This chapter is kind of a filler. Sorry! It goes more into depth about the events leading up to Inuyasha and Kagome's separation. It may also be a little short. I don't know, haven't started writing yet. It's in the format of a flashback type of thing. Basically the events leading up to chapter 1.

Responding to reviews:

Kstewdeux: Well, of course he isn't perfect. He's very egotistical, given the fact that he has jewel shards and that he's the wolf prince. I think Sango said this once, but he only says the things he thinks Kagome wants to hear.

AyannaIvanova: Thanks so much! :) I certainly try my best to get their personalities right.

Enjoy.

Kagome's P.O.V.

I watched in astonishment as Inuyasha killed the bird of paradise in one swing of his sword. He really has gotten the hang of the wind scar! I was so proud of him. I had asked Sango to help me get Koga down from the mountain since he was hurt. I felt bad, but his arrogance led to his injury and the loss of the jewel shard in his right arm. He groaned softly, holding his injured arm. It looked really bad. The skin there was rubbed off, the result of him trying to free his arm, and it looked crushed as a result of being caught in between those giant teeth. Kirara landed and helped me bring Koga over to his comrades. I kneeled on the ground, letting him rest his head on my knees.

Inuyasha continued to bask in the glory of his mastery of the wind scar. "I took down the bird of hell, now I just have this fleabag wolf to deal with." He said. He turned to the tribe, his eyes widening when he saw me holding Koga. "She's hugging him!"

"You aren't going to be 'dealing with' anything, Inuyasha. He's really hurt!" I looked at Inuyasha with a stern look on my face, but he himself looked hurt and confused.

"This is nothin'," Said Koga, sitting up. He was in pain. I saw him wince with every movement.

"Koga, don't get up!" I said, worried for him. He didn't listen to me, his arrogance coming through once again. He stood up, albeit slowly and faced Inuyasha.

"Trying to get me while I'm down?... Well, I'm still able to whip ya…"

"We'll see about that!" Inuyasha lunged towards Koga, ready to punch him. I panicked, having to use my last resort.

"Inuyasha, sit boy!" I said firmly. His beads of subjugation immediately brought him to the ground. That would be enough time to let the tribe escape. I helped Koga over to his friends. "Get him out of here! Quick!" Ginta and Hakkaku both took one of Koga's arms and the pack ran away. Inuyasha and I watched them leave.

"Why did you let them escape?!" He said, angrily. Did I really need to explain myself?

"Koga was too hurt to fight… Besides, he was good to me, so I decided to return the favor." I looked at Inuyasha, who still looked upset.

"'Good to you'?! Do you really get off on that kind of thing? He kidnapped you and you were almost killed!" He was fuming.

I looked down to hide my blush. I played with my fingers to avoid looking into Inuyasha's eyes. "He looks rough, but he was actually really kind to me, and he protected me."

Miroku and Sango looked at us arguing. "Miroku, do you think she's developed feelings for Koga?"

The monk contemplated a bit. "How could she resist? He's lavished her with bold declarations of love and loyalty."

"… This is stupid! Forget it!" Inuyasha growled, turning around and crossing his arms over his chest. After taking the two jewel shards, we set off again.

Was Inuyasha jealous?

Over the next few days, Koga came often to visit me. He was still so grateful after I helped him. He brought me flowers every time. He didn't stay long, but he always said something sweet to me, or something arrogant that made Inuyasha upset.

Over those few days, Inuyasha hadn't said a word to me. I think he was still upset about me helping the wolf demon tribe, and Koga coming to visit most definitely did not make him any less upset. We had been exploring the mountains for the past couple of days. It was a nice change of scenery.

We stopped to rest on a cliff that had a beautiful view of the sunset. The sweet orange and pink sky easily blended with the pretty yellow of the sun. It was gorgeous. I looked at the 2 jewel shards we retrieved from the birds of paradise.

"One of these belonged to Koga…" I said to myself. "I wonder if he and Inuyasha will keep fighting…"

"Kagome, why don't you go try to calm down Inuyasha?" Sango said to me. Huh? "He's very protective of you. When Koga kidnapped you, he was very upset…" I looked back at Inuyasha. He was sitting away from us, on the edge of the cliff. I couldn't see his face, but I knew he was pouting.

