A/N: Once again I do not own Inuyasha I merely borrow them to suit my own imagination.
So last time we got a glimpse of what's got Kagome so depressed and Inuyasha is once again determined to keep her safe from the world. Will he succeed?
Thanks again to all of you who review I truly appreciate it. Also a big thank you to the people that just read! Rest assured I will not be deserting this story until it is complete even if there are no reviews, though I encourage any and all willing to review. Good or bad I appreciate your time. And now back to the gang!
Stifling a yawn Kagome rose, it was very early morning the very first rays of light were slowly making themselves known. She looked over the slowly dying fire to see an ever vigilant Kirara resting but watchful not two feet from the ever impatient Inuyasha. Who as usual was practically twitching in his skin. Giving him a small smile she set about rekindling the fire and cooking the ramen. A small treat to get Inuyasha off the sun long enough to change back. Once it was finished she handed him his bowl and chopsticks then set to waking the others. Just moments after dishing out everyone's portion and Inuyasha's second helping he had changed back into he's usual hanyou self. Giving a sigh of relief Kagome smiled and focused on eating. For the first time in a while she felt a bit hungry. After finishing her first bowl she debated a second she really hadn't been eating before she could come to a decision Inuyasha took her bowl filled it and returned it to it to her. Surprised she stared at him.
"Thank you." She told him.
"Keh." He blushed turning away. Though he wasn't about to admit it he was just pleased she was eating. Even he had noticed how for a while now she had been giving most of her food to Shippo. It had worried him like so many things had about Kagome had recently. For a while he had simply shrugged it off thinking it was due to her upcoming cycle of heat which he had based on her change in scent. Tough it could be cause for some of her discomfort and attitude it wasn't all of it there was just no way. She had never been depressed as she had been as of late. He only hoped things would start to look up again.
Gratefully Kagome had eaten her second helping and then set about cleaning and picking up camp. Soon they were on the road again and Kagome began calculating they'd been injured a lot and been fighting a lot and she had been unable to repack and restock the first aide. Now they were dangerously low. One fight and she could run out entirely. Which could be a very big problem and regardless of how she felt about it she'd have to go back better to save her friends any future.
"Inuyasha?" She called. He stopped, and peered behind him. "I need to go back home, we are running very low on supplies. Would it be alright if we headed back?"
He looked at her. "How long you want to be gone?"
Kagome thought it was already Thursday it would be late Saturday before they would make it back. "Just a day and a night then I'll come back." She answered. He was stunned shed have only a day and a half home. No whining for a week or even the till she could go to class.
Something was clearly still wrong. So he simply answered. "Keh."
Kagome took that as a yes. Sadly the one time she wished he'd make her stay he gave no argument or complaint she smiled sadly at the irony. Hopefully when she passed through the well her nightmare would leave well alone. Then she'd repack, bathe, sleep, vist it her mother, brother, and grandpa and return after breakfast. She could only hope the timing worked out. Maybe she could avoid all the unpleasantness. Interrupting her thoughts Inuyasha stooped down allowing her to climb on at a light jog he took off in the proper direction Shippo rode on Miroku's shoulder and Sango occupied the transformed fire cat's back. Together they made their way back and Kagome simply snuggled into Inuyasha's shoulder and back seeking comfort as she began to shake slightly dreading the trip home. Inuyasha stiffened, this was unusual. Instead of embarrassing them both he merrily blushed and enjoyed the touch though it be a cold day in hell before he admitted it.
Me: Well I think the next chapter or two we will finally know exactly what has Kagome so shaken. But first I want to hear from the readers. I've got a suggestion or two that made me rethink who Kagome's abuser should be so I'd like to ask the readers what they think. 1. A new man Kagome's mother is seeing 2. Hojo 3. A new crazy love interest or 4. A future-ized character from the past? What do you think?
Inuyasha: Don't matter who it is I'll kill 'em!
Kagome sits trembling in the corner with Sango comforting her.
Me: Just try to hold your temper, for goodness sake you don't even know what's all going on!
Inuyasha: Yeah no thanks to you wench!
Me: SIIIIT!
Inuyasha thuds to the ground, I sit back on my campus issued coach revisiting Inuyasha's death by kitten idea again.
Me: Well until next time everyone! Read, review, and let me know what you think should happen while I make my decision. Bye!