Oh man I forgot how much I enjoyed your lemons (especially as a nice late night treat XD)! I love how Inuyasha's thoughts are on the violent and possessive side of things, but how there is tenderness and sweetness to them too. You do succinct, yet expressive really well, and I think the style in this chapter really fits the straightforward idea/plot behind it!

Author's Response: Thanks, Rocha! This story is older than dirt, but it's nice that someone can still enjoy it 9 years later. :D

NOOOOO!!! I've been reading this very slowly because I knew sad stuff was coming up, and when I got to this chapter, I could definitely feel my angsty senses tingling. :'( :'( WAHH I just want Kagome and Inuyasha and Kinto and Shiori and EVEYRONE IN THE WORLD TO BE HAPPY!! Is that too much to ask!? My tears aside, good chapter! Hopefully things get much better for everyone soon or I shall be sad forever!

Oh my god. I don't even know what to do! I was trying so hard to hold myself together because I'd been preparing for all the feels but I can't!! Honestly I think you wrote Tanisha so well I wasn't even sure up until that point if I wanted Kagome to enter the equation at all and I'm one of those people who is 100% for InuKag (except for sexytimes, in which case the more the merrier!), so congrats on getting me so attached to a OC and then JUST RIPPING HER AWAY FROM ME LIKE THAT!!! *SOBS AND WAILS!*!! The sad ending aside, awesome(ly sad) first chapter. I'll work up the emotional strength to move onto the next chapter soon, but for now I shall just wallow in my misery.

Da Grrrl Says: Awwww, I am SO sorry! *hugs* If it helps, there hasn\'t been anymore ripping away... Well, >.> just a little, but it\'s a flashback. I promise! <.< Though, I can\'t promise that in future chapters...

I\'m not helping, am I? lol.

Wow, this story has completely drawn me in and I've been reading non-stop since I started! I love the angst between Inuyasha and Kagome, and I think Miroku, Sango and Kikyo (though she's only been in like one chapter!) are super well-written. I felt really bad for Inuyasha when he posed the hypothetical question to Miroku and Miroku basically said Inuyasha should be killed by firing squad :(. I have no idea if I'm in the majority or minority, but I actually don't feel any disgust or anything towards the idea, at least, of incest/Kagome and Inuyasha beings siblings. You capture their emotions and the thoughts between Inuyasha and Kagome really well, and embarrassing as it is to admit, I even get teary eyed during some of Inuyasha's inner monologues because I felt so bad for him and the fact that he has no one to talk to about this! Anyway, I really love this story and I can't wait to see how it plays out!

DaGrrrl says: Aww, thanks so much. :) This is one of 'babies' that I've neglected FAR too long. I haven't updated it in nearly a year, but it is definitely one of the ones I plan to finish. The emotional conflict in this one has just been addictive for me, but draining as well. I love this story and all of it's yummy angst! Glad to hear that you're enjoying it, and while I think most who are okay with incest are in the minority, I find that I'm not too bothered by the bro/sis relationship. I obviously wouldn't want that for any kids of mine, but I tried to give a realistic portrayal of what it 'could' be like for two teens in that impossible situation and how their choices affect everyone around them.

Gosh darn it! I have been neglecting pretty much everything else in my life the past few days because I've been reading your stories obsessively!! I just can't escape! Haha I really love how this chapter ended and the way Inuyasha asked Kagome out was uber cute! Ahh can't wait to read more!

Yesss!!!! Their long-awaited kiss :D!! This is my favorite InuKag coupling ever! I love how they keep getting embarrassed over saying what's on their mind but everything they say ends up being so sweet!

Inuyasha and Miroku's exchanges are hilarious. I wish I were as witty as Miroku haha. Lol I just read your response to my last review, and all I have to say is "YESS!!! THE SEEDS HAVE BEEN PLANTED. IT WAS MY PLAN ALL ALONG!" Haha this story and Love Like Winter are probably my favorites so far!

!!!!! I was trying to think of a sound to convey my excitement, but couldn't so I put a bunch of exclamation marks instead!! I can already tell I'm going to love this story! I loved that Inuyasha (or who I assume is Inuyasha!) delivered wood and food to Kagome! He is already turning out to be such a sweet and nice Inuyasha and I am in love! And the scene where he realizes who she is was so perfect, with the flashbacks throughout and his envy that she's so carefree! :D I was super busy over the weekend so I am UBER excited to be able to get my Inuyasha fanfic fix again! Can't wait to read more╚(•y62;•)╝!

Da Grrrl Says: LOL! Your reviews are awesome and always make me giggle. Thanks for always taking the time to leave them. You rock!

