Daises in my Hair and Butterflies in my Stomach: Ch 3
You're Safe

Kegome had just gotten Rin to eat a few mints ago and now she was cradling the girl as she hummed gently as Rin slept. Songo was still nibbling and poking at her food as they waited for Inuyasha and Miroku to bring Sesshomaru back to the camp to eat and rest. She looked up and to her right when she heard a dry branch brake under something's weight. She saw Miroku step out of the brush, soon fallowed by Inuyasha holding Sesshomaru protectively cradled in his arms. Inuyasha sat near the fire to keep Sesshomaru warm.

"How's the girl?" Inuyasha asked looking over to Kegome.

"I got her to eat and now she's resting. She was so scared but she's doing better. She didn't calm down till I told her that Sesshomaru was being token care of and would be just fine." She paused. "How is he doing?" Inuyasha looked down at Sesshomarus now sleep softened face.

"His body should be healed in a few day or a weak at the most, but I don't know if he will be normal ether wise." He never looked up from Sesshomarus face as he spoke. He gently moved the strand of hair from his brother's face. He looked up, finely, and over to Songo who was giving Miroku a bowl of the soup.

"Songo, could you pour a bowl of broth? We need to get some thing into his stomach." Songo nodded, spooning some broth into a bowl. She handed it over to him so he could feed Sesshomaru. Inuyasha took the bowl with a nod of thanks. He raised it to his face were he blew the broth gently to cool it so as not to sculled Sesshomarus mouth. After a moment of cooling the broth he tested the warmth with the tip of his finger and found it to his liking. Inuyasha brought the bowl to Sesshomarus lips.

"Sesshomaru, you need to wake up and eat, just a little is all I ask." Inuyasha whispered. Sesshomarus lips parted and Inuyasha began to pour small sips into Sesshomarus mouth. Once satisfied with the amount Sesshomaru was able to get down, he gave the bowl back to Songo and returned to holding Sesshomaru protectively.

"Inuyasha, what are we going to do about them?" Songo asked gently.

"We'll keep them with us that's what we'll do." He answered.

"What about the jewel shards and Naraku. How do you think Sesshomaru would react to seeing him again?" Miroku inquired.

"We will continue are search for the jewel shards, that won't change. But when we run into Naraku one of us will take Sesshomaru, Rin, and Kegome off to some wear safe and away from the battle."

"I can watch out for my self ya know!" Kegome steamed.

"Then you will watch after Sesshomaru and Rin for me." He stated. Then spoke again. "It would be best if we all got some rest. I'll keep watch." The ethers nodded and began to pull out their designated sleeping bags. Rin snuggled down with Kegome. Inuyasha slept sitting up never letting go of Sesshomaru.

The Next Morning

Inuyasha awoke with a wide mouthed yawn and bear like stretch. He listened as the ethers awoke. Songo began to reheat last nights leftovers fore breakfast as Miroku knelt over Kegome to gently shake her shoulder to wake her. Songo was just about to pass out bowls of soup when they heard a low moan come from Inuyashas arms. The sleeping bag moved. Inuyasha had been watching Sesshomarus face scrunch up to something akin to discomfort. Sesshomarus eyes blinked open and took a moment before focusing on the face in front of him. It was Inuyashas. His eyes winded and he tried to squirm out of the bag and away. He gave a whimper and then an all too k-nine yelp of pain as he twisted his hips and tried to move his legs. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Sesshomaru and held him closely.

"Sesshomaru, pleas stop. You're going to hurt your self worse! I'm not going to hurt you, I swear." Sesshomaru did not stop though; he kept fighting, trying to get away from the thought to be threat. Rin, who had been being held by Kegome, crawled over to Sesshomaru and wrapped her little arms around Sesshomarus neck. Sesshomaru abruptly stopped his struggles and turned his head to see the top of Rins head as she buried her head into the crook of his shoulder.

Sesshomaru broke free with a burst and got his arms out of the sleeping bag to wrap them shakily around Rins waist, pulling her into a tight hug. Tears stained his face as well as hers. Inuyasha moved over and gently pulled Sesshomaru and Rin into protective arms.

"Sesshomaru, you'll be safe with me. You won't be hurt again I promise." Inuyasha whispered as he sat his chin on the top of Sesshomarus head. He pulled Sesshomaru and Rin protectively up agents his chest. Kegome, Songo, and Miroku watched them somewhat awed at dramatic differences in both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. It was essayer to except Sesshomarus broken state for what he had gone through but it wasn't that easy to explain Inuyashas tenderness. Sesshomaru buried his face into Inuyashas chest and sobbed as one hand griped Inuyashas shirt wile the ether stayed around Rin.

"It . . . . . . .s-st-still h-hurts." He managed to get out.

"I know Sesshomaru, and I doubt it will stop hurting for a wile." Inuyasha whispered. He removed his chin from the top of Sesshomarus head. He took one hand and gently griped Sesshomarus chin and tuned his head so that he was looking at Inuyasha directly.

"Listen right now the best thing for you to do is to eat some breakfast and let your body heal alright? Rin will be fine with Kegome and Songo, I promise." Sesshomaru nodded. Inuyasha looked over to Songo and before he even voiced his request, Songo handed him a bowl of soup. Kegome came over and knelt next to Rin.

