CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT

"Eep! What was that?" The tiny voice beside her told her Myoga hadn't left her. Although he wasn't a very reliable source he had stayed.

"And where have you been all this time?" Kagome asked. She tried to ebb the anger in her voice for his earlier abandonment. She was still very happy to see him.

"Don't get mad at the poor old bug," a voice carrying much wisdom said from behind her.

"Kaede!" Kagome exclaimed with delight. She then burst into tears.

Surprised by the sudden turn of emotion, Kaede sat down with Kagome's head on her shoulder. "It's OK child. What has happened to have you up in emotions."

With that Kagome flood of tears stopped and words burst from her mouth. Her entire story, well a summarized version anyway, rushed from her in less then a minute.

"Oh," was all Kaede said, but Kagome could tell she was thinking deeply. "I say, you have to go to the Reoath right now. Warn your companions. If they do not listen stay with them. Especially Inu-Yasha. He will need your help. Go to Reoath now!" Kaede handed her a small pouch and said, "If it comes down to it use this. You will know when to."

Kagome stood up, full of enthusiasm. She scooped up the pouch and a complaining Myoga. Then started to run.

Kaede smiled at the bravery Kagome was showing then began to laugh as Kagome flipped head over heals and landed on Shippo.

Kaede was surprised by Kagome's ability to get up so quickly. Kagome started to run again this time with Myoga on her shoulder and Shippo tagging along behind her.

"Good Luck," Kaede whispered into the wind, then walked off slowly into the mountain path and disappeared.