Hiei arrived at this time with a white cake box in hand. Kagome say this and smiled, "So Hiei-kun, you picked up the cake? Thank you so much, how can I repay you?"

Hiei smirked, "A repeat of last night would do."

Kagome's face flushed as she heard Kurama try to cool his temper. Kagome smiled, "Yeah, I do have to repay the favor.'

Botan and Keiko, had appeared at the door the same time Hiei appeared on the shrine, looked at the girl in surprise and Botan had her catty expression further weirding out Kagome, "I see Hiei's taken a personal interest in this assignment."

Hiei snorted, "Nothing happened, you should ask about the scent of an unknown youkai I caught on her yesterday."

Kagome gaped at him, eyes flashing he snitched on her, but she reasoned she didn't do anything either. Kurama turned to her, golden-eyed telling her who was in charge… "KAGOME, WHAT'S THIS ABOUT AN UNKNOWN YOUKAI, HOW COULD YOU DO SOMETHING SO FOOLISH… WHAT WERE YOU THINKING! YOU WEREN'T THINKING THAT'S WHAT! WHAT IF…"

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He quieted when the appearance of a brown haired boy came into view. Kagome sighed, 'Never thought I'd be thankful for Hojo's interruption. Hiei, I know your listening, I'll get you back, maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but when you least expect it, your hair and gravity will become reacquainted.'

Hojo came up to the two pushing his bike, "Higurashi-san…is this a bad time? Oh aren't you Suichi Minamino , you must be here to tutor Higurashi because she always misses class…I'll leave you guys alone and Minamino-san, go easy on her she hasn't been feeling well and isn't under the correct frame of mind to take such a harsh scolding…Higurashi I'll see you at school."

Kagome and the others gaped at the boy rode away whistling. Kurama eyes turned their normal green, "I believe that we should finish the conversation elsewhere."

Kagome nodded then grumbled that conversations involved dialogue this was just a lecture.

Grabbing the cooler and looking at the others she headed for the well, noticing the others were following behind. Sighing she made another mental reminder to see him when she came back to ask the all important life-altering question. Knowing Hiei was eavesdropping, she smirked and thought of the giddy girl stuff, so he can't figure out the question, she thought of weddings and the gown the bridesmaids, and the generic groom.

Hiei narrowed his eyes but leapt into the well with Kagome followed by Botan, Keiko, and Kurama. Kagome landed and pulled herself out of the well watching silently as the others climbed out. Silently handing the cooler to Botan she told them to go to the village and wait for Kurama and herself to join them later.

Hiei vanished from sight while Keiko and Botan followed in his general direction, "Oh, and Botan watch out for Miroku."

Botan nodded and dropped out of view. Turning her attention to her father she sat down waiting for him to continue his tirade. Kurama felt Youko rise up and he let him take over, "Kagome, I'm asking you to not talk to strange youkai especially considering what you are and the fact you have a Shikon no Kakera."

Kagome looked up at him a smile on her face, "Well of course I won't do that, I know the group of demons I was with. There was Shippo, who looks so cute all grown up, and Kouga was there and lastly was another demon I know from this time period that apparently I become friends with."

Youko sighed, 'When did I, the greatest thief, turn into my parents?'

Kagome brushed herself off, "See, No strange youkai, just demons from this time period who've survived to modern times. So I've known them for 500 years; not exactly strangers."

Youko chuckled, then led her to the village, making it to see Botan use her oar on Miroku. Kuwabara and Yusuke winced having been on the receiving end of that piece of wood several times. Keiko had just arrived and Kagome quickly hid her behind her back, whispering to the girl she mentioned that it would be a great surprise for the group to see her. Kagome smirked and walked towards the group, "Ohayo, everyone, so what happened while I was gone…"

She didn't get to finish her thought when Shippo jumped on her, "Kaa-san, I missed you!"

Kagome smiled and hugged the kit tightly to herself, "Oh I missed you too, guess who I saw back in my time."

Shippo took a big whiff for any lingering trace of the person, "All I smell is myself and Kouga."

