Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. If I did, I wouldn't allow Kikyo to take Inuyasha to hell. Nor would she get her hands on him at all!

Chapter Three

"Do you have everything you need, Kagome? All of the things you wish to take?" Mrs. Higurashi held her daughter tightly as she sighed, a few tears falling down her cheeks. "You've grown up over these past five years. I am so proud of you. Restoring the Shikon no Tama to its proper state, and even stopping Naraku. You are truly gifted, my daughter."

"Thanks, mama. You're the greatest mother in the world. You remember that for me, okay? I will be home by Christmas with Inuyasha, and maybe even Shippo, in tow!" Kagome heard her boyfriend go "Keh! As if I'd bring that runt to my girlfriend's world!" behind her, and she gave him a glare that caused his ears to go flat against his head. "Don't worry, mama. I will be perfectly fine."

"I know you will be. You are a powerful miko, Kagome. Don't let your family down, and keep the Higurashi family line going for me, okay?"

"MAMA!" Kagome blushed the brightest red you could have ever seen. Inuyasha chuckled, tugging at her sleeve. Kagome knew it was then time to go. She hugged her mother good-bye, rustled her little brother's hair, and kissed her grandfather on the cheek. She had tears in her eyes as all three came at her, and hugged her tightly. "I'm going to miss all of you, but remember, I'm still here. Just don't change my room any, okay?"

Everyone laughed, yet Kagome was serious. They shook their heads, promising nothing would happen to her room. Inuyasha took her in his arms, and they stood on the edge of the well. Kagome's backpack wasn't as full as it used to be. He would be supplying her with everything she needed, since he was to be her husband soon. As they arrived in the Feudal Era, Inuyasha was the first to climb up, holding his hands out for Kagome. She smiled up into his amber eyes, as he smiled back into her chocolate brown ones.

Yet as soon as the young woman was out of the well, a small, brown, furry creature bounded and leapt at her. Kagome laughed as Shippo nuzzled his little nose into her neck, sobbing. She held him tightly, knowing how hard it was for him to be separated from her for so long. She looked back at Inuyasha, who smiled softly at his girlfriend. He reached over towards Shippo, who begun to shout Kagome's name. He backed up, shaking his head, yet continued forward again and scratched Shippo behind his ear. Kagome laughed as Shippo gave a little growl of delight, his foot thumbing against her hand.

"You like that, Shippo?" Kagome asked, giggling. "Well, tell you what. Go back to Sango and Miroku for awhile, okay? Inuyasha and I have to go settle into our home. Isn't that right, Inuyasha? You do have a home for us, right?"

"Feh! Why wouldn't I have a home for my future mate? Of course I've got a home! C'mon, Kagome. Shippo, we'll come and visit in a few days. Kagome and I want some time alone, is that alright?" Inuyasha scratched him behind his ear again, Shippo's eyes filled with happiness.

"Can I call you two papa and mama now? You are like my papa and mama! They loved one another a lot! And when they wanted to be alone, I went over to my friend's house to play for days on end! It was loads of fun! I'll tell Sango and Miroku! Bye!" Shippo leapt from Kagome's arms. She felt as though she was letting go of a child. He was growing up so fast.

"Kagome. We have to get to the estate. The guards can't keep the gates open this late. Demons will get in."

"A-an estate?" Kagome blinked. Inuyasha owned an estate? But how? Didn't Sesshomaru own the estate? Or maybe that was just a castle that he owned…she didn't really know anymore. The two brothers confused her so greatly. One day they could be talking to one another like civilized people, then the next, it could be an all out war. She sighed, Inuyasha raising an eyebrow at this. "Huh? What did I do? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"You sighed. C'mon. Get on my back. We're heading towards the estate."

Kagome nodded, climbing onto the hanyou's back happily. She rested her chin on his shoulder as he began to bound through the forest, hurrying as fast as he could. He was moving in the complete opposite direction of the village, so Kagome knew that this estate was bigger than she imagined. She smiled up at Inuyasha, then kissed his cheek lovingly. Inuyasha laughed, turning his head to nudge his nose into her cheek in return. She returned the gesture by nudging her own against his, both looking into one another's eyes.

