Chapter 7
Once they were done shopping, Kagome, Sango, and Miroku headed home. On the way, several guys whistled at Kagome and Sango as they walked by. This annoyed Miroku.
"Don't you guys have any decent morals in you," said Miroku. "These are women not objects."
"And this coming from him," said Sango.
"I know," said Kagome. "Come on, let's hurry and get home."
"Come on, monk," said Sango as the guys disappeared down the street.
"What got into you, Miroku?" asked Kagome. "I've never seen you so protective before."
"It bugs me when men treat a woman with disrespect," said Miroku noticing the glares from the ladies. "I have the deepest respect for women."
"Is that why you ask every women you come across to have your children?" asked Sango as they started up the stairs to the temple.
"When was the last time you saw me do that?" asked Miroku.
Sango and Kagome thought for a moment before shaking their heads. "It has been quite a long time," said Kagome. "Maybe he's changed, Sango."
"Maybe," said Sango as they climbed the last step.
"There you guys are," said Inuyasha running over to them. "What took you so long?"
"It's kind of hard to walk fast with arms full of groceries," said Kagome.
"Here, let me take that," said Inuyasha taking the bags from Kagome and Sango. "So what all did you guys buy?"
"Keep your nose out of there," said Kagome as they entered the house. "We're home."
"Good," said mom. "Now I can start making all of the snacks for your party."
"Are there any more decorations to put up?" asked Kagome.
"No," said Souta. "We got them all done while you three were gone."
"Well that frees up our day until about six tonight," Kagome said. "How about we go to the park and hang out?"
"What's the park?" asked Shippo.
"The parks a place you go to to hang out and play around," said Souta. "Sounds like fun. But I think Inuyasha and Shippo might stand out a bit."
"Inuyasha yes. Shippo no," said Kagome. "We'll just say that Shippo wanted to get all dressed up early."
"What about me?" asked Inuyasha.
"Come with me," Souta said grabbing Inuyasha's wrist.
"I hope Souta knows what he's doing," said Miroku.
"So do I," said Kagome.
After about fifteen minutes, Souta and Inuyasha finally came back downstairs. Inuyasha was dressed in a pair of loose dark blue jeans, a black t-shirt, dark brown jacket, and a pair of black tennis shoes. His long flowing white hair was pulled back into a loose ponytail.
"Tada," said Souta.
"Wow, way to go, Souta," said Kagome.
"He almost looks human," said Miroku.
"We can just say he wanted to look different since it was Halloween," said Souta.
"Good idea," said Shippo. "Can we go to the park now?"
"Okay," Kagome said.
"Where's Kirara?" asked Sango.
"She's right here," mom said carrying the little cat demon. "She's such a sweet thing."
"Thank you for watching her," Sango said as she took Kirara.
"Actually, her and Buyo were getting along quite well," said mom with a sweet smile.
"Mom, we're going to the park," said Kagome. "We'll be back in a little while."
"Okay, you guys have fun," said mom as she retreated back to the kitchen.
As they stepped outside, Kagome scooped Shippo into her arms and they were off. All the things that were in this era amazed Shippo. Once they arrived at the park, Shippo and Souta went and began to play in the sand while the others sat on the grass under a large tree.
"So many people," said Sango, "living in such a large place."
"How do you find your way around, Kagome?" asked Miroku.
"We learn," said Kagome. "Plus we have maps to help us when we do get lost."
"Get lost you freaks," yelled someone in front of them.
"Leave him alone," yelled a little girl.
"What's going on?" asked Kagome as they looked over at the sandbox where Shippo and Souta were playing.
Four older boys were walking out of the sandbox carrying Shippo and Souta while two others picked on a little girl. The little girl was crying and holding her shoulder as the boys kicked sand onto her.
"Put us down," said Souta as Kagome and them jumped up. "Kagome! Help!"
"Hey you put my brother down right now," yelled Kagome as she ran over to them. "I said drop them!"
"Get bent, granny," said one of the boys. "This is our sandbox."
"Granny?" said Miroku. "Kagome doesn't look that old."
"That was an insult," said Sango.
"Oh okay," said Miroku.
"It is not your sandbox," Kagome said grabbing the two boys that were picking on the little girl. "Are you okay?"
"They hit me," cried the little girl as Kagome dropped them on the grass.
"That's it," Inuyasha said walking over to the four boys that were carrying Souta and Shippo. "Drop them right now."
"Yeah right," said another boy. "Like we're going to take orders from a dog faced freak like you."