They sat in a coffee shop together not uttering a word. They were both lost in their own thoughts of what is to come. They had gone to their classes for the day and met up here. They were going to meet Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha later. They had found a small park that nobody ventured to anymore. They had decided that they needed the utmost privacy for what Kagome had to do.
Kagome was worried. She wasn't sure if she would be able to pull it off or not. She knew she had her powers but she had never restored a past memory to anyone before. The only thing she could do was try and hope that it worked. Heck she wasn't even sure if it was possible. She was also becoming nervous about the whole ordeal as well. What would happen when she restored their past memories? Would they be happy? Would they be upset? She was scared to know if things would be different from before. Although she was glad that they were here with her in this time too. The one thing that plagued her mind greatly was if they would keep their present memories or would their past remain strong over their future selves. For their sake she hoped they'd have both. She didn't want to teach them things all over again. She giggled at the thought of Inuyasha trying to use a phone, stove or for that matter an elevator.
Sesshoumaru was as well trapped in his own thoughts as well. Although he thought that she could restore the past memories of her old companions he wondered how it would affect her to use so much power. He also worried about their attitudes and how it would be towards him. After all he was an enemy of theirs. He was sure he could defeat them easily but they were Kagome's close friends and she would not be happy if he killed them. Another thought that crossed his mind was the girl herself. He knew he harbored strange feelings for her but he couldn't explain them let alone understand them. With his brothers memories back in place he wondered how things would change between them. He knew that she loved him in the past and probably would in the future as well. And because the corpse was not present he would automatically want to be with her. It suprised him when Shippou explained things about the two over the many centuries he had spent with the kistune. He thought his brother stupid for running to a dead woman from his past while he ran from the one he cared so much. And what made it worse was she was alive unlike the dead priestess he ran to. Shippou of course felt the same way and spoke with pure anger for the way Inuyasha had treated her. He talked about how he was treated when he was just a cub and how he came to call Kagome his mother. When he spoke of her his eyes held such happiness and warmth. Often his eyes would flow of salty tears from the loss of his beloved mother. Which brought him back to his original thought. Why would he care if she returned to his brother? But for some reason the thought of them together bothered in deeply and he could not understand why. He told himself the kisses were because he had lost control over his demon side and told him self last night was out of pity. He was completely and utterly confused. But he would never admit that of course. Centuries may have passed but he had not changed much at all.
They both sat there in silence until Kagome glanced to her watch to find they only had a few minutes left. Sesshoumaru finished his coffee and Kagome finished her hot cocoa and they headed out the door to meet their friends.
Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha waited in front of the park Kagome had asked them to meet her at. They each had a million thoughts zooming through their minds. They were curious as to why she had to meet them all and be somewhere so secluded.
"Do you know why she wants to speak with us Sango?" Miroku asked
"No. She didn't say anything to me. I'm worried though Miroku. What if it is something horrible?" she said with her eyes on the sidewalk.
"Don't worry. I'm sure it can't be bad. She wouldn't be here if it were, right?" he said with a smile
She nodded as her frown became a smile. He was always able to brighten her day and lighten her mood. That's what she liked about him so much. He always had a way of making her feel better.
"I wonder what's taking her so long? I'm not waiting here much longer. She told us to meet her here at a certain time so she should be here too." Inuyasha said roughly.
"Calm down Inuyasha. She will be here shortly." replied Miroku
'I hope.' He thought
"Sango! Hey you guys!" Kagome said running up to her friends as she hugged Sango and oddly enough she hugged Inuyasha and Miroku as well.
At that moment they were all thinking the same thing.
'Something is very wrong.'
"So what did you..." Inuyasha trailed off upon seeing another figure enter the group. "What do you want asshole?" he spat
Sango and Miroku stood silently wondering the same thing. From what they remembered him and Kagome weren't talking nor were they friends.
"It is none of your concern." He stated simply and turned his gaze upon the raven haired girl in front of him.
So they a copied him and looked back at Kagome. Inuyasha's eyes flickered from Kagome to Sesshoumaru everyone once in a while thinking he went unnoticed. Of course Sesshoumaru noticed his gaze upon him but he just ignored it and quietly stood behind Kagome.
"Okay you guys. I need to talk to you, but first I need to tell you some things. That's why I thought we should meet here. We will have more privacy seeing how nobody steps foot inside here." She told them nervously.
"Maybe because this is built over old graves from those who lived in the feudal era." Miroku added calmly.
"WHAT?" Sango yelled in fear
Unfortunately for Sango and fortunately for Miroku she started to get little creeped out and snuggled close to him.
"You'll be fine Sango I promise. Just trust me okay? So let's just go find a place to sit so we can start. I'm afraid it will take a while too." She spoke as she lead them into the park.
