Frost-Bite
Hello again, I do hope you are enjoying my story, please be kind and review even if its three or four words.
Disclaimer: No matter how much I love the Inuyasha and Yu Yu Hakusho characters I do not own them, sad but true.
Meanings:
`Thought'
"Speech"
Beast
So… (A word drawn out like soooooo) so… (Cuts down the need to write drawn out words much easier I think.)
Chapter 3
'Hard To Believe'
It had been six days now that Kagome has been riding upon Toran's back which tightened with every move she made, her breath came in short bursts allowing the air to escape her lungs as continued her mad dash across the submerged rocks, which protruded from the water on various successions as the current flowed.
Though it was a strange sight to watch if you happened upon the scene as a female panther yokai sped through the river carrying a human girl upon her back never once missing a step and everyone knew felines hated water and yet here was one treading the water with the grace she was born with.
Toran continued leaping from one rock to the other without trepidation or fear. During their travel they had only stopped briefly making camp if you could call it such a thing, only to eat, relieve themselves and rest a bit before covering their tracks and departing leaving the sight as it was before they even stepped upon the untamed land.
Kagome had found out many a thing about Toran in the past couple of days. She not only found that she was an ice demon but also a protector of the Koorime Clan as her mother before her and so on. Toran had never gone into detail about how or why they protected the Ice Maidens only that they did.
Kagome thought it was really strange knowing that a female could produce offspring without the aid of a males you know `sperm' and this caused her to ask many questions concerning yokai mating traditions and whatnot.
Toran revealed information that Kagome wanted to know and other various aspects of yokai lives she even questioned Kagome on her view of yokai traditions and mating to that of the ningens marriage and rutting. Both were at a loss when it came to understanding males, they both agreed it was a mystery in itself. Leaving Kagome beat red in the face.
Yet both had the same view on what mattered most about a relationship and yet they disagreed on how to act in front of them. Where one would submit the other challenged. Kagome could never figure out how or why males acted the way they did until Toran shed the light in her naive and clueless brain.
"yokai Males are dominant, possessive, protective, amorous, and strong. They have other traits as well depending on the breed and if they are born noble or not." Toran finished her speech watching the emotions cross Kagome's face.
These new facts had changed her spirit so to speak, but she refused to give in to the male dominating thing that was hitting far below the belt in her eyes. Kagome opened up to Toran telling her about her life leaving out the fact that she traveled through time yet feeding her things that should happen.
Never once did Toran's eyes leave Kagome as she told of the things that she felt should happen in the future seeing that she Kagome Higurashi was an oddity to all beings Toran viewed her wisdom on life fleeting though she did realize the miko spoke truth yet couldn't figure out how the miko knew of such things when the most revered yokai philosophers did not.
The days and nights had passed quickly for the two, though they were different they both held a sense of honor towards one another. Each discovering what life actually meant to them and the fact that they both were protectors in their own way. The feelings of friendship would be made strong, as they journeyed to Koorime Island to save both the mother and child.
Toran kept her senses open for any danger that would hinder their pace. Toran felt her finger pulse knowing Sesshomaru standing in the distance observing them above a cliff. She wondered if he was up to something. She never told Kagome, knowing her feeling for Inuyasha and the distrust his half brother. Deep within her Toran had a feeling Kagome's views of Sesshomaru would change.
Toran didn't need for Sesshomaru to distract them from their journey, correct that distract Kagome. Soon they would have to stop at the nearest mountain village to purchase her something warmer and yet versatile for the long road ahead even now the miko was fighting the biter wind that thrashed against her body shivering from the cold of the setting sun.
"We will set up camp in the next clearing, so be ready Kagome." Toran called out knowing the miko was somewhat alert trying to keep herself from falling asleep.
"Thank Kami, it's freaking freezing…. I think my legs and arms went numb." Kagome drawled out having the moisture freeze upon her face from the near freezing wind.
