Despite her involuntary imprisonment, Kagome was enjoying herself. Kiyohime was a kind, considerate host in their shared residence. It was difficult to speak to her when she was the mirror image of a younger Izayoi. Thankfully the kirin helped to break the ice between them. The gentle princess took an immediate liking to her fortune-bringing pet with a penchant for dew and honey. Imperial staff did not dare refuse their shogun's betrothed. They both marveled at its ability to float on a magic cloud. It helped to break the ice between them so that Kagome could investigate this doppelganger. They were sipping Chinese tea in the formal dining hall open to the courtyard while the kirin hopped between their laps playfully like a small dog.

"So you're really going to marry a guy you've never met?"

"My family will be honored by my marriage to the shogun. It is a vital alliance for my people."

"Who is your family, princess?"

"My family lives at Inuyama Castle. We are a lesser clan but the shogun's advisor came to visit. He offered my grandfather a very favorable marriage contract." They both paused to watch a new merchant caravan bringing goods to the palace. An amazing amount of precious metals were being taxed from local daimyo. The princess giggled when the kirin tried to lick honey dripping from its beard.

"There have been rumors that a beautiful, powerful princess had been taken by a demon. 'The princess is being forced to clean and cook for him against her will. Only the bravest soldiers need apply for the bounty'," Kiyohime recited. "I am relieved that you managed to escape that monster. Was the demon terrible? Does he really scratch his ears using his hind feet?"

"No...well, yes, but Inuyasha did not kidnap me!" Kagome exclaimed. The princess blinked. "Inuyasha is my chosen husband. He is strong and kind and really considerate when you give him the chance. He brought me pink roses for our anniversary. Does that sound like a monster to you?"

"A priestess chose to marry a demon?"

"Inuyasha is technically a half-demon but yes! We have a home together. My family hosted the wedding at our shrine. They adore him. My mother loves to cook and he loves to eat," she giggled. Kagome took a long sip of the gloriously expensive tea imported from the Continent. I suppose she is very sheltered. I doubt she has ever spoken to a demon or even been alone with a man.

"You glow when you talk about your husband," she noted. "Does he make you happy?"

"I love Inuyasha very much. My life would be dimmer without him." Kagome closed her eyes. She could visualize Inuyasha's worried face when he finally found her. He would grip her shoulders and call her an idiot. Maybe he would even hug her! Her body missed the way his body curved against hers. She pressed her palm against her face to confirm she was actually flushed. The princess looked away shyly.

When the household manager summoned her to travel to Tadasu no Mori, she invited the princess. Together they climbed into an ornate gold carriage with fine horses. Only two servants could join them inside once the small kirin jumped inside. A small contingent of guards followed behind the parade. She smiled back at the princess peering out the windows like the teenager she was. When they arrived at the Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine attendants opened the door. Other visitors were shooed from their prayers for the privacy of the esteemed guests of the shogun. A paper umbrella was extended to protect the princess from the sun. Kagome outpaced her attendant until it was almost comical to watch her keep apace. She went forward with the kirin. The princess laughed.

"Why must you torment them so, Kagome-sama? What if your skin darkens? What would your husband think?"

"It is only twelve steps!"

Kiyohime joined her in offering hollyhock to the god of thunder while the attendants stopped on the dirt. They wanted her to ask that there would be no devastating rains this year. She made a sincere prayer to the kami that Inuyasha come for her soon. The princess waited for her patiently. Kamo-jinja protects the welfare of Kyoto. If either shrine falls, demons would be allowed to invade the city. Many would die.

"Kagome-sama, would you make an offering for the health of the shogun?" Kiyohime blinked her glistening, dark eyes. "Please ask the kami for his kindness? Pray that the shogun lives long so we may have many children together." Internally, Kagome cringed, but she agreed.

Inuyasha's mom wants to have a dozen babies with some strange warlord?

Kiyohime waited while she lit the incense for the norito. She asked the shrine's spirit for clarity about the beautiful girl beside her. Her expectations were normal for her era but Kagome wanted good things for her. The odds were slim that she was going to marry someone who would respect her for her soul and honor her independent agency. The princess deserved better than to serve as a baby factory for some warmonger-turned-shogun.

