From Goodbyes to New Adventures

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A/N: Hey. I am finally getting the chance to update finally! YAY!!!! Well, anyway. There were a few questions asked after my last chapter, and I am going to answer them as I move along. Just wanted to reassure you. Take care and have a good day.

Chapter 13: The Return

He was cold. He was in the dark. He was having trouble breathing. This seemed very wrong.

He was also alone.

So, he was cold, in the dark, with breathing problems and all alone.

He began to try to move but something was stopping him. Was he in a bag?

He began to dig around, trying to break free. Finding the slightly soft side was easy; slashing through was a lot harder.

The bag was shifting around, but it wasn’t a bag. It was…dirt?

Why would he be covered with dirt?

He began to dig his way out as quickly as he could. Adrenaline was pumping through his very being as he sought his way out. He had to get out there if not for any other reason other than Kagome needed him.

He finally broke through the top layer of soil and pulled himself out. Once free of his dirty cell, he jumped up and began to scent the air. He couldn’t find their scents really. The remnants were barely there.

His pack had been there so long ago. He could, however, smell Kagome’s sadness.

His heart began to pound. It was a scent that he would do anything to never smell.

He began to run, looking for her scent and hoping to find it.

~*~ With Kagome ~*~


Kagome shook her head at her whimsical thought. Of course she missed her dearest friend. He knew all about her even if he pretended not to notice anything. They had been so closed and had loved one another without ever saying it.

A smile graced her face as she stood up and stretched. She made her way back to where her mates were. They were just sitting on the ground with Sesshomaru glaring icy daggers at Koga who looked like he had just learned the secret to life.

Koga finally caught the scent that explained Sesshomaru’s grouchy attitude and the appearance of his irrational and instinctual side coming out more often lately.

He was in heat.

Both males would only go into heat and really need to breed twice a year. Kagome was still on the monthly cycle that humans had.

Well, at least this whole situation was explained. This could be a really good thing too. Koga’s heat wasn’t for another two or three months.

Kagome was standing near them. “I’m tired. Do you two mind if I went to sleep now?” Her voice floated to their ears and resembled fresh honey with the sweetness that it contained.

Koga motioned for her to come closer to them and laid her down. He looked over at Sesshomaru and tried to get him to lay down to no avail. There would be no rest for him that night. He was primed and ready to go. That was just as well. Neither one of them were particularly tired.

He admired the thin streaks that wove through her hair and enhanced her breathtaking beauty. She still looked fairly well the same, but the differences were startling still. He was all the more happy with himself that he spoke up for this woman the first chance he could.

He watched as Sesshomaru moved closer to their mate and began to pet her. It was surprisingly fluid and graceful. Kagome unconsciously pressed into the caress and began making contented sounds in her sleep. She never woke or even stirred during this.

Koga wanted to laugh at all the discoveries he had made about the taiyoukai that sat across from him. The killing perfection could be sweet, gentle, considerate and loving. Who would have ever fucking guessed? Inu Yasha would have probably already pissed his pants and passed out at seeing this.

The night passed and relinquished its hold over the sleepy little meadow to the early morning.

Kagome yawned and stretched before glancing between her two mates. She rose up and began to sniff around. She finally found the aroma that was making her mouth water. There was a bush of berries not too far from there, just on the other side of that meadow.

She went over and picked enough to for herself and few more for her mates.

The two males eyed her when she offered them up. Koga graciously accepted a few just to see her smile while Sesshomaru took the ones she was offering him and began to feed them to her.

Kagome was not too surprised by his gesture and gratefully accepted the berries from his fingers, being sure to lick each fingertip after taking the treat.

Sesshomaru took the rest of the ripe fruits while she was occupied savoring the one in her mouth. He formed his cloud, indicating to Koga that she would be in his arms today.

When Kagome pushed his hand away from her mouth and kissed his cheek, he just put the rest into his haori. This would be good for later.

The trio went through the lands and checked to see what progress had been made and what injustices had occurred. They also announced to all that the three of them were mates.

The patrolling went on for a few days with barely any deviation. Kagome would either ride with Sesshomaru or be carried by Koga. The mates grew closer, and Koga kept Sesshomaru from pupping Kagome by repeatedly insisting that it would be dangerous. This didn’t make their time together really happy, but the outbreaks were for the most part gone from their regime.


~*~ The Pack ~*~


The frame to the main parts of the new fortress was erected as well as the walls that surrounded the grounds. The group had recruited extra workers from nearby villages. All knew the names of Lord Sesshomaru and Prince Koga, and that they would be well compensated upon their return.

With the added help of a few men from nearby villages and even some other demons, the work was progressing faster than anticipated.

Miroku had wisely taken into account that there needed to be a few huts within the boundaries of that wall. He had selected three areas for these huts and had made smaller crews to work on each hut. One was nearing completion. It was the one that he was planning on using for Sango and himself.

He had taken into his mind all of the conversations that she and Kagome had had about what would be good for their new homes. He made a few modifications and was doing his best to supply those extra rooms and even areas of the room that was meant for him and Sango to house the baby that was to come.

He knew Sango would keep the infant in their room for the first bit while he matured and grew. He did overhear a conversation about being able to divide a larger room down into smaller sections. Mock privacy would be better than none at all.

He couldn’t help but to strut around as Sango’s belly became a little more noticeable. It was ironic that the demon slayer would be babied by the female wolf demons, but that was exactly what was happening. She had been spending the last few days working with them to make the little things for their new home. She seemed happier and more relaxed.

It had been only a week since the other people from this ‘pack’ had left to patrol the Western lands when the most awe-inspiring sight came to them.

It could be Inu Yasha’s demon double. Miroku would have even sworn to it if he had not witnessed the gruesome death of his friend and comrade.

The being walked right up to him and began to demand to know where Kagome was.

Miroku felt his jaw go lax and flop open. He had no clue what to say.

IT WAS INU YASHA!

It also wasn’t just Inu Yasha-it was Inu Yasha in his full demon form but with control. He was actually talking. Not snarling or growling but actually talking quite coherently.

“Hey. What’s your problem, Miroku?” Inu Yasha didn’t feel up to playing games. He had come to find Kagome. The rest of his pack was here, but her scent was fading. He hoped that she wasn’t on the other side of the well because he had already seen it. It would never be uncovered. There would be no traveling between times anymore.

“Inu Yasha? Is that really you? I don’t know if I can believe it. Kagome went with Koga and Lord Sesshomaru to patrol the lands.

To say that Inu Yasha was pissed to hear this was a horrible understatement that would require amendments at a later date. He was furious. He had to find her quicker than his fastest was.

He knew from the direction that his comrade was pointing that it was his brother’s lands that they were on. He had also caught her scent again.

He ran over the treetops in a desperate search for them.

A/N: Thanks to Lord of the Flames (Yeah, Rell. I am thanking you.) and Sherry for reviewing I appreciate it sincerely. Love reading them. Lets me know that it is being enjoyed.

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By the way, I would like to let you all know that Lord of the Flames and I are working on a series of one shots about Inu Yasha and Kagome. We will probably be finishing up on the first one not too long from now. I hope you all will check them out. Thanks in advance.