A/N: I am so screwed my friends. I need to write this one story, but I'm not allowed to -I won't let myself- write it. I have too many I'm writing at the moment. ;-;

Inuyasha: Hah! That's what you get!

City: -snatches Tetsusaiga-

Inuyasha: Give that back!

City: Disclaimers and enjoy! Oh and listen!

If a girl is stupid enough to love you after you broke her heart, you know she's the one.

Hell yes! Look at Inu breaking Kags' heart over Kikyo!

Inuyasha: -eye twitch- You are so dead.

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((Welcome to America))

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Kagome raised an eyebrow at her mother as the said woman carefully helped her daughter place important items into boxes. "Kagome-Chan," Yuka whined from her place in the closet. "There are dead spiders up here, god damn it! When was the last time this closet was cleaned?!"

Kagome gave a shrug, folding some clothes and placing them into another box.

"Sis," Souta called from under her bed. "Why exactly do you have a collection of broken guitar strings right here?"

Kagome gave another shrug and continued folding clothes.

"Damn it!"

Everyone's head shot up as Eri toppled over under the weight of a huge box. "WHY THE HELL IS THIS THING SO HEAVY!" Kagome gave a gasp and pounced, taking the box and lovingly caressing the tape that meant it was packed. She shot a glare at Eri that obviously said, Break my keyboard and die.

"Sorry!" Eri squeaked, helping Kagome get the box downstairs and into the special truck that would deliver her items to the airport, which would fly to America, then fly across America to the state that Hartford lied in, give them to a delivery truck, and ship them to her cousin's.

"Hey, lady," The driver of the truck called with a bored tone as they loaded the box. "Are you almost done?"

"Yes," Eri answered for her friend. "We're just packing up her clothes and a few different guitars. Then you can go."

"Thank Kami," the driver snorted. "Thought you girls were having a party without me."

Kagome patted her keyboard's box as Eri laughed and replied, "If we were partying, you would know." Then she and Kagome headed back up the stairs to get the last few boxes.

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"Alright," Miroku said excitedly, looking around the room proudly. Sango's room had been cleaned up nicely, and they had added another bed with bedding for Kagome on it. A dresser and a nightstand had been added as well as space set aside for her keyboard and her guitars. "It looks great. Kagome herself will leave Tokyo at around nine A.M. her time on Wednesday, which is tomorrow, and get here around midnight her time, making it…ten P.M. here and getting here at one P.M. I managed to get the day off, so I'll go pick her up."

"I gotta work," Inuyasha said gruffly, rolling his eyes and crossing his arms. "I'll be off around four."

Sango nodded in agreement. "I'll be off at two. I can't wait to meet her!" She said enthusiastically. "Finally! Another girl living with us! I thought I'd be with you two barbarians for another few years all alone!"

"Barbarians?" Miroku gasped, placing a hand over his heart. "You wound me, my dear Sango."

Sango raised an eyebrow. "Thank the heavens this girl is your cousin. Otherwise, I'd help Inuyasha kick your ass out."

Miroku pouted, grasping his girlfriend's hand in his. "Come now, Sango, you are my one and only love…"

Sango hit the back of his head violently. "Keep your hands to yourself, Miroku!" She snapped, prying back his hand from her rear before storming out of her soon to be shared room and into the kitchen. I need some fucking coffee…

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Kagome checked her bags over a final time, her gaze anxious as she would be setting out for the airport the next day.

Seven sets of clothes? Check.

Pajamas? Check.

Three pairs of shoes? Check.

Her phone? Check.

Laptop? Check.

Book? Check.

Guitar? Check, thank Kami. She hoped they would let her play it on the plane.

Kagome sighed, taking a deep breath after making sure her toiletries were there as well before flopping back in her bed, nerves rattling around in her heart and brain. She forced herself to take a few calming breaths, and then closed her eyes. Think of something other than the flight…kicking that Inuyasha guy's ass is sounding really fun right now…

"Kagome!" Hikari suddenly called from downstairs.

"Get down here," Shichiro added, tone smug. "We have a surprise for you!"

Kagome gave a groan, hauling herself out of her bed before slumping down the stairs, glaring at her family for disrupting her peace…only to find Souta proudly holding up a small present. Her curiosity spiked and she glanced at her mother and father.

"Open it," Hikari laughed. "It's your going away present."

Kagome's eyes filled with involuntary tears and she carefully removed the small bow. Her face broke into a teary grin when she opened the tiny box. She looked up, a few tears leaking out and mouthed, It's beautiful.

It looked like weaving material made of silver had been woven together, curled in a choker. At the front, where it would rest in the hollow of her neck, was a beautiful, ice-clear, and sparkling diamond-obviously real. There was a clasp at the back of the necklace.

