Chapter three

Everyone waved as they watched Kagome leave for the future through the well. Once the light died down many of the group turned to leave. Sango scooped up Shippo and Kirara to take them to the large field just south of the village so they could practice training together. She would be able to keep an eye on them while she was doing her own training. Little Rin held Kikyo's hand as skipped back to the village to meet up with Lady Kaede so she could start practicing on identifying the plants the two Miko had been teaching her about while they traveled. InuYasha followed them as a silent guard. They each left until only Kanna remained. She sat there for quite some time. She was deep in thought about Kagome when Kagura came back and found her in the same spot by the well. "Kanna, what's wrong? You have been sitting here and looking at the well since this morning."

Kanna looked up at the wind witch, her sister. Kagura noticed the light in Kanna's eyes that had only appeared after they had been freed. Her sister was starting to think and feel for herself. 'That must be strange to finally be able to feel things when never being able to before.' She smiled down at the little void demon and put an arm around her shoulders.

"They are very close." Kanna said looking her sister in the eye before returning her sight to the well. "They are a family. They are Kagome's family. I was just wondering if Kagome would adopt us as family."

Kagura had so stop the gasp at the hope she could see appearing in her sister's eyes. It was clear to see, even if the demon wasn't looking at her right now. "If she gets suck here with us in this time." Kanna continued, her voice still quiet but there was real emotion in her tone. "We have never had a mother. I would like it if I could call her mother too. Just like Shippo." Said Kanna

Kagura gave a genuine smile as she looked down at Kanna."You would have to asked her that when she gets back. I have to admit it would be nice to have family like her. To tell the truth, I want the same. I am starting to think of her as a sister more than a mother though. However, since it is something you really want I don't think she would mind. The same goes for Hakudoshi." Said Kagura.

"Thanks Kagura. I think I will ask her. Maybe she will say yes." Kagura's eyes got brighter when Kanna let out a girlish giggle for the first time ever. She looked so happy and if for nothing else, She was grateful to Kagome for giving her sister the ability to feel. "I can't wait to see her. Well let's go get some lunch. I'm starving." Said Kanna. Kagura happily took her sisters hand as they started to head back to the village.

With Kagome

When everyone was done eating Kagome's mother refused help with the dishes and waved Kagome up stairs to her room. Once there, she emptied out her enormous yellow backpack on to her bed. She started to make piles of the stuff that she was going to be bringing back with her to the feudal era.

It took almost forty five minutes but when she was done all of her dirty clothes were in the hamper having been replaced with clean ones appropriate for the time she would hopefully be living in now. She had also added a new first aid kit and carefully packed it to capacity, her flashlight, along with a few sets of replacement batteries,new bottles of body wash and shampoo, toiletries, and a new journal.

When she was done she had her bag repacked and ready to go. The only other thing on her bed was a book with a thick leather thong holding it closed. She brushed her fingers over the cover with a smile. This was her story. She didn't have to open it to know what was on each page. She had painstakingly put it together herself. Pressed flowers from Rin, pictures of the group, journal entry's of both her happy memories and of vicious battles. There were other mementos as well and represented all of them.

No, it was not just her story, it was theirs. Knowing it may well be her last time with indoor plumbing for a while she decided to take a bath. Enjoying her modern amenities one last time she added bubbles and soaked for a bit. Once done she took her time to blow dry her hair and brush it out. With a deep breath she got dressed grabbed her bag and the book and took one last look at her room. Turning out her light she headed down stairs to living room, where her family was waiting.

"OK guys. I'm ready to head off. I'm going to miss you all if the well closes and I get suck back there." Said Kagome as she took turns hugging her grandfather and brother. With a smile she took a stack of ofudo from her grandfather and packed it away.

"We're going to miss you, too, Kagome.." her mother said pulling her into a hug. "Just remember we all love you so much. I hope that whatever happens, that you are happy in the end."