Kagome smiled, "Correct two out of three, and let me give you a hint, Shippo-chan, he hangs out with an imp…"

Shippo looked at her wide-eyed, "Sesshomaru? You saw Sesshomaru and you're still alive?"

Kagome laughed, "Jeez, Shippo, have faith in me."

Kouga came up to the group of three, "Hey Kagome, nice to see that you're back."

Kagome smiled, "It's nice to see you too, Kouga-kun."

Kagome added, "Keiko, why don't you ask Yusuke why is he skipping school?"

Keiko nodded she knew what to do. Kagome sat down on the grass to watch the fireworks. Kouga joined her and watched as Keiko spoke, "YUSUKE! WHY AREN'T YOU IN SCHOOL, YOU BETTER NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT SKIPPING!"

Kouga looked at Kagome who was trying to hold in her laughter at the fact Yusuke jumped a good three feet into the air and was now trying to explain himself to Keiko. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE, IT'S DANGEROUS."

Kouga whispered to Kagome, "Why is she upset if he skips?"

Kagome smiled down at the pair, "The type of skipping she is talking about is when one shirks their responsibilities and in that case it's school, which is a place where all students are required to go until middle school then they have to take a test called an entrance exam to see if they can make it into high school."

Kouga nodded slowly, "So, this school-thing is important?"

Kagome gave a quick nod, and turned to the pair who were now kissing, "It helps you survive in my time."

Kouga attempted to ask another question but, Kurama blocked the view of the two ningens they had been watching, "Kagome, Youko wishes to speak with you."

Kagome stood up, muffling the groan at the prospect of another lecture, "Sorry, Kouga-kun, I'll speak to you later."

Kouga watched her go; staring at the sky wistfully he laid back and closed his eyes. 'How can I make Kagome see that she is in fact my woman…she seems to believe that we are nothing but friends.' Then he started to imagine Kagome in her demon form naked and withering underneath him…then he started to imagine her round with his pups, looking at him lovingly. He snapped out of his reverie when the butt of a sword came crashing down on his head. Kouga jumped up to see Hiei standing there coolly watching him. Growling at the forbidden one, he readied himself for a fight. Hiei watched unimpressed at the display.

With Kagome

Kagome sat on the well lip, watching Kurama as her father took over, "So Kagome what did happen last night with you and Hiei?"

Kagome flushed, "Nothing happened; after I dressed he came in and braided my hair then a quick kiss good night, so as you see nothing happened."

Youko growled, "Nothing, huh, a kiss doesn't sound like nothing."

Kagome rolled her eyes and felt a familiar pulse rush through her body, "Can we stop this conversation, I sense jewel shards at least 3…"

Youko stood and pulled out his traditional weapon, Kagome rushed in the direction of the pulse leaving Youko there. Catching the scent of human blood she ran faster her demonic aura rising. Sliding in front of a small bleeding girl she used ice to block the demon bear's attack. Concentrating on the youkai she pin pointed the location of the shards. Forcing the demon back she shot a large ice shard. The shard of ice glowed pink with her miko energy and purified the youkai leaving solely the shards of the Shikon no tama. Kagome quickly picked up the shards then turned her attention to the little girl, her eyes widened, 'Aw crap, this is the girl who travels with Sesshomaru, hope he doesn't think I hurt her.'

Kagome smiled, "Hi, my name's Kagome, and I'm here to help you."

The girl nodded still holding onto her arm, "My name's Rin, can you help me find Sesshomaru-sama?"

Kagome nodded, "But let's clean up that cut on your arm, okay?"

Picking up the smaller girl she led her to a near by hot spring.

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Gently washing off the blood she located herbs and using her claws shredded them into a paste then covered the wound with the gunk. Tearing at the bottom of her shirt exposing her stomach she created bandages to help stave off infections. Patting the girl on the arm and pulling out a small chocolate kiss, she dusted herself off, "There that should do until you find a healer, so Rin what now?"

Rin stood up, eating the candy, "I want to find Sesshomaru-sama and Jaken-sama."

