Beta-ed by Nexx and Leah. They both have taken time out of their busy days to help me write this story. Disclaimer: I do not own Inu-Yasha. Anything that you recognize, I do not own. I do own the plot and any original characters that you may find. If I did own Inu-Yasha, I won't be writing fan fiction and Kagome would be mated to Sesshomaru, not Inu-Yasha.

Chapter Four: Kagome's Homecoming

Kagome was doing some homework as well cooking the family's dinner when the car pulled up and her family poured in. "hey Sis, guess what!" Souta cried out as he came around the doorway.

Kagome smiled at her little brother "go wash up for dinner and tell me then" As she put the dishes on the table. Nodoka was outside letting the puppy doing his business after the 35 minute car drive and let him scout out the area that was the house and yard. Toshihiro was helping someone at the gate but would be in the house in a moment. She knew that Kagome would be surprised and happy that she got the puppy. Quickly, He was back at her side waiting to go into the house.

When Nodoka come in with the puppy, "Kagome happy birthday and it's not every day that my only daughter turns 18." The puppy in question started at the young woman and went up to nuzzle her leg. For some reason, she instantly calmed him and he knew that no matter what, she was his to protect. He wasn't sure why he feel like that but he did.

Kagome stared at the puppy, it reminder of the time she saw Sesshomaru turned into a full demon. "Mom, you shouldn't have. He a beautiful dog, did you name him yet?" Souta and Toshihiro all sat around the table watching them, "no I thought you would know the perfect name for him, after all he is your dog. He will be traveling with you from now on.

She handed Kagome some dog food, which she put in front of him. "Hello there, you are a beautiful dog, did you know that? After we both eat, we will go outside and get to know each other better." Kagome put her hand out, taking a chance knowing he will either bite it or smell it. He chooses to smell it, and rubbed his head across her hand. "Nice to meet you too now if you will eat please" Taking one bite of the food, he turned his nose up. Not understanding why, Kagome took a small bite of the food. "EW, that is just wrong, my little handsome boy will never eat that again," she went to the freezer and pulled out some meat and gave it to him. "Here you go, only the best for my puppy."

Nodoka looks over at her daughter "Did you choose a name yet, sweetie. Be mindful he has a temperament on him he will fight back."

Kagome smiled at her mother, "Yep, I named him after one of my favorite Stephen King's books which was Cujo. You said yourself he has a temperament problem. So which makes the name is more perfect?" then she went back to feed Sesshomaru and headed for the shower.

While in the shower Cujo opened the door with his nose and peeked into the bathroom. He saw something that was purple and lacy lying next to Kagome's dirty clothes. Not knowing what it was, He picked it up and started to chew on it. When he heard the shower shut off, he quickly left the bathroom and started to go downstairs where Souta and Toshihiro was watching TV. "Mom, The puppy has Kagome's Throng!" Nodoka tapped the nose of Cujo. "Drop it!" Cujo shook his head and playful growled at her. It was a game to him. Kagome come running down when she heard Souta yell. "Bad Cujo, Give me that." She tried to get him to drop it by pulling it but it was quickly becoming a tug of war match between the two of them. After about a 15 minute run around the house, Cujo finally drop it causing Kagome to fall onto her butt with a pair very soaked throng. Kagome shook her head, "Come on, We need to get to sleep." The dog jumped up on the bed and sprawled out across the pillow and bed.

Kagome laughed and pushed him out of the way. The dog rolled back over and barked. "Oh shut up and move fatty." The dog glared at her. Kagome laughed. She pushed him once again and hopped in bed. She pulled up the blankets and went to sleep. She woke up bright and early the next morning, ate and prepared some lunch for the gang.

The dog came downstairs and began to bark. "You want to go out boy?" The dog barked again. Kagome grabbed his leash and started for the dog. Cujo began to growl; it grabbed the leash and tossed it away. He looked at her, his eyes saying, "I don't need a leash, I am already obedient." Kagome just shrugged and open the door. Sesshomaru ran out and did his business. He came back in and lied down near Kagome. Kagome finished making the lunch and began to prepare to leave for Feudal era. "But don't worry I will be back soon." She hugged Souta, Toshihiro and Nodoka and left the room to get dressed.

Kagome threw her stuff in the well and grabbed Cujo. She tried to lift him up but he was too big. "Oh well, you will just have to jump in." Kagome jumped in with Cujo after her. The bright blue light engulfed her and she emerged on the other side of the well. Kagome pondered how she would lift Cujo out of the well. She climbed out and began to call Inu-Yasha. Inu-Yasha appeared quickly with Sango, Miroku, Shippou and Kirara following after. Inuyasha can you go get Cujo out of the well.

"Who?"

"Cujo my dog."

"Your dog?"

"Yes, my dog."