Chapter Six

By: Mirei

A/N: Um about this chapter, sorry I was laying in bed last night, well this morning. Anyway I was thinking about how I was going to get her to the well. This is what I came up with. Now her point of view in the last chapter was her actual day. But the phone call to Hojo through the end of the chapter was part of her dream. Yeah so enjoy!

Kagome shot up from her bed. She looked around her and found that everything was a dream. She plopped back down onto her bed and groaned. It had felt so real. Like they'd finally found her. She knew it was her fault that they had a difficult time finding her but why were her mortal friends there? They couldn't have survived four hundred years. She turned over and closed her eyes still remembering Sesshomaru and his lips. Although they never really discussed it she knew that it was a mutual understanding. But that didn't stop the pain of missing him. Her heart ached each day that she'd think of him. Wondering if he had survived the past four hundred years. If he was out there right now looking for her. But why would he be looking for me? He did say that he wouldn't express his feelings but that could have meant anything. A single tear fell from her cheek.

She got up and went over to her father's house. She didn't go to the house though. Instead she headed for the shrine. The well house still sat in its same place. She hadn't been there for about six years. She couldn't bring herself to go back to the well, even to look at it. But tonight seemed like a good time to. Something was calling her to it. It was as if she were being pulled to it. The well looked the same as if no one had touched it. She opened the doors and stepped inside. She looked over the rims of the well and found that nothing was there. She sat down on the rim and sighed, maybe she was losing her mind. But before she could speak something from the well pulled her in. What's happening? I couldn't be going back could I? She closed her eyes as if she were in a dream and allowed herself to be taken. But before she could enjoy the feeling of being in nothingness she landed hard on the bottom of the well. She wasn't sure what was happening but when she looked up she found open sky. Climbing out she looked around her. She was back.

She touched her hair and found that it still remained short. Her ring no longer remained on her finger, but her power still raged inside of her. She couldn't look like a demon anymore. The ring had seeped inside of her finger about two years before. It might be better this way if no one could sense her. If they believed she was weak then she'd have the advantage. But first she needed to change her clothes. Kaede's village was next on her journey. Maybe Kaede could help her with her outfit. The village seemed the same. She went to Kaede's home and walked in. But what she found was a young man and a little girl.

"Oh I'm so sorry I shouldn't have walked in without knocking." She turned and was about to leave.

"Wait miss it is quite alright. Were you looking for someone?" She went and sat down.

"Yes, have you seen Kaede?"

"She moved out of this village. She left her home to my daughter and me."

"I know this is a lot to ask of you sir but do you happen to have a kimono I could use." He looked at her as if agreeing with her about what she was wearing.

"I will not ask where you received such an outfit but I agree that you might need an outfit that would suit you to the area." He left the room and came back moments later with a dark blue kimono. "This belonged to my mother. I hope that it pleases you."

"Thank you sir."

"Call me Kasson. This little girl is Shula."

"I'm Kagome; it's nice to meet you." He looked shocked. "What's the matter?"

"You are the girl that defeated Naraku?"

"Yes, but I had help. My friends all were there."

"I at first didn't believe that such a girl as you existed. Shula has always dreamed of meeting you." The little girl nodded.

"Kagome, you are my hero." Shula said and gave Kagome a hug.

"Thanks, it was nothing really. In fact I had just saved my father from Naraku. He was trapped inside. My friends defeated him; well there were demons inside of him that got out."

"I believe that Kaede moved off toward the Western lands. Lord Sesshomaru and Lord InuYasha have started a village there for humans. I think that you should venture there and see your friend."

"Kaede is my aunt actually. But I do need to go and see her. Thank you for your kindness Kasson." She bowed and left the house. Long journey awaited her outside of the village that her first one had started.

What was it that brought her back here? First the dream and now this. She decided then to get on the trail toward the western lands. But that would mean having to travel through the woods and there might be some demons hungry for humans. Not that it worried her that they might attack; she was more worried about the reason that she was sent here in the first place.

The fact that she had to walk a whole week just to get there was by far the worst. Her feet pressed on for about five hours. But then her senses started to pick up. Someone was hiding behind a few trees. She stopped and stood still. The thing behind the trees was moving as if they were unsure on whether to present themselves. She could feel their intent and relaxed.

