Okay, people have been bugging me about a sequel, so I figured I'd just go ahead and write one. Many people have complained about the Inuyasha/Tohru pairing. I admit, it is a little weird. But please don't hate me for it! I also thank all those who reviewed the story it really means a lot to me (so don't stop!). Here we go! I'm continuing after what happened after the epilogue.

Kyo and Kagome went back downstairs to find the rest of the group huddled once again around the kotatsu. The storm seemed to be moving on, and the bursts of thunder were becoming fainter.

"I think things are quieting down." said Shigure, after Kyo and Kagome had seated themselves. "We should probably go to bed soon."

"Speaking of which," Tohru said, getting up, "I should make up your beds."

"You don't have to do that." Kagome said, sweetly. "We'll sleep on the couch or something, you don't have to go to any trouble."

"Oh, it's no trouble at all, really!" answered Tohru, reassuringly. "We mostly left things the way they were when you left. By the way, how long will you be staying with us?"

"Only a week at most." she replied, also getting up. "I'd like to help you set things up, if that's okay."

"Sure!" The two girls walked up the stairs, chatting like old friends.

"So, tell be about those people you mentioned before, those friends of yours in the Feudal Era." Tohru asked, taking out fresh sheets.

"Oh, they're all real characters. Miroku, for instance, is the most perverted monk I have ever met! Any time he meets a pretty girl, the first question he asks is her name, and the second is 'will you bear my children?' It's gross!" Tohru giggled, and Kagome continued. "Then there's Sango. She puts up a tough front a lot of the time, but she's really nice. And, I think she likes Miroku."

"Are you sure it's alright to be gossiping about them?" Tohru asked. "I'm not sure if they would like you talking about them."

"It's fine." she assured. "I'm not saying anything too terrible. Shippo is an adorable little fox demon, who's very artistic. He's really very cute." Kagome smoothed the comforter down on her bed.

"They sound like wonderful people to be around." Tohru said, leading the way into Inuyasha's room. "You're very lucky to have such great friends."

"I really am. Um, how did things go with Akito?" she asked, awkwardly.

"Oh, well, there was a funeral and all the members of the zodiac went. I was allowed to go too. If it hadn't been such a solemn occasion I would have been happy to meet all the Juunishi. Although, none of them seemed very sad that he died. Except Shigure, Akito was his younger brother after all."

"So, has the curse been lifted? Have they found another person to take Akito's place?"

"No, the curse is still in effect." Tohru answered, fluffing a pillow on Inuyasha's bed. "I don't know if they've found another to be the head yet, but I don't usually ask about those things."

"I see." Kagome replied, going back to her room and flopping down on the bed. "It's nice to be back here. This place feels like a home away from home."

"You're always welcome." she said, sitting down next to her. "I missed you too."

Back downstairs the boys had been discussing other issues.

"So, how are things in the Feudal Era?" Shigure asked, after the girls had disappeared up the stairs.

"Ah, not that bad. Some wolf demon named Koga confessed his love for Kagome, though." Inuyasha said absently, not noticing the tension that accompanied his words. "Not like she'd ever go out with him. He's way too obsessive."

The relief was obvious on both Yuki and Kyo's faces.

"So," Yuki asked, "what exactly do you do while in the Feudal Era?"

"That's a pretty long story, are you sure you want to hear it?" Inuyasha answered. They all nodded their heads. He told them all about the Jewel, Naraku, and described a few of his adventures with Kagome. The others listened intently, seeming a little shocked at the amount of information they were taking in. As he had promised, it was a very long story. Around half an hour had passed before he was finished. Just as he concluded, Kagome and Tohru returned.

"The beds are ready!" Tohru said, cheerfully. "I'm so glad you two came back to visit."

"We are too." Kagome answered, and Inuyasha nodded in agreement.

"It seems like the storm has moved on." Shigure remarked, as a small wisp of cloud moved to reveal a small waning moon. "We'd all better get to bed."

Everyone agreed, said goodnight, and went to their respective rooms. As soon as Kyo closed his door, he took out the crumpled picture with the letter on the back. Smoothing it out on his lap, he once again started reading.

Dear Kyo,

I hope that you read this letter soon. I am writing to tell you something that I can not put into words, or would rather not. You know how hard things can be to say.

I love both you and Yuki so much, yet I know some time I will have to choose between you two. It is a hard decision that I wish I didn't have to make. I know that time will come, but I don't want it to be soon. I would like to better get to know both of you, probably especially you. I know that underneath that hard exterior, you're really sweet. For now, I would really like to stay friends with both you and Yuki. Rest assured, I will make my decision, but not now.

So, please, have patience with me.

Kagome

He finished reading with a heavy heart. She hadn't chosen him. She hadn't even chosen Yuki. Kyo sighed, letting the letter fall to the floor. Kicking the paper under his bed, he sat back down, thinking. If Kagome had chosen Yuki, he could have just said "I knew it" and gotten over it. But what was he to do now? Allowing that question to eat away at his tired brain, he drifted into an uneasy sleep.