Hyah, I just got the 20th comment review, so I decided to post the second chapter.

I'm pretty sure it was...DragonMan180 who brought Sesshomaru-sama, ne? Well, I had totally forgot about him in this story! So... I had to put Kouga in the fourth chapter and slide Sesshomaru in the third. But now I have to make up for lack of writing in those two chapters. > ;

RyokoAt13 - Hai, he's is an inu hanyou. One, his father died the day he was born, so he coudln't teach him. Sesshomaru-sama wouldn't dare teach him. Izayoi is human, and so was the village Inuyasha was raised in. As the humans we are, aren't we taught to learn our language? What about vietnamese, chinese, and japanese. He have to learn, listen, study. And about Kagome turning into a hanyou... well... you'll have to wait till PART2 to know anything. Though... I think this is a tradegy story, right? The title is 'Sucks to be a Dog' -hint hint-

That's all the ranting out of me :D

Chapter Two- Calm nights?

Inuyasha was sitting in his normal hut corner while Miroku and Shippo slept. Sango was outside on a walk talking to Kaede or something. Kagome was lying with Shippo on the sleeping bag, watching Inuyasha. Something was bugging him; too bad she couldn't ask. Inuyasha took one big sigh and leaned his head back against the wall.

"Damn it…" Inuyasha whispered. "This is entirely my fault." He muttered. Kagome whimpered slightly to let him know she was listening. "I got Kagome upset two days ago and when she comes back on her own, she gets kidnapped by Naraku." His eyes were hidden behind his bangs. "Sesshomaru was right, I really can't protect anyone."

"Inuyasha…" Kagome got to her four feet and made her way to him. She nudged head against his shoulder and he looked down at her.
"What do you want bitch." Inuyasha scowled.
"To comfort you and tell you I'm right here." Her eyes were locked with his. She nuzzled against his arm with her head.
"Are you trying to be forgiven for biting me?" He asked and received a growl. "So what, are you trying to cheer me up?" His look was questionable as gave him a small bark. "Why the hell, are you so familiar?" Inuyasha asked then started to pet her with the arm she was nuzzling against.
"Why else?" Kagome lied down and had her head in his lap. Inuyasha smirked and started to pet her from her head to her shoulders.

Mid afternoon came around along with Shippo and Miroku starting to wake up. Kagome saw this and removed herself from Inuyasha's lap and went to Shippo to nuzzle at his face. Shippo was waking up a little groggily but clung on to Kagome's muzzle.

"Mmmm… mama…" Shippo said tiredly and nuzzle back. Kagome's ears perked up.
"Feh, that ain't Kagome, that's the dog." Inuyasha snorted. She turned her head to face him and growled.

Miroku and Shippo were now completely awake and they were all talking. Well, Miroku and Inuyasha were talking. Kagome was lying down and Shippo was leaning against her. He was bored and Miroku saw that.

"Why don't you take our dog friend out to have some water?" Miroku suggested. Kagome slightly looked at him somewhat annoyed.
"She needs a name!" Shippo whined. She immediately looked at him with ears flattened.
"Bitch, there; that's her name." Inuyasha snickered. She growled at him.
"Let's call her Kuro because she has a soft black fur coat!" Shippo cheered.
"…Kuro… gee, thanks Shippo." Kagome sighed.

"Alright then, why don't you take Kuro out for some water?" Miroku chuckled.
"Yay, come on Kuro, let's go outside!" Shippo cheered more.
"Shut up with the happiness while Kagome's kidnapped runt!" Inuyasha shouted at him. Shippo started to cry and Kagome dangerously barked at him then nudged Shippo out the door.
"That's one protective dog." Miroku laughed.
"That bitch is annoying." Inuyasha growled.

Shippo brought her to the water and she didn't really want to drink it. They were treating her like a dog! Till she just remembered she was one. A new scent came near her and Shippo. Kagome picked her head up from the water and looked around. She didn't feel comfortable and started to walk around quietly and cautiously.

"Kuro, what are you doing?" Shippo asked curiously.

