Chapter 4

OMG im sooo sorry for that long hiatus on this story, but you now life happened. Anyways, im gonna try to update more often and I just want to give a BIG thanks to those who favorite and followed this story! Thanks!

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chapter 4:

The start of a new journey

As soon as Inuyasha helped Hojo out of the well, the group made their way towards Kaedes hut once again in hopes of finding out another way for Kagome's friends to travel back to their own time. As they entered the hut Kaede asked Kagome " Did the well not work for ye?" " Sadly no," Kagome replied " we were wondering, Kaede if you know another way for my friends to travel back home?"

" Well perhaps there is another way for ye to get back, " Kaede replied. Kagomes friends all looked at each other with relief, finally knowing that they can get away from this strange new place they found themselves in and get back to their normal lives and pretend that none of this every happened.

" So. Kaede where-" Kagome began to ask the priestess but was suddenly interrupted by a very annoyed hanyou. That was quietly grumbling just a short while ago, leaning on the doorway after they came back from the well. " NOW WAIT just a minute, have you forgotten OUR mission Kagome!?" Inuyasha glared at Kagome now standing and facing the just as annoyed priestess. Kagome rolled her eyes ,' here we go ' thought Kagome, already anticipating the argument that she felt was coming.

" How can I forget Inuyasha! It appears it is your job to remind me of the mission every little chance you get!"

" I only do that because you and your 'kindness' seem to keep on interfering with completing the mission we should have finished a Long time ago! "

" Don't you dare blame my kindness for being the sole reason we haven't been able to finish the mission? Your stubbornness and major ego hasn't helped at all either! Always wasting time in your stupid and pointless fights that only end up with you bandaged and hurt!"

"They are NOT pointless! What would you know about reputation anyway-"

" ENOUGH!" Kaede bellowed

Kaede's sudden outburst quickly quieted the arguing couple.

No that Kagome took a look around her she quickly noticed that her little argument was witnessed by her friends. Each staring wide eyed at the couple. Kagome couldn't help but blush slightly at their reaction. Great, just perfect Kagome thought this is even more embarrassing than I thought. At least with Sango, Miroku and Shippo they are used to it. Speaking of which…

" umm Kaede where is Sango, Miroku and shippo? I haven't seen them ever since we came back." Kagome asked the priestess, who was currently glaring at Inuyasha who equally glared back with intense yellow eyes.

However Kagomes question seemed to snap the hanyo out of the glaring contest he seemed to be having with Kaede and a confused expression quickly took over his features.

" Yeah Kaede where did they go? Did something happen while we were away?" Inuyasha asked

" Well something of the sort. While ye were away there seemed to be some trouble over at the neighboring village and they went to investigate and get rid of the problem." Kaede replied suddenly looking worried. " they have been gone for longer than they usually do. I Hope nothing has happened."

"Of course they are all right, they can take care of themselves." Inuyasha replied

Kagome nodded hoping that what Inuyasha said was true, turning around to look at the confused expressions on her friends faces sheesh this seems like it is going to be their permanent facial expression if this keeps up any longer kagome thought. She was interrupted from her thoughts when Ayumi suddenly asked, " Who are Sango and Miroku?" she, along with Eri, Hojo and Yuka were looking at Kagome expectantly.

"well they journey with us and help us find the sacred jewel shards as well, they each hold a grudge against Naraku, and wish to get revenge for what has been done to each of them. Maybe you will get the chance to meet them if we run into them on our way to get you guys home to our time. I'm sure you will like them." Kagome finished with a smile at her friends.

They each had payed close attention to Kagomes descriptions of her friends. They sound okay they each thought, however before they got the chance to dwell on the idea any longer Kagome began to address Kaede once more. " So anyway, Kaede where is this place that can help get my friends back home?" " Well, I have heard of a cave somewhere deep within a mountain pass where, a waterfall can be seen falling in between the mountain. The mountain is said to have been a place of spiritual haven for priestesses, there they could find peace and solitude. It is said to have been so pure that it contained high amounts of magical properties. Perhaps if ye were to travel to that mountain and pass through the mountain it will recognize you as those not of this time and take ye back home."

Everyone was found deep in thought by the end of Kaede's short speech; Kagome seemed to be amazed by the description of the mountain, Inuyasha seemed very bored and was vaguely wondering if there could be any jewel shards at the mountain or maybe they might find some along the way, and the four new addition to the group seemed to be understandably lost.

" So where is this spiritual cave?" Kagome asked hardly being able to keep the excitement from her voice, she just couldn't help stop thinking of the idea of going somewhere where she could feel her spiritual energy at its highest. "well, it is said to be north from here, from there I'm afraid only you, Kagome will be able to locate the caves exact location." Kaede replied smoothly. Kagome looked confused by Kaede's statement and was about to ask for an explanation when Ayumi beat her to it by asking. " What do you mean Kagome will know where to go? Has she gone there before?"

To this Kaede replied " Kagome will be the only one who will be able to find the cave because of her vast amount of spiritual energy, she will unconsciously be trying to connect to the cave itself. Almost calling her to it. That's why most of the time people who find the cave are mostly high priestesses." " But Kagome doesn't have spiritual powers… do you Kagome?" Eri asked looking at Kagome. Kagome was tomato red, her hands were fidgeting in front of her and she was staring at the ground with great interest. " well,…umm, sorta…I suppose" came her stuttering reply. Everyone except Inuyasha was staring at Kagome with awe. The silence was interrupted by Inuyasha suddenly running outside the hut.