A/N Hello, everyone! I'm new at this fanfic creating/updating thing so I didn't get to put in the author's note or disclaimer that I wanted to in the first chapter. I don't own Inuyasha in case you had some inane idea that I did and I just wanted to inform the viewers that this fanfic takes place in Canada (where I live!) so there's not going to be any Japanese customs or language in it. And all of the characters are completely human in this fic so no craziness will be appearing out of the middle of nowhere.

Also, I don't know if it's different or not in the States, but there's three parts to completing and getting your driver's licence here: the G1 where you can drive but you have to have a parent or someone with four years of driving experience with you in the car, the G2 where you can drive on your own but you have limits on the alcohol level in your blood and other stuff like that, and finally your G which is your full licence. You can only try to pass the exam for your G2 after about 9 months after you get your G1 (which you can do on your 16thbirthday if you want) with driver's ed, so Ayame and the others are all sixteen, with their G2s, and all have their seventeenth birthdays coming up soon or in the next few months (Kagome's during the trip/vacation thingy). Hope that's understandable!^_^

The last thing I wanted to mention was that I'm a diehard InuKag and MirSan pairing fan. They're just so right for each other and they're the pairings displayed in the show so, I mean, c'mon...

Alright, I'm incredibly sorry for making this A/N so long. *gets down on knees and starts grovelling* Please don't eat me! Here's the second chapter as a peace offering!

"All done!" Kagome sighed, wiping the back of her hand across her forehead and looking down at her bulging suitcase and ski bag. She checked her wallet to see that the vast amount of money her parents gave her to use on her trip was in it and then stuffed it in her purse along with her lip chap and some Kleenex.

With that, she took up her bags and dashed downstairs. "You ready to go?" her mother called, coming out from the kitchen. "You've got everything?"

Kagome nodded. "Yup, I'm heading out." She hugged her mother as her grandfather and her brother came out from the adjoining room to see her off.

"Don't see why I don't get to go," Souta, her brother, grumbled.

"This is a trip for Kagome and her friends, Souta," Kagome's mother chided lightly. "They don't want younger brothers hanging off them. I promise you'll be able to have Kohaku over a few times while they're gone."

Souta's disposition noticeably brightened at this and he turned to Kagome. "See ya when you get back, Kagome! Hope you have fun!" he said as he started clambering up the stairs.

"Bye squirt!" Kagome called after him as he disappeared. She then turned to her mother and grandfather with a smile. "Thank you so much for this; I appreciate this more than I can say."

Kagome's mother smiled at her. "It's alright, Kagome. We know you've wanted to go to Devil's Mountain for a long time and now all I can hope for is that you have a great time while you're there."

"And stay out of trouble, I know what you youngins are like," Kagome's grandfather grumbled.

"And drive safe and dress warmly-" Kagome cut her mother off before she could start into her long list of precautionary measures.

"Yes, mom. Now, I love you both, but I gotta go now to pick up Sango and Ayame. I'll see you in two weeks; Devil's Mountain, here I come!" Kagome said as she picked up her bags, her skiis and her poles to head out the door.

Her mother gave her a quick peck on the cheek and gave her one more suggestion, which was more like an order. "Don't forget to call every now and then, Kagome," her mother warned. "I'll want to know how your trip is going, and how your birthday is."

"With this present, mom, it'll be the best one yet! Bye!" Kagome called as she went out the door to load the van with all of her luggage and equipment. "Now it's time to pick up the crybabies," Kagome muttered to herself as she inserted the key into the ignition and backed out of her driveway.

Kagome decided to pick up Ayame first, who was practically bouncing off the walls when she got there. "Oooh, I"m excited, I"m excited, I"m excited, I"m excited!" she chanted as she stuffed her bags, skiis and poles into the van before hopping into the front seat. "Are you excited?"

Kagome figured since Ayame was going nuts, she would have to be the one to keep a level head. "Oh my god, yes!" she almost screamed. "I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait!"

Ayame giggled and Kagome grinned. "Let's go get Sango and then let's start this road trip!" Ayame suggested.

When they arrived at Sango's house, they found her sitting on the front steps waiting for them. At least she took my warning to heart, thought Kagome.

"What took you guys so long? It's twelve fifteen. I thought you didn't want to waste any time getting, there, Kagome," Sango said with an innocent look.

"Yeah, yeah," Kagome waved her off. "I had to pick Ayame up first."

"But, Kagome-" Sango started but was cut off by Kagome glaring at her. "I'll shut up now."

"Wise decision," Kagome nodded in approval.

"Come on, guys!" Ayame butt in. "Let's go!"