His voice brought a demon out at him. Shippo shrieked and Kagome saw that and lunged at the demon. It was a good sized weasel demon just looking for pray to kill. Kagome bite its neck and it hissed in pain. The weasel threw her down and she managed to land on her feet. Shippo was being all panicky and got the demons' attention again. She charged at the weasel again got its throat and tore its esophagus. It couldn't breathe anymore and fell lifelessly on the ground. Inuyasha and Miroku rushed at to see the commotion.

"What the hell happened?" Inuyasha shouted.
"The demon came out of no where and tried to attack me!" Shippo whined.
"Are you alright Shippo?" Miroku asked calmly.
"Yeah, Kuro saved me." Shippo hugged her around the neck.
"Well, if she can defeat a demon, she might as well join us in finding Kagome." Miroku insisted. Kagome saw a glint from the demons' stomach.
"A Shikon jewel fragment." Kagome noticed.

She went in front of Inuyasha and barked at him like she wanted something. "What the hell do you want?" He asked angrily. Kagome placed touched the Tetsusaiga with her paw then went to the demon and started to bark at him again. "You already killed it." Inuyasha stated and she growled at him for not understand.

"I think Kuro wants you to cut the stomach for insurance?" Miroku questioned and she barked.
"Feh, how stupid can you get?" Inuyasha sighed and took out Tetsusaiga and cut the demons stomach then a Shikon shard flew out then landed in his hand.
"Wow, it's a jewel shard!" Shippo said amazed.
"Does that prove I'm Kagome now!" Kagome barked and wagged her tail.

Inuyasha looked at her for a second. "Good job Kuro, you can stick with us." He gave her approval and petted her on the head.
"You're kidding me!" Kagome fell to the ground exhausted and annoyed at their stupidity. They returned into the hut and Kagome rested a little.

"What's everyone doing?" Sango asked curiously.
"Kuro defeated a demon and found a jewel inside!" Shippo cheered.
"The dogs' name is Kuro?" She laughed. "Well, should we start on our journey to find Kagome?"
"Yeah, let's go." Inuyasha stood up but the guys stayed down. "Come on!" He shouted.
"Let Kuro rest for a while, she just single handedly defeated a demon and managed to survive." Miroku stated.
"Ugh, damn humans. Kuro, your ready to go aren't you?" Inuyasha asked annoyed.

"You never consider how cruel you are to me?" Kagome growled but she got up slowly.
"See, she's ready to go!"
"A mans' best friend is a dog, but what if the man himself is half dog." Sango giggled and Kagome growled because of the somewhat insult.
"I don't think Kuro likes you insulting Inuyasha." Miroku snickered and she slapped him. "Alright, let's go." Miroku whined.
"But Kuro needs to gain some strength!" Shippo complained. Kagome nudged back and he laughed as he hugged her muzzle. She used her neck and brought him on her back and followed Inuyasha outside. The others followed after her.

They headed off to the direction Miroku and Shippo saw him go. Inuyasha was in the front with Kagome walking near his side and Shippo on her back. Miroku and Sango were behind the three as Kirara was on Sango's shoulder.

'There's something familiar about Kuro. I can't place my foot on it, but I know there is! Not to mention her scent is getting to my head. Damn this all!' Inuyasha said to himself. "Why are you on Kuro's back if you say she needs her strength?" He asked Shippo.
"She put me on her back, I didn't ask her to." Shippo replied and got off and walked between them. "You're just jealously that she likes me." He teased.

"Stupid little brat!" Inuyasha was just about to punch his head but Kagome snapped at his hand. "Shit she's worse than Kagome!" Inuyasha growled and she snorted at him.
"Kuro must be Shippo's guard dog or better like a substitute mother." Miroku laughed.
"I want Kagome!" Shippo whined.
"Shut up, what'd you think we're doing? Going to a ceremonial party?" Inuyasha scoffed.

Night started to role in from the sky and they decided to make camp. Miroku cooked some stew that Kagome taught him months ago. Sango was watching the monk carefully; making sure he wouldn't try anything funny. Kirara and Shippo were playing around. Kagome was lying down on the dirt watching. Inuyasha was leaning against a tree till he saw something white.

"Shit." Inuyasha said loudly. Kagome looked at him and saw a soul skimmer came passing by.
"What are you going to do? Kagome's not around, so why don't you go to your Kikyou." Sango scowled at him.
"Feh…" Inuyasha paused for a minute and turned around. 'Why does it feel wrong that I'm leaving Kuro here?' He continued to walk on.

