When i returned to Kaede's village everyone was awake. "Um Kagome why is she with us isn't she supposed to be with Sesshomaru?" Sango asked as she looked at Rin. "Well his land's are being attacked and the demons keep going after her so he asked me to care for her. I accepted and that ticked off Inuyasha. Oh and Kirara can you help me catch a fish or something for Yuri?" i talked quickly cause i could feel my anger returning and i wanted to calm myself down. Kirara meowed and led me to the river, where Rin and Shippo played in the water taking turns splashing each other. I waited next to Kirara in till a fish swam past and then Kirara caught it, moving so fast i barely saw her. "Thanks" I smiled then looked back at the kids. "Shippo! Rin! Lets head back, we'll come here to play later!" i called and then ran out of them water and up to me. Rin began to sing and i could help but smile at her. She's such a happy child nothing seems to upset her. We got back and Kaede was attending to a wounded farmer, so i kept the children out of the way, in the front of the hut. Surprisingly Inuyasha was sitting in the corner near Miroku and Sango talking about something. "We will be leaving soon, Kagome and the pups will stay here with Kaede." I heard him say and i knew he was still mad but it struck me as odd since he needed me to sense the shards... "Kikyo" i muttered.

Of course he wouldn't need me when he has her. I shook my head and set Yuri between Shippo and Rin and turn to prepare the fish so i could feed them. Kirara settled into Sango's lap and purred showing that she was happy to be back. "Inuyasha don't we need Kagome?" Miroku asked looking confused. "She doesn't want to come." he answered coldly. "This is about what Sesshomaru asked her isn't it?"Sango demanded looking him in the eye. "None of your business, lets go." he snapped and stood up then walked out the door. "It's fine, i told him to get Kikyo to help him." I said as i began cleaning the fish. "We will be back soon." Sango said shooting dirty looks in Inuyasha direction. It's been two years and all we ever do is argue, we both still act like children... i can't do that anymore i have to set a good example for Rin, Shippo, and Yuri. I have to grow up after all i am 17 I sighed, standing up and putting some firewood in the fire pit and then lighting it, placing a pot over it to cook some of the fish for Shippo and Rin. Turning back to the other half i minced that up and began to feed Yuri. She was happy to finally have her food and i felt bad that i couldn't get it to her fast enough. It's weird to think that i won't be with them... i'm always with them, fighting by there sides. "Thank you Lady Kaede!" the farmer exclaimed as he jumped to his feet. "Ye be careful else you will open ye wound." She cautioned and he left with a i will. She sat beside me.

"Ye fought with Inuyasha." I nodded as i dip a cloth into a water bucket and cleaned Yuri off. "He didn't want me to take Rin into my care... he was being a jerk about it so i screamed at him and told him to run back to Kikyo that i would care for the children." i admitted and turned back to the pot to check the fish, i reached over to my back and pulled out some plates and chop sticks then carefully so i wouldn't burn myself i put the fish on each of the four plates. "Here you go Shippo, Rin, Kaede." I smiled as i placed each of their plates in front of them. "Thank you!" The children said before digging in. "Aye thank you Kagome." Kaede said as she to began to eat. I picked up the bucket and tossed the water into the fire. We talked for hours about many things, Rin told us about when she met Sesshomaru and everything that happened while she was with him. Kaede told the kids many tales of demons that had attacked the village and how everyone survived. Rin had heard i had a little brother and asked me why he wasn't here, so i told her how i came to be in the Sengoku Jidai (the warring states era of japan) and how i met Inuyasha and the others. She was surprised to find out that Kohaku was Sango's little brother. "Really! Kohaku is her little brother." She asked excited i didn't quite understand why she was so excited. "Yes." I smiled as i played with Yuri who was giggling. "So he isn't alone! I was so worried that he was just like i was before i met Lord Sesshomaru!" she exclaimed.

I understand now... Rin was by herself when Sesshomaru was injured and she helped him. I'm glad that he let her go with him... that he revived her. She didn't want Kohaku to have to go threw the same thing she did. I looked outside and noticed it was dark already. "Kaede it's night already." i said a little surprised that the day had pasted so fast. "Aye it happens." She told me as she stood up and made her was to her futon. "Alright time for bed." I smiled and was a little shocked that Rin listened immediately, most children in my time don't want to sleep so they try to come up with a excuse so they don't have to. Both Shippo and her laid down on either side of me while Yuri seemed to want to sleep on my chest and when i had tried to move her she just gripped my shirt tightly. "Goodnight." Rin muttered before she fell fast asleep while Shippo was already out, i smiled and fell asleep not to long afterwards.

A couple of months had passed and i had begun to worry that the others would never come back... well if they didn't i probally deserved it. With a sigh i got up and realized i had woken up earlier than the others so i and went out to get some fish for breakfast along with some firewood. It didn't take me long and when i came back everyone was still asleep, quietly i cleaned the fish and started the fire placing a pot above the fire i put the fish inside the pot and moved to go check on the little ones. Yuri had previously gotten most of her teeth and liked to chew on things often crawling around and picking up anything that was near her. It was getting harder to get her to sit still, though she came when i called her name without seeming to give it a second thought.

Inuyasha's POV

If Sango doesn't shut up about me hurting Kagome's feelings i am going to knock her out! I was ticked she wouldn't shut up, i had explained what had happened and she still kept yelling at me. "Inuyasha, i think we should go back now. We haven't had any luck finding Naraku and without Kagome we can't find any of the jewel shards." Sango said, i turned and glared at her. "She wanted to stay at the village, i don't need her anyway i am tired of having to save her all the time!" Miroku then hit me with his staff and i growled. "I understand your upset but we are only human and need time to rest you have kept us going for two months. Likely we will pass out soon." He said as he looked around. "I sense a demonic aura!" Sango exclaimed and grabbed her weapon. "I see your missing one. Wasn't she your pet Inuyasha?" I glared at the fowl man speaking and unsheathed Tetsusaiga. I attacked him only to get thrown back. "Patience, Hana deal with them for me." he told his incarnation. "Inuyasha! He's leaving!" Sango screamed. "Wind scar!" i shouted but the attack missed him. "I think he's after Kagome! Why else would he want to know if why she wasn't with us!" Miroku said and something about him at the moment screamed avoid. "Inuyasha hurry back to her! We'll handle her." Sango said as she ran forward. I nodded and took off. I hope i get there in time.