Kagome took the girl hand, "Where did you last see them?"

Rin started rambling about how, Sesshomaru left Ah-Un, Jaken and herself to handle some business and that he was suppose to return today and that Jaken had gotten left her when she went picking flowers and that was when the youkai attacked.

Kagome took the girl's hand and tried to discreetly sniff the air for the scent of the taiyoukai, she caught the scent of her father who was rapidly approaching. Stopping the girl she told Rin to wait, because her father is coming. Rin nodded and started to run around in circles to amuse her self. Kagome hid a chuckle but her eyes were dancing in amusement. Youko arrived taking a glance at the girl, "Kagome, who's the girl?"

A cool voice interrupted, "Rin."

Rin ran towards the voice as Sesshomaru stepped into view. Rin started to explain who she had gotten lost and then attacked by a bear youkai and that 'Kagome-nee-chan' saved her and took care of the cut on her arm and then 'Kagome-nee-chan's otou-san' showed up and here they are. Sesshomaru took in this information, processed it and then looked at Rin's rescuer, "InuYasha's wench, where is that half brother of mine?"

Kagome growled, "Sesshomaru-sama, I am not InuYasha's wench, that role is occupied by Kikyou and he has left our group to be with his un-dead mate."

Sesshomaru eyes narrowed, "It appears the half breed is more idiotic then I thought, I thank you, Kagome for caring for my ward until I manage to return."

Kagome gave a small bow, "It was my pleasure, Sesshomaru-sama."

Then she watched him glide away with Rin in tow. She let out a sigh of relief, "Well, that was stressful, that youkai was the 'unknown youkai' I ran into yesterday. Oh and remind me when in the present, where he is more mellowed out to ask him a question?"

Youko looked at her suspiciously, "What question?"

Kagome laughed, "It has to do with a bet Sango and I have, I say the fuzzy thing on his shoulder is a tail she believes it to be a pelt…loser has to do whatever the winner wants for a week."

Youko raised one eyebrow, "That's interesting, and here Hiei thought it had to do with mating?"

Kagome smirked, "Yeah, he was reading my thoughts so I decided to throw him a loop."

Walking back, they took in the sight of Kouga and Hiei fighting. Kagome walked towards them mindful of any attacks, "Um…guys why are you guys fighting this time?"

They stopped and looked at her a faint blush covered both of their cheeks. Kagome raised an eyebrow then crossed her arms realizing that she was touching bare skin. She flushed then walked away towards Sango to see if her bag had a clean top. After knocking the houshi unconscious she handed her the bag. Kagome took it and hid behind some bushes and pulled on the white top from her school uniform. Coming out of the clearance she smiled, "Hey don't you guys want to see my surprise?"

Shippo jumped up and started to run towards Kagome, but was stopped when Keiko caught him, "Hey who's this little guy?"

Shippo looked at the girl, "I'm Shippo and I'm not little!"

Kagome ran up to Sango, "Sango, you'll never believe who I saw in my time yesterday!"

Sango's eyes sparkled, "Who, did you see, Kagome?"

Ticking on her fingers she counted off, "Well, I saw an adult Shippo, I ran into Kouga and then Sesshomaru found me…I just ran into him again here."

Shippo jumped onto Kagome's shoulder after escaping Keiko, "How did I look like?"

Kagome ruffled his hair, "You hair was longer and darker, you were about Kouga's height and you just looked so cute. I was surprised to see you there working for Sesshomaru."

Shippo snorted, "Why would I help him?"

Kagome laughed, "In my time he's in the gaming industry, he makes games for children and you actually made a very popular series of games under his business."

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Sango smiled then on an unwelcome intrusion to her personal space brought the Hiraikotsu on the monk's head. The last words the monk spoke before losing consciousness were, "But…bug."

Keiko watched the display and whispered to Kagome, "Do those two have feelings for one another?"

Kagome 'eep'ed' when the large boomerang was brought towards her, "Yes Ka-go-me, what is your answer."

Kagome did the only safe thing to do at the moment, she claimed neutrality on the basis of not wanting to die just yet.

