When Two Worlds Combine3

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When Two Worlds Combine

Chapter 3: Unforeseen Complications… Or not.

"So, why did you move here from Kyoto?" Kagome asked her quiet companion, taking a sip of her drink. "Well, my parents decided that it was the best thing for us. For them, at least, I didn't have a choice in the matter. Though I think I'm starting to like it more and more…" Kagome blushed, bowing her head to hide her burning face. Akai smirked, liking the way Kagome reacted to him.

: Sengoku Jidai, Inuyasha and co.:

"Where is she?" Inuyasha slammed his first into the ground. "Maybe she just needed to get away from you for a little while…" Sango muttered. Miroku chuckled, letting his hands slide just a little far south. "HENTAI!" Miroku flew across the well clearing, landing in a crumpled heap a few feet away.

"Argh! I'm going to get her!" "No!" Inuyasha looked quizzically at Sango, his eyes questioning. 'If he tries to get her now, she'll be angry when she comes back through the well! Granted, she is late… But she deserves time off! Even for just a little while!' "Um, Inuyasha, I heard a rumor today! The people of a nearby town have a huge problem with a pack of toads, and they think the toads have a jewel shard!" Inuyasha sweatdropped, looking even more confused. "Sango, toads don't run around in packs!" "Haha… Shows how much I know… Let's go!" "Alright, alright… I'll get Kagome when we get back!" Inuyasha sped off, the monk and the neko on his heels.

: Back in Kagome's time:

"Wow, I haven't had this much fun in a long time!" Kagome exclaimed, grinning. "Why not?" "I have some obligations that keep me… Preoccupied. I don't go out for coffee much, and I haven't been able to hang out with someone in forever! School doesn't count…" "Well, its only 7:30, we could go skating or something." "7:30! I'm sorry Akai; I'll have to take a rain check on the skating… Inu – My friend is waiting for me!" And Kagome was gone, leaving a confused Akai behind.

Kagome ran to her house, hair flying out behind her. She quickly grabbed her pack from inside the well house, and jumped into the well, screaming a goodbye. As soon as the magic released her, she climbed out of the well, hurrying towards the village. 'Inuyasha is going to be sooooo mad!' She burst into Keade's hut, surprised to see her friends sitting quietly.

"Bitch, where in the seven hells have you been! And why do you smell like Sesshoumaru?" Kagome flinched at the tone Inuyasha used, but smiled. "Um… His scent is extra strong, and doesn't wash out of my clothes right away! Besides, I'm sure you two met each other in combat at least once while I was away! Maybe some of his scent still lingered?" Inuyasha paused, accepting the answer. He HAD just fought Sesshoumaru, so maybe that was all.

"I'm sorry for being gone so long, but I needed to finish my tests! Besides, I felt really dirty, and I needed to replenish my supplies!" Inuyasha huffed, but didn't press the issue any farther. Kagome seemed more stressed than usual, and he wasn't sure if it was the tests, or something else…

: Later that night…:

Sango and Kagome bathed in the nearby hot springs, enjoying their time away from the men. "So Kagome, spill it! I know you look happier than when you left… What happened?" Kagome grinned, looking around just to make sure no one was spying on them. "I met a guy…" She mumbled with a blush. Sango gasped. "He's handsome, and mysterious, by really arrogant…" Kagome sighed, staring off into space. "So… Does this mean you have let go of your love for Inuyasha?" Sango asked softly. "Yes Sango, I have… I know what he sees me as, and who he sees me as. Being a shard detector or the reincarnation of Kikyo are not things I want to be loved for! "

Meanwhile, Inuyasha and Miroku were sitting in front of the fire, each lost in their own thoughts. 'Kagome… You don't just smell like Sesshoumaru, your scent is intertwined with his! It's in the fibers of your clothes, your hair… And it's obviously welcome… But it's different somehow, very different…' Miroku looked at his silent friend, sighing. "Inuyasha, I think it best if I turn in for the night. Good night." Inuyasha nodded, hopping up into his tree as the two girls returned from their bath. Things were finally settling down…

FIN

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