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Thank you Rumiko Takahashi for creating the wonderful world of Inuyasha.

Previously on Good Eye Sniper:

Sango nodded and looked around. Inuyasha had been listening, but he was leaning against the car. She made her way to him. "You know, you're a bit tempered too."

He grunted.

I walked to them. "Let's go to the Inn. I wanna see if Megumi still owns it."

I started to pull Miroku and Sango along with me, leaving Inuyasha behind. He had done pissed me off enough, so, I decided to see how long it would take him to apologize. I love him, that much is positive, but he needs to learn, I'm not like other women. You can not run over me.

Nope, never.

The town hadn't changed a bit. Okay, considering my last visit was four months ago, but it was still as beautiful as when I had left last. I led the trio into the old inn that a friend of mine had owned, Natsuna, Megumi. I opened the door and slid in quietly. It was a peaceful inn and I didn't want to be the reason for a disturbance. I walked to the front desk and tapped lightly on the wooden surface.

"This place is beautiful." Sango came through the door as soon as I had made contact with the desk top.

I turned to smile lightly. Miroku came through next. His eyes full of amazement, "Quite beautiful indeed."

"It's an old town, but the people here keep it up to date. It's unreal." I noted.

I eyed Sango suspiciously when her mouth fell open and her eyes began to grope. I turned to see what she was looking at, well, not such a great idea.

"Higurashi, Kagome. It is a pleasure to see you again." The speaker picked up my hand and kissed it lightly.

"Nice to see you as well, Kyo." I spoke politely.

Sango nudged me, "This is Hoshi, Sango. She's the wife of Hoshi, Miroku." I motioned for Miroku. They exchanged hand shakes.

"This is Natsuna, Kyo. Megumi's oldest son." I finished.

"Nice to meet you." Kyo replied.

I watched as Sango eyed Kyo, examining him, if you would prefer. His hair the color of mud and fell to his shoulders. His eyes the color of the deep ocean, so blue. He was tall, as tall as Inuyasha, which is around six feet and three inches. The man was good looking, don't get me wrong, but I couldn't stand the affection he threw at me. It was sickening. With Inuyasha, it's different. Our relationship is uncanny, unpredictable, and ruthless. It's, well, it's perfect.

I stepped towards Sango, "Where's Megumi?"

Kyo smiled, a perfect white flash, "With Sieya and Keiko in the back."

He bowed and spread his arm towards the door behind the desk, indicating for us to go through. I led Sango and Miroku to the back. Once I stepped through the door, my heart melted in a puddle of pure goo. In the center of the room was Megumi, and her youngest son, sitting in the floor. Sieya, at the tender age of four, sat with his legs out and a puzzle spread out before him. He looked up from his work and a grin plastered his face. I smiled, opening my arms and kneeling to the ground, and he shot towards me.

I enveloped him in a huge hug, "I missed you Sieya."

"'Gome! Why did it take you so long to get back? You promised to come back faster than the last time."

I kissed his forehead, "I'm sorry, little man."

He hugged my neck, "It's okay. I missed you." With a quick kiss to my cheek, he flew back to his puzzle.

I got up to greet the beautiful woman before me. "Megumi, this is Sango and Miroku."

She nodded at them, "Natsuna, Megumi."

I walked to her, a smile on my face, and hugged her gently. Her arms slid around my shoulders and I felt her shiver. I pulled back and noticed a tear roll down her face.

"Why the sad face, Megumi?"

She leaned against my arm, her eyes circled in dark shadows. "I'm thirty-seven years old, Kagome. I had my last child, who is nearly one and honestly, I'm tired. I haven't slept for weeks thinking of the kids and the war that just ended. Keiko's She's been fussy for nights on end with her teething. Kyo has been busy with the preparations for his Dojo classes and I haven't had a moment alone with Daichi since he arrived back home from the Shrine in Hakuta village."

I moved the fallen strand of her mud color hair, away from her face. I sighed, "Megumi, go rest. I'll take over from here for a little while. We have to get moving by the end of the week, but we need to stock our supplies before we head out. I'll watch the little ones, go rest and spend some time with Daichi."

She graced me with a smile, then hugged me happily, "Kami, bless you, Kagome. Just bless you." She walked out with a smile.

I turned to notice Sango and Miroku staring at me with great interest, "I've known her since before the village was attacked."

They nodded and I walked to the play pen. A beautiful little girl sat happily. Her dark, brown hair was messy from her attempts to escape her play pen and her eyes green as the forest depths. I cradled her in my arms as I walked to Sango. I motioned for her to take Miroku outside, "Sieya, come on. Let's go outside for awhile and we'll play by the creek."

His eyes lit up, "Yeah!" He darted for my hand and gripped it tightly.

I packed a few things for the kids and even a picnic lunch. I gathered a couple of bottles for Keiko and sandwiches for the rest. I even thought of Inuyasha as I packed them. I made a cup of ramen and a jug of green tea. Rice balls for Miroku and fish for Sango. I walked to the front entrance where Miroku bowed and held the door open, "After you my Lady."

"Why thank you kind, sir." I curtsied, as best I could, and exited the Inn. "Let's go down to the creek."