After finding a good place to sit and everyone getting comfortable, especially Sango who was practically in Miroku's lap. He didn't protest at all though. He had a smug smile plastered on his face as his arms were wrapped around her small form.
Kagome thought it was such a cute sight to see. They were the same as they were in the past. The only difference was for this brief moment in time Miroku didn't have to grope Sango because he already had both hands on her. But he still got his head shit constantly throughout the day by her as he did in the past. Some people never change, no matter how many times they are reincarnated. With that thought she sighed and proceeded to tell them everything.
"Okay you guys I know this will sound a bit crazy and far fetched but I'm telling you it is all true." She started.
She told them of her adventures to the past through the well on her shrine and about the Jewel of Four Souls. She told them of her being a powerful priestess and about Naraku. She told them about their selves and how they had to do with it. The part she hated telling them was how they had died in the final battle and she had come back to the future with the memories of it all blocked from pain. As she relived the past memories she had tears trail down her face. It hurt her so much to talk about it and to even think of it. She was happy that she had them here now but she was sad that they had died. She also told them about Sesshoumaru, Shippou and Kouga and how they lived and still did to this day. Sesshoumaru of course sat quietly on the side lines as she told them of their past lives. When she had spoken of the demon lord they had looked at him questioningly with horror. They wondered how he could do such things to his younger brother even if he was only a half breed. When she finished she waited for everyone to say something and the first thing she heard made her frown.
Inuyasha had broken into a fit of laughter from her story. He found it hilarious that she had such an amazing imagination.
"You really expect us to believe that? You are nuts but you do tell really good stories." He said still laughing.
Miroku and Sango however stayed silent taking in the information. They in a way believed her from seeing her tears of pain. However, they didn't think it was from the story. They believed it was from losing some close friends when she was younger. They assumed it was her way of coping with the sorrow.
Knowing Inuyasha's doubt and sensing Miroku and Sango's she felt she needed to tell them more or try and get them to receive their memories.
"There is a way to remember." She started waiting for them to listen again.
"Let me explain. Every time a soul is reincarnated and put into a body the memories of their past selves go with it. Once it is in the body and the person is born these memories are forgotten so they make new ones. Sometimes people are able to remember these memories while most of the time they are not. It would take a great deal of power to bring these memories back but it can be done. I can do it if you want. I have the power to bring back your memories from the past so you will understand. It will be a lot and I can leave out some things so you will not be harmed but you will be able to remember. You have to be willing and want it for it to work. If you don't it will not happen." She finished waiting for them to say anything.
She felt Sesshoumaru's arms wrap around her shoulders and pull them close as he whispered in her ear.
"Give them sometime. They may not want it right away. They'll need time to think about it before they know for sure." Calming her nervousness with his smooth voice and reassuring words.
"Look you guys, just think about it and let me know. You are going to need time to think about it. This will change your life a lot and it is a big decision to make. Please just think about it okay? If you don't want your memories back I understand. When you make a decision you will find me. Until then I will leave you with your thoughts. I'm going back to my room for now. Be careful okay?" she said earning a nod from them as her and Sesshoumaru left for her place.
"I'm worried about all this. What if they don't want their memories back. Since I got my memories back and remembered my powers I have sensed a great evil presence. It's very strong too and scares me. I'm not sure who or what it is but I feel like I would be unable to defeat it without them by my side. In the past I didn't ask them to join me. They had chosen the same path as mine. But now that I'm asking I feel like I have no right too." She said with a huff.
"They are your friends and were so in the past. They stood by you then and I have faith they will do so now as well." Sesshoumaru spoke with a stoic voice.
"Thanks Sesshoumaru." She replied with a smile. 'He always knows what to say. And it's usually not much either' she thought as she giggled.
They talked for a little while longer before he left for his own room.
Meanwhile Back At the Park
"What do you think of it all?" Sango spoke a few minutes after they had left.
"I felt such sadness from her as she retold the story especially when she spoke of our deaths. It seemed as though she had actually experienced it. I can also understand why her memories would have been blocked from the pain. What I don't know is if Sesshoumaru is a demon and constantly tried to kill Inuyasha why does he not do so now? Especially while he is now reborn as a full human. He has an advantage over him yet he doesn't take it. And why have we not met Shippou or Kouga yet?" he said thoughtfully in a uncommonly wise voice.
"I'm not sure either Miroku. It all seems a little...strange." she replied to his thoughts.
Suprisingly Inuyasha wasn't saying a word. He was sitting there thinking in his own little world. They stared at him for a moment until he looked over to them.
"What?" he yelled "I'm tired. I'll see you guys tomorrow." With that said he got up and walked out of the park.
"Let us go as well Sango." Miroku said standing as he offered Sango a hand. Taking it gratefully she stood as well and they both left for their rooms as well.
