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Kagome slowly climbed out of the well holding onto some of other survivors of the final battle between themselves and Naraku.

Sango had lost her life in a surprise attack by Kohaku. Miroku fell shortly after her, poisoned through the Kazaana with Naraku's saimyoushou. InuYasha was the last to fall, dying from wounds caused by Naraku's tentacles nearly severing his body in two. Kagome managed to reclaim the jewel by using Miroku's staff as an arrow and purifying Naraku's heart.

Kagome now had the completed Shikon jewel on a chain around her neck.

Turning her attention away from the past and towards the injured bundles in her arms, "Shippo, Kirara, Don't worry, I'm going to get you some help."

Shippo leg was bleeding from a tentacle that grazed him and Kirara was bleeding from a gash caused by Kohaku.

Walking towards her house she hoarsely called out for help, she knew she was injured as well. Her shoulder was bleeding where Naraku's ally, Kikyou, pierced her with one of her arrows. The arrow was still embedded in the soft flesh. Kun-Loon Higurashi hearing the cry for help ran out and at the sight of the people coming towards the home, did the only reasonable thing at the moment, she screamed. Kun-Loon's scream woke her son, from his slumber. Souta was the next to see the group come towards them, "Nee-chan!"

He tried to run towards her but, Kun-Loon quickly reclaiming her senses, ordered him to grab the first aid kit. Kagome knowing that they would be taken cared of slumped to the ground, unconscious.

~`~`~`~`~hours later

Kagome woke up to find herself in her bedroom with Shippo and Kilala bandaged beside her. Kagome slowly sat up feeling the slight pull of stitches in her shoulder. Kun-Loon looked at her daughter worried, "Kagome, what happened? Where's InuYasha?"

Kagome eyes welled up and the dam of emotions she had been holding back poured through, "Mom, he's dead, they're all dead!"

She started to sob into her mother's shirt, feeling her mother embrace her. "Shh, it okay Kagome…I'm here for you."

Kagome hiccupped and pulled away, "It's finished."

Kun-Loon nodded and gently pushed her daughter back into bed, "Rest now, Kagome, and give yourself time to heal."

The miko laid back and closed her eyes allowing the darkness to overcome her senses.

~`~`~`~`A place called Smallville, Kansas

Martha Kent looked at the letter she had received from her distant relatives. "Jonathan, come here."

Jonathan Kent strolled in looking at the red head that was his wife, "What is it Martha, I was busy trying to fix the tractor."

Martha handed him the letter silently and he began to read,

"Kent-san,

I know this is quite sudden, but I was hoping to ask a favor upon yourself. My daughter and her son, your distant cousins have been seriously injured in a failed mugging attempt and I was hoping that you may offer lodge over there because she needs time to heal from her wounds both physical and emotional. Three of her friends perished in the attack trying to protect her and I recalled how calm Kansas was and thought it might benefit her to leave Japan for a while. If you are able to allow her a place to stay please contact me.

Higurashi Kun-Loon"

Jonathan looked at his wife a serious expression marring the man's face, "What do you think, Martha. Would it be wise to allow them to stay here? What if they discover Clark's secret?"

Martha sighed, "I know Jonathan but, she needs us and I'm sure if we warn Clark nothing bad should happen.

Jonathan nodded and left the house signifying the end of the conversation. Martha stood up and strolled to the phone… "Kun-Loon Higurashi? Oh, yes it's fine for her to come over. When will this be?"

A murmuring told her that the flight would leave…after some quick internet search and ticket buying…in a week. Martha jotted the date down, "So 3 pm you say, I'll have my son, Clark, pick them up, what are their names?"

"Kagome and Shippo, Kagome has long black hair and blue eyes and her son Shippo, has red hair and green eyes."

Martha continued jotting the notes, "Ok, and don't worry they'll be fine."

Kun-Loon thanked her and hung the phone up.

Martha walked out to the barn and up into the loft where Clark Kent was using his blue eyes to look up at the stars. Turning around he faced the woman, "Yes, Mom? What is it?"

Martha smiled at her son, "I need you to pick some people up from the Metropolis later this week. Her name is Kagome and she's coming with her son. They will be staying with us for a while…"

~`~`~`~`A week later

The 18 year old girl was trying to calm down the young kit that the plane going down the way it is, is a good thing. Poor Kirara was hidden in Kagome's carry-on bag, Kagome slipped the neko a small piece of her chicken dinner. Kagome stood up; carrying her bag and Shippo left the plane and stepped out into Metropolis airport. Shifting the bag to alleviate some pain from her shoulder, she made to the baggage claim to pick up their two bags. Winching as she felt the stitches tear, she mentally swore, she should have tried to find this Clark Kent and had him help her, but as they say hindsight is 20/20.

