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Disclaimer: I do NOT own Inuyasha

Chapter 11

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''Grandpa and Mom agreed to let Rin and Kohoku stay while we travel to mountain Tsurugi. I'll stock up on supplies and some gear that we may need.'' Kagome said

''What about my training Lady Kagome?'' Rin asked

''My grandfather said he would help you train while I'm away. He has also been training Souta since he found out he also held relic. You and Kohoku can use the shrine dojo to practice sparring and your bow.'' Kagome said

''Okay'' said Kohoku

''Alright, let's get going.'' Kagome said

They jumped down the well and ended up on the modern time. When they opened the door to the well house Rin and Kohoku froze taking in the changes.

''Wow'' They both said

''Let's go see if my mom is here, grandpa maybe is somewhere around here.'' Kagome said and smiled at them.

They walked to the house.

''Mom'' Kagome said

''I'm in here dear.'' Kagome's mom said

They walked into the kitchen were Kagome's mom was.

''Mom, this is Rin and Kohoku.'' Kagome said

''Oh my Kagome, Rin looks just like you at that age.'' Kagome's mom said

''I do? '' Rin asked

''Yes dear, I can show you some photos of Kagome when she was younger later, if you like.'' Kagome's mom said

''I would like to see them.'' Rin said

''Mom, I need to go in to the mall and gather supplies.'' said Kagome

''Alright dear, we can all go and get some clothing for Rin and Kohoku and I need to stop by the store.'' Kagome's mom said

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Sesshomaru left headed to the moon palace. While Shippo, Miroku, Sango, Jinenji and Kouga, Ayame stood beside Inuyasha waiting on Kagome to return from her era.

''Will you two be staying in Kagome's home or traveling with Kagome?'' Kouga asked

''As much as we both would like to go along on the quest, we need to be here for the children and the village.'' Miroku said

''Some of the village men are in need of training on how to defend the village better. I have offered to help train them.'' Sango said

''I will send 4 of my men to help and stay until the others return.'' Kouga said

''How is the new village clinic doing Jinenji?'' Ayame asked

''It is doing well. The others who been in training has picked up the trade very well. Lady Kagome does not have to come to the clinic as often. With the jars and the books Lady Kagome provided helps. We have enough medicine stored to last through the year.'' Jinenji said

''Keh, they still need to build a school. Not many know how to read and write.'' Inuyasha said

''The village headmen and I have already spoken with Lady Kagome about a school. She has already given me a book on how to have one built and on how to make the supplies for this era. It will take us a while to have it built. The village is growing faster than we could have expected, most here are farmers but we have a growing number of others, blacksmith and more.'' Miroku said

''Who is going to teach them to read and write?'' Ayame asked

''I myself learned to read and write within the Buddhist temples, but I admit I'm not as advanced as Lady Kagome is on schooling. Lady Kagome showed us the advance math and more during the time we traveled searching for the jewel shards. She would bring her school books from her era and study with them before sleep every evening. I will help teach for a while but over time there will be others who can help teach.'' Said Miroku

''I can't imagine how hard things were for her back then, living in two different eras and try to stay in school and live.'' Ayame said

''I agree, but Lady Kagome said she had finished school with honor.'' Miroku said

''I don't see mutt face sitting there trying to read and write.'' Kouga said

''You mangy wolf I do know how to read and write you're the one who don't know how to.'' Inuyasha said

''Why you…'' Kouga said

Kouga and Inuyasha went to fighting.

''Oh boy, they're at it again.'' Shippo said

''Yeah, you would think they were blood brothers instead of adopted brothers the way these two act.'' Ayame said with a laugh.

While Sango, Miroku and Jinenji shook their heads.

''Will you two cut it out?'' Kagome asked as she pulled herself out of the well and saw them fighting.

''He started it.'' Inuyasha and Kouga both said as they pointed at each other.

''What am I going to do with you both?'' Kagome asked as she sighed.

