Hey I'm back. Sorry it took so long to update. I had u.s. history projects to do and I had a little writers block. I know the plot and everything it's just hard to figure out how I want the in between stuff to go. Well any way here's chappie 2. I hope it is as good as my last chapter; people seemed to like it well enough. That's enough of my ramblings on with the story, enjoy ^.^

Disclaimer: I still do not own Inuyasha or anyone/thing related to it, unfortunately. It still belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. But that could change *returns to plot room to revise plan of operation takeover*

Hehehehehe ^.~

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CH.2~ The rumor revealed, journey begins

A few days later (approximately 3) they got to the village and started asking about the rumor. Not many in the village new a lot about it, but there were a few who had heard enough to give the Inu crew enough to go on. It started to get late so Miroku used his ominous black cloud routine and stayed in the local Inn. They had decided to head back to Kaede's in the morning to tell her of the rumor and to restock on certain supplies and also to get some other one's needed for the trip. In the morning they left, it took about three days to get there. They all did what they needed to. Kagome went to her time to get some warmer cloths and other supplies, but not without some resistance from Inuyasha. (LOL) After all of that was done they proceeded to Kaede's hut to tell her of the rumor. They all entered the hut and sat in their usual places. Kaede was preparing a stew for lunch. Some how she always knew when they were going to show up and always had plenty of stew ready for them.

"So what did ye discover about the rumor," asked Kaede.

"Well we found out that the jewel is located in the mountains to the north and that some powerful youkai has possession of it. We aren't sure what type it is cause the villagers didn't know. Explained Kagome

"Well it would most likely be a snow youkai, but you never know," replied Miroku.

"Yeah well whatever it is I'll take care of it," said Inuyasha.

"Your as confident as ever and a little egotistical, Inuyasha" remarked Sango.

"Hmmph, that's only cause I know that I'll win." He snorted.

"You always say that, but I believe you."

"When will ye be leaving to obtain the shard Inuyasha," asked Kaede.

"We shall be leaving tomorrow morning."

'Thanks Inuyasha,' thought Kagome. She was smiling at Inuyasha and of course he noticed this and knew exactly why she was smiling. He lowered his head in order to hide his knowing smirk behind his bangs. (useful aren't they)

"Hey Sango, want to go to the hot springs," she asked. At this statement Miroku perked up and was looking hopeful. Inuyasha saw how the monk was acting, so he glared at the monk and said "you are NOT going to spy on them either, lecherous monk."

"I am but a humble monk and would never think of doing such things," he replied with his usual monk façade on.

"Yeah right," he said dryly.

"Yes Kagome, I would like to go."

"Great, let me get my things and then we'll go, ok."

"Sure, I'll grab my things and wait fir you outside the hut."

"Kay," she said. "Oh and Inuyasha, make sure Miroku does not follow."

"No problem, he's not getting past me."

"Thank you Inuyasha." Once she was done gathering her things she left with Sango. Unknown to the others Inuyasha had a slight blush on his face, but made sure to hide it well.

Kagome and Sango were at the hot springs getting a much-needed bath and to just relax. Shippo and Kirara were playing outside and Inuyasha was inside trying to keep a perverted monk from going to spy on the girls.

The girls returned from the bath about a half an hour later and were pleased that a certain monk actually didn't spy them on this time. Inuyasha had to use a little persuasion on Miroku to get him to sit put. He was a little disappointed that he did not get his chance to spy on them. Kaede and Kagome made supper for the group.

Sometime later they finished preparing the meal and Kagome passed out the bowls of soup to everyone. They all ate until they were contentedly full. Then around nine-o'clock they all prepared their beds for the night. Inuyasha slept in his usual place. Kagome shared a sleeping bag like usual across from Inuyasha, while Sango and Miroku slept across form one another with the fire pit in between them. Sango made sure that he was far enough away so that he could not grope her in the middle of the night. After a nice sleep they all woke up the following and got prepared to leave with no complaints since Inuyasha was being more generous then usual they did not want to put him in bad spirits. Kaede prepared breakfast for them. After they were done eating and a few goodbyes to Kaede, they headed off in search of the shard.

