Hey there! Wow really? Only two reviews after such a long time of not writing? hahaha Well to those two that did review, thank you. Also thanks for all those adding this to your favorites! I actually got a favorite author! Thats just the bees knees to me ;). Annnyhoo, i just wanna say i might have mixed up Akio's name, so if you see Atio, its the same person. Still the same perverted monk. OOh! And just so you know this is like the second to the last chapter! Yay! And since the last chapter was such a cliffy, this one really isnt. Ok Im done know ranting! Oh and sorry if there is mistakes! I really wanted this up quickly! Ummmm i think thats about it... Oh and dont forget to review!

~Honey beeze

Disclaimer: Yeah, i dont own them. You should know that, but still Im putting it up. I DONT OWN INUYASHA OR SAMURAI CHAMPLOO! If i did, well Kagome wouldnt have ended up with Inuyasha honestly.


Death is comfortable, Kagome noticed. It was warm and soft. Her body was weightless, the air was light as it traveled into her lungs. Her tongue tasted of sugar, her nerves relaxed. Her eyes opened effortlessly as she blinked to clear her vision. A smile graced her lips as she sat up and stretched.

"It seems you are quite comfortable," Kagome grinned as she glanced over. Midoriko

smiled besides her. They sat next to each other for a couple of seconds before Kagome became twitchy.

"Um… Am I dead?" Midoriko laughed before shaking her head.

"No, Kagome. But I took this chance to explain something to you," Kagome cocked her head as she glanced over.

"Does it have to do with me being sent to this era?"

"Yes, you see, you were not sent back randomly. Of course I needed you to take care of Naraku, but I wanted Inuyasha and Kikyo to find love. But I know I cannot control people so when I found Inuyasha would never love you as much as Kikyo… Or that she would actually come back…" She scratched her head and laughed. Kagome eyes widened.

"Are you saying…"

"Yes, yes. I made a mistake and trying to fix it. I figured you would still like this time and find love. I am truly sorry for hurting you," Kagome shook her head with a smile.

"No, no. I want to thank you. I have learned so much.. Thank you," Midoriko smiled as she looked forward.

"Be brave Kagome, you have a hard journey ahead of you," Kagome's vision started to blur as she a pain gripped her. It like fire was sent under her skin, bubbling and popping out of her. It was as though her skin was melting off of her muscles as the heat increased. She closed her eyes and held herself, whimpering as the pain increased. Life was much more painful.


It was hard to breath, like something was laying on her chest. It slowly got lighter as she started to awake. Her eyes fluttered open, seeing the room was dark. Her breath was ragged as she started to panic. She shot up, only to wince in intense pain. A whimper escaped her as she clutched her chest. She glanced down, the light of the moon allowing her to see. She lifted her hand from where it laid, blood smearing over her skin and through the bandages. She was covered in a blanket, laying on the stiff floor, wearing bandages over her shoulder and chest. Her lips were chapped and cracked, her bodying aching.

"You're awake," Some one mumbled laying besides her. Mugen laid on his side, watching her as he propped a hand on his head and scratched. He stood and stretched, her eyes following his moves.

"How long have I been out? What happened? Where is everyone?" He didn't answer though, only walking out of the room quietly. It was quite odd. This wasn't the usual Mugen who would call her a idiot for almost getting killed. The usual who would grin and make a perverted joke towards her.

"Mugen?" She called as he pushed the cloth open, letting it fall back when he left. Was he angry at her? She didn't know what she did.

"KAAGGOMEE" Fuu screeched, rushing into the room, tackling her onto the floor. Kagome smiled tiredly, hugging her back.

"I'm so glad your ok. I thought you were dead, but that tall demon said you would be ok." Kagome smiled at her before trying to stand. She groaned a little, clutching at her chest.

"It will be in pain for a while. You will live," Kagome looked up to see Jin walking in, pushing the cloth over to pass through. She glanced around, finding herself inside what it seems as a barn. Figures.

"How long have I been asleep?"

"A few days," Akio said, right behind Jin.

"Yeah, and Mugen was right besides you the whole time." Kagome looked up at Fuu.

"Really?"

" He left only to eat and take care of the essentials," Jin spoke.

"He wouldn't even let me come in for too long," Akio grumbled, crossing his arms. Kagome's cheeks burned at the vision of Mugen watching her sleep. She stood, her legs unsteady as she wobbled to the door.

"Kagome where are you going?" Kagome clutched the door frame, looking over her shoulder with a smile. She didn't answer though, only leaving the three slightly confused.

