This is my first fanfic on this site, so please review and tell me how i do. Its rated T for near death experience. And probably also because of Miroku. Heheh, enjoy!
Chapter 1: Spy
" Damn it!" Inuyasha's voice echoed through the forest. A sigh passed Kagome's lips as she glanced at her other two friends, Sango and Miroku, that sat atop of Kirara, who had identical disappointed looks. They had lost Naraku's trail once again after a long period of chasing, fighting, and for Inuyasha, cussing.
" Damn it!" Inuyasha yelled once more.
" Perhaps we should set up camp for the night. " Suggested Miroku.
" No! " Inuyasha shouted. " We are so close! He can't be far! "
" You've been saying that for the last two hours. " Said a frustrated Sango. Secretly, Kagome was agreeing with her. They had spent the last two hours chasing nothing, going in a direction Inuyasha had smelt him last. The only reply Sango got from Inuyasha was an angry growl and a 'Feh'.
" They're right. " Spoke up Kagome, her soft voice showing a little effect to Inuyasha's attitude. " We should rest now, while we can, so none of us will be exhausted when we do find him."
" Fine. " Growled Inuyasha. Stubbornly, he sat down where he was, his legs crossed, his arms folded, and his face bearing a scowl. Kagome sighed inwardly as she and the others began to set up camp. As they did, Shippo bounded off Sango's back and crouched in front of Inuyasha.
" Shouldn't you be helping Kagome? " Shippo asked.
" Feh. " Was Inuyasha's reply. A more angry look crossed his face as he closed his eyes.
" Inuyasha... " Shippo mumbled.
" What? " Inuyasha snarled, lifting his head to look at Shippo and raising his arm with his hand clenched into a fist. Suddenly...
" Oww! " Inuyasha yelled. Sango, Miroku, and Kagome paused and turned to look.
" I was gonna say there was a wasp on your shoulder, " Shippo stated, " But it's gone now. " Rubbing his cheek with one hand, Inuyasha belted Shippo on the head with the other.
" Speak up next time! " He yelled. Unfortunately for him, Kagome had seen the abuse towards Shippo.
" Inuyasha, sit! "
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Finally, camp is set, and Kagome has almost finished cooking the food. Miroku appeared to be meditating as he waited, his staff resting gently in his lap and his head bowed and his eyes closed, with his hands clasped firmly together in front of him. Sango often checked to make sure they stayed that way. Shippo stared at the boiling pot eagerly, his tongue flicking over his lips every now and then. Inuyasha was in the same spot he had chosen two hours ago, though he was no longer sulking, instead watching the pot of food as well, with a look of badly hidden longing. He could smell the scent of the food well, and it was making him hungry.
" Is that swill done yet? " He asked Kagome, using the tone of voice that suggested he didn't care.
" It's not swill, Inuyasha. " Kagome replied patiently. " It's soup. If you think it's swill then i guess you don't want any. " A look of surprise, longing and hunger crossed his face for a moment before his usual grumpy face appeared again.
" Feh. " He mumbled, looking away.
" Ah, it's ready! " Kagome said happily. " Sango, could you pass me the bowls?"
" Of course. " Sango replied. She leaned over to Kagome's bag, where she had left the plates, and picked them up. Though she quickly dropped them again as she felt Miroku's hand. Miroku had managed to notice her leaning over, and find her butt with his hand without opening an eye.
" Ugh! " Yelled Sango. She was about to sit up and slap him when she noticed a rock by her side. Angrily, she picked up the rock and in one swift movement she hurled it at Miroku. Miroku, who's eyes were shut and expecting a slap on the Cheek, didn't expect the rock. It struck his face, leaving a shallow gash across his check. His eyes snapped open with a look of surprise as he looked at Sango.
" Wha..? " He mumbled, not yet sure what hit him.
" Sango threw a rock at you. " Piped in Shippo, answering Miroku's confused look.
" That explains it.. " Sighed Miroku, touching his cheek with his hand.
" Serves you right! " Yelled Sango. While Miroku was occupied with his face she took the chance to lean over again to grab the plates for Kagome. She managed to grab them and give them to Kagome without any more hassle.