Kagome had just finished her homework when Sango returned from the park.
"Hi Sango." she greeted and then continued to get ready for bed.
Sango didn't say anything because she felt a little awkward after what Kagome had said earlier. So she just got ready for bed as she thought more of what had transpired.
The next morning Kagome had woke earlier than usual. She had had a hard time sleeping so she decided she would just get up and get ready.
When she finished her morning routine she grabbed her purse and headed out the door. She wasn't sure where she was going exactly but she just knew she needed to get out for a minutes.
Before she knew it she was standing in front of Sesshoumaru's building. Shrugging the odd coincidence off she headed for his room.
Upon arriving at his door she stopped wondering again why she was here and what she would say to him. She was standing there for a few minutes before the door slowly opened revealing Sesshoumaru in his boxers with messy hair. She couldn't help herself as her eyes roamed over his well chiseled body. When she finally met his eyes she found herself lost in the pools of gold. They were stuck in each other's gaze for a while until Sesshoumaru cleared his throat and snapped her from her trance.
Suddenly blushing from nervousness and embarrassment she looked to the floor as she spoke. "S..Sorry. I..um..couldn't sleep and um.." she didn't finish because she was cut off by him speaking.
"Come in." He said inviting her in and shut the door behind her. He sat there and watched her twiddle her thumbs with a deep blush on her cheeks and decided to save her from her embarrassment.
She was very thankful for his interruption. She really didn't know how she had ended up at his place and wasn't really sure what to say. He had saved her from her own stupidity and was glad he did it.
After she entered his room she took a seat on his bed and stared at the floor again. She made it seem as if it were the most exciting thing to look at.
Noticing her unusual silence he made a decision.
"Why could you not sleep?" he asked as he sat down next to her.
"I'm not really sure. Maybe..I don't know." She sighed confused.
"Lay down. You look like you were tied to a rope and dragged by a horse." He said pushing her back on his bed.
He crawled behind her and wrapped his arms around her pulling her to his body. In a matter of moments they were sleeping in each others arms dreaming peacefully as they laid there.
Sango woke up shortly after Kagome had left. She looked around the room and noticed her absence right away. She was curious as to where Kagome was. She was never up that early. The girl was always running late to class. 'Maybe she left after I fell asleep.' She thought as she started her morning ritual.
After she finished she had called Miroku and Inuyasha so they could meet up before class. Locking her door as she left her room she turned and headed for the library to meet with her firends.
He woke about an hour and half after they had fallen asleep. Gently propping himself on one arm he watched as she slept soundly. He carefully removed some strands of her delicate hair from her face as he studied her in her sleep. As he watched he noticed her face scrunch up and a smile grace her lips. Her lips parted as she mumbled something incoherent in her sleep. He smiled enjoying the sight of her as she lay there next to him. He had to admit that he slept better when she was next to him. He enjoyed waking up next to her. Ever since he had taken her to his room on that night he slept horribly and when he woke up he would search his room hoping to find her laying next to him. He wished that she would wake up every morning next to him.
He thought about the night before and the smiled she gave him. When he had returned home he was determined to see her smile more so he had made a phone call.
Flashback"Hello." The young man said
"It's me. We will all meet tomorrow at the cafe. Bring him with you." Sesshoumaru told the man
"Okay what time? I can be there around seven."
"I will see you then." Was all he said as he hung up the phone.
End Flashback
Deciding he didn't want to leave his bed for class he once again wrapped his arms around her and drifted into a deep slumber.
When Sango got to the library she didn't see either of her friends so she decided they weren't here yet and would wait for them. While she was waiting LuLu had noticed her and walked over to say hi.
"Morning Sango!" she greeted with a smile.
"Morning." She replied
"Have you seen Kagome this morning? She didn't come to our first class." She asked with worry in her voice.
"No I haven't LuLu." She responded wondering where she was herself. "When I got up at seven-thirty she was gone. I don't know where she could be. She was there last night when I went to bed." She spoke aloud in a thoughtful tone
"Come to think of it Sesshoumaru wasn't there either. Neither one was in class today. That's odd. I will check to see if she is in her room. See you later Sango." She yelled back waving as she headed for her dorm.
Sango waved back and noticed Inuyasha and Miroku walking towards her.
"Good morning Sango. You look as lovely as always." he said
"Remove your hand from the area before I do it myself." She grounded out as she smacked him across the face.
Inuyasha just stood there shaking his head at the boys wondering hand. He seemed to do it only when Sango was around though.
"Well LuLu told me something interesting just a minute ago." She started
"What's that?" Inuyasha huffed
"Kagome and Sesshoumaru never showed for their morning class today." She pointed out
"WHAT?" the yelled in unison while their eyes bugged out from their heads.
