A/N-Okay so this is the first chapter of my first story EVER! So I'm really looking forward to getting all the positive and negative criticism I get. Reviews are ALWAYS welcome {good or bad}. This is a story spin-off of Inuyasha, about Kagome and Sesshomaru. It's something that I came up with while I was listening to some music. I hope nobody else thought of this lol because I would be devastated. It's going to be a combination of drama, romance, humor, spiritual, and adventure. I'm only going to upload new chapters if I get at least 7 (weird number I know) reviews. I don't have a beta yet but if you guys do what I said about the reviews then I'm going to get one. YAY you! Also for future reference the line of poem that I'm going to put at the beginning of each chapter, will be put together at later chapters to make one poem. I do not own Inuyasha or any of its characters.

''Time to make a fresh start

Time to let time heal your heart…

Chapter One – A new me

"Are you sure you sure that you have everything honey?" Kagome's mom asked. She knew she had already asked about ten times, but just couldn't help it. It had been about a year since her precious daughter had stopped venturing through the well. And even though she liked the thought that her daughter was much safer here with her… she also knew that Kagome wasn't an ordinary seventeen year-old girl, and that one she would want to return to her friends from the past.

"Ugh, mom you've asked me that a hundred times already. Yes I have everything." Kagome knew that her mother was just nervous herself. She hadn't seen her friends in about a year. She wasn't even sure what they would think of her. Kagome was a person with a new outlook on life. Equipped with a new mind, body, and soul.

When Kagome came back to her time one year ago, it seemed as though she was completely bombarded by puberty. Everything was growing, changing, and even fitting better. Not only did she accumulate a heck of a hot body, but she also gained a new outgoing, strong-willed, flirty, take-it-or-leave-it personality. And although she didn't feel like it at the moment she knew in her heart, she was ready to face her friends… and even that ass of a so-called friend. That's what made these last moments of preparations all the more worth it. Just to see the look on his face when he laid eyes on her. It would seal the deal. Kagome just knew his look would be priceless.

Everything was ready. Souta and grandpa had helped her earlier that day by taking her bags and setting them near the well. Kagome walked down the stairs, to the kitchen and decided to take one last look at herself before saying goodbye and going to the well.

As Kagome gazed into the mirror and at herself, she registered all that was the new Kagome.

Starting from the top; she looked at her beautiful raven hair, it looked better than ever. It was long and wavy, and slightly curled at the ends. Her bangs had grown longer too; they were feathered and tickled her eyelashes, really bringing attention to her deep brown eyes. Only a little mascara and lip gloss was needed. She was tempted to put her hair up, to show off her new ear piercings….but then she decided to save that surprise for another time. So she concluded that it would be best to leave her hair down. It was very long and very black. Her hair flew freely down her and along her sides, accentuating her curves. Kagome wore a light blue cami, with lace on top and very bottom. She figured it would still leave something to be imagined. While topping it off with some faded, ripped skinny jeans and some light some blue flip flops that matched her shirt.

Kagome marveled at herself as she proceeded to spray a simple mixture of cherry blossom, peach, and white jasmine all over herself. She was perfect.

"Honey you look beautiful, and any man-or demon who can't sense that is too foolish to be worthy of you anyway." Kagome's mom stated with a single tear rolling down her cheek. Call it mother's intuition if you want, but she could always seemed to know what Kagome was thinking…and knew just what to say too. She knew the reason her daughter had left that long year ago, even if she didn't even want to admit to herself. Kagome then turned from the mirror with tears in her eyes too.

"Mom…"She muttered. Then her mother pulled her into a loving hug. In that single embrace all was heard was soft sobs and mumbles of endearment. "I love you so much mom, but I'm gonna' be back to see you guys in six months." Kagome managed through tears.

"Oh I know that sweetheart. I love you too." Then her mom added with a slight laugh, "I guess it isn't that long dear, but you know I'm still going to miss you."

"And I'm gunna' miss you."

During their long, heartfelt embrace Grandpa and Souta walked in….and began to feel a little teary-eyed themselves.

"Well come on, we gotta' get my granddaughter to the well before a certain dog-eared demon has a fit." Her grandpa chuckled. They all laughed at him. But to Kagome, this trip through the well would be different from all her others.

For once, she wasn't about to jump into that well feeling unsure about what others would think. She didn't find herself dreading what would come from her being away for so long. There was no hot, burning sensation coming from behind her eyes. Where tears were patiently awaiting the perfect moment to be shed because of some stupid argument. Kagome wasn't praying to every god or goddess to ever rein, that Inuyasha actually pay her some well-deserved attention…because she didn't care. She wasn't worried what obscenities he and Kikyou had done while she was away. She couldn't care less. But most importantly, for the first time, Kagome was actually relishing in this moment.

It was usually at this moment, where as she peered down the well, her seemingly large worries grew. They would flood her thoughts with melancholy….usually. But not this time. And with those thoughts she turned around to wave goodbye.

"Well….I guess this is goodbye." Kagome turned back towards her family while saying this.

"Not really sis, this seems more along the lines of a 'so long'. Or if you wanna' get techniquical -"

"Souta!" Their mom barely said without laughing. "Get going dear, you have business to attend to." Her mom winked. Kagome shot everyone one last smile then turned towards the well.

Upon facing the well, with what seemed like ten bags, she was welcomed by an anonymous wind. It caressed and embraced her. This aimless breeze flowed freely with the smell of wood, dirt, and dust from around her. The Feudal Era was beckoning her, so she embraced it and answered its call.

Soon she was engulfed by spiritual energy. It swirled around her aura like an old friend. The two energies intertwining like that gave her a weightless, serene feel. Then she smelt the ever-green scent of old earth. It brought back memories of her past travels.

Then joy and excitement settled in her heart as soon as she felt solid ground. Kagome looked up to find clear blue skies and small wildflowers peaking through the top of the well. That's when she knew.

She was back.

A/N-Okay so I really hope you liked the chapter. I promise tons of action and more dialog in the next chapter. Really looking forward to reviews. I will treasure them all…good and well thanks for reading!