Author's Note: Ummmm, none for now.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha

Chapter: Three

As the gang traveled on, Kagome and Sango walked in front of Inuyasha and Miroku with Shippo on Kagome's shoulder rather than Miroku's. And also Kilala was on Sango's shoulder, looking around with interest as to where they were going now. No one spoke for a while until Miroku decided to start up a conversation.

Miroku casuallu looked over at the hanyou next to him, "Inuyasha, do you assume that Naraku will be heading for the same shards we are?"

Iunyasha looked over at too and shrugged vaguely, "I don't know, but I bet he would send either his stupid puppets or Kagura to get them for him....The coward." He muttered the last part and crossed his arms over his chest.

He continued and raised his voice louder with each word he spoke, "The stupid bastard, our last battle with him would've been our last one if he didn't run away like a scared little girl on Halloosween!" He shouted, remembering Kagome talking to him long ago about a day called Halloween and how it was so scary, but fun. He obviously didn't remember that she had mentioned it was fun.

Kagome giggled and shook her head, "It's Halloween Inuyasha, and it can be fun too."

He only shrugged, "Whatever."

Miroku dismissed the last couple of comments, "I agree, hmmm when we encounter him again we have to make sure he doesn't escape… again." Miroku thought aloud as he placed a thoughtful hand under his chin.

"Well that's easy, we'll just try to kill him faster than we did last time." Replied Inuyasha. The girl's rolled their eyes and Shippo shook his head.

Miroku almost face faulted, "Uh, I suppose so, but what I meant was that we need an actual plan."

Kagome and Sango joined into the conversation "Don't worry Inuyasha, we've been training really hard for this and I'm sure we'll beat Naraku in the next battle." Kagome said with much confidence to cheer Inuyasha up.

Sango turned her head to look at the boys behind her and Kagome with a smile, "She's right, we'll know what to do and we already know all his tricks."

Inuyasha shrugged his shoulders again and held his hands behind his head, "Fine whatever you say. But if you ask me you guys are way too optimistic about everything."

The girls waved the comment aside and no one spoke again for a while.

About an hour later, Shippo started to complain. And no one needed this right now.

"Are we there yet Inuyahsa ?" Asked Shippe sadly.

"No."

A few minutes later.

"Are we there yet?"

"No."

Two minutes later

"Are we there yet?!"

"No!"

About five minutes later, when everyone thought he would stop....

"Are we there yet?"

"......Yes..."

"Wow, really?!?!"

"NO!!! SHUT UP!!!!!!!"

"Fine fine!! Sheesh!" Said Shippo as he dramatically threw his hands in the air and down again.

They continued on and suddenly Kagome stopped walking, causing Inuyasha to bump right into her. Kagome narrowed her eyes. At seeing this Inuyasha held her shoulders gently, "Kagome, what's wrong?"

She hesitated for a moment before answering him, "You guys! I sense a jewel shard and it's coming right for us." She said, already getting her bow and arrows ready Inuyasha walked in front of the others and unsheathed Tetsusaiga

... BOOM!! A snake demon came out of nowhere in front of them, ready for battle.

The snake demon and was a deep blue color and had clear venom dripping out of its huge ashen fangs. It was about twelve feet long and very fat looking, "Hand over the jewel shards you pathetic humans or I'll will devour you alive!" It hissed.

"Well, looks like we get some exercise before any real battles." Said Inuyasha now excited.

Inuyasha and the giant snaked fought alone. He used his claws thinking Tetsusaiga wouldn't be needed in a fight like this. Miroku used his demon wards and sutras once Inuyasha had fallen a few yards away from the Sanke's deadly tail whip. Miroku fried the demon with them and the skin melted away leaving no more than flesh.

"Hmm it seems we didn't' need to help, huh Sango." Said Kagome as she looked toward the demon exterminator. Sango nodded in here direction "So it seems." she lowered Hiraikotsu and relaxed.

Kagome and Inuyasha went to get the jewel from where it was in the flesh of the snake demon.

"Wait, be careful! It could have an infectious disease!" Yelled Miroku nervously.

Inuyasha just looked at him and growled, "How about I infect your face with the disease on my fist if you don't shut up. There's nothing to worry about." He said angrily.

Miroku gave Inuyasha a well-you-don't-have-to-scream-at-me-I-was-only- worried-about-your-well-being look.

"You guys are so immature." Muttered Kagome as she got the jewel shard from the snake demon's forehead. Shippo nodded in agreement with her, "Yeah they can be a real pain."

"I heard that!" Shouted Inuyasha.

Kagome just rolled her eyes, while adding the jewel shard to the whole one that they had and it filled a small space.

"Let's head off again and find a suitable place in the forest to stay for the night." Said Sango, petting Kilala on the head lightly. Kagome put the jewel, that was still in the small bottle that she kept, in one of her capri pockets.

"Fine, let's go." Said Inuyasha who calmed down again. He walked next to Kagome this time, and Sango next to Miroku. She stepped a few extra inches away from him though, just be safe from his sneaky hands.

