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Chapter 17: Arrivals and Departures

I was finally being released from the hospital. Souta had brought some clothes for me to change into and he was currently helping me out of bed.

"Souta.. I'm okay, you know?" Souta shook his fed vigorously.

"No way, I'm not taking ANY chances." He continued to help me out of bed and into the shoes he brought me.

"*sigh*" Souta was such an overprotective brother.

After a few minutes Souta and I were ready to leave. He led me through the corridors and down some elevators then eventually we arrived at the front entrance. I stepped outside into the fresh air and took a deep breath in.

"Mmmmm.. Fresh air." I smiled and looked up at cloudy sky.

"Looks like it might rain." Souta was outside now as well.

"I love the rain, ya know."

"I know, sis. I know." Souta led me to our apartment that fairly close by.

After five minutes of walking we arrived at the apartment. As soon as we walked up the steps to our door it started pouring rain. I smiled and Souta opened the door. I walked inside and the lights flipped on.

"What the fu-"

"SURPRISE!" All of my friends appeared before my eyes.

"OH MY GOSH!" I squealed in excitement.

They all ran up to me and gave me a group hug.

"Welcome home, Kagome!" I heard some people saying.

"How did all of you guys fit in here?!" Our apartment was small as hell!

The party was set up by Souta. I gave him a hug and the party began. Miroku turned on some music. Gas Pedal by Sage the Gemini cam on and everybody started yelling 'ooooh kill em'. I could have swore that I saw Rin start twerking before Sesshomaru dragged her away. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha brought sushi for me and laid it out on the table. My mouth began to water and I literally took a leap of faith onto my kitchen table and devoured my sushi.

"Wow, Inuyasha. You sure know how to pick 'em." I heard Sesshomaru tell Inuyasha.

"Kagome! Don't eat like that!" Inuyasha made a grab for my sushi but I ran off with it, "OI! KAGOME!" He took off after me.

I hid behind Sango and Inuyasha ran right past us. Sango laughed and turned to me. She plopped one of my pieces of sushi into her mouth. I was about to protest when she put a finger to her lips. In Sango language that meant you say anything and I say something to Inu.

"Damn you Sango." I whispered to her.

We continued to eat my sushi. After a bit, Rin joined us in the corner we were hiding in.

"Hey Guys-" She started but we cut her off with a sh, "Whoops, sorry. What are you guys doing over here?" She whispered to us as she also took some of my sushi.

"Dammit Rin! Don't eat my food!" I angrily whispered and she and Sango giggled.

After a few minutes of eating and conversing we decided to go back and join the party. Kina was playing video games with Souta and Kohaku. I smiled at the sight before the door opened. In the doorway stood Ayame.

"Ayame!" I practically yelled causing Kina to turn her head to her older sister.

"Yame!" I heard Kina cry out .

Ayame caught Kina in her arms and I noticed that Kouga was with her. I walked over to them.

"What are you doing back , Ayame?" I asked in disbelief.

"Then had Kouga and I get married. After a few months of working and such we bought a house in the neighborhood. We're back." She smiled to me.

"Kina.." A frown graced my features.

"We should let he decide.." Ayame whispered to me and I nodded.

Ayame set Kina down and I crouched down to her eye level.

"Alright sweetie. I need you to pick who you want to stay with. Big sister, Ayame. Or Kagome." Kina began to frown sadly.

"Why I no live with both? Why I have to pick between mommy and sissy?" Kina looked like she was about to cry and I held her for a few moments until she pulled away.

Ayame held back tears at the sad moment. The room went silent and I knew what I had to do for my friend and the little girl I had grown attached to. With everything going on, was having Kina around a good idea? Probably not. Kina's had on my cheek brought me back to reality.

"Mommy, I wuv you. and Sissy.." Kina looked at Ayame, "I wuv you too. " Ayame gave Kina a hug,

"what is your decision?" Ayame asked Kina strained voice.

Kina looked between both of us and I nodded to her, letting her know it was okay for her to go with her sister. I couldn't have her around knowing she could get hurt in a potential battle. I had to give her up.

"I go with big sissy, den." Ayame smiled and picked Kina up.

They went to pack up Kina's things. Kouga made his way over to me.

"I'll bring her to visit whenever you want." He told me but I shook my head.

"It's better if I don't see her.. Souta and I have everything to lose right now. I don't want to hurt Kina anymore than I have to." Kouga nodded his head in understanding.

Ayame walked back downstairs and they left.

"Bye mommy!" Kina called out.

I just closed the door.

"Man, it's good to be home." I bit out sarcastically.

I had left the party and locked myself in my bedroom. Fuck everything.

"Kagome." I heard Sango say quietly.

I released the barrier that prevented anyone from opening the door. Sango and Rin stepped inside.

"Are you okay?" Rin spoke quietly as she closed the door.

"Just fan-fucking-tastic." The two girls laid in my bed with me.

"I know it sucks Kagome... We're here for you." Sango consoled me and her and Rin gave me a long hug.

"I'm glad I have you guys.." I whispered.

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