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Forever Love

Chapter one: The End

"I think I'm finished picking herbs for today. Besides, Jeninji has already gone home and the sun is setting. I need to get home before I faint from hunger." Kagome thought to herself as she finished picking a few choice plants. She looked around at the beautiful mountainside one last time before she mounted her bike.

I had been two years since she had crossed back over. Two years since she and Inuyasha had known they would be together, two years since she said goodbye, permanently, to her mother, brother and grandfather. Two years since she had slept in that soft, comfortable bed. Although it had also been two years since she had used an alarm clock. Kagome certainly missed her mother, brother and grandfather, but it helped to know that they were together and happy in the future.

Oh yeah! Kagome thought to herself quickly I have GOT to get home quickly! Tonight we are all eating dinner at Sango's. I am making some delicious stew. She chuckled to herself, not too much spice, I can't forget that again. Inuyasha sure is picky. Kagome picked up the pace and was home quickly. Towns were not spread apart as far in the feudal era. After all, many people simply walked everywhere, so a bike could get her around in no time flat. As she crested the hill to her home, she could see that she had a visitor.

"Kaede! Why are you here? I thought you were over in the next town, assisting the new priestesses."

"I let them go to their towns and see their parents. It is tradition for a time at the beginning of summer to allow them to do this while they are still in training. They can assist their parents with household chores, and practice their skills in their respective towns"

"Oh, so like, summer break?"

"Hm? Summer break?"

"Ah, well that is what it's called where I'm from… anyway would you like to come in? I need to start my stew for tonight's dinner at Sango's. Are you coming?"

"No, I'm quite tired and feel as though I need to rest. Anyway in my old age I could never keep up with all of you. I am old, you know"

Kagome looked at the old priestess. She had seen so much in her days, from her older sister dying with the jewel, to the last of Naraku and the almost destruction of their village. Time seemed to pass so quickly now, Kagome had almost forgotten about it…

"Kagome, what is Kaede doing here?" Inuyasha said, suddenly appearing at her side.

Kagome felt a rush in her heart. Something was bothering her, but she couldn't place it. She stared at Kaede a moment longer then answered her beloved.

"Kaede has let the priestesses go on summer break. I suppose she will be home for a few weeks. But did you come by to see us for some other reason?"

"Ah well, I was wanting to order a new potion from you, Kagome." Kaede said, almost embarrassed.

"Kaede of course! But no reason to be embarrassed, aches and pains are normal with old age."

"Yeah old hag, I'm surprised you lasted this long" Inuyasha laughed

"Inuyasha! Sit boy!" Inuyasha crashed to the ground next to her "Kaede it should be ready in a few days. Inuyasha go make yourself useful and find some meat for the stew."

Inuyasha grumbled but set off to do his work. Something seems off about Kagome. Inuyasha thought as he left. Her scent has changed? What could change someone's scent?