Inuyasha finally broke the kiss to throw a smug smile Kouga's way.

"I'm sorry Kouga, but I love Inuyasha." I whispered. Inuyasha stepped up behind me and wrapped his arm around my waist.

"I understand.....I am too late. But that will never stop me from protecting you. Wherever you go, I go, to make sure you are ok!" He said triumphantly.

"Hey, I am Leigha's protecter, she doesn't need anyone else....I do a damn good job!" He growled.

"Yes you do," I laughed.

"So, once again, I am too late...." Kouga said, hanging his head.

"Fine..." Inuyasha sighed. "You can come with us if you want...." he growled.

Kouga walked up to me and kissed my hand again. Inuyasha pulled me back.

"One more thing Kouga...." he started. "Touch my woman and you're dead," he growled, pulling me tighter against him.

"Follow me," Inuyasha said gruffly.

"I'm gonna go find Miroku," I yawned.

Inuyasha threw me a confused look, "YOU are looking for MIROKU?" he asked.

"Yeah...." I replied.

"Weird..." he whispered.

Inuyasha walked out to show Kouga his room and I set off to find Miroku. I found him near the library.

"Yes, Lady Leigha?" he asked as I walked in.

"I have a question..." I started.

"Sure," He said.

"Well, Inuyasha and Kouga were outside fighting, and well, Kouga almost hit me, and then he kissed my hand, I heard Inuyasha growl so I turned around, and his eyes went red and his muscles tensed and he was flexing his claws, they seemed to be bleeding all on their own. I didn't know what was going on, but Shippou said it was hapening again....so I guess it happened before." I explained.

"He was turning into a full youkai," he answered.

"Huh?" I asked.

"Full youkai...full demon. When an extreme emotion empowers him he turns into his demon form." he explained.

"But why did he transform?" I asked.

"Jelousy?" he suggested.

"Oh," I said.

"But, how did you stop his transformation?" he asked.

"Well, Shippou told me to do something, so I.....kissed him." I answered.

"Oh, well....last time it was a little tougher." he laughed.

"When was 'last time'?" I asked.

"When you ran away," he started "He was hurt, and scared, and angry...so he transformed. We had to lock him in the gym downstairs until he calmed down."

"How long did it last?" I asked.

"About a day..... he finally came to his senses and realized he needed to find you.....so he calmed down....but, I guess your way was much quicker." He laughed.

I yawned and rubbed my eye.

"I think it's time for bed...don't you?" he asked.

I nodded and turned to leave when he stopped me.

"What exactly is going on between you and Inuyasha?" he asked.

"I'm not sure," I answered before we went separate ways. I walked up back to my bedroom and saw Inuyasha asleep in my bed. Shippou was standing in the door.

"He came in here waiting for you....but he's been threw so much lately...i guess it all caught up with him and he just....fell asleep." he whispered.

I went to go change and brush my teeth. When I came back I scooped Shippou up in my arms and crawled into bed next to Inuyasha. A few minnutes later his arms wrapped around me and he moved closer. I turned around to see he was still asleep.

"odd...." I whispered before kissed his cheek and falling asleep.

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The next morning I awoke to Sango bursting into the room and dragging Inuyasha out. I picked up Shippou and ran after them. Sango was histerical, I couldn't even understand her. Inuyasha just kept nodding and running alongside her. I looked behind me to see Kouga wasn't too far behind. I saw Inuyasha and Sango dissappear behind a door. I walked up to open in but Miroku stopped me.

"Stay Lady Leigha, you are safer in here," he said in his usual monotone voice.

I tried to push past him but Kouga pulled me back.

"No," he said, "I won't let you get hurt."

I pulled against him but it was no use....he was so strong.

I heard a clashing of metal on metal. I heard Sango grunt, and then the sound of her large boomarang cutting threw the air. I heard it hit something hard and make it's way back. I stood there a little longer, ocasionally struggling to escape Kouga's grasp. I heard Inuyasha scream, then I heard a loud thud. Tears gathered in my eyes. I tried to fight back the anger and the pain, but it surged throughout my body. I tried again to escape from Kouga, but he pulled me back harder. I was shaking with anger....and the next thing I knew....Kouga was on the ground, screaming in pain. Miroku stood between me and the door.....I lifted my hand and a bright purple light shot at his left shoulder sending him across the room to the oposite wall. All that was left was the locked door. I lifted my hand....but to no effect....so I did the only logical thing.....I kicked it....and it worked.

I walked over the fallen door and saw Inuyasha pinned against a tree. I saw Sango fighting off a lesser youkai. I walked a few steps toward Inuyasha...seeing the pained expression on his face. I took off running...full speed toward him. I needed to help. I fell to his side, pulling his head into my lap. I pushed the hair out of his face, trying to see if he was awake....but he was oblivious to the world around him.

I shook him slightly, calling his name, trying to wake him...but it was no use. Sango came over soon after and poured some water over his face. Inuyasha started to stir. When he recognized my face, he tried to smile, but it was more like a wince.

"Who did this to you?" I whispered, pushing his hair back.

He tried to respond, but the words wouldn't come. Sango tapped my shoulder and pointed to a shape in the distance. I could feel their aoura....it seemed familliar in a way. I gently helped Inuyasha lean up against the tree. I slowly stood and took a step toward the mysterious figure. The wind whipped threw the trees and blew the figures hair and clothse off to the side. This picture....it seemed so familiar....yet I couldn't remember. I took another step as I saw the sun's rays glimmer off the edge of his blue sword. He took a step toward me, and stepped out of the dark shade of the trees and into the sunlight where I could see him.

I gasped. Standing a few yards in front of me was him. Tidus......I hadn't seen him in so long. I took a few more slowly steps as he lifted his head. I saw his face....the face I had longed for, for so long. I couldn't help it, I ran after him at full speed, crashing into his embrace. Tears streamed down my face as he slowly hugged me back. I pulled away and looked at my face.

"I'm sorry...." he whispered, before fading away.

I looked everywhere, but he was gone....again....just like the last time.....just like in my dreams. I hung my head and walked back to the castle, completly oblivious to Inuyasha pained expression as I passed.