Foxy Tactics

A/N- Welcome back to the story, this chapter is going to have some necessary plot development and such, so forgive me if it seems a little long winded. I will try to make it enjoyable and fun.

Disclaimer- I don't own either InuYasha or Naruto, I merely had an idea and ran away with it.

'Thoughts'

'Youkai Thoughts/Voice'

Now onto the story...

Chapter 1:

Negatives and Positives

Once again Kagome found herself wishing she had something heavy to whack InuYasha over the head with. He was currently shouting at Shippou about some nonsense or another and Kagome groaned in utter exasperation.

As if reading her earlier thought and unable to take anymore of this Sango had slapped InuYasha upside the head, stunning the Hanyou turned human into stunned silence. Turning she looked to Kagome, who'd been throwing out suggestions on how they could get help to kill Naraku with InuYasha indisposed as he was before the argument broke out.

"Thank you Sango, now as I was saying. In my history books there was a map of several hidden ninja villages on the main land. The ones that are around right now are very strong and some of them even possess youkai-like attributes. I think that would be our best bet right now. Considering." When Kagome had finished she looked over her shoulder at InuYasha where he stood glaring at everyone.

Miroku cleared his throat to catch her attention, "I think that's the best idea we've got so far, but...well, Kagome are you sure that these ninja's could handle something like Naraku? Besides, how are we going to get them to help us?"

Smiling Kagome pulled out a pouch like the one she carried her jewel shards in but this one was much bigger holding it up she replied. "While looking around my grandpa's storage house I found a few old scrolls, they are what lead me onto the idea of getting help from the ninja villages."

Shrugging her shoulders she laid out the scrolls as she continued, "apparently one of my ancestors married into one of the hidden villages and gained a protector youkai. Not sure how though, all I know is that these scrolls are very valuable to the villages. So I thought we'd trade them for the help we need. Well? What do you guys think?"

Both Sango and Miroku nodded their heads in approval and Kagome was about to speak again when InuYasha once again had to put his two cents in. "Ninja's?! That's the big plan?! Are you really that stupid Kagome? I mean come on; we haven't even asked the old bat about helping us take these shards out and what about Kikyou?"

Shaking her head as she got to her feet, Kagome approached InuYasha with purpose in her steps. She was determined to set the moron straight.

Seeing the menace in Kagome's stance and face, InuYasha slowly tried to back away but didn't get far when he bumped into Sango and Miroku. They'd circled around to cut off any possible escape routes he had.

Stopping inches from InuYasha's face she raised a finger and spoke in clear firm tones as to not be misunderstood. "First InuYasha, you have no say in what we do or don't do. You lost that right when you blundered us into our current mess. Second, if I can't remove the shards there's no way in hell Kaede will be able to, she's got no strength for such a thing."

Seeing that he was about to interrupt her, Kagome narrowed her eyes threateningly. "Say one word and I'll S.I.T. you, human or not." Freezing, InuYasha closed his mouth and tried to glare at her, Kagome just ignored him.

"Good, now where was I?" Sango stepped in at that, "Third?" Kagome clapped her hands together as she laughed, "ah yes, third. Thank you Sango." Turning back to InuYasha she continued, "Third InuYasha, Kikyou is about as useful in this situation as salt in a wound. She so much as shows her face, trust me; she won't stay for long so get that dumb notion out of your head because it's never going to happen."

"Finally, I am allowing you to stay with us right now InuYasha. You're of no use to the group; you can't fight like this or even use a power of any kind so you're useless." Kagome almost snickered when she saw the look of outrage on his face. "Now I will tell you this only once InuYasha, if you don't want us trying you up and leaving you in your brother or Kouga's care. Then you listen to me when I talk to you and if you as much as step one toe out of line then bam, you're gone. Do you understand?"

InuYasha seemed to think over her words and Kagome only hoped he took them to heart, because she wasn't lying when she said he was a liability. They couldn't afford any mistakes, especially if Naraku was watching. When she finally got a nod of agreement from him, Kagome turned away and went to set up her bedroll.

"Alright then, I suggest we all get what rest we can tonight then set about preparing tomorrow. There's so much to do not to mention I need to speak with Kouga and Sesshoumaru...it definitely will be a long day tomorrow." The other's all mumbled their agreement and set about following her example.

Working together they were all able to finally lay down for bed within half an hour.

As she lay there, holding Shippou close to her chest, Kagome shook her head in silent amusement when she heard InuYasha's grumbles about not being able to sleep in a tree anymore. That was one thing she wasn't to upset about when it came to the curse on InuYasha, things were definitely not going to be dull and the Hanyou brat was finally getting his much needed comeuppance.

Smiling to herself at her own thoughts, Kagome finally drifted off to sleep. Praying all the while that they would be able to accomplish what needed to be done tomorrow.

A/N- There we are, I hope it wasn't too long winded. There's still a lot more for them to do before they set out for the mainland, so please stick with me.

May the Fluff Be With you!

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