" Thanks. " Kagome said as she grabbed the plates. She filled each one with soup and placed them on the ground before the bowl became hot and burned her. " Take your pick. " She continued, waving her hand over the food as she got up. " I'll get Miroku a bandage. "
" Many thanks, Lady Kagome. " Miroku Said, grabbing a bowl and passing it to Sango before getting one himself. His cheek throbbed from the cut, but he dared not complain. Last time Sango had injured him like that he had complained, though had noticed after he had spoke a slight guilty look in Sango's eyes, even though she was still scowling at him. Best keep silent. He thought as he put the bowl down next to him so Kagome could tend to his wound.
Once Kagome had done that and had sat back down, the group started to eat, except Inuyasha, who hadn't bothered to wait for the group and tore into his food the second he got it. He was already on seconds.
" How's the swill, Inuyasha? " Kagome smiled. She then heard him mumble something that sounded like 'Feh', though she couldn't be sure. Looking away from him, she picked up her own bowl and began eating.
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They had all finished their food now. Sango leaned against a tree, stroking a sleeping Kirara and happily chatting to Kagome, who held a drowsy Shippo in her lap. Miroku again was meditating, while Inuyasha sat in a tree overlooking the camp site.
" Perhaps it is time to sleep.. " Miroku yawned. They hadn't noticed, but the girl's chatting had made it difficult for him to meditate. Not that it was important, he thought, he was tired anyway.
" Yeah. " Agreed Kagome. She picked up Shippo and placed him on her sleeping bag which was not too far behind her. Sango stood up, carefully holding Kirara as to not wake her up as she headed over to her bed role. Miroku stiffened another yawn as he moved backwards slightly to rest his back against a tree.
" Don't move. " Inuyasha's sudden voice rang. Miroku froze, moving only to look up at the Hanyou. The others looked up at him too, curiosity and caution plastered on their face. Inuyasha was staring at Miroku, or near Miroku, as he saw it. Swiftly, Inuyasha changed his position, crouching now on the branch as if he was about to pounce something. Miroku focused his holy powers on what Inuyasha had noticed. Judging by where he was looking, whatever it is must be near him. Suddenly he felt what Inuyasha could smell. Something was nearby, not too far from him. He stared at the space through the corner of his eye. Suddenly he felt it move, and the distance between them grew larger. What ever it was, it was running away. Inuyasha jumped from his branch and charged after it. Miroku also jumped to his feet, preparing for the possibility of battle, though it seemed unlikely. The creature was running away. But there might be more. After all, they all had missed that one. How had i not noticed it? He wondered. When i finally felt it, it had been right next to me! How had Inuyasha and i missed it? Suddenly the feel of it's presence disappeared. Just vanished.
" Miroku, aren't you going to go after it? " Kagome's voice broke his thoughts.
" No. " Miroku answered, still gazing into the woods as if expecting something to jump out. Some how he had lost track of it. Whatever it was, it was excellent at hiding undiscovered.
" Why? " She asked. Miroku didn't have time to answer her question, for Inuyasha appeared again at that moment. He was scowling, a look in his eyes like a cat that missed it's meal.
" Damn it! " Inuyasha cursed. " The bastard got away! "
" How? " Sango chimed in. " You were right on it's tail, how could it get away? "
" It vanished. " Inuyasha replied angrily. " Scent and all. " Silence spread through the camp as no one could think of a reply.
" That would suggest why no one noticed it before... " Kagome spoke finally, breaking the silence.
" Why was it here though? " Sango wondered.
" Who cares. " Inuyasha stated. " It's gone now anyway. " Inuyasha jumped back up to the branch where he had sat before.
With a sigh, Miroku sat back down against the tree. The two girls also went back to resting. Shippo was now fast asleep beside Kagome. Miroku tried to sleep, though it didn't come easy. He was unnerved by how close the demon came before they noticed. He was sure it was a demon.. A human could not have hidden it's scent and presence like that. Unless it was something other, like a spirit. Miroku glanced up at Inuyasha. Inuyasha was alert, looking around as if expecting it to happen again. Miroku wasn't the only one in for a long night.
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So, what do you think for the first chapter? Please R&R.