"I feel bad for him, considering the way things turned out." Miroku sympathized with him. I went over to Inuyasha, not sure what to say. What was there to apologize for?

"Hey, Inuyasha…" He looked at me before childishly looking away. Figures. "I'm sorry for worrying you, 'kay? Thank you for saving me." I kneeled down next to him.

"Hmph… I think you would have preferred it if I didn't show up at all." He said, confusing me. What did he mean by that? "Doesn't take much, does it; a few sweet words?"

"What are you talking about?" I didn't understand what he was going on about. "Does it bug you that Koga said he loved me, and that he visits me a lot? Is that it?" He shifted a bit. Yup, hit the nail on the head. "Don't tell me you're jealous." He growled before standing up in his tantrum.

"Why would I be jealous of that jerk?! I don't care!" He yelled, looking at me. Yeah, right, Inuyasha. I thought of something to say to put him at ease.

"Not that it's any of your business, but Koga's not my type, okay?" I lied, but Inuyasha was too angry to notice.

"Hmph, I wasn't askin'. I don't care what you do. I don't wanna talk about it anymore." He turned away, crossing his arms over his chest. "Spare me, would'ja?" I wanted to say something back, but I let it go, sighing softly. Making him angrier wouldn't do anything. However, his curiosity got the best of him and he squatted down next to me.

"So… What did you guys do, exactly?..." I don't know what my face looked like now, but I knew it was an expression of disgust. I looked at Inuyasha's confused face. Did he really think I would do something? Did he think I slept with him or something?

"Inuyasha…" I started off sweetly, trying to hide my anger. That didn't help. I scowled deeply, yelling at him. "Just who do you take me for?! I have some self-respect, you know! I can't believe you'd even ask me that!"

He looked surprised, and a little scared for a bit before yelling back. "You don't have to bite my head off! I was just wonderin'!"

I got in his face. "You jerk! Don't you get anything?!"

"If I'm such a jerk, then stop taggin' along and gettin' in the way! I'm tired of wastin' my time rescuing you!"

I gave him a blank stare. I couldn't do this. "I see…" I looked at Sango, who was watching us argue. "Sango?"

She looked a little scared, like I was going to yell at her, too. "Uh, what is it?

"Can I borrow Kirara?" As if saying it was okay, Kirara jumped on top of Sango's head and nuzzled into her hair.

"What are you gonna do?"

Inuyasha made a face as if he was judging me. "Hmph… She misses her wolf boy already."

He was getting on my last nerve. I looked at Inuyasha, fire in my eyes. "I'm going back home, stupid!" I yelled. I'm sure Koga himself could hear me, I was really loud. "You're such a jerk!" I immediately got on Kirara, taking Shippo with me. He was great company, he let me vent to him. Once we were back at the well, I smiled at him. "Shippo, I'll let you in on a little secret. I'll be coming back right away, since I'm not really that mad. Don't tell Inuyasha, okay?"

I jolted awake, sitting upright and in a cold sweat. I had a terrible dream. It was a nightmare. It seemed pretty normal at first. My mind was just reminding me about the rough patch me and Inuyasha had before I caught him with Kikyo. This time, the ending was much worse than me just seeing them together.

Inuyasha was standing outside the well, waiting for me. Once I climbed out, he looked like the happiest man alive. I hugged him tightly. We stayed in that embrace until he saw Kikyo approaching us. Once she got there, it was like I didn't exist to him. He left me there and went to her. Why did I have a dream like that? Was it because I missed him?

I shook my head to get it out of my mind. There's no use in crying over spilled milk. That argument with Inuyasha truly opened my eyes. He didn't trust me. How could we have had a stable relationship with no trust? From now, I'm going to try not to think about him anymore. I'm doing nothing but hurting myself when I think about him. There was nothing to be had between us anymore.

I sighed softly, looking around Koga's room and listening intently. It was still night, I think. I didn't hear anyone moving around. I looked at Koga. His face looked content as he slept. I laid down again, looking at him attentively. Maybe he's dreaming about me… Blushing, I rolled my eyes at myself, drifting back to sleep.

Get over yourself, Kagome.

I was kinda iffy on that last bit. I feel like I could have gone without it but it felt weird not to have it? I dunno. Expect some action next chapter. :) (no not that kind of action pervert)