Sango smirked and put the boomerang away, "That's what I thought."

Kagome scratched the back of her head nervously, "So, now is it okay for the treat I brought to be brought out?"

They nod and the group all joined on the grassy clearing. Taking the cooler she opened it and pulled out the drinks and ice cream looking around she managed to find the cake box, "Now guys this is ice cream and in the box is cake, and the drinks are called soda."

Yusuke started to laugh and looked around, "Hey do you have a camera?"

Kagome looked at him confused, "Why do you need one?"

Keiko smacked the spirit detective, "You better not make fun of Hiei."

Kagome looked at the demon in question, "What's wrong with Hiei?"

Yusuke snorted and kept quiet, but Kuwabara answered, "Hiei gets drunk off of sweet snow."

Kagome smiled, "Well to each their own, right, Kazuma…………so, Hiei, do you want some?"

Hiei nodded stiffly, and Kagome handed him a cup and the ice cream scoop. Okay Hiei-kun, can you serve people, while I cut the cake."

Kagome started to cut the cake and hand the slices around, "Okay just try it and if you don't like it, "I'll take it back and Ji-chan can have it, he's been eyeing the sweets in the house."

Sango smiled and tasted the cake, "This is good, Kagome-chan"

Kagome watched as the group ate the cake and ice cream. Hiei face was slightly red as he continued to eat the vanilla ice cream. Kagome was slowly eating her strawberry ice cream when Shippo jumped on her lap, "Okaa-san, can I try some of your ice cream?"

Kagome smiled and handed him the ice cream, "Just a little, Shippo."

Shippo took a lick of the strawberry getting most of the frozen treat on his face. Kagome smiled and pulled out the torn green top, ready to clean the kit's face when she felt arms encircle her waist and pull her into the camouflage of the tree's branches. Kagome took in the scent she could smell fire, mints, and the smell of oceans, 'Hiei?'

The demon in question pressed his nose into Kagome's hair taking in her scent, 'You smell nice, Kagome.'

Kagome flushed, "Hiei…what are you doing?"

Hiei face had moved from her hair to her shoulder taking in the scent that is Kagome. Pressing his lips to her neck he took a taste of the girl in his arms. Kagome 'eep'ed' when his tongue began licking her pulse point. Kouga and the others were looking up in the tree trying to hear what's going on with those with sensitive hearing relaying to the others. Miroku had his lecherous grin, "It appears that our youkai friend has very untoward thoughts for our Kagome…makes me wonder what could have unraveled last night because I noticed he was not here…"

Miroku couldn't continue because he was suddenly dodging ice-balls, and a voice from the tree came down, "Miroku-sama, nothing is happening, Hiei has fallen asleep."

Miroku smiled, "Kagome-sama, dare I say you sound disappointed."

Kagome snorted, "Miroku-sama, I believe you've got the pervert out of the group confused with me."

Kagome smiled when she heard the thump of someone met the wrong side of a large blunt object. Botan's voice rang through the clearing, "Hentai no baka, Hiei's actually showing emotions, Kagome's good for him."

Kagome flushed, "Oi, I'm still up here with a drooling youkai, hey did you know he talks in his sle… ow, he's squishing me… death grip…Hiei, wake up, I'm not your teddy bear."

Hiei snorted and clung tighter and Kagome sighed, "Great…just peachy."

Yusuke laughed, "Well, Kagome, aren't Kitsunes lustful creatures that are attracted to anything beautiful?"

Kagome snarled and threw an ice ball at him, "I can control my libido very well, thank you very much."

Yusuke moaned as he rubbed the lump on his head, "Jeez, Kagome, that really hurts."

Kagome smiled from her spot, then twisted around to get comfortable, closing her eyes she drifted off to sleep. Sango looked up at the pair and smiled, Kagome was curled in Hiei's arms her head resting on the crook of his neck and Hiei's head resting on hers. Kagome's disguise dropped and her tail was unfurled, hanging off the branch. Keiko looked at the fuzzy appendage and curiosity overruled common sense, she tugged on the tail throwing Kagome off balance causing her to fall out of the tree and Hiei's grip pulled him out of the tree as well. Kagome groaned from the ground, Hiei woke up due to the noise, finding his face inches from Kagome's.

