Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or the rest of the Chars ...There. I said it. (sighs)
CHAPTER 10:
The next morning everyone was by the fire eating breakfast when Koga and his mate approached the fire after having already bathed together.
Kagome ran up to Moriko, took her by the hand, and drug her over to everyone else.
"Morning Mori." said Kagome smiling.
"Morning Kags." she said returning her smile.
Koga walked up behind his mate, wrapped his arms around her waist, and pulled her into his embrace. She leaned back and savored the feeling of being cherished.
"So how are you this morning?" asked Inuyasha.
"Um Fine thanks." Moriko replied.
"Better than fine I would say." Koga replied, and she started to blush. Koga grinned ear to ear.
"I would say so after you- " started Miroku.
Koga cut him off by growling a warning growl, then bared his fangs looking directly at Miroku. "Watch it monk! That's my mate you are talking about!" he warned
"Okay, okay no need to get testy!" Miroku said hastily. Miroku slunk back over to Sango and sat down.
Inuyasha threw his head back and laughed. "Wise move there Miroku!" Inuyasha said shaking his head.
Koga grinned agreeing, "Indeed!"
They all laughed at that, then sat down and ate breakfast.
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Later after breakfast:
They were all sitting around the campsite. Kagome and Inuyasha were sitting together. Miroku and Sango were sitting together. Koga and Moriko were sitting together. Ginta and Hakaku were sitting together.
"All kidding aside now! We have to figure out what to do next because I am not that good at sitting put for very long." said a frustrated Inuyasha.
"Tell me something I don't know Inuyasha." said Kagome shaking her head.
"Me either!" agreed Koga.
"Then what are we going to do now?" asked Sango.
"What indeed?" supplied Miroku.
"I am fresh out of ideas, myself." Moriko replied.
Koga put his arm around her waist while sitting side by side and pulled her closer to him. He kissed the top of her head and leaned his head on hers. "Don't worry baby! We will eventually come up with something." he said.
She sighed, leaned into Koga's side and wrapped her arms around his waist too, Saying, "Okay."
"Aw, don't they make such a cute couple." crooned Kagome.
"Yeah, they do." agreed Sango.
Inuyasha grinned, shook his head then put on a serious face and said, "Ok people let's get back on track here shall we!"
"Right!" Sango agreed.
Koga and Moriko straightened up. Koga said, "Well for starters I will take Ginta, and Hakaku, and the wolves and go scout around a bit."
Koga got up, walked over to Inuyasha who also stood up, Koga looked right at Inuyasha and said, "Inuyasha I would ask that you stay here and protect the girls."
Inuyasha sighed and agreed, "Fine! But make it fast wolf!"
Koga looked at Moriko and told her not to worry he would be careful. She said ok, and they hugged goodbye.
Koga, Ginta, Hakaku, and the wolves all took off to scout the area. Meanwhile Sango and Miroku climbed on Kirara and scouted the skies.
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Back at the campsite:
"You ok Mori?" asked Kagome.
She sighed answering, "Yeah I know he is a warrior and all but it won't stop me from worrying about him"
"Teh! That wolf can handle himself just fine! Don't worry about him!" said Inuyasha then he walked off a bit.
Kagome looked at Inuyasha and said "Inuyasha..." then Kagome looked over at Moriko and smiled.
"Inuyasha is right though. Koga can take care of himself and he is also very strong." she said.
Moriko smiled at Kagome, and replied, "I know... Thanks Kags." and walked over to where Inuyasha was. "Hey Inuyasha."
"Hey Moriko," he said.
"Um are you mad at me about something?" she asked him
"No. Why?" he answered.
"Just wondering." she replied.
Inuyasha sighed then looked right at her and said "I just don't get it!" He asked "Why would you want to marry that scrawny wolf anyways?"
She looked at him very seriously, and replied with a smile, "Because we love each other!"
"As long as you are both happy and he takes good care of you that is all that matters!" Inuyasha said.
"Inuyasha is right Mori." Kagome agreed.
"Yeah I know" she said then smiled and walked away to sit where the fire was.
Kagome and Inuyasha followed holding hands and sat by her and they all sat there waiting.
About an hour later Sango, and Miroku came back and joined them and they all waited.
A short time later Koga, Ginta, Hakaku and the wolves returned.
Koga walked up to Moriko, giving her a big hug and they kissed each other.
"Hi my love! I missed you." Koga greeted.
"I missed you too babe! I am glad you all came back safe!" she replied.
"So am I." he replied.
"Seesh! Would you two give it a rest already!" said Inuyasha shaking his head grinning. Then he got a serious look on his face and asked "So wolf what did you find?
Koga smirked and replied, "Not much! But we did find some strangers in the area."
"What kind of strangers?" asked Inuyasha.
Koga looked serious and said, "The kind that means trouble." Everyone sat down.
"We also found nothing." stated Sango.
"However, I fear he will come soon." added Miroku.
"Yeah so do I." replied Koga
"Okay, so what now?" Moriko asked seriously.
"Maybe we should just wait, and see what happens?" said Kagome.
"What the hell is taking him so long!? I hate sitting here waiting for that bastard Naraku to make his move!!" bellowed Inuyasha.
"I don't like it anymore than you do Inuyasha! However it appears we have no other choice." agreed Koga.
"Where are Hakaku, and Ginta?" Moriko asked.
"Keeping a watchful eye on the strangers." answered Koga.
"Oh okay." she replied.
"So what now?" asked Kagome.
