, you’d have to give yourself over to the toxic productivity that only a handful of people thrive in. We already have a quarterly competition that happens too frequently for a small, dying fandom, so this portion of the event was unnecessary, ill-advised, and just plain whack.

Transparency/Prizes: There are prizes…apparently. There has been no mention of what they are and should have been announced from the word go. I’ve gleaned that this section of the event may have sprouted from Feudal Connection’s input, considering I've spotted they've answered a few concerns already. From personal experience, I have received 2/8 Winners banners promised from that specific event (which I do not feel to/shouldn’t have to chase, and no, I’m not a special case here), have found it to be nothing but an administrative nightmare from the ground up, and can't compute when suggestions for improvement are met with combative resistance to change. With all that being said, I am 1) not surprised this hasn’t been coordinated/planned properly yet and 2) not convinced that they will be worth the hassle of chasing up when/if these promises are met.

Convoluted: From my wading through multiple blogs and posts, I have concluded this is a Mothership event and bears no real affiliation with Inuvember, apart from appearing on a banner and in a tag. Three separate blogs/events conducting one’s brainchild is confusing at best, and I struggle to understand where FC or Inuvember come into this event other than being guilty by association.

TLDR: From my understanding, previous Inuvember events have been this: 30 days of themes for us to celebrate our love for Inuyasha as a fandom, in whatever way we see fit. This is 30 days of competition to see whose Franken-fic comes out on top. Fandom accolades have never been the aim of my game, so you’ll have to find this very, very particular bloodlust elsewhere. Verdict: In the interest of peace and sanity, it’s a no from me.

Sugar and Spice: Probably not, cause it’s too far in the future for me to say for certain what with having no concept of time. In the interest of refusing to believe 2023 is near, it’s a no from me.

Etc: Fandom is supposed to be about fun. And yes, some find competition and Being Number 1 fun. But I’m tired, I have a child to raise, and I just wanna write/draw my silly little grocery store daydreams and delight over them with my friends. I do not care who is the best. I do not care about stretching myself thin for things that do not bring me joy. And you won’t find any HoW tO WiN aT FaNdOm nonsense here. We have snacks – that’s about it.

Hope this helps! 🥰❤

[fawn-eyed-girl]

Fawnie's Mothership Stories: A collection of short stories based on @inu-mothership Bingo nights

Hi everyone! So this is a...slightly different kind of post from me. I'm very excited to share these little stories with you. I wrote them as part of our Bingo nights over on the @inu-mothership Discord server, and they're pretty different from most things I've done before.

These stories hit a pretty wide variety of ships (both romantic and platonic) and ratings. I'm going to list them here for you (along with setting; prompts are in the chapter summaries in the fic). They were really fun to write, though, and so I hope you enjoy!

Inuyasha & InuKimi: rated T (modern AU) Kikyō/InuKimi: rated E (modern AU) Inuyasha & Sesshōmaru: rated G (modern AU) Kōga/Naraku: rated E (modern AU) Kikyō/Ayame: rated G (canon-divergentish?)

[neutronstarchild]

“Write a story each day for Fleet Week,” she said. “It’ll be fun,” she said.

And let me tell you, it was! But my god... it was hard. Fleet Week was made to challenge us to think beyond our own ships, beyond our comfort zones, and to reach inside and see what comes out. And I had an incredible time doing that. I hope that you’ll enjoy and read too--beyond your ships! Outside your comfort zones! You may just find something else that touches your heart.

I also wanted to thank the absolutely wonderful artists who let me commission them to help my vision come true. You’ll find their art in the stories, so please check them out!

Neutron’s Fleet Week Series Link

Here, from me, are each of my entries to this wonderful event! Thank you so so much @inu-mothership​ for running it! ♥️⛵️♥️

New to You: Inuyasha/Hōjo Hōjō‘s Crush -- (Rated G, art by @eliza-faust-diary​)

Friend Ship: Kagura & Kanna Take Heart -- (Rated T, art by @tmetta​)

Buried Treasure: Sesshōmaru/Rin’s Mom Mother. -- (Rated M, art by @heavenin--hell​)

Submarine: Hōjō/Jakotsu Sex on the Beach -- (Rated T, art by @nartista​)

Shipwreck: Naraku/Kikyō Goodbye, Lover -- (Rated M, art by @otaku-108​)

Convoy: Kagura/Kagome/Sango Drunk Girls in a Bathroom -- (Rated T, art by @valuvi​)

OTP: InuKag By the Well -- (Rated E, art by @stillunderyourbed​)

[inuyasharedraw]

November already?

Dear redraw fans,

Yes November did creep up on us silently and Osuwari us!

Those of you who have been following us for a couple of years may remember though we tend to take November "off" anyway. So here is your belated notice that... We're having November off.

