1Author's note: I'm using the romanized spelling of Kirara so people don't watch that much of InuYasha don't get confused. I don't own InuYasha and please review! Thanks! Amanda
Chapter 1: The New Moon
The sun caught a glint of silver amidst the green leaves. The young half demon sat lazily perched on a branch. The wind played with his long silver hair, making it dance in the wind. His ears moving with every sound the forest made. He had his fists clenched tightly around an ancient looking katana.
Below him at the base of the tree a small fox demon laid snoring in the arms of a beautiful demon slayer. His ears, unlike those of the half demon, were perfectly still for he felt safe being cradled like the young child that he is.
The demon slayer looked down at the small fox demon and smiled while gently stroking his hair. Her brown eyes alert to every small movement the young demon made. She was also listening to the forest, taking in all the sounds. She breathed deep, taking in the scent of the forest. Her long, raven colored hair was tied back to keep it out of the way in case of an emergency.
Next to her sat a monk. He looked peaceful enough but something about his face, the way one eyebrow was up in a mischievous way. Around his right wrist and hand, blue prayer beads held closed the fabric that was intertwined over his palm. Suddenly, a red hand mark streaked across his face.
"YOU PERVERT!" screamed the demon slayer, "Can't you keep your hands to yourself for one minute!"
Rubbing his face while thinking the pain was worth it the monk retorted, "I couldn't help myself Sango, you were looking so peaceful and matronly."
The young fox demon rubbed his eyes sleepily, after being jolted awake by the sound of a slap echoing across the forest.
"What did Miroku do this time?" he yawned sleepily, not surprised at all by the blistering red hand print adorning the monk's face.
"Would you guys shut up down there! I'm trying to listen for Kagome!" the half demon growled from above them. His golden eyes glared down at the trio.
"Sorry Inuyasha!" called up Sango, "The monk was just being a pervert."
"What else is new" Inuyasha growled to himself.
The forest returned to quiet. Just the sound of the wind and far off birds singing in the sunshine.
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Curled up on the side of an old well, a two tailed demon slept in the sunshine. The warm breeze rippling across her cream colored hair. Suddenly, her ears perked up and she looked down into the darkness of the well.
At the bottom of the well a young girl in her school uniform struggled under the weight of her backpack. It was stuffed almost beyond its capacity.
"I really need to get a ladder" she sighed to herself as she grasped on to a vine and began to climb up the wall of the well.
The two tail perked up and chirped.
The young girl stopped for a minute, listening, "Kilala is that you?" she called up the well. A small chirping sound answered her.
"Well at least somebody is waiting for me to come back" she said to herself continuing her struggle up the wall, "If only Kilala could fit down here to carry me up!"
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Inuyasha sniffed the air as his ears turned instinctively towards the bone eaters well.
"She's back!" He shouted as he sprang from his perch, landing on the ground running swiftly towards the well.
"Hey! Inuyasha wait up!" Sango yelled at the dust trail leading off into the forest, "We aren't all as fast as you are!"
Miroku leaned on his staff and heaved himself off the ground, "Come on Sango" he said, dusting himself off, "Let me help you."
Sango stared at his outreached hand skeptically. She slowly put her hand on his, noticing how well her hand seemed to fit into his.
"Thanks Miroku" Sango said blushing deeply. She poked the young fox demon, "Hey Shippo! Wake up! Kagome's back."
Shippo sprang into action, "She's back!" he sang out, speeding away towards the well.
'Well that was fast' Sango thought to herself. She started to stand up when she suddenly felt an all too familiar hand on her butt.
The sound of the slap rang out through the forest.
"YOU PERVERT! You can't even help me up without having to grab my butt!?" She glared at the monk, her hand still outstretched from striking him.
Miroku rubbed his cheek again, thinking to himself, 'The pain is so worth it'
The two started towards the well, walking well more then an arms length apart.
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Kilala chirped as the young girl in the school uniform came into view. She ran around the top of the well anxious because she couldn't be of any aid.
The girl finally heaved herself over the side of the well, laying on her back on the warm grass, panting from the exertion of climbing.
"I really need to pack less" she groaned to herself.
All the sudden a shadow fell across her and a pair of golden eyes stared her in the face. The nose twitching while he took in her scent.
"You weren't fooling around with that Hojo while you were gone, were you Kagome?" Inuyasha demanded.
Kagome sat up quickly, her head connecting with Inuyasha's chin. The half demon jumped back and rubbed his chin.
"Inuyasha," Kagome said calmly while rubbing her head, "Sit boy!"
"Gaah!" Inuyasha screamed as he felt the necklace around his neck pull him to the ground, sending a cloud of leaves and debris into the air. "WHY DO YOU ALWAYS DO THAT!" his scream muffled by the dirt.
Kagome yelled back, "It's none of your business what I do while I'm in my own era you jerk!" She stood up and struggled to pick up her backpack. She struggled with it's weight and fell back to her knees, her arms, tired from the climb, couldn't pick up the backpack.
"You idiot," Inuyasha snorted at her struggle, "What did you bring this time that's going to slow us down."
"None of your business" Kagome sniffed.
The half demon stood up and dusted himself off. He held out a hand for Kagome while slinging the backpack easily over one shoulder. "Come on, let's get moving."
Kagome blushed deeply at the sight of his outstretched hand. 'Get a hold of yourself girl, it's just his hand' she thought. She reached up and grabbed his hand, noticing how he was careful not to sink his claws into her flesh.
"KAGOME!" yelled a flash of green and blue as it jumped into the arms of the young girl, "I missed you, did you bring any treats!?" Shippo asked, panting from the run.
"Of course I did Shippo! Kagome said ruffling his hair, "But you have to wait until we get back to the village. The young fox demon scampered to her shoulder, his favorite spot. He felt safe with Kagome.
"Kagome you're back!" Sango's voice rang out as she stepped into the clearing. Miroku was right behind her, still holding his cheek.
"I see you were up to no good already, Miroku" Kagome laughed as Sango sent a look of death in Miroku's direction.
Inuyasha growled "Let's get going, it's almost nightfall."
Kagome looked up at Inuyasha, staring at his golden eyes. 'Why is he so worried about nightfall' She thought to herself, "Oh that's right!" Kagome said out loud, "Tonight is the new moon!"
Inuyasha turned sharply towards Kagome, "Quit rubbing it in, and why the hell are you staring at me like that!"
"Oh nothing" Kagome said teasingly, "I was just thinking about how much better looking you are as a human." Upon hearing this Inuyasha spat, "Too bad you don't ever get any better looking!"
"SIT BOY!" Kagome's voice yelled loud and clear.
"Gaah!"
Kagome stepped over the body of the prone half demon, "Lets get to the village guys, I can't wait to show Kaede some of the medicine I brought back with me."
The four of them turned and began walking to the village, Kilala was trailing behind Sango as always. Kagome glanced back at Inuyasha with a smug look on her face, "Hurry up Inuyasha!" she called back.
Dragging his face out of the dirt Inuyasha muttered to himself, "You're lucky I like you Kagome."
