Hello, It's L.A.

I'm back again, and this time it's a real chapter! Short, yes, but still a real chapter! :D I posted the little tidbit thatI put up in my last post, just in case anyone skipped that one. ;)

Also, guess what?!NO MORE VIRUS!!!!!!!!! YAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! Lol. My other half FINALLY got around to doing it! But that was only after the flippin virus got into our DSL, and he couldn't use the internet. grumbles-Typical freakin male..- :D:D

Anyway, I back for good now! Meaning, I finally update this story, and not only my other, lesser important ones! Hehe!.

Oh, one more thing, then I'll let ya'll go read the story. I will be out of town (And away from the computer) for the next 3-4 days, so that means no updates for that amount of time. But, I am going to bring pen and paper, just in case I feel the need to write while on the road (And, no I won't be driving... my wonderful good 'ol buddy Shizuko will be. Which, in a way, is scarier than me driving... Kidding! Love ya, Shizuko!) Anyway, I'll update as soon as I'm back, alright?

Alright, without further ado (and stalling...)

Here ya go!!!!

Disclaimer: No, I still stake no claim on InuYasha and co. But, I do own Lysi Shiti!!!!

Chapter 17 The First Glimpse of the Enemy....

Kagome sighed happily as she stuffed the last of her items into her large, yellow pack. She'd spent the last three days away from the fuedal era, and she was starting to miss everyone. She pulled the over-filled pack onto her shoulders, after smoothing the delicate fabric of her summer dress. The baby blue material complimented her eyes nicely, while the style of the simple dress showcased her figure beautifully.

She hurried out of the house, leaving a note for her absent family. She made her way to the well house, knowing that she'd find an irritated hanyou awaiting her on the other side. This made her giggle, but also caused her to suddenly wonder why he hadn't come for her. The thought was fleeting, however, as she hoped over the edge of the well.

Kagome sighed happily as she looked upand saw clear, blue sky, un-obscured by buildings. She stood at the bottom of the well for a few moments, awaiting a certain figure to pop his head over the edge of the well and scowl at her for 'being late.' When thementioned hanyoufailed to appear, however, she got curious and started climbing out. She assumed that he was sitting at the top, stubbornly waiting for her tocome out. Instead, all that greeted her expectant gaze was a spacious clearing. An empty, spacious clearing...

Kagome, confused and curious, shouldered her pack and started toward Kaede's village.

Lysi frowned as her nose was suddenly invaded by a very pecular scent. She couldn't place it as anything from this era, so she assumed that it must be the girl from the future. Her assumptions were soon proven correct, as she watched InuYasha perk up and his ears twitch excitedly.

"Kagome's here!" He announced happily, then stood, as if to go retrieve her. Lysi didn't like the idea of that, and quickly stopped him by laying her small, clawed hand on his arm.

"Where are you off to InuYasha?" She asked sweetly. "I thought we were talking..."

InuYasha looked down at her guiltily. Normally, he would of brushed off anyone else, but this girl seemed so gentle, and sweet, and so alluringly innocent... He quickly shook himself to reality and smiled down at her.

"It's nothing, Lysi. It's just that I always go to meet Kagome when she returns from her ti- um, home."

Lysi frowned slightly, not liking the sound of what he said. She gently pulled him back down beside her, catching him off guard since he was looking in the direction of the well.

She smiled sweetly. "Well, it's not like the girl can't find her way to this village on her own." She said simply. "If she's here as often as you say, then she should definitely know her way around. Besides, I was getting to the best part of my story. She batted her lashes softly, sliding her hand down his arm. "Don't you want to hear it?"

InuYasha frowned, unsure whether to pull away from Lysi and go get his Kagome, or accept the simple truth of her words. Finally, he settled back against the tree they were sitting in front of, then looked at Lysi expectantly.

"You're right, Lysi. Continue."

With those words spoken, Lysi knew she was gradually winning the dense hanyou over. Once Kagome got there, she'd start in on her...

"Well, let's see. Where was I again?" She asked with a giggle.

From across the campfire Miroku watched this exchange with disgust. He couldn't believe InuYasha; he was acting like a damned little puppy with this new girl. Sure, she was attractive, but please... He sighed and broke from his musings to look around. Apparently, he was the only one taken back by InuYasha's behavior. For, Sango was busy cooking the morning meal while Shippo and Kirara played around in the dirt nearby.

Miroku sighed and got to his feet. If InuYasha wasn't going to meet Kagome, he might as well. He started off in the direction of the Bone Eater's Well, and the rapidly approaching Kagome.

Kagome nearly ran to Kaede's village. The only thing holding her back was her damned backpack. She needed to get to InuYasha quickly. She sensed a strong demonic aura, and she had to warn him! She just hoped she wasn't too late. She pushed on, and was greatly relieved when she sawa familiar monk coming her way.

"Miroku!" She called, waving wildly. She quickly met up with him and gasped a bit for air. Miroku politely lifted the pack from her slumped shoulders and effortlessly placed it upon his own.

"Hello, Kagome. How are you?" He asked sullinly. He didn't know how to break the news of Lysi to her, and wondered if he should let her find out on her own.

"I'm find, Miroku. But I'm worried about this new demonic aura. I can feel it almost everywhere, and-" Kagome broke off and narrowed her eyes at Miroku ever so slightly, recognizing the scent that was beginning to become very familiar...

Miroku blushed a little under her scrutinizing gaze, then cleared his throat. He knew she could sense Lysi on him.

"Ah, yes, Kagome... We, uh, seem to have aquired some new company whilst you were away. A new traveling companion, as if were."

"What do you mean?" Kagome asked slowly, starting to walk towards the village. She was going to find out who this was, for she had a very suspicious feeling that Miroku was purposely failing to mention certain details about this 'new companion.'

Miroku groaned and followed Kagome closely, knowing there would soon be some sort of commotion. What kind depended on how Kagome decided to take the next bit of information he was about to give her.

"Um Kagome. You need to know something. It's quite important." When he didn't get an answer, he sighed and stepped in front of her. "You see, Kagome this new friend, well she has taken quite a... liking to InuYasha. And sorta vise versa." He waited for her to reply, but when she didn't say anything nor move, he slowly followed her gaze, which was frozen over his shoulder. He flinched when he realized what had struck the girl speechless.

InuYasha sat with Lysi against the tree where he had left them a short time ago, only this time... Lysi was feeding InuYasha?!

Kagome had definitely seen enough to prove the merit of Miroku's words.

Hope you enjoyed, and I promise all the fun with Lysi and Kagome is soon to come (And, no not in that way! Ack! I don't know who's worse; me for saying it or you guys for thinking it! Lol.)

Eh, forgive me... I'm tired, yet hyper as hell, and just soo happy to finally be getting back to this story after a whole month. Damn, it's been that long?! Sorry! Please review! And I'll update upon my return!!

L.A.