Kagome looked up to see her family smiling happily at her. She carefully put on the necklace, clasping the clasp onto her neck. Then she launched herself at her father, burying her face in his shoulder, signaling, Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Souta's face lit up. "You like it? I picked it out!" Kagome laughed, kneeling down and hugging her younger brother. She lightly kissed his cheek -causing him to furiously blush and protest-, then climb to her feet. She hugged her mother as well.

Hikari smiled broadly at her daughter, patted her head and said softly, "Kagome-Chan, why don't you go to sleep. You have a long day ahead of you."

Kagome nodded and kissed her mother's cheek before slipping upstairs.

Souta sniffled, eyes filling with tears. "Momma, why is Nee-San going to America? And why so soon?"

Hikari chuckled, patting her young son's head. "Don't worry, Souta-kun. Kagome-Chan will come back and visit every summer until she graduates. She wants to go to that school in America so she can see Miroku, but it's also a good school. She's leaving a few months early to get settled in. You want what's best for her, right?"

Souta nodded and Shichiro gave an amused chuckle. "Perhaps we can give her a surprise visit during the year."

Souta cheered. "Yeah!"

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Kagome took a deep breath, hesitantly settling into the plane seat, hugging her small bag to her chest and touching the necklace at her throat. This is it, she said silently, looking out the window with a sigh. No going back now…

She self consciously touched the massive scarring on her throat, a small ghost of a smile making its way onto her face. At least he can't find me in America…

Kagome looked -as usual- beautiful; her father had put it simply. Her raven black hair had been put into a simple braid, and she wore a white blouse with a green tank top under it. Her jeans were dark, and she wore simple black ballet flats. Her blue eyes looked out the window innocently, and then glanced over when someone settled into the seat next to her.

It was a petite woman, looking not much older than Kagome herself. Her black hair was put into a messy bun, a pencil tucked behind her ear. She had mocha eyes that seemed to pierce through Kagome at first glance. The woman's simple summer dress -plain white- and white flip flops matched her look and attitude completely. "Hello," the woman greeted with a bright smile, pulling out a sketch pad.

Kagome flashed a bright smile, pulling out the notebook her mother had told her to use during their tearful farewell, as most people were unable to read her sign language. Hey there, she scribbled easily. I'm Kagome.

The woman tilted her head, eyes curious. "I'm Rin…what's with the notes?"

Kagome sighed. Rin…she swore she had heard that name before. She shook it off and wrote, Can't talk. Then she winced, tilting her head back and revealing her old scars.

Rin's eyes widened in surprise. "Oh, wow," she breathed, meeting Kagome's gaze. "That's terrible."

Kagome shrugged giving a "Yeah, well" shrug. Then she wrote, So where are you going?

Rin's eyes lit up. "Home. I got married a couple…years ago, and my husband's waiting for me at home. I had to leave on a small art camp trick to Tokyo I was leading."

Kagome gave a small, but silent, laugh. Adorable, she scribbled.

Rin smiled. "So what about you?"

I'm going to my cousin's for school for the next few years. I get to stay with him, a roommate, and his girlfriend.

"Interesting," Rin said, leaning back in her seat. "So…tell me about yourself?"

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Fifteen hours of consistent hours alter, Kagome had Rin's number and e-mail address, and was stepping off the plane, her bag on her back. A bright smile lit up her face as she went through a huge amount of security, and then slipped into her shoes again. She walked out to wear most people were waiting for their long awaited friends and family.

Kagome was able to see Rin's delighted face as she launched herself at a tall, silver haired man before the crowd separated them. She smiled. Rin was a sweet heart…despite the fact that she was a couple years older than Kagome.

Kagome's blue gaze now drifted around, searching for a certain- There he is! Her eyes lit up and she darted over to where her cousin was patiently waiting for her to notice him, his violet eyes sparkling. Kagome gave a silent shriek and threw herself into a hug, throwing her arms around Miroku.

"Hey," Miroku laughed, patting her back with a fond smile. "Nice to see you after…what, five years?"

Kagome nodded enthusiastically, eyes sparkling still. She signaled, Have you managed to curb your…disorder?

Miroku shot her a strange look. "My luck with the ladies is not a disorder, Kagome."

Kagome just rolled her eyes. "Shall we get your luggage?" Miroku offered.

Kagome nodded and followed her cousin to pick up her baggage, a smile creeping on to her face as Miroku added, "Oh, and welcome to America, Kags."

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A/N: -sighs- I didn't do as good as I had hoped at this chapter, but I hope you all enjoyed…?

Inuyasha: -_-

City: What?

Sango: He's pissed off at you.

City: -looks bewildered-Why?

Miroku: -shrugs- Dunno…

City: While we figure out what the hell's up with him, you guys review please XD