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'Rustle.'
'Rustle.'
The shifty demon worked it's way through the bushes. It slithered carefully and quietly, trying to avoid a confrontation. The tiny imp that had shunned it away yesterday would certainly not interfere again. Or so the slimy creature thought.
I must have that jewel shard! And once I do that little runt will pay!
Jaken wasn't exactly a demon which was intimidating but his staff was. It breathed fire out and the heat was feared by most small demons. This worm was no exception. It had been chased away many times due to forest fire. But was still determined to obtain the shikon piece no matter what.
It stuck it's head out silently from the brush. Shifting around to see where the toad had gone. But he was nowhere in sight. Only a sleeping dragon and…a human?
That beast will devour me. I shall come back after getting the shard and eat the dragon and human alive.
"Going somewhere?"
The worm looked in the tree above it's head. There the toad stood, his staff pointing directly at the disgusting, slithery, creature.
The worm quickly made a dash back to where it came. It had no intention of getting smacked around again.
"That's what I thought you cowardly pest!" He jumped from his position in the tree, landing gently on the ground.
Worms. Persistent wretches.
Ah-Un lifted it's tired head, glaring at the master that had awoken it. After a quick death glare it flopped back down into slumber.
"Stupid dragon." He mumbled.
"Mm. Hmh." The mortal moaned as she stretched her arm upwards. Her eyes flickering open from all the commotion going on.
She sat up, leaning back against the tree she'd been sleeping beneath. Rubbing her tired eyes.
"M-Master Jaken?" She yawned.
"Did I wake you?" He asked and turned to face her.
"No…Well maybe.."
"Good! You shouldn't be so lazy! You're usually up and finally gone to that field by now. Now go so I don't have to watch you." He rambled on.
She merely blinked and looked over to the pile of flowers from yesterday. They were beginning to shrivel up. The color was rapidly fading due to lack of water and sunlight. No matter. She'd simply pick fresh as always.
"Right. I'll go now." She smiled and stood up.
"Good." The toad huffed and went back up the tree to serve as a lookout.
She nodded and began skipping to the field.
Through the trees she could see the sun. It was higher in the sky today. Probably because she'd slept in so much. Her nighttime trips to her friends were tiring but worth it.
I'll tell Master Jaken all about love when I get back tonight.
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Blues.
Pinks.
Oranges.
Reds.
Purples.
She continued picking her favorite shades and types. Laying them in a familiar pile beside herself. The different shades, though they be different, blended well together. All bright colors mixed made a rainbow collage. She always tried to make those, one color never satisfied her. It became plain when only one dominated. She was never so sure why she disliked the single type or color. Maybe because her life wasn't made like that. She was a mortal living with a powerful dog demon and a jumpy imp. Her life was like a mixture of flowers and she liked it that way.
"Pink for Kagome. Red for InuYasha. Orange for Sango. Maybe purple for Miroku. Oh and how about blue for Shippou. Kohaku can have…hmm maybe yellow."
She picked a bright pink one. It reminded her of Kagome's blushing face. She smiled at the thought.
"Oh and Master Jaken. He'll need one." She searched and found a small orange one. It was the same type as the yellow one she'd given him the previous day.
Maybe he'll try telling a fortune again.
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She sighed. The day always left so fast. Today more than ever since she got to a late start. Now she'd have to wait until morning. Her rule was to be back by dusk or at least before the moon rose.
There's always tomorrow. I'll come back as soon as I get up and spend all day here.
She picked up her bundle of flowers and began walking slowly. She stopped when remembering to pick a couple flowers for Ah-Un and Kilala.
"I'll grab them…blue and red. Those are pretty colors." She sat down once more to find some suitable ones.
Her hands skimmed over the floral patterns but unfortunately didn't recover any that met her "friend flower" standards.
"Hmm." She huffed.
Maybe I can give them one of my others. There's plenty but..
"Huh?" She saw something shimmering in a tiny patch of daisies.