The princess was hesitant but she agreed to travel into the Tadasu no Mori to seek the blessing of the sacred spirits within. Kagome helped her over a puddle into the wildness. She could sense the peaceful bubble draw over her body like a second skin but her guest sensed nothing. The land called to her with the promise of peace. The natural barrier separated them from their attendants. Kiyohime stopped once she realized they were alone.

"Don't you want one last adventure before you settle down forever? You are traveling through a sacred forest with a famous demon slayer. C'mon," Kagome beamed. The princess looked over her shoulder. "This place has an amazing aura. Can you sense the kodama?

Kagome linked their hands together to move through the foliage. Everything was so green! Years of unhindered growth had left the forest thick, luscious and healthy. The lack of humans left space for a supernaturally peaceful grove. The kirin glided forward on his cloud to avoid the moss and leaves and vegetation from being crushed under its hooves. Kagome did not hesitate to kneel beside a trickling brook to embrace the environment. She clasped her hands together to drink in the clean aura. It was refreshing after days being held captive in a stifling castle with so many strangers. A tug on her soul disturbed her. The princess refused to go farther but she dragged the girl down the undisturbed rabbit trails. It took time to discern where the spirits wanted her to go but they eventually emerged at a red shrine.

"Look, princess! You wanted a blessing for your marriage, didn't you? This is Aioi Shrine, home of Kamimusubi, one of the separate heavenly kami. There is the merged sakaki tree which represents musubi, creation magic from the union of a man and woman. Oh, I wish I had my camera!" The beautiful trees were entwined with one another in a metaphysical representation of marital bliss, the union of yin and yang into a single form. Kiyohime blushed. Kagome fervently wished for Inuyasha so he could see the tree too. Tears leaked from her closed eyes when the private strain of being separated came to the forefront of her heart.

I miss Inuyasha. I miss my family. I want to go home!

Kagome felt pity for Hou Yi. She could not imagine being separated from her husband for centuries, unable to come together, unable to die. A physical ache filled her chest when she imagined his sadness. He probably needed Chang'e the way she needed to be with Inuyasha. What kind of cruelties would she perform in his place? Hakudoshi had almost darkened her soul with the hatred of Kikyo when she thought Inuyasha would never love her. She had almost made a cursed wish trapped in the darkness of the Shikon Jewel just to see Inuyasha one more time. Kagome could feel the spirit before she turned. A woman with silvery hair in an elaborate style with white kanzashi and blue starflowers sparkled in the shadow of the forest in her own column of light. Kiyohime dropped into a formal bow. The column faded.

"Such a passionate heart for a human. You ache for your love. Oh, child." The kami came forward. Kagome accepted a cloth smooth-as-butter to soak her tears. Through her 'blubbering' she noticed the impossibly white kimono the spirit wore. "I feel your pain. You and your husband are like this tree. One depends on the other to survive. What do you require?"

"I want Inuyasha, Kamimusubi-sama," she pleaded. Send me home!

"Embrace true love to find your man. Have you not the Sight? The String is uncut." The kami gestured at her hand. She blinked away her tears to examine her little finger. The wound string had thickened to the consistency of an unbreakable ribbon. Kagome clenched her hand. The Red String was pulled taut. The spiritual bond bisected trees and rocks. Hope bloomed in her chest when she realized what it meant.

"I can follow the String to Inuyasha wherever he is?"

"Lovers should not be parted. Follow the trail to your Inuyasha. You cannot lose him," she smiled. Kagome was so overwhelmed with happiness that she embraced the goddess. She immediately apologized for overstepping proper boundaries but she took no offense. I can always find Inuyasha which means he can always find me! We are connected. No one else can see the bond which means it's our secret weapon when I get kidnapped! She could not wait to tell Inuyasha. She turned too quickly and nearly twisted her ankle. The spirit caught her.

"Poor dear, you are drained. Sit, sit. I will bring water."

Kagome sat with her back against the sakaki tree. She tilted her head back to admire the beautifully twisted limbs. The sacred tree provided good shelter from the afternoon sun. Her body relaxed. Despite her circumstances, she was fortunate for the opportunity to pay homage to a very special Shinto site. Kamimusubi brought her fresh water from the stream in a white cup decorated with gold leaf. The cold was refreshing on her lips.

