Part 1- REVISED

"Inuyasha! Sit! Sit, sit, sit! Don't follow me, I'll be back as soon as I can."

The snarl I held on my face disappeared with a yelp as I slammed into the ground, my body indenting deeper and deeper into the moist soil. I mumbled and cursed as I spat out the dirt wedged between my fangs. My body was sore and stiff from all the 'sit' commands as I yelled into the forest from the ground.

"Hey! I didn't say you could go home!"

I sulked as I sat up and brushed my robes off. Her scent had already faded, proving she really did leave. "Stupid Kagome… Going home whenever she feels like. Feh." I muttered and moaned over my new bruises, ignoring the growing unease in my stomach.

"Oh stop complaining Inuyasha. She will come back, she always does. Besides, we do need more supplies and some rest would be nice. Perhaps you should accompany her since we aren't like you. Our stamina isn't as high, and neither is our anxious energy." Miroku sat cross-legged against a tree, his hands wrapped delicately around a 'can of pop', as Kagome described it. "You walking around and complaining isn't helping us to relax."

"Yeah Inuyasha, humans aren't strong like us demons…. And you, they need a break."

I slapped my fist over Shippo's head as I glared at Miroku. I hated that he was right, hated it! "I know that! I'm not an idiot, and I will NOT go with her. I told her not to go. I told her, so I won't chase her home like some puppy. She can go through the well alone." I crossed my arms and settled myself in the crook of a tree, my attention focused on the leaves twitching in the small breeze.

"He could have fooled me, he's so stubborn." I heard Miroku whisper as Sango tried to stifle a giggle.

My face darkened as I fell from the tree, shouting the whole way down. "What was that monk? Say that to my face!" I landed in front of him, glaring down at him as he sipped his drink.

"Oh Inuyasha calm down! We're all on the same team here." Sango glared at me as she tickled Kiara's nose with a grass blade.

"Feh." I crossed my arms, sticking my nose in the air.

A strong odour stole my attention, my earlier anger forgotten as I scented the thickening air.

"Inuyasha."

"Yeah, I know." I smirked. "Naraku."

Sango jumped to her feet, her Hiraikotsu positioned dangerously in her strong hands. Kirara, who at one point was a cute kitten, evolved in a ball of fire to a large demon, her fangs dripping with saliva. She screamed her warning into the sky, the fire on her legs flaring, enhancing her menacing appearance. "Naraku? Why would he suddenly show himself, and so close to the village?"

"I don't know, but we have to hurry. Those Wolves and Sesshomaru won't be far behind when they catch drift of his scent." I flipped Shippo onto my shoulder as I turned to leave.

"Wait! What about Kagome. We can't just leave her. She could be back any moment, and we need her."

I eyed Miroku and scoffed. "Yes, we can. She chose to go home. Besides, she's probably spending time with her family. She won't be back for days. I know it. And besides, the well is in the opposite direction of Naraku. She is out of the way, so we move on without her."

I focused on Miroku for a second longer, expecting a verbal retaliation. He just smiled lightly. "You're right. She's safer there, isn't she?"

"Feh." I turned around and started running, my friends following closely behind. 'Yeah, Miroku, you're right. She is safer in her own world. I don't want to see my friend get hurt.'

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We ran through the trees, our eyes peeled for signs of danger, specifically in the form of a wind demoness. The smell of rancid miasma grew steadily stronger, and the trees slowly started to look more haggard and dead. We're getting closer.

"Inuyasha!" Sango fell from the sky on Kirara, her war apparel and her fearsome weapon traditional of demon slayers. She pointed ahead.

I nodded, but before I could respond, the earth shook with a thunderous clap. Trees fell, relieved to end their suffering as a miasma covered the ground in thick ropes, erupting from a fold in the heavens. The world darkened, leaving nothing but death and the evil aura.

A low laugh echoed out from the sky. "Inuyasha, welcome, it's been a while. And oh what is this? No Kagome wrapped around your arm? Well, that only puts a slight hitch in my plans."

"Naraku, What are you planning with Kagome?" I felt my heart beat faster at the mention of her name. My rage was building up.

"I am singularly the most powerful demon in these lands, and I would like to play a little game. But don't worry; it takes no effort on your part. I need but one player, and I've already decided who that is. I will be back for you, or, someone will. Until then, Inuyasha."

I roared into the sky as the miasma started to dissipate. My Tessaiga transformed into a massive fanged blade as I whipped it across the horizon. Four powerful energy waves shot up into the air, disappearing into nothing as Naraku's laugh slowly faded into the murky sky. I screamed up at the dusky clouds, my anger finding no other escape.

Sango grabbed my arm, her voice fairly soft; soothing, "Inuyasha?"

My sides heaved as I took deep breaths. I surveyed the land, how the grasses and trees were tormented and brown with death.

"I don't like the sounds of this. Who knows what he's planning, and to bring up Lady Kagome."

A swift gust of wind brought fourth fresh air to the otherwise stale valley. It was the sweet scent in the air that prickled my skin. "We need to get back to the well, now!"

"I can't allow you to do that."

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I grunted as I struggled to pull both myself and my bag out of the well. "Come on, come on, little more!"

With one final push both my bag and I flipped up and over the ledge, crushing the grass with our combined weight. I gave a quick sigh of relief. 'I should really get a ladder for this thing. Of course Inuyasha is usually here to get me by now.'

I dusted myself off as I sat on the smooth wood, pushing a lock of hair behind my ear. I looked up into the sky, marveling at the beauty of it as I waited for Inuyasha to catch my scent. Our journey will resume.

X*****X

Part 1 Revised. Original is now put in a trash folder. These next revised chapters (5 in total) will really

Be different as I've learned so much about my writing style and such,

The story may have a different feel after this, and that's good.

Enjoy!