Memory's Shadow

To Leave

A/N: Hey guys! Thanks for all the reviews! There were certainly a lot and I appreciate it. :D And sorry it took so long to update. Our teacher only gave us a week to finish an assignment so I was in kind of a rush. Anyway, here's the next chapter. Enjoy!

Dialogue:

O hayo (gozaimasu) - Good morning

Arigatou - Thank you

Miko - Priestess

Iie - No

Hai - Yes

Ja mata/ Ja ne - See you later

Gomen - Sorry

-x-x-x-x-x-

'I want to be a cloud.

Just to drift with the current, go wherever it takes me.

To shrink, to grow, to just disappear.'

-x-x-x-x-x-

"Rrrhh! I keep telling you, we don't have time to help people."

"But, it was on our way, and…"

I was in agony. A-G-O-N-Y. Have you ever fallen off a cliff? I'm sure I haven't. Have you ever had your head bitten off by some kind of feral monster? I'm pretty sure it hasn't happened to me. Have you ever had someone pinch you on a really dark bruise? I don't know if that has happened to me or not but I'm pretty sure what I'm experiencing now is way more painful.

I had a hangover.

Groaning, I twisted and turned on my bed. Well, temporary bed anyway but I didn't want to think of that right now. I grasped my head tightly, as if blocking out my ears. Man. It hurts like some fat guy stepping on your pinky toe except much worse…

I'm pretty sure that this is the first time I've experienced the deadly hangover. I can't remember feeling this much pain (which, again, really isn't saying much). Sunlight seeped through the paper doors and struck my eyes. Turning over and pulled the blanket over my head, I tried to ignore the pounding within my head and tried, ever so desperately, to resume sleep.

But the glorious state of unconsciousness never came and I cursed myself for waking up. Suddenly, there was a light tapping on my door. But that light tapping was like an elephant's stomping in my ears. Not wanting to be rude and just shout out 'Go away!', I sat up shakily and called. "Come in." my voice was raspy and dry and I suddenly had an incredible thirst.

The sliding door opened to reveal Takkako holding some a cup of water. I praised her to no end in my subconscious. "O hayo gozaimasu Kagome." she said quietly as she took in my state. I must have looked horrible. "How do you feel?" she asked with concern laced in her voice.

I managed a soft smile. "I felt as if I've been to hell and back." I laughed softly but that only made me immense headache to strength. I winced.

She laughed softly and walked towards me. Crouching down beside my futon, she outstretched the cup of what I thought was water. "Here." She said quietly, gently. "Kaya-san knew that you'll be having the effects of the sake in the morning. That's why she brewed you this special tea to take some of the pain away."

I took it from her gratefully and sipped it slowly since it was slightly hot. I didn't know how the thing tasted. It really didn't taste like anything. There was just a soft ginger taste to it along with some other thing I didn't know. I pulled it away slightly and inhaled its fragrance. Nothing but light steam drifted into my nose and yet it was oddly soothing.

Once I finished the cup, I handed it back to Takkako with a grateful smile. "It will probably take effect in a couple more minutes." She said to me. "And I'm pretty sure it'll be good for two to three hours. That should be long enough for it to go away."

I nodded and said my thanks. "Arigatou, Takkako-san." I said truthfully. "And can you tell Kaya-san I said thanks too?" I asked. I was already feeling it. The pain in my head was slowly numbing away.

She nodded and stood up. "You should get some more rest, Kagome." she said with a small smile. "Aaya-chan told me that you went to sleep in a pretty late hour." She said with an odd face.

"How come you guys don't look like you're in pain?" I asked with a frown.

"We're demons, Kagome." she reminded me. "We don't take the toxic of the sake as quickly as you. Also, our demonic healing abilities take away the pain when we wake up."

"Lucky." I mumbled in slight envy. Didn't miko powers have some kind of healing ability as well? Probably not. I began to stand up and her eyes widened with surprise and worry.

"Kagome, I really don't think you should be walking around in your condition." She said mothering me.

Mother. I wondered briefly if I even had one. "It's okay." I said, reassuring her. "It doesn't hurt as much. And besides, I'm pretty sure a nice walk would clear my head." I almost laughed out loud when I saw her unconvinced expression. "Don't worry! It's not like I'll suddenly fall down on a step or something." I said as I patter her shoulder for reassurance. "Really, I'll be fine." I said with a smile.