"Are they still attached?" Kagome wondered aloud not being able to feel certain body parts due to the cold feeling the chuckle arise from the panther Kagome took that indeed she was being funny of all times.
"You really are a strange miko Kagome, I find your perspective of life amusing." Toran tried her best to be what Kagome called humorous however it still came out a bit strange even to her.
"Umm, if you say so." Was the miko's reply returning her head to laying upon her arm while Toran extended her legs and brought them down as she made for a high jump, alerting the miko to hold on.
"Iiieee! Warn me next time." Kagome yelled not knowing that the panther decided to get to the clearing faster by vaulting over the woods that separated them from the clearing in which they would camp.
"I did."
"When?"
"A minute ago."
"Where was I?"
"That Kagome you would have to figure out on your own for I do not have mind abilities."
"Seriously, when did you?"
"The time between I said we were to set up camp and you voiced something about freaking freezing." Toran stated as she landed in a very small clearing next to the river the ground covered in a thin sheet of sleet due to the dropping temperature.
"Ooooop's sorry about that." Kagome said a bit to late.
"No matter were here." Toran stated bending down so that Kagome could climb off.
"That was fast." Kagome pointed out as she climbed off her companions back only for her legs to give out allowing her to fall on her behind.
"Damn I can't feel my butt. That reminds me." Kagome called out knowing she would be having a bruise in the morning.
"How do you do that?" Kagome questioned.
"What?" Toran replied
"That purring thing you always seem to do to keep my mind occupied while we travel." Kagome questioned Toran watching her as she walked away from her ignoring her question.
"What are you going to do?" Kagome asked only to hear claws swipe cutting down a small tree to use as firewood leaving the question unanswered. Toran had heard Kagome's questions but didn't know how to answer it so she continued to do what was needed in order to keep the miko warm.
"Start a fire, unless you wish to remain cold?" Kagome looked at Toran with blinking eyes wondering what she meant than it dawned on her duhh….
"Of course I don't want to remain cold! By all means." Kagome did a head bow seeing how she couldn't even walk or even stand to give a proper one.
"So are you going to tell me how you do that purr thing or not? Again her question went unanswered Kagome huffed was Toran totally blowing her question off nah she's just busy getting that fire built for me.
Toran continued slicing the tree into small enough pieces for the fire. It wouldn't be good for the miko if she freezes. Turing to Kagome she could tell the miko was having a hard time keeping warm from the way she kept trying to cover her body with that strange material she dubbed as a sweater which was not doing anything to preserve the warmth her body so needed.
The chill in the air proved it, yet looking back at the miko Toran knew she was waiting for her to answer her question for it continued to linger like thick fog in Toran's mind.
`I should tell her what she wants to know and get it over with but that doesn't mean I cannot have a bit of amusement.' Toran inwardly smiled how she adored pushing the miko's buttons.
"I do not know of what you speak?" Toran decided to speak seeing the questions already flowing from her eyes as she made sure the fire was strong.
"It's like a deep soothing melody kinda like a purr of some sort and I somehow lulled into a sleep that I forget that I'm FREAKING FREEZING…" Kagome shouted the last part loud enough to hear an echo. Covering her mouth Kagome looked to Toran as she shook her head from the ringing in her ears when Toran turned to her all Kagome could see was concern in her eyes. `Why?'
"Kagome can you stand at all." It was more than a question and Kagome knew it.
"Sure, I'll show you." Kagome called out trying to stand on her two feet only to fall back down on her rear.
"Damn that's definitely gonna leave a bruise." She cried out.
"Here allow me." Toran couldn't help but smile at the miko although strong for a ningen she couldn't help but let her emotions control what she felt.
"I can do it, I'm not helpless you know." Kagome shot back feeling torn from Toran's words.
"I know you can do many things and one thing you are not, is helpless. However you can't even walk do not deny it." Now that got Kagome's attention.
"My pants are frozen to my legs which are numb just like the rest of my body." Kagome tried to forget about her situation but that was not going to happen seeing how Toran bent down and picked her up like some kind of carcass and carried her to where the fire pit was and setting her down gently.
