A/N-I got my first review and decided to finish my second chapter. Again this is my first fic, I hope you like it! I forgot the disclaimer in the last chapter. I do not own any of the characters in this story with the exception of Shakaku. He and the plot are all mine!

    "Hey Miroku, what did you try on Sango this time?" Inuyasha said smiling. Miroku grinned despite the fact that his face was still throbbing and held up four large fish, "Well, we caught some fish." Shippo began jumping up and down excitedly, "Look Kagome! I caught one two." Shippo held up a fish no larger than Kagome's hand. Kagome smiled, "Wow Shippo, good job." Sango built a fire and Kagome speared the fish and began turning them over the fire. "Hurry up, I'm hungry," Inuyasha growled. "Would you like to eat them raw, Inuyasha?" Kagome pointed out. "It would be a hell of a lot faster then letting some stupid girl cook." "SIT! Miroku, this one is done, you can have it." "Hey," Inuyasha's voice was muffled by the dirt, "I said I was hungry. Grrr." "Yes, but Miroku appreciates fine cooking. Here you go Sango. Inuyasha you might want to get your lazy ass out of that hole and get your fish out of the fire before it burns." "KAGOME!" Inuyasha jumped up to grab his dinner before it burned, "I can't believe you were gonna let my dinner burn!." "Well, I wasn't going fast enough for you so I figured you could do things at your own speed," replied Kagome.

     Inuyasha stirred in his sleep and awoke after a disturbing dream. He dreamt of the night that Kikyo shot her arrow at him demanding his death. The moment before the arrow was released, the image of Kikyo faded and a new, stronger one of Kagome took its place. "Kagome?" Inuyasha whispered. "Die Inuyasha!" Suprisingly it hurt him more when he saw Kagome's arrow pierce his chest. *But I'm in love with Kikyo!* Inuyasha's thoughts screamed, *It should hurt more when she causes me pain. I still love her.* He looked at the sleeping form of Kagome a few feet away *But what if you love her too?* said a little nagging voice in the back of his mind. *It can't be*

     When Inuyasha woke the next morning he didn't remember anything about his dream the previous night. Inuyasha realized he had been woken by a loud noise. Rolling over on his side he saw Miroku's cheek was yet a gain bright red. "I can't believe you, Miroku! Honestly, I was asleep. You think it is nice to be woken up by a lecherous monk touching my butt?!?!? Well its not!" "I must have been sleepwalking," Miroku shrugged. At this Inuyasha grinned and leaned in to whisper to Kagome, "Better excuses, huh?" Kagome blushed at this and murmuring a, "whatever," went to help Sango tell off the young monk. The girls had Miroku pinned against a tree with their death glares. Although Miroku acted as if he was being disciplined, Inuyasha noticed that he seemed to be enjoying the girls' close proximity. Only he saw Mirokus hand raised just south of Kagome's back."Hey, Monk," he said, "I wouldn't do that unless you have a death wish." Kagome turned, just as Miroku lowered his hand, looking scandalized, "Here we are lecturing you and your trying to put moves on me! Men!"

     Just then a rustling came from behind one of the bushes. Inuyasha unsheathed the Tetsaiga and looked ready to kick some ass. As the tall, white-haired demon stepped out from behind the tree, Inuyasha got even more pissed off, "Sesshuomaru? What the hell do you want?" "Good to see you too, little brother," Sesshuomaru sneered, "trust me, I am not looking forward to asking you what I want to, but I am afraid I must." "Well what is it you want?" Inuyasha growled. "Her." Sesshuomaru pointed at Kagome. "Hell no, Over my dead body," Inuyasha lowered himself into a fighting stance. "As much as I would like that brother, I have no time. Let me speak with the witch." "No!" Inuyasha glared daggers at his brother. "Maybe we should hear him out, Inuyasha," Miroku suggested. "Are you crazy?" he asked. "I think Miroku is right," Inuyasha was startled to hear Sango agree. "I'll be fine," said Kagome, "Don't worry, Inuyasha." "Like I'm actually worried about you, but you're my only lead to the jewel shards." "Urgh. SIT! Sorry about his rude behavior, what do you want with me Sesshuomaru?"

     "Don't be too flattered, wench. I need your help to find the jewel shards." Kagome stared in bewilderement, "But, you know Inuyasha is searching for the shards. Why would I help you instead of him?" "I don't want the shards. I want Naraku. He went back on a bargain we made and he needs to pay for it." "What kind of bargain?" Miroku sounded suspicious. A young woman with long black hair stepped out from behind Sesshuomaru. She looked to be about twenty or so. Her brown eyes were large and her delicately shaped mouth was curved into a frown. "Rin?" Kagome stared in disbelief. "You see, Rin fell through a portal much like your well, Kagome. Time goes much faster on the other side. By the time she was able to comeback, she was like this. While she was on the other side, I asked for Naraku's help in getting her back. He said if I showed him where the portal was, he would bring her back. Instead, however, he sent his infant son, Shakaku, to this time so he could grow quickly and assist him in his plot to gain power of the Shikon Jewel. When he took his infant son through, he found Rin. Instead of bringing her back, he tried to kill her. I need to find him before Shakaku returns."

     Kagome seemed a bit overwhelmed, "Well, if you want to find Naraku, you will have to travel with all of us, because I will not leave Inuyasha." By now, Inuyasha had recovered from his sit and had much to say, "He can't come with us. That bastard, Naraku, is mine. And who would bear him a child?" "Kikyo," was Sesshoumaru's simple reply. "You're lying," Inuyasha growled. "I am not. Don't think I will enjoy traveling with you, brother. I swore I would protect Rin, that is the only reason I would ever consider asking you for help. Naraku must pay." Inuyasha only answered because of Kagome's incessant glaring, "Fine, you can come. But one false move and I'll cut your damn demon head off. Oh, and another thing, I get Naraku. Come on guys. Let's go. Miroku, watch him."

A/N-If you don't know who Rin is, she is the little girl Sesshoumaru found. She is the only person he cares about and actually wants to protect. Please review. Thanx!