"Whoever is there please do not hide. I am unarmed and will not bring any harm." The person behind the trees came out rather reluctantly. Kagome found herself amazed at the demon's beauty. He stood at about 5'9 and had long raven hair. He wore it up in a high ponytail much like Koga's except that his was longer. He also wore a kimono much like hers. His eyes were like two emeralds shining in the sunlight.

He folded his arms when he realized that she was human. At first he believed that she was a great threat.

"What are you doing in these parts human?" he sounded much like Koga did when they first met. She mimicked his stance.

"What are you doing hiding in the trees?" she used the same exact tone as he had.

"What I do is no concern of yours human." He scowled at her.

"Trust me you wouldn't be addressing me in such a way if I could transform." She grinned at his confused expression.

"You are but a human." She began to giggle. "Why do you laugh at this general for?"

"You actually believe that I'm a human?" He stood confused by her statement.

"Yes it is deafly obvious."

"Well I'm so sorry that I've disappointed you expectations. Let me introduce myself. I am Kagome."

"Kagome? You are the woman who defeated Naraku?" he seemed to register his earlier rudeness.

"How many people know about that?" for some reason the earlier tension had disbanded.

"You are known because of our lords. They speak of the woman with godly powers. We are to believe that her beauty and power could always match up equally. I may have to agree. It would be my honor to travel along with you." He bowed his head.

"Please don't bow. If you feel that you need to travel with me then you may. I could use some company on this journey."

"Where are you headed?" They started to walk again.

"How about you first tell me your name." She gave him a small smile. He grinned and rubbed his head in embarrassment for his forgetfulness.

"That is correct, I didn't correctly introduce myself. My name is Azulu I protect parts of the western borders and this trail. Forgive me for my rudeness."

"It's okay, if I were you I'd make the same mistake. So I guess we're traveling buddies now?"

"As in…friends?" he seemed unsure of this.

"Unless you don't want to be friends with me." She pretended to be hurt. When he thought she was being serious he looked worried. "I'm only joking. Yes as in friends, why not, you seem like a nice demon."

"Thanks, so where are we headed?"

"I'm going to the village that Sesshomaru and InuYasha rule over." He looked shocked. "What?"

"You speak of the Lords in such a disrespectful manner."

"They are dear friends of mine and I don't think they'd like my mockery. I'm not one to follow proper etiquette."

"I've noticed that. Maybe we should stop for the night, it's getting late and you must be tired."

"Nope not me, I could go for about seven more hours, but maybe we should stop for tonight, I wouldn't want to attract any demons out there." She grinned and he laughed a bit.

Kagome jumped up into a tree and looked up at the sky. The wind blew her hair about her and caressed her face. For some reason being back here felt right. Although she belonged to 2005 she knew deep down that her heart remained in this timeframe. She looked next her, perched in the tree beside her was Azulu, who seemed to be asleep already.

Kagome's POV

Look at me acting so love sick. I bet in all the time that I've been gone that Sesshomaru hasn't thought on me once. I know that we didn't declare an actual relationship but he did say he loved me, or rather expressed that I already knew how he felt. What does that mean anyway? I openly told him that I loved him. Do I now? I might but I haven't seen him for six years and in that time things could have changed. We were friends when I left, on the brink of something more. Hm…that sounds like a good summary for one of those soap operas. Note to self; never ever reference soup operas to real life. Good now all I have to do is convince myself that I don't love Sesshomaru and everything will be peachy keen. Another note to self; never use the fraise 'peachy keen' ever again. Look at me I'm having a conversation with myself. I think that I'm seriously going crazy now. When was the last time that I ever felt this way? Maybe the time before we got to Naraku's? I had thought hard about the decision before we arrived but I still felt doubt. I worried so much about how the others would feel if I suddenly changed my mind about my feelings. Not only the feelings for Sesshomaru but the love I felt for my father. Sure I hardly knew him, except for the little memory I had of him as a child, but he was my father and the only man who could fill that hole in my heart that longed for a father. Every girl sometime in her life needs her father. I learned it the hard way though. I literally almost lost him for good. Naraku held onto him until that last moment. He had fought Naraku on his own on many occasions and know this. It hurt so much when I tried to push out Naraku. At one point I could hear Naraku inside my head telling me to just give it up and forget my father. But then my heart told me that some things are worth fighting for. Maybe that's what dad tried to convince me of. He had meant that maybe Sesshomaru was worth all the heartache and loneliness. Sure I'm by myself now but I could remain this way if I don't fight for what I want. As Pat Benatar says 'Love is a Battlefield'. I've started to rabble inside my head. Still it feels nice to feel again. I did have what most could want. I had that huge corporation and the record label but that was just status what was it worth to my soul at the end of the day? Was this exactly what I was to become? I question that a lot. Like maybe I'm meant for something else. Maybe in due time I'll figure that out. Sleep is a good idea now.

