A/N: Okay people I've got some more stories that you should check out! Also due to the recent complaint from about lyrics I'm worried that I might not be able to use the songs I had in store for future chapters and stories.
Torn Apart by Parsnip
A continuation of Striking Falcon's 'You Don't Know What You Have Till It's gone'. Just read it or die! This is a brilliant story and unfortunately I couldn't get the whole summer damn computer.
A Thief In The Night by Parsnip
The Southern Kingdom is thrown into war when Tetsusaiga is mysteriously stolen one night from Sesshoumaru's palace. On a quest to find the lost blade and end the war, Sango is captured and sentenced to death. Will Kagome be able to find her friend and advisor in time? Will Tetsusaiga be found before the Southern Kingdom is destroyed? Kagome teams up with an unexpected ally to save her kingdom. some SK moments
By Blood by Danieru Lee
Kagome has lost her chance at love because of her cousin Kikyo, though she's not bitter, she wants to find true love. On the other hand, Sesshomaru is a lonely collage student that is tired of living in the world of humans.
Diner Job by SimpleOne
Kagome worked in a small, boring diner. She was a waitress for a handsome man, who offered her a better job with his company...Her past has come back to haunt her. She's being chased by strange people. But why now?
Boarding School Blues by Mulford
Kagome's mom just died, forcing her to move in with her VERY rich aunt. Kagome's aunt absolutely despises her and the first chance she gets, ships Kagome off to Shikon Boarding School. There she will meet someone who will change her life forever.
This Simple Life by Keito-chan
When Kikyo decides to get hitched to one of the richest men in the world and Japan - Kagome's life takes a nasty turn. From dinner parties to an unpleasant elder brother, with mischievous thoughts in his head, can she possibly survive? RR!
Rude Awakenings by juupren
Kagome has lived with InuTaisho's family since her mother died, and the two brothers are having interesting effects on her. Now she's playing Juliet in a play, and Kikyo's jealousy is a raging tide against her. What will happen next?
Heart Hacking by PegasusRider
Kagome, an employee of Tashio Inc, is forced to be Sesshoumaru's assistant for one week. With decks of crazy cards, desks full of stuffed animals, and the help of her friends, Kagome shakes Sesshoumaru's world.
Second Chance by Striking Falcon
Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western Lands, is betrothed to a miko with a dark side. When Sesshoumaru declares in front of the wedding party that he doesn't love the miko, she curses him. Fast forward to 2003, when Kagome is driving home from work. She runs over a large white dog…
Stepping Off the Street by Hanoi
Kagome is an aspiring young woman in the business world. Working with two of the most frustration, pig-headed, stubborn...gorgeous men in the world and when she's abruptly thrust into a strange relationship with the father of her heroic deed, what's a
Under New Management by TamashaToko
Kagome Higurashi thought she had the best life for she was a singer in a successful band and falling in love with it's guitarist Inuyasha, but that all changed when Inuyasha leaves for Kikyo's band and Sesshoumaru becomes the new manager/guitarist.
A Tempting Fate by Kaguya's Chaos
Kagome, a wealthy business woman, is persuaded by friends and family to take a vacation from her stressing work. Of course, like everything in life, something goes wrong. Now stranded on a tropical island with two adorable orphans and three of the hottest
25 Days with Mr. Arrogant by dancing-by-moonlight
AU When Inuyasha dumps her, Kagome out of her fury kicks a can that accidentally dents Sesshomaru's car. As a 'poor' college student with no money, she is forced to spend 25 days with him as his servant to pay off her debts.
Anything but a Convent by Cleome Thrift
Kagome and Kikyo were ignored in whatever they did, whatever they wanted. But when the lord resolved to send them off to a convent? Kagome rebelled. Finding a way to achieve her dream-Becoming a knight.
Kyoto Summer by inuyasha-n-kagome-rox142
Daughter of a multimillionaire, Kagome is as simplistic as it gets. She detests a wealthy lifestyle. What can a father do but to send her back to Japan to learn some things – under the care of an old friend Inutaisho and his two sons? SK
Torn in two by fairyenchantress
Complete: Kagome heads to college with Inuyasha where she meets Sesshomaru for the first time. But when sparks start to fly between her and Sessho and her and inu's friendship begins to develop into something more will Kagome be able to choose between them?
A Flood of Sunshine by Empty Spirit
Kagome suffers a terrible trauma during freshman year, and it's been slowly eating her away, inside and out, a problem that wasn't even her fault! Can anyone get her out of this all-time-low before something really bad happens?
Innocent Kisses In The Rain by AiVixen
(AU) Kagome gets assigned to do a group project with the new transfer student, Inuyasha, but it only turns into something else when she lays eyes on his older brother...
Enchanted Orbs by syrinxsong
Kagome is strong and a human female. Who could better serve as a spy for the Western Lord? But soon she gets swept into an impending war between the cardinal lands.
The Castle Captive by TamashaToko
Kagome was the second princess born in a land that only allows one child per family so she has been hiding in the castle her whole life until she was found after an attack and taken as Sesshoumaru's prisoner
A New Life With Old Friends by Sanguinea
Kagome was sent home after the final battle, and due to depression, was sent to America to get away from the memories. When mysterious people show up again, are the adventure starting over, or is it revenge? New emotions rise, as well as new enemies.
Chapter Eight
By Mirei
Kagome hummed to herself as she entered the alley. It was the fastest way to her job at the coffee shop. Normally she'd have Sesshomaru drop her off but today he had to go to his parent's house and needed her car. She told him that she'd just walk and then left the door. She allowed her mind to wander to the weekend. The only thing she could recall on was the auction. Sesshomaru had actually paid five thousand dollars so that no other guy could claim her. She hadn't asked him why he did this and probably would not have the ability to do ask him anyway. He was correct when he said that she could overanalyze things. Here she was conflicting on what it meant when he did this. Why should it mean anything anyway? They were just friends and she didn't count something happening between them. The day I fall for him is the day that Miroku becomes a dignified gentleman and loses his lecherous hand. She laughed at the idea and carried on her musings. She must have been over distracted by her own thoughts that she hadn't sensed someone in the alley.
She found herself pressed against the wall next to a large dumpster. She looked down at her attacker and almost laughed. He was but a teenager. She wouldn't dare hurt him but she could have if it came to that. He held a knife up to her throat and demanded that she hand over all her cash. How typical I get mugged at it isn't even by someone with any body strength whatsoever?
"Didn't you hear me, I said give me your money." He tried to sound tough but his voice held a vulnerable tone to it. She brought her arms up and grabbed both of his wrists then roughly shoved his against the wall that she previously occupied. Instantly his face became filled with shock and fear.
