XXVIII.

After everyone had eating breakfast they set off back toward the Castle in the sky Lady Sakura's home. Sango rode on a transformed Kirara with Miroku while Kagome rode on Sesshomaru's demonic cloud with him. It was almost mid-day when they finally arrived and were greeted at the gates by Lady Sakura and Lady Megumi.

Megumi held her arms out and open, "Oh my little Kagome I am so glad you are home."

Kagome smiled brightly and jumped from Sesshomaru's cloud when they were close enough throwing herself into her mother's arms. "I missed you mother how have things been here?"

Sakura giggled, "Everything has been fine little one."

Kagome gave her a bright smile, "Well how about we all go get cleaned up and then have some lunch?"

Just at that moment Sango's stomach decided to let itself be known as she blushed. The women giggled while the men smirked at the sound.

Sesshomaru spoke with amusement coloring his voice, "I believe you a correct Kagome why don't you and Sango go ahead to the springs and freshen up."

Kagome nodded her head knowing Sesshomaru wanted to speak with Miroku in private. She grabbed Sango's hand and headed toward the springs Megumi and Sakura following along to join them in the relaxing waters.

Sesshomaru turned to Miroku, "Come with me Miroku so we can speak."

Miroku nodded his head and followed after Sesshomaru they entered into a room that Miroku assumed was a study. Sesshomaru motioned for him to take a seat on the cushion in front of the low desk.

Sesshomaru sat and began to speak in a very serious voice, "Kagome has told me of your desire to become stronger."

Miroku nodded his head in agreement, "Yes Sesshomaru-sama I wish to become stronger so that I can protect Sango and something like this will never happen again. As you know Lady Kagome is going to teach me how to you my powers to block my mind so that others can no longer control me."

Sesshomaru nodded his head in understanding, "I have someone that is willing to train you and help you become stronger. He is a demon and he is very strict if you accept his training we will go meet with him so that your training schedule can be set up."

Miroku stared at him with wide eyes, "Yes Sesshomaru-sama thank you could not really express my gratitude to you."

Sesshomaru smirked and rose motioning for Miroku to follow once more.