A/N: yo! Its me, TheFlyingMonkee! I can't believe I'm writing this at what time it is. Its 10:00 on a Tuesday. WOW. Why am I not closing this document and going to sleep? Sigh. Oh well. I love the song that I'm listening to, so I'll start.

KITCHEN!

I felt that you dozed off during the first section of my A/N, so I decided to get your attention with the word kitchen.

"the things in parenthesis are (not) important"

-from my friend Candace( go candance!*snicker*)

(hi candace!!)

Disclaimer: Did I forget that in the last chapter? No? Oh well. If I did, then I do claim here that I DO NOT own Inuyasha or any of it's characters.

Oh yea, and I am really sorry about the speeling errors on the last chapter. (yes, I know…spelling)

Chapter 10

Two days of hard HARD training had passed, and Sukashi was in the middle of a training session when she felt her mother. A strange rush of adrenaline ran through her veins, which she usually associated with her magic. She couldn't smell her mother yet, so she figured that her magic was telling her that Kagome was about to arrive.

"I...feel that my mommy is gonna be here soon," she announced to Sesshoumaru, who had stopped attacking her once he sensed her lack of attention. She glanced at him for a brief moment, contemplating the decision she was about to make, asking herself whether it was wise to leave a training session. He had been rather hard and strict on her, so she didn't expect he would take it lightly, even if Kagome was back. Feeling a stronger rush of adrenaline run through her, she disregarded him all together and rushed off to the well.

Seeing the girl rush off like that struck a chord in Sesshoumaru's head. Something that he had forgotten. Rin. He had promised to meet her last week, which was why he had been away from his castle when Kagome found him. He immediately felt guilty. He would have to go check up on her, to loosen the knot of guilt for the girl. It was his fault that she was not able to live a normal life. He sighed, beginning to make his way to Sukashi's scent. Perhaps he could leave now and see Rin…but he knew that wouldn't work out. He was already, after two days, longing for Kagome. He, the great lord of the western lands, as much as he didn't want to admit it, was longing for a human girl. Again.

~**~

Kagome gripped the side of the well, taking a nice long deep breath before flinging herself down into the darkness. A familiar feeling swept over her, one that brought memories of exiting adventures with Inuyasha, Shippou, Miroku and Sango. The feeling that the old well brought upon her made her excited and quite sad at the same time.

As she landed in the past, she was surprised to feel Sukashi above her. Kagome looked up at the bright opening of the well, seeing what was unmistakably the silhouette of her daughter. The miko smiled and began to climb up the vine she had made sure was always there.

Upon reaching the top, she plopped down the heavy yellow backpack she had carried from her time, and looked up to see Sesshoumaru approaching. She looked upon both of them, Sukashi and Sesshoumaru.

"I come bearing gifts!" She said, smiling cheerfully. She shuffled through her backpack to give a box of chocolates and a plush toy for Sukashi, who was eagerly hopping up and down in anticipation of her present.

Kagome shifted her eyes to Sesshoumaru, who had the most curious expression in his eyes. Was it longing? Happiness? Kagome couldn't tell.

"I have a gift for you too Sesshoumaru! It's—"

"KAGOME!!" The miko was suddenly hit back by the force of a small fox demon that pounced as hard as he could into her arms. "Did you bring a present back for me?" Shippou asked.

"Of course!" Kagome said, pulling out a box of candy and another plush toy similar to Sukashi's. She laughed as Shippou tore open the box of candy and began eating the scrumptious delights.

Sesshoumaru scowled as Kagome walked away with the children, going to pick flowers, and play and laugh with them. Sometimes he was a bit jealous of Kagome, wishing he could do such things as laugh. He turned away, taking his resting spot in a large magnolia tree.

~**~

Kagome kissed the damp foreheads of Shippou and Sukashi as they went to sleep. Heading outside into the chill air, she felt quite confused. Now what? Now what was she supposed to do? Leave with Sesshoumaru? Kagome, deep in her thoughts, didn't even notice where her feet were taking her. When she stopped suddenly, she realized where she was. A small clearing…Two small grave markers. Kagome gasped slightly. Had her own feet guided her here, to the place where the remains of Sango and Miroku were, or was it some other force? The miko looked to the sky. Sunset. Some strange feeling was coming over her, and almost as if obligingly, she kneeled in front of the two graves.

