Callie here: Some of these chapters don't need a lot of revision, but if you see anything amiss I'll fix it if you would only bring it to my attention.

Inu Yasha stood dumbly, and watched the nearing figure of the girl he thought he knew so well. What was she doing here? Why was she blond? And why was she charging at him with that bow in her hands?

It wasn't until Kagome fitted an arrow and let it fly in his direction, did he realize she was a threat. Quickly he leapt aside of the wooden death just before she fired another arrow, this one just barely missing him.

"Kagome, what are you doing?" Like a puppet on strings, his movements were all related to the volley of arrows that flew his way. Not only was Kagome now blond but she was also a good shot, giving Inu Yasha enough to be busy with. "It's me Inu Yasha."

"Inu Yasha?" Kagome tilted her head thoughtfully before lowering her bow. "Is that you?"

Inu Yasha spun about in mid air and landed gracefully, facing Kagome. Oh, so she did know him, he thought bitterly. Hesitantly he stepped forward, thankful for the time to relax. "Yes, it's me!" He struck his chest with his fist in emphasis. "Remember your friend."

As Inu Yasha took another step forward, Kagome drew her bow and fired another array of arrows. Inu Yasha, thinking fast on his feet, flung himself to the side rolled into a tight ball, and with luck managed to unroll without a scratch.

"Hahahaha! You pathetic fool, you think she cares about friendship now." Kori's voice filled Inu Yasha's ears in its lurid manner. Scanning the sky Inu Yasha followed the voice to its maker, who levitated annoyingly a safe distance away. "Haven't you realized yet: she is mine. She cares not for you, she chose me don't you see? Hahaha! She chose me."

Inu Yasha faltered, which rewarded him with a face full of dirt as he fell flat. So this was the delinquent Kagome was proposed to. How could she choose this demon over himself? Inu Yasha couldn't believe it, he wouldn't? Not until he heard it from her mouth.

Kagome's knee jammed into Inu Yaha's back, and his head was wrenched upward by Kagome as she yanked on a fist full of hair. "Love is so bitter sweet." She howled indifferently in his ear, before smashing his head into the ground.

Flipping up he pushed Kagome off and landed on top of her, his fist raised. He swung furiously, freezing moments before making contact with her face. The expressions in her eyes made his soul bleed. She was so innocent, and so full of life with a slight hint of sorrow; this was the Kagome he knew, the one he…..

Before he could finish his thoughts, it was Kagome's fist that flew; striking him in the face. The pounding feeling that rose up the side of his head caused a deathly loud ringing in his ears, but he stayed atop her, and finally he made up his mind. The only way to stop her would be to use force.

Inu Yasha slammed his fist into her face leaving a bruise that covered her fair complexion. The sight made him cringe, but he was fed up with going easy on her.

"Kagome, if you don't get a grip now I'll seriously have to hurt you."

"Not until my love says to." Nails sliced through the flesh of Inu Yasha's cheek as Kagome spat out curses, "I'm not afraid to die for my love."

"That's just absurd." Inu Yasha pined her hands down as she struggled to claw at him again.

"Is it Inu Yasha, is it really absurd to give up everything for the one you love." Kori's voice sent memories of all the times Inu Yasha had given up things for Kagome's sake. "Too bad your love is not always returned."

Filled with rage Inu Yasha flung himself in the direction of the voice. Stupidly, in order to taunt him better, Kori had moved close enough to receive a kick from Inu Yasha. Like a stonewall he went down, crumpling onto himself. Before Inu Yasha could strike again an arrow shot through the air, entered his shoulder, and came out the other side.

Whirling around Inu Yasha faced Kagome, she had her bow in hand once again and her posture revealed her willingness to fight. Skillfully, he ripped out the arrow that protruded from his shoulder, and assessed the damage. The wound itself was harmless for the arrow had missed anything important, but as he stood there the sudden loss of blood made him drowsy.

Kagome, seeing her opponent's hesitation, ran to Kori's side. When she knelt down to examine Kori, Inu Yasha saw- from where he stood- something shiny fall from her shirt. Inu Yasha stared disbelievingly at the necklace and its black opal; so not only were they engaged he also showered her with gifts, Inu Yasha thought glumly.

"Are you all right my love?" Inu Yasha's stomach churned at Kagome's words.

Then the worst thing ever happened, Kori leaned up to brush back a strand of Kagome's hair before pressing his lips to her's.