fantasy-seal- Wow, thanks for reminding me! I almost forgot about Kanna! Don't worry though, she comes in later; just not in this chapter! thanks for the feedback!

Goddess-Of-Anime- Yeah, my puncuation sucks, i know. I can't resist making Miroku the biggest perv ever! He's my favorite character, yet I enjoy abusing him immensly! I apologize for chapter 4, I know it wasn't that great! I still consider myself an amatuer in writing! thanks for the constructive critism! I need it! Keep reviewing!

Despite my many dreams, I will never own anything Inuyasha. But Yuriko is My own character. Ok, now you can enjoy! ttfn

Chapter 8: Don't touch me!

Sesshoumaru had betrayed him. Mind you, it wasn't the first time one of his pawns had done something behind his back, but this was the first time they'd ever gotten away with it. Naraku was furious; he'd lost one of his best minions, thus making him weaker and them stronger. He simmered in that knowledge angrily, knowing he would get revenge. Perhaps that wench that resembled Kikyou would make a sufficiant target. She seemed so weak, and yet so vital to their little group.

And, with Kikyou's help, that little wench wouldn't stand a chance. Now to get her alone......

Inuyasha growled lightly at the monk as he stood up, shaking his head, a comical, red lump forming on the top of his skull. He spared Inuyasha a glance, knowing the Hanyou probably hadn't moved an inch within the past.....how long had he been out for?

"You've been unconscious for little over an hour, monk." The hanyou said quietly, still worried about disturbing his sleeping woman.

Miroku rubbed his skull. The throbbing was slowly diminishing....Damn could women hit hard! Whoever said women were the weaker sex had never encountered an enraged wind sorceress or demon slayer. He didn't dare touch Kagome....for obvious reasons. "Is lady Kagome Alright?" he asked quickly as the throbbing subsided.

"She'll be fine monk, as soon as she's had her rest." One of his ears flicked back, thinking he'd heard a sound. Kagome had merely shifted in her bed, but was once again in a sound slumber.

"Where is Shippo, Kagura, and Lady Sango?"

"Sango and Kagura are at the Hot springs still, and Shippo," He growled low and glanced in the hut. "Is in there." Yep, he was jealous of the kit.

"How long does it take women to get clean? honestly?" He asked in a exasperated tone.

"........." Inuyasha glanced briefly at the hut again, wondering how Kagome was sleeping. Suddenly he heard her stir, and begin to get up. He was on his feet in an instant, still watching the doorway intently.

"You're such a great conversationalist." Miroku commented dryly, taking in the Half-Demon's behavior. On the other hand, if it was Sango in there instead of Kagome......Shaking his head, he briefly wondered if Kagome had risen, simply because that would easily explain Inuyasha's sudden alertness.

A few seconds later a yawning and strectching Kagome appeared outside the hut. Inuyasha looked her over carefully, making sure she looked rested enough. Other than her sleepy eyes, she looked just fine. Her hair was in a sensual dissarray around her head, her lips dry and pale like the rest of her face, and her eyes bright.

It took every ounce of control Inuyasha possessed not to kiss her right there. Shippo still slept soundly inside the hut, while Miroku greeted Kagome.

"I am glad to see you are well rested Kagome." A small smile graced his features, "You had all of us immensely worried, especially Inuyasha."

Inuyasha glowered at him, but for once didn't try to kill the pervert. Kagome simply smiled at the boys. "I feel much better, my strength is almost fully returned, so we can continue our search pretty soon now.

Once again, Inuyasha growled. "You're not going anywhere until ALL of your strength is back!"

She rolled her eyes at him. "I'm well enough to travel, thank you. And if you don't like it, then Carry me!"

"Feh! Wench! If your going to be stupid and stubborn, I will!" He made as if to reach for her.

"Don't touch me!! Sit!"

Crash

"Whore!"

"Bastard!"

"Bitch!"

"SIT!! Sitsitsitsitsitsitsit!!!!"

Blam!Crash!Boom!Crashcrashcrashcrash!!

Kagome turned and stormed off in a huff, going back into the hut, knowing maybe she had been just a little hard on him, but was feeling quite justified for it at the moment. Miroku just shook his head at the pair. Oh, he knew they'd make up; after all, they didn't seem to have any problems with kissing each other.....

"You just never learn, do you?" Miroku said to the flattened half demon.

A few muffled swear words came from the hanyou, but they were indistinguishable. Miroku started to continue knowing Inuyasha wouldn't be moving for a while due to all the sittings he'd received. He was about to open his mouth again when Sango and Kagura stepped into view.

Sango smiled at them, brushing some wet hair out of her face. Kagura was also smiling but already had her hair in a bun. Immediately Miroku stepped to them. "Lady Sango.." He began, but Sango cut him off.

"Back off, perv. I'd rather not kill anyone today." She said with a syrupy sweet smile and a deathly gleam in her eyes. Miroku's face wavered for a brief moment, but he quickly recovered and continued his innocent act.

"Why, Lady Sango, I haven't the faintest Idea what you're talking about." He said, eyes as innocently wide as possible.

"Yeah right.." She muttered, marching past him to the hut, ignoring Inuyasha's warning growls to keep her out. Brushing the curtain aside, she looked at the fuming, groggy looking young priestess.

"Hey, you look like your feeling better." She said to Kagome with a sisterly smile. Kagome smiled brilliantly at her friend.

"Yeah, I'm feeling fine, but Inuyasha still thinks I'm too weak to travel." She pouted, but continued. "The nerve! I might not be as strong as you guys, but I'm not that weak either! I could take a little travelling!"

Sango smiled serenely, an eerily Miroku-ish movement. "He's only thinking of when we get attacked by demons.He just wants to make sure your at your full potential so that you won't get hurt as easily and can help us when necessary. I actually agree with him there."

Kagome smiled. "I guess your right. I should try to see things from his point of view, but I can't when He doesn't tell me why he's commanding me to do something. Anyhow, enough of me and Inuyasha, How's Kagura adjusting?"

"She's doing great! She had a really rough time with Naraku, and She's extremely grateful to be free, and I'm sure she's more than happy to help us out now. "

The miko nodded happily. "I knew she'll be happy now. All we have to do now is destroy Naraku!" Suddenly she frowned. "But how are we going to do that?" She murmured ."He's too strong. If Inuyasha hits him with Tetsaiga, he just rejenerates. If Miroku tries to use the wind tunnel, he sets out his poison insects. And Hiraikotsu.." She glanced at Sango. "Is either dodged or deflected, but he can rejenerate after that too." She sat, deep in thought for a moment. Sango cleared her throat.

"What about you and Shippo?" Sango Suggested.

"It took him weeks to recover from my arrow, so I think If I were to hit him in the right spot with it, I might be able to kill him for good. I just have to hit his head dead center."

Sango nodded silently, agreeing with the miko. Everyone else could be a distraction, while Kagome set up a position where it would be impossible to miss him. That was the best stratedgy she'd heard all day. "Alright, that's what we'll do."

Kagome nodded. "It's all we can do."

Ok, sorry for the shortness of this chapter, but bear with me here. The story is still in its' youth! Or at least I think so.....Ok, since this chapter is so short, I decided to put a teaser in here for the next chapter.

"His chain of thought was abruptly cut off when an unwelcome, but familiar scent invaded his nostrils. Kagura sensed it too, and her gaze whipped around to locate the demons' precise location. Soundlessly the demon landed, causing Kagome to reach for her bow and arrows, and Sango and Miroku to leap into a fighting stance."

R & R!!!