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CHAPTER FOUR:
The next morning Moriko got up early again, decided to check on the injured wolf, and then sat for a while thinking about everything that had happened as everything soaked in a bit.
After about a half hour later Koga approached her and sat beside her.
"So Moriko, what has you up so early this time?" asked Koga.
"Just thinking I guess and letting it all soak in, ya know. I mean so much has happened these last few days and somehow I get the feeling it is only beginning." she replied.
"Yeah, I bet it's been on your mind a lot lately. I mean here you are in a completely different time with so many people who are practically strangers around you and all, It must be pretty tough," said Koga.
She sighed. "Yeah but it's kind of been my lot in life. I mean it's seems like it has always been one tough situation after another... so I am kind of used to having to adjust quickly, if you know what I mean?" she replied.
As she stared off into space a bit Koga looked closely at my face. "Yeah." he said.
"Plus, I wanted to check on this guy here." She said smiling as she and Koga checked over the previously injured wolf, who seemed to be healing just fine.
Koga walked off and she sat alone again and started thinking again.
A little while later Inuyasha came and sat by her. "So what's on your mind?" Inuyasha asked.
"Just everything that has happened lately I guess." she replied.
"Yeah I guess it's pretty rough for you now huh?" Inuyasha asked.
"Yeah but well… let's just say I am used to things being tough by now." she said.
"I can imagine." he said.
"So if I can ask without offending you Inuyasha, um, what was it like for you to grow up?" Moriko asked.
"Well I usually don't like to talk about it, but you seem to need a friend now so I guess it's okay." he said.
"If you would rather not that's okay... I am just curious that's all." she said.
"No it is okay... it was pretty rough being the way I am and all. Humans didn't want me around and neither did demons… so I grew up fighting pretty much just to survive." he replied.
She sighed heavily, saying, "I know how that goes." They both stared off into space a few minutes. Then Inuyasha walked back to the camp because everyone was waking up, and she stayed sitting there a little while longer.
Kagome walked over to Moriko and sat next to her.
"Hey Kags." she smiled.
"Hey Mori, um are you okay?" Kagome asked.
"Yeah I'm just letting it all soak in." her cousin replied.
"Well if you are sure you're going to be okay," Kagome said.
"Yeah Kags... I will be fine. I just hope I don't end up slowing you down that's all." Moriko replied.
Kagome smiled at her cousin assuring kindly, "It will all work out, it always does."
Both girls smiled, and stood up, hugging each other.
"Thanks Kags, for you know being there and all." Moriko said.
"That's what family is for right?" Kagome answered.
"Yeah... okay let's get back to the others." Moriko suggested.
"Okay." Kagome agreed.
They held hands and started walking back to the rest of the group.
Sango met them about half way. "Is everything okay you guys?" asked Sango.
"Yeah, just having some downtime, ya know." Moriko replied.
The girls all smiled at each other. "Okay well we better get going then." Sango said.
The three girls walked back to camp. Just as they returned to camp Inuyasha walked over to them.
"All right, let's have breakfast then we got to get moving everybody!!" announced Inuyasha.
"Yeah we need to find Naraku and kill him!" Stated Koga.
"Yeah." everybody agreed.
So everyone sat down, ate breakfast, and discussed how they would travel.
"I will ride Inuyasha's back like usual." stated Kagome.
Koga frowned.
"Miroku and I can ride Kirara so we don't have to slow down so much, I guess." said Sango.
"Sounds good to me my dear." agreed Miroku.
Miroku stroked Sango's rear and she smacked him. "Hands off you pervert!" she steamed.
"Well, I guess that just leaves me." Moriko said.
"I can carry you if you like, that way we don't have to go slow and can pretty much all go at the same speed." suggested Koga. "But Ginta and Hakaku will stay with the wolves." he stated.
"Okay Koga." they agreed.
"Are you sure Koga?" Moriko asked. "I could always just try to keep up with the wolves." she suggested.
"You would be safer with me! Besides, then we can run at the same pace as everyone else." stated Koga.
"That settles it then- let's go! Climb on Kagome." said Inuyasha.
"Okay." she agreed as she climbed onto Inuyasha's back.
"Okay Moriko, climb on my back and hang on tight now." said Koga.
"Okay Koga and thanks." she said smiling, and Koga shrugged.
"Don't worry about it." he replied.
Sango, Miroku, and Shippo climbed onto Kirara.
"Alright let's go everyone." said Sango.
They all set off together, with Ginta, Hakkaku, and the wolves bringing up the rear.
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HALFWAY THRU THE DAY:
"Hey Moriko, are you doing okay back there?" Koga asked.
"Yeah I'm fine, but are you sure you're okay Koga? I don't want to end up hurting your back or nothing." She replied.
Koga scoffed. "Nothing to worry about, you're a light weight." he replied.
Moriko started blushing and answered, "Umm okay, thanks."
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With Inuyasha and Kagome:
"I sure hope Moriko is doing okay." said Kagome.
"Don't worry about it Kagome she will be fine." reassured Inuyasha.
"Thanks Inuyasha, I'm sure your right." she replied.
"Teh." he said.
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With Sango and Miroku:
"I wonder how they are all doing down there?" asked Sango.
"Don't worry so much my dear Sango, they will be fine." replied Miroku.
"I hope your right Miroku." she said.
Miroku stroked her butt and Sango smacked him. "Keep your hands to yourself monk!!" she warned.
"You got it all wrong! I was merely trying to relieve your worried mind." he replied.
"Not necessary thanks." she fumed.
Shippo shook his head, saying, "Idiot!"
Everyone pretty much stayed together and ran till about an hour till sundown.
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Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter four please remember to read and review thanks. Also let me know what you all think of this storyline so far thanks.