*Siiiiigh.. You guys may not believe me, but I've been sick this whole freakin time that I haven't been writing. Stupid, ne? Anyways, I feel MUCH better now, and my sniffles are to a small amount, soooo :: Pose. :: writing time! I had to go read what I'd already written again. I lost ALL of my ideas, so I'm desperately trying to get them back. X_x Anyways, please comment, and if you have any questions, email me at Flowergirl3108@aol.com or just leave a post. Enjoy! *

Chapter four:

     After the small group had left Sesshoumaru's "castle" they had all remained fairly quiet. Inuyasha had informed Miroku of all that had happened but now kept quiet as not to wake the sleeping Kagome on his back..

            Sango had awoken some time ago, and was now talking to Miroku about the currenct circumstances. They both looked worried, and Shippo tried joining in but didn't understand some of what they were saying.

            Eventually Inuyasha stopped when he heard Kagome try and sit up on his back. She blinked slightly and then crawled off him, sitting on a rock. Miroku made a fire, Shippo went off to get some wood, and Sango went a bit off to find a stream for a possible bath..

            " Kagome.. You okay now? "

    .. A long silence passed.

            "Ne.. Inuyasha.. This would be easier for you, if I went back to my own time.. Wouldn't it? You wouldn't have to worry about me, and you could just focus on getting Naraku and Sesshoumaru.. "

            Inuyasha grimaced slightly. He knew she'd speak of this, and he knew she was right, but he didn't want her to go. He clenched his hand, feeling selfish and nodded.

            Kagome almost felt hurt by this, even though she knew it was true. Why had things tensed so much lately? They used to laugh and make fun of eachother but now everything was so serious..

            "Will you bring me back to the well, then..? "

            "Aa."

            The white haired Hanyou nodded, looking at the new flames Miroku had just set up. The monk now looked at Kagome, sighing.

            "I'm sorry you can't be with us this time, Kagome-sama. None of us want you to get hurt, and the chances of that are higher this time. You understand, right? "

            Kagome smiled, nodded cheerfully, almost. She then rubbed her hands, looking at the flames, too. She stared in awe.. Amazing how flames could mirror someone's heart.. They were warm, uncontrollable, unpredictable, and hard to get rid of.. She didn't think she had enough ' water ', so to speak, to put our her burning heart right now.

            In a movement of bright red clothing, Inuyasha stood. He pulled Kagome up, careful of her wounds, and looked to Miroku.

            "I'll be back in a while. The bone eater's well isn't too far from here.. "

            Miroku nodded, smirking as the hanyou and the high school girl turned.. He'd spy on Sango while they were gone.

            A few moments later, the mood had not changed between Inuyasha and Kagome. The wind blew in Kagome's hair, as well as Inuyasha's and he now spoke..

            "You.. .. When do you want me to come get you?"

            "I don't know. As soon as I can. .. I'll miss you, Inuyasha."

            His eyes squinted as he continued now, in silence.. Within about thirty minutes they'd reached the bone eater's well. Inuyasha set Kagome down, sitting on the side of it. He looked her over, just in case something happened.. He never wanted to forget her.. Not even if he died.

            "… .. I'll.. miss you, .. too. "

            Kagome smiled a little at the Hanyou's shyness and hugged him slightly.. She then climbed and dove into the well.. Inuyasha hurried back to Miroku now, and Kagome returned to her world.. .. Or so Inuyasha thought.

*Short chapter, I know, but I'm putting up two tonight, so dun complain! Hehe. So much seriousness.. x_x; Gomen*