Before I begin I would just like to say a few things. This is my first fanfic so don't yell at me too much if it's bad. It's sort of like Andrew's Blood of the Heart, but with a slightly altered storyline and less in depth and more like the actual series. Nyway Just follow the 3 r's and I'll be your best friend! Maybe. The 3 R's Read, Review nicely, and ummmm rrrrrrrr tell your friends! Ok now the story begins….

Valley of the Mist chapter 1: The Village

Inuyasha and the gang were traveling along hot on the trail of a Shikon shard.

"I see it! It's in that valley nearby!" Kagome shouted

"Oh sure yell in my ear why don't ya?" Said Inuyasha

"Well I'm just trying to let you know that were close!"

"Well you don't have to yell so loud!!"

"Now your yelling loud!!!!"

"Well your louder!!!"

"I was just telling you that there a Shikon shard nearby!!!!"

"Oh sure just tell the whole country!!!"

Before Kagome could retaliate, a giant snake burst out of the ground in front of them. Shippo screamed, ran over to a nearby tree, and transformed into a statue to hide.

The snake reared up and lashed out at Kagome. Kagome screamed as the snake's venom dripping fangs neared her head. Inuyasha swung his sword at the last second and parried the strike. The snake reared back for another attack but before it could lash out, a boomerang smashed into its lower jaw, knocking it backwards to fall to the ground.

"In the snake! There's a 2 shikon shards!" yelled Kagome." 1 in each fang!"

Inuyasha nodded and replied, "Alright then, everybody stand back!"

Inuyasha sniffed for the spot where the demon powers collide.

"Alright now. Wind Scar!!"

But before he could swing his blade the snake whipped forward, driving its fangs deep into Inuyasha's chest. Inuyasha grunted in pain as the poison of the snake was injected into his veins. Miroku ran up behind to attack, but the snake whipped him away with it's tail. Inuyasha looked over and saw the 1 flaw in the snake's attack. With its fangs driven into his chest, it couldn't dodge anything that Inuyasha could dish out. Using the last of his strength, Inuyasha swung the sword, neatly cleaving the snake's head off. With a final effort, He ripped out the snake's fangs and threw them to Kagome, before he collapsed in a pool of his own blood.

Kagome ran up and clutched Inuyasha round the middle and started yelling his name.

Inuyasha's eyes glazed over and his skin began to turn a dark purple.

"Oh my god! Inuyashas been poisoned! We have to get help!" Shouted Kagome.

Miroku, Sango, Kagome, and Shippo helped carry Inuyasha through the valley until they came upon a village. An old woman hobbled out of her cottage to see the gang carrying Inuyasha.

Kagome ran up to her and said, "My friend is badly injured and poisoned! He needs help fast!"

The old woman hastily directed them to the village infirmary where Inuyasha was well taken care of with bandages, herbs, and snake venom antidotes. The villagers were very diligent yet meticulous at their work carefully placing the bandages as not to cause him further pain. Finally they had done all they could. Kagome waited anxiously to see if he was ok.

Inuyasha began to stir. His skin was losing its purple tinge, the bleeding had stopped, and finally, Inuyasha slowly regained consiousness, and sat up.

Kagome glomped him on the spot and said, "Inuyasha, your alright! I was so worried!"

She clung to him and wouldn't let go until he wrapped his arms around her and returned the gesture.

A young village girl came up to them and suggested that they stay the night.

"Nah we've wasted enough time here. We'll just get going," Said Inuyasha.

"I'm afraid that you can't leave." Said An old woman coming up behind them, "You can't ever leave."