It was almost nightfall when the group settled down to camp.

"How much longer Inuyasha" Sango asked.

"We should be there tomorrow afternoon if we leave at dawn" he said before jumping into the tree.

'Please come back my love' he thought seeing Kagomes' face in the night sky. He knew for a fact wherever she is that she's looking at the stars as well. It was one of their favorite things to do when the sky was clear and as beautiful as tonight.

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It was the middle of the night and Kagome and Hitachi were out in the gardens catching up. He felt his blood boil as soon she finished telling him of her so called best friend Inuyasha and all the things he did. The bad outweighed the good any day.

"And the little kit you saw earlier is my son Shippo" she said. She almost laughed as soon as he father let out a dangerous growl.

"Don't worry father I'm still pure. Shippo is the kit I adopted when I first came here. He was trying to get revenge on the Thunder brothers for destroying his clan and parents" she said with a reassuring smile.

He smiled at the thought of her being pure. That's how he always wanted it to be. Hell that's what every father wanted but sooner or later she will mate and have her own pups born from her womb.

"Who was that little girl with the kit" he asked.

"Rin, Lord Sesshomaru adopted her as well. Well actually he brought her back to life and she just started following him that day on" she explained.

"Hmm so the rumors are true. Lord Sesshomaru has a soft spot for some humans" he chuckled.

"So you say this Sango is like a sister to you, the monk is perverted but is in love with slayer and will soon wed, Kikiyo is a traitorous whore whom stole piece of your soul and tried to kill you many times and this Inutrasha person defended her but in the end killed her thus returning your soul and Kouga was once in love with you and you him but along the lines found out you two were not meant to be but still remain good friends" Hitachi said trying to sum everything up.

She had to laugh when he called Kikiyo a whore and Inuyasha Inutrasha. That was all him.

"Yep that's about it" She giggled.

They sat in silence for a bit before he broke it with a question that was killing him.

"Did Sonya ever have another love after me" he asked softly but she heard.

"No" she said just as softly "mama loves you and only you. She could never find anyone that even came close to being half the man you are. She always said one day whether in life or death she will find you again" she said quietly.

His heart soared knowing the love of his life is waiting for him and he her. he has never even touched another woman since he met her.

"And how is Souta"

"He is fine. He is doing very well in his education and he even found a girl his age named Hitomi. She's the sweetest little thing you'll ever meet. He really cares for her"

"And father. What has the old man been up too?"

"Gramps is gramps is all I could say… he would always tell us these eccentric stories of the feudal era as if he was there. After a while Souta and I just blocked it out and he even believes he's a priest" she laughed softly "so when he met Inuyasha, he tried purifying him"

Hitachi couldn't help but laugh "that's father for you. He was the best leader and a great Lord and one of the strongest but when with family it's all laughs and joy going around" he chuckled.

"You miss them don't you" it was a statement "would you like to see them. If Souta truly is a demon and you mated mom then I can get them through and because he is you father gramps can come as well because they all have a connection to this place"

"I would love that Kioko" he embracing her with small tears of joy.

"I will take you to your chambers" he said getting up.

"I'm not really sleepy. Will it be okay if I stayed out here for a while" she asked.

"Anything you wish but before I go let me give you something" before she could ask, he had a finger pointing the middle of her forehead as a white light began to glow before going into her.

"I have returned your memories Kioko" he said softly.

All these images and events came railing through her mind full speed. For moment she felt light headed but soon got over it.

"I will see you in the morning daughter" he whispered before kissing her forehead.

"Good night father and thank you" she gave him a soft sweet hug and a kiss on the cheek. He was amused that she had to jump to get to it but that always made him soft. He remembered how he would sometimes tease her of her height and laugh when she tried to hug him but only reached his thigh.

Hitachi took his leave for his chambers. When he was far enough she spoke.

"You could come out now, he's gone" she said knowing he heard.

"You remember everything" his voice was soft and uncertain.

"Yes Ichiro" she got up and walked in front of him and put a hand to his heart "everything" she whispered before kissing him softly on the lips.

She remembered what a crush she had on the beautiful guard. He was always there for her no matter what. He was fun to talk to and laugh it. Actually he was the bestest friend she's ever had.

The two broke apart when they were interrupted by a menacing growl filled with death and anger.

"RELEASE MY INTENEDED THIS INSTANT"