Doggie Days
By. DemonGirl-Setsuna
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DemonGirl-Setsuna: Hi there! Setsuna here!
My back is killing me right now!
I fell down icy steps yesterday, and it is causing me to suffer!
Yet I work to post this chapter for you, on an empty stomach and with a sore back!(smiles)
Here is chapter 21!
Please Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha or anything belonging to Rumiko Takahashi.
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Ch. 21
Meeting Up With
a Companion
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An Hour Later…
At The Shrine Ruins…
"There is the shrine", Himiko says, pointing.
"About time!", InuYasha huffs, landing on the ground after jumping from a treetop.
"Yes, we're here", she scorns, as he places her on the ground.
"So this is the shrine, it's larger than a normal one", he gasps, staring at the shrine with a large hole in the roof.
"It's so big that there is a balcony; making a second floor to the shrine", she replies, "And it is where we'll wait for our chance to rescue Kagome, and the hole in the roof is our escape route".
"How is your strength, has it returned?", he asks.
"Yes it has", she answers, spreading her wings and hovers for a few moments, then lands, "Where is she?"
"Where is who?", InuYasha says.
"Sorry I'm late Himiko", a fourteen year old girl says.
"I was afraid you were captured by Godai and his men", Himiko breaths in relief, "I'm glad you weren't or the plan would have been shot to hell".
"Who is she?", he asks, looking over the girl, noting her light reddish-brown hair and blue eyes, "She looks familiar".
"It's me, Midori", she replies, "Don't you remember InuYasha, I'm Shippo's cousin".
"I have a feeling you are better in using fox magic then Shippo is", he says.
"Yep, I am. By the way, nice tail!", she exclaims.
"You mention the tail again and my fist will meet your head", he growls, holding up his fist to prove his point.
"Ok, I won't anymore", Midori says, holding up her hands innocently, the ends of the sleeves of her dark blue kimono falls to her elbows.
"So how is Kagome?", Himiko asks.
"Still under Godai's spell, and he had me change her out of the kimono she was wearing, into a long one made of silk", Midori answers, "But I followed your orders, Himiko. I concealed InuYasha's haori, and I have her wearing it under the silk kimono".
"Thank you, Midori", Himiko says.
"Here is Kagome's kimono", Midori adds, handing her the short dark pink kimono.
"Thanks, she'll be needing this when she needs to change out of that silk kimono", Himiko replies.
"Midori, thank you for sneaking tetsusaiga out for me and keeping an eye on Kagome", InuYasha says.
"You're welcome InuYasha", Midori says, bowing, "I have to be leaving or Godai will know something is wrong".
"Fare well, Midori and be careful in not being caught", Himiko warns.
"I will. Farewell", she waves, leaving the area.
"So…are we heading inside the shrine?", InuYasha asks.
"Yes, we will, but first you need to put this on", Himiko holds out a black hooded-cloak to him.
"This is so I won't be recognized, right?", he says.
"That's right!", she replies, smiling.
"Thank you", he puts on the cloak and draws up the hood, "How do I look?"
"If I can't recognize you, Godai's men won't be able too either", Himiko laughs, "You look good, just like those masked heroes in Kagome's time. You know the ones from manga".
"You think so?", he asks.
"I know so!"
"Should we scout out the shrine and plot out my escape route?", he questions.
"Sure!", she agrees.
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On the Second Floor of the Shrine…
"Hey Himiko. I have a question for you", InuYasha says.
"Yeah, what is it?", she replies.
"Explain to me, how long is the length of your clan's marriages last for?"
"They last for an eternity, meaning a marriage done by or for a member of the angel clan lasts forever. No one can break the bond, not even the high elders", Himiko explains, "Or death".
"I see", he says dully, 'It can put an end to Koga's claims on Kagome', he thinks as he sits down to wait and rest.
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DemonGirl-Setsuna: Well? What did you think? Please review!
The next chapter is called; 'The Rescue'.
Catch you readers next time!