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The sun climbed slowly up from the horizon, shining its golden rays towards the small troop of two that lay sleeping on the edge of the trees. Turning his head, the half demon tried to ignore the fact that it was day. Squinting his eyes, he finally decided that he couldn't block out the light. Inuyasha stretched his arms above his head and yawned, revealing his set of sharp fangs. He shook his head to rid it of the sleep that still fogged his mind and looked down at Kagome.
She was cuddled snuggly under the blanket, clutching it under her chin. The hanyou almost smiled at the sight but then shook himself. He must not be quite awake yet. Jumping down from his perch, he landed silently beside the girl. Inuyasha squatted in front of her and watched, just waiting for her to wake up. It didn't take long.
Kagome blinked tired eyes open to find a silver haired hanyou looking at her. Startled, she screamed and swatted at him, catching him full in the face. Inuyasha, not anticipating the hit, fell backwards off of his haunches. Ashes flew into the air as he landed in the dead fire. Being a dog demon, his nose did not appreciate the soot and dirt now clouding his senses. Coughing and sneezing, he crawled quickly out of the dirty cloud, falling on his face in the dirt a few feet away.
When his breathing was finally under control again, Inuyasha looked angrily back at a shocked Kagome. Realizing just what had happened, her shocked expression faded into a sheepish one. Putting a hand behind her head and laughing nervously, she stuttered an apology as Inuyasha rolled over and sat up.
Cautiously, Kagome opened her eyes to look over at the demi demon. Taking in the sight before her, she put a hand over her mouth to stifle her laughter; but she couldn't help it. Soon she was in a fit of laughter, holding her stomach and pointing at Inuyasha who was becoming madder by the second.
The hanyou growled as a snarl curled his lips. He reached up to brush the soot out of his mess of hair, glaring at the girl in front of him. First she screamed in his ears; then she slapped him and made him fall over into the pit of ashes sending him into a coughing fit; and now she was laughing at him? This was too much for him to take this early in the day!
"What are you laughing at, wench? I don't see anything funny at all! So stop laughing before I leave you here to fend for yourself!" he barked at her, pushing himself abruptly to his feet. Kagome's laughter came quickly to a halt as her eyes began to bore holes in the hanyou.
"Don't yell at me! You scared me; I have a right to laugh at you if I want to!" she hollered back at him, standing and letting the blanket fall onto the ground. "You can't leave me here! You don't know what you're doing in this era."
"Oh, yeah? Watch me. I know enough. I know to stay away from you stupid humans!" he spat at her, turning towards the woods to stalk off. Realizing that he was about to leave her stranded out in the middle of nowhere all by herself, Kagome began to panic. Her hands clenched, she searched around, trying desperately to think of a way to stop him. The girl's chestnut eyes landed on the demon's ears and she said that first thing that came to mind.
"Inuyasha...sit!" Kagome's eyes widened when she came to the realization that she had just given him a command as if he were a dog. Covering her mouth with her hands, she took a step back.
Inuyasha froze, his ears pinned to his head. Steam nearly visibly fuming from his head, he turned slowly to face Kagome who still had both hands clamped firmly over her mouth. He was furious, but his eyes were wide in shock and disbelief.
"What did you just say?" he said, his voice sending icy chills down Kagome's back.
Kagome pulled her hands away from her mouth, her eyes apologetic. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to say that; it just slipped. I couldn't think of anything and I had to get you to stop."
The hanyou finally seemed to register what had just happened and turned back towards the trees. He took one step into the thicket before Kagome finally shook herself and ran up to him. Placing a tentative hand on his shoulder, she tried to apologize again.
"Inuyasha, I..."
"Forget it. We're going through here, so grab the stuff and let's go," he said gruffly, jerking his arm away. Without turning to look at her, he waited for her to pick up their supplies and close the bag. She made her back to him cautiously, stopping just behind him. Reaching back he took the pack from her and started off without another word, leaving Kagome to follow behind him.
They walked in silence for the rest of the morning, Kagome too upset with herself to make conversation. She was glad, however, that with as mad as he seemed to be he still walked at a slower pace so she could keep up. If he had taken of at a trot or something, she would've had to quit a long time ago.
About noon, Inuyasha began digging around in the pack in search for anything edible. He knew he smelled something in their, but he still didn't understand the strange wrappers. Kagome caught up with him, having been lagging behind a bit to give him his space, and reached out for the bag.
"Can I help?" she asked quietly, Inuyasha's gaze jerking up to meet hers. Kagome looked down as she waited for him to answer. "I am really sorry about earlier; I didn't mean to say that."
