Chapter 35: Souta's New Duty

Sango crept through the foliage carefully as the wild boar came into her view. A low rustle sounded at her left and she turned to find Kohaku, sickle raised and ready to strike. Looking to her right, the taijiya found Souta, his hand on the hilt of his katana. A movement from the woman's hand brought a nod to his head and Souta disappeared behind a bush.

The boar gave a snort as it looked around cautiously, before returning to its meal. Sango made a signal towards Kohaku and the boy complied by hiding behind a tree. They waited and Sango watched the boar's movements critically. It was a large boar and would be hard to take down, but she doubted they would fail.

Removing her katana, Sango made the sound of a singing bird and the boar looked up in confusion. It didn't take long for a sickle to fly into the clearing and wedge itself in the boar's back, the creature snorting in pain as it tried to run off, but Kohaku pulled hard on the chain making the animal fall on its knees.

Souta took the chance to jump out of the clearing and slice the boar's neck, ceasing the creature's movement. Sango smiled as she emerged from the bushes.

"Good job boys," She congratulated.

Both boys smiled and quickly got to work on tying up the boar's legs together, intent on dragging their kill home.

Sango looked at herself and the boys with a grin. She wore her pink and black demon slayer outfit as Kohaku wore his yellow and black demon slayer attire. But when she looked at Souta, she smiled proudly at her work. The young boy also wore a demon exterminator garment, but instead of yellow or pink, it was a dark blue. She surprisingly had time to make the clothing and when she gave it to Souta, he was ecstatic. The taijiya was in the process of making Kagome's black and red one. She grinned madly at the thought of four demon exterminators helping to save their people.

Kohaku walked up to his sister with the rope over his shoulder, the boar tied at its end. Souta walked up to them and smiled.

"Let's go back and cook this," Kohaku grinned, "I'm starved from hunting all day."

"Thanks for taking us Sango," Souta said.

"Anytime boys," She answered and followed them off.

It had been three days since Kouga's appearance and Miroku had sent another letter. However, this one surprised her. It suggested that he and Shippo were going to play matchmaker with Lord Inuyasha and Kagome. The demon slayer was wary, especially after knowing Kagome and her love life. Plus, she was Kagome's friend and she wanted to meet this Inuyasha fellow. She had replied to Miroku saying that he should talk with Kagome about it first before the miko became angry with his meddling.

On more than one occasion, Sango wanted to just hop on her horse and go see her two friends. But her responsibilities and the people needed her, so she decided otherwise. It was also the day before the Ball and Sango knew that Kagome was probably a wreck since she had never attended such a gathering in her honor. But Kagome deserved attention and when she returned they would throw an old fashioned feast with the whole 'Grand Uprising'. She smirked at the idea.

The three had reached the barrier entrance and Souta said the magic word. Then they walked through and smiled politely as some of the villagers fawned over their catch. Souta and Kohaku were proud as was Sango, seeing her brother and friend growing up and becoming men.

Tonight they were to celebrate their first hunt on their own, for last time Kouga had made the kills or either caught the rabbits for them. This time, they had done it all themselves. When they had reached the Meeting House Tree, Sango took a rope that lead up the tree and tied the boar at its end. Once she was sure it was secured tightly she, Kohaku, and Souta climbed up the rope ladder.

When they were at the top, Sango took the rope and pulled, her brother and Souta helping her from behind until the boar was on the platform. Souta quickly untied it and Kohaku threw the end of the rope back to the bottom as she and Souta made their way back to the hut.

Dinner was definitely going to be good tonight.

Hello everyone!! I have updated as promised!!! Three chapters await you, including this one!! Yay!! Hope you liked it!! Now, I just wanted to fill you in on what was happening with Sango and the boys back at the encampment, and how they are doing now that Kagome is not in a life threatening situation. Hopefully all will go well now...Yeah right!! I got more than 70 more chapters to go which means more action!! More drama!! And More ROMANCE!! Yay!! Hope you stay tuned and find out!!

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