(OK, before I say anything else, I'm sorry for the incredibly long update, but my life has been hectic: School, home crap, drama, and that devil's spawn writer's block. But here it is, and I had to cut this one in half because of a surprise visitor....

Oh! Might as well,

Disclaimer: Inuyasha is not mine, but Rooski is. This applies for the previous chapters and the future chapters....)

Kagome gave a strangled noised mixed between a cry of joy or a laugh of joy. Either way Kikyo was nearly overwhelmed at the amount of joy Kagome felt at being able to pass through the well. Kikyo still hasn't fully comprehended why it's so important. Kagome has a family over in the feudal era. She has Sango, her sister. Miroku, her brother. Inuyasha, her best friend. Rin and Shippo, her children. Sesshomaru, her mate. Sesshomaru's lands is her home, his palace is her home, he is her home. Though she suppose nothing beat the real thing.

'You bet,' Kagome's voice sang.

'I just want to experience the time of my reincarnation. Are there any demons in this time?'

'Not any that I've encountered. But then again, I don't spend too terrible much time here either. Just when I'm about physically sick from home sickness, or when I really want something, such as a new body wash, or spa, do I come back home. After all, there's no place like home.'

'I suppose it's nice to have a place you can relay on when times get too rough.'

'Didn't you have a home growing up with Keade?'

'Not in the sense that you're speaking of.'

'Why don't we meet my Mom?'

Kikyo didn't say anything, but a warm feeling flooded Kagome and she climbed out of the well. As she exited the well house, she didn't see anyone in the courtyard. No Sota playing soccer or no grandfather sweeping away imaginary leaves. A fleeting feeling of confusion swept through Kagome, for it was odd for none of the two to be out side. But it has been a long time since she had been home, nearly six months, so who knows. Her attention was immediately captured by a very welcomed, and very wanted voice.

"Kagome?" The name was but a whisper, and her mother sounded very confused. If it weren't for Kikyo's strong resemblance to Kagome, her mother would have thought her a stranger.

Tears welled in her eyes for more then one reason as she sobbed out, "Mom..."

Mother and daughter ran towards each other after such a long time apart. Kagome briefly thought about how she would feel in Rin were to travel to far distances and she couldn't follow her for God knows how long, with no word on how she was, or how she was doing or knowing if anything could be happening to her, and in that moment she understood her mother's pain. She understood why it hurt her so to see her go. She also understood that her mother was a saint, for how she dealt with it and allowed things she would have killed Rin for. She pushed those thought away and just allowed herself to be comforted by her mother's embrace.

Deep in her mind she could feel how awkward Kikyo felt about such an emotional reunion with mother and daughter and how bad she felt that she didn't really belong.

'I suggest that while you're part of my life now, enjoy it.' Kagome's voice murmured.

"Kagome... you look so different. Your hair is longer and straighter, and your eyes...."

"Mom, why don't we go inside and you put some tea on and I'll explain everything?"

With a weary nod, arms linked across each other's shoulders, they walked inside. Kagome withdrew from her mother's warmth and sat down at their kitchen table. With a deep breath, she took in her small kitchen she grew up with. The walls were light, pale yellow that blended in with the cabinets. The cabinet handles had a little creative touch as small wooden spoons were glued into the handles. The refrigerator stood to the left of the back door, which was on the back wall with a window beside it. On the other side of the refrigerator was a small counter space to fix a drink or a snack. The counters were made out of concrete, but was painted an antique white. Above the small space was a cabinet that, when opened, was split in three sections. The lower section held all of our glasses, the middle section held our plates, and the top section held some of our wine glasses. It continued to two smaller cabinets that held some of our finer plates and such. Underneath those, was the sink. It was sectioned off into three sections as well, made out of a dark stainless steel. You had the two classical sections, but there was a small one in the middle that was there to grind up any leftover food. The counters rounded on the corner with the cabinets getting bigger. Then the counters ended into our stove. It's just a small, classical gas stove. The floor was a real wooden floor with a bright woody color.

