A/N: CHAPPIE TEN!
Kakashi was bewildered and confused by her reaction, but glad to know he wasn't the only one who didn't understand what was going on. Her movements were quick and playful, and she succeeded in making turn even more red by their distance more than her actual comment. She was a pretty girl, and if she was carrying around books like these she must have had some sort of similar taste.
That or it was probably the monk she had mentioned. He walked over and sat on the couch, debating on starting the other series. Just as he was about to grab the first book, Kagome caught his attention and he faced her. "I don't need much. I'm not usually home. I can cook you something." It was an offer, seeing as there was such little supplies, and he knew how to work with what he had. Even more so he was a control freak and didn't know it. Grabbing the book reading the back, he wondered if it would be good if not better than the series he already read a thousand times and smiled. He was starting a new series.
Kagome nodded at his answer, "It's fine I'll make enough for all of us and the leftovers can go in the fridge for tomorrow's lunch." pulling out her small notepad that she used to jot down some of the feudal recipes Kaede had taught her she looked through what she had and decided on stew.
"Shippou why don't you go catch us some rabbits or whatever you can find so i can make some stew and rice for dinner." she stated as she took the last of her kitchen ware from his and shooing him out of the kitchen. "Kakashi you go with him and make sure no one picks a fight with him." she said as a motherly tone slipped into her voice while she started pulling out ingredients and utensils to start on their dinner.
Shippou smiled and started to push open the back door before turning and waiting for Kakashi to accompany him. when the ninja was firmly beside him and the door was closed Shippou put his finger to his lips and shot off into the forest, his small paws silent on the ground before he froze and put his ear to the ground. hearing a rapid beating heart about ten feet to his right a gleam of anticipation shone in his eyes before he motioned for Kakashi to stay put. jumping into a bush there was a small squeak heard before it was cut off suddenly and Shippou came back within view with his small clawed hands bloody and a good fat rabbit held in his grasp.
"Hold this, knowing Mama she is going to make too much so we will need more rabbit meat to compensate for how much rice and stew she makes." he said before he caught a scent on the wind and shot off again into the bushes. it was a moment before there was a small squeal heard that again was cut off prematurely. it went like this for a good twenty minutes before Shippou had caught four fat rabbits for their dinner. taking them from Kakashi he whipped out a small hunting knife from his pelt to skin them against a rather decent stone. taking their pelts in one hand he wrapped the rabbits up and let Kakashi take two before they headed back to the house.
"Mama will use their pelts later so don't discard them." he advised when they stepped up to the back door. rapping on it gently Shippou called out to Kagome and she soon opened the door with a proud smile and held out a large bowl for them to place the rabbits in. ruffling Shippou's hair Kagome turned and led them into the house, the smell of food simmering leaving both the men drooling in hunger. "Food will be done in about half an hour, you need to go clean up so why don't you boys go bathe before dinner." she suggested dismissing them as she placed the bowl on the counter and proceeded to finish the meal.
Kakashi nearly pouted in protest as he had only read the first page of the book before he had to leave, but silently placed it back on the counter. He needed no distractions for this job, as Shippou wasn't exactly a big guy, so keeping an eye on him was more of a need. He found that as soon as he stepped outside the little guy was already on the move and using tracking skills that match that of his favorite ninja hound, Pakkun.
The shinobi didn't have trouble keeping up with him, it was just listening to his commands to stay that bothered him. I suppose he doesn't really need the help. He thought listening to the squeals of the unsuspecting rabbit. Taking the bloodied rabbit in hand, he decided to use thread and tie the rabbits feet to a kunai, hanging the catches like a clothespin. Overall, the killing spree wasn't too bad and he Kakashi felt as if he learned more about the fox when he watched him hunt. The way he moved and discovered his prey's whereabouts.
They made their way back to the house where Kakashi's nose immediately took hold of a desiring scent, and he made no complaints with what he saw. Maybe having others around wouldn't be so bad after all. Leading Shippou to the only bathroom in the house, starting the water. He didn't really plan on bathing together, but he could get the water running and keep the kitsune company. Shippou seemed like the type to enjoy company, or at least Kagome's. "You have great tracking skills."