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The trio moved deeper into the forest, Kagome in the lead humming 'Graduation' ((DDR Extreme)) to herself happily.

Trudging slowly through the thick brush of the forest, Kagome's skirt was ripping and her whole uniform was grungy. They had been moving at a non-stop pace, everyone utterly tired from the trip. It was around 11 o'clock p.m. when they finally reached Lord Sesshoumaru's castle.

Kagome smiled, picking up her pace. When they reached the front door, they opened surprising the trio completely. Who stepped out was someone Kagome welcomed greatly. "Gem!" Kagome squealed, throwing her arms around the maid.

Gem smiled and returned the hug, whispering into Kagome's ear. "I told you I would be here." Drawing back from the hug gently, Gem replaced her smile with a slight frown. "What happened to your clothes Kagome?"

Kagome looked at herself and grinned sheepishly. "Oh. I guess the traveling took a toll on my clothes." Kagome shrugged and turned back to Kitty, but to her surprise, she was gone, Hiyashimaru sitting on his haunches. "...What happened to Kitty?" she wondered aloud. Shrugging it off, Kagome and Hiyashimaru walked into the castle accompanied by Gem Gamgee.

Inside the Castle

Kagome smiled, feeling at home once more. Breathing in deeply, her eyes took everything in her memories coming back. Hiyashimaru cocked his head, feeling as if he knew this place very well.

Gem watched the duo, smiling. "I knew she would come soon." Walking away silently away from the main hall, she went to get Sesshoumaru.

Sesshoumaru's Study

A soft knock was heard through the great oak doors, jolting Sesshoumaru out of his concentration. Many more murders had happened here in the Western Lands then anywhere else. They had started to occur when she had left, one year ago.

"Come in," Sesshoumaru said icily, his heart black and empty. He stood up, looking straight at the door.

Gem went into the room smiling a face totally baffling Sesshoumaru. She hadn't smiled in so long, that Sesshoumaru was sure she wasn't capable of smiling. "Milord Sesshoumaru, Kagome has returned."

Sesshoumaru's breath was caught in his throat, his heart skipping a beat. Finally he was able to speak. "Lead me to her."

Gem did not like the sound of his voice at all. Frowning slightly, she lead the Taiyoukai to the main hall, wondering what would happen when they met each other after so long. Finally, the desolate corridor opened up into the great hall.

Shesshoumaru's eyes met and Kagome's gaze made contact. He walked over to her. "I thought I to-"

He was abruptly cut off when Kagome launched herself into his arms, which caught her instinctively. "Sesshoumaru...I missed you..."

Sesshoumaru closed his eyes and breathed in her scent. "As did I...as did I..."

ENDE

Muahahaha! It's the end of this fic. Remember to tell me if you want a sequel. R&R.

Ok, so, the murder thing is going to help me start of the sequel, in which I have already started writing. I may go on a small hiatus to rest my hands and my brain. I promise I'll post up at least a new chapter by Thanksgiving. And for all you reviewers out there, I would like to hear your thoughts about my writing by AIM or atleast, e-mail because I'd like to make the sequel more enjoyable and more suspenseful to keep you reviewers with me You can also instant message me ((Kitty N 360)) or e-mail me )) to ask if you would like to be on the alert list once I post up new chapters on my fan fic sequel. I had a great time reading your reviews and listening to what you guys had to say and I'll really work hard on the sequel!

Special thanks to:

Midoshi- Thanks for updating for me

Gem Gamgee- You're the best

Aliesha- You rock!

JA NE!

Tenshi Korosu out!