So many memories were created here that such an intense longing filled Kagome. The feeling was so intense that it felt depressing. She was brought back to the land of the living when her mother sat across from her. The table was a classical low, wooden table, made out the same wood the floor was.

"Where are grandpa and Sota?" Kagome asked, getting the question that plagued her the most so far.

"Sota had some kind of deal at school and Dad decided to go with him. You know, in case you were to magically pop up..." Her Mom looked at her with ironic humor.

"Which brings us to how you've come back so...different."

Kagome took a deep breath. Even if her mother was a saint, there had to be limits to her patience. Once she told her that she died, well, what to make her believe that it won't happen again. If she would even let her out of her sight now. With another breath, she exhaled out thoughts of her reaction. What she really needed to focus on was how she was going to break it to her Mom. It wasn't everyday that your time traveling daughter comes back in a strange body that looks like her so much so, it's scary, saying that she's died and just borrowing this body. On top of that, saying that she has to go back to the place she died and reclaim the jewel so that she can be rejoined in her body.

"Well, do you remember the first day I came back from the feudal era, that Keade said I was the reincarnation? And do you remember later saying that she was resurrected? Um,"

"Wait, do you mean to tell me that...." Her mother trailed off as horror entered her eyes.

"Let me finish! It's not as bad as it sound, I promise." Kagome waited a few moments for her mother to gather herself. "A while ago, our lands were attacked by this pair of panther brothers. In order for our victory and rights to keep our title as mates and all, I sacrificed myself and didn't survive the night." Her mother gasped in horror. "But because of the sacred jewel, I stayed on this plain. I really can't explain it too well, but later I got an idea. I figure that since Kikyo and I are bonded by our souls, and with our connections to the sacred jewel, I figured that I could just give her body my soul. As you can see, it worked. I do warn you, Kikyo does still have her individualism."

Kagome watched her mother carefully, but her mother learned from Sesshomaru how to slip into infamous emotionless mask. If you learn from him, you learned from the best. So, she would just have to wait until she decided to speak her mind. If she speaks all of it anyway. Her mother just stared vacantly over her head. Her eyes were blank mud depths as she analyzed what her daughter just confessed. Kagome had to give it to her. She was taking the news rather well.

"When do you plan to go back?" She finally asked in a low voice.

"A week, maybe." It was the question she asked every time she came back home.

"What all do you need or want this time?"

"The usual I suppose. Plus I was wanting to go into the city because Kikyo wanted to see what it's like five hundred years into the future."

"When?"

"Maybe tomorrow. I want to stay and enjoy home."

A few more moments of silence passed and I was dying to ask what was on her mind. She was taking this too calmly.

"What, no myriad amount of questions?"

Her mother offered her a small smile and replied, "No. I trust your judgment and I trust Sesshomaru and Inuyasha to protect you. But you must promise me that once you..... reclaim your rightful body, that you come back home."

"I promise." If I was half dead still, I would return.

That moment, the kettle of water decided to announce that it was ready. Her mother got up to pour their tea, leaving Kagome to her thoughts.

'She took that better then what I thought she would. If Rin was in my position and I was in my mother's, I would have killed who ever dare touch her, then let loose my wrath on her suppose protectors.'

'What are you saying, that Sesshomaru is not a fit protector?'

'Hell no. He's more then capable. Perfect really. I ran right into this, remember. I'm not blaming him for anything.'

'But why would you go after her protectors then?'

'Because I would need someone to let loose on. They were given the job of protecting her, they would be responsible for anything that happened to her.'

'You make a great mother.'

'I try.'

A white porcelain cup with the dark tea liquid was placed in front of her. Grateful for the tiny distraction and the feel of the warn tea go down her throat that she knew would instantly relax her. She took a few small sips until it could cool. Her Mom sat down in front of her again.

"How did everyone else take it?"

Kagome got a sheepish look on her face, and her mother knew that something else that wasn't going to be easy to swallow was coming up.

"Um, I would rather Kikyo take over from here. She could elaborate better then I could."

