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Inuyasha walked into the hut shortly after the girls did. He went and slumped in a corner opposite of Kouga. Rin saw this and snapped her fingers. Kagome looked up after tending to Kaede.

"What is it Rin?"

"You have to untie that wolf demon. I can't. I'm not taught in the ways of white Miko energy."

Kagome rolled her eyes. "Not that you weren't taught Rin, you just don't remember."

"Oh yeah…you're probably right." Rin smiled and sat back down to nuzzle up to Sesshoumaru.

Kagome sighed and looked over to the wolf demon in question. He was leaning against the far wall as best as his bonds would let him. Her eyes wondered down his form. She followed down his smooth cheeks that flowed into his chiseled jaw line. Her cheeks lit up red as her orbs flowed over to his shoulders and down the biceps then to the forearms. The hands were calloused, but they had gentleness to them. After taking in all of him she let out a small sigh. Her cheeks were flushed with red that was not known to man. She stood up and walked over to him and slightly gave him a little nudge. He opened his eyes and smiled at her warmly. The red was still there on her cheeks, which made him smile even more at her.

"I came to untie you. You seem a bit tensed."

"I am, thank you…Kagome…"

She blushed further at the mention of her name on his lips. She looked at the full and rounded lips. They seemed soft. They were set in a line that showed he was uncomfortable. Kagome grabbed his hands. She checked them over. She began to unravel the binding around his wrists.

"My, what big hands you have."

"The better to slice that insolent puppy with." Inuyasha grunted at this comment.

Kagome chuckled at the statement and looked up into his eyes. She was swept away at how deep the ice blue went. She also saw that they were a bit bigger then any other persons.

"Kouga, my what big eyes you have."

"The better to see at night, my dear." He gave her a very toothy grin.

She noticed how long and sharp his fangs were.

"My, what sharp teeth you have."

"The better to…"

"What is this little red riding hood!" Rin giggled.

Kagome blushed as she continued to untie Kouga from his bonds. Meanwhile Rin had just happened to look at Inuyasha and saw that he was sulking. She walked over to him and sat down right in his lap, surprising both brothers

"What's wrong brother dearest, you look so mad? Are you jealou..."

Rin was cut off as Inuyasha had covered her mouth.

"I'm not..."

"Jealous Inuyasha?" asked Kouga smirking

"No flea bag."

"Shouldn't ye be going?" asked Kaede causing everyone to jump.

"Yes, Grandma right away thanks for everything." Kagome said as she got up and made to leave.

Soon the others followed Kagome's lead, all except Inuyasha. He stayed behind to talk to Kaede.

"Oi that kimono Kagome is wearing is mine, why did you give it to her?"

"The aura that the kimono was giving off had leaded me to believe that the owner was a kind and gentle man."

"Bah, show's what you know." snorted Inuyasha

"Maybe... Maybe but something tell me that I was right in my assumptions."

"Listen old hag, my only goal is to be the strongest half-breed this world has ever seen. Now that I know about this Shikon Jewel, I can become a full demon."

"Do what ye will, but in time you will see that my predictions are correct."

"What do ya know mean by…"

"Inuyasha! Are you coming!" Kagome interrupted.

"Yeah…yeah…I'm coming." Inuyasha said as he turned from Grandma Kaede and headed for the door.

"Wait a minute child. Ye will be needing these." Kaede said motioning to two bikes that sat against the wall of the hut. Afterward she walked over to Kagome and handed her a bow and arrow. Grandma went into another coughing fit. Kagome patted her on the back and tried to sooth her out of it. She finally quieted. Kagome smiled at her and grabbed her in a hug.

"Thanks Grams. We'll be okay. We will return with Sango and the Jewel."

"Aye child. Go. Oh, and Inuyasha? Remember our conversation."

"I'll remember."

Kagome looked at her grandmother in confusion but was unable to speak for Rin was pulling her toward the bikes.

"Let's go Kagome I bet I could beat you to the river."

"Yeah right Rin, Shigure, our dog, can run faster than you can pedal!"

"Well c'mon."

They both hopped on their bikes and took off leaving their men in the dust. Puzzled, the men began to follow them.

"YOU cheated!" Kagome hollered at Rin.

"I did not! I went as fast as I could!" Rin retorted.

"You liar you went as fast as the wind!"

"I did?" Rin got a very confused look to her face, which made Kagome sweat drop.

"Why are you two arguing now?" Miroku asked exasperated as Inuyasha and the rest came to join them. Shippou changed from Miroku's cloak to his normal form. He jumped down from his back and headed for the river for a bath.