"Thanks mom. I have something for you guys." she said as she held out the large book and to her mom. "This is a book that I made of my adventures in the past. It starts with my birthday and ends with Naraku's death. It explains everything about the jewel, too and also of the wish that I'm going to be making. I've added pictures of the shards and the jewel as well as the group from the beginning to the end. If you guys want to have it read at the school or publish it, go ahead and do that. I know that many will think of it as myth but Japan should know the true story of what happened to the jewel and the demons." Said Kagome.

"Thanks, Sweetheart. We will think about it. You take care of yourself. Okay, Kagome. We love you very much." Her mom said pulling her into another hug.

"I will." She said with a smile at her mom. "Well I better get going. I love you guys, too."

Kagome gave everyone another hug and then started off to the well. Without another glance she jumped in.

She watched the familiar lights as she passed through time to the past one last time. Once she landed on the other side she didn't hesitate to climbs out of the well and head towards the village. As she was walking on the worn down path to the village she admired the stars. This was one of the things she would miss if she got sent back when they made the wish. She was half way back to the village when she heard someone call her name. Turning around and saw Kanna with a anxious look on her face.

Turning toward the little demon she waited for her to catch up. "What the matter, Kanna."

"Um, I was wondering if I could talk to you about something. If that okay?"

"Of course." Kagome smiled at her taking her hand.

Kanna smiled at her nervously. "I was wondering, if I could, maybe, call you mama, too, like Shippo. Kagura said I should ask you to see if it's okay and she already thinks of you as a sister and well, I don't know about Hakudoshi." She said quickly as she fidgeted with her clothing, nervously, obviously trying to get it all out in one breath.

Kagome knelt down and pulled Kanna into a hug. "You can call me whatever you want Sweetie." Kagome said as she looked in the little demons eyes. "I've thought of you guys as family for a while now, that was one of the reasons it was so hard to fight against you. You may have been created by Naraku, but he used the jewel to do so. The jewel came from me and I couldn't help but think of you all as a part of me too. The jewel did come from me." Kagome explained with a smile.

"Thanks . . . mama."Kanna said with a little hesitance in her voice.

"Your welcome, Kanna. Kagura, Hakudoshi, you guys can come out now. I know you're hiding behind the tree." she said with a laugh.

Kagura and Hakudoshi came out from behind the tree and looked at Kagome with Kanna still wrapped in a hug. "Kagome said that we could call her anything we want. I'm going to call her mama." Kanna declared proudly. "What are you guys going to call her?"

Knowing they had heard the exchange Kagome smiled at them. "I mean it, I feel like you are connected to me like my children, like family." Standing she took Kanna's hand. "But there is no pressure and you don't have to decided now. Why don't we head to the village and we can get rid of the jewel." Said Kagome as she looked at Hakudoshi and a smiling Kagura. They both nodded their heads in agreement as they all headed to the village.

"Hey everyone. I'm back." Kagome called out to the evening air as she approached Kaede's hut. "Why don't you all come out here, so we can get rid of the jewel now." Everyone quickly gathered around her as they greeted her back.

They could all feel the tense atmosphere as they looked at each other. This was almost it. They were almost done. Not wanting to dwell in the past and wanting to do this last thing so she could move onto her future Kagome cleared her throat. "Okay, since everyone is here now lets get this over with." With sure movements and confidence in her voice Kagome took out jewel. Holding it in her hand she held it where they could all see. Not knowing how exactly to start she spoke to the jewel its self. "Shikon jewel, I am ready to make my wish." The jewel started to glow a bit at the declaration.. At least she was doing something right. "I wish for the Kami's will to be done." For a heartbeat nothing happened. Then suddenly, the wish had been made and there was a flash of blinding light. Even with their eyes closed the light danced across their eyelids for a few moments before it finally died down. Once able to see again they looked around with shock. All of the surroundings had changed. Lady Kaede's hut was gone, as well as the rest of the village. Among cries of panic, worry, and alertness, InuYasha's voice rang out clear.

"Where the fuck are we. This ain't the fucking village."

Authors note: thanks again to my beta. Please please leave a review.