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Well, here we are... * starts singing pokemon song 'Pikachu's Goodbye' * The time has come It's for the best I know it Who could have guess That you and I Somehow someday We have to say Goodbye. Ok, Don't ask why I started singing it. I was just sad, and that's a sad song.

Now don't forget, you can skip the lemon that is set apart by '~&~&~' and you wouldn't have missed anything. So, now, without further delay, I give you, chapter 26.

~*~Chapter Twenty-Six: A Long Awaited Return Home~*~

Kagome opened her eyes. She lifted her face from Inu Yasha's chest and unclasped her hand from his. She wiped away the few tears that remained on her cheek from hours ago. Kagome had fallen asleep to the gentile nudging of Sherue.

"M'Lady, It is nearly dawn. Have you slept here the whole time?" Kagome nodded and Sherue smiled. "Lord Inu Yasha does have someone who cares for him deeply," she whispered. Kagome smiled too. This woman was so nice to help out with what she had said to be partially hopeless. There wasn't much hope left, and Kagome was giving up. "M'Lady, you should go and change. Sleeping robes, although very comfortable, are not appropriate attire."

Kagome stood, and landed back in the stool. "Sleeping in a stool is not good," she said, placing a hand on the table for extra support. She got upright and stretched, working out the kinks that had formed in her back.

"Lord Sesshomaru and Lady Rin were in earlier to see you, but they let you sleep." Kagome nodded and thanked Sherue for all her work. She then proceeded to walk through the door and into the hallway.

'We will be returning home today,' Kagome thought as she walked up the staircase to her room. 'Without my love,' she wanted to cry. Crying always seemed to ease the pain. They wouldn't fall. Her eyes were free of tears. She couldn't cry, not now, anyway. She entered her room and collapsed on her bed. Kagome closed her eyes and pleaded for the pain to go away. She would never see his eyes again. Never feel his lips, warm and full of life. His comforting embrace, those strong arms, his voice. She would never hear his voice again.

Oh how she wanted to cry. She wanted to feel the hot tears on her face, just so she could feel something other than pain. Kagome buried her face in her pillow.

~*~ Sesshomaru arrived in Sherue's room at seven in the morning. 'If you are going to be brought back, brother, then now is as good a time as ever.' he stood opposite of Sherue, each on one side of the table. Sherue placed both her hands on Inu Yasha's chest, right above his heart. She closed her eyes and started chanting. Her hands began to have a green haze around them. Her brows narrowed and her hand glowed brighter.

Inu Yasha didn't change. His body didn't move in the slightest. In determination, Sherue spoke louder. After a few minutes, she was exhausted. She stopped talking and removed her hands.

"If it worked, he will be awake in under thirty minutes. No more. If it takes longer, then it didn't work. I am sorry, m'Lord." Sherue sat on her stool and Sesshomaru stood over the hanyou.

"Jaken," Sesshomaru said loudly. A voice came through the door.

"Hai, m'Lord?"

"I want you to get the houshi and taijiya that traveled with Inu Yasha. Quickly," then there was silence.

~*~

Sango and Miroku were sitting in the sun-bathed grass just outside the castle watching Shippo and Kirara place with the butterflies. Miroku took Sango's hand and they both smiled contently. They would be returning home today. 'With Inu Yasha,' Miroku though stubbornly. 'We won't leave without you.'

Jaken waddled up as fast as he could. "Humans," he said, trying to catch his breath, "Lord Sesshomaru wants you in Sherue's domicile right away. Follow me."

Shippo and Kirara turned and watched as Sango and Miroku walked into the house. Shippo had a large weight on his shoulder. He could still smell that Inu Yasha was dead. He had to keep everyone's spirits high. It was up to him to be there for every body. He sadly turned back to Kirara. The sadness in her huge orange eyes made Shippo realize something. He wasn't the only one who knew Inu Yasha was still dead. He walked to Kirara and she nuzzled his hand. Together, they cried for their fallen friend.

~*~

Sesshomaru, Sherue, Miroku, and Sango waited forty minutes. It was a waste. There was no improvement on the hanyou. Sherue grabbed a black silk sheet and placed it over his body. Tears fell silently down her cheeks. Sango was crying into Miroku's robes and Sesshomaru just watched as he saw his brother's face for the last time.

"I am sorry, there was nothing more I could do," Sherue's voice was shaky with tears. Sesshomaru nodded and turned to the humans.

"The body," Sesshomaru started. "I assume you want to take it with you?"

"Hai, Lord Sesshomaru. We wish to create a grave for him. Will that suit you? You are his brother, so permission is yours to grant," Miroku said, bowing slightly. Sesshomaru nodded.

