Kagome walked down into the entrance to find Inuyasha, Miroku and another man whom she didn't know waiting by the doors.

Kagome was followed by Sango who was still wearing her uniform (which by the way was just a black dress with short sleeves and black flats).

Inuyasha looked back where she was and she was closing in on him until she said the first word.

"Hello Inuyasha, I'm ready to go I guess." She said while bowing slightly.

He laughed "You don't need to bow to me. We're celebrating our birthday today remember? Unless you need another day to think about it?"

She blushed "I don't need one thank you. And I don't see why we have to celebrate anything. Our birthdays have passed already."

"When you're a prince, you can have a party whenever. Besides, I was supposed to take you on tour, demanded by my parents. So why not have fun, right Miroku?"

"Right! Speaking of fun" while turning his head to Sango, and she rolled her eyes.

"Sango why not join us? I'm sure we have plenty of ro-"

"I have work, sorry." And she turned around and walked off.

Inuyasha laughed "Sorry bro, I don't think she's going to give you another chance after last time."

"Oh she's just mad because she can't handle the man of her life." He smirked

Kagome laughed a bit too "A man doesn't grab her ass SIR"

Miroku went wide eyed at Kagome "HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT?'

Inuyasha laughed out loud "HA! YOU TOLD ME YOU JUST COMPLIMENTED IT!"

The other man stepped in "Master Inuyasha, The horseman is here. You best be on your way now."

"Thanks Myoga. C'mon lets go"

They went outside and there was a large carriage with an open roof dragged by two horses.

"Alright well, let's take the tour of the kingdom!" Miroku bursted.

They came up to the town that was ahead of them after awhile, and as soon as they entered, they were greeted with music that drifted through the town like flutes and stringed instruments.

The town was full of houses that were taller than the trees. They stood three stories above ground and were surrounded by small markets that sold food, accessories, you name it.

Inuyasha stood up "Hey you can let us off here. We'll walk."

"Are you sure my prince?"

"Yeah, I don't feel like being carried the entire day. Makes me feel stiff. C'mon Kagome."

Inuyasha walked off the carriage and put his hand out for Kagome. She grabbed it and she hopped out of the carriage and Inuyasha caught her by her other arm.

She walked out of the way for Miroku. "Aww cant ya help ME out of the carriage?"

Inuyasha "Not really you lazy ass"

Kagome looked over and saw a bunch of pictures on a stand and a few people staring at them. "Hey Inuyasha, what's that over there?

He looked to where she was referring "Oh that's just some pictures an artist sells."

"Can we go see?"

"Sure why not." He led her over there and started looking at pictures.

Inuyasha was staring at one that looked like a ship that was burning, sinking in the distance at night. "This is probably what my ship looked like…"

Kagome looked over. "I'm sorry Inuyasha"

Inuyasha called for Miroku "Hey dude over here!"

Miroku came over and saw the picture and he grew sad. "Wow, it's hard to believe something we thought was massive and perfect just drown like that."

Kagome looked at the picture still while she played with her hair. "Yall really miss your ship don't you?"

"We were lucky no one was physically…" he looked over at her and with her hair on the opposite side, he saw a scar on her back. "No one was killed." He covered up quickly.

She kept on looking at the picture and smiled a bit. "It's not your fault on what happened you know. Like my scar that I have... It wasnt from the ship. It was from that wave that pretty much destroyed everything and me with it."

"Well you werent destroyed. I mean, you were hit by the wave bare. That just sounds awful and if I knew you were there..." He stopped before he could say anything else.

She nodded "I jumped off as quickly as I could from the boat. But it was too late before it hit my back hard like a knife and slammed me into my stomach on the water. And I was grateful I was knocked out so I wouldn't have to feel it. And grateful you saved me well, from drowning."

Inuyasha blushed a bit. "Of course. But I want to know how you weren't on the boat in the first place and where you're from."

