It was a new morning and the village where Kagome and the other had rested was far behind them. They were headed to the Demon Slayers village so Sango could talk to Miroku about something that meant a lot to her in a place that was dear to her heart. Only Kagome knew that was the real reason they were going, everyone else thought they were looking for Kohaku again.
"Why are you looking for Kohaku again? He's still under Naraku's spell," InuYasha asked.
"I just want to see him again; I know I can help him!" Sango answered.
"Whatever," InuYasha mumbled.
"InuYasha! Don't be rude!" Kagome said.
"I wasn't being rude!" InuYasha glared.
"Don't argue with me mister!"
"Can you two stop fighting for just a day?" Shippo asked.
"Shippo is right," Kagome nodded.
The group fell silent as everyone continued walking at a steady pace towards the Demon Slayers village. InuYasha and Kagome held hands, Shippo jumped on Kirara's back, and Miroku followed closely behind Sango, his hand slowly reaching out. SMACK!
"Miroku! You giant pervert!" Sango yelled.
Miroku smiled innocently, rubbing his bright red cheek, "I was simply showing my love for you."
"Yeah right!" Sango said, glaring.
"Listen Sango, we won't make it all the way to your village today, we need to find a place to rest by nightfall," InuYasha said.
"But it's still morning," Kagome said, "why are we already looking for a place to rest?"
"I'm just saying that we will have to stop and rest before we get the village," InuYasha answered.
Suddenly, InuYasha froze and began to sniff the air.
"What is it?" Kagome asked, as she and the others stopped walking.
"That stupid wanna be wolf, Kouga," he answered.
"Kouga's all the way out here?" Kagome asked herself.
"Just let him pass, InuYasha, I want to get home as soon as possible," Sango said.
"Not a chance," InuYasha smirked.
"InuYasha," Kagome warned.
"I won't hurt your precious wolf," InuYasha said.
"May I remind you that I am your girlfriend and that being so, you have no right to talk to me like that!" Kagome said, her voice a little louder.
"I know! I'm sorry, Kouga just bugs me," InuYasha sighed, rolling his eyes.
"That no excuse to talk to Kagome badly InuYasha," Sango said.
"Would everyone lay off me! That wolf is almost here!" InuYasha yelled.
Then, out of the bushes, Kouga and his pack of wolves ran out. Kouga immediately stopped once he saw Kagome.
"Kagome, my love, you're still traveling with this mutt?" he asked.
Kagome nodded, "Hello Kouga. Yes, I am still traveling with InuYasha."
"In fact, she's dating me, so you better move along wolf boy," InuYasha growled.
"You are in love with this mongrel?" Kouga asked, shocked.
Kagome blushed and nodded, "Yes."
"I would make a much better mate."
"I'm sure you will find the one girl for you," Kagome smiled.
"I have found her," he answered, staring into Kagome's eyes and grabbing hold of her hand.
"Let go of her!" InuYasha ordered.
"Fine." Kouga sighed, "I need to move on anyways."
InuYasha walked hastily over to Kagome and held her in her arms as Kouga and his wolves ran off ahead of them.
"Good riddance," InuYasha mumbled.
"Can we continue now?" Sango asked.
"Yeah, come on," InuYasha answered, now holding Kagome's hand.
"I wonder when we will arrive at the village, I really want to talk to Miroku about him and I there," Sango thought.
"We should get to your village tomorrow evening," InuYasha said.
"Good," Sango smiled as she and the others continued walking along the beaten dirt path.
Tomorrow would hold many answers.
