Disclaimer: I own InuYasha, and Yu-Yu Hakusho, and I also own Naruto!

InuYasha: No you don't.

Bri: blink blink Yes! It's true! It's all true!! TTTT All I own is this measly spork! holds up spork But I do love it so... Strokes spork like a maniac

AN: Ummmmm..... I know I haven't updated in a while, and I'm sorry. ; Neopets was distracting me with it's..... neopet-ness! Curse you neopets! Curs you and your child-friendly content!! cough A-anyways, I have returned to fanfiction.net finally ((Huzzah!)) due to uumm.... Something. Yeah.... I'll go with that...

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Shadowgirl: ; Yeah.... OoCnes.... BUT! It's OoC That makes the world go 'round. Or was it yaoi...? blink blink

Dragon LadySupreme: Hey looky! I'm still calling you by your author name! XD Hurrah for umm... outdated stuffs and names... and stuff. Bu-ut I did base it off of what you told me, soo..... HEY EVERYBODY!! AYA KNOWS.... Uhhh THINGS!! But uhh.... cough The Lady is actually a bitchity Lady... person... thing. Maan... I'm really starting to sound as intelligent as Bush... .

Darklark: Hehe ; Long time no speaketh....... And Yesh! Horray for the gerbil name Youko!! ==

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Okee.... Enough with all of this 'replying' garbage.. ONTO THE MAIN EVENT!... Thing.....

---------------------- Chapter Three

Though barely breaking a sweat, many were exhausted from both the demons and the desert. Who knew where they were going? Since the resident baka had hold of the map, they could've been going anywhere. And anywhere is a damn big place. The group trudged on, back into the sands. Having to practically pull themselves from the cooling oasis, they made their way into the endless spans of sand.

The only thing more important than finding the dagger, which seemed unnamed to them, was to find the way out of the desert. Sakura let out a huff, looking up at the sky. "Naruto, I told you we shouldn't have done this. But you never listen to me, do you?"

Naruto looked over at her, "What was that? I wasn't paying attention." Sakura uttered some colorful four-letter words under her breath at his cocky— or just plain stupid –comment.

As the desert sun made it's last stand, rays of orange light flooded across the large dunes. Kurama, now appointed as the 'holder' of the map, looked to the sun, then back to the map. "I think we're back on track by now... though we did lose a great deal of time." He voiced, immediately drawing the attention of the party.

"We wouldn't be if that fool hadn't been using the map." Sasuke complained, picking up on Hiei's manner of calling Kuwabara 'fool.' He looked over at the alleged idiot. "What's your name again? Kuwabaka or something?"

"It's Kazuma Kuwabara!" He blurted back, holding up a fist. "And call me that again and I'll break your head open."

Sasuke rolled his eyes, "Sure you could." His tone was filled with a piercing sarcasm.

Kagome, after watching the two go back and forth, finally spoke up. "Don't you two think you should save your energy for fighting demons instead of eachother?"

Miroku nodded in agreement, "She's right, you know. Bickering is pretty pointless."

The two nodded, "I guess that's true..." Kuwabara said, Sasuke remaining silent.

Shippo, who had been staying by either Kagome or InuYasha most of the trip, jumped up in an attempt to get a good view of the map. "What's the first landmark?" He asked Kurama curiously, eager to finish the 'mission'.

The red-head checked the map, "A run-down temple, I think it is." He said, voice of slight uncertainty. The old map had rather bad illustrations where some figures couldn't be entirely made-out.

Most of the demons— and half demons –paused in their walking. There was an approaching scent. One of wolves. Kakashi looked over at InuYasha. "More demons?" The experienced ninja asked, looking to be preparing himself just in case. InuYasha gave a simple nod, not feeling rather talkative or sociable.

Looking in the direction the paused group was heading in, Bri put a hand over her eyes to block out the setting sun. "I think they're spirit wolves... much more of a hassle than regular demon ones. But whatever they are, it can be said that they are closing in fast."

