PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!! I know I know it's been forever since I last updated. U have the right to absolutely detest me. I realize I should have updated sooner sorry. I will try. 1 more chapter to go after this one! And I'm trying to make my chapters longer so I hope this is longer!!

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

I turned around one last time. I smiled at mom tears brimming my eyes. Then looking at Sota I gave him a brave smile. To Grandpa I couldn't help but laugh. I would miss them. With our final goodbyes I head off to the well house. Was armed with a yellow bag with my necessities, a first aid kit, traditional clothing, a few medical books, cosmetics and of course, ramen. I changed into a light green kimono. I tied my hair up in a ponytail. My mother commented many times I looked much older now.

Tears poured down my cheeks as I jumped into the well. The familiar pink light overcame me as I reached the other side. I climbed out of the well in more difficultly than usual in the kimono. As I sat up on the ledge of the well I looked up at the blue sky. The air smelled so clean. How I missed the Feudal Era. The sweet scent of flowers ringed the air. No pollution. Birds chirped in the distance. Around the most majestic trees surrounded me. Climbing out I knew I should head to Kaede's village.

I swung the bag over my shoulders. Wiping my tears I set out in a run towards the village. From there I planned to search for Inuyasha and the gang. Down the hills of green grass I ran. Dirt roads were in my path. The familiar path I followed brought back so many memories.

I walked into the village only to be stared at by many people. Unwanted glares. Did something happen? Did they hate me now? Or… I looked down and realized I looked so different. Maybe they did not recognize me. Ignoring their stares I stormed into Kaede's hut yelling "Kaede-sama!"

"Kagome?" She responded greeting me with a hug at the entrance. Tears began again. "It has been so long child. Sit." She hurriedly made tea.

"Kaede-sama I have come for good." I told her as she worked.

"For good?" She asked dropping the ladle. Then groaning she went to find it.

"Let me help." I said fishing out the ladle.

She smiled to me. "Let us catch up while the tea is getting ready."

I nod and begin to make the tea. "Has Inuyasha come here?" I ask wanting to catch up as soon as possible.

"Many times child. Many times. Always in search of you. Tell me, why did you return for such a long time? Many moons have passed," Kaede completed.

"I was understanding my future in my world, but I have come to learn that my future lies here." I smile handing her tea.

"Good." Kaede stated me taking the tea slowly sipping it.

I started quietly while staring into the tea. The steam rose covering my face in the warm steam. After a long silence I asked. "I was wondering if maybe I could find Inuyasha and the others here. I know I have been absent for long, but I know I am the reason for them searching for the Shikon no Tama. I wish to correct that and I-"

"Miss him." Kaede completed. I simply nodded." The hanyou has missed you as well. He came often in search of you. Seeing maybe you have returned. Speaking of your 'school' was it?" Kaede asked. Then after a short silence she advised. "Remember both of you must work together to find the pieces of the Shikon no Tama."

I nodded, but quickly replied, "But what about Kikyo?"

"Kikyo is…dead. You know as well as I do that the dead must rest not live it is not her place. Plus, you know the hanyou cares for you." Kaede said to me.

"So you mean Kikyo did not join them?" I asked surprised she did not mention that.

"No my dear child," Kaede said surprised with my response.

"Then what has he been doing this whole time?" I asked my anger rising. Was Inuyasha doing nothing? Of course Sango and Miroku wouldn't of let him do this! What about Naraku!

"He's been traveling helping village's with demon problems and searching for clues about the Shikon no Tama shards as usual. But he comes back here more often asking of you." Kaede said calm as ever. "Stay a few days I'm sure he will come back in that time."

I nodded solemnly. I imagined finding Inuyasha right away. But I guess it wasn't going to happen. I smiled and begin to assist Kaede with her priestess chores.

Two days dragged by. Yes, this was the Feudal Era, but I found it empty without Inuyasha. I had collected a few herbs and heading into Keade's hut to prepare some special water for exorcism. As I sat down to boil down the herbs my back was to the door. Kaede had gone out. Now, I missed Inuyasha the most. I was so alone. I missed his fidgeting. I had lost all doubts of coming here. I knew he loved me with what Hiroshi said. Hiroshi.

I stirred the pot in a daze. Suddenly a voice brought me back to reality.

"Hey old women! Is girl back yet?! Did she finally come to her senses?!"

The voice was so familiar yet I hadn't heard it whine in so long. Tears flowed down my cheeks. I turned around and look up at Inuyasha long silver hair and golden eyes, so similar to Hiroshi and so Inuyasha. I ran up to him and threw my hands around him.

"K-Kagome?" Inuyasha stuttered trying to register I was here. Then he said. "You finally came to your senses eh? We need you here baka!!"

"Yes!" I said releasing him from the hug.

"Y-yes?" he said taken by surprise by me

"I've come back for good!" I exclaimed smiling at his dumbfounded (adorably cute puppy) face.

"Keh, good you're not going back to that stupid time!" Inuyasha said being himself.

I chuckled it was something I missed.

"What? What's so funny??" Inuyasha said getting annoyed.

"N-nothing." I managed between chuckles that were getting harder.

"So did you bring more Ramen?" Inuyasha asked.

"Inuyasha!" I said raising my voice. He winced he knew what was going to come. I wondered whether he would actually miss it. "Osuwari!"

Bang!

"Ow! Why didn't you just stay in your time?!" Exclaimed a red, angry Inuyasha.

"Osuwari!"

Bang!

"I missed you. That is why I came back baka!" I yelled before retreating form his sleeping form.

Exiting the hut I spotted Sango and Miroku. Shippo was running towards me racing.

"Kagome! Kagome!" he chirped.

"Shippo!" I said hugging him.

"That stupid Inuyasha wouldn't go back for you! I missed you!" Shippo complained immediately.

I just chuckled.

"Kagome-sama!" Miroku and Sango replied in unison.

"You had been gone for so long we were so worried!" Sango exclaimed.

"Inuyasha informed us you mother was concerned for your future so you would be staying for longer in your time." Miroku told me.

"Yes, but I have decided my future lies here. I'll be staying from now on here..forever!"

Smiles graced the faces of all my friends. Even Kirara jumped on my lap purring contently. In the distance the sun began to set. Inuyasha raced to catch up to us finally getting up from the ground.

I was happy. I had finally found my place. My future. It rested here. The truth is I love Inuyasha, but I think it's too much for him to take right now. For now we should all deal with Naraku.

"Tomorrow let the search for the Shikon no Tama shards continue!" I exclaimed.

That was longest break I had ever taken in my time. But I was thankful I took it, because it helped me realize where I belonged. I decided not to mention Hiroshi to everyone. Instead I would just remember him, the kid who set me on the right track.

The one question I should have asked Hiroshi that really bugged me…who did Inuyasha mate with if I wasn't there?

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Until next time…

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