Here are a few other fandom events happening now or soon if you are looking for something to do!

A new event for November, Inuvember Bingo!

Feudal Connection voting is almost closed for the quarter but you still have time!

And for Yashahime fans there is a #RitowaAutumnFestival about to start on Twitter, just look for the hashtag for more information.

As always, if you have any redraws from previous prompts or of your own, please share them with us! We would to share some love with your fantastic art!

Happy drawings!

-The Inuyasha Redraw Team

[gaylenightingale]

4 Nov 22 Rare Characters - Ginta, Hakkaku, Koga ❤️💕🐕

https://archiveofourown.org/works/42767850/chapters/107650806

Innocent fun in the sun

Going for a black out with this card---2 more days

@ Inu-mothership

[inuyasha-events]

May

Halloween Inuspiration Sign-Up (May 1st - Artists, May 8th - Writers), hosted by @inu-spiration

Inuyasha Fandom Awards Nomination Period (May 1st - 15th), hosted by @feudalconnection

Kikyo Weekend (May 5th - 7th), hosted by @kikyo-weekend

Fleet Week (May 22nd - 28th), hosted by @inu-mothership​

InuKag Week (May 29th - June 4th), hosted by @inukag-week

June

Inuyasha Pride Month (June 1st - 30th), hosted by @inuyashapridemonth 

Inu-Gang Gift Exchange Tag Nominations (June 4th - 10th), hosted by @brain-rot-hour​

Inuyasha Fandom Awards Voting Period (June 5th - 19th), hosted by @feudalconnection

Inu-Gang Gift Exchange Sign-ups (June 11th - 17th), hosted by @brain-rot-hour​

July

SessKag Week (July 17th - 23rd), hosted by @sesskag-week​​​

August

InuKag Fluff Week (August 13th - 19th), hosted by @inukagfluffweek​

Want to keep up on the latest events year-round? Check out the Inu-Library Calendar!

[inu-mothership]

Inu-Mothership Spotlight Saturday: Holiday Edition!

Hi everyone! We here at @inu-mothership are back with a series of very special fic rec lists, just in time for the holidays!

Over the next six weeks, we'll be posting a new list with a special theme. This week (Week 1), our theme is Snow, and we have 13 fics (listed below the cut) to recommend with this theme!

In the spirit of the Mothership, we have included a variety of ships. Ratings, and current status (complete or ongoing) are also listed parenthetically. We hope you find some new holiday classics to return to year after year ❄️

A Blizzard for Christmas (MirSan, InuKag; T; complete) by @heynikkiyousofine

I saw this little blog post about how a group of customers and employees were snowed at a local IKEA and immediately came up with this little fic for it. Enjoy my beautiful people! 💕

Can Inuyasha Come Out and Play? (InuKag; G; complete) by @neutronstarchild

When an 8 year old Kagome Higurashi sees a boy with doggie ears and golden eyes through the window of Ms. Izayoi's house, she knows she must do something. Doesn't Ms. Izayoi know that everyone, whether they have demonic heritage or not, deserves to play out in the snow?

A Fateful Encounter (TogIza; T; complete) by @sapphirestarxx

Fleeing an unwanted betrothal, Izayoi gets caught in a snowstorm. On the verge of freezing, she encounters someone who saves her and offers her all the choices she's never had before.

Fire and Ice (MirSan; E; complete) by Anonymous

After a snowstorm traps them in a cave for the night, Miroku has an idea to help pass the time. Sango makes him work for it, or tries to.

The Gift of Dreaming (KikSan; NR; complete) by Commoner (Ao3)

Sango is just having the worst day. Miroku kissed another woman, a demon kicked her butt, and a snow storm trapped she and the last person she ever wanted to interact with in a cabin. How could it get any worse? The person she's trapped with is very attractive.

If You’re Lonely, Make Me (SessKag; G; complete) by @elevenharbor

Kagome dreams of the near-impossible each time it snows.

It’s All Downhill from Here (MirSan; T; complete) by @violetasteria

Two interns are sent on a one day trip to tour a hotel for a company event, but when they get snowed in, Miroku and Sango find themselves stuck in very close quarters.

New Year (SessKag; M; complete) by @sereia1313

Kagome is fully prepared to spend New Year's Eve alone, but fate has other plans.

Reflections in the Snow (InuKag; T; complete) by @ruddcatha

Inuyasha stands amidst the first falling snow, reflecting on memories of winter and the person who taught him to love. 

Silly, Naughty, and Obnoxious Wanderers (InuKagMor; T; complete) by @alannada

Secret-Santa 2021!

Giftee: kaorimizunya

Prompt: I love so much to see InuKag with Moroha playing with snow!

Snowblind (InuKik; G; complete) by @sonjajade

Their situation seems so dire, yet a certain hanyou refuses to let it get his miko down.