"You should be paying attention to where you are going," Kagome whispered. She smiled, brushing her lips so softly against his.

"Keh. I know the way. I know what will be in the path and what won't," he responded in a similar whisper, smiling even more than her. "Close your eyes. We're almost there. I don't want you to see it just yet. I have tons of surprises for you there."

Kagome giggled, shutting her eyes tightly. Inuyasha sped up, causing Kagome to squeal a tad bit, then laugh loudly. Inuyasha then began to slow down. She wanted to open her eyes so badly, but she wasn't going to because Inuyasha had told her to keep them closed. She wasn't going to ruin his chances of surprising her. Yet as they entered the estate (she knew they were. Gates had opened), she heard voices, and the lovely sound of young children running about. Apparently Inuyasha did have people who worked for him. He just didn't come home like he wanted to.

"Lord Inuyasha…welcome home. Is this the Lady Kagome you are having live here?" a man's voice questioned. Kagome almost opened her eyes until Inuyasha began to move again. She felt the presence of normal humans. So now hanyous here. Oh, well…she had thought maybe he would shelter them here. He probably couldn't. She wasn't going to pry into his business, either. He would probably get on her for it, anyways.

"Alright, Kagome. We're in a room at the moment. I'm setting you down, but don't open your eyes yet!" Inuyasha laughed, setting Kagome onto what seemed to be one of the softest cushions she had ever felt in the longest time. Kagome smiled up at her love, hoping he saw it. She sighed, wishing she could open her eyes so badly at the moment. Then Inuyasha took her hands, kissing them. "Open your eyes."

Kagome opened her eyes so slowly, adjusting to the light. She gasped at the sight she saw before her. One of the largest sitting rooms she had ever seen. There was so much space! And it was already furnished, with portraits of cherry blossom trees, valleys, everything she loved. She stood up slowly, Inuyasha following her. Four women, who were obviously handmaidens, bowed to her, and she bowed back.

"No need to bow back, Lady Kagome. We are your handmaidens. We help you with your kimonos, your daily needs. Anything. We are always here."

"Oh, but I couldn't possibly!" Kagome said, shaking her head. "Inuyasha, this best be all! I won't be able to top this at Christmas!"

Inuyasha laughed, taking her hand. Her handmaidens followed quickly, Kagome's smile wider than ever. He clasped his hands over her eyes, and she giggled. The handmaidens smiled, looking at one another, then giggling themselves. They all had husbands and children, but it was so great to see another young couple about the estate. Especially the lord of it all. Kagome was led towards a wall, and he slowly moved his hands.

"INUYASHA!" Kagome squealed, shaking her head happily. On the wall hung the most gorgeous red kimono. The obi was black, and a small, light coral fan hung in it. She turned around and tackled Inuyasha in a full blown kiss. "This is so gorgeous! I know I have to be dressed properly, but truly! It is so gorgeous! May I wear it now?"

"That is its purpose, my Kagome."

Her handmaidens rushed forward, slowly removing all of her other clothes behind the changing screen as they put on all the necessary underclothing. None was bulky. She had said that she hated the bulkiness of noble robes, and Inuyasha obeyed his love's wishes. Yet when she came out, all of time seem to stopped. So gorgeous. They had pulled her hair up into the traditional bun, with the chopsticks out of the back. He turned red, not even realizing the handmaidens left.

"You know, this does look like a bedroom, Inuyasha," Kagome whispered, blushing herself. "And I adore this kimono. Thank you, my Inuyasha. Thank you."

"The best for my Kagome. I would never let you live in anything but this. You deserve it all."

"Really?"

Inuyasha answered with a passionate kiss. He began to pull her down, lying on top of her. She smiled up at him, touching the base of his dog ears, and he gave a low growl. She giggled, and soon felt her obi slipping off of her…

Author's Notes:

Sorry it took so long for me to get this up! It has been Spirit Week at my school, and with me being on the Newspaper Staff, things have been crazy! Our first issue went out, and it wasn't as great as we wanted it to be. But we still did awesome! CHA!

Well, I have the Homecoming Dance tonight, so I will try to get Chapter Four up this weekend. I have only written up to Chapter Five, which I hope to finish by Monday, so no worries about waiting forever! Things will be back in motion soon!

Kya-chan