It had been about two days since they had left Kaede's and it was now starting to get late, so they had decided to stop and set up camp for the night. They stopped in the middle of the forest, Inuyasha didn't like the idea too much, but it was getting dark and the humans can't see in the dark like he can, so he reluctantly agreed. Inuyasha set off to look for something to catch for supper, while Sango and Miroku went to find firewood. Kagome and Shippo were left to set up the campsite and then wait for their friends return. Kirara stayed with them to help protect them incase a youkai were to attack in their friends absence. Inuyasha returned sometime later with three rabbits to make a nice stew with. Sango and Miroku showed up a few minutes later with two big armloads of wood. They put the wood down and Kagome started to make a fire while Inuyasha was skinning and preparing the rabbits. The others just sat there and waited for supper. Shippo was bugging the hell out of Inuyasha and then Inuyasha lost his patience with the little kit, he started to chase him around the campsite.

"Grrrr, get back here you little shit!"

"No, all you will do is pound me into the ground!"

"Then why start something when you are to chicken to take the pain!"

Just then Inuyasha almost caught Shippo, but he slipped out of his grasp and jumped on his head. He landed behind Inuyasha and when Inuyasha turned around the little kit stuck his tongue out at him. Inuyasha was now furious. He charged at Shippo but missed. Shippo was enjoying pissing off Inuyasha as he dodged another of Inuyasha's attacks. The others just watched the little rondevou between two.

"Uurrgh.why you little.!"

"Can't catch me, aaaaahhhh" (Inuyasha almost got him, hehe)

"Yeah just watch me!"

"Inuyasha leave Shippo alone!"

"But he started it!"

"Can't you be a little more mature, he's only a child."

"But." he started but stopped as he saw the look in Kagome's eyes that signalized that a 'sit' was coming on if he didn't stop. "Ummph, Fine" he stated as he sat down by the fire.

"Come over here Shippo" she called sweetly.

"Coming" he said as he ran up to Kagome and hopped into her lap.

'Stupid runt gets to sit in her lap, wish I could. Wait, what in the HELL am I thinking.' He shook his head to get rid of his hentai thoughts.

"Shippo you should quit picking on Inuyasha. It's not nice"

'What, she's defending me' he thought incredulously.

"OK Kagome, I'll stop" 'well there goes my fun.' he thought.

"Okay everyone suppers done"

Everyone grabbed their bowls and started to serve themselves some of the stew. They all sat in silence enjoying the delicious meal. Once they all finished Inuyasha went up to his tree above Kagome's sleeping bag and the other's cleaned up the site from supper. After the cleanup was done they all went to bed.

Inuyasha watch like always. The night was fairly quiet. Sometime in the early hours of the morning he heard a noise and jolted awake. 'Dammit' he got out of his tree and proceeded to wake his friends.

Everyone awoke and he told them why he woke them. They all went and got their things around and got prepared for what Inuyasha told them about.

Then out of the forest came.

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EEEVVVIIILLL CLIFFIE!!!! *runs behind couch to avoid the angered reviewers*

Me: sorry, I had to do that. ^_^

Inuyasha: No you didn't. I was about to kick some ass and you cut it off that's cruel.

Me: Oh stop you're whining there will be lot's of ass kicking later.

Inuyasha: Feh, make me wench.

Me: HEY KAGOME *evil smirk*

Kagome: yes Kayasha.

Me: would you do the honors of teaching dogboy some patience.

Kagome: sure. SIT

Inuyasha: *is subdued* aaarrgh. God dammit, bitch

Me: thanks Kagome *hehe laughs at Inuyasha's pitiful state*

Kagome:No problem *leaves*

Me: Alright, please r&r hope you enjoyed it and the comedy relief *says between laughs* Ja ne