"Miroku, do you think that it would be ok to have Shippo and Kilala give us our rings?" They were going over wedding plans again and it was driving Miroku crazy. If this was the few things that Sango and Kagome hadn't made their mind up on, then he would have died from planning everything. He just had to remember to keep smiling and try to make it until Inuyasha and Kagome got back, and he hoped that they would get back soon. Shippo was also suffering from not having Kagome around for so long. It had been eight days so far and Shippo was getting depressed. Miroku couldn't blame him, Kagome hadn't been gone this long without them knowing where she is. For now, he had to make the best of things, which meant going over the wedding plans with Sango and helping her with the decorations.

"Of course Sango, I think that it would be a great idea. I'm sure Shippo and Kilala would love to be involved in the wedding that way."

"Yeah, this will be sooooo nice. I can't wait." Sango was beaming from ear to ear. Miroku smiled at her. They were sitting outside Keade's hut and Miroku had never seen her this excited over anything. Kohaku was killed a while ago. He had regained his memory enough to throw himself in front of Sango when Naraku attacked her. They were able to wound Naraku enough for him to leave, but it was too late for Kohaku. After they said their good-byes, Kagome took out the jewel shard that was keeping him alive. Sango cried for days after that and wasn't that happy after that. Kagome was the only one that got her out of her depression. Know, Miroku is just glad that he could do something that could make Sango so happy.

"Miroku, what about…"

"Sango, how about we stop the wedding talk for a little while and just enjoy the day. I'm sure that we have covered everything that could make this the happiest day of our lives." Sango scooted over and rested her head on Miroku's shoulder. Miroku put his arm around her.

"You're right Miroku, it's just that I'm so happy that I'm getting married. I guess that I've bean driving you crazy with all of this talk about our wedding."

"It's ok Sango. The married men in the village told be that it was normal for the female to go a little crazy planning their weddings. I just decided to have you eight days of fun, no matter how crazy I was becoming." They both laughed at this. They both stopped laughing when they heard a familiar voice.

"And what are you two laughing at." They turned and saw a smiling Kagome and Inuyasha. Kagome had changed her dress so that it was sleeveless and showed the mating mark that was on her shoulder.

"Kagome!" Shippo came out of Keade's hut and launched himself at Kagome. "I've missed you so much. Where did you go? Is that Inuyasha's mating mark? Did you bring me back anything?"

"Slow down Shippo, I can only answer one question at a time." Shippo nodded his head. He was just happy to have his mother back. He also got a father out of it to, though he wasn't going to tell Inuyasha that. "We went to a nice little valley, yes this is Inuyasha's mating mark, and no I didn't bring you anything. Have anymore questions?"

"No, I'm just happy to have my mom back." Shippo caught what he said and looked up at Kagome. Kagome's eyes softened more than usual and gave Shippo a smile.

"I'm happy to be back to Shippo." Kagome looked up at Sango and Miroku and gave them a little smile. "So, what happened between the two of you and your wedding plans." Sango got up and gave a hug to Kagome before answering.

"Well, we agreed that we want you to marry us, Shippo and Kilala will give us our rings, there is going to be an arch with flowers, and let me show you where we want to perform the ceremony, and …" The girls started walking toward a field of flowers were some of the males were building the arch and the females were deciding were to put the flowers on the arch. Miroku and Inuyasha watched as Sango, Shippo, and Kagome walk away. Usually, Inuyasha would of followed Kagome, but he had the feeling that they needed to talk and that Shippo would protect her. Inuyasha was brought out of his thoughts by Miroku.

"It seems that you two have mated, congratulations Inuyasha." Inuyasha walked over and sat besides Miroku.

"Thanks. So what did you guys do when we were gone?"

"Well, Shippo started to get depressed and didn't come out of Keade's hut after the third day. He really missed Kagome. Let's see, Keade went to a neighboring village to help with an outbreak, she should be back her tonight or tomorrow, and Sango has been driving me crazy with wedding plans." Inuyasha smirked at him.

"How could somebody be driven crazy by wedding plans monk?"

"Please, from what I understand, she and Kagome have been planning the perfect wedding for months. Most of the things that we are doing was decided between them. Even with that, we have been talking for about eight days straight about the flowers, what I'm going to wear, who we are going to invite, how we are going to invite them…"

"Alright, I got it. You think that it was a national event the way you're making it sound." Inuyasha was thinking about what Miroku said when he just thought about something. "Did you say that Kagome was planning her perfect wedding as well?"

"Yes. It seems that they were seeing what they would do and how they would do it. From what Sango told me, in between the wedding talk, was to see if Keade would marry her." Miroku took a look at Inuyasha and a thought just crossed his mind. "You haven't asked her to marry you, have you?"

"I never thought of it that way. I guess that she would want a human joining."

"Don't worry Inuyasha, I'm sure that she would agree with a human joining with you. You just have to get a ring for her and everything will be ok." Inuyasha stood up quickly and started walking toward the forest. "Inuyasha, were are you going?"

"I'm going to make a surprise for Kagome. Can you cover for me for a three days?"

"Sure Inuyasha, but I'm sure that Kagome won't like you leaving without her."

"Don't worry, she won't do anything to drastic, hopefully." Before Miroku could ask what he meant about that, Inuyasha was already bounding off toward the forest.

"You better hurry back Inuyasha, Kagome will only be distracted for so long." Miroku smiled at himself and sat back against Keade's hut. He might as well prolong this for as long as possible, and he had a feeling that Sango would distract Kagome until nightfall.