She nodded lightly although I still saw the concern in her eyes. "All right." She agreed hesitantly. "Would you request that I join you?" she asked.

I shook my head. "Iie, Takkako-san. Arigatou." I told her. "I think I can managed the large world by myself." I said lightly. "Seriously,"

She gave a defeated sigh as we both headed for the door. "Well, if that's what you want, Kagome." she said. "If you need anything, just shout all right? I'm pretty sure someone would hear you and help you out."

I nodded. "Hai." We reached a part of the castle where we separated. "Ja mata, Takkako-san!" I said as I waved lightly.

"Ja ne." she responded as she turned her back and started to walk away. I did the same.

I had no idea where I was going. I just wanted to go outside, to breathe in the fresh air. It's weird how that calming scent could take away most of my pains and worries, if only briefly. Especially if there's a slightly breeze. When I went outside, there was no slight breeze that I had hoped for. But at least the air was clean and fresh from the morning.

Sighing, I watched as I crunched the blades of grass beneath my feet as I walked. Powerless little things, aren't they? And yet, they've survived after being stepped on and looked down upon. Great. I was being philosophic about grass.

Looking up, I realized the bright blue sky and I had to squint my eyes because of it. The pain in my head was almost gone but I could still feel it. There was a slight nipping sensation within my head that came and went randomly.

I came towards the stream and looked at my reflection. I made a scowl as I saw my state. My hair was messy, uncombed, and my eyes were a slight tint of red with eye bags underneath. I cupped some water in my hands and crouched down, splashing the cool liquid onto my face. I repeated this movement three times before I dried myself with the sleeve of my kimono. After that, I roughly combed my hair with my fingers.

Looking again at my reflection, I realized that I didn't look so bad now. But my eyes were still slightly red and the look of tiredness on my face had not gone away. Looking at the girl inside, she looked so very lonely. And yet, she was surrounded by friends. Something was missing in her life. Something in mine.

Realizing I was getting a little bit too depressed for my own good, I stood up and walked once more. The touch of a slight wind against my face made it cool and calming. It was only slight but I felt it. I loved it nonetheless.

My feet had led me to that restricted area I came into by accident before. No idea why I was here though. I didn't know how much time had past but the sun began to blaze slightly. Walking quietly, my eyes darted around the place, nervous if I was to be caught. I reached the room where I saw all the portraits and walked past it.

Beyond, I saw the tombstone where Takara had found me out. Except, right now, it wasn't Takara that I saw. It was another silver haired demon, tall and magnificent, a strong demonic power practically spilling from him. It was Sesshomaru.

A million thoughts went through my mind but only two had actually registered. They were both questions. What was he doing here? And, should I hightail it out of there and run before he kills me? And still, my feet were rooted to the spot even though I feared my life. Well, not really. It just sounded good if I put it there.

Making up my slightly numb mind, I walked silently over to him.

-x-

When I found out that my aunt had stolen my supply of sake, I was furious. I had almost strangled her to the next world. But being a lord in the castle, I had self-control and let her off with a warning. My mother and my aunt were the only people I let away with that sort of thing. I knew she knew that and that was why she liked to agitate me so much.

In the morning, I was unusually grumpy. I didn't let it show though. I felt irritated and slightly angry and nothing seemed to calm me down. The only thing that was left was to visit my mother's grave. And calm me it did.

Once I laid eyes on her tombstone, my entire being felt softer and more vulnerable. I despised the feeling. But, she was my mother. She always gave me that kind of feeling whenever she was around me. Even if dead.

My demon mother was the best lady in this castle. She was kind and warm, everyone loved her. That is, except for my father. Unconsciously, my hand clenched by my side as my eyes narrowed. But the calming air and silence slowly reverted me into my impassive self. I couldn't get worked up with such a thing. I was not a pathetic human who couldn't control their body language even if their life depended on it.

Suddenly, my ears picked up a light tapping on wooden boards. My demonic power heightened when I sensed the pure aura slowly walking towards my being. As soon as I sensed her presence, I was unnaturally angry with her. A human should never be in the presence of my mother's grave. Especially when this lord was there as well.

Turning sharply, I glared at her with narrowed eyes. She stopped in her tracks and I sensed the nervousness emitting from her being. "Miko, I suggest you leave this area at once." I told her icily, letting her feel the rage I was keeping within. "This is no place for a human."

