~*~*~*~* DISCLAIMER ** Du~uh, I don't own Inu Yasha! Read my previous chapters, I've said that for LOADS of times!

~*~*~*~* Chapter 17 ~ A Letter From Mom *~*~*~*~

Now where did Sango go? I scanned the crowded hallway. No Sango. Gosh, I need to see her! Where is she? I was about to go out of the school's building before I stopped and heard someone calling me.

"Kagome?" I spunned around and saw Miroku. "Ah! It is you!" He continued as he tried to fight the crowd and come my way. I smiled at him.

"Hey, Miroku! Right on time! Do you know where...." I started to say, but I was interrupted.

"I don't know where Inu Yasha is." Miroku said quickly. I raised my eyebrows.

"Inu Yasha? Who's asking about Inu Yasha?" Miroku looked a bit taken aback, but then he smiled.

"Oh, I thought you were going to ask me where he is."

"No, actually, I was going to ask you where Sango is. Have you seen her?"

"Sango? I thought she was going to you guys' dorm."

"I know it. You will always know where Sango is! She is, afterall, your future girlfriend!" Miroku quickly blushed, but then he smiled and look at me meaningfully.

"You think so? You really think so, Kag?" I giggled.

"Do these eyes lie?" I laughed, pointing at my eyes. But Miroku didn't joined in my laughter. Instead he still look dead serious.

"Hey, what's with the look?" I asked, my laughter dying out.

"Huh? Oh nothing. I was... lost in my own thoughts." He said distractedly. I giggled again.

"Well then. See you later Miroku! I need to see Sango as soon as possible. Ja ne!" I shouted as I began to walk to the exit, leaving Miroku in the crowded hallway.

The moment I was outside, a brisk, cold autumn wind welcomes me. I tightened my jacket and I hasten my pace. In no time at all, my dormitory was visible. I quickly went in and climb the stairs as I get my keys, but then remembered that Sango was already in my room.

"Hey, Sango!" I said, the moment I've entered my room. I started to take of my jackets and shoes. Sango was lying on her bed, playing with Kirara. She looked up when she saw I was there and smiled.

"Yo, Kag! What's up?"

"Your brother" I said simply. I walk over to my bed. Sango sit up, still holding Kirara.

"My brother? What's with my brother?"

"Well, Souta called and said that he and Kohaku will go to the mall. He told me to tell you that they will be using your car."

"Oh, I see. That squirt, always taking advantage of everything that I own." I smiled.

"Yeah, same with Souta. But you love him, don't you?" I added. Sango smiled. Suddenly, she jumped out and began to rustle her drawers.

"Oh yeah, Kag, before I forgot.. you've got a letter."

"A letter?" I asked, as I hug my pillow. Sango was searching frantically through her drawer. As much as I like Sango, she's still one messy roommate! Finally, she stood up.

"Here it is! I think your mom send it!" I grinned. So far, my mom has only send me 2 letters, and both of them are still kept safely in my desk. I quickly take it from Sango as I carefully open the envelope. Sango was eyeing me curiously.

"What's up?" I asked her, as I finally managed to get the letter out of the envelope.

"Nothing, I was just wondering how that feels like. You know, getting a letter from your.... mother."

I suddenly felt guilty. Poor Sango, I forgot her mother had passed away! How could I? And I was her bestfriend too! I quickly walk up to her.

"I'm sorry Sango...." I began.

"H... hey! What's the sorry about? I was just telling you. Anyways, don't you want to read that letter?" I smiled to her, an encouraging smile. Then I went back to my bed and sit down. I started to read my letter.

Dearest Kagome,

How is my little daughter doing? I hope you're fine. I hear there's a bug going on and I don't want you to catch it, alright? So wear nice, fuzzy coats whenever you go out! Is that a deal?

Honey, yesterday, as I was going through my schedule for the month, I couldn't help but notice October 31st. It's sad to think about it, but this year will be the first year that we will cellebrate Halloween separately. No more preparing treats for the little kids in the neighborhood, huh? No more Souta wailing to have a new costume. It's really sad for me to remember all those times, but I hope it didn't really bother you. Afterall, you have great new friends now, don't you? And I bet the school's preparing something for Halloween! I hear that your school has some kind of Festival for the Halloween? Is that true?

So, Kagome, how are you doing with your studies? I surely hope you haven't flunked anything!!! Hahaha, I shouldn't have worried about you! You are my precious daughter afterall! I trust you will do your best, ne? Anyways, how is Sango doing? And Miroku? Of course *ehem* Inu Yasha too! How are those guys doing? I hope you are going on well. Kagome, through out the calls and letters I've received from you, you seem to be telling a lot of things about this Inu Yasha guy. Now I wonder if my little girl has a new crush....? Ahahaha, just kidding dear. Your personal life is not part of my business. But, always remember that I'm here for you, alright? If you ever need any advice from me, just tell me and I'll try to give a nice answer!

