Notes: Yay! We have yet another chapter, but this one is a little bit different. Let's see what my evil mind was able to concoct this time. Lol...

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha...only Amaya... : )

Chapter 37-Nightly Games

"Alright. We can stop here," Inuyasha said, landing in a small clearing. "If we leave first thing, we should get there tomorrow." The rest of the group strolled up behind him and they started to relax. While Inuyasha built a fire, Sango, Amaya (who had rejoined them earlier in the day), and Shippo decided to bathe in a nearby spring. Naturally, Miroku found a bush to hide behind, spying on the two women. After a while, the monk returned to camp with a wide smile as the women dressed.

"Lecher," Inuyasha mumbled.

"Come, come, Inuyasha," Miroku grinned. "The Buddha labored so hard to produce such divine beauty. As a man of the cloth, I feel it my duty to appreciate this beauty for the gift that it truly is."

"Uh, huh…" he replied, dryly. "Sure, if you say so. Alright, time to start cookin'."

"Good evening ladies," Miroku said cheerfully as Sango, Amaya, and Shippo returned. :SMACK! SMACK: He rubbed his cheek where two red hand marks burned on top of one another.

Inuyasha leaned toward him and whispered. "Was it at least worth it?"

"More than I could ever say."

Inuyasha lay still on his side, wondering if sleep would find him. His eyelids grew heavy as he looked about at his sleeping companions. With a deep breath, his eyes finally shut. Moments later, Amaya twitched her tail and her eyes spring open. She lay for a moment staring at the hanyou. Silently, she crept up behind him.

Her expression was that of sheer disgust and hatred. Ears tucked to her head, she reached for the hilt of her katana. Making sure not to make a sound, she drew it from the sheath and held the blade less than an inch from Inuyasha's throat. For a moment she did not move; she held the blade firmly in her hand. Damnit, just do this! What are you waiting for? Fire burned deep within her emerald eyes. No. This is too easy. Besides…I want him to know it was me.

As she readied to remove the blade from his throat, she felt a clawed hand take hold of her wrist. She gasped as Inuyasha flung her over his head, slamming her into the ground before him. He blinked several times when he saw the face of his assailant.

"Amaya? What the hell were you doing?"

Damn, she thought, growling silently. "I was thinking about killing you, Inuyasha. You've lain your filthy paws on my Kagome. You know you deserve no less.

"Ah, shut up!" he retorted. "Now get back to sleep before I love my temper."

She rose to her feet, katana still in hand. "Well," she purred, "that sounded like a challenge to me. If you really want to fight, I'd be more than happy to kill you, hanyou trash!"

He growled at the feline before him. "Damnit Amaya, give it a rest! We've got a long walk ahead of us tomorrow. Trust me, I wouldn't mind a good fight and you've been pissing me off for a while now…but we have more important things to deal with right now. He lay down, turning his back to her. "Goodnight, Amaya."

She flexed her claws and growled deeply before returning her blade to its sheath. She climbed up the nearest tree and perched herself on a branch. Her emerald eyes pierced the back of Inuyasha's head. Her gaze did not waver as she began a chant under her breath. Her eyes rolled back as the chant quickened. A smirk quirked her lips as the restless hanyou before her stirred.

Inuyasha…Can you hear me, Inuyasha?

Is tha- is that you, Kikyo?

Yes, Inuyasha. I see you have not yet completed the jewel.

No. Someone got to Koga before we did. But we'll find the last shards soon.

Do you still desire to use the Shikon no Tama to wish me back to you, Inuyasha?

Of course I do, Kikyo. I uh…I mean. Umm…Oh, Kikyo…

Damn that girl. You cannot believe that she is me.

I know she's not. You two are nothing alike, same soul or not. And I love you both for it.

Inu…

He closed his eyes and willed the silence of sleep to overcome his mind. "Kagome…"

Notes: Well, I'm sure all the InuKag freaks out there are ripping their hair out wondering what the hell is going on. Damn, I'm mean. Lol...Well, I promise to at least get one more chapter up today, so I hope that makes up for it. Please review. I'm very curious to see what you're all thinking right now. Thanks. Happy reading. InuNimue