Fox's Scheming

The little fox kit observed his surrogate mother and the demon lord interacting with her. He absently sucked on his lolipop, considering the demon lord with narrowed green eyes. They were travelling to the West, the demon lord had affairs that needed to be put into place before their pursuit of the evil spider demon could continue. Everyone was seated around the fire, Kagome collecting the pots and pans used for cooking so she could go wash them off in the nearby stream.

Golden eyes followed her as she puttered around, her soft hands brushing his auburn hair. Shippou closed his eyes, savoring the maternal touch that he would only admit under duress that he craved. Although he was blessed to know his father, his mother died shortly after he was born, killed protecting him from a boar demon before his father could intervene.

Therefore, when he first met the young priestess and saw her unusually affectionate nature, his boyish pride melted along with his heart. He loved Kagome ever since, even more when she let him call her Mom and cuddled him when he still had nightmares of his father's death, warm hands brushing his hair and tail, humming softly until he calmed.

He swore to himself that he would do anything in his power to make her happy and safe, and as he watched the demon lord consider the priestess with soft eyes, he formulated a plan. His father would always be a cherished memory, but the demon lord taking him in as a ward and teaching him about his beast made him realize he wouldn't mind if the demon lord acted as a surrogate father.

Green eyes darting between the priestess and the demon lord, seeing the look in the Lord's eyes as he watched Kagome, the little fox kit felt a mischevious grin spread across his face.

No, he wouldnt mind having the demon lord as a father at all.

I decided Shippo's POV might spice things up a bit. Reviews are appreciated!