Kaede had said that Kagome must protect this jewel. This is a hard task. The villagers converse: Kikyou-sama returned? Now that you mention it, she does look like her... More collect to spread the news! Kagome hears them continue on about her.  And, thinks that...: They're worshipping me now?! So runs off. And up a tree..: That's it, then. She died. A pear's thrown really really fast! He catches it! Without turning around! Kagome: Hey!You can have some of this. He asks her where she got this food. Kagome: The villagers offered it. Come down and let's eat together.   Inuyasha: What are you plotting? Kagome: Nothing. You really don't like me, right? The one you hate is Kikyou, not me.   The boy can't deal with that talk, and jumps off. I am Kagome, not Kikyou. So why don't we be more friendly towards each other? Inuyasha: Keh! You stupid girl! I don't care who you are. I'll show no mercy in taking the Shikon no Tama! Kagome: I see. But when you go crazy, I can just say 'osuwari'- Goodness. Ah, sorry, sorry. My bad. Inuyasha: Darn.. Nighttime now at Kaede's. Kagome: It's been two days since I came here.. Grampa, Souta, Mama.. they must be so worried.. Somehow... I have to go back. Outside the Kaede hut is a rather large, gnarled tree...   which Tweety-Puffs flock in great numbers.   Among them is a possom-tailed three-eye. A red eyed Tweety Puff, whose eyes fixate on the Kaede hut. These birds caw down, Kagome still sleeps, and purple glows the jewel. But Inuyasha's still awake! He slashes away the pretty puffs. My, he's agile. Puffies fly off. Inuyasha: Damn.. they caught the jewel's scent. What I find most eerie is their synchronized wings.    What a spiffy bird! Are those fangs? Aww! And those talons!