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Chapter 36-Suspision

They touched down just outside of the village, Inuyasha letting Kagome down from his back. They started walking toward the hut when a pair of familiar emerald orbs could be felt piercing them. They both turned to see Amaya standing there her arms crossed, tail twitching back and forth, ears tucked back…eyes locked on Inuyasha. "So…you two enjoy your night together?"

Kagome approached her mate and looked at her earnestly. "Amaya, I needed some time to cool down. You know that…So, I did. We just wandered around the forest while I vented some anger." She smiled a bit trying not to look guilty. "Besides, it's not like anything happened or anything," she giggled.

Amaya quirked her eyebrow, her eyes darting toward Inuyasha accusingly.

"Hey!" He took a step back. "What? It's like she said…Nothing happened. Man…"

"Right," she rolled her eyes. "Then why can I smell you all over my Kagome?"

"Well," he started, "it was a long walk back to the village and we need to get an early start getting out of here, so I gave her a ride. Geez."

A growl rose from the depths of the feline as she nodded. Damnit! I can't tell if she's lying or not. This is a problem. Nothing I can't fix. "Fine. I'll let it slide, but just this once. I swear to you, Inuyasha…if you touch my mate again I will take the greatest pleasure in killing you, you low-life half-breed."

"Amaya!" Kagome exclaimed, surprised at her mate. "How could you say something like that? That's just mean."

Inuyasha's amber orbs pierced Amaya's as his rage grew within him. He could feel his eyes burning and his heart started pounding. His breathing was ragged as he felt a sudden pain shoot through his body, his shoulder throbbing. "Amaya," he growled. "Words like that…can only be answered by the blade of my sword."

"Please, you two," Kagome pleaded. "Amaya, please calm down. I'm here now. Inuyasha, please forgive her."

"Feh," Amaya spat.

Inuyasha's growl deepened as he widened his stance, his hand hovering inches from Tetsueiga's hilt. The miko had about had enough. She balled her fists and held them tightly at her sides. A deep growl floated on the wind before she bellowed in anger. "THAT'S ENOUGH!" she screamed, a whirlwind spinning about her slender form. The sky started to grow dark and the ground began to quake. The hanyou and the youkai looked over at the angry miko, a bright pink light radiating from her body. Their companions emerged quickly from Kaede's hut to see what had transpired. They all stopped in shock at the sight of their friend. Everyone stood amazed at the power being demonstrated by the young miko. Kagome slowly closed her eyes and took in a long, deep breath. The world returned to normal as she released this breath and opened her eyes. She stared at both of them, actually showing anger and resentment in her eyes. "Kirara." The two-tail scurried up to Kagome, not wanting to anger her further. "Can you come get me in a few days? I know everyone is leaving today."

"Huh?" Inuyasha asked. "Where are you going?"

Kagome's eyes shot holes through Inuyasha as she yelled. "I'M GOING HOME!"

Shaking wildly, Amaya clung to a tree branch above and Inuyasha took cover behind a hut as Kagome stomped off toward the well. The other merely shook their heads in dismay at the display before them. Sango approached Inuyasha shouldering her hiraikotsu. "Well, looks like we should start heading out."

"Yeah," he muttered. His eyes darted back to Amaya. "You coming?"

"I'm going to hang around the village for a bit longer. I'll catch up."

A silent growl coursed through Inuyasha's body as he stared at the cat youkai. She would truly prove a formidable opponent. But, something is wrong. She believed us. She should know that we lied to her. Unless, she's not…Stop it, Inuyasha. Don't do this to yourself. Oh, Kikyo…what should I do?

He waited for a moment to be greeted only by silence. Kikyo? Kikyo? Where are you, Kikyo? Can't you hear me anymore?

Miroku laid his hand on Inuyasha's shoulder, awaking him from his daze. "Let's get going, Inuyasha." With a nod, the four companions began their journey.

Notes: Wow...Kagome's more powerful than we thought. Well, you know what they say...Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn. Lol...Anyways, I'm sure more questions have been stirred up so I'll try to update as soon as possible. Don't worry...I have not forgotten Sesshoumaru. Please review so I know if anyone is still interested in my story. Thanks. InuNimue