Kagome and Inuyasha walked a ways and found the others. Inuyasha was the first to talk, but Kagome backed away. "So… Naraku's dead?" Shippo asked. "I'm not sure, but he's gone for now. So we should keep searching for the jewel shards in the meanwhile." Inuyasha turned his attention to Kouga, who was staring at him enviously. Probably because he'd saved Kagome without his help. "Jealous wolf?" Inuyasha smirked. Kouga stood up. (Which must have been hard because of his injuries.) "Pft, shut up doggy boy. Who'd be jealous of you?" Inuyasha cracked his knuckles. "Why you little-" Kagome teleported between them and covered his mouth. "Sorry Kouga, Inuyasha's had a ruff day." "No wonder he's covered in bruises…" Kouga mumbled.

Kagome smiled at him then walked back into the shadows. Only to be tackled by Sango. "WHAT THE H-" "KAGOME! I missed you so much! Where have you been? Are you alright? Are you hurt?!" Sango yelled into her ear. "Ouch! Hey, watch it!" Kagome screamed. Sango quickly got off Kagome and helped her up. "Heh, sorry. I guess I got carried away." "You think?" Suddenly Sango's face turned pale, she placed a hand on Kagome's forehead. "Kagome… Your burning up! Are you sure you're ok?!" Kagome nodded. "It's the sun, it doesn't usually bother me at all unless I stand outside to long."

Miroku handed her a cloak. "Put this on, It will help with the light." Kagome put it on. Wow, she looked kinda scary… But who cared anyway? "Thanks Miroku."

Inuyasha's hand touched her shoulder. "It's time Kagome." Kagome looked into his eyes. She knew what he meant. She'd have to see her mother again… Kagome could only imagine how her mother would react. "B-but we just got here, and all… We could visit her a different time maybe! Or-" Inuyasha held up his hand. "No, today. You need to tell her what happened."

She looked over to Sango. "Sango, do you mind if I borrow Kiara? Me and Inuyasha will be right back." Hesitantly, Sango nodded and Kiara transformed. They were on their way.

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It turned out the well wasn't as far away as they thought. Sure they had to pass a village and a few hills, but besides that, it was a pretty smooth ride.

At the last second, Kagome hesitated to enter the well. Inuyasha gripped her hand and told her everything would be fine. It was just a quick visit with her mother, that's all. Then they could go back to the feudal area. But Kagome wasn't to sure, something in her mind kept repeating: No! Don't do it, Kagome! She'll never forgive you! She'll hate you for life! And deep in her heart, she knew it was true. Her mother would never except her as a half-demon.

Inuyasha pulled her into the well. Within a millisecond, Kagome was back in her own time. "Inuyasha…" "Yea?" Kagome gripped his hand tighter. "Whatever happens, please don't go inside. I don't want you to see…" She stopped. "Never mind." And with that, she walked inside the house.

Her mother was in the kitchen cooking something. "Hey mom." Kagome said. Mrs. Higurashi turned. "KAGOME!" She screamed with tears in her eyes. She ran over and gave her daughter a hug. "Where have you been?! You were supposed to come back a week ago! I thought you were dead! Thank goodness your alright!" Kagome gave her mother a small hug back, then pulled away. "Something came up, I guess… Mother, I really need to talk to you about something. Promise me you'll listen!" "Dear, you know you can tell me anything. I'm your mother, after all." Mrs. Higurashi smiled.

Kagome sat down by the table. So did her mother. After a few moments of silence Mrs. Higurashi said, "What is it sweetie?" Kagome stared at her. Mrs. Higurashi not only noticed the change in her eye color, but noticed her hair was a little darker as well. She backed away with an evil glare. Hate… Kagome thought. She told her about everything that happened anyway. Being a vampire, running away, getting kidnapped, meeting her father… Everything. Her mother picked up the photo of Kagome's father.

