Yes, I know this is another short chapter but I wanted to get this out to you guys as soon as I could. The next chapter will probably be even shorter. It will be taking a look at Rin and Kohaku and how they are doing in captivity. Also another thing I wanted to point out. Some of you guys and gals, my wonderful readers, might be under the impression that I will totally be delving into the Sesshomaru/ Kagura relationship. This however is untrue. This saga is merely that which shows what set it up. I will not be going into depth about how their relationship goes. I may cover some of it in the prologue. If you would like to see a deep story into the Sess/Kagura relationship check out "Call Me Tomorrow." While being an AU, the characters fit them perfectly. Also at this point I'm sure someone's saying, "Why the hell do you keep recommending that story?" Because its damn good. Its actually the best Sess/Kagura story I have ever read, not just on but the entire internet. I will say that "The Ad" comes in for my second fav featuring Sess/Kagura (but that can't be found on anymore). If anyone has any good Sess/Kagura stories, please let me know I would love to read them.

Disclaimer: None of my other relatives got me Inuyasha. All I got was a shirt from my buddy that says "Anime Freak" (he's an anime fan as well, and the shirt is true), but that doesn't qualify for me to own IY.

A Wish From the Heart

Chapter 54: May the Wind Guide You

Inuyasha still found it hard to believe. Here he was off on another quest with Kagome. This time not after jewel shards but instead to rescue old friends. Their group from the past was no longer with them. Sango would soon have a child and Inuyasha and his mate would not dare jeopardize the mother or child's health. Miroku was also told to stay behind in case danger would seek them out once again. Neither knew how Shippo was doing since they had last seen him, which had only been a few months ago. The kitsune had come to see them quite often. They had figure that their new enemy did not fear the kit at all. Inuyasha had but it bluntly that he would be useless and while Kagome had hit him for it, she was glad that he was right and Shippo would be in no trouble. Instead their journey had provided them with a new ally, Sesshomaru. Inuyasha was not totally sure why his brother had decided to join them on their expedition but part of him was glad for the help, he'd just never admit it openly.

"So let's get going to see Kagura," Inuyasha said.

"There's one problem, Inuyasha," Kagome added. "We don't know where Kagura is, either. She'll probably be even harder to find."

"Great that puts us back where we started," Inuyasha said. Inuyasha wanted to hit himself. He had been forgetting the lessons his father had taught him about thinking ahead when a battle was coming. The last five years Inuyasha had kept himself in shape physically for battle should the need ever arise but without actual combat he had not kept in shape mentally. That wasn't to say he had forgotten tactics, he just had to remember to actually use his brain once again rather than rely on just instinct.

"You don't ever think anything out do you," Sesshomaru said.

"Yeah, well at least we are thinking of stuff, you're just standing over there trying to look pretty," Inuyasha fired back at his brother.

"Vanity has nothing to do with this," Sesshomaru said. (I wanted to have him instead say "I don't need to try." but I think that'd be OOC for Sess.)

"You know what I mean."

"As for Kagura, she can be found in the North," Sesshomaru said. Inuyasha and Kagome just looked at him stunned.

"And how do you know?" Kagome asked after recovering.

"Maybe that's where you were? Having a small getaway with Kagura?" Inuyasha pestered.

"What makes you think I would ever be romantically involved with the Wind Witch?" Sesshomaru asked.

Inuyasha and Kagome tried their hardest to keep a straight face. They knew a little more than Sesshomaru did and didn't want to upset history. "How do you know that Kagura is in the North?" Kagome repeated.

"I find that once a year I should take a trip around my lands to make sure that everything is in order. I also go a little outside to make sure the security of my lands are not being threatened. Many of my trips I have caught Kagura's scent while in the Northern regions. I have even caught a glimpse of her at times."

"So then we should head to the north," Kagome said.

It took a day and a half for the uneasy group to make it to the boundaries of the northern region. It then took another half a day for them to even catch wind of Kagura. The whole time Sesshomaru had been leading them, a fact which Inuyasha was uncomfortable with. Kagome was able to keep him calm through their trip.

Inuyasha and Kagome checked their surroundings as they could. They were currently in the Northern Mountains. If they would have time, Kagome would definitely say that the surround area was beautiful, though Kagome seemed to find most of this area gorgeous. They could both see that the very top of the mountain had snow on it which made it look even prettier to Kagome. Luckily though they weren't walking through snow quite yet, they were still making their way up the mountain side though grass and small rivers. That didn't mean it wasn't cold though. They were constantly being hit by the cold north wind. Being with his mate for so long, Inuyasha could practically read Kagome's mind and gave her his fire rat haori before she had said anything.

"You humans are such fragile creatures," Sesshomaru said as he noticed Inuyasha slight display of affection for his mate.

"Yet you're searching to save one," Inuyasha said. Sesshomaru didn't have any quick response to Inuyasha's comment.

"I'm Inuyasha's mate and no matter how fragile I am, I will stick with him," Kagome said. Inuyasha felt himself fill with pride. "Besides, you should try finding a mate some time."

"I have no use for a mate at this time," Sesshomaru said.

"I think you just a little shy," Kagome said.

"Or you're afraid of actually loving someone," Inuyasha added.

"I think you two have forgotten our purpose on this trip," Sesshomaru said changing the subject.

"You're the one that started this conversation," Inuyasha said. He knew that Sesshomaru just wanted to avoid the topic. He decided he didn't want to push it much further either, "So how long until we get to Kagura's place?"

"If you were paying attention, you'd know we're there," Sesshomaru said as he pointed just above them were a small hut stood. Sesshomaru was definitely telling them the truth, Inuyasha could smell Kagura's fresh scent all around the small cottage.

As the group approach the cottage, they looked around and made sure no one else was around. They hoped that their common enemy had not thought about going after Kagura. "So should be just go up and knock?" Inuyasha asked.

"That won't be necessary," Kagura voice called out as she came from behind the cottage. "And what may I ask are you doing here?"

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Well no long after notes this time around. One small note: I'm quickly hating 's quickedit feature. It keeps taking out certain characters within the chapter causing it to get screwed up.I do have a quick response to a reviewer but this goes to future reviewers as well:

The real Naraku is dead and (for the last time) KANNA IS DEAD!

Everyone keeps asking me about when Kanna's going to show up or something like that but if'd you look back at chapter 1 (where I used to rush stuff like crazy), it is mentioned that Kanna was killed in the battle against Naraku. Well join me next time for:

Chapter 55: Forgotten Memories Recalled