Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha even though I wish I did.

AN: I am so sorry for not writing for a while it is just that my mid- terms got the best of me ya know and after it was done I needed a break to re gather my thoughts. When I tried to write this before my mind was so mashed up from the studying and it really didn't come out so well. So I took a small break (good news though, I passed my mids Ü) any how thanx to all you people who reviewed me. It gave me real hope and stuff. So on with the story

~Could it be? ~

Chapter 4: Remembrance part 1

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In a beautiful clearing with sakura peddles on the floor. Around it was beautiful trees with budding flowers ready to fall off of the trees. In the middle of this sight a group of villagers gathered around a ceremonial burning alter where a young teenage miko girl lay in the middle. On her chest laid a small balling kitsun. Three close friends, Sango, Miroku and Kaede, stood at three side of the burning alter ready to begin the ceremony.

"Shippo.....you have to let go now. We have to begin the ceremony." Sango said trying to lift the child off of his mother's chest. "NOOOOOOOOOOOO, n-not y-yet, not yet p-please don't burn her not yet............ uh uh uh we can't burn her yet cuz cuz cuz......." Shippo stuttered slowly loosing grip of her body. "Shippo I know, I know, but we have to do the ceremony to pay respects. We have to let go of her........." Sango said while tears flowed down her face, she couldn't hold them in and she was loosing the battle to get Shippo off of her 'sister'.

"Shippo we have to pay respects for her. I know you don't want to see her gone and neither do we, but this is what Kagome would have wanted us to do." Miroku said while comforting Sango. Also at a brink of tears but held it in to stay strong for the group.

Shippo reluctantly look up at the two and looked at his 'mother', he reach around her neck, with tears in his eyes, and fix her necklace that said his name on it so it face him and connected his piece to hers for a brief second. "I love you mommy. We'll always be together no matter what, just li-li-like y-you said." He said while giving her a quick hug and quick kiss on the cheek. He reluctantly jumped into Sango's arms and cried.

"Where's Inuyasha? He should be here. Kagome would have wanted him to light the fourth side of the alter." Sango said with a little anger mixed with sadness. ~why did you pick Kikyo instead of Kagome? Stupid baka...... She would have been here if.......... ~ Sango thoughts where interrupted by Miroku's voice. "We looked for him everywhere. He is no where to be found. And to tell you the truth I don't think he wants to be found by the looks of it. He knows we are to start the ceremony and it's his choice to come or not.....We better start now we'll just light the last side all together as a replacement for Inuyasha." Miroku said, now with flowing tears. While Kaede, Sango and Miroku stood at their sides with Shippo in Sango's arms. Each slowly gathered their torches from one of the villagers and slowly lowered it down. Each side caught on fire and they gathered at the last side and place the their torches on the wood.

The group stood there, while Miroku and the others said their silent prayers to Kagome. (AN: I didn't know what to say for the prayer so... I let you imagine what They said.)

Kaede walked forward "Even though I've only know Kagome for only two years (An: Did I mention that it has been two years since their quest had started? If I didn't than umm. Oopps. Bad author.... Oh well on with the story.)...... I can't help but feel like I've known her forever. She was..... such a kind child. She brought happiness to those around her and the children in the village adore her. She is a great role model with a kind and loving heart. We will miss you Kagome. Rest in peace" Kaede said while recalling a memory nearly a year and half ago.

(Kaede's Flashback)

