Summary: Kagome has had enough! She's tired of Inuyasha using her and never returning her feelings. So when the gang is attacked and Inuyasha is hurt Kagome goes after the culprit determined to prove she needs no one. But what if the person she's been after is the only one that could help her with a problem, one that only she knows about and continues to get worse by the day.

Pairings: Kag/Sess

Chapter One: Something wicked comes this way!

The cool breeze ruffled her hair a little, much to her frustration and with a soft sigh she reached up to push some of it behind her ear. The warm sun beat down on he back and she leaned into it, grateful for the heat. Last night had been so cold! Their camp consisted of the usual grassy field. Inuyasha slept not to far from her, resting peacefully in a tree. He was so cute when he was asleep. On leg was laid across the branch on which he rested, both arms lay in his lap.

Kagome watched him for a while longer, the way his chest heaved up and down as he breathed, the way the wind blew his hair, or the way his ears twitched which every sound they picked up. He was beautiful. Suddenly the thought of him falling from the tree amused her and she struggled to keep from saying the words that would cause him to fall, eating a mouthful of dust. "Get a hold of yourself girl..." she scolded. She had more important things to do, like purify the new jewel they found last night. The rest were sleeping, they had had quite a busy night. They were attacked so suddenly. The demon seemed to come out of nowhere. Even Inuyasha failed to catch it. Luckily She and Shippo were bathing down in the river so danger was one thing they didn't have to worry about.

Inuyasha had made her so angry when she returned. How was she supposed to know they'd get attacked? His words still stung at her heart. 'Wench, you're not around when needed and when you're not needed you're always around to get in others way!' she sat him at least five time for that one. That arrogant, heartless, sun of a...oh! She threw him another glare, which was pointless seeing as he couldn't see it, and let out a sigh giving her attention back to her jewel shard.

She was pretty much by herself now at the current time. Kirara and Shippo had curled up together a few yards behind her. They looked so cute together and had the appearance of a large moving ball of full. Kagome giggled softly as they stirred. Sango sat to her right, polishing her weapon under a shady tree. The large item rested across her lap as she ran a cloth along it. She hummed a little tune to herself.

Miroku on the other hand seemed to be the only one that couldn't keep his mind on track. He hid behind Sango's tree, a grin plastered on his face. Kagome sighed. Oh well, the day just wouldn't be normal without Miroku's sad attempts at flirting. Her job done Kagome pocketed her jewel in a small pouch. "Three...two...one." She whispered.

Suddenly a loud screech filled the air, followed by the sound of Sango's boomerang falling on top of the monk's head. "You perverted bastard! Can't I have one moment's piece without your fitly roaming hands!" Sango's scream rang through the air causing Inuyasha to fall from his perch on his tree. Shippo and Kirara awoke soon, not even bothering to ask what was wrong, there was no need to. "I swear...one of these days you'll try that and you'll limp away less a man!" she picked up her weapon and slung it over her back, walking away from the others still mumbling curses.

Inuyasha rubbed his head, a yawn escaping his lips. "Damn...what he do now?" he mumbled as he watched the demon exterminator march across the field.

"The usual." Kagome replied with a shrug. "What else?" She glanced down wondering why there wasn't a certain kitsune clinging to her leg. To her relief he and Kirara had curled up again and were sound asleep. She didn't feel like being bothered with anyone right now...especially Inuyasha. She had thought of leaving but there was still the jewel shards collect and besides, where would she go anyway?

Miroku sat up and rubbed his head. He was sure Sango would split his head open one of these days. "There's a disturbance in the air...something's coming." He mumbled suddenly. Slowly he got to his feet and dusted himself, glancing at Sango, who in turn glared back.

"A disturbance...a demon maybe?" Kagome said softly. They just keep coming and coming! Sango looked up from her new location as dark storm clouds rolled across the sky. That wasn't a good sign. And suddenly as if by cue a large gust of wind blows by, causing Shippo and Kirara to go sailing from their comfortable position on the ground. Kagome reached up, jumping to catch Shippo and cradle him in her arms, he clung to her grateful for the presence.

"There's a demon nearby..." Inuyasha purred, his ears flattening against his head. "It smells like...like..." The sky seemed to turn pitch black, giving the dark gray clouds an eerie appearance. It wasn't right, something was wrong! Kirara transformed, growling at Sango's side, who in turn rubbed her behind her ears. Miroku readied his staff, his fingers close to his wind tunnel incase it was needed. Kagome by instinct was ready by his side with her arrows ready. Her hate for him would be ignored...for now. Inuyasha growled a transformed Tetsusaiga at his side. A low chuckle filled the air as a figure stepped from the forest. "Inuyasha..."

Kagome let out a small gasp but held her ground. Of all people he had to show up. Inuyasha narrowed his eyes. So this was what ruined their peaceful day, he'd pay. "You..." he hissed, his grip tightening around the hilt of the sword. This was going to be one hell of a day.