Kagome kept her eyes on the sandy ground. She hadn't felt the same as she did when she traveled through time. So it didn't work huh? Kagome was disappointed. My powers are nowhere near the strength Kikyou's were. She hated herself for that. All she wanted was to be good at something. She wanted her Miko powers to be vast! Like Kikyou's. Kagome would never admit it but she admired Kikyou and her personality. Kikyou's determined will, cool attitude, her independence and her lack to force her need on other people. She was a beautiful, strong, independent woman. Every thing Kagome wasn't. She collided her fist with the sandy ground surrounding her and sighed. Well...I guess I better go inside...Kagome stood up, keeping her head locked on the ground.

But the muscles in her neck begged for her to look up and she could no longer resist. However in the process of doing so, she was greeted by not slants of wood ties and wooden planks, but by a fresh, crisp azure sky. Kagome's depressed look turned into a sad smile. Then she gave a nervous laugh and looked at her hands. Still astounded that she...the inexperienced miko could open up the Well and smiled broadly. Hey Kikyou, c'mon! Bring it! I'm just as tough as you now! Kagome felt herself beam. Her mood was instantly lightened and she began to climb the make shift ladder her and Inuyasha had installed to make the climb out easier for Kagome if she came alone. Still smiling as she emerged from the Well she looked around. Everything was exactly as she remembered it. There were no fires and corpses littering the smouldered earth like her dreams had predicted. Inuyasha wasn't killing all of her friends and laughing in the process. Kagome felt an instant pull at her heart. She was wrong...she was wrong and she couldn't be happier.

Silently she let her feet take her to the place she called 'home.' As she trudged alone the dirt path she glanced at the emerald bush of trees that surrounded her on each side. Twice she had heard movement. Feeling the hairs on the back of her neck stand with each passing second Kagome quickened her pace along the path and was relived when she saw the village ahead. She sighed and glanced back behind her. As she stood a top the hill that separated her and the village she saw the golden sun slide down the mountain and the swirls of bight yellows, oranges, pinks and reds painted a nice picture over the mountains and Kagome took an inhale of breathe and mentally prepared herself for what she was going to say once she appeared before her friends.

She walked the path and into the main gates. Weaving her way around people and to the small hut that faced the forest and bubbling warm hot springs. Found memories etched their way into Kagome's head and she tried not cry and neared the door. Smelling a aroma of delicious stew Kagome

Took a deep breath in and pushed aside the narrow bamboo woven together.

Kagome was surprised to see Miroku sitting so close with Sango and Kirara and Shippo were off in the corner playing some kind of game. Kaede was attentively watching the stew with an old wooden spoon. Gasps filled the room and Sango got up and rushed over to Kagome who embraced her with tears flowing down her cheeks. Kagome entwined her fingers in Sango's thick-bronzed hair. Finally Sango let go only to laugh and smile as she brushed the tears away with fingers. Miroku went over to Kagome next and hugged her strongly. Kagome felt the tears begin all over again and was happy to see Miroku. Then Kagome felt a strong latch to her waist the instant Miroku let Kagome go. Kagome choked back a cry of sadness as she saw Shippo's jade eyes fill with tears and he began to bawl. Miroku put an arm around Sango's shoulders and she leaned into his arm.

"Kagome I don't want you to ever leave again!" Shippo hugged her more.

"I promise I'll never leave for that long again!" Kagome set Shippo down and went over to give old Kaede a hug.

"Aye tis wonderful to see ye again young Kagome," Kaede warmly returned the embrace

"You have no idea how happy I am to see all of you! I missed you all so much!" Kagome said happily. However there was one demonic face she didn't see. "Where is Inuyasha?" even being full demon she was sure he had missed her. It wasn't like he could see her whenever he wanted. She closed the Well. Sango looked up at Miroku and said:

"We don't know Kagome. We haven't seen him in almost three months, we don't even know if he is dead or not." Sango took Kagome hand and smiled sadly. So he hasn't told them at all. Infact he's been avoiding them.

"Oh that's okay, maybe he'll smell my scent and come back," Kagome smiled at Sango who nodded.

"Kagome would ye like some stew?" Kaede asked to break the tension.

"I'd love some!" Kagome sat down and the rest followed suite

"Kagome after dinner why don't you and have a bath in the hot springs?" Sango lifted the spoon will stew to her lips.

"Ya, that'd be really nice Sango,"

Dinner was rather quite as no one cared to break the bliss each of them was sharing. As soon a dinner was over Sango pulled Kagome out side and towards the hot spring. Kagome still was on the look out for Miroku even though Sango had promised that Miroku had changed his ways. Kagome noticed that as Sango took off her clothing her stomach had a slight bump in it. Sango, feeling Kagome's gaze, smiled warmly at Kagome who still looked confused.

