Thank you again for all the reviews. I never expected to get so many, thank you all for liking and reading the story.

In answer to the question: Why is Inuyasha in a Damn Insane Asylum? It will come soon. You will learn a little in this chapter, not much though, as to why he is there.

I am glad some of you (or perhaps all of you) think I am keeping the characters in character. It is hard. Sesshomaru is a bit hard to keep his own self, he's a man of few words. Naraku isn't to hard. To me, he's a bit of an enigma. Nice one minute and a complete A-hole the next. As with everyone who gets involved with him, he seems to have a heart and good intentions, but that quickly goes away after his true goal is revealed. Sango is another who isn't really hard to keep in character. She's sweet young woman…the backbone of the group. Kagome is the same as Sango. When they work together, they are the one's who keep everyone else from going nuts, lol. Inuyasha is possibly the easiest to keep in character…but that's only because I see him as being bi-polar. If you don't believe, watch the show and see how many times his moods change during 1 episode. Seriously, I'll wait………………"Does Nails While Waiting"………………...believe me now? J

The "Room" in question…well, you're just gonna have to read to find out what it is. I will give you one clue though. It has nothing to do with Sango, but someone very close to her. You will find out in this chapter.

Another big thanks to everyone who reviewed the first time. Your support and positive outlook on this story makes me happy and keeps me writing. For my newest reviewers,

Claire Cooper

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Thank you all for taking the time to read and review the last chapter.

Well, here is chapter 3...enjoy everyone.

Disclaimer: I won't say it again. Look at chapter 2 if you forgot. J

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Chapter 3: Dog Ears!! Part 1

It didn't take Kagome long to reach Inuyasha's room as she walked briskly down the hall. The patients in the other rooms were quiet as she quickly made her way towards the door at the far end, her only thoughts being 'What was this room?' and 'Why didn't Sango want to speak of it?'

Finally reaching the door, Kagome turned for a moment to check if anyone was following her. She was still on the clock. One slip up and she could kiss her job sayonara. Seeing no one, she breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to the door and looked into the dark room.

"Inuyasha? Are you in there?" she asked quietly.

When she received no answer, Kagome peered harder in the room.

"If you're in there, I need to ask you something Inuyasha." she tried again.

Still no answer.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome tried one last time.

"WHAT!?" came the sharp reply.

Kagome, taken aback from the harshness in Inuyasha's tone, stumbled a bit before catching herself before she fell. He had sounded annoyed and possibly even angry. Righting herself, she frowned at his snappish response.

"Listen Inuyasha, I need to know something." she asked after she got her balance.

"What is it?"

"I overheard Sango and Naraku talking about some kind of room. Sango seemed pretty hesitant when Naraku mentioned it. Do you know anything about it?" she asked.

"No clue." Inuyasha replied, his voice seemingly closer now.

"You have no idea what this room could be?" Kagome asked.

"I already told you no."

"Not even a little?" Ok now she was a little pushy.

"No! And even if I did, why the hell would I tell a damn bitch like you!? Damn you're annoying!!"

"Fine then! Be that way!" Kagome huffed in anger. Relaxing and taking a deep calming breathe, Kagome decided on another question.

"Inuyasha?"

"Yeah?"

"Why are you here?"

Silence. Kagome stared at the door, as if by her will alone, she could get an answer. When none came, she tried another tactic.

"What does your brother have to do with you being here?"

Silence once again.

'Okay this is starting to get frustrating. I'm just curious. Is that too much to ask?' Kagome thought.

"If you don't want to answer Inuyasha, that's fine. Sorry I asked." Kagome said as she turned to leave.

"He didn't want me around." came a soft reply.

"What?" Kagome stopped and turned around.

"He didn't want me around. Said I was a burden and a liability."

"Who said that Inuyasha?"

"Sesshomaru. He said I was holding him back from what he wanted…so he brought me here. It was the day after mother died. Said he couldn't handle me and I took up his precious time. He told me that Naraku and everyone else would take care of me. Said it was for a good cause." Inuyasha answered bitterly, as if saying the words alone left a bad taste in his mouth.

"Inuyasha…That's horrible. How could anyone ever do that to anyone else? Didn't you have any other relatives? Somebody to take you in?"

"No. Only my mother and Sesshomaru. Father died years ago. I never knew him. He died the night I was born. The night mother died, all I heard was a scream and there was blood…lots of blood. It was like a scene from a horror movie. I remember Sesshomaru walking into my mother's room. He looked angry. Like I shouldn't have been there. The next day, he brought me here."

