Alright, I know I haven't updated in forever but don't be mad at me! cries

Inuyasha: Oh, I'm WAYYY passed mad..

Uh oh.. whispers to Kagome oh yeah.. One of my readers wanted me to ask you if you could tell Inuyasha "sit" for her.

Kagome: Okay, SIT!

Inuyasha: thud Nng… what the hell was that for?!

Wouldn't you like to know?

Inuyasha: Yes! Now tell me or else…

Or else what?

Inuyasha: Or else you die

Kagome: Inuyasha, no!

Inuyasha: Fine. Can we just get on with the next story?

Oh fine. Here's chapter 8!

Chapter 8: Kagome and Inuyasha's Loss

Akane sat behind Kasumi in their Physical Science class. She scrunched up a note and threw it at her head. Kasumi turned around.

"What's the big idea?!" She whispered.

Akane pointed her finger to the ball of paper and said, "It's a note. Read it."

Kasumi groaned as she turned back around to face Mr. Nakagi, their Science teacher. She pretended to pay attention to him as she opened the note under her desk. She stole some quick glances and finally comprehended what Akane was saying. She was asking if Kasumi had the bracelet yet and if she should ask the American transfer student out.

As Kasumi took out another sheet of paper to write back, Mr. Nakagi approached her and said, "Miss Higurashi, can you tell me the names of the characteristic properties we were just discussing?"

Kasumi shifted her eyes across the room. She stuttered, "Um, flammability, density… uh… and boiling point?"

Mr. Nakagi grunted as he nodded. "Alright. Good job. Now, can you tell me how you find density?"

"I forgot… No wait! Uhh.. Mass divided by volume?" Kasumi asked.

"Yep. Just go with instinct," Mr. Nakagi told her. "Now, let's move on to freezing and melting point. Can anyone tell me what the similarity is between the two?"

Soon enough Mr. Nakagi's voice faded and Kasumi went back to the response note. She wrote:

Akane,

Yea, I got the bracelet. Sorry it took me so long to get it for ya. Ur never gonna believe who I met the other day, my dad! He's pretty awesome. I also got to meet some of his friends 2. It was cool. And I definitely think u should ask Derek out. He's from America, dude! Jeeze, I speak English better than Japanese which is pretty sad… aw well… but yeah. He's hott, dude. Hey, you wanna come 2 my house tomorrow? Ill have to ask my mom, but still. Eep, I think Mr. Nakagi's catching on 2 me. See u after school. Late!

Kasumi-chan

Kasumi folded the paper in a weird way; putting the bracelet inside of it and set it under her shoe. She sat up and folded her hands atop her desk whilst kicking the note backwards to Akane. Akane reached down and pretended to pick up her pencil and grabbed the note. After she read it, she twisted the bracelet onto her wrist and stared up at the blackboard. Kasumi turned around real quick and winked before Mr. Nakagi could ask her to pay attention.

After school, Akane met up with Kasumi at her locker. She said excitedly, "Dude! You actually got to meet your father?!"

Kasumi nodded as she stuffed a notebook into her messy backpack. She hoisted the right strap on her right shoulder as she shut her locker. She smiled at Akane and replied, "Sure did."

"Well, what'd you say to him?!" Akane asked as they stood at their 'talking spot'.

"Nothin' much, really. For once in my pathetic life, I actually cried in front of everybody."

"Eesh, you don't even cry in front of me. I mean, I know you cry a lot, just not in front of a crowd or anything."

"Yeah, yeah, don't even," Kasumi sneered. Just as she was about to continue on about the visit with her dad, a long bell tone sounded telling the students to be out of the building if you're not in detention.

Akane and Kasumi filed out the building and went their separate ways for the day. Akane going right, Kasumi going left. This time, Kasumi got a surprise. The one who was picking her up was her uncle Sota. She squealed with joy and ran up to him; jumping up to hug him tight. She loved her uncle Sota. He had moved to America with his (and Kagome's) mother.

Sota returned the hug just as tight. He set her down back on the ground and tapped her nose. He had been excited to see how much Kasumi had grown.

"Wow," he said in aw, "you've become quite a young lady. Last time I saw you, you were this big." Sota lifted his hand to an spot a little higher than his waist to show Kasumi how tall she was.

