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Due to my two favorite followers, I was able to get this chapter out earlier than I thought. That and my muses (and the fact that my parents aren't here) demanded that I get this chapter out. Thank you.
to Pochi-Pu: ^-^ Yeah, well I thought I'd explain why Rin came out of hiding. And don't feel panicked yet. You'll see why soon enough. And awesome! *smirks* Your one tooth has no points on my little sister's mouth. Hers are nothing put fangs. I call her shark mouth. *winks* Thanks for the review, my friend.
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Anyway! Onto the chapter! xD
Chapter 14
Rin wanted to cry when the familiar walls of her mate's Summer Palace came into view but she didn't. She had to be strong. For her daughter, out dear Rin had to be strong. And vigilant.
"Is that it?" Tsukimaru called as he stopped at the edges of the trees, Akiko right behind him. "Is that Miko Academy?" He watched his mother nod, her chocolate eyes still on the palace, and sprinted for it. He ignored the sounds of a battle as he drew closer, Akiko just a breath behind him.
"Don't stop at the gate!" Rin suddenly called startling both her sons. "Go straight over the wall! We can deal with the aftermath of our decision later! SAVE SHIORI!"
Neither one questioned their mother as they veered toward the wall and leaped over it. Tsukimaru landed in the shadows instantly recognizing the courtyard. He used to play here with his siblings as a child during the summer! He shook his head and didn't waste another second going over old memories of his childhood. He instantly ran to the palace with his mother and brother behind him. Or so he thought.
"Akiko, stop," Rin cried when he landed in the shadows just after his brother. She watched as her mate battled a familiar looking shadow youkai and her youngest pup gave her confused look over his shoulder. "Your otou-san is just over there. He needs to know about Shiori," she explained quickly and a look of understanding passed over his features.
"Do I have to-" he started to ask and his mother shook her head as he set her on her feet.
"No," she interrupted. She knew full well what her son was asking. "Go to her, my son. She needs her brothers as her side just as much as her parents. We will follow shortly."
Akiko nodded and ran, leaving his mother there knowing she was safe in his father's presence.
"I sure hope they have the proper healers here," he muttered under his breath as he followed the scent of Shiori's blood. It had already masked the scent of Tsukimaru's. He sent a silent prayer to Kami that they made it in time for his family's sake. Shiori, and his mother though he'd never admit it, was the only one who understood his need to become stronger. As she and the others said all the time, he was the runt of the litter.
Please. Please! he thought as panic and despair seized his heart. Please let us have made it in time. Kami, please.
So the next chapter is told in Sara's view again. Sort of. It's in third person and all, but you get the idea. Please, review!