A/N: I am so sorry everyone. I have slacked so badly in the update department. Its summer break now so I'm taking advantage to update or you all. This Chapter is dedicated to one of my best friends; Austin (Hayden) Zahner. As I was supposed to update on his birthday awhile back and was unable to so this is for him as are the next three chapters. Happy Belated Birthday Hayden I am grateful to have you in my life! Now I still do not own Inuyasha and Co.

Normal POV

It had been a week since the fiasco with Sango and Shippo felt it was time for him to try to speak with her about why he had been so upset and move past it all. Kagome and Inuyasha were very proud of him. Kagome was still not in the best of shape and Inuyasha refused to continue the shard hunt just yet. Which, in all truth, Kagome was ok with for now. Not because she felt weak or hurt still but because she had some training she had to get through before she would be ready to hit the road again. Which was still posing a problem, as Inuyasha had yet to leave. All problems have a solution though. And once again Kami provided it for her.

Carrying Shippo, Inuyasha and Kagome made their way to the well. Once through they made their way to Kaede's hut. Kagome was ready to forgive but she couldn't help still being a bit irritated. She had a few things to say and show her far too overprotective demon slaying sister. Now however was not the time. So for now she would hold her tongue and simply forgive, the time to show everyone what all she could do now would come soon enough.

Kagome's POV

It wasn't long that we finally reached the village. I didn't know how this would go but at least Shippo was ready to move on. So I figured if he could get passed it so could I. Quickly and quietly we made it to Kaede's hut. Inuyasha looked to me with a small sigh and a nod I lead the way inside. Immediately I felt familiar weight tackle me. Thankfully Inuyasha had Shippo. My poor kit would have been smashed.

"Alright, alright already! It is nice to see you as well Sango. Shippo would like to speak with you." Sango helped me up. With a nod she looked to Shippo who was still perched on his father's shoulder. At least he looked relaxed. After a few moments he leapt from Inuyasha's shoulder to Sango's. Together they were out the door.

Inuyasha's POV

Together Kagome and I sat at the wall furthest from the door. Kagome still looked tense but not nearly as much as she did. Together we sat and waited. Meanwhile I contemplated just how nice it was to sit without actually being 'sat' it was a good feeling. It wasn't every day I could sit down without my face first hitting the floor.

"So Inuyasha, Lady Kagome will we be continuing our journey?" Miroku asked. Surprisingly Kagome looked to me. She actually deferred the decision to me? Something was not right here. Still I looked to Miroku. He looked as stunned as I felt.

"I think by next full moon Kagome will be fine to go again." Kagome just nodded still staring at the door.

"So about two weeks then. If you think it best Inuyasha." Kagome nodded again. Yup something was definitely wrong here. Still no point arguing with her the one tie she seems content to listening to me.

"Well I suppose I ought to go inform that villager then." Miroku said he looked troubled.

"What villager? Tell them what?" I asked him.

"A man from another village arrived late last night. Apparently the people of his village have had problems with hordes of lesser demons. And apparently a few days walk from them a miasma seeps."

"Naraku?" Kagome asks. She looks worried and guilty. Damn it all. Miroku just nods.

"Well if you promise to stay in your era, Sango, Miroku and I can go. Check things out at least." I look at Kagome. She still loos worried but this time I know it is for me and the rest of the packs safety. The girls heart is just to damn big for her own good. Then again its one of the many reasons I love her. Damn that still sounds good even if only in my head. Won't be long now.

"What if you need my help? I don't want any of you to get hurt." Kagome said her head bowing.

"We will be fine Wench. You will have to remain here. If it looks too bad we will head back and regroup. Ok?" I told her. I am not great at comforting her with witnesses around.

"Ok I guess." She murmured. Again she looked worried but now she looked thoughtful. Yup my life was definitely going to get complicated. "Then again it may be best. Naraku is still under the impression I died. At least it gives us an advantage. Assuming you don't take him out this time that is."

"Very true Lady Kagome. Besides this will have to be a research only trip. We can not purify the jewel without you." He seemed to be trying to reassure her. Since she shot him a small smile.

It was on the tip of my tongue to point out that we could in fact have Kikyo purify it. For once though I held back. If I wanted to make any progress with Kagome I have got to stop comparing her to her incarnate, as Sango, Miroku, and Shippo have been attempting to beat into my head curtsey of Hiraikotsu, Miroku's staff, and up until recently, a much improved smashing top. Thankfully with the title 'father' came the reprieve of the smashing top and scathing remarks. Though since I stopped to think about it I haven't made any of those comments since I officially inherited said title. If nothing else I know I'll at least get a scathing look, shaking of the head, and if he's feeling especially brave a mumbled 'idiot' not that I would disagree but still. Damn it all when did life get so damn complicated!?

A/N: Me: *Hiding in a small me sized cupboard* "Finally I got a new chapter up! Maybe they will leave me alone! *tucks laptop away safely*

*hears a crash and light blinds me*

Austin: FOUND HER! *more crashes and Inuyasha gang and Miranda come into view*

Miranda: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!

The gang: You haven't Updated In FOREVER!

Inuyasha: Yeah! What the hell is the hold up?!

Austin: You said you would update by now!

*Every one starts arguing and yelling at once*

Me: *Army man crawls away and runs up the stairs* "Safe again"

Austin: Hey she's getting away! *comes running after me*

Me: Until next time, read review and tell your friends. Bye!

Inuyasha: Assuming she ever updates again after this!