No matter how much he changed, there's always one thing that will remain.

"DAMN IT YOU FUCKIN WOLF" Inuyasha growled unsheathing his sword.

As usual Inuyasha gets fussy seeing Kouga, whether or not he was there for Kagome.

"I see you haven't changed mutt" Kouga taunted dodging him as he kept mocking him "I would have thought you would have learned how to control that damn sword of yours" he laughed

"WHATS WRONG WOLF" he growled "ALL YOU EVER DO IS RUN ALWAYS HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL"

"There's a difference between running away and strategy" Kouga began "If I wanted to run I would have been gone you dumb dog, but I find it more fun to make you look like tha ass you are"

WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSE TO MEAN" he grolwed.

"All I see is a whiny bitch swinging around a dangerous sword with no controlas he destroys is own village"

And like that, Inuyasha remembered where he was.

He looked around and saw the damages he alone caused. It was nothing severe but the look on his mate's face made him rethink that.

He gulped before putting his sword away and chasing after his pissed mate.

Kagome couldn't help but laugh at the whole thing.

Such laughter made Kouga walk his way over to her with a cocky smirk.

"Mi Lady" he said kissing her hand "I assume you slept well"

She just giggled before answering "You will be right my good sir"

The others watched happily seeing their friend so free.

Even after the battle, Kagome would limit herself of anything fun fearing someone will see it as a weakness. So it was refreshing seeing a little bit of the old Kagome. Happy and carefree.

They liked how Kouga can so easily bring that out of her.

One figure on the other hand did not find the display so amusing as he stepped out from the shadows.

"Miko" he greeted.

"Oh Sesshomaru" she smiled walking to greet him "how are you" she asked.

"This Sesshomaru is fairing well, yourself"

"I'm good too" she smiled before looking back towards the others.

"I'll be back later tonight" she waved as the two left in his orb.

"Soooo" Kohaku said looking towards Kouga as Shippo got ready.

"Up for little sparring"

With only a predatory smirk as their warning, Kouga charged straight for Kohaku.

"Wow" Kagome whispered as they flew through the skies.

"This is beautiful" she couldn't believe how beautiful the Western Lands were from above.

As many times as she's gotten lost or how many trees she ran into, she never would have believed the majority of land were basically wide open spaces with wildflowers growing everywhere.

As she looked in awe at his lands, he couldn't help the swell of pride going through his chest.

He knew how much she loved nature and knowing his lands were the cause of her joy was pleasing to him.

She noticed as they began to land in an abandoned swamp.

There were tall grass and muck everywhere along with frogs and flies all over. In other words it was revolting.

"Umm Sesshomaru" she nearly gagged from the sight.

"Do you trust this Sesshomaru" he asked as they continued to maneuver their way through the swamp in his orb.

"Of course" she said not having to think about it.

"Good" was all he said before they picked up a little more speed.

Almost five minutes later, the two were approaching a cave.

The orb disappeared with them now on foot.

"Eeep" she squeaked as he pulled her into his arms and lifted her bridal style.

The two continued into the cave and came a dead end.

"Uhhh" she said "where are we"

"Somewhere magical" he answered stepping through the cave's wall.

"Oh my kami" she whispered awe struck "this is gorgeous"

She couldn't believe what she was seeing.

Just a few feet in front of them was a gorgeous waterfall. They were somewhere in a secluded area in the woods with nothing but wild flowers, green grass and trees surrounding them. The sky was a beautiful and cheerful blue and no a cloud in sight.

"This. . This is. . " she didn't know what to say. One minute they were in a swamp and the next they were here.

"This is a place I found on my travels. No one knows of it. It is protected by a spell and only this Sesshomaru can get through"

"It's breathtaking"

"Wow Kouga" Sango began "You have matured over the years.

Since Kagome left Kouga has actually been tolerable.

He helped with Kohaku and Shippo's training and even helped with the twins when Miroku left for the next village.

"What can I say" he grinned "I guess it took for Kagome's absence to help me get my head out my ass" he joked

"Why do you even want Kagome" they turned to see Kikyo walking towards them.

Seeing how her bluntness wasn't exactly welcomed she rephrased it.

"I mean, you don't really know her. All you know is that of which she looks and her powers"

"I think you are the last one to question anyones feelings" he growled,

Since he got here, he could not for the life of him figure out why she of all people was here,

Inuyasha didn't like the look in Kouga's eyes and stood in front of his mate.

"Last I checked, you were nothing but dirt and bones that would hurt Kagome in anyway possible"

The others looked at Kikyo to see her flinch away but she didn't move, yet her eyes told a different story.

"I know what I have done in the past and was forgiven and took advantage of a second chance. Now I ask again, what exactly draws you too Kagome" she repeated.

"Her personality and loyalty"

That took everyone by surprise. No mention of her powers nor appearance of the usual conceited things they were used to hearing from the wolf.

"Kagome has many wonderful traits but her personality and loyalty are what draws me to her. She is kind and obviously forgiving with all thing considering. And though dog breath has done nothing but destroy her trust and heart she remains by his side as a friend. I want someone like that who share mutual feelings of affection"

Though no one showed it, they were all rather surprised.

With that being said, she walked away with the answers she seeked.

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Do you know who the people who's opinions will matter most to her ? ? ? ? ?