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"And then the bastard blew up the auditorium, and turned the store into his personal paint room from hell-" and a snort condensed into giggles, and then full out laughter. Kagome looked at her friend, annoyed. They were in the hot springs, where Kagome always went to talk out her issues with Sango, who usually had a well thought out solution; this time however wasn't the same. She had been complaining about Naruto's conduct, and his pranks to continually piss her off, and Sango's laughter wasn't helping.

"Sango", I whined, I couldn't believe this. She was still freaking laughing. Sango looked at me, her eyes glinting slightly.

"Oh come on Kagome you have to admit it. How can you not laugh? I mean seriously, hanging your brother upside down by a rope, setting the library on fire, putting exploding paint bombs in the market...you have to see the humor."

I gave a huff, "You would so not be laughing if you were at the receiving
end of these pranks".

Sango gave a light laugh, "Maybe, maybe not".

I lifted an eyebrow. What the hell?

( at camp )

A certain fox youkai gave an irritable sneeze.

"Perhaps you're being talked about." Naruto shook his head, if people were talking

about him then something bad was bound to happen, to whom, Kami only knows.

His eyes trailed over the remaining figures at the campsite. Shippo was doing a handstand, allowed only the usage of one arm, and pushing up and down,while counting. All the while muttering curses he had heard from either Kagome
or Inuyasha. Naruto smiled slightly; He had hopes for that kit.

Miroku sat on the ground staring intently at the fire. Normally he would go peek at the girls, but they were rather persuasive at getting him to stop, and by persuasive he didn't mean that they threatened to beat the living hell
out of him, no the girls were much to innocent, and peaceful for that, right.

Right, last but not least my eyes came to rest on the hanyou lounging in a tree. I know I've been harsh on him since I've arrived, but it was necessary. He was just so much of a brat. I don't mind immaturity, but you need levity.You need to think things through when more lives are involved than just your own.

If he didn't grow up, he was going to get everyone killed, and the fact that the dead wench was using his promise to stain his honor wasn't helping in the least. She was making everything so much more complicated then it needed to be. In dog terms he was the alpha, and such a damn sucky one at that. Naruto shifted restlessly, he was so freaking bored. Inuyasha focused his eyes on the bushes and growled, agitated. "What the hell takes so long to
take a bath?"

Naruto rolled his eyes, "If you actually took baths you would know that watching the stench off takes time Inuyasha."

Inuyasha scowled "I bathe."

"Could've fooled me"

Naruto actually laughed. "You're kidding ,right. Alright puppy when was the last time you bathed."

Inuyasha looked to be in deep thought, and started counting on his fingers."You have got to be kidding me", Naruto sighed.

"Why the hell does matter. It's a waste of time. The jewel shards are way more important." Inuyasha hissed. Naruto stared him, and was about to reply when the girls walked into the clearing.

"What the hell took you so long?" Inuyasha ground out. Kagome rolled her eyes.

"We were talking Inuyasha."

"Well stop spacing out, and focus on the jewel shards," Naruto looked at him carefully, hoping he wasn't that stupid, and then he continued. "You'll only be that much closer to catching up to Kikyo."

I should totally be an and end the chap there, but I won't.

Kyuubi's head tilted to the side in wonderment "Oh my god. Is he that stupid?"Naruto looked Inuyasha in awe. He knew Inuyasha was dense, and being controlled, but good lord. That's like signing a freaking death warrant.

Naruto quickly looked at Kagome. Oh hell. She was shaking, he couldn't tell quite yet if she was going cry, or beat the living crap out of Inuyasha. He got his answer a second later. Kagome gave Inuyasha the coldest looking
glare he has ever seen, well in this era any way.

"Catch up to Kikyo ,what the hell are you talking about? Kikyo is dead. She has been for fifty freaking years." Now that she's back, I'm considered a cheap second. I may space out every once in awhile, but tell me Inuyasha have I ever given the jewel shards to Naraku? Or done anything of the sort to compromise our friendship, or hurt this group. No I haven't, but Kikyo gave him the shards and shoots your sorry &?! t o a tree, and I have to catch up to her".

Kagome's eyes flashed dangerously and she stormed out of camp.

Inuyasha was floored. Stupid. They all knew something like that was going to happen they just didn't know when. Naruto looked in the direction Kagome had stormed off in, and saw Sango start. Naruto grabbed her shoulder, and shook his head, slowly.

"She's my friend." Sango told Naruto

"I understand however, now she needs time to herself." Sango stared at Naruto before giving small nod and taking a seat near the fire.

Kyuubi grinned mischievously, "It's not like she's alone though.Sesshomaru can look after her, right. Either that or she shows up missing tomorrow at dawn."

"You love the irony."

"Sure do."

Kagome stormed through the forest, her hair crackled slightly and miniature spurts of power danced around her enraged form, attracting all the powerful youkai, and frying all the small ones. Sesshomaru was minding his own business, or watching Rin use Jaken as an example of torture, excuse me plaything, and he felt a power spike near by. Who the hell is attracting that much attention in his territory?

He gave a long suffering sigh, and stood up. "Jaken watch Rin, Rin do not run off in search of more paste for Jaken's makeover."

"But Lord Sesshomaru!"

He glared at her in warning. She sighed sadly and gave a slow nod.

He started running as soon as he left the clearing. He skirted over roots and around trees, and cloaked his presence as he neared his destination. He gave a sniff, and recognition flashed through his eyes before the girl even came into
view.

Inuyasha's miko, and if she was here, he was near by, and if that was the case Naruto would be around too. He turned his attention to the girl just beyond the surrounding trees. She was almost terrifying. Her power lashed out at anything and everything in reach, and dust rose in answer to her raging energy.

He wondered what happened to upset the miko, and then wondered the next moment why he even cared. He released the cloaking spell, and stepped calmly into the clearing, fully intent on getting some answers.

Her power struck him, and then wrapped around him as if assessing his purpose and sensing no evil intent swept past him. He strode up to the miko and flicked her forehead; she landed not so softly on her butt.

She groaned and rubbed her abused behind and glared up angrily at Sesshomaru. "What the heck was that for?"

"You were wasting power and attracting unwanted attention, instead of using it for something productive, like ridding the world of Naraku's filthy presence so; I found it indeed appropriate to intervene."

Kagome stared at him blankly. "Did you just make a…. joke?"

Sesshomaru rolled his eyes "Yes miko, joking is not a foreign concept to me."

Kagome looked at him, clearly surprised by his lack of stoic-ness.

He dragged her into a standing position, ignoring her obvious discomfort.
"What was that whole tantrum about miko?"

(camp)

Naruto back at camp was contemplating what would happen the next day. Kagome would not want to ride with Inuyasha and using Shippo's changing ability was out of the question. (due to training purposes) That left him, and Kilala.

He was big enough to hold everyone, that wasn't going to happen though.

"Why not have the slayer ride you, she is trained for different mounts, and then have the monk and miko ride the cat." Kyuubi suggested.

Naruto thought it over, and decided it was a good idea, and would suggest it in the morning. He settled himself next to a tree, and decided if you sum up today it sucked. Tomorrow couldn't be any worse though right.