I know I've already posted this chapter, but I changed the end of it and want you guys to read it, for it will be mentioned in future chapters and I would hate for you guys to have no idea what I'm talking about.

"All done, that'll be 2,000 yen($20?) please."

"My, this is really well done, here you go, you deserve it," the old man handed me my money and walked off with his drawing.

"Thank you sir," I said smiling as I put away the money. I was making a pretty satisfying amount, though I couldn't forget that I still had to pay for this spot in the fairgrounds. At least people seemed to like their charcoal self-portraits. I told grandpa my art would come to some use in helping mom. This money would be a big help, especially since I missed the last two tournaments while recovering in the feudal era. Though I just told him I'd forgotten about it, better to be thought of as absentminded than have him worry his head off about my well-being. I could take care of myself.

"Kameko! We finally found you!"

I glanced up and found my friends standing before me in their lovely kimonos. They were holding a good-sized package in their hands and smiling at me in a way I knew all too well.

"H-hi guys! Sorry, can't talk, just leaving!" I turned and sped off in the other direction, but four determined hands grabbed my arm. I looked back and found them, their eyes glowing with with excitement, smirking.

"You're right, you are leaving," they said as one of them propped up the 'closed' sign. "With us!"

I was powerless to stop their girly instincts as they kidnapped me and dragged me to the nearest bathroom.

When it was all over I stood facing the bathroom mirror with the four of them gleaming behind me. They'd put me into a purple flowered kimono that matched my purple hair streak, slipped on some eyeliner, powdered my face, lipsticked my mouth, and propped my short raven hair into a neat bun with my purple bang hanging down.

"Girls, our work here is done!" my friends gleefully high-fived each other as I let out a loud groan. I made my way quickly to the door, only to be grabbed again. "And where do you think you're going Kameko?"

"Back to my booth to work?" I was afraid of what they'd put me in next.

"Not so fast, in case you haven't noticed, we're at a fair, you should have some fun! You're all dressed up, now you're coming with us!"

My protests were useless as I was once again taken against my will.

How in the world was Inuyasha supposed to find Kameko in this crowd? Her grandpa back at the shrine had told him that she was at the 'fair'. Whatever that was. This place was bright, loud, and full of strange faces. It was pretty annoying.

Inuyasha bent down and sniffed the ground to try and catch a whiff of her scent. It was very faint but he followed it through the people, unaware of their questioning glances. Her scent got stronger and stronger until he finally bumped into something purple.

"Inuyasha!"

Inuyasha peered up to find a Kameko standing over him with her arms crossed. She looked different somehow. Her face had been beautifully transformed, her hair was pulled up neatly into a tight bun except for her purple bang, and she was adorned in a lovely purple kimono. Inuyasha thought she looked like royalty, but that didn't put away the look on her face as she grabbed his shoulder and pulled him up.

"What are you doing here?" she whisper shouted, then gave a quick check at his head to make sure his hat was on.

"Well..uh-"

"Kameko! Who is he? Is he your boyfriend?"

"Yeah, is there someone you're not telling us about?" Four girls suddenly popped up behind Kameko and started examining Inuyasha. Kameko's face turned pink.

"N-no, of course not!" she protested frantically, but it was too late.

"She's blushing! He must her boyfriend!"

"When did you meet him Kameko?"

"Why didn't you tell us!"

"You sure picked a cute one didn't you?"

"Does he have a brother?"

"Does he have a twin?"

"Guys!" Kameko shouted above them, "He's not my boyfriend!"

Inuyasha felt a small pang at this remark. Wait, what?! He didn't agree with these four crazy girls either! Unfortunately Kameko's comment was a cry on deaf ears.

"You're not used to seeing Kameko like this are you?"

"Yeah, isn't she gorgeous tonight?"

"Oh look he's blushing!"

"How adorable!"

"We should give these two some alone time."

"You're right, it's not everyday Kameko is dressed up for the occasion!"

"Well we don't want to be a bother! Bye you two!"

And just as quickly as the four had popped up they were gone. Kameko smacked her forehead in exasperation and turned to Inuyasha. "Sorry, they get like that when they're excited. Deep down they're really harmless."

"Uh..yeah, no problem," Inuyasha scratched his head in confusion. "So what is this fair anyway?"

"Huh? You mean you don't know what a fair is? Seriously?"

Inuyasha gave a slow nod.

"Well then, you're about to find out. Come on!" Kameko grabbed his wrist and pulled him through the crowd. She showed him the game booths. He turned out to be pretty good at knocking over the cans with the ball, but terrible at the games that required patience. At the strength contest Inuyasha picked up the giant hammer like it was a mere paperweight and rang the bell for all to hear. He beamed at Kameko's praise.

Next came the food booths. Kameko bought a few things here and there, like octopus balls and Takoyaki, stuffing them into his mouth. While in the process of spitting out some Inari sushi a luscious, captivating smell pulled Inuyasha's nose all the way to the ramen stand. Kameko laughed and bought two bowls. Inuyasha ate his in a flash and ended up having the second half of Kameko's bowl as well.

"Here's the ferris wheel, you're going to love this!" Kameko shouted over the roar of the crowd as the two stepped into a small sphereical room with a bench lining the sides. The two sat on separate sides. Inuyasha yelped as the room started lifting into the air.

"Don't worry, it's supposed to do that. The ferris wheel takes you slowly high up into the air and then back down in a circle. Just wait until we get to the top, we can see the whole city from there, and at night too!"

He didn't exactly get what she was saying, but took her word for it and looked outside. Their miniature room moved agonizingly slow. The fair below got tinier, but it's bright lights shone like a star in the less lighted city. He'd never been up so high before, it was pretty amazing and he was sad when the ferris wheel started to make its way down and they had to get out.

"The fireworks are about to start!" Kameko exclaimed as she checked her watch.

"The what?"

"You'll see, you're going love them. I promise," she grabbed his hand and ran excitedly through the crowd. It slowly started to thin until they finally reached a grassy area with a few others standing in anticipation. Kameko rose her head towards the sky as well. Inuyasha followed suit, not exactly knowing what he was looking for.

There was a loud whistling sound, followed by an explosion of red sparks and crashing thunder that Inuyasha could feel down in the pit of his stomach. Another one followed, and Kameko's hand tightened around his as a long series of fireworks started. Inuyasha self-consciously glanced in her direction. In the midst of everything, the bursting lights danced across Kameko's face as she stared in wonder at the fireworks.

Inuyasha didn't know what came across him next. Kameko turned excitedly to him to ask if he liked them, and he leaned forward. Another set of fireworks blasted around them.

I think you can pretty much guess what just happened here right? If not, tough luck. Anyway, stay tuned for an action-packed "season" of chapters is coming up. This will be the most chapters used in one plot idea(ex. Kouga chapters). This will probably be my last one before ending this fanfic, but not to worry, it will last quite a while.

Here is a one word spoiler: Kohaku(not the most helpful clue, but you'll have to deal).