Well this fan fiction is another one different from the rest. I've been trying to differ my fan fictions lately. It's been getting harder and harder to do though.

Chapter 2: Celebrations

The gang walked the path. Of course, yet another steamy day. Inuyasha had told them that there was no more time to stall and they couldn't waist any more time.

The group had just groaned and now been traveling half the day. Kagome slugged behind everyone. She was more tired than usual. She had been using up a lot of her energy.

Shippo and Kirara walked side by side, Inuyasha walked in the front, and Sango and Miroku walked along side one another.

Inuyasha was the only one who didn't seem effected by the heat. That for him was mainly a cover up, but in all truth he didn't have the full effect of the heat like the others, because he was used to it.

He took a look behind and felt sorry when his eyes landed on Kagome. She was really hot. She was mainly effected probably because she lived in the modern time and was most like always in with 'air conditioner' in her time, or out swimming or something.

"Hey, Kagome!" Inuyasha called. Kagome looked up from the ground towards Inuyasha.

"Yeah?" She questions. Inuyasha walked back past the others to Kagome and leaned before her.

"Get on." He gestured for her to get on his back. She nodded. She climbed on and nuzzled his hair. It was nice to get off her feet for a little while. Inuyasha jumped off ahead of the others.

When the others saw his pace they decided they would need to quicken theirs. Kirara transformed and Sango, Miroku, and Shippo all climbed on. They were off.

After only a short amount of time a strong demonic aura could be sensed as well as smelt. Inuyasha stopped in his track.

"You smell it?" Kagome asked.

"Yeah, a demon. That's not all I smell. There's a lot of food and people gathered... a festival." Inuyasha concluded.

"A festival. What could that be about?" Sango questioned.

"Well if there's a demonic aura, we should at least check it out." Miroku suggested. Inuyasha left out an annoyed huff.

"You sense a jewel shard?"

"No."

"So we're not going." Inuyasha bit out. It was too hot for saving lives this day.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome gave him a little hit.

"What? We can just go around saving people at every little sign of trouble. They can save themselves. We're here for two reasons and that's Naraku and the sacred jewel shards. I can't smell Naraku and you don't sense shards, so there's no point in going."

"We can't just let people die Inuyasha!" Kagome said angrily.

"Feh."

"Fine! You don't want to go? Than let me down. I'll go on my own."

"Don't be stupid. I'm not going to let you go and fight a demon all on your own and let you get yourself killed."

"Than come with me."

"I ain't.."

"Inuyasha, please." Kagome wanted something, anything to get her mind off the heat. She also wasn't the kind of person to leave another 'stranded in the desert'.

Inuyasha sighed and quickened his pace in the direction of where the demon was sensed. He really didn't want to go, but when Kagome asked like that he would do anything for her. He couldn't deny her. He would give her whatever she wanted, even if that meant more pain for him.

"Thank you." Kagome whispered for only Inuyasha to hear. He couldn't help the small smile that played across his face. 'Anything for you.' Inuyasha thought as he continued on his way.

The demon aura became thicker as the group approached. Though, it didn't seem strong.

"I don't believe the demons power is very great, Inuyasha." Miroku said suddenly. Inuyasha nodded.

"Yeah, it sure ain't nothing big."

A large figure soon came into view. Everyone strained there eyes to make clear of what it was. Screaming could be heard at the distance. The demon had obviously been attacking already.

Kagome frowned. She had hoped they arrived before the demon could set harm upon the people, but that had merely been false hope.

"We should hurry." Sango recommended. Kirara sped up, as well as Inuyasha.

The demon was in clear view by now. It was large and brown and could be recognized as a bear demon. The demon would be simple to defeat, just as the others had suspected.

People could be seen scattering. They were all dressed up and it appeared there was a celebration going on. So far no one and nothing was harmed. The demon seemed to be roaring, as though warning them.

"Hey ugly." Inuyasha slid to a stop before the demon. Kagome quickly slid off his back and ran over to the others, who had landed by now.

The bear growled and went to strike down on Inuyasha. Inuyasha unsheathed his sword and slashed the bear demons arm off, before it could harm him, or anyone else.

Inuyasha smirked when the demon howled in pain and as the demon angrily went to struck Inuyasha he dodged it with out a speck of impenetrability.

Inuyasha made sure he was aiming away from the village when he chose to make the final move.

