Hmmm… now what exactly DO I have to say on this fanfic? Not much really. I hope you enjoy.

Constructive critism only please. Flames don't help me at all.

DISCLAIMER: I have about as much of a chance of owning Inuyasha as an Inuyasha fanfic does of starting without a 'sit boy!' or 'osuwari!'. or an argument, or kagome angrily stomping away with Inuyasha lying in the ground.

(I DARE somebody to go through all 66,000 and tally up how much of a chance I have!)

CHAPTER ONE: A TALE OF MISFORTUNE: PART ONE

KAGOME'S POV

You know, while I sit here at my desk contemplating my latest problem, I have come to a conclusion of sorts: Certain academic subjects should be considered criminal. Algebra should be illegal, chemistry should be arrested, and English literature should be tried and hanged. Okay, maybe if learning this stuff wasn't so important for me having any kind of future that includes me and my family being well off, they wouldn't be so bad. And okay, maybe if I study a lot more instead of traipsing into the feudal era and tracking down jewel shards. But that's not going to happen, isn't it? It's my stinkin' responsibility and I have to follow through with it. No matter how dangerous it is, how emotionally tiring it is… or how useless I am. JERK!

Forget about it, Kagome. Focus on schoolwork! FOCUS, dammit! Finding x or some letter and dividing it with the square root of 2087 multiplied with 693. Do I multiply before dividing or after? Why is this so damn hard, why can't I concentrate? What the hell is with the squeaky noise I'm hearing? It's coming from behind!

"Souta!"

THUNK.

" Aw, Kagome, I was only trying to get your attention. You didn't have to yell at me!" Excuse me? Compared to how loud I usually get with the jerk, you are so damn lucky squirt!

"First off, I didn't yell at you. Secondly, it's your own fault you fell off my bed. And Thirdly, that was annoying."

"But I've been asking you a question for twenty minutes and you haven't even looked at me!"

"Well in case you haven't noticed Souta, I'm a little busy at the moment. Hurry up and ask, then go away!" Ah, algebra, maybe you should be illegal, but at least you don't have one of those voices that refuses to drop. It's the only good thi-

"When's Inuyasha coming back to get you?"

SNAP. Oh look, my mechanical pencil's snapped. Not just the lead writy bit either. The metal part that holds the lead writy bit is nearly in two pieces. Okay, Kagome breathe, Souta's just a kid. And no one in your family knows what has happened between you and Inuyasha anyway.

"Souta, Inuyasha's not coming here. I'm going there. Tomorrow." Man, that look of disappointment makes me feel almost guilty.

"Why?"

"Because I made him promise not to."

"Why?" getting slightly irritated here, little bro. lets hope you notice.

"Last time he attacked the car and caused $4,000 worth of damage! We're still paying it off!"

"Why?" Okay, hope has officially disappeared.

"Because he thought that it was eating mama! That's why!" He'd better no-

"Why?"

"STOP ASKING WHY!"

It's interesting how fast he flew out that door, isn't it? Maybe the squirts been taking lessons from Kouga. Ugh, Kouga, the OTHER name I don't need to hear right about now. Mr. Kagome-is-my-woman-and-I-don't-care-how-many-times-she-tells-me-no,-I'll-mysteriously-go-deaf-and-let-what-she-said-go-right-over-my-head-and-continue-to-piss-off-dog-boy-with-insinuations-that-my-beloved-Kagome-will-jump-into-my-bed-anytime-now. Even in my mind, that sounds stupid and long. It's partly HIS fault that me and Inuyasha…. NO! will. Not. Think!. ABOUT. IT! Oh well, Algebra and chemistry can wait another day for me to fail at it, I need some sleep and blissful dreams. Not about him of course. About…. Puppy ears! Aaaarrrrrgggghhhhh!!!!

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Now that would have been a pretty good nap except for two things: I ended up dreaming about that jerk with the incredibly cute ears, and the small fact that my nap lasted about eleven hours and it is now seven in the morning, if my alarm clock isn't mistaken. The first time a long while I'm awake early enough not to have to run for school, and I have to go back to the feudal era. Damn! Who's that knocking on my door?

"Mornin' mom."

"How was your sleep sweetheart?" My schoolbooks disappear into the bag she is holding. Looks as if she's already packed for me. My mom is the greatest ever. I promise, that as soon as this fiasco in the feudal era is finished, I WILL nominate her for mother of the year. Of course, when I tell the people WHY I've nominated her, I might have to skimp on a few details.

"Kagome dear?" She's looking kinda funny at me. Quick captain, use the disarming 'I'm-perfectly-fine' Smile! Phasers set to full! Shoot!

"I'm listening!" Is it any wonder she doesn't believe me half the time? Now she's wearing the LOOK. You know which one. The one where mothers are carefully rummaging through your mind and soul trying to garner information on what is wrong with you. It usually works.

"I was going to tell you that you had a choice on what you wanted for breakfast, but now I want to know what happened between you and Inuyasha." THAT is the one thing I do not want to talk about now. Better brush my hair before I go down.

"Just the usual, mom. Inuyasha and I fought, and I sat him and I came home. That's all. Now what's my choices for breakfast?" Damn! Knot!

"Pancakes, or Fruit loops, but what did you fight about?" Mom helpfully yanks the brush. OW! Note to self: NEVER try to avoid telling your mother about your love life while she is brushing through all the kinks and knot of your hair. It makes you weaken.

"Well, you know that guy Kouga?"

"That wolf demon who has a crush on you?"

"It all started when we ran across him and his group a few days ago…"

Meh, I'm gonna stop for now. Gotta think about food.