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Chapter 7

The Journey….

Neutral POV

It was a chilly afternoon, or maybe it was just the cold air of the mountains-but still it was cold. Lord Taisho and Kagome were traveling towards the Sacred Tree. This was where Kagome would complete her training, and set Lord Taisho free.

Kagome shivered from the cold mountain air; she thought to herself 'next time I go on one of these journeys I'm bringing heavier clothing to wear.' She knew that it wasn't too much farther for the two companions to travel….the Sacred Tree wasn't too far away. Still it was far enough.

Lord Taisho walked quietly beside the young miko. He had noticed her strong temper, and he liked her nerve….with qualities like hers, he wondered how Inuyasha could ever turn this beautiful girl down. 'Well if it wasn't for Kikyo then things would be different; but Kikyo doesn't love him anymore….so what is holding him back?'

The priestess could sense that Lord Taisho was thinking about her….she could feel a different vibe radiating from his already icy body. 'What is he thinking about?' she pondered. "What is it my Lord? What is troubling you?" Her words were sincere, but the only response she got was a "humph" from Lord Taisho….obviously, that wasn't enough. "Please tell me…what's on your mind…why are you acting so cold?" To that he turned to her. "I'm not acting 'cold' priestess…I'm thinking." 'Well that was a big help' Kagome thought-- 'I figured that.'

Back at the dojo; Inuyasha was talking with Sesshomaro….

Sesshomaro looked over at his younger brother and frowned….after all this he still didn't want to express his feelings for Kagome. 'What is it gonna take to get his big ego to shut up and just let his heart speak? This is impossible….'

'Where are you Kagome? Are you in danger, are you hurting…do you miss me?' Inuyasha sat there opposite is older wiser brother, and just let his heart break. He didn't know what else to do and he wouldn't dare to ask his brother for help. But when he finally ran out of answers…he looked up and spoke to his brother.

"What am I supposed to do?" Sesshomaro looked up to see Inuyasha pouting in the corner of the dojo. "What do you mean?" Inuyasha looked up, 'how could he not know?' "What am I supposed to do without her….how am I supposed to live…..when will I get her back?" His questions surprised Sesshomaro…he had almost lost hope in his little brother ever telling the truth. "Well, Inuyasha, she's gone now so you'll just have to wait until she returns….she is doing this for you, you know."

"Yeah yeah I know….but I want to see her now…not whenever she makes it back." His voice got soft… "If she makes it back…." Sesshomaro smiled, "She'll be fine, Inuyasha, have a little faith in her….she knows what she's doing.

"I hope you're right….I can't lose her, I have to tell her how I feel." 'I agree.' Sesshomaro had to catch himself before he said that out loud. "Sesshomaro…" Inuyashas' voice was low. "Do you really think that Kagome will be okay?" "Hmph…that girl would kill anything in her path to getting back to you, Inuyasha. Yes I'm rather sure that she will be just fine."

"I hope you're right….I really want to see her again." Inuyasha finally got up and left the dojo. He walked outside and headed for the nearest tree to sleep in. Sesshomaro stayed in the dojo and though about his little brothers words. "I really hope you meant what you said Inuyasha…..please don't break her heart anymore…." With that Sesshomaro closed his eyes and thought about his father…praying that the priestess had safely released him; and that they were on their way to the Sacred Tree. "Please be safe, Kagome, Father,…..please be safe…"

A/N: okay this is kind of a cliffy and its short --but I'm sick and I want to go back to sleep--something keeps telling me this story is gonna be very long--oh well…Ja Ne!!