Inuyasha Who?

Oh man, she was tired. Kagome opened her eyes and blinked, the sun seemed too bright. She rolled over and propped up on an elbow. Well she was in her sleeping bag and Miroku, Sango and Shippo were there but she didn't remember where they had been before Koga found her or getting to them. Slowly she sat up; there was still a dull pain behind her eyes.

"Hmm? Oh Kagome! You're awake!" Shippo bounced up and turned worried eyes on her. "Are you feeling any better?"

"Kagome?"

"You're awake Kagome?"

Koga quickly made his way to her side and took her hand. "How're you feeling Kagome? You had me worried."

"Heh, morning everyone. My head still hurts a little but I'm fine. Where are we? I…don't remember much of anything." She saw them all exchange worried glances. "What? What is it?"

"Kagome..."

"Wait, Miroku how about we eat something and let Kagome take some more medicine before we get into all that." Sango didn't like the way Kagome looked, still haggard with lines under her eyes and she didn't asked about Inuyasha. She always asked about Inuyasha even if she was mad at him.

"Okay. Right, let's eat something."

"Wait here Kagome and I'll be right back with some fresh fruit and fish." Koga said and with a blast of wind took off.

Shippo hopped up on Miroku's shoulder as he left to get more firewood. "What do you think's wrong with Kagome? She seems so out of it."

"I don't know Shippo, maybe she just needs to feel better, get rid of her headache completely."

"But Miroku, she hasn't said a word about Inuyasha. If Kikyo is behind this, something must have happened to him. She could be holding him captive or something and need our help."

"Don't fret so Shippo. At least not until we know what's going on and if Inuyasha needs us then we'll be there for him like always."

Kagome was aware that her friends were acting strangely and watching her with worried eyes. She endured the attention until after breakfast but couldn't stand the polite conversation any longer.

"Miroku, Sango, one of you please tell me what's going? I don't remember coming here or why I was alone in some creepy forest or why my head was throbbing like an all drum band. Did someone attack us? Naraku?"

Miroku and Sango looked at each other not sure what to say or who should say something first. Koga beat them to the punch.

"Where's the mutt Kagome? He's supposed to protect you, not leave you to fend for yourself. Stupid Inuyasha! When I get my hands on him, I bet he'll never run off again!"

Kagome looked confused. Inuyasha? She felt herself wince at the name. Who was this Inuyasha and why was he supposed to be protecting her? "Umm, who's Inu-yasha? Is he a new ally against Naraku?"

They were dumbfounded. Mouths hung open and silence reined. Kagome didn't know who Inuyasha was! Moments ticked by with no one speaking, all just trying to take in what Kagome said.

Kagome looked at them and smiled, they must be playing a game with her to make her feel better. "Okay joke's over. There is no Inuyasha. You guys are just trying to get me to smile aren't you?" As she watched they began to frown and exchange glances.

"Kagome, you don't know who Inuyasha is? You know the half-demon that we've been traveling with and the guy you love." Shippo had moved to stand before her, eyes wide.

"Love! I'm not in love with anyone, especially not some nonexistent half-demon. Come on, you all are playing with me right?" Kagome was starting to get worried and her headache was coming back.

"Umm, Kagome do you remember when we first met?" Miroku wanted to know.

"Of course, you stole my jewel shards. Shippo and I had to track you down to a village and you almost sucked us up in your wind tunnel. What? Was this Inuyasha supposed to have been there?" Kagome watched him nod and then looked to Sango.

"Kagome, what about when we met? Naraku was using the deaths of my people to have me attack you. Do you remember that?"

Kagome heaved a sigh and put her hand against her head, "Yes. Miroku and Naraku fought and I convinced you we were the good guys and then we joined up with Miroku to fight Naraku's demon puppet. It was just us! No one else was there!" Kagome voice got higher and she was breathing heavier.

"Okay, okay, calm down." Sango said moving closer and wrapping an arm around Kagome's shoulders.

"Hmph, well this works out great for me if she can't remember the runt. Leaves Kagome all to me." Koga started laughing but when three pairs of censoriouss eyes turned his way he said, "What? It's true; if she can't remember him then she's free to be my mate. End of story."

"Perhaps we should save this talk for later, Koga." Kagome was looking like she could cry any moment so Koga shut up. "Let's get ready to start our search for Naraku, okay?" He really meant Inuyasha and the others nodded following his lead.

Sango, Miroku and Koga managed to get a moment alone before they were to leave. "It must be some spell Kikyo used on her. Who else would want her to forget all about Inuyasha?"

"Me." Koga promptly answered.

"Yes, well that may be true but you wouldn't hurt Kagome in the process. Have you noticed that every time she says Inuyasha's name or tries to picture him that she seems to be in pain? Apparently Kagome's fighting this spell but it's too strong because it causes her pain when she thinks of him."

"Or maybe Kikyo wanted her to feel pain whenever she thinks of Inuyasha. Kikyo is a very bitter soul these days." Sango pointed out.

Koga scratched his head, "I don't care if she forgets about the mutt but I don't like anyone causing Kagome pain. So I take it we're going to see if we can find Inuyasha?" When Miroku nodded Koga groaned. "Damn! Knew this was too good to be true, Inuyasha gone and forgotten."

"Whether or not you will admit it Koga, we need Inuyasha in the fight against Naraku and he has saved your life quite a few times."

"Plus if Kagome gets her memory back and you've done nothing to help find Inuyasha, she may never forgive you." Sango said with a little smile.

"Alright already! I said I'd help didn't I! Let's just get this started, huh?" Koga stalked away muttering. "Maybe we won't find him. He could have just up and disappeared. Stupid mutt."

"Miroku this isn't going to be easy. Are we supposed to help Kagome remember Inuyasha or not. I mean can we just not talk about him at all?"

"I don't know Sango. We don't want to cause her more pain but we could probably use her help in finding Inuyasha if she could remember something. I guess we'll just have to play it by ear." They stared at one another then Miroku took Sango's hand and they walked together to meet the others.

Kagome has forgotten about Inuyasha and Koga couldn't be happier, will it last?