Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha…..there are just times I wish I did.
Chapter Five: Shippo
"He went away about a week ago. He said he would be returning as soon as possible. Shippo never said where he was going," InuYasha said.
"That's why he decided to finally show up when word is that Kagome is back," said a voice from the doorway. Kagome looked and laughed. There stood a slightly taller Shippo with a tough guy look in his eyes. "I'm glad you are back. I left to get something from my old home. It still stands. I couldn't believe it when she told me that you returned. She heard it when she came upon a black demon with green stripes around its neck. It told her that Kagome returned and that he needed to find her. She pointed him toward here." Kagome blinked.
"Who is she?" Kagome asked. InuYasha and Shippo started to laugh. "No, really who?" InuYasha stopped laughing.
"I guess I forgot to tell you that little Shippo got married about a month ago," InuYasha said.
"But he is so little.," Kagome stuttered.
"I'm only fifteen!" Shippo cried.
"I'm only 19!" Kagome snapped. "You were like six when I was fifteen."
"I was eleven and very childish. I can 't really age as fast. Every two years for you is a year for my body. I age normal, but appear to be younger. That is life of a fox demon. Body aging happens to differ from demon race to demon race," Shippo explained. Kagome nodded and blinked. "That's why I appear to be only eight. My wife is a very kind fellow fox demon. Her name is Eri. The only difference between her and I is that she is really only thirteen."
"Kagome, you know that people marry young in this era," InuYasha said. Kagome shrugged.
"I know. My children aren't. They are going to go to school like I had to. Hikaru can train with you. Of course, that won't be for several years," Kagome rambled, deep in thought. She was planning her children's future in her mind. InuYasha shrugged.
"How have you two been? How have the children been?" Shippo asked, snapping Kagome out of her thoughts.
"I have been fine. Sakura and Hikaru are okay. InuYasha is just peachy," Kagome answered. "Kaede was murdered today and InuYasha has to bury the body." Shippp's face fell.
"I'm sorry. Kaede was like my grandmother. She was always so wise and kind toward everyone," Shippo said. His eyes started to fill with tears, but he held them back.
"I know. Kaede was loved by many. The poor villagers. First they are attacked by Hakkaku and now they realize that their beloved priestess is dead and the only one who is able to fill the position is a mother of two," InuYasha said. Kagome nodded slowly.
"Well, I only came back to see the person I called my mother," Shippo said. "I have to go, but will be around later." He waved and ran. Kagome waved to him as he disappeared from sight.