I will give one WARNING and one only. There will be HOMOSEXUAL situations. If you are uncomfortable with that I don't recommend reading this.

Kagome had spent the night in the slayers village. It gave Kohaku time to pack and say his good byes. As far as anyone was concerned he was on a mission of service to the God that had killed the evil Naraku. It made Kagome roll her eyes. She wondered if Sango's clan got a kick out of the stories and fanned the fire.

Little Gome had slept in bed with her. She enjoyed telling her worries and dreams. It pulled on her heart strings and made her wonder if she would have a child. Shippo was considered her son, but he was busy with his studies. She wouldn't burden him. Perhaps Kohaku's company would relieve some of her loneliness.

She started the day as she did most. She calmed her mind and body with meditation. Then she practiced a favored pass time of hers. She practiced the art of the spear. Something she learned from a kumiho who barely knew any Japanese. Kagome's mother had actually been half Korean. Kagome learned to speak fluently and even visited her grandparents in South Korea for a few summers. The Kumiho thankful for her help and they traveled together for quite some time. Kagome was mesmerized by the elegant movements of fighting with a spear. Kumiho proud to call Kagome her student. She even granted her a fang after Kumiho had reached her destination in the North.

Afterwards her muscles were sore and her mind was calm she went to the bath house and enjoyed herself. Her hair was soaked and Kagome went through her after bath routine, she dried self along with her hair and attempted to tame it. She felt slightly annoyed when her fingers had gotten caught in a waterfall of ebony locks. This had been a recurring problem, it snagged on everything and got yanked on in battle. Her hair had grown so thick and long it was pretty, but not practical. The maintenance it required and the trouble it brought was frankly too much. So before she dressed, she took sharp scissors and cut her hair into a short asymmetric bob with straight across bangs. She felt lighter and happy with the change. As for the left over hair... For some reason she felt need to keep it. After she had dressed warmly thin layers and a thick sweater, she had braided the long locks and put them away in her bag.

She met the family at the dining table. She had learned last night that the sisters and brother were off hunting demons that had been destroying villages along the country side. Kohaku did not have a good relationship with his brother Haku. Kagome smelled something fishy about the situation. Both Sango and Miroku didn't seem to want to discuss the matter or even act like there was a problem between the two. But she trusted her friends and wouldn't pry. But Kagome had discovered Haku the older of the twins wouldn't miss Kohaku at all. Kagome had wanted to inquire why. But judging by her friends silence it, would be a topic for their travels.

"Ka-go-me-sa-ma!" Kohaku's voice snapped her out of her thoughts. "Did I miss something?" She watched as Sango smiled lightly. "Are you sure you aren't the one getting soft in the head with age Kagome-chan?" She flushed and smiled sheepishly. "Sometimes I wonder." She responded softly drinking from a cub of tea. "Well I asked you if you would like to select a kitten from Kirara's litter. They are starting to be a handful now that they are off the nipple. It seems that now that Kirara has been in one place for a while, our village is overflowing with Nekomata! All the children have one but Kohaku and Gome." Kohaku's eyes narrowed at the mention of the demons. "It's not my fault the little demons haven't taken to me." His words were sharp but he looked like a sucker for cute things. "Maybe they'll soften up to you with Kagome around. She has a way with youkai." Miroku chimed in still more focused on his breakfast then the conversation. "I wouldn't mind at all. I actually miss Buyo. He passed some years ago." Little Kagome's brown eyes watered a bit with her mouth fool of food. It was cute to see her chew quickly and struggle to swallow before she could speak. "Don't worry Kagome! I'll show you the kittens! They will steal your sorrows away." That little girl just brightened Kagome's world at times. Breakfast continued with chatter and fond memories.

Afterwards Kagome brought both her big brother and big Kagome to Kirara's Den. Six little Nekomata ran around playing joyfully with each other. Kirara greeted Kagome with soft mews and purrs. "They all look so different! The only thing they have in common is Kirara's markings. You've been busy haven't you miss Kirara?" She grinned. Kirara just looked among her children proudly. She was of a proud and powerful breed.

Among the six Kagome noticed that one was completely different. While the nekomata were not all the same they at least shared some coloring. The kitten was digging himself out of a pile of snow that had fallen on him. He had orange patches, but the rest of him was white and he had two tiny little bob tails. He was clumsy and just melted her heart. "Him! I want the little orange and white fuzz ball!" Her eyes glowed and she loved him instantly. She walked over and helped brush of the snow. She introduced him to a small bit of her energy. He leaned into her and purred happily. Gome's eyes brightened as she clapped in joy. "He's the one we've been worried about! Tails are important for balance and he has nubs not tails. So all of the Slayers who have seen him haven't shown a interest in him." She chirped but Kagome was too engrossed in petting the Nekomata to respond. Kagome tuned to her big brother expectantly with a big smile.

"Kohaku-Nissan's turn!" Kohaku took wary steps holding the hilt of his blade. As soon as the Nekomata spotted him they snarled and hissed. "Every litter. Every single one." He glared back at them bitterly. Kagome laughed at his serious expression. "Maybe you are a dog sort of man. I could definitely take you to the west and see if they like you.~" Kohaku flushed brightly. He's spoken with some daiyoukai of the west. To say his eyes weren't wondering would be a complete lie. Gome had gotten the Nekomata litter to calm down. The little bob tailed Nekomata was glued to Kagome's side and even tolerated Kohaku. He had settled in her sweater and refused to be moved.

"So Kagome-sama... what are you naming the little monster?" Kagome laughed softly at Kohaku's hushed tone. He liked daiyoukai and even youkai but apparently not the ones of the Neko persuasion. But the feelings were mutual. "Maneki will be his name. Hopefully he will bring me more luck then Buyo did." Kohaku hummed thoughtfully trailing after her. "When will we be leaving? Are we going on a specific quest or will we just be wandering?" He asked catching up to her. She was momentarily startled by his height. Kohaku towered over her by nearly a foot. "I plan on requesting Totosai's services. While my bow is trusty. The other weapon I've been using is on its last leg."

Kohaku's eyes twinkled curiously. She was reminded of Gome. Who was still attending to the remaining Nekomata. It made her smile softly. "Other weapon? I've been only told of Kagome-sama's mastery of the bow. I'm a swordsman myself..." Kohaku probed excitedly. "I have recently finished my apprenticeship in the arts of the Spear. I have received a fang from my Mas- I mean Unnie. I plan to commission Totosai 's craftsmanship." Kohaku's expression sent her into a fit of laughter. It was almost as amusing as his pervy dream like state. Predicting his next question Kagome opened her mouth to speak. "KAGOME-SAMA!" A young man shorter then Kohaku with lighter hair and deep brown eyes ran towards them. This must be Haku. His party must have returned recently. "The general of the west and his soldiers have requested your presence at the gate!"

Kohaku sighed at the glare his brother discretely threw his way. "Well... I was just on my way to gather my things since Kohaku and I will be leaving after Lunch. Ask them to kindly wait until I am ready. I'm sure Miroku wouldn't mind hosting them." They would not change her plans nor would she allow them to rush her. She was not at Sesshoumaru's beck and call. Kohaku watched her slightly amazed at her carefree attitude as she removed her shoes and coat at the hut entrance. Haku looked stunned with his mouth open. "You heard her dear brother. Go entertain Lord Sesshoumaru's men." Haku looked like he was going to refuse. "Or I could always go entertain them myself." He added with a wink and his brother was gone in a flash. "Silly boy." Kohaku followed Kagome's lead and entered his would be former home.