Wow, I'm having so much fun with this story now that I can't stop writing it! Really though, do none of you know what the treasure/legacy is? Oh well, you'll find out soon enough. Without further adieu, here's my fluff

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Inuyasha Arrives

Kagome had been able to bandage Rin up fairly well. She had broken her arm; she also had a brutal bruise above her left eye. Luckily, there was no internal damage, which relieved Kagome.

A few more months past and Kagome saw Sesshoumaru even lees than before. When she saw him next his eyes were completely blank He showed no individual spirit or will. He did not even seem to recognize Rin or Jaken, though they had been his closest companions.

However, Kagome could not be concerned by this for too long; all she focused on was the Prophesy. As a result of this Kagome gained more and more weight. She talked with Rin little and Jaken even less. She was completely consumed by the meaning.

After two more months (she had been there six already) in the stronghold Kagome still knew little. She knew what the first three lines meant. The first line stated it clearly; the Prophesy required the Shikon no Tama be present. The second line was not any harder to decipher than the first. She, Kagome, was the keeper of the Jewel. The third line was an easy to interpret too. The Prophesy required the death of Inuyasha, her lover.

It was the last lines which seemed impossible to decode. What is Inuyasha's legacy? Kagome thought for the thousandth time.

Kagome had discussed the problem with Rin (she had no other confidant). The girl had offered a variety of solutions, but none of them were any good. Jaken was of course useless; he whined the majority of the time. The best answer the two were able to come up with was the Tetsusaiga. However, that still didn't agree with what Sesshoumaru had told her. Kagome did not have the Tetsusaiga with her; of that much she was sure.

Eventually, Kagome and Rin decided on a meaning for the last line. They figured that it meant that when all the events occur then humans can become youkai. It is true that youkai are not immortal, but compared to humans they are.

Kagome could not believe that the Prophesy truly meant immortal. Even Naraku had not been immortal. The only truly immortal person she had ever meant was Saint Hakushin, the Living Buddha. Yet, not even he had truly been immortal in the true sense of the word.

Still, thoughts of the Prophesy had not been the only thoughts occupying the captives' heads. Together the three had made many escape plans. One involved tying sheets together to make a rope (Rin's idea). Another was that they try to escape during their twice a week bath break (Jaken's idea). Nevertheless, every time they tried to execute their plans they were caught.

One day after being caught in the act for the tenth time, the three captives were sitting sulkily in their rooms. "I'm so sick of this room!" Jaken whined.

"At least you get your own room. Kagome and me have to share!" Rin argued back.

"Can't we stop arguing? There must be something else to talk about." Kagome told begged them.

"You mean like talking about the Prophesy or escape?" Jaken snapped. He wasn't really trying to be standoffish, but he had succeeded anyways.

"At least what Kagome talks about is important. She isn't always complaining about this or that." Rin defended her older friend.

"All she can do is talk, she can hardly move!" Jaken countered.

This infuriated Rin so much that she jumped on the imp. She had never done this before, so Jaken was very surprised. It was Kagome who tore Rin off; she put a soothing hand on the young girl's shoulder. "Jaken is right you know. I have gained weight."

Kagome seemed calm on outside, but on the inside she was wailing. I haven't just gained weight! I'm a whale!

Kagome would have gone on thinking similar thoughts if someone had not tapped on their window. The window was on the third floor, so everyone was confused. Taking charge, Kagome walked towards the window and flung it open.

"Shippo!" She cried wrapping the young kitsune in her arms. Rin and Jaken were quickly forgotten.

"Kagome, your safe!" He hugged her back fiercely. Together they walked towards the chairs in the room.

"It's been over eight months…" She began.

"Yes, and we've been searching for you the whole time. We never thought you were dead. Did you know that Inuyasha's alive?"

"I know Shippo, and I'm so happy, but how?"

"Sesshoumaru's sword hit the Shikon Jewel instead of Inuyasha's heart. He was lucky you gave it to him. He's outside now; waiting for you."

"What? He's here? He's in danger then! Now!" Kagome cried frantically.

Shippo just looked puzzled. Then a familiar voice called from the window. It made Kagome's heart flutter. "I swore that I would face any danger to save you."

"Inuyasha," Kagome whispered, dropping Shippo and running to him.

"Kagome," he whispered back, and took her into his arms.

They looked into each other's eyes and knew what the other was feeling. Inuyasha knew that Kagome had suffered while they had been parted. Kagome knew that Inuyasha had searched nonstop trying to find her.

Their lips touched briefly, but then Inuyasha drew away. "Kagome, we have to leave now!"

All Kagome could do was shake her head. "No Inuyasha, we can't. I have spent nearly eight months trying to find a way out of this place. All the same, now that you are here we can't go. We have to stay and fight."

Okay, okay, I know. How cheesy can you get? Truthfully this chapter is mostly filling space, but I promise next chapter will get intense.