Kagome smiled happily as she sat on the ground next to Rin and Shippou, not caring her miko robes were getting dirty. The sun was out and it was a glorious day, so she had played 'hooky' with her two wards. Ever since she had become Kaede's apprentice, she had been run ragged, running all over the village tending to the villagers. She had no idea how the elderly woman had managed it before and still had time to take care of them when they needed it.
"Kagome-sama, look! Isn't it pretty?" She smiled at the young girl who had wormed her way into her heart right next to Shippou. It was no wonder this small child had melted the ice around Sesshomaru's heart. She was a true gem, and she was proud to be trusted by the lord to look after her.
"That's pretty, Rin-chan! Such a pretty combination of red, yellow, blue, and white." The young girl preened at the praise, "They represent Onii-san's colors, don't they?" She smiled as Rin nodded her head vigorously.
"Hai! Jaken-sama said they were his colors! So, they're my favorite colors to!" Kagome smiled and patted the young girl on the head.
"I'm sure that pleases him. Does it not, Onii-san?" She didn't even bat an eye as the topic of their discussion appeared out of nowhere; she merely offered him a small smile as Rin let out a happy squeal and attached herself to his legs. He wasn't due back for another few days!
He merely leveled the miko with a cold look, not liking the way she put words in his mouth, even if they were true, yet merely rested his hand on Rin's head as she smiled up at him showing off her creation and then launched into a report of sorts of the past week.
Kagome smiled as she stood up, Shippou hopping onto her shoulder, the elder demon still stuck fear into the small boy. She inclined her head at her 'Onii-san' and offered him a small smile.
"Rin, I am heading back now, so be good for Onii-san." Rin shot her a heartwarming smile and nodded before turning back to her lord.
Shippou shifted on his adopted mother's shoulder and leaned down to whisper in her ear, "You knew he was nearby, didn't you?" Kagome merely smiled secretively.
"I've no idea what you mean, Shippou-chan."