Kasumi giggled. "It's so good to see you again, uncle Sota," she said gleefully. She couldn't help herself and hugged him again.

As Sota and her let go, he told her to get into Kagome's car ('cause he was borrowing it) and they'd go out to eat.

Kasumi grinned from ear to ear as she hopped into the other side.

As Sota and Kasumi got home from the restaurant, they both got a good surprise. Inuyasha was sitting on the sofa next to Kagome. They were watching the news. Nothing new was going on. Kasumi walked up to her mother, gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"How was your day?" Kagome asked.

Kasumi replied, "It was okay until uncle Sota came. Then it turned out awesome. And now that Dad's here, too, things just got even better." She smiled and glanced at Inuyasha. He had a very small, but noticeable enough grin in the corner of his mouth. She set her backpack to the side of the couch and opened her arms for a hug from her father. He didn't respond to anything, so Kasumi stole a hug from him and even a small kiss on the cheek. Inuyasha grunted whilst giving a small blush at the bridge of his nose. Kasumi and Kagome giggled.

"Hey Inuyasha," Sota greeted, waving his hand.

Inuyasha gave his reply, "Feh.."

Sota smiled. He then said to Kagome, "I'm going to go ahead and unpack."

"You go right ahead, Sota," Kagome replied. "If you need any help, just ask Kasumi or me."

Sota nodded and left to the guest room.

As soon as Inuyasha was sure Sota was out of hearing range, he asked, "Are we going to look for the Jewel anytime soon?"

"Calm down Inuyasha," Kagome reassured him. "We have plenty of time. It's not like we have any enemies on the loose."

"I'm not too sure about that…" Inuyasha replied quietly.

"What do you mean, Dad?" Kasumi asked curiously.

"I could smell the scent of Naraku hanging in the air."

"What are you talking about, Inuyasha?" Kagome asked in disbelief.

"Who's Naraku?" Kasumi asked in curiosity.

Inuyasha ignored Kasumi's question and replied to Kagome, "His scent was very strong. Stronger than usual actually…"

"Who's Naraku?" Kasumi repeated in the same tone.

"But Naraku was trapped inside the Shikon Jewel," Kagome debated.

"Who's Naraku?"

"I know that, Kagome," Inuyasha said, "but we can't be too sure he was secure enough."

"Who's Naraku?"

Kagome sighed. "It's still not too likely he's out there."

Kasumi lost control and finally screamed, "Who the hell is Naraku?!"

"He's one of our biggest enemies who was trapped inside the Shikon Jewel. And don't say hell," Kagome replied casually, taking a sip of her cappuccino.

Kasumi already knew of course who Naraku was, she just wanted to annoy them. But, it didn't work out quite like she'd planned. She heaved out a heavy sigh as she plopped down on the cough in between her parents. "Oh fine. Hey, are we going to look for that jewel anytime soon or what?" She asked.

"I think that's the best idea," Inuyasha put in as he stood up.

"Aw come on, Dad. I just sat down and now you're making me get up?!" Kasumi exclaimed sarcastically.

Inuyasha replied, "Yep, that's exactly it."

Kasumi gasped (not so literally) and said, "Shameful."

Kagome giggled. She loved Kasumi's random humor at times.

"Alright, fine. Let's go," Kasumi said as she stood up. She grabbed her father's hand and ran to the temple.

Inuyasha squeaked as he was jerked outside. Kagome followed the two but stopped at the doorway. She called back inside, "Sota, we'll be back soon!"

There was a faint reply from him, almost not comprehendible, but Kagome shrugged and ran to follow Inuyasha and Kasumi.

As the family jumped out of the bone eater's well, they got a horrible surprise. Standing there in front of Miroku, Sango, and Shippo, was Kagura. They seemed to be in the middle of a dispute.

"Look, Kasumi's not here!" Miroku defended.

Kagura replied coldly, "Then where is she?"

Miroku's glance took him to the well. He spotted Inuyasha, Kagome, and Kasumi. Kasumi?!

Oh no… Miroku thought, what a time for Kasumi to be here…

Kagura could sense them and turned around with her fan covering about half her face. "Well," she said, "how nice of you to join us, Kasumi?"

Inuyasha put his hand protectively in front of Kasumi and glared at Kagura. He growled and said, "You stay the hell away from her, Kagura!"

