hey everyone its coming along nicely. in the next chapter is a new chapter no ones seen before cause i thought that kagome's event (if u've read it before then u k wat happens) was too short so i'm lenghtening it. ya...read on and review.


Many smells still lingered in the air making Inuyasha confused as to which direction they took. Fear was rising in his chest. Any minute now the smells could disappear in the wind and he wouldn't be able to find or save her.

'Kagome…I promised I would always protect you and look what happened.' Inuyasha hadn't realized he was standing still while he thought these words. He looked around, sniffed for danger and smells, and started to run deeper into the forest.


'He wasn't gone that long. I should've caught up to him by now. Where is he?' Kikyo walked softly and swiftly through the leaves noticing how the sun was setting.

'I must find him before it becomes dark.' Kikyo's breathing became labored as she walked on. A soul collector swooped down and brought a dead maiden's soul to her. It gave her the strength to keep going. She said a silent thank you to it and wished it to find souls faster so she could catch up.

'I'll find you soon Inuyasha. You and I, husband and wife, shall find Kagome together. I shall be by your side forever.'


A shrill cry rang out in the hut. Ramichi was crying once again. Sango picked up a 'pacifier' from the bucket full of hot water taking in air as shock rose through her. She blew on it and stuck it in Ramichi's mouth. The baby contently sucked on the 'pacifier' and soon fell asleep. Sango went back to hanging up the wash while she watched Miroku, Shippo, and Kirara work in the garden. She smiled to herself as Shippo floated into the air and dumped water on Miroku. Miroku chased Shippo around the garden before Kirara moved in the way and tripped Miroku onto a patch of dirt.

'Boys.'


Miroku was trying to show Shippo how to take care of a garden. He handed Shippo a watering can and said, "Now fly up and sprinkle it all over the flowers and vegetables."

Shippo flew up and started to sprinkle the water. The can became too heavy for him to hold any longer and he accidentally dropped the whole thing on Miroku. Seeing the water logged monk, Shippo started to laugh hysterically. Miroku chased him around and around the garden.

"Kirara, help me!" Kirara let out a soft mew and stepped in the way of Miroku making him fall flat on his face into the dirt.

Miroku sat up and wiped the dirt from his face and spit out the dirt in his mouth. He gave out a sigh and looked up as Sango started to laugh. A smile lightened his face and he too started to laugh. Soon everyone was laughing and woke up Ramichi whose pacifier fell from his mouth. Everyone stopped and walked over to Ramichi and tried to calm him down with a flurry of magic tricks, baby talk, and the help of a furry tail.


Night had fallen on the Western Lands. It was time for bed. Kagome tucked Rin into bed and told her the last of Snow White. Sesshomaru watched her again from the doorway. Kagome kissed Rin's forehead and walked toward the door. She stopped when she saw Sesshomaru and turned to pick up the toys in the room. She took her time until she figured he'd be out of the room. She stood up and went to turn off the light. He was still there!

She turned off the light and hesitantly said, "E-Excuse me."

Sesshomaru sidestepped but continued to follow her into her room.

Once inside she turned to him.

"I'm sorry for looking at your letter Sesshomaru but it was right there. I won't do it again!"

Sesshomaru looked at her once more. She hesitated and then went to the dresser and picked out a nightgown.

"I'm going to change. Goodnight."

Sesshomaru followed her with his eyes until she was almost into the bathroom. He grabbed her arm and stared into her eyes. He got closer and closer.

'What is he doing? Oh my gosh he's not going to kiss me is he!" Kagome's face showed panic and Sesshomaru frowned on the inside.

"Don't let it happen again. We'll talk more in the morning. I tire of you."

Kagome was angry at what he said.

"YOU TIRE OF ME? YOU'RE THE ONE WHO KIDNAPPED ME AND TRY TO TAKE AWAY MY FREEDOM AND FORCE ME TO STAY HERE AND-"

Sesshomaru silenced her with a kiss that was rough and quick. He turned and walked out the room before he could think about what he had done.

Kagome stared stunned after him. She was very confused. What just happened? Why did he kiss her? Confused she slipped into her nightgown and contemplated if she should get into bed or not. Since that incident…she didn't want to go to sleep. She quietly slipped out of her room and padded down the hallways in her bare feet.

'I'm so confused. How, why…I don't know what's going on!'

In the middle of her thoughts she bumped into a broad figure. She hesitantly looked up to see the amused face of the well-known guard Ikaturo.

"Lady Kagome. Where are you going?"

"Oh…um…I was just taking a walk. I need to clear…my thoughts."

"Forgive me for my questions Lady Kagome. Have a good night."

Kagome wandered through the hallways and finally came to an opening. Its many flowers were bathed in the moonlight. She stared transfixed at the beautiful serenity of it all. In the center was a fountain that flowed with sparkling water as the lilies floated on it. Water sprouted out of the top by a marbleized dog's mouth. Kagome's mouth dropped in awe at the beautiful trees and flowers that outlined a small swing. As if on instinct, Kagome's feet guided her there. She sat on the oak swing and gently began rocking, letting her mind wander over what happened. As her thoughts became heavy, so did her eyes. She gently laid down on the swaying swing and fell asleep. Her nightgown blew in the wind and her hair fluttered around her face making her look like an angel.


Inuyasha stopped and fell to the ground exhausted. It wasn't so much from running all day but from worrying and stressing. He couldn't go on.

'Just be safe Kagome, at least for today. I'm going to kill you Sesshomaru.'


Kikyo's breath was becoming more and more labored. She had been walking for hour's non-stop. Two soul collectors dropped two more souls into her.

'I will find you soon Inuyasha.'

Kikyo forced herself to press on. She would rest when she caught up with her love.


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