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Kiniro Sakura

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Nani!?

Sakura yawned as she opened her eyes. She tried to stretch but arms were tightly wrapped around her waist. She pouted at Sesshoumaru, who didn't see her because he was still asleep. Sakura tried to rearrange his arms without waking him but with no success. Finally she gave up and poked Sesshoumaru's nose, causing him to sneeze. She giggled as he slowly opened his eyes. He stared down at her and blinked. Then a smile slowly crept across his face.

"What's wrong koi?" He asked as he nuzzled her neck. Sakura tried very hard not to moan as Sesshoumaru nibbled at her neck.

"I have to get up. It's my turn to get firewood for our breakfast." She explained and stared him in the eyes. Ten seconds later Sesshoumaru sighed sadly and removed his arms from around her waist. She smiled and kissed him on the cheek before running off into the trees. Sesshoumaru just shook his head and chuckled slightly.

~With Sakura~

Sakura whistled as she picked up pieces of wood, reflecting on her life.

~Sakura's POV~

So much has happened the past month. I've made tons of new friends, a new love, and found out more about myself than I could imagine. But lots of bad things have happened too. Like Naraku bringing my family back to life just so they can kill me. And Inuyasha betraying Kagome-chan like that. But I'm sure that Inuyasha will come around. So will Suzuran-chan and Kouga-kun! Those two really do make a cute couple. I should get together with the girls and put our matchmaking skills to the test. I thought as I walked back to camp. As I entered the clearing, I knew that something was not right. I narrowed my eyes as I looked around the camp. Everyone was awake and either lounging around doing nothing, gathering supplies for the rest of the trip, or getting breakfast ready. I quickly handed the wood over to Keshi who got to work starting the fire. I scanned the camp once again and frowned. I see nothing wrong yet I know that something is out of place. I thought as I walked around the camp a few times. Some of my friends gave me curious glances but didn't say anything. I walked over to where Sesshoumaru was sitting and plopped down on the ground beside him, still keeping my guard up. Sesshoumaru gave me a curious glance and I just frowned at nothing. Finally I got fed up with just sitting there when the bad feeling became stronger. I quickly looked around the camp, for the thirtieth time that morning. I only jumped slightly when Sesshoumaru put a hand on my shoulder.

"What's wrong? You seem very tense." He asked as he stared at me with worry in his eyes. I sighed. I guess it would be better if I told him what's bothering me. I thought and turned to him.

"Something is not right in the camp. I've looked but have found nothing. Do you notice anything...unusual?" I asked as I looked around the camp again. Sesshoumaru was silent for a few moments before speaking.

"I do feel something but I cannot place it. I think we should get out of this area and soon." I nodded and went to tell Kagome who was dishing up ramen for everyone.

"Kagome, as soon as everyone finishes eating, we are leaving. Please tell them while Sesshoumaru and I look around the area." I explained and left after she had nodded. I was determined to find out what was bugging me.

~End Sakura's POV~

Sakura and Sesshoumaru quickly left the camp and prowled around the area, finding nothing. After a few more rounds, the two headed back to camp where everyone else was getting ready to leave. By now the feeling had gotten stronger and it looked like the others had felt it too. Suzuran pulled Sakura away from the rest of the group as they started walking towards the West.

"Do you feel it?" Was the only question that Suzuran asked for Sakura to understand.

"Yes. That is why I wanted us to get moving quickly. What bugs me the most is that this bad feeling seems familiar, but it's not Naraku or Inuyasha. It feels like it is tied to my blood." Suddenly Sakura's eyes went wide.

"Suzuran, who hasn't attacked us yet from my family?" Sakura asked quietly. Suzuran frowned and thought for a moment before her eyes widened as well. The two glanced at each other before they started running.

"We must get out of here immediately! Start running!" Suzuran yelled. Everyone gave her confused looks. Sakura gave a frustrated sigh and glanced at the forest surrounding them.

"Look, if you don't start running now, you'll be killed within thirty minutes, understand?" She yelled and the group nodded and started running. Keshi was carrying Kagome, who was carrying Shippo, because Inuyasha, who had rejoined the group sometime this morning, wouldn't go near Kagome. Speaking of Inuyasha...

"Feh! It's probably nothing. You weaklings just can't handle it. I'm staying here." He growled to Sakura. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes at his half-brother and was about to say something to him but Sakura beat him to it.

"If you value your life, you will follow us. I know who is attacking us better than any of you do." She snarled and ran to catch up with the rest of the group. Sesshoumaru just glanced at his gaping brother before running after Sakura. Inuyasha shook his head and, against his better judgment, ran after them.

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This chapter was pretty short but I hope it builds up the suspense.^_^ Um, I don't really have that much to say now so please review! Animechick8