They'd only been walking for about an hour when Kagome noticed Sesshomaru panting heavily and lagging behind. It appeared his little puppy form wasn't able to handle the long walk.

Sesshomaru growled to himself when he noticed he was getting further and further behind everyone else.

-Curse this wretched form! If I wasn't a puppy I wouldn't be so damn weak!- He thought to himself. He was brought out of his self loathing when he felt himself being picked up. He looked and was shocked to see it was the miko that was carrying him.

"I know it can't be easy for you being like this. I'll carry you since you're tired." Kagome said smiling.

At first Sesshomaru growled at being touched. He quickly stopped when she scratched behind his ears. It felt so good that he didn't mind that she was carrying him.

Inuyasha looked back and growled. "What the hell do you think you're doing wench! Don't be carrying that fluffy bastard around!" He yelled.

"Shut up Inuyasha!"

"Don't tell me to shut up! Put his furry ass down and let him walk himself. If he can't keep up then that's too bad!"

Kagome glared at him. "Sit! How could you be so cruel? He needs our help and that's exactly what I'm going to do!" She said storming past him.

Sesshomaru just stared up at her from her arms. He couldn't believe this woman stood up for him. As much as he hated to admit it, he did need help. He was positive that she would do as his brother commanded her and put him down to walk on his own. There was no way with his tiny body that he could keep up with them and he'd no doubt be left behind. But Kagome had surprised him by standing up for him and he knew he could trust her. He showed his gratitude the only way he knew how by gently licking her cheak.

She giggled. "Your're welcome Sesshomaru."

"Quit slobberin on her ya bastard!" Inuyasha yelled when he saw what Sesshomaru did.

"Sit!" Kagome said rolling her eyes.

Rin giggled. "Kagome smashes Inuyasha just like lord Sesshomaru steps on Jaken."

"Rin! I'll have you know he doesn't step on me nearly half as much as that fool gets sat!" Jaken said indignantly.

Inuyasha snickered. "That's not somethin I'd wanna brag about. I only get sat. YOU on the other hand, get used as a floor mat."

"Why you!" Jaken yelled swinging his staff.

Kagome sighed. "This is going to be a long day."

Sesshomaru peeked over her shoulder and saw his brother and Jaken arguing and couldn't agree more. Kagome just continued walking with Sesshomaru in her arms ignoring them.

Sesshomaru found himself snuggling closer to her as he began to get tired.

-This human has the most wonderful calming scent. Like roses and wildflowers. Perhaps being like this won't be so bad if she's the one caring for me.- He thought to himself before closing his eyes and falling asleep.

Kagome looked at him and smiled. He looked so adorable like this. It was hard to believe that this adorable little puppy was actually a powerfull demon that would kill you without blinking.

Inuyasha narrowed his eyes as he stared at Kagome's back. He didn't like the fact that Kagome was carrying his brother. When he saw the gentle smile Kagome gave Sesshomaru when he fell asleep he began growling.

'She shouldn't be touching him or smiling at him like that! I don't care if he is just a puppy right now! She should be smiling at ME like that and her gentle touch is only meant for ME to feel! Stupid bastard!' He thought growling to himself.

Kagome turned to look at him when she heard him growling. "Is something wrong Inuyasha?"

"It's nothing." He snapped.

"Ok." She said shrugging.

'Damn right something's wrong! You're taking care of that damn bastard!' He thought to himself angrily. He smirked evilly as he thought of something. 'We won't get to Kaede's until tomorrow. Tonight when everyone's asleep, I'll snatch the little bastard up and drop him off in the middle of the woods. No, better yet I'll just kill the bastard. Then I'll have Kagome all to myself again!'

Jaken saw the evil look on Inuyasha's face as he looked at Sesshomaru and didn't like it. 'Hm...I'll have to keep my eye on him. I just know that worthless half breed is up to no good.'

They stopped at a small stream at lunchtime. After they ate, Kagome refilled their water bottles and they started off again with Sesshomaru walking this time. They'd only been walking for about ten minutes when Sesshomaru began barking and whining.

"What the hell's your problem?" Inuyasha asked looking back at Sesshomaru.

"I believe my lord needs to go to the bathroom." Jaken said.

Inuyasha smirked. "Really now? Well there's plenty of trees around. Pick one out." He said. Sesshomaru growled.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome yelled.

"What? It ain't like he can piss like a MAN now that he's a MUTT. So he can just go hike a leg up on the nearest tree." He said smiling.

Kagome glared at him. "Sit! You are so inconsiderate! Don't you think he's embarrassed enough without you making smart remarks like that!" She yelled as she picked up a growling Sesshomaru.

"Where do you think you're going wench!" He yelled as he got to his feet and saw her walking away.

"I'm going to take him to use the bathroom in private. You wait here with Jaken and Rin." She said glaring at him.

"Keh. Whatever." He knew not to say anything when she glared at him. He'd only wind up getting sat about a million times.

She rolled her eyes and walked a little ways into the woods so Sesshomaru could have the privacy he needed. When she found a good spot she put him down.

"You go ahead and do what you need to. I"ll be over there when you're done." She said pointing to a tree. He waited until she had her back to him before sniffing around.

-This is humiliating! When I get my hands on mother that bitch will wish she was dead!- Sesshomaru thought to himself as he hiked his leg up on a bush. He glanced at Kagome to make sure she kept her word and wasn't watching. To his relief she wasn't.

-At least she has enough courtesy to give me the privacy I need and doesn't make embarrassing remarks. Unlike that worthless brother of mine.- He thought to himself as he finished. He walked over to where Kagome sat. He barked when he noticed she hadn't seen him yet.

"Aahh! Sesshomaru! You scared the crap out of me!" She yelled as she jumped. If he could have he would have laughed.

Kagome stood up and glared at him. "I bet you thought that was funny huh?" Sesshomaru barked in agreement. He let out a yelp when she bent down and flicked him on the nose.

-Did she just flick me? She did! Why that little bitch!- Sesshomaru growled.

"Oh hush. You shouldn't have scared me." She said picking up the growling Sesshomaru and surprised him by kissing his nose.

"I'm sorry for the way Inuyasha's been acting towards you. He's only acting like that because he's jelous that I'm paying attention to you and not him. He's like a big kid. Too bad he's not more like you. You're so sophisticated, intelligent and honourable and Inuyasha is just so...well...Inuyasha if that makes any sence." If he could, he would have laughed at her comment about Inuyasha.

"Well let's get back before mister impatient comes to get us." She said.

When they got back to where Inuyasha, Rin and Jaken were waiting, Inuyasha looked at her and growled.

"It's about damn time! How long could it possibly take to hike your damn leg up and piss? And I thought I told you to stop carrying that bastard!" Inuyasha yelled.

Kagome glared at him. "Sit!"

"Damn it wench!" Inuyasha swore as he hit the ground. Kagome sat Sesshomaru down and stomped over to him.

"I'm sick of you're whining Inuyasha! Just get over it and accept the fact that we're helping him!" She said glaring at him before she stepped over him and continued walking.

Sesshomaru turned around and looked at him as he lay in the hole his body created when Kagome's comand had slammed him into the ground. He gave him a doggy smirk before kicking dirt in Inuyasha's face making Rin and Jaken laugh.

"Shut up!" Inuyasha growled.

"Are you guys coming?" Kagome called back to them.

"Coming miss Kagome!" Rin shouted as she and Jaken ran to catch up.

Inuyasha glared at Sesshomaru as he stood up and dusted off his cloathes.

"That cocky bastard! Just you wait Sesshomaru. Tonight when everyone is sleeping, I'll make sure to kill ya." He said to himself smirking evilly.