"Kagome right! I almost forgot to tell you...I'm a month and a half pregnant! Sango sat in the hot spring.

"Sango! Congratulations! Miroku right? !" Kagome giggled a bit as Sango nodded. "See Sango I told he liked you!"

"Ya, you were right!"

Slowly the hours dragged on as each girl caught up on what had happened in the time they had been separated. Kagome apologized for being away. Sango never inquired as to why she had suddenly left and to that Kagome was grateful. Soon when the hours peaked early morning they decided to get out and sleep. Drying off and walking back Kagome thought she heard sounds vibrating off the trees in the forest, but paid nothing to it. Staying awake was easy. Kagome still couldn't believe it. She was home. Shippo snuggled near her and Sango slept with Miroku. Lying awake she focused her thought on sleep and finally caught herself falling asleep.

Outside and the moon climbed higher a shadow moved to look in the window and its gaze landed on Kagome. Emerald ruby eyes shone with happiness. Tonight was Kagome's night to be with her friends. I have to be patient. Tomorrow will belong to me.

Kagome woke with a start and stretched her stiffened muscles. She slipped out of Shippo's strong grasp and walked quietly outside and yawned. Pink tinges coloured the sky in the eastern way. The sun would rise soon. Still she couldn't shake the previous night's events out of her head and sighed a bit. Sure she was happy to be back amongst her friends, but without him, it all seemed in vain somehow. She loved to be with her friends, but sometimes she loved being with him more. The temptation to find Inuyasha last night was always gnawing at her brain, never truly leaving her. She couldn't accept the fact that Inuyasha could be laying dead somewhere. She shook her head to drown out that thought completely. She knew in her heart that he was alive somewhere. Who knows he might even be looking for me. Kagome knew that that was impossible but she liked to dream. Slowly glancing behind her she felt another presence watching her but could see no one. Pretending to look forward again she attempted to walk towards the God Tree and keep an eye out behind her.

There! She had seen something move. Could it be Koga? Kagome felt herself blush and shake her head. Where did that thought come from? Well she did miss him, and it wasn't like Inuyasha could get jealous, after all he had Kikyou. Who did that leave for Kagome? She giggled a bit and smiled. She liked it when Inuyasha got protective of her. It was cute. Why didn't she tell him the way she felt before all this had occurred? She sighed and glanced up at the sky that was like a canopy from the up coming golden rays. Again she abruptly stopped. The presence was there again. This time she took her time and surveyed the whole area. There! She spotted it, in the birch tree straight across from her! What could she say that would frighten them off? She was completely unarmed.

"I know you're following me! I'd be fair to warn you...ahhh...I'm...a great...ummm, ahhh sorceress! So-so I'd look out if I were you, I can't control my powers and if you ummm frighten me, I'll attack you!" Kagome rubbed her left arm up and down. It seemed to work because the shadowy figure vanished and Kagome grinned. It fell for her bluff! As Kagome turned around and began to walk back to the hut, she felt her self make contact with the ground. She struggled to get up and made an attempt to breathe, but the hold on her back was too much to over throw and Kagome was forced to inhale sour dirt. Soon she began to feel light-headed and couldn't muster any strength to scream. Forcing to keep her heavy eyes from shutting she felt the hold on her loosen enough for Kagome to flip on to her back and gulp in the cool morning air. Cracking open an eye and tried to manage a gasp but it only came out hoarsely. Her attacker grinned smugly and laughed a bit. Emerald ruby eyes were fixed tied on Kagome's bronzed ones. Tears welled up behind them and Kagome closed her eyes. She felt herself being hauled up and the tears never ceased to stop. They began to flow. Leaving tear stains behind them.

"Stop Kagome! Please don't cry!"

There was once thing all three had in common and that was they all couldn't stand to see her tears and hated it when she shed them. She saw a claw reach and try to brush away the tears that fell. When he let his hand fall the pain in his head grew and he tried to stifle a scream. Instead he gripped the sides of his head and tried desperately to suppress the pain he felt. He saw out of the corner of his eyes her feeble attempts to talk to him. But he heard nothing, just the painful beating that seemed to magnify with each second that passed. He didn't want to do this to her, he needed to gain some kind of control so he could get out of range. But...but her scent...luscious, the beating hounding in his head and ears magnified ten fold and he let his hands fall to his sides. He knew how to deal with the beating, after all this had happened before. Kagome was surprised when he pushed her to the ground and restricted her waist and not allowing any movements from her. He could see her lips moving but what was she saying? It didn't matter anyway. He began to kiss her neck and moved down to her shoulders. Her scent pushed him over the edge and he kissed her firmly on the lips. Kagome couldn't move and was shocked at what was happening. Why would he do this? He left hand moved off her right one and he placed it on her side. Kagome seeing her opportunity brought her hand to his ears and gently tweaked them. Immediately she felt him stop and jumped off of her and grabbed the sides of his head,

"I thought I had banished you!"