''Keh, did you get all you needed done?'' Inuyasha asked

''Yeah, I guess we can get started at dawn.'' Kagome said

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''Master I have searched every shrine in the north, west and south of Japan and not found the scrolls. I still need to search the shrine of the east.'' Aoi said

''Then what are you still doing here?'' Lord Ryura said

''I'm in need of some more men Master. I had some trouble at one of the shrine's in the west.'' Aoi said

''What kind of trouble?'' Lord Ryura asked

''The Lord of the west was at the village along with a half breed, monk, miko, and a demon slayer.'' Aoi said

''Interesting, Return there with more men and recheck the temple and try not to alert the village or the others.'' Lord Ryura said

''Yes Master right away, and Master I would like to place three spy's out on the Lord of the west.'' Aoi said

''Why do you need spies on the lord of the west?'' asked Lord Ryura

''Master he is well known to hate human's but he was helping on protecting them and I had found it to be odd.'' Said Aoi

''Hmm very well you may take three spies with you. Is there any report about the human war lord?'' Lord Ryura asked

''They have gathered about eight miko's of light and should be arriving here in a few days.'' Aoi said

''Very well, now go do as you were told.'' said Lord Ryura

''Yes Master'' Aoi said and left.

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''Sango, I had spoken with Kouga. You, Miroku and the children may stay with us. The home is big enough for all of us to live in and I don't need the medical room with the new clinic. The medical room is large enough to build 3 extra bedrooms for you and Miroku and for the children and said he could build it while I was traveling. I have a storage room I can put the medicines and most medical supplies inside it. I just don't need the big medical room.'' Kagome said to Sango while bathing,

''Thank you so much Kagome. That would be helpful with so much going on, it be a few years before we have any more children. I know Miroku wants ten, but we don't need them all at once over time maybe but not now. '' Sango said

''I would be the same way. It's not healthy for the body to have so many children so close together.'' Kagome said

''Kagome is that what I think it is on your neck just below your right ear?'' Sango asked

''What... this?'' Kagome asked

''That is a courting mark and I know only one demon with that mark even if it the color of gold, your courting Lord Sesshomaru.'' Sango said with gasp Kagome nodded her head.

''Does Inuyasha know about it?'' Sango asked

''No not yet, no one does we just started courting a few days ago and since were taking it slow. He will not announce it publically until we both feel ready to.'' Kagome said

''Oh right yes, I forgot that part on demon courting. Don't worry I will not say anything.'' Sango said

''Thanks Sango, We should head back before they get to worrying about us.'' Kagome said

Sango nodded head to agree as they walked out of the spring then got dressed and headed back to the others.

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''What is it you wish to speak about my son? It is not very often for you to come and wish to speak to me alone.'' Sesshomaru's mother said as she looked to him and noticed something upon his neck just below his left ear, but remained quiet about it for now.

''I will be away and traveling until further notice.'' Sesshomaru said

''What reasons you have to travel?'' Sesshomaru's mother asked

''There is someone seeking the forbidden staff and scrolls to the hidden ancient world and other worlds. Many shrines have been damaged as well as an up rise on many priestesses being forced to join a human war lord.'' Sesshomaru said

''Oh my, I had believed it all to be just a puppy story.'' Sesshomaru's mother said as he looked at her with a confused look in his eyes.

She took a breath.

''When I was a young pup, my grandmother told me a story of a dragon named Lord Ryura. They claimed he was from a world beyond here. They had also said he was a powerful dragon and could not be killed from any weapon created from earth. He had followed a guardian of the ancient world as well as the forbidden staff into this world and she was killed a little after by this dragon. For three years after the guardian's death he had ruled the earth killing and enslaving demons, humans and other beings alike. Until one day all the elves fought him, the silver winged elf gave her life trying to keep him busy while the demons placed him under a very powerful spell to forever be a prisoner. It was the only way they were able to do it and to save what was left upon this world. They had claimed the forbidden staff and scrolls had disappeared after the death of the guardian.'' Sesshomaru's mother said

Sesshomaru's mother looked to Sesshomaru and knew something was going on.

''Do you know where it is located and who the new guardian is?'' Sesshomaru's mother asked

Sesshomaru remained quiet.

