Chapter 3

It shows itself

Sup-pup17: Man, I've got all these good ideas for this story but I can't put them into one chapter!

Inuyasha: Please don't!

Sup-pup17: Why not…Actually, maybe I will!

Inuyasha: NO! I can't do it! I'll have one major headache by the end!

Kagome: Oh Inuyasha it'll be fun!

Inuyasha: Gods help me

Sup-pup17: Don't worry readers, I'm not going to. I'll leave you plenty of cliff hangers.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters except of Okami.

In the memory of the dog:

"Hurry Father!" Screams filled the air and a house next to a young aged girl was destroyed. She and her father ducked and covered their heads.

"I know some one has it!" The demon roared.

"Go," Her father whispered.

"No Father," She argued.

"Kuro and I will take care of this beast won't we," He said looking next to the small black dog.

The dog seemed to smile as he transformed into a large wolf looking demon. Blue fire surrounded him. He roared.

"Go," her father yelled forcefully.

"Father!" She screamed as she was flung into some bushes.

Blood sprayed over the Ice Dog's face as his owner was eliminated. He roared and flung himself upon the demon and began to fight it. The aged, experienced demon dog had the upper hand too, until that little girl

"Where did you get that little dog?" The old man looked carefully at Okami.

"We found him," Shippo said quite defensively.

"I'm sure of that!" The man snapped. "Where!"

"A village a ways back," Kagome said. She was scared. Inuyasha seemed to sense it and he stood in front of her and Okami defensively.

"Kuro…" The man mumbled. "Where is your owner?"

"She died," Inuyasha said quickly. "We buried her."

"She couldn't have died," The man screamed.

Sango and Miroku walked up and joined the group. They'd stayed out of it till now. They both were interested in what this man had to say. "There was no way she lived," Miroku said softly. "The whole village disappeared." He looked down at the ground. "It was destroyed."

The old man stood shaking in disbelief. Emotion filled his eyes. "Come," he said. "Tell me about my granddaughter."

"But we don't know anything," Kagome answered.

"You must!"

They all shook their heads.

The man looked at Okami, or Kuro, and scratched his head.

"But maybe you could tell us something," Miroku said softly as he stepped toward the old man. "I'm very interested in the history of this dog."

After a long awkward minute of silence with Inuyasha mumbling at the end, the old man led them back to his hut and began to make dinner. Kagome petted the dog in her lap as the little dog slept. Inuyasha wasn't far from her. "What do you want to know?" The old man stirred his stew.

"Where did it come from?" Miroku started off asking.

"A long time ago…My father found this demon…" He looked at Okami. "He was starting a family and Kuro had protected us and Mother while my father was out in the fields. He was such a good dog for us…" The man took his strew off the fire and began serving it. "Then, while it was protecting my sister and I, a demon killed my father. Kuro stayed close to us and my family." Me looked at Kirara. "He was so loyal and happy, I passed him down to my son, he passed him onto my granddaughter."

"I'm sorry," Miroku said softly.

"She was becoming a priestess." He smiled.

Inuyasha stood up and walked outside. He was now feeling a little guilty he didn't get there earlier. He knew something was going on but refused to leave Kagome that night it happened.

"Inuyasha," a gentle voice asked.

Inuyasha turned around and gazed into the hazel eyes he knew so well. He sent filled his nostrils and told him she was tired and worried. He smiled softly and waved for her to join him.

"Are you okay?"

Inuyasha nodded. "Feh," He chuckled.

"We've better get to bed," Sango yawned.

"I hope I could help you," the man looked at the sleeping Okami. "I'll let you take him…He may be more use to you."

"Are you sure," Shippo asked delighted.

The man nodded. "He can't help me. That younger lady seems to be quite attracted to him."

"Thank you." Miroku and Sango bowed.

All of them then settled down for the night.

"What about Kagome and Inuyasha?" Shippo asked.

"Don't worry about them," Miroku said with a yawn. "They'll come when they're ready."

Kagome and Inuyasha say quietly on the soft grass. Inuyasha was listening to Kagome jabber about this and that and how she was so tired and missed home. She sat in his lap with his arms around her neck, softly laying on her collarbone. She was so comfortable and happy.

Inuyasha on the other hand, was very sad. He'd been ignored and left out of Kagome's life for that last few days. This new puppy had disrupted his life and he didn't want to get rid of the pup just because it would hurt her feelings. What was he suppose to do? Act normal, He thought to himself. She'll remember you in the end.

