Once all were outside, having tracked each other's auras, Sesshomaru scanned the horizon for brief shimmers should the languidly rising sun reflect off blades of hidden warriors. Finding none, he pondered whether it was wise to leave now, the heat being little trouble for him and the hanyou but most likely fatal for the humans.
Sheathing his sword, Inuyasha moved to stand further away from his hated brother, cursing whatever Kami made him agree to this. Sure, he wanted recognition and power, but travelling with his ice-prick of a brother was not what he had in mind.
"Oi, Sesshomaru, who's the wench?" he asked gruffly, spitting a clot of dust out.
Kagome lifted her lightly freckled nose up in disdain, but otherwise ignored the insolent half-demon, causing Sesshomaru to raise a slender eyebrow at her silence.
"Inuyasha, can't you see that this exquisite flower will clearly accompany us in our quest?" Moving closer, Miroku smiled vibrantly as he trapped a dainty hand in a firm hold, his free cursed hand twitching as it ventured closer to its destination, failing to notice her eyebrows twitching in annoyance.
"It would be my greatest pleasure, lovely maiden, should you consider my humble request..."
As the cursed appendage connected with a soft mound, Kagome bared her teeth and with an almost animalistic growl threw the startled monk on to the ground, elbows flying down to hit him in the stomach. Inuyasha snickered as Miroku gurgled in pain, whatever hopes he had regarding the petite fierce woman coming to a premature death.
"Perhaps next time you will not forget that some flowers have thorns" Sesshomaru said as he walked away, forcing the girl to follow as her hands jerked towards him, the rope starting to cut into her tanned skin as she attempted to jerk back. With a slight turn of his head, the Western Lord chose to quicken his pace enough to make walking uncomfortable for Kagome, causing her to run.
Prompt: None. Just wanted to update.
Ah Miroku, what would us writers do without you hehe. Please review :)