Kaede was looking for some herbs and she was having some trouble cuz the kids wanted to play, Kagome saw this and trotted over them and said, "Hey you guyz lets help Kaede and play 'find the object'..." all the kids looked at her and jumped around all agreeing with the 16 year old girl. (An: I don't know how old she is so I guess that she was about 16 and this is about two years before her death to those who don't know) "Ok on each sheet of paper there is an herb written on it. They are all in this field so when you find the herd you get a Prize" Kagome said while handing out pieces of paper and a picture of each Herb on it. "On your mark......" the kids prepared. "Get set ....... GOOOOO" Kagome screamed. The kids bolted from their spots to find the item on the piece of paper. "Thanks ye Kagome ye was such a great help." Kaede said. "No prob. Kaede and beside the kids enjoy it." Kagome said as a bunch of kids rushed in with the herb that they were sent to look for. "'gome I found it" the little boy said while the others said the same. They couldn't pronounce her name so they called her 'gome. "Good job you guyz ready for you prize?" Kagome asked. They all screamed for joy and bounce around. "Okay first everyone put the object in the basket." Kagome told them and they did as they were told. "Close you eyes and hold out your hands" everyone closed their eyes and put out their hands. Kagome took out mini Hershey bars and put one in each of the children's small hands. "Ok you could open your eyes now." All the kids open their eyes and found chocolate each one happy as ever and gave 'gome hugs and kisses and ate their little treats.

(End flash back)

Sango, while carrying Shippo, walked up with Miroku. His arms where wrapped around her shoulder not to be a perv, but instead to comfort her. Sango was the first to speak "What can I say about Kagome..... the girl from the future who was my best friend and my sister. She was always kind hearted. She.......she always put a smile on my face when others couldn't. She was always there for me and everyone else. She was strong in spirit.... She always knew what to say when times where hard. She was never selfish. Goodbye Kagome....." she said while in tears. "Our journeys won't be the same without. I will never forget everything you have done for us. Rest in peace my .... Sister" Sango finished while remembering all the times they had together.

(Sango's flashback)

Sango and Kagome where in the hot spring relaxing after a hard battle against Naraku's minions. Sango was a little depressed that she lost her chance, yet again, to save her brother, Kohaku (spell check people. If I spell his name wrong tell me how to really spell it please.). They were just sitting there in silence when Kagome finally spoke up. "Wats wrong Sango?" Kagome asked while rinsing her hair of the shampoo. "I lost another chance at getting Kohaku back......and I don't know what to do anymore" Sango said while a little tear escaped from her eyes. Kagome stood up an sat behind Sango. "Sango don't worry you didn't loose another chance at getting him back. You are actually slowly gaining him again. Right before Kagura flew them away he said your name, He is slowly remembering you again, we'll get him back, I promise." Kagome said while lathering Sango's hair. "Now go rinse out your hair." Kagome said while moving to the side of Sango. Sango dipped her totally dipped her into the water and slowly brought her head back up. "Sangooooo", when Sango her this she turned around and was splashed with a ton of water. "YES got ya." Kagome said will splashing her some more and was getting ready to retreat.
"Oh no you don't I'm gonna get you" Sango splashed Kagome and developed a 'splash war.' This continued for about ten minutes. At the end both Kagome were trying to catch their breath from all the laughter and sat in complete silence.
"Kagome..." Sango said. "Hmmmmm..." was the only response that Kagome could let out of her mouth cuz she was so exhausted. "Thanx.... Ya know for making me feel better." Sango said with a sad smile. "No prob...... oh yea and Sango..." Kagome said while splashing her once more and start a whole new 'war again.

(End flashback)

By the end of her memory she was already crying into Miroku's shoulder. While Miroku held her to comfort her Shippo hopped out of Sango's arms and hopped on a near by rock that was next to the burning alter. He stood there for a while trying to gather himself long enough to say something about his mom. .

"Kagome was not just a role model in my life she was was" Shippo sniffled. "...so much more she was my second mommy. W-When I lost my parents........ she she took me in as one of her own pups. She she ca-came home one day an-and she sa-said that she ado-ado-pt-ed me. She was always there for me and she was a great mo-mommy. She took great care of m-me and of her friends....." Shippo was beginning to stutter while holding back the tears. I looked at his 'mom' "I love you so much mommy, keep your promise and always be with me." Shippo by then was already crying and couldn't hold it back anymore. He just let it all out. He just stared at his 'Mom' while he remembered the day she adopted him.

