Tis the Season
by That'sMyFiasco
On the second day of Christmas...
The next day, Inuyasha kept a watchful eye out, dashing from treetop to treetop as the group continued their steady march. Though he could see that his friends, and particularly Kagome, were worried, he maintained his distance, only drawing near as it became apparent that his companions wished to stop for the night.
As the hanyou claimed a seat by the fire, a heavy sigh blew by his lips, and he let his head drop into his hands. Maybe it was his fault for being paranoid, but his nerves were shot. Worst. Day. Ever.
Weary, he rose and left the camp, determined to check the surroundings while waiting the interminable three minutes for the Ramen to cook. Inuyasha returned a short time later to see not only a cup of steaming noodles, but a small cloth bundle tied with ribbon.
With a small growl, he ran over, scrutinizing the busy, innocent forms of his friends as they went about preparing for the night. The half-demon frowned, but picked up the packet between his thumb and forefinger, letting it dangle before his eyes. Holding it closer to his nose, he tried to pick up some scent off the wrap, but was sent into fits of choking by the flowery, minty-sweet scent.
Once he got the gift open, Inuyasha could only stare blankly at the dried bunch of herbs, lost in confusion until he noticed a small paper lying beneath. As he pulled it out, he read, "Place in mouth for relief of pain and restored strength during battle." In spite of himself, dark brows quirked with interest. The paper would have been all Houshi- had it been in his handwriting- but the sensible gift spoke of Kagome, or perhaps Sango.
Finally, he placed the flowers safely aside, digging into cooling ramen with relish. Tomorrow, he thought, they won't find me such an easy target.