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Chapter 21
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Most were asleep other than Kagome and Inuyasha. Sesshomaru was out patrolling the area.
''Why are you crying Kagome?'' Asked Inuyasha
''Kouga just told me the village had been under attack and the shrine and village is gone.'' Said Kagome
''23 were injured and they found in total of 5 dead. He said it was an army of demons and humans and a dragon. They were looking for the chest of scrolls and me.'' Kagome said still crying.
Inuyasha walked to her and hugged her.
''Don't blame all this on yourself Kagome, none of this is your fault.'' said Inuyasha
Sesshomaru had returned and smelled Kagome's tears and listened to what Inuyasha had said as he placed his self under a tree close to them to listen.
''But I feel as If I could have prevented it or at less protected the village better.'' Said Kagome
''Kagome you had prepared for any events, you did what you could to protect the village in your absence. If it was not for you none of us would be here.'' Said Inuyasha
''Kouga said he was moving some of the wolves in to the village to help protect it and they have started to rebuild homes. They will build the inn inside the clinic barriers since Lady Keade's and Miroku barriers were not strong enough to hold that was around the village. Where mine is still holding that's over the clinic and our home.'' Said Kagome
''Didn't you place a spell over that wood pile?'' Inuyasha asked
''Yes the spell is to copy the wood and for it to be protect against aging and fire for 20 years. It was the best I could do and was also to keep from cutting so many trees. I had told Kouga the best way to rebuild the village and is to start building around the outside of your forest and the clinic. It is to protect them better and for them to live close to another. It will give the villagers a better chance to make it into hiding and help each other as well as for wild life to continue in the forest. I also told him to keep areas for a school and trading and roads for wagons to pass through it. The old village area is to be kept as farming land and an area for farming animals to be instead inside the village.'' Said Kagome
''Keh, just think Edo will be the first village mixed with demons, mix breeds, and humans all living in homes instead of huts, trees or caves.'' Inuyasha said trying to get Kagome to smile which had worked.
''Maybe he should dig them holes inside floor of the homes for places for them to hide in.'' said Inuyasha
''You mean something like the basement my mom has?'' Kagome asked and he nodded his head.
''Yeah, I just thought it may help. I mean it does not have to be big like hers, just big and deep enough to hide in. Some may not be able to run and hide in time and it will be another way to protect them.'' said Inuyasha
''I agree and will let Kouga know.'' Said Kagome
''Have some... (He paused for a second)…towers built around the area. Some of the female wolves and humans that are unable to reproduce can take turns guarding around the areas and give warning to the rest of the villagers. They will also need to be trained to fight. It will help them feel they have a place to help in the world. The village can become their children to protect. ''Said Inuyasha
Kagome gave him a look like she was about to sit him until she thought over what he meant and said.
''A mothers wrath is prone to be more violent and protective then an army when it comes to their young.'' Said Sesshomaru
''I noticed it with Kagome and Sango.'' Inuyasha said as Kagome looked at him.
''Don't look at me like that! You are more violent and protective when it comes to the runt and even with Rin.'' Inuyasha said
''I guess but I'll tell him. I'm going for a walk and think things over.'' Kagome said
''Just don't go too far and stay in range and try not to get kidnapped or hurt and take Kai with you.'' said Inuyasha
''Alright, I'll be back later. Come on Kai.'' Kagome said as she stood up and walked the direction they had seen a field of flowers not long before dark.
A little after she left Inuyasha looked at Sesshomaru.
''I can see what is happening between you two and I saw your mark on her the other day. She told me the reasons on why nothing has been said in the opening. I have no problem with it. But if you hurt her nothing in this world will stop me from hurting you.'' Inuyasha said as Sesshomaru just stared at him but didn't reply.
Sesshomaru had done been expecting threats from him and the others when they found out as they were all very protective over her as she is of them.
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Shunran had been listening and watching the whole time and even followed Kagome to the field as she was looking up to the moon. He had become obsessed in watching her. Akago was soon to return and until then he was enjoying the time of watching her alone. He had almost wanted to attack when Sesshomaru walked up behind her and took a seat and pulled her into his lap while she leaned against his chest.
'I do not know why I feel protective of someone I don't even know. But I can't get her out of my sight.' Shunran thought to his self
Inuyasha had also followed his brother to check on Kagome and stopped when he seen them he then noticed something in the shadows.
