Chapter 51

Dejected, the group headed back to the village. Miroku and Kagome explained all they could to Sango. Naturally, Sango was distressed to hear about Inuyasha's capture, Naraku's return and that her little brother's body had been used in this foul game.

These latest mishaps brought questions of curiosity from all the children, and the three adults spent the next couple days telling their story.

Kagome thought long and hard about how she would go about getting Inuyasha back from England. Sango even tried to help.

"Maybe Tamae could help out.", Sango suggested.

"Maybe. But I haven't seen her since she finished training me."

But the idea stuck in Kagome's mind. She knew where Tamae was in the future. Plus she knew her pups were safe in the future. She decided to talk it over with Miroku and Sango. Sitting in their home, they chatted about her decision.

"I've decided to take the pups back to my time. Inuyasha would want it that way."

"But, Kagome, if you go, you can't return without Inuyasha.", Shippou said.

"I know, but I'm hoping I can find Inuyasha or find Tamae or anything that will help me. If not, then the pups are safer in the future."

Miroku, Sango and Shippou agreed with her decision. That night, Kagome sat her children down and talked to them. They were excited to see their Grandmama, Grandpa and Uncle Souta again, but upset that they might not return to the feudal time.

"Mama, I don't want to stay in your time forever. It smells there.", Kohana said, wrinkling up her nose.

"Yea and it noisy.", agreed Jasmine.

"I know you'd rather be here, but I need to find out if there is anything I can do get your father back.", Kagome said to them.

"Mama, I know you mean the best. We are behind you all the way.", Yasha said, as Kaori nodded. The other children also agreed with their older siblings.

That night, Kagome prepared jewelry for the children that she infused with magic to hide their demonic features. This way the children could exist in her world without hats.

The next day the family prepared their house by storing their belongings. Miroku, Sango, Shippou and their family agreed to assist with the animals, the farm and the inn. After they said their goodbyes, Kagome took her family through the well. Arriving in the modern era, the children raced into the house to greet Kagome's family. After the greetings, Kagome sat down with her family and explained what had occurred.

As Kagome relaxed in her house of the future, she made plans for the next day to find Tamae. She didn't have to worry, however. Not realizing that the house was always under surveillance, Kagome was surprised when an impish-looking man came to her door the next morning.

"Kagome. I'm glad to see you are well.", the man said to her.

"Who are you?", Kagome queried.

Removing a ring from his finger, his appearance changed to an impish creature.

"Jaken!", Kagome said, shocked.

"Lord Sesshoumaru wants to see you, Kagome. Now."

Sensing the urgency in his voice, Kagome quickly told Yasha she'd be back and left with Jaken. As they went down the shrine steps, she was surprised to see a black stretch limo waiting. Entering the car, she was greeted by a young, black-haired Japanese man.

"Kagome. Good to see you again.", said the man.

"Se...sshoumaru?", Kagome asked hesitantly. The man removed his signet ring, revealing the Sesshoumaru she knew. As she looked around the luxury car, she wasn't surprised to realize that Sesshoumaru appeared powerful.

"What do you want from me, Sesshoumaru?", Kagome asked.

"The same thing you want. Inuyasha back and Naraku dead."