It was only a few days after Inuyasha stopped looking for Kikyou.
Kagome and Inuyasha were in a feud. They didn't talk, look at or even acknowledge each other. They had been separated by the death of his true, real true love. Kagome sat down and tried to concentrate, but everything she thought of soon connected with Inuyasha.
Kagome? Are you okay?" ask Miroku. She didn't know how to answer. Her heart was separated into the two times. She didn't even realize that everyone was soon looking at her like she was leaving forever. Kagome was looking at the ground until she suddenly realized that she was asked a question.
"I'm fine!" she quickly replied. Now Inuyasha was looking at Kagome funny too. They all started guessing on what could be wrong while Kagome resumed her day-dreaming; starring at the floor. Inuyasha turned away and started walking again. Kagome's heart sank, but she swallowed it and began to walk again. She stayed far, far away from Inuyasha though. At the moment, she didn't think it would be right for him to be with the reincarnation of his dead loved one.
"The village is coming up soon." Inuyasha said quietly. Kagome was going to live with Kouga while Inuyasha went to find if Kikyou was truly dead. Everyone but him knew that she was gone for good. But Inuyasha wanted more than anything to find Kikyou alive! He would not give up no matter how long the task would take. Everyone agreed that it would be best for Kagome if she wasn't nearby while they looked for any sign of Kikyou.
"Where will I be meeting Kouga?" Kagome asked. She waited to see if Inuyasha would flinch at Kouga's name or the fact that she would be living with him, but Inuyasha make no sign and kept on walking.
"He will be waiting at the village entrance." Sango replied.
"He must be very eager to see you again Kagome" Shippo remarked slyly.
"As long as Kagome doesn't give any of the sacred jewel shards to Kouga, then we have nothing to worry about!" sneered Inuyasha. Kagome couldn't believe what she was hearing! Inuyasha didn't care about her at all! All he cared abut was these stupid sacred shards that she could throw away in a second! They soon came closer to the village. Kagome was able to see Kouga on a roof with his two friends. They waved hi to them but only Kagome and Sango waved hi back. They entered the village and immediately Kouga sprinted into action.
"Well hello there Kagome." he said soothingly.
"Hi Kouga." She said shyly.
"Let me take your bags!" Kouga insisted. He wanted to make Inuyasha so jealous. But Kouga also knew that Inuyasha was in a depression stage and took advantage of it. They all said their goodbyes and Kouga, his friends and Kagome began to make their way back to the pack. No one said a word on the way. Until wasn't until they saw the den did anyone speak.
"There it is!" Kouga announced. "Your new home!"
"It's only temporary Kouga." replied Kagome.
"For now." Kouga mumbled softly.