They made it about quarter the way to where Inuyasha had said Sesshomaru had a permanent base before they had to set up camp for the evening.
Kagome and Minato set up camp while Inuyasha and Kurama went out hunting for fresh meat and Crane started cooking (he wouldn't let Kagome or Minato anywhere near the food) and Shippo played with some of his toys.
Minato had to explain to Kagome why only Inuyasha and Kurama went hunting "You see Kags because me and Crane are submissive and you are female it is their duty to provide food for us or at least that's what their instincts say anyway".
Kagome nodded "okay I get it" she said as she set up the camping bags near the fire but not to close while Minato did the same.
"who is the Alpha" a small voice asked startling Minato who had not heard Shippo come up behind him making both Crane and Kagome snigger from where they were sitting.
"that's a bit harder to figure out you see Sesshomaru is technically Inuyasha's Alpha while I am the pack leader to Kagome and Minato and Kurama is a drifter so it's hard to tell. I would say Inuyasha and Sesshomaru to a certain degree with me being the Alpha female of a type" Crane explained as he stirred the rice.
Shippo nodded the looked at Crane "can I call you mummy then please?" seeing Crane's shocked face Shippo frowned and looked like he was about to cry before Crane ran over to him and picked him up.
"of course you can call me mummy I was just shocked that all" Crane got out before he had a Lap full of excited Kit Minato and Kagome we both awing of the cute sight and giggling at the Black Kitsune's predicament.
That's was Kurama and Inuyasha came back to the sight of the new mother and son cuddled up near the pot Crane was using for the stew with Kagome and Minato sitting next to each other still slightly sniggering.
Kurama simply shrugged before taking his kill to Crane but not before showing Kagome the young Buck he had caught and preened at her praise.
Inuyasha however shook his head in amusement and carried his buck to Minato looking very proud of himself and almost purred (but didn't he wasn't a bloody cat damn it!) when Minato accepted his prey silently and started to skin it.
Kurama had also brought back a small rabbit which he quickly skinned and gave to Shippo to eat as all the demons (and Kagome who pretty much counted as a demon by now) all agreed the Kit was too small for his age.
While waiting for the stew Crane and Kurama amused the whole group with stories of how they had met leaving Minato, Kagome and Inuyasha almost crying in laughter.
"so I had been minding my own business just taking a walk when I am suddenly bowled over by some red haired Kitsune running from a hoard of angry demons" Crane was explained before Kurama took over.
"I had just stolen some pretty important artifacts from some noble and wasn't expecting to literally run into another Kitsune and Knowing that he would get blamed I picked him up and started to run until I lost the other demons" Kurama exclaimed smirking.
Crane rolled his eyes but continued the story "not knowing what to do I just lay there in shock until I was put down by this idiot after standing calmly for a few seconds I started to hit him over the head repeatedly".
"I managed to calm him down after an hour and we have been best friends ever since" Kurama finished with a flourish.
Minato smirked "what he is not telling is the amount of times his thieving has gotten us into trouble like the time he accidently stole some magical mirror that can predict the future".
Crane smirked "what about the time he had to dress as a woman" Inuyasha was on the floor by this point laughing so hard that he started to choke.
Crane smiled at the group before declaring that dinner was done and with that everyone started to calm down as Crane served the food Shippo getting the first portion the Inuyasha then Minato, Kurama and Kagome Crane getting his last.
After they had finished dinner they told each other a few more stories before deciding to go to sleep Kagome had put up a Barrier that would keep everyone out so that no one had to stay up and watch the group.
Crane was awoken in the morning by Kagome yelping deeming there to be no threat to him or his Kit Crane pulled Shippo closer to his body before he suddenly bolted up making sure not to the still sleeping kit.
There standing outside the Barrier was Sesshomaru looking rather amused it probably had something to do with Inuyasha and Minato curled up together like Kits to be rather honest Crane knew he was amused in any case.
Not wanting to awaken the cute couple Crane gently shook Kurama (who had been sleeping next to him) awake before pointing at the waiting demon lord before slowly getting up and securing his son to his chest in a makeshift sling made out of his Obi.
Starting to make his way towards the still amused Sesshomaru Crane was stopped by Kurama growling softly "Crane you are not to leave this Barrier until you know for certain that is actually Lord Sesshomaru".
Crane nodded before walking closer to the barrier before stopping "what did you say to us before you left" Sesshomaru shot a small glare at Kurama who had plastered himself to Crane's back.
"This Sesshomaru said If you ever need me do not hesitate to ask" Crane nodded before turning to Kurama and giving him a thumbs up before stepping out the barrier.
The minute Crane was outside the Barrier Sesshomaru had pulled him to his side being careful of the Tiny Kit who was clutching the folds of Crane's tunic in his sleep causing one of the yukata shoulders to slip slightly.
Trying to Ignore the scent of dominant Kitsune on Crane Sesshomaru instead focussed on the even stronger scent signalling that Crane was soon to go into heat before starting to talk.
"You have been searching for me have you not is there something I can do for you?" Crane nodded before looking at the still sleeping Inuyasha.
"yes we were wondering if you have or know of any weapon that would suit Inuyasha as he only has his claws to fight with and feels that it makes him the weak link" Sesshomaru nodded before looking into the distance.
Kagome and Kurama who had been watching the two talk as they curled up by the fire where Kagome was reheating some of the stew for breakfast started to giggle at how oblivious Crane was to the Daiyokai's interest in him.
"Honored father left behind two swords when he past one I have and another I do not, the one I do not possess is said to be located in my father's tomb" Crane looked confused.
"But if this sword is located in your fathers Tomb then why have you or someone else not retrieved it?" he asked Sesshomaru smirked slightly before bringing Crane closer to his body so that he could cover the smaller demon in his scent.
"you see the problem is Crane my Honored father's tomb is located in the afterlife" Crane blanched "yes I can see why that would be a problem".
Hiya guys I am in the middle of Revising but I thought you would enjoy this new chapter so I have decided to upload it earlier then I was going to. So I hope you enjoy it as normal please review or Pm me if you have any Questions. Also I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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