I hate my computer! I had all of Meet Again up to chapter eight typed out and saved on one disc. Then when I was going to upload it all the chapters but the prologue, and chapters one through three. This has out in a very, very, VERY bad mood, because now I have to retype this chapter and all the other chapters.

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: : Chapter Seven : : Visits : :

Kagome sat in the car next to Sesshomaru. He had picked her up and they were going to visit her family. Rin was staying with Shippo's family. They had decided to visit her family after their talk last night.

: : Flashback : :

Sesshomaru made her sit down seeing that she was still shaken. He sat next to her waiting for her to calm down before asking her about her conversation with Kikyo. A few minutes later Kagome was much more mellow.

"So what were you talking about with Kikyo?" Sesshomaru questioned.

"It was really personal, I just never wanted anyone to know about it. I just don't want to believe I'm related to that kind of person," Kagome said.

"I still have no idea about what you are talking about Kagome."

Kagome took a deep breath and began explaining. "I was fighting them when Kikyo and Naraku were abducting me. I guess I bit Naraku too hard because he hit me and the last thing I heard before I fell unconscious was Kikyo was laughing.

"When I became conscious the first thing I heard was Kikyo arguing with Naraku about her pay for help him kidnap me. Then I saw Kikyo go up to Naraku and say that she would sweeten the deal by sleeping with him. They went into the room next door."

"You don't have to say any more," Sesshomaru whispered.

Kagome's voice trembled as she continued. "I could hear them from where I was tied up. Then when I woke up the next morning they were coming into the room. Kikyo was dressing herself as she walked. Then Naraku came up behind her and gave her some money.

"He saw me watching them and came over to me, I tried to look away but he grabbed my chin. He told me that he did group activities if I was interested. Kikyo said that if he wanted me then he would have to pay again. That's when my dad busted in. I think he heard what Kikyo had said cause he was furious.

"Naraku shot him as he pulled out his gun. In the pandemonium that followed Kikyo slipped out. Naraku was following behind when the police caught him."

Sesshomaru leaned in and lifted Kagome onto his lap hugging her to him. Kagome softly cried on his shoulder. When she was done Sesshomaru said the one thing he thought would cheer her up.

"We can go visit your family tomorrow, if you want to," he suggested.

"No, I don't want to put them in danger," Kagome immediately objected.

"I'll take care of it, don't worry."

"What about Rin?"

"We can leave her with Shippo's parents I know them. They're a very nice couple."

"Why not Inu Yasha and them?"

"I don't trust Inu Yasha a bit and Rin doesn't need to know, much less be around, people like Miroku."

"Okay then I guess we can go, but we can't stay there for long. I will not endanger my family!"

"It going to be fine Kagome. Anyway your mom should meet her future son-in-law," Sesshomaru joked.

"Yeah, but first I got to find one. Can you recommend anyone?" Kagome teased.

: : End Flashback : :

Kagome sighed, Sesshomaru was normally so serious, and so it was hard to tell if he was joking or not. Since they had never talked about a long-term relationship she had decided that he was joking. But it was growing hard to ignore the longing look he got in his eyes when they saw married couples walking around together. Kagome even found herself sighing with longing when she saw mothers with their newborn babies.

Sesshomaru pulled up into the shine's parking lot and stopped the car. He waited for Kagome to realize that they had arrived. He heard her sigh and then watched a wistful look cross her face. Sesshomaru had recently found himself having to restrain himself from making those same faces.

Although they had only been together for a few months, he was sure that Kagome was the one for him. He had gone so far as to buy a wedding ring for her. It was gold with a sapphire between two diamonds as it's centerpiece. It had an inscription inside that read 'so the world will know you're mine' and it fit his sentiments perfectly.

The ring was in his pocket currently as he was wait for the right moment to ask. There were only two things standing in his way. The first of being Naraku and a close second was that she didn't actually know anything about his past.