Her mother blinked a few times, not really comprehending what Kagome had just told her. Of course she said it there were two consciousness in that body, but she didn't think that one could talk through the other. But then, Kagome was talking to her in this other woman's body. It would only make sense that Kikyo would let her speak. She nodded her head. She really couldn't tell if Kagome was still with her or if Kikyo had taken over until she spoke.

"When we learned of her death, we were all devastated." Kikyo whispered. Her mother blinked her surprise but that was the only reaction they noticed of Kikyo's more calm and reserved voice. It was more 'womanly' then Kagome's, which always seemed to be in a cheery tone.

"How did you learn of her death."

"Those of us back at the palace felt a huge shift in the air, then followed by a huge gush of demonic power. I ran out side and looked where such a surge of power came from. There on the horizon was Sesshomaru in his true from and he let out a howl so mournful and so full of pain, that you had to have missed it not to know what happened. He only confirmed it when we saw him at the gates carrying her body."

Kikyo's memories of that night were still so fresh, that the intensity of them astonished Kagome. Out of everyone, Kikyo had the most reason to hate her, yet the deep sorrow when she learned that she passed away told differently.

'I never hated you. I was just so envious of you and what you had, that I let it cloud everything else. But when you mated Sesshomaru and I knew Inuyasha would never leave me, I relaxed and found out why everyone loves you so much. Even bonded to you now has made my respect and love towards you grow. You are like my sister now.'

Kagome was so touched that she couldn't say anything to that. She let a wave of warmth, for lack of a better word because that is just how the feeling felt, flood through Kikyo, which made her lips into a small smile.

"If she plans to get her body back, I'm assuming that you didn't.... bury it?"

"No. Sesshomaru had some demon sorcerer create a magical barrier that keeps her body in tact."

"How? How long will the barrier last?"

"I don't know how that works, exactly. I don't specialize in demonic ways. So I don't know how the barrier works, or how long it will last. I just put my faith in Sesshomaru. He won't let anything happen to her."

Again, Kagome was surprised of how strongly Kikyo stood up for her. Kagome's mother gave a light chuckle and she had to hide a smirk by taking a sip of her tea. Kikyo copied her move, but was waiting for the next question.

"Hmm. I can just picture how Inuyasha reacted to Kagome's soul entering into your body. I can even picture how Sesshomaru did."

Kikyo laughed at that. Memories of them two always down each other throats when one thought the other acted 'out of bounds' so to speak. How they were always watching them and the other. Reason was beyond them when it came to protecting their mates. Despite how awkward they may feel about it, they knew that they were also grateful. Kagome was inside a body and could help them in things that Kikyo could not. And now Kikyo is back, alive, and at her full potential.

'That maybe, Kikyo, but their possessiveness gets on my nerves. Even when I was still alive, he would growl at someone if he thought they looked at me wrong. Don't get me wrong, it's flattering and all, but after a while you just want to rip their heads off'

Kikyo didn't say anything, but a mutual feeling on her opinion flashed through here. Kagome's mother and Kikyo finished their tea, making small talk, trying to figure out the other. Grandpa and Sota called and told them that Sota was going to spend the night at a friends house, so it would be a while longer before he got back home. Not really ready to face her grandfather, Kagome took over again and told her mother that she was going to take a nice, long, hot shower, then catch some shut eye.

'You are going to love a modern shower. Plus, I can finally wash this beautiful hair of yours. Trust me.'

'That would be nice. Being spoiled and all.'

'Very nice'

Kagome turned on the hot water and told Kikyo how it worked. When she stepped into the rain of hot water, both let out a contented sigh together. Kagome was right, she did love it, and she wasn't even completely clean yet! They just stood under the hot water, letting all tensions go, letting all worries go, and letting themselves relax. There were no known demons here and now finally, finally, Kikyo could just enjoy her life as a normal woman.

'You are welcome.'

Kagome introduced Kikyo to Shampoo and conditioner and body wash. Their hair smelled like 'Ocean Breeze' while the body wash made them smell like summer roses. Kagome hummed to herself, while finally being able to fully clean herself of the feudal era gore that she constantly finds herself in. As she stepped out of the steamed filled room, she let out a sigh as she reached for her bedroom door. Walking in, Kagome felt Kikyo startle at all the pink.