"You can't get rid of me that easily! Leave her outta this. This is between you and me!"

"Fine, like pain?" With that last statement, the beating echoed, everywhere in his mind. He screamed and saw Kagome scream as well. He needed to get outta her presence so he grabbed all the strength of sanity he had left and bolted from her.

"Wait! Come back! Inuyasha! Wait!"

Kagome watched him speed down the grassy path and felt the tears fall. She was torn. What could she do? What would she do? Should she follow him or go back to the village and get Miroku and Sango to come with her? No. She couldn't endanger them, or most importantly Sango. This was her battle. She was so relieved to see him again, no matter if he be a pure blood now. She was determined to bring him out of this, no matter if he refused. He didn't belong like that. A mere pawn for his demon mind to control.

Kagome didn't know why, but she felt an inner conflict when Inuyasha kissed her. With that thought in her mind she suddenly blushed. A smile soon grazed her lips as she tried to fight the blood that pumped into her cheeks. She shook her head reminding herself that it was just a stupid crush that she must get over. Suddenly Kikyou's bloodied body edged its way into her mind. Her cold eyes staring into nothing, the souls departing from her dead body, blood that drenched her beautiful flawless body.

Kagome began to walk aimlessly in the direction that Inuyasha had taken. Inuyasha standing over her, bloodied hands at his side with a determined smirk on his emotionless face. That would be sweet revenge, but then Kagome would be no better then Kikyou. It was very selfish of her to think like that, Inuyasha had made his decision long ago and she was sure that he indented to keep it.

Inuyasha sat by the flawless lake and stared into its glassy depths. Emerald ruby eyes greeted him along with elongated fangs, with dry blood on them. He sighed. At least the beating in his head had stopped. This was becoming stupid and painful. He didn't understand why the beating had occurred. Usually it was only when he need to satisfy his cravings. But as soon as he had caught a whiff of her scent, it had started. Even worse he could feel the dirty feeling of human blood enter his veins. That disgusted him. He was a pure demon. Something he was extremely fond of being. And he wouldn't let the half-breed voice in his head tell him otherwise. He was the dominate one, always had been always would be. He would not be pushed around.

The sun had risen and he squinted his eyes when he stared into the mountains that surrounded him. He was then reminded of the Hot Spring Mountains he had seen earlier in the month, when he had seen the other black haired bitch, then one he didn't like, the one that didn't satisfy his craving. Big mistake on his part, he had almost killed her, just to see the reaction of the half-breed that had decided to interfere with his fun. He stretched his tired muscles as he sat on the bank of the lake. Drifting onto a much-needed sleep he soon blacked out all the sounds of the world.

Moments after he had closed his eyes they shot open again. Smelling the air around him he smirked, she was near him. He jumped up from the bank and ran to where the scent led him. Soon he saw her silhouette and the smirk turned into a smile. He ran to her and leapt into the sky.

Kagome turned out to a grassy bank that dropped into a beautiful lake. Suddenly she felt someone crash into her and felt her movements being blocked, she looked up and saw Inuyasha holding her down. She tried to break free of his grasp but he was much stronger than she. Again she watched as he kissed her neck and lips. She enjoyed this very much, however she would not be taken advantage of by a demon. She wanted Inuyasha to love her while he was sane. She searched around the sides of her and felt a cool smooth object embrace her fingers.

She secured a strong grasp on it and glanced to the side of her. A rock. Perfect. She picked it up and hurled towards Inuyasha's head. She looked at his surprised eyes and got up. She quickly got to her feet and backed away.

In a flash he had grabbed her hand and fury was evident in his features. He stared at her with such power that Kagome felt herself quiver inside. Then he spoke to her. His voice was deeper and more forceful.

"Is this real enough for you Kagome?" Inuyasha showed Kagome his claws that had dried blood on them that he couldn't get rid of. He saw her go pale. "Now that you're back, you're mine."

"I am not yours, I want the REAL Inuyasha back!" Kagome cried

"You can't abandon me, you belong to me!" Kagome felt herself fall forward as he embraced her. "You know you belong to me and no matter where you go I'll find you Kagome." He whispered into her ear and Kagome widened her eyes. Then he released her and Kagome ran towards the village. She needed to feel safe.

Inuyasha watched her disappear and he looked at his claws. Glancing up he smirked and began to chase after her. There's no escaping me Kagome, I'll always find you. You're mine; you just don't know it yet.

So are these chapters long enough? Enjoy