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Chapter 9: The Inu-youkai mystery

Breakfast was mostly quiet. No one even looked up from their bowls of ramen, because they were all to embarrassed, or in Miroku's case he couldn't stop grinning. Inuyasha sat beside Kagome, and Shippo sat between Kirara and Kagome. Across from them sat Miroku and Sango, while Kaede resumed mixing her herbs.

After they all finished and were sitting peacefully without anyone saying anything in the hut, Shippo decided to speak.

"Kaede, what does it mean when two people bathe, but in a bedroll, and without water, together?" Shippo asked curiously. Kagome chocked up her drink of water and everyone but Shippo blushed furiously, even Miroku and Kaede.

"Bathe? In bed?" Kaede knew exactly what he was talking about, but had no desire to answer that question. She also didn't know who he was talking about... yet.

"Well, Inuya..." before Shippo could say another word Inuyasha covered Shippo's mouth with his hand. As Shippo tried to squirm free from Inuyasha's grasp, Kaede realized exactly who Shippo was referring to. (A/N: If you don't catch my drift just say it in a review and I'll tell you at the beginning of the next chapter) Shippo grew tired of the squirming and did the only manly thing to do... he cried. Inuyasha released him to cover his ears. "Kagome! Inuyasha's bullying me again!" cried Shippo, but to his surprise he didn't here a thump.

Everyone turned to where Kagome was sitting only moments ago and realized she was no longer there. 'Where the hell did she go?" thought Inuyasha as he ran out of the hut in search of Kagome. When he stepped out of the hut, he immediately felt a gust of wind. Snow covered the ground like a the sea over the ocean floor. The snow was around a foot deep, and the village was at peace. Everyone was inside to escape the colds of winter. It was easier for Inuyasha to find Kagome, because her foot steps where clear. They led into the next hut over. Inuyasha leapt into the hut and noticed Kagome sitting there with a fire just started.

He walked over and sat beside her wondering why she was there. She was covered in blankets up to her neck and she didn't look to well.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha questioned placing a hand on her shoulder. She responded with a warm smile, but behind the smile was a hidden feeling of pain, and Inuyasha could tell. "Are you alright?" Concern fluttered Inuyasha's voice.

"Yeah, um... a little cold is all." Kagome said leaning her head on his shoulder.

"You can't lie to me."

"It's just..." Kagome was cut off by a sneeze. "I think I got a cold yesterday." Kagome sneezed twice and then sighed deeply.

Moments later the others all entered and sat across from Inuyasha and Kagome.

"Kagome are you alright?" Sango asked. "You don't look so good."

"I'm fine, don't worry about me."

Moments later

They were now into a conversation about how Kagome's went missing yesterday and then was brought back passed out and sick. Kagome explained she got lost in the woods when she went for a walk and passed out from the cold. She told them Inuyasha found her and they came across a demon named Soshi.

Squash

The small flee, Miyoga slowly drifted down into Inuyasha's palm after being squashed.

"Miyoga! What the hell are you doing here?" Inuyasha said.

"My your blood is extra tasty today, I see you have mated."

Squash

Inuyasha squashed him that time for the embarrassing statement as he went apple red, alongside Kagome.

When the flee had blown himself up he sat on Kirara for safe measures and spoke.

"Soshi you say?" Miyoga wondered out loud.

"Yeah, what of it? You know'em?" asked Inuyasha.

"Yes, indeed. He is a general Inu-yukai, well he was, that is until he was dispelled for trying to slay your father."

"My old man?"

"Yes, he Soshi grew jealous that he couldn't have full control over the western lands, he believed he was destined, when in all truth he wasn't. After you were born he became more bitter by the day and was expelled from the clan, when the others found out about his trickery. He was never again to return to the castle."

"Interesting character, this Soshi guy." Miroku stated.

"What the hell would he have to do with me, he wants to fight me?" Inuyasha yelled and questioned at once.

"Well, he is probably trying to exact revenge." Miyoga replied.

"So why doesn't he go kill Sesshomaru!"

"Inuyasha, it isn't so simple. Sesshomaru was on his side. You see he hated the fact that your father mated with a human and was also expelled from the clan, plotting with Soshi. Sesshomaru, was welcomed back after your father was defeated because he needed to talk control of the lands and remaining clan."

"Feh, he had no business with me."

"What about you mate? Has he business with her?" Miroku commented.

"What the hell... NO!"

"Then he'll do whatever suit him." Miyoga said plainly as he jumped out into the snow and hopped away.

"Baka, flee!" Inuyasha yelled after him.

"Don't worry about it Inuyasha." said Kagome patting Inuyasha's back. She then sneezed again.

"Lousy whether." Inuyasha growled because it caused Kagome sickness.

"What do you suppose we do about this Soshi character?" asked Sango.

"Who cares! He has no business with me and if he wants a fight he'll get one.

"Maybe it's best if you don't underestimate his power." stated Kaede.

"Feh. Leave!" Inuyasha said directing it at everyone except Kagome. Then were a little shocked by his sudden yelling and all scattered to the next hut. Inuyasha did it so they didn't bother Kagome while she was sick. 'Dam! Kaede better have some herbs stored for the winter.'

"Inuyasha, maybe.." Kagome was cut off by a sneeze. "Maybe we should listen to Kaede, and beware of his power."

"Kagome, I can stand my own ground."

"Yeah, can't we all." Kagome said sarcastically. "Inuyasha, can you take me to my time?"

"What? We were just there!"

"Inuyasha! I need some medicine."

"Kaede's got herbs."

"She needs them for sick villagers, beside why would I get them here when I can just get them there?"

"Kagome..."

"Inuyasha, I'll walk then."

"Not even! Not in this whether. With those little skirts of yours you'll barely make it ten yards before your legs freeze up!" Inuyasha stood and picked Kagome up bridal style and prepared to take her to her time for some medicines.

K, I hope you LOVED it. REVIEW and keep reading. Tell me what you thought. I haven't really decided if I should put another LEMON in it yet. I'm thinking about Kagome finding out she's pregnant NEXT chapter. Tell me what you think about that.