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New Beginnings

Chapter 13

The next day, Sakura woke up and looked at her surroundings. She smiled when she saw Inuyasha sleeping peacefully beside her, and blushed when she remembered last night's events. She stood up, and headed for the hot springs. 'Perhaps a nice bath will soothe me. Besides, I have much to think about.' She thought to herself as she approached the water. She took off her clothes, and slowly got into the warm inviting waters. As she submerged, different thought went through her mind. 'What will happen now? Does last nights events change things between Inuyasha and I? What does he think about me, about us?' "Morning." A familiar voice interrupted her thoughts, and she looked up to find Inuyasha standing there, smirking at her. "Mind if I join you?" He asked. "Not at all." She replied, as he stripped and sat down beside her. "Inuyasha?" "Hmm?" "Can I ask you something?" Sakura asked. There really wasn't going to be an easier way to say this. "Sure." Inuyasha said, turning to face her. "How do you feel about me? About us?" She asked timidly. Inuyasha's face softened. "Sakura, I already told you. I love you, and you know that. Why do you ask? Is something wrong?" He asked. "No. I was just wondering how our life was going to be after this. I mean, who knows where life is going to take us?" Sakura said, her gaze elsewhere. Inuyasha gently cupped her face in his hands, so that they were looking at each other. "You're right. Who knows where life is going to take us? But wherever it leads, it dosn't matter as long as I'm with you." (I know, very sappy. lol) Sakura smiled as his lips claimed hers.

Back at Kouga's cave, Kagome was also awake. She smiled at Kouga, and gently stroked his face. Kouga slowly opened his eyes, and jumped when he saw Kagome hovering over him. "It's ok silly. Its only me." Kagome said, laughing. Kouga chuckled. "So, last night wasn't just a dream then?" He asked. Kagome's face softened. "No Kouga. It wasn't." She said smiling. Then Kouga stood up. "Well, let's head out." "To where? Where are we going?" Kagome asked, standing up. "Well we can't just sit in this den forever can we? Come on! We have to find some more jewel shards!" Kouga said, walking into the sunshine. Kagome shrugged and followed. 'I wonder why he's so up to finding the shards? He was never this interested in them before.' Kagome thought as they climbed down the boulders.

Meanwhile, Inuyasha and Sakura were on a journey to find the jewel shards as well. "So tell me again Inuyasha, why is it you are so interested in finding these so called jewel shards?" She asked. "Because, once I find all the peices and put them together, the jewel itself will provide enough power for me to become a full demon. Besides, with Kagome gone it will be twice as hard to find them." He said. "Why is that?" She asked, slightly angered by the mention of Kagome. "Because since Kagome is a miko priestess (sp?), she can sence jewel shards from far away." Inuyasha said, starting to sniff the ground. Sakura laughed. "What?" Inuyasha asked, looking at her weird. "Foolish hanyou. Have you forgotton? I am a powerful youkai, and I too can sence imence power from miles away. Probably farther than that wench can." She added. Inuyasha smirked at her last comment. "Why didn't you tell me sooner? Then I wouldn't be walking around with my nose on the ground looking like a damn dog!" He said irritably. Sakura laughed. "You are a dog, baka." "Yeah well...you know what I mean! Now come on, tell me if you sence a jewel shard!" Inuyasha said, becoming impatient. 'Damn he is moody!' Sakura thought as she gazed into the distance around them. "I sence great power...in that direction." She said, pointing to the east. "Great, let's go then!" Inuyasha said, taking off into a run. "Inuyasha wait up!" Sakura called, running after him. Little did they know that they were being led straight into a trap of a certain evil hanyou. 'That's right my little youkai. Come straight to me, and this time you won't escape.'

A/N: Author: Sorry this chapter was so short, I'm having major writters block!

Inuyasha: I'll say. Your chapters are becoming worse and worse!

SLAP

Sesshoumaru: When will I be in this rediculous story?

Sakura: Be patient!

Author: -drools over Sesshy- Oh! Anyways, to answer some of your questions, yes there will be babies but I'm not going to reveal whose they will be. You'll have to find out! Yes, I am so evil. Mwahahahaha!

Kouga: And that's what makes you so hot. -winks-

Kagome: AHEM!

Kouga: Oh! Hello Kagome, didn't see you there...-laughs nervously-

DOUBLE SLAP

Author: Ouch, poor Kouga. Oh well, review please!