"Now what is it that you want?" She asked calmly while still holding onto him.
"Nothing I'm sorry, please don't hurt me." He cried. She grabbed the knife from his grasp and placed it in the dumpster. She then let go of him. Her first thought was to just walk away and leave him but he looked about her brother's age. He looked as though he'd been on the streets for some time.
"What's your name?' She asked with her softest voice. He looked up at her timidly.
"Shippo Aina."
"How old are you Shippo?" He looked at her as if trying to figure out if she were okay to trust.
"Fifteen."
"You are just about my brother's age, he's about to turn sixteen."
"So am I." he said suddenly.
"What are you doing down in this alley? Don't you think your parents might be worried about you?" His face became a mixture of anger and sadness.
"They kicked me out a year ago. They said that they never wanted me and since I was old enough I could take care of myself. They left the county shortly after they kicked me out." Kagome's sympathy could be felt all the way in America. She gave him a warm smile.
"Shippo are you hungry?"
"Yeah I haven't eaten in two days."
"Well then come to work with me and I'll get you something to eat." She held out her hand to him and awaited his smaller one. He looked from her hand to her face and then back at her hand again. Without a thought he took her hand and allowed her to lead him to the coffee shop.
Kagome got behind the counter and then had him take a seat at a near by table. She made him a Frapachino and some cherry cheesecake and brought it to him. He shoveled it into his mouth and gave her a big grin. She told him to stay until she finished her shift.
She hustled around the small coffee shop delivering drinks to all their customers. Shippo watched from the corner of the room as she graciously smiled at each person and made them feel important. She had a special something that attracted people to her. She was just so warm and had the ability to suck up all of your pain and replace it with a memory of her smiling face.
At six she took off her apron and headed towards Shippo who had stayed and received hourly meals on Kagome. She took a seat next to him. Her mind had been set on one decision. She spent the whole afternoon going over thee pros and cons of the situation. She had this innocent boy, though he had tried to rob her, homeless and alone. Could she really just walk away and pretend that she never met him? Her heart held onto all of his pain and sorrow. She couldn't imagine ever being abandoned by her parents.
"I've been thinking about something all day Shippo and I want to know what you think okay?" He gave a nod, wondering what she could be thinking. "I know that we just met today. But I feel as if I know you already and I just can't leave here knowing that you'll be back on the streets alone." She could see that he was starting to get worried. "I'm not talking about taking you to a half way house so just relax okay." She took in a breath and continued. "I'm going to have you live with my parents. They are really kind people and could use some company at home."
"Why would you want to do that for?" He asked completely confused.
"Why not, you aren't such a bad kid. I just couldn't live with myself if I knew you were out there alone and I hadn't done anything for you."
"But you don't even know me."
"Why does it matter? I know that your name is Shippo and you need somewhere safe to live."
"You'd do that for me even though you don't know me?" He was in awe. How could someone like Kagome be so kind and take such a short time in making a decision?
"Come on, we're going to my dorm and then this weekend I'll take you to my parents house." He didn't bother to argue with her. She linked her arm with his and led his back to the university.
"When did she say that she was coming home?" InuYasha asked lying on the couch. Sesshomaru rolled his eyes and flipped through the channels.
"She got off at six, she should be here soon. Why do you care when she gets in anyway?"
"I don't but don't you? I mean it's late out and the sun has set already. Someone could have mugged her."
"Are you forgetting that she can take care of herself? She's been training most of her life and has demonic powers."
"Normally I'd be concerned if someone talked so casually of things like that but it seems so natural." InuYasha said grabbing the remote from his brother.
"Maybe because our real parents weren't exactly normal."
"What are you talking about?" Sesshomaru gave out a tired sigh and rubbed his temples. His brother's question was anticipated but Sesshomaru hadn't expected that he'd let it slip. "Hey Sesshomaru what are you talking about?" He looked over at his older brother; getting annoyed.
"I guess I should have told you sooner. I tried to pretend when Kagome revealed herself. I wasn't surprised when she stated that she was a dog demon. Our father once was a powerful dog demon. He had changed into a human before I was born and only had transformations on full moons. My mother was also dubbed with the same fate. Then he met your mother, who took me as her son. I never knew my mother. She died when I was born. Father and your mother had you when I was just a year and a half. I always felt the need to protect you from trouble." He didn't even bother to look at InuYasha.
"Protect me from what?"
"In the feudal times you would have been born a half demon. They were never accepted in that time."
"So our father was a dog demon from the feudal era? That's just weird. Have you told Kagome?"
"Why bother, I can't prove anything. I know it happened because he gave me his journal when I was six, a year before they died."
"Why didn't you tell me about it? That's something that you don't keep secret Sesshomaru." He growled.
"Would it have mattered? I mean there is no way that we can transform and even if we could how would we fit in with society?"
"Feh, that doesn't matter, you should have told me anyway. I thought that you and I had an understanding but I guess all you're concerned with is yourself." He stood up and started for his room.
"What makes you think that I was more concerned with my welfare? I've made it clear to you that throughout our lives it's always been you who I've watched over. I could care less about myself." InuYasha stopped at his door. It surprised him that his own brother would admit that he actually sort of cared about him. He didn't say that exactly but he spent most of their childhood looking out for him and protecting him from anything. InuYasha hadn't thought on that fact at all throughout their lives until just now.
"Thanks Sesshomaru." He said as he entered his room. Sesshomaru gave out a sigh and sunk deeper into the couch. Akina hadn't been there the whole day. She most likely was out with some random guy. She always seemed to find some guy to spend a fortune on her at dinner and then take her back to his place for a little one on one. By now she should have learned that sex equaled babies. Intelligence is lost on my generation. He thought to himself. He heard the clock chime behind him. Eight o' clock. Where is she? It only takes twenty minutes to walk from the coffee shop.
'Stop worrying Sesshomaru I'm fine. I'm coming through the campus door right now.'
'What took you so long?'
'Well I met someone on my way to work today. Oh and I had to pick up dinner. I decided that I don't really want to cook tonight.'
'Who did you meet?' He asked completely forgetting about the dinner comment.
'You'll see.'
The front door opened and Kagome walked in with a few bags in her hand. What followed her made Sesshomaru's mouth fall open. A teenage boy stood timidly behind her. She placed all their stuff on the floor and looked back at the teen. She turned back toward the kid and pulled his hand toward the living room.
"Don't worry, come on." She told him with a soft voice. Sesshomaru glared as the two made their way to the couch. His eyes fell on their linked hands.
"I don't know if I should Kagome." The teen said suddenly.
"It's okay I promise." She patted his hand. "Sesshomaru this is Shippo." His response was a stiff grunt.
