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A young girl cried softly as she followed the tall figure before her as he made his way through the house. "Papa" she called, but the man didn't stop nor did he slow down as he continued to make this way through the house and toward the door.
She followed as quickly as she could, calling after him all the way. Finally, they reached the door and the man went out. She followed not minding the dark nor the rain. She knew her mother was following closely behind both of them.
"Papa!" she called again, more desperate this time. He was leaving, that wasn't new. But this time she knew, she knew he wouldn't be coming back. "Papa please don't go! I'm sorry if I've been bad, I promise I'll be good. I'll go to bed on time, I'll eat all my food. Please don't leave!" she begged as she grabbed his pant leg once she finally caught up to him.
Her father sighed softly and turned around. Making her release his pant leg he squatted so he met her blue eyes with his own. "I'm sorry Kagome. But I need to leave. You did nothing wrong. Neither did Souta or anyone. I'll always love you, your brother and your mother." he replied gently.
She watched as a sad smile came to his lips, even though he was soaking wet by this time, he still looked handsome. In her opinion he was the most handsome man in the world. Even though they didn't see him much, she loved him more than anyone. He cupped her face gently "It's okay Kagome. You won't remember this, any of this until it's time for you to" He looked past her and towards her mother "Kun-loon, please do as we planned for this time until then"
Although Kagome couldn't see it, she knew her mother had nodded. Her father offered her one last smile before he brought his forehead to hers and then...darkness.
Kagome awoke with a start, sitting up in her sleeping bag she glanced frantically around camp. Putting her hand to her chest in hopes of calming her racing heart she closed her eyes and sighed. Again, she had another dream of her father. This had been happening every night, every time she slept for the past few weeks. Ever since that night she had the confrontation with the bandits.
Noticing that it was early enough to start her morning routine she slowly got out of her sleeping bag and began putting it away. Once that was done she changed from her sleeping clothes to her day clothes. Re-doing her hair so it was in a ponytail she slipped on her shoes. Glancing once more around camp she noted that Raiden was still sleeping. Deciding not to wake him, she started her morning run.
She enjoyed her runs her more than she did in her time. The nature was always so welcoming. She loved the feeling as she ran through the forest. Placing a barrier around herself and keeping her other senses alert she let her mind wander.
Her thoughts drifted back to the dream she had last night. That was a new one while her other dreams had been memories this one had been different then the memories she held of the day her father left her family. In her memories, he hadn't left voluntarily. He had left in an accident, a tragic car accident.
Kagome remembered her mother getting a call and crying once she heard what had been told to her. Once her mother recollected herself she told them that her father had passed. That is what she remembered of her father's passing, she also remembered his funeral. She hadn't been able to see him there, but she no longer felt him so she knew it was true and that he was no longer with them.
So then what was that dream? She wondered as she continued to run. Looking at the position of the sun she knew she had to return to camp now so they could start out for the day. Turning around she began running back in the direction of camp.
Kagome hummed softly to herself as she continued down the dirt path, looking down at her hand she smiled. Finally, they had finally come across jewel shards and collecting them wasn't difficult but it wasn't as hard as she thought it would be by herself. Looking at the canine beside her, her smile widened. She wasn't completely by herself.
Raiden had been a good distraction and managed to hold his own pretty well against the demon that had the jewel shards. Patting him on the head she took the vial from around her neck and added the new shards to the ones that were already in the vial.
Just as she did that she froze when she sensed more jewel shards coming their way, looking down at Raiden she noticed that he seemed to sense something coming there way too. After a few moments, her eyes widened in realization when she felt the familiar aura of one of her old companions as he got closer.
Within moments, a small whirlwind of dust stopped before her and she smiled "Kouga!" she greeted. He was the first of her old companions, aside from Kaede, that she was seeing since returning her.
Soon she found herself being hugged tightly to the wolf demon "My woman!" he greeted "I haven't seen you for a long time! What happened to ya?" he questioned as he put her down. He glanced around the road and then frowned "Where's the mutt?" he added.
Kagome shook her head "I don't know. I was stuck in my village and haven't been able to return for a few years. When I did come back the others had already left to search for the jewel shards, which I'm also doing now" she replied as she returned the vial of said jewel shards to their previous place.
Kouga frowned "You're by yourself? That won't do I can't have my woman alone and in danger"
Kagome waved off his concerns with his hand "I'm stronger now than I was when I last saw your Kouga and besides I'm not alone" she replied as she gestured toward Raiden.
Kouga followed her gesture and his eyes widened at the beast beside her before they narrowed slightly, his brow furrowing and his head titled as he seemed to study the canine.
Kagome watched him curiously, she hadn't seen Kouga react like this before. "His name is Raiden"
At her words Kouga's eyes widened once more and he shook his head "Ah, no it can't be" he muttered.
Kagome heard him and frowned "What can't be Kouga?" she questioned.
Kouga took his gaze from her companion and looked at her. "It's nothing. I'm just imagining things"
Kagome's frown deepened "It's not nothing, what are you talking about".
Kouga frowned and looked at the canine once more before looking back at Kagome "Your beast looks like a demon I once knew." he stated simply.
Kagome looked at Raiden and then back at Kouga and chuckled softly "A demon? He can't be he is just a regular old dog" seeing Kouga's expression, Kagome shrugged and decided to ask more "What was this demon like?" she questioned.
Kouga sighed "He was a strong demon. An inu. Like the mutt, but he was a full demon. I only saw him briefly but heard tales from my father. His kind was rare, though they were strong there wasn't many of them and they were cursed"
Kagome frowned at that "Cursed?" she questioned
Kouga nodded "Yes cursed. They remained in beast form most of the time and were only allowed to take a humanoid form at certain times." he shook his head and looked once more at her companion "But, I'm obviously mistaken. Your companion couldn't be the one I was thinking of, for that one disappeared years ago".
He turned his attention back toward her and smiled "Stay safe my woman " he started "I'll go and find the mutt and let him know you're back" before Kagome could respond he was gone.
Kagome's brow furrowed and she looked down at her companion, noticing that he was watching in the direction that Kouga had left she shook her head. "Come on Raiden, let's continue on our way. I hope to reach the next village before night fall" Her companion did nothing but follow after her as soon as she continued to walk.
As she walked down the path her mind went over the tale that Kouga had told.
Sesshoumaru stopped suddenly, with narrowed eyes he looked through the forest surrounding him. Feeling something bump into his person he turned his gaze downward and glared at the kappa that followed him. The being bowed and apologized and Sesshoumaru scoffed, what a worthless creature.
Turning his attention back to the direction he had been previously been focused on he sniffed lightly and his eyes widened slightly. It couldn't be this Sesshoumaru hasn't smelt this scent in years, it couldn't be them.
Deciding that he would have to investigate he looked down at the kappa "Jaken" he commanded getting the beings attention "Take Rin and set up camp. If any harm comes to her it'll be your head" with his words spoken he made his way toward the one who had captured his attention.