"The little kirin begs water too! Stay, little friend. Protect your chosen one," the goddess giggled. As graceful as the boughs of the forest, she glided back to the river. Fresh, clean roots and water were offered freely. The goddess' clothing remained spotless despite dragging along the ground. The head of the kirin settled in her lap while she replenished her energy. The roots and mushrooms were wonderfully flavored. Through half-lidded eyes she saw Kiyohime obey the heavenly kami.

"No harm will come to you in Tadasu no Mori. This is a protected forest where no demon dwells. You may sleep as long as you please." A blanket of sewn moss was drawn over her knees. Kagome couldn't help letting her head drift to the side. The pure energy of the forest pulled her under in waves. I do feel safe here.

The enameled blade of the kaiken was lying on a grassy hillside stained with blood. Miroku sighed while Inuyasha searched on all fours to track Kagome's scent. Wherever she was, the girl was wounded, but so was her attacker. Kohaku leaned on Kilala while they waited. The archer was a skilled woodsman with the knowledge to obscure his tracks. He knew the forest. Inuyasha slammed his fist into the ground when he realized the tracks were at least a week old.

"Dammit!"

Shippo's tail quivered. The kitsune raced behind Inuyasha looking for any signs. He was the one to discover the black arrow obscured in the puddle of water. It was a relief to find the archer's scent on the black tip rather than Kagome's. Inuyasha slid the kaiken into its sheath to complete it. The blade was our last lead. Kagome! His entire body still ached. The others had hog-tied him and imprisoned him in his own house until the black spiderwebs had faded. It was time he should have spent tracking his wife! Anything could happen to her. It caused him physical pain to imagine the sweet, trusting human girl in danger.

It's my fault! I should have known he was in the house. Kagome…

Inuyasha ground his claws into the soft dirt to relieve his frustration. He bared his teeth. The glint of red caught his eye. String tightened around his thumb. He followed its path through the open air. It stretched as far as he could see. If he closed his eyes, he could sense Kagome's aura.

"Inuyasha!" Shippo yelled. He was already leaping over the next hill. His friends scrambled to keep pace with him. Every heartbeat threw him farther and farther down the path that led to his wife. Kilala's shadow crossed his on the ground. The fire-cat loved Kagome as much as anyone in their group. She loved to annoy Kilala with red neckerchiefs but rewarded her with tuna. Whenever Kagome was in trouble, Kilala leapt into battle to assist him. He had learned to protect Kagome with the Wind Scar with her aura.

Let's go, Kilala! We can save her. She's still alive.

The String was connected to Kagome. No matter how hard he tried, it didn't break. His wife said it was 'romantic' and 'special'. Inuyasha didn't care so long as the connection could be trusted. Merchants, fishermen, women – he passed them all. The String cut through various human villages and demon bunkers. He killed a snake demon that rose up to bite him. Kohaku sliced the head off a particularly large owl possessed with the spirit of a cursed man before Miroku sealed it with a sutra. He followed the straight road alongside a river. His friends landed in front of him on the path.

"Inuyasha, even you need rest after your ordeal."

"Fine, make camp! Take a nap. I'm not like you weak mortals," he cursed. He veered around them. Kilala growled but she joined his search. Shippo transformed into a bird to glide ahead of him. Darkness made looking for Kagome's paraphernalia harder but not impossible. Hope drove him farther north into a thick forest. Inuyasha crashed hard and suddenly into a powerful barrier that rattled his teeth. Shippo yelled. Kilala pulled up short to avoid the purified barrier. The Red String cut through the translucent spell without harm.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled. "Kagome, is that you? Kagome!"

Miroku crossed the barrier and disappeared from view. Kohaku looked at him before following his brother-in-law through the spell with ease. Inuyasha tried to push Kilala through but she snapped her fangs at him. He sank into a cross-legged position angrily. The Red Tetsusaiga could cut through barriers but he couldn't risk hurting Kagome. What if she was the owner of the barrier? Maybe she had raised it to protect herself from demons until he could find her. The Red String glinted when he held out his thumb. The girl's heartbeat was being translated through the material. It soothed him a bit.

"Inuyashaaa," Kagome giggled. The naked girl under his Robe, over her kimono, had pulled him closer with her helpless human hands. The memory of happy, Kagome lost in the moment made him feel guilty. I was distracted. I should have checked the house when we got home! I could have stopped him. He sighed unhappily. Shippo climbed his shoulder to kick him in the head and compress his ear with a paw.