"I don't think he likes me." Said the boy. Obviously. Thought Sesshomaru, who then found Kagome giving his a questionable look.
'Why don't you like him?'
'When will you learn that I won't like any guy you or Akina bring home? You more than her. I know how men are and if you don't want to be in another horrible situation I suggest that you stop bringing these idiots home.'
'Aw I didn't know you cared.' She said sarcastically while rolling her eyes.
"Shippo this guy here is Sesshomaru, he doesn't bite but he isn't the easiest person to live with." She sent a glare toward the older guy.
"Is he your boyfriend Kagome?" Kagome's face lit up like a Christmas tree.
"What?" She shrieked. "He's just a friend Shippo, how could you think that?"
'I didn't realize that you care.' Sesshomaru said sarcastically.
'Shut up Sesshomaru. You were so jealous.' She accused.
'Jealous of some snot nosed kid.' He raised a delicate eyebrow at her.
"Um Kagome I'm really tired." Shippo said when the two older people in his presence were sending each other death glares. She turned her attention away from Sesshomaru and back to Shippo.
"Alright, I have a cot in my room; let me go set it up for you and then I'll feed the others." She stood and went to her room. Shippo remained on the couch nervously glancing from Kagome's room to Sesshomaru. Kagome came out a few minutes later and sat back down. "Mission complete." She said with a grin.
"Thank you so much Kagome." He said finally breaking down. He pulled her into a hug and cried in her shoulder. She looked shocked for a moment but then figured that the only thing she could do was comfort him. He calmed down a little and then let her go. She told him to just go rest and he did so. Once her door closed Kagome allowed herself to let out the pain. She felt hot tears roll down her cheek. Sesshomaru was taken by surprise by this sudden display of emotion. But what surprised him more was when she pulled him to her and cried into his shirt. He sat there completely floored by this emotion. But what surprised him more was when she pulled him to her and cried into his shirt. He sat there completely floored by this. Awkwardly he patted her back in hopes of ending this.
"It isn't fair Sesshomaru it isn't." She cried.
"What are you talking about?" he said in a softer voice than intended.
"His parents left him on the streets and went to America. How could they do something like that?" He was at a loss for words. "I know that you don't like him but he needs me."
"I never said I hated him." That was a lie but she didn't need to know that. "And if he must stay here then so be it." She stopped crying but didn't let go of him. "Kagome, you can let go of me now."
"I know that I could but I don't feel like it. You are the greatest Sesshomaru." This time she let him go rather reluctantly. She whipped her tears from her eyes and went to get the bags she brought in with her. She took out the Chinese food and handed it all to Sesshomaru and then opened up a few other bags. In these bags were a few out fits and a school uniform.
"What are these for?" He asked placing the food onto the table.
"I'm taking Shippo over to my parent's house this weekend and I'm going to have them enroll him into school. He should be able to make up for the year he missed. As for these other clothes well I figured he'd need something else to wear."
"I think that no matter what you do you'll always have that motherly instinct."
"Was that a compliment or an insult?"
"Take it as you see fit." He stood and went over to InuYasha's door. After knocking a few times InuYasha emerged. He ran past his brother to the food. Kagome laughed at this. She found InuYasha's mania with food hilarious. He turned his attention from his meal to her.
"Thanks Kagome you are the best."
"I aim to please." She said giving him a big grin. He plopped himself down next to her on the couch and continued to eat.
"This is great." He said after polishing off most of his meal.
'So typical of him. He's just like a child in a candy store.' She mused to herself while watching InuYasha.
'Except that this display is to horrific to bare.' Said Sesshomaru in her head. She giggled a little which caught InuYasha attention. He raised an eyebrow at her but didn't stop eating.
"You feeling okay Kagome? You've been acting weird lately." He said placing his empty containers down.
'I can't believe he noticed.' She screamed in her mind.
'Noticed what Kagome?' Sesshomaru asked.
'Um…nothing…I um…it's nothing really.' She sputtered in her mind. He saw a deep crimson color rushing onto her face.
'Sure and I'm Sesshomaru the big fluffy dog.'
'Was that a joke?' Her amusement was evident. She covered her mouth to stop the laugh that was pushing its way to the surface.
'Nice try but you can't avert the question. What has my brother noticed that has you embarrassed?'
'He hasn't noticed anything, and I'm not embarrassed about anything so leave me alone.' She stood suddenly and went to her room.
Inspection time had made a pleasant knock at their dorm room on Thursday night. Souta had been there the whole week and their advisor Samantha Beck, an American woman who'd lived in Tokyo for a whole decade. She was always stiff as a board and walked around with her nose in the air. She came by each month to inspect the premises. It wasn't required by the founder of the school but she made it her job to do so. After all she was the founder's grand daughter. Go figure that one. Samantha had no idea that her brother Souta had been there the entire week. They had to hide both Shippo and Souta who were sitting on the couch watching Peach Girl. That one we'll just not touch on. Kagome came bustling though the living room with InuYasha, Sesshomaru and Akina doing the same. The two teens on the couch looked at the four older people furiously cleaning up the dorm. Shippo was about to ask what was going on but was abruptly shut up by Souta who shook his head. From experience with Kagome Souta knew not to ask questions when she was in 'Kill dust bunny' mode.
Kagome and the others finally finished with cleaning and then turned their attention toward the two teenagers on the couch.
"What are we going to do? If Sam sees them here she'll kick us out."
"There's no way her grandfather would allow it. We got here through scholarships. He wouldn't allow that busybody to just come in here and throw us out." Said Akina with an utter passion.
"Most of us received scholarships anyway." Kagome added glancing over her two male roommates.
"And what's that supposed to mean?" InuYasha growled.
"Whatever you think it means." She countered. This seems very familiar. She thought to herself for a moment.
"Are you callin' me stupid?" he yelled at her getting up in her face.
"Maybe that's what I'm saying InuYasha." She then remembered what they were supposed to be doing. "Come on we need to hide these two." She gestured toward Shippo and Souta.
"Why?" Shippo finally asked. Kagome turned her attention toward him.
"Because we aren't supposed to have anyone live here who doesn't attend this college. She isn't the nicest person in the world and she'd assume that you two were living here. So we're going to have to get you out of here while she looks around the room. Get your stuff and we'll hide you downstairs in the car." She ordered and they did so. Kagome went to the front door and opened it. The two teens stood just behind her ready to go but then she closed the door. She looked around the room with panic on her face. "She's right down the hall, we have to go with plan B." she said locking the door. She marched back into the living room while the others lined up into a straight line. She paraded in front of them like a drill major.