(Shippo's Flashback)

It was Christmas morning and Kagome handed everyone their presents after she explained what Christmas was. Kagome walked up to Shippo and gave him a small present. He opened up and he saw a box of chocolates. "Thank you Kagome this is great." Shippo said trying to rip open the box. "Your welcome Shippo and guess what you have one more present." Kagome said while staring at Shippo happily. "Really what is it can I have it now." Shippo jumped up and down and held out his hands. "It not a physical gift but it is the next best thing." Kagome said picking up Shippo. "Really what is it?" Shippo asked in Kagome's arms. "Shippo I have adopted you." Kagome said "What does that mean?" Shippo asked really confused. "That means, Shippo, that I am now your mommy and you are my son." She said while holding out the adoption papers. Shippo looked at her a the paper. Then he hugged her as hard as he can. "You're my mommy now? Can I call you mom now?" Shippo asked happily. "Yes Shippo I am your new mommy and yes you could call me mommy" Kagome told him with a smile. "Thank you so much," Shippo paused "mom, I like the sound of that; mom." Shippo said with a smile. "I like the sound of it too." Kagome said also smiling. "This is the best present I have ever had." Shippo said while snuggling closer to his new mommy.

-Later that night-

Everyone was gathered around the small fire in the hut and was getting ready for bed when a little voice was heard. "Mommy can you sing me song from your time. You know the ones you sing for Christmas" Shippo asked sleepily. "Sure son" she said. She thought for a long while and then she started to sing with a voice of an angel.

"Silent night Holy night All is calm All is bright."

Shippo started to snuggle into Kagome's lap.

"Round yon virgin mother and child, Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in Heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace."

Kagome repeated it once more and at the end of her song she found Shippo sleeping on her lap.

(An: I didn't know a good lullaby that could show off her voice so I took a Christmas carol that I thought everyone would like cause I liked it myself, its one of my favorites. Anyhow back to the story)

"Kagome that was beautiful." Sango said while snuggling into her futon. "Thanx" Kagome replied sleepily while carrying Shippo to bed. They all snuggled into their futons and went to sleep.

After that night Kagome would sing Shippo that same song every night. It became a lullaby to him and that was one of the things that calmed him when he was sad.

(End flashback)

Shippo by the time finished his speech Shippo was already crying and Sango was trying to comfort him while crying herself. While the duo was crying Miroku stepped forward and started his speech.

"What can I say about Kagome, the girl from the future, she was so kind hearted. She was not just a friend to us she was our light. She brought happiness to those who thought they couldn't have it. She thought about others besides herself. She was never selfish. Even in death she wanted everyone to be happy..... even those who she didn't like. She was our hope when things looked bad. She always looked on the bright side of things. She become my best friend and brought those she loved closer together." Miroku paused while looking at his love Sango. "She always knew what to say to help you out or if times were bad......... We love you so much Kagome. We will miss you to the very end. We know even if you aren't with us physically you would be with us is spirit. Rest in peace your in a better place now. We'll never forget you." Miroku finished his speech that took him all his will power to not cry on. Miroku remembered one of those talks he had with Kagome that helping him for the past few days.

(Miroku's Flashback)

-about a week before-

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Miroku came into consciousness with the feeling of a wet piece of cloth on his forehead. Slowly opening his eyes he sees Kagome with a face that said – you shouldn't have done that – kind of look. While wiping his forehead were he got a huge bruise. Wincing in pain from the contact of the cloth to his bruised forehead, the only thing that came out when he tried to speak was a low groaning moan.

