Does anyone know of a food or spice that can give people bad/weird dreams? And it has to be something that one would eat in the middle ages or so. I'm no good with math or time or anything with numbers. I don't own Inuyasha, and here is the next chapter, and I would like to thank all those that read this chapter when it was horribly screwed up with the spacing and junk. Not even I would have read it, and I just want to thank you all. But I did add another page and a half, so you might want to read the last part. Thanks again!

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Chapter 4: Inuyasha's Tantrum

Inuyasha woke to squeals of laughter. Looking down, he saw Shippo and various other children playing with Inuki. Inuyasha jumped down, part way falling, and went inside.

"It's about time ye joined the waking world, Inuyasha. Once ye finish eating, ye can start today's chores."

"What?! You mean that I have to do more?!"

"Of course. I've not yet found the cure, and the duties of a priestess are demanding." Kaede turned around to see a fuming Inuyasha, "But if ye insists on doing nothing, then it will take me longer than originally plan---"

Inuyasha cut her off by gulping down the rest of his rice and walked out. Smiling to herself. Kaede turned back to her herbs.

Today, most of the men were working on building a house that was recently destroyed by a fire. Inuyasha mostly carried small, but heavy things. They were almost finished, but ran out of their cut wood supply.

"Inuyasha! At the edge of the forest near the entrance of the village should be a pile of wood. Bring it here, and then you can leave for the day. Deal?" offered the foreman.

"Feh. Whatever." Inuyasha said, turning around and walking in the direction of the forest. In the middle of the village, Inuyasha walked past a crowd of women. Slightly curious, Inuyasha wanted to know what was going on, but he also wanted to get his 'chores' done. Grumbling, Inuyasha walked on. Hoping to get it done quickly, Inuyasha picked up all the wood at once, with some difficulty, and now had to feel his way around since he couldn't see straight forward.

When he walked pass the crowd again, he picked up his pace upon seeing it through the corner of his eye. Inuki and the children were playing near by. Inuki, seeing Inuyasha ran up to him wanting to play. Inuyasha, totally unaware of the pup, stepped forward. . .and on the poor puppy. Inuyasha was startled by the whimper and fell backwards, tossing all the wood into the air. Well, what goes up, must come down. Inuyasha covered his head while wood showered down on him. When all the wood was finally on the ground, Inuyasha just sat there stunned for a few seconds. Then he realized that someone was scolding him.

". . .could have been hurt. I can't believe you didn't see him coming. Inuyasha, you should be ashamed of yourself!" Shippo yelled.

Inuyasha had had it.

"He?! He could have been hurt? I'm the one that all the damn wood fell on! But do you even ask if I'm alright?! NO! I didn't see the damn pup because the wood was blocking my view! This is all because I wanted to get the damn job that the old hag told me to!"

While releasing his frustration, Inuyasha had stood up threateningly and even broke a small piece of wood that he grabbed. When all this happened, not only did the group of women turn to watch, but some of the men stopped and stared. But now the crowd was dispersing, and most of the people had looks of disapproval on their face. Shippo, scared, ran away with the perfectly healthy Inuki behind him. The only person still around was Miroku. He calmly walked up to Inuyasha and put his hand on Inuyasha's shoulder.

"Calm down. All you've managed to cause is a disturbance and the only ones you scared were Shippo and poor Inuki."

Inuyasha slapped Miroku's hand away. "Sure, easy for you to say! I'm busting my butt doing all the work, while you hang around women all day!"

"Now, now Inuyasha. I can't help it. I just came to get a glass of water, when this woman came up to me. Naturally, my charm took over as I helped her with a very difficult religious matter. And before I was finished helping her, more women were caught by my charm and intellect. These women have fine taste."

"How can you say they have fine taste?! You look seven years old!"

"True. But can you name one other thing besides children that women adore?"

"That isn't true!"

"Ah, well. None of them have come up to you because of your temper and foul language. Honestly Inuyasha, you have such an innocent face that such language is unnat---"

Inuyasha hit Miroku on the head with the broken wood still in his hand.

"Unlike you, I don't care about that! But I'm tired of being the only one that actually does work aside from Sango and Kirara! And I refuse to do anymore!"

Inuyasha turned back and ran for the forest. Miroku sighed and stared at the littered wood.

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It was night time when Kagome threw her backpack over the edge of the well.

"I need to learn how to pack lighter." she said with a sigh.

"So, you decided to show up finally."

Kagome looked around and saw Inuyasha jumping down from a low tree branch.

"Hello Inuyasha. What are you doing out here?"

"Getting away from those humans. Not that it's any of your business."

"Well, I hope you're ready to face them because I need to talk with Kaede about what I found out. And you should hear it too."

Kagome grabbed his hand and together walked back to the village. They were almost to Kaede's house when Inuyasha saw the house they had been working on earlier.

"What do you know. Those idiot humans actually finished it." muttered Inuyasha.

"What was that?"

"Nothing."

Kagome entered Kaede's home first with Inuyasha right behind.

"Kagome, it's good to see you're back!" Sango cried. They could see that she and Kaede were talking by themselves. None of the others were around.

"It's good to be back. And I have great news! My grandpa and Souta might have found the answer to our problem!"