Kagome waved a hand over his face breaking him out of his thoughts. He looked at her quizzically and she smiled softly. She motioned to the shrine.

"Did you forget that we had arrived?" She asked

"No I was just overwhelmed by your beauty," Sesshomaru replied.

Kagome blushed and got of the car. Sesshomaru was laughing quietly, but followed in suit. They made their way to the door and Kagome knocked. A young boy opened the door and Kagome smiled. The boy's eyes widened and he turned around.

"Mom, it's Kagome!" He shouted.

They boy opened the door to let her inside and then he noticed Sesshomaru. Fear flashed briefly in his eyes but soon settled into mere confusion. He turned again.

"And she brought a GUY with her!" He shouted.

The corner of his mouth kicked up a bit at the boy comments, but he still followed Kagome quietly inside. Kagome hugged the boy tightly.

"I missed you Souta," she stated.

At that moment a woman rushed into the room and hugged Kagome. Sesshomaru watched in amusement as the boy started to emit chocking noises. The woman released them and held Kagome away from her, she seemed to be assuring herself that Kagome was there and unharmed. Then the woman looked at Sesshomaru, and then at Kagome with a questioning look.

"Mom this is Sesshomaru Matsura. He's my boyfriend," Kagome explained with a blush.

A look of comprehension crossed Mrs. Higurashi and Souta's face.

"Is this the same Sesshomaru as three years ago?" Mrs. Higurashi asked.

Kagome nodded blushing harder. Souta looked at Kagome's blushing face and grinned.

"The same one you used to always talk about? It was always Sesshomaru this. Sesshomaru that," Souta said.

Kagome nodded again turning redder. Sesshomaru was very interested in the facts he was learning. But Kagome wasn't letting anyone say anything else on the subject.

Souta then turned and glared at Sesshomaru, just like an overprotective brother. Mrs. Higurashi on the other hand, smiled and ushered them all into the kitchen. Then Souta took on a devilish expression and looked at Kagome while moving away from her.

"Jeez Kagome, it's about time you got a boyfriend. This is the first in how long?" Souta pretended to consider it for a second, "oh yeah, forever."

Souta ran off and Kagome ran after him causing him around the room twice then out of the room. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow at the childish behavior. Mrs. Higurashi sighed and turned to Sesshomaru.

"Would you like some tea?" She asked politely.

"Yes thank you," he replied.

After being served and taking his first sip Sesshomaru heard a voice shouting from up stairs.

"Mom, help!" Souta's voice shouted.

Mrs. Higurashi continued to make a cup of tea for herself and then set an extra cup of tea in the place in front of the seat next to Sesshomaru. Then she grabbed a towel and ran it under water, wringing it dry after wards.

Just as Mrs. Higurashi sat down Kagome came back into the kitchen. She smiled and plopped down next to Sesshomaru. She smiled at her mom and calmly sipped her tea. A second later Souta stormed into the room, he glared at Kagome and pointed at her.

"Look what she did!" He declared pointing at his face.

Sesshomaru understood as soon as he got a clear look at Souta's face. Kagome had evidently caught Souta and put makeup on him. Kagome smiled at him when he looked her way. Mrs. Higurashi picked up the damp towel and washed Souta's face. Kagome started laughing again at the sight her brother was now as tall as her mother, but was getting cleaned like a baby.

There was a knock on the door and Kagome went to get the door leaving Sesshomaru in the kitchen with her family. Mrs. Higurashi's face sharpened and Souta gave Sesshomaru an unholy grin. Sesshomaru got a bad feeling. Mrs. Higurashi neared him.

"What are your intensions towards my daughter young man?" She asked.

"I intend to marry her, ma'am," Sesshomaru answered.

"Will you be able to provide for her? You aren't marrying her for money are you?"

"No I'm very well off, and I didn't know Kagome was an heiress."

"She was a favorite of her grandfather I'm afraid. He left all his money to her when he died last month. Kagome doesn't know she's got money either, but there are vultures everywhere."