I saw her tense slightly but I did not sense fear radiating from her. "I was just wondering if you were okay," she said softly.

Glaring into her chocolate eyes, I realized the state she was in. Her eyes were slightly bloodshot and had light bags underneath. Her hair was lightly out of place as her kimono sleeve was wet. Her tired eyes showed concern but deeper beneath, I saw the sadness.

But I did not let these things turn my anger. "This lord does not need a pathetic human wench to bring concern or pity to him." I said harshly. "I will say it again, leave." I said forcefully, my eyes narrowing and my voice turning harder.

She visibly flinched at my words but she did not make a move to leave. "Gomen. I was just wondering because you seemed pretty lonely here." The words escaped her mouth before she could stop them. She realized her mistake immediately after she said those words.

My fist crackled with demonic energy, warning her. "I do not need a constant companion." I said emotionlessly but the rage showed in my eyes. "Even if I did need one, you are the last being on the planet I would turn for help." My eyes narrowed at the miko. "I believe it is best if you will keep these idiotic thoughts out of your head and leave." I said finally, toxic dripping from not my claws but my voice.

She nodded her head in defeat as I sensed she was uncomfortable. "R-Right." She stuttered as she turned to leave.

"And." I suddenly said, stopping her in her tracks. "If you ever come in here again, I will kill you." I said coldly as I saw her stiffen. "This is no place for a lowly human such as yourself to even set foot on."

Again I saw her stiffen but I also smelt the spike of anger in her. She turned sharply, her eyes narrowed furiously. "I'm only leaving because you really don't want me here." She hissed. "But you're really starting to get on my nerves. I was trying to help you and you just keep on pushing me away." She said through clenched teeth, her fists balled at her side.

My eyes flashed red for a moment as my patience for her was running on a very thin line. "That is because I do not require your assistance in anything. I do not require anything at all. Especially from a forgetful wench." I bit out, baring my fangs slightly. "My patience is running thin, miko. Leave now without another word and I will consider not to kill you on the spot." I threatened.

Silence reigned after the last word exited my mouth. She stared at me with wide eyes, more surprised than pained. Then the surprise faded when the pain stayed. She nodded mutely and turned around, going back where she came from.

Once she was out of all my senses, I turned back to the tombstone and inhaled deeply, closing my eyes. Once the movement in my stomach calmed down I opened them once more. She, too, was one of the few people I let get away with things. If it were Jaken, I would have probably sliced off a few limbs. He knew he wasn't allowed here though.

Mother. Did I really want her to leave?

-x-

"Be careful, -, that man… has three - shards in his neck!"

"Heh… They're - and -'s shards."

That jerk! That's what my mind kept on repeating as I stomped away angrily. What a stuck up icicle! I grew even angrier as I wiped the tears that fell from my eyes. He didn't have to say that. I was only trying to make him feel better. When I watched him, his aura gave out a depressed feeling. I knew he would deny it though but still.

Slowing down, I sighed and tried to force the tears at bay. He didn't need to bring up my memory loss. What he said made me even more useless and pathetic. I wiped my tears with the back of my hand as I felt my headache coming on again. It hasn't even been an hour yet but it's still coming back. Was there something wrong with me?

After a few more minutes of aimless walking, I suddenly collapsed on my knees and grasped my head. Should it be this painful or was I just special? I didn't want to think of it as the latter. Suddenly, I felt a familiar chill run up my spine as my eyes widened. I sensed a demon.

I got up shakily and started to walk forward. I didn't have my weapons with me. I hardly bring them out of my room. But I sensed that the demon wasn't coming towards me. It was going away. I felt confused by this. Whatever the demon was, it wasn't aiming for me. But it wasn't going away from the castle either. Confusion disappeared while worry took over. Where was Rin?

Running, I followed the demonic aura. And then I saw her. She was crouched down, picking up flowers and was dangerously close to the forest trees. My panic grew as I felt the demon nearing her. "Rin!" I cried out. She looked up and smiled brightly. She didn't sense it. "Get out of there!" I warned loudly.

She gave me a confused look. Then, a large mantis-like demon sprouted from the trees and dove straight for her. She turned and gave a loud scream. But as the mantis neared, a flame-thrower suddenly hit it. I grabbed Rin as soon as she was in reach and carried her away to a safe distance.

