A/N: I am sorry for missing my last update, my school likes to schedual everything realy close together (-_-') Haveing small bursts of inspiration can make you very tired, especially when they come at three in the morning to wake you up. Sorry about the shorter Chapter, I am suffering from some major writers block

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, and continually typing this is getting very annoying


Kagome looked into the clear water of the gentally flowing river as she sat on the slope of the hill. Pulling her knees to her chest, she rested her chin. She had gotten everything she needed without trouble, now she was just waiting for Sesshomaru to come get her. Looking at her freshly stocked bag she sighed, wrapping her arms around her knees she bent her head so her forehead rested on her knees. 'I miss them' She thought glumly. Images of their faces flashed through her head. Images of them laughing together around the campfire, of resting by a river while Shippo and Inuyasha attempt to catch the fish that taunted them.

Raising her head she watched as the sun slowly set in the western sky, 'Cheer up Kagome,' she thought 'once I help Rin I will be going back to them and continuing the hunt for the shards' Feeling Sesshomaru's powerful aura, Kagome rose to her feet and faced him. Tossing him the pouch she watched as he caught it, one-handed, and returned it to his sleeve.

"I assume you got everything you needed." he said as walked past her to view the river. Kagome turned to face him as she replied with a simple 'yes.' "Good," he continued "I have acquired a place for us to rest tonight. Would you like to eat now?" he asked almost kindly. Kagome smiled at him, even if he couldn't see it, and nodded.

"Yes Lord Sesshomaru. I did not want to waste your money, so I didn't get anything to eat." She said as she bowed slightly. Sesshomaru turned away from the water and started to walk back to the village with Kagome following him. After walking through the village for a bit they found a small sit down shop that sold Dangos. Sesshomaru didn't order anything claiming ' lowly human food is beneath one of such power like me.' Kagome was slightly irritated, but it passed quickly.

while she was eating an awkward silence fell between the two, 'Time to get to know the oh-so stoic and powerful Sesshomaru' Kagome thought as she smiled up at him. He gave her her a questioning look, but turned his head to the door when a loud villager entered the shop. " So Sesshomaru," She said, trying to grab his attention again. Leaning over the table she rested her chin on her hands. "what is it like being the great and powerful Lord of the Western lands?"

Inside him Kodokuna stirred 'She wishes to know more about us' his demon thought happily. 'do not concern yourself with these matters, she is a simple human seeking knowledge' He deliberated if he should even answer her question, but finally answered her after a moment of silence "Being the Lord of the Western lands is...work" he said simply. Kagome huffed at him and ate her last Dango.

"Come on, there has to be something interesting." She said excitedly, still hoping to get to know him better.

"Interesting?" He looked off into space as he tried to think of something so she would stop asking him questions. "Because of Naraku I am away from the estate often, so I do not have the information you seek." he looked at her and smirked.

"Fine, but you can stay locked up forever" she said happily as they got up to leave


A/N: I am trying not to clutter my story with so many details, let me know if you think I am or not. I don't really like the way this one turned out, its like I went back a step in writing. but please bear with me as I get through this rough patch.