Before Kagome or Rin could answer Daisy came up behind him and started to yelp very excitedly.

"Milord! Milord why are we still following these mortals?"

"We are not following mortals. We are following Lady Rin to retrieve her basket."

With that answer Daisy went over to Rin. Rin looked down at her.

"I thought there was another demon still with us…"

"My Lady! Lady Rin, why do you need a basket?"

"Lady…Rin…? Me?"

Rin had another puzzled look on her face as she looked down at the dog demon in puppy form. Daisy was smiling as best as her doggy jaw would allow with her tongue lolling out of it. (An: Think American Eskimo).

"Yes you are Lady Rin of the Western Lands, Milord's new mate, my new Mistress."

Rin knelt down and started to pet her.

"Like oh my god your fur is so soft!"

"Like oh my god thank you!"

Garbled and high-pitched squealing could be heard from the two females. Sesshoumaru sweat dropped at the sight and sounds coming from the two. He got tired of it. He went over and pulled Rin into his arms.

"Let's go."

"I'm hungry."

"We will eat in the next village." Sesshoumaru replied to her.

"No. We should keep moving past this village." Inuyasha snapped.

Kagome turned around and frowned at him.

"We are all tired and hungry, Inuyasha. We are going to the village."

"NO! We are pressing onward. The longer we dawdle, the more your precious basket is in danger."

"No! We are going to rest and eat the village and that is final!" Kagome was fuming. Rin had gotten back on her bike and was watching the scene. Sesshoumaru was next to her with Kouga and Miroku as well. Shippou had climbed on to Miroku's back but still in his demon form. Daisy was on Rin's handlebars panting wanting to get a move on at the sound of food.

Kagome walked over to Inuyasha and grabbed one of his ears roughly. She headed over to her bike dragging him behind.

"Let's go Inuyasha."

"Let me go! I already said I'm not going to that village, wench!"

"What. What did you say…?" Kagome let go of his ear and turned to face him.

"I said I'm not going to the village, you… stupid…wench."

"Sit, sit, sit!" With that she jumped onto her bike and took off not waiting for the others.

The group looked down at the ground and sighed. Kouga went after her carrying Miroku and Shippou to save time. Rin frowned at Inuyasha and followed after Kouga. Sesshoumaru looked down at his brother as well and smirked.

"Inu-Yasha…you fool…" with that said he went into the direction everyone else had gone.

"Sassafras motherfa… why is it this village of all villages." Muttered Inuyasha completely frustrated.

Inuyasha continued to grumble and groan about walking to this village, when he came upon a familiar spot. It was the bush that he used to hide in, when things became too much for him to handle. He came over to it and was about to touch the leaves when he heard a rustle behind him. He drew out tetsusaiga to protect himself. He turned around and found that the noise had come from one of villagers.

"Well… Well… well. Isn't it the little tramp Inu…yasha…" said a sinister voice.

"A…Kito… What the hell do you want?" (An: Yes the very same Akito from Fruits Basket. Only it's his ancestor. And we don't own that either. chibi pout )

"Now what language is that meeting an old friend of yours?"

"You're one to talk, asshole." Inuyasha said as he sheathed the sword.

"Awe what's the matter wittle puppy? Remembering all the good times we've had together?"

"Shut up! I don't have to listen to you. You may be the head of the village now, but I don't have to take your crap anymore."

"As long as you stay in this village half-breed, you will obey me."

"Never." Hollered Inuyasha.

As he yelled his fury as his childhood horrors came flooding back to him.

"Don't make me punish you like the last time you filthy dog."

"No please, Akito please don't!"

"You will obey me!" yelled Akito while his lackeys held up Inuyasha as Akito punched him in the gut.

Inuyasha smirked. "Oh I remember, a little too well... But this time, Akito… it's different."

"Like a filthy half-breed such as your self could rise above that standard. Once a filthy half-breed always a filthy half-breed."

What talking to about yourself again? Listen jackass I don't have time for punks like you." Inuyasha said walking off

"I so too won that race." Argued Rin

"Did not." retorted Kagome. "You were never as fast as Shigure before. Tell me why did we name him that again?" (An: Yes, Shigure from Fruits Basket.)

"Because he only liked girls and so he reminded us of our cousin Shigure."

"Yeah speaking of our cousin why isn't he married yet?"

"Well you know the curse."

"So that doesn't stop…"

She stopped mid-sentence when she watched her sister stand up. Kagome walked over to the door and called outside.

"Inuyasha we're in here."

"I know that. I'm part demon remember?" Inuyasha said as he slowly walked in drowning in his own thoughts.

