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"ok, Kagome? Are you insane? There's no way Sesshomaru would help us! He has wanted to kill Inuyasha for years! Why should he care if Inuyasha's been kidnapped?" Miroku says.

"He'll help us. I know he will. It's true that he has wanted to kill Inuyasha for years, but Sesshomaru wants to kill Inuyasha for years, but Sesshomaru wants to kill Inuyasha himself, it would be more fun that way, than if he let him get killed by Naraku or some other evil being."

"There is truth in yer words Kagome," Kaede says. "But shouldn't we make sure that Sesshomaru will help us first? It is not wise to chase after false hopes, Kagome."

"Am I the only one," Kagome shouts at them, "That cares about Inuyasha at all anymore? He works his ass off for us twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, trying to save us and all, yet you all want to leave him there to die!" After this, Kagome runs into the house and starts to cry. "Must I complete this journey alone? Why are they trying to condemn him to death?" Kagome utters to herself.

"Kagome?" A small voice behind her replies. "I will help you. You and Inuyasha are some of my best friends. You saved me from the thunder brothers and You guys helped me avenge my Pa. I'll go with you, where ever you need me." Shippo snuggles up to Kagome.

"I love you Shippo. You're my best friend too." Shippo smiles back at Kagome.

"Kagome? Open the door!" Sango yells through the door.

"O great, they have come to talk me out of going to rescue Inuyasha. I don't care what they say, I'm going with, or without their help." Kagome mumbles.

Sango gets the door open and walks toward Kagome and Shippo.

"Kagome, I plan to go with you. When it comes time to fight and kill Naraku, We will have a much greater chance with Inuyasha alive."

"Thank you Sango, you are a great friend." Kagome reaches out and hugs Sango. Sango pulls back a little at first but then relaxes and hugs her back. Miroku walks in and upon seeing them hugging, says "Hey! How come you never hug ME?!"

Sango replies, "Hmm, maybe because I normally end up getting groped if I hug you!"

"yes, that is true. Anyway, Kagome, I will come with you to rescue Inuyasha. He is as close to a best friend as I have, I cannot, will not, sit back and relax as he is tortured and put to death by that son of a…I mean, Naraku."

"Well, that leaves only Kaede." Kagome says. "By the way, thank you Miroku, I know I could not do this without you guys." Kagome goes over and hugs Miroku, even though she knows what will result. When he grabs her butt, she does not slap him. When they pull away, Miroku says "All right! 1 down, 1 to go!"

Sango snorts. "You wish."

Kaede waddles inside the house. "I see all of ye have made up yer minds. Very well. I shall stay here and tend to the villiage. My old bones cannot take much more of this."

"Oh, Kaede, be careful!" Kagome runs up to Kaede and hugs her. Kaede softly replies, "Be cautious, my child. Be safe."