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Chapter Two: Best Friends Forever

It wasn't long before Ms. Higurashi noticed the muddy footprints leading up the stairs to the bathroom. Walking from the once clean dinning room to the toiletries, Ms. Higurashi bangs on bathroom door. Looking up from the soap suds and a dirty Inuyasha, Kagome beckons her mother inside. Opening the door cautiously Ms. Higurashi's mouth drops to the floor when she sees the adorable germen shepherd pup pop up out of the warm bathwater.

"Kagome, I thought you were at school!" Ms. Higurashi exclaims watching Inuyasha wag his tail.

"I was on my way there when I found Inuyasha." Kagome explains scrubbing the germen shepherd's coat.

"Inu what?" Her mother questions taking a cautious step forward.

"Inuyasha. Kids were attacking the pup and I wasn't going to just stand there doing nothing." Kagome sighs washing behind Inuyasha's ears.

"The poor little thing. Did you inform the school?" Ms. Higurashi asks kneeling beside the tub.

"Miroku is going to do that. I came straight home as soon as I saw the blood covering the pup." Kagome replies showing her mother one of Inuyasha's wounds.

"It's cruel what these children did to this poor animal. Does he have an owner?" Her mother questions petting Inuyasha's wet head.

"No owner. Just a nametag. I think he's a stray." Kagome murmurs looking into Inuyasha's golden orbs.

"Well, if you're willing to take responsibility for Inuyasha then he can stay with us." Ms. Higurashi smiles fetching a towel from on of the cabinets.

"You mean that, mama?! He can stay?!" Kagome asks eyes filled with childlike wonder.

"Yes he can stay. You have to be responsible though. Inuyasha, you can't chase the cat." Her mother says stern handing over a fluffy blue towel.

"Hear that, boy? You can stay with us!" Kagome giggles removing Inuyasha from the bathtubs soapy depths.

"Woof." Inuyasha barks wagging his large white tail back and forth.

"I thought you'd like that idea." Kagome replies winking.

"First act of responsibility." Kagome's mother suddenly pipes up.

"Yeah, mama?" Kagome asks drying off Inuyasha's soaking wet body.

"Clean up Inuyasha and then clean up your mess." Ms. Higurashi sighs shaking her head slightly.

"Oops. Sorry about that. No problem, mama. I'll have the house spick and span." Kagome exclaims clenching her fists grinning large.

"I have faith in you. Waite here for Sota, I am going to go to the store to pick up a few supplies for the new member of the family." Ms. Higurashi smiles leaving the bathroom.

"Thanks, mama. I'll see you when you get back." Kagome calls flicking on the blow dryer.

"Bye Inuyasha. Bye Kagome." Ms. Higurashi calls slamming the door behind her.

"See you. Alright Yash, let's get down to business." Kagome says turning to Inuyasha with the foreign air blowing object.

Taking the white and black blow dryer and a boar bristle hair brush Kagome glides over Inuyasha's fur. Combing, curling, straightening, pinning, and pulling were the methods used on the confused and wet germen shepherd. Finally turning off the device Kagome hitches the newly washed crimson collar around Inuyasha's neck; nametag sparkling in the bathroom's soft light. Barking in approval Inuyasha stands up on his hind legs and looks into the bathroom's mirror.

"You clean up good, Yash." Kagome says admiring her handy work.

"Woof!" Inuyasha barks excitedly almost as if he is agreeing with her.

"Come on now. I have to clean your wounds and then the house. Let's go." Kagome replies helping Inuyasha back down on all fours.

Once back on all four legs Inuyasha follows Kagome over to the toilet seat. Sitting down on the lid she searches through the first aid kit she had found hiding in one of the cabinets. Taking out some antiseptic Kagome sprays the various cuts and scrapes located on Inuyasha's body. Letting out only a small whimper Inuyasha sits perfectly still letting Kagome clean the affected areas. Ripping up old pieces of cloth Kagome bandages up a few of the small wounds located on Inuyasha's paws and chest. Once Inuyasha has been properly treated, Kagome begins to clean up the bathroom; ever faithful Inuyasha by her side.

"I hope you like cleaning up big messes. That's what we have to deal with right now." Kagome sighs spraying bleach and water in the sub.

"Humph." Inuyasha replies letting air slip out the corner of his closed jaw.

"Yeah I feel the same way." Kagome complains holding her nose. Inuyasha mimics this action by placing his paw over his snout. "Sorry about that. Chemicals are kind of strong." Kagome laughs rubbing the back of her neck sheepishly.

"Humph." Inuyasha sighs rolling his golden orbs.

"Good boy." Kagome smiles patting his head turning back to the oversized ceramic basin.

