Chapter 12

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

The Sun was shining brightly the next day ever since our heroes defeated, well almost, Naraku. They went to Kaede's village to dress their wounds and recover there before beginning on their journey yet again.

Kagome's medical supplies were running out fast as she had not restock her first aid kit for quite some time. Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha were using it up fast, not to mention Kouga was there too. He had helped them to fight off Naraku's colony of demons.

"All right Kouga, I have finished dressing your wound." Kagome said, putting the last plaster onto his face. Kouga held Kagome's hand and said, "Thank you so much. Kagome. Are you sure you do not want to follow me and be my mate?"

Kagome sensed Inuyasha's anger and quickly replied, "I will be better off with Inuyasha. Thanks for your concern nonetheless."

"That youkai's presence on Earth is unwanted. To think that I have to give up my medicine to him," Inuyasha grumbled to Shippo who was obviously not listening. Kouga heard what Inuyasha had said and glared at him.

"Well, that's a pity. You are such a fine maiden to be left with such a mutt." Kouga insulted Inuyasha. Inuyasha could not tolerate anymore.

"Who are you calling a mutt?" Inuyasha growled at Kouga. "Why? Who else here is an ugly and repulsive mutt other than you?" Kouga snapped back.

They two soon started their usual bickering, leaving the rest not knowing what to do; until Kaede returned from plucking herbs.

"Enough boys! I will not tolerate such a stupid argument in my hut. Leave my hut if you want to quarrel." The wise old woman scolded the inu hanyou and ookami youkai. Both of them lowered their head in remorse.

"Finally! Some good old discipline." Miroku said. However, being a typical hentai, his hand wandered off to some place while speaking. Sango nodded at what Miroku said and froze when she felt something groping her.

Wham!

"Hands off Miroku! Thanks goodness I kept my Hiraikotsu somewhere near me." Sango said, angrily. Miroku's tears fell out as he rubbed his bump on the head.

Kagome shook her head as she saw what happened to Miroku and spoke to Inuyasha, "I need to go back to my era to get medicines in order to continue on our journey." Inuyasha grumbled again before letting her go.

Kagome quickly explained where she was going and Kouga went up to her and said, "I will escort you to the Bone Eater's well then." Then, Inuyasha jumped in and quickly said, "I think she will be fine with me." Inuyasha said as he held Kagome's hand. Kagome blushed slightly and lowered her head. Kouga was taken aback and replied, "I will take my leave then. Bye Kagome." Kagome smiled at him and watched his back view as he leave.

"Eh, Inuyasha? You can let go of my hand now." Kagome squeaked slightly. Inuyasha heard her and looked down at their hand sand released it. "Let's go to the well then." Inuyasha said as he took off. "Bye guys!" Kagome said as she waved to her friends.

"They obviously love each other, right?" Sango said. "Just like us, don't you think so, my pretty Sango." Miroku said, seizing the chance to put his arm around Sango.

"Watch your hands, houshi!"

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"Promise me you won't be gone for a long time." Inuyasha said. Kagome nodded and said, "See you soon." She jumped into the well and traveled into the future.

Kagome landed in the well with a thump and she climbed up the ladder excitedly. She missed her Grandpa, Mother and her little brother, Souta. She opened the door of the shed and quickly ran out in the warm sunlight.

"Mama, I am back!" Kagome shouted as she stepped into the house. "Welcome, Kagome!" Her mother welcomed her daughter back home with a smile.

"Where's Souta and Grandpa?" Kagome questioned, noticing it was unusually quiet at home as she put down her backpack. "They went for a walk in the park nearby. Dinner will be ready soon so go and take a bath." Her mother yelled from the kitchen. Kagome sprinted up to her room and lay down on her soft bed. It felt so good to be home. She sighed contented. Kagome stood up, gathered some fresh clothes and went into the bathroom to take a shower.

Not long dinner was served and Kagome was seated in her usual place, waiting for her grandpa and Souta to return from their walk. "What's taking them so long?" Mrs Higurashi said. Kagome shrugged and said, "Why not we start without them?" Her mother agreed and they began eating. Soon, her grandpa and Souta came back by making a clatter of noise.

"Hi grandpa!" Kagome greeted her grandpa from the kitchen. Her grandpa walked past the kitchen and said, "Hi Kagome" He froze in his tracks, and ran back. "Kagome, my child. You're back." He said, hugging Kagome. Kagome and saw her little brother. "Kagome, you're back!" Kagome smiled and they sat down to eat dinner.

"So Kagome. Is Inuyasha coming back?" Souta asked.

"Nope he isn't"

"Did you two have a fight?" Souta enquired.

"No." Kagome replied bluntly.

"Did you" Souta was cut off by his mother, "Souta, there's nothing wrong with your sister and Inuyasha so please allow your sister to eat in peace."

