A/N: I know this chapter is waay ahorter than usual and really late but I've seriously hit a major writer's block. I wanted to get this out because I've already made you wait so long. Thank you so much for those who have been so patient with me and reviewing :) Ireally appretiate it. Sorry, if I'm going too fast T^T

Chapter 6: Reunions

Kagome fidgeted nervously in front of her house. Today was the day she was supposed to meet up with Sesshoumaru and she couldn't stop the small hope that blossomed up in hr at the prospect that some of her friends could be alive. Kagome sighed impatiently and suddenly looked up. Distantly, she could hear the faint rumble of a car engine on the empty street and Kagome stood to greet the car. However, upon seeing the car, her jaw promptly dropped open. 'He sent me a limousine? Of course,' she sighed internally, 'He Sesshoumaru; probably earns millions a day.' She could sense a youkai in the car, probably the driver.

Kagome slid into the back seat uncomfortably. It was clear that she wasn't used to such luxury. Half an hour later Kagome was found asleep in the backseat of the car; her quiet snores betraying her tiredness. She jolted awake as the car came to a stop and blearily looked around her. She stumbled out the car and came to a stop.

She was surrounded by so much luscious greenery and foliage that normally wouldn't be found anywhere in Japan. The road that the car had taken was perfectly smooth and shining. It almost hurt to look at it. And directly in front of her was the most impressive house, if you could even call it that, she had ever seen. Huge windows, wide balcony's; it almost looked like heaven.

The driver, who Kagome had found out a cat youkai and not talkative at all, came back from parking the car and gestured for her to follow him. Kagome did as she was told and walked in the foyer, down the hallways; in which she gaped at anything and everything. Finally, he led her to the double doors of what seemed to be a huge room.

"Please enter, Lady Kagome." He said politely.

Kagome frowned at the name. "Just Kagome is fine." She muttered, but he was already gone. 'Demons!' she huffed internally.

She pushed open one of the doors nervously and peered inside. Immediately, she was tackled to the floor.

"Kagome!"

Kagome struggled under the heavy weight of a fully grown man. "Can't… breathe!" she croaked.

Almost immediately, the weight was lifted and Kagome lay on the floor for a second, gasping for breath. A familiar presence crouched beside her worriedly.

"Kagome, are you okay?"

Kagome recovered quickly and grinned hugely at the man beside her before tackling him in a hug. "Shippo!" she cried happily.

He was now much older. Shippo now looked like a young adult in his twenties with the same bight red hair and brilliant emerald eyes that still shone with the kindness Kagome had taught him so many centuries ago. His demeanor still sparked with mischief though. Suddenly, she started sniffling. Shippo panicked and waved his hands around frantically. "Wha.. what's wrong? Are you hurt anywhere?" he asked nervously. Clearly, he wasn't good with crying women.

Kagome swiped her tears away. "My baby's all grown up!" she wailed.

The people around her sweat dropped in exasperation; with the exception of Sesshoumaru. Kagome yelped as she was unexpectedly lifted off her feet by a pair of strong arms as a familiar presence assaulted her miko senses.

"Kouga!" she exclaimed happily.

"Hey! Don't forget me!" a voice yelled.

"Ayame!" Kagome stared at the older girl in surprise. Over the (500) years, she had definitely changed the most; not only in appearance, but in attitude too. Her long pigtails were gone, replaced by straight hair to her waist and an attractive figure. Her passionate personality was replaced by a calm, business-like attitude, with her love for Kouga shining through her eyes.

Of course, Sesshoumaru interrupted their happy tirade by entering the door. Immediately, all their happy attitudes were replaced by business-like attitude's; although Shippo grabbed Kagome's hand while he lead her to the long table in the middle of the room, probably used for conferences or meetings.

The taiyoukai himself sat at the head of the table, while everyone else sat randomly. Kagome hopefully scanned the heads in the room for Inuyasha, but there weren't any signs of silver hair or cute dog ears. She felt her hopes plummet down.

Sesshoumaru stared out at them, almost glaring. "We have met today to discuss another problem concerning that disgusting hanyou, Naraku." Everyone in the room glanced over at Kagome to see her reaction, but where surprised to find her calm, almost knowing look. Sesshoumaru continued talking.

"Naraku has, as I'm sure you all know, recuperated and revived in these past 500 years. This is a dangerous situation as the humans do not know about the existence of demons and therefore, our battle will have to be in secret. Is there anything to report?" He directed the question to the room.

There were many negatives. Most people in the room shook their heads in disappointment. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes at him. "Anything?" he asked again.

"Ahh… actually," Kagome began. Immediately, all the heads in the room swiveled in her direction. She held out a wooden doll, where she had picked it up after Sakura had thrown it into the bushes. Startled gasps were heard around the room.

"Where did you find that?" Sesshoumaru questioned.

"After a demon attacked, my friend," Kagome paused for a second, "A sorcerer, barely defeated it and said she found this afterwards. I believe Naraku may be going after her or her family."

Kagome continued. "Also, I've had to kill at least ten lesser demons this week only. I think he may still be after the Shikon Jewel."

Sesshoumaru nodded at this and swiftly left the room. Following his departure, the room broke out in conversation. Everyone bombarded Kagome with questions about Naraku, how she was doing, and more. Normally, she was a pretty patient person; but add the stress of having to move and make new friends, she snapped.

"STOP!" she yelled. Shocked silence filled the room.

Kagome let out her breath in a huge gust and rubbing her temple, left the room. Shortly after, Shippo followed her. He found her in a guest room lying down.

"You doing okay?" he asked.

"Fine." Kagome grumbled. After a moment's hesitation, Kagome asked the question that had been plaguing her for so long.

"Is Inuyasha… dead?" she asked quietly.

Shippo paused. "Well…"

Eheh~ A cliffie :)

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