Kagome interrupted his train of thoughts, "Hiei, do mind getting off of me so I can stand up?"

Hiei smirked and kissed her, "And if I don't want to?"

Kagome's eyes widened, "Well, then I would have to do this."

She tossed him off of her. Sitting up she popped her bones back into place, brushing herself off she stood up. Keiko came up apologizing, Kagome waved her away, "Don't worry, Keiko-san, sleep is highly overrated…Sango-chan?"

Sango nodded, "Botan and Keiko, do you wish to join us at the hot-springs?"

Miroku sat up, and Youko stood in front of him, "You will not be joining them, houshi."

Miroku looked affronted, "Do you really think so lowly of me?"

Kagome grabbed her bathing supplies and the girls followed her towards the hot springs. Upon arriving Kagome undressed and slowly unwound the bandages, the stab wound to her stomach was covered over with pale pink skin as were the multiple injuries on her shoulder. Sliding in she scrubbed her sore body. Sango and the others also climbed in, Botan looked at the kitsune with a catty expression on her face, "So Kagome how do you feel about the Spirit detectives."

Kagome smiled, "You know, Suichi asked the very same question yesterday, and my answer is the same as it was yesterday."

Sango nodded, "Kagome, how'd it go with your brother yesterday?"

Kagome sunk in not answering, Sango winced, "That bad?"

Kagome sat up, "The whole demon thing was cool, but when he found out about InuYasha he basically threw a fit but, Hiei stopped him…so basically Souta blames me."

Sango hugged the girl, "You brother was fond of InuYasha, was he not?"

Kagome nodded, Keiko and Botan looked at one another, "Who's InuYasha?"

Sango growled, but Kagome stopped her, "InuYasha is an inu-hanyou we know, he use to travel with us but, he left us to go with Kikyou."

Sango gaped at the girl, "Kagome, don't you forget to include that he wants to kill you and use your soul to bring back Kikyou from the dead."

Kagome sighed, and turned an ear to Keiko and Botan who were talking in hushed tones, "Girls, you do know my ears are for more then decoration and that I can hear you just fine."

They flush, "Well, I think Hiei's good for you, he'll protect you."

Kagome sighed again, "Well, after this I'll take you guys home, it's dangerous here and I have several questions to ask of certain youkai in our time."

Sango noticed the change in topic and decided to ask about last night, "You say Hiei stopped him, how?"

Kagome sighed, "He stuck his katana at the poor boy's neck telling him the truth, Souta had just thought me and InuYasha got into one of our many fights."

Sango gave the younger girl's hand a squeeze, "So how'd the rosary come off of him I thought only you could take it off."

Kagome started to scrub her tail getting the dirt and grass blades off of it, "Simple, Kikyou made the necklace so; of course she could take it off. If I had made it only I could take it off."

Sango nodded pausing when she sensed a demonic aura. Kagome took a sniff, eyes widened at the smell of dog mixed in with ashes and graveyard soil, she told them to get out and dressed now. They followed her orders and Kagome told the two other girls from the future to head back to the group. Sango looked at her, "Who is it?"

Kagome's grim expression told her everything, "InuYasha, why are you peeping at us?"

InuYasha came into the clearing, "Bitch, you belong to me."

Kagome buried him in a mountain of snow, "InuYasha, I know all those 'sits' did not knock loose your since of smell, I am a vixen and I AM NOT YOURS, I'M NOT KIKYOU!"

InuYasha climbed out, pissed, "Shut up, Ka-go-me. I wanted to ask you something."

Kagome looked at Sango who lowered her weapon, "Go ahead."

InuYasha growled, "Why the hell does the well not work for me."

Kagome smirked, "You lost the right to travel in the well the moment your connection to me was broken, now go; you wouldn't want to keep your mate waiting."

