Chapter 4

Unseen Clues

By: Sup-pup17

Disclaimer: Sorry, I don't own Inuyasha.

Inuyasha laid by the couch looking very sick. Even Buyo looked concerned. He hadn't eaten in almost five days. Souta was very concerned since Inuyasha was more of his dog. Kagome, although Inuyasha wanted her to care for him, only pet him. The two of them were closer the Souta and Inuyasha. Kagome would see him as her dog or even think of them together and partners until later.

"How do I get Kota to eat?" Souta pouted.

Yup, you guessed it. Souta had named Inuyasha Kota. Inuyasha didn't seem to care. He was practically mortal. All he really wanted was Kagome's attention and he figured if he starved himself, he'd get it. This was rarely done and he knew it.

"Kagome," Souta whined. "He seems to like you more then me anyway! You have to help!"

Kagome sighed, giving in. "Come on Kota…" She patted her thigh.

That's not my name, Inuyasha thought sourly.

"Oh," Kagome sighed as he pet him. "Come on Kota, you can do it."

Oh, Kagome, I'd do anything for you… Inuyasha stood up weakly and followed Kagome into the kitchen.

Kagome held out her fingers with a bite of kibble in her hand. To Inuyasha, it smelled just as bad at Kouga. But…He did have to eat. He already knew he wasn't getting ramen. He'd like to think he was but he wasn't. And, to keep Kagome near, he'd only eat when she was around.

It soon became obvious that 'Kota' and Kagome were inseparable. When Kagome was at school, Inuyasha stayed close to the shrine. That's what he was always told to do. Though, he didn't stay by the God tree all day, he explored around, hung out with Grandpa, and played with Buyo when he was feeling rebellious. He knew one thing that he needed to improve on, he needed to be more of himself.

He had a dream of that priestess. That witch lady told him that Kagome needed to love him and want to see him again for him to be normal and for the well to open back up. He had to make Kagome realize it was him! But how?

I've got to stop being like this, He told himself. She's never going to notice you if your not like yourself!

"Kota!"

Souta! Inuyasha thought happily. One thing he had learned was that if he played fetch, he'd get a peanut butter cookie. He liked those.

Souta picked up a stick and threw it across the shrine. Inuyasha brought it back.

Well…This is a new low. I'm never doing this again when I get back to normal.

He brought the stick back a couple of times and received his cookie. He wagged his tail and pretended to be happy. Instead of going inside with Souta, he'd waited outside for Kagome.

Just his luck too. He got to pull a little of his own self in the dog he was because Hojo was with Kagome. He was coming over to help her study.

"My friends were coming up after dinner." Kagome said happily.

"Cool." Hojo chuckled. "I'll just let you copy my notes."

Kagome nodded. Inuyasha would kill Hojo if he found him with me tonight. She thought coldly. Wait…Why am I thinking of that jerk? He had his chance to come for me and he didn't. His loss.

"So," Kagome smiled at Hojo. "Would you like some tea when we get inside?"

Inuyasha trotted up in front of the door. He bared his teeth and let out a low growl.

"It's okay, Kota," Kagome pet his head. "This is Hojo, he's a friend."

Inuyasha didn't stop. Hojo reached out to pet him and Inuyasha growled louder. He curled his lips.

Hojo retreated his hand. "I'll pass." He laughed humorously.

No, Inuyasha growled. You're not staying here with Kagome!

"I don't think he likes me." Hojo mumbled. "I'll just let you borrow my note book and you can get it back to me tomorrow."

"Nonsense! He won't hurt a fly," Kagome reassured.

Hell if I won't! Inuyasha growled. If I had my Tetsusaiga I'd blow his ass up!

"No," Kagome said firmly to Inuyasha. "No!"

Inuyasha didn't stop.

"It's okay," Hojo smiled and gave his notebook to Kagome. "I'll see you tomorrow."

Kagome watched as Hojo go. Inuyasha smiled and wagged his tail. She turned her wrath on him.

"Kota!"

Inuyasha shrunk to the ground and tucked his tail. He knew that tone…he hated that tone of voice.

"You are acting just like that jerk?" He pointed at him and waved her finger. "That's bad! Very bad!"

Inuyasha looked away. I'm all you need. No one can hurt you or have you but me. Untill I die, I'll fight to have you. Inuyasha watched Kagome march inside and then followed. Just because I'm a dog now doesn't mean I'm wont be normal again.

Inuyasha sat down and looked around. You've got to realize it's me, Kagome!

Later that night, after dinner, Inuyasha was begging for attention. He pawed at Kagome and whined at Souta. He even turned to buyo and messed with him.

"No, no," Ms. H. scolded gently. "We don't play with the cat."

"Yeah," Souta agreed. "Only Inuyasha can do that!"

Kagome shot her brother a look for using "His" name and left to her room.

But I am Inuyasha, Inuyasha sighed.

Before bed, Kagome went to give Inuyasha a treat. "Hey Kota," she held a treat up. "Sit."

Inuyasha flinched. His whole body tensed up. Oh yeah, He remembered. She took that damned necklace off and put it in a drawer. I don't know why she'd keep an old rope but she is.

Kagome noticed this. She thought of Inuyasha for a split second but then realized that the possibilities were very low. "Let's try this again," She said slowly. "Sit."

Inuyasha sat. Then it hit him. If I fell on my face next time, maybe she'll see it.

Kagome praised Inuyasha and ran up to bed.

The next chapter will be al little shorter then normal. Don't freak! I'm trying to make this story last. So…What do you think so far? I'd like to thank everyone again for their reviews. Madamechickenliver, Serenity Usagi Malfoy, HaruHana, Aria-wolfstar, mobileholmes, and lil-epad. Thanks! Thanks guys! I'm not going to be able to write down everyone's names. I delete a lot that comes through. Luv you all! Just a note to the side, Kota means "A coat of white snow."