Kagura simply snickered and replied, "Inuyasha… long time no see."

Inuyasha just growled in response. Kagome grabbed Kasumi's shoulders and gently pulled her close to her. Concern flashed in her expressions. Kasumi just had confusion in her eyes. She had no idea what was going on.

"Inuyasha," Miroku called, "Get Kasumi out of here! It's too dangerous for her here!"

Before anyone could react, Kagura waved her fan and called out, "Wind Blades Dance!"

A huge gust of wind flew to Inuyasha, Kagome, and Kasumi. Inuyasha's body sailed to the trunk of a tree nearby. Kagome lost Kasumi's grip and fell back into the well. Kasumi on the other hand was flung over the well and to another tree. Before Miroku could use his Wind Tunnel or Sango could throw her boomerang, Kagura grabbed Kasumi and they both flew away in Kagura's feather-boat-type-thing. Kasumi screamed and tried to wriggle out of Kagura's grip. "Daddy!!!" She called out, terrified.

Inuyasha regained his thoughts and realized what had just happened. He ran to Kagura's shadow, and looked up to the sky as they flew away. "Kasumi!" Inuyasha cried out. "Come back! No!!" He let his knees crumble beneath him and lost all thought of everything. His facial expression and mind went blank. Emotionless.

Miroku walked to Inuyasha's side with Sango and Shippo tagging along.

Feeling their presence, Inuyasha said, "I should've done something. I could've saved her…"

"Inuyasha…" Miroku responded.

"Don't be so hard on yourself," Sango said reassuringly. "Miroku and I were the ones who were prepared enough to do something about the situation."

"You don't understand!" Inuyasha snapped as he smashed a clenched fist into the ground. Sango, Shippo, and even Miroku flinched in slight fright. "I was the parent. I should've been prepared enough," he explained.

Miroku knelt down next to the dog-demon and placed a friendly hand on his shoulder. Inuyasha tensed and even moved a bit, but gave in.

Kagome climbed out from the well. She had returned from her short accidental trip to the modern days. "Inuyasha," she said, "where's Kasumi?"

No response came from Inuyasha. He just stared at the grass.

Sango answered for him. "Kagome… Kasumi… was captured… by Kagura. I'm so sorry…"

Kagome was horrified. "Wha… what do you mean she was captured?!" She shook her head frantically as she backed away from everyone. "No… no she can't be… NOOO!!!" Kagome lost it. She fell to her knees and buried her face in her hands. Tears just kept flowing. She hugged herself as she said to herself, "Kasumi. Come back to me. Kasumi!!"

Sango knelt down beside Kagome and hugged her. Kagome leaned on Sango and cried more. Shippo sat on Sango's shoulders and looked helplessly at Kagome.

Inuyasha and Miroku knew what was going through her mind. 'My baby was kidnapped by the enemy'. At the moment, there was nothing they could do.

Inuyasha stood up. He clenched his fists so tight, blood started to flow from the palm. His voice got deeper, his fangs became very visible and even sharp as ever. The shadow that was covering his eyes disappeared and revealed blood-red glowing eyes.

"This is Naraku's work… he's NOT getting away with this…" He said.

Kagome went from sadness, to fear. "Inuyasha…" she said quietly.

"Tesusaiga wasn't able to hold in his demon blood," Sango observed, "His anger reached its peak. Kagome, he's full demon again."

Miroku backed away from Inuyasha as he stood. Kagome, Sango, and Shippo bunched close together as Inuyasha stormed passed them. He was off to find Kasumi and there was nothing that was going to stop him.

Mm-kay, this is a very long chapter. But I like it.

Inuyasha: Whoa… well, now it's getting interesting.

Kagome: What do you mean "now"?! It was always pretty good. Have some respect, Inuyasha.

Inuyasha: Yeah, yeah, whatever. Now I can kick some serious Kagura ass!

rolls eyes Suuuure.

Inuyasha: growls

Eep! Fine! Well, there was the newest chapter. I'll update soon… maybe… or maybe this is truly the end and I'll never update again!! Mwahahahahahaha!!!

Inuyasha: If you don't update, you're dead…

o.o kay…

Kagome: sighs and rubs her temples Jeez Inuyasha

Inuyasha: What?!

Later!