Miroku looked at them. "O….K! This is getting too mushy for me. Lets go do something exciting, like hunt for chicks and dancing and getting drunk!"

Kagome and Inuyasha laughed. "Ok, let's go Kagome, he's right for once."

"I BEG YOUR PARDON?" Miroku replied angrily

"Shut up fag, let's hit this joint!"

They all walked through the town and all had an amazing time. Miroku was still hitting on the chicks every time a decent looking one passed by. Kagome and Inuyasha subconsciously stayed close by each other pointing at sights and features the kingdom had to offer.

Miroku ended up leaving the two for some chicks that ACTUALLY seemed interested in him.

It was getting late and they were just about to head home until Inuyasha grabbed her wrist.

She looked at him "What's going on?"

"Oh nothing just something I want to show you before we head back."

She nodded dumbly "um… ok"

They walked for a few minutes and arrived in a dark part of town that was huge. It had a water fountain the size of a house and the roads seem to be able to fit three carriages at a time. But no lights.

"Umm… Inuyasha it's really dark here…"

Then he yelled "NOW!"

Then lights flashed on and people stormed out with music and yelled "SURPRISE!"

It seemed as if the whole town came and the roads were empty for them. There was food, dancing, laughing, music, everything a party needed and Kagome was dumbstruck.

"OH MY GOD! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!" she said with the biggest smile on her face.

Inuyasha had the biggest grin "I told you we would have a party."

Kagome ran over to him and hugged him "Thank you, this is amazing!"

Inuyasha then grabbed her hands and dragged her over to the music.

"I assume you know how to dance…" He said with a confident voice.

Kagome smiled "I'm not an expert… but ill definitely try."

In the middle of the crowd, He held out his hand in offering to dance. She smirked and grabbed it.

They danced around the music with her hand in his and his arm around her waist. They seemed to be melting into one another as they were dancing and were smiling at each other the whole time. Once the music was done, everyone around them clapped and they suddenly realized they were clapping at them.

They both bowed respectively.

"Let's go" said Inuyasha.

They both walked over to eat. They had an amazing dinner, what with the salads, the roasted birds, and the pies that followed. Miroku came in with a girl on his waist.

"HEY BIRTHDAY BIRDS! Check out Miranda." Then he whispered "She's an 'exotic dancer'"

The girl scuffed and slapped him as she stormed off.

Miroku looked back towards her as Inuyasha and Kagome laughed. "What! Its true!" And he chased after her.

Inuyasha kept on laughing. "Ok, there's one more place I have to show you."

"Ok let's do it."

Inuyasha and Kagome left the party and walked awhile until they came to a small pathway through the forest.

The walked for awhile and suddenly came to a secluded waterfall, and below was a creek that sparkled like glitter.

"Wow this is so beautiful!"

"Yeah, me and my brother came here when we were little. Me, him, Miroku and my parents are the only ones who know about it."

"Your brother?"

"Oh yeah I have an older brother named Sesshoumaru. But he left and married a woman named Rin off in a foreign country."

"Oh I see."

They walked over and they sat next to the creek across from the waterfall.

"So Kagome, you have to tell me, how were you not on the boat? It's driving me insane"

"Inuyasha, you probably wouldn't believe me if I told you."

"You can at least try."

"No I can't. It's not my place to tell."

"Kagome, you can at least-"

"It's not for me to tell period!"

"Then who is?"

"Inuyasha please, I would if I was a free person, but its just too… much drama if the word gets out."

"It's that big of a secret?"

"yes."

Inuyasha looked down for a second and closed his eyes. "Kagome, really? You can tell me. You know you can."

Kagome looked at him like you don't know. "How would you know what I could do?"

"Because you know you can trust me."

She smiled a bit. "Its not that I don't trust you. It really isn't. But it goes against everything I've been taught."

"Kagome... it's like you came out of nowhere."

