Well, I don't really know what to put here so I guess I will just get on with the story.
Chapter 3
The group had slept in the next morning, but when they awoke Inuyasha immediately smelt breakfast in the air and they came down for the meal.
"Smells better than most of the stuff you bring with you Kagome. Yep, all except for the noodles" said Inuyasha as they went downstairs.
"Well I am not able to cook food all to well in your time, and its not like you help ever" retorted Kagome.
"I help you sometimes... I.. I... I keep you safe from the demons so there HA," stated Inuyasha.
"Can you two please stop arguing and get to the food quicker?" questioned Miroku.
Inuyasha and Kagome seemed to be quiet then and they rushed to breakfast. On the table was an assortment of Japanese food and to Inuyasha's delight there was instant noodles.
"Take what you want, there is plenty there" said Kagome's mom.
Inuyasha two of the three containers of instant noodles and put some meat food in the containers as well. The others went and got a little of everything since most of them hadn't seen most of the food on the table in Inuyasha's time. Kagome led them to the kitchen table and they proceeded to have breakfast. Kagome's other family members soon joined them. Table began quite fast into breakfast.
"So, you say you also use wards and such eh?" said Miroku to Kagome's grandpa.
"Yep, I have also got some relics saved up. I am guessing you would like to see then wouldn't you?" questioned Kagome's grandpa.
"Most certainly, we can do it after breakfast" replied Miroku.
"So, how has it really been going with your girlfriend Souta?" asked Inuyasha.
Souta became embarrassed but reluctantly replied, "Well, I am going to meet her again today at the park. Say Inuyasha, do you have your eye on anyone?"
"Errrr... Well. Of course not, why would I? Geez" replied Inuyasha.
Laughter sprung up around the table and more conversations as well. Breakfast soon ended and Miroku went with Kagome's grandpa to see what he had. Kagome made Inuyasha help with the clean up and Sango helped under free will. Souta and Shippo went outside and began playing around and talking.
"So what are you then Shippo?" questioned Souta.
"I am a fox demon. Wanna see something I can do?" replied Shippo.
"Absolutely" stated Souta.
"Inuyasha! Can you come help me for a second?" questioned Shippo.
Inuyasha was egar to get away from the clean up job and quickly went outside where a waiting Shippo threw a top on him and Souta exploded into laughter as the top grew bigger and Inuyasha fell to the ground. Shippo threw additional tops on him until all the tops poofed and Inuyasha began chasing around Shippo with a look of vengeance on his face. After a couple of laps around the house Inuyasha was about to catch up when Souta turned the hose and soaked Inuyasha from head to toe making his clothes much heavier and dragging on the ground. Inuyasha then gave up and retreated inside while Souta and Shippo gave each other a high five.
"Was that top real Shippo?" asked Souta.
"Nah, just a trick that fools him for a little bit" replied Shippo.
After that stunt Inuyasha had to go get his clothes as dry as possible and came back to the kitchen. Luckily the clean up was done and he had avoided some of it. After awhile everyone collected outside and the group said their goodbyes. They soon left to the well and returned to Inuyasha's time. But only after Inuyasha swiftly gave Shippo a shoot to the head.
Back In Inuyasha's Time
The group figured that they should return to Kaede's hut and tell them of what had happened with the demon. They hoped that she could tell them a thing or two about what had happened. Upon arriving in the village they noticed that the same young boy from a while ago was sitting outside the entrance.
"Hello there! What are you doing here all alone?" questioned Sango.
The ignored the question and ran off into the village. He quickly went out of sight as the group stood puzzled at the entrance. Eventually they just disregarded it and entered into the village. Once they were in Kaede's hut they began to share their experiences with her.
"So you say that a ball of energy shoot from the creature and you think it had went into the well?" asked Kaede.
"Yes, that's exactly how we see it" replied Miroku.
"Perhaps its just something to do with Naraku's influence?" said Sango.
