Chap 6: The Decision

Inume woke up from her long night of rest. She had a headache, she figured it was from all the crying she had done. She walked over to her father who was awake as always.
Good morning hun. Did you sleep well?' Inuyasha asked.
Uh, I…don't know. I mean it was good. Sorry I'm just a little out of it.' Inume said rubbing her head.
Are you okay?' Inuyasha asked a little worried.
Yeah, I'm good. Just a little headache is all.' she answered.
Dad you look tired. Did you not sleep well last night?' she asked.
Hmmm? Oh no I didn't go to sleep last night.' Inuyasha replied.
Why not?' Inume asked
I didn't sleep because I was worried about you.' Inuyasha said looking at his daughter.
Dad… I'm all right I swear. I'm going for a walk okay?' she said.
Uh. Inume if you don't recall the last time you went for a walk-!' Inuyasha's statement was cut off.
Dad I'll be fine.' she argued.
Alright but I am sending Miroko with you.' he said.
Fine.' Inume sighed.

Inuyasha walked into Sango and Miroku's hut. When he got in he went right to Miroko's side.
Wake up monk!' Inuyasha beckoned.
Not now mommy.' Miroko said half asleep.
What in the seven Hells are you talking about? I am not your mother!' Inuyasha yelled.
Miroko opened his eyes. Huh. What do you want uncle Inuyasha?' Miroko asked.
I want you to go with Inume for a walk.' Inuyasha replied more calm now that he had the young monk's attention.
Oh. Inume! Is she alright?' Miroko asked.
Yeah yeah she's fine, now let's go.' Inuyasha said pulling Miroko out of the tent.

Inuyasha brought Miroko to Inume who was impatiently for her father's return.
Okay Inume, you may go now.' Inuyasha said giving Inume permission to go.
Thanks dad.' Inume said.
Inume grabbed Miroko and pulled him out of the tent and they walked into the forest. They were walking side by side.
So. Uh…how are you doing?' Miroko asked.
Inume stopped and looked at him with sad eyes.
I don't know what to do. I'm so scared, I have been reliving it through my dreams.' A tear slid down her cheek.
Miroko put his arms around her to comfort her. shhh it's okay Inume.' He said.
You have no idea what it's like. I…I want to keep the pup, yet I don't. I'm scared to death. I don't know how to raise a pup, I'm only one myself.' Inume said as tears were poring down her face.
Oh Inume.' Miroko said still holding her as he sighed.
What!' she said wiping the tears off her face. You don't know what it feels like to have this happen to you! You don't even know what I am going through!' she yelled at him.
Inume. Just because I didn't have this happen to me does not mean I do not care about you. Look. I have been hurt before, maybe not on the same level. Kayome will pay, deeply, for what he has done even if it means death.' Miroko finished.
No. Two wrongs do not make a right, I don't want him dead.' Inume explained calmly.
Okay…then what do you want dome with him?' he asked.
I…I don't know yet.' Inume replied.
Okay. Well when you do know tell me.' Miroko suggested.
Yeah. I will.' Inume replied.
Okay.' He said
Miroko, I…I think I want to keep the pup.' Inume said.
If you want.' Miroko said.
Can…you help me raise it?' Inume asked hesitantly.
Miroko looked at his friend confused. Inume, you are my best friend in the whole world. I will help you take care of this pup. If you need me for anything I will be tight by your side.'
Inume hugged Miroko. Thank you. Thank you so much.' She said with gratefully to have a friend like him.