Clark Kent was looking around the terminal with his friend Lex Luthor, who had to be in Metropolis for a meeting, offered Clark a ride. "So, Clark, what does she look like again?"

Clark shrugged, "All I was told was she had long black hair and blue eyes…oh and she has a son with red hair and green eyes."

Lex's eyes quickly spotted the two. From where he was standing the girl appeared to be having trouble at the baggage claim. Catching his friend's attention he pointed the girl out. Clark nodded, "Must be her."

Clark walked over followed by Lex. The two each picked up her bag and Clark asked while gesturing, "Are… you… Kagome Higurashi?"

Kagome's eyes danced, "Do…you…always…speak…like…this?"

Clark flushed, "No, well I'm, Clark Kent, and this my friend, Lex Luthor."

She smiled and bowed slightly in greeting, "I am Higurashi Kagome and this is my son Higurashi Shippo."

Shippo wriggled out of Kagome's arm bowed as well trying to not trip, "You two better not try to hurt my mama or I'll bit you ears off." Kagome smiled at the gesture, "Shippo, I'm sure they aren't here to hurt us, we're here to heal, remember."

Kagome slowly followed the two boys out and watched as they put her luggage into a limo and climb in waiting for her to enter. Once she did she set the carry-on down and freed the cat. Setting Kirara next to Shippo and buckling the boy in. Kagome turned her sapphire gaze towards Clark and Lex. "What are you looking at?"

Clark spoke, "Well aren't you too young to have a son?"

Kagome eyes turned to the sleeping kit and smiled, "That boy can sleep anywhere, and no, he's not mine. His father was killed a long time ago and when I found him we grew attached and I adopted him."

Her smile faded that reminded her of InuYasha and how she told the Thunder Brother's that InuYasha loved her.

Clark's eye brow rose as he took in the girl sitting across from him. Lex cut in smoothly, "Kagome, I'm curious how do you know Clark here?"

Kagome turned her gaze to the bald billionaire, "I've never met the man in my life but, my mother tells me that I am related to him and that I'm here because it will do me some good."

Lex nodded and the awkward silence filled the limo. Kagome sighed; she could feel the wetness telling her bandage was good and soaked and will soon seep through to her clothes. Clark broke the silence, "Are you alright?"

Kagome shook her head; she now knew when to ask for help, "My stitches ripped when I was trying to go for the bags. But, nothing to worry about I'll fix it as soon as we make it to your home, Clark."

Clark looked at her worriedly, "You sure we shouldn't take you to a hospital?"

The miko shook her head, "Don't worry, I'd take care of it here but, well you know."

Lex understood that it probably was in a spot involving removal of clothing. "When we stop by my residence you may go to a restroom in order to properly treat your wound."

Kagome nodded and thanked him. Shippo woke up and turned his attention to the window, "'Kaa-chan, what are those?"

Kagome turned her attention to what the kit youkai was pointing, "Shippo, those are corn plants, remember corn? The yellow vegetable that baa-chan (Kun-Loon) would put in the rice."

Shippo nodded in awe. Then looked at the guys, his gaze staying on two, "Kaa-chan, they remind me of the Thunder Brothers."

Kagome picked him up cuddling him, "Shippo, that's a bit harsh besides we're half way across the world and you know InuYasha killed those two."

Clark and Lex looked at each other; then Clark spoke up, "You know a murderer?"

Kagome glared at the farm-boy, "It was them or us."

The girl turned to Clark, "So what did my mother tell your mother about my reason for being here?"

Clark shrugged, "Something about healing, so when were you mugged?"

Kagome blinked, "Mugged? Oh, that was about two weeks ago."

Lex's eyes narrowed, the family was hiding something if that reaction was any indication. He would have to check to see what the family was hiding, if he wanted to protect the Kents.

Lex's castle slowly loomed into view and in front was another limousine and a truck. Out of the other limo a familiar silver-haired man stepped out followed by a sickly green shorter man, who was carrying a staff, and a man in sunglasses and a high black ponytail. Kagome winced and slid down in the seat, 'Why are they here? They're going to wonder how a human can live for 500 years. Wait I should be glad they lived through the years, and I should be happy that I can see them again…wonder if Kouga and Ayame mated? What about Sesshoumaru what has he been up to?'

The boys watched the emotions flicker across her face, amused when her eyes darkened then lighten then the pensive look crossed her features.

Kouga paused sniffing the air, "Oi, Sesshoumaru, smells like Kagome doesn't it."

Sesshoumaru nodded, "Jaken, I trust your feelings for Kagome won't cause you to attack her. We need to appear civil to Luthor if we want this deal to go through smoothly."

