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Chapter Six

Yep, a witch diffidently lives here, Sango thought as she looked up at the shack. Wards and crystals swayed in the breeze and the scent of onions dominated everything else. The hut itself looked like a tap from a passerby would have it collapse in a heap of dust. There was a little garden plot off to the side of it with plants growing out of season. Chickens the size of dogs scratched around and kept clucking menacingly at Kirara. In retaliation, the fire kitty had assumed her full size and was hissing and flexing her claws in a threatening fashion.

It was Kagome who nervously called out, "Hello!" She would have knocked, but didn't want the witch's home to fall down. Inu Yasha crouched next to her, covering his nose and looking slightly green. When there was no immediate answer, he began to swear under his breath.

A minute passed with no answer, so Miroku stepped closer as if to knock. The monk was just about to tap the hut with his staff, when something caught his eye. He bent down to look closer and found himself staring into the eyes of a large blue and gray lizard. It stared back at him with a human like quality, so he decided to go out on a limb. He cleared his throat and asked it, "Excuse me, but would you be so kind as to fetch the mistress of this house?"

The lizard flicked his tongue and scaled up the side of the shack and through a window. I hope that wasn't just a coincidence...Miroku thought. He would have to end up looking like a fool in front of his companions, especially Sango.

Finally a woman stepped out. She was a little shorter then Kagome and middle aged. She gave them all a dirty look for bothering her and demanded, "What do you want? Make it quick, I'm busy."

Kagome took a step forward and nervously asked, "Well, ma'am, we were wondering if you could help us..."

"Obviously."

Ignoring the witch's tone, she continued pointing at Inu Yasha, "Somebody put a curse on him and-"

The woman waved her hand dismissively and stepped towards the crouching half demon. She examined him for a few seconds then moved closer to him and grabbed both sides of his face. The witch looked particularly hard at the left sighed. Inu Yasha was about to tell her off when she suddenly let go. She turned from them abruptly and started back for her hut saying over her shoulder, "Nope. Can't do nothing."

Inu Yasha wasn't about to stand for her answer. He jumped to his feet, wobbled at first because he was dizzy from the smell, and then lunged at her. Kagome grabbed his sleeve to stop him, but it turned out not to be necessary. One of the dog-sized chickens had seen what he was about to do and jumped up onto his chest, knocking him over and in the process bringing the girl with him.

She landed on him with a soft thud and a Pop! Squalling noises rang out from under her and she quickly rolled off of him. The raven's feathers were askew and he glared reproachfully at the witch, the chicken, and Kagome.

"My, my, what a pretty bird you make," the woman commented dryly. She had turned around and seen the transformation. Inu Yasha made a noise that sounded like an insult. She laughed and said, "The only way to remove that spell is to find its caster. Go now and get out of my yard before the hens bites ye." As if to make a point, all of the chickens fluffed themselves up and scratched the ground, showing off their pointy little nails.

Kagome wasn't sure if they should say good-bye or thank the woman for telling them whom they needed to find. She suddenly realized she should ask where they would find the spell caster. It didn't matter though; the witch had already disappeared into her shack. The girl had a feeling that if they asked for her again, that they wouldn't get an answer.

Sango gathered up Inu Yasha's clothes and handed them to Miroku. He knew the drill. Every time the half demon had changed, they'd make the monk hold his stuff and walk a distance behind them. When he'd turn back, the two of them would then catch up with the girls. Miroku liked to use the time that the half demon couldn't maim him to poke fun at his situation. When Inu Yasha could beat him, he was usually in too much of a hurry to get dressed. On one incident when he'd decided to whack the monk first, a group of woman had passed by.

The monk stood where he was, waiting for Kagome and Sango to get a good lead. Inu Yasha puffed himself up at the chickens, which just ignored him. Kirara had chose to remain and was growling deeply in her throat at them. Miroku chuckled and asked, "Hey Inu Yasha? You're not going to let your girl friend fight your battles for you, right?" The raven's response was to give him a sharp bite on his toe.

A/N: As always, better things are on the way. Well, at least I think their better...Yeah, moving on in life. Again, please review.

Ahaha, I just discovered the horizontal rule button. This has nothing to do with anything, I know. BUT, maybe it will remind you guys ro review. Not that same of you need to be told. Why are you still reading this? Why aren't you reviewing? Really, though, I love you guys. I'll shut up now.