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The next morning was very uneventful

The next morning was very uneventful. After escaping from Naraku's castle, Kagome, Sesshomaru, and Sagaku were trying to find Rin and Jaken. Of course they were also trying to find Inuyasha and the others, but Sesshomaru didn't want to admit that. Around noon the group stopped for lunch.

"Hey Kagome, what did Naraku want you for yesterday?" Sagaku asked.

"Hm? Oh, he wanted me to help him find the rest of the Shikon jewel. Why?"

"The Shikon jewel?"

"Yeah, it's this legendary jewel that can make humans and demons stronger and can only be destroyed if someone asks it to grant a selfless wish."

"Why would Naraku need you to find the rest of the jewel? Isn't it in one piece?"

"Well, you see, I...uh…I kinda broke it."

"How?"

"I shot an arrow at it."

"Smooth move genius." 'So that's how it was shattered.'

"HEY!! It's not like I meant to do it! I was trying to get it back from a demon bird!"

"Tell me, how did such a powerful object get put in your clumsy care?" Sagaku smirked at Kagome's angry face.

"You know I was only joking 'Gome'."

"Jerk. Honestly Sagaku, I don't know why we put up with you. And what's with the nickname?"

"You know as well as I do that if I wasn't here ice prince over there would drive you insane. And I think it's, as you would say, cute no?"

"Yea it is, I guess."

"If you two are done with your little conversation, I think we should keep moving."

"Aye, aye captain." Sagaku rolled his eyes at Kagome's comment.

The trio set out once again. Silence seemed to follow them at the most inconvenient of times. Kagome didn't like the silence so she decided to break it.

"Hey Sagaku, how is it that you knew Naraku?" Kagome asked. Sesshomaru was listening intently even though he didn't show it. It was silent for a minute before Sagaku answered.

"We were once allies. Both of us were after some legendary artifact. Only Naraku knew what it was at the time. After what you told me I can only guess that he was talking about the Shikon jewel. One night I was taking a walk and I overheard his plans for using the jewel for sinister things. After that I left and swore that if I ever met him again we'd be on opposite sides. But enough of that, what is this Inuyasha guy like?"

"Well he's Sesshomaru's half-brother. He's a half-demon and has the cutest doggy ears! He's rude, loudmouthed, selfish, and immature. And he always leaves us for his dead girlfriend Kikyou."

"If he's so bad why do you stick with him?"

"Because he's not all bad. He's saved my life many times and even though he seems rough around the edges he really is a nice guy."

"I thought that you and my idiot half-brother were in a fight." Kagome blinked. She didn't expect Sesshomaru to say anything. She didn't even think he was paying attention.

"Well yea we are but that doesn't mean that he isn't a good guy."

"Hn."

"If you don't mind me asking, what did you two fight about Gome?"

"Well…"

-flashback-

Kagome just returned to the Feudal Era after taking her final exams in the modern era. Inuyasha immediately got the group together and resumed the search for Naraku. They were traveling about a week with no leads when Koga showed up to fight with Inuyasha, again. The fight started in the late evening and the rest of the group was getting worried. As the sun began to set the group became even more nervous because tonight was the night of the new moon.

"Inuyasha, Koga please stop!" Kagome begged. Her response was more harsh words and more fighting.

Unable to get them to listen to her and with nightfall fast approaching, Kagome did the only thing she could think of.

"SIT!!" Thud. The silver haired hanyou face-planted into the ground and when he arose his silver hair was midnight black, his golden eyes were dark brown, and his ears were now on the sides of his head.

"What did you do that for wench!?"

"If you wouldn't have been fighting with Koga so late in the evening when you knew it was the night of the full moon I wouldn't have sat you!"

"Keh, I would've been just fine on my own!"

"Yeah until you turned human mid-fight and Koga kicked your ass!"

"Who asked you?"

"Sit! God Inuyasha, why do you have to be such a jerk all the time? I was just trying to help!"

"I don't need help from a weak human like you!"

-end flashback-

"After he said that, Kikyou's soul collectors were seen and he ran off to be with her." It was silent once again. Neither guy knowing how to respond. Sagaku was the first to pipe up.

"What a jerk"

"Yeah he is but then at other times he is really sweet."

"Miko, why do you stick with him if he treats you that way?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Well, demon, I help him find the jewel shards and I can't leave my friends." Sagaku didn't like the direction this conversation was going so he decided to change it.

"So what are your friends like?"

"Well, there's Sango, she's really nice. I think of her as a big sister. Then there's Miroku, the lecherous monk. He has the cutest crush on Sango. He's also the voice of reason in our group, and I can always go to him for advice. Then there's Shippo, he's a fox demon kit that lost both of his parents. He's kinda like an adopted son to me. Oh, and Kilala, she's Sango's pet cat demon."

"Wow, that's a very interesting group."

"Yep! And I wouldn't trade their friendship for anything." The group continued on until nightfall. Sesshomaru was in the lead with Kagome and Sagaku having their own conversation close behind.

--the next evening--

The trio was once again traveling. Day two of their travels was soon coming to a close. Kagome and Sagaku were talking about this and that while Sesshomaru remained quiet. He would remark on things here and there, but only if he felt it necessary or if he was truly interested.

"So what is this chocolate like?" Sagaku asked.

"Oh my god! It's like heaven on earth! It's brown and sweet! Actually I should still have some in my backpack once we stop I'll let you try some, granted Shippo didn't eat it all that is."

"Ok sounds like a plan"

"Hey Sesshomaru would you like to try some?" Kagome asked.

"Hn. Only if it'll get you to leave me alone." Kagome raised an eyebrow at his comment. She glanced over at Sagaku and saw him grin and wink at her, causing her to smile and nod in agreement to his unspoken plan.

"If you ask me Sesshomaru, you should just stop trying to act all high and mighty. We all know that you really want to try this chocolate stuff as much as I do. And quite frankly, it's funny to see the so-called fearless Lord Sesshomaru quake at the thought of communicating with someone of the opposite sex. Any girl would die to be in the same presence as you and you should be thankful. But you're not; you treat it as if it was a curse. Seriously, are you defective or something?" Kagome could barely contain her laughter after seeing Sesshomaru's face. Sagaku tried but couldn't control his own laughter.

Kagome blinked, one moment Sagaku was laughing a few feet from her the next he was pinned to a tree with an angry Sesshomaru's hand around his neck. Even though he could be killed by the taiyoukai, Sagaku was still grinning like an idiot, the amusement still present on his face. Just as Kagome was about to over there and attempt to break them up, something collided with her chest and knocked her to the ground.

"Kagome! I thought I'd never see you again! I'm so glade you're ok! Inuyasha was being a real jerk while you were gone." Kagome smiled.

"It's nice to see you too Shippo."

"Lady Kagome!"

"Hello Miroku, Sango." Kagome gave each of them a hug.

"Um, Kagome who is Sesshomaru choking?" Sango asked. Kagome's eyes widened as she remembered about the two accompanying her.

"Sesshomaru let him go, he was only joking around. You need to lighten up."

"Hn." That was her only response before her new friend was released.

"Everyone this is Sagaku Hogosha, Sagaku these are my friends."

After introductions and some catching up was done, Kagome asked the question that has been on her mind since she found her friends.

"Where's Inuyasha?"

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