A/N: So did you ever wonder how Kagome and InuYasha's first New Years would go? Well maybe this isn't exactly how it went, but I hope it's close. And thanks to my great friend and sister Len for all her work on the pictures for this story.

It was now the start of the new year and also almost a whole year since Kagome had returned to the feudal era. Things had been so different in this time for Kagome, even after her year of hunting for the Shikon jewel shards with her friends. So much had changed and now with the start of a new year, Kagome wanted to celebrate it like she did at home. "I'm serious Sango, we should celebrate the beginning of the new year. The whole world celebrates this special time, well not at the same time or same way. Still it'll be really fun, and I know the kids will enjoy it too."

Sango chuckled at her best friend's excitement to celebrate a new year. "Well we might be able to do something, but this a busy time you know, and with three kids there isn't much time for anything extra." Still Sango wasn't sure about just what there was to celebrate. It was just the start of a new year, what was so special about that? "So what does one do for this new year thing? What makes it so special?"

"Well it's special because you're starting a new year and ending the old. It's a chance to better the next year of old ways. Like for me, I left my old life to start a new one here with InuYasha as well as with you and Mikoru." Kagome was all but jumping at different ideas on how to show everyone a good time. Sango however didn't really know what to expect. Of course Kagome picked up on her friends uneasiness. "Is something wrong Sango?"

She gave a small smile and said. "I'm sorry Kagome, but I just don't see the point in having a big party for starting a new year. Plus I'm very busy with the kids and all. Maybe one of the other villagers could help." It was at that moment her son started to cry and Sango was off to tend to him.

It was then Kagome realized that maybe Sango was right, was it really worth celebrating a new year? She lowered her head and decided to go for a walk to clear her mind. 'I guess it's different now, not just for me but everyone.' She sighed as she thought about everything. She only walked a little ways before finding a tree to rest under, Kagome set down and closed her eyes. As much as she really did want to do something fun like back in her time, it seemed no one else really wanted too. 'Why even bother with it, it's not important anyway.' A few tears started to fall as she thought.

"Keh, want to tell me why you're crying wench?" Kagome looked up and saw InuYasha standing over head. Quickly she wiped her tears away with her sleeve. She knew her husband hated when she cried, though she was getting better with her tears. Taking a seat beside her, he quickly pulled her in his lap. "So spill, you don't just cry over nothing Kagome."

Still a bit surprised from her quick move into his lap, but soon she rested her head on his shoulder. "I don't know InuYasha, I just really thought we could celebrate the new year with a small celebration, but it's not going to happen." She sighed heavily, trying to hold back more tears. But when InuYasha wrapped his arms around her and nuzzled his nose against her cheek. She couldn't hold back, and soon started to sob and try to tell him how much she missed certain things.

InuYasha himself felt lost and didn't know how to make his wife feel better. So he simply held her tight and left her cry. 'Damn, I hate not knowing how to make her feel better.' He thought, as he looked up and noticed just where they were. A smile came to him before he spoke. "Kagome, I know things are different here and I'm sorry if everything is harder on you now. Still you're such an amazing woman, you've given up so much just to be here with me. I can't even imagine how lonely you must feel leaving your family behind."

Kagome herself had just now realized just where they were too. After a few sniffs she gave him a smile. "You know I came out to clear my head, and never even realized I ended up here at the sacred tree." Her right hand reached up and cupped his cheek. "Our special place InuYasha, the very spot it all started." Her hand slides down his face and then down over his heart. "I can't even imagine how you must've felt either, being pinned to a tree by the one you loved."

She was surprised by InuYasha's next move. Placing a clawed hand over her's, that still rested over his heart he then told her something he never did before. "Yeah, but it was more painful knowing the one I truly loved, disappeared for three years. Never knowing if I'd get to actually tell you how much I loved you. I think the knowing that you were safe and with your family, made it a little easier. Still all I wanted was to see you at least one more time."

"Oh InuYasha, I'm so sorry for how things went." His heart skipped a beat when her lips kissed his, before she continued. "When we finally broke free from the jewel and returned to the shrine, I felt so bad for my family. They were all so worried about me, and before I knew it..." Kagome stopped and started wiping her eyes once more. "I'm sorry dear, I know you hate when I cry like this."