"If you would all please leave. I need to create a stretcher (A/N: yes, they are going to know what it is.) so that his transportation is easier." Sherue's voice was meek and hardly audible. They all nodded and left. Sherue stood next to the body. "Inu Yasha, you have let them down." With that, she too left the room to gather supplies.

~*~

He opened his eyes to blackness. He could see nothing. Slight pressure on his face told him he was under a cloth. He brought a hand and pulled it away from his face. "Where am I?" he asked to no one. He swung his legs over what ever it was he was sitting on. The coldness gave way that he was completely naked. Picking up the cloth, he stood and wrapped it around himself. Ahead of him, he found a door. Groggily, he made his way to it and opened it.

~*~

Kagome lay on her bed, again staring up at the ceiling. She had changed into her school uniform and now lay with no thoughts. She felt as though she was just an empty shell. She had lost Inu Yasha and there was no way to get him back. Ten minutes ago, Sesshomaru had told her that her love did not wake up, nor would he. Then, Sango came and said that they would be leaving with the body to Keade's village the following morning. Kagome had nothing left. She closed her eyes.

The door to her bedroom opened and closed silently. Kagome did not look at who it was. She didn't care. It could have been Kami himself and she could have cared less. Slow footsteps made their way to her. They seemed to get faster the closer they got to her, as if the person walking was getting stronger with each step. Kagome turned so her back was to the source of the sound. A weight was added to the bed and she closed her eyes tighter.

"Kagome," Her eyes shot open. Her heart began to beat wildly in her chest. "Kagome," a rough, clawed hand was placed on her side. She looked and nearly screamed.

There he was. No wounds, whole. No part of him was missing. His hair was ruffled, as if he had just woken up. Inu Yasha sat beside her, a grin showing his right fang. Kagome sat up and roughly wrapped her arms around his neck, burying her face in his shoulder. Inu Yasha returned the embrace, taking in her scent. 'Why does it feel like I haven't done this in forever?'

Kagome looked at his auburn eyes. "Your alive!" she instantly latched her mouth with his. Without wasting time, Kagome pulled Inu Yasha onto her, landing on the soft blanket underneath them. She ran her fingers over his still chilly bare skin as he put his on her sides.

Kagome took one of her hands and took his. She broke the kiss and held his hand. "I love you, Inu Yasha." Tears were once again filling her eyes. He took the hand she held and wiped them from her eyelids.

"Don't cry. I love you too, Kagome. Why are you crying?" Inu Yasha was oblivious to the fact he had been dead for the past two days.

"Inu Yasha, you have been dead for a few days." Kagome stroked his face. "I never thought I would see you again. You had left before I could show you how much I love you and how much you mean to me." The eighteen-year-old schoolgirl said. She gave him a quick kiss.

"There is no better time then the present. What did you want to show me?"

~&~&~

Kagome smiled and took his hand and placed it on her side under her shirt. "How much I love you." She pulled Inu Yasha as close to her as she could and ground her hips to his. He kissed her gently and nibbled on her bottom lip. She eagerly obliged and they began their battle of the tongues. It felt so good to both of them. Kagome wrapped her tongue around one of his fangs and got a small whimper from him.

Inu Yasha broke the kiss and placed more on her neck. He smirked as he brushed his fangs over the flesh of her throat. The vibration of her groan sent chills up his spine as she bucked her hips at his. His hands grasped the bottom of her shirt and he lifted it over her head. She smiled and helped him remove her bra when she saw his raised eyebrow. As she did that, he was undoing the zipper on the side of her skirt. At the same time, they tossed the clothing aside.

Inu Yasha sent hot kisses down the valley between her breasts, taking time to massage them both. He continued down until he came to the cloth of her white panties. His tongue bathed the skin above the cotton and Kagome squealed. He smiled a little and grabbed each side with his clawed hands. Slowly, he slipped them off. He sat and marveled at her naked body. He wanted it more than anything. He licked his lips and kissed her lips hungrily.

Kagome ran her hands down the sides of his perfectly sculpted stomach. Not too much muscle to make him be a wrestler, but enough to give him a tone body. She reached the black silk sheet that was tied around his waist. She wasted no time in undoing it. Kagome let it hang loosely over him, coving both of their personal areas. Inu Yasha towered over her, licking her neck, kissing her lips. His silver mane drooped around them, creating a curtain.