"Um…Kagome what are you doing?" Akina asked looking at her friend nervously. She molded herself back into the line when Kagome sent her a glare.
"We have a mission to accomplish here. Two teens might be the downfall of our living arrangements if we do not find somewhere to hide them." She stopped in front of Akina. "Do you have a problem with that soldier?" Akina shook her head. "Good. Now we have exactly five minutes to hide them before she gets to our room. One can hide in my closet and the other can hide under the couch." She stopped walking and watched as everyone ran to their respective positions. Shippo went into her room while Souta squeezed himself under the couch. Just as they both had done this a knock could be heard at the front door. The four roommates looked at each other. Finally Akina went and opened the door. Kagome sat on the love seat next to the couch that Souta was nestled under.
Sam looked around the room with her pointed nose high in the air. Her oval glasses hung on the bridge of her nose as her short bouncy blond hair flared behind her. She glanced at each of the occupants in the room and then looked down at her clipboard. She walked into the kitchen and looked through each cabinet and the fridge thoroughly. Next she entered the living room and took in each piece of furniture. She glared when she found that nothing was out of order. The rooms were next on her rather short list. She checked each of the rooms in order. Kagome's was the last on her list. She entered the room and looked around it. Nothing out of place. She opened the closet and saw nothing in particular there either.
"What's this?" She asked rather loudly. It carried to the living room and within seconds the gang was in Kagome's room.
"What did you find?" Kagome asked nervously. This is it she found Shippo, great now I'll have to get three jobs to pay for my own apartment. She thought to herself as she fiddled with the fabric on her sweater.
"This." She said pulling out a few kendo sticks. Kagome felt herself let out a breath she had no idea she was holding. "It is against school policy to carry weapons on the campus." She said in her snooty American accent.
"I don't see what the problem is; I use them in here and in the dojo. If you see a problem with them then I'll take it up with your grandfather." Sam's face faltered when Kagome said this. She placed the kendo sticks back in the closet and allowed them to fall. A muffed 'ouch' could be heard.
"What was that?" Sam questioned looking around the room.
"Oh I said ouch, Sesshomaru pinched my arm." Kagome said rubbing her upper arm. Sesshomaru send a glare at her but she ignored it.
"Fine this inspection is over, I expect that next time you place them somewhere that will not be a problem. If I see them again I'll be sure to have you removed." Kagome felt the urge to punch the twenty-five year old woman in the face. Sam left the premises as fast as she'd come. She had two more rooms to take care of before taking her report to her grandfather. Once the door closed Kagome slumped against the door frame.
"That was too close." She finally said after catching her breath. Shippo came tumbling out of the closet.
"That really hurt." He said rubbing his head.
"At least we didn't get caught right?"
"That's true, so can we please get out of here while she's inspecting the rooms on the other hall way." Suggested Sesshomaru.
"Yeah, good idea. Are you and Akina going to be alright here by yourselves this weekend?" Kagome asked. Akina and InuYasha glanced at one another for a moment.
"Oh yeah, we'll have a slumber party and watch Lifetime movies. I hear that A bastard out of Carolina is coming on tonight. We could braid each other's hair and talk about boys." Akina said with an ounce of enthusiasm and sarcasm all at once. Kagome rolled her eyes and grabbed her bag off the bed. She then picked up Shippo's and tossed it to him.
Kagome relaxed in her seat and allowed the engine to calm her nerves. That was just too close for comfort. She closed out her mind so that Sesshomaru couldn't hear her. Not only that but I can't believe that InuYasha of all people noticed. I can't believe that I'm even mildly attracted to Sesshomaru. He's so stiff and hateful. But then sometimes he's just so gentle that I can't help but like him. She looked over at him and examined him for a moment. He looked straight ahead at the road. His eyes were fixed on the moving cars and the lights. But she could tell that he was in his own state of mind. I wonder what he's thinking. Does he think of me at all? I mean he doesn't really seem like he's at all interested in dating but he must think of women right? He did kiss me twice. That has to mean something right? Look at me I'm sitting here five inches from him questioning our friendship/relationship, or lack there of. Why would he be interested in me? I'm a man beater, well not really but I've taken down a few guys in my short time here. But then again InuYasha, Kouga, Miroku, Tojin and Sesshomaru are the only guys that can stand me. They don't seem to mind the fact that I'm strong. More over the fact that I'm not exactly normal. That statement went more toward Sesshomaru and InuYasha. They didn't react as strongly as Akina had. Yuki had known for so long. Yuri had always told me that it wasn't a curse but a gift. She was also 'special'. She came from a long line of priestesses. Wait a minute how did I trail from my thoughts? I was just thinking about Sesshomaru. Err…damn him.
She went back to watching him. He noticed her watching him but didn't acknowledge it. What are you thinking about Higurashi? He asked finally after an hour passed.
'Nothing why?' She lied.
'I can't be that interesting. Sure I'm devilishly handsome but you can only stare for so long.'
'Are you just a little too sure of yourself?'
'Nope.' He didn't turn to look at her but he smirked nevertheless. She looked behind her to see that Souta and Shippo were playing cards.
'You are so full of yourself.' She retorted.
'Only with you Kagome.' He said. But what he hadn't expected was for her faced to spark with embarrassment. 'What did I say?' She didn't respond, the outside of the window became more interesting. She closed him out again.
What in the hell is wrong with me? She screamed to herself. Why am I acting like this around him? He's just Sesshomaru. I'm not in love with him or anything. Gash I've never acted so idiotic over a guy before. She rubbed her face and ran her hands through her hair.
Sesshomaru looked over at her once and found that she was obviously irritated. She wouldn't tell him anything. Had his own brother figured her out before him? How was it possible that he, Sesshomaru couldn't figure out Kagome? She was always like an opened book. From the moment he acknowledged her as his friend he found himself questioning every glance, smile, frown, and even any emotion that he couldn't really read. But now it was if he'd just met her for the first time. She found ways of blocking him out. She had many abilities and this was just one.
It's a good thing that I'm going away for the summer. During this time I'll have time to think about why she had invaded my space. It is nice to know that I can count on her, but I'd never actually tell her that. Wait one minute, when did I ever need her? I don't need her; she has no effect on my life. But then she is the only female that I can actually stand. I've never involved myself with the opposite sex because they only bring complete distraction. Kagome seems to be doing that without even meaning to. Then there was her Pensieve. I know that my father Taisho named me after the Lord of the Western lands but how is it possible that he was involved with Kagome. Her father had said that she was reborn, that she was involved with the Lord. The Lord also had a brother named InuYasha, which my father named my own brother after. My father told me stories about the two demons that we were named after. He had mentioned a woman that the Lord fell in love with but I couldn't believe it. How could someone of his stature fall pray to a mere woman? Why am I talking to myself? Damn now I'm asking myself questions. Shit now I'm scolding myself. Damn it all to hell! As for her lost memories I wonder why she can't remember being that girl in the Pensieve. The Kagome in the Pensieve is much like the one I'm sitting next to. Only this Kagome is sad and alone. Yet again I find myself caring. Kagome from the Pensieve talked of the moment they shared ten years before that scene. She was angry and heartbroken over the Lord's lack of feelings. It was safe to say that though the Lord never said he loved her he must have. I don't understand why she must find him again. She could be happy without ever reuniting with this supposed reincarnate of the Lord. If they were meant to be together then it would be so.
