Faithful Followers
"Kouga! Wait up!"
The two wolf youkai stumbled to a halt, leg muscles quivering from trying to keep up with their leader. Who was rapidly disappearing over the crest of the nearest hill in a dusty whirlwind.
"We'll never get there in time, anyway," Hakkaku said, panting.
"And even if we did, he wouldn't let us help. Not against Inuyasha," added Ginta, sweat dripping off his pointed ears.
A long moment passed. "Hey, Ginta?"
"What?"
"You ever been fishing?"
"Nope."
"Think Kouga would miss us if we just stayed here?"
"Nope." Another long pause. "That stream sure looks nice and cool."
"Okay, then."