Carefully even he started wiping a few tears away from her cheeks. "No Kagome, it's okay really just let it out I'm here for you. After all you gave up your simple life with your family, just for me. I can't even begin to imagine how I would handle things knowing I was stuck in your time till my death." He carefully moved a lock of hair away from her face, then leaned down and kissed her lips. Nothing seemed to matter in that moment, till he parted from her lips. "Thank you Kagome, for giving me life again. I only hope I can fill the hole inside your heart that's missing your real family."

She rested her head against his shoulder once more and sighed happily. Kagome did miss her old life, but she knew she'd miss this even more. She loved InuYasha and never wanted to be away from him again, the three years apart had taken its toll on them both. Though deep down Kagome knew it was even harder for InuYasha. 'He has suffered more then me, he lost Kikyo his first love to a terrible demon who made them hate each other. Then never knowing if he'd ever see me again, I can't even imagine how hard those three years must have been on him.' A bird flew over head singing happily, cause Kagome to stop her thoughts of the terrible past her husband suffered. She knew he deserved to feel happy and she was going to at least give him something to celebrate. "InuYasha can I ask you something, do you think at least you and me could celebrate the new year?"

"Um..sure, but what exactly are we going to celebrate? I mean you know I never do those kinds of things, every day it's always the same to me. Why is this new year thing so important, it's just another year." InuYasha really hoped his words wouldn't upset her more, he didn't understand her theory on the matter. Still he would do whatever his wife wanted right now, those tears just didn't sit right with him.

She moved her hand from his heart and intertwined her fingers with his. A bright smile now replaced her tears, and InuYasha was pleased to see her beautiful smile. "Well we do have our reuniting to celebrate and our marriage, we have so much that has happened this past year. How can we not have something special to make this a year to celebrate?"

He had to agree with her, this past year was the best year of his life. He not only got his Kagome back, he also finally got the life he never dreamed he'd have. She is his life and once she returned he knew his life would be completely different, he wouldn't be alone anymore. Well at least for now he wouldn't be, he knew in time he'd out live her. They were happy now and there was no use in thinking about that right now. He pulled her close and gentle kisses her lips, he felt a little different this time when he kissed her and wondered if his hormones were getting the best of him. He felt like his desire and need to take her was much stronger. Sure he felt a strong desire for her lots of times, still as they kissed he felt a different hunger for her.

A distant sound caught his attention and he pulled away from the kiss. "Damn monk!" He growled out. Even his voice sounded more beastly, causing even Kagome to move back in his arms a little. He didn't like this feeling it felt to much like when his demon would take over. So with the knowing that Miroku would soon be crossing their path, InuYasha moved Kagome from his lap and stood up. He then reach for her hand and helped her up. "He better not be coming to ask for my help again." This time his voice sounded normal and left the hanyou wondering what was going on with him?

Taking her arm in his Kagome was going to ask if he was okay, but it was at that moment Miroku had appeared. "So I see I'm not the only one enjoying this beautiful afternoon. Anything exciting happening here?" Of course Miroku gave a wink to his friends after asking such a question. Both InuYasha and Kagome glared at the perverted monk, though InuYasha's eyes seemed a little off to Miroku. "Anything wrong InuYasha? Your eyes seem to have a red tint to them today, and you seem angrier then usual."

"Keh, don't waste your time Miroku. Like it's any concern of yours, just be on your way you damn nosy monk!" Once again his voice sounded like his inner demon. Both Kagome and Miroku gave each other a worried look, never had they encounter InuYasha like this. What surprised them most was that Tessaiga was at his side and still he seemed to be changing into his killer demon self. "Grrrrrrr! Just what the hell our you two looking at, you act like you never saw me before?" Both didn't know what to say, InuYasha was defiantly changing, but why was a mystery.

"InuYasha, please calm down. You just seem to sound a little different that's all, it's almost like when you transform into your full demon." Kagome went close and placed both her hands gentle on his chest, the moment her hands touched him, his actions seemed to change. Resting her head under his chin she softly spoke. "You're demon is very strong InuYasha, once I touched you it subsided." She felt so lost at that very moment, but knew they had to figure out what was going on.

Eventhough he felt the difference in himself, InuYasha still tried to deny her words. "Keh, I don't know what you're talking about wench I'm fine. It's just the damn monk interrupted us, that's all." He started grumbling, and folded his arms. InuYasha would never admit if there was a problem, like always he would deal with it by himself.