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Hey guys, we're almost at the end. Only one more chapter after this. For those of you going this was too short or whatever, don't worry, the story isn't really over, just this part. I'm already working on the sequel ;)

Chapter 15 - Reunited in Dreams

"The jewel…this is all because of that stupid god damn jewel!"

Miroku sadly shook his head as he watched his cousin let out all his frustration. He could only imagine the pain Inuyasha was feeling right now. He and Sango had been pretty fortunate so far with their relationship to not go through too many hardships.

"Cousin, why don't you get some sleep and I'll ponder the puzzle of the God Tree."

Inuyasha nodded and slowly headed back up to Kagome's room. He refused to sleep anywhere else except next to his mate.

"Kouga I can feel him!"

"Feel who?" Kouga was started to get a little bored with Kagome's obsession with Inuyasha going to sleep.

"You know who I mean…O…wait…what am I supposed to do?"

"Beats me. I have no idea how this idea of yours is gonna work."

"Maybe…maybe if I go to sleep too?"

"We're souls, we don't sleep…"

"o…" Kagome frantically looked around her as the answer was on one of the stars in front of her.

Kagome closed her eyes and settled her mind. She pictured herself in her favorite spot under the God tree. She slowly opened her eyes to find Inuyasha sitting next to her. Excited, she threw her arms around him and hugged him as hard as she could.

"Well at least I'm having a good dream…"

"This isn't a dream Inuyasha…or well…it is…but not."

"Well I'm glad that's straightened out."

"Just listen to me. I know how to restore my soul. You must absorb my soul within your heart, and then act like my mate."

"You want me to do THAT to your life-less body?"

Kagome blushed at what he inferred. "No. Being mates is more than just sex. We're bonded within our hearts and souls. Any act of true love is a sign of mates."

"Since when do you know so much about being a mate?"

"A friend told me."

"I bet it was that wolf, he's probably a stupid soul now too isn't he."

"I heard that!"

"Kouga how did you get here?" Kagome was shocked to find Kouga inside of Inuyasha's dream.

"You went all weird on me. I tried shaking you to wake you up, even though I told you we don't sleep. As soon as I touched you I ended up here. Weird…"

"Anyway…Inuyasha that's all you have to do."

Inuyasha shook his head. "It's too easy."

"I know, annoying isn't it. But it's time to wake up now."

Inuyasha bolted up and looked down at the cold woman beside him. Was his imagination just having fun, or was that dream really more than just a dream? With a shaking hand, he reached out and grasped the vial that held her soul. Careful as to not drop it, he brought it back to him and slowly emptied the vial into his hand. He held the light on top of his palms, and brought it close to his heart. He immediately felt the warmth as Kagome's soul entered his body. Praying to all the gods that this worked he leaned down and kissed her.

Kagome's entire body began to glow. Her skin color grew rosy once again. Inuyasha could feel the heat radiating off of her body. Slowly she opened her eyes and fixed her gaze on Inuyasha.

"Good Morning."

Inuyasha held her as tight as he could without hurting her. His mate was back, and nothing would ever make her leave him.