Jaken bowed and backed away muttering about ningens. The ride Kagome was in pulled up and she stepped out followed by a Shippo in awe, "Luthor-san, your home is very nice."

Lex stepped out and thanked her, followed by Clark, who stood back silently. Kagome blinked she suddenly found herself in a bear hug with the wolf-prince, "Kagome, I've missed you, so much. Does this mean you want to come with me, I mean after all you are my woman."

Kagome giggled softly when Sesshoumaru stood behind the wolf and said, "Wolf, this Sesshoumaru's imouto is not you woman. Now step away from her before I force you to."

Kouga stepped away, "Well, if you wanted to give her a hug, you just had to ask."

Kagome smiled, "So, Aniki, what have you been doing? Oh pardon my rudeness this is Lex Luthor and this is my distant cousin, Clark Kent."

Lex looked at the woman, "I was not aware you knew Sesshoumaru Taisho and Kouga Ookami."

Kagome nodded, "Sesshoumaru-sama is an older brother to me and Kouga-kun is one of my close friends."

Lex nodded, then ushered the group in, "Kagome the bathroom is the third room on the left."

Kagome nodded and Sesshoumaru followed, when they were far enough Sesshoumaru broke the silence, "How long has it been for you, miko."

Her eyes watered, "Just about two weeks."

Sesshoumaru took it into consideration, "So the blood I smell is from your injury?"

Kagome grimaced, "Yeah just tore the stitches."

He pulled her into the bathroom, "Let us properly tend to the injury."

She agreed, a little nervous once he started to flex his hand. He only did that to produce the acid portion of his attack, "Sesshoumaru, what are you doing with that acid?"

She let out a whimper when she heard him explain that they were to cauterize the wound with his acid. Sesshoumaru gave her a silent glare as she steeled her self for the pain. Sesshoumaru removed her shirt and gave it to her if she felt the need to muffle any screaming. Kagome braced herself managing to swallow the scream at the pain of searing flesh. The smell was making her nauseous, so she had to wonder how could Sesshoumaru handle the smell and not pass out. She paused and watched as he took a small cloth and wipe the burn clean. Kagome slowly dressed and headed out to see Clark waiting for her. Kagome walked over to him using his shoulder as a support all the while her mind cursing a blue streak, harsh enough to peel paint. Kagome was slowly walking away when she heard Sesshoumaru's voice, "Remember you belong to me, my Higurashi."

She nodded and smiled, after saying farewells she let Clark help her into the truck.

Shippo and Kirara both hopped in and settled on Kagome's lap. Clark walked to the other side and entered the truck and drove out of the lot. Deciding to break the awkward silence. "So what did that Sesshoumaru guy mean you belong to him?"

The rumbling of the car soothed both the kitsune and the neko youkai to a deep slumber. Kagome smiled, "My last name means Sunset and Sesshoumaru owns the Western Lands of Japan so I belong to him because the sun sets in the west. It's his way of saying he cares."

Clark eyes furrowed he didn't like the thought of someone treating another human being like property, especially a relative. Kagome leaned back against the seat, allowing the fatigue from the day's activities drift her off into the oblivion. Clark sighed, he wanted to get back so that he could help Lana in The Talon. Turning to his cousin ready for an explanation on what happened in the bathroom. He smiled; she looked calm and peaceful while sleeping. Arriving at the farm, he greeted his parents who watched as he carried the sleeping Kagome and Shippo into the room they would be staying in.

Martha and Jonathan carried in the luggage and set it in the room. Kagome sat up, wide-eyed at the intrusion, calming down when she realized they weren't demons after the Shikon no Tama. Standing up rubbing the sleep out of her eyes, she apologized, "Eh, I'm sorry for not properly introducing myself, my name is Higurashi Kagome and the sleeping boy on the bed is my son Higurashi Shippo and the small cream cat is Kirara, our pet. You two must be Martha and Jonathan."

They look at each other and nod. "We're sorry if we woke you when we brought in your bags."

Kagome shook her head, "Its fine. I'm not tired."

Clark came in and saw she was awake, "Ah, Kagome I see you're awake, let me show you around."

Kagome agreed, "Let's go…Kirara, can you tell Shippo where we went when he wakes up?"

Kirara nodded and settled next to Shippo. Kagome followed Clark out of the house and onto the farm grounds. "Kagome, what happened in the bathroom I could hear noises."

She sighed and looked at the sunset, "Sesshoumaru just took care of the torn stitches. The noises were probably me trying not to scream. It hurt like a mother chicken."

Done with chapter one, the euphemism at the end of the chapter is mine and my father's we use it to avoid annoying my mom.