"Your father…your father…" She repeated over and over again. Souta and her grandfather peered at them from behind the curtain wondering 'What the heck is going on?' "LEAVE." Mrs. Higurashi ordered. They left without a single word. Everything was silent. And for a while, nothing moved. It was as if time it's self had stopped.

Kagome looked at her mother. "Mom, I'm sorry-" Her mother picked up Kenji's picture and smashed it on the table. Glass flew everywhere. The pieces landed in the sink, on the floor, even in Kagome's flesh. She looked up, absolutely horrified. "Mother please-" "ENOUGH!" She snapped. "Your father was a liar! A traitor! He lied about who he was, what he was… If I'd known I never would have married him!!! And then you… You… You turned out to be just like him!!" Mrs. Higurashi raised her hand and slapped Kagome across the face.

Inuyasha waited outside like Kagome said, he heard a 'crash!' And the breaking of glass. Then someone was yelling and screaming, he recognized the voice as Mrs. Higurashi's. Kagome! He thought, completely forgetting what she told him. He ran inside the house.

Kagome was to stunned to move. She was shivering and a bruise was starting to form on her cheek. "Mama…" "Your not Kagome! You can't be!" Tears started to swell in her mothers eyes. She raised her hand again and smacked Kagome to the ground. She aimed to strike a third time, but Inuyasha pulled her back. "What do you think you're doing?!?! She's your daughter!!" Mrs. Higurashi struggled to get loose, but Inuyasha was too strong. "My daughter's human! Not a vampire! Let me go, demon!"

Kagome slowly raised her head off the ground. She had cuts and bruises, but being half vampire she hardly noticed the pain. "I-it's all right Inuyasha. She doesn't know any better… I'll be fine." Kagome gave a weak smile. Inuyasha forced Mrs. Higurashi to look at her. "See that? That's your daughter and you know it! I know you've been hurt, and I know it's hard to believe… But your not the only one who's been going through a lot right now. Kagome didn't expect to be a half-demon, it's not like she had a choice. Your daughter may not be human, but that's just how it is! Ok?!"

For a while, it was quiet again. Mrs. Higurashi stopped crying. "I-I guess… Your right…" She sniffed. Inuyasha put her down. She walked towards Kagome and helped her up. "I'm sorry mother… I didn't mean to shock you, I just wanted you to know." "It's ok… I shouldn't have done that to you. I've been blinded by what your father did for years now… I shouldn't have gotten angry. I'm the one who should be sorry." Mrs. Higurashi whimpered. She picked up Kenji's photograph and placed it on the counter. "I still can't forgive your father, though. Not yet, at least. He might have been a traitor, but I loved him, and I guess that's all that mattered." She stared at Kagome. "I know I can't take back what I did but… Can you forgive me?" Kagome nodded and gave her mom a hug. "I forgive you."

"Um, I hate to interrupt, but me and Kagome have some jewel shard hunting to do." Inuyasha said. Mrs. Higurashi nodded. "I'll get your stuff." As soon as she left the room Kagome ran up to Inuyasha and hugged him. "Thanks for saving my life!" "No problem, besides, you kind of saved mine, so I owe you one." Mrs. Higurashi came down with a yellow bag for her daughter. (Wow, that was fast.) Kagome slung it over her shoulder and waved goodbye.

As they approached the well Kagome spoke, "Well at least when we get to the feudal area you can tell me something." Inuyasha looked confused. "What?" Kagome leaned in and kissed him on the lips. "Like how that made you feel! I'll race you to the well!" Inuyasha blushed a bright red color. He smiled. "Hey, wait up!" He called chasing after her.

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*Sniff* Another Fan fiction comes to an end… Oh well. Thank you for all the nice reviews everybody!! COOKIES FOR ALL!!! Thx again to haruhixtamaiki4evah and Taeniaea for reviewing on the last chapter!!!

(P.S. Sequel maybe? O_o I've been thinking of making one.)