''Now, now my son if the story is true, Then it is important that we know who the new guardian is.'' Sesshomaru's mother said

''The scrolls have been destroyed by the guardian herself, after filing them to her memory. The forbidden staff has yet been collected. She is also been reborn in to an immortal being.'' Sesshomaru said

''Hmm you already know who it is I suppose, It will do for now. But I myself along with the other Lords and elders will need to know.'' Sesshomaru's mother said

''For now, I must not speak of it until the threat is elevated and dealt with it. At this time it is unknown who is searching for the scrolls and forbidden staff. Until then I will escort the guardian along with others to retrieve it.'' Sesshomaru said

''Very well, I will remain quiet on the matter for a time. But my son I would like an answer concerning the mark on your neck just below your left ear?'' Sesshomaru's mother asked

He stiffened and thought it over and spoke to his mother about the mark.

''It is from the one I'm now courting.'' Sesshomaru said

''I have never known for a male to be marked by a female or this kind of symbol. Tell me does she wear your courting mark as well?'' Sesshomaru's mother asked

''Yes, we have agreed not announce to the public or rush anything until we both feel ready to move forward.'' Sesshomaru said

''Very well, if it must be that way then I will keep quiet on this as well. But if she was able to get your interested in her, then she should be worthy. As your mother I do have the right to meet her.'' Sesshomaru's mother said

Sesshomaru stiffened even more and trying to think of a way to get out of this and found none.

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'Kagome, mother has asked on the courting mark and is now wishing to meet with you. I cannot deny her after she has agreed to keep quiet until were ready to announce it.' Sesshomaru said to Kagome telepathically

'Umm, oh boy, I guess I can meet her tonight. You can bring her to the underwater cave and we can meet and explain more to her, if you wish. Sango seen my mark today while bathing with me and figured it all out on her own but also said she would keep quiet on it.' Kagome said

'Very well, it seems to be the only option. You may need to perform a bond with her.' Sesshomaru said

'Alright.' said Kagome

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''Sesshomaru, answer me.'' Sesshomaru's mother said

''If you wish to meet her before I travel then you may meet her tonight and much will be explained.'' Sesshomaru said

It was all he told his mother and started walking out of the room.

''Son, where are you going to?'' Sesshomaru's mother asked Sesshomaru stopped and glances back to her.

''I will need to prepare for travel. I will return for you with then the hour.'' Sesshomaru said and walked out.

An hour later Sesshomaru returned. He and his mother had then taken to the sky headed down to the lands and to the spring. Kagome was in the cave going through some supplies looking for some furs she had stored.

''Oh there you are, now need one more fur blanket and I'll be set.'' Kagome said out load to herself or so she thought.

''Well I see the miko she likes furs! '' Sesshomaru's mother said

Kagome jumped up and turned to see Sesshomaru and his mother.

''Oh… um hi, I'm Kagome you must be Sesshomaru's mother.'' Kagome said

''You are courting a human miko?'' Sesshomaru's mother asked him

''Um not everything is what it may seem to be.'' Kagome said

''Pardon?'' asked Sesshomaru's mother

''Yes, I'm courting your son and no, I'm not a human at less not any longer nor am I a demon. I will show you my true forum. But in order to understand everything I will need to do a telepathic bond with you. Once I do I will do a link between all three of so you can ask what you wish then.'' Kagome said

Sesshomaru mother looked at her like she grew two heads and then looked back to her son for an answer.

''Trust and believe her.'' Sesshomaru said to his mother

''Very well, but I want answer's to any and all questions from either one of you.'' Sesshomaru's mother said

They both nodded and she transformed to her true self and Sesshomaru mother looked at her wide eyed and shocked at such a change. Kagome walked over to a small chest and pulled the same knife she used on Sesshomaru and performed the bond with Sesshomaru's mother. They spent a few hours talking, asking questions and answering until Kagome fell asleep on the bed in the cave. Sesshomaru took one of the furs and covered her up while he and his mother continued to talk.