A/N: I do not own Inuyasha and Co. though I would love to.

Any way I would like to thank all my readers and I love all the reviews! I was asked to update soon so here it is! Enjoy!

The morning light slowly woke her, the rays finding her face though she didn't want them to. Her arm stretched looking for her earlier source of heat and couldn't find it so reluctantly she woke. Stretching groggily she sat up. To her amazement everyone else was up, even more amazing breakfast was made, and the most amazing part Inuyasha had made it. She sat next to him and he handed her a bowl and she was pleased to see that it was good. Though she supposed it shouldn't surprise her really. With all the time he spent as a kid fending for himself trying to survive. He had to have had some skill in cooking after all or he wouldn't be here.

Quietly she ate her breakfast and listened patiently as her kit chattered relentlessly in her ear. After she finished she thanked her Inu-hanyou. Saying their goodbyes to the elder miko they headed out once again. Kagome breathed a sigh of relief that she wouldn't have to restock for at least a month. So Kai wouldn't be a problem for a while. She would have all the time in the world to recover fully from his previous attack. Though she doubted she would go without her share of new cuts, scrapes, and bruises but at least she would be able to tell her mom an actual demon had done it and that she wasn't going to be hurt by it again. Inuyasha wouldn't let a demon hurt me twice usually there isn't even a first. She sighs to herself. Oh well, I will have to figure this out but I'll do it later I guess.

"Mama? Did you bring any pockey?" Shippo hopped onto her shoulder and waited.

Kagome smiled and having anticipated his question pulled a little of the candy from a side pocket in her bag and handed it to him. Still she was able to keep up with the others which was a nice change of pace. Shippo was happy, Inuyasha had no reason to complain, and Kagome was very happy with her day so far. All in all things were good, and hopefully things would stay that way. One could hope anyway. There day was uneventful and for once Inuyasha didn't complain. For all of this Kagome was grateful, she needed the down time.

Inuyasha hunted, Sango and Miroku gathered firewood, Shippo went for water, and Kagome set up sleeping bags and the campsite. It was very routine and everyone knew there job. Shippo was back first and sat next to his mamma and waited for his maybe 'father', Sango, Miroku, and Kirara to all come back. Before long they all trailed in, a fire was going, and the rabbits were cleaned and cooking.

Just after dinner she felt a strange twinge. It was very faint but it was there. She mentioned it to Inuyasha. He frowned at her. "Is it a Jewel Shard?"

She concentrated. She pinpointed it and searched. Finally she nodded. "Yes but we'd have to have to be a little closer before I can locate it better." Cringing slightly she braced herself for the blow up that she was sure was preparing to detonate any second now.

Surprising Kagome and the rest of the group he simply nodded. "How far do ya think?" he asked her.

She closed her eyes and pin points the general vicinity. "It is approximately three hours away. It's not moving much."

He nodded and scratched the back of his neck in thought. "Well let's get some sleep we will get up at first light and find it. We can't fight in this dark. So we will have to move quickly in the morning though. So everyone be ready."

With those words of wisdom everyone hunkered down for the night to get some sleep for the upcoming fight. Kagome lay down at the base of her hanyou's tree. She and her kit laid down both feeling a little safer with Inuyasha so close. This of course filled Inuyasha with male pride. One by one they all fell asleep.

Morning came quickly and as promised Inuyasha woke them bright and early. Kagome slung her bag over her shoulders and placed her bow and quiver to their place then Shippo clung to her other shoulder, and she scurried onto her hanyou companion's back. As the other two boarded Kirara and set off east in search of the newest shard.

A/N: Me: ok guys we are back on familiar ground with the gang on a jewel shard lead.

Inuyasha: Thank the Kami!

*The gang nods*

Me: next stop fight scene, maybe some more fluff scenes who knows? I don't, just kidding! Anyway until next time! Bye!