"Most definitely and come to think about it. Around the same time you say the ball of energy was released I did notice a strange glow coming from the direction of the well and then going off into the distance," replied Kaede as she pointed to a direction.
While pondering, a thought suddenly dawns on Miroku and says, "I have got it. The demons released most have such a strong bond that the energies are collected after one dies. So the others got stronger because that one died. I wouldn't know what kind of power was given, but the last demon slain will probably equally as tough as Naraku or even stronger. If that is all of Naraku's power in those demons."
"Yes, that must be it. It seems so simple now; although we cant really distinguish if it gives all of its power to one of all of the other demons. We haven't seen the energy split, but then again we haven't seen it travel all the way, so there is no way to tell right now" said Sango.
"I can't believe his influence can still be this strong as to funnel energies from the dead. There is probably more things we don't understand about this whole thing," said Kagome.
After awhile of talking the group had supper and continued discussing for a while. Eventually the village began to grow quiet and the lights began to go out around the village.
"We can't figure too much more tonight, best we get some sleep so that we can get up early tomorrow and head out," stated Miroku.
The group settled down and fell asleep fairly quickly, but Miroku was purposely last so he could get into a 'better' position. They were all in a pretty heavy sleep during the night also.
Early The Next Morning
The group woke up fairly fast and Inuyasha almost immediately noticed that his sword had been moved quite a bit during the night and the door to the hut was open. Sango, to Miroku's surprise, didn't seem to notice where Miroku was when she got up and didn't do anything.
"We had a visitor in the night" stated Inuyasha as he was gathering his sword.
"I can see we had one. The door was definitely not open last night when I got to sleep," said Miroku
"Did they get anything?" asked Kagome.
"It doesn't look like anything else was touched, all except my sword," stated Inuyasha.
"But, it must have been a demon who tried to get your sword because it seemed to have not been able to carry it away. If it wasn't a demon then it would have easily been able to" stated Miroku.
"As long as nothing was taken its alright, right?" asked Shippo.
"Looks like it's alright, still unsettling that we were almost robbed" said Sango.
"Well, no need dwelling on the past, we should get going now," stated Miroku.
The group got all their things and left after saying their good byes to Kaede. Once they got outside they noticed a wheel cart going by that was full of hay. Little did they know they within the hay there was a pair of young eyes watching them. They waited for the cart to pass and then proceeded to leave the village.
"So where should we go now?" asked Inuyasha.
"Well, perhaps we should be go towards where Kaede pointed yesterday," stated Miroku.
"That seems a pretty safe assumption. Lets go there then, do you remember where that was?" asked Kagome.
"Errrr... Ummm... Well it was last night, I think... it was that way" replied Miroku while pointing at one direction.
"Are you stupid monk? It was this way," retorted Inuyasha while pointing at another direction.
"Guys, you are both wrong, it was this way" Sango said while pointing at a completely different direction.
"I am right!" both Miroku and Inuyasha said at the same time.
While Miroku and Inuyasha were arguing about where to go Kagome, Sango, Kirara and Shippo went Sango's way. Inuyasha and Miroku didn't notice them leave until they were almost out of sight and they had to run up to them to catch up.
"Thought your ways were right boys?" Sango questioned.
"Mine was... this is just faster" replied Inuyasha.
"It was just going nowhere arguing with Inuyasha so I figured I would just take the biggest side and go with them" retorted Miroku.
"Is that right monk?" questioned Inuyasha.
"Yes actually, I don't see how this is faster than you're way though. I mean look at all the extra ground you will have to travel," replied Miroku.
"Will you shut up Miroku?" bellowed Inuyasha.
Miroku just stopped talking and ignored Inuyasha.
"Well, looks like you have shut up then... HA" stated Inuyasha.
Miroku whispered something in Kagome's ear. Then...
"Inuyasha, sit boy!" said Kagome.
Inuyasha went crashing down and it was a few seconds before he was back up and caught up with the rest of the group. He then appeared to be quiet after that. The group keep trekking until they hit a mountainous region and then it became a little harder to traverse through the region. They stopped for a little bit.