"That is fortunate news indeed." Kaede said, looking somewhat relieved.

"Yes. Now where's Miroku? He should hear this too." Kagome asked.

"That monk probably convinced some woman that he was scared to sleep by himself." Inuyasha mocked.

"Actually, Miroku, Shippo, and Inuki are all asleep. They tired quickly after finishing Inuyasha's job for him. "Kaede blamed.

"What do you mean, my job?"

"After you ran off, they cleaned up the mess you made by carrying the wood the rest of the way."

"Come on. You actually expect me to believe that? And Inuki is a dog. How could he 'carry' the wood?!"

"Shippo tied rope to a flat piece of wood and put a couple pieces on at a time. Inuki pulled, while Shippo pushed. Miroku carried one at a time. When Sango finally came back, they were fast asleep in their room. Because of them, the house is finished. "

"Feh." Inuyasha sat down by the table.

"Well, I don't want to wake them up if they're tired. This can wait till morning.

Sango and Kaede agreed and the three girls went to bed. Inuyasha stood outside the door of the boy's room. Finally sliding it open when he felt stupid for just standing there. In the moonlight, he saw Shippo and Inuki sleeping in the corner, and Miroku was lying next to the window. But he wasn't sleeping, just laying there and staring at his right hand. Then he put his right hand down and stared at the moon.

"What are you doing?!"

"Huh? Oh Inuyasha, when did you get back?"

"Awhile ago with Kagome. She found some information about how to help us. And she would have told us everything if we had known you were still up."

"Sorry."

"No use worrying about it now. But what are you doing up anyway?"

"I've just been having trouble sleeping lately, that's all. Goodnight Inuyasha."

"Night monk."

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The next morning, everyone but Shippo, Inuki, and Kirara woke up early. All anxious to hear Kagome's news.

"Well, my grandpa and Souta helped me by looking at the library and they found this book." She brought from her backpack a book that looked like it weighed a ton. After flipping a few pages, she found what she was looking for and began reading.

"The Nashinka tribe was very big and held the largest territory. Mostly because of they defeated all the tribes that challenged them. There are many theories on how they were able to obtain those victories, but none so popular as the Legendary Nashinka herb. Named after the tribe that cultivated it, this plant had the ability to change their young boys into men that were able to help defend the tribe. The only tribe that put up a challenge to the Nashinka tribe, was the smaller Jiikana tribe. The Jiinkana tribe was believed to own the secret of youth. A war raged between them for years until their Leaders discussed peace. To honor this peace, both tribes swore to never use either the Nashinka herb or the secret of youth, now to be believed to be the fountain of youth."

Kagome looked up from the book.

"Well? Is that it? How the hell is that supposed to help us?!"

"Inuyasha, calm down. For one, we at least know that an herb exists, and it's name." Miroku reasoned.

"We know it's name and that it existed. We don't know if it still does. It probably died out with the tribe."

"Just like the Fountain of Youth?" Kagome pointed out.

"Whatever."

"And here, here a map of the Nashinka territory. But I can't read it very well. I was hoping that Kaede could." Kagome said while showing them the map in the book.

Kaede looked at the map carefully. "I can see why. Whoever wrote this didn't make it very clear, but I believe that I can make ye a better one."

"That'd be great, thanks!" Kagome chirped happily.

"Great. More waiting. But at least we just have to wait for the old hag to make us a map. Then we can be on our way!"

"Uh, about that. . . ." Kagome began.

"What about it?" Inuyasha glared.

"We think that you , Miroku, and Shippo should stay here, while Sango, Kirara, and I get the herb."

"Why the hell would you think that?!"

"What Kagome means is that, it would be faster and easier with just us three. And we wouldn't have to worry about you because we know that you would be safe with Kaede."

"No." Miroku interrupted, "I'm with Inuyasha. Either you take us with you, or we'll go by ourselves."

"But Miroku. . . ." Sango started to object.

"We go." He said simply, then walked outside.

"I wonder what's bugging him?" Kagome voiced.

"I don't really care. But you heard him. We go too." Inuyasha added before leaving also.

"I guess it's settled then." Sango muttered looking at the door.

"What's going o---Kagome! You're back!" SHippo shouted jumping into her arms.

"It's good to see you too Shippo."

"Did you find anything?"

"We think so, and I would like to ask you a favor."

"What is it?"

"Well, we found a book that told of an herb that could return Inuyasha and Miroku back to normal. But we aren't positive if it still exists or not. That's why Kaede is going to continue trying to find one herself. But she'll need some help, especially with Inuki. So, will you please stay and help Kaede?

Shippo looked sad, "But I want to stay with you Kagome."

"And I want you to come with me, but it really would be a great help if you would help Kaede."

"Really?"

"Aye. I could really use the help Shippo." Kaede added.

"Okay! If it will help you Kagome, then I will stay and assist Kaede!"

Kagome smiled and hugged Shippo, "Thanks a lot Shippo!"

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Howerd: Chirped? Kagome chirped?!

Nin: Oh, be quiet. I was running out of words and I was tired.

Howerd: And you're getting rid of Shippo. I don't think Night Kitsune will like that.

Nin: Like I care. She's my slave. And I tell her what she likes!