'What the hell a shadow that moves' Inuyasha said to himself
'Kagome tell Sesshomaru there is a shadow moving or had moved around those trees to your left, you can see it with the moon light.' Said Inuyasha (telepathically)
Kagome jumped a little when Inuyasha voice came to her mind. She had told Sesshomaru what Inuyasha said and she done a joint mind link. Sesshomaru glanced from corner of his eye and seen what Inuyasha had seen.
'A shadow Inu' said Sesshomaru
'Keh if it was not for the angle of the moon light I would have never spotted him.' said Inuyasha
'They are experts in staying hidden in shadows.' said Sesshomaru
'Can we catch him?' asked Kagome
'I'm not sure, I'm too far away if I move any further he will spot me and we don't know where that bird is either.' said Inuyasha
'Hmm, I think I know how we can. But I'd have to be in true form to do it'. Kagome said
'How?' asked Both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru
'Stop time, I can stop it for up to 20 minutes. But for it not to freeze you in time, you would have to be touching me.' Said Kagome
'Keh, well that leave me out.' said Inuyasha
'Alright let me change and we will give it a try.' Kagome said
Sesshomaru helped her up and stood up putting his arm around her as to hug her. Kagome quickly changed and stopped time. Sesshomaru went to where he had seen the shadow Inu and watched him move like a snail. Sesshomaru tied his hands to his back and around his feet with a rope he had on him. He picked him up by the neck in order to hold the demon. Kagome changed back in to her human form to let time go back to normal and when it did all hell broke loose with the shadow Inu.
''WHAT THE HELL, HOW?'' yelled Shunran
''Where is the bird?'' asked Inuyasha as he moved closer to them.
''I don't know.'' said Shunran
''He speaks truth.'' said Sesshomaru
They all walked back to camp the others were still asleep.
''If you wake them I will duct tape you.'' Kagome said as she looked at the sleeping Shippo.
''Inuyasha, get the chain out of AhUn bag and give it to Kagome. She will need to put a binder's spell on it.'' Said Sesshomaru
He done what Sesshomaru asked and Kagome placed the spell on it and handed it to Sesshomaru for him to place the chain upon the shadow Inu.
''My name is Shunran. I was not planning to do any harm to anyone.'' Shunran said
''Then why follow us'' asked Inuyasha
''I was asked to followed the lord of the west and the other 2 was to report to someone named Aoi. Other than that I don't know.'' Said Shunran
''Than why follow him?'' asked Kagome
''My lady, I was only doing what I was asked. I had no choice in the matter they have my little sister and I know not the reason why. I was to report where he goes and nothing else on my part.'' Said Shunran
Sesshomaru and Inuyasha both noticed the way he had spoken to Kagome soft and gentle and neither of them liked it. Next thing they knew there were daggers fly at them going to Shunran.
Sesshomaru moved Kagome out of the way in time as Inuyasha moved Shunran out of the way.
Shunran looked at the daggers.
''Akago, you will regret trying to kill me you wretched bird.'' Said Shunran
''Oh don't be so surprised. You knew what would happen if you got caught.'' Akago said as another round of daggers was sent flying aiming at Shunran.
''Kagome shield.'' said Inuyasha
Kagome put a shield barrier around camp and the daggers just bounced off.
''I will let Aoi know what happened and your sister will die as well as you.'' Akago said in an echo sound where none could tell which direction he was.
''What's going on?'' asked Shippo as he jumped up on hearing the voice same as the remaining group.
''We caught another spy and the last one just tried to kill him.'' said Inuyasha
''Okay'' Shippo said as he walked to Kagome checking her.
''I'm okay Shippo.'' Kagome smiled to Shippo.
''Come, let's get some sleep.'' Kagome said to Shippo
Shippo moved his sleeping bag closer to hers and curled back to sleep. Her hand went over his hair when he had returned to sleep she told the others goodnight.
''Looks like were stuck with this one.'' said Inuyasha
''Indeed'' said Sesshomaru
''If you want to live, stay the hell away from Kagome.'' Inuyasha said with a growl at Shunran.
''I do not intend to harm her.'' said Shunran
''I'd advise to do as Inuyasha had said.'' said Sesshomaru
''How is she a shape shifter demon when they have been extent?'' asked Shunran
''That is none of your concern.'' said Sesshomaru
''How is it she has holy powers?'' Shunran asked
Jaken hit Shunran over the head.
''Lord Sesshomaru said it was none of your concern.'' Jaken said
''Why you litt….'' Shunran had started to say until he heard a lot of growling coming from three different ones.
Inuyasha, Kai, and Umai all growled at him.
''Alright, I'll stop asking questions for now.'' Shunran said as he made a place to rest.