chapter 2

Inuyasha woke up and saw everyone else was up. "Look who's awake," Sango said. "morning Inuyasha," she said. "Would you like some breakfast?" she asked coming up to him.

Inuyasha got scared and ran to Kagome. "Kagome!" Inuyasha said clung to her leg and started to shake.

"It's okay Inuyasha," Kagome said.

"All I did was ask if he wanted some breakfast." Sango said. "I didn't mean scare you Inuyasha I just wanted to know if you would like something to eat," she said.

Inuyasha nodded hesitantly.

Child Inuyasha was much different than teenage Inuyasha. Young child Inuyasha was easily startled and found it harder to trust anyone than his teenage self. Inuyasha hesitantly took the food and started to eat.

Once he finished eating he began to follow Inuyasha followed Kagome everywhere. It was like she had a second shadow. "Inuyasha how about you leave Kagome alone for awhile so she can get some things done, you can help me get firewood." Miroku said.

Inuyasha was scared. "No need to be scared Inuyasha Miroku won't hurt you," Kagome said.

Inuyasha went with Miroku as Kagome got somethings done. A bit later Inuyasha ran to Kagome crying. "Miroku what did you do?" Sango asked.

"Nothing, he's crying because he got stung by a bee," Miroku said.

"You got stung by a bee?" Kagome asked.

"Uh huh, it got me one the hand," Inuyasha sniffled.

Kagome removed the stinger, and she cleaned it, then place a cold compress on it. "Does that feel better?" Kagome asked.

"Uh huh," Inuyasha said he was crying still but not as badly before. He buried his face into Kagome's shirt sniffling.

"Looks like Inuyasha prefers Kagome," Miroku said.

"Yes it does," Sango said.

"Yeah," Shippo said.

Inuyasha was always close to Kagome. He sat by her side and lean against her. She thought it was cute. "Kagome?" Inuyasha said.

"Yes Inuyasha?" Kagome said.

"Can I call you mama Kagome?" Inuyasha said. "You are like my new mommy," he said.

"Of course Inuyasha," Kagome said. Inuyasha was a little dirty. "Okay little mister we need to give you a bath," she said.

Inuyasha was a little nervous at first. Then he relaxed it felt good to be scrubbed by Kagome's gentle hands. He was happy Kagome dried him off and helped him dress.

Soon it was late and Inuyasha was starting to yawn. "Okay Inuyasha time for bed little mister." Kagome said.

"Mama Kagome can you read me that story again?" Inuyasha said.

"You mean the ugly duckling?" Kagome asked.

"Uh huh, I like it," Inuyasha said.

"Okay then," Kagome said.

"Can I hear it too?" Shippo asked.

"How about we all listen to it," Sango said.

"Good idea," Miroku said.

Everyone sat down as Kagome read the story. "That was a nice story," Shippo said.

"Yes it was," Miroku said.

"Yes so lovely," Sango said.

Inuyasha was fast asleep. He looked so sweet sleeping like that. "I'll be your friend ugly duckling," Inuyasha said in his sleep.

"I guess he knows how the ugly duckling felt all alone in the world," Kagome said.

"Many know's how that feels," Miroku said. "But it's a good thing Inuyasha is starting to realize he's not alone," he said.

"Yeah," Sango said.

"Let's be quite a little boy like Inuyasha needs his sleep, we'll talk more in the morning," Kagome said.

Then everyone went to sleep.

To be continued.