Kagome mouthed thank you to her mother and began eating. How is Inuyasha now? How is the rest now? Kagome wondered as she licked her chopsticks. Suddenly, she felt a pang of sadness overwhelmed her. She stood up and said that she was full and leave the dining area.

"Now there's something wrong with her." Mrs Higurashi said.

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Kagome sat n front of her desk and studied Mathematics when Mrs Higurashi entered her room.

"Kagome, do you have something troubling you?" Mrs Higurashi asked, concerned about her daughter.

"Yes, how do you solve this question?" Kagome asked. Mrs Higurashi was no fool and continued asking, "That's not what's in your mind. Am I right?"

Kagome sighed, knowing that she cannot fool her mother. "I miss Sango, Miroku, Shippo. I miss Inuyasha." Kagome said.

"You know, you can always go back to the past." Mrs Higurashi said, comforting her daughter.

Kagome looked out of her bedroom window and Mrs Higurashi said, "Are you going back to school tomorrow?"

"Yes."

"Well, have a good night sleep then." Mrs Higurashi gave a peck on Kagome's cheek before leaving the room.

Kagome then, got ready for bed and closed her eyes.

Miss you, Inuyasha.

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"Kagome, you are back!" Yuka greeted her, followed by Eri and Ayumi. "Hi girls. So how's school?" Kagome greeted them as they walked to their lockers.

"Well, school is fine excluding the fact that we are going to have Mathematics, Science and History tests today." Eri said. Kagome's eyes widened with shock. Three tests in a row! No way!

"So Kagome, are you ok now? I heard that you have contracted tuberculosis and even broke your leg at the same time." Ayumi said. Kagome sweats and said, "I am alright!" Kagome then muttered, "Mental note to self: Tell Grandpa to come up with more realistic reasons for my absence in school."

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School passed very slowly. Kagome had managed to survive Mathematics and Science tests but not sure for History though.

"All right class, please settle down and get ready for your test. Miss Higurashi please come forth." Kagome's history teacher said.

"Kagome, due to your recent absence in school, you may find that you're seriously lagging behind others in terms of homework." Kagome could only nod and waited for her teacher to continue, "So I am using this period to teach you what topic is the test going to be and you will sit for the test right after school." Kagome groaned but agreed.

So as her classmates were sitting for the test, she was at the teacher's desk learning about the past. She yawned several times but forced herself to be awake. She needed to pass this test.

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School ended and Kagome told her friends that she got to meet their history teacher for the test.

"Go for it Kagome. We will be right behind you." Yuka said. Kagome nodded and started her way to the classroom of her history teacher.

"I really hope that she could make it." Eri said. "Should we stay back and wait for her?" Ayumi said. Eri and Yuka nodded and they followed Kagome.

Kagome was soon doing the test. Why on the Earth do you do all this questions? Kagome panicked and thought, I have been spending my time in the feudal era and I am not tested on it. What about the fight with Naraku for the Shikon Shards? It should be in the history. Kagome sighed and focused more on the questions.

Outside of the class, Yuka, Eri and Ayame were waiting patiently. Then, they saw a boy with dog-ears and wearing a strange red haori. He approached and asked them, "Have you seen Kagome?" "She's in the class taking a test. You must be Inuyasha?" Eri said. Inuyasha nodded and peered through the window into the class.

"I wish that Inuyasha is here now. At least, he knew something about history." Kagome sighed. She looked out of the windows, half-dazed, and saw Inuyasha.

"Oh hi Inuyasha!" She said. She hesitated for a moment "Inuyasha?" and shouted his name, waking the teacher who was asleep. She muttered, "Osuwari" and heard a thud outside the class. "Who is Inuyasha?" Her teacher questioned. Kagome sweats and said, "It's the answer I found." The teacher frowned, thinking if she had wanted an answer by the name of Inuyasha. Kagome ran out of the class and saw Inuyasha lying flat on the ground.

"What are you doing here?" Kagome questioned.

"You are late and I am here to get you! You do not have to Osuwari me. You baka!" Inuyasha argued back.

Just when Kagome was about to answer back, her teacher came out and said, "Tsk tsk. Kagome all the answers are wrong. Please try again tomorrow."

Kagome fell onto her knees and lowered her head. Inuyasha asked, "Are you ok Kagome?" Kagome said sweetly, "No and why don't we go outside and take a breath."

Inuyasha followed Kagome out of the school and her three friends stayed back. "I don't think we should follow her this time." Yuka said.

Meanwhile in the open field…

"Inuyasha, Osuwari, Osuwari, Osuwari!" Kagome's voice penetrated through the air. "I am concentrating so hard for the test and you just have to interrupt me. Osuwari!"

Kagome thus continued her Osuwari till her anger subsided.

That big hole created by Inuyasha thanks to Kagome's countless times of Osuwari could have left an impression in the history.

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