Inuyasha cocked his head, scrutinizing the girl before him as if trying to figure out if she was really being sincere. Straightening up and holding the bag out to her, he snorted. "I said to forget it, remember? It's no big deal. Now could you find us something to eat? I'm hungry."
Kagome blinked up at the hanyou for a moment before silently taking the bag. He was alright now by all appearances and was acting like nothing had happened. Maybe they would be ok now? Sighing to herself, she searched around for a moment before finding the food she desired. She pulled out two of them and, smiling, handed one to Inuyasha.
"Yah know," Inuyasha said around the food, "We're never gonna get anywhere at this rate. I guess I'm gonna have to carry you everywhere."
Kagome looked strangely at Inuyasha for a second, trying to figure out what he had just said. He was going to let her ride on his back again? After what she had done? Maybe he really was over it. Smiling again, she thanked him.
They finished their lunch and Kagome climbing on, wrapping her arms around Inuyasha's neck. She was getting used to this; it was actually quite enjoyable. Resting her head against his shoulders, she settled in for the afternoon, watching the trees whip by and listening to him run.
It was so soothing that she actually did fall asleep this time; worrying over upsetting Inuyasha had worn her out. Inuyasha stopped in a small clearing, deeming it a worthy resting place. Kneeling down, he looked back over his shoulder at her and smirked when he noticed she was sleeping.
Gently as he could, although a bit awkwardly, he slid her down and laid her on the ground. Looking through the supply bag, he pulled out the blanket and draped it over her, brushing her hair out of her face. He smiled, revealing his canine fangs, and stepping back. She really was something else. First she made him furious and then she apologized and made him want to forgive her. He had put some of his defenses back up that morning, but now he just wasn't sure that he wanted to. She really was kind and honest; she didn't seem like the kind of person that would intentionally hurt him. She had been so upset when she had earlier.
Shaking his head slowly, he jumped into a low branch of the tree beside them. He decided it would be best to get some sleep and decide what to do in the morning. If she hit him again, who knew what would happen. But maybe things would go well.
The night stretched out before the hanyou, the stars twinkling brightly against the black sky, as he closed his eyes. Sleep claimed him faster than usual; perhaps the day had taken its toll on him more than he thought. Before he knew it, the sun was shining its rays through the trees at him, waking him from his slumber. Yawning and stretching, Inuyasha lept deftly from the branch. This morning, he decided to just let Kagome wake up on her own.
It didn't take too long for the warm light from the ball of fire in the sky to coax the girl awake. Sitting up, she smiled sleepily and said good morning to the dog demon watching her from the base of a nearby tree. He grunted in response, looking away. Kagome merely smiled more, not letting him disturb her cheerful mood; he just wasn't in an emotion-showing mood was all.
The readied themselves for their journey quickly, eating lightly and packing their things. Kagome again climbed onto Inuyasha's back, promising that it would be the last time. Her ribs were practically healed by now; but Inuyasha wouldn't have her limping after him like some week wretch that couldn't take care of itself, as he so carefully put it. And so the traveling went just as it had the days before, although Inuyasha went at a slightly slower pace. Kagome found that she liked that better; she could enjoy the countryside better that way.
Inuyasha wasn't concerned with the scenery; he was thinking about the aura he sensed around them. He couldn't quite put his finger on what or where it was, but he knew it was there. It felt like it was surrounding them. Suddenly, he skidded to a stop, Kagome clinging tightly to him as he tensed. Something was coming.
AN: Dun, dun, dun. I know, I am so evil. Here I am, trying to make up my lateness to you guys, and what do I do? Leave you with a cliffhanger. But it was such a good one I couldn't pass it up! Anyway, I would do my little preview here, but then what good would putting myself in peril with a cliffy do? I'm going on vacation this week, so it will be at least 2 weeks before my next chapter. That's also why I'm posting early. But I promise not to take forever! Thanks to all my reviewers! Please review!
MrsInuyasha69 – Thanks for the review and e-mail! Both are very appreciated ;) I really appreciate the fact that you e-mailed me and what you said. Thanks! You really think I'm a 40 yr old writer? LOL Nah, I'm gonna be 20 in a couple months, though :) Thanks so much!
someone of no importance – You are of great importance to me! I loved your review! So glad that you like this and to hear that its original. Actually, someone's about to join the plot line. You'll just have to wait and see who it is ;) Thanks!
Hana Dawn – Thanks for the review! I'm very glad to hear that you're enjoying this and think its funny and true to character :) Yes, Shippou is coming! Isn't it great? :)
loverofangelus73069 – Thank you for reviewing! Fluffy will definitely be coming back, just not for a little while.
arline, Horga, Dragon Man 180, Houshi-chan1, and Reality – Thanks for the reviews guys! Hope that ya'll enjoyed this chapter :)
The sun climbed slowly up from the horizon, shining its golden rays towards the small troop of two that lay sleeping on the edge of the trees. Turning his head, the half demon tried to ignore the fact that it was day. Squinting his eyes, he finally decided that he couldn't block out the light. Inuyasha stretched his arms above his head and yawned, revealing his set of sharp fangs. He shook his head to rid it of the sleep that still fogged his mind and looked down at Kagome.