Kagome yawned and turned in her seat. Shippo and Souta were playing with some Gameboys that Souta had brought.
'Hey Souta, can I play?' He looked up in surprise. She hardly ever uses telepathy with him.
'Um…sure.' Without saying a word he handed it to her. Kagome looked at the back of the machine and found the title 'Mortal Kombat'. She rolled her eyes.
'Pa-lease, these people don't know anything about real fighting.' She told Souta.
'Like you do?' He said back.
'I could give you a sample of what I can do little brother.' She said slyly. She smirked when his face paled. 'Thought so.' She turned back around and started playing the game. It became a bore before she even got through the sixth round. It was much too easy. She tossed it back to her brother and slumped in her seat. They were an hour away from their parent's house when her cell phone rang. She looked down at it and gave a tired sigh.
"Hey." She said. "Oh you are? My dad's okay with that? Really so then we're going to train together? Yeah it is like old times." She frowned slightly. "He said I was his what?" She yelled suddenly. "Um…sure it's true. When's the wedding?" She glanced at Sesshomaru who smirked. "Um we haven't decided yet…um yeah I have to go I'll see you went I get home bye." She hung up the phone and dropped it onto the mat below her feet.
"Was it lover boy or your future husband?"
"You told Kouga that we were getting married!" she yelled. "What makes you think that I'd want to spend the rest of my life with someone like you." She glared at him and then looked out the window in a huff. She didn't manage to catch the hurt look that flashed through his eyes.
"I told him that so that he would go away. Besides why would I want to marry someone with so many issues?" She growled but didn't bother to respond. I knew it was wishful thinking, way to go Kagome. She thought while hugging herself. She suddenly felt sick; she had to get out of that car. Luckily the car pulled up into her parent's driveway, taking the stairs up to their home was hell. There was one other way up to the house and that was the path made for their vehicle. Once the car came to a stop she literally jumped out of the car. She calmly walked through the front door and up to her room. She needed to release all her aggression and the only method was to train with Kouga.
Kouga stood near the balance training area. It had been a week since she'd seen him. He must have been upset about what had happened at the festival. But when she approached he gave her a friendly smile.
"It's always nice to see a friendly face." She said.
"Are you prepared to train? Don't expect me to go easy on you." He said pulling his ponytail tighter.
"What makes you think that you could take me? We've never really trained together before. And play fighting doesn't count."
"We were young Kagome, but we're adults now."
They walked into the dojo and seated themselves onto the wooden floor. Kagome closed her eyes and tried to concentrate on meditating but found that her thoughts kept straying to the car ride. Kouga opened on eyes and looked at her. She gave an exasperated sigh and stood up.
"Kagome what seems to be the problem?" He stood and followed her as she went to the swords on the wall.
"I can't seem to meditate or think straight at all. Maybe we should just get on to hand to hand combat." She struck her pose and waited for him to do the same.
Training went well. I had no idea that Kouga was so fast. I should have agreed to train with him earlier in life. I've always avoided him because of the fact that he'd profess his love to me in front of everyone. He'd call me his and continue the torture. Maybe I should talk to him about it. I miss his friendship; he isn't a bad guy at all and he knows how to treat a girl right. Wait hold it right there what am I saying? I'm in need of a therapist. She rubbed her temples and lay down on her bed. I wonder where Uri is. I haven't seen her yet. She usually runs in here wanting to play. With this thought she made her way to Uri's room. What she found was Sesshomaru, her father and Kouga. They were gathered around Uri's bed. She didn't make her presence known but just watched with shock. Sesshomaru was currently the holder of the fairytale book.
"In times past there lived a King and Queen, who said to each other every day of their lives, 'would that we have a child' and yet they had none. But it happened once that when the Queen was bathing, there came a frog out of the water, and he squatted on the ground, and said to her, 'Thy wish shall be fulfilled; before a year has gone by, thou shalt bring a daughter into the world.' And as the frog foretold so it happened; and the Queen bore a daughter so beautiful that the King could not contain himself for joy, and he ordained a great feast. Not only did he bid to it his relations, friends, and acquaintances, but also the wise women, that they might be kind and favorable to the child. There were thirteen of them in his kingdom, but as he had only provided twelve golden plates for them to eat from, one of them had to be left out. However, the feast was celebrated with its entire splendor; and as it drew to an end, the wise women stood forward to present to the child their wonderful gifts: one bestowed virtue, one beauty, a third riches, and so on, whatever there is in the world to wish for. And when eleven of them had said their say, in came the uninvited thirteenth, burning to revenge herself, and without greeting or respect, she cried with a loud voice, 'In the fifteenth year of her age the Princess shall prick herself with a spindle and shall fall down dead.' And without speaking one more word she turned away and left the hall." He stopped for a moment and looked up at Uri to see that she was fast asleep.
"Good job boys. I knew that reading her from this book would get her to sleep." Kagome's father said with joy evident in his voice.
"These stories are completely ridiculous. What kind of title is The Sleeping Beauty?" Complained Sesshomaru.
"Children like these kind of stories, no one asked you to like them." Kouga said finally after being silent through the entire story.
"And no one cares what you have to say." Countered Sesshomaru.
"Both of you need to stop this nonsense right now. You've done nothing but argue since you've been here." Onigumo said after listening to the two argue like little children. "What is with you two anyway?"
"He told me that he and Kagome were going to be getting married." Kouga told Onigumo without taking his eyes off of Sesshomaru. Onigumo turned automatically to Sesshomaru who glared at Kouga.
'Dad I can explain I swear.' Kagome said. He knew that she was standing just outside of the door. He didn't turn around but she could feel his questionable look burn into her. 'Sesshomaru made that up to chase Kouga away, so just please play along. I promise I'll talk to Kouga about later just please do this for me.' She pleaded creating an image of herself on her knees begging. He sent on image of himself rolling his eyes.
"Well we'll have to start planning the big day then Sesshomaru my boy." Onigumo said pulling Sesshomaru into a hug. Kagome's snort broke the moment that Onigumo and his 'future son-in-law' were having.