"I got hunt for dinner for everyone." answered Koga.
"Be careful my love." Moriko said.
"I always am my sweet." he replied.
Koga went off to hunt and came back with a small boar this time. He cut it into many pieces small enough to fit the pot until the pot was almost full, then walked off with the rest.
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Later after everyone had eaten:
Sesshomaru and Rin were back and Sesshomaru said "Moriko you are a healer, So perhaps you can tell me what's wrong with Rin?"
She got up and walked over to him. "Very well, Good sir. Tell me what puzzles you?"
He looked at her and said, "For the last several days Rin has not been her normal chattering and energetic self. She has been having pains in her stomach and doesn't move anymore then necessary. What can possibly be going on?"
She looked at him and asked, "Tell me Sesshomaru, how old is she?"
He got a puzzled look on his face and said, "13 and half. What has that to do with it?"
Moriko said, "I see." Then walked over to Rin and started asking questions.
Rin answered the questions. Moriko nodded her head once and walked back over to Sesshomaru and said, "I believe I know what is happening, but you will not like the answer!"
Sesshomaru frowned and demanded, "Tell me now!"
She grinned and said, "Well Sir the girl is the right age now."
He got a confused look on his face and demanded, "Right age for what woman? Out with it!"
She smiled and said, "She is growing up sir, and her body is going to start going through certain changes..."
Sesshomaru looked her in the eyes and said, "What do you mean? Enough of this nonsense!! You shall tell me outright NOW!"
She looked at him and said, "She is starting her first period."
Sesshomaru got an even more confounded look and said, "What is a period? And is this normal?"
She replied calmly, "It is perfectly normal for girls her age. A period is, a menstrual cycle if you will."
Sesshomaru frowned and said, "HUH!?
She looked at him and said "Okay let me rephrase this in a way you will understand... it means she has reached the point where her body is getting itself ready to reproduce."
"WHAT!?" Sesshomaru bellowed.
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Back with Inuyasha and co:
Everyone else was standing there wondering what was going on. When they heard Sesshomaru bellow, Koga frowned. Just as he started to move forward, Kagome reached over and grabbed his arm.
He turned his head to look at her; she shook her head and said "Don't Koga! Mori will be fine- trust me!"
So Koga sighed and stayed put. However he still watched Moriko and Sesshomaru's encounter very closely, ready to jump in at a moment's notice, should it become apparent she was in need of protection.
Inuyasha stared at Moriko and Sesshomaru with a dumbfounded look on his face. Sango had already guessed as well as Kagome what was being talked about. Miroku was watching as everything unfolded.
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Back with Sesshomaru:
Moriko calmly explained what she meant to Sesshomaru, then walked over to Rin and proceeded to explain things a little.
She I got an idea, walked over and got into her sack and pulled out the extra cloth that Kaede let her keep. Just before she turned around to head back over to Rin, Koga stepped up to her and said "Mori, what's going on? And what is that for?"
She looked at him and said, "I will explain to you, after I am done explaining it to Rin and Sesshomaru." then walked back to Rin while a stunned Koga looked on.
Moriko continued talking to Rin, then tore the cloth into about 20 equal pieces, and then fold one of the pieces. She continued talking to Rin, then walked back over to Sesshomaru and repeated everything she had told Rin.
All the while Sesshomaru was now sitting on the ground holding his head in his hands moaning "I am so NOT ready for this!" He looked up at Moriko and they were both embarrassed as hell at this point.
She talked to Sesshomaru some more.
When she finally finished explaining everything to Sesshomaru and he got over his ramblings and embarrassment, he looked at her and said "Thank you Moriko, for... you know explaining. God I hope I can handle this."
She looked at him and said, "After a while it becomes second nature and the two of you will think nothing of it... um well good luck and all"
She turned around and went back to the camp blushing the whole time still really embarrassed, wondering how she could ever tell Koga.
As she walked back to her friends, Sesshomaru looked over at Rin and said, "Rin, it is time to leave."
Rin nodded her head and then Sesshomaru lead Ahun and they disappeared.
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Back with Inuyasha and co:
Moriko was still red with embarrassment, and getting even more embarrassed by the minute, as she explained to Koga and Inuyasha about everything she'd told Rin and Sesshomaru.
After she had finished explaining, both Koga and Inuyasha were beet red with embarrassment.
Miroku was getting ready to make a comment, when she looked at him, pointed her finger and warned, "Don't you DARE Miroku! Not one word! Or so help me...!"
Miroku rethought and remained speechless. Kagome and Sango were laughing their asses off!
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An hour later:
"Okay now down to business." said Inuyasha.
"Okay," agreed Koga.
"This is so frustrating sitting here waiting to be attacked and doing nothing!" Moriko said.
"Tell me about it!" agreed Inuyasha.
"How about we give it one more day, if nothing happens tomorrow then the next morning we will head out at sunrise and continue to hunt the jewel shards." suggested Kagome.
"It's about damn time!" replied Inuyasha.
"Yeah face it, we have been here several days now and not one sign, clue, or shard." stated Sango.
"I agree Sango we must resume the hunt for the shards." agreed Miroku.
"It is settled then after tomorrow we resume he hunt." announced Koga.
"We had damn well better!" exclaimed Inuyasha.
"Okay." Moriko agreed.
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Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter ten please remember to read and review thanks. Also let me know what you all honestly think of this storyline so far thanks.
Poor Moriko having to explain THAT to Sesshomaru, and the her mate and Inuyasha XD