Want to thank everyone for their reviews and for reading my story. My ideas are coming faster now but it will slow up I guarantee that. I have a project in history and it's really important. It might get me an A or go to a C if I manage the project wrong (i'm the groups leader). As usual R&R I appreciate it.

Many smells still lingered in the air making Inuyasha confused as to which direction they took. Fear was rising in his chest. Any minute now the smells could disappear in the wind and he wouldn't be able to find or save her.

'Kagome…I promised I would always protect you and look what happened.' Inuyasha hadn't realized he was standing still while he thought these words. He looked around, sniffed for danger and smells, and started to run through the forest again.

'He wasn't gone that long. I should've caught up to him by now. Where is he?' Kikyo walked softly and swiftly through the leaves noticing how the sun was setting.

'I must find him before it becomes dark.' Kikyo's breathing became labored as she walked on. A soul collector swooped down and brought a dead maiden's soul to her. It gave her the strength to keep going. She said a silent thank you to it and wished it to find souls faster so she could catch up.

'I'll find you soon Inuyasha. You and I, husband and wife, shall find Kagome together. I shall be by your side forever.'

A shrill cry rang out in the hut. Ramichi was crying once again. Sango picked up a 'pacifier' from the bucket full of hot water taking in air as shock rose through her. She blew on it and stuck it in Ramichi's mouth. The baby contently sucked on the 'pacifier' and soon fell asleep. Sango went back to hanging up the wash while she watched Miroku, Shippo, and Kirara work in the garden. She smiled to herself as Shippo floated into the air and dumped water on Miroku. Miroku chased Shippo around the garden before Kirara moved in the way and tripped Miroku onto a patch of dirt.

'Boys.'

Miroku was trying to show Shippo how to take care of a garden. He handed Shippo a watering can and said, "Now fly up and sprinkle it all over the flowers and vegetables."

Shippo flew up and started to sprinkle the water. The can became too heavy for him to hold any longer and he accidentally dropped the whole thing on Miroku. Seeing the water logged monk, Shippo started to laugh hysterically. Miroku chased him around and around the garden.

"Kirara, help me!" Kirara let out a soft mew and stepped in the way of Miroku making him fall flat on his face into the dirt.

Miroku sat up and wiped the dirt from his face and spit out the dirt in his mouth. He gave out a sigh and looked up as Sango started to laugh. A smile lightened his face and he too started to laugh. Soon everyone was laughing and woke up Ramichi whose pacifier fell from his mouth. Everyone stopped and walked over to Ramichi and tried to calm him down.

Night was falling on the Western Lands. It was time for bed. Kagome tucked Rin into bed and told her the last of Snow White. Sesshomaru watched her again from the doorway. Kagome kissed Rin's forehead and walked toward the door. She stopped when she saw Sesshomaru and turned to pick up the toys in the room. She took her time until she figured he'd be out of the room. She stood up and went to turn off the light. He was still there!

She turned off the light and hesitantly said, "E-Excuse me."

Sesshomaru sidestepped but continued to follow her into her room.

Once inside she turned to him.

"I'm sorry for looking at your letter Sesshomaru but it was right there. I won't do it again!"

'Because I won't be here.'

Sesshomaru looked at her once more. She hesitated and then went to the dresser and picked out a nightgown.

"I'm going to change. Goodnight."

Sesshomaru followed her with his eyes until she was almost into the bathroom. He grabbed her arm and stared into her eyes. He got closer and closer.

'Oh no he's going to kiss me again.' She blushed at the thought.

"Don't let it happen again. We'll talk more in the morning. I tire of you."

Kagome was happy that he wasn't going to kiss her again because she wouldn't be able to resist but she got angry at what he said.

"YOU TIRE OF ME? YOU'RE THE ONE WHO KIDNAPPED ME AND TRY TO TAKE AWAY MY FREEDOM AND FORCE ME TO STAY HERE AND-"

Sesshomaru silenced her with another kiss that was rough and quick. He turned and walked out the room.

'That's it I must leave.'

Kagome picked up her clothes from the chair in the corner, dropped her gown in her hand, and quietly walked down the hallway. She checked Sesshomaru's room to make sure he was sleep and that the annoying Anisha wouldn't see her running out. She walked down the hallway and ran into Ikaturo.

"Lady Kagome. Where are you going?"

"Oh…um…I was just taking a walk. I've never been very far into the castle…or out of it and I would like to see how it looks at night."

"Forgive me for my questions Lady Kagome. Have a good night."

Kagome passed Ikaturo with a pompous air and then let out a sigh as she rounded the corner. 'Now to get out of here.'

Kagome rushed down the many hallways and finally found herself at the entrance. She rushed down the stone paths and found herself in the town. She walked quietly and quickly eyeing all the demons out of the corner of her eyes. She soon passed it by. Now it was really dark, maybe about 2 in the morning. She hesitated. She didn't know her way around; maybe she should wait until morning.

'But I'm never alone and am always in Sesshomaru's watch'

Kagome passed through 2 hours of wilderness. She was growing tired of walking and sat down. She was exhausted. She was about to drift to slumber when rustling in the trees woke her with a start.

'I can't sleep here. I must keep going.'

Kagome dragged herself from the ground and clutched onto her clothes in her arms.

'I wish I had my bag.'

She walked on until she found another village. This time it was full of humans. She stumbled through the village through the night and collapsed onto the road. An elderly woman found her and dragged her into her house.

Inuyasha stopped and fell to the ground exhausted. It wasn't so much from running all day but from worrying and stressing. He couldn't go on.

'Just be safe Kagome, at least for today. I' m going to kill you Sesshomaru.'

Kikyo's breath was becoming more and more labored. She had been walking for hour's non-stop. Two soul collectors dropped two more souls into her.

'I will find you soon Inuyasha.'

Kikyo forced herself to press on. She would rest when she caught up with her love.