"I know I'm gonna be sore in the morning." Kagome stuttered a little to loudly for the panthers ears. Her teeth chattering a mile a minute while she watched Toran build the fire large enough to warm them both and make a meal or two for later.
"Not so loud. I can hear you just fine with your normal tone." Toran chided as she used her claws to ignite the wood slowly the wood succumbed to the sparks created by the claws scraping against each other.
"Ha ha ha. Sorry about that. I would still like to know? And I won't give up until you tell me." Kagome huffed deciding a new approach was in order so opening her eyes wide she gave Toran the best puppy look she could muster.
Kagome became silent all of the sudden once she saw the fire going. Rubbing her hands together over the fire Kagome's body was slowly but surely taking in the warmth while she waited for Toran to give her the explanation to her question. It wasn't because she wanted to be a know it all but the actions proved to be helpful when needed and Kagome liked how it slowly lulled her mind to sleep. Anything to get a reprieve from the what if's always clouding her mind.
Kagome watched Toran grind some ingredients together then adding some water whatever she was making it smelled of eucalyptus leaves a pleasant scent if she were asked. Kagome just sat there quietly for some minutes just watching no thoughts running in her head for the time being which was a Godsend. Without realizing Toran finally spoke to her.
"Its the Lure affect." Was the only thing Toran stated, she had already gone over this with the miko so she should remember all the things that she was told and even questioned on the abilities, jaki, youki, ki, and spiritual powers that yokai possess and what it can do.
"Lure affect?" Kagome questioned scratching the back of her head in thought as Toran rubbed some sort of paste onto her exposed skin warming it instantly.
"That is what I said did I not?" Toran could help but watch the emotions cross the miko's face as she sat in thought while she continued to rub the paste onto the miko's hands and face.
"Your hands and face will keep warm with the paste and the heat of the fire. It seems your miko powers are helping to keep the heat in as well." A smile spread on Toran's face seeing the joy and shock on the miko's face and aura.
"Yeah, thanks for helping me, I wouldn't be of much use if I couldn't use my hands and speak." Kagome sighed hiding her face from Toran's view, oh how she hated being weak yet Toran kept convincing her that she was indeed strong so bringing her head up high Kagome smiled at the blue haired demoness when she finally figured out what the lure affect was.
"Oh, Oh, oh I got it, I got it….. I remember now." Kagome shouted excitedly.
"You received what and your memory seems to be working Kagome?" Toran said jokingly.
"Huh….." Kagome wondered what she meant but then quickly realized that Toran thought she had received something rather than remembering it.
"Oh, I meant I remember what the lure affect is." Kagome beamed seeing a hint of amusement in Toran's eyes.
`She's playing with me.' Kagome thought.
"Then explain!" Toran called back smiling how the miko remembered so quickly unlike a few others, which wouldn't be named.
"Well if I remember correctly yokai are able to manifest their youki, jaki, ki and or if someone has reiki they could manifest it into a solid, liquid, gas or sound as well. Though each is different depending on the way you use it. Like I do to use my arrows or barriers. So I assume you used your ki as a type of sound like a fail safe devise ahh, I mean its an instinct kind of thing sheltering you from the cold but with others it distracts them to a point to where they remain in a trance like state, am I right." Kagome thoughtfully replied trying to remember everything, Toran taught her.
"Very good however, you missed something." Toran lightly scolded.
"What was that?" Kagome questioned.
"I can manipulate my energies as you said however you forgot about my aura. I can expand it or retract it at will along with manifesting it. It also serves as a signal to others. In a majority of cases yokai conceal their aura so others cannot sense their presence. Then again some enjoy the show of power and thus they expand their aura letting lesser yokai know not to come near or die." Toran decided to help the miko with this one since youki was and is a tricky and complicated subject.
"I totally forgot about that one and I'll do my best to remember that." Kagome beamed at Toran.
"See that you do." Was Toran's only reply.