"You're scary when you mope, Inuyasha."

"I'll explain it to you when you're older. Kagome is my wife. Her safety is my responsibility."

"Stop treating me like a little kid. She's my friend too. Kagome would tell you to stop feeling sorry for yourself." The kit's feet tapped against his chest while he sat on his shoulder. Kilala took the opportunity to groom herself thoroughly. Inuyasha leaned back against the cat. The purring feline blinked her eyes at him. It made him think of Buyo which reminded him of his promise to Kagome's mother to bring her daughter back shortly. The family was covering her noticeable absence from college with a lie about the flu. He rested his head on his fist while he thought about how cute his wife looked in her schoolroom poring over her books and papers. Sometimes she chewed on her pen when she thought. Her little feet would cross under the desk when she was working on a particularly hard problem.

Fuck, Kagome's beautiful.

Shippo was dislodged when he stood to greet the human monk bursting burst out of the barrier.

"Kagome-sama is unharmed! Our friend is sleeping under the care of a forest spirit. She's safe."

"So she raised the barrier to protect herself while she slept? Wake her up! I have to see her. Where is she?" Inuyasha growled. Internally he imploded with relief. Miroku's eyebrow quirked. "Why didn't you wake her already? What are you not saying?"

"Kagome-sama has been asleep for five days," he explained. Inuyasha pushed past him. "The entire forest is guarded by a barrier to protect the sacred groves from demons! You won't be able to enter, friend. Perhaps we can - "

Miroku went silent when he plunged forward. Lightning crackled on his skin so badly he screamed. On the other side he panted on his hands and knees on the thick undergrowth. He stopped to examine his black hair. When the Tetsusaiga clicked out of its sheath, it possessed no demonic energy. It doesn't matter. Kagome needs me. He used the sword to push himself to his feet. Miroku stared.

"Take a picture, it'll last longer!" Inuyasha turned. The man looked confused but followed. Shippo and Kirara would be safe until they returned. He pressed forward until they reached the grove where the Red String stopped. His heart stopped when he saw Kagome sleeping at the base of a gnarled tree. He ignored the female kami hovering overhead. Kagome did not awaken when he touched her shoulder. Wavy dark hair tumbled over her shoulder. He missed her scent when he inhaled. Her hand was warm.

She's alive.

"You are the husband!" The spirit smiled. She held her little finger in the air. "Kagome's energy was greatly depleted when she arrived. You should not worry. The Tadasu no Mori is a place of purification and rest. There is no better place to mend. Would you like some water?" Miroku politely declined. Kohaku sat with his kusarigama.

"What's wrong with her?"

"Exhaustion. Many have come to this tree seeking guidance. Particularly young lovers in distress." The spirit tilted her head in a romantic fashion. "So many couples seek my blessing but you and Kagome are already tied…" It took him a moment to catch her pun.

"You can see the String too?"

"I am Kamimusubi. Bonds are my province. I am a very good matchmaker," she purred. She turned to address Miroku. "Felicitations, young monk. Your wife has recently birthed twin girls. A monk and a former slayer joining hands! I will have to find a good match for those babies. Are they not perfect?"

"They are perfect, Kamimusubi-sama. Does this happen often, Inuyasha?"

"Seems like it," he grumbled. He gently pushed stray hairs out of Kagome's eyes. A snapped twig set him on alert. He turned to greet the threat but stopped. A young girl baring a cloth filled with berries froze. A strange little animal rushed at him with golden horns. He fell backwards.

"Do not harm him, little friend. Apologies, Inuyasha. He is protective of your wife," Kamimusubi sighed. The goddess sank onto a floating cloud of vapor that acted as a seat. The girl flushed when he could not look away. Miroku cleared his throat. The pervert immediately stepped forward to introduce himself to the beautiful girl. Dark eyes darted in his direction suspiciously. He couldn't breathe.

"M-mother?"

"I am no one's mother," she huffed. "Who are you?"

"I-Inuyasha."

"It is very rude to stare." The girl dismissed him without a second thought. He turned his head to watch her sit under a tree with the animal. Miroku's body bisected his view. A staff hit him light in the head before resting on the rich soil.

"OW!"

"it is rude to lust after a woman in front of your own wife," Miroku said quietly. He wanted to strangle the hypocrite.

