The four people settled into the table that had once served as the study group table. Three of the four had a look of utter confusion on their faces.

"I had hoped to never have to explain this to you two because of the level of betrayal that may be felt by the two of you, though I suppose it is best that you know the truth."

"Come out with it old man! How is it that you knew Kagome's name… and seem to know her?"

"To be quick and to the point, these two young ladies are twins."

Rei and Kagome responded in unison. "WHAT?!"

Grandpa nodded once. "I'm afraid that it is true. When you were both merely a year old your father gained the favor and employment of the people of Japan. As you both know your mother had just passed away and he had fallen into a state of depression that caused him to push away his family and throw himself entirely into work. Unfortunately I was unable to take the both of you in at the time so Kagome, you were sent to live and grow with your maternal grandparents."

Both women stared at him dumbfounded. Kagome was the first to find her voice. "How… How did you recognize me if you haven't seen me since I was so little the last you saw me?"

"That was simple. You look near exactly like Rei-chan."

"And what about my little brother… how do you explain that?"

"That you will have to bring up with your other grandparents. I know nothing of you having a brother."

InuYasha leaned over and spoke into Kagome's ear, behind his hand. "I think the old man has lost it."

"You know, if you're going to talk about an old man, maybe you should try actually whispering." InuYasha sweat dropped. "Now Kagome, do you believe that I speak the truth or do you need more convincing?"

"I…Think…I believe you."

"Well, that's not a very positive response now is it? Let me see if I can fix that. I believe that you family members are the caretakers of a shrine not unlike this one. And unless I miss my own mark, you are an accomplished marksman with a bow."

Both Kagome and Inuyasha stared blankly at him. "How do you know that old man?" A vein in InuYasha's forehead twitched as he asked the question.

"You ask a lot of questions for someone who is outside of this situation." Grandpa fixed him with a cold stare. "But I will continue to indulge you for it is information that Kagome should know." He turned back toward Kagome and quietly took a sip of tea before taking back up the conversation. "Hm… jasmine tea… my favorite… As for how I knew about your family shrine, you fail to realize that I knew you grandparents before the unfortunate series of events that led to the separation of you two young ladies. And our family's history and affinity towards archery led me to an assumption of that nature." He drained his cup of tea and held it to Rei for a refill. She had a look of extreme hurt in her eyes as she looked at him.

"Grandpa…why didn't you tell me of this before now?"

He took a deep breath, set his cup down on the table and chose his words carefully. "Rei-chan, your resentment toward your father is the reason I didn't tell you sooner. I did not want to see those feelings of resentment directed toward me for my inability to care for the both of you."

"Why couldn't you take both of us then?"

"As you well know I was alone here at the shrine. It was difficult enough for me to care for you and still properly perform my duties to the shrine."

Rei paused for a moment, then nodded solemnly. 'I can understand how that could have been a problem."

Now it was Grandpa's turn to look dumbfounded. "You're not going to yell at me then?"

"If this was four years ago, I would have. But having run the shrine as I have for the last three years, I understand how stressful running it alone can be. With the added burden of an infant child, I believe that it would be near impossible. For the effort that you were able to put forth in raising me, I honor you." Rei ended her spiel by bowing to Grandpa.

Grandpa looked at her wide-eyed and slightly open-mouthed, one eyebrow twitching. "Who are you and what have you done with Rei Hino?"

InuYasha tried to stifle a laugh but ended up rolling on the floor.

Kagome chimed in "InuYasha! Sit Boy!" He stuck to the floor in mid-roll.

"Twice in one day? Really Kagome?"

"You don't disrespect my family like that!"

Smiles appeared on Grandpa and Rei's faces. Rei reached out a hand and placed it on Kagome's shoulder. "Welcome home sister."

Inuyasha and the two sisters wandered into the courtyard after everyone had finished their tea, while Grandpa had returned to other duties.

"So Kagome…what was it that you two needed to speak with me about?"

Kagome paused for a moment and reflected on her thoughts before speaking. "InuYasha and I have been searching for quite some time for the shards of the Sacred Jewel of the Four Souls. These shards are absorbed by both demons and humans and can increase their power tremendously. I have the ability to detect these shards because before the jewel shattered, it was inside of me." She lightly touched the scar on her left side.

"Well this is quite interesting, but what does it have to do with me?

"It's because I sensed a jewel shard within you. But after speaking with you yesterday, I believe it to be a complete jewel, not just a shard."

Rei's brow rose slightly. "And how do you intend to retrieve this jewel?"

"That is where the new information of the past hour makes things complicated. Usually, we would have to kill you to get it from you, but with the news that you are not just my family but also my twin, I REALLY don't want to do that."

Rei looked blankly at her for a moment. "Well, I'm glad to hear that you've changed your mind about wanting me dead. Now what's your other option?"

InuYasha started yelling at the two women. "THERE IS NO OTHER WAY! YOU HAVE TO KILL HER KAGOME!"

Kagome sweat dropped slightly. "Sit Boy!"

InuYasha face planted in the gravel. "Could you lay off of that for a bit? That's number three today!"

"If you would stop acting like a jerk, maybe I would stop."

"I really need to learn that trick…."

"InuYasha… Rei's a priestess…. Think she can use the well and come with us back to the feudal era? We could take her to Kaede and see if she knows something we don't."

InuYasha sat up and pulled a piece of gravel out of his nose. "If you are so intent on doing things the hard way instead of just killing her and getting it over with, then I guess if she can make it through the well, then it would be worth a try."

Kagome bounced from foot to foot clapping like a happy school girl. "Now you get to meet MY side of the family!"

Rei lowered her head slightly. "Who says I'm going with you?"

"Well, no one really. But you just have to come with us! After all…we have 21 years worth of catching up to do."