A/N: Sorry Zura-rayne-aqua. The reaper thing was a typo that I overlooked. It's too late to fix it now. I think I have twenty reviews by now, let me check. Aw man, only nineteen. Next time for sure!
Disclaimer: I don't own the show blahdy blahdy blah. Can we get on with the story?
Chapter 8: Old Lady Chikako.

"Is something wrong?" the old lady repeated. Inuyasha growled quietly. "Uh, not really." Miroku said. Inuyasha started to bark his head off.

Inuyasha's thoughts

Of course something is wrong idiot! Look at me! I'm the one with the problem here! Is he looking at that girls butt? Idiot. Oh, that is pretty nice though. How old is she? 15...16...13? Okay Inuyasha, stay focused. There has to be some way to tell her, 'cause they aren't going to.

End of Inuyasha's thoughts

Inuyasha stopped barking and stared at a young woman down the path. Sango looked at the puppy, then at Miroku. His mouth hung open and drool was hanging in the corner of his mouth. There he goes looking at women again. She thought. "Houshi-sama!" she yelled and struck Miroku across his face.

"Not really any trouble eh? That usually means that something is wrong" the old woman said. "Uh, actually, there is." Kagome muttered. "Huh? You must speak up. I am hard of hearing." She said. "THERE IS A PROBLEM!" Kagome screamed at the top of her lungs. "Not that loud child, or I will go deaf!" she yelled back. "Oh, sorry." She replied.

"I will try to help you." The old lady said calmly. "Um, miss. Um, before we let you help us, could you please introduce yourself?" Houshi-sama asked. (A/N: I've always wanted to walk up to Kirby Morrow and say "Houshi-sama!" and slap him. I don't know why. I have weird dreams.) "Oh! Yes, I am Chikako, I am the advice giver and village helper." She replied. (A/N: Chikako means child of wisdom in Japanese.) "I am Miroku, and these are my friends Kagome, Sango, and Shippo. And this little kitty here is Kirara." He replied. "And who is your furry friend?" Chikako asked. "He is the problem."

"A puppy? How can a harmless canine be a problem?" she asked. "Well, he wasn't always a cute little fuzzy wuzzy puppy." Shippo explained. "He used to be a big ugly dog demon who was very mean to me. Did I mention that he was ugly?" I can hear you damn fox. Inuyasha thought growling. No one noticed. "Shippo, he wasn't that ugly, he was actually kinda cute." Kagome argued. Finally, some one on my side. He thought.

"If he was so mean, why do you not want him like this?" Chikako asked. "Because he is a good friend to us. AND WE WANT HIM BACK! WAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!" Shippo cried. "Interesting. Come back tomorrow. I might have an antidote by then." She replied. "But before you go, would you like to stay for a meal?" "Oh boy! We can give some Raman to Inuyasha! He has been complaining about it since we got the last jewel shard four days ago." Shippo exclaimed. Yes! I guess I will finally get some Raman! "I am terribly sorry, but I have no Raman. I make very good rice balls though." Chikako said as she smiled. I guess I'll have to go another day. Sigh...

They walked inside the hut. It may have looked rowdy and dirty on the outside, but on the inside, it looked like a mansion. All the furniture was made from sacred wood, and there were vases full of flowers you may have never seen before. The house was bewitched to look small on the outside.

"Wow! This is bigger that our school!" Kagome exclaimed. "Follow me to the dinning room." Chikako said ignoring Kagome. They followed her, walking through rooms that seemed like she didn't even need.

They finally reached their destination. The room was pretty much all black. The only light that was in the room was the light flowing from the many windows that were not visible from the outside.

"It was very nice to let us have a meal with you Chikako." Said Sango as she sat down at the black and white table. "It's nice having you. I have not had many visitors lately." She replied. "I shall make dinner for you all." "Do you need any help?" Sango said. "No thank you." She said as she walked out into the hallway. "Well, at least she gets much exercise." Miroku joked. They all sat at the table waiting for them to be served by the nice old lady. Except Inuyasha who lied on the floor.

They ate until they pretty much exploded. "Thank you Lady Chikako. We will be sure to come back tomorrow." Miroku said. "It was nice having you here." She replied. "I don't think I can eat another bite." Shippo said. Inuyasha was lying on his back looking kind of sick. Kagome picked up Inuyasha and they said their last as they walked out the door.

They rested in the field nearby. Sango and Miroku went by the river to get water 10 minutes ago but still haven't come back. (A/N: Hmm I wonder what they could be doing...) Kagome was sitting down next to Inuyasha who lied down next to her. Shippo was playing with Kirara.

Inuyasha's ear twitched and he started sniffing the air. Suddenly he got up and started barking...loudly. Kirara ran up to him and looked in the direction he was barking at. She just sat there staring.

"What's wrong with you Inuyasha?" Shippo yelled over his barking. "Inuyasha! Stop!" Kagome yelled. It didn't work. He just kept on barking.

Shippo ran up to Kagome and jumped on her shoulder. "Kagome! Tell him to stop!" he cried. "I just did! He won't listen!" she yelled covering her ears. Damn. Not again. Inuyasha thought.

A/N: Well, I'm done. This one I'm happier with. I did more descriptive words plus it's longer than the rest. Review me!