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Italics: Dreams and Flashbacks

Dictionary

Hanyou -- Half-demon

Kitsune -- Fox

Miko -- Priestess

Miasma -- Poison vapor

Hiraikotsu -- Sango's weapon

Hey guys. Here is Chapter 6. Sorry it took so long to put up but I've been very, very busy with college homework, lots and lots of homework. Sorry if updates don't come every week. I may not have the time to update. But be patient I will not abandon my story. When holidays come updates will be frequent so look forward to that. Anyway here is what you've been waiting for.

Miroku got up and restlessly paced across the campsite. He glanced at Sango who was staring at the forest. "Sango, you okay?" he asked concerned.

Sango reluctantly took her eyes off the forest and turned to look at the monk. "Miroku, I think that we should go look for them." She stated simply.

"You're right they have been gone for way to long." Miroku agreed looking at the forest. "Something might have happened to them."

Sango walked over to the fireside and picked up her Hiraikotsu, slinging it over her shoulder she returned to Miroku's side. "Shippo stay here." She said to the little kitsune.

Shippo ran over to Sango and Miroku. "Ah come on! I can help! I mean I can pick up Inuyasha's scent. See I can even smell him now. Please Sango." He begged staring up at her with pleading emerald eyes.

Miroku looked at Sango. "You know," Miroku said slowly, "he probably could be quite helpful."

"Yeah! I could" Shippo said excitedly.

Sango looked at Miroku then the little kitsune. She sighed, "Okay, okay, you can come." She said to the little kitsune.

"All right!" yelled Shippo jumping onto Miroku's shoulder.

Just as they all turned to leave Kilala transformed and let out a roar that reverberated throughout the air.

"Kilala!" Sango shouted as Kilala vaulted into the air.

Sango, Miroku and Shippo watched in awe as Kilala flew at something or someone who was plummeting down to earth. Kilala let out another roar and increased her speed.

The group watched their hearts in their throats as Kilala desperately tried to reach the person in time. They let out a collective sigh when Kilala managed to catch the falling person.

Kilala then slowly started to make her way back to the camp.

As Kilala grew closer Sango, Miroku, and Shippo waited restlessly.

"I don't understand," Sango began. "Kilala must know that person. Otherwise she wouldn't have been so keen to rescue them whoever they are." She turned to Miroku as she said this to catch his reaction.

Miroku nodded. "Your right. The question is who did she rescue?"

Miroku and Sango watched as Kilala landed. Miroku and Sango walked up to Kilala and were shocked when they saw whom she had rescued.

"Hatchi!" Miroku shouted.

Kilala gently lowered the raccoon demon to the ground. "Sango get Kagome's first aid kit!" Miroku yelled as he desperately tried to awaken his friend. "Hatchi, come on Hatchi wake up." Miroku coaxed gently shaking his friend.

Sango returned to Miroku's side with the first aid kit. "Miroku," she said kneeling down beside him, "what's wrong with him? Is he injured?"

"More like he's been poisoned." Miroku stated taking some herbs out of the first aid kit.

"Poor Hatchi" Shippo stated stumbling up to Miroku with a tub of water. He set down the water and looked at Kilala. "Good girl Kilala." Shippo praised hugging the fire cat.

Kilala purred and rubbed up against Shippo's legs, Sango stooped down patted her friend and scratched her ears.

"Yes nice job Kilala." Miroku said looking at the small cat. Kilala turned towards Hatchi and mewed softly.

"Master Miroku is that you?" Hatchi asked softly, opening his eyes.

"Hatchi my friend." Miroku said relieved. "Here drink this." he said handing Hatchi what he hoped was the correct poison antidote.

Hatchi drank it and looked at Miroku feeling immensely better. "Thank you" He said to Miroku.

"You really should be thanking Kilala." Miroku stated. "Now what exactly happened to you?" He asked patting his friend's shoulder.

"I came looking for you. My village really needs your help." Hatchi explained. "I went for help and was pursued by Naraku's insects. They attacked me and I just kept going until I dropped. I'm just thankful that I dropped so close to you guys."

When Hatchi finished Miroku, Sango and Shippo exchanged looks.

Miroku turned back to Hatchi. "Hatchi what exactly is happening in the village? Is Naraku attacking it?" Miroku asked.

"Not Naraku," Hatchi explained "One of his minions. A small lad who said his name was Kohaku. He gathered us all together and said he'd slaughter the entire village if we didn't find him a jewel shard in 3 days."

"Kohaku" Sango said softly. She suddenly stood and ran towards the forest slinging her Hiraikotsu over her shoulder. "Kilala!" she shouted. Kilala transformed, running up beside Sango she sprang into the air. Sango vaulted onto her back.

"Sango stop!" Shouted Miroku running towards the demon slayer.

"Miroku I have to go!" Sango shouted back from her perch on Kilala.

"I know you do, but you don't even know where you are going. Let me go with you." Miroku pleaded.

Sango looked down at the monk. "Miroku I...." She nodded her eyes watering. Kilala landed beside Miroku. "Thank you." Sango said to him. Miroku just smiled at her.

Miroku then turned to Shippo. "Shippo I'm counting on you to take care of Hatchi. Also when Kagome and Inuyasha get back tell them where we went and that we'll be back as soon as we can."

Shippo smiled. "You can count on me Miroku." The little kitsune stated saluting.

"Good" Miroku said patting Shippo on the head. Miroku then climbed up on Kilala behind Sango.

"Let's get going then." Sango said. "Yes let's" Miroku replied.

Kilala sprang into the sky. "Goodbye! Be careful. Don't worry about a thing!" Shippo yelled after them waving until Kilala had disappeared from sight.

Shippo then turned to Hatchi. "You should get some rest now." The little kitsune said to him.

Hatchi nodded and made his way over to the fire. Once there he curled up in Kagome's sleeping bag and fell into a deep sleep.

Shippo looked at the forest and sighed. "Come on Kagome and Inuyasha where are you?" he said out loud. He then turned and picked up more wood to add to the fire.

As Shippo added the wood he failed to notice the small sapphire snake that had been watching the entire performance.

So how was that? I'm sorry that the update was late. I'll try not to be late on any more updates but no promises. Just be patient with me please. For those of you who like fluff there will be some in the next chapter. Oh and here's a thank you to my new reviewer.

Kagma

Sorry again about the late update. Thanks for the compliment. I'll be sure to write more soon. Thanks for the review.