A/N: Sorry about the long delay, I wanted to avoid filler chapters and stuff while I wait for more ideas on how to ... describe stuffs and whatever. But just for the sake of an update, here you all go.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or related characters.

The story line is mine.
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It seemed like it'd been years since she last had seen her family. She knew that Sesshoumaru was weary of her traveling back to her time without him being there with her. She just hoped that what Sesshoumaru had said was true. Shippou yawned and snuggled into her tummy as they rode on the back of Sesshoumaru's two-headed dragon pet.

He looked at her, she'd been thinking for the majority of their travel time, her thoughts were interrupted by the kistune cub in her lap, she smiled sweetly down at the small kits sleeping form and rustled his hair. He inwardly smiled at the sight, imagining what she'd be like as a mother.

"We're here." He said in a typical stone cold voice. He helped her down as Shippou protested.

"Kagome! I just got to see you again, and you're leaving." the kit whined and squirmed as Kagome set him down next to Jakken. The toad demon looked at Shippou and wrinkled his nose.

"It's been forever since I've seen my family Shippou, I'm sure they're worried. You can stay at the village with Kaede and the others while Sesshoumaru and I visit my time." she patted his head and to much of the kitsune's displeasure she perched herself on the edge of the well.

"Farewell master Sesshoumaru, I'll wait here for yours and Lady Kagome's return." Jakken's jarring voice reached Kagome's ears as she leapt into the well, Sesshoumaru following tightly behind her. She smiled as her feet touched the ground and she felt Sesshoumaru land behind her.

She looked up at the ceiling of the well house, she wondered how she would explain things to her family. She knew her mother would understand perfectly, but Souta and Grandpa... she was uncertain of their reactions.

She felt Sesshoumaru pick her up bridal style and gracefully leap into the air, landing gently on the edge of the well setting her down before following behind her. She then started worrying about Sesshoumaru, would he adjust to the changes well? Or would he be as ignorant as Inuyasha. She looked back at him then smiled.

'No... he could never be like Inuyasha.' she thought to herself as he looked around the dark room. She grabbed his hand and lead him up the stairs sliding the doors open being greeted with the sunset and cherry blossoms shedding from the nearby trees.

She released his hand and walked to the house, she heard leaves crunching behind her never hearing Sesshoumaru walk so loudly before, she turned and saw Souta, staring down Sesshoumaru.
"Who's this, sis?" Souta asked casually looking Sesshoumaru up and down. Sesshoumaru held an emotionless mask while Souta inspected him. Their eyes met and she watched her little brother shiver from Sesshoumaru's intensity.

"This is Sesshoumaru... someone very special to me, and I expect you to..." she was interrupted by Souta shoving past her.

"He's no Inuyasha." Souta spat out walking into the house. Kagome growled balling up her fists, she couldn't believe her little brother became so rude recently. She pouted and walked into the house Sesshoumaru following behind her.

"Kagome!" her mother instantly threw her arms around Kagome. Kagome hugged her mother tightly, "It's so good to see you, who's your friend?"

Sesshoumaru cleared his throat at the word 'friend' Kagome laughed nervously and introduced them.

"Mama, this is Sesshoumaru... my, um... boyfriend." She watched Sesshoumaru quirk a brow at the new word, before turning to her mother and taking her hand bowing his head respectively.

"Nice to meet you..." Sesshoumaru released her hand and returned to Kagome's side. She braced herself for the soon to be explosion.

"Likewise, Sesshoumaru." her mother bowed and turned to Kagome with an excited smile, "Oh Kagome, I'm so happy that you have found someone! Is he a half-demon too?"

"No, he's a full demon, he's Inuyasha's half brother." She was glad her mother didn't question her choice in front of Sesshoumaru. "He's a full dog demon, just no ears." she smiled up at Sesshoumaru who looked down at her with a blank stare.

Chuckling warmly her mother lead them both into the kitchen, the table was set for only three but she arranged two more places for Sesshoumaru and Kagome. She watched as Sesshoumaru eyed all the objects in the kitchen as Kagome rattled on about how her grandfather will overreact and how she doesn't want him to be killed.

"Kagome, want to show Sesshoumaru the living area then come back and help me make some more food?" Kagome nodded and dragged Sesshoumaru out of the kitchen, his face was still emotionless as he followed her loyally.

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Kagome was washing her hands and putting on an apron while her mother chopped some more vegetables. The silence was slightly awkward, Kagome knew what conversation was about to come up, and she didn't know if she was exactly prepared for it.

