A/N: I felt creative. Hope you guys like, a lil Kagome/Leiko bonding. Read and review.

-Leiko-

I watched my sister disappear into the woods and noticed with a frown that she'd hidden her scent and aura.

"Do you think that Lady Rini will be alright by herself?"

I heard Miroku ask and sighed to myself before turning to face him and the others.

"She'll be fine. Despite what I said I know my sister can take care of herself."

I said before looking back at Inuyasha only to notice someone new had shown up.

"You're the one who shouted at us during our fight right?"

I asked looking at the black haired demon with a katana strapped to his waist, a charming look on his face and ice blue eyes clad in wolf pelts before me.

"Yes. My name's Kouga of the Northern Wolf Demon Tribe."

He said and I could hear the strength he held in his voice. I sniffed at him and was shocked when I sensed he had shards of the jewel.

"You're not only the Alpha of your pack, but you're also in possession of…."

I stopped and sniffed at him again before continuing.

"Two shards of the Shikon Jewel."

I said and heard gasps of surprise from everyone aside form Inuyasha. I couldn't sense the shards like Kagome or my sister Rini could, but I could smell them and sense their power so it was just about the same.

"How can you tell?"

Kouga asked and I smirked at him.

"I can sense the shards in another way than Kagome. I can smell them and sense their power, they hold quite a distinct scent and aura."

I said with a simple shrug of my shoulders before turning to look at Inuyasha.

"I'd like a bath, mind waiting a bit?"

I asked and he shook his head to say he had no problem with it. I smiled at him before turning to look at Sango, Shippo, and Kagome.

"You guys wanna come?"

I asked and they all hopped to their feet instantly, even Kagome.

I led the way through the woods to the hot spring and once we were all done bathing we sat back and relaxed. I noticed Kagome glared at me every chance she got and I knew why. She liked Inuyasha, but Inuyasha didn't like her. She didn't like the fact that Inuyasha liked me more than her.

'If I'm gonna be traveling with them I might as well try and get along with her.'

I thought before moving so that I was sitting beside her.

"So…"

I said conversationally as I leaned my back against the rocks.

"That Kouga guy seems to really like you."

I said low enough so only Kagome could hear me. Sango and Shippo were on the other side of the hot spring splashing in the water.

"What are you getting at? I don't like him that way!"

She snapped at me and I could literally see what she was thinking I was trying to do.

"I'm not trying to do anything to ruin your relationship with Inuyasha. You two are friends though I can clearly see you hold more feelings for him than just that. I'm sorry that he doesn't feel the same, but why be upset with anyone who tries to get close to him simply because he won't return your feelings? Does he not deserve someone to love on his own?"

I questioned and her eyes widened, narrowed, then glared at me and I could feel her anger.

"You have no right to talk to me about something like that!"

She snapped and I knew she had more to say so I waited for her to continue.

"You don't know what Inuyasha and I have been through together. I love him with all my heart."

She said and I nodded in understanding.

"Yes, but I'm sure you can tell that his heart does not feel the same for you. Am I right?"

I asked and when she didn't respond I smiled at her sadly.

"I know you love him, but you should know that trying to force him into loving you when he doesn't is not a good idea. If you know Inuyasha as well as I'm sure you do then you know almost better than anyone that he does not like being forced into something. I know you don't want to hear it, but maybe you should let go of your love for him and move on. You are a beautiful young woman, a miko at that, and I'm sure there are many men who would love to have a chance at your heart. I know a certain, rather charming looking wolf demon would."

I said teasingly before nudging her shoulder. She frowned in thought before I heard her heave a sigh.

"Just think about it. I'd like to be your friend Kagome, but the choice for that is also up to you."

I said before getting out and drying off. The others soon followed and once we made it back to Inuyasha and the others I noticed Kagome stayed by Kilala and Shippo deep in thought and I walked between Inuyasha and Miroku while Sango rode on Kilala's back. Kouga was gone when we got back.

"What's wrong with Kagome?"

Inuyasha asked me and I smiled at him as I glanced at the miko.

"She just has some things to sort out."

I said and Inuyasha looked at me confused, but I ignored him and kept walking.