Holy cow...how long has it been since I last updated? Too long...I am so sorry. I started school last Monday so I was really busy. I expected to get the story out during the week, but soon learned it wouldn't be that easy. I didn't get home until at least eight thirty or nine at night, and then I had to be up at six in the morning. As you can see, I didn't have much time to get on the computer and write. So, as I've said before...I'm really, really sorry. I'll try my best not to take so long. Oh yeah...and yea! The tenth chapter!
Thank you, Ashley, my first reviewer for chapter 9!
A/N: Two of my friends have stories on fanfiction...ammeirs, and Jaini. Please make me happy and check out their stories too! Thanks!
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The Captured Princess
By: Sanci J
Chapter 10: Preparing for the Worst
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"Kagome...Kagome? Are you awake?" Rin voiced outside of the carriage Kagome still slept in.
Kagome stirred from her deep sleep and yawned, her eyes slowly opening. She looked towards the curtain and moaned when the bright sunlight reached her eyes, and buried her head back in her pillow. Ugh...she wasn't ready to get up, but she had a big day ahead of her. According to Kaede, Inuyasha and Miroku were coming after her...today. Kagome groaned. 'Why do they have to come after me? Could they know I am-was the princess of the Kingdom they raided? Does he plan to capture me yet again to use me as bait?'
"Kagome!" Rin had an exasperated look on her face when she pushed through the privacy curtains to see Kagome awake. "Why didn't you answer me?"
Kagome sat up, now alerted. "I'm sorry. I was just in deep thought. I only woke mere seconds ago." She apologized.
Rin relaxed. "Oh...well then, that's fine."
Kagome stood up and put her pink fluffy pillow back in her bag, and Rin saw.
"Are you leaving soon?"
Kagome looked up at Rin. "Yes. I need to leave before midday." If Kagome wanted to get a good distance away from the bandits, she had to leave earlier then planned. She didn't want to leave Rin and Gran. She was starting to actually like it there, and now the bandits were hot on her trail. What luck.
"Uh, Kagome..." Rin trailed off.
By Rin's tone of voice, Kagome had a bad feeling. "What?" she asked cautiously even though she knew she didn't want to know the answer.
"Well...you kind of slept in a little late...it's already noon."
Kagome felt her stomach tighten in knots. 'Oh no...How can this be? How could I have slept in? I am so stupid!' She felt like bursting out in tears. 'What am I going to do? These bandits are evil demons...who can probably run really fast...kill without a second thought, and smell out scents. With that kind of power, I'm going to be dead!'
Rin stared worriedly at Kagome's stricken look. "Kagome, are you alright?"
Kagome flicked her gaze up at Rin, and then looked away. She wanted to tell Rin everything, but she couldn't. Rin had enough troubles of her own to take care of. And anyways, Gran had specifically told her not to tell Rin. Kagome would just leave right away without further adieu. "Of course Rin." She spoke cheerfully.
Rin knew Kagome wasn't telling the truth, but let it go. Kagome would tell her when she felt it the right time. "Well, Gran mentioned to me something about you having to leave soon. She would like to speak to you before you go." Kagome's stomach rumbled loudly and while Rin laughed good naturedly, Kagome blushed. "She is eating right now, and there is some food for you at her side when you visit her."
"Thank you." Kagome laughed nervously. "I'll be out in a few minutes okay? I have to change."
Rin frowned. "You don't like the clothing you're wearing now?"
Kagome stood and lifted her bag up with her. Oh no...she didn't want Rin to be offended, thinking that Kagome didn't like what she was wearing presently. "No! It's not like that...I just always change clothes in the morning."
"It's not morning though."
"Whenever I wake up." Kagome explained.
"Hmm...wait one minute." Rin said as she dashed away from the carriages' opening.
Kagome sighed. 'I'm glad she hasn't asked why I have to leave so abruptly. What would I say?' She opened her suitcase and took out her hairbrush. She began brushing light strokes through her newly clean and fresh smelling hair. Ahh, it just felt so good to be clean again. Unlike the day before, today she had woken up clean. Yesterday, she was muddy and the brown goo had created itself into crusted mud on her body.
Her mind drifted and she thought about her best friend Sango. Kagome was worried about her. Did Sango get back to the palace alright? Someone had betrayed Kagome, and her mind couldn't help thinking about Sango in the same category. Kagome had a feeling that Sango was a part of it...but that couldn't be true! Sango wasn't a betrayer! She would never do that to Kagome. Sango had wanted freedom as much as Kagome had. But if it wasn't Sango, then who betrayed her? Who else had the opportunity?
