A/N: Thanks to all my loyal fans who stuck by me and waited ever so patiently for the sequel. I promised, so I shall deliver. I am sorry if the updates are not as frequent as they used to be, but I got a job now too and have AP/IB testing coming up, so bare with me.

Disclaimer: I sadly do not own Inuyasha.

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Lost But Found

To Stay or Go

Inuyasha paced around the well as the sun began to set.

Where is she? We need her. She should have been here hours ago.

"That's it! I'm going to get here" He declared turning towards the well

"No Inuyasha you must not!" Miroku yelled, blocking his way

"He is right" Sango started as she approached, "You told her you would not. She knows what awaits her. Give her time with her family"

"But what if she doesn't come back?" Inuyasha mumbled as his ears flattened against his head (Awwww ... Sorry)

"That damn miko of yours better come back soon or we'll all be dead" Kagura stated as she gracefully landed.

(Earlier that day in Modern Japan)

Kagome woke up and began her daily routine for school. Upon seeing her yellow backpack by the door she remembered she had to return today.

I need to go buy supplies. It is not going to be easy to leave now that I've gotten accustomed to this life again.

Arriving downstairs, Kagome headed for the kitchen.

"Morning Grandpa, Souta, Mom"

"Good Morning dear. Ready for you last day of school this year?" Her mother greeted

"Yup"

"Are you doing anything with the girls today?"

"I don't know. I mean I need to be heading back today"

"Oh, that's right. You know that Yuka won't be happy if you break the tradition"

"I know, but Inu"

"Forget him for one day"

"Mom!"

"No I mean it. Today is your last day, you are off to go fight evil and risk your life. Let him wait and enjoy your day"

"Alright, I will" Kagome decided after a moment of contemplation "I'm gonna go grab my swimsuit"

"I'll make your breakfast" her mother called after her retreating form"You shouldn't try to influence her. It is her life and her destiny. You know she has responsibilities" her grandfather stated to her mother's back, since she was now cooking breakfast.

"But dad, am I really supposed to let her keep risking her life for people she doesn't know?" her mother asked.

"You let dad do it" Souta mumbled

"Well we lost him now didn't we! Am I supposed to sit by and lose her too? Your father was in the police, he fought humans. Kagome is fighting demons and dark sorcery. I can't lose her too"

"But mom, she has demons and her own priestess abilities on her side" Souta argued.

"She's died once already as it is!"

"And she's fine now isn't she? Sesshomaru and Inuyasha would never let her get hurt"

"That's enough!" her mother yelled, slamming down the frying pan on the stove and whirling around. "Ka-Kagome" she mumbled as she saw her daughter standing in the doorway.

"You're right mom, that is enough. I'm going to school now. I'll buy breakfast on the way. I'll call You later and shop for supplies on the way home. I know it is dangerous, but people are relying on me, my other family, and yes even strangers. If I don't go back, Miroku will die and Naraku will win again. Miroku, Sango, Rin, Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, Naoki, and Shippo need me to come back. Shippo more than anyone else. I am like his mother. I will not abandon him! There are people who need my help. It is my duty as the guardian of the Shikon no Tama. It is the task that I agreed to do and I intend to finish what I started." with that, Kagome turned on her heel and stormed out.

"I think I've lost her" Her mother mumbled.

"Of all the nerve! How could they talk about me as if I have no free will!"

"Kagome!" Ayumi yelled as the three girls came running towards her.

"Hey!"

"You alright?" Eri asked as they began walking

"Yeah, I just got into a fight with my mom"

"You're coming to the beach with us right?" Yuka asked

"Of course, I'm not about to break tradition"

"Yay! Oh and Hojo-kun is coming with us" Ayumi added

"He's what?"

"Oh look, here he comes now" Yuka pointed out, a smile gracing her lips.

"Higurashi-san"

"Hello Hojo-kun" Kagome replied in fake cheer.

"I was wondering if you'd like to go to a festival in Kyoto this weekend with my family"

"Well.. uh"

"Oh and Souta is being invited this evening to come with my little brother"

"Umm I"

"I would really like You to come. You've cancelled on me so many other times and now that you're finally healthy it seems like the perfect time"

"I am really sorry about that, but ... ouch!" Kagome yelled as the group came to a stop and she pulled the culprit out of her shirt. She lifted the pendant that she had received from Sesshomaru out of her shirt. The normally golden eyes of the dog figure were glowing red.

What the...

"Kagome! That is so beautiful. Where did you get it?" Eri asked

"From a friend."

"Oooooooo the two-timer?" Ayumi asked

"Um not exactly"
"What do you mean not exactly?" Yuka asked, all four girls forgetting Hojo was there.

"I got it from his brother."
"HIS BROTHER!" The girls all exclaimed.

"Umm girls." Hojo reluctantly interrupted.

"What!" The three shocked girls yelled.

"We're going to be late" He replied as the girls shrieked and they all broke out into a run.

Thank god for that. Kagome thought as they ran along, but why is the necklace acting like that. More importantly since when has it been able to to do that? Is it reacting to a possible threat? I'll have to ask Sesshomaru about it later. She concluded as they arrived at school.

The day wound down uneventfully, they got out of school and went to the beach for a few hours, Kagome went ramen shopping and arrived home to pack and change into her miko garb. Neither her mother nor her grandfather said anything encouraging or discouraging about her leaving. Only Souta approached her as she headed to the well house.

"Come back to us sis."

"I promise Souta. Take care of mom and gramps while I'm gone"

"I will"

With that Kagome walked out of the house and headed for the well hut. She opened the hut and stood before the well, her portal to another life.

Can I really do this? Can I really just throw away everything I have worked for for all these months? Am I really ready for this battle? What if I didn't go back, would Inuyasha come after me? What am I supposed to do? I have family on both sides, I can't just betray them. What am I supposed to do?

A/N: Okay I know I know, I'll get more up soon. Please review and keep a look out for updates.