End of POV


"Sesshomaru, there have been reports on the eastern front that a human is traveling along with General Azulu." InuYasha entered his brother's library. He took a seat across from him.

"And what does this have to do with us?" Sesshomaru looked up briefly then went back to looking at a few maps.

"People are saying that it's Kagome. But they aren't sure." InuYasha saw surprise cross his brother's face and felt his heart rate quicken, then he fell back into his usually monotone self.

"Kagome returned to her time. There is no possible way that she'd return. It has been ten years since she left. Nothing has gone wrong that would bring her back here."

"I guess you have a point. I might have just hoped for a miracle then. Sorry to bother you bro, later." He turns and leave the library.


"Miroku go tell Kagome to get back in here this minute." Yelled Sango.

"Why hun, she's right in the back field picking flowers, let her be." Miroku said, trying to comfort his wife.

"You might be right; I just worry that something will happen to her." She sat down in a chair and sighed. "Anything could happen to her."

"Nothing will happen to her I promise, InuYasha and Sesshomaru wouldn't allow any demon to hurt our child." He pulled her to him and kissed her temple.

"I should go and finish with dinner. We have to meet with the others later for the meeting." She stopped half way to the stove. "Miroku, do you think the rumors are true?" he seemed shocked by her comment.

"It is possible, but we shouldn't get our hopes up." She gave him a nod.


"Hi lady, my name is Kagome." A little girl looked up at a woman with short black hair.

"My name is also Kagome. It is nice to meet you." Kagome looked down at the little girl and thought of Sango. She looked around her and smiled at how beautiful the flowers were. "What are you doing out here all by yourself?"

"Daddy said that it was okay to pick mommy some flowers. They have a meeting to go to. I don't know what that is but they don't want to go. Uncle Sesshomaru said that it as important that mommy and daddy help him." Kagome's eyes went wide.

"Uncle Sesshomaru?" The little girl nodded.

"He is really tall and has black hair, it's really long and fun to braid sometimes. He's my favorite uncle. Uncle InuYasha is funny, he visits me everyday and we chase butterflies."

"So then you know Sesshomaru? Tell me Kagome, what are you mommy and daddy's names?" The girl looked deep in thought for a moment as if she were trying to figure that out.

"Mommy sometimes calls dad Miroku or pervert, but I don't know what that means. Daddy calls mommy Sango and honey. She always forgives him when he hugs her. They are funny." Kagome smiled at the fact that her two friends were now together.

"Do you think I could meet your parents?" The little girl's face lit up and she grabbed Kagome's hand. Azulu smiled, mildly amused.

"Kagome, take you shoes off before coming in." Kagome could here her friend tell the little girl.

"Okay mommy. Um mommy I brought someone who wants to meet you." Sango came into the next room. Her face went from smiling to shock.

"Can I help you two?" Kagome smiled.

"Has it been that long that you don't remember me?" Sango looked confused. "Sango it me Kagome, I'm back." She could feel herself giving in to her tears. Sango ran to her and pulled her into a hug. Both women began to cry and babble. "Oh I missed you guys so much."

"I'm so happy that you've returned." Sobbed Sango. Then she stopped suddenly. "Wait how did you return?"

"That's why I'm here for; I don't really know why I've come back. Um Sango, how long have I been gone?"

"About ten years."

"In my time it's been six."

"That's strange." Sango led her to the living room to sit.

"So you and Miroku huh?" Kagome grinned when Sango blushed.

"How did you know?" Kagome pointed to the little girl.

"That little girl, who happens to share my name, told me. So how old is she?" Sango looked at her daughter with love.

"That little girl over there is five and her father spoils her like crazy. I don't mind, I think it's really sweet that Miroku has changed so much and turned out be such a great father." Kagome could feel her friend's happiness radiating off of her.

"So what's happened since I've been gone?"

"Well Shippo grown, he now a teenager. InuYasha and Sesshomaru both are ruling over the Western lands together. Kirara decided that she'd like to explore the other lands for a while. Kikyo gave up her soul and vanished, InuYasha didn't seem too sad over that. Koga decided that he'd marry this girl in his tribe. Rin and Kohaku did date for a while but then Kohaku decided that it wouldn't work out. He and Rin are still close though."