"Here Kagome." Rin said breathily, breaking into Kagome's thoughts.
Kagome put her brush away just as Rin entered the carriage, holding a bundle in her arms.
"What have you got Rin?" Kagome asked curiously.
"Clothes, since you want to change. While you're talking with Gran, I'm going to wash you're dirtied dress for you before your departure. I hope they're to your liking." Rin opened her arms and showed Kagome the brightly colored clothes made by hand.
Kagome stared at the clothes, wide-eyed. "These look brand new." She reached out and touched the outfit.
Rin smiled proudly. "They are." She lifted up the powdered blue, soft colored blouse adorned with long sleeved crimson frills at the ends. There was also a long silky dark blue skirt to finish the outfit. "I made them for you last night after Gran sent me to bed. I couldn't sleep..." she explained sheepishly. "They are yours to keep when you leave along with the ones your wearing."
Kagome gaped and she looked back and forth from Rin to the freshly made clothes in her hands. "I...I don't know what to say...thank you so much..." Kagome said softly, a lump forming in her throat. It occurred to Kagome that the material Rin had used was highly expensive.
"You don't need to say a thing, Kagome. I'm just ever so glad you came here. I really needed a friend. Someone to talk to right then...and then...I ran into you." Rin smiled at Kagome sadly. "This is a thank you from me."
"Then...you are very welcome Rin." Kagome grinned back. "I will always remember you."
"You had better!" Rin exclaimed, and then laughed which made her gold bracelets clang together.
"I hope everything works out for the best for you...and you know." Kagome said, stressing the last two words.
Rins laughing face suddenly saddened and suddenly she found the hard floor more interesting. "It won't work out. I know that."
"In what way?" There were two ways Rin could be contemplating about. One: Marrying him wouldn't work out, or Two: Refusing to marry him wouldn't get her out of it.
"Too many different ways, I guess." She sighed and then abruptly got out of the carriage. "I had better let you go to Gran's wagon before she comes after us. I'll see you soon." Rin said as she walked away, leaving a dumbfounded Kagome in her wake.
Kagome stared after her friend. What had peeved Rin so? Had-had Kagome said or done something? What was...oh...then she figured it out. Rin was disturbed because of what Kagome had said about the man she was to marry. Or not marry...since he seemed a bad seed. What was she thinking? He was a bad seed. There was no need to sugarcoat the words.
Kagome quickly changed into the new clothes and loved how soft and cool it felt against her skin. She made sure the jeweled necklace her mother had given her was hidden correctly.
Kagome felt her hair fall into her eyes as she was admiring her Gypsy clothes and groaned to herself. 'It's a good thing I remembered to bring my ribbons.' She sighed and opened the bag, reaching her fragile hand inside for a white ribbon. It would probably match the best with her outfit, but of course she would wear her green one under it.
"Dear Kagome, what is taking ye so long?" an old voice inquired softly.
Kagome's breathing sharpened and her head immediately flew towards it. "Gran...I was just coming."
Kaede had her hands pertly resting at her wide hips. "Well, an old woman like me can't wait all day, can she?" Kaede replied sternly, her dark gaze scrutinizing Kagome.
"Of-of course not." Kagome took her hand out of her bag and quickly came out of the carriage. The sun was out, and it almost blinded her. She blinked numerous times before she could actually see correctly and saw that the sky was blue, although there were a few large rain clouds about. It was fairly warm out, considering how cool and rainy it had been. The sun warmed her and she breathed deeply.
"I only wanted to speak to ye about more things I have discovered concerning ye and yer future. Concepts I do not understand, but ones that ye should." Kaede said seriously, her hands coming together behind her back as they walked.
Kagome hadn't noticed before, but now she could see what Gran wore. It was a priestess's outfit. Could Gran be a priestess?
"You know about my future?" Kagome asked hesitantly, and felt as if her heart had stopped.
"Mostly, yes. Most of its not good, so there are some things I should tell you before you leave." They entered the wagon and sat next to their plates of food.
Kagome looked at Gran expectantly, but Gran had already started eating. So, Gran wasn't planning on telling her until their meal was over? Kagome sulked impatiently. If this was important, then why wasn't Gran telling her now?
