Huzzah for chapter four, I realize my last chapter was far shorter than the others, but I will make an attempt to amend that this chapter. R&R please, and no I do not own Inuyasha, only Mikashi and the terrible things I do to him. *evil grin*

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The night dragged out into the early morning as Mikashi's body was trying to heal from his wounds. Even with medicine from her time, Kagome wasn't sure if he was going to make it. Even though his breathing became steady again, the wound wasn't going to clear itself away. Inuyasha was staring intently at Mikashi, as if expecting Naraku himself to burst out of the detective's body. Kagome was trying to hold the camp together as well as take care of Mikashi's bandages, on more than one occasion she had to return to the well to replenish supplies. Miroku, like Inuyasha, was staring at Mikashi, lost in his thoughts. Sango was near the edge of the site, looking out through the forest, a tight grip on Hirakotsu. Even Shippo and Kirara was watching over the human in any way they could.

Inuyasha was the first to break the silence. "Something's off here don't ya think?" The rest of the group turned to the hanyou and blinked at him. "Not even a hand full of demons could survive wounds like this, so what is he?" Kagome glared darkly at Inuyasha. "What do you mean what is he? He's human isn't he?" "Well yeah, he smells that way, but still..." Kagome looked like she was about to lose it, until Mikashi gave a small grunt of pain. "I want to know what this... guy is." Shippo jumped to his feet. "He's the guy that saved Sango you ingrate!" Oddly, Inuyasha didn't respond the way he normally would. "I understand that but..." Miroku placed a hand on Inuyasha's shoulder. "I understand what you're saying Inuyasha, I can sense the lingering of a demonic aura on him, but we still must be grateful and be patient. If he's hiding a secret he will tell us in time."

Days wore on at the small camp, Kagome was still treating Mikashi and Sango had remained completely silent. Mikashi hadn't moved often, and occasionally gave subtle signs that he was still alive. After six days after the attack, while everyone else was asleep, Sango watched over Mikashi, staring at him, the same question of Why? She remained that way until sunrise, when the others started to awake, even on until lunchtime. Kagome finally decided to approach her. "Sango, Are you alright?" At first she didn't answer, only rested a hand against Mikashi's coat, which was folded up under his head. "He risked his life for me... we just meet him and he's throwing his life away for my sake. It's my fault he's like this, if I hadn't forgotten my weapons... if I hadn't let my guard down, he wouldn't be this way." Kagome wasn't sure what to say as Sango stared off into space. "It's all my fault."

"No... it... isn't" Mikashi's hand found Sango's, gripping it lightly as he smiled, opening his eyes to Sango's shocked face. "You really... shouldn't... blame yourself." Sango froze, staring back at Mikashi before Miroku made his presence known, resting a hand on Mikashi's good shoulder. "Good to see you back in the world of the living." Mikashi smiled back at Miroku, grunting loudly as he sat up. "Ah, Mikashi, you shouldn't move, your wounds are still really bad." Kagome was at his other side. Mikashi laughed painfully. "I'll live." He smiled back at Kagome before turning his attention to Inuyasha. He saw the same scowl that was constantly on his face and smiled anyway, not saying anything. Sango was still speechless.

They waited for two more days before Mikashi insisted on moving on. His wound was more or less healed, but it would leave an ugly scar. They began their journey back to Kaede's village, Mikashi once again showing his disapproval of Miroku's ways when he groped Sango again. Instead of a punch however, he found himself eating dirt when Mikashi kicked him in the back. The journey was uneventful as they continued down the beaten path. Inuyasha's head had perked up after a couple days, sniffing the air. the rest of the group stopped abruptly. "What is it Inuyasha? Is it Naraku?" Inuyasha scowled and braced himself for what he knew would happen. A tornado could be seen a short distance off, coming right for them and striking Inuyasha. Mikashi covered his eyes before the tornado vanished. When he moved his arms away, he saw a man in the tornado's, and Inuyasha's place. He had multiple furs on his arms and legs, and a breastplate that covered most of his upper torso. His long black hair was pulled into a high ponytail and his hands... were holding Kagome's.

"Kagome, it fills my heart with joy to see you again." Kagome gave the man a sheepish smile. "Kouga, it's good to see you." Growling could be heard beneath Kouga, apparently he made his appearance on top of Inuyasha... who attacked Kouga. Mikashi wasn't sure what to make of this. "Who is he?" Mikashi asked, pointing at Kouga. Kagome answered him. "That's Kouga a wolf demon, he's also looking for Naraku. From what we know, his entire tribe was wiped out by Naraku's deception." Mikashi growled lightly, he had another reason to kill Naraku now. He was about to ask why Inuyasha was fighting the wolf when Kouga shouted out to the half-demon. "Listen, mutt, Kagome is my woman, and there's not a da-" The wolf was cut off by a fist that wasn't Inuyasha's. Mikashi had snapped at the wolf's comment. "I see that there are men like you in this era as well." Mikashi glared darkly at the wolf demon. "Who the hell are you? Kagome is this guy giving you a-" "SHUT THE FUCK UP!" The burst caught Kouga off guard. "Do you know what happens to men who simply place their claim on a woman?" Kouga remained silent as Miroku finally noticed something off about Mikashi. "He's surrounded by a demonic aura!" Inuyasha stared at Mikashi as the detective's eyes started glowing green.

In a blur, Mikashi had charged the wolf, which dodged quickly. "Who is this guy?" Kouga could only barely get out of the way of Mikashi's relentless attacks, forced onto the defensive against the skilled swordsman. The others were too stunned to interfere with the battle. "Inuyasha! Do something!" The dog smirked. "Why should I? He's doing me a huge favor." Mikashi finally struck a solid blow, which caused Kouga to soar into a nearby tree, splintering it. "You own no one. Not Kagome, not anybody." The aura disappeared and Mikashi returned to normal, though clearly angry as he proceeded along the road. Inuyasha and the others could only watch in shock as Kouga struggled to get up, only to slump back down. Inuyasha wore a very solid grin as he started to follow Mikashi. Kagome and the others were looking back and forth between Kouga and Mikashi, giving their apologies to the wolf before following Mikashi as well.

Mikashi eventually got over his bad mood and once again, at the campsite, he had some explaining to do. "I'm sorry you guys had to see me like that... guys like Kouga piss me off on a whole new level." Sango was staring intently at the swordsman. "Why though?" Mikashi didn't answer her right away, thinking of how to word it. "You're not from my time so I don't expect you to understand, even though Kagome is I don't think she would know what I'm talking abut either." He took a deep breath to keep himself calm. "There are 'men' in our world who think it's right to take what they what from anyone… even people. These me are the pure slime and disgust of any world… and because there are so many of them in my time it's hardly safe for anyone, Kagome is an exception due to the fact she lives so far from my portion of the world."

Inuyasha gave a stubborn noise. "That's not what I want to hear… what the hell are you?" Mikashi brought his head up blinking a few times. "What do you mean?" Inuyasha growled a bit. "Don't play coy with me, when you were fighting that scrawny wolf, Miroku said you had a demonic aura… so what are you?" Mikashi blinked at the hanyou a couple times. "Are you on something? How would I even get a demonic aura?" Miroku interrupted from there. "While it is true that you gained some sort of demonic strength… You also managed to make a wolf back down… that in itself proves that you have some sort of strength… more than likely more than you realize… We must bring this to the attention of Kaede."

To be continued in Chapter 5 homies… oh god I just said homies… anyway R&R and I'll see y'all later… oh god I just said Y'all.