"Thankful?"

"Indeed"

"Why would I be thankful, everything in the world to me is dead and I'm and stuck in this hell"

"Do you wish to see him dead"

"What kind of question is that!"

"Then you will stay, the wolf is here, now calm yourself woman" He demanded.

Kouga was here, thank Kami, finally someone, more, friendly. Kagome sat and waited for her 'friends' to come in. They would take her mind off Sesshomaru.

"Kagome!" Kouga ran up to her, she stood.

"Kouga"

They embraced in a warm hug, and for once, Kagome didn't mind his clinging.