Okay, Well I'm sure many of you now wish to kill me, and quite honestly I can't blame you. It has been a long time since I last updated. At first that was because I was exceedingly busy, then my computer crashes (we couldn't afford repairs or anything TT), and by that time I completely forgot about this fanfic…and my password, as it would seem… ; well I'm back now… and more eloquent than ever laughs so don't kill me please.

As for the reviewers… I fecking love you :

Potato Maiden: laughs I'm rich! hellz yeah! I am honestly not guilty of procrastination in this case, so please don't hurt me cowers

Heavenfire Hellfury: well some people review just to make fun of me pouts I'm glad you like it.

Punkwolf66:wait…. Um…Megan? crosses her fingers

PippinJupiter: I have a new(ish) email, so you can try that one if you want (it's on my profile)

Scrmngfairy…"kat": is several inches shorter I was crushed laughs I kid, haha, you're the only who says it's ok that it's short.

Jem46: sighs yes I know, hopefully I'll be better about that

Kaoru27Umi: o0o0o idea bubbles! I love those laughs

Tsuby: I'm sorry! cowers I didn't know you cared

The white-headed half demon crept up silently behind the azure-headed swordswoman. He could practically smell the unease drifting off her body. He growled lowly, annoyed at what ever had upset his blue-eyed companion.

Umi jumped, her heart slammed against her chest at the sound of his growl, she had not sensed him creeping up behind her. She spun around to face the person behind her, and visibly relaxed. A small smile tugged at her lips as she recognized her traveling companion. Her smile quickly turned into a frown of annoyance, however.

BAM!

"What the hell was that for?!'' Inuyasha pressed a hand to the new swelling lump on his head, a scowl etched on his face.

"For sneaking up on me and scaring me half to death, you idiot!" They stared each other down, until finally Inuyasha looked away with a small 'humph' of annoyance. Another period of silence passed between the two.

Inuyasha stared hard at the ground beneath his feet before breaking the awkward silence. "Are you…are you okay?"

The genuine concern in his voice shocked Umi for a moment. It took a moment for the question to sink in. Pushing her apprehension about Narku aside, she grinned mischievously. "Why? Are you worried about me?"

His head shot up to stare at the girl in front of him in disbelief and embarrassment. "N-no!" A light blush tinted his cheeks as he vehemently denied his concern. "Why would I be worried about you?!"

Umi just giggled at her flustered friend. His heart skipped a beat at the sound of her light laughter, but he regained his senses as he realized who that laughter was directed at. "What are you laughing at?" He growled lowly.

Umi immediately stopped laughing at that sexy low rumbling sound. Before she could melt into a useless pile of goo, she remembered what their conversation was supposed to be about. Her features became serious, if a little worried.

Seeing this change in expression, Inuyasha remembered his objective. "But, seriously, what's wrong?"

A light sigh escaped her lips before she replied. "It's Narku…Something about him doesn't seem quite…right… In fact, there's something wrong with this entire village. I don't know what it is, but it gives me the creeps. I can't wait to get out of here."

Inuyasha blinked thoughtfully. In truth, he had noticed something was amiss in the village as well, but what? At first he thought it was because he just didn't like that creep Narku, but if she had noticed too it wasn't just because of his loathing of the aforementioned male.

Umi was right… there was something very, very wrong.

Yes, Yes, I know, too short (it's a little longer than some of the chapters though), but I tried . I forgot where I was going with this story, so I'm kind of making it up as I go ; please don't be too angry… and review… and by the way, I'm going to rewrite this story ASAP. So you might want to check on old chapters (sometime later). Ja ne!