Well here is the next chapter of my story. As I'm sure you can see RyGuy, The Wait is the title of the chapter not having to wait for it. lol. This chapter is another short one.

I'm not sure when I'll be updating again. I plan to update around Saturday but I can't guarantee anything for a few reasons:
1. Chapter 6 isn't totally written (all previous chapters were previously written)
 2. My 3rd college semester is coming to a close and I have to have a certain GPA to get into my major otherwise I'm screwed. And I have quite a few papers due and next week is finals. So if I find the time to write I will but no guarantees.
 3. Life likes to throw me curves so something always likes to get in my way.

Now for review responses:

Rachel509 - I will finish this fic. I don't totally know every aspect of the ending but I know the general idea. As of matter of fact, driving to school today I thought of something new to throw in (but that's in later chapters). As for Kohaku, I know how you feel. I don't like seeing good characters die but I had to make a few sacrifices in writing this. Just keep reading.

Sakume Nohara - Yes, you'll find out about Kikyo in this chapter but it's not going to be action. I don't go into detail about it but I might later. Who knows?

Takerus Lost Angel - If you noticed the note above my quick updating is going to slow down but will still be quicker than my other updates (which were sometimes a month (once it was 7 months *ouch*)) S-H-O-U-T (you told me give you a shout)

Black Dice - Thank you for the Milky Way. *jumps for joy* I haven't seen Excel Saga but I've heard about it. If you ever go too crazy just take some Ritalin.

AND TO EVERYONE - You'll have to wait about 4-5 more chapters for the wish though in about 2-3 chapters you might be able to form an idea as to what it is.

Disclaimer - who would have a name like disclaimer. I don't know but I'm telling him that I don't own IY (I hope everyone understands the joke).

italics- are thoughts
***** is scene change


A Wish From the Heart

Chapter 5: The Wait

Sango slowly stirred the stew that she was making for dinner. It had been four days since Kagome had left. They hadn't heard much from Inuyasha. He only showed up when he was hungry and sometimes he didn't even show up for that.

"Is the stew ready?" Miroku asked his companion.

"Not yet. Give it a few more minutes," she said and then turned to Miroku and talked more seriously. "Houshi-sama, I'm starting to get worried about Inuyasha?"

"You shouldn't worry. He always gets like this when Kagome's gone, you know that," Miroku replied.

"I'm not talking about that. Ever since we defeated Naraku and he took the jewel, he's been different. He didn't argue with Kagome very much on our return to the village, he didn't seem too bothered when Kagome said she'd be gone a week, and he isn't forcing Kagome to go on this new journey. This is just very unlike Inuyasha"

"I've noticed that myself, but Inuyasha always was a mystery to figure out so I didn't even try to rationalize he current behavior. I don't know where this journey is going to lead us but I trust Inuyasha so I'm not too worried."

"I guess you're right," Sango said and relaxed. Miroku noticed this and took advantage right away. *SLAP* "Damn pervert. Now you can wait until everyone else is done eating until you eat," Sango said still fuming. "Shippo," she called knowing that the kit was outside the hut with Kaede. Barely a second after calling Shippo jumped in the hut looking for food.

"Lady Sango, I'm very hungry and Inuyasha might eat all the food before I get a chance," Miroku pleaded.

"Well that will be good punishment for you," Sango said firmly.

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At that moment, Inuyasha was still up in one of his favorite trees in his forest. He is thinking over whether he was right in planning this journey. It would definitely change a lot of things. Hopefully no one would mind too much. He was missed Kagome. She would be gone for a week. It was the longest they had been separated in their entire journey. Even when he had managed to force her back to her time, she had only been gone 3 or 4 days. It took a lot of self control to say that he'd wait a week but that would help him and though he wouldn't admit it, he wanted Kagome to come with them. After Kikyo had been killed by Naraku for the second time, he grieved for her but he was also relieved. He wouldn't have to go to hell with her. He never really wanted to in the first place but he owed her. Now he wouldn't have to worry about that, he could spend his time with Kagome, if only she shared his feelings. The only reason he didn't admit his feelings to her was because he was afraid he'd be hurt if she didn't feel the same way.

He quickly shook his head trying to get the depressing thoughts out of his head. He looked out at the sun. It was setting over the horizon. Kagome had always liked to watch the sun set. She always remarked that it was beautiful and he would just pretend not to care but in fact he had to admit that it was beautiful if you took the time to watch it. He wondered if she was watching the sun set right now.

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As of matter of fact, Kagome had just taken a break from doing her homework to watch the sun set. She had been wondering the same thing about Inuyasha though she highly doubted it since he didn't seem to care. She had so much work to catch up on. Finals were only half done and she wasn't too sure on how well she was doing at this point. She hoped that she wouldn't fail and have to repeat this year. She had tried studying but her thoughts would always come back to a certain silver-haired hanyou. Now that the jewel was complete, she had no purpose there. She wouldn't mind stopping by now and then to see her friends but they probably wouldn't stay there in Kaede's village. She would've admitted her feeling about Inuyasha long ago but it seemed to be unrequited love (for those of you who don't know: that means a one-sided love). Even though Kikyo was dead, Inuyasha probably still loved her. If she did leave the feudal age for good, she would admit her feelings to Inuyasha before then so that she didn't have anything to regret. Maybe after this new journey she'd tell him. She was still wondering where this journey's destination was but she told Inuyasha she'd follow him and she would.

Well the sun had gone down over the horizon almost ten minutes ago, it was time she got back to work. Before she walked away from the window, she looked around. She couldn't help but feel she was being watched. She had this feeling ever since she got back. Was Inuyasha following her or was it something else? She didn't know and she had too much work to worry about it. If Inuyasha was watching her, then let him. She still had 3 days until she was to return to the feudal era as she promised and to keep that promise she had to finish her work. Though Kagome tried to study, within ten minutes she was asleep at her desk.


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Well that's it for this chapter. I hope you don't go too crazy about it being short. I'm not sure if you'd consider this fluff but it comes close. Some good fluff is coming on down the line. I'm also going to start something new here. I saw some else do it before and I'm going to try it. I'm going to recommend other stories to read (mostly IY) that I have read and liked. First up:

Transcending a Dynasty by JadeWing - ; - futuristic AU. Really good with LONG chapters. I really loved this story and just the other day it was completed. Good luck on bring it out as a regular novel

Also I know I forgot to thank people for reviewing for the 4th chapter so here's for both chapter 4&5 (no repeats): Rachel509, Sakume Nohara, Ryngrl5, Takerus Lost Angel, Silent Dark, ssp51201, keri, Ryguy, Burnsybabe, Black Dice, lilemmy, Kara Noboru, Sakura Mori, tinsas, hikariko, General Cartwright, Samantha-1434, Sunnygurl357, seikkyokuka, Angel452, and b00kperson. Thanks all of you.

Next Chapter: Chapter 6: Beginning the Next Journey