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"Ana, you are correct in your assumptions except maybe the last. The only way Inuyasha would be reincarnated as you say would have to be some one of his descent lasted until Kagome's time. Thank you for your information about her sadness." Sesshomaru tapped his chin thoughtfully, "So, if we take the assumptions as true then I will speak to Kagome. First, I need to research some things." With that Sesshomaru dismissed Ana and walked out of his study heading in the direction of the large library and records rooms across the manor.

Chapter 6

Healing wounds

Kagome sat on a bench in the blooming garden hidden behind the spread of the manor. She was watching Rin as Rin was digging a little hole singing about the pretty flowers she was planting that day. Kagome couldn't help but smile a little bit at how carefree the child was. Kagome remembered acting like Rin around the tender age of eleven or twelve. Oh, how nice it would be to be carefree like a child again but alas that was nearly ten years ago for her and its time to be an adult. Sighing heavily Kagome closed her eyes bringing a memory from a little over a year ago to mind. Kagome smiled.

Flash back

Inuyasha and Kagome stood at the base of the shrine stairs. Kagome had talked Inuyasha into wearing some blue jeans and a red polo shirt with a white under shirt. Kagome was wearing a red mini skirt that was a more fitted than her normal uniform skirt and a black halter top that encased her chest but her stomach showed through the netted portion of the top. She had also brought a black jacket with her encase it got a little cold on the way home. The two were waiting to meet up with one of Kagome's friends. They were all going to go to a club that had opened up for teenagers. Inuyasha couldn't help but stare at Kagome's top it had left very little to the imagination and the look on his face was that of someone trying to hold some one down.

Eri looked at Kagome and Inuyasha and whistled. "You two look great. Hopefully, Hojo will not show up to interrupt anything between that two of you." Eri winked at Kagome knowingly causing both to blush a medium red.

Flash back End

Kagome looked around shaking her head. Inuyasha had admitted to her in hush tones that though she looked hot that night it was very hard for him to control himself that night. He admitted that they should bow out early so that he could go hide. He really didn't want to take advantage of her in any way. He also admitted that he was in love with her for the first time that night. He wanted to take things at a more relaxed pace for her sake. What she knew he didn't admit was that he really had no idea what to do either and wanted to adjust to his feelings without doing something they would both regret later on. How she missed sitting high up the trees on days like today with him just in silence. And being able to sneak off from time to time to have some privacy. The two of them hardly ever were alone so when the time presented itself they had taken advantage of it. A time or two they had actually had a fake fight with the intensity of a normal fight just to end up by themselves. Sango had known about the fights not being really, but she also knew that the two of them need that time together so she would convince Miroku and Shippo to leave them alone to "work things out". Kagome was very appreciative to Sango for this time. It was times like this Inuyasha and Kagome had their best times. It was also times like those that their friendship seemed all the more important to the both of them. Kagome would slip off into the well for the night so the other males would not get suspicious and spend the night in her time. She would take advantage and tell her mother of her relationship with Inuyasha and ask for advice.

Rin walked up to Kagome who seemed to be deep in thought. And plopped herself into Kagome's lap. Startled Kagome started to stand up. Looking down at the sudden weight she smiled at the girl. "Rin, can I help you with anything?"

"Rin wants to know what Kagome thinking was about?" She smiled sweetly, "Kagome looked like it was some very sweet."

Kagome blushed slightly and smiled a sad smile, "Rin, I was thinking about some thing that happened between me and Inuyasha before he died. Well, actually several things that had happened. I guess you would probably call it courting in this time. We spent as much time just being by ourselves some times talking some times just watching Mother Nature. These are times I miss. These are things I treasure." sighing to herself.

"Kagome, Rin thought she heard that Kagome comes from another time instead of another place. And some one said that when some one has been reincarnated that their soul mate and them have not been able to become one. Was Master Inuyasha Kagome's soul mate. And if so wouldn't that mean that Kagome's soul mate will find Kagome some how?" Cocking her head at Kagome.

"That might be true I have not really thought about it that way or really don't know much about it. I don't think Inuyasha was supposed to die. And I was pulled through the well because of the Shimon Jewell was needed hear for some reason. I have to figure out what to do with it still. I guess I need to talk to Sesshomaru to find out some more about the Jewell and he might know something about reincarnation as well." Kagome tapped her index finger on her chin thoughtfully.

The two sat in silence for a few minutes before there was a shadow that casted over the two women. They looked in the direction from whence it came, and standing to their surprise rather close to them was Lord Sesshomaru. Bowing his head slightly in a manner of greeting Sesshomaru asked, "Lady Kagome, this Sesshomaru could not help to over hear Kagome and Rin's conversation. This Sesshomaru apologizes and would like to share what this Sesshomaru knows. Anything this Sesshomaru can not answer might be answered in the library."

Turning from the miko Sesshomaru looked after Rin. "Lady Kagome, This Sesshomaru wanted to let to notify you of something important that you may have not been aware of when Inuyasha was still with his meager existence." Not even looking at her Sesshomaru took a deep breathe and continued, "Inuyasha being the only family This Sesshomaru had he was considered the beta male of this generation, and in ruling order of packs any canine has three leaders the alpha, beta, and the omega, there also is three ruling females the same. But with so few pack members you, Lady Kagome, seemed to be placed into the role of the Omega especially with you being my mutt brothers intended. This Sesshomaru wants you to know that your well being will always be in this Sesshomaru's protection. Lady Kagome, do you understand what this Sesshomaru is saying?"

Kagome looked up at the stoic façade of the Lord of the Western Lands. "Yes, Inuyasha and I had this conversation one night. The night he asked me to be his mate to be exact. He wanted to let me know all the implications and problems I maybe getting into. I worry though on another note. You know that Kikyo and I share the same soul right? Well, would that not mean that Inuyasha is left without our soul? And from what I understand until both our souls are together they will continue to seek each other out. I remember reading something about it in the archives in the shrine where I grew up. We have many Shinto and Buddha scrolls." Pausing and looking back at Rin, "If that is true then it may have not been released in my time. I didn't have any miko abilities until I was fifteen and fell down the well, and from what I understand Kikyo died close to my age now. She was only about eighteen when she passed… That's really young to die from where I come from." Breathing deeply she continue, " So say that taking that into effect maybe I will find his soul once I go back to my time." Turning towards Sesshomaru, "And if I am correct in my knowledge of demons and hanyos they are more else immortal unless killed in the weak point. Am I right?"

"Yes, this Sesshomaru has found that last part correct in your learned knowledge." Surprised by the wisdom that came from the young priestess. Turning towards the castle manor, "Lady Kagome, not to embarrass you, but this Sesshomaru noticed that you are not as pure as you were when we first met. This Sesshomaru is sorry about the lost of your intended." With that he walked away.