The Legend
By: Kurama

Hey, everyone. Well after a little break I'm back. I was thinking of having a little intermission but I reread the last chapter and noticed that I left a large cliffhanger, and I just couldn't leave you hanging. But first we gotta have the reviews!!!

Thank you to the two reviewers I had. I really appreciate that you took the time and reviewed for me! Fanfiction.net: Person- whoever you are, your review really cheered me up. Thanks a lot!!! Mediaminer.org: Gemini Ellinora Drazel- that's really a good idea. I'll think about it, and if I do use your suggestion then I'll give you the credit!!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Inu Yasha, as sad as that is, or Kagome, K?ga, Shippou.you get the point.anyway, I only hope that you enjoy the story and possibly review for me at the end. I'm allowed to be a little hopeful.

Chapter 8

-Last chapter
On impulse he grabbed it, startling Kagome and getting Inu Yasha's attention. His eyes widened when he realized just what he was holding. The only thought going through his mind at that point was, 'why does she have it?!?!?'

Chapter 8.....

There was heavy silence among the group for the second time that night, not because Inu Yasha and K?ga, but for a very different reason. K?ga would still have been staring at the jewel in his hand if Inu Yasha hadn't knocked K?ga's hand away and stepped in front of Kagome, who looked a little frightened. This was exactly what Kagome didn't want to happen.

K?ga, still in shock, didn't register the fact that Inu Yasha was in front of him until a couple seconds afterwards. His head came up and he had a look in his eyes mixed between two things: as if he had been slapped and immense confusion.

It took him a while but he finally found the capability to speak, "w- w-what is she doing with it?!?"

Inu Yasha glared at him, "It's our business only what she's doing with it."

K?ga gave him his own glare, "So that's it! That's why you took her. You gave her the jewel because you knew I would never think she had it!"

Inu Yasha gave a sigh, "Well, you're partially right. But a little too far off on the direction you're taking."

K?ga's eyes narrowed, "What do you mean by that!"

Inu Yasha gave a snort, "Exactly what it sounds like, baka Okami!"

Kagome sensed a new fight coming on and got in between them before they start again. She looked at K?ga, still worried, "Listen K?ga, I'm doing this for them. I said I would and I won't break my promise. So I'm afraid that you won't get the jewel from me and Inu Yasha said that he was staying here to make sure of it." K?ga growled but said nothing.

Inu Yasha already knowing what K?ga was probably thinking, added, "Don't ask what she's doing for us because we won't tell you."

Kouga just growled louder at that and then stormed off in the opposite direction. Inu Yasha, Ranma, and Hiroshi all relaxed, they had been expecting a fight from K?ga. Kagome just sighed with relief and sat down next to Sango both of them started talking away.

They headed back to Kaede's village the next day. K?ga showed up later on, in a very grumpy mood. He wouldn't look or speak to anyone, which suited Inu Yasha just fine.

They managed to get back to the village by noon, and were greeted by Kaede. She had them all inside her hut (which was a tight fit, considering that five more bodies were joining them), and gave them all food. It was close to nightfall when Miroku and Sango left for their huts, and K?ga left for the forest. Inu Yasha, Ranma, Hiroshi, Kaji, and K?ri all slept in the main area while Kagome slept in Kaede's room. All of them glad to have their rest.

Kagome was woken by a soft shake very early, the next morning. She opened her eyes and looked up. Inu Yasha was looking down at her, he had a frown on his face but Kagome had a feeling that it wasn't directed at her.

Kagome gave him a curious look and asked, "what is it Inu Yasha? It's not even daylight yet?"

He gave her an apologetic look and replied, "He wants to see you. He wouldn't allow me to wait until you got up. Sorry."

He waited outside the room, giving her a few minutes to get dressed. When she came out, he led her outside and onto Kaji. They went deep into the forest, before they finally landed in a clearing. Kagome was extremely confused; Inu Yasha was still not explaining himself. What had he meant by 'he wants to see you.' She had no clue who 'he' was, but it seemed that Inu Yasha was not too happy about it. When she was let off of Kaji, she looked over at him expectantly and found him looking at her.

He sighed, "Look, before this starts, I want you to know that none of this was my choice. I'm probably confusing the hell out of you, but you'll understand it all soon enough. There was something that wasn't told to me before I brought you to the cave that you should have been told"

Kagome looked a little scared, but nodded anyway. Neither spoke as they waited for the arrival of whomever she was supposed to meet. The problem was that the silence was just making it worse. It was like when she first came here. She was now thankful that Inu Yasha was here with her. She didn't know if she could have handled this alone.

Suddenly a dark figure came from thick forest. He looked down at her as one who was highly superior, and that this was all just a waste of his time. He turned and looked at Inu Yasha, "is this her?"

Inu Yasha gave a nod, other than that he was quite still. Kagome had a bad feeling about all of this. She seemed to be feeling this a lot lately.

Well, I have that chapter done. Send Reviews in please?!?!? ~~~~Kurama