"Aw, hell Miroku...get up!" Inuyasha groaned. He had been trying to get his friend up for over three hours. Damnit, the wench would be long gone by the time Miroku got up!
Miroku just mumbled in his deep sleep and turned to his side, a grin embracing his face. It wasn't just a grin either. It was a perverted grin. Whatever Miroku was dreaming about-well...Inuyasha definitely didn't want any part of it.
Inuyasha clenched his fists into tight balls, growling from the mat he presently sat on approximately four feet away from Miroku's. 'How the hell am I going to get this ass up?'
He let his mind drift, thinking of possible ways, when he remembered Miroku's ultimate weakness.
Women.
Especially the Suitcase girl-at least that's what Miroku had referred to her as. Miroku seemed to really want to find her and her friend. The one who got away first. It couldn't have been the same woman Miroku had spoken to at the it? No...she would certainly have run away on the spot. The woman from the night before didn't seem scared of either of them. She just wanted to tell Miroku her name. 'Hmm...maybe that will get him up...'
"Hey Miroku, you know that wench you were talking to last night? Well, she told me to tell you her name..." Inuyasha said, and stopped when Miroku's bloodshot eyes opened.
"You mean...Basuki?" Miroku said, his voice raspy. He winced and rubbed his aching head.
"Yeah...I guess. She had green hair." He remarked.
"She told you her real name?" Miroku asked, holding his head as he sat up.
"Yeah...the name she told me was different than the one you just said."
"Well?" Miroku winced again at the dull throbbing in his skull.
Inuyasha snorted. "'Well' what?"
"Her name!" Miroku shouted with irritation.
Inuyasha almost leaned back in surprise when Miroku yelled. Almost. "She told me her name was Koharu."
Miroku blinked and his eyes appeared wider. "So...she changed her mind..."
"Apparently." Inuyasha said, rolling his golden eyes.
Miroku stared ahead at the wall in silence.
"You recognize the name or something?" Inuyasha asked, standing up.
Miroku shook his head immediately.
Too quickly.
Inuyasha frowned suspiciously at him, but Miroku paid him no heed.
"So...I thought you said that you don't drink?"
"I don't...normally." Miroku bitingly said. "Did you see how many glasses were sitting on the counter?"
"No." Inuyasha lied. He had seen the glasses, but he hadn't counted them. "Hurry up, we have to go."
"Where?"
"Where do you think Miroku?" Inuyasha barked. (AN: Hehe...I couldn't help myself...;)
Miroku covered his ears and winced. "Geez, you didn't need to yell."
"Were going to get the wench...that's what. Then get your precious woman."
Miroku sighed and stood up, rubbing his sore temples. "Remind me to never drink anything but a beer again." He moaned as they left the inn.
Kagome's right eye was twitching irritatingly as she watched Gran slowly pick up a cup of milk and sip it. Gran still hadn't mentioned anything, and Kagome had already finished eating. Kagome would simply go crazy if Gran didn't tell her! She was dying to force her to give her the information and run away as fast as her legs could go. This however wasn't very fast at all.
Kaede saw Kagome waiting impatiently for her answers from under her eyelashes and gently put the porcelain cup down. "One thing ye should have child, is patience."
"I'm dreadfully sorry, but I can't." Kagome whined. "I need whatever useful information you need to give me now before I have to leave. And I have to leave soon."
"I know." Kaede replied, somewhat mysteriously.
Kagome's eyebrows raised of their own accord.
"I recently received more information. A lot actually. About yer future."
"What?"
"I cannot tell ye some of it, just what ye need to know. I just had a feeling a few minutes ago about something. Yer good luck has diminished recently. Which means trouble could be around the corner if ye aren't careful." Kaede's eyes bored into Kagome's. "Remember last night when I told ye two men are coming for ye?"
Kagome nodded, her body frozen to the spot.
"They are getting closer at this very moment. But the real reason I wanted to speak with ye was because those are men ye cannot avoid. Meeting them again is inevitable. If ye want a good future, ye must go with them. If ye run away now, before they can catch up with ye, then it will cause much trouble for ye. No matter what, ye will meet them again."
Kagome felt her mouth slacken and fall. "No...no-"
"Aye, young one. Do not fear them. They are not what they seem. Yer future will then be a happy one."
Kagome worried her lower lip. "Are-are you sure?"