"Kirara... could you please give us a ride?" said Sango.
"Come on Inuyasha, lets get going," said Kagome.
"Fine" stated Inuyasha.
Kirara got bigger and Sango and Miroku ride on Kirara while Kagome and Shippo got on Inuyasha. The group was on its way again through the region as they bounded through it very fast. The area began to become very familiar after awhile and they stopped when they saw a mountain that looked like a side of it was broken off.
"Does anyone else remember where we are?" asked Kagome.
"I don't remember this place," stated Sango.
"I do, this is where those birds were. Also, if I am not mistaken, this is also where Kouga's clan is," replied Miroku.
"Oh really. Well that's good, I have been wanting to teach that wolf a thing or two," boasted Inuyasha.
"Well, no need wasting time staying still. Lets keep going," stated Miroku.
The group went off again, but as they passed they noticed that there were about a dozen freshly killed birds of paradise lying around. They got up close to the mountain and stopped.
"These shouldn't be here, I thought all of the birds were killed" stated Inuyasha.
While Inuyasha was saying that Kouga was walking up behind the group.
"They came back a little after we defeated Juuroumaru and Kageroumaru mutt face," stated Kouga.
"Kouga! What are you doing here?" questioned an agitated Inuyasha.
"Hey! You came into my territory. I should asking you why your here. Besides, I have to see if Kagome is safe," stated Kouga.
"You know she's safe so go now," stated Inuyasha.
"Your looking for that ball of light aren't you?" questioned Kouga.
"Maybe, have you seen it?" asked Inuyasha.
"Oh, I just saw it around here that's all. Now, your group looks tired from your journey. Why don't you all come to my cave and you can stay there with us and eat?" Kouga requested.
"That would be gr..." said a cut off Kagome.
"We don't need your help Kouga," boasted Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha! Kouga is offering us this we should take it. You can be so stubborn sometimes. We'll gladly go to the cave Kouga," said Kagome.
"But..." said a cut off Inuyasha.
"No! We are going and that's it," stated Kagome.
"Fine then, I don't care," said Inuyasha.
The group went off towards Kouga's cave. Just as they left sight of the mountain that had one of its sides blown off a molten stream had began seeping from the mountain. A demon slowly took shape from the molten rock as it collected and the demon appeared to be like a salamander and appeared molten.
Later At Kouga's Cave
The group got there relatively quick and were pretty famished because they hadn't had breakfast that day.
"Make yourself at home. There is lots of room for you and we will be having dinner shortly" stated Kouga.
"Oh, so you brought your girlfriend back with you this time eh Kouga?" stated one of other dog demons.
At that remark Kagome grew a little unsettled.
"Yea, and we'll be treating her very nicely. Prepare extra food for our guests" stated Kouga.
"She's not yours Kouga!" bellowed Inuyasha.
"Whatever mutt face" stated Kouga.
"Would you stop calling me that?" said Inuyasha.
"What would you perform to be called? Flea bag perhaps?" boasted Kouga.
"Can you two please calm down? The food will be here soon," said Kagome.
The group talked a little more but not a whole lot more. Eventually the food came out and it filled up quite a bit of space. It was mostly meat, except for a few vegetables, fruits and bread here and there. Even though Inuyasha was still ready to argue, the smells from the food were good so he decided just to eat for now. Everyone in the cave got food and indulged.
"So Kouga, have those birds been giving you trouble then?" asked Miroku.
"Actually, no. We don't encounter them all that much and we didn't even kill those ones. I am not sure how they died," replied Kouga.
"Wait so you didn't kill them? I think you were the ones who did that," said Sango.
"So could that mean there's a demon here?" asked Shippo.
"Most likely, I mean, what else in this place could kill the birds so easily" replied.
"What's this about demons in our land?" asked Kouga.
The group went on explaining all about Naraku and the demons released. By the time they had finished explaining the food had been finished and everyone pitched in to clean it up.
