Chapter 13 is here ^^ I lied about that week thing huh?
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Chapter 13: Rest Easy
Meichiko followed the snake youkai letting her presence known. She waited till the youkai stopped at a secluded area.
"Who are you?" he asked turning to face her.
Meichiko smiled. "Just an old witch in need of help."
"What do you want?"
"The inu-pup that resides here."
"I don't see why I should help you" the snake said staring the witch down. "If you're a witch you could take it by yourself."
"Oh but you see I would have problems with it's protector... the miko. Help me get the pup and I will help you rid yourself of the girl."
"It's not polite to eavesdrop. Well then tell me what do you plan to do?"
"It simple we just need to get her away from the eyes of that guard. But we will wait to act when her companions have left and things at the castle has quieted down."
"I don't think I've eaten so much in my entire life." Inuyasha stated happily as he stretched his arms back and let out a yarn.
"But you always eat a lot when we stop at different households and villages." Shippo stated.
"Shut it runt" the hanyou roughly rubbed the young kitsune's head.
"Hey! quit it!" Shippo swatted Inuyasha's hand away before finishing his meal. "Can Rin and I go outside?" He asked looking toward his human mother for permission.
"Oh um...not tonight Shippo" Kagome said a sad smile on her face. Knowing Meichiko was alive and about was making her worry about potential danger, even within the palace walls.
"Would you feel better if I went with them?" Inuyasha asked getting up from his place.
Kagome gave a short nod.
"Alright you little runts let's go." The two children got up and followed the hanyou outside. That left Kagome and Sesshomaru alone at the table. The others had turn in earlier, hoping to catch up on things in the morning. Kagome had long since sent Mizuki to bed with Tsume watching her.
"Miko you need to eat." the stern voice of the daiyoukai interrupted her thoughts.
"I'm not that hungry." she replied quietly.
"Worrying about the future will not help you. You will only cause problems for those around you."
"Why do you care?" was the bitter question.
"I don't. You neglecting your health will eventually affect the health of the pup."
Kagome sighed before taking in small bites of her food. When she was done and ready to leave, Sesshomaru led her out. "You don't have to walk me back to my room."
"Do you wish to be attacked again?" he asked.
"Where is Hayate?"
"Tending to some business."
"You mean the demons that have been watching me?"
This made Sesshomaru pause and look at her. "You knew about them? How?"
"I didn't know until I heard you both talk about it." Kagome replied staring unblinkingly at the demon lord.
"Your hearing has increased." he commented. It wasn't possible to hear their conversation with normal human hearing. "What else has improved?"
"Nothing yet. But I can sense auras more quickly than before."
The daiyoukai simply looked at her before coming to a stop at her door. "Get some sleep miko. Tomorrow we will start dealing with these situations."
"Okay but I don't think I could sleep."
"Miko if anything happens I will be there before any harm can be done. Besides your friends are near."
"I know it's just.. ah never mind. Good night Lord Sesshomaru."
"Night miko." he walked away and headed back down the hall.
Kagome entered her room with a sigh and took note of the sleeping pup.
"She just fell asleep." Tsume said entering from the changing room with a sleeping kimono. "It will be chilly tonight."
Kagome smiled and gratefully took the think kimono from the female youkai.
As Kagome undressed, Tsume looked at the marking on her shoulder. "I had been meaning to ask about that mark."
"Oh this is from her birth mother." Kagome said lightly touching the red moon. "Have no clue what it means though." She finished place the kimono on and said goodnight to the demoness. Laying in bed Kagome thoughts wandered to the events of the day. What will happen now? Can they manage to stop Naraku and Katsurou or will it be too late? 'Sesshomaru's right worrying won't do me any good.' Kagome thought. With a sigh she closed her eyes, wrapped her arms around Mizuki and fell into a much needed rest.
"Sesshomaru hold up" Inuyasha ran to catch up with the daiyoukai.
"Where are the children?"
"Asleep. Look I got to know how bad will it be? If Naraku succeeds I mean."
Sesshomaru sigh inwardly. "More difficult than anything you have ever faced before. When you and your companions leave here you should continue the search for Naraku."
"And what will you do?" Inuyasha asked.
"Warn the other lords. If they listen it will make Naraku's movements known."
"And if they don't" the hanyou could feel the dread in the air.
"Then history will repeat itself and the lands will fall to that monster once again."
"What do you plan on doing then?"
"Keep him far from the miko and the pup" Sesshomaru replied before walking away. "The miko should be asleep by now. If you wish to watch over her head down the hall. Her scent should tell you which room is hers."
"Thanks" Inuyasha muttered before going towards Kagome's room. For now she was top priority.
"I hope you have brought good news for me." Naraku said smirking as the witch walked in.
"I have found where the little miko has been hiding." she replied resisting the urge to maim the evil hanyou.
"Ah good. Well where is she? Did you dispose of her?"
"No, she is with the western lord."
"What? Why?" Naraku curiosity was peeked but Meichiko wasn't going to tell him yet. She still had to report to her precious Katsurou.
"I know not why but rest assure I will find away to get her from there."
"Don't waste time. Remember you don't help me and your master doesn't return."
"Of course" Meichiko hissed. 'He dares threaten my master's return?! Fool! I already have the means of bringing back Lord Katsurou. Ah, if only he knew his own downfall was close."
Short chapter I know. 14 coming...soon...before the end of the month that's for sure ^^ review..please?