Walking inside her home, Kagome placed her now empty basket on the side of the wall and started on working on getting some tea ready. Stroking the fire to slowly get it to rise, she couldn't help but worry over the many men and woman especially the children that had gotten bed-ridden. She had quickly looked for Shippo just to make sure both he and Shijima were okay with what was going on.

Now balancing a pot on the high rising fire-pit, Kagome slowly stood up before going to get the water jug and stepping out once again to trek her way towards the stream that was just a little off of the hot springs that she had used.

Reaching the clearing of the stream, she went ahead and knelt down filling up the jug. Looking upwards just slightly she noticed good sized fish were swimming around making her stomach rumble its protest for her rising hunger.

Maybe she should get Shippo and Shijima catch some fish for dinner tonight seeing as it'll be a perfect opportunity for her pup to sharpen his hunting skills. Nodding to herself, she stood up once more and headed home to fill up the pot for her tea.

'maybe I should roast some vegetables to go along with the fish? but rice also seems to be a good combonation as well..'
Kagome didn't realize she was lost in her thoughts of food that she now noticed her hands holding the small package of rice that she had stored in her cabinets.

guess rice and grilled fish it is, Shrugging her shoulders she placed the packaging to the side still focusing on getting her tea ready before starting to cook the rice.

While she was getting her drink ready, She leaned back on her knees and let her reiki spread outwards; letting a small smile spread out on her lips she felt two familiar yoki weaving with her reiki letting them know that she was calling them back.

Counting down in her head, it wasn't long until she heard the sound of feet hitting the bare ground that she saw her pup come in with a proud glint in his eyes to his naturally calm demeanor followed with a pouting Shippo behind him.

Raising a single brow up, Kagome poured herself a cup of tea before addressing the grumpy kit, "do I wish to ask what happened ?" Crossing his arms across his chest Shippo huffed under his breath and shook his head, "not really.."

Shijima on the other hand went towards his mother and placed his nose on the crook of her neck before inhaling her scent. "i was able to outsmart him on his tricks momma"

straightening his posture Shippo all but shouted accusingly at the pup who was glancing up at his direction, "you said you wouldn't say anything!"

smiling into Kagome's komode, Shijima only let out a soft sigh in response," i never said whom I wouldn't say it to- " with a sharp look towards Shippo, Shijima let a small smirk spread across his face before drawling out "onii-san"

Chills immediately crawled up Shippo's spine which caused his tail to puff up in fright before taking a seat next to Kagome still looking at Shijima waveringly. Just who was this kid again?

Shaking her head, Kagome raised her hand up to smooth down the ruffled hair that was out of place on Shijima before placing both her hands on his cheeks and letting her reiki flow out of her thumb pads as she rubbed them on the side of Shijima's face. She had used some of her reiki in the morning when they woke up to cover the marks that were on his face.

Closing his eyes in the comfort of feeling his mother's hands on him, Shijima felt the small tingles that he always seem to feel whenever his mother rubbed his face with her thumbs. Slowly the marks that decorated the pups face slowly started to appear into view the more she caressed him.

As much as she loved her son, she wasn't going to risk anything that can bring unecessary attention towards him, especially HIS attention if it were to come to light.

not like it would as far as she made sure it didn't lead to it.

Once the magenta stripes were now on full view, Kagome pulled back Shijima's bang seeing the mark of a crescent moon on his forehead. With a soften look on her eyes, Kagome smiled at Shijima who had relaxed into her touch.

she truly had the most adorable son she could ever had hoped for. Finally patting his face lightly, Shijima opened his eyes to look longingly at his mother. "if you two are up for it, would you two be willing to catch some fish down by the stream? i noticed good sized one when i went down to get a jug of water."

Jumping up at attention, Shippo grinned and nodded enthusiastically, " you can bet we'll fish up the whole stream!" laughing slightly, Kagome shook her head as Shijima straighten himself out of her grasp. " just enough for us three.. well maybe catch a couple more, who knows how many you would eat Shippo." Smirking knowingly towards the Kit, Shippo only chuckled while he rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment; can't really blame him for liking fish.

"I'll make sure to catch plenty for us momma." Shijima said proudly as Kagome looked back towards him "just be safe and don't go into the shallow end of the stream, I don't wish for anything to happen to you two.." Huffing his chest out Shijima let out a small growl under his breath before crossing his arms. " I'm no longer a pup momma. I'm more than able to watch over myself."

Standing on her feet, Kagome nodded "of course you are, but take Shippo with you, who knows what trouble he'll bring back this time."

"you do know i'm still here right? " Shippo all but huffed out.

Laughing into her hand Kagome went to shippo before ruffling his head, "of course i know! why do you think I said what I said? no go on, be on your way now, it's getting dark out and it's getting cooler and i dont want you two to be out for long" Mumbling under his breath, Shippo pouted before finally walking out with Shijima right behind him.

not long before they walked out did Kagome heard a sharp yelp from outside her hut that she quickly snatched up her bow and quivers that were leaning on the left side of the wall near the entrance and stepped out with the arrow notched in place, sharpening her gaze on whoever had gotten her kit and pup.

"W-whoa! don't you dare let that arrow lose on me Kagome! "

Blinking in surprise, Kagome lowered her bow downwards, Inuyasha had Shippo under his arm giving him a quick noogie on his head while Shijima was off to the side glaring at the hanyou. 'looks like Shijima avoided the surprise noogie on time.."

Letting out a deep breath she was holding in, Kagome quickly shot Inuyasha a cold glare while frowning at her friend. "if you so wished to surprise us, maybe don't try one in which involves me close to hurting you Inuyasha." furrowing her brows in disapproval Kagome placed her weapon to her side, cool sapphire eyes regarded widen amber ones as Inuyasha looked at her. "especially if it concerns my boys."

blinking in place, Inuyasha had loosen up his grip enough for Shippo to slowly get himself out of his hold before growling out at her. "you think you can just threaten me and get away with it wench?!" before he could continue speaking, A single arrow found it's way in front of his feet in-bedded in place making him jump back before taking a quick glimpsed of the reiki filled arrow and looking back up to a now infuriated Miko.

"don't test me Inu-baka " was all kagome hissed out before slipping back inside to start cooking the rice.

Inuyasha all but stood rigidly where he jumped at processing just what in the world happened before letting out an irritated huff and turned to look towards Shippo and Shijima. "where do you think you two are going anyway?!"

Shaking his head at Inuyasha, Shippo started to walk away to head towards the stream in which Shijima had also decided on ignoring the annoyed hanyou and followed besides Shippo.

"Oi you runts! get back here before i pound you two into the ground!"

sighing in exasperation, both kitsune and pup sped up their pace and disappeared from the hanyou's sight.