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Chapter Five: I Swear We Didn't Miroku

Kagome opened her eyes to see the bright sunlight streaming though the cracks in the roofing above her. The last thing she remembered was lying in the grass with Inuyasha. She shook her head, hoping that is wasn't a dream, although wishing, if it wasn't a dream, that she was a bit more daring. Of course there was no way that Kagome could dream up Inuyasha attacking her phone because he thought it was a demon. Kagome sat straight up, feeling around her, looking frantically for her phone. Kagome patted the area around her, as if it would make a mysterious appearance. After several minutes of looking foolish, and Miroku and Sango staring at Kagome like she was crazy, Kagome found that it had been in her pocket all along.

With a sigh of relief, Kagome sat up and cracked her back. She twisted to the sides and watched with amusement as Shippo stared at her with alarm as her back let out an inordinate amount pops and cracks. Miroku was making breakfast, and although Kagome usually took on that job, she was happy that they had let her sleep.

Touching his shoulder, Kagome smiled and voiced her appreciation out loud,

"Thanks for making breakfast Miroku."

Miroku smiled in reply, but it held something a bit devious and confidential. A smile that one gives to another that is in on the same secret. Kagome gave him a teasing glare, knowing Miroku, she probably didn't want to know.

Kagome sat next to Sango who was happily munching away. She smiled at Kagome and asked,

"So, are you ready for your first feudal–style festival?"

Kagome could tell she was excited too, but her eyes also contained sadness. Kagome could understand why, the last time she had been a part of one Kohaku had been with her, her parents alive, her village still erect and busy. Kagome smiled sadly and wrapped her arm around Sango. Even though her words had been cheerful, she leaned into Kagome, the pair of them sharing an unspoken moment of companionship.

As nonchalantly as Kagome could, she asked,

"So…where's Inuyasha?"

Miroku raised an eyebrow at her and Kagome felt her face redden involuntarily.

"He was outside sleeping, last I saw," Sango replied.

With a her face still burning, Kagome stood up and mumbled,

"Well, I'm just going to find him then."

Kagome got up out of her seat and walked out the door, shielding her eyes as the sun burned her retinas. With her other hand she tried to smooth and detangle her dark hair.

Kagome walked to the God Tree and looked up, her eyes searching for the familiar glimpse of red. After looking for several minutes and not coming up with anything, Kagome walked to the back to look on that side. Her search didn't take long; there, at the base of the tree was Inuyasha, asleep, with his head awkwardly lolling upon his shoulder. Kagome was surprised, Inuyasha never slept anywhere that he felt vulnerable and he barely ever slept as it was. He must have been really tired. Kagome recalled that he had been skipping sleeping at all for the past couple of days, he had been suspiciously on edge. Kagome wondered if she had anything to worry about.

Kagome sat down beside Inuyasha and straining her ears, she heard him talking in his sleep.

"No, Kagome, don't go," he mumbled and Kagome felt a warmth wash over her.

"But, then I won't have any ramen," Inuyasha continued and that wiped the smile right off Kagome's. Inuyasha really did know how to ruin a moment.

Kagome adjusted Inuyasha's head so that it looked like he was sleeping more comfortably and stood up, brushing the dirt that clung to her skirt. She decided to go find Sango and Kaede so they could start planning the festival.

The walk back to the village was pleasant; the sun was shining beautifully, although the brisk breeze made Kagome shiver, even in the sunshine. Kagome arrived back to find Kaede tending her herbs and she walked up to her slowly. She seemed engrossed in her work, so Kagome let her feet fall loudly, hoping not to startle her.

Kaede heard Kagome's heavy footsteps and she stood up. She turned towards Kagome, flashing her a smile that appeared lopsided due to the patch covering one eye.

"Ah Kagome, ye are here! Sango is waiting at my hut and there I will catch both of ye up on the preparations for the festival," Kaede said, motioning in the direction of her living quarters.

"That sounds great!" Kagome exclaimed, "I can't wait to get started!"

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