Kaede nodded. "If anytime ye run from them, more obstacles will keep you from your happiness...or happily ever after. It will get harder each time."
Kagome stared at the ground. What could she do? 'I can't possibly wait here for them...they are brutal-assassins! Killers! Whatever they are called...Inuyasha, that dark longhaired demon tried to kill me! How can Inuyasha and his sidekick Miroku help me find happiness?' "But Gran...these men are dangerous!" Kagome protested.
Kaede sighed. "I know. But in order for ye to find happi-"
"I get it." Kagome paused. "Is that all of the information you have?"
"Nay Kagome."
"Please tell me then." She urged.
"Your friend is not in danger anymore."
Kagome sighed with relief. Whatever had happened to Sango, now she was alright. "Who is the one who betrayed me?"
Now it was Kaede who paused.
Kagome felt a chill go up her spine. 'Please-please...let it not be Sango.'
"I do know whom betrayed ye. But...I have a distinct feeling that ye shouldn't hear this from me. Yer friend knows who betrayed ye, and she will tell ye."
"When? Is she coming here now?" Kagome asked, her voice more excited.
"Soon..."
Kaede took a sip of her herbal tea she was using to help her throat. "Retrieve your belongings and come back here. Then I will tell ye what to do next."
"Miroku...stop slacking!"
Miroku groaned as he walked, at least twelve feet behind a hurrying Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, I want to find Suitcase girl too, but can we please slow down some. I'm not exactly feeling all that great." Just then Miroku ran behind the bushes and vomited.
Inuyasha stopped hurrying when he smelled one of the nastiest stenches ever known to man. He covered his nose and waited for Miroku to recover. 'Now we definitely have to stop at a spring.'
A great deal of minutes passed before Miroku came out of the bushes. His eyes were partially closed and his clothes were rumpled. He walked slowly, as if he weighed three hundred pounds, using his staff for support.
Ignoring the nasty smell coming off of Miroku, Inuyasha listened for the sound of water and when he heard one, smirked and dragged Miroku to it.
When they reached it, they saw steam and realized it wasn't a regular spring, but a hot spring. It was exactly what they needed.
Miroku breathed deeply as he shed his clothing and got in, resting on the side with his head on grass, his eyes closing.
Inuyasha was relieved the stench of yesterdays food and drink was disintegrating. Now he could clean himself, and get the blood off his body. Then they could get the wench and herconniving friend.
He stripped off his clothes and got in, sighing when the warm water relaxed his tensed body. It felt good...too good. Things...luxuries like these-a hot bath were rare. Usually when he came across something this good, it meant the rest of the day would turn out well. Yeah, right. He knew that danged girl would put up a fight. Especially after she already clubbed him in the head when he didn't do anything wrong. But because the girl had refused to go anywhere with him, it intrigued him. Of course, that usually occurred when they captured women. But none of them-NONE OF THEM- had ever dared strike him. He felt anticipation in their coming meeting. She was definitely the feisty innocent type. He smirked.
"I really don't like that look Inuyasha." Miroku said lazily, his eyes opened a crack. "I can only guess whom your thinking about."
Inuyasha lost his smirk and his eyes narrowed. "Can you just shut up and stop being a lech?"
Miroku chuckled. "I wasn't being perverted, unless your thoughts were perverted."
Inuyasha was actually not sure how to respond to that. "Uh-well what I was thinking wasn't perverted."
"Then what I was thinking wasn't perverted either." Miroku pointed out.
Inuyasha growled in irritation, his muscles tightening.
"Why are you in such a bad mood?" Miroku asked, staring out through the fog.
"I'm not monk!" Inuyasha snarled, his eyes flashing.
"See, there's your proof. Whenever you get angry and lose your temper with me, you call me a monk. And then I correct you saying, "I am an ex-monk." Frankly I'm surprised at you. I'd thought you would be in a pretty good mood on account of your little horseplay last night."
"Don't test me Miroku." Inuyasha warned. He didn't want to remember last night. It hadn't effected anything...including his mood. Last night was...pretty average. Usually having a woman made him feel like a god afterward. He guessed maybe it was just too easy for him to find a willing woman. He needed a challenge.
Inuyasha sighed and got out of the warm spring and began to put his clothes back on. "Miroku, come on, time to go. We've wasted enough time as it is."
Miroku hesitated, but complied. He too wanted to reach their destination. Now that he smelled clean, he didn't have to worry about the women running in the other direction. He still had a mild headache although the water had calmed it down. He swiftly swung his lean body out of the water and dressed.