He didn't know why he left her. Like everything he did, he was run on instinct. And to see her so vulnerable and on the brink of death, it burned something inside his chest. A aching that wouldn't dissipate. It was quite annoying. And when she woke up, it disappeared. When her eyes started to flutter, her lips trembling, he wanted to lean in and kiss those soft lips. That of course was before she whispered his name. At first his chest clenched when she started to whisper. He knew she was saying his name. That damn Inuyasha. But when he leaned forward, his ear close to her sweet lips, he could faintly hear her.

"Mugen," She whispered, again and again. Like it was a mantra. Every time she mumbled his name, his chest clenched painfully, a heat pooling in the pit of his stomach. It was one of the hottest things he had ever heard her say. So when she did actually open her eyes, he left. No, more like fled. He would have taken her then and there, even in her weakened state.

"Mugen!" He whipped himself around, eyes widening at the girl who was haunting his thoughts. Her hair was greasy, a tangled mess that fell around her as she grinned. Her eyes were wide and soft, skin slightly still pale. She was limping her way to him, her chest bent over as though straightening was painful. She hissed in pain, stopping as she clutched her chest. He took a step forward.

"You should go back and rest," She laughed under her breath, taking another step forward.

" I just slept for a week, I think I have had enough sleep," They were only a meters away now, she was able to see his dark bags under his eyes, the paleness tint in his skin, the slight sunken look in his cheeks. She smiled, trying to straighten, only to crumble to her knees. He walked to her, kneeling besides her as he wrapped his arms around her.

"M-Mugen. . ."

"Don't scare me again," She smiled to herself before wrapping her arms around him. He pulled away, grasping at her chin to make her look into his eyes. He leaned forward, brushing his lips against hers in a tender kiss. Her eyes fluttered as she blushed. She swallowed before trying to speak.

"I don't want to get hurt," He chuckled at his, a hand clutching her hair, another laying on her neck. He kissed her pulse before whispering.

"It seems your already too late don't you think,"

"I know," A shiver ran down her spine as his thumb rubbed her neck.

"Kagome. . . " She nodded as he stopped him from even trying to finish his sentence.

"I know,"


It was quite obvious they were together. The secret touches, the brushes, the glances. If that didn't do it, Mugen punching Akio in the face made the point.

"Mugen!" Kagome screeched, slamming a foot into the ground,

"What?" He said nonchalantly.

"You cant just go around punching people!"

"He was reaching for your butt! What was I suppose to do?"

"Violence isn't always the answer!"

"Well how else will he learn?" She made a unintelligent sound before crossing her arms and turning away from him.

"What I do?" He asked. She turned back to him, glaring.

"Really? Your asking?" He grinned before walking up to her.

"I like how feisty you are," She blushed and frowned, almost caving to that goofy smile.

"Don't change the subject,"

"If I can cut in…" Akio said, the two looking at him. He nodded towards the forest to their right. They had been traveling about four days after another week after Kagome awoke. Not once had they come across anything interesting. And the fighting between Kagome and Mugen seemed quite harmless, mostly because he defused the situation before she got any more angry. Usually by making her blush or even ignoring it.

"Miko. You seem to have healed quite quickly," Kagome glanced at the figure they had been waiting for the exit the forest. He towered over her as he came closer. She nodded to him with a smile.

"Lord Sesshomaru, its nice to see you once again," He only huffed before glancing at the group. Seeing no danger he frowned at Kagome.

"It seems you draw Naraku out. Come, so that I can kill him," She raised an eye brow before laughing quietly. This would be perfect. She could let her new friends be safe and kill Naraku quickly with Sesshomaru's help. She wanted too. But something was not letting her. Mugen stepped from behind her, grasping her arm.

"Hell no," Jin took a step forward with a hand on his hilt. Sesshomaru only narrowed his eyes before turning and walking away. Kagome's eyes widened as she grasped Mugen's arm.

"He could have killed Naraku for me,"

"Yeah, well your not leaving me," She smiled up at him.

"Ok,"


Did that scene with Kagome running after Mugen seem a bit cheesey for your taste? Believe me the original one was waaaaayyy worse hahaha extremely OOC for Mugen. But hopefully your gag reflex didnt kick in for that scene. NOW REVIEW! ORRRRRR... ill sick my dog on you! Yeah it may be a teacup chichuahau named peaches, but she's a killer! Kill you with cuteness!