Kagome shuddered at the thought of bedding a corpse. InuYasha pulled out the Tetsusaiga, at the insult to his mate, dismayed to see that it wouldn't transform. Sheathing it, he cracked his knuckles, Kagome's hands started to glow a pink color with her miko energies in response to the perceived threat. Sango shifted the Hiraikotsu to a defensive position. InuYasha struck using his Sankontessou attack (Iron Reaver Soul Stealer) Kagome used her ice to create a barrier against the ribbons of yellow youki. Sango threw the boomerang at the hanyou who managed to dodge it and retreat just as the others were coming. Kagome dropped the ice shield and sat down tail tightly curled around her waist to prevent it from getting dirty, "Well, that was fun."

Sango looked at her eyebrow raised, "You're joking, right?"

Kagome smiled and nodded, "Not only that my hypothesis was proven, the Tetsusaiga will only work for InuYasha if he is protecting me."

Sango frowned, "Then how will we break Naraku's barrier without it?"

Kagome shrugged then she stood up to face the group of guys, "A little late, guys."

Kouga came up to her, "Did, mutt-face hurt you?"

Kagome snorted, "No, but he wanted to know why the well wouldn't work."

The group from the future froze, "What do you means the well doesn't work? How are we to go back?"

Kagome shook her head, "Of course the well works just not for InuYasha…he's having a bad week, first, no more ramen and then, Tetsusaiga doesn't work anymore."

Turning to the girls from her era, Kagome sighed, "I'd better get you guys back, its too dangerous here."

They nodded and Keiko gave Yusuke a quick kiss before being led away to the well. Kagome paused at the lip of the well, "Don't worry, Keiko, I won't let anything happen to Yusuke."

Keiko smiled softly, "Thanks, Kagome."

Kagome grabbed hold of the two, throwing on her human disguise she jumped in. Climbing out, led them out, and pausing when she saw the adult Shippo standing there, "Shippo? What is it?"

Shippo threw his arms around her taking in her scent, "I've just miss you, Kagome."

Waving goodbye to the girls she led him inside and to her room. Kagome locked the door and turned to him, "Okay, Shippo, now talk…you act like I died."

Shippo looked at her horrified, "How'd you know?"

Kagome paled and sat on her bed, "Easy, you just confirmed it…so really Shippo there's no reason not to tell me what happened because after all no one can change history."

Shippo sat on the ground in front of her head down trying to hide the tears that were streaming down his face, he stiffened when he felt Kagome gently embrace him allowing his head to lie on her lap. He started, "Well, seeing as you brought those girls back, it means that in a weeks time the gang will battle Naraku, we defeat him thanks to your demonic ice that apparently absorbs jaki (the stuff that powers youki which give demons their energy aka life force for demons). You were stabbed through by a tentacle allowing for you access to Naraku's skin to apply the ice. The ice weakened it enough allowing for the others to destroy him. You put together the Shikon no Tama and that was when Kikyou made her appearance, I guess the entire battle with Naraku drained you of all your youki and miko energies. But Kikyou shot you with her hama no ya (purification arrows) and you let out a scream and you were surrounded by a bright light and we couldn't see what happened but then it cleared away and we could see your blood and some ashes."

Kagome sighed, "Will you tell my family here, after it happens?"

Shippo nodded and allowed himself to be rocked by the only mother-figure he knew.

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Kagome hummed to him trying to comfort him while her mind was racing, 'Die, well at least I know that Naraku was taken down. Poor Shippo he must have felt so guilty.'

Kagome sat down, "Shippo, you must know that this isn't your fault, nor is it Kikyou, she must have felt desperate to attack while I was wounded."

Shippo looked at her wide eyed, "You knew… that was the last thing you told me, that it wasn't my fault."

Kagome smiled sadly, "The irony of the time-travel paradox, you can't change anything and if you could it was already done."

Standing up she stretched, "Well, I have the past to save, so what happens after I die? Do Miroku and Sango get together?"

Shippo smiled and nodded, "Yes and they have lots of children, Yusuke happens to be one of their descendents. And the group from the future went back after we interned your ashes."

