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Getaway

Kagome stirred from her deep slumber, mumbling something like, ' no you can't....bubo come back......I need my bunny slippers....um....'. She stirred again and sat up, sleep blurring her vision. A shape lay beside her, scary yes, creepy hell yeah! She started and moved away from him. " Kouga, don't scare me like that".

He blinked and sat up, staring at her in a very freaky way. " You're beautiful Kagome", he whispered shuffling closer until his face was inches away from hers. " You don't mind if I-
His lips locked around hers( don't worry folks, kouga will pay for that crime). Kagome tensed and tried to pull away but his arm kept her from doing so.

Damn it! He's such a lech! What the hell! His hands started wandering, irritating her to boiling point. She pulled her face away and glared at him. " What the hell are you doing!"

" Enjoying my wife that's what", he replied with a sneer.(ewwwwww)

Much to Kagome's disgust, he lent forward again and kissed her lightly. Then he jumped up and strode to the door, turning back and smiling creepily at her. " You should learn to enjoy it girl". Then he was gone.

Kagome shuddered at the thought. Why would I ever enjoy doing that with him? She climbed out of bed and made her way to her wardrobe. She slipped on a dress with a split so she wouldn't have to ride sidesaddle and grabbed a cordial full of clear liquid and a towel. I'll just get away from him for the day.

The brisk mourning air chilled her as she stepped out the back door. Her hands full of provisions to last her the day. She stepped into the stable and the scene that greeted her was most delightful. Countless people leading out their horses, bows and slings hanging at their sides. Oh joy! Kouga's going on a hunt and that means he won't be back for the day! Kagome slipped into an empty stall and waited for the clop of the horse's feet to disappear.

Kagome opened the door of the only remaining horse. Ionn, a very tall bay paint. She rubbed his velvety nose, wandering why no one ever rode such a smart animal. He was calm on the trails and quick in battle, moving to the riders advantage without the slightest signal. He was very well trained, so good that you could ride him naked( in other words, you could ride him without a saddle and bridle).But , summer was best for that. Kagome hefted the saddle onto his back and did up the girth. She put her provisions in the saddle bags then slipped his bridle on. She cinched the girth up a little tighter then led him out.

The wind bit at her face as Ionn jogged down a trail. But, today, the winter weather didn't seem so cold. Her face was plastered with a rosy grin. Kouga's gone, Kouga's gone, Kouga's gone! That was all she could think about, no annoying jerk for the rest of the day.

Kagome smelt simmering sulfer and slowed Ionn down to a walk. Before them steamed the hot springs. Steam rose of the rippling water. Turning the air around them humid and tropical. Blossoming trees and weeping willows dotted the perimeter, adding to the colourful flowers and tall grasses surrounding their trunks. Kagome marvelled at the beauty of this place. Summer never ended here, making this seem like a magical place. She called it Suiloerna , meaning never ending in the ancient language.

Sweltering under her heavy cloak, Kagome dismounted and stripped Ionn of his tack, so he could roam around comfortably. She then peeled off her clothes and slipped into the warm water. It felt so good! A warm bath was rare back at the castle since it took hours to melt snow and heat the water. But, Kagome bathed regularly here, unlike others who only did so every few years. In the summer, the heating mellowed down until the water was cold. Refreshing in the heat. It was as if this spring had a mind of its own, changing according to the seasons. She absolutely loved it. And the fact that Kouga was afraid of steam so he never came near here. Sucker. Actually, come to think of it, no one but me ever comes here. They all think its possessed. At least I have some happiness.

She sunk into the soothing water, sighing in contentedly. She became drowsy and found herself thinking about Inu Yasha. He was such a gentlemen, unlike Kouga who thought she was all his. That is where he's totally wrong, Kagome stated. He's such a jerk, thinking he can just close the door and have some fun! I don't work that way. She grunted at what had happened previously and reminded herself to slap him as a ' I love you to' present. That's what he deserved.

She whistled to Ionn who trotted over to her side. " Would you mind getting me that bottle from one of the saddle bags?", Kagome asked him sweetly. The gelding nodded and swung his body around to rummage through the saddle bags. He eventually found the bottle she was seeking and dropped it near the waters edge, just within her grasp. " Thanks a million". Ionn nodded then went back to grazing on the lush grass.( what a wonderful horse!!!)

Kagome poured some of the bottles contents on her hair and scrubbed softly. She untangled every not until her hair was smooth as silk. She then rinsed her hair and brushed it out with her fingers.

Refreshed, Kagome climbed out of the spring and dried in the warm air. She then redressed and saddled Ionn. Now for some fun, she thought as she mounted. She did up her cloak nice and tight then rode into the cold.

Done!!!! I did this chap because I got at least 5 reviews in a day! Ekkk....Inu yasha's on...gotta fly Ja ne!!!! sits infront of t.v and starts singing along to the beginning theme ' I want to change the world.....'