"Anyways, I hope you can teach me how to do that even though I am a miko." Now this caught Toran off guard.
"I will teach you all that I can while we travel, though you already know meditation and how to find your power even hold it for a time you need to make them stronger and last for long periods of time if you wish to see the desired effect. We will continue to work on other things as well, it will help you in the long run. For now remain seated while I'll retrieve some fish to cook. You look like a starved kitten for milk."
"Hey I resent that…. Well not really…. anyways I am hungry, so yeah that would be great. Thanks Toran."
"Your welcome, Kagome." Toran stated taking branch off the nearest tree and making a spear out of it while she walked into the river not more than ten feet from where Kagome sat next to the fire.
"Okay, but be careful the water is near freezing."
"In the words of the great western lord. This Toran needs not such sentiment." Toran chuckled seeing the disbelieving look upon Kagome's face while her mouth gaping open and eyes wide.
"You know Kagome you resemble a fish out of water with that look." Again Toran chuckled from the river watching the miko recover from her apparent shock.
"Why would you even quote something that Sesshomaru says, do you know him well?" Kagome replied. Toran plunged the spear into the water bringing up a fish sliding it further up the spear she struck the water again while she conversed with Kagome.
"Know Sesshomaru well? I do not know him in personal matters however, I do know from years of taunting each other and then there was the year my former alpha declared war on the West. From there things have not been so pleasant as they once were growing up." Toran became silent as she remembered all that occurred and the family and friends she had lost due to her former alpha's greed.
Kagome did not know what to say. She was literally stunned that Toran grew up with Sesshomaru. Kagome remembered Mioga talking about how Sesshomaru came looking for Inu Yasha only to find him pinned to the God Tree. Now she understood some of the anger Sesshomaru held towards Inu Yasha she would be too but she never held a grudge and it appeared Sesshomaru could hold one for years.
'Oh man I feel sorry for him. OH MY GOSH! Did I just think I feel sorry for Sesshomaru. Oh wow, I really must be out of my mind to believe for a moment Sesshomaru was the good guy. That thought seemed so right yet her heart hurt due to the puppy eared hanyo who made her and the group believe Sesshomaru was the villain. Can't help but think even believe Sesshomaru really is the good guy, even when you look at all the crazy things he's done in the past year.' Kagome had not heard Toran speaking to her. Sighing Toran created a small snowball while she fished she kept watching Kagome's face turn shades of red not knowing what she was thinking about.
'Oh sure I would know if he were the villain, he doesn't even want the Shikon shards like some of the other villains, but I bet he'd be the sexiest villain out there. Oh my did I just think sexy, oh yes I did who wouldn't. Gee-sh, its not like I love him or anything. But I do admire Sesshomaru's honor and courage oh and taking care of a hyper human kid not many a demon would do that right? Now I'm questioning myself. Yeah, I know, I know, stop with the thinking already Kagome. Huh what was that. Ouch, hey who what did Ouch.' Kagome shook her head coming back to the real world only to see a satisfied kitty smiling from afar ready to throw another tiny snowball.
"Hey that stung and is that a miniature snowball in your hand. Is that what you hit me with?" Toran smiled letting her snowball dissolve between her fingers before answering Kagome.
"I had tried getting your attention for some time yet you remained in your head. Tell me what were you thinking about?" Toran's question made the miko's face turn red again and didn't know the cause of it.
"Are you becoming ill? Is that why your face keeps turning shades of red?" It was an innocent question yet Kagome couldn't help but blush even more red.
"No I'm not ill, I was thinking of fond memories and certain deeds done. Its embarrassment that you see the red on my face from thinking these thoughts. Sorry if I got lost in my head again." Kagome's tone lowered as she shyly looked up at Toran.
"So at least now you know should you see the shades of red again, although a fever could cause that as well which I'm sure you know." Kagome hummed as she busied herself with crinkling fire.
"Yes, perhaps this person you thought of happened to be the subject of our earlier discussion?" Toran smiled already knowing.