Sango smiled, "Sounds lovely, since the storm interrupted our little stay."

I giggled, "Absolutely." I caught myself scanning the village for Inuyasha as we walked to the creek down by the crop field. I shook my head and sighed. No, stop it Kagome.

Miroku and Sieya got along rather well. They splashed in the water and laughed. Sango held Keiko, letting the child suck happily on a bottle. I sat with my hair up in a high pony-tail. The sun beat against the water, glimmering across the land. I applied sun-screen to both Keiko and Sieya, no burns for them or Megumi would have had my hind end.

"Beautiful, Kagome." I turned my head to see Kyo standing there with no shirt, and his trunks on.

"Hi, Kyo." I wasn't in the mood for another one of his love fests, but I knew for sure the bastard would play one out.

"You look wonderful."

Sango rolled her eyes. I had informed her of his lines and role playing. She scoffed and turned back to her husband. "Careful, dear!"

Miroku shot up, "Don't worry, love. I have it under contro...OH!" Sieya took out his legs and they hit the surface.

Sango giggled. I turned back to Kyo, "Need anything?"

He got down on his knees and took my hands. I struggled for a moment, but he insisted. "Yes, I need you. Please Kagome? Reconsider my question." He kissed my fingers.

"I can...." I was cut short.

"You son of a bitch! Get away from my mate!"

Kyo glared at the hanyou that approached him, "Your mate? I beg your pardon half-demon, but she is not your mate."

"He has a point Inuyasha," Sango replied.

"Can it, woman! Why are you touching what is mine?"

"Excuse me?" I stood up. "Yours? I am not any ones, anything. I am my own person. I am not a prize to be fought over or won!" I shouted. Sieya ran up to me, hugging my legs. I touched his head.

"See? She is not your mate. Now as I was saying...."

"No! I will not marry you either." I replied.

His mouth dropped, "I can be more to you than this idiot thinks he is." Kyo protested.

"I don't want to have this discussion." I turned back.

"Kagome, I lov..."

"Save it Kyo. I've heard it all before. Every man I have met, fought for and against, has told me that. It leads to nothing. I fell in love once, Mojito was the only man who cared enough about me to love me. Then... then he was murdered. I thought I was in love again, but every time he gets close, we argue."

"Kagome," Inuyasha walked up to me.

"Inuyasha, I'm not it the mood to..." He kissed me. Not lightly either. I felt my body tingle and the feeling of power overwhelmed me.

"This is nuts!" Kyo shouted pulling Inuyasha away.

"Kyo! Stop!" I shouted.

Sieya grew angry and was becoming a bit to big for his short, "Stop it big broder!"

Kyo looked down, "What did you say, Sieya?"

"She loves Inuwasha." He smiled, looking up at me.

"It's Inuyasha, kid."

I punched Inuyasha's arm, "Thank you, Sieya." I replied.

"This is stupid! A woman as beautiful as you, shouldn't be with a half-demon!"

My temper rose to a point beyond the toleration level and I slapped him, "Human or not, I chose him. I made my decision, and that decision has nothing to do with you."

He stood there with a hurt look, "I..." His hands clenched into tight fists and with bow, he left without a single glance back.

"Kyo."

He stopped.

"I'm sorry, but please understand the love is a strong emotion. When you love someone, they have to feel it, but you can't make someone love you."

"I'm truly sorry, Kagome." With that, he left.

I turned to the group, my temper slowly fading. I took Keiko from Sango and before turning to cross the padding of stone laid out before me, I turned to Inuyasha. "If you honestly believe I will forget about being angry and forgive you just because you kissed me, think again, Takahashi."

I crossed the stones and stepped into the water. Miroku took Sieya back to their adventure and Sango went back to shouting for Miroku to be careful. My feet tingled within the cool liquid and there was nothing that seemed to make me feel more right. Keiko reached out to touch my face, then gripped my neck and buried her head in the junction between my neck and shoulder.

I kissed her lightly, whispering sweet words to her. She pulled back, with a look of glee, and pressed her head to my chest. I sat down with her in my lap so she could touch the cool water. She squealed happily, her voice filing in with Sieya's and Miroku's. Keiko's tiny toes curled in the blue water and she giggled happily. She clapped her hands as she looked up to smile at me. I had almost forgot that she was nearly one, as small as she is, yet she's as healthy as a horse.

I looked back at Inuyasha, his eyes piercing my body.

Still not admitting anything, Takahashi.

I'm not going to cave, Higurashi.

Inuyasha felt guilty about the fight between them, but damn it if he was going to cave and apologize. He never felt so obligated to any woman before, so why was Kagome on his mind 24/7? He stared at Kagome with fire in his eyes. He was a strong man, and strong men didn't melt for women. Never. He sighed. He couldn't help the way he felt for her, she was like a drug to him. His own personal brand of heroine. Not that he was a drug addict or anything, but she gave him his own personal high. He loved her, and it was starting to bother him.

He cared too much for the woman and he hated caring so much. Inuyasha had always loved Kagome, whether he had been near her or not. His demon side begged for her when he first saw her.