A Snowy Walk Home (InuKag; T; complete) by @curlybookwriter0294

Inuyasha truly does not want to admit it...he was cold very cold and he's also stubborn and doesn't want to accept help from his girlfriend Kagome. He doesn't need her help. He was fine. He's a demon! Well, human right now and he doesn't need her big red puffy coat that looks so warm. Will he finally accept it and stop being stubborn?

Touch (InuKag; G; complete) by @serial-doubters-club/hakomorebi (Ao3)

Inuyasha shows up unexpectedly in Kagome's time. Neither of them could anticipate what they would experience for the first time on a cold winters night. Written for InuKag Fluff Week 2021 (Day 4: Touch).

Winter Snow (InuKag; T; complete) by@lavendertwilight89

Kagome reflects back about her first year in the feudal era with her mate. Inuyasha has a surprise.

[feudalconnection]

This year, Inuvember is getting a new twist!

@feudalconnection & @inu-mothership have partnered with @inuvember​ to bring you an all new fun-filled way to enjoy the Inuyasha fandom! This November, we will be hosting a modified Bingo to aid the creative process and give rise to new fanfiction, fanart and other creations to share with this wonderful community!

For November, each participant will receive a bingo card to complete. Participants can get additional bingo cards as they finish their current card. As works are completed, they can be submitted with the corresponding square.  After you have completed a “bingo”, you will have the option to either receive a new card, or continue playing on your current card. If you are able to complete an entire bingo card, you will receive major points!

Each square will focus on a prompt, and you are able to use the prompt however you wish in a work of fiction, art, or other mediums. Once you are able to create a traditional bingo (rows, diagonally, or four corners + center square), you can submit your bingo card for points!

You are able to use multiple squares in one work if you’re able to do it. There is a lot of freedom here to use which ships float your boat, and topics that you enjoy. 

In addition, to add a little more fun to the mix, each week will have a designated topic. If you’re able to work-in the topic with your planned creation, you will receive bonus points for that piece! 

Week 1: Rare Characters

The character must be a main character in the narrative to count for the bonus. 

No bonus: Inuyasha, Kagome, Sesshomaru, Kikyou, Naraku, Kagura, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, Koga, Moroha

25% bonus: Jaken, InuKimi, Toga, Izayoi, Rin, Ayame, Shiori, Hojo, Bankotsu, Jakotsu, Kanna

50% bonus: Everyone else not mentioned. 

Week 2: Rare Pairs

The characters must be main characters in the narrative to count for the bonus. Friendships/platonic ships are allowed, and pairs must follow the rules of FeudalConnection and Inu-Mothership. 

No bonus: InuKag, SessKag, Sess & Rin, KogKag, InuKagMor

25% bonus: MirSan, SessKagu, TogIza, InuKik, KogAya, KagKik, InuKog

50% bonus: All other pairings not mentioned

Week 3: Black and White Week

Time to either make your characters suffer (Black) or make their teeth ache with fluffy sweetness (White). Whether you want to write about your favorite villain, enemies/rivalries, or just want to beat up on your favorite punching bag, pick your whump! Or if you enjoy the other end of the spectrum, feel free to indulge in your favorite romantic or platonic pairings in fluffy settings. 

No bonus: Angst, Minor Character Death, Holding Hands, Sweet Compliments, Blushing

25% bonus: Enemies, Rivals, Major Character Death, Betrayal, Proposal, Snuggles & Huggles, Sensual Seduction

50% bonus: Dark Themes, Gore, Horror, Torture, Kisses (romantic or platonic), Meet Cute, Making Love

Week 4: Tropes

The tropes and AUs can come from here or here. Combinations and mix & match will earn you bonuses!

No bonus: One or two tropes/AUs used

25% bonus: Three tropes/AUs used

50% bonus: Four or more tropes/AUs used

You are not required to participate in the themes each week. These are just added challenges that will help participants obtain more points. 

There will be a Leaderboard that you can view to see where you stand in regards to points. At the end of the month there will be prizes based on points as well as random selection. 

Stay tuned for a Frequently Asked Questions post to better lay out the rules, requirements, and overall workings of this year’s Inuvember. 

We all have potential to make beautiful things. So let’s start closing out the year with a bang!

[shade-without-color]

A new adventure, for the sea bellows those who draw near [Read it at A03]

So hello there!! I hope all of you are safe and well, in conjunction of @inu-mothership fleet week, day 1, I chose Port: Enemies to Lovers to kickstart on this new voyage which is my pirate Midokirin adventure- to the Qilin!.

I would say like the sea, that story Is tumultuous AF, with me encountering writing blocks in addition, a few weeks back I fell sick with Covid so it nearly sank to a shipwreck, however I am going to push the first one out, which I hope you enjoy this tale!