Kagome snorted, "Figured, he's related; perverted and ridiculously strong, the mix between Sango and Miroku. So I guess this is goodbye, please don't forget to be here in seven days."

Helping Shippo up, she walked back to the well, clearing her thoughts and smiling at Shippo she jumped in. Climbing out, she saw Shippo sitting on the ledge waiting for her. Smiling softly, she let him lead the way back to the group.

Kagome looked at the taijiya and the houshi and smiled, thinking about the fact they finally get together. They all look at the miko suspicious, she was smiling but her eyes shone with a sadness that not even the smile could fully hide. Sango decided to speak, "Kagome-chan, what's wrong?"

Kagome looked at the demon exterminator, "Nothing, I'm just hoping that we are prepared for Naraku?"

Yusuke snorted, "All you need is me; I could beat this Naraku character with a hand tied behind my back."

Kouga snorted, "As if, we need some puny ningen to defeat Naraku."

Sango sat beside her, "Well this is familiar."

Kagome nodded, "Especially considering Yusuke is a hanyou."

Sango looked at her wide eyed, "That's an interesting coincidence, so what's really troubling you?"

Kagome sighed and placed her head on her knees, "I just talked to Shippo on the other side of the well about our final battle with Naraku…"

Sango gasped, "Does someone die?"

Kagome shook her head, "Naraku doesn't kill anyone, it's just when its all over I won't get to see you guys again…I won't get to see you and Miroku marry and have kids and I won't get to see Shippo grow up. Did you know Yusuke is one of your descendants…I can see the resemblance…the chocolate eyes that look like a certain demon slayer I know and his black hair like a certain pervert we all know and love."

Sango flushed, "KA-GO-ME-CHAN!"

Kagome looked at her innocently, "Why, Sango-chan, no need to scream I'm right here."

Sango glared at her and got ready to lunge when Miroku showed up, "What are you ladies talking about?"

Kagome smiled and looked at Sango, "Why Miroku-sama, we were talking about…ACK"

Sango muffled the demon, "Houshi-sama, we were talking about Naraku."

Miroku's eyes sparkled mischievously, "Really and that is why you stopped Kagome-sama from speaking?"

Sango let her go and sent a glare at the girl. Kagome gestured him to sit by her, "Actually, I was speaking to Shippo on my side of the well and he told me what will happen in the battle with Naraku and all I have to say is…OW! Sango-chan, that hurts!"

Sango wielded the Hiraikotsu bringing it back down on her head, "Kagome-chan you will not give him any ideas?"

Kagome rubbed the lump on her head, "Why Sango-chan, whatever do you mean, I was simply going to tell him that Yusuke turns out to be one of his descendents, I'm troubled that you think so lowly of me."

Miroku nodded, "I understand how you feel, Kagome-sama, it is dreadful how she can think so lowly of us."

Kagome laughed and turned her attention to the fighting pair. Watching them she broke the relative silence between the three, "Thanks I needed a good laugh. I wonder should we start training?"

Sango nodded, "The final battle is soon, right?"

Kagome grimaced, "Yea, we have one week before our date with destiny."

Sango tightened her grip on her main weapon, "What are we waiting for?"

Kagome stood up and suddenly had to dodge the Hiraikotsu, Sango caught it and calling Kirara started to fly towards the girl. Kagome had an eerie flashback to the game, she managed to dodge the next blow of the boomerang and leaping onto Kirara's back she pointed her claws at the stunned demon exterminator's neck, "Now Sango, that wasn't much fun."

Miroku was watching the battle amused and secretly hoping for the two to fall into a mud-pit. Hiei allowed him join the realm of unconscious so that he may fantasize some more. Kouga and the others were watching the girls battle it out, Kirara having successfully thrown Kagome off her back and Sango leapt off the neko youkai, katana in hand. Kuwabara broke the guys' silence, "Why are they fighting? I thought they were friends? Shouldn't we stop them?"

Kagome sent a mental plea to Hiei, to shut the guy up. Hiei complied, "Baka, they're training.'

Kuwabara nodded mutely then realized the insult, "Shut up midget, I was just asking a question."

