Kagome opened her eyes and sat up. Sunlight streamed through the trees as she looked around. Inuyasha smiled down at her as Kagome averted her eyes. She must have fallen asleep in his arms. Getting to her feet, she looked around for Sango and Miroku. It was at times like this that they would disappear! Smiling weakly, she sat under a tree. Inuyasha sat next to her. "A-are you o-okay?" he asked, obviously nervous. She nodded and smiled gratefully at him. He could be such a sweet little thing at times.

Inuyasha hated seeing Kagome this way. He had never seen Kagome look this weak, except if she was physically injured. Inuyasha's heart clenched. Her chocolate brown eyes held a trace of sadness he had never noticed before and she her smile never reached her eyes. She had fallen asleep in his arms shortly after her crying had stopped.

Sango and Miroku emerged from the forest, all set to make their way to Kaede's. Inuyasha and Kagome got up and she clambered onto his back. Inuyasha held her tightly as he made towards Kaede's hut, his mind reeling. He knew he had to deal with Kikyo once and for all. He also knew he wanted to rip Eriol apart but he'd have to think everything through first.


Kaede welcomed the group into her hut and a smell of cooked fish hit Inuyasha's nose. He smiled. Kagome smiled and sat in the hut. Inuyasha frowned. She really wasn't herself. Kagome turned to him and smiled weakly. He smiled back, silently swearing that he would always be there for her, he tilted his head back. He could vaguely make out Kikyo's scent nearby, amid the smells of food and the villagers. "I'll be back later." He murmured as he slipped out of the house.

Shrugging, the rest decided to rest for the day and decide what to do after that. Settling down, Kagome drifted into an uneasy nap as Miroku motioned for Sango to rest, taking first watch. They would have to be extra cautious if Inuyasha was out and about.


Miroku hastily sat up and looked around the hut, his eyes finally resting on Kagome's empty sleeping bag. He knew that it couldn't have been a demon. They would have heard some sort of commotion. Kagome probably just went to take a breather or something.Visibly he relaxed, silently berating himself for falling asleep.


Kagome peered through the trees and inhaled sharply. She hadn't expected this, she told herself. Deep down, she knew she had expected it, would always expect it. Knew that the only reason Inuyasha would leave the group was because of this. However, that knowledge didn't make it any easier to accept.

Inuyasha stood in a little clearing with Kikyo. Kikyo looked up at Inuyasha and whispered, "You forgot about me, right?" Inuyasha shook his head nervously. He wanted to end it but he didn't want to hurt her. He knew what it was like to be hurt, especially emotionally. However, he needed to sort out his priorities. If he didn't end this, the person most likely to be hurt was Kagome. "Kikyo," he began as Kikyo hugged him tightly.

Kagome turned her eyes away from the scene. Tears were already spilling out of her eyes and she didn't want Inuyasha to catch the scent of her tears. Sprinting away from the scene, she carelessly wiped away the tears spilling down her cheeks as she berated herself. How could you be so stupid? You even told him about Eriol. Not even Mama knows. Are you an idiot? He's probably laughing at me along with Kikyo. A movement behind her told her someone was following her. Assuming it was Inuyasha she ran even faster, determined not to talk to him. Miasma engulfed her. She struggled and cried out, realizing it was not Inuyasha but a demon. Despairing, she fell to the ground as the poisonous fumes engulfed her. The last thing Kagome heard was Naraku's laughter.


Inuyasha turned on the spot. He could have sworn he heard a rustling of leaves behind them the moment Kikyo had hugged him. Lifting his head, he smelled… Kagome? Shit. Brushing Kikyo off, he turned to go. "You're going back to that bitch aren't you?" Kikyo hissed as Inuyasha whirled around, as stung by the insult as if Kikyo had been referring to him. "Stop right there." He snarled. "Don't you dare insult Kagome with your filthy mouth. If anyone's the bitch, it's you." Kikyo was taken aback. Inuyasha continued, "I came here to clarify things and that's exactly what I'm going to do now. You took advantage of the fact that I, and let's emphasize on this, thought I loved you to try to bring me to hell with you? Forget about it, missy. You know, you never really loved me. Kagome does. That's why I'm telling you to fuck off, I don't want to see your fucking face ever again." Whirling around, he sprinted out of the forest, glad that was off his chest.

Inuyasha followed Kagome's scent warily as his thoughts whirled. When Kikyo had insulted Kagome, it had been the last straw. He couldn't take anymore of Kikyo's shit, in whatever form it came in, be it insults or threats. Sighing, he scanned the area for Kagome. Suddenly a nauseating scent hit him and he growled as Naraku's scent hit him. Kagome's scent stopped but Naraku's scent disappeared into the air here, along with Kagome's. Shit! No! Running back to Kaede's hut, he burst into the room. "Where's Kagome?" he asked no one in particular. Miroku got to his feet, frowning. " I thought she went for a walk." Cursing Inuyasha sank to his knees as the most logical explanation entered his mind. Fucking Naraku had kidnapped Kagome. Fucking Naraku with his fucking ego and all of his fucking shit. Inuyasha hated Naraku so much then. If he thought he hated Naraku before, it was nothing compared to what he felt now. Inuyasha was livid. He could have torn Naraku to pieces. He clenched and unclenched his fists.

"We're going to find her. We're going to bring her back. End of story. Let's go." Inuyasha told Miroku and Sango. "Inuyasha, wait." Sango interrupted. "What?" Inuyasha snapped. "Don't you start on her!" Miroku shouted. Inuyasha growled and Miroku sighed. Emotions ran high and Sango spoke, " We must know where to look, what to do." Inuyasha whispered, "Even if I have to search for a year, I'll find her. I'll comb every corner. I'll find her and bring her back. I must. When we find her, we'll get in, get her out and leave Naraku to rot." Lowering his head, Inuyasha felt the sting of tears, for the first time in years. Where are you, Kagome? Please be safe. I can't, absolutely can't live without you. I love you with all my heart. Inuyasha silently screamed, praying that Kagome could hear him.


Okay, so angry Miroku. Well, it just occurred to me that we've never really seen Miroku quarrel with anyone. Well, just decided to have emotions running high.

Hope you enjoyed that. R&R please. Those who do like Kikyo: sorry, no offence, but I don't. Never have, never will. She may look like Kagome. But all the anger made her so unbearable.

All right, no more talk. Working on the next one. Sorry, chapters are mighty short.YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO. R&R!