The characters of Inuyasha (manga and anime) belong to Takahashi Rumiko
Escape from the Tickle Youkai
The Tai-youkai, graceful and powerful, was sitting down with his sons in a circle, participating in one of his favourite activities. The much feared leader and ruler amongst other youkai – a title lost when he simply became the loving husband of his two beautiful wives, and the father of his two wonderful sons. He had his eyes covered by his large hands, instructing the boys to copy his actions. Though unable to see his surroundings, his other senses came into play, to pinpoint where his sons were sitting. This game that they were playing was relatively simple, yet hard at the same time. The youkai was a very patient teacher, as Inuyasha was learning the basics of the game for the first time, and as yet, the little hanyou didn't know how to keep nice and quiet, giggling once in a while in his excitement.
"Where's Inuyasha? I can't find him," he said.
"Uh oh!" the boy replied, giggling, earning muffled snorts of laughter from the other youkai.
"Sesshoumaru, do you know where he is?"
"No, I don't. I think you're on your own this time."
"Hn...This is difficult, very difficult. Where could he be?"
"Here!"
The father smiled, pretending not to notice as he reached out to the hanyou boy. "Are you over here?" Wiggling his fingers, he attempted to tickle his tummy, but only managed to catch the air around them.
Inuyasha could barely keep his laughter in while he scooted across the floor, avoiding his father's tickle attacks. He dodged this way and that, his eyes still covered, until he lost his balance and tumbled onto the floor. Now, lying on his back, he was vulnerable, with his bare feet in easy range. He could feel the presence of his father coming closer, and so with the encouragement from his brother to roll away and escape, Inuyasha did just that.
Except that he ended up rolling around in a full, if somewhat crazy circle, where he met his father's awaiting arms.
"Oh, look who's here? Did you really think you could hide from me, little guy?" Swiftly he scooped the little boy up, and proceeded to tickle his feet with glee.
"No! No!" Inuyasha screamed, squirming his way out of the youkai's grasp, and jumping into his brother's lap for protection.
Sesshoumaru gasped, but it was too late.
The brothers did not have a chance against the Tickle Youkai, their father.