Kagome grabbed her belongings and stepped out of the carriage right when loose hair strands fell into her way of vision again. She growled in frustration. 'I will not be able to stand this. I need to tie my hair back.' She placed her things on the side of the carriage and opened her bag to get her two ribbons. She found her white one, but couldn't find her green one. Oh sure, there were two shiny green ribbons smack dab in front of her, but that special ribbon wasn't to be found. Where was it? She didn't remember taking it out of the bag earlier. She couldn't have dropped it anywhere. The bag was closed the whole someone have stolen it?
The only suspects were that bandit Inuyasha and his perverted friend Miroku. But, really, would they steal a young girl's green ribbon? It couldn't be possible, yet the bandits did have the opportunity while she slept over Inuyasha's shoulder. But...why? Why would they steal a ribbon of all things? There had been a bag of money in her outfit and in her suitcase. Wouldn't ones such as they prefer the latter?
Of course they would.
How would they know that particular ribbon was special to her though?
A thought popped up in her mind, an idea really. But no...no way. It couldn't be. It-it just couldn't.
Inuyasha could not be the one who she had met only a year ago. The one she had met in the village. This boy had called her nice. He had helped her generously with her wound that day. He had been so Inuyasha be that same person? They both did have black hair. They were around the same height, but then again she had only seen him that once. He must have become evil and demonic afterward. So it just had to be Inuyasha!
But anyway, why would he steal it back? 'Did he recognize then who I was and didn't think I was worthy of such a gift?'
She went back to the wagon Kaede occupied and sat down in the same position as before, setting her things next to her on her right.
"Has something bad occurred already?" Kaede asked.
"Yes. It was only a small item, I assure you."
"If something bothers ye child, it isn't small." Kaede placed her wrinkled thin hand on Kagome's as an assurance.
"It was my special ribbon. I've possessed it for a while now, and I just noticed it's gone." Kagome said sadly.
"Was it new?"
Kagome shook her head. "No. It was a gift. From a friend. I carried it everywhere with me...It was like a good-"
"Luck charm?" Kaede finished.
Kagome stared at her. "Yes."
"Remember when I said that yer good luck was gone? Well, I see now that yer ribbon was the good luck all along."
"Well, where is it?"
"That, I am not aware of young one." Kaede said apologetically.
"I understand." Kagome sighed.
Kaede reached behind her back and pulled a long necklace out. She handed it to Kagome.
"What is this?" Kagome questioned.
"They are prayer beads Kagome. They will help ye along yer journey. If ye put this necklace on the one who treats ye bad, then ye can have control over that person."
Kagome fingered the beads gently between her fingers. "You mean, these beads can put a curse on the wearer?"
"Aye Kagome. Precisely. All ye need to do is give the person a command."
"How useful. Thank you Gran." Kagome said brightly.
"It was a pleasure young one. Ye better make sure yer away from the clan when they arrive for ye. Otherwise-"
"I know. I will."
Kaede smiled. "If ye can, visit us again once things slow down."
Slow down? Right... "Thanks. I appreciate your hospitality Gran." She leaned over and hugged Gran swiftly before gathering her bag and suitcase and leaving the wagon.
For good.
Rin must have heard her walking because she popped out of the carriage right in front of Kagome. "Here Kagome. I finished drying your dress just in time."
Kagome smiled warmly. "Thank you so much. I really appreciate it." She said and took the dress from her.
Rin leaned in closer. "Oh, just so you know, I didn't wash your money either. I put it back in your little pocket afterwards." She whispered.
Little did the girls know, a shadowed figure was watching them from the shadows, a frown on its face.-
"Thanks." Kagome was really touched by how nice and thoughtful Rin had been in only the short time Kagome had known her. Rin was truly a good person. "Here Rin. I want you to have this." Kagome handed Rin a bar of her sweet smelling rose soap.
Rin laughed gleefully and took it. "I hope you're not telling me that I stink, are you?"
Color tinged Kagome's cheeks. "No, of course not!"
Rin stopped laughing. "I know. This means a lot to me Kagome. No one has ever been so nice to me. It's a wonderful gift. I love it."
"Listen Rin, before I go I need to ask you something." Kagome said seriously.
"What is it?"
"If you find a worn old green ribbon, could you hold onto it for me? It means a lot to me and I'm afraid I lost it recently. It was given to me by a very special person."
