Memories

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***Kohaku*** The first thing she did, was plead for us to embark on a journey back to my sister, Sango. She began rambling wildly with excitement, something about Naraku's death, the shards, how Inuyasha and Kagome had the prettiest wedding ceremony, trying at once to catch me up on all of the events that happened within the last five years. I was overwhelmed. I just wanted to hold her and be content with the feeling of being cared for. She had after all, stated specifically she cared for me.

So, the next morning, we left lodge and began on a route south.

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"Miroku? Are you still awake?"

Sango laid next to him, wrapped loosely in his arms.

"Hmm.."

She grinned. The monk was tired having from worked all day building an extra room adding to the house for the newborn baby that was soon to arrive.

"I was thinking."

He shifted.

"As usual honey."

"About. Kohaku."

That seemed to have caught his attention vaguely. He peeked open one eye and looked wearily at her. Pulling her closer he positioned her head at the base of his neck then kissed her forehead tenderly.

"Try not to think about it Sango, please."

She sighed then closed her eyes allowing sleep to drift over her.

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"INUYASHA!!!"

Inuyasha froze, his hand still reaching out towards the desserts set out for the party. Kagome had warned him several times before to keep off the table. He however saw no use for this, it was after all, just one piece of the pie. But here he was caught red-handed, again.

"But Kagome, I was hungry! It was there all perfect on the table. It was begging for me to eat it!!"

He had chased her into the living room and was now desperately begging for forgiveness. One more mistake, then they might be stuck in this stupid modern time era forever! He missed the days of roaming freely over the lands, taking whatever he pleased. He missed the shard hunting days; when he got to spend time protecting Kagome. Hell, he even missed Sesshoumaru chasing after his Tetsuiga. At least then he was doing something with himself. Now with the downfall of Naraku, he didn't have a task at hand. The shikon jewel was still yet to be gathered; however it is now pure, free of hatred, a sacrifice made by all those who died because of it. Nothing threatened him anymore.

Anything other than Kagome and her angry outbursts.

"How many time do I have to remind you Inuyasha? I only get to visit my parents and family once a year, a few more days and we'll leave, can't you behave until then?"

He looked at her with sad droopy eyes, ears falling flat against his head, and instantly her resolve melted. She turned around with one last attempt to stay angry she turned around, attempting to walk off. But when he snaked his arms around her waist, pulling her against him, she had already forgotten all that happened. He nuzzled his head at her neck, tickling her.

"Stop it Inuya."

She was cut off when they locked in a light tender kiss. It was brief, followed by a smirk from Inuyasha who promptly walked off to resume sweeping the shrine, a daily chore assigned by Grandpa. Yes, a few more days then they would be back in the time zone in which he belonged.
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"So Rin, tell me something."

Rin's head shot up with curiosity.

"What?" Kohaku smirked and walked up close enough to whisper in her ear.

"How many years have you searched for me?"

It was a simple question, one he already knew the answer too. Hearing her talk about him at the lodge had revealed that she had probably been searching for him for quite some time now. Rin blushed an interesting shade of red and turned her head away, not answering.

"How long Rin?" He walked around her so that she was facing him again.

Rin put on her best innocent face and shrugged like a carefree child.

"um.. What makes you think I've been looking for you?"

Kohaku smiled. Her blushing at his question confirmed that she must have been looking while probably being sent on missions from Sesshoumaru. She admitted that she cared about him, so that's only a step away from loving him right? He had longed for this feeling so long, feeling of belonging; he was not about to let it slip now.

He reached out, trapping her in his arms, tickling her furiously on her stomach. She giggled wildly, yelling and screaming for him to stop before falling to the ground with Kohaku on top of her.

"OK! OK! I give up. I.. have . been looking. ever since the down fall of Naraku."

Kohaku ceased his motion and locked eyes with Rin, still pinned beneath him, in his arms.

Rin attempted to look away.

"Ever since I knew you had been free of his manipulation. They say you were too ashamed to return to Sango, so.. so you left. I sought out for you every chance I could. The others did too for some time. Then.. there was a wild rumor you had gotten killed. So that sorta hushed everyone for a while. That was about two years ago. Fluffy never allowed me much freedom anyway."

Kohaku's eyes softened and were filled with passion. Being there, on the soft grass, with Rin there gave him a sense of tranquility. It felt right holding her. He had wanted this for so long...

"Rin look at me."

She shifted her gaze shyly but before she knew it, he had his mouth lowered onto hers. Her eyes remained staring wide open in shock; the little voice at the back of the brain finally brought her back to her senses. It felt so right too. A feeling of love spread over her and she wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing against him. Her tongue now teasing his, she felt his hand caressing her face, rolling over; she was now on top of him. They broke apart for a swift intake of breath and laid there gazing into each other's eyes. Kohaku had a grin of an idiot and she stared blushing.

'Wow', Rin thought, 'my first kiss.'

A/N aww.. I was trying to make it innocent, dunno if it worked or not. The two little sections about I/K and S/M was my little look onto the future I guess. Soon they'll be reunited. I need someone's opinion on whether I should just skip the brother and sister reunion. It would sort of not focus on the main chars. Anyways, tell me what u think.