I turned and saw that it was Jaken who had cast the spell (I didn't notice him before since my full attention was on Rin). A new respect suddenly grew inside of me for the toad… thingy. I really should find out what he is. "Rin, go into the castle." I ordered her sharply. I saw her nod and do exactly that. "Jaken!" I called as he continued to scorch the overly large demon.

The power of his staff began to weaken and the demon took this opportunity to knock Jaken away. The ugly thing then began to advance the castle, searching for the girl. "Where is… the girl…?" it talked. I didn't even know it could. "Yummy… girl…" it said, growing even more impatient. My eyes widened. It wanted to eat her? Then its yellow eyes stared at me and I unconsciously touched the shards around my neck. "Shikon jewel… and a young miko…" it hissed. "Much more… delicious than… a human child…"

As it advanced, I backed away fearfully. I didn't have any weapons with me, like I stated before. I was totally useless. "Get away from me, you freak!" I yelled loudly but it didn't stop from advancing.

Again, I sensed another demonic aura but this time it was familiar and much more powerful. The demon was then cut into bits as a graceful claw sliced through it. I sighed in relief and slight disgust as the organs and insides of the demon rained onto the once green grass. My savor landed gracefully on the ground, not getting his black shoes (or whatever you call them) dirty.

When I was about to smile and thank him, I remembered that I was angry with him and turned away instead, a stubborn frown on my face. I saw him looked at me once before he turned to Jaken. "Jaken. Get someone to clean up all this mess." He ordered emotionlessly.

As he began to enter the castle, I turned to him and called out. "Oh! Jaken! Thanks a bunch!" I smiled warmly.

He looked at me before he nodded and continued his way inside the castle. I think it was just me but I think we've bonded. I managed to glance towards Sesshomaru but then turned stubbornly and began to walk away.

"Miko." His cold penetrating voice suddenly called out to me.

I stopped and glared at him angrily. "I have nothing to say to you." I hissed out furiously. What he said before still hurt. It should still hurt since it was only five or ten minutes ago. You can't expect a girl to get over something like that in that short amount of time. As I turned once more, he said something so unexpected that I actually tripped.

"Thank you."

Really, I stumbled because of that and landed on my arms. Since when was that rock there? Frantically, I stood up and dusted myself off. I stared at him as if he had just sprouted two heads. "W-What?" I said stupidly. "Why?"

His face held slight amusement before it turned hard once more. "If you had not warned Rin and alerted Jaken, the demon would have surely had its way." anger flashed through his golden eyes. "I realized too late that the demon was among my ward. It seemed to have enough intelligence to cover up most of its aura and scent." He was angry with himself, I knew it.

"It wasn't your fault." I said quietly, wanting to make the anger go away. "The important thing is that everyone's safe." I reassured. "If you had arrived any later, I would have gotten eaten." I joked. But there really isn't anything funny about getting eaten alive by a huge monster.

He didn't say anything after that and neither did I. Silence consumed us as we just stared at one another, no thoughts flitting through my mind. The silence was broken however when I felt something hug me. I looked down and saw a very safe Rin. "Arigatou, Kagome-chan!" she said truthfully. "If you hadn't yelled at me, Jaken-sama wouldn't have been warned!" she smiled. Well, she had a positive attitude after being almost killed.

She let go of my leg and hugged Sesshomaru's. "Arigatou to you too, Sesshomaru-sama!" she cried with a smile. I saw the demon's features soften as he looked down at the girl. "I'm really glad you were here to save Kagome-chan! I don't want her to die." that was a nice thing for her to say.

He nodded at her. "Rin, go inside until this mess is cleaned up." He ordered impassively. But it wasn't cold, nor was it hard. Just impassive and unreadable.

She nodded and began her way inside again. "Ja mata!" she called to no one in particular as she closed the door behind her.

Sesshomaru turned to me with his eyes hardened again. "I seemed to have slackened a bit in my duties." He said coldly. "This is why this has happened. I will not make the same mistake again." he said as he walked away.

And I watched him walk away and my being saddened once more. The final day I had here was practically unsatisfied.

-x-

"Hey, -, you still can't remember? - is your big sister."