"She's my mother, you idiot!" Inuyasha gagged at the idea of lusting after her. The delicate white hands. The slender neck. The long, dark hair. The nose was a bit smaller and her forehead was higher but the resemblance was uncanny. What if she's my mother reincarnated?

"Your mother? Inuyasha, she is dead. We left flowers at her grave together." The monk kneeled. He didn't care for the overly kind tone, as if he were speaking to an upset child. "I know that you are upset about Kagome-sama…"

"That girl looks like my mother." The girl was feeding the scaled animal bits of dried honey from a bag. She smiled when it licked her hand. It hurt more than he would have imagined. His insides felt fluttery and weak watching her in the shade. Even the kind way she spoke to the animal. He briefly considered whether it could be another trick. Maybe Sesshomaru had created a puppet of his long dead mother to torment him! What if someone had stolen ashes from her grave?

"Oh, my beautiful boy."

"Interesting. In your human state, you somewhat resemble her. Could she be a relative?"

"How should I know? I didn't exactly spend a lot of time at family unions when I was younger. They were too busy expelling me from their precious estate." Inuyasha sighed. The girl noticed them staring. She turned her head in an annoyed huff. It revealed her round, useless human ear. Did Mother have any cousins? I don't remember. If she did, they exiled her and we never met.

"What is your name, princess?"

"Kiyohime," she answered. "Who are you?"

"I am the monk Miroku. Have no fear, princess. My friend here means no harm. You look familiar to us. Perhaps we have met? Do you have any family nearby? We would love to help you home once our friend is awakened." Miroku turned on his most charming smile. The princess breathed easier under his gaze. Kaede is right. The idiot could charm a nun out of a convent. What do women see in him? Maybe they think a monk has no interest in women so they drop their guard.

"I must return to Kyoto for my wedding, but my family hails from Inuyama Castle. You can escort me home?" The princess glowed with hope.

"You have my word," Miroku bowed. The princess blushed. Inuyasha glowered when his friend returned to the task of inspecting Kagome. He yanked the man closer by the arm. Not only was the monk flirting with his mother's doppelganger, but he was married with twins to his friend.

"What game are you playing at, bouzu? If you even think about touching that girl I'll - "

"We need her to trust us if you want to talk to her," Miroku whispered back. "Aren't you curious? Either she is a reincarnation of your mother's spirit or you are related. Kagome brought her here so she must be in danger. Where better to bring a betrothed princess to hide than a grove protected by a high spirit?"

Inuyasha settled near the tree while Miroku examine Kagome's aura for problems. He tucked his hands high in his sleeves while he thought about his beloved mother and his childhood. It felt very strange to consider that he might have a living blood relative other than Sesshomaru. The princess probably had siblings, cousins, uncles and aunts at her castle. Kagome tormented her 'annoying' little brother but she loved him dearly. Whenever she went home to her mother's, she clearly relaxed. The girl always belonged.

"Kagome-sama," Miroku called gently. "Kagome-sama?"

The Shikon Miko slept. Inuyasha was disappointed when the monk's gentle efforts to bring her to consciousness failed. All he wanted in the world was for his wife to open her beautiful blue eyes and call his name. Miroku sighed and shook his head.

Miroku accepted a drink of water from the goddess. Inuyasha was left alone with his wife. He rested his back against the tree. The steady pulse in Kagome's wrist confirmed she was alive, her heart was strong. She seemed unharmed. The girl's aura was pure of any obvious demonic influence. He adjusted her body posture so she could rest on his shoulder. Even in her coma, the girl shifted her cheek along the Robe.

C'mon, Kagome. Please wake up. I need you. Inuyasha sighed and closed his eyes. At least Kagome is safe. She must have gotten away from that bastard on her own. It was comforting to imagine the jerk's painful death when he got hold of him. How dare he touch Kagome? I'll slice his belly open and toss him to the wolves. It might take time for his demonic powers to regenerate once he left the forest, but once they did, he would track that human thief to the ends of the island. Sesshomaru might have gone after the bandits who kidnapped Kagome and Rin but there was obviously at least one petty human lord trying to get his hands on her! He buried his nose in the girl's dark hair to reassure himself when protectiveness made his heart race. He glared when the kami glided forward.

