Sorra's Pov

You had gone home for some rest, but instead ended up doing long interviews about where you had gone for the last week and it was aggravating. While there you also got a doctor visit, but luckily he said nothing had changed that much. Catching up on homework was a breeze, it was the nagging record company who took up the rest of your recuperation time. You really missed Inuyasha. With him around it made the day somewhat brighter. Homework was a bore, all of the questions and lies were annoying, and the only person who kept you sane was your best friend, Chiamu Kaze.

Chiamu: "What's the matter with my little rock star? Paparazzi stalking you? Too much school work? Hmm?"

Chiamu's dad owned your record deal and you had become friends fast. She had even helped you write some of your best songs. You had been the one to take her out of private school and brought her to your school. Chiamu and her father came over to your house every Sunday night for dinner. It was fairly obvious he and your mom liked each other (Chiamu's parents were divorced), but so far all they did was flirt. That's okay though, less mush the better.

You: "Both. *yawn* Plus doctor appointments. I can't wait for the weekend."

Chiamu: "It is its Friday."

You: "Already?!"

Chiamu: "Yeah, hon. Where have you been?"

You: "Busy."

Chiamu: "Know that feeling. Sooo...can I hang out with you Saturday. It's been awhile since we hang out and I was thinking about-"

You: "Sorry, but I'm leaving. I think."

Chiamu: "Where?"

She was your best friend and you weren't going to be able to keep it from her for long. She would investigate where you had gone once you left, if you didn't tell her.

You: "Tell me when we walk home."

Her eyes dimmed with a look of understanding. If you couldn't tell her it was normally something you would say aloud at all. It was like an instant she could become an adult. One of her best qualities was knowing when it was time to listen.

Chiamu: "Okay."

Both of you took your seat for your first class of the day. You and Chiamu had pretty much every class together. But throughout every class you and Chiamu had an unspoken silence. And with every class you felt an anxiety. You couldn't help, but wonder if she would think you were crazy or never talk to you again. The bell rang and your anxiety peaked. You gathered up your stuff and went outside to find Chiamu, but when you find her she wasn't alone. Hojo was talking to her about Kagome.

Hojo: "She wasn't in school again today and I was wondering you could - Sorra! Would you give this to Kagome? It's for her bronchitis."

This had been Grandpa's excuse to the school and you just went along with it. You took the medicine.

Hojo: "You might take some too, Sorra. What with your condition and all. I have to go now, but tell Kagome I said hi."

Chiamu: "Bye, Hojo."

You: "Bye, Hojo, thanks."

Hojo: "Later."

He rode off on his bicycle. Kagome liked Hojo a lot and she would be happy to hear that they cared. If Hojo were less meek and naive you would have liked him, but what could you say, Kagome liked quieter men.

Chiamu: "Your condition...it still sickens me that Ebisu wrote that article."

Six months into your music career Ebisu, a reporter for a large magazine company, followed you to one of your appointments. Pretending to be a family member who you hadn't seen since infancy, he went to your doctor wondering what was going on. He had a fake ID and everything. He published your death throughout Japan. Your fans and friends knew everything. Of course the head of the magazine apologized and fired the jerk, but you were still left with the pity of many. It was something you simply couldn't stand, to be pitied.

Chiamu: "So where are you going?"

School was now far behind you and you were blocks from your house. It was time to explain.

You: "You're probably going to think I'm crazy."

Chiamu: "No I thought you were crazy when you fought for our rights to not wear school uniforms."

You: "Well this one is a doozy."

Chiamu: "Try me."

You: "That time I was gone, I went back into the Feudal Era. While Kagome and I were there we met this half-demon named Inuyasha. We also found this jewel that lots of demons want to get their hands on, but I accidentally shattered it into a thousand fragments. Now Kagome and I take turns going back in time to find the shards with Inuyasha."

Chiamu: "Is that where Kagome is?"

You: "Yeah..."

Chiamu: "You're right. It sounds crazy, but it would explain a lot of things. Like why you and Kagome haven't been at school together recently, those things around your neck, and let's not forget those injuries of yours."