She was cuddled snuggly under the blanket, clutching it under her chin. The hanyou almost smiled at the sight but then shook himself. He must not be quite awake yet. Jumping down from his perch, he landed silently beside the girl. Inuyasha squatted in front of her and watched, just waiting for her to wake up. It didn't take long.
Kagome blinked tired eyes open to find a silver haired hanyou looking at her. Startled, she screamed and swatted at him, catching him full in the face. Inuyasha, not anticipating the hit, fell backwards off of his haunches. Ashes flew into the air as he landed in the dead fire. Being a dog demon, his nose did not appreciate the soot and dirt now clouding his senses. Coughing and sneezing, he crawled quickly out of the dirty cloud, falling on his face in the dirt a few feet away.
When his breathing was finally under control again, Inuyasha looked angrily back at a shocked Kagome. Realizing just what had happened, her shocked expression faded into a sheepish one. Putting a hand behind her head and laughing nervously, she stuttered an apology as Inuyasha rolled over and sat up.
Cautiously, Kagome opened her eyes to look over at the demi demon. Taking in the sight before her, she put a hand over her mouth to stifle her laughter; but she couldn't help it. Soon she was in a fit of laughter, holding her stomach and pointing at Inuyasha who was becoming madder by the second.
The hanyou growled as a snarl curled his lips. He reached up to brush the soot out of his mess of hair, glaring at the girl in front of him. First she screamed in his ears; then she slapped him and made him fall over into the pit of ashes sending him into a coughing fit; and now she was laughing at him? This was too much for him to take this early in the day!
"What are you laughing at, wench? I don't see anything funny at all! So stop laughing before I leave you here to fend for yourself!" he barked at her, pushing himself abruptly to his feet. Kagome's laughter came quickly to a halt as her eyes began to bore holes in the hanyou.
"Don't yell at me! You scared me; I have a right to laugh at you if I want to!" she hollered back at him, standing and letting the blanket fall onto the ground. "You can't leave me here! You don't know what you're doing in this era."
"Oh, yeah? Watch me. I know enough. I know to stay away from you stupid humans!" he spat at her, turning towards the woods to stalk off. Realizing that he was about to leave her stranded out in the middle of nowhere all by herself, Kagome began to panic. Her hands clenched, she searched around, trying desperately to think of a way to stop him. The girl's chestnut eyes landed on the demon's ears and she said that first thing that came to mind.
"Inuyasha...sit!" Kagome's eyes widened when she came to the realization that she had just given him a command as if he were a dog. Covering her mouth with her hands, she took a step back.
Inuyasha froze, his ears pinned to his head. Steam nearly visibly fuming from his head, he turned slowly to face Kagome who still had both hands clamped firmly over her mouth. He was furious, but his eyes were wide in shock and disbelief.
"What did you just say?" he said, his voice sending icy chills down Kagome's back.
Kagome pulled her hands away from her mouth, her eyes apologetic. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to say that; it just slipped. I couldn't think of anything and I had to get you to stop."
The hanyou finally seemed to register what had just happened and turned back towards the trees. He took one step into the thicket before Kagome finally shook herself and ran up to him. Placing a tentative hand on his shoulder, she tried to apologize again.
"Inuyasha, I..."
"Forget it. We're going through here, so grab the stuff and let's go," he said gruffly, jerking his arm away. Without turning to look at her, he waited for her to pick up their supplies and close the bag. She made her back to him cautiously, stopping just behind him. Reaching back he took the pack from her and started off without another word, leaving Kagome to follow behind him.
They walked in silence for the rest of the morning, Kagome too upset with herself to make conversation. She was glad, however, that with as mad as he seemed to be he still walked at a slower pace so she could keep up. If he had taken of at a trot or something, she would've had to quit a long time ago.
About noon, Inuyasha began digging around in the pack in search for anything edible. He knew he smelled something in their, but he still didn't understand the strange wrappers. Kagome caught up with him, having been lagging behind a bit to give him his space, and reached out for the bag.
"Can I help?" she asked quietly, Inuyasha's gaze jerking up to meet hers. Kagome looked down as she waited for him to answer. "I am really sorry about earlier; I didn't mean to say that."