Dancing away from the demon exterminator, Kagome leapt onto Sango's boomerang which was going for her head, balancing on it she ran along it and dodging the thrust of the katana she froze the slayers hands together. Smirking, she looked at Sango, "How are you going to get out of this one Sango-chan?"

Sango grunted and brought the Hiraikotsu onto the girl's head, which Kagome ducked, wincing as her ear was smashed by the weapon. Pressing the wounded appendage against her head, groaning as she could feel the blood welling up, she forcibly disarmed the girl. Freezing her feet to the ground she pulled out her medical kit, Sango winced at the fact she could see the ear was badly bleeding, "Kagome-chan, are you alright?"

Kagome nodded then looked at her warily, "You won't try that again will you?"

Sango nodded relieved to see the ice disappearing from her limbs, walking to the girl she was a bit surprised at the small growl coming from the miko-youkai, "Kagome-chan, I'm not going to hit your ear again, I'm sorry it was a rather low shot."

Kagome waved her away, "It's not your fault, Sango-chan; we were sparring after all."

Sango nodded and slowly lifted the injured ear, wrapping it up in bandages she winced again as she saw it flop back against her head, unable to stay upright. Hiei's attention was focused on the young miko in front of him watching as the girl's father appeared and began examining the ear. Kagome brushed him off, "I'm fine, but shouldn't we continue on our way, we wouldn't want Naraku to meet us so close to the village."

The group nodded and started to pick up. Kagome's uninjured ear stood at attention, ready to pick up the slack of the other one. Hiei took his place beside Kagome, his aura clearly reflecting the worry for the younger girl, something happened on the other side of the well, and she wasn't telling them, if they truly defeat Naraku with no casualties, why would her mind be clouded with a sadness that he couldn't penetrate with the Jagen. 'Kagome, what occurred on the other side of the well?'

Kagome flinched, 'Don't worry about it Hiei, it's nothing.'

Youko took his place beside her, "A penny for you thoughts?"

Kagome blinked at his sudden appearance, "Just wondering what will happen after we reform the Shikon no Tama."

Youko snorted, "Simple we go back to our time and live our lives."

Kagome nodded and fell silent lost in her own thoughts, when her peace was again interrupted but this time by a worried Shippo, "okaa-chan, why are you sad?"

Kagome smiled and shook herself out of her stupor, "Nothing Shippo, I guess I'm stressing out…but, don't worry I'm back to normal now.'

Shippo leapt to her arms, "Good, I don't like to see you sad."

Yawning the fox kit fell asleep in her arms, Kagome snuggled him, whispering, "You always make me feel better."

Turning to the others smile still in place, "Now to kill hours of walking, let's play a game"

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Okay before you flame me for what Shippo from the future said just remember two points this story will have a happy ending and appearances can be deceiving

FluffysGurl3249-Well is 11 days soon enough

Ryukotsusei-Of course he wasn't amused I wonder when Hiei will have his talking to esp. when Youko finds out about Hiei's peeping tom tendencies

Dawnstar28-Cartoon Network at midnight, Don't forget…it promises to be great

Kuramasgal-That my friend is what drags them in for the next chapter

spice lily- That you for being willing to wait, I actually have half of 15 done so the next update it soon

kogas-mate- More affection to come, especially after the following two weeks of the storyline

Kagome259- Again that you for the compliment

shadow miko- who doesn't adore the Hiei/Kagome pairings, yeah I hope to progess the relationship after the next chapter which will have the final battle sequence.

smileitscarespeople- Updated like requested

inuyashas hun- Okay, I hope your back now because I've updated

Lita-Of course it's a Hiei/Kagome, You'd think I'd let you down.

Sessh-Luver-chan- I've updated and I hope you are happy

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gcdv-thanks I don't think anyone has done the relations of Kagome and the YYH group quite like this

Annaku-I know it threw me in a loop also…I was going to make this a Kag/Kur but then someone asked if Kurama was her father in Chapter 3 and I was like now that is very cool so thus this became Hiei/Kag