With Kagome:
Three Months Later:
It had been three months since Kagome left Naraku and moved back home.
Naraku was put in prison for the murders of Inuyasha and several others.
Kagome had gone into a severe depression with PTSD and hasn't left the house in the past two and a half months; she only comes out of her room for food and uses the bathroom.
"Kagome, I'm going out for a few hours. Do you need anything?" Aya asked, entering Kagome's room.
"No… I plan to go out for a little bit." Kagome softly replied.
"That's so great! But are you sure?" Aya, asked, concerned.
"Yes, I'm sure; I can't stay locked up in here all the time. I'll be fine; I'll have my phone if I need you." Kagome answered.
"Ok. As long as you're sure." Aya replied with a concerned sigh.
"I am." Kagome said with a determined smile—her first real smile in months.
"Ok." Aya replied with a smile.
"What's going on?" Sota asked when he saw his mother.
"Kagome's going out today." Aya happily answered.
"Are you sure?" Sota asked, shocked.
"That's what she says—and I believe her. But anyway, I'll be back after a few hours." Aya answered, heading out.
"Ok." Sota replied in shock.
Their grandpa, Koji, and Kaede were out on a date, or whatever.
"Hey Sis, how are you doing today?" Sota asked, looking at Kagome.
"I'm good; thanks for asking." Kagome replied with a smile.
"So, mom says you're going out; is that true?" Sota asked, looking at Kagome.
"It is." Kagome answered.
"Would you like some company?" Sota asked.
"I would like that." Kagome took Sota up on his offer.
"Great. Just give me a few minutes to get changed." Sota replied, running to his room.
"Ok." Kagome said, standing there; she didn't want to sit down because she might change her mind and not go out.
Ten Minutes Later:
"Ok, I'm ready. Are you ok?" Sota stated and then asked, concerned when he had seen Kagome scratching at her wrist.
"What? Oh, yeah. Just thinking, I guess." Kagome sighed as she stopped scratching at her wrist.
"About what, if you don't mind my asking?" Sota asked, looking at Kagome.
"Naraku and Inuyasha. Maybe if I hadn't talked to Inuyasha, he'd still be alive." Kagome sighed.
"You need to stop thinking about them like that. And you know damn well that that's not true. You were friends with Inuyasha way before you started dating that asshole. He would've killed Inuyasha eventually, and you know it; it's not your fault." Sota sternly stated, looking at Kagome.
"I know… But hey, let's go out and have a good time—or at least try to. Let's go to WacDonalds." Kagome replied before happily changing the subject.
"Yes, let's go." Sota agreed with a smile; he didn't want to see her upset anymore.
"When did you become so wise?" Kagome asked as they started walking.
"Oh, you know; I had to learn something to teach you when you came back." Sota replied, smiling.
"How did you know I'd come back?" Kagome asked, looking at her little brother.
"Because you're my older sister. And just because you made some mistakes, doesn't mean you're stupid; you're one of the smartest older sisters I know." Sota answered.
"And you're the bestest little brother I know and love." Kagome replied, hugging Sota.
Normally, Sota would try to push her away, embarrassed. But he was so happy that she was back.
Now, had she kissed him on the forehead or cheek? Well, that'd be a deal-breaker.
Fifteen Minutes Later:
They made to WacDonalds where they talked while they ate. Well, they talked but not while they ate.
"What's new with you? Do you have a girlfriend?" Kagome asked, looking at, and embarrassing Sota.
"No, I don't have a girlfriend. I used to, but we broke up. She was a controlling bitch, who wouldn't let me see any of my friends; she only let me see my family because she knew they weren't going to take me away from them. She also wouldn't let me do any of the things I liked. But enough about that. I did make a new friend. His name is Shippo; he's pretty cool." Sota said calmly.
"Oh, I'm sorry that happened to you. And that's good that you have a new friend. Friends are really good to have; I'm just glad that Sango, Yuka, Ayumi, and Eri still like me—and want to hang out." Kagome said with a sad smile. Her friends had often visited since she's been back; they've missed her a lot.
"What about that Ayame girl?" Sota asked, looking at Kagome.
"She refuses to talk to me because it took me too long to leave Naraku." Kagome sadly answered.
"I'm sorry." Sota replied.
"It's ok; I don't need friends like her anyway." Kagome positivity replied.
"So, what do you want to do next?" Sota asked after they finished eating.
