Hey there! I'm soo sorry that it has taken so long for this chapter. I have had two tons worth of homework to do plus five projects. Oh yeah, and I've also been sick for at least a week. _ N/e way lets get back to the good stuff. ^_^

Kc: We hope that you have been reading the one-shots that we have posted. We really have to give Kit-chan some credit cuz she's risking a lot by posting up these chapters.

Me: Yea my mom is being so cruel to me. She said I can't get back on the internet until my Social Studies grade improves. *sigh* Lets start the chapter now.

Kc: Enjoy! ^_^

Disclaimer: Let's see. Do I have the legal document to Inuyasha? NO! (Kc: That explains a lot. -_-)

Catching up

Sango rushed over to Miroku's aid. She just now noticed it; noticed that Sesshoumaru was helping him. Wait. Is Sesshoumaru helping Miroku? Sesshoumaru? Helping?! She stood there baffled at the scene.

"Domo arigato Lord Sesshoumaru."

"I'm only doing this because Kagome might be mad at me for not helping you."

Sango shook out of her demeter and walked over to the two men.

"Miroku are you alright?"

She looked over the bandages. (Don't ask where they came from.) Sesshoumaru did a good job. Although there were a few blood stains on the bandages, the bleeding had stopped.

"Hai. I'm fine. Don't worry. Lord Sesshoumaru helped me out."

Sango then looked over at Sesshoumaru curiously. Why isn't he over there helping Kagome?

"Aren't you going to help her?"

Sesshoumaru looked over at Kagome and then back at Sango.

"She does not need my assistance. Kagome knows how to take care of herself. I advice you to just watch."

She nodded and then turned her gaze towards Kagome. It seemed like she had the upper hand in the battle but that bear-youkai looked awfully strong!

"Die!"

They watched as she called out and deliver a final blow to the chest with red eyes and fangs bared. As the bear youkai gave off one last screech, it fell to the ground. Kagome found the two shards that it was carrying and walked over to the others. She noticed that Miroku was bandaged but it seemed like they got stained while being put on.

"Miroku, are you alright?"

"I'm fine Kagome. Don't worry about me. Lord Sesshoumaru helped me out."

"I see. Well at least you guys are alright. I've missed you both so much."

"As did we Kagome."

As the three friends started talking away, Sesshoumaru stood there, leaning against a tree not looking very happy. I thought she wanted to look for jewel shards not friends. He mentally sighed and cleared his throat.

"Gomen for interrupting this…reunion Kagome, but didn't you say that the shards needed to be found?"

"Hai, I guess you're right. But they did get hurt and I've missed them since I've left."

Kagome looked at him sternly but also a little sweetly. Sango and Miroku just stared in shock. What in the worlds?! As they where stuck in very confused world, they didn't notice the emotions going on between Sesshoumaru and Kagome. He helped Miroku. You know, I think he's ok. With all of those weird happenings with him and me, I guess they were just out of affection. Kagome, coming out of her thoughts, suddenly smiled sweetly at Sesshoumaru. He was just staring off into space until he saw gold. That golden smile that he had wanted since the day before. Why is she smiling?

"Well then. I guess we should be going. There are so many shards to find. You guys can come with us if you want."

Sango and Miroku looked at each other, then at Sesshoumaru. They could tell that he was disapproving of it by the face he had on. Kagome turned to him and silently pleaded with her eyes. Of course he couldn't say no to such a cute face she had –although she was always cute no matter what- and gave a slight nod. She smiled again and pointed down the road with excitement. Everyone looked after her with confusion but dropped it aside. I'm so happy to be back with my friends.

Yeah yeah. So I know that this chapter was short and lame but I have reasons! Three of them to be exact.

Kc: And what are those pray tell? -_-

Me: Well, 1) I have two more language arts projects to work on that are due on Monday. 2) I have a math project that needs to be outlined. 3) I also have homework assignments from every class that need to be finished. *sigh* That's what four different classes will do to you. '-_-

Kc: Oh well then it's alright. Just finish soon. I'll take over for you.

Me: ^_^ Thank you so much Kiko-chan. I owe you for this. Cya later everyone! I gotta move! *zooms off leaving a cloud of smoke*

Kc: Ok then… Um so until she finishes, I'll be making and posting the next chapter. Oh yeah and one more thing. Since kit-chan left in such a hurry, she forgot to thank everyone that reviewed for Guilt in hell. It really meant a lot to her. ^_^ Ja ne everybody!