Here's the next chapter. Sorry it took me so long to post. I've been pretty busy. I hope you enjoy this chapter. It kind of rushes through a little bit. I apologize for that. I've tried adding a few things to slow the story down. Post comments. I'll be posting the next chapter as soon as possible.
Later on that night, Inuyasha and Hatchi's clothes were washed and dried. When Inuyasha got his outfit back, he quickly jumped out of the pink kimono and dressed in his red robe. Hatchi changed into his after Inuyasha was done changing in the tub room. Outside, the moon was full. A few stars were out. They shined over Inuyasha's village. Izayoi made everyone soup while Inutiashou made a small fire in the fire box. Around the late evening, Miroku and Inuyasha sat in a corner having their daily conversation.
"This is my last night here," said Miroku.
"You're leaving?" said Inuyasha.
"I can't stay. I have to keep moving."
"But where will you go?"
"Where ever my destiny lies."
"Where will you stay tomorrow night?"
"Where ever there's a village I come across."
"What hour of the day are you leaving?"
"You know for a half demon you sure ask a lot of questions."
"Just answer my question."
"I'll be leaving at dawn."
"Okay."
"We better get some rest. I have a journey ahead of me tomorrow."
"I guess I'll see you sometime Miroku. Goodnight and goodbye."
"Same here Inuyasha."
Miroku and Inuyasha layed down on their mats and went to sleep peacefully. Hatchi was already fast asleep. He snored a little.
The next morning, Miroku and Hatchi got up quietly and snuck out of the family home and out of the village. They were a few distances away from Inuyasha's village. Suddenly, someone was calling out to them and was running down the road.
"WAIT UP!" called out the voice.
"It's Inuyasha," said Miroku.
"I wonder what he wants," added Hatchi.
Inuyasha finally caught up to them.
"I'm not letting you go on this great adventure without me," he said.
"This is not a game Inuyasha," said Miroku.
"I know. I just want to come along," he replied.
"Won't your mother be worried?"
"I'll come back home. I won't be gone long."
"Okay then. Lets go."
Miroku, Hatchi, and Inuyasha headed down the long path. The sun was rising behind them making their shadows stretch far.
"I think there's a village a few miles from here," said Inuyasha.
"Good. We should be there soon," said Miroku.
Back in Inuyasha's village, Izayoi and the villagers were freaking out. Inutiashou entered the family home bitter and angry.
"I don't believe this he ran off!" he growled.
"Where do you suppose he went?" Izayoi asked worriedly.
"I don't know. I can sense him far away from here," he replied.
"I know where he is," Sesshomaru spoke up.
Inutiashou turned towards Sesshomaru. Izayoi stood next to him.
"Where is he son?" asked Inutiashou.
"He's with Miroku and Hatchi," replied Sesshomaru.
"How do you know?"
"I overheard there conversation."
"Did they say where they were going?"
"No. Miroku and Hatchi left this morning and Inuyasha snuck out after them."
Inutiashou gave a small grin. He understood the situation. Izayoi, however, was in a complete shock.
"We must go after him," she said.
"No Izayoi. It's time that we let him come home on his own," replied Inutiashou.
"What if he gets hurt like Sesshomaru?"
"Don't worry honey. Miroku and Hatchi are with him."
"Well that just settles my comfort."
"Listen to me, he won't get hurt. Inuyasha, Miroku, and Hatchi will look out for each other. Inuyasha's not a baby anymore. He can defend himself."
"But he's my baby!"
Izayoi started to cry and Inutiashou wrapped his arms around her.
"I promise you, he'll be alright," he whispered.
He hugged her tighter. Sesshomaru was gagging at the emotional moment. It made him sick just watching.
A few hours later on the road, Inuyasha, Miroku, and Hatchi came upon a village. It was very quiet and it looked deserted. The wind howled through the village which gave the boys cold chills down their spines. Miroku swallowed his fear and started walking into the village territory.
"Lets see if anyone lives here," he said.
"NO!" shrieked Hatchi.
"Why not?" asked Miroku.
"This place gives me the creeps."
"Oh don't be silly Hatchi."
Inuyasha sniffed the air a couple of times.
"Miroku, I think Hatchi's right," he said.
"I am?" questioned Hatchi.
"Don't tell me you're afraid to Inuyasha," said Miroku
"No, I'm not! I just sense something bad in that village," he replied.
"Give me a break."
Miroku continued his way into the village.
"Should we follow him?" asked Hatchi
"We're going to have to," replied Inuyasha.
They followed Miroku into the village. When they were halfway through the village, they heard doors creaking and something scraping against the homes. This sent a cold chill down Hatchi's spine. Suddenly something grabbed him from behind and pulled him in the alley quickly. He let out a scream that soon faded. Miroku and Inuyasha turned around and watched Hatchi's tail disappear in the darkness.
"HATCHI!" screamed Miroku.
Suddenly something brought him and Inuyasha to the ground. They struggled to get up, but they were pinned down. Miroku tried to reach for his staff, but it was kicked out of his reach. Suddenly his eye sight went pitch black.
He didn't know if he blacked out or what.
To Be Continued………