"That's right. I guess she had an eight o'clock class with them today because she had asked me if I had seen Kagome. Of course the odd thing was I was up before eight and Kagome wasn't there. She had made her bed like she always does but she had never even came back to the room. I myself haven't seen her since I went to bed last night." She informed them
After finishing her explanation of the mornings events Inuyasha stomped off angrily cursing under his breath. He said something about stupid brothers. Sango and Miroku just decided to check up on her after class. So they turned and headed for their first class trying not think any more of it.
Inuyasha sat in his class thinking about the things that Kagome had said the other night. He had decided he wanted his memory back and was going to tell her this morning before class. Now he changed his plans. First he was going to beat up Sesshoumaru and then ask her for his memories back.
Kagome woke feeling refreshed and a little confused. She had arms wrapped around her waist. She blushed as she remembered what had happened and who the arms belonged too. She stiffened a little when she felt the arms tighten their hold on her and pulled her closer. Which she just happened to think was impossible.
"Mmm. I see you have finally awaken?" a deep voice rumbled behind her.
She instantly relaxed into him and lay there for a few minutes.
"We have only been asleep for a few minutes. You act as if its been hours." She stated simply
"You slept through our first class. It is ten-thirty right now." He informed
"WHAT! There is no way it has been almost three hours." She yelled as he winced from it.
"Come. When is your next class?" he asked
"Noon." She answered rubbing her sleepy eyes.
"We will get some breakfast then." After he spoke he left with towel in hand only to return ten minutes later.
His long hair was dripping wet as it clung to his scantly clad body. He was still wet and only had a towel that hugged his hips. He walked to his closet as she carefully gazed at his almost completely naked body. He looked so sexy standing there dripping wet with only a towel to cover him. She blushed when he turned around and caught her eyeing him. So embarrassed at being caught she stared at the ground with interest again. She blushed a deeper shade of crimson when she heard and saw his towel drop to the floor. He was naked, completely naked and didn't care she was right there.
She was freaking out and the only think she was thinking was 'Oh my god, oh my god.'. Over and over she repeated it in her head waiting for him to get dressed. Unfortunately it seem like he hadn't planned on doing it right away. She couldn't will herself to do anything because she was frozen in her spot.
He watched her light blush as it grazed her cheeks. He inwardly smiled at her embarrassment from being caught. Finding her actions amusing and noticing her beauty when she blushed he decided to make it deeper. He chuckled to himself as he dropped his towel and watched as her cheeks became darker. She didn't say anything but he could tell she was freaking out. He wanted to see her more nervous. So he played with her some more.
"Where would you like to eat breakfast?" he asked not really caring.
"Where ever you want to go." She replied with the blush still intact.
He needed to try harder. She didn't look at him.
"It's rude not to look at some one when you are speaking." He stated chuckling to himself again.
She didn't say anything or look at him so he walked up to her and used his hand to pull her chin up so she was looking at him. Finally gazing up to see his eyes in front of her she gasped.
She realized he was still naked. At least that's what she was thinking. She was too scared to look down and find out. She blushed as she became trapped in his eyes once again .
She was caught of guard when he leaned down and took her lips prisoner. She froze for a second and then melted into it kissing him back. When she kissed him back he became more intense as he poured more passion into it while he begged her for entrance. She gladly opened her mouth as he slipped his tongue in tasting every spot as they battled for supremacy with their tongues.
The kiss was cut short when some one banged on his door. Before quickly dressing he gave her a soft kiss on her lips and walked to open it.
After class ended he made sure he was the first out the door. He angrily stomped over to Sesshoumaru's building before stopping outside the main door.
'What would he say? He needed to have a reason to show up.' Figuring out his reason he headed for his brothers room.
"What is it you need little brother?" he asked in a deadly voice
'Oh no! Inuyasha's here? What will he think when he finds out I'm here? This will look so bad.' She said becoming nervous.
Sesshoumaru smelt her nervousness and assumed it was because of Inuyasha so he would have to get rid of him.
"Where's Kagome?" he asked angrily
"I have not seen her since I walked her home last night." He answered
"Your lying. Where is she? I want to talk to her asshole." He yelled
"She is not here. Now if you don't mind I need to ready myself." He simply stated closing the door in his face.
Inuyasha didn't know what to think. Maybe he was telling the truth. Maybe she wasn't there. So he left as he headed to her room to talk to her.
"Thank you." She whispered "I didn't feel like dealing with him right now."
He kissed her on her forehead and held out his hand to help her up. Taking it she stood up only to lose her footing and clumsily she fell against him with her hands resting on his chest. Looking up into his eyes as a blush crept to her cheek again. A second later he was stealing his second soul searing kiss of the day. She didn't know why but every time he kissed her she couldn't think.
After he ended the kiss he grasped her hand in his and walked out the door and headed for downtown for some much needed breakfast.