"Dad what are you two talking about?" she asked leaning on her father's shoulder.
"Oh Kagome I didn't realize you were still awake. I just heard the good news. Why didn't you tell me that you two were getting married?" He said gesturing between Kagome and Sesshomaru.
"Um well it was going to be after we finished school." She winked at her father and went over to Sesshomaru and sat on his lap. She then wrapped her arms around his neck for a dramatic effect. "Sessho just wanted to wait, but I told him that I just wanted to get it over with." She wanted to burst into laughter when Sesshomaru's body became tense.
"It's good to know that you two are together now. But we'll wait until you've decided on a date." Her father gave her a smirk. She looked up at Sesshomaru and gave his the most wicked grinned she could muster. She pulled his face down to her level and kissed him hard on the lips. Before he could react to it at all she was up out of his lap and exiting her daughter's room. The three males exited also and found Kagome running through the halls to her room. "Kagome what have I told you about running in the halls?" Her father's voice asked sternly which caused her to turn her attention toward him.
"Only do it when mom isn't around." She said innocently and entered her bedroom.
'That was just too much fun.' She said leaning against her door.
'Kagome.' A voice said in her mind. She looked around her and found that she was alone.
'You need to calm down, you're hearing voices again.'
'Come to the well Kagome.' She looked around her yet again but found nothing.
'Why should I go to the well? I was told to stay away from it. But then again I haven't traveled there in such a long time. Since I was four. I still haven't had enough courage to ask dad about why I came out from the well. Should I tell him about meeting a sage named Uhen? Maybe he doesn't know about what I saw as I entered the well. She shook her head and went to her window. The well house was glowing. Is my life a never ending Sci-Fi show? How many weird things are going to happen before I'm dubbed a total and complete oddball? She looked behind her to make sure that no one was in the hall. Good, now to climb out this window. She twisted the latch and pushed the sliding window to the left. She effortlessly made her way out of the window and onto the roof. It's a good thing I have practice with this. All those years of sneaking out and going to parties really pay off; oh and who can forget training? She grinned to herself and jumped down from the side of the house.
The well house was built when her grand father was the shrine keeper. He passed on when she was just a little girl. She never had the chance to actually get to know him but the stories her mother would tell made her feel as if she had. She felt the soft grass between her toes as she crept across the grounds to the well house. This time it didn't pull her to it, but rather allowed her to enter its untouched rim. She felt herself cough a little; it hadn't been touched since she came out of it, there was dust everywhere. But her thoughts were removed through her musings when something on the bottom of the well caught her eye. Taking in a deep breath she climbed down the ladder and moved in on the shinny object. Picking it up; she inspected it. It was nothing but a mirror. And this item was so important that I had to jump off the side of the house and sneak around to get here. She rolled her eyes and was about to throw it back down underneath the dirt that she found it in. But something on the back pulled her attention to the item in her hand. The porcelain back had an inscription; she ran her fingers along the words and felt something pass through her.
'Forever will this reflect you true nature. Uhen' She read the words over in her mind. 'My true nature? What does that mean? Uhen? Uhen was the man I read about in mom's book. I think it's time to take that book from her hiding place again. She placed the mirror in her pocket and climbed out of the well. Once on the rim she looked back down into the dark well and felt a sudden wind sweep past her body. That was just weird. She exited the well house and went back toward her bedroom window. But before she could make it she saw Kouga who was sitting by the oak tree. Maybe this is as good a time as any. She sighed and went over to him taking a seat beside him. The night sky played a story before her eyes and this moment would have been romantic but the wrong person was sitting beside her.
"Is there a particular reason that you climbed out of your window and snuck into the well house that your parents told you to say out of?" He asked her after sitting there for a few minutes without saying a word.
"You remember when we were kids and I told you that sometimes I'd hear voices?"
"Yeah then we go on little adventures through the small forest behind the dojo. Your mom got so angry with us when she couldn't find us. God those were good times." He said with a grin on his face. He leaned his head against the oaks bark and closed his eyes capturing the memory.
"I agree fully with your last statement. But I realize that it's partly my fault that we stopped being so close."
"What are you talking about? I was the one with the crush. I'm the one who should have just kept my mouth shut." She laughed a little.
"But I'm the one who overreacted. You are a great guy Kouga and I love you very much, but that love is more in a friendly way and I'd hate to think that you and I could never have what we did as kids." She gave him a weak smile.
"I may still be in love with you Kagome but I want your friendship back. I just can't believe that you'd want to marry that jerk Sesshomaru. I thought that you'd at least choose someone who could make you happy." She rolled her eyes and punched him lightly on the arm.
"Actually we aren't getting married. He sort of made that up when you showed up. He didn't want anyone to disturb me while I was in my room."
"Why? Oh wait it was a full moon right? Crap I forgot." He rubbed the back of his head.
"It's just great that I have you and my other friends. Not many people could accept the fact that I'm different. No one really knows either but still it's nice to have such caring friends. Sadly Sesshomaru's just been there for me and I kind of feel as if I need him." She blushes a little. He looked at her and started to laugh. "What's so funny?"
"Oh nothing, I just saw a glimpse of the old Kagome. As for the whole Sesshomaru thing; I just have to say that I'm surprised that you could befriend the ice cube."
"He isn't an ice cube; in fact he's sometimes rather pleasant. I sometimes wonder how we came to be friends."
"And Uri, how does she feel about him?"
"She hopes for his attention and gets it on demand. The poor guy doesn't know the first thing about kids. He's just so twitchy when it comes to Uri. He's not sure what to do or say but it seems as though he can handle himself just fine."
"So I guess it's time for me to accept that I don't have a chance in hell with you." He gave her a side glance.
"Well I don't want to kill your spirits or anything but right now I'm not looking for anyone. You are my friend just as Sesshomaru, InuYasha and Miroku are. I don't intend to get involved with anyone right now." Her voice grew quiet. She allowed her fingers to play with the hem of her jeans. Oh the creation of Bellbottoms. A pure stroke of genius.
"I think I understand." She lifted her head and laid it on her arms so that she was looking at him. He gulped when she did this. Her hair fell down her legs as her eyes sparkled up at him with the same free spirit that he remembered so long ago. She gave him the sweetest smile and he started to twitch a bit. Her mere smile drove him insane, her lips called to him but he denied the urge to pull her to him and kiss her soft lips. Shaking his head he suddenly stood and started for the house.