"So what happened to the jewel?"

"Well InuYasha made the strangest wish on it. He had wished that all of us could live the span of a demon, with the same powers as we had before, only that we'd look just like humans. So now we'll age along with you and Sesshomaru, but still get to be humans. The wish also applies to our children. It's great I haven't aged at all."

"Wow, why did he do that for?"

"I think because he wanted us all to meet up with you later on in life. But hey you're here." She hugged her friend again.


Sesshomaru could feel her. But it was faint. He didn't realize that she was merely an hour away, ten if he ran. Did he really want to see her? He could still remember the argument they had the morning that she left.

FLASHBACK

She smiled up at him for a moment. Then a frown graced her delicate features. He wasn't sure what to do at this moment. He knew that he couldn't keep her and she refused to acknowledge the fact that they hadn't spoken about the other night. It infuriated him that she was playing as if it never happened. The others were asleep still and she sat up awake. They knew that this might be the last time they'd see each other. But acted as if it didn't matter at all. He growled, which caught her attention.

"What is it Sesshomaru?" she gave him a questionable look.

"Why do you seem calmed by the fact that you will be leaving?" He didn't sound worried just curious. His face remained in the same façade he placed each time.

"I am upset about leaving, but there isn't a thing I can do." She sighed.

"You don't look or sound upset." She sent him a glare.

"I have some self control. I don't think it best to run around hear sputtering and carrying on will make anything better." She stood and started to walk away from the camp. He followed. She stopped walking when she reached the river. He stood next to her.

"What is really going on with you girl. I honestly don't believe that any of this has to do with you leaving." She glared at him once more.

"You wouldn't understand." She turned and headed back through the forest. He stopped her by grasping her hand. He then spun her around and held her against him.

"You will do well to know that you don't tell this Sesshomaru what I understand." He glared down at her. He wasn't angry about their current conversation, but just the fact that she wasn't telling him the truth. She wiggled from his grasped but he wouldn't let her go. She then realized how close they were and blushed. He would have grinned but decided that he'd shown too much of himself to begin with.

"You will do well Sesshomaru to know that I can do as I wish. You do not control my actions." She spat the words in his face. "You are the reason that I'm angry!" She finally said after a few moments of uncomfortable tension.

"What do you mean?" He hadn't let her go yet. He tried to keep focus and sorely losing it, her scent filled his nose and the temptation to lean down and kiss her vastly seemed more desired.

"I told you how I felt and yet you refused to tell me. Now I feel like a fool! I refuse to feel like this Sesshomaru!" She finally broke free and went back to camp leaving him to stand there confused. He had thought for sure that she understood him. He stayed there until the others were preparing to leave.

End of Flashback

He could still see her face as she jumped into the well. It was filled with sadness; any hope that was left had vanished in her eyes. He did nothing as she left. He shook his head and tried to forget. Ten long years have passed since she left. This made him wonder how much she had changed. InuYasha came in again and saw that Sesshomaru had clinched fists on his desk.

"Hey Sesshomaru, Sango, Miroku and Kagome have arrived. They are currently settling into their rooms here." He looked up at his brother and scowled. "Did I interrupt something?"

"No, I shall meet with them. Tell them to report here when they have settled. The meeting will go as planned." InuYasha left to find the others.

InuYasha hadn't seen Kagome yet but had a feeling that she was as attractive as he remembered. Even though she aged by ten years.

A/N: Hello all I hope that I didn't surprise you will my nonsense. I'm sort of lost now. I know the basic plot of the story but I really need all of you guys to help me out. I'd really like some ideas before I continue on. I really really really really REALLY want you to throw some random ideas toward me, if they happen to hit me its okay I won't be angry. I hope that you guys are enjoying this story. I'm trying to find a way to maturely bring them together. I've been with this site longer than it says on my bio; this penname is my first one. I had another on but it was cancelled because I hadn't used it for almost half a year. So I've read my fair share of fics and found that though I liked many but found that some were so corny. Most make InuYasha call her a bitch, wench or worse. He has never called her things like that. Also if you seriously watched Sesshomaru he isn't the type to talk a lot he's more of an action kind of guy. I'm trying really hard to not make any mistakes in this. I had an easy time wrting this chapter, and chapter three was rather simple too.

Please review and help a poor writer find her way again!