Author's Note: Okay, this chapter looks a bit larger than the last...hopefully you all will enjoy! R & R !

From Chapter 15:

"What is it, Kagome?" Kaede asked as she walked through the doorway with a bucket of water. Kagome turned swiftly on her heel and smiled meekly, "Oh, n-nothing. I was just commenting on how beautiful it is around here." She laughed hesitantly, trying by all means to avoid another talk about the InuYasha from her time.

Kaede moved to the window and smiled sweetly as she inhaled, "Yes, it is. It must not be very fun or amusing to stay indoors all day…come outside and I'll introduce you to everyone. I have a feeling that you may be here for quite some time."

"What makes you think that?" Kagome asked.

Kaede shrugged slightly and chuckled, "Maybe it's just and old woman's intuition. But never mind that, come on Kagome." Kaede said as she led Kagome outside.

Chapter 16:

Before Kagome knew it, she was surrounded by three odd characters, all dressed in clothes unlike any of the others back in Kagome's era. The woman wore red and black, had porcelain colored skin, and long, brown hair. She was holding a small child-like being. He was certainly something Kagome had never seen before. He had a squirrel like tail and was about two and a half feet. Standing next to these two was someone who sported an outfit Kagome swore she had seen in her text books before. Weren't they called…monks? Ah, what did she know? She never paid attention in History class.

"Kagome…welcome back!" The woman in red and black said happily as she gave Kagome a tight hug. Kagome smiled, a bit surprised by the woman's actions. She must've known the late Kagome…had she not been told about the current situation?

"Ahem, Sango? Do you remember what we talked about earlier?" Kaede asked.

"Oh, yes. Yes, I do." Sango said slowly, "It was just so good to see her face…" Sango said looking down at her feet.

The monk stepped in, "I must say I agree, but seeing to that this Kagome does not yet know who we are, do you not think that it is best that we introduce ourselves?"

The one called Sango gasped, "Forgive me! Where have my manners gone? I am Sango, this little guy is Shippo…" Sango said referring to the squirrel tail boy in her hands.

"And, I am Miroku." Miroku said politely and he kissed Kagome's hand. She blushed and said with a bit of hesitancy, "Oh, it's very nice to meet you all. You live in such a beautiful area." And before Kagome could finish, Miroku interrupted her, "Yes, but not near as beautiful as you." He took her hands in his and kneeled down, "So, Kagome. Would you like to bear-"

"Wait just a minute there, monk!" Sango said angrily as she pulled him up to his feet by his robes.

"What?" Miroku asked asked innocently, "I was going to ask her bear InuYasha's children!"

"Yeah, right." Sango said in disgust.

"Seriously, I was! Sango, you are the only woman for me…would you like me to ask you to bear my children?"

"Save it!" Sango yelled.

"Did someone say my name?" InuYasha asked, popping up right behind Kagome. Kagome jumped slightly and turned to see InuYasha looking curiously at the group.

"Oh, nothing." Sango said "Hey, Kagome, would you like to come with me to the hot springs? It's a nice place to clean yourself off and get a break from these two."

Kagome giggled and nodded, she could use some relaxation. After all, falling down a well into a different universe was definitely strenuous.

"Great, I'll just change into my normal clothes and grab a pair of extras for you, and then we will go." Sango said as she motioned for Kagome to follow her. Kagome did so, and then Kaede said grabbing a nearby bucket said, "I'm off to fetch some more water, it seems to go quickly around here."

InuYasha watched as the miko left, "So…what were you guys talking about?"

Miroku grinned, "Oh, just that you wanted Kagome to bear your children. Nothing too out of the ordinary."

"What?" InuYasha screamed as he glared at the monk. "Why would you do a stupid thing like that!"

"Isn't it true?" Shippo asked with a smug look on his face.

"No! You little-" InuYasha said as he bonked Shippo on the head.

"You bully!" Shippo yelled as he got up and moved to Miroku's side.

"Damn right, now your turn, monk!" InuYasha said as he ran for Miroku. Mirkou widened his eyes and took off running. "Come now, InuYasha, you don't really want to hurt me!"

"Feh, you wish!"

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At the Hot Springs

The water bubbled and sizzled as Kagome watched from the side, "Are you sure there aren't snakes in there?"