Spraying water on the chemicals and wiping out the tub with a towel Kagome heads downstairs, Inuyasha following close behind. Reaching for a mop, a bucket, and some cleaner Kagome prepares to mop the mud covered floor. Filling the bucket to the brim with water and cleaner Kagome washes the dinning room floor all the way up to the toiletries floor with pine scented cleaner. Finally finished and exhausted Kagome flops onto the couch, Inuyasha lying by her feet. Scratching his ears gently with her fingernails, Kagome waits for her brother to return home with Kohaku, Sango, and Miroku by his side. It isn't until about an hour after cleaning that Kagome hears a knock on the door. Inuyasha barking like a madman causing her to jump out of her skin.

"Sis, I'm home. Miroku, Sango, and Kohaku came along too." Sota calls from the door.

"Kay. Inuyasha, come here!" Kagome yells to the barking germen shepherd.

"Mama is letting you keep the dog?" Sota asks rushing over to Kagome.

"GRRR." Inuyasha growls standing protectively in front of Kagome.

"Whoa!" Sota cries backing away.

"Inuyasha quiet! It's alright I think you just scared him." Kagome says pulling on Inuyasha's collar.

"It's okay, buddy. We won't hurt you." Sota explains approaching a much calmer Inuyasha.

Bending down eye level with the white germen shepherd Sota gently rubs Inuyasha's ears. Whining slightly Inuyasha backs away and steps closer to Kagome. Sighing Kagome scratches the top of the dog's head, and rubs his back soothingly. Grumbling Sota turns to Sango, Miroku, and Kohaku shrugging.

"I just don't get it." Sota complains looking to Kagome and Inuyasha.

"I think he's still skittish after being beaten by those kids. You and Kohaku look like them." Sango explains touching Sota's shoulder.

"I agree. Kagome saved his life so of course he'll be attached to her." Miroku nods agreeing with Sango.

"He looks better than before. Kagome, what's his name? I heard you say it a couple times before." Kohaku asks smiling.

"His name's Inuyasha." Kagome answers hugging the white ball of fluff.

"Inuyasha? I like the sound of that." Kohaku giggles repeating his name a few more times.

"It means dog demon if I am not mistaken." Miroku says rubbing his chin.

"Dog demon? More like inu tenshi! He's a sweetheart." Kagome replies receiving a wet tongue against her cheek.

"I agree with Kagome. He's too cute!" Sango squeals clasping her hands together.

"Woof!" Inuyasha barks an almost pink tinge appearing on his snout.

"Cute! I think he's blushing, Kagome." Sango cries again covering her mouth.

"Aww. Yash, you are so cute." Kagome coos rubbing Inuyasha's stomach.

"Kagome, I'm home!" A voice calls from the kitchen.

Walking into the living where Kagome and her friends are Ms. Higurashi bends down to pet Inuyasha. Flipping back over onto his stomach Inuyasha puts his head to Ms. Higurashi's hand. Gently rubbing his head, she takes a squeaky toy out of the brown paper bag in her arms. Gratefully receiving the chew toy, Inuyasha runs upstairs to Kagome's room and hops onto her bed.

"Well, the house is spotless. Great job, Kagome." Ms. Higurashi yawns looking to the clock. It read six in the afternoon.

"It smells like Christmas trees in here." Sota complains holding his nose.

"I like the smell of pine." Kagome grumbles folding her arms across her chest.

"I do too." Ms. Higurashi smiles inhaling deep through her nostrils.

"Hey Kagome, it's getting late. Kohaku and I have to start heading home now." Sango says pointing to the watch on her wrist.

"Alright then. Miroku, are you leaving with Sango?" Kagome asks turning to tired teen.

"Oh yeah. Someone is going to have to carry Kohaku home when he falls asleep." Miroku chuckles waving goodbye.

"Hey!" Kohaku protests as Miroku throws him over his shoulder.

"Later, Kags." Sango smiles heading out.

"Catch you tomorrow." Kagome calls after her.

"See you tomorrow, Kags!" Miroku hollers following in persuit after Sango.

"Bye Miroku." Kagome laughs closing the door. "Mama, I've had a long day. I'm going to turn in early okay?"

"Sure. Kiss Inuyasha goodnight for me." Ms. Higurashi smiles watching Kagome climb the stairs.

"Sure thing. Night, mama." Kagome yawns closing her door.

Hopping into bed, Inuyasha climb up close to Kagome and snuggles against her chest. Kissing his forehead Kagome closes her eyes and drifts off to sleep. It isn't long though before Inuyasha starts to get restless. With the setting of the sun he hops off the bed and turns to the window. A white light engulfs the dog's body and…

Haha! Yes that's right I did a cliff hanger! And unless I get reviews I will not write more. You better review!