"That was scary!" Exclaimed Shippo. He hid behind Kagome the whole time during the small clash with the snake demon. Kagome only smiled and looked at him.

"Don't worry Shippo. It was only one minor demon, and we got it jewel shard." Said Kagome to try and calm him down." And we did beat him didn't we?" She continued.

"Yeah, you're right Kagome." He said happily. Kagome giggled and scratched his ear, knowing he liked that.

Inuyasha looked at Kagome beside him and smiled calmly, 'She always knows how to make him feel alright, she'll make a great mother when she has little runts of her own.' He smirked to himself at the thought and imagined six or seven pups running around her begging to be fed or played with. Then he saw something that shocked him a little. He saw himself come up to her from behind and give her a hug.

Inuyasha snapped out of his thoughts and looked away from her. He blushed faintly and looked on the other side of himself, at mountains and hills.

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Nightfall came rather quickly and they all settled at a small clearing in the forest by a stream. Kagome made everyone ramen and after they ate they talked around the fire. They all laughed and had a good time just enjoying each other's company.

Kagome yawned and grabbed her water bottle, "I'm going to refill my water bottle over there. Anyone else need theirs filled?" Asked Kagome as she stood up.

"Yes Lady Kagome, thank you." Said Miroku as he handed her the bottle that was less than half empty.

"Me too, thank you Kagome." Said Sango as she too handed her the bottle.

"No problem, be right back" Said Kagome and walked to the stream with bow and arrow in hand just in case any demons were to cross her path. She yawned again and rubbed an eye, 'It must be so late. I wonder how long we've all been talking for.' She thought and arrived at the stream.

Miroku sighed contently and casually looked over at Sango and noticed she was deep in thought. Her narrowed eyes gazed into nothingness, and her breathing nearly too even.

He hesitated to ask, afraid of startling her, but he had to ask if she was ok, "Anything wrong Lady Sango?"

Sango looked up slowly, out of a daze, and smiled at him, "What? Oh nothing." Answered Sango

Miroku nodded, but kept looking at her as she looked away. He knew something was bothering her. Then it hit him, 'Kohaku.' Thought Miroku sadly. 'Sango I know you're in pain, but I promise I'll do everything I can to help you get him back.' He thought as hew looked away for a final time.

Inuyasha just sat against a tree trunk with his eyes closed. Then he looked up and looked around.

"Where the hell is she? It doesn't take this long to refill those damn things." Said Inuyasha mainly to himself and he stood up to go to the stream and look for her.

Miroku and Sango instantly looked at each other, then at Inuyasha's retreating form, then back at each other again and at the same time ran to a bush the was nearest to them at the stream.

Yup, they were gonna spy on them, what else?

Shippo and Kilala had fallen asleep already, therefore, missing all the fun.

Inuyasha saw Kagome just sitting down and looking at the sky above them. The three bottles were filled and sitting next to her. Inuyasha looked up and smiled, there seemed to be millions of stars out tonight. Just like every night. He walked quietly behind her until he heard her whisper something

"They're so beautiful." She whispered silently.

"They are, huh?" Said Inuyasha just as quietly while sitting down next to her and looking up. She was startled at hearing another voice, but instantly calmed as she saw it was Inuyasha who spoke.

She nodded and looked up again. "Yes, in my time, there so many lights around in that big city that most of the stars are hidden. You rarely get to see so many like this."

Inuyasha looked at her.

"But here," She shook her head with a smile, "They're just everywhere. It's so wonderful." She finished quietly and looked at Inuyasha. They both smiled at each other and looked up again.

Inuyasha was about to say something but a small noise was heard from a nearby bush.

"Come on Inuyasha, 'go for the kill' as they say, and kiss her." Miroku demanded silently.

"Shut up monk, you want us to get caught?" Whispered Sango harshly.

"No, I just want him to do it already and save everyone the drama of waiting and waiting." He whispered back to Sango.

Inuyasha was getting so pissed off that it wasn't even funny…Well, yeah it was…Heehee!!

A couple of minutes later, when Inuyasha thought that the other two had gotten smart and went back to camp, he heard another sound coming from that same bush. Yeah, they were still there and spying on him and Kagome.

"Miroku, get your hand off my ass." She whispered loudly, but didn't make a move because she was afraid of making louder noises.

"Sorry, it was an accident." He replied lamely.

Inuyasha rolled his eyes and slapped a hand to his forehead, suddenly feeling the urge to pounce on them. Kagome however didn't seem to notice at all. She was too caught up at looking at the beautiful sky.

Sango was super pissed and couldn't help now but yell at the monk next to her.

"It's still there!"

"It's still an accident!"

She couldn't take it anymore and just punched him.

"Ow, I didn't mean to Lady Sango, honest!" Now yelled Miroku painfully and rolled out of the bush with Sango following quickly.

"You're lucky I only hit the soft spot of your empty skull!" She yelled as she chased him.

Inuyasha had enough, "I'm gonna kill you!!" He shrieked as he started chasing them. Kagome looked at him as he ran away. 'I wonder what he was gonna say.' She thought contentedly as she looked back up at the stars up so high in the midnight sky.