Kagome stood before the magical well ready to depart to the Feudal Era. She had her heavy backpack slung over one shoulder and her green school uniform on. She took a deep breath before putting one knee on the edge of the well and then jumping. She was soaring for only an instant before her feet touched ground once more and she was back 500 years in the past.
Light was shining down upon her as she climbed out. She grasped vine after and found little footholds to step in. Finally she was out of the dark, wet well and standing in the forest. She looked around but Koga didn't seem to be there yet. So, Kagome sighed and sat in the soft grass to wait. A hand came down on her shoulder and Kagome nearly screamed. She whirled around to see a startled Koga. He was starring at her in a strange way.
"Hey Koga. Why…why are you starring at me? Is there something on my face?" she asked, her cheeks burning red. Koga shook his head and pointed to the well. He looked down into it and asked, "How did you get all the way up here? It looks so deep!" Kagome was relieved and answered, "I climbed. There are vines and bricks and stuff. So, can we stop by Kaede's village? On the way to the den I mean?"
Koga took one look at her sparkling eyes and nodded with a broad grin on his handsome face. He held out his arms like he had done a week earlier. Picking up the light schoolgirl, Koga set off, a whirlwind trailing behind him. It felt like only a few seconds to Kagome. One second, they were standing before the well, and the next, Kaede's hut. Kagome stepped from Koga's arms feeling rather dizzy, but knowing she was about to greet her friends made her mind focus on that. She pulled back the bamboo door and called, "Hello? Kaede?"
Kaede was sitting before a crackling fire talking with Sango and Miroku. She looked up and her eyes grew wide. "Kagome!" she exclaimed, causing Sango and Miroku to turn as well. Their faces lit up and Sango rushed over to her friend. "Kagome! Oh, we missed you so much! Shippo complained all the time and I couldn't sleep! And Miroku…" she looked sideways at Miroku and frowned. "Let's just say he's been a lot more lecherous then usual."
Kagome laughed and took a seat by the warm fire. "Miroku, you dirty monk. Now if I hear from Sango that you've been lecherous…"
"KAGOME!" a loud cry came from somewhere in the corner of the room. Kagome looked around and Shippo dashed over to her. "Kagome! Kagome! Kagome! Please don't ever leave me that long! You don't know what it's like, being stuck here all the time with these three. Miroku always has a red hand imprint on his cheek, Sango mumbles in her sleep, and Kaede cooks the same stew every single night! No offense to any of you though."
The three just grumbled and Kagome hugged Shippo tightly. "Don't worry Shippo. Remember, I'll visit every week. Maybe sooner. Depends I guess." Koga came into the small hut just then looking rather impatient. "Uh…Kagome, can we get going?" Miroku looked over at him with a confused expression.
"So, Koga, I heard Lady Kagome will be sharing a den with you and your pack," he said conversationally. Koga nodded in response and added, "You heard correct." He walked to stand by Kagome's side and she set Shippo down carefully. He looked sad. "Kagome, you only just got here!" Please don't go so soon!" Kagome saw the hurt expression on his face and the tears forming in his eyes.
"Shippo…I don't know what to do. I have to get going but I will be back soon. Everyone…you can continue your quest if you want. Koga has a great sense of smell and I can sense your shards. So feel free to leave at anytime." Kagome was picked up into Koga's arms and Miroku looked their way enviously. He was still however, and Sango patted him on the back. "Good Monk…good…"
The six of them exited the cozy hut and walked into the sunshine to see Kagome off. She waved once again to them all and smiled. Soon, she and Koga were yet again off making their way towards the Wolf Den. Kagome lay there completely bored but had no clue what to say. So she asked the first thing that popped into her head.
"Koga…what do Wolf Demon's eat?" it was a dorky question but it was better then silence. Koga kept looking straight ahead and shrugged. "Different meats. We drink water of course and my favorite meal is boar." He glanced down at the young woman in his muscular arms and smiled to himself. She was his…finally.