Rin nodded.
"Thank you." Kagome hugged Rin warmly, and tears came to her eyes. "Thank you for everything."
"You too friend." Rin sniffled.
They backed away and Kagome smiled sadly and waved as she walked away.
For the last time.
For good.
Kagome walked far enough away from the clan so that there wouldn't be a run-in. Then she sat down and put her dress in her bag, but first taking the money out and putting it in the Gypsy dress she wore. She decided to hold the beaded necklace, just in case.
Ten minutes later, she heard deep voices coming her way.
"I smell something...I'm sure it's her."
Kagome tensed, recognizing the voice.
The voice of Inuyasha.
(A/N: You don't know how tempted I was to end the chapter here...Hehe...ya gotta love me...Keep reading!)
She stood up expectantly, but not willingly. Kagome could tell when they saw her. Inuyasha smirked evilly and Miroku waved. Waved!
Inuyasha was beside her in a second. "You smell different."
"Is that a good thing?" Kagome asked, blatantly giving him the hairy eyeball.
He ignored her question. "So you're a Gypsy eh?" Inuyasha said in a deep voice that made shivers run through Kagome's body.
"No." Kagome didn't like the way the two bandits were eyeing her. That couldn't mean anything good. And Gran had told her they would help her find happiness?
Miroku's eyebrows furrowed. "Wait...it looks like you were waiting for us."
Kagome tried not to look guilty. She really did.
"Well at least we know she isn't going to clobber any of us again." Inuyasha said. "Come on, if we hurry, we can get back to the others before sunset."
Kagome just stared at them. "How?"
Miroku glanced at Inuyasha. "He'll have to carry you then."
"Not on my life." Inuyasha bellowed.
"Or mine." Kagome huffed.
"Well, I'm ill. I can't carry her all that way." Miroku glared at them. "Then we can just leave her here then-"
"No!" Inuyasha roared loudly. "She's going alright. Even if she's going back on my shoulder."
Miroku inwardly grinned. He loved when his plans were successful.
"I simply refuse to-AHH!" she shrieked when Inuyasha put her on his back. "You pig!" she seethed, red in the face.
"Don't you move mongrel! Get away from my woman you've got!" a male voice spoke angrily.
They all froze and turned to see whom it was.
No way. No...way.
Kagome thought she was going to pass out on Inuyasha.
The man who had called her his woman was-was Rin's fiancé...Hansai!
Silent Aquila: Thanks for the compliment, and for the answer to your question: What are the pairings? They are definitely Kagome/Inuyasha, Miroku/Sango...and maybe Sesshoumaru/Rin. The last one I still haven't decided. I'll let you know if I do though!
keri25: I'm happy you love the story! About your question, it is still undecided whether I will pair Rin and Sesshy together.
anime gurl: Yea, you loved it! I won't let you guys die of suspense, although hopefully that hasn't happened...yet. Hehe...
kitty kitsune: Actually, I haven't thought about putting Ayame in my story until now. Do you think I should?
Kitty Cat: I'm so glad you think so-tear- Actually, now that you've probably finished reading this chapter, soon. Very soon. She is pretty much captured right now...and by both of them.
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Captain Stu: Miroku didn't promise to marry Koharu...he gave her food once and she fell in love with him. She is the one who wants to bear his child. And thanks for the opinion concerning Rin and Sesshoumaru!
Gregory Smith: Oh my gosh thank you! Actually, I've only received one flamer along the way, but it hasn't brought me down. It's also great to meet someone who is a fellow writer...well, actually I'm not yet...but that's what I want my profession to be. Here are the answers to your questions: Will Kagome ever figure out who killed her parents? Yes, eventually she will. Will Inuyasha fall in love with Kagome? Yes, after all they are going to be paired together. What will happen with Miroku and Sango? They will eventually fall in love to. Hee. And who's the guy who gave Kagome the green hair ribbon? This is a frequently asked question. It's a surprise, one that will come out in the next chapter, I presume. It could be Inuyasha, but then wouldn't he have recognized Kagome even with the mud covering her clothes? Hee...you'll see what happens soon. Oh yeah, and I hope you had fun horseback riding!
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A/N: Bet I got you at the end there, huh? Hehe...I couldn't help myself. This chapter was fun for me to write, so I hope it's good. Please read and review as soon as you finish reading!