Inuyasha cocked his head, scrutinizing the girl before him as if trying to figure out if she was really being sincere. Straightening up and holding the bag out to her, he snorted. "I said to forget it, remember? It's no big deal. Now could you find us something to eat? I'm hungry."
Kagome blinked up at the hanyou for a moment before silently taking the bag. He was alright now by all appearances and was acting like nothing had happened. Maybe they would be ok now? Sighing to herself, she searched around for a moment before finding the food she desired. She pulled out two of them and, smiling, handed one to Inuyasha.
"Yah know," Inuyasha said around the food, "We're never gonna get anywhere at this rate. I guess I'm gonna have to carry you everywhere."
Kagome looked strangely at Inuyasha for a second, trying to figure out what he had just said. He was going to let her ride on his back again? After what she had done? Maybe he really was over it. Smiling again, she thanked him.
They finished their lunch and Kagome climbing on, wrapping her arms around Inuyasha's neck. She was getting used to this; it was actually quite enjoyable. Resting her head against his shoulders, she settled in for the afternoon, watching the trees whip by and listening to him run.
It was so soothing that she actually did fall asleep this time; worrying over upsetting Inuyasha had worn her out. Inuyasha stopped in a small clearing, deeming it a worthy resting place. Kneeling down, he looked back over his shoulder at her and smirked when he noticed she was sleeping.
Gently as he could, although a bit awkwardly, he slid her down and laid her on the ground. Looking through the supply bag, he pulled out the blanket and draped it over her, brushing her hair out of her face. He smiled, revealing his canine fangs, and stepping back. She really was something else. First she made him furious and then she apologized and made him want to forgive her. He had put some of his defenses back up that morning, but now he just wasn't sure that he wanted to. She really was kind and honest; she didn't seem like the kind of person that would intentionally hurt him. She had been so upset when she had earlier.
Shaking his head slowly, he jumped into a low branch of the tree beside them. He decided it would be best to get some sleep and decide what to do in the morning. If she hit him again, who knew what would happen. But maybe things would go well.
The night stretched out before the hanyou, the stars twinkling brightly against the black sky, as he closed his eyes. Sleep claimed him faster than usual; perhaps the day had taken its toll on him more than he thought. Before he knew it, the sun was shining its rays through the trees at him, waking him from his slumber. Yawning and stretching, Inuyasha lept deftly from the branch. This morning, he decided to just let Kagome wake up on her own.
It didn't take too long for the warm light from the ball of fire in the sky to coax the girl awake. Sitting up, she smiled sleepily and said good morning to the dog demon watching her from the base of a nearby tree. He grunted in response, looking away. Kagome merely smiled more, not letting him disturb her cheerful mood; he just wasn't in an emotion-showing mood was all.
The readied themselves for their journey quickly, eating lightly and packing their things. Kagome again climbed onto Inuyasha's back, promising that it would be the last time. Her ribs were practically healed by now; but Inuyasha wouldn't have her limping after him like some week wretch that couldn't take care of itself, as he so carefully put it. And so the traveling went just as it had the days before, although Inuyasha went at a slightly slower pace. Kagome found that she liked that better; she could enjoy the countryside better that way.
Inuyasha wasn't concerned with the scenery; he was thinking about the aura he sensed around them. He couldn't quite put his finger on what or where it was, but he knew it was there. It felt like it was surrounding them. Suddenly, he skidded to a stop, Kagome clinging tightly to him as he tensed. Something was coming.
AN: Dun, dun, dun. I know, I am so evil. Here I am, trying to make up my lateness to you guys, and what do I do? Leave you with a cliffhanger. But it was such a good one I couldn't pass it up! Anyway, I would do my little preview here, but then what good would putting myself in peril with a cliffy do? I'm going on vacation this week, so it will be at least 2 weeks before my next chapter. That's also why I'm posting early. But I promise not to take forever! Thanks to all my reviewers! Please review!
MrsInuyasha69 – Thanks for the review and e-mail! Both are very appreciated ;) I really appreciate the fact that you e-mailed me and what you said. Thanks! You really think I'm a 40 yr old writer? LOL Nah, I'm gonna be 20 in a couple months, though :) Thanks so much!
someone of no importance – You are of great importance to me! I loved your review! So glad that you like this and to hear that its original. Actually, someone's about to join the plot line. You'll just have to wait and see who it is ;) Thanks!
Hana Dawn – Thanks for the review! I'm very glad to hear that you're enjoying this and think its funny and true to character :) Yes, Shippou is coming! Isn't it great? :)
loverofangelus73069 – Thank you for reviewing! Fluffy will definitely be coming back, just not for a little while.
arline, Horga, Dragon Man 180, Houshi-chan1, and Reality – Thanks for the reviews guys! Hope that ya'll enjoyed this chapter :)