A/N: Woo! My first fan fiction EVER! I love/ am obsessed with Inuyasha and I am having a great time writing this so far. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. I'm a little nervous since this is my first time posting but I hope my writing is to peoples likeing. Happy reading :D

Chapter 1

SMACK! The whip-like sound of a hand coming into powerful contact with a face echoed throughout the dark night air of the village. But you didn't have to tell Kagome what was happening; she knew that sound too well.

She pulled back the curtain made of bamboo, which hung in Kaede's doorway to peer down the path into the night air for the shadowy figures of her two friends.

"DAMNIT MIROKU! CAN'T YOU KEEP YOU MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER!" The demon slayer shrieked in a fit of rage. "I just can't believe you never learn! You're such a dog!"

"What the hell is that suppose to mean?" growled Inuyasha as he landed with a light thump on the ground before the hut.

Kagome giggled at her friends. It was always the same when they came back to the village after a long journey. Miroku was always looking for his chance to grope poor Sango. She was annoyed by Miroku's constant lechering. The always-loyal Kilala was by her side. Shippo would go and tell Kaede the news of their latest adventures and Kagome would make a list of things to bring back as she prepared herself to leave the feudal era and return to her era for a few days. Inuyasha, as always, was in a touchy mood and was ready to tell anyone off if they said something he didn't like. (Which, judging by his current mood, could be just about anything)

"Oh, Inuyasha", said Sango, surprised by his sudden appearance, "I'm sorry I didn't mean you," she apologized. Inuyasha just growled a reply that sounded more like "yeah… whatever" as he pushed his way into the hut.

Inside the hut Shippo was busy drawing Kaede a picture of the latest demon they exterminated in order to save a neighboring village from it's attack.

"Really? I have noticed that the local areas are becoming attacked more and more often by demons. Inuyasha, has ye heard anything about a threat of demon attack here?" Kaede asked.

Inuyasha, with a glowering look on his face, was thoroughly annoyed he had been brought into the conversation. He wasn't interested in anything except his anxiety that something might happen to Kagome in the next three days and he wouldn't be there to protect her. But of course he would never knowingly let anyone know that.

"Keh," he snorted as he made his way across the room and sat in a corner, leaning his Tetsusaiga against the wall. "How the hell should I know ya old hag! I just got back, remember!"

Kaede was used to this kind of treatment from the half-demon by now. She knew Inuyasha had no respect for the elderly and was completely hopeless to try and have a civil conversation with. He was especially hopeless when he knew Kagome would be leaving soon.

In the other corner of the room, Kagome was gathering her things. Into her yellow backpack went homework that was two weeks overdue, textbooks, make up essays and lists she made of things to bring back with her in three days. This is hopeless; my teachers will never accept this now. Hopefully Grandpa gave them a real good excuse. She thought, wondering what fake illness her grandfather had made up for her this time. She couldn't help but wonder what would happen one day if he ran out of illnesses and she came home to find out that she had died.

"I only asked ye because I wanted to make sure Kagome's trip to the well would be safe. We don't need her getting into trouble along the way."

As soon as Kaede said Kagome's name Inuyasha's ears perked up. He had never thought of that, and there really had been a lot of demon activity in the area lately. Nothing too strong that he, Sango or Miroku couldn't handle, but Kagome was a different story.

Kagome hearing this felt a little annoyed. "I don't need accompaniment to the well, it's not far really." She was getting tired of everyone treating her like a fragile china doll that would be destroyed by the slightest little bump, but she knew they had her best interests at heart. After all, she wasn't that strong, she had no demonic powers and hadn't been training since a very young age like the others. Although her archery skills were improving greatly. "I'll be fine Kaede, but thank-you." She turned back pulling the zipperand flopping the heavy bag over her shoulder. "Well I'm off, see everyone soon."

Inuyasha's foot began to tap the ground the second she stepped out of the doorway. A few seconds later it began to thump, and a few moments more after that it was bashing the floor heavily. I should go after her. She could get hurt. No wait if I go I will have to listen to that damn fox-midget and the monk for the next three days. Damn. Why does she have to go anyway? Doesn't she realize I can't protect her there?

"Inuyasha, will ye just hurry up and walk Kagome to the well before ye drive everyone mad with that insistent drumming." Kaede said shaking her head.

"It's plainly obvious you wish to make sure she arrives there without harm." Miroku grinned, gesturing for Inuyasha to head towards the doorway.

"And we all know if you don't you'll be so worried that you will go and cut her trip home short by tomorrow." Shippo added with a devilish smile that made Inuyasha want to pound his head.

"I DON'T CARE IF SHE GOES!" Inuyasha was in anger mode now. If there was one thing he hated more then worrying about Kagome, it was being teased about it by those two. He stood, grabbing the Tetsusaiga in a rather violent fashion as he stomped his way through the door. "AND DON'T YOU THINK I'M GOING TO WALK THAT DAMN KAGOME TO THE WELL! I'M LEAVING SO I CAN HAVE SOME PEACE AWAY FROM YOU IDIOTS!" the half demon yelled as he walked out the door and leapt into the air in a swift bound, heading straight for the direction of the old bone eaters well.

"Good", Sango said once she knew Inuyasha was out of hearing range. Everyone else was snickering at his pathetic attempt to hide where he was going. "Now perhaps we will have some peace and too."