Kagome listened with held breath as Inuyasha told his tale. It was horrible. This poor boy didn't even deserve to be in here. Just because Sesshomaru thought he was a burden. And to witness his own mother's death? Kagome didn't have the words to describe what she was feeling. Bitterness, anger, hatred…these were the words she wanted to say to Inuyasha. She wanted to tell him that Sesshomaru was an asshole. She wanted to say that she hated the bastard. She wanted to scream that she hated the son of a bitch for treating Inuyasha like he was nothing!

"Inuyasha? That must have been so terrible for you. To see something that traumatizing and then be brought to a place that holds those considered unstable for outside life. Tell you what, next time I see Sesshomaru, I'll kick him in the shin…just for you okay?" Kagome smiled.

"You'd do that…for me?"

"Sure. No one deserves to get treated the way you did. I'll even ask Naraku if he can let you out. Maybe on a weekend? We can go get some lunch or something." Kagome said with a smile as she leaned against the wall.

"S…sure. Why are you being so nice to me? You're not like everyone else around here. You don't even know me."

"Well I would if you'd step into the light."

"Why? So you can laugh and point like everyone else? Forget it. I've had enough humiliation and teasing to last me a life time thank you very much."

"Inuyasha please. You know it's kind of hard to talk to you when I don't even know what you look like. From what I saw back there in the hall, you have long silver hair. Are you an old man or something?" Kagome teased.

"I'm not old bitch! And why should you care anyways? It's not like seeing what I look like would change anyone's view of how the world see's me! So just forget it!" Inuyasha said angrily.

"Yeah well, not knowing what you look like is tough too buddy! You know how hard it is to stand here and talk to you? All I ask is a chance to see what you look like, and you get all 'It's not like seeing what I look like would change anyone's view of how the world see's me!' Inuyasha, unless you're scarred for life, have three eyes, or even a horn growing out the side of your head, you can't be all that bad! So just come into the damn light okay! Besides, it's almost lunchtime and I do want to eat before I start work again. I've already slacked off as it is. Now come into the damn light!" Kagome answered just as angrily.

There was no sound as Kagome watched Inuyasha finally step into the light. His face held a look of annoyance. Looking at him, she started from his feet, which were bare, and let her eyes travel upward. He was wearing the same grey pants and shirt as she had seen before. They looked a bit worn and dirty. His stance was that of displeasure. His arms were crossed and he was looking away from her as if ignoring the girl would make her go away. He had a upturned nose that nearly scream snobbish, and golden eyes that held a hint of anger. His mouth was drawn into a thin line and a frown. Letting her eyes travel up to his head, Kagome stood there in silence as she took in what she saw.

"Well, what the hell are you staring at bitch?" Inuyasha asked as he turned to face her.

"Uhhh….Inuyasha? Are…are those real?" Kagome asked, her eyes never leaving the top of his head.

Quick as a flash, Inuyasha's hands shot up to cover his head as he growled low in his throat. Baring his teeth, he made his way back into the shadows, grumbling about stupid girls and their staring problems.

Snapping out of it, Kagome shook her head and looked back into the dark room. 'He has dog ears?' she thought as she looked around for Inuyasha.

"You have dog ears?" she stated.

"Yeah? What about them? You gonna laugh like everyone else? Point and say "What a freak?" like all the others!? Go ahead! It's not like I can change you know! So go ahead, get it out of your system! You know you want to!" Inuyasha said harshly.

"I'm not going to laugh Inuyasha." Kagome said.

"Sure you're not. I bet after you leave, you're gonna go have a nice chat with Sango and laugh it up about the poor boy with the deformed ears!"

"You're not deformed." Kagome quietly answered.

"What?"

"I said you're not deformed. Sure, your ears are strange. I've never seen anyone having a pair of dog ears before. I was just surprised. I wasn't expecting it. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings Inuyasha. I didn't mean to stare. Just one question though before I leave you alone in your self pity."

"What is it?"

"When I come back later…can I touch them?" Kagome asked.

Here is at least half of chapter 3 for those who are tired of waiting. I'm so sorry about not updating. I am having a party this weekend and also for a while now, I haven't really felt like writing. I know many of you get that way as well.

I will have the second part of chapter 3 up sooner or later. Like I said, I'm sorry I haven't updated. Please forgive me….

Kelli