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"Wow, Sango. This looks incredible already. I should start on your dress since you're having the wedding so soon." Kagome was smiling, she could already see all of the people Sango would invite and her friend standing under the arch.

"Kagome, you don't have to rush. I mean that I could push it back for another weak." Sango didn't want to put her friend to work when she just got here, or overdue it with making the dress. The wedding would be in five days and Sango was sure that Kagome couldn't do it that fast.

"Don't worry Sango. I'll be able to make the dress in five days and not lose any sleep over it." Sango widened her eyes at what she just said.

"Kagome, how did you know that I was worried about you losing sleep over my dress?" Kagome gave her a nervous smile.

It looks like you've begun reading minds, nice.

Where were you and don't surprise me like that.

Sorry Kagome, but I had a feeling that you and Inuyasha would move pretty fast and I just wanted you two to have your privacy. Plus, you needed to rest for the first couple of days and I didn't want to irritate you.

How nice of you, now will you hush for a moment so I can answer Sango.

Fine, fine, I just thought that you would like to hear me again and know that you will be seeing my form pretty soon and that I will be leaving soon. You don't need me any more and there are others that could use my help more than you.

Thank you for telling me, I would enjoy seeing your true form. When will I be able to see you?

At sundown, I will show you my true form. Who knows, I might come and visit you once in a while.

"Well, are you going to tell me or not?"

"Calm down Sango, I'll tell you. My powers allow me to read people's emotions and minds. I guess it finally started to kick in. But don't worry; I won't use it often on you guys. And don't tell Inuyasha, I want to tell him in my own way." Sango just stared at her with her jaw open. "Sango, don't do that. It's not lady like." Sango closed her mouth, but steal didn't speak.

"Mom, could you tall me what I'm thinking?" Kagome started to concentrate on reading Shippo's mind. Kagome started to giggle.

"You want some candy from my time."

"That right. That is so cool. So can I have some candy from your time, and can we have you're cooking tonight, Sango's doesn't taste as good as yours. No offence Sango."

"None taken Shippo. Kagome's cooking is a little better than mine's." They all started to laugh. The people who were working on the arch and flowers took time out to look at the happy seen. They all could tell that they went through a lot and thought each other as a family. Sango and Kagome were sisters, Kagome and Miroku were brother and sister, and Shippo and Kagome were mother and son. With Inuyasha and Miroku being in love with one of the women. Come to think of it, Kagome was the glue that brought and held them together, and they were glad that she was able to bring this funny family together and teach them not to judge somebody by their looks. They all started to get back to work. When Sango, Shippo, and Kagome stopped laughing, Kagome was able to regain her composer. Kagome held her hand out and a sucker appeared. Shippo snacked it out of Kagome's hand with glee.

"Thank you mommy."

"You're welcome Shippo." Shippo hopped on her shoulder and started sucking on the sucker. Kagome smiled at him before turning back to the field.

"You know what Kagome?"

"What Sango?"

"Thanks to you, we all are together because of you. I just want to say thank you for all of the things you've done for us." Sango was starting to cry and Kagome drew her into a hug. Shippo jumped off her shoulder and sat on a rock to watch the seen.

"You don't have to thank me Sango, it was my pleasure to know everyone and to bring people together, and even this crazy little family we have." Kagome drew back a little to look at Sango's face. She wiped away the tears that were still flowing. "Know Sango, if you don't stop crying, I'm going to start." They both started laughing while Sango dried her tears. "Feel better know?" Sango nodded her head.

"Mommy," They both turned their attention to the little fox kit. "what will happen with me with you and Inuyasha are mated?" Kagome got to her knees and had Shippo climb into her lap.

"You're going to stay with us, but you won't be able to sleep with me as often as before." Shippo seemed to be happy with the answer and gave Kagome a big hug. "Now, let's help them with the flowers." Shippo and Sango nodded their heads and started to help with the flowers and arch.

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It was sundown and Sango and Shippo started to head back with the rest of the villagers. Kagome told them that her guide was showing herself to her and that she would be back in a little while. She also told them to tell Inuyasha when they asked so he wouldn't worry that much. Shippo was riding on Sango's shoulder when they got back to Keade's hut and Miroku came out to great them.

"Sango, Shippo, it's good to see you two. I was beginning to get worried. Where is Lady Kagome?"

"Kagome said that she was going to meet her guide at sundown and that she would be back soon. Where did Inuyasha go? I expected him to be rushing out here to see where Kagome is."

"It seems that Inuyasha has gone to get Kagome a ring." Sango and Shippo looked at Miroku with confusing. "It seems that Inuyasha will also do the human bonding as well." Sango brightened up immediately.

"Kagome would love that. How long would it take Inuyasha to make the ring for Kagome?"

"It seems that he will be back in three days."

"That seems like a long time. I don't think mom will like that." Miroku looked at Shippo, then a t Sango for an explanation.

"I'll tell you when we get inside." Miroku nodded his head and opened the mat so they could go in.

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The sun started to set and Kagome could see a white cloud start to form in front of her. She had a feeling that this was her guide. When the smoke started to clear, she was surprised at what she saw.

"Why Kagome, don't tell me that you're speechless. That doesn't seem like you." Kagome seemed to snap out of her shock enough.

"Sorry, I just never guess to see a white tiger to show up in front of me." Kagome kneeled down and her guide came up to Kagome for a hug. The guide had one paw around her while Kagome was embracing her. They broke apart with smiles on their faces. "Will I ever see you again or will you be visiting in my head?"

"I'll be in caporal form now. I will guide whoever needs me, although I might just stick with mikos." The guide gave Kagome a wink before trotting off toward the forest. Kagome had the feeling that she was going to see her soon.