"I see."

"You aren't going to break her heart again right?" Souta asked.

"Explain," Mrs. Higurashi demanded glaring at Sesshomaru.

"Remember after Kagome's going away party Kagome was crying. After we moved she wouldn't come out of her room for two weeks. And she only came out after that because she was sick. It was because of her broken heart. I read her diary and found out," Souta explained.

"Well young man?" Mrs. Higurashi asked turning back to him.

"I didn't know that Kagome liked me until that last day. I intended to ask her out at school, but she was gone. I have no intensions of losing her this time. I've even bought the ring," Sesshomaru admitted.

Mrs. Higurashi drummed her fingers on the table and looked at him expectantly. Sesshomaru sighed and took the ring box out of his pocket. He opened it and handed it to her. She looked at it and gave it back to him.

"You have my permission, you're such a nice boy. I even forgive you for breaking her heart before," Mrs. Higurashi said.

She went and started cleaning the dishes with Souta's help when they heard Kagome scream. Sesshomaru rushed to the front door, Mrs. Higurashi and Souta following right behind him. Kagome was struggling against a tall black haired man. The man was in the process of dragging Kagome out the door, and his hand was clapped over her mouth. Sesshomaru rushed over to her and punched the man in the face.

The man stumbled back releasing Kagome. Kagome fell into Sesshomaru's arms and clutched hid shirt tightly. Sesshomaru pushed her over to her mother and brother and face the man. He had finally met his first problem.

"Hello Naraku," he said coldly.

The man chuckled and came a little closer to the doorway remaining out of reaching distance. Sesshomaru glared icily at him.

"I see Kagome brought her boyfriend to protect her, but no matter I'll get you later Kagome," Naraku said retreating.

He disappeared from sight and Sesshomaru shut the door. He turned back to Kagome to see she was sitting on the couch. Her face was pale and her family was nowhere in sight. Sesshomaru sat down and pulled Kagome to him.

"I was so scared," she cried collapsing against him.

Sesshomaru hugged her to him and rocked her back and forth. Kagome continued to cry quietly against him for a few minutes. Then she faced Sesshomaru.

"We have to leave," she announced.

"All right, but first let's say bye to your family," Sesshomaru agreed.

Kagome stood up and went back into the kitchen she hugged her mother.

"We've got to go Mom," Kagome said.

Her mom hugged her tightly for a minute and then let her go. Kagome hugged Souta and kissed his cheek.

"Bye brat," she whispered.

"Bye," Souta replied.

Kagome let go and went to Sesshomaru. She followed him to the car and waved one last time. They got into the car and started the long ride back. Kagome gripped Sesshomaru's sleeve the whole way.

: : Elsewhere : :

The dirty-blonde-haired man looked down at Naraku with disgust. Naraku kneeling on the floor his head bowed to hide his new black eye. The man threw a glass narrowly missing Naraku. The glass shattered on impact but Naraku neither moved, nor flinched.

"You are useless," the man declared.

Naraku said nothing.

"I send you to get my bride and you return with nothing!"

Naraku still didn't answer.

"Go again and this time don't fail."

This time Naraku answered, "but what of Matsura, master?"

"Take her while he's gone or kill him. It matters not to me, just return with my bride. Bring reinforcements if needed. Just get her here," the man ordered.

"Yes master," Naraku said.

The man turned away from him and Naraku stood. Naraku left the room and looked into the shadows by the doorway.

"Let's go and complete master's orders," Naraku said.

Naraku walked away. Seven figures detached themselves from the shadows and followed him out. Ready to do his biding.

: : End Chapter : :

Akikazu: I like this version better than the first version of this chapter. I've mellowed out a bit, but I am still upset.

This story is almost finished! I can't believe it. I want to start a story for Card Captors Sakura after this, but I will soon return to Inu Yasha probably.

Now I got to go. My brother is looking for my Miroku doll and I've got to stop him! Bye.