'Excuse me for not having enough time to change it.'

Throwing Kikyo's warn, dirt covered miko garment into her hamper, she then flopped down on to her bed, burring her face into her pillow.

'Jasmine. My mom has been in here cleaning. Bless her...'

'I'm afraid now that I won't ever want to leave. Don't make me leave Kagome.'

'We have a week here.'

'But that week will go by so quickly.'

'All the more to enjoy it. But let's rest up because I've to a lot to show you. ... And maybe my to nosey friends will leave us alone since I'm in your body. hn... Maybe I'll see if Mom can let me barrow some money so that way I can take us to the salon tomorrow. You'll enjoy that. hn.... And shopping. Of course. You can get anything you like tomorrow.'

'Sounds nice. Though, I don't know what I would want, Kagome. I only know about what you bring over at in the well.'

'Trust me Kikyo. You will love my time by the time we leave.'

With another sigh, Kagome climbed into her bed, turned out her lamp and drifted off the sleep.

Kagome woke to the smell of pancakes and sausage. It took a few moments to realize just what she was smelling through the haze of her sleepiness, but when she did, she stretched out with a smile. Her mother was spoiling her. Plus, she just might be trying to give a good impression on Kikyo. Though, Kikyo could tell if it was working or not because she had never had these pancakes and sausages.

Kagome hopped down the stairs into the kitchen. She froze, however, when she saw her grandfather there. They had a stare off for a few it-was-so-quiet-you-could-have-heard-a-pen-drop moments. Her mother decided to break the silence.

"Don't worries dears, I already told him."

Kagome sent her mother a grateful smile, but cautiously went to her seat to wait for her food. After a few awkward moments, her grandfather finally decided to speak up.

"Kagome?" He asked as though he was talking to her after not seeing her over a decade.

"Yes, grandpa?"

"Who body is it that you are...borrowing?"

"Kikyo's. My incarnation's."

"May I speak with her?"

"Of course you can." Kikyo said in her own voice. When she spoke, both Kagome's grandfather and her mother jumps slightly. It would take a while for them to get used to this.

"Y-you were the original protector of the Shikon Jewel?"

'Your reputation precedes you'

'Even in the future?'

'Especially in the future.'

"Yes, I was."

"How were you revived?"

"Kagome didn't tell you?"

"No. Said something along the lines 'you don't want to know'"

"She's right. You don't want to know."

"Then, what was it like for you."

"Not pleasant,"

When Kikyo didn't provide anymore information, Kagome's grandfather did ask anymore questions. They were all to busy a few minutes later, stuffing their face with pancakes and sausages. As soon as Kagome took the first bite, she felt the double delightedness at the soft, buttery, melt in your mouth pancakes, of Kikyo's added joy.

'Oh Kagome, you have got to make some of these when we go back. It's wrong to keep this kind of deliciousness to ourselves.'

Kagome laughed at this out loud, which earned her a couple of questioning glances.

'Be quiet Kikyo. You're getting me into trouble.'

'It's not my fault you laughed. You didn't have to, you know.'

'Just be quiet.'

Kagome heard Kikyo sigh but they all got through breakfast without anymore incidences. After breakfast, Kagome helped her mother with the dishes. They worked in companionable silence, her Mom washing, Kagome drying and putting them away. After that was down, Kagome ran up to her room to look for an out fit to where.

'This is bad. None of my good stuff fit you! You and your fully grown body....'

'You're just jealous.'

'You don't understand. We have to look our best today. I wonder how many will oogal....'

'What?'

'You know, have all the guys take double takes, then have some random guy open doors for you, all that jazz.'

'No. I don't.'

'That's sad Kikyo. Real sad.'

'And beside. You shouldn't be doing that anyway. You are a mated woman.'

'Who said I couldn't have a little fun?'

'... What does your mother have?'

'That's more I like it!'