The cold breeze had slowly turned into a small thunderstorm arriving. Kagome didn't want to get up though. She still had a lot to say. Inuyasha didn't mind it. He wrapped her in his outer kimono and held her close to him as she continued to talk. To Kagome, it was wonderful. She was just so surprised that he was listening. The storm though, didn't care as much as they did though and came in anyway.

"Let's go," Inuyasha smiled as he picked her up and began to carry her inside.

Kagome nodded and closed her eyes. Once inside, Okami came over to her and cuddled up to her. Inuyasha, already wet and little irritated by the rain, was going to shoo the little dog demon off but he didn't have the heart. Instead, he sat down, shook off and drifted off into and deep sleep. He would have possibly enjoyed his sleep even more if he was closer to Kagome but then again, he didn't want anyone see his soft side.

That morning, Kagome slept in with Okami close to her heart. It was a day of rest. It was also a day of rain and rain it did. All day, it rained. Finally, Inuyasha and Sango woke Kagome and they started off.

"I'll miss you, Kuro," The old man sighed as he petted the dog and scratched him behind his ear. "You've been good to my family, be to theirs."

The dog licked the old man's face and then scampered off with Kirara to play.

"We'll take good care of him. Thanks again," Kagome bowed.

The elder smiled. "Take care of yourselves."

They waved off and traveled down the muddy trail. They were so close to the demon. Because of the rain, most of the demon's sent was washed away. Inuyasha could smell it still, meaning they were close by. Inuyasha had taken off his outer kimono again and let Kagome wear it. He kept saying it was hard to tell but they were close.

A large tree fell flat in front of them suddenly and a large bear demon followed. "Give it to me!"

Inuyasha grinned as he pulled out Tessaiga and stood defensively in front of his friends. "Hi," He grinned.

"Give it to me," The bear roared again.

Kagome armed her bow, waiting for the right time. Inuyasha charged. Sango mounted Kirara and Miroku stood by Kagome, also waiting for his chance. This one proved to be the destructible demon they all saw and knew. Sadly, all Kagome could do was watch in fear as Inuyasha was getting slaughtered. The bear feicefully swatted Kirara and Sango away. Then, he gave Inuyasha a swat that broke several ribs and sent him flying painfully into a cliff. As he tried to get up, the mud seemed to absorb him and he slid all over the place. Sango laid unconsciously in a puddle with rain falling on her and Kirara's faces.

"Sango," Miroku yelled.

"Inuyasha!"

Both ran off to their friends. Something amazing happened then that no one would have guessed. Okami suddenly grew! Once Kagome stepped out into the open to run after her protector, Okami growled and icy flames surrounded him much like Kirara. A long black tail, large paws, and a strong jawed demon dog pushed Kagome downand took a hit.

"Kagome," Inuyasha yelled. "Get the hell off her!" He didn't know it was little Okami.

Okami looked at Inuyasha harshly but attacked the demon fiercely. Inuyasha helped Kagome up and asked, "Is that…"

"Okami," Kagome gasped.

"Get outta my way!" Inuyasha screamed as he did the Wind Scar. Okami jumped out of his way and landed softly next to Inuyasha.

Sango, with Kirara by her side, limped over to Inuyasha. Miroku held her arm for her support.

"Are you going to be okay?" Kagome asked to Sango.

Sango nodded.

The rain poured harder and all of them. Okami transformed back into his cute little self and smiled at Inuyasha. Inuyasha smiled back.

Kirara also transformed back to her self and the two began to chase and play. Kagome sneezed. "Lets get to somewhere dry," Miroku suggested.

They all nodded.

Though Okam icould transform into a kiss ass demon dog, they didn't ride him. Inuyasha was very weary about it and carried the two on his back. Shippo rode with Sango and Miroku.

"Are you going to be okay,' Kagome asked softly mixed in with a sneeze.

"My ribs will heal," Inuyasha mumbled. Though, in real life they hurt like hell. They made it to a cave and looked around. Where was Sango and Miroku and Shippo? They waited, Inuyasha went out and looked for them, and they waited, but no one came. It was beginning to worry the two of them. Even though Inuyasha was willing to go look for them again, Kagome was curled up in his red kimono shivering and sneezing. He couldn't leave her.

"I-I-In-Inuyasha," Kagome stammered.

"I'll stay here and get a fire started," Inuyasha mumbled as he looked for the fire starter in Kagome's backpack.

There you go! Chapter 3 for ya! I"ve decided that I'm deticating this story to my dog. He's so cute and lovey I love him. He's my protector.....at least I'd like to think he'd protect me....you didn't hear it from me but he's whimpy. None the less, he's my baby! I love you Milo! I dont know when Chapter 4 will be around. Plase Review!