Hello again, you people just can't get rid of me. I'm posting this chapter so soon after the last one because in truth I have must of chapter for already written; I just haven't had a chance to type it all. This chapter is kinda short 'cause my fingers started to hurt. Sorry. NIMERIN

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Love Isn't Just a Memory

Chapter Two: Avalanche

In a small hut back in Sengoku Jidai four figures were sleeping through the last few moments of the early morning. The lithe form of the taijya was curled around the two balls of fluff otherwise known as Kirara and Shippo. One of her hands was extended a slight ways away from her bedding. During the night the houshi had unknowingly slipped his un-cursed hand over hers. Kirara was the first to rouse and uncurl. When she spotted the moment the moment of sweetness she mewled happily but then shook her head. If Sango woke up she would no doubt be embarrassed which would result in a fairly bruised houshi. Not one to appreciate loud noises in the morning, the fire cat padded over and gently removed his hand. Satisfied with her handy work she then proceeded to awaken her mistress with gently nudging on her shoulder.

"Mm… Morning already Kirara?" Sango muttered as she steadily blinked the remaining sleep from her eyes. She stroked her pets head and raised her body to a seated position, her long dark hair spilling over her shoulders. The houshi watched all of this with a soft expression. He had awoken when Sango had spoken given he was such a light sleeper.

"Morning dearest Sango."

Sango yawned and looked at him blandly, though a suspicious red tint was seen creeping to her cheeks. "Morning Houshi-sama. Why don't you go get some water? I'll wake Shippo and start breakfast."

"Alright." Miroku got up and exited the hut carrying the canteen Kagome had brought from her time on one of her visits. As he passed the Goshinboku tree he felt a powerful youki. "Inuyasha , Sango is starting breakfast while I get the water. Why don't you join us?"

"Keh."

Miroku's eyes narrowed as he took aim and launched the canteen into the tree. Seconds later a thud could be heard as the projectile struck its intended target, ie: the back of Inuyasha's head. Miroku was slightly surprised it actually hit him. 'He really is still upset. I shouldn't be so surprised though, he's like this every time Kagome-sama goes back to her time.'

"Damnit Bouzu! What was that for?" The hanyou bellowed as he leapt from his perch to stand before him. Inuyasha swiped at him but he quickly dodged and bopped him on the head with his staff; all the while with lidded eye and bored expression.

"Inuyasha, we are your companions, you should come and join us."

"You mean watch you get a concussion because you can't keep your hands to yourself you damn hentai."

"I am a houshi, Inuyasha." Inuyasha snorted and leapt back into his tree.

"You could at least gibe me back the canteen." Miroku called after him. Moments later it came plummeting through the branches and onto Miroku's head. Miroku promptly fell to the ground. After a minute he was back on his feet and headed towards the stream.

"That Bouzu recovers from concussions faster than any human I have ever seen."

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Loud beeping echoed through Kagome's room as she fumbled for the 'off' switch on her alarm clock. She finally struck the button and rolled over on her back pulling the covers up over her head. "Since when does my alarm sound like a semi-truck backing into the house?" She threw the blankets off and stretched lazily before stumbling into the bathroom.

After she had dressed in a light blue sleeveless sundress she headed downstairs for breakfast. Her mother was at the sink washing and her brother was already seated at the table devouring his food. Kagome pulled out a chair across from him and began to eat. "Morning Mama, Souta." She said between bites. Souta glanced up at her in response and then continued shoveling his food in his mouth.

"Morning dear." Her mother replied cheerily. "How do you like your new alarm clock?"

Kagome stopped mid-bite and winced; Souta caught her look and grinned. She glared back at him in response. "It's great mama, Arigato."

"No problem dear."

Kagome ducked her head from her brother's amused stare and finished her breakfast quietly as she sunk into thought. 'I would prefer Inuyasha's big mouth yelling to that noisy alarm. Hmph, I'm even almost sure I would rather wake up to Sesshoumaru attacking. At least with that I can hear myself think. Even if it is only to debate whether that fluffy thing is a tail or if he's some sort of medieval cross dresser.' (Um… sorry Sess fans I really do like him, but c'mon, what is that thing?) Kagome giggled at the thought as she carried her dishes to the sink and kissed her mother on the cheek. "That was a yummy breakfast Mama, arigato."

"Your welcome."

"Nee-chan, wanna play video games?"

"Well, I was going to get in a little studying."

"You're just afraid I'm going to beat you."

"You? Beat me? There is no way."

"Prove it."

"Fine. You. Me. Living room. Five minutes. Prepare to meet your doom." Souta cheered and ran into the living room to get the game setup. Kagome grabbed two sodas out the fridge and followed him.

*Two hours later*

"Aw… no fair, that's the fifth match you've won in a row."

Kagome stuck her tongue out. "That's what happens when you challenge the supreme master of the video game."

Souta bust out laughing. "You've been spending too much time with Inuyasha-onii-chan." He gasped between breaths.

Kagome glanced in a nearby mirror and was surprised to see herself standing in Inuyasha arrogant pose number three. She promptly smacked herself on the forehead and fell to the ground trying to hide her obvious blush. When she had gotten it under control she spared her still laughing brother a glare. "You can stop laughing now you know."

Tears rolled down Souta's cheeks. "Actually, I don't think I can; and my sides are starting to hurt."

Kagome tossed a sofa pillow at her brother's head and started towards her room. "Brat." She huffed under her breath.

She went up to her room and sat at her desk. She then laid her forehead on the cold surface to lower the head from her still slightly present blush. On the desk was a pile of text books and assignments. They were so numerous that the towering pile threatened to fall at any moment. Oh wait, scratch that. They did; right on top of her resting head too. Kagome held back her frustrated scram and began to pick up the now scattered pile. 'I've been so busy in the past that my work now presents a health hazard here. If I'm not attacked by demons I'm attacked by neglected books.' She groaned and stacked the books neatly back on her desk. Then, she picked up the first book on the pile and resolved to complete all the assignments for that subject before taking a break. "Now, let's get started." Kagome read the cover of the book; crickets chirped in the silence that followed. "MATH!!!!!!!!" Kagome yelled. "I must have made someone very upset to deserve this much torture." Kagome then got down to work.

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