Alright I'm putting up my second fic. And no, I will not forget about Destined. I'll probably update both of these about the same time. I'm pretty proud of myself actually. This first chapter is the longest one I've ever written! Read and enjoy!

The Last New Moon

Chapter 1

"Hiraikotsu!"

The boomerang spun through the air before hitting the large scorpion demon in the back, leaving a large gash and nearly severing its tail. It flew back and Sango caught it in her right hand and swung it over her back.

I felt my hair move in the slight breeze created from Kagome's sacred arrow. I watched as it struck the demon in the middle of the forehead, burning a hole with a pink glow, the arrow disintegrating.

"My turn," I smirked. "WIND SCAR!" The yellow flames flew out from the Tetsusaiga, slicing through the scorpion and obliterating it. Once the light vanished, I saw parts of the demon's body, along with its blood, raining down from the sky. I straightened up, sheathing the Tetsusaiga. My back cracked as I stood; I'd been sat too many damn times.

Kagome jogged up and grabbed the Sacred Jewel shard. She ran back and stood next to me, her sweet scent filling my nose. "Ok Miroku!" she shouted.

The monk nodded. He stepped up in front of our group. In one fluid motion, he ripped the beads from his right hand and grabbed his wrist, hand aimed at the remains. "WIND TUNNEL!" The bits and pieces were sucked up into the monk's hand. Once the job was done, Miroku closed his hand and rewrapped the rosary around the appendage.

"Well, I suppose we should consider ourselves lucky," the monk commented as he and Sango walked over to where Kagome and I were standing. I raised an eyebrow at him. Lucky for what? Killing that thing? Its demonic aura was so low that I thought that it was a child, not a full grown youkai.

"Don't give him that look Inuyasha," said the demon slayer. "It's rare when we can find Jewel shards that aren't already in Naraku's possession."

"Keh," I scoffed. I knew they were right, I just wasn't going to admit that I cared; it would ruin my reputation. "Come on, let's go." I started walking back in the direction of Kaede's village. I glanced up at the sun. It sat low in the sky and the sky was starting to turn a slight pink color.

"Inuyasha." I turned around to face Kagome. She jogged up to walk beside me. "Why are we heading back now? We have plenty of supplies; you even have plenty of ramen and potato chips."

"Don't you want to go home?"

The raven haired girl's brow furrowed in confusion. "Sure I miss home, but I enjoy being here too." Suddenly she raised an eyebrow at me. "And since when do you not throw a fit about me going home?" My ears twitched when she raised her voice. Geez, was it necessary to yell at me?

"Well, excuse me for trying to be nice!" I yelled back.

"Here they go again," I heard Sango say, but I ignored her.

"Since when did you start trying to be nice?"

"I always try to be nice!"

"Do not!" Kagome's face was turning red with anger. Anger at ME for trying to be nice to HER. At least that's what she needed to think.

"Do to!"

"SIT!"

I yelped as my face flew towards the ground until it got smashed into the dirt. If I got sat too many more times, my nose was going to break. Damnit I swore mentally as I waited for the stupid spell to where off.

"Can we make camp Kagome? I'm hungry." I heard Shippo say. I groaned as I stood up. We didn't have time to rest early. Sure the sun was setting but we could get at least another hour of traveling in. We needed to reach the village in two days or there would be no point in going back.

"Sure thing Shippo," Kagome said cheerfully.

This is so unnecessary. "Come on monk, we might as well get some firewood," I complained. I started walking off into the forest without waiting for a reply. It wasn't long until I heard Miroku's footsteps behind me anyway.

"Inuyasha," Miroku started.

"What?" I turned to look at him while stuffing my arms with wood for a fire.

"Out of curiosity, why are we heading back now? This is unlike you to not complain about Kagome going home, and not to mention you're letting her go home early."

"I'm tired of fighting with her over her going back to her time," I said. The monk raised an eyebrow. "Ok, I'm tired of being sat for not letting her go home when she wants to."

"So this doesn't have to do with a certain night that is coming up?" My eyes widened. Well, I had to admit that the monk was perceptive. "That's what I thought."

"You tell the others and I swear Miroku, I will castrate you on the spot."

"I won't. Monk's honor."

"What honor?" I mumbled. The monk laughed quietly as we headed back to the camp.

Once we got pack, I dropped the wood that I was carrying into a pile, Miroku doing the same. I went and set against a nearby tree while Kagome started the campfire with the strange little metal thing that she always had with her.

I listened to my friend's conversations while Kagome was preparing dinner and let my mind wander. I thought back to the night that had led me to come back to the village now.

*Flashback*

I watched the sun set over the mountains. We had made camp early in a secluded spot; my request. Soon the golden orb was gone, the sky filled with the stars. I felt my body pulse as my human blood took over. I sighed. I really hated these nights.

"Inuyasha! Dinner's ready!" Kagome called out to me. I walked back to the fire and sat down next to her. She handed me a bowl of steaming ramen and a pair of chopsticks.

"Thanks," I said as a started wolfing down the noodles. Man, I love ramen!

Suddenly Miroku stiffened. "Do you sense that Sango?" The demon slayer nodded. I looked at Kagome, just as lost as she was.

We all turned towards the nearby forest at the sound of rustling. Lots of rustling.

"Kagome, Inuyasha, get behind us!" Sango yelled. She gripped her weapon tighter. Miroku stood next to her, his staff pointed out, ready to fight. Kilala transformed into her full demon form. That's when I realized what was going on.

A demon attack.

I grabbed Kagome and practically dragged her in the direction opposite of the now very loud rustling. I made sure we were hidden before looking to see what emerged.

I watched in horror as a large demon came from the forest. It looked bigger than even Goshinki. I gripped the Tetsusaiga tighter, though on this night, my sword was useless.

Sango threw her hiraikotsu at the demon, slicing off an arm. Miroku threw about five sutras at it. Unfortunately they only clipped its side. It was still enough to make the demon roar in pain and rage.

"It has a Jewel shard!" Kagome yelled before charging out from our hiding spot.

"Kagome, WAIT!" I raced after her, knowing that I was being an idiot. I watched as she readied her bow. I also watched as the demon was about to knock her into her own time with one swipe.

"There is no way in Hell that I'm going to let you hurt her!" I screamed as I jumped in front of her, taking the demon's swing.

I felt myself fly through the air, my side screaming in pain. I slammed into a tree and my whole body broke out in pain. I slumped down to the ground in a heap.

"Die!" Kagome yelled as she let loose the arrow, its pink glow completely covering it. The arrow struck the demon in the heart, but not before it had taken another swipe at Kagome. I watched in horror as she fell with a cry of pain.

The demon's body disintegrated, but I didn't care about it. The only thing that I cared about was the girl sobbing in pain and holding her leg, which was bent at an unnatural angle.

*End flashback*

"PERVERT!" The following slap yanked me from my thoughts. I sighed. He would never learn would he?

My nose picked up the smell of ramen. I let the intoxicating sent blow away the memory of that night two months ago. I sat down next to Kagome and began to eat, enjoying her company along with the company of my friends before falling into a deep sleep against a tree.

Hope you enjoyed this! This is my first try at an Inuyasha fic. I haven't seen all the episode's yet so I hope I get everything right. Please review.