"No… I still can't… But she does seem very familiar…"

I woke up as the sun rose the very next day. I had a bath, the last bath I'll have here, and put on my clothes. That's right, my clothes. The white and green clothing was on my futon after I returned from my bath. It was just there, a piece of my past, a piece of my life. It was the clothing I wore when I entered the castle and the clothing I will wear when I exit.

-x-

"We'll miss you, Kagome." Takkako said, her eyes soft and sad.

I hugged her tightly. "I won't forget you okay?" I reassured her, trying to keep the tears at bay. As I pulled away, I hugged everyone else.

"Come back any time." Kaya said. She gave me a small smirk. "Then you can make Sesshomaru-sama some of your own recipes."

I smiled and nodded. "I haven't really gotten to know you." Aaya said as her eyes connected with mine. "I mean, I don't really know you. But I know, if we had more time, we could have become great friends." She smiled. "Make sure to come back."

"Of course I will." I said softly. Then turned to the little sister. "I'll see you again, 'kay, Sekiko-chan?" I asked.

"Always!" she said reassuringly. "Then we can pick more vegetables together! Aaya-chan and Kaya-san never do it with me. You're the only one who does!" she said as she hugged me again. "Come back soon." she said softly.

I nodded and turned to Takara. "Well, I'll be seeing you, I guess." I said quietly.

The old demon smiled at me warmly and pulled me in a hug. "Don't get angry with Sesshomaru on your way back, all right?" she said. "And even if he doesn't say so, we'll all miss you. Including him." she smirked.

I pulled away and gave her a smile. I wasn't convinced about it though and I believe she knew it. "Take care." I whispered to her. "You've been a great friend, Lady Shemeshoua."

"You too, Lady Kagome."

I walked away. Rin and Jaken were going to stay behind. Sesshomaru didn't want them to come because it would only slow the progress. But I think it's also because he was wary. Wary about what, I didn't know. "Bye Rin-chan. Bye Jaken! You guys have been so good to me!"

Rin smiled sadly and waved as well. "Bye Kagome-chan! Arigatou for everything!" she said as a tear slid down. "Make sure to visit, okay?" she yelled.

I nodded. With the good byes finished, Sesshomaru and I began our way back to my other unknown companions. I walked towards him and he slid his arm around my waist. If I weren't so sad, I would have blushed at contact. Using his youki, he formed his odd little cloud and floated both of us away from the place I would have called home. I would have, really I would, if I knew it wasn't so temporary.

As we went further and further away from the castle, the people, well demons, began to fade away until they were tiny dots. And when they were fully out of view, I turned and closed my eyes, letting the tears I kept in fall down my cheeks. Higher and higher we went, the silence echoing in my ears.

I wiped away the tears with the white sleeve. After I had first saw these clothes again, it was so foreign. But when I wore them, it felt so right. The kimonos I had worn during my stay were nice but this odd piece of clothing I was wearing seemed right.

Looking up, I saw that Sesshomaru was looking straight ahead, an expressionless mask constantly on his face. As the silence stretched on, the more awkward it seemed. I wondered if he was feeling it too. We didn't actually leave as best friends last time we met. I was going to change it though. "Listen, Sesshomaru…" I started, looking away. "Arigatou. For everything. You've helped me so much and asked for nothing in return. I am truly in debt to you." I whispered, knowing he heard every word.

He stayed silent. As did I. Well, that is, after a couple of minutes. "Hello? Aren't you going to say anything back?" I asked, irritated.

He turned to me with an impassive stare and I bit my lip slightly. He nodded mutely but didn't say anything as he turned back to face straight ahead. Again with the silence. I was getting rather annoyed by it. "I had fun." I started, attempting conversation. "Even though I was kind of distraught because of the memory loss and everything." My eyes softened as I stared at him. "And even though I almost died a couple of times." I smiled. "But I had fun. I hope I can visit." I said hopefully.

He turned to me and his eyes stayed on my face. "If that is your wish." He said in a bored tone.

My anger spiked. There went the grateful mood. "Don't tell me you're bored." I said angrily. "Heck, I'm pouring out my heart to you and all you can manage is 'If that is your wish'?" I frowned.

"I did not ask you to, as you put it, 'pour your heart to me'." he said impassively.

With my teeth clenched from shouting out, I was going to respond. But when I saw his face turn away, my spirits dropped even more. My anger went down the sink and I sighed sadly and turned away, unable to look at him anymore. "I bet you're glad I'm going away." I murmured, not intending him to hear it.

