A/N: I want to give a special shout out all my regular reviewers for this story. Meisae, and ihavetoriblenews. Thanks for your support as I try to get better with my writing. As for all of you that fav./followed. Thank you as well for contining to stay with me. And so on with the story!

Chapter 8

Everything went well for Kagome as she checked into college. She even managed to make a few new friends while waiting in the office to fill out her papers. The girls agreed to meet tomorrow after class for lunch at a nearby resterant. Kagome didn't know how she was going to tell InuYasha about going out with the girls. 'It's going to be hard enough to just get him to stay home while I'm in class. I hate to think what's going to happen when I tell him about staying out even later. *sigh* This is one fight that's not going to go well.' Kagome thought as they walked home.

As InuYasha and Kagome made their way home. He could tell Kagome wanted to say something, but after their little argument that morning. He decided not to say anything just yet. So InuYasha just walked quietly be her side. 'She'll tell me when she's ready, I hope. Besides even without that damn sit command, she still can be scary!' InuYasha thought, as he walked along.

Deciding to break the ice a little, InuYasha unfolded his arms and reached for Kagome's hand. He was a little surprised that she didn't pull away from his touch, as he held her hand. But they still didn't speak as they continued their walk back to the apartment.

Once they made it to their new home, things only got more uncomfortable. Kagome went to unpack and make a list of supplies they would need. As Kagome worked, InuYasha stood and watched her. The silent treatment was starting to anger him. And like always, his temper got the best of him. "Oi wench, enough of this not talking to me shit! I know there's something you want to tell me Kagome, so spill!"

And like always Kagome left InuYasha know, she wasn't some wench. Kagome stopped what she was doing, her anger also rising. So she put down what she was doing and turned to face InuYasha. He was going to know just what was on her mind.

"First off InuYasha, I'm not a wench. Second, I made some new friends today. And third, I am meeting up with them tomorrow after class for lunch. And NO InuYasha, this time you will be staying right here till I get back! So don't even start with me."

With every word Kagome spoke, InuYasha only got madder! A growl started in his chest, which only got louder as she told him about her plans. Kagome knew that growl all to well. After all she fought by his side along time, and she also knew InuYasha wouldn't back down easily. "The hell you are! Damn it Kagome! Why don't you understand something's not right." InuYasha was now standing face to face with her, with a hand on each shoulder.

Bitting her bottom lip Kagome decided she was not losing this fight. "I'm sorry InuYasha, but you have no say in this. So just...leave me alone for now, I have work to do."

Letting his hands fall from her shoulders, InuYasha turned away from her. And decided to head back to the small room she called the living area. "Fine Kagome, but don't come crying to me when something happens. I'm not saving your ass this time wench!" The bedroom door slammed shut as he left the room.

Kagome's anger faded, his words did hurt. And soon the tears started to fall. Burying her head in her pillow on the bed, she silently cried. 'We were so happy before and now...everything just seems to be falling apart. If that stupid guy hadn't kidnapped me on the train. None of this would be happening now.' Kagome thought, as she continued to cry into her pillow.

InuYasha knew she was crying. He smelled her tears before a single tear fell. As soon as he left the room he could hear her crying into the pillow. Even though he didn't go far, part of him knew she needed sometime alone. He just hated the fact she wouldn't listen to him about something not being right. 'I lost her for three years, and I'll be damned if I'll let her go again! *Sigh* I really messed up this time, but I can't help it. I went though three years of hell without her, I refuse to let someone hurt her now. But I'm also afraid if I keep fighting with her like this, that I'll push her away. Maybe...forever.' Closing his eyes InuYasha continued to think to himself about everything that was happening. And as InuYasha thought Kagome's tears lessened, and soon she fell into a light sleep.

Faraway from the city about an hour or so away from where Kagome's apartment was. Shouhei pulled the car up to the front gates to the main driveway. Once they were cleared, he drove to the main house. The area around the house was like a prison. Meant to keep people in or out which ever side you were on. Many of Eiji's prisoners would try to escape, but none made it past the front yard.

When Shouhei stopped the car, Takehiko opened his car door before Shouhei got out of his own seat. "Takehiko, you better hope he's not busy!" Shouhei said, halfway out of his own door now.

"That damn Eiji busy, whatever. He doesn't know what busy is, all he does is play." Takehiko didn't care what Eiji was doing. And for all he cared at this point Eiji's death sentence would be less painful then that monster he would soon have to face. Entering the house Takehiko called out Eiji's name, making his voice louder as he went.

And sure enough Eiji walked out of his special room. Takehiko knew Eiji was pissed, but then so was he. "God damn it Takehiko, I should kill you right now for interrupting me. What the hell do you want now?!"

"Screw it Eiji, you wouldn't know work if it bit you on the ass! I'd like to give you my job for once. Maybe you should go after this new girl you want so badly. And I'll stay here and play."

A small grin escaped Eiji's lips before he spoke. "How is my lovely new woman? I hope for your sake she's here, or I'll save that monster boyfriend of her's the trouble of killing you." Eiji said, pulling a small knife from his bathrobe he was wearing. Lightly he turned the blade in his fingers.

"I'm not worried about you Eiji, kill me for all I care. Because I'll be dead till this is all over anyway." Takehiko decided it was time for Eiji to see the claw marks on his face. "Now do you think I'm kidding, these marks are proof that he's a monster."

Eiji only laughed at Takehiko's bravery, no one ever stood up to him like this before. "What the hell is so funny to you Eiji?! Maybe you don't care but I do."

Eiji stopped his laughing and put his knife away. "Well for one I have a pretty good idea what we're up against, and two you have nothing to worry about. The girl will be easy to get once your new partner gets here. He knows everything about monsters, but the correct word is Youkai, Takehiko."

"Youkai? Never heard of such a thing, what kind of nut did you partner me with anyway Eiji?"

Eiji only smiled at Takehiko. "A youkai is also known as a demon. Many years ago they walked the Earth, only certain people could destroy them. Your partner is well trained in killing youkai. His ancestors were both trained in the art of demon slaying and spiritual powers. So rest easy Takehiko, your monster problems will soon be no more!"