A little note: As seen on Dokuga. Originally this was a interconnected drabble collection created with the prompts from dokuga_contest. However, since dokuga_contest is no longer running, I'll update as I see fit with prompts I select myself.
Disclaimer: I am not, in any way, affiliated with the creators or producers of Inuyasha. No profit is made from this writing.
There And Back Again
Returning to the Sengoku period was almost like returning home. Kagome inhaled the fresh air with a smile the minute she climbed out of the well, Sesshomaru and his pups right behind her.
"Lord Sesshomaru!" a squaky voice croaked in the distance. Kagome stared as Jaken appeared out of thin air, surprised that she hadn't noticed his absence. How long had he been gone? How on earth did she miss him leaving? As the imp bowed before Sesshomaru, Kagome could only come up with one conclusion; he wasn't easily missed, therefore he wasn't easy to remember either. Poor thing.
"Lord Sesshomaru," Jaken sighed, still bowing. "Your humble and most loyal servant has searched days for you after completing my mission. But I could not find you. Where were you, milord?"
Sesshomaru ignored him and turned to the forest. Kagome and the pups followed him. Jaken looked up, surprised to see he was being left behind and quickly stood and scurried after them.
"Wait, Lord Sesshomaru! I have not delivered my report!" Jaken cried.
"Is a report required? I do not think anything should have gone astray at the fortress." Sesshomaru asked without even sparing the imp a glance.
"Yes, milord! I have urgent news to report," Jaken explained. Sesshomaru continued walking, implying for the imp to continue. Jaken inhaled deeply, as if nervous and looked up at the man he admired. "My lord, Nohime is at the fortress."
That seemed to make the great youkai stop. He looked down at the imp, his gaze suddenly very dangerous and cold, even more than usual. Jaken gulped and scrambled back, almost falling over his own tiny feet. Kagome frowned, who was Nohime? And why did the name sound so familiar?
"What does she want?" Sesshomaru finally asked.
"I-I don't know," Jaken stuttered. "She refused to answer my questions. She said she'll only answer to you."
"Insufferable woman," Sesshomaru growled, just before he jumped up into a tree and into the black night, leaving the rest behind. Kagome called out to him, but he did not turn back. She turned to Jaken, who looked torn between staying or following after Sesshomaru.
"Who is Nohime?" she asked him.
Jaken glared at her. "Why should I answer to you, human?"
Kagome crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes. Jaken just glared back. Mamoru interrupted the intense stare-off with a giggle. Kagome turned to him and frowned.
"Nohime is our mother," Mamoru stated, as he gestured at himself and his sister. Kagome blinked. Their...mother?