Kagome expected this walk to be a lot shorter, then thought out. Inuyasha made it seem a lot closer, but mostly it was the weather conditions that were slowly down their steady pace.

Kagome could see dark heavy rain clouds gather in the sky, seeing flashes of lightening followed thunder. Kagome could feel the rain picking up, seeing this storm was to stubborn to let up.

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" You think Shippo is alright? I mean I know he hates thunderstorms and being away from us."

Inuyasha tried blowing his damp bangs out of his face but it was useless. He was throwing a fit trying to keep his hair away from his eyes. Within moment he just groaned and gave up within seconds.

Inuyasha's mind drifted away from the small things seeing Kagome stopped in thought and possibly in exhaustion. She could see already she was getting sick from being only dressed in a skirt and a thin top.

" Kagome I think I finally found what your problem is…."

Inuyasha smirked, while Kagome was ready to the utter the famous words. She was expecting something rude, mean, anything that was Inuyasha.

" What's that? That I'm bitchy, horrible person who can do anything right?"

Inuyasha grabbed her hand and gave it a tight squeeze as they continued walking to what appeared to be a village in shambles on the horizons.

" Feh, any idiot could see it. I just think you worry too much of others, and try to please them. Your always putting yourself last, and others first. Where do you ever take the time to fit you in?"

Kagome just looked at Inuyasha's face that had never been so intriguing before. His white hair appeared grey, seeing how heavy his appeared when it was damp.

It was true. It was like Inuyasha knew her better then herself. She felt like a stranger to herself if anything. She blushed at the fact knowing Inuyasha had a point that was pretty much truefully.

Kagome gently knelt down for a moment unzipping her bag, grabbing her extra raincoat seeing how wet and uncomfortable he appeared.

" Inuyasha here. It's a raincoat. It will keep you dry."

Inuyasha stopped for a moment briefly to get Kagome's attention. He placed the raincoat back into her hands refusing to accept it.

" This is what I mean. Let someone else look after you for once. I don't need the raincoat I'm fine. Rain doesn't bother me. I'd like to see you wear this rain coat…

Kagome didn't bother to argue with him. She slipped it on placing the hood safe and secure over the top of her head. She smiled, feeling Inuyasha's arm slip around her waist without warning.

" Inuyasha don't you think your being silly?"

Inuyasha had an awkward smile on his face when he saw the village in full view. There was barely any left surrounding it. There were barely any trees or even life thriving like all other villages have been. Kagome stopped for a moment, seeing Inuyasha's happy mood disappear instantly.

" Inuyasha did you hear me?"

He didn't reply. He heard her, but the memories of this place still haunted him and taunted him clearly. He just grabbed Kagome's hand tightly for strength, knowing he was opening up in more ways then just one. He always went on his own considering the emotion he felt, and he didn't want anyone to see he had a weak point; Even Kagome.

" Ya I heard ya. This is the place."

His voice sounded monotone. Kagome knew just by the appearance something terrible happened. They were basically ruins of villages and homes, and one that was barely holding up anymore. Kagome gently leaned her head on her shoulder, knowing by his voice and his looks this was hard enough of him being here.

" Inuyasha…what happened?"

Inuyasha shook his head and gathered a deep breath before he could speak. This rattled him enough. He could still remember the laughter, for being the half breed in the village. It was so fresh in his mind, he still couldn't forget it.

" Kagome this was my village where I grew up. Or at least what's left of it. It was burnt down when my father and mother were still alive. They died shortly after this ordeal. Even then I was ridiculed for being me. A bloody half demon."

Inuyasha's hands curved into fists. He didn't expect he would feel this bad coming to this place. He thought maybe it was the fact Kagome was here, then again it could have been anything.

Kagome curved a smile, trying to make everything alright and she knew she couldn't. This was strange to her, but nothing new either. Every time he hurt, she could feel the exact same thing.

" Look Inuyasha, if you want to turn back we can. This is why you wanted to jewel. Not for power but…

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" To be accepted."

Inuyasha finished off her words. He just smiled, when he saw Kagome's face. She had been curious from the start about his past life, and every time she asked he would shut her out. He wanted to show Kagome she was apart of his life, and thought this could do it more then anything.

Kagome made sure his hand held onto his. Inuyasha gently sat down for a moment feeling his legs already tired and sore from walking for a couple of hours straight.

" Its understandable. I guess being made fun of took a toll on you. Especially of your mother and father death's. But why a demon, if you wanted to be accepted? Why not a human as a choice?"

Inuyasha didn't know exactly how to answer these. Nobody in his entire life had ever cared or even questioned his life like this, not even Kikyo held that same curiosity and compassion Kagome did.

"Well…I thought a demon would be the best. It wasn't all about being powerful as I made it out to be. Just that my father was this demon, who could protect himself , and people took him seriously. If anyone made a joke about him, they would pay. I just thought it would be easier for me to have that too."

Kagome had never heard Inuyasha complain or even bother backing out of the conversation. She knew it was hard, just she wanted to be apart of him more then anything.

" I'm not trying to bother you Inuyasha with these questions. You always kept that part of you secret, even quiet with the people you trust. I think your fine the way you are. Its whatever you want though."

Inuyasha nodded, finding himself opening a different place in his heart for Kagome with every talk they had. Kagome lifted from the ground, placing out her hand for Inuyasha to follow too.

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" You still willing to show me the rest? Or do you want to turn back?"

Inuyasha's stubborn over-drive kicked back in again. He just shook his head quickly recovering.

" Feh, ya right like were going to turn around after all this walking. Just be glad I can feel comfortable and open with you. I can't always, believe me I try."

" Well you've come along way from being that horrible, rude, and obnoxious demon I met a couple of years back."

" Well you've come along way from being that stupid, demanding, annoying wench that I met back then too."

Kagome just stood with her hands on her hip.

" I know you still think that. Don't deny it either."

Inuyasha just grabbed her cheeks as a joke running off further ahead.

" Only when I'm mad at you. Which is most of the time…."

Kagome caught up having her footsteps match his exactly. She just placed her arm comfortably around his, seeing he made no attempt to push her backwards or bitch at her either.

Kagome felt bad realizing Inuyasha would leave without warning to come to this spot, when she assumed he had gone to see Kikyo like always. She couldn't help but feel bad for flipping out and accusing him when he said he truely didn't. Kagome just smiled when she finally caught of glimpse of happiness that she thought she would see.

" Likewise Inuyasha. Likewise."