But he did and his head turned to stare at me. I didn't move. Minutes past and he didn't say anything. I wouldn't anymore since I was tired of trying in vain to make him talk. "I am relieved that you are going away, yes." He suddenly said. I stiffened at his words. "You were a bother and you only made my life more hectic and loud."

I stifled a sniff. He really didn't like me, did he? I kept quiet and he continued. "You were annoying and you tried my patience. You disobeyed me and you even challenged me, disrespected and taunted. You yell, act like a fool and even had the nerve to create my dinner when you didn't know how to actually cook."

I was getting rather tired of him insulting me like this. I turned around and fixed him a glare. But when I was about to say something, he beat me to it. "But even though I am relieved, I am not glad." He said emotionlessly. "You were a great help to my castle and you kept Rin company. You've saved her more than once and you provided great entertainment when you were not annoying." My glare intensified but he continued. "You were kind, thoughtful and considerate although most of the times it irritated me. I'm pretty sure that my castle will not be the same without you."

He finished and all I could do was stare at him. Most of his points suggested that he didn't like me. But some of them, even if it was remote, suggested he did. Smiling softly at him, I embraced him, winding my arms around his waist. "Arigatou." I repeated with a soft smile. "For everything. I won't forget you or anyone else. I promise."

At first, he stiffened at my touch but after a second or two, I felt him relax. His one arm then tightened around my waist unconsciously and I closed my eyes briefly, savoring this moment. But the moment suddenly snapped when both he and I stiffened.

He let go of my waist and I pulled away, trying to find this familiar aura. My eyes darted frantically around the place, trying to find the source of this feeling I had. It was so familiar. It was a demonic aura but it was also not. I couldn't place it.

Sesshomaru and I landed gracefully on the ground. We were not at the village called Edo yet because I didn't see one. The cloud disappeared from under us and I stepped away from him slightly. We stood there, side by side, both sensing this unique aura.

"He's here." He murmured beside me. There was something in his voice that I couldn't place. "And he's coming towards us with your other companions."

My heart began to beat a mile a minute as nervousness and anxiety came at me in one large wave. I didn't need to ask who he was talking about. I already knew. It was that hanyou he talked about. Thinking about finally seeing him suddenly made my heart constrict. But it also made me warm inside. Why was that?

Suddenly, four beings leapt out of the trees. But even though, only one caught my attention. It was the young man with red clothing and silver hair. His golden eyes locked onto mine and I felt my heart momentarily stop. "Inuyasha…"

-x-

Muhahahahaha! Evil cliffie! Evil cliffie! Finally, she gets to meet the IY gang! Whoop, whoop! Man this is getting exciting! Hope you guys enjoyed reading and sorry about leaving you with such a mean cliffie but I just couldn't stop myself! ;) I was first planning for Sess to tell Kagome about his mother more in the tombstone scene but for some odd reason, I left it out. Maybe it was because he would be acting too OOC? I don't know. Lol.

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Kagome2691 – Lol. Sorry, but like I said before, it was a sort of filler chapter so nothing really should happen there! XD. And the poll is for if you want Kikyo in my story or not. It's a yes or no poll and it will end next chappie. You gotta decide which one in your review now or else your vote won't be counted for, kay? Hope that cleared things up!

malique pink – Lol. Yeah, it will make things more complicated, especially for me since I have to figure out what she'll do. But the votes don't seem to be going in your favour! I'll try not to make it too complicated kay?

nikki – Lol. Did you also know that I was an InuKag fan? Still am! But I'm also an SK fan and also various pairings with Kagome! I'm glad you have an open mind or else you wouldn't have found out about SessKag! Also, if you're still an InuKag fan, you should try out mine. This is the only SK story I've made so yeah. If you do decide to read one of my InuKag fics you should try Forbidden Love. I'm not very proud of Come to Me though but it's your choice.

AngelofMist - Thanks a bunch for reviewing all of my chapters as you caught on to chap 10! It was really appreciated but you really didn't need to do it:) It must have been tiring but it just shows that you're a really nice person. Thanks a lot:)

And that's it folks! Don't forget about the poll either! this is the last chance and after this, it'll be closed. Anyway, see you!

Poll Results:

Yes - 10

No - 1