"Wind scar!" He bawled out as five waves of energy came spitting out from Tetsusaiga. The demon disintegrated under the pressure and was banished from the living. Inuyasha sheathed his sword with audacity and approval of his tactics. He had accomplished Kagome's desire for the time.

"Thank you, thank you." Villagers came up to them praising them. "That demon was bothering us for sometime now. We had feared and hoped he would not come today, since it was my daughters wedding." Said - what looked like - the lord of the villages around here.

"I thank you kind sir and wish to bless you in your travels." A woman of about sixteen said bowing her head to Inuyasha. She was dressed fancy, indicating she was the bride. Inuyasha had no reply to the villagers words. "Please allow us to repay for your kindnesses?"

"Pay is not necessary." Miroku stepped forward. "We would be happy with food and shelter for the night. So we can continue our travels in the morning well rested and fed."

"Of course." The lord replied. "Allow us to hold a celebration in your honor?"

"That will not be necessary."

"No, please we insist." The lord placed his hand on Kagome's back and pushed her forward. Kagome, of all people.

Inuyasha growled at the closeness between the two and quickly snatched Kagome from the lords hands. He was a little taken aback, but just smiled politely.

"Well if you'll come this way?" The lord walked off expecting to be followed and so Inuyasha and the others pursued.

They soon came to a castle. It was huge and could have easily matched the size of Naraku's castle. Although it wasn't surrounded by purple miasma like Naraku's and had a fancier touch to it.

Kagome turned away from the doors towards the sun. It was already setting. She would have liked to watch it set from the hill she could see not so far from that point. It looked like a perfect view. She frowned. 'It would be a perfect view. Especially if Inuyasha was there with me.'

"Hey, Kagome, what's taken you?" Inuyasha voice could be heard, separating her from her thoughts. She turned to him and smiled.

"Nothing." She ran to the others and walked along side her hanyou companion.

They entered the castle doors and were pretty much stunned. There was food and sake all over the place and there was plenty of room to dance. The candle lights made the room look dim.

"This had originally been planned for the after party, for the wedding." The Lord informed. "But since we never had a chance to complete that this day and since your are our saviors the celebration is completely dedicated to you."

Music started playing. Kagome winced a little. It wasn't the best music she had heard in a life time. Villagers came piling in.

"Wait!" Kagome went over to the people playing music and stopped them. Everyone looked over at her with question. Kagome placed her yellow bag on the floor and rummaged through it a little. She pulled out a device which none of the villagers had ever seen before. It was a battery powered radio.

"What is that strange mechanism you're holding there." The Lord asked. Everyone listened closely to hear. Kagome smiled and held a finger up.

"This is what I call a radio. It's just something that carriers music around in it. Music will come out of it, but don't worry it can't harm anyone. It's just plays melodies like an instrument. Everyone nodded in understanding.

Later

The dancing had become as intense as club dancing for Kagome. She was feeling dizzy and the body heat all around was making her have a trapped feeling.

Everyone, except Inuyasha was dancing. He had been outside all on his lonesome. Dancing was not his thing.

Kagome felt sorry for him. She began to push past people towards the door. She ran outside and took a quick deep breath. Fresh air could enter her lungs.

"Hey there." Kagome turned quickly to be faced with a drunken Lord. Her face grimaced. He was stumbling all over and looked like he wanted to flirt. He placed a hand on Kagome's shoulder. She backed away a little in disgust. The man smelt completely like sake.

Kagome knew Miroku and Sango were drunk by now as well, but they could handle it. Shippo wasn't allowed to drink of course. Kagome didn't know if she would drink. She wasn't really that type, but she was beginning to have second thoughts. She was dying of thirst.

"You know, you're a real pretty one." The Lord mused. Kagome frowned deeply. The mans breath was horrible as well. "What do you say we.." His hand rested calmly on her other shoulder.

"We?" Kagome questioned, hoping he wasn't suggesting they..

"Have some fun."

"Um.. that's okay." Kagome took his hand off of her. "I'd rather not."

"But come on." He came closer. He went to grab Kagome, but was quickly thrown off as he face was pummeled into the ground by a strong fist.

"Drunk ass bastard." Inuyasha said standing over the drunk Lord. He turned to Kagome. She smiled thankfully at him. "You alright?" He noticed her heavy breathing.