My father always told me that when I saw her, my demon side would know she was the one.

He shook his head. He wouldn't force anything on her. That was the problem already. He had just practically yelled to the world that he owned Kagome, and hell, if she didn't put him in his place. No oneowned her. He glared at her perfect frame. The delicate way her hair fell would fall around her body when they fought. The way she smiled when she was right. The way her nose crinkled when she was irritated at him. Kami how he loved her, but damn it, he wasn't ready to admit defeat. He lusted for her, yet he loved her.

How screwed up can you be, dog breath?

He growled. His demon was right. He was screwed up, and it was all because of little, Miss. Kagome. He snarled at the fact his demon side was correct on the matter. He shifted his body to the right and averted his eyes from the woman who had his mind all scrambled. He shifted his weight, yet again, and laid back against the earth. The tree he fell under was casting a shade for his stretched out form. He inhaled deeply before closing his eyes. The sweet smell of Kagome's scent soon sent him into a spiral and he forced himself to take on sleep.

Keiko fell asleep against my chest as I hoisted myself out of the water and made my way back to the Inn. Trying desperately to catch up to all of my thoughts on Inuyasha, I failed to notice the woman approaching me.

"Kagome!"

I peered up with squinted eyes to see Megumi a few feet before me. "Megumi." I smiled as she approached us, her body seemed to radiant with happiness. "Feel better?"

She nodded. "Absolutely." She peered down at Keiko's sleeping face with a motherly smile. I could tell by her face that she wished to hold her baby once again. I tilted my head to her level and nodded my head towards the child, indicating she could take her baby. "Oh, thank you, Kagome."

"Welcome." I handed Keiko to her mother before turning to see Sango, Sieya and Miroku walking up the path. Sieya looked most happy between the couple, each of his small hands clasped firmly into one of theirs. The look of pure joy spread out between Miroku and his wife as they swung Sieya back and forth. Feeling positive about their relationship, made me wish mine wasn't so hard. Thus, I waved at them only to realize one member was missing. "Where's Inuyasha?"

Sango swirled to point back at the river bed. "He was sound asleep under a tree when he started back. I called to him, but he just ignored me."

"I'll fetch him." Miroku offered.

"No, that's all right. I'll go get him." With a nod, I ventured off.

The wind began to play a delicate game with my hair, so I untied the band and let it fall around me. I certainly enjoyed the feeling and inhaled deeply. The air was clean, more clean than the base. Damn base. I shook my head. I won't miss it. Nodding my head in agreement with myself, I noticed Inuyasha's sleeping form ahead of me. Approaching him quietly gave me a chance to get a glance of his sleeping face. He looked so peaceful, so serene, so handsome. I smiled softly.

"I hate how much I love you." I whispered.

His ear twitched and I covered my mouth. Quiet idiot. Forgetting about having to pack new supplies,I decided to wake him up. "Koi." His ear twitched again, but he remained still. "Inuyasha?" I got a slight louder. "Inuyasha." A little louder.

Nothing.

I was growing irritated, to say the least, and reached out to touch his arm. "Inuyasha?" I shook him gently and as quick as a blink of an eye, I was tossed against the tree trunk. I opened my eyes to see a very pissed off Inuyasha. "What the hell?! You sorry bastard!" I lunged for him, but he dodged. I swung my foot up and it collided with his gut on his way over my fallen form.

"Oomph!" He hit the ground and rolled to my side. "What... the... hell.. is... wrong with you?" He regained most of his breath back.

"You threw me into the damn tree, Takahashi." I spoke as if he didn't know.

"So you decide to kick the air from my lungs?"

I glared down at him. "Yes. In fact, I did." I stood up. "We need to be for going back to the Inn. We have plenty to pack before we head out at dawn." I straightened my clothes and turned my heels.

"Wait." His clawed hand found a way around my wrist. "Just... wait."

I turned slightly, my hair lay in massive curls around my face. "What is it?"

He sat cross legged and pulled me down. "I... I just want you to sit with me for a little while."

"Why? So you can be all passive aggressive again? No, thank you."

He growled. "Just sit down with me." He paused. "Please?"

My heart fell to my stomach as I glanced at his face. "Fine." I settled against the grass next to him. The sun was settling against the horizon. The silence between us left me in a state of awe and I felt the need to say something. However, nothing came out of my mouth. His hand was only inches away from mine, so I slowly made my way to catch his fingers in my palm. He shifted the jesture and clasped his massive hand around mine. I could feel my weight change and suddenly was against his shoulder. Inuyasha propped his head upon mine with a slight nod.

We watched the sun settle beneath the horizon and even though we didn't speak, our actions spoke for us both.

The two sat in silence as the stars appeared one by one in the sky. Though they both held one secret thought in their minds even if it wasn't spoken aloud.

I didn't cave, but I'm sure glad you did. I love you, Takahashi.

I didn't cave, but I'm sure glad you did. I love you, Higurashi.

Chapter 8 up(: Sorry about the incredibly long update. Graduation, college exams, working, best friend and fiancee all have me running around. I've finally had a time to update!

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Chapter 9 soon.... Hopefully.