"I was going to do some shopping." Kagome replied.
"Ok, let's go shopping." Sota said happily.
"Are you sure?" Kagome asked, shocked; he usually hated shopping with her.
"Of course, I'm sure. I've missed you. I just want to hang out with you again." Sota answered as they left WacDonalds.
"Aww, Sota; I love you too!" Kagome happily cried, hugging her younger brother again.
"Gahhh! Kagome!" Sota exclaimed, embarrassed, trying to act like a normal younger teenaged brother.
"Let's go." Kagome offered.
Sota was just happy to see his sister happy and smiling again.
An Hour & A Half Later:
They went to several different stores before Kagome decided she wanted to go home.
"Ok. Are you sure?" Sota asked, leaving the store they just finished shopping.
"Yes, I'm sure. Oh, sorry." Kagome replied, then apologized when she ran into someone.
"No, I'm sorry—Kagome." The person calmly, but slowly replied.
When Kagome saw who it was, she stared in shock before she started crying and started running home.
The person she ran into was none other than Sesshomaru.
"Who are you? And how do you know my sister?" Sota asked, becoming slightly defensive.
"My name is Sesshomaru, and I'm—or I was Inuyasha's older brother." Sesshomaru replied.
"It wasn't her fault Naraku killed him." Sota stated, immediately defending his sister.
"Yes, I know that; she's always been innocent—and somewhat of a pain in the ass. But not like Inuyasha was: Inuyasha was weak. And Naraku—he's just lucky he's in prison instead of me dealing with him. Tell your sister, I'd like to talk to her at a later time. Do you still live in the same place?" Sesshomaru explained and then asked.
"…Yes…" Sota slowly answered.
"Good. If I don't see Kagome in the next few days, I'll come to her." Sesshomaru calmly stated before leaving.
Half an Hour Later:
When Sota returned home, he found Kagome sitting in the entryway of the house crying.
"Kagome?" Sota asked, worried.
"That was Inuyasha's older brother; he must completely hate me." Kagome spoke, upset.
"He didn't seem like he hated you. He said he'd like to talk to you. And if you don't go to him, he'll come to you." Sota explained, sitting next to Kagome and rubbed her back.
"Did he say where he wanted to meet?" Kagome asked after a minute or two.
"No. He left before I could even ask." Sota answered, looking down.
"Then, he'll have to come to me." Kagome said as she went back inside.
With Sesshomaru:
"Jaken." Sesshomaru called, entering his home.
"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru?" Jaken asked right away.
Sesshomaru was from a very wealthy family and Jaken was his servant.
"I saw her today." Sesshomaru replied, sitting in a chair.
"Saw who today?" Jaken asked, confused.
"Kagome." Sesshomaru calmly answered.
"That girl who was always with that brother of yours? The slut who ended up with that Naraku character? The one who got your brother killed?" Jaken asked, pissing off Sesshomaru.
"Don't call her a slut! She's not a slut! She was just—misguided. And Inuyasha was foolish and weak; he challenged Naraku without even thinking." Sesshomaru snapped.
"Do you love this girl now?" Jaken asked, scared to be yelled at again.
"Now? I still love Kagome; I've always loved Kagome. My stupid brother, and then that Naraku were always in the way. Not to mention, I had a bit of a temper back then. I've calmed down a bit since then." Sesshomaru replied.
"Yes, my lord." Jaken replied, bowing his head.
"Best part? She's still a virgin—I can smell it on her." Sesshomaru stated with a sly smile.
"Big brother Sesshomaru, you're back!" Rin cried, running into the room.
"Rin, how are you today? Where is Sakira?" Sesshomaru asked, looking at Rin.
"Good. Did you find what you were looking for? Sakira? She said she had some errands to run." Rin asked, and then answered, looking up at Sesshomaru.
"Errands, huh? We'll see about that. And yes, I did; I found Kagome." Sesshomaru asked and then answered, causing Rin to squeal with happiness.
"Yay! Is she here? How is she?" Rin asked, looking around.
"No—but she will eventually. I just need to gain her trust and all that. She's not doing well, I don't believe." Sesshomaru answered, relaxing enough for his demon features to show through.
"I can't wait! I've missed Kagome so much!" Rin happily exclaimed, bouncing up and down.
"As have I." Sesshomaru agreed, smiling at the excited girl in front of him…