Sango giggled, "Of course not, it's too small and the water is a little too warm for them…I think."

Sango had already gotten in the hot spring and was now splashing water over her face. Kagome eyed the water and got up, "Hmm… I guess you would know better than me. You do live in this era anyways."

Kagome striped down her essentials and got in slowly, to adjust herself to the water. "So, Sango. Are you dating Miroku?"

Sango blushed slightly, "Uhm, no…"

"Wow…I would've never guessed that."

"Why not?"

"Oh, it's just that you two make such a cute couple and you act so protective over him." Kagome said.

"Yes, you are right. I am protective, but I was merely protecting you from his lecherous self."

"Sure." Kagome said sarcastically.

Sango smiled and splashed water at Kagome, "I don't like him!"

Kagome giggled and splashed water back,"Whatever you say!"

Sango bit her lip, "What about you and InuYasha?"

"What about him and me?"

"Didn't you see the way he looked at you? His eyes light up when he's around you." Sango said, trying to hold back a grin.

"You've only seen him and I together once! And it was only for half a minute!" Kagome said defensively.

"True. But I overheard him telling Miroku that he was going to make you stay…what was that all about then?"

"I don't know exactly. I think it's because he misses the Kagome from here so badly that being able to see someone similar to her helps him cope." Kagome said reflectively as she looked down at her hands, they were starting to prune. "Hey, are you ready to head back? I'm getting all pruned."

"Pruned?" Sango asked as she cocked her head to the left.

"My skins just starting to get wrinkly, that's all." Kagome said as she lifted herself out of the hot spring.

"Oh." Sango said as she scrunched her face up and got out as well, "People from your era must use different words than this one."

"I guess so, you all don't seem to use slang around here."

Confused once again, Sango asked, "Slang?"

Kagome giggled, "I'll explain on the way back."

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"There they are", InuYasha said as he pointed at Kagome and Sango walking back to the village. "Now go and tell her that you were lying about the whole bearing my children thing!"

Miroku looked at InuYasha, then turned on his side and pretended to sleep, making loud snoring noises.

"MIROKU! Now!" InuYasha roared.

Miroku jumped up with wide eyes, "Okay! Goodness, no need to be rude and menacing."

As he approached Kagome, he could feel a certain dog demons eyes staring him down. "Hey Kagome." Miroku said with a smile.

Kagome raised her eyebrows, "Hello, Miroku."

"InuYasha wanted me to tell you that I was only joking about him wanting to bear his children."

"Um, okay?" Kagome said with an odd look on her face.

Sango smirked and said, "He did, did he? "

"Uh, yes…" Miroku said, repeating himself.

Sango hushed her tone to a whisper, "How about we play a little joke on him, just for fun?" Kagome smirked, "What do you have in mind?"

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10 minutes later

"So Miroku, did you tell her?" InuYasha asked.

"Well, no." Miroku said, leaning against a tree.

"No! Why the hell not?" InuYasha asked, his anger growing.

"Well, I was going to, but as soon as I brought it up-" Miroku paused, "Nice night, huh?"

"Miroku, get to the point before I smack you!"

"Ever heard of anger management?"

"Miroku!" InuYasha yelled, balling up his fist.

"Fine, fine. As soon as I brought it up, Kagome said she would be more than willing to bear your children." Miroku turned and looked at the wide-eyed half demon. "Happy now?"

"No! You should have blurted out that you were kidding before she could've gotten in a word edge wise!" InuYasha was blushing slightly.

"I tried, but she blurted it out before I could!" Miroku said, trying not to laugh, "Are you blushing?"

"NO! InuYasha shouted as he punched the tree Miroku was leaning on. "Now what am I supposed to do!"

"Don't have to get so angry, geez. Besides, she never told me that."

"What?" InuYasha asked.

"She never told me that…it was a joke."

InuYasha took a deep breath, "Miroku."

"Yes?"

"RUN!" And with that InuYasha took a lunge at the poor monk.

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At a safe distance away

"Did we get them good, or did we get them good?" Sango asked with a smirk on her face.

"Hmmm… let me think." Kagome said put her hand on her chin, "I think we got them good!" Kagome broke out laughing…Sango then following her.

"So, do you think InuYasha and Miroku will get back at us?"

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