"In parts yes, how can I not see Sesshomaru as honorable and brave and being a demon he's sexy like most demons are." Kagome stated all the while her face and neck turned bright red due to her statement.
"This sexy what does it mean?" Toran had never heard this word and wondered what it meant. Humans declared many words to be yet the meaning lacks.
"Umm, yeah sexy is another word for handsome or beautiful intensified to the point of glorifying them." Toran was stunned the miko was more educated than she thought.
"I like this word. Perhaps I shall use it when the time comes for it." Kagome looked up with shock written on her face before smiling and nodding her head yes.
"Although Sesshomaru may still hate me for piercing his armor last time, but then again he did save me from the Band of Seven. Sesshomaru is a walking contradiction making everyone believe he has no heart. But I bet its frozen, and thawing little by little with Rin's help. If she could follow him without fear then everything Inu Yasha told us about him could be wrong seen only by one side than both sides." Toran didn't say anything but nod her head.
'Then things aren't as they seem and Toran is right. I have much to learn and I know she will continue to teach me. Oh she's talking to me again.' Looking up at Toran she waited for what she had to say.
"Kagome do you not remember what I have taught you?" Toran looked in disbelief her eyes blinking to understand what the question meant.
"You taught me many things but I still don't know what to think about Sesshomaru? Never had the chance to talk to him without Inuyasha trying to start fights with him." Kagome had a frown on her pretty face.
"Oh and Sesshomaru must hate me trying protecting Inuyasha, he just might decide to lop off my head if he gets bored. I mean whatever is below him must not grace this Earth or die. So I've heard many times. I know he's a lord and all but but that doesn't give him the right to just go and belittle when he see's." Kagome stated as she took a deep breath before continuing.
"I also have to say I know he is a full blooded demon and he has to show the world that he is immune to anything they would throw at him or attack him with. But I can say he had helped me out a few times and he does enjoy fighting Inuyasha every now and then oh and Sesshomaru has that cute little girl Rin following him, and I know he protects her. Besides, he's such a stiff, arrogant and is just plain Yummy that his nose is permanently in the air. Get it Sniff sniff.. You know he's a dog demon.." Kagome took a breather waiting for a reply.
Toran looked at her with a smile. "Proves he's a dog, an Alpha will always have their nose in the air, much like myself when the time comes for such action?"
"Huh?" Kagome blinked
"Do you not see?" Toran replied hoping the miko understood.
"See what?" Perhaps not Toran shook her head knowing she'd have to explain once more.
"Sesshomaru is Alpha dog, and Inuyasha is Beta that's why they fight. Proving dominance."
"What do you mean, like seeing who is best of the best or like in the animal demon type way Alpha, beta, omega and so on?"
"Have I not taught you about yokai especially the kind you travel with."
"Well yeah. But I don't se…." Kagome never finished her statement suddenly realizing Toran was right.
"Well what other reason could there be? Hummm….." Kagome pondered a bit more before her eyes sparkled with glee.
"Oh my I never thought of that? Poor Inuyasha he doesn't even know. You mean all this time he was testing him." Kagome continued as if realizing for the first time.
"So if we were wrong that means Inuyasha is not hated that much for he is the last of his relatives and he only attacks Inuyasha to keep him battle ready, making sure that Inuyasha can take care of himself and those he deems pack or friends?" Kagome wasn't sure but she had a damn good feeling she was somewhat right.
"You have part of it, though I'm quite certain Sesshomaru has other living relatives in Nippon and around the world however, Inuyasha is his half brother though hanyou he is blood and that is what keeps him from killing the puppy. You must remember being a Tai-Yokai is not easy always protecting their land and all that inhabit it. Governing is not an easy task especially when ningen are concerned."
"Ohh… Why's that?" Kagome couldn't help this was in interesting topic and she wanted to learn more so being who she was she kept questioning the panther.
