"You didn't have to help me pay," said Kagome. "It's no big deal. That's what family is for," replied Akane. The female hanyou was carrying most of the bagged supplies while her cousin pushed a cart filled with ramen boxes. "You think this is enough?" asked the short-haired girl. "Enough to last a few months," answered the girl half-demon as they reached her home. The two girls carried the bagged stuff up to Kagome's room and then wheeled the cart around to the backyard where Ranma and Inuyasha were with grandpa and Sota.

The male hanyou had out the Tetsusaiga and the other young man was admiring it. "Inuyasha put it away!" ordered Kagome. He sighed and sheathed it at her command. "Lighten up, Kagome," he said, "It's not like I was hurting anyone with it out." "Yeah," agreed Sota. "Hey Akane, you'd never guess what Inuyasha told Ranma," added the little boy, turning his attention to his older cousin. "I'll tell her, squirt," said the black-haired teenager, rubbing the little boy's hair. "Ranma..." started Akane, getting angry. "I know, I know: don't call him that." replied the boy, mocking his fiancee.

"What have you been telling him, Inuyasha?" asked Kagome with a scowl on her face. "He's been telling me some of the things you guys have been doing in the feudal era. It's some interesting stuff." answered Ranma. "Yeah and he's been telling me some of the things you two have done as well," added the male hanyou. "Been swapping stories, huh? Well at least you boys have behaved yourselves while we were gone." said Kagome, putting on a smile, "Akane, mom and I are going to pack up the supplies and then we have to go back." With that the two girls walked into the house followed by Asako.

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Standing next inside the shrine of the Bone Eater's Well Kagome and Inuyasha were about ready to head back to the feudal era. Before they had gotten far, Kagome's mother called her daughter over. "What is it, mom?" the girl asked. "Kagome, it may be me worrying about you being sick earlier, but is there something wrong you want to tell me?" asked the woman. Does she know? thought Kagome. Sure Asako's motherly instincts kicked in when she saw her daughter shaking after returning from the bathroom, but Kagome knew her mother didn't know the exact details of why she did that. "No, mom, there isn't anything wrong," answered the hanyou. "Oh," said Asako, "Cause you know you can tell me anything."

"I know, mom. I know," smiled her daughter. "We've got to go, I love you, mama," added the girl, catching up to the others. Ranma and Akane accompanied them to the shrine. "I'm sorry we couldn't stay longer, Akane." apologized Kagome. "Yeah, too bad we couldn't hang out more, Inuyasha," agreed Ranma. The male hanyou looked down at the ground, unable to answer him. "Come on, Kagome, let's go," he said, motioning for her to jump into the well. She swung her legs over the side and was about to go when Akane quickly said, "Wait!"

"What is it, Akane?" asked Kagome. Her cousin looked at her fiance and then back to the other girl. "We want to come with you," she said. "No, absolutely not! You'll only get in the way. And I will not be held responsible if anything happens to you two," shot Inuyasha."You don't have to worry about us, we're trained martial artists, the best in the world," boasted Ranma. Inuyasha walked right up to the other boy, "Your skills may mean something here, but in my time they don't mean shit." he growled. "Why don't you try me some time?" asked Ranma. "Just to warn you: I don't hold back," threatened the male hanyou.

A shout of "Sit!" and a thud and both boys were facedown in the dirt. Kagome looked over and saw Akane had a mallet in her hands that wasn't there before. "Where'd that come from?" she asked. "Oh, this? A friend taught me how to hide and call on it whenever I need to," answered the other girl. Inuyasha looked at Ranma and said, "Looks like she doesn't need a set of beads, she has her method." The other boy grumbled, "Shuddaup." Inuyasha smirked with satisfaction. Ranma growled slightly. Kagome just shook her head. A second later, Ranma was on the ground once again, this time, though, he had a large welt on the back of his head where Akane had hit him with her mallet.

"The last thing we need is you two fighting like little children." she said, once again concealing the mallet. Ranma got up and rubbed the back of his head. "Ow, Akane, that hurt. Sooo uncute of you." That did it. Akane pulled out her mallet again and hit Ranma on the head with it again, except harder this time. Ranma fell to the ground again. Inuyasha bent down and whispered to Ranma, "I pity you." Ranma picked up his head and muttered, "Shut up, Half-breed." After he said this he immediately covered his mouth. I really need to learn to control my mouth. he thought. "What was that, Ms. Ranma?" Inuyasha growled putting extra emphasis on the 'Ms.' part. Ranma jumped up and both boys were arguing loudly. Kagome couldn't stand it anymore. She shouted, "Osuwari!" Inuyasha groaned as he hit the ground. "What'd ya do that for?!" he yelled. As soon as he said this, he realized his mistake. In a fury, Kagome turned and stomped off. Inuyasha's silver dog-ears flipped down. Great, now Kagome's angry. He thought, standing up. "Way to go, Ranma." he growled. Clueless, Ranma just stared at the hanyou, who was now glaring at him. Noticing the hanyou's obvious anger, Ranma slipped behind Akane. Akane rolled her eyes at this gesture by her fiancée. Inuyasha turned and went after Kagome.


Sorry it took so long to get this up. But it's been crazy lately. I already have chapter 4 in progress, so the next one shouldn't take so long to get up.

-Inu Hanyou Babe