Kouga and Miroku were both too busy enjoying themselves with the inn's waitresses to notice Inuyasha's behavior.

" No, she's my woman." argued Kouga.

"Not if I get to her first," countered Miroku, getting up and taking off.

"Keh, we'll see about that." He said as he followed.

"Inu-chan what's wrong?" asked Rin as she ignored the two.

"Nothing, just leave me alone." Inuyasha said as he sat down next to Kagome and watched them eat.

"Aren't you hungry?" asked Shippou

"Nah."

"Hey there beautiful, want to take a walk with me?" asked a man interrupting their dinner.

"No thank you." Kagome snorted. "I'm with him."

Kagome pointed to Inuyasha.

"Well isn't it our old friend Inuyasha. Finally found someone that will lower his or her standards to bed with you? If so she must be pretty easy."

This man made a grab for Kagome, but before he could touch her, Inuyasha had snared his wrist.

"Hands off, Mitzu!"

"What's it to you lowlife not like you could ever snare a proper woman, a human for that matter?" Mitzu snarled.

Kagome snorted. "And what if I am with him!"

"Not likely, no pretty woman of your standard would ever be with filth like that. You don't want to soil yourself with him. You need to be with a real man." He said as he finally loosened Inuyasha grip and grabbed Kagome. He made for the door taking Kagome with him.

"Hey… come back here… where… are you taking her?" asked Rin as she stood up from her seat but was quickly shoved back down by another of Akito's lackeys.

"Um. Mister you don't want to do that." Said Daisy.

"And why not, you dirty dog?" he said as he kicked her.

"Because of him." She wheezed as Sesshoumaru grabbed him around the neck.

"Lady Rin, What would you have me do with this human?" He sneered.

Seeing that they're distracted, Inuyasha followed Mitzu and Kagome out the door.

"Huh? Do what?"

"Milord… Milord. Can I have the left leg?" asked Daisy "How about the right? Either one's good. Let me at him!"

"Calm down Daisy, it is Lady Rin's choice. Lady Rin what do you want to do with him?"

"I don't know. Give him to Daisy she wants him."

"Alright then Milady. Daisy, have your way with him."

"Oh, thank you milady, milord!" said Daisy very excited. "Oh, may I change form Milord? It will be more fun."

"Which ever you prefer." said Sesshoumaru.

With her master's permission she started to change into her woman form. A long billowing kimono made to match her ice blue eyes had started to replace her fur and ragged servant clothes. She stretched her limbs giving everyone full view of her womanly body. Hearing a grunt like groan coming from her master she relaxed knowing the meaning of it.

"Don't worry Milord this won't take long." she chuckled evilly.

Upon Daisy's face grew a sinister grin causing her sharp white fangs to glint in the light. Sesshoumaru groaned again making Rin look at him. A puzzled look etched on her face. She grabbed the lackey from Sesshoumaru and raced out the door. Rushing by Inuyasha and Mitzu in mid fight as well as the crowd that had gathered around them.

"Oh I'm going to have so much fun," giggled Daisy carrying the man.

"Wha.. What are you going to do with me?"

"Kill you of course."

The man's eye's widened.

"N.. N... No please don't."

"Too late."

Daisy had finally returned to the river and started to swing the man around and around her head finally letting him go when he reached the right speed to belly flop on the river.

"Just Kidding!" she giggled as she dusted her hands.

Daisy turned back to the village to walk into the fight between Inuyasha and Mitzu.

"I said let her go!"

"What are you going to do about it loser?"

"Yeah, half-breed." chanted the crowd.

"Half-breed am I? I'll tell you one thing my blood has been, and will always be purer than yours Mitzu."

"Really, show me."

"Now, wait a moment it's not fair that you have a sword and Mitzu doesn't," yelled a villager.

"Fine than, Rin hold the tetsusaiga while I beat the crap out of him." Inuyasha said as he watched his brother and his mate walk out the door of the inn.

Rin ran to Inuyasha and grabbed the sword. She turned and ran back to the safety of Sesshoumaru's arms.

Meanwhile Mitzu was trying to feel up Kagome. Hearing her cries and screams brought blood boiling to the surface of his temper.

"You don't want to do that."

"As if a weakling like yourself could do anything about it."

What is that scent coming from Inuyasha? Thought Sesshoumaru.

Oh, not again... legs. Not the legs... my ears... Daisy's mind cried

"Rin, quick, hand the sword back to Inuyasha." as realization dawned on him when Daisy scampered behind Rin.

He's got full demon scent upon him.

"Sure" said Rin as she took the sword back to Inuyasha.