"Kagome, this may hurt." Inu Yasha looked into her eyes. Kagome nodded and wrapped her arms around his neck tighter. Inu Yasha bent his head down to the junction where her neck and shoulders met. He licked the area and kissed it. He placed his fangs on the flesh and bit down hard. Kagome's mouth hung open and she let out a moan. Tears rimmed her eyes.

Inu Yasha licked up the blood around the two crescent moon shaped holes. He looked at Kagome and kissed her cheeks. "Gomen Kagome." Kagome nodded. With a deep breath, Inu Yasha entered her slowly. A smile came to Kagome's lips as Inu Yasha went deeper into her. He reached her barrier and kissed her deeply before thrusting in. She screamed in pleasure and pain into his mouth. Inu Yasha stayed still, kissing away the pain.

Kagome set the pace, shifting her hips in a quick motion. 'So, she wants it rough?' Inu Yasha smirked evilly against her lips. He thrust into her and she dug her nails into his back. With each thrust, he went into her deeper and she drew more blood. Kagome threw her head back as a shock wave erupted inside her. Trying to stifle her scream, she bit her lip and moaned loudly. Inu Yasha followed her in her orgasm.

~&~&~

He relaxed and rolled off of her. "Omae wa ore no mono da," he whispered as Kagome curled up into his damp chest. She fell right to sleep.

~*~

Sherue entered her room. She dropped the wood she was holding. He was gone. She darted out of the room in search for Sesshomaru, Sango, and Miroku. She avoided getting Kagome. The shock of Inu Yasha's body disappearing could have thrown the young girl over the edge.

She skidded into the kitchen where Rin and Sesshomaru were standing (A/N: they are always there... must always be hungry ^_^). Sherue looked at him and bowed. "M'Lord and Lady, Inu Yasha's body," Sherue was catching her breath from running through the maze of hallways. "His body is gone." Sesshomaru instantly ran with Sherue to get the others.

They all arrived in the large room to find that, indeed, Inu Yasha's body had been removed. His red fire rat haori and hakama were still in a pile beside the table, where Sherue had placed them. As for any signs of the hanyou, there were none. Sesshomaru was too wrapped up in rage that his brother's body had moved without anyone's knowledge that he didn't even notice that his scent lingered in the air; heading up the staircase and into Kagome's bedroom.

~*~

About an hour after Kagome had fallen asleep, she was awake again. Inu Yasha had his arms around her, as did she around him. She smiled and tried to pull away, soft enough to let her mate sleep. The tight hold around her waist increase, signaling that Inu Yasha was already awake.

"Where are you going?" he asked sleepily, yawning like a dog. Kagome smiled.

"We have to tell the others you are awake." She stood and got dressed. Inu Yasha watched her, an evil smirk on his lips.

"No we don't," he sat up and hugged her. "We can let them wait. Besides, I have no clothing."

Kagome rolled her eyes. "I am sure there is something we can dress you in." She walked over to a dresser in the corner of the room. She opened each draw, but there wasn't one male article of clothing there. "There has to be. This is Sesshomaru's castle." She went to the closet on the opposite wall. "Ah ha!" she said triumphantly. She through a black kimono at him. Reluctantly, Inu Yasha put it on and together they walked down the stairs.

"Jaken!" Sesshomaru yelled as the couple appeared on the steps. "Go see if you can find any place he could be."

Miroku smiled at the sight of Kagome and Inu Yasha. "There will be no need for that, Lord Sesshomaru." The inu youkai turned and let out a small breath.

They stepped onto the first floor and Miroku patted Inu Yasha on the back. "Welcome back, my friend." Inu Yasha couldn't help but smile. Sherue walked to him and eyed him closely.

"Your demon blood should be sealed. Here, Lord Inu Yasha," She handed him his clothing and sword. "Have a pleasant trip home, m'Lord." He nodded and with quick goodbyes, he and his group were on their way to Keade's hut.

Shippo sat on Inu Yasha's shoulder as he walked, hand in hand, with Kagome. Sango and Miroku walked ahead of them in a similar way with Kirara on the houshi's shoulder.

"Its good to be going home," Kagome said as she leaned against her mate.

"Yeah, it's good to be back."

~*~END STORY~*~

* Cries hard into Inu's shoulder * It's over!! It's really over!!

Inu: I thought you'd be happy that I was back. * ears press into his head *

Oh, I am Inu! I am more than happy to have you back! It's just this story was so much fun to right! I don't wanna let it go!

Inu: Don't worry, mate. You are going to be writing more soon. Just calm down. If you really want to continue writing, then just go work on 'You'll Think Of Me.'

* Wipes off face * All right, sounds good...

Thank you all again for the reviews.

Omae wa ore no mono da= you belong to me

Ja Ne!

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