Strangers and Secrets
Chapter 4(a)
The morning sun slanted between the tree trunks. Kagome walked silently down the path, listening to the vague rustling of Inuyasha's progress in the branches above. Stopping, she stepped off the path and slid down to the ground against a tree trunk with a weary sign. Closing her eyes, she listened to the rustle and thump of Inuyasha landing in front of her. Without even opening her eyes, she imagined his impatient expression. Suddenly, something warm and soft was draped over her. Opening her eyes, she watched him jump into a tree branch overhead and settle in to keep watch. Snuggling deeper into the red fabric around her, Kagome smiled as she drifted to sleep.
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Well, there's the first ending. If that left you unhappy, try reading the second ending, which, if I don't get posted tonight, will be up soon. Thanks for reading, and hopefully I'll have a sequel out soon! 'Bye!
Sneak preview: Kagome had planned to bring Inuyasha home for a good rest after they'd found the new jewel shard. What will Inuyasha think of her plan…?
