Mannie: oi, minna-san! It's me again. I hope you guys like the story so far!

So last time, Chibi-Kagome was stuck in the tub for an hour (under the surface) and she was twelve. Inuyasha and everyone were worried about her. They wanted Chibi-Kagome back to normal, partly because they could not take her attitude any more.

Inuyasha balled his hands into fists, watching anxiously with bated breath. 'Come on Kagome! You can do it! Come back to me! Be all right" He became worried after she stayed like that for over an hour. He panicked as he thought, 'What if this doesn't work! What if...what if she's stuck like this!

Inuyasha was about to jump into the tub and rescue Chibi Kagome when somebody stood up in the tub. He looked at the figure in front of him. It was obviously a girl.

She had wavy black hair down to her shoulder, and her body had slight curves. "Kag...Kagome" Inuyasha managed to choke out, his eyes slightly wide.

The girl in the wet, white cotton kimono looked up at Inuyasha and began to blush. The white cotton kimono was hugging her body so tightly that every single detail on her body was shown. She sat back into the water and wrapped her skinny arms around herself. In the past hour, she dreamed about her older self. She knew what happened to her and why she was only thirteen. She recognized everyone. 'So that guy over there is Inuyasha? He looks so... cute. Wait a minute. What am I thinking? It is his ears that are cute, not him! I wonder how they feel like...?' Chibi-Kagome thought to herself.

Inuyasha caught Chibi-Kagome staring at him."What are you staring at? Is there anything on my face" Maybe he sounded a little bit too harsh. Chibi-Kagome's face turned crimson and her eyes started to turn red. She was obviously about to cry.

Sango rushed to the tub and wrapped the teenager up with a bigger kimono. "Inuyasha! What's wrong with you? She just came back to us and you are already yelling at her! Aren't you glad that she's alright" Sango held Chibi-Kagome and brought her out of the tub. She hugged the thin teenager tightly. It was a windy night and Sango did not want Chibi Kagome to get sick.

Miroku walked over to Sango and took a look at the teenager. Her urge to cry had subsided and she's resting contently inside the older girl's strong arms. "Kagome sure does have a good body even at the age of 13." Since Sango's arms were occupied, she kicked Miroku at his manhood. "Ow...Sango you're too cruel! Who's going to impregnate you later on" Sango was turning Kagome over to Inuyasha when she heard that question. Her pretty face was twisted by anger. She grabbed her boomerang and started to abuse the injured monk.

Everyone was exhausted, especially Chibi-Kagome. After Sango put Chibi-Kagome and Shippo to sleep, she joined the group gathered around the fire.

“I’m glad Kagome turned a year older. I had enough of her pranks and attitude.” Inuyasha said in an annoyed tone. “Wait a minute! If she’s older, that means her ‘sits’ are going to get more powerful!” He sat up straight and his eyes pleaded for help from the others, but all he could see in their eyes was amusement.

“Keh! Whatever" He suddenly muttered"I wonder how Kagome is like when she’s 13...”

Sango nodded for she had the same question. Miroku was recovered from the pain and joined the conversation. “Maybe she will have a crush on Kouga and elope with him.” He snorted because he saw the effect his comment had on the hanyou. Sango slapped Miroku on the back of his head, “Mou, Houshi-sama. Stop bullying our poor hanyou. He’s already dog-tired from the ritual. Give him a break! He was so worried about Kagome that he almost jumped into the water. Oh, remember that dogs hate water?” Sango and Miroku grinned widely and Inuyasha found those kind of smiles to be very sickening. He 'keh'-ed and went to the room to sleep.

Next Day: Morning

The man who owned the house invited the group to join him during breakfast. The meal was nothing like a normal person’s breakfast. It was luxurious to the point where it looked like a wedding banquet.

Everyone other than Sango, and Chibi-Kagome, gobbled their food down into their stomachs.

After desserts were served, Miroku asked the host about Kinji Wakatsuki. “Why must you see that man?”

Miroku was startled by the tone of the host. He sounded like he did not even want to hear Wakatsuki’s name.

The host sighed and said, “That Kinji is a weird man with a horrible temper. Although he’s knowledgeable, he does not socialize much. He’s living on top of the mountain you see over there.”

The host pointed to a mountain covered by verdant. “That mountain is beautiful but a lot of youkai live there. None of us dare to go near it. I honestly don’t know how that man survives. He may be dead by now. Who knows?” The host turned back into the house, but he stopped hastily. “Would all of you please come with me? My wife said she has something for Kagome.”

They walked to the main hall and saw an attractive woman dressed in many different layers of silk kimono. The host walked over and sat beside her.

The hostess bowed to the group and said, “Thank you for your exorcism.” She opened the luggage next to her and presented it to them. “I do not know how to repay you. Since Kagome-san looks like she grew bigger, she may need some clothes that fit her well. Here, please take these.”

The group looked inside the bag. There were many kimonos made out of silk and they all had different patterns. “Those were from my daughter. She’s about the same size as Kagome-san. I believe those would fit perfectly.”

Chibi-Kagome was so moved. She wanted to hug that kind woman in front of her, but she stayed still. She bowed instead, “Thank you for your generous offer, but as you know, I travel a lot with my friends here. I’m afraid I would not use these beautiful kimonos to their fullest. Perhaps your daughter can still wear them. I’m sure she’ll look stunning in them.”

The hostess smiled sadly. “Kagome-san, please take them. I’m sure my daughter’s soul will be glad to see someone as lovely as you are wearing her clothes.”

The group was shocked to hear that, especially Chibi-Kagome. Her eyes were completely filled with tears. “I’m sorry! I will take them! I will wear them and cherish them as your daughter would. Please…so please, don’t be sad. I’m sure she’s smiling down on you from heaven.” Chibi-Kagome was in her bowing position and crying. The hostess walked over to Chibi-Kagome and hugged her.

By noon, everyone was ready to find Kinji Wakatsuki. They needed him so that the 15 year old Kagome could return to them. Since it would take them a few days to get to the top of the mountain, the group packed a few essentials and bid farewell to the couple.

The hostess’ eyes stayed at Chibi-Kagome. She held tightly to her husband’s hand. “Doesn’t Kagome-san remind you of our daughter Amai?” The host nodded. “She’s a kind child. I hope all goes well for her.” The hostess turned really sad when she couldn’t see Chibi-Kagome anymore. “Sayonara…Amai.”

A/N: Hey minna! Kagome-chan here! Sorry for the long delay in the story. I hope it was worth the wait.

It just so happens that Mannie(fondly known as Sango-chan by me) and I are both lazy. XD However, I've found that Sango-chan is by far lazier than me. :notices Sango-chan eyes her Hiraikotsu: Ummm...it's the truth?

Well, I'll be responsible for the next chap so hopefully the update will be quicker. Hopefully. I usually have to confer with Sango-chan on what we write.

Please be patient! Thank you! Please review!

:Both Kagome-chan and Sango-chan wave bye: