Author's note: hey hey hey everyone! Well, I think I'm ready to start this chapter, and I'm also in a very very good mood! Why? Because all of my favorite stories updated today or yesterday! Yippee! Yeah, I'm done now. Anyway, this might be a longer or shorter chapter, depending on what I decide to do. So thanks for reading and I hope you like it! One last thing I have to say! WHY? Why did she have to kill off ****** in Harry Potter 5! I'm still fuming about it! Elephant noise!

Reviewers to thank!: if I miss anyone, I'm sorry!

Disclaimer: y' know, I hate this part. I don't own Inuyasha. Stupid legalities...

Warning: Let's see...big rocks, language from all sides, (heehee!) Inuyasha's thinking, ( That's always dangerous!), and some classic Miroku antics!

Three Days Time: Day 1, part 2 Ch. 3: Enough with the rocks already!!

Patches of sunlight fell on Kagome's face as she stooped down to pick up yet another rock. They had been walking for about 20-30 minuets, all the while Kagome was looking around at the heavy, dark foliage of Inuyasha's forest. Kaede was silent, as if trying to find her way to where she was leading Kagome. Kagome sighed, and dropped the rock that she picked up into the reed-woven basket that Kaede was carrying. She was very curios about what these rocks were for, and what was in the large bundle that Kaede was carrying, but she restrained herself from asking. After about ten more minuets of walking, Kagome had filled the basket with the rocks, and allowed herself to blankly follow Kaede. Her mind quickly wandered back to Inuyasha. He had told her she looked nice, why?

Kagome allowed herself to puzzle this over and over again. She was more than flattered by the comment, she was unnerved. Yet it had awoken that voice in the back of her head that spoke what she didn't want to admit. (n/a: Y'know, I hate that voice! Die voice, die!) She thought of how close she was to him. He's a great friend to me, she thought slowly. Is he only a friend? the voice asked. She gulped, and admitted to herself slowly, no he isn't.. That's right. You know you have strong feelings for him..like love. Love? She yelled to herself, No, no way...I don't...when have I...? She tried to tell herself. But she knew it spoke no lie. Don't lie to yourself.it sneered.

" Kagome, child, this be our destination." Kaede's voice said. Kagome snapped herself out of her thoughts, and looked around. She was in a small meadow, with tall grasses of gold and vibrant green covering the ground. A few trees grew here and there, covered in sweet smelling flowers, but other than that, the meadow was empty and silent. A soft wind blew as Kagome surveyed her surroundings. " Lady Kaede, what are we doing here?" Kagome asked, her curiosity getting the best of her. " Here, I shall train ye for the three days that we have, and it provides the perfect area and cover." Kaede said simply, and with that, the elderly priestess sat down, and drew herself into the same position as in the hut earlier. Kagome knew she was creating a spirit barrier, so she silenced the rest of the questions that were consuming her. Sure enough, the air about forty feet all around them began to shimmer and swim strangely. Kagome turned back to see Kaede on her feet, and pulling things out of the bundle. A very long Bow, a full quiver of arrows, several crude looking targets, and a flask appeared.

Kaede stood up gracefully with the target, and walked over to one of the flowering trees. She attached it between two low hanging branches, and the turned to Kagome. " Child, I wish ye to hit the center of this training device with an arrow within two shots." She said to Kagome, motioning for her to pick up the bow and quiver. Kagome did so, and put herself into position to fire. Kaede walked over to her, picked up the basket of rocks, and stepped back about ten feet from Kagome. " Begin child. And know that if ye cannot do this task, I shall throw one of these rocks at ye." Kaede said almost lazily. Kagome hardly believed what she had heard. "WHAT? Are you serious? That's mean! I'm a terrible shot!" She began to complain, but stopped as she felt a sharp, sudden pain on her leg. " OW!" Kagome yelped, leaning down to rub the smarting spot. " WHAT WAS THAT FOR?" She bellowed, angry at the pain. " I told ye to shoot, not argue." Kaede said sternly. Kagome wanted to argue but stood back up, and notched an arrow, deciding instead to hold her tongue at the risk of more rocks. She focused as she looked at the target. The dark black circles stood out plainly on the wood they were drawn on. The wood looked old and battered, and Kagome wondered if it had been used before.

Looking down the shaft of her arrow, she lined up the sharp tip with the distant black center circle, feeling a slight warmth in her hands. Bingo! She let the arrow go, and watched for the split second it was visible as it speed towards it's target. The arrow shimmered in the bright sunlight with a barrier of energy flowing from the tip, then smashed into the target. With a huge noise, the tree, target, and ground beneath it were disintegrated into nothingness on impact. She watched as the slight haze cleared around the area, satisfied with the results. She lowered her bow, and turned towards Kaede to smile proudly at her work. She quickly felt two sharp pains, on her shoulder and stomach. " Damn! What were those for?" She demanded, turning to Kaede, who was drawing her hand back from, throwing more rocks. " I instructed ye to fire arrows, not energy!" Kaede said sharply. She looked slightly shocked. Kagome felt confused, what did she mean? "What?" She said. " That always happens. I can't stop it!" " Child, ye say that ye do not know how to stop your power from appearing?" Kaede said quickly, putting down the rocks. Kagome started, she had never thought about it!

" Come hither child." Kaede said, looking slightly amazed. Kagome started towards her slowly, afraid of more rocks even though she wasn't holding them. Kaede asked her " Child, when you fire your arrows, what do ye feel?" Kagome remained silent, wondering how to answer. She felt normal, what was she talking about? " I feel nothing." She answered her lamely. " Do ye feel any energy in your heart, or any warmth it would feel like." Kaede asked, as though puzzled herself. Thinking hard, Kagome remembered a slight warmth in her hands as she fired. " I do in my hands. But it's really small." Kagome admitted, watching Kaede carefully. Kaede looked over at the crater that used to be a beautiful flowering tree. " Small?" Kaede said incredulously. "Yeah." Kagome answered. " Well child...to hold back your power, simply focus your mind on shutting out that warmth when you feel it." Kaede said simply, walking away a short distance to mount another target. " Try again." Kaede said, picking up the rocks.

Kagome strung another arrow, and looked at the distant target. She focused her mind, and felt the warmth creep through her hands. She squeezed them hard and tried to will the feeling away. The warmth vanished, and Kagome released the arrow. It hit the target with a dull thunk, but also missed the center. Kagome notched another arrow and did the same thing. Hit the center.. she prayed silently, and let it go. It hit the ring right outside the center. "damn!" Kagome muttered. Then felt a rock collide with her head. "Ow!" she screamed, dropping her bow to hold her head. " Thine aim is terrible! Try again. " Kaede instructed. Great Kagome thought bitterly, notching another arrow. What the hell have I gotten myself into?

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The dark, cool confines of the hut were very welcome to Sango as she sat on the rough wooden floor. She was grateful to ward off the piercing late-afternoon sun as she fought off the beginnings of a headache. She rubbed her temples in slow, soothing circles as she closed her eyes. Her head hurt from the constant problems that were buzzing in her head like angry bees. (a/n: like Gir's bees! Er..sorry.) There were so many things she wanted to know, but just couldn't. Chiefly Kagome and Lady Kaede's disappearance earlier that morning. What were they doing? What was the big secret that Kagome was obviously hiding? Inuyasha had gone off to follow them hours ago, but had come back, looking angry and defeated. She decided not to ask, unwilling to get her head bitten off. He was in a rather testy mood ever since the Kikyo incident last night. She sighed, and opened her eyes. The hut in which she was sitting was just a little ways off from the village, but the sounds were distant and muffled. It was kind of nice to be alone for a bit.

Distant footsteps were approaching, but she paid them no mind, closing her eyes again for maybe a bit of a nap. "Oh Sangooooo!" Came a familiar voice. Her eyes flew open. Oh no, it's the monk! Sango thought. She didn't need that lecher here right now. Nonetheless, a figure drew back the cloth in the doorway, and Miroku appeared. His deep violet purple eyes were shining like gems in the sun, and he wore an excited grin. His usual golden staff was by his side, and his matching purple robes made slight swishing noises as he walked. " I've been looking all over for you Sango!" He said, sitting down dangerously close to her. "Really," Sango said in what she hoped was a supremely unconcerned voice. " What's the matter?" He said, examining her face, his hand sliding slowly south. **BAM!** Sango quickly whacked him over the head with all her strength, she was in no mood. "Since when do you care about anything but grouping me every now and then?" Sango spat at him. She immediately regretted saying this, letting some of her frustration out on the monk. His grin faded, and his eyes that still glowed violet in the dark hut clouded slightly. " Sango! That simply isn't true!" he said, sounding slightly hurt. " I care about everything that happens to you. I took it upon myself to watch out for you when your family..." He trailed off uncertainly, staring intently into his eyes.

Hearing him brought back painful memories for Sango. Flashes of her father and Kohaku, smiling and waving at her flashed through her mind. The stress of the day made these memories fresh and raw, and she tried to fight the feeling that was welling up inside of her, turning her head away from Miroku's intense gaze. Hot, bitter sadness, and loneliness filled her as she began mentally slapping herself. Warriors do not cry, warriors are always strong! She told herself. Warriors are always alone...like Inuyasha! She told herself hopefully. But something in her head told her no, stupid. Inuyasha has Kagome. At this, she could not stop the tears from welling up in her eyes. No! She told herself, still trying to fight. Don't cry! The tears still began rolling down her face. I am alone..so alone..

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He watched Sango turn away from him, her ebony hair shining dully in the dark. She's so beautiful, he told himself. Her slender form began to shake slightly, and he became instantly more concerned. Stupid, you shouldn't have mentioned her family when she's already so stressed out! He yelled at himself. He never wanted to hurt her, because it just hurt himself too. He watched her, guilt wracking him thoroughly. Why? Fate was just as cruel to her as it was to him, with his ever widening wind tunnel. I did swear to protect her. And I always will, he promised himself Suddenly, as if in slow motion, he watched a patch of light appear by her hand from the setting sun outside showing through the door. Slowly, a single tear fell. Dazzling his eyes as it refracted the light, hit the floor, and burst into tiny droplets. She's crying, he thought slowly. How do I comfort her... she'll pull away, or hit me ...she needs it, I have to...God, I'll take my chance..

