Hello! Author speaking here! Now, this is my frist fanfic, so be nice! No flames. But, please leave a review.

Also, I want to take the time here to thank those that do read this story. Just note that I'm not very original, and I have a strange sence of humor, so this may not be funny to some people. Anyway, other topics will be disscused at the end... if you ever have to courage to make it there... hee hee...

Disclaimer: Honestly, I really don't own it. I wish I could, but I have no money.

New Companions

Chapter one: Thinking Back

'How did things get so hectic so fast?' Kagome sighed as metal on metal sounded, and muttered curses could be heard as the three-way battle issued. Groves were cut into the ground, the result of Inuyasha's kazu no kizu being used far more then once. The once peaceful clearing had been demolished and turned into a wasteland in under three minutes.

- Flashback -

A whirlwind of dirt and debris was just barley visible over the tree tops. InuYasha put his hand on the hilt of Tessaiga and growled, Kagome feeling the familiar pull of Shikion no Tama. As predicted, Koga appeared.

"Yo!" he exclaimed, a goofy grin on his face as he came to a halt, some few feet in front of the group.

"What do you want Kouga? If you so much as-" InuYasha was cut short as Kouga began speaking again.

"Listen to me before you start making any stupid assumptions." Kouga growled. And just for good measure he added, "Mutt- face." InuYasha growled and Kouga began speaking again. "I have decided to travel with you to help defeat Naraku... and to protect you, Kagome." Kouga said with an air that the topic was closed and nothing could change that.

"Arigato, Kouga-kun, but-" Kagome started with a small smile, but InuYasha interrupted with a growl.

"No! I refuse." he said, glaring at Kouga as he began to draw out Tessaiga.

"If you let me come, I'll give you the Shikon shards that are in my possession when Naraku is dead. And now that he is steadily getting stronger, we should at least try to work together, ne?" he said, that cocky grin on his face once more as he crossed his arms over his chest.InuYasha stared at him, uncertain if he should believe him.

"He's got a point, InuYasha. I would like to get Naraku as soon as possible." Miroku said, looking down at his hand, in which the kazzana still grew.

"I agree. We need all the help we can get." Sango said, following suit.

InuYasha didn't look pleased... not surprisingly. "Kagome?" he asked, hopefulness in his voice and his eyes shone. Surly she wouldn't agree to this madness... right?

"They're right. The faster we kill Naraku, the better." she said, and flashed a reassuring smile at him. InuYasha's heart sank as he sighed. 'Crazy bunch of weirdoes.' he thought sourly.

"Fine. But you keep well away from Kagome." he cast Kouga another glare and the two were intently fighting.

"What do you think, Houshi-sama? It's possible that Kouga only wants to be closer to Kagome. The both of them are very protective of her." Sango asked, stepping closer to the monk.

"It is possible. But we can't deny help. This battle can't go on any longer." he whispered back, his hand inching closer to it's target. Sango shot him a glare.

"Don't you dare..."

Shippo and Kirara flinched as a loud slap echoed through the surrounding trees.

It was nearly three days later, and various cuts had appeared mysteriously on both Kouga and InuYasha. Kagome sighed for what felt like the 100th time in just 24 hours.

"Honestly you two, how do you expect to find Naraku if you two kill each other first?" Miroku yelled, having finally reached his limit. InuYasha and Kouga continued fighting, ignoring everything around them.

"Shut up! He could never kill me!" InuYasha spit out with anger.

"Don't make me say it, InuYasha!" Kagome yelled. He froze. She had to retort to that every time things got out of hand, and that had been more then necessary. Kagome hated it, but it worked... for a little while anyway.

InuYasha turned, snarling at the trees, his grip on Tessaiga tightening until his knuckles turned white. Kouga's face turned thoughtful, as he too, turned his face to the trees behind InuYasha.

"Really, Hanyou, I would have thought you to have at least a little control." a cold and emotionless voice held some amusement, and none other then Sesshoumaru stepped out of the shelter of the trees. InuYasha growled menacingly.

"Whatever it is, Sesshoumaru, I'm not in the mood to hear it." InuYasha said, his ears to his skull.

"Well get into the mood. No doubt it's something you want to hear." InuYasha stood silent and unmoving as Sesshoumaru stepped a little more away from the trees toward him. "You still haven't found Naraku yet, correct?" he asked, quirking an eyebrow.