The things you had brought back with you from the Feudal Era were the Jewel Shards and your wounds from your fight with Sesshomaru. The Shard hung in a small jar as a necklace. It had been Kagome's idea and it wasn't a bad idea to keep them there. The wounds weren't serious, thanks to Keade, but you couldn't hide all of them. So far Chiamu was being logical, and that meant that she was really listening.

You: "To seal the deal on how crazy I am, how about you stay and eat with us for dinner. Inuyasha and Kagome should be back, but if they aren't you can all the crazy police."

Chiamu: "What's your mom making?'

You: "Sushi."

Chiamu: "Sorry, hon, but I love sushi. No crazy calls are going out tonight."

You smiled. Quite honestly she probably couldn't care less, but it meant a lot to you that she could believe you. Both of you were walking up the stairs and you made it to the door and stopped there. You signaled Chiamu to be quiet. Within seconds the scuffling noises you had briefly heard were sounding again from the other side of the door. Chiamu had a questioning look on her face, but you simply smiled at her as you opened the door. inside Kagome held one of your mom's thick, wooden spoons trying to hit Inuyasha who was hiding behind the rest of your family.

You: "Hey, everyone!"

Kagome and Inuyasha: "Sorra!"

Inuyasha, despite the fact he was farther than Kagome, was able to run up and hug you before Kagome was actually able to do much. You wouldn't have expected it from Inuyasha, but after seeing the look on Kagome's face you couldn't blame him. When Kagome declared it was her turn Inuyasha shrunk back behind you. Whatever he did he probably didn't deserve what he was receiving.

Kagome: "Sorra! Oh my gosh! You won't believe what happened to me. We found this cute little fox demon and we saved him from these big bullies who called themselves the Thunder Brothers. Oh! And there was- Chiamu?! What are you doing here?"

Chiamu: "Sorra invited me over for dinner and she wanted me to met Inuyasha."

Inuyasha stood up from behind you and brushed himself off. He smiled a big egotistical smile.

Inuyasha: "Hello there. I am Inuyasha. So Sorra mentioned me? What did she say?"

Chiamu: "She said you were a half demon and guessing by those really cute ears, it's true."

Inuyasha: "What is with you people and my ears!?"

Everyone burst out laughing, even Kagome. Despite the hilarious greeting Inuyasha and Chiamu got along well, especially when they made fun of Kagome. We all sat down and had a lot of laughs as the sushi was passed (and occasionally thrown) across the table. Afterward Kagome and your mom packed your back for the Feudal Era as you escorted Chiamu to her driver, who waited on the street with her black SUV. She seemed so at ease that all of your earlier anxiety seemed like a distant dream.

Chiamu: "He's really funny. And cute too! Maybe I could..."

You: "Save it. Besides what future would we have anyways. He counts by the decades and I count by the weeks."

Chiamu: "That's not right and you know it. If he really liked you he could be strong for you and...you haven't told him yet, have you?"

You: "No."

Chiamu: "But, the demons and the fighting! How?"

You: "You of all people should know that I have always been one to go down fighting."

Chiamu gave you a sad look. She knew you were killing yourself in these battles. Things weren't horrible yet, according to your doctors, but there would come a battle that might do the trick. You gave your friend a light hug before jumped into her car and drove off down the road. You hung your head in guilt. From every side you were lying or hiding something. Not even your mom knew that you were fighting. You had told Inuyasha not to say anything because your mom would keep you home from the past, and the thought of Kagome was too much for Inuyasha so didn't say anything. It was peaceful and quiet as you walked up the stairs, but it gave you enough time to remove any sign of the guilt. Outside the well was you family and Inuyasha waiting for you to come and say goodbye.

Kagome: "We have a new member of the group. His name is Shippo. He's cute, little orphan fox demon so make sure Inuyasha doesn't pick on him."

You: "I'll do my best."

You hugged your family and gave Kagome the jewel shards for safe keeping until you got back. You threw the backpack over your shoulder and pulled Inuyasha lightly towards the well. You let go to open the door, but as soon as it was open he picked you up and jumped down the well. God, you had missed him.