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She felt the tear she had been fighting so hard slip off of her face. She couldn't stand doing this in front of Miroku. Why did this have to happen now? Why should you care? came the voice. I thought he nothing to you. He isn't! She told herself quickly. Liar..It said slowly. What? He was nothing! Nothing!.... Wasn't he? She sniffed, and then felt a warm weight wrapping itself around her. She gave a little cry of surprise, and turned to see Miroku pulling her into his lap, his strong arms now secure around her. " Please," He whispered gently, "Don't cry." These words echoed in Sango's mind. He cares about me? Why aren't I pulling back, or hitting him like usual? It's because you feel right here, the voice informed her. I don't! She tried to scream, and move away from him, but she couldn't. Her body felt comfortable, and warm. She allowed the words to echo through her head. She slowly relaxed, and leaned back against him, allowing her arms to rest around him. I do, she finally admitted. I do feel right here..

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The setting sun glared in his eyes irritatingly. He was in a very VERY bad mood. He felt irritation and frustration at the slightest things, not to mention the bigger problems. He was once again sore, his muscles aching uncomfortably with every movement. Damn spirit shields..He thought bitterly. He had followed Kagome and the old woman into the forest at top speed, running smack dab into the thing! He shifted slightly in the tree he was sitting in just outside the village, still dwelling on the thoughts that crept slowly through his mind. The smooth bark behind him sloped comfortably, and the dense foliage of the tree hid him perfectly from all eyes. Kagome's absence unnerved him, and he knew it. I want to know where she is at all times! How dare she lie to me! It's so obvious, but what could it be about? Stupid wench, making me worry over this, and how dare she lie to me?!? He thought incredulously. His own subconscious began to irritate him now. YOU lied to Kagome, why shouldn't she lie back to you? But that's different, he argued to himself. How so?...Because she didn't know I lied to her! Does that make it right? It taunted him. Yes it does! I'm in charge here! He shouted in his mind. (a/n: Typical man mentality.T_T ) You lie..

He smacked himself mentally, silencing the voice, but it's words echoed throughout his head still. "Feh, whatever!" He said out loud. He was in no mood to argue with anyone, much less himself! His stomach growled loudly, and that brought him back to the real world. He hadn't eaten all day, where was Kagome when you needed her? He thought longingly of some hot ramen, or tasty snacks from her strange era. He could go through her ridiculously big bag and snatch some without her ever knowing! He thought slyly. With that he stood up, readjusted the Tetsusiaga, and jumped nimbly out of the tree. He began toward the village , the sun finally set and the air pleasantly cool. He was just about to Kaede's hut when he took a deep breath of the night air to calm himself down. He froze in mid step, letting the air out slowly. The darkness around him heightened his sense of smell, and he took in another breath just to be sure.

It was there! The one thing that had disappeared hours ago. It was coming right at him. It was Kagome's scent. He turned to see two figures walking slowly towards him, one short, but straight-backed and proud. The other slightly taller, but hunching over, dragging it's feet with a constant scraping sound. It also seemed to be muttering to itself, something about, " find all the damn rocks and burn them straight to hell, that's what. Simple task my ass." Knowing who these were, he stomped over to them. He was gonna get some answers. NOW!

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Inuyasha stomped over to the two Mikos in the dark, and began a tirade, standing right in their way. " Where in the seven hells have you been all day? Don't lie! What's going on? You're gonna tell me! I'm hungry, why weren't you here making dinner?" Kaede held a hand up to him, and said " come to my hut, Inuyasha. I shall cook ye something to eat." She walked past him, and Kagome walked lamely past, still silent. He followed them, and entered the pitch black hut. He saw the two figures go to work. Kaede quickly built a fire, and Kagome unrolled her giant squashy sleeping bag. The fire crackled into life, and Inuyasha began his stream of angry questions again. Kaede put on a pot of stew, and Sango, Miroku, and Shippo walked into the hut unnoticed. Kagome blinked at the bright fire, feeling more exhausted than ever. She was tired, but now a much more accomplished archer. "Why are you covered in bruises? What happened? Were you attacked? What were you doing? Kagome! ARE YOU LISTENING!?!" Inuyasha yelled. Kagome looked over at him, then closed her eyes and slumped down onto her sleeping bag, dead asleep. " NO! WAKE UP!! TELL ME!" Shippo and the others laughed at him, and focused on each other. Inuyasha continued trying to wake Kagome, but knew he would never get his answers tonight.

Author's Note: Goodness! I'm really sorry this one was so long, but the next chapter will have some Inuyasha/Kagome fluff, the ever evil Kikyo, and that bastard Naraku! I hope you liked the Sango/Miroku fluff! What do you all think? Good? Bad? Terrible? Elephant noise? Please let know anything you have to say! I really really appreciate it! EEEEE! I'm testing for my first karate belt on Saturday, the 12th! I'm so nervous! I'm gonna post this, then go practice! Thanks everyone, love ya! Bye!