No matter where she travelled or how many countries she visited, the sight of Shippou dictating to the Lord of the West about weapons would always remain one of her favourites.

"If we wanna really hunt, then we shouldn't bring any swords, right?"

"Indeed."

Emerald eyes gleamed, confidence growing with every affirmation. "Kouga usually goes in his true form. When will I be able to do that?"

"It is usually after your first century." Sesshoumaru lay a hand on Shippou's head at his dejected expression. "But perhaps you will be able to accomplish it sooner."

Her heart clenched, and Kagome felt herself dangling over a perilous precipice.