PERFECT IMPERFECTION 5
The group sat around a fire while the storm raged on. Everyone spoke in hushed voices, so as to not wake the subject of their conversation.
'Did you notice how she avoided Shippo's question?' Kagome whispered.
'Yeah.' Sango agreed. 'And she seemed so sad too, when he asked.'
'Feh. Who cares?' grumbled Inuyasha loudly, causing Khyber to shift in her sleep.
'Shhhh, Inuyasha, you'll wake her up!' hissed Kagome furiously.
The three chatted among themselves for a bit more before their fourth companion decided to voice his opinion.
'It seems to me.' stated Miroku, resting his staff against his shoulder, 'That if she does not wish to answer our questions so soon, it is not something we need to know.'
'Feh.' muttered Inuyasha. 'I don't trust her. For all we know, she could be planning to kill us all in our sleep!'
'If it makes you feel better, I will sleep outside.' An amused voice sounded from the darkness. Seeing their faces she laughed, a beautiful tinkling sound, like silver bells. 'Don't look so surprised. I can't even remember the last time I was really, fully asleep.'
'But,' Inuyasha's mouth hung open.
'That will not be necessary.' Miroku interjected.
'Yes,' Kagome agreed. 'We trust you, even if Inuyasha doesn't.'
'Thank you.' Khyber sat by the fire. 'But I'm awake now. I'll take first watch, if you like.' She offered.
'Are you sure?' Kagome yawned, only now realizing how tired she was. When Khyber nodded, she gave in. 'Alright then.' She headed off to bed, followed by Sango and Miroku. Inuyasha stayed by the fire a moment, glaring at her across the flames.
'Feh.' He said at last. "I'm watching you, so don't try anything funny.' And with that, he followed the others.
Khyber just smiled and set about polishing one of her swords, staring into the dying flames.