Kagome had been called to the shrine urgently and she raced to get there. She had been out shopping for groceries with Rin when her mother had told her that Aunt Wu was visiting. Aunt Wu was actually Kagome's godmother and had been living in relative recluse in Hawaii for a while. She was surprised that Aunt Wu had suddenly visited without telling anyone. Perhaps she had gotten her mother's message regarding her impending marriage and mating?

"Kagome!" Aunt Wu exclaimed as soon as she walked into the living room of her mother's house. "How are you my dear?"

"I'm good Aunt Wu. How are you?" Aunt Wu smiled and her wrinkly face crinkled a little.

"I'm much better now that you've decided to finally get married.