Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. Mending A Broken Heart Chapter Two

Kagome woke up to the sight of a small campfire and to Sesshomaru's ward, Rin, staring at her from across the campsite. She lifted herself a sitting position as Rin continued to watch her.

"Rin, why do you stare at me? This is hardly the first time we have met." Kagome commented as she sat up.

"I have missed your company. I am just very surprised that you are here. Did Lord Sesshomaru bring you here?" Rin questioned. Kagome looked around the campsite for other signs of life.

"I don't know how I came to be here, to be honest, Rin. Where is Lord Sesshomaru now?" Kagome asked the girl as she rose to her feet to check out her surroundings. It was still dark out, but dawn would soon break.

"That, wench, is none of your business!" Jaken snapped as he entered the camp. Kagome whirled around to face him.

"Then, maybe you can explain how I came to be here, Jaken." Kagome said calmly. Jaken looked appalled at the very idea of explaining anything to the likes of her.

"I don't have to explain anything to you, wench!" Jaken cried. Kagome began to summon her spiritual energy to give the imp a piece of her mind when she felt the inuyoukai behind her. She turned just in time to see Sesshomaru step into the clearing. He deposited a freshly killed rabbit by the fire. Rin immediately about putting it over the campfire to cook. Kagome moved to help her, but Sesshomaru's voice stopped her.

"How do you fare, miko?" He asked quietly. Kagome's eyes widened at his apparent concern over her well-being.

"I am just fine, other than my lack of memory of how I came to be here. I was attempting to ask your imp when you arrived. Would you please inform of how I came to be in your campsite?"

"Only because you asked politely. Do you recall your fight with my idiot brother?" Kagome was silent for a moment as she searched her memory. When the memories did come back her, she felt tears sting the corners of her eyes, but she didn't let them fall. Sesshomaru watched her closely during those few seconds until she nodded. "I found you in the forest and carried you here. I assume that you do not wish to return to Inuyasha." Kagome nodded again, still unable to speak. "Well, since we have a common enemy, you may travel in my pack until he is defeated."

"Thank you, my lord. I know you have already done me a great service, but could I ask one more favor?" Sesshomaru just nodded his approval for her to continue. " I am in need of some my personal belongings, which are currently at Keade's in the village."

"You don't plan on brining all your belongings with you, do you?"

"No, of course not. Keade can keep most of my things til I return permanently. I just need some clothes, medical supplie, and such. It should all fit in my backpack."

"Very well. I will take you to the village once your friends have left. There is no need to cause conflict."

"Inuyasha would not take kindly to me being with you. And since you have tried to kill me so much, this is the last place he would look for me."

"Miko, I would suggest asking the old priestess for some proper clothes. The ones you are currently wearing are much too revealing." Kagome look down at her outfit of black jeans, tank top, and tennis shoes and began to chuckle. "What has caused your amazement, miko?"

"I will try to honor your request. I was laughing because where I am this outfit would be considered very modest." Kagome explained, still trying to get her laughter under control.

"We will leave for the village after you and Rin have finished your breakfast." Sesshomaru informed Kagome before walking to the edge of the campsite and settled down to mediate.

A few hours later, in the late morning, Kagome cautiously stepped into the outskirts of the village. Sesshomaru had assured her that her group of friends had departed.

Keade was surprised to see Kagome as she made her way towards her hut.

"Kagome, child! Where have thee been?"

"I'm sorry if I worried you, Keade. Inuyasha came back to the village late last night from his visit with Kikyo. We argued and I ran off into the forest. I'm safe for now. I just came to retrieve some of my things as I continue my journey to find Naraku. Do you mind keeping the rest of my things safe until after this final battle?"

"Of course not, child, but you cannot continue your journey alone."

"I will not be alone, Keade, I can promise you that. I must go gather my things." Kagome disappeared inside the hut to pack her bag and change into her priestess robes. Keade felt the presence waiting on the edge of the village and her concern for Kagome's safety grew. Kagome emerged a few moments later looking very much like her past self.

"Child, are you certain you should be taking this path?" Kagome smiled, knowing that the old woman could probably sense who was waiting for her.

"There are only two things I am certain of right moe, Keade. Naraku needs to be stopped and it is best for me to not be around Inuyasha at this time. I will be fine. Please don't tell the others who I am with, that would just cause more problems." Keade smiled her agreement reluctantly. "I will see you soon."

Rin smiled in greeting as Sesshomaru and Kagome returned to the campsite a little while later.

"We will stay here one more night and then moe on." Sesshomaru announced to the group before disappearing into the forest.

"Does he do that alot?" Kagome asked Rin as she settled beside the little girl.

"That is none of your concern, wench!" Jaken hissed at Kagome. She turned angry eyes on the imp demon.

"Let get a few things straight, imp. My name is Kagome, not wench! And I am not someone you can order around! If you continue to do so, you may find yourself hurting every time you deem to order me around. Keep that in mind, imp." She finished and turned back to Rin, who was trying to her giggles behind her hands. Jaken stood there with his mouth open in shock.

"How dare you speak to me that way! I am Lord Sesshomaru's loyal servant! You have no authority over me!" Jaken finally yelled when he was over the shock of being put in his place. "You speak of not ordering about, but what were you just doing if not ordering me about?!" Kagome sighed and rose to her feet to face the imp once again.

"Jaken, I was not ordering you to do anything, I was simply informing you of what would happen if you continued to treat me such." Kagome replied calmly. This argument with Jaken was grating on her last nerve, but she was trying to keep her anger in check because she had a feeling that once her temper was unleashed someone would get her and she didn't want to hurt Rin. But Jaken didn't seem to want to back down.

"You don't need to inform me of anything, wench! You have no authority to do so!" Jaken continued to scream.

"Jaken!" Sesshomaru said sharply from behind them. "Cease your squawking! I can hear you a mile away. Miko, come with me while I hunt for some dinner." Kagome nodded and turned to follow him back into the woods, ignoring Jaken completely.

They walked in silence for several minutes before Sesshomaru stopped and turned to look at her.

"Was there something you wished to discuss, my lord?" Kagome finally questioned to fill the silence. Sesshomaru didnt response right away.

"Yes, I wished to discuss your role within my pack for the time being."

"And what is that?"

"I wish for you to help care for Rin and teach her what you can while you are with her. Help with the hunting, cooking, and such. And please no more arguing with Jaken." He wasn't willing to admit it, but the imp's shrill voice hurt his ears.

"Well, on the agruing, you might wish you inform your loyal servant to stop ordering me about and calling me wench." Kagome replied, crossing her arms over her chest at the mention of the little toad.

"I think you have accomplished that well enough without my assistance." Sesshomaru said with a hint of a smile on his voice. But it was so faint, Kagome swore she imagined his amusement at her fighting with his follower.

"If that is all you wished to discuss, then shall we hunt up some dinner?" Sesshomaru nodded in agreement and they silently moved through the forest in search for food.

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