Chapter Nine

Another short, filler chapter. I know I know, it's going slow right now, but I'm having issues with figuring out the right way to go about what I want to happen. Right now, I'm just trying to set up for what it will be, I'm stuck between two ideas right now, and I have to figure it out by tonight or I'll end up making another filler for no reason.

Ughhhh My brain just won't stop on one thing because there are plenty of good ideas that could come from both of them, but only one of them could be put into the story without making it too busy if you know what I mean.

Anyway, I'm trying folks, and I really hope I pick up the pace soon because if not, this will end up being all boring and just... blah. Just tell me this, I won't give details either.

Idea One or Idea Two

Just give me your answer and I'll go with either one because they're both great ideas. I just can't decide for myself.

Onward!

-I do NOT own Inuyasha or it's characters

-I DO own Sonya and the plot

~TL S0nya

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With the morning came a pair of hyper children crowding around Sonya and waking her from her peaceful sleep. Jerking upright, she looked around quickly only to see Sesshomaru gone and huffed in irritation. 'Oh sure, leave me to the wolves why don't you?' She just knew he would have cracked one of his rare smirks of amusement if he saw her now. The dutiful babysitter of a fox kit and little girl giving rides around the campsite until the others were ready to go.

'If he knew just who I was, he'd be laughing his ass off.' She grumbled to herself while making yet another lap around the camp, her back twitching slightly as the kids pulled on her fur a bit in order to keep their balance. It didn't hurt, but it was annoying.

"Well, until we know where she's at. We can't just leave the area."

Kagome's voice drug Sonya's attention over to where the others were gathered together, and from the looks on their faces, it was an argument that's happened a few times over the past couple of days.

"Keh, my bastard of a brother doesn't seem too worried about it, Kagome." Inuyasha snorted, his ears flicking in irritation on top of his head as he folded his arms and looked away.

"Well I am. And Until I know what's going on, I'm not going to just up and leave. I want to go back to Kiade's until we know." Kagome snapped, her hands curled into fists as she glared at the hanyou. "And with or without you, I'm going." She added as the final word before turning around and stalking off to begin packing her things.

'Must be talking about me...' Sonya thought with some guilt, her tail drooping slightly as she stopped and laid down, signalling to the kids that the wolfie back rides were done.

Once they were off, she jumped back up and took off into the trees, following Sesshomaru's scent until she finally found him. Bathing in a stream.

Catching sight of his bare chest, Sonya let out a startled yip and dove back into the bushes, completely embarrassed at catching him for the second time while he was naked. 'What the hell is with my luck?' She whined, laying on the ground to keep from being seen.

"Wolf. Why do you follow this One here?" Knowing full well she couldn't hide now that he knew she was there. 'Of course he knew I was here, I wasn't exactly silent when I showed up.' She stepped out of the bushes and dropped her head down, sulking slightly that he found her out.

"Hm." Hearing his small hum, she lifted her head a bit and accidentally met his gaze and dropped her head back down again. "The color of your fur is interesting." He said finally, turning back around to finish washing then climbed out to dry off and re-dress.

'Is he seriously talking to a wolf?' Sonya thought with some amusement, looking up once she was sure he had his bottoms on and watched with some curiosity as he pulled his haori on and tied the sash before reaching for his armor.

"It reminds me of her hair." He finally stated, finishing with his armor and walking over to stand in front of her, staring down at the wolf sitting patiently in front of him with a curious light in it's blue eyes. Flicking her ears slightly, Sonya wagged her tail against the ground and stood up, nosing against his hand lightly with a hopeful look.

"Hm.." Sesshomaru hummed again and knelt down, his slim fingers working through the fur on her head and neck lightly. Any other time, he wouldn't even consider petting the creature, but considering he was alone, it didn't seem to be wrong. Almost calming.

Huffing through her nose lightly, Sonya leaned forward and licked his cheek, making the Inu blink and lean away from her with a guarded look on his face as he stared down at her, a small frown hovering around his lips before standing up to his full height. "Come."

With a small bark, Sonya wagged her tail lightly behind her and trotted along beside him, her head butting against his hand again to demand another petting from him before they got back to the campsite. Being a wolf had it's perks after all. Who would have thought Sesshomaru had a soft side to him when it came to animals?

Before long, the entire pack turned back towards the west, heading back towards Kiade's once more. It seemed Kagome had won the argument considering the scene she and Sesshomaru walked in on after their strange conversation in the woods.

Inuyasha in a crater, Kagome packing things together and Miroku and Sango standing off to the side with surprised expressions while watching the Miko finish her task.

Apparently they missed something bigger than a normal argument, making Sonya almost regret going to find Doggie instead of sticking around there. On the other hand... She flashed back to the image of his curious expression as he ran his hand over her head in a light pet. It was better than sticking around after all.

Opting to walk beside Sesshomaru, Sonya trotted along, her ears swiveling around on her head to keep alert for anything that might decide to attack like yesterday, her tail swaying happily behind her as they lead the others back over the wide plain of grass and towards the distant woods once more.

A sudden spike of a familiar aura sent her head reeling and made her stumble slightly, earning a quick glance from the Inu beside her. Huffing softly, Sonya climbed back to her feet and looked off to her right, ears held flat to her head and tail hanging low. 'No no not now! I just started to get to know him damn it!' She complained mentally, trying to ignore the second flare of Toga's aura and turned back to keep walking.

Another spike, this one stronger, made her growl softly in irritation and stop once more. 'Fine, but this had better be important.' She turned to look up at Sesshomaru before bolting off in the direction Toga was, ignoring the startled calls for her to come back and disappeared into the trees.

Following his aura, she easily found him lounging in a clearing with a satisfied smile on his face once his golden gaze landed on her disgruntled gaze.

"If you are upset, then perhaps I should leave you be and take my suggestion with me?" He asked idly, climbing to his feet as she padded towards him with an irritated growl.

"I don't need your suggestion. I'm getting along with him just fine."

"So I've noticed. Perhaps then he may be interested in who it was he showed that softer side to..?" Toga cast a knowing look over at her and earned a wolfish glare in return.

"Fine, just tell me what the hell you want."

"Very well. I merely wished to tell you the full moon approaches. And with it a night of your usual form." He waved a clawed hand in the air idly before continuing. "I simply wished to warn you it may be best to stay away until your change happens. Unless you wish for your pack to know you are the wolf 'Nikko'."

Blinking, Sonya let out a low growl. "You've been watching!"

"Of course. I couldn't leave you to them without knowing they would care for you rather than chase you off." He smiled down at the irate wolf with bristling fur standing up on her back. "Kagome wouldn't allow that!"

"While that may be true, you do not know how the others would have taken you in, hm?" He asked lightly, crouching down to tap on the tip of her snout. "Now then, the moon will be full tomorrow night. Leave before the sun sets so you may change in peace. And leave before it rises or else they will know who you are."

"yeah yeah yeah, is that all?" Sonya flicked her tail in irritation, turning to leave already before stopping as he imparted his last few words of advice.

"Yes, take clothing with you before leaving the others. Unless you wish to arrive without wearing anything." With that, he chuckled and walked away, leaving her behind before she got it in her head to simply relieve him of his.

'You have got to be kidding me!' Sonya snarled at the air in anger as she turned around once more to head back towards the others. Her ears slicked back to her head in irritation as she walked along, not at all anxious to get back now that she had those last words echoing around her head.

'Damn it, and just how am I supposed to get some clothes without any of them noticing?'

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