"Know that you are here, husband, perhaps we can help Kagome." Kamimusubi smiled. Mist formed around her flattened hands. A clear stone ring appeared. He wanted to send the meddling spirit away until he remembered that she had protected Kagome during her coma. Who knows what the wench was running from? Maybe she needed help. Another swipe of her hand immobilized the others. "Now. Take this stone. It will show you the way."

"Me?"

"Marriage is a holy union, the act of uniting two. It is from the merging of different energies that brought creation itself. I see that you both wear clothing of red and white. At the birth of everything, there was only the red sun and white shadow." Kamimusubi offered him the stone. He grasped it. The translucent stone burned his skin slightly. Vibrant green filled the stone until it became pale jade. He blinked. "Ah – you love this mortal girl more than yourself. You have a resilient heart."

"How does this help Kagome?" Inuyasha narrowed his eyes. Everyone of these spirits had riddles and spells. His wife still had a golden decal on her navel that couldn't be explained. They had been to a shrine in Tokyo but the deity had refused to show herself. Shippo had no idea. His nerves were taut awaiting another unsolved puzzle piece. The goddess only smiled. Another gesture of her hands made Kagome's pink aura visible. He blinked when his own red energy flared. Purple energy crackled between them.

Kagome…?

"Your wife opened the corridor to Takamagahara then proceeded to battle a demon and a legendary archer! Not many mortals could hold that much magic. The girl danced at your festival and made the invitation so we came down," the kami nodded. "It is no wonder danger came to your village. Anyone with the ability could sense her aura. Such an inconspicuous vessel for so much power!"

"But how could Kagome do that without knowing?" Inuyasha immediately thought about Kangiten and his followers.

"A peculiar maiden requires a peculiar husband. Not many half-demons can survive the purification to mortal outside their normal rhythm." Inuyasha had no choice. The goddess turned his hands to examine his palms. Smooth fingers ran across his skin. The spirit was fast enough to pluck a dark, mortal hair from his head. Before he could complain, she revealed a second dark hair. Wavy. In the pinch of her thumb and forefinger the hairs entwined. As she twisted the hairs-turned-thread around her finger, it lengthened.

"There! Do you know how difficult it is to obtain String of Fate? Those Northern pretenders have sent many of the bloodline into hiding but now I have found not just one heir, but two! The monk guessed correctly, Inuyasha. The young princess is your kin, give or take a few decades. I am glad Kagome intervened before the 'betrothed' returned. It would not be a good match," she whispered. His heartbeat accelerated. In a clap of her hands a white pavilion replaced a corner of her forest. "If you and your companions need rest, take it while your mate corrects herself. Practice is good for a rousing priestess but even Kagome would be exhausted."

The goddess disappeared and his friends resumed movement like nothing had happened. The princess was pleased that there was a pavilion flush with food and water. Her pet was equally excited and chased after her on a small white cloud. He grumbled at the humans when they flocked to enjoy the supplies after their flight. Kohaku went to update Shippo and Kilala. Inuyasha rested his cheek on Kagome's soft hair. The wench was still asleep.

I promised your mother I would bring you home. C'mon, wake up. What about school? You're missing class. Think of all the assignments you are missing.

The sun set on Tadasu no Mori. White lights kept the pavilion from darkness. Miroku bowed and smiled and charmingly swore protection to the princess while she slept. Inuyasha kept an eye on the pervert who settled on the steps. Kiyohime was a sheltered country princess with no reason to suspect a man wearing holy robes but he knew better. One twitch of that hand in her direction -

I have a relative.

Inuyasha did not know enough about his mother to know what kind of relation. What was he supposed to say to her? How many relatives did she have – did he have? He quickly squashed his internal flurries. What does it matter, idiot? You are a half-human mutt, an outcast. They didn't want me then, what could have changed? They're not like Kagome's family. We will not be having any family unions. If she wants to marry some idiot human, that's her business. Kagome is my family.

Miroku was dozing in a reclined position on the pavilion steps with his head in his palm. Inuyasha closed his eyes when his human body began to feel the effects of the darkness and his arrow wounds. The even breathing of his wife made him sigh. The grove was safe enough – the barrier around the entire forest would even give Sesshomaru pause. The good old bark of the tree at his back was comfortable enough. Plenty of stars glittered through the boughs of the canopy to cast shadows on the trail leading to Shippo, Kilala and Kohaku.

Goodnight, Kagome.