"Rin, why don't you come and help me wake up Shippo? Then you to can play together, I'm sure I have something you two could draw with in my bag." Kegome said as she held out her arms for the girl to come. Rin nodded and went to Kegome who picked her up and went to wake Shippo. Inuyasha began to feed Sesshomaru after he had gotten him back into the sleeping bag. After he finished eating, Sesshomaru drifted back to sleep.

A Few Hours Latter

Sesshomaru awoke to the genital sway of walking. He opened his eyes to see Inuyashas head above him. He blinked a couple of times, before trying to stifle an all too obvious yawn, but not working.

"So you finally decide to wake up?" Inuyasha smiled down at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru looked up at him dumbfounded. The expression was just too cute not to laugh at. Inuyasha could not help but to chuckle.

"How long have I slept?" Sesshomaru asked as he tried to stretch with in the sleeping bag. When he went to stretch the muscles in his legs and thighs he let out a yelp.

"Sesshomaru! Are you ok?" Inuyasha asked as he stopped and crouched down to lay Sesshomaru down and hold up his head. Sesshomaru whimpered a little with his eyes squeezed shut as he waited out for the pain that was spiking in his lower back and thigh area to calm down. Inuyasha held Sesshomarus head to his chest, cooing and gently petting Sesshomarus hair as he waited for Sesshomarus whimpers to cease. Sesshomaru calmed down after a few moments.

"Sesshomaru what was wrong?" Inuyasha asked calmly.

"It still . . . . . . hurts." Sesshomaru whispered out. "How long was I asleep?" He asked trying to change the subject. He did not want to ever relive that horde experience again.

"Sesshomaru . . . . . . . . . . . . . you slept since breakfast we were going to stop and make lunch just before you woke up." Inuyasha said, understanding that at that moment Sesshomaru would rather not talk of why he hurt.

"Rin?" Sesshomaru asked.

"She's been playing with Shippo and Kegome all day, her and Shippo are taking a nap right now, Kegomes carrying her." Inuyasha said giving a slight smile. Sesshomaru nodded. They found a nice spot to set up lunch wile the girls fixed lunch Miroku grabbed the medical kit and headed over to where Inuyasha sat propped up agents a try with Sesshomaru.

"Sesshomaru, it would be a good idea if you let me change your wrappings and tend your wounds." Miroku said as he knelt in front of the two. Sesshomaru looked at Inuyasha who nodded. Inuyasha had already opened the sleeping bag half way so Sesshomaru could move his arm and torso with out restrictions. Miroku removed the bandages from his arms and around his upper body.

"Well all your cuts and bruises seem to be gone how do you feel ells were?" Miroku asked gently. Sesshomaru looked away. Miroku gave a sigh and brought out a bottle of pills. He took out two and held them out in front of Sesshomarus face.

"Take these, Kegome told me that they would dull the pain."

Sesshomaru looked over to Inuyasha.

"Go ahead, if Kegome said they'd help then they will." Inuyasha coached Sesshomaru took the pills and downed them. Miroku removed his outer purple robe.

"Here let's get you dressed in this for now, till we get to the next village or town were we can pick you up some thing to wear. " Miroku said. Sesshomaru gave a slight blush. He had been keeping himself covered with the sleeping bag. he heard Inuyasha give a laugh.

"Here Miroku, I'll help him, why don't you go and eat." Miroku nodded and handed Inuyasha the outer robe. Inuyasha picked Sesshomaru up and took him further away so the girls wouldn't see anything. Once happy with the distance Inuyasha sat him down so he was sitting up.

"Let's see if we can get you to stand, so we can get you dressed." Inuyasha said as he held out a hand to help Sesshomaru stand. Sesshomaru nodded and grabbed a hold of Inuyashas hand and began to pull himself up with Inuyashas help. He whimpered softly and Inuyasha gave Sesshomaru his ether hand and pulled him up. Sesshomaru leaned agents Inuyasha panting and giving soft whimpers till the pain in his legs and lower back subsided.

"Sesshomaru are you ok?" Inuyasha whispered into Sesshomarus ear being his head was bent down and his forehead leaning agents Inuyashas shoulder.

"Give . . . .me a . . .. . .moment" He panted out. With in a few moments Sesshomarus breathing evened out and he stud on his own. Inuyasha fixed the robe around Sesshomarus waist in a skirt like fashion and then took his own fire rat top shirt and gave it to Sesshomaru to put on. As soon as he got it on he began to sway. Inuyasha grabbed him and slowly lowered him to the ground.

"Don't worry, you'll have your strength back soon." Inuyasha promised as he held Sesshomaru close and petted his hair.

"Inuyasha, why are you doing this, why are you being so kind to me." Silent tears began to fall from his eyes.

"Sesshomaru, nobody disserves what happened to you." Inuyasha whispered,

"But that doesn't answer my question, why are you doing this?"

"Because. . . . . .because, I love you."

HAHAHA sappy cliffy! Ok this chappie was VERY SAPPY AND SLOW! Sorry. Well send me a review and you can rant bout it all ya like!