And oh I have a playlist for you guys to listen, and yes it is pirate AF, but what can you do <3

So enjoy this swashbuckling tale!!

[heynikkiyousofine]

Part Two

Kagome bit her lip, hoping she didn’t give away any indication she heard him. Sometimes, her clients made happy noises when she hit a spot, but dear kami, he was so attractive. I wonder what he sounds like in the bedroom. Down girl, you don’t give out happy endings. You’re not Yura. Frowning when she felt him tense below her, she shook her head, determined to get his name before he left. And maybe find out whether or not he’s single.

continue reading on ao3

tag list below the cut:

@blairex​ ; @mamabearcat​ ; @enchantedink-ag​ ; @splendentgoddess​ ; @mandirox89​ ; @sailorlolo​ ; @mustardyellowsunshine​ ; @hny-moroha​ ; @knittingknots​ ; @yukinon-writes​ ; @clearwillow​ ; @keichanz​ ; @serial-doubters-club​ ; @malditamigs​ ; @zelink-inukag​ ; @shinidamachu​ ; @bonny2323​ ; @banksdelivers​ ; @that-one-nerdy-gal​ ; @sarahk21​ ; @dchelyst​ ; @anisaanisa​ ; @lavendertwilight89​ ; @otaku-108​ ; @sailorbabydoll92​ ; @inukagbot​ ; @queerkagome​ ; @bluehawaiicat​ ; @chit-a-to​ ; @liz8080​ ; @lightmidnight​ ; @shikonstar​ ; @soliska​ ; @inu-mothership​

[mamabearcat]

Before bed sketch.

There was some discussion around kilt wearing Inuyasha in the Inuyasha Mothership discord earlier today, and I do love me a man in a kilt, so there we go.

I've always thought the original Highlander movie would fit well as an Inuyasha AU, with Kikyou as his first love in the past, and Kagome as his second in the future. I seriously thought about writing it. But then I couldn't bring myself to kill anyone off as Ramirez. I know he was brought back in Highlander II, but as far as I'm concerned Highlander is the only movie. There can be only one.

[fawn-eyed-girl]

Open Mic Night: An InuKog Story Chapter 2 now live on Ao3!

Hello everyone! It's been a bit, but when I saw the prompts for this year's @inu-mothership Fleet Week, I couldn't help but be inspired to go back to this story and give it an edit. Chapter 2 (which is now live) is a perfect fit with today's prompt, which is Angst!

We get more Inuyasha and Koga playing together, and more Inuyasha trying to figure out where he and Koga stand. I hope you enjoy!

[mrfeenysmustache]

And Baby Makes Four

For @inu-mothership Fleetweek!

Wednesday May 24, Port- FLUFF!

last year for fleet week I wrote my first InuKogKag fic. This year I’m back with another, albeit much shorter, fluffy little InuKogKag tale. I did do a sketch this time tho!

I love them.

Summary: parenthood was not something they rushed into, but it was something they’d always belonged for.

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They’d wanted time with her.

A lot of time.

Three years waiting for her to return, wondering if she’d even be up for accepting them both together and being part of what they knew must be a strange but loving arrangement, Inuyasha and Koga had been in no hurry to have any children.

They did want snuggles though.

So much time they’d spent hidden away in the dens in a big heap of limbs and love, stroking and squeezing and snoozing in each other’s arms, filling Kagome up with so much confidence in this new dynamic and her equal place in their hearts.

She’d been skeptical, she wouldn’t lie, that someone wouldn’t end up being second place and left out, at least at some point, but the more time she spent with them, loving them, being loved by them, and watching them love each other…. Kagome realized this was always how they’d been meant to be.

When the time for having children had come around they all decided that there would be no “birth order.” They wouldn’t take turns fathering children, they would leave it up to fate and every child would be equally theirs regardless of how much yoki it possessed or if it smelled more wolfish or puppyish.

And Kagome simply sat and cried tears of love and joy as she watched her men animatedly talk about becoming fathers and who would be better at teaching them to hunt or fish or run or play.

Bangs stuck to her brow with lingering sweat and shrouded in fire rat, Kagome leaned into Koga’s strength as she caught her breath and tried to keep her weary eyes closed. He pressed his lips to the top of her head and whispered his pride into her hair as Inuyasha leaned into his other side.

He held up their new baby and marveled over how tiny, soft and fragile a life could be, in awe of her tiny blacks curls, her softly pointed ears, her round, rosy cheeks, exclaiming she looked and smelled just like her mother.

Inuyasha and Koga squabbled over her name, trying to find something that perfectly captured her beauty, her strength, her ferocity, and Kagome finally succumbed to sleep, secure in her spot in their den, in their family, blissfully happy, blissfully exhausted, blissfully in love with them and their new, perfect daughter.