Kagome dug into the very back of her closet and found a skirt her mother had given her. It was too big for her at the time, so she stuff it in the back to save it. It was a black, knee length Swede skirt that had a split in the back for more room to move it. She also found a shirt she had gotten for her birthday a couple of years ago, that looked like it would fit. It was black, and made out of a thin material that she couldn't identify, with red and white blotted on it. The front have crossed over, and the lower half flowed around her. When she put it on, it was a little more loose then she would have expected.

'And to think, one of our differences in out bodies is that mine has bigger boobs. I doubt I would be able to fit this now.'

'Yes, well, at least when I run around it doesn't hurt as much'

Kagome didn't say anything to that. She liked how her body was, despite some of it's draw backs. After checking how her clothes looked, she walked back to see what shoes she would wear.

'No boots. I'm not going out on a date. No flip flops either, because they don't go with this shirt. No converses or Van's either, those are not made for skirts. No heels either. I would change, but my mom's pants are a little...well, their a bit out dated. Wait a minute! I bought her a pait of nice jeans last mother's day. I could where those, and then I could where my vans!'

"Mom! Where did you put those jeans I bought you last year!" She yelled down the stares to her mother.

"Why?" She yelled back.

"Kikyo's hips are a bit bigger then mine and she doesn't fit in mine."

"I'm not too sure. Check my closet."

"Thanks!"

Kagome went to her mother's closet, and searched until she dug her way to the back. There, up on a rack shelf, she found then folded up. But they were on the bottom of a stack of jeans, so with care, she pulled then out and went back to her room. She pulled the skirt off, Put the jeans on, pulled on a pair of socks, put on her vans, grabbed her purse and was out the door. She walked to the bus station, not wanting to drive so she could let Kikyo enjoy the sights without distracting her.

The bus that lead to the Tokyo mall. She grabbed an empty seat, and started out the window, so Kikyo could see all the buildings, cars, and parks, or paths that lead to parks. All the while Kikyo filled her with the feeling of wonder and amazement. How could people build such things? How could they advance this far within 500 years? It blew her mind.

'It wasn't all us. We didn't really start to advance like this until the 18th century. That was when we got involved in World war 3. Then-'

'Whoa, wait. A world war? What caused that?'

'Oh, Germany wanted to expressed it's military power and all, I think. Or that could be world war 2. I-'

'There was a second!?'

'Yeah. Powerful people in countries trying to take over the world. You know, it's a very old thing. Naraku, for instance. He's for the whole world dominance thing. But, it never happened. America, a powerful country across the ocean, A-bombed us, and that pretty much ended it. Well, that was world war 2. World war 1 wasn't much a world war because it just really involved powerful countries in Europe. America intervened in that one too and ended it, though I don't remember how exactly.'

'An A-bomb? What's that?'

'It's a bomb that uses nuclear power to split atoms.'

'Not following.'

Kagome sighed. How was she going to explain this to someone who doesn't even know the simple concepts of chemistry and natural science?

'A man by the name Albert Einstein, came up with a scientific formula for a bomb that would be so powerful, that generations would still suffer after it exploded. It's made of toxic chemicals that split the very foundation of this world. They are called atoms. They are small matter that make up anything and everything in this world. When you split them, it causes an explosion the likes you have never seen before, and hopefully never will.

When they bombed us, it destroyed everything. It all burnt up and even decades and decades after it went off, the toxic materials were still in the air, and people still suffered. They had cancers, and deformities and everything. The bomb is so powerful, that Russia and some other countries have tried to copy it and create their own. That's why everyone said that if we have another world war, it would be a nuclear one.'

'That's horrible. What did we do that would cause them to want to use that bomb on us?'

'We bombed one of America's most used military base without any warning. Of course, it was an accident because we did declare war on them, but the translators were being to slow and by the time they got it, it was a week later. So that pissed them off, they A-bombed us in two cities and the war was over.'

'Two cities!?'

'Yeah.'

Kagome continued to update Kikyo on Japan's history until they arrived at the mall. Wonder filled Kagome and knew Kikyo was impressed.

'So, where to first? Clothes, shoes, or pampering?'

'Pampering, clothes, then shoes. In that order.'

'Yes ma'am!'