"Ok then, me and my clan will be on the lookout for these demons you are talking about," stated Kouga.
"Thanks Kouga, you didn't need to," stated Kagome.
"Yes Kouga, you didn't NEED to help us. So stop it," boasted Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha! We could really use the help so don't refuse it" stated Kagome.
"I bet he won't even find one single demon," stated Inuyasha.
"Oh, so you want to put a bet on it eh? How bout if I find a demon then I get to keep Kagome for myself and if I don't find one then I wont bother her anymore?" asked Kouga.
Inuyasha was about to agree when Kagome said, "Lets not make this a bet. Lets just find the demons so we can get this over with."
"Fine by me Kagome" stated Kouga.
By the time supper was finished and they had stopped arguing it was leading into the late hours of the day and the group was getting sleepy from all the meat.
"So are you going to stay here tonight then Kagome?" questioned Kouga.
"Sure, why not. It's getting late anyways," replied Kagome.
"Light the lights men and drop the door," commanded Kouga.
The other wolf demons went around lightning up about three small torches and four of them grabbed and pulled out pretty thin stone slabs from the walls of the entrance. The door closed with a loud crunch and the torches barely lit the cave.
"Now, there isn't enough coverings for everyone so we are going to need to share. We have three coverings so that means two to a covering" stated Kouga.
"Well, me and Sango can share, right Sango?" asked Miroku.
"I guess.. and Kirara can sleep between us" stated Sango.
"Me and Kagome can sleep together," stated Kouga.
"Actually, I have got a better idea. How about you and Inuyasha share and I share with Shippo?" asked Kagome.
"That sounds a lot better," stated Sango.
Inuyasha and Kouga looked very disgruntled by the grouping, but they knew that they couldn't change it no matter how much arguing they did. They reluctantly got into bed and so did the rest of the group. Although, in the dim light nobody noticed, but Sango hadn't put Kirara between her and Miroku and they were a little 'close'. She had also instructed Kirara to wake them up earlier than anyone else. This was greatly to Miroku's delight and he encouraged the activity. Inuyasha and Kouga on the other hand were as far apart as possible and the covering was being stretched to its maximum.
"So for how long has the birds around here been appearing dead Kouga?" asked Miroku.
"Well, we haven't found a whole lot dead, today's and the others I found yesterday were the only ones. Also, oddly, I am noticing that some of the land seems burnt," stated Kouga.
"Burnt? Where was this?" asked Kagome.
"Around where you were when I found your group. Actually, it was probably just kind of hidden. On the other side of that mountain was the burnt spot," stated Kouga.
"Then that's our next place to look tomorrow. Looks like there could be some sort of heat related demon around here, and its definitely got that boost from the energy ball, because if it only recently was able to kill the birds, then it must have gotten stronger lately" said Sango.
No one talked much more and eventually they started to fall asleep. By the time it was late at night it was only Kouga and Inuyasha awake.
"Hey, Inuyasha, are you still awake?" asked Kouga.
"Yeah, what do you want?" replied Inuyasha.
"Do you have your sights on Kagome too?" questioned Kouga.
"I guess you could say that, but its a little more complicated then that," answered Inuyasha.
"How so?" asked Kouga.
"Just, I guess I have more than one sight right now. But my sight on Kagome is stronger" replied Inuyasha.
"Oh, because, I also have two sights, I could go for this other person instead, if you wanted Kagome. I think I would be happy either way," stated Kouga.
"Thanks Kouga, I will take Kagome then" said Inuyasha.
"Ok, even if I say more 'things' to her, you know that you got her," said Kouga.
"Fine, time to get some sleep" said Inuyasha.
Both of them seemed to be more comfortable with each other and the stress of the covering being tugged and pulled was greatly reduced.
And that's the end of another good chapter. I hope my last little dialogue was good, or if I accidentally made them seem like different people entirely. A little bit of a risk, but owell.