"Inuyasha, can we please not talk about this now? I really just don't want to talk about it. It's hard enough that I have to keep it a secret and with you asking constantly it gets harder. I just can't tell you right now, ok?" She looked at him like please just stop.

She wanted to tell him desperately. She was a mermaid turned human for whatever magic, trickery, or what not. But it's a sacred rule for her kind. NEVER show yourself to a human, much less talk about yourself to one. She was already in so much trouble as it is with not knowing what her father is going to do, since she missed the celebration (which she didn't know was postponed. All she wanted to do right now was forget for awhile.

Inuyasha looked guilty. "I'm sorry, it's just that I barely know anything about you."

Kagome smiled "Then just ask anything else"

Inuyasha laid back and Kagome followed. Inuyasha then said "Alright then, fair enough. What is your favorite color?"

She laughed a bit "Blue."

"Why?"

"Cause it's the color of the ocean."

"Mine too. Ok, what is your favorite hobby?"

"Traveling."

"Heh, should've known"

"Yep. All my life, I've been searching and traveling around, against my father's wishes."

"Your father? What was he like?"

"Well, my real father I don't know. I was adopted. My father whom I knew was pretty strict but he only wanted the best for his kingdom."

"Which kingdom?"

Kagome went wide eyed "Uh… Its a far, small kingdom. Not really known to a lot of people."

Inuyasha sighed. "Damn, thought I would get ya."

Kagome smiled an annoyed smile "Nice try."

"Well, can you tell me a little about it?"

"I dont see why not. Its a very beautiful. Its tall, and very old but looks like it was built yesterday. The people there... are kind and sweet. My fa- MY KING I mean, is very strict and very demanding. But he knows what was best for his kingdom. It really is a wonderful world. And... I think about it now and I miss it so much. I guess you never know what you have until its gone." She grew sad and sat up.

"Im sorry Kagome, I wish I could help but... I need to know so I can help you find your way back"

"Inuyasha, its useless to try. The truth is... I cant go back. Its literally impossible."

"How so?"

"Its... Ugh I cant say it."

"Kagome please, just tell me. All I want you to do is tell me."

"Dont make me Inuyasha. I should have told you sooner that I never meant to take up so much of your time."

"No-no Kagome, I was happy to help you and I did say you could stay until-"

"Until I could get home right? Well I cant. And Im not trying to be rude, but please just stop asking me."

"Kagome... you must tell me. you HAVE to. Im starting to worry about you."

Kagome stood up. "Inuyasha..."

Inuyasha stood up in front of her. "Yeah?"

"I- I am grateful for what you have done for me. For letting me stay in your luxurious Castle, for the birthday, everything. But it would be pointless for me to stay any longer. You dont need to worry about me. I dont need you to worry about me. So, Ill just leave-"

"Hold it... Just like that, youre leaving?"

"Well I just wa-"

"Why right now though?"

"I cant waste anymore time. I need to figure things out"

"You can figure it out at the cas-

"No thats just it, I cant. Its more complicated than you think."

Inuyasha grew frustrated and growled. "You know what fine, leave."

"Wait what?"

"If you're gonna just throw away everything Im offering, then you might as well leave now."

"Inuyasha its not like that at all..." she replied calmly.

"Then whats it like? Huh?" Inuyasha challenged

"THATS NOT FAIR INUYASHA!" Kagome yelled.

"well it is fair! After everything I have done for you, you shouldve told me by now!" Then he stopped.

Kagome stepped back. "So thats what this is about? You did all this to find me out on purpose?"

"No not like that!"

"THEN WHATS IT LIKE INUYASHA? HUH?" She replied mocking him a second ago.

Inuyasha looked at her shocked. He knew thats not how he meant it. He truly did want to find out more about her, but he made it seem like she was the puzzle of the day. He couldnt figure out what to say without it hurting the cause more.

She said silently "I see. I think Ill be leaving now you ASSHOLE."

And with that she stormed off into nowhere with tears threatening to spill.