Summary: Inuyasha and Kagome's budding relationship evolves each day, yet when another foe arises that is just about as much a threat as Naraku, what does Inuyasha do? It might've been easier if this demon hadn't linked Kagome's fate along with hers..

A/N : I was watching T.V and this idea just came to me and I just HAD to write it and see it on FFN ) please R-R and tell me your reactions and etc.. thanks

Added Information: this is set during the time probably after the second movie, and Naraku isn't defeated yet.

Bonded Lives

Chapter One : Peace and Quiet

Today was just another ordinary day for Inuyasha and the rest of his companions. Kagome had just gotten back from her world, and everybody was glad to be able to have another one of her infamous lunches.

"This stuff is yummy, Kagome," Shippo took a huge bite of what seemed to be a Red Bean Rice Cake. Kagome smiled cheerfully.

"Your world has many delicious foods, Kagome," Sango remarked casually, as she reached for another rice ball. "It must be wonderful living there."

"Yes, I agree," Miroku said, seriously. "But no place is complete without.."

Before he could finish the sentence, there was a loud SMACK and a red mark appeared on his face. Sango was blushing furiously, and Shippo laughed.

"Stop playing around," Inuyasha muttered, "once we finish eating, we still have to find the jewel shards, it's been far too long since Kagome has sensed anything."

"Oh c'mon, Inuyasha," Kagome said cheerfully, "its just been a week. Besides, everybody needs to rest once in a while."

"Yeah well, they can rest but we still need to find the shards."

"INUYASHA! Stop being so serious all the time."

"Ain't my fault your not, do I need to remind you again that you were the one who split the jewel in the first place?"

Aww, not again! Kagome frowned, it's been like the hundreth time!

Soon (about a few minutes later), all the food was completely gone, and Kagome quickly packed up so they could continue their journey. As usual, Inuyasha sat next to a tree with his legs crossed, looking at nothing in particular, but very much deep in thought. Kagome looked at him, and her eyes softened. I will really miss that look in his eyes. I wonder what he's thinking about.

She stood there, next to her bike, admiring him, when suddenly, his head snapped and looked right at her.

"What are ya staring at?" He snarled (in a nicer way than it sounds).

"Ehheh.. nothing!" Kagome blushed, and quickly turned around to pack.

Inuyasha's eyes lingered on her back for a few seconds, before turning away to think, once again.

While walking through a dusty trail, heading towards the forest

"It's really sunny, isn't it?" Sango remarked, in her peaceful way of talking.

"Yes, it is," Miroku said. (Right now, he's being serious, not a pervert.) "But it's much too quiet."

Inuyasha concentrated on the atmostphere around him, and couldn't help but silently agree. Kagome studied the path around her, and closed her eyes.

"I don't sense any jewel shards, Inuyasha, and Miroku's right. It's much too quiet. I wonder why."

"Yeah well, we'll find out sooner or later."

Kagome smiled up at him. "Your so optimistic these days!"

No matter how hard she tried to sound cheerful, all she received was a small "heh" in reply. If Kagome didn't notice though, Shippo, Sango, Miroku, and even little Mioga were always able to notice how his eyes would soften a bit when they talked to each other.

Oh, Inuyasha, sometimes I don't get it. I can feel like there's something between us, yet there always seems like there's something in the way...

A/N: Next chapter will be much, much longer, and better. This is just like an introduction. Want me to continue? R-R please