Staring at the two markers bought horrible and pleasant memories. Kagome could vividly remember the day the two had died. Naraku, getting quite frustrated, had sped up the curse of Miroku's right hand by tricking Miroku into using his wind tunnel with a bunch of poison-infused demons. The wind tunnel had rapidly begun to get bigger and bigger. Inuyasha had grabbed Kagome and had run a safe distance away. Sango, however had rushed to him, crying out his name. Kagome remembered how she herself had screamed and cried when Miroku and Sango were sucked into the cursed wind tunnel. She ran as fast as she could to the crater where the two had been sucked in, frantically trying to find any remains. The miko remembered distinctly how Kirara had looked upon the crater, in sadness and dedication. Kirara then had walked off into the woods, never seen again. Kagome, after watching the beautiful cat demon walk off sadly, had found only two things that remained of Sango and Miroku: A piece of Sango's armor and Miroku's prayer beads. She had then taken it upon herself to make graves for these two possessions of her beloved friends. And now, she stood in front of the two graves.

"Oh Sango! What should I do?" She found herself saying out loud. She dug her fingers into the dirt as tears dripped out of her eyes. " I'm so sorry I never told you about Sesshoumaru, but please help me!"

Kagome suddenly stopped crying as she felt a calm feeling sweep across her. "What you do now is of your own decision." An echo-like voice said. "I can only give you advice."

"Sango?" Kagome said quietly.

"Destroy Naraku once and for all. From then on, you will need to make your own decisions on how to live your life, whether it be with Sesshoumaru or not."

Kagome looked back at the dirt where the salty water of her tears was slowly sinking into the ground.

"Naraku is still a threat, Kagome." The echo voice faded away slowly.

"Sango, wait! Don't go! I miss you so much!" Kagome called out into nowhere. The miko, suddenly overwhelmed by sadness again, began to cry again, this time more silently, She pressed her forehead to the dirt, unable to contain the tears of grief any longer.

Sesshoumaru walked slowly into the clearing where the miko silently cried. He made his way to her side, observing the small grave markers. Kagome looked up at him, tears in her eyes. Sesshoumaru stared directly at her, and was surprised as she slowly buried her head in his chest and cried.

The taiyoukai surprised himself by not pushing her away. He waited until she had cried herself totally out. She looked up at him again.

"Kagome, I have begun to train our daughter."

"You WHAT?!"

"You heard me."

"But she can get hurt if she has to fight!"

"Don't you see, human, that this hanyou pup is what Naraku was afraid of? That is why he tried to keep us apart."

Kagome looked at her lap. Sesshoumaru was right. "Damn you for being right all the time." She bit out. "If you are going to train her in fighting, then I will train her in magic."

"Then that matter is closed." He said. They sat in silence for a couple of minutes. "Kagome...I promised Rin I would come check up on her. I need to do that." He said quietly.

"I will come with you." Kagome said immediately.

There was another long silence, and Sesshoumaru was about to leave, but he felt a small pressure on his left arm.

Kagome ran her hand along Sesshoumaru's left arm. It was kind of odd to see it. She was so used to him only having one arm. The skin was smooth and white, just like his face. The miko took his hand and pressed it to her face. It was warm and soft, and quite pleasant. Then she suddenly remembered something. She reached into her pocket, pulling out something that she placed in his hand.

"What is this you are giving me?" Sesshoumaru said, observing the strange package.

"It's a box of chocolate." She said, smiling.

"Chocolate?"

"Yes, it's very very tasty! Try some."!

Sesshoumaru took a piece of the chocolate and looked at it suspiciously.

"What? You think I'm trying to poison you? If you don't think it's safe, I'll eat a piece and show you wrong."

Sesshoumaru shoved the brown substance into her open mouth as she talked. Kagome closed her mouth and chewed, closing her eyes in happiness.

"Nothing better that chocolate." She said.

Sesshoumaru took the chocolate and pushed it into his mouth. He had to admit, It was very very good. He looked at her as he finished it.

Kagome suddenly found herself in his lap. He was actually cuddling with her, Kagome thought, trying not to laugh or snicker. His breath was hot on her neck, and she pressed herself closer to him for warmth.

"Kagome, how old are you?"

"21"

"You were sixteen." He said quietly.

Kagome twisted around to look at him.

"I am sorry for claiming you for my own when you were so young and inexperienced." He continued.

"How old are you?"

"Old" He said simply.

"Immortal?"

"To some extent."

"When we complete the Shikon no Tama, I will wish to live as long as you so we can be together."

Sesshoumaru nuzzled her cheek.

"I should really be getting to my hut soon." She said quietly.

"There is no need." He said into her ear. "You will stay with me tonight." The youkai wrapped his arms around her cold, shivering body and waited until she fell asleep.

Kagome heard the familiar echo-like voice in her head right before she fell asleep. "I am glad you are happy with Sesshoumaru, Kagome."

A/N: Well, how did you like it? I'm a gonna spell check it nice and carefully this time. If any spelling errors get through, well, I'm sorry bout that. ^.^ Oh please review!