A/N: If it's just Kagome and her family, I will not use Italics for the Japanese dialect.

Chapter Seven

Kagome slouched down on the couch, completely drained. After two gruesome hours of lengthy explanations and mild arguments, the miko had finally escorted the two Americans out.

A moment later, Hisoka sat next to her and let out a deep sigh.

A small smile tilted the miko's mouth. She snuggled up to her mother, happy to feel Hisoka'a arms wrap around her in return. "It's okay Mama. I understand why you didn't tell me and I forgive you."

Hisoka smiled and soothingly ran her fingers through Kagome's beautiful hair. "What did I do to deserve such an amazing daughter?"

The younger woman laughed lightly then switched to a slightly more somber tone. "Mama…"

Mama Higurashi sighed, squeezing her tighter. She knew what was coming. She had known ever since Tony and Pepper had given them their offer. Tears filled her brown eyes. "I know my beautiful girl, I know."