In the morning the girls woke up and gathered their things. Rei was also given some clean clothes. It was a priestess outfit, and felt right at home.
"The chihaya sure does compliment your figure." Sango was saying as they rolled up their beds.
"It could just be I've grown used to the style over the years." Rei suggested humbly. Kagome was gathering up her backpack, bow and arrow, Sango her Haraikuts and sack, Rei her bow and arrow and her other clothes. Rei was the fist one finished and went out side to join the guys. None other than Miroku greeted her.
"I apologize for not introducing myself properly earlier. My name in Miroku."
"Hi, Miroku." She put out her hand for and handshake, but instead he grabbed it with both hands rather eagerly, and knelt to one knee.
"Would you, consider bearing my children?" She pulled away her hand and smacked him over the head, blushing.
"What are you thinking? Of course I wont!" She growled and stocked away towards Inuyasha and Shippo.
"Don't worry, he does that to all the girls." Inuyasha said, not knowing exactly what he had said.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, everywhere we go, he always asks the local women to 'bear his child'."
"Oh, so I'm just any old girl am I? He has some nerve…" She was blushing again.
"Actually Inuyasha, I ask only those who are beautiful." Miroku had now joined them, with the girls not far behind. This made Rei blush again, but she was still upset, and turned away.
"I don't even have to guess…" was Sango's only reply when they joined the rest of the group.
They were soon on their way, walking down a dirt path next to a stream. Rei was admiring the view of the clear day, when suddenly Inuyasha stopped, and sniffed the air.
"Poisonous insects are headed our way. Not many, about three or so."
"They won't show themselves though, they'll probably hide in the forest and spy on us." Miroku was looking around for any sign of them.
"I think Naraku wants us to know their here though."
"Naraku is the demon that tricked Kikyo and Inuyasha right?" Rei whispered into Kagome's ear.
"Right. He probably knows you're here, and wants to find out more about you." Kagome explained.
"He wants to know if I'm a threat." Rei mused.
By this time the gang had continued their walk.
"So its true. There is a new addition to Inuyasha's happy little family. A priestess to boot, not to mention. Not surprising. Kagura!"
"Yes, Naraku." She answered
"Go and join the insects. See what you can find out about her abilities."
"Right away." She left the mansion and flew away on her feather.
"If she's anything special, we might just have to see what she can do for us." He chuckled.