Oh, and Kagome? Please check your mailbox throughout this week. I'll be sending you something! It's a present for being such a nice daughter (hahaha). And don't tell Souta! Because he might be angry, I didn't give him anything... yet! Okay then, sorry if this letter is way shorter than my usual.

I'm really busy. There's a new project for my business. We're going to build a new resort/park. I miss you so much, Kagome! And tell Souta I miss him too! I hope to get your reply soon! Bye!

Lots of Love,
Xxx Mom xxX

I smiled sadly as I folded the letter back and put it neatly in the envelope. She's right, this is the first time we'll cellebrate Halloween separately. Of course, it will be fun. With my friends and all those activities (A/N No kidding? Those activities are not what you can call FUN, Kag!), but still, it wouldn't be the same without mom around.

"So what does it say, Kagome?" Sango said from her bed. It seems that she's now playing with her bag.

"Oh, my mom's just saying that she really missed us. And, oh yeah, she said she'll be sending me something. A present, I guess." Sango stopped from fiddling with her bag.

"A present? From your mom? Wow, must be something neat, Kag!" I raised my eyebrows and look at my roommate.

"How'd you know?" She shrugged beside me.

"To think that your mom is one of the richest people in Japan and since she love you so much, of course the present will be something big!" I sighed deeply.

"Didn't I say that I don't want you to bring up this 'one of the richest people in Japan' thingy again?" Sango laughed.

"Oh yeah! I forgot!"

Suddenly, there came a knock from the door. Both of us look at it, as if trying to see who could it be on the other side of the door. Sango look at me questioningly, I replied her with a shrug. Then I stand up and walk towards the door. When I open it, I came face to face with Inu Yasha. I smiled warmly at him. But instead of his normal smirk, he blushed. Wait, did I say that right? He blushed?

"Hey, what are you doing, Inu? I want to go in!" Came the wailing voice of Miroku. I didn't notice he was there! Inu Yasha seemed to have regained his consciousness.

"Feh. I would have gone in if the fat wench will mo - - -" But before he can even finish his sentence, Miroku had pushed him, which made him tripped, which made him pull my hand, WHICH made me landed on the ground with him!!!

THWUD

"Oops, sorry. I didn't see you there, Kag." Miroku said, as he examined both of us. Sango quickly joined him.

"Well.... next time you should LOOK!" I snapped.

"Dat shupidd -onk!" Inu Yasha muffledly said, his face had landed straight to the floor, which made his voice not understandable.

"What's that?" Sango asked, leaning closer to him. Inu Yasha looked up.

"I said, THAT STUPID MONK!"

"Well~ if you want to blame him for that incident, at least you can try to stand up first. The door is still open, and I don't want other people to get the wrong impression in your position..." Sango said slowly. Miroku smirked. And that was when I noticed it too. I was right under Inu Yasha! I blushed and I frantically tried to get him off. (A/N I really like accidents like this, don't I? ^.^)

~*~*~*~* 15 MINUTES LATER (after all that fuss from Inu Yasha) *~*~*~*~

"So, why are you guys here?" I asked.

"Well, we were actually trying to do our homework... And I thought it would be better if we do it together?" Miroku chirped happily. Sango rolled her eyes.

"In other words," she muttered, "you want to cheat from us." Miroku blushed.

"Uh.. you sure know me well, Sango!"

"Well duh. So, lets start with that History Research thing." Sango beside me said. She began to stand up and take her bag with her.

"Wait, where are you going?" Inu Yasha asked her.

"If you are so baka as not to know," began Sango, "I'm going to the library. You guys following?" Quickly, all of us followed.

~*~*~*~* IN THE LIBRARY *~*~*~*~

The library was silent. An eerie silent. But I always like it there. Any library will do for me. Somehow it made me feel that the library is a place where every information is gathered and everything I need to know is there.

"Let's grab as many book as possible." I started to say. "The research will be easier that way." The others nodded as they began to walk to the shelves of books standing before them. I smiled to myself as I began to scan the titles of the books. However, before I can even move a few steps something caught my eye. A book entitled 'An Triangle of Miko-s, Youkai-s, and Others'. I stopped as I felt a weird aura coming from the book, making me very curious....

~*~*~*~* INU YASHA **POV** *~*~*~*~

Okay, so what book should I get? Suddenly, something made me feel uncomfortable. I look around and was about to sniff the air (A/N Now I wonder why he would like to do that ^^;) but I never managed to do that, because some intruder that I know I will hate came up behind me.

"It is really surprising to see you in a place like this, Inu Yasha." See? I know he's there, that stupid, idiot....

"Turn around, I need to speak to you."

"Feh, what is it you want, Sesshoumaru?" As much as I hate to follow his order, I turn my head around and saw none other my half brother. His face twitched with disgust the moment he saw me.