"GET AWAY FROM ME!" snarled Inuyasha

"Eep!" squeaked Rin running back to her husband.

"Now Mitzu you will feel my power. I will not back down this time! You see her? Yes, the cowering bitch on the ground. I'll fuck you up just as I did her," laughed Inuyasha menacingly.

Blood. I smell his blood. Need to destroy. To kill.

Inuyasha what's happening to you? Thought Kagome.

"Now Mitzu, I suggest you take your filthy paws off of my mate."

His m... mate? Is he talking about me?

"Come and get her mutt."

"Fine, it will be a pleasure slitting your throat open," laughed Inuyasha.

Inuyasha started for Mitzu but he didn't get far for the back of his collar was stuck.

"What the hell?"

"Calm down Inuyasha." said Sesshoumaru.

"Stupid idiot, let me at him or I'll kill you too with out a second thought."

"Mitzu, do as he says. Inuyasha has grown a lot and will kill you, you fool."

"Let me go!" hollered Inuyasha.

Mitzu had gotten scared when Inuyasha had shown his demon eyes and elongated fangs.

He did as Sesshoumaru asked and let Kagome go, to run off to talk to Akito. When she was freed she raced over to Inuyasha.

"Keep away from me, I don't know what I'll do in this form!"

"Inuyasha." Kagome muttered as she walked over to him." What's going on with you?"

"Human, you are meeting the demon in him."

"I said let me go, asshole. I want to kill him. Nobody touches my mate and gets away with it."

"Do you really see me as your mate, Inuyasha?"

"Yes. Now let me GO!" he screamed as he flailed about trying to rid himself of his brother's grasp.

"No."

"Inuyasha." Kagome smiled as she slowly crept her face up to his cheek. She rubbed her own cheek against the velvet of his. He snarled. She nuzzled until she came upon his throat. She kissed the pulsating spot on his neck causing him to whimper. Without realizing it she had calmed the beast inside of him.

"You can let go now. I'm fine."

"As you wish."

Sesshoumaru let him drop from his grasp. Knowing that the scent of Inuyasha had changed back to his regular self. Daisy had already started to calm down in Rin's arms Inuyasha took one last look at Kagome, blushed and begun to walk off.

"I'll be by the river, we'll make camp there." Inuyasha muttered as he past her. He stopped by Rin and grabbed his sword.

"What happened?" asked Kouga coming up to the group.

"Oh, nothing really bad, my Sesshoumaru saved the day," said Rin grinning "Hey I thought you were chasing after that girl?"

"Yeah, well I found out that she has a thing against demons."

He's such a flirt. Kagome thought as she rolled her eyes.

"Stay away from me you pervert!" a female voice screamed.

"Jeez, all I did was bump into her," said Miroku

"No luck with her either huh?" asked Kouga.

"What do you mean by that?"

"The hand mark on your face gives it away."

"Oh that, it was all worth it."

"If you are all finished, may we continue on?" asked Sesshoumaru.

"Yes, I want to see if Inuyasha is all right."

Kagome and the others returned to their equipment and followed Inuyasha's path.

Poor Inuyasha, I hope he's okay.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

To answer questions on why Sango is a basket

Lady Fiona: First off this is little red riding hood

Lady Shard: she has a basket

Lady Fiona: and we need to fit Sango in somewhere as a piece of the story

Lady Shard: so poof she's the basket

Lady Fiona: lol but the reason she is a basket is because of Rin

Lady Shard: the demon magnet

Lady Fiona: Sango saved Rin on a past journey from the evil toad Jaken. Now why Jaken?

Lady Shard: because he was always with Rin in the series so it kind of just fit

Lady Fiona: Then we found out that Sesshoumaru needed an assistant

Lady Shard: and Daisy was born

Lady Fiona: she totally takes after MY dog. Total nut case

Lady Shard: well duh where do you think we came up with it...

Lady Fiona: hey I'm just explaining a few things

Lady Shard: okay okay

Lady Fiona: BEEEEDAAA

Lady Shard: I have no retort to that

Lady Fiona: So Jaken tried to "collect" Rin cuz that's what he does in our story.

Lady Shard: OUR story remember that

Lady Fiona: so he wanted to have Rin as a basket he's sort of a pack rat

Lady Shard: or toad thing

Lady Fiona: so he "collects" maidens and transforms them into objects. So there you have it. Why Sango is a basket.

Lady Shard: ummmm...weren't we just explaining why Sango was a basket...

Lady Shard: sweat drops

Lady Shard: I'm always behind

Lady Fiona: yeah but i wanted to explain a few things. Lol