~*~

Kagome rubbed her temple wearily with one hand as the other controlled the steering wheel and tried to block out the voices of her two friends. It was four hours into the trip, and she loved her friends to death, but god could they be annoying!

"The wheels on the car go round and round, round and round, round and round..." sang Ayame, who didn't know any more lyrics and thus kept repeating those lines over and over. Meanwhile...

"Are we there yet?" interjected Sango for what seemed to Kagome like the millionth time.

"No, Sango, one more hour still," Kagome said, exasperated.

"Oh, still?"

Kagome muttered incoherently under her breath for a few moments, noting that Ayame wasn't getting any less irritating.

"The wheels on the car go round and round..." she suddenly trailed off, giving Kagome a brief feeling of relief. "Um, what's the next line, guys?"

"Round and round," Kagome gritted out between clenched teeth.

"Oh, right!" Ayame said happily and continued the never ending, ever-repeating song.

"You really shouldn't have told her that," Sango told Kagome helpfully.

"Yes, I know," Kagome said while silently berating herself. "I starting to question my sanity now."

A few moments passed with only Ayame singing in the background before...

"I'm hungry," Sango whined. "When are we going to get there? I have to go to the bathroom."

"That's it!" Kagome practically screeched, effectively silencing the whole car. "I can't take it anymore!" She swerved into a nearby stopping station containing a complex of fast-food restaurants and a gas station. "We're eating dinner, going to the bathroom and filling the car up with gas here, and then you're driving the rest of the way!" she said, pointing an accusing finger at Sango.

"But, Kagome-" Sango started to protest.

"No buts!" Kagome said, pulling into a parking space and jumping out of the van.

The three girls headed into the complex and ordered at Wendy's. Sitting down with their meals, Sango and Kagome held a light-hearted conversation about the upcoming vacation together since Ayame seemed deep in thought. When they all finished, they all went to the bathroom and headed out to the van, completely refreshed. They filled it up with gas and were set to travel the final stretch.

Sango hopped in the driver's seat and Kagome took over the passenger seat, leaving Ayame in the back.

Almost immediately after they had started driving again, Ayame leaned forward and asked, "Okay, guys, what do you think of this?"

"Of what?" Kagome and Sango asked simultaneously.

"The windshield wipers on the car go swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish..." Ayame had obviously spent the time in the restaurant thinking up new lyrics.

"Ayame! Shut up!" Sango burst out.

Kagome, however, now that she was no longer the driver, didn't feel as frustrated with Ayame as she did before, and even felt slight amusement at Sango's reaction. Turning slightly, she caught a glimpse of an evil glint in Ayame's eyes and realization hit her. She knew exactly how annoying she was being and she was enjoying it profusely!

Kagome sighed. Her friends would never grow up. But, then again, neither would she, she reminded herself as she joined in with Ayame's evil singing and watched as Sango's eye began twitching, an indication that she was nearing the breaking point.

~*~

"Finally!" Kagome sighed in happiness as she dropped her bags in the living room of the condo they had reserved. She looked around herself and nodded with approval at the size and accommodation the condo offered. Grabbing her suitcase, Kagome dashed up a few stairs and found the largest bedroom she could. "I call this one, you guys!" she called down to the others as she threw her bag carelessly on the bed.

"Aw, no fair," Sango whined when she and Ayame came up to see. "After putting up with you two singing horribly out of tune for an hour, I think I deserve this room."

Kagome shook her head. "Oh, no. I had to put up with you two being just as annoying, if not more, for four hours, and besides, I have a lovely singing voice."

Sango snorted and walked out with Ayame so that they could find their own rooms. Kagome heard a slight scuffle signifying there was most likely a disagreement about the final sleeping arrangements, but shrugged it off as she prepared for bed. Plopping down on her surprisingly comfy bed, she dropped into a dreamless sleep.



A/N Whoo, done. That was a fun chapter, eh? It was fun writing it anyway. Review, and tell me what you think. I'm definitely not a Review Nazi, but I'd like to know if people are liking it or not. It hasn't really gotten into the main action yet, but I can't very well just jump right into it. It's got to be built up first. Inuyasha'll have a brief cameo in the next chapter so stay tuned! Thanks to the reviewers who reviewed so far. Your reviews made me all warm and fuzzy inside and they made my day. I'll try to get each chapter out as soon as I can, but I am working around a busy schedule and hopefully the chapters will start getting longer. No promises, but I live to serve the readers (well, I do kinda have another purpose to life, but you don't want to hear about that...) So I'll do the best I can. 'Till next time!