"Night Kouga." She waved to him as he entered the back door. He gave her a soft smile and then disappeared into the house. The moon above was in its waxing stage; two more nights and there would be a full moon. To most it seemed as though this were a full moon but a piece of it was missing. Ironically enough her birthday just happened to be on the full moon. She never celebrated her birthday because she never knew exactly when it was. Her father told her that she was born on February eighteenth. It was now the sixteenth. Her parents respected her decision on her birthday and though she'd love to celebrate turning twenty-one she knew that she couldn't. Kouga might have remembered her birthday though. She never told Sesshomaru when her birthday was, not that he'd want to celebrate with her. Then her thoughts went back to the voice she heard in her room. Who would want her to discover this mirror? She pulled it from her pocket and looked into it. She only saw herself. I wish I could talk to you Yuri. Why haven't you come to visit me yet? As she thought this the mirror started to pulse. Its light gold cover started to change into a damp blue. It was literally damp; it felt like water on her fingers, except that it didn't fall out of her hands. A picture started to form on the mirror's surface.
'Um hey Kagome.' It was Yuri and she sounded as though she'd been caught doing something bad. It reminded Kagome of went they were kids. Yuri had always been the innocent one while Kagome caused trouble. But then again Yuri had her moments.
'Are you alright you sound kind of funny.' Kagome gave her a sad smile. Yuri looked down shielding her face from Kagome.
'I have something to tell you that you aren't going to like.' Kagome could feel knots in her chest forming. 'I can't come to see you. Sadly our connection has to end. I've been informed that under no circumstances can I visit you. I've been given a new body and new life, which I'll be put in as soon as Uhen returns. I was going to tell you but I couldn't find the words.'
'Couldn't find the words? Yuri you're never going to be in my life again. Why not just say that and be done with it. Obviously we were never meant to stay together. This isn't fair.' Kagome allowed the knot to choke at her heart. What should have been blood only came out as tears. Her heart felt as if it had been ripped apart; yet there was no evidence of such an act occurring. She couldn't believe that she said that to her friend, no her sister. That was what she was to Kagome.
'There isn't anything I can do about it Kagome, I can either accept this and have a chance at life again or stay here until judgment is passed.'
'I understand but it still isn't fair. I've waited for you to return for weeks and finally you're able to return and I can't see you.'
Yuri gave her friend a weak smile. 'Kagome this isn't forever.'
'How can you say that? How can you say that this isn't forever when you just said I'll never see you again?' She hadn't realized that she was yelling but her emotions were getting out of control.
'All I can tell you is that you have to learn the truth before I can see you again. Uhen said that I wasn't supposed to tell you anything about it. You've already opened the door to the truth, you've just got to step in and embrace it Kagome.'
'I don't know what you're talking about.'
'Just open up your heart and mind. Go to your Pensieve and explore it again. Things in there have yet to be seen. I have to go now, please forgive me Kagome. I'll see you again someday.' Her image started to fade. Kagome threw the mirror across the loan and brought her hands up to her face allowing the tears to pour from her eyes. She needed to get up and back to her room but found that she couldn't move. Just the thought of her best friend never returning made that feeling deep inside her cry out. She never felt as much as she had when Yuri had died. It was her death all over again, only the sages were preventing their reunion.
After a few minutes passed she had enough energy to get back to her room. She needed to collect herself before morning. Her father would know the moment that he saw her but no one else would pick up on it. It seems as though Kagome's heart yet again has become nothing more than an empty shell. She willed herself to climb into the window and crash on the floor. This spot will have to do. She thought to herself and fell asleep.
Onigumo sat in the dojo waiting impatiently for his daughter to get up. He would have spied on her thoughts the night before but decided to just let her be. He changed their training time to one o' clock. She never came down to breakfast and lunch. Normally she'd rush to the table for her mother's pancake breakfast but not this morning. Kouga and Sesshomaru ate every last bit of them and went off to their respective areas. Sesshomaru decided to take Uri out since Kagome seemed to still be asleep. Kouga on the other hand had to go meet with his band. He joined a punk rock band when he became a freshman at TU. If it hadn't been for the band he would have been with Kagome most of their time at TU.
His daughter would never purposely leave him standing outside for thirty minutes without good reason. Maybe today wouldn't be a good day to do training. She must be feeling upset about her birthday tomorrow. I'll wait until next weekend. He headed back into the house to snag a piece of cake before his wife returned home. She was off with a few of her friends preparing for their next book club meeting.
Four o' clock rolled around and still Kagome didn't show up. Sesshomaru and Uri returned and Uri ran up to her room to put her doll away. He plopped himself down on the couch and rubbed his temples. Today was hell I just hope that next time Kagome will be there. He thought to himself as he headed for the kitchen. Sitting didn't seem to help at all. He found Onigumo with a large piece of cheesecake sticking out of his mouth with the container almost empty. The older man looked up at Sesshomaru as if he were a deer in the headlights.
"Don't tell Kiki." He said rather quickly and then grabbed the container and dashed out of the kitchen toward the dojo. Sesshomaru rolled his eyes and went to the frig. Kiki always made sugar free cake for Onigumo and something sweet for the rest of the house hold. Seeing as how a sugar crazed Onigumo just ran out with the cheesecake he pulled out the sugar free pie that sat untouched. He never really cared for sugar to be honest. He remembered how disgusted Souta and Uri were when the found out that there wasn't any sugar in the brownies that had been left on the table. He couldn't tell the difference between the sugar free desserts and the ones that could kill a man with diabetes. Onigumo never told his own family this vital information. One day the man was going to end up in the hospital. Kagome only fueled this; she insisted on giving him sweets whenever she was home. But then again it wasn't her fault she didn't know. It wasn't his place to tell her either. Onigumo was a wise man but knew nothing of health issues. Just then he remembered that he hadn't seen Kagome all day. Is she even home? He shrugged and started to eat the pie.
Uri wandered the halls in search of her mother. She may have spent the entire day with Sesshomaru who in her opinion was the coolest guy ever but seeing her mother was what she needed to complete it. She knew better than to enter her mother's room at night. Kagome had always told Uri that it was dangerous to enter her room at night. Uri never asked why but knew it had something to do with her transformation. Her mother's light was off which indicated that she must have been sleeping. Uri wandered down the stairs for dinner. Her grandmother picked her up and placed her in her seat. Once everyone was at the table they noticed a member of the household missing yet again. Kiki gave her husband a worried look.
"Don't you find it odd that she hasn't been down to eat at all today? Do you think something might be wrong?"
"I would spy on her but I promised not to anymore."
"Way to go; now we'll never understand that girl." Kiki said throwing up her hands.
"Kiki I think you misunderstand Kagome. She is a responsible young woman who I think takes on too much emotionally. She has a weak heart. You know that more than I do. She doesn't need anymore stress." Sesshomaru wondered what they were talking about. Was Kagome sick?
