Inu-Yasha opened his eyes. He was very weary from the battle that had occurred earlier that day. Inu-Yasha was in the village Infirmary.
As his eyes came into focus, he saw Kagome above him. "Inu-Yasha! You're alright!" Kagome embraced him, smiling, and filled with joy.
Kaede grinned at them. "I'm sorry to have to break up this moment, but there is something I have to tell you two. It is very important." She sat down on the bed next to Kagome. "You see…the link to this world doesn't last forever. At the New Year, tonight, the link between your world and our will close. No one knows when the link will reopen again. You don't have much time, Kagome. Now you must decide. Will you stay in this world, and be with us? Or will you return to your world, to be with your family?" Kaede put her hand on Kagome's shoulder. "Think about it."
Kaede stood up, and left the room, saying no more. Kagome had a stunned look on her face, as the sun set over the horizon.
"Kagome…" Inu-Yasha comforted. "We must go now. We before the link to this world closes."
Kagome nodded. "Let's go."