Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own Inuyasha. -pouts- Although, Bumi is my own character, and if you wish to use her in a story of yours, please ask!

Review Replies:
Elf.hanyou: I do believe that Kagome bashing is NOT against the law. If it is, hopefully I'll get away with it. -
Lisa: Aw, you're so sweet! -huggles- And boy am I glad the the writer's block went away! Can't wait to read the next chapter of your story. By the way, you people reading this? Go and read Lisa's story, 'New School, New Loves,' it's awesome!
Elf: -laughs- Nice. I wouldn't mind burning down the Higurashi Shrine... (And yes, you spelt it right. Yay you!) Lucky for me, I already have my pitch fork ready. -grins-
Anon: Well, I'm sorry for the cliffy, then. :P And next time I get the chance, I'll try to read that story, 'kay? Oooh, and do you really love Bumi? That's kinda awesome! Someone loves my OC. -giggle-

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Now, sadly, onto the story!

No Way Out
Chapter 3 - Bumi's Love... For What! I stared at Inuyasha. "H-how did you know?"

He nodded over towards Kagome, who was sitting next to the sleeping Shippou. "She sensed a shard in this area. Since there isn't any real threat, you must have it."

I glared at him. "I could be a threat, y'know."

He laughed at this. "You? Bumi, you're a mere hanyou."

"Look who's talking, dog-boy!" I yelled.

Miroku, who had woken up by my earlier squeak of surprise, whispered to Kagome, "I think someone might take your place, Kagome."

I looked over at them, confused. "Huh?"

Shippou jumped up. "Inuyasha and Kagome fight all the time. Now, Inuyasha has someone else to fight with!"

Inuyasha growled and hit Shippou on the head. Poor little Shippou started crying. "You meanie!"

"Inuyasha," I cautioned, "Be nice to little Shippou! He's only a little kid..."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes and sat down Indian-style. "Feh. Like I was saying, you should give me that shard."

I stared at him. "Like hell I will."

"You'd better give that shard to me, Bumi."

"Inuyasha, sit boy!" Kagome yelled.

I backed away and laughed when Inuyasha fell face first into the ground. "How do you do that, Kagome?" I asked.

She smiled. "Easy." She turned to look at me. "Lade Kaede put Beads of Subjugation on Inuyasha, and he has to obey me. Sit."

I laughed. Inuyasha had just gotten up, only to fall down again. "Sounds like fun," I said, grinning.

"It can be," Kagome replied, nodding.

Kagome and I walked away, towards the cold spring. "I'm sorry about him, Bumi. He's almost obsessed with collecting the jewel shards."

"I guess it's okay..." I touched my belt. "But he's not getting this one."

"It's okay."

We sat down on a rock and Kagome handed me something.

"What is this?" I asked, poking at it with my free hand.

"It's a package of ramen," she said, opening her own. She put some water in hers, and looked at me. "Well, aren't you going to try some?"

I nodded, and followed suit. After filling mine with water, Kagome and I started building a fire. I had gathered a few sticks, while she gathered stones to build around them.

The fire burned pretty bright for a small one. Kagome put the packages of ramen over the fire. "You're gonna love this."

"Don't be so sure, Kagome. I'm a pretty picky eater," I said.

Five minutes later, we both took our ramen away from the fire. Kagome handed me some chopsticks, then started eating hers. I poked at mine, then took a bite.

I was in heaven! I quickly gulped down the rest, then grabbed Kagome's backpack. She stared at me. "What the heck are you doing, Bumi?"

I looked at her and grinned after grabbing the last thing of ramen. "I'm making myself some more!"

Sorry if I called the necklace the wrong thing! Please, correct me if it's wrong.

As I re-read this chapter, I realized that there's no real meaning of it. As is the next chapter. -giggle- Anyways, I hope you people enjoyed it! I might be a little slow posting the next few chapters because I have finals this week and next. -pouts-

Anyways, I hope you guys are looking out for the next chapter, 'My Ramen!'