Kagome grasped my hand and pulled me through her home as she followed her younger brother. Her eyes were lit up as it seems that she began to remember things. Some made her smile and her entire face brightened while other made her frown and her lip began to tremble. When she felt like that I immediately gave her hand a gentle squeeze. She would then look back at me and slow down her pace so that we walked side by side. Yet it was only a matter of minutes before she sped up, eager to be back home.

Sometimes her mother would look back my way and give me a smile. She would look tired but like my own mother, her smile had a warmth that made it seem like everything would be okay. It was when she did that I almost would forget that Kagome might be leaving me. She might want to stay here, with her family, something I can't do. Maybe before I became a Guardian I could have, but not now. I've sworn myself to the children of the world. I can't offer Kagome something I have no right to give.

So as we finally reached their living room, I made a decision. I won't do anything to alter Kagome's decision on whether or not she stays here. I won't make her give up something I wouldn't have let go if I had that same chance. If she chose to stay here, I would have to tell her I'm leaving and just deal with it I guess. Yet at the mere thought of that, my chest squeezed painfully, almost as if protesting the very idea of leaving Kagome behind.

"Mama, can you call grandpa down? I would like to say hi to him. I'm sure he missed me. Plus it would be better to explain things while everyone is here" Kagome said as she sat down, pulling me down with her on the love seat.

"Of course dear" she said, her voice whispery yet firm at the same time. Her mother then disappeared up the stair.

Souta sat down across from us on the couch. He sat back comfortable, easing into a slight slouch as he ran his finger through his unkempt hair. He eyeballed his sister before saying "wow sis. Your face is the same, but your hair and skin completely changed. If it wasn't for your aura, I might not have recognized you. What happened?"

She immediately tensed and gulped. It wasn't going to be easy for her I realized. I mean, she's going to tell her family that she died! How do you simply tell someone that?

The water spirit began to fidget until I wrapped an arm around her should in a attempt to calm her. Instantly she stopped and leaned into me. She squeezed her eyes shut and took a deep breath. "Souta, that's something I rather say with everyone here. Of course I'll need Jack's help with this story though."

At that he immediately gave me a blank look to which I scratched the back of neck to. Yeah, they really aren't going to like my part of the story at all. Well, all I can do is hope for the best.

It was a few moments later that Kagome's mother came back down stairs that I assumed to be her granddad. He was dressed in blue, traditional, Japanese hakamas, a white haori, and socks with sandals. His grey hair was tied up at the top of his head and with mustache and beard that is thick and whisker like that fell past his chin. He hobbled down the stairs and made his was using he support of a cane and Kagome's mother. Slowly the two entered the living room and joined Souta on the couch.

"Kagome" the elder breathed out. His shaking hand reached out to her, beckoning her to him. Once within reach, he cupped her cheek and thanked the kamis for her safe return. He closed his eyes and nodded his head as he sent her back to his seat.

As this happened, Kagome's mother locked her gaze on me. Instead of the harsh glare I was expecting, once again I was met with eyes filled with warmth and appreciation. "I'm afraid I haven't introduced myself to you", she began, "My name is Higurashi Kun-Loon, Kagome's mother. It is a pleasure to meet you dear."

"Same here", I said as respectfully as possible. "My name is Jack Frost. You can call me Jack though, everyone does." She smiled at that and nodded.

"Thank you. This is my father, Higurashi Ginzō."

"Kun-Loon. Just who are you talking to" Kagome's grandfather asked his daughter while eyeing where I'm sitting suspiciously. I sighed at this. Of course all of them being able to see me was too good to be true. I mean sure Jamie and his friends can, but I just can't expect the whole to be able to. I need to slowly work on that and whether I like it or not, its simply not going to happen from one day to the next.

However I was so wrapped up in my thoughts that I was completely caught off guard when he Kun-Loon's father yelled out "BEGONE FOUL DEMON!" and threw a weird paper to my head. I braced myself, expecting some sort of pain but when it merely stuck to my forehead I immediately glared at the old man. He may not see me, but he obviously senses me somehow. What is up with this family?!

"I knew it!" he exclaimed as he abruptly stood up, albeit with the aid of his cane. He looked at where the piece of paper stayed on my head, but to him it must be a floating piece of paper. Ginzō reached into his sleeve and threw more of those weird paper, but before they hit me I waved my staff and a wind blew them away. Before he can do that again, I quickly leapt off the love seat and onto the floor a bit away from Kagome's side.

Her blue eyes flared with anger as she stood up and faced her grandfather. He immediately softened his gaze at her action but continued to look around the room, trying to figure out where I am.

"Grandpa! How can you do that to Jack! He's not a demon" Kagome reprimanded! Her fists were clenched at her sides as her mouth formed into a scowl. She then went to my side and peeled the offending paper off my face. Her thumbs gently rubbed my face searching for any damage.

"I'm fine Kagome" I said as I grabbed her hands. She looked at me with worry before nodding and pulling me towards her grandfather.

"Apologize grandpa", she commanded.

Her tone left no room for argument, however it seems she gets her feistiness from her grandfather as she glared right back at his granddaughter.

"I would have never thought that my own flesh and blood would become so disrespectful! Do you realize what you are defending? I tolerated Inuyasha due to him only being half, but this is unacceptable!"

"Granpa! He's not a demon! He's just like me!"

"And what is that exactly sweetheart" Kun-Loon questioned as she placed a hand on her daughter's shoulder. The water spirit turned towards her mother and motioned for her to sit down. Once everyone was seated and her grandpa calmed down, for now, she grabbed my hand, and took a deep breath.

"I don't remember much honestly, just bits and pieces about my past. Now that I've come back here it is all starting to come back to me. However, that last night is a blur. I only know what happened because Jack was there, but that was the night that I died."