Hiei sneered, "But I bet they'll be no problem for you though, Ms. Spirit Bomb?" Sarcasm dripped from his tones.

The hybrid glared at him, "I didn't ask for your opinion, know did I?"

Yusuke looked over at the bickering pair. "Would you two shuddup? There are more important things than arguing. And they're approaching fast." Those words made him sound almost wise. Almost. After the two gave a quick glare to each other, dark figures could be seen on the horizon, the heat making their forms seem to waver. As they grew bigger, more detailed features were shown. They were most defiantly wolves, no doubt about that. Large ears were folding back to keep kicked-up sand from entering, probably best suited for keeping heat out. The wolves' fur was short and their tails were much less thick than the average woods wolf. Large paws hit against the burning sands, the size ideal for snow or sand.

Unlike Koga's pack, there was no human-like demon in lead; nor anywhere else for that matter. The wolf in the lead looked the most viscous, and that was saying something. What seemed to be red fur was matted against his body, small grains of sand finding their way between the short fur. Expression was held in a snarl like most of the other wolves, but this one seemed exceptionally creepy— probably due to the large size of the yellowed teeth. A large black nose took in more accurate scents as the wolves stopped in front of the group, some starting to make a circle around the questers.

InuYasha, now wielding a full-powered Tetsuseiga, stood ready for the wolves' attack if it were to happen. Sango held out the Hiraikotsu and Miroku his staff. The rest of the party was also battle ready; Kuwabara with his spirit sword, Yusuke with clenched fist and Hiei with his katana. Kurama was wielding the rose whip, and Bri the katana she hit Miroku at their first little 'meeting.' Kagome had out a bow with a ready arrow while Shippo hid behind her. And the ninjas-in-training along with their teacher had out assorted weapons you'd expect to find on their selves.

The tension could be cut with a knife. A really sharp, pointy knife.

------ Somewhere in a makai forest -----

Madam Wolf, still seething with anger and bitterness towards The Lady, made her way through a large forest. She was so angry steam could come from her lupine ears at any second. The wolven figure wore an outfit very similar to what one might expect to see on demonic royalty. Elaborate 'cords' that had been spun from gold held a silk tunic of crimson hues upon her. A silver chain of small links held up a delicate pendant of a wolf made of a ruby gemstone howling up at a moon created by some sort of unrecognizable jewel. Bamboo sandal hit against the ground under her feet, the soles as one might call them were softened by a sort of pillow made from silk and simple cotton. A black skirt hung past her knees, slit up the sides and enhanced by silver threads.

But of course, all that was just for show. What was really impressive was the weapons that she so oddly carried. Daggers were strapped to the middle of her thighs, and a katana hung behind her. Each were specially designed for her, the decorated handles perfectly suited for her hands. Natural black paints painted long claws that served as another source of armory. She had always loved how the humans had wore their 'nail polish' as she heard them call it. And being the woman she was, she had to get some of her own. But hers served another purpose than just decoration. An old sage made to polish upon request, formulating it to enhance the power of the claws they painted.

As a grimace swept her expressions, ivory fangs were also bared. "That is the last straw." She spoke to herself, voice frigid. "The Lady is going down. And I'll make sure of it if it's the last thing I do."

Over the millennias of Madam Wolf's existence, she had seen horrible acts from the Lady. Though she knew she wasn't quite little Ms. Perfect herself, but at least she had some decency! Sending others to usually bloody deaths seemed to be the main goal of the vixen ruler. Oh, that was the last straw.

-------------------- End of Chapter Three.

So, how was that? I think all of my rping in the time I was not updating really honed my skills... or something.

Hiei: I think it's the something.

Why are you people so critical of me?!?! TTTT I try and I try, and this is what I get?!

Hiei: Touching speech...... Not.

I don't care what you think!!

Hiei: Yeah you do.

Shuts up ..; Review, minna-san, review.