"You still go to her? When you think I'm captured by Naraku, you…" Kagome did a small whine and got up then followed him.

Miroku watched Kuro leave to go after him. "I wonder if it's okay for her to follow him."
"If Kikyou hurts Kuro, I'm going o use my fox magic on her!" Shippo stated.
"Good job Shippo." Sango smiled.

Inuyasha met up with Kikyou. Kagome watched from the bushes.

"Inuyasha, it's been so long." She hugged him.
"What do you want Kikyou, now isn't the time." Inuyasha didn't return the hug.
"I can't see my own love when I want?"
"What, do you want?" He asked again.
"Why are you so tense?"
"…"
"Did my reincarnation hurt you?"
"…"
"Do you want me to kill Kagome?"

Kagome started to get a little afraid. What was Kikyou doing? What was Inuyasha even doing for that matter? Kagome stayed a little longer to see if she could find out.

"Enough Kikyou, stop; you've caused me to lose Kagome to Naraku. I'm not going to take chances again." Inuyasha turned around. "Who knows what he's doing to her?" He started to walk off.
"Does her welfare mean more to you than mine?"
"…" He stopped for a second "Good bye, Kikyou." Inuyasha continued returning to the campsite.

Inuyasha returned to the camping ground and notice the disappearance of the dog. His eyes wondered around and then looked to the humans. They only looked back at him.

"Where's the bitch?" Inuyasha asked in slight worry.

Kagome came from behind him; dragging her tired paws to a tree away from him. She plopped her down and rested, what a day. Thorn bushes, demons, Kikyou? Was something worse going to happen the next day or something?

"Where'd you go?" Inuyasha asked her and she shifted her head away to ignore him.
"She left right after you did." Shippo stated.
"Kuro probably followed him to make sure he was going to be okay." Miroku suggested.
"The poor thing looks so glum." Sango got up and started to pet her.
Kirara and Shippo joined her. "It's probably Inuyasha's fault." Shippo muttered.
"Isn't her fur so soft?" Shippo smiled. Kirara went to Kagome's and nudged against her.
"Feh…" 'Why is she getting all the damn attention?' Inuyasha pouted in his thoughts.

Everyone had some dinner to eat and then went to Kagome and petted her. Everyone except Inuyasha at least; he jumped in a tree away from them. Kagome looked at him every now and then as the others petted her.

Soon after a while, everyone was sleeping soundly. Miroku was sitting against a log with his staff in hand. Sango was in a knapsack with Kirara cuddling together with her. Shippo was leaning against the tree next to Kagome. Inuyasha was in the tree, but she wasn't sure if he was asleep. Kagome didn't really mind it much thought though and quietly got up and walked away to find some water. His eyes followed her leaving the camp and he followed in the trees.

Kagome found the water stream and started to take a drink. She heard a noise above her and her ear twitched. Not caring though, she looked at her reflection through the water and saw a black dog. Another reflection appeared behind her and it was Inuyasha's. She quickly turned her body around and accidentally fell into the stream and got wet. Inuyasha looked at her curiously but chuckled lightly and bent down.

"What are you doing wondering out here for water, Kuro?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome turned her head to avert her eyes from meeting with his. "Heh, are you mad at me or something?" He asked and she started to walk but he softly kept her back by holding her tail.

"You followed me when I left didn't you?" Inuyasha asked. She snorted in disgust and tried to leave again. "Let me guess, you don't like the smell of grave soil and bones?" He laughed. Her head slightly turned toward him. "So are you going be mad at me any longer?" His hand released her tail and petted her back.

"I can never stay mad at him long, can I?" Kagome bit his haori and pulled on him. He fell over because he didn't expect that.

"You have a grudge on me don't you?" Inuyasha scowled a little. Then he saw her tail wagging a little and he huffed. Kagome mimicked him and lied down in front of him to be eye leveled. "Oh, you're trying to go get on my nerves now?" He growled. Kagome licked his ear a little and he shook his head like a dog and growled at her lightly.

"Why the hell did I do that?" Kagome shouted in her mind.