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Kagome heard a moaning when she place the cloth on his forehead once again and gave him a little glare. "Finally I thought you would never wake up" Kagome said. "Uggggg what happened" Miroku said while touching a really big bump on his forehead and winced from the contact. "Sango knocked you out again, she hit you pretty hard and you were unconscious for about an hour now. Sango told me stay with you to make sure she didn't do any permanent damage." Kagome said. "Were is Sango" Miroku asked still a bit dizzy from the Sango's hit. "She went for a walk." Kagome said while turning her back on Miroku to gather all the medical supplies she unpacked just to find a descent ice pack for his head. When she bent over to pick it up she felt a hand on her rear part, turning around as fast as she can smacked, she threw the ice pack on his face causing him to let go of her rear and fall back on his back. Kagome gave him an evil glare and took the icepack off of his face and lightly put it on Miroku's face. "With the way you act you'll never get Sango's trust you to show you her true feelings" Kagome said while shaking her head in one of those –I'm ashamed of you ways- "what did I do" Miroku said while giving an innocent face. "Don't give me that, why do you think Sango isn't the one caring for you right now, you always constantly touching other girls butts." Kagome said. "but then again I always wonder why you touch Sango's butt the most." Kagome said looking down at Miroku's already flushed face while he said nothing.
"I knew it you like Sango don't you." Kagome said smiling while Miroku's face turned redder than a tomato. While he still said nothing. "I knew it" Kagome said clapping her hands. "admit it admit it." Kagome said still cheering. "Ok OK I admit it, but........ she doesn't like me back" Miroku said slowly and barely in a whisper just enough to catch it if you listened carefully. "Sango does like you a lot, she just wants you to show it to her so she could show it back." Kagome said. "She does..." Miroku said with delight, but then it faded "but how do I show her." Miroku said. "first stop groping Sango and all women.... I mean what person would like to see someone they like a lot touching other woman and flirting with them....... Second show her you care like comfort her when she's down, don't be a perv. When you do it ok....... Talk with her, get to know all about her ya know. Casual chats let her see the kind side of you the one that is there to listen to her and .....be there when she needs you. Show her how much you love her after she trust you enough that she won't be worried about you groping her. Give her flowers or a present or something. Tell her that you love her ya know when your ready or when you think she is ready to hear it, but don't rush things. Take your time" Kagome said "you two would make a great couple. That's If you stop groping." Kagome said with a grin on her face. "thanx Kagome." Miroku said while sitting up. "for what" Kagome said "for helping me out, ya know to get me with Sango I mean" Miroku said while blushing.
"No prob. Miroku." Kagome said while trying to hold in her giggles as she saw Miroku's cheeks turn bright red when he said it.

For the next few days Sango and Miroku got closer than ever. Miroku stopped groping and earned her trust. Their secret love for each other grew each waking moment.

(End flashback)

After remembering their talk that got Sango and him together his thoughts were on Kagome and her kind heart. ~thank you so much Kagome if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be so close to Sango right now. We will miss you.~ Miroku thought. Miroku started to pray once again for Kagome's spirit and her journey to the after life. Thanking God that they were privileged to know her.

Everyone stayed silent after all the speeches that they heard from the people who were closest to Kagome. They all went in silent prayer after Miroku said his and watched Kagome's body burn to ashes slowly.

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AN: Sorry again for taking so long. Sorry if it sucked and don't hate me for the crappy flashbacks, that's if you think they were crappy. Oh yea and sorry for my grammar (I'm feeling sorry a lot, lol) Just to tell you this is part one of remembrance part two will be answering where was Inuyasha. I'm sorry for making it all sappy and sad. I promise things will get better real soon. Those who asked why I killed Kagome, That will be answer soon, within the next few chapter I don't want to give it away so that is all I could tell you. All those Kikyo haters out there, just to tell you I am one too, so don't worry she will get hers soon (muhahahahahaha evil sinister laugh :-p). Please pretty please REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW. I would like at least 5 more reaviews. Please review it will bring my hopes up oh yea thank you to LadyRainStarDragon, Shadow Kitsune5313, Puppkid, BlueeyedDemon, SenshiNoShikon, Nightsky2324, Mirokh and Airokh, Moochy the noocher, Kibthan, FantasyDreamer17, Animefreak808, blahblahHOBO, Dante Gemini, all the anonymous reviewers and especially Zee for helping write this story and for Mystical-blue27 for giving me ideas. Thanx to all of you. Oh yea REVIEW REVIEW. Ü