"Yeah, it's just kind of.. intense in there."

"Want to come with me?"

"Where to?" She asked with a smile.

"Just come on." Inuyasha let her climb onto his back. She got on and they were jumping off. Inuyasha jumped high into the air towards his destination. Kagome smiled brightly at the feeling of being so high in the air with Inuyasha. It was complete and udder freedom. She loved it. She loved him. She nuzzled into his hair.

Inuyasha slowed down as he reached his destination. Kagome looked up and noticed it was the hill she had wanted to watch the sunset from. Inuyasha stopped and let her off.

"I saw you looking here before." Inuyasha commented. Kagome looked to him. "I though you'd want to come up here and watch the stars or something. You like them right?"

"Yeah." Kagome blushed. Inuyasha was being nicer than usually, than again he was always a little nicer when they were together alone.

Kagome took a seat on the green grass and looked up at the sky. It truly was ten times more beautiful than her time. She looked to her side when she heard footsteps beside her. Inuyasha stood looking up at the sky.

He suddenly plopped down beside Kagome.

"I'm.. sorry." He said reluctantly. Kagome looked at him in confusion.

"Sorry?"

"I know you don't want to be out hunting Naraku in this heat." Kagome was absolutely stunned at this point. 'He's apologizing.. for something so simple..' She smiled gratefully.

"It's okay. Finding Naraku is the most important thing now anyway. The sooner it's done the better thing will be."

"Kagome.." Inuyasha didn't know if it was the right time or place to ask, but it was something that was bothering him for sometime now. "Where will you go when Naraku is gone and the jewel is completed?" He noticed the immediate frown plastered on Kagome's face.

"I.. don't know." She rested her head on her hands, which we resting on her knees. "I want.. to stay with you. If you'll let me that is?"

"Like I'll let you leave." He replied. Kagome couldn't help, but giggle at the comment. She turned to face Inuyasha. He looked at her and stared into her glossy eyes.

It was a moment where both of them were caught and it was as though some force was pulling them closer. So close their lips almost completely touched. Kagome waited for the sign. Her and Inuyasha both closed their eyes and their lips lightly pressed against one another. Just a small gentle kiss.

"Hey you two!" Shippo called from behind them. Kagome and Inuyasha pulled away like lightning. "You can't miss the party for this!" Inuyasha's growling was evident as he looked over at the young kit.

"Sorry, Shippo." Kagome apologized. She stood up with a blush. "I just wanted some fresh air." She brushed her skirt off. "You coming?" Kagome reached her hand down and Inuyasha clasped it and stood. The hands separated.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever." He decided he would rather not have the Lord come hit on Kagome again.

Later

Kagome sipped another glass of sake. She was completely dizzy and wasn't at all positive of what she was doing. Things seemed to be kind of blurry to her.

She knew Inuyasha was drinking too. So were Sango and Miroku and every other adult at the celebration. The kids had all left already, because they had been sent to bed.

The Next Morning (Sorry about the jumping around.)

Kagome opened her eyes slowly. She was dizzy and soar, surely the effects of a hang over.

She moaned and went to reach for her head to try in some way settle her bulging head ache. She found her arm immobile, for something heavy was on it. She looked to her side and blushed when she noticed Inuyasha was up against her with his arms around her.

She looked around and noticed everyone was scattered around passed out. Most of them would probably forget the whole party from black outs. Kagome personally remembered it all. It was a little blurry now, but it would come in clearer soon enough.

"Pervert!"

SMACK

Kagome immediately turned and looked over at Sango and Miroku who were up very close to each other. Sango backed away from Miroku.

Miroku looked in no condition to do anything, besides rub the red mark on the side of his face.

Kagome sighed. Things were back to normal. Not even a hang over could keep Miroku from his perverted ways.

Kagome moved away from Inuyasha. They had been dancing together so it was no wonder they passed out together.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha opened his eyes only to be met by hers. He was instantly aware of their close contact. He blushed and jumped back. "We're leaving. Come on. We had out celebration." Inuyasha wasn't dizzy like the others. He could handle it, because he was a half demon.

"But Inuyasha..." Kagome trailed off. "We need sometime to get rid of these head aches."

"Whatever." Inuyasha crossed his arms. "Five minutes."

Chapter two all finished. Yay!