"Damn bitch; trying to turn me on or something?" He asked annoyed and her tail stopped wagging and got up. Kagome started to walk off and waited for him. 'Damn it, am I getting attracted to a dog! First priestesses and now dogs…?' He followed her.

"I will get my souls back." A cold woman's voice said from behind.

Kagome and Inuyasha whirled around to see her. It was Kikyou, and she looked as pissed off as ever. Just like the day she pinned Inuyasha to the tree.

"I'll kill my reincarnation to get my souls back. Then I will be the one who's human whilst she is the walking dead." Kikyou said angrily. Kagome started to back up slightly.
"I'm tired of you of the night. You're the one who had stolen Kagome's soul when you were resurrected." Inuyasha slighted growled.
"Y-you mean, she still has one of my souls?" Kagome questioned. Kikyou looked at the dog and glared. "We share the same soul… she knows it's me!" She panicked and did a yipping bark at Kikyou.
"Kuro?" Inuyasha looked at her and saw a somewhat fear in her eyes. He looked back at Kikyou. "Stop popping up on your own accord, or I can't avenge you." His voice was a little cold and turned around to leave.

Kagome was still a little frozen as Inuyasha retreated slowly to the campsite. Kikyou walked closer to her and she tried to run off but she couldn't. Kagome snapped out of it when Kikyou place a hand on her head. She used her powerful priestess powers to knock Kagome backwards and skidded on side. Inuyasha quickly turned around and saw 'Kuro' down then went in front of her. He starred at Kikyou who only chuckled and laughed. Kagome struggled to her feet. When she succeeded, she tried to run after Kikyou, but fell over after three quick steps. Kikyou now, was long gone.

"Kuro! Hey, you okay, come on damn it, wake up!" Inuyasha shouted at her and shook her a little.
"I… have to… get up…" Kagome slowly opened her eyes and saw two amber eyes looking at her. "I have to… for Inuyasha…" She struggled extremely but managed to get up.

"You have a strong will to keep getting up." Inuyasha stated and she froze and looked up to him. "That's what Kagome says at least. If your determined and have a strong will, you can always manage the strength to bring yourself up again." He spoke with confidence.

Kagome starred at him for what seemed like an eternity. She did tell him those words once. But when she did tell him, he acted like he didn't hear it and said 'feh' to her. So he really did listen to her, to what she said. It filled her heart with happiness. Kagome wanted to hug him so badly right.

"Come on girl, let's go to the campsite." He padded the side of his leg.
"…If I get turned back into a human soon… you're going to regret that." Kagome followed him but limped every time.
Inuyasha chuckled. "Looks like I have to carry you." He picked her up and started to walk toward the camp.

Kagome just starred at him, she couldn't hug him but… there was something she could do. She stretched her neck a little and licked him once then nuzzled in his neck. Inuyasha looked at the dog confusingly. He just told himself that it was her way of thanking him.

'Her eyes remind me a little of Kagome.' Inuyasha sighed. "I should be looking for Kagome, not being calm and carefree damn it!" He growled out himself. 'Why the hell is this dog taking such an affect on me? What's more annoying is how my scent is getting.' Inuyasha froze.

'FUCK! IT'S MATING SEASON! DAMNIT; THAT'S WHY I'M GETTING ATTRACTED TO THIS DAMN BITCH, HER SCENT IS STRONGER BECAUSE SHE'S A DOG! SHIT I HOPE MINE DOESN'T COME OUT SOON!' Inuyasha was started to freak out a little and placed the dog down next to Shippo.

"Fucking bitch and her glands…" Inuyasha growled. Kagome looked up at him and cocked her head. He blushed and immediately jumped away into a tree away from her.

"What the heck did he mean by my glands, I'm not a…" Kagome trailed of. "Oh fuck I am! And it's… spring!" She mentally growled. "Damn it, damn it, damn it! I KNOW DAMN WELL HE'S NOT GETTING ATTRACTED TO ME WHILE I'M A DAMN DOG!"

Weird... but... um... eh-heh-heh... I'm pretty sure Sesshomaru-sama will be above that... I think...

Arigato for earlier comments, if I get 20 more, I'll add quicker, but why hurry? There's only SIX chapters in the story