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of Rumiko Takahashi
What Fate Decides... Part 11
Kagome let out a soft sigh. What was she going to do? What was Sessho- maru planning? How would she be able to keep Inu-Yasha safe? These questions kept racing through her mind while she tried to concentrate on making dinner.
"Kagome-chan? What's wrong?"
She turned slightly at Inu-Yasha's voice. "Nothings wrong," she said, giving him a weak smile.
"The fight you had with Sessho-maru - it's bothering you, isn't?" Inu- Yasha asked quickly. "Do you think he'll return? Well, I won't let that bastard take away any more of the people I love!"
"Inu-Yasha!" Kagome scolded. "How many times have I told you not to use that kind of language?! I don't know where you're getting it from, but I know it wasn't from me."
"I'm sorry...," Inu-Yasha sniffed. " I lost mama, I don't want to lose you too...t-this is embarassin' ; I'm nearly ten a-and I crying...I'm supposed t-t-to be a m-man now..."
He flung his arms about her waist and buried his face into her kimono which muffled his choking sobs.
"Don't worry...everything will be fine," Kagome whispered. She did not regret telling Inu-Yasha of her run-in with Sessho-maru. At least, he was aware of the danger...it would make it easier for her to keep him safe...
***
The air was fresh and sweet with the scent of newly blooming flowers. The sky was clear, but was turning shades of lavander, crimison and gold as the day descended into night.
Kagome picked up her basket and looked out at the open field. She had managed to fill the entire basket with lush berries, and it was now time for her to head back.
She started to head toward the village. It was the first time she had ever felt so calm...how odd...?
An outcry rose from the village.
The basket clattered to the ground; the berries trampled under foot as she dashed toward it.
She let out a mortified gasp.
The huts were ablaze - smoke billowing from all directions. A band, of demons, were slaughtering and maiming any whom dare cross their path.
Kagome retrieved anything that she could use as a weapon. She began to fend off as many as she could.
With some help from a few of the village men, the demons were driven out of the village.
She began to look for Mara and Inu-Yasha, and found them huddled together. She let out a collective sigh - they were safe...
Inu-Yasha let out a happy yelp as he saw Kagome and bound into her arms. She was okay! Nothing had happened to his Kagome-chan!
"I'm glad to see that you are alright, child," Mara said, relief filling her voice. "We were worried that something might have happened to you."
"Sorry I caused you such worry," Kagome replied softly, but then her tone turned serious. "Mara, I would like you to promise me something ."
"Anything , my dear," Mara responded gently.
" If anything should happen to me, would you watch over Inu-Yasha? I know I'm asking a lot of you, but you're the only person I trust."
"Of course I would, but I think you worry too much. Nothing will happen to you, my friend," Mara chuckled, and patted the younger woman on the back. The poor thing - she worries over everyone, but herself... Soldiers?
To be Continued...
What Fate Decides... Part 11
Kagome let out a soft sigh. What was she going to do? What was Sessho- maru planning? How would she be able to keep Inu-Yasha safe? These questions kept racing through her mind while she tried to concentrate on making dinner.
"Kagome-chan? What's wrong?"
She turned slightly at Inu-Yasha's voice. "Nothings wrong," she said, giving him a weak smile.
"The fight you had with Sessho-maru - it's bothering you, isn't?" Inu- Yasha asked quickly. "Do you think he'll return? Well, I won't let that bastard take away any more of the people I love!"
"Inu-Yasha!" Kagome scolded. "How many times have I told you not to use that kind of language?! I don't know where you're getting it from, but I know it wasn't from me."
"I'm sorry...," Inu-Yasha sniffed. " I lost mama, I don't want to lose you too...t-this is embarassin' ; I'm nearly ten a-and I crying...I'm supposed t-t-to be a m-man now..."
He flung his arms about her waist and buried his face into her kimono which muffled his choking sobs.
"Don't worry...everything will be fine," Kagome whispered. She did not regret telling Inu-Yasha of her run-in with Sessho-maru. At least, he was aware of the danger...it would make it easier for her to keep him safe...
***
The air was fresh and sweet with the scent of newly blooming flowers. The sky was clear, but was turning shades of lavander, crimison and gold as the day descended into night.
Kagome picked up her basket and looked out at the open field. She had managed to fill the entire basket with lush berries, and it was now time for her to head back.
She started to head toward the village. It was the first time she had ever felt so calm...how odd...?
An outcry rose from the village.
The basket clattered to the ground; the berries trampled under foot as she dashed toward it.
She let out a mortified gasp.
The huts were ablaze - smoke billowing from all directions. A band, of demons, were slaughtering and maiming any whom dare cross their path.
Kagome retrieved anything that she could use as a weapon. She began to fend off as many as she could.
With some help from a few of the village men, the demons were driven out of the village.
She began to look for Mara and Inu-Yasha, and found them huddled together. She let out a collective sigh - they were safe...
Inu-Yasha let out a happy yelp as he saw Kagome and bound into her arms. She was okay! Nothing had happened to his Kagome-chan!
"I'm glad to see that you are alright, child," Mara said, relief filling her voice. "We were worried that something might have happened to you."
"Sorry I caused you such worry," Kagome replied softly, but then her tone turned serious. "Mara, I would like you to promise me something ."
"Anything , my dear," Mara responded gently.
" If anything should happen to me, would you watch over Inu-Yasha? I know I'm asking a lot of you, but you're the only person I trust."
"Of course I would, but I think you worry too much. Nothing will happen to you, my friend," Mara chuckled, and patted the younger woman on the back. The poor thing - she worries over everyone, but herself... Soldiers?
To be Continued...
