The Loyalty of the Wolves

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Seine: (sad face...)


Sango stared slack-jawed at the enormous hot-spring. Wolves were bathing, young pups playing tag, a family environment. Hakkaku lead Sango to a private hot-spring, deep within the caverns. It looked just gorgeous. Hakkaku and Ginta began to un-tie her uniform. Startled, she moved away.

" Have we offended you, sister Sango?" Sango blinked. The wolves must be a more open then I am...

" Sorry, it's just... I have a lot of ugly scars, it's a little uneasy to be seen by others for me..." Ginta smiled a bit.

" I've never seen a scar. Demon's heal to quickly to scar. Be open with us, sister, today is the day you relax." Sango nodded. Hakkaku and Ginta turned around for her, sensing her discomfort. Sango quickly stripped down and leaped into the water. The water was hot and murky enough that you couldn't see below the surface. She closed her eyes and let out a sigh. She snapped them open when she heard Ginta and Hakkaku splash into the water.

" Ahh... Nothing like a bath... Here, let us wash your hair for you." Hakkaku said, slipping behind Sango, untying her long hair. Sango felt a tingle go up her spine and Hakkaku slowly undid all the knots in her hair. Finally, Sango relaxed, lolling her head back.

" Mmmmmmughammmmmm..." Was a slight expression of the sound that Sango forced out from her throat. She looked over to where Ginta was lazily resting against the edge of the hot spring, his two toned hair the only thing that wasn't soaking wet. She looked at the cave walls and ceiling, seeing the magnificent carvings, mostly of great hunts. She tensed when she felt Hakkaku's hand rub over a scar on her left shoulder.

" What does this word mean, Sister Sango?" Hakkaku asked, still tracing his fingers over the brutal carving in her shoulder.

" Filth. It says filth. Father had to much sake one night... It's in my past no-Hehehehe that tickles!" Sango ended up laughing at the end, feeling Hakkaku licking her shoulder like a dog. Hakkaku blinked, confused at why she was laughing.

" I'm cleaning it, maybe it'll go away?" Sango laughed at this, breaking into a smile.

" No, it's scarred there, it doesn't actually mean that I'm filthy, it's a metaphorical thing. Thank you for trying though." Sango giggled out, still smiling. Hakkaku then traced the large scar in her back with his claw, causing her nerves to go on edge.

" This mark... You've survived great turmoil. You deserve a first class massage and delectable dinner!" Hakkaku said, getting out of the water, quickly drying off and putting his clothing back on. Sango kept her eyes shut as Ginta followed in suit. She sighed, almost sinking deeper into the water.

" EYAH!" She screeched as she was hauled out of the water with no warning. A thin blanket was wrapped around her, making her decent, and she was swept up into Ginta's arms, and he sped off, running to another room. He sat her down, since she was still a bit confused from the sudden hot to cold air switch. Hakkaku walked in, placing her armor and Hiraikotsu down on the ground.

" Okay, sis, lay on your belly. " Sango complied, resting her head in her arms. Warm hands began kneading her muscles, and she tried hard not to fall asleep. Ginta was right, Hakkaku was really good at this. Sango let her eye lids drift down, for what she thought was hours. She only opened her eyes to a gentle voice.

" Sis, this might hurt, you broke one of the vertebrae in your spine, I'm going to fix it now. Hold still..." Hakkaku warned. With a quick movement, Sango felt the pain split up her spine, then die down again. She watched as Ginta switched with Hakkaku.

" Well, since I'm the bone-worker, this should be easy to fix. You're bones seem healthy enough..." Well, just to say, there were numerous cracks and crunches echoing. After 5 minutes, Ginta and Hakkaku sat back and faced Sango.

" You should be all up to health now. Here, use this kimono." Sango was shocked. The kimono was made of the finest silk, black with embroidered red dragons up the side, the ends tipped with magenta coloured frills.

" It's beautiful... Who does it belong too?" Ginta and Hakkaku shrugged.

" Not sure, Kouga told us to make you wear it while we repair your armour and yukata. Here, let us help you." With that, Sango ( not wanting to reject the offer) let them fold the kimono across her. It looked quite nice. She smiled at them both.

" Thank you so much for all of this... I don't know what more I can do for you. I must kill Naraku, journey with my friends... Oh, I wish you two could come with me, it would be a grand time! But I wouldn't forgive myself if anything happened to you." She explained, giving both Hakkaku and Ginta a big hug.

" It's no problem, sister. Join us for story-telling after dinner? Many will ask you, you're sure to have some magnificent tales!" Ginta said, combing Sango's hair into a Kikyou style (that's what I call it anyway). Sango nodded, and with a wolf on each arm, walked off towards the main hallway.

These guys are so nice... This kimono has a lingering spirit, but it feels like it's protecting me. Hey, I wonder if Kouga and his nice legs are going to be there... Wait! DID I JUST THINK THAT? BWAH! What is wrong with me? I found a monk that I was in love with cheat on me, that's what... Kirara is off to tell them where I am. Perhaps Ginta and Hakkaku could come with me, Kagome, Inuyasha, Shippo... Not Miroku though. Anybody but him right now... Geez, I really have to get on better thoughts... I know! Legs! Blah, I really lost too much stress...


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