Kagome was enjoying her walk towards the old well. The night was so calm and clear, every star was visible. We don't see stars like these in Tokyo. Just as she thought that a shooting star flew across the sky. A shooting star! Oh what should I wish for?

She knew perfectly well what she wanted to wish for, and she almost did and likely would have if a certain image didn't cross through her mind the second she thought of it. She wanted so badly for Inuyasha to share the feelings she did for him. But she knew that his heart was already full of love for Kikyo; there was no room for her there.

Then there was that image of so long ago, Inuyasha hugging Kikyo by the Sacred Tree, promising to always protect her. You promised you would always protect me though Inuyasha. The thought created a tight knot in her throat, making it hard to swallow. No, I won't be like that, I will not be jealous. Wiping her eyes, she looked back up into the sky. Inuyasha, I wish for you to be happy. That is all that I will ever ask for you.

She walked further down the path from the village and entered into the forest. As she walked along, she began to become very conscience of the shadows surrounding her in the trees. She looked up at the sky once more; it wasn't nearly as clear underneath the tree tops. To her left there was a rustle in the leaves, but when she looked she saw nothing. Maybe I should have asked someone to come with me, this is kind of creepy.

There was a noise and another rustle. She walked along a bit more quickly, scanning the trees left and right. She looked again to her left and saw a white face peering out at her in the darkness. In a panic she shrieked in fear, dropping her bag in the rush and ran blindly up the path.

THUMP! She had run into something. Dizzy with pain she looked up. "What's the matter?" Inuyasha was standing above her, but not looking at her. Sniffing the air, his right hand placed on his Tetsusaiga, he was searching the trees around the clearing.

A slight breeze blew through the trees, lifting his thick heavy white locks away from his face. It revealed his amber eyes, concentrating on finding whatever was in the trees. But Kagome, taking the hit that she did running into him and then gazing absent-minded up into those captivating eyes of his had forgotten all about what had frightened her. Her fear had dissipated the moment she saw him.

He looked down at her, seeing the dumb look on her face. He rolled his eyes and by doing so brought Kagome back to reality.

"Kagome, what the hell were you running from?" Realizing she had just made herself look extremely stupid, Kagome shook her head and turned to look down the path she had run from.

"I saw something, a face I think, in the trees."

Inuyasha sniffed the air. "I don't feel a demonic aura around." Bending down he took Kagome's arms to help her get up, still not looking directly at her as he was scanning through the trees.

This was fine and well for Kagome, as she was already blushing furiously for running into him as stupidly as she did, and then staring at him for so long.

Deciding that what she saw was either nothing or something that was not threatening, Inuyasha began to walk back down the path the way Kagome had come. "Wait for me", Kagome said nervously, running up behind him. They only had to take a few more steps before they cameto her bag. I thought I had run a lot farther that that. She thought, as he turned back towards her with an annoyed expression on his face.

Saying nothing he began to walk again up the path through the trees. In the clearing stood the sacred tree. Kagome slowed down as she walked by the tree. The spot where our two worlds met, Inuyasha…

"What are you doing now?" Inuyasha said realizing she was staring at the spot where he had spent 50 years in a dormant sleep. The place where his time with Kikyo had ended and his adventure with Kagome began.

"Sorry I'm coming." Kagome replied, feeling a bit stupid once more.

Kagome ran up beside him. He took in her scent, becoming fully aware that he would not be able to smell it again for three days. I don't want her to go. I could tell her to stay…No; she would likely get angry and use that command of hers. He began to hate the word "sit" long ago, fearing even to use it in a sentence himself.

His conscience began to battle it out as they drew closer and closer to the bone eaters well. I could always go with her. His thoughts were suddenly interrupted as Kagome held out her hand. "Thank-you for walking me to the well."

He looked at her a little confused. What is her hand stuck out for?

"Umm, Inuyasha? Could I have my bag now please?"

"Oh right." Handing over the bag. Inuyasha watched as she again threw the bag over her shoulder and climbed over the side of the well.

"Well, I guess I will see you in a couple of days. Bye Inuyasha."

She looked back at him once more, standing in the light of the starry night sky. The wind blowing his hair. His eyes gleaming.

As she let go and began to drop down she saw a look she had never seen, even though it was only for an instant. A look of pain in those eyes. But a second later she had the drifting feeling and saw only the colors of time floating by her.

Inuyasha waited a moment until her scent had vanished. Feeling a bit of regret as he turned to walk back to the village.

I should have gone with her. He thought, the memory of her smile lingering in his mind.

A young girl, dressed from head to toe in white had concealed herself behind a tree near the clearing where the ancient Sacred Tree stood. She watched Inuyasha as he walked by, completely unaware of her spying. She was surrounded by an invisiblebarrier, which kept her scent from escaping and filling the sensitive nose of the half demon. In her hands she held a small mirror. It was reflecting the half demons image. Then she heard the voice of Naraku calling her from inside her head. "Return Kanna." Knowing immediately her job was finished, she lowered her mirror and turned to walk away, disappearing into the night.

A/N: Now I bet your wondering, why the crap is Kanna spying on Kagome and Inuyasha? Well you'll just have to keep reading to find out. hehehehe Sorry to those who dispise capslock. I only use it when I want to get the point across that someone is yelling. I'm a little afraid I made Inuyasha's temper come off a little strong in the beginning, but I was trying to make sure he was worried and touchy about Kagome going home. Anywho...

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