I think you\'ll adore this InuYasha. It seems that everyone does, but I won\'t say why. I\'ll let you see for yourself why he\'s a fave. :D

=D Their meeting was everything I wanted and more! I really like how kind-hearted they both are in this fic! I think Kagome's conviction to always help those in need, whether it's a bear cub or an injured Inuyasha, is my favorite thing about her. And I felt so bad for Inuyasha when he was thinking about her rejecting him T.T It makes me so sad to think about the fact he's had to live so many years alone, at least until his pet wolf came along, and I'm counting on Kagome to make him feel alllll better! Great chapter!!

Omg. I haven't had the time to read anything you've updated in sooo long that I was dyingg! I have an exam bright and early tomorrow morning but seeing that this was updated was pretty much the highlight of my day. I'm soo curious how the whole Doc Hiro meddling/Kouga story will play out and end up affecting Kagome and Inuyasha's relationship. I love how much attention you actually give to the "side" characters in your stories in general. Honestly, I kind of like Kouga (minus the whole hunter thing) in this story because he's really well-written and while I'm definitely not rooting for Kagome-Kouga, he becomes a better character in my eyes each time I read about it. And I feel really bad for Inuyasha T.T! It seems like nothing went his way this chapter, and I was so torn when Kagome told him to get out at the end :(. I really want them to be happy together forever (yay for naive, happy optimism!), but I totally understood why she was scared when Inuyasha transformed so quickly. I guess I'll just have to imagine a happy ending to this chapter haha or else my heart shall be terribly sore through my exam tomorrow. Anyway, lovely chapter as always and please update again soon!

YESS!!!!!!! You have no idea how excited I was to see that this story was updated!!! I'm so happy to see Kagome and Inuyasha resolve everything between them and Inuyasha is sooo freaking adorable, as usual! It's always so sad to read about how his childhood has affected the way he sees himself now, but I'm super happy that Kagome's giving him the love he deserves :D!!! I loved when he had to ask for help with the buttons lol.

The Lupines are super interesting! I thoroughly expected to dislike Logan Lupine just based on what we've read from other characters' perspectives about the guy, but -sigh- you give him too much backstory and actual personality for me to properly dislike him haha. I can still muster up some yuck for him because he's trying to destroy the forest, so I'll just hold onto that lol.

Btw, I love the newest site art! I didn't know how to comment on it separately, but it's probably my favorite one to date! Aside from the fact that it's straight up hot, it's probably one of my favorite Inuyasha drawings EVER. I keep scrolling up to see it again (and to re-read my favorite parts ^^!) because it's that awesome.

Anyway, you just made me super happy!!! Thanks for updating this story!!!

DaGrrrl says: Rochoa! ^^

Thanks for another lovely, well-written review. I totally appreciate it! I admit that I make InuYasha as adorable as I picture he'd be in that situation -full of innocence, wonder and all the new emotions that come from falling head over heels for someone. He's a fierce creature when he wishes to be -and Kagome has never met that side of him- but their bond grows with each thing they overcome, so i have faith in her that she'll remember how much she loves him when it really counts.

The Lupines are funny. Logan's back story makes him almost likeable, if not sympathetic. He's full of ignorance, arrogance, and pride and that can make for a bad mix. But we'll have to see what happens.

And thanks! This art is one of my all-time faves in my collection. She just KILLED it in every way. He's the InuYasha that best represents my site and the kind of fiction I write. I totally love it! <333

Thanks for the great review!

Haha omg I love that last little bit!! XD! And the way Inuyasha handled Ayame was so awesome! I was scared that something crazy was going to happen or that Kagome was going to leave him and be pissed at him but I love how everything went down.

I think your depiction of Toga is really nice too. All your characters are so much more complex than they first seem, which I always love. And of course, now I'm anxious about what Izayoi is up to haha. Ahhh so much to look forward to in the coming chapters ^^!

Thanks so much for updating this story!! I love it even more each time I read it!

Da Grrrl Says: Thanks, Rochoa ^^

I should have updated this sooner, but I can\'t when I\'m not \'feeling\' it, ya know? This time I was and I\'m pretty happy with how this chapter turned out. I\'m starting to like this one a bit more, which wasn\'t the case in the beginning. It\'s still going to be a short story, but hopefully, you guys will enjoy the ride. :D

I don't think I've read another Inuyasha as cute as this one. He is just the most adorable kid in the whole Inuyasha fandom!!!! It was I-can't-handle-this cute how he wants to protect his new friend and he insists that she's a girl! I would really like to order one toddler Inuyasha for my family haha

Da Grrrl Says: Awww! I\'m always amazed by how many people enjoy this Chibi Yasha. Puts a smile on my face! ^^

Oh.my.god. I was not expecting that at all. Craziness! In my head, I was like, does it mean Sesshoumaru is in...a desert? (Yeah, I'm kind of dull haha). Please update this again when you can! I die a little inside every moment I can't read what happens next! And this is probably my favorite chapter yet! So much happens and I'm so glad Inuyasha is actually talking back and letting him know that he's not some kid to be ordered around! Though now I'm so scared for Inuyasha and Kagome because Toga does not seem like someone that is okay with not being obeyed.