The next day, the Hirugashis were amazed at the changes from the day before. The citations were resolved. The bank loan was paid in full. Power was turned back on with an apology and a 1000 dollar credit for the inconvenience. The school called back apologizing and offer free lunches for the rest of the year. Kagome track coach called and said he expected her to show up for practice.

"When the righteous suffered all things will turn into good," Grandfather stated.

Mom smiled, "believing hope against hope. Our prayers were answered."

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Azuma was happy but concern. He knew the only person Grandmother would submit to was Sesshomaru. He had been with the family for generations and can be pretty scary. It made him nervous when he steps in. It was well known in the family you do not messed around with him. He needed to make a request from him. Azuma did not want to face him, but Kagome is important enough to do so.

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Kagome had a great time with Sesshomaru last night. It turns out that Azuma family are descendants of Rins. That would explained the flower business. He been looking out for the family in the background. He only steps in when they do something really stupid. Sesshomaru is kind of a silent protector and guardian. He believes that is why they wanted a miko in the family to gain control over him.

"She thought I would actually attack you?" Kagome was laughing. "I don't have a death wish, thank you very much."

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Kagome talk to Azuma and explained that she broke the engagement off. He requested that they can continue to date. Kagome agreed to that. The family said he can stay at the shrine as long as he can. Azuma really appreciate that. He was in no hurry to go back home.

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Azuma went to meet Sesshomaru and bowed. "Lord Sesshomaru, if you would allowed, I have a request."

How odd, someone brave enough to asked something from me. Raising a brow he replied, "You may ask me but I don't guaranteed, I will preformed it."

"The only thing I ask is that you will grant protection to Kagome while she runs," Azuma asked.

"Why this girl? Why don't you force her to quit?" the Lord asked.

"I care too much for her to make her give up something she loves. She has a track meet, that she feels a great responsibility for and her honor will not allowed her to quit. She is a very special and unique person," he humbly stated.

"It will be granted," He replied. Shippo would be prefect for the job. I would of protect the miko anyway but he doesn't need to know that. "You might be asked to repay the favor sometime in the future."

"Thank you Lord Sesshomaru," Azuma said while bowing.

"You are dismissed," waving his hand for him to leave. Someone in the family that has some value. Although his younger sister reminds me of Rin.

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It was Saturday, Azuma and Kagome were going out. It was Kagome's turn to decide the date. The first thing she did was take him to the mall and had him buy some jeans and a t-shirt.

"I never had any clothes like these before," he stated.

"You don't need to be dressed up all the time. We are going rollerblading in the park," she said.

"Rollerblading?" he asked.

Kagome helped him put on the shoes and showed him how to roller-blade. They had a great time. Azuma fell down a couple of times and had to hold on Kagome for balance, but improve enough to finally do a little at the end.

They roller-bladed to a food stand. She bought him a corn dog and some chips. Azuma decided he liked it. Since meeting Kagome he is experiencing all kind of new things. Life is much more interesting with her around.

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Ryo was not happy at all. He came by the Shrine today and discovered Kagome was on a date with Azuma. Everytime he tries to get close to her that rich kid is in the way.