"If you came just to taunt me-" InuYasha started, but Miroku interrupted.

"No luck. Why? Heard anything interesting?" Sesshoumaru slowly turned to Miroku before silently shaking his head ever so slightly, his silver hair moving along with the motion.

"No. That is why I am here." he returned his goleden eyed gaze to InuYasha. "You no doubt need my help in both finding and defeating him." InuYasha's jaw dropped. Everyone else looked surprised. "What?"

"Do I need to repeat my self, Hanyou? Are you incapable of hearing?" Sesshoumaru said, annoyance lacing his voice. His eyes narrowed at him, before he turned around and walked away. "If you don't hurry, I'll leave you behind."

- End Flashback -

And now, they were hardly any better. It was a miracle none of them had killed the other while they were asleep. Assuming that Kouga and Sesshoumaru did sleep. Miroku sighed. "Let's keep going. They'll catch up eventually, and we're nearly there." Sango and Kagome nodded, and they set off once more, ignoring the curses and bangs behind them.

It had been long over a week, and none of them could stop their endless fighting. Rin, Jaken and Aun had followed Sesshoumaru, and thus, joined them as well. Kouga had said that Ginta and Hakkaku were up in the mountains with Ayame. He had said that they were slowing him down, Kagome thought otherwise, that he doesn't want them to die like his other comrades.

Rin and Shippou had made fast friends, while Jaken had grumbled all the more about having to follow 'stinky humans'. Miroku, growing tired of his everlasting mumbling, threatened to unleash the kazzana on him. Jaken shut up after that, and not a word from him since.

They were heading east, toward the bone eaters well, Kagome's food supply running low. As the well loomed into view, Kagome sighed. 'About time,' she thought bitterly.

"I'll be back tomorrow." She said, and waved as she ran toward the well.

"Where's Kagome-chan going?" Rin asked, worry etched onto her face.

"Home. Beyond the well." Sango answered as Kagome jumped into it's depths. "But don't worry, she'll be back tomorrow!" Sango added hesitantly, smiling brightly, as Rin didn't seem to look any less worried. It was apparent that Rin was rather fond of the older girl. "Now, let's go visit Kaede."

Kagome, laden with a now full backpack, in which she had stuffed as much ramen as possible for InuYasha, climbed out of the well. As she was just about to begin the walk to the village, she stopped as she came face to face with an angry Hanyou.

"InuYasha? How long have you been there?" she asked curiously, wondering as to when and how the fight ended, and how much damage had been done.

"Not long. I was just going to go get you. I would have come sooner if it hadn't been for Sango and Miroku."

"Oh." Kagome made a mental note to thank the two. It must have been hard work, stopping him from going into the future. Frowning, she asked, "What is it then?"

"You're slowing us down with having to go home. That's why we haven't found Naraku yet."

Kagome raised her eyebrows at this. "Really? And here I thought that the fights between you, Kouga and Sesshoumaru had been slowing us done even more. Sango, Miroku, and even Jaken would agree to that."

"It's not my fault! They're both trying to kill me!" InuYasha exclaimed, taking a step forward. He would not be blamed for this! They both turned at an unearthly sound and were greeted with an unexpected sight. Sesshoumaru. Laughing.

"Baka. If you didn't start the fights, then who did? Surly not me, or the wolf?" he asked, a slight smile showing on his face. InuYasha stared at him.

Kagome turned back to InuYasha. "My point exactly." And with a smug smile, she turned to leave again, only to stop at the edge of the trees. "But if this continues, InuYasha, I will say it." She narrowed her eyes, and he swallowed.

"I still don't think this is my fault." He muttered, glaring at her retreating back.

"You heard her. Stop starting fights." Sesshoumaru said, his eyes shinning with amusement. He turned before InuYasha could reply, and walked off.

Ok! For those that were brave enough to make it here, CONGRATULATIONS! Ok, a few things to take note of...

First, I'm still in school, and my sister is just recently leaving the house(for the third time...), so, for those who want me to continue, REVIEW! I will try to get new chapters up as soon as I can.

This chapter was also very short, by my standerds. Longer chapters will come in due time.

Anyway, I'm going to close off here. Hopefuly, another chapter could be on the way. If anyone has any ideas, please tell me! I'd be glad to include some of the wonderful things you can come up with!

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