She reached into the yellow grove and grabbed the glittering piece. She opened her palm to see a shining purple slit. As the sun set it gleamed on the tiny shard.
"Hey Kagome has some of these. I wonder if she collects them."
I'll give this to her for helping me last night.
She tucked the shard into her green kimono wrap belt.
"Sorry Ah-Un and Kilala but you'll have to do with some of my flowers." She picked her handful up once more and started heading back to camp.
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I hope Master Jaken will understand love more. I learned more from the others.
She could faintly see the bright campfire now. Yet she didn't Ah-Un or Jaken.
Maybe they went to get more food. Or maybe Lord Sesshomaru came back and…
"Oh no! I forgot to pick one for Lord Sesshomaru!" She turned and quickly ran back to the field.
Her legs felt like jelly by the time she reached the edge of the forest. She had dropped a few pretties along the way. Some were now missing petals but nothing to noticeable.
"Ok…Now I'll get one for Lord Sesshomaru and get back home." She panted and began searching through the patches of colors.
Usually she picked a pink one or a purple one but now that it was dark it was almost impossible to tell the difference. The moonlight made everything shimmer in a silver glow. It was beautiful but in a hurried state, Rin only wished to find a descent colorful plant.
Oh I hope I don't get in trouble! Master Jaken will be so angry and worried.
She was almost brought to tears with frustration until a shining glint caught her eye.
She turned to see a florescent, shimmering cherry blossom. It was just past the tall weeds at the opposite end of the field. It's glow lit up the darkness that surrounded the grassy brush during the daylight. It was so pretty and looking like it was still blooming.
Rin couldn't take her eyes off of it. Suddenly her hurriedness and worry faded. She couldn't think of anything else then to retrieve a single blossom for her lord.
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Slowly she pushed through the tall grass land. The weeds tangling her feet and forcing her to stumble several times. Still she pressed on until the weeds dissipated and she now stood before the tall tree.
She looked up at it's newly bloomed flowers. The petals shimmered pink when in the right light. Over then that it seemed to be radiant. She reached up by alas was to short to grab one of the many fresh blossoms. She tried jumping to obtain one but no luck.
She sighed and began regretting going back for one. Now she's probably in trouble and has her master and pet worrying.
A light breeze wisped past her face. It was cool and felt refreshing unlike last night when it was cold and stiffening. Then with a light pluck from the passing air, a single bloomed flower gently fell towards the ground.
Rin smiled widely when seeing it, she held out her hands as it landed softly in them.
It was so pretty and a big one for this early in the season. She carefully looked at it. Hoping the wind wouldn't pick up and carry it away.
Spring brings love. It's also said that cherry blossoms are given to those who desire love. Maybe Lord Sesshomaru does…Though Master Jaken says he doesn't. I'll give it to him anyway as a gift.
She cupped the flower gently and proceeded to run back to camp, forgetting her other bundles of flowers behind.
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The campfire remained lit as the young girl headed into the clearing. She jumped swiftly from the bushes and nearly fell when landing.
"Master Jaken I'm so sorry for being late." She stopped when seeing the duo had not returned.
"I-I hope they didn't go looking for me. They weren't here earlier either." She looked around the small sight but nothing was there.
"Ah-Un! Master Jaken!" She cried out.
The wind was the only response she got. No one else.
"Hmm." She tried not to worry.
"Master…" She stopped when hearing a rustling sound from the bushes.
"What on earth are you doing Master Jaken?" She laughed and parted the brush.
But instead of discovering her guardian she found a large worm demon. Before she could even run, it grabbed a hold of her kimono wrap and snatched the jewel shard within it. Quickly swallowing it.
She fell back as the demon grew to an enormous size and it's eyes began glowing red.
"Ah. Finally. I posses the shard. Now I'll have my human snack." It boomed.
Rin's horrified scream echoed throughout the forest.
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Uh oh. Looks like Rin's in trouble. But you'll have to wait and find out.
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