The Crystal Wolf

Seine: Well, this story is a bit different... I don't own Inuyasha or it's characters, though I would love to own the all mighty sexy Kouga... Alas, I shall dream...

Kouga: Ya! Wait... What?

The day started on a cold note, at least between Kagome and Inuyasha. once again, he had stowed away with Kikyou, and didn't return till morning. Of course, this affected our group, as Kagome slowly sunk into herself, not saying a word all morning, not even sit. Sango sat down beside the heart-broken Kagome, draping a long arm around her shoulders. Kagome leaned into her friend, staring ahead blankly.

" Kagome, please say something, anything at all..." Sango pleaded, tightening her grip on Kagome's shoulders. Kagome sighed, leaning closer.

" She can have him, I hate him. It's not worth the pain, it's not worth it all all." Kagome mumbled. Sango rested her chin on Kagome's skull.

" Oh Kagome-chan... You'll feel better soon enough, I promise..." She whispered, her other hand tightening around Kagome's cold, clamby hand. Shippo bounced up, and sat on Kagome's lap.

" I don't like it when you're sad, Kagome." Shippo stated quietly. Kagome gave a weak and forced smile. Sango soon became much more worried, feeling the strength in Kagome wane heavily. They slowly got to their feet, Sango still supporting Kagome. They walked over to Kagome's bike. Just as Kagome placed her hands on the bike, a whirlwind sped towards them, the introductory phase to Kouga. he immediately rushed over to Kagome, clasping her shoulders.

" What did mutt-face do to you?" Kouga asked angrily, sending a demonic glare over to the quiescent Inuyasha. Kagome sighed.

" It doesn't matter, but I am going home for a little while..." Kagome said quietly, her strength drained from her emotions.

" Miroku, will you stay with Inuyasha and Shippo while we're gone? Please keep an eye on them while we're gone, same with Kirara." Miroku nodded, handing Kagome an ofuda.

" Keep this with you, it's good luck. Please come back soon, but not before you are well. Take care." Kagome nodded slowly, placing the ofuda in the folds of her math text book. She then made to sit on her bike, but Sango caught her as she fell backwards.

" Kagome, I'll help you, just tell me how to work this pink contraption." Sango stated forcefully, sitting on the bike. Kouga helped Kagome onto Sango's back.

" Just peddle, and steer by moving the handlebars..." Kagome mumbled into Sango's shoulder. Sango followed her instructions, and after a few near crashes, was smooth sailing. Kouga jogged beside them, keeping an eye on Kagome, who had fallen asleep with her face in the crook of Sango's neck.

At about 3 in the afternoon, they stopped for a small meal, consisting of an assortment of vegetables, some beef jerky and potato chips. Kouga loved the chips, and the jerky. He wasn't much for veggies.

" Here, just a little more Kagome. A few more bites and I'll be happy." Sango coaxed, holding up an apple slice to Kagome's mouth. She ate it slowly, forcing another smile. Sango smiled sadly, and gobbled down the rest of the apple.

" We should get going if we're to make it by nightfall." Kouga stated, standing up with his hands on his hips. Kirara mewled in agreement, her first speech of the day. Sango nodded, and after setting up on the bike again, they were off.

At around6, they reached the well. Kagome looked down into it's depths. Sango sighed slowly, sitting on the edge of the well. Kagome looked between Kouga and Sango, who were both sitting opposite sides of her. A mischievous smirk flashed across her face, and she dropped forward, grabbing them both by the hands and yanking them down with her. With a cry of surprise, they fell through the blue light.

Kirara sat on the edge of the well, and blinked.

Seine: R&R!