"I guess you're right. How about someone go check on her."
"But mommy's lights are off. She wouldn't be happy if someone woke her." Uri said shaking her head for emphasis.
"Sesshomaru how about you go up there. She told me that you've seen her true form." Sesshomaru looked up shocked by the suggestion. "Don't worry she won't hurt you." Onigumo winked. Sesshomaru gave the older man a glare but stood up and headed for the stairs.
Her door was closed but not locked. Why am I seven here. He opened the door and stepped into the dim room. He looked to herbed and found that she wasn't there. He noticed next that something was curled up on the floor next to her window. It took a moment to register that it was Kagome. He knelt down next to her nudged her shoulder. She didn't move but groaned. He raised an eyebrow.
"Why did you do this to me…?" She whimpered softly to herself. He noticed that she was asleep. "It isn't fair…" She groaned again. "Please don't leave again…" Her hand gripped onto the carpet as her body recoiled back into a fetal position. "Please…" she whispered again. "I don't care about my past or my future…I…just want you back…"she sobbed in her sleep. A fresh batch of tears poured down her cheeks.
Sesshomaru sat next to her on the floor watching this. What is she so upset about? He got onto his knees and gently lifted her from the floor. After placing her on her bed he took a seat on the floor next to her form. She opened an eye and looked at him. She groaned again and turned her back away from him. Way to go Kagome, cry all day and then embarrass yourself in front of Sesshomaru.
"What are you doing in here Sesshomaru?" She finally asked hoping that her voice wouldn't crack. She then felt his body weight behind her. Then next thing she knew he was turning her back to look at him. "Just leave me alone Sesshomaru." She said looking up at him. His hand whipped away the tears that threatened to fall. She closed her eyes and took in the feel of his hand. He never made contact with her like this before, his hand gently brushed away the hair in her eyes. He then reluctantly pulled it away. She gave out a sigh and pushed herself up into a sitting position on her bed. She found that her right his was pressed right next to his. She hugged her knees and stayed silent. He wasn't sure what to do or to say. He didn't have time to think before he knew it he found Kagome's lips firmly pressed against his. Out of reflex he placed his hands on her waist and pulled her close to him. She draped her slender arms over his neck and deepened the kiss. She yanked at the hair tie that kept his long black hair pulled back and freed his locks of hair. He leaned down pressing her back into the bed as his hair fell over his shoulders making a cocoon over them. He stopped suddenly and released his hold on her. Standing up he backed up toward the door. What in the hell just happened? Was what they both thought at the same time. She stood up also and went to the window; her only exit. She unlatched the lock and slid out. She didn't know how she would get down, her strength wasn't at it's fullest. Before she could even think she felt herself slip and fall.
Where am I? The last thing I remember is falling off the side of the house. She opened one eye and found that she was in a white room. Everything around her was too hard to see though and her body ached. She felt a hand on her forehead stroking her hair. She turned her head toward the person and found her father.
"Hey dad." She said weakly. He gave her a warm smile and kissed her forehead.
"How are you feeling?" He asked her.
"I feel like I fell off the roof." She said trying to joke. "Dad I want to go home." She said finally.
"We will soon, the doctor hasn't returned with your x ray yet. I don't think you broke anything but you'll be sore for a few days."
"Where's everyone?"
"Your mom, Uri and Sesshomaru are sitting outside the door waiting for the doctor."
"Oh okay." She closed her eyes once more and tried to forget what had happened previous to her fall. She couldn't even capture why she stayed planted to her bedroom floor for the whole day. Yuri's death had paralyzed her but she remained numb for months, walking around the house and school like the living dead. Her father finally took her in and had her placed on antidepressants. It worked for a while, and her heart started mend itself but still held the loss of her fallen friend.
Soon she'd be back in her dorm room and finishing but all the work she'd have to miss for a week. She turned her head toward the window and found that it was now Sunday morning. Her birthday. No she didn't want to celebrate it at all. I just want to go home. Why do doctors insist on taking their time? Just as she thought this a tall woman with long black hair came in.
"You are all set to leave Miss Higurashi. We didn't find any fractures but your body is badly bruised. You'll need at least a week to fully heal. I've written a prescription for painkillers and a doctor's not for your teachers." She handed everything to Onigumo and exited the room.
"Well how about we get you back to your dorm?" He asked lifting her up into his arms. He looked down at his daughter and for a brief second saw his little girl again. He knew that one day he'd be able to tell her that she lived different lives and had saved him from Naraku. He wondered still if she remembered coming out of the well that day. Kiki only remembered getting into a plane crash and then reappearing back in her home. Kagome seemed to have been a little dazed when he found her. He had stumbled into the well after hearing her cries. She had looked up at him just as she was at the current moment. She had known that he was her father because she was still four and held her memories from before he left through that same well. She had run straight to him and jumped into his arms. It was as if the sages had decided to give him everything that had ever mattered to him. He made a foolish mistake by leaving his family in search of his past. Now he just needed to protect what he had now from the impending future. A future that has yet to be discovered by his daughter. We'll technically she isn't my daughter, she never was but that doesn't matter, in my heart she has always been. I just wonder how she would feel to know what happened before her memories were erased. Maybe she should know of her sister. We gave her to a family who couldn't have children and though Kiki doesn't remember but I do. I miss her now that she's gone. He looked back down at Kagome and found that she was asleep. Sesshomaru was sitting next to the door but stood when the door opened. Onigumo handed his daughter to the younger man and told Kiki, Uri, Souta and Shippo to get to car while he talked with Sesshomaru
"Listen well Sesshomaru I want you to drive her car back to the dorm. While she was asleep I ran home and grabbed your bags."
"How will you get home?"
"While you were in the room Kiki and I went to pick up her car."
"Alright then I'll see you in a week." Onigumo kissed his daughter's forehead and followed Sesshomaru out of the hospital. He knew that Sesshomaru would make sure that Kagome was properly taken care of. He waved goodbye as Kagome's car disappeared toward the University. Next on Onigumo's list; call Kouga so that he can go and make sure that his daughter would be alright.
A/N: FINALLY! Damn I thought that I'd never finish this chapter! Woot! Now I'm off to greener pastures…well in my mind anyway. I'm looking forward to writing the next eight chapters. That's right there are only eight chapters left. I've already made the outline and plan on getting my act together. I need to make sure I don't get off track. Also I'm keeping the little bits of romance down because they have to remain friends for now. Kagome does have feelings for Sesshomaru and he is just thrown with his own feelings. Oh and if I get more reviews I'll post faster. But since not many people are reading this I just don't feel the need to rush. So bring on the reviews.