"Some of my facts may a bit off as you say. But what would you call someone that continued fight over petty things, breeding and killing always wanting more power or in one form or another weather it be money, estates, land or sometimes females." Toran paused looking to see if she had Kagome's attention knowing that she did she continued with her discussion.
"Many destroy their family, homes, friends and the lands as well as the creatures that walk them, never once looking at themselves for what they are. Greedy beings." Kagome gasped hearing the last part that sounded so much like ningens than yokai. Kagome saw Sesshomaru as a perfect killing machine protecting what was his.
"Ohhh…..my….. Could it be? Wait can it be, for heavens sake why have I not thought of this before. How stupid of me….. I never realized this fact but it's been there right before my eyes." Kagome looked to Toran who sat next to her listening to all that she had discovered.
"Now I understand what you mean. Even I know ningen can be cruel but there are some if not many who are not. But that's the point of this topic. For me to see that Sesshomaru is not really cruel, but someone who kills for what he must protect." Kagome could just kick herself for not seeing this sooner.
"I'm glad to know you have made a new discovery." Toran smiled the girl is naive but she is learning and would be a force to recon with.
"I have and Sesshomaru must hate me and I wouldn't blame him if he did! I'm such a stupid useless human no wonder Inuyasha always yells at me and goes to Kikyo at least she can do something right." Now this got to Toran in the short amount of time that she's known the miko never heard Kagome speak about herself in such a manner and she voiced her opinion.
"You will not degrade yourself in my presence, you are not at fault. You did not know of these things until now, so I suggest you keep in mind that you are valued and loved more than you know. You are still young and will learn many things by the time you are old." Toran saw the tears forming in the miko's eyes but she had to let the miko know what she thought.
"However, I will say that puppy you care for perhaps even love will never see the selfless and loving person you are Kagome. He doesn't deserve you or what you call love. His heart goes to the walking dead one and he doesn't realize that dirt and ashes only last for so long even if they were enchanted or cursed." Toran continued watching Kagome closely as she wiped the tears from her eyes.
"You are loved, even cared for by many demon or human. I believe the reason why Sesshomaru demanded a Tribal Debt from me was due to him caring for you in some odd reason and you nor I cannot understand even though its shown by his actions." Toran stated carefully gauging the effect on the miko's face was a priceless one to remember.
"What…. Are you serious? No way, I can't believe that he… That he cares about me. He probably did it for Rin. Yeah he did it to please Rin." Kagome denied what Toran had said, there was no way in hell the handsome yokai lord cared for her. It was impossible, it was unlikely and most of all ludicrous, wasn't it.
"Believe what you will however, I know what I have seen and this mark only proves my theory." Toran pointed her index finger towards Kagome to see the crescent moon that adorned her finger. Apparently Kagome could not believe what Sesshomaru had Toran do, so many questions floated through her mind she lost focus on the topic at hand.
'What on Earth was Sesshomaru thinking? Why would he go to such lengths to give the knowledge of my whereabouts and how in the hell did he know where I was? Is he stalking me? Will I see him? Nah, come on girl he totally hates humans especially me! It was probably his way of monitoring Toran. Yeah, but what does he want with me? Oh, no there I go again, stupid me there's nothing I have that the all mighty ice prince would want. But just maybe.' Kagome would have to think more on that later but as of right now her hungry eyes watched as Toran fish.
Once Toran returned from the river with more than enough fish on the spear she saw Kagome licking her lips as she eyed every move, she made with the fish wondering if Kagome would react on instinct if starving. She would put that to the test next time. But for now, she would rather not see that gleam in the miko's eyes that promised triumph and victory.
Putting the spit on the fire Toran made her way over to Kagome to check the paste that she applied on the miko to keep her warm. Though she wanted to laugh once she caught the site of the miko's tongue licking around her mouth drooling in the process only made her laugh more causing Kagome to look at her strangely. Thinking nothing of it Toran continued her check. The paste indeed had done its job maintaining the warmth Kagome's face and hands needed.