"So, I thought you and Inuyasha had something. When did Sesshoumaru come into play?" Kagome stirred the already boiling vegetables, biting her lip thinking the most honest but least gruesome way to explain her and Sesshoumaru.

"Well... it happened... unexpectedly..." Kagome chose her words watching her mothers expression, which didn't change, she was still smiling, nodding to what Kagome said.

"You never pick who you fall in-love with, Kagome." Kagome blushed and nodded in agreement to her mothers words.

"Basically... Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru are hardcore rivals... Inuyasha lost a battle against Sesshoumaru and yelled at me for just being there and caring, so I left deciding I wanted to come back home, but on my way home I was attacked by a large ugly ogre demon, and Sesshoumaru saved me. He then took me back to his lands in an attempt to get Inuyasha's sword, and after being at his palace for while... we just... kind of fell in love." Kagome winced she knew the story made Sesshoumaru sound bad, but she didn't care anymore.

"I see, at least Sesshoumaru protected you. And as long as both of your feelings are sincere, then I have no obligation." She smiled lovingly at her daughter as she placed more food in the oven to accompany the half-cooked food.

"Aah! Demon!!!" Kagome sighed and her mother laughed.

"As for grandpa, we have some work to do." her mother winked as Kagome went to go save the day once more.

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Kagome brushed the last bit of salt out of Sesshoumaru's hair, giggling to herself. He kept up his usual facade, she sat beside him and thanked her mother graciously for preparing extra food for Sesshoumaru and her as tea was served.

Kagome fought back a yawn and Sesshoumaru looked at the tea cups uninterested. Kagome laughed nervously and stood up.

"Thanks mamma, but I think I'm going to show Sesshoumaru some more of the house now. Sesshoumaru nodded and stood following Kagome out of the kitchen area. He put his hand on her shoulder when she let out a deep sigh.

"We can go back if you'd like." Sesshoumaru offered, pulling her closer to him, he knew the smile she gave meant 'no' so her just followed her around as she explained miscellaneous things to him.

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Shippou yapped excitedly about Kagome and Sesshoumaru. Inuyasha huffed and stormed out of Kaede's hut for the third time that day. Miroku hung his head and sighed, Sango just shook her head at the half-demons small tantrums.

"I can't help it! Sesshoumaru's house is so big! There's tons of rooms, and maids, and they all love playing games with me, Sesshoumaru even played catch with me and let me colour in his study! Inuyasha never shows much interest in me!" Shippou pouted crossing his arms over his chest.

"Understand Shippou, Inuyasha lost Kagome to one of his enemies, and even though it is his fault, it's treason in his eyes, and he doesn't want to have to cope with the fact that 'his' jewel detector is now Sesshoumaru's." Miroku reasoned with the fiery kit.

"If he wasn't such a big headed jerk, maybe Kagome would've stayed!" Shippou spat out and turned away from Miroku, Kirara let out a small mew as Miroku slapped his hand to his forehead, he was almost glad he only had to put up with Shippou for a short period of time.

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Inuyasha stomped through the forest, he smelled her, and him. He wasn't worth her, he was just going to hurt her, and he didn't know Kagome like Inuyasha did.

"...But I don't deserve her either..." Inuyasha spoke to himself, his head hung low and his bangs covered his eyes. He dropped to the ground in front of the God Tree, and sighed, he remember tons of arguments here, and heartbreaks, and all the moments and times he should have treasured with her.

"Too late now..." he felt a pang in his heart, the same feeling he got when he had lost Kikyou for good because of Naraku. He growled and slammed his fist to the ground, "She's no Kikyou... she's more."

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Kagome grunted as Sesshoumaru shifted her body in his arms to open the door to her bedroom, his eyes adjusted to the dim light of the moon as he placed her carefully on her bed. She remained in her deep slumber.

He shifted uncomfortably in the clothes Mrs. Higurashi had provided, he wondered how they wore these clothes so comfortably, they were so tight.

Kagome breathed in, an all too un-charming snore escaped in the process, he chuckled slightly, tucking her hair out of her face as she turned on her side snuggling deeply into the pillow underneath her. He leaned back in the office-type chair she had in her room and watched her sleep.

She looked at him from slightly open eyes, his eyes were set on her body, she smiled and nuzzled closer to the pillow, she was happy, she just hoped he was too.

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A/N: Alright, sorry for the long, long, LONG, update. It's just a short little plug in until I can get another brillant big idea for the next chapter, which shouldn't be too far off. I'll be starting a job on the 10th of November, and then starting another one around the 1st of December, so things will try and be way ahead of schedule for those dates.

Thanks for all the reviews and faves, and such.