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Miroku: You're wrong! I'm a real boy!
Me:raises an eyebrow: Right…
Daughter of Mine: Revised!
Chapter 3
Sango was sitting against a tree staring at the sky. At a tree across from her, sat Miroku, polishing his staff, making sure he got out most of the scratches. Shippo was curled beside Kagome's pack fast asleep with Kirara right beside him, also asleep. The air was quiet except for the soft jingles of Miroku's staff and light snores of the sleeping pair.
'I hope Kagome-chan comes back soon, even though it is nice to have a little piece and quiet for a change. With all the fighting we do, I haven't heard this much silence in a while,' thought Sango, still looking at the sky. She sighed heavily. 'But I wonder, what's taking them so long to get back?'
Miroku stopped what he was doing turning his eyes on Sango. "What do you think is taking them so long? The stream isn't that far away," he said.
Sango jumped slightly at the sound of his voice and looked at him. "I'm not sure but I'm positive they're okay. Maybe they're just talking or something. I'm sure they'll be back soon," she said turning her gaze back at the sky. But then Miroku got that oh so perverted smile on his face which Sango noticed from the corner of her eye.
"Get your mind out the gutter, houshi-sama!" she said in a low and dangerous tone while glaring at him. "Kagome-chan wouldn't do what you're thinking!"
Miroku then smiled his charming smile making Sango's heart skip a beat. "Why Sango, whatever do you mean?" Sango blushed ferociously when she realized that she had dazzled at his smile….again.
"You know exactly what I mean," she huffed turning her attention back upwards. Miroku just chuckled and went back to polishing his staff.
"Momma…?"
The girl suddenly latched herself onto Kagome. "Mommy it's really you! I missed you so much!"
"Eh?" replied a perplexed Kagome.
"I thought you were dead! Oh my God Mom, I'm so happy!" The girl was practically holding on for dear life, tears streaming in little pools down her cheeks.
By this time Inuyasha and Kagome's eyes were wide as saucers. 'What is this girl talking about? I don't have any children! And even if I did who would be the father? I really hope it wouldn't be Hojo.' Kagome shuddered at that thought. It took her a minute to find her voice. "Uh...little girl? I think you have the wrong person. Maybe we can help you find your real Mom?"
As if something had clicked in the girl's head, she jumped back as if Kagome was on fire then looked at the ground, suddenly finding her bare feet interesting. 'Baka! Argh! This woman isn't your mother! Well…not fully… Argh! Shit! Uncle M. says play it cool and hide your cover but nooo. I had to be stupid and open my big fat mouth! How do I get out of this one...' The girl chewed on her bottom lip in aggravation.
"Uh….Gomen nasai," she said while bowing and keeping her gaze towards the ground. "Just ignore everything I just said. Please, can you accept my apology? Also, it would be very helpful if you could tell me where a village is. I am looking for a lady named Kaede."
Inuyasha face now normal, replied in his regular arrogant voice, "Keh, You're a weird brat. What you doing traveling by yourself anyways. I'm surprised some youkai hasn't come and picked you up yet as their next meal!"
The little girl immediately straightened and she glared at him, fuming. "Hey! I'm not as weak as I look! And for your information, I'm not traveling alone!"
"It sure looks like your traveling alone to me! Who would you traveling with anyway? Your imaginary friend!"
This time it was Kagome's turn to answer. "Inuyasha! You leave her alone!"
The girl just ignored her. "It's none of your business who I travel with so go jump off a cliff! Humph!" She said turning her back away from the hanyou.
"Why...you…!" he growled, raising a fist to bonk the girl on the head, but unfortunate for Inuyasha, Kagome got to him first. "Ugh! Inuyasha, SIT!" Inuyasha plummeted to the ground muttering lots of pretty words and such. Kagome paid him no mind. Turning her gaze back to little girl that stood before her, she smiled warmly.
"I'm sorry about him. Edo is just down that path." She pointed towards the given direction. "Just ask around and I'm sure someone will tell you where Kaede's hut is."
The girl's face immediately brightened. "Domo Arigato!" she said while bowing.
Kagome knelt down in front of her. "Sure, but why—?" She stopped, a familiar feeling flowing into her from something hanging on the girl's neck. She gasped. 'Jewel shards! A lot of them too but I can't tell how many. Too clustered together maybe. I wonder why I didn't sense them before? But, how did she get them? I was pretty sure Naraku had most of them. I can't worry about that now. The question is how do I get them from her? ….I can't tell Inuyasha. He'll kill her for sure. Maybe. Oh well, do I have a choice?' She was snapped back into reality when she heard someone calling her name.
"Huh? Oh! Uh…Inuyasha can I speak to you in private?" The girl just stared at her curiously. By this time, Inuyasha had pried himself off the ground and was sitting on the ground, legs crossed and arms folded across his chest, scowl in place. Being as thickheaded as he is, he answered with the smart reply of, "Huh?"
Rubbing her temples, she pointed over towards the right of her. She answered, voice sounding irritated, "Inuyasha, can I please speak to you over there!" Not waiting for an answer, she just dragged him over to where she pointed.
The girl just stood there with a dumbfounded look on her face. "Uh...what just happened?"
"Wha-What are you doing woman?" asked Inuyasha, snarling at her. Kagome just ignored him and set off on thinking on how she was going to tell Inuyasha. 'How am I going to do this? Oh well, might as well get it over with.'
She whispered lightly so that the girl wouldn't overhear them, "Uhh… Inuyasha, I have to tell you something, but you must promise that you won't kill her."
He still had that confused look on his face. "Huh? What are you talking about, woman? Kill who?"
"You have to promise first."
Inuyasha looked at her. Her eyes were serious and she looked like she wouldn't take no for an answer. "Keh. Fine. What is it then?"
Kagome let out a sigh of relief. Still whispering she answered him. "Well umm… You see, the girl over there has some jewel shards and…" She couldn't even finish her sentence because he was already in her face.
"Nani! Why didn't you tell me this sooner!" he yelled.
"Shh! I didn't really notice until I got really close to her. Plus I can't tell how many she has either. I think they are too clustered together."
"Humph! Well then we'll just have to take them from her won't we?"
"Huh? Wait a minute Inuyasha!" He didn't here her because he was already hovering over the girl.
"Alright, girl! Hand over the jewel shards!"
"Huh?" She looked completely confused.
He scowled, "Don't play dumb with me! Hand them over now and maybe you'll be able to enjoy the rest of your childhood!"
The girl's face turned from a confused look to a very serious one. 'How did he know? Uncle M. said that no one would be able to sense it! Argh! Fine! If he wants it so bad, he's going to have to go through me! I'm not giving it up without a fight!' "No way! It's mine and you can't have it!" she said, backing up slowly.
He smirked, "Well then, I'll have to take it from you!"
'Oh no!' Kagome thought. 'This is the opposite of what I hoped would happen!' She sighed. 'I guess I'm going to have to SIT him to keep him from hurting her.' But she was already too late because when she blinked, just for a second, both of them were gone.
Me: How did you like that chapter? Much longer isn't it?
Inuyasha: It sucked!
Me: Well, if you feel that way about it. :grins evilly and pulls out a severely large needle almost as tall as Inu: Okay my little Inu, time to get fixed…
Inuyasha:his eyes widen and her backs up into a corner: I-I mean it was great! Keep it going!
Me:smiles: Thank you, Inu-kun:holds the needle up threateningly: Now say it!
Inuyasha:gulps: REVIEW! Before this psycho bitch kills me!