Whatever the miko was thinking each expression literally shown upon the miko's face and this fascinated her even more as she continued to watch as the miko attempted to rise from her seat only to fall back down. Kagome looked saddened and Toran wondered why so she voiced her opinion.
"What bothers you Kagome?" Toran asked seeing conflict mar her pretty features.
"All this time I've been wrong Toran, well at least partially wrong about yokai in general. I mean there is so much I have learned from you that it is overwhelming. How could I have been so naive and clueless? I have a better understanding of yokai now that it compels me to want to learn more something deep within me craves it now more than ever. Does that make sense?" Little did Kagome realize Toran understood perfectly?
"Yes, it makes perfect sense Kagome. You are a miko reincarnated with so many souls of old that its natural for you to want and explore the world of yokai, I wouldn't doubt you were reincarnated from yokai with the way you present yourself to others. That is probably why you attract so many demons."
"What me reincarnated from yokai, now I know your pulling my leg." A disbelieving Kagome replied.
"I have no doubts, you could always check for yourself, or you can ask another miko or someone with the power to do so. Never know what you will find." Toran explained.
"Your right, I guess. The only thing that's really on my mind are my friends. I hope everyone is alright, I miss them all. I wish I could see Shippo's smile. I bet he must be lonely without me, and Sango oh Kami I feel sorry for her being left alone with that hentai and foul mouthed dog boy." Kagome smiled sadly remembering better times.
"I believe that you miss them as much as they you. At least you have learned something new and don't forget it." Toran stated with a smirk as she broke the spit in two handing Kagome her fish while she ate hers. She was getting used to eating her fish cooked while traveling with the miko.
"Um yeah, though I still find it hard…" Kagome ate some fish before she talked again.
"This is so... good Thanks Toran, this really hits the spot." Toran smiled at her from across the fire.
"I'm pleased that you are enjoying my cooking even if some of it is spraying out your mouth towards me." The panther grinned seeing that Kagome was once again a happy camper.
With the Inu Gang (short)
"Where do you think Inuyasha went off to?" Miroku asked Sango who held a grim face looking above the tree tops.
"One guess houshi." Miroku looked puzzled for a moment before he too stared off into the distance watching what Sango had been looking at.
"Do you think we should follow him?" Miroku wondered looking around before looking back at Sango.
''Not this time, Kagome already told me if he went chasing after her to let him go that he was a big boy now." Sango said solemnly.
"Inuyasha no baka." Miroku sighed.
"You don't think he will really go to hell with her." Sango sputtered out worried that Inu Yasha just might do something stupid.
"I don't know what to think at this point Sango. He has done so much to push Kagome away from him that I believe Inuyasha thinks that his claim from fifty two years ago applies to the walk dead version of his love yet having Kagome around makes him believe that he still has a living part of Kikyo within Kagome." Miroku rubbed his face in irritation.
"How sad, I feel sorry for Kagome. She puts up with everything he says or does that it continually breaks her heart and spirit. She loved him so much yet Inu Yasha drives that love away every time he compares her to that dead soul." Sango made a fist and punched her other hand knowing it only served to let her know she was still alive.
"I know what you mean a woman can only take so much before she brakes and if that should ever happen we have to be there for Kagome-Sama even if she doesn't want it." Miroku shook his head getting up he sat closer to Sango.
"Oh Miroku what are we going to do, I mean without Kagome everything is falling apart. Look at poor Shippo he must be worried sick about her. I pray that Kagome is well, I miss her." Sango began to choke back the tears that threatened to fall only for Miroku to sit next to her and put an arm around her for comfort.
"I pray for that to my dear Sango."
End Chapter…..
As for what is happening with the gang, Inuyasha of course has gone off to visit his dead wench while the group waits for his return. If he returns! Well I haven't decided upon that yet. But just maybe someone won't be coming back. How do you think Kagome will react in the future when she finally meets up with Sesshomaru? Boy oh boy this is going to be fun…. Anyways, don't forget to review I want your input… SO REVIEW!