"I wouldn't be here talking to you in the first place if Father hadn't forced me."

"Father?"

"Yes, Father."

"What does that stupid person want?"

"If I were you, hanyou, I would show more respect to Father." I raised my eyebrows.

"You're lucky no one hear you calling me that. Father might just ground you for a whole year if anyone managed to know my real identity." Sesshoumaru replied with a smirk.

"It's not really a secret anymore, is it? Those foolish humans you call friends of yours already know a little too much about yourself, don't they?"

"And why would you care?" I said, trying as hard as I can to keep my voice steady, "and I believe that is not the reason why you came here and waste my time?"

Sesshoumaru chuckled, "Waste your time? I prefer taking it YOU are the one who FORCED me to waste my time. Well, it seems that Father still thinks of you as a stupid, idiotic, son of his because he forced me to remind you that by the last day of the month your transformation will..." Okay, he's walking on dangerous waters here.

"Shut up!" Sesshoumaru raised one of his eyebrows.

"Oh, I see you are still as rude as ever. And I take it you know what I mean?" This time, instead of answering him, I growled. He turned around.

"It's good to know that you have at least a small amount of brain in that thick skull of yours. Thanks for wasting my time. Oh, and 'Mother' left a note, she said if the....."

I growled.

"If that problem of yours took place, you may not join in the Festival. She said that your identity must remain a secret at all cost. And if you decided to ignore their rule, it's your fault..." And I was happy to see that he left the conversation at that.

"Feh, I don't need him to remind me of my transforming date...." I muttered to myself before I turned around, only to find Miroku and Sango leaning on the bookshelves. Okay, now they'll advice me even WORSE than Sesshoumaru.....

~*~*~*~* A/N *~*~*~*~

Is that a cliffhanger? Is it? Hehehe, well! I keep my promise in updating faster, right? Right? Hahaha! But still.. not all of the people FORGIVE ME! (or at least they didn't even tell me they even read my story!) Well, I'll be updating faster and faster with more reviews! More reviews, more story! Deal? DEAL!!!

Can you guess what's Inu Yasha's problem? And can you guess what'll happen to Kagome when she read the book? And what's Mrs. Higurashi's present going to be? Ahahaha! Okay.. I'll admit, I'm having a lot of author's blocks lately. So, unpredictable things may happen with the characters in this story! But I promise it'll be something unpredictable that will make you like the story better! Ehehe!

I'm having a lot of problems with my brother. I was going to update it yesterday but then he just HAD to ruin it! Well, whatever! A note of apology, I tried to put every reviewer in the Thank You Corner, but sometimes I skipped a few people, and I'm really sorry. I didn't do that on purpose, okay? Alrighty, let's go to the Thank You Corner.

THE REVIEW BUTTON IS JUST DOWN THERE! PRESS IT! PLEASE! I NEED IT! Ahahaha, just kidding! But SERIOUSLY... take sometime and review to me..... please? ^.~;

~*~*~*~* Thank You Corner *~*~*~*~

Sessho maru3= Wow, you're really a good friend! I mean, telling ppl to encourage your friend! Man, I wish I have a friend like you (not that I don't.. just saying ^^). Ehm, I haven't get the chance to get online for a few days, but I'll try to read Assasin Rei's fics. And thanks for recommending my story to ppl! ^^

Saria= I'm updating, I'm updating! And I continue.... didn't I? Ahahaha

Cookie6= OF COURSE I'LL CONTINUE AND WRITE MORE OF THIS STORY! I WON'T STOP TILL THE END OF TIMEEEEE! (yeah right, well wateva!) Thanks for the review and I'll write more for sure!

Dragonstar03= thanks ^.^

Kitkatfox= wow, I'm greatly praised by you! Ahahah, j/k. Well anyways, you REALLY think I'll let Kikyo get together with Inu Yasha on that Halloween thingy? NO WAY FOR GOODNESS SAKE! Ahahaha, of course it'll be Kag and Inu (woops, spoilers!) Okay then, thanks for the review! And if you hate Kikyo, I can make more scenes like that.... Just tell me if you want it to!!! ^^

CraziAznGurl= Wow, thanks! And yeah, BLOODSHED! Ahahaha, that's a good describing word for that Halloween thingy. Ahahah! Thanks for the review

Sequel X Kira Yamato= Stop without telling you? No way! Ahahah, I'll update faster! Okay then.... Here's another chappy, right?

Inuyddam= Hey, you're like the FIRST person to actually say you forgive me! Ahahah, thanks for that! I feel really all warmed inside (^.^ j/k). Ehm, can you tell me who you are when you're emailing me? Ahaha, just curious! Well~~~ we'll see about the Halloween thingy, but do you SERIOUSLY think it's that hard to guess??!?!?! Ahaha, OF COURSE NOT! Okay, thanks!