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The morning sun arose to reveal the drenched lands. Small floods invading patches of plants, tiny animals shaking themselves dry, and dripping dew still riding off the tall branches' leafs. The storm had ceased hours ago yet it's aftermath continued to plague the inhabitants. No doubt that the creatures of the forest would need to rebuild their homes in a more sturdy matter. Demons would move to a more suitable ground. And of course the humans would drain their drowned fields and start anew.
But for the lucky few there was no need to start building, moving or beginning to plant a fresh crop. No for these fortunate creatures simpler tasks were at hand. For the larger demons their well built huts had survived the storm. Not all mortals were farmers so they no worries about a dead field. These creatures were indeed lucky.
And for the dog and female still in the cave they were part of that lucky portion.
The cave's safety had protected them last night and the warming fire putting them to a good night's rest. Not to mention the comfy softness they shared as if using one another as pillows.
"Mm."
Sleepily, the mortal's eyes crept open. Blurrily seeing the sun beaming in the entrance, a few crystal droplets falling as the warm rays shimmered off of them. The rain had settled. Good.
"Uh. Hmm?"
She whispered as her body was restrained from sitting up. Quickly she darted her attention from nature's sight to see who held her captive.
Her eyes followed her as she rolled over slightly to see the peaceful sleeping face of InuYasha. His arm protectively around her waist as he head gently rested atop her own.
I guess he likes to snuggle too.
Tiny shades of red hinted her cheeks while her eyes grew with a strange sensation. Always staring at the man with such curiosity and feeling a warm comfort overtaking her mind. And gently her heart raced with the rhythm of this newfound feeling. An unknown one with much uncertainty.
But even with a sliver of fear running with this thought she had to let her mind explore. To trace the feeling and discover what it was. Not only that but to allow her eyes to examine why they fixed themselves on the dog. Why she couldn't break the stare with his trusted figure.
The brown glimmers moved from his face, tracing along his silver hair, shining at his perky dog ears, moving over his white top and coming back to his face. He had something about him, perhaps an unphysical feature that made Rin feel…attracted?
He's very handsome and strong. So protective…
"Hmm?"
His eyes closed tighter before peeking open. Blinking a few times before focusing to the new light shining in. Watching the morning view for an instant then averting back to the girl that lay beside him.
He lifted his head before blinking down at her still entranced face.
"You have a nightmare or something?"
"N-No."
Her voice was weak from the screaming and something held her back from speaking. A slight fear of saying something to upset her friend. Such weird emotion was brought along with her new fascination. Yet she couldn't really explain it.
"Your stare is kind of creeping me out." He smirked.
"Oh sorry! I didn't mean to."
She propped up as his arm unwound from her fragile figure. The two blinking a few times before avoiding eye contact.
"You must snuggle with Kilala or something…when you're home I mean."
"I do not! I just didn't want some damn demon coming in and getting you while I was asleep." He blushed.
"O-Oh okay."
Slowly she twiddled her thumbs as her heart kept pounding. She felt strange and uncomfortable to be doing this to InuYasha. He had saved her and now she just wished she could leave. He was making her feel so odd.
"I'd better get you back before your damn master bites my head off."
She let out a small sigh before nodding.
Going home. Finally.
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'Chirp.'
'Chirp.'
A duo of swirling birds spun around quickly. Darting close to the ground before swimming airily back to the sunny sky. Playing their animal-like game of tag as they attempted to dry their fluttering wings. Alas as they continued their cute, innocent play, they irritated a nearby watcher.
"Get out of here you wretched pests! Milord will be most unpleased with your squawking!" The short toad swung his staff around in anger.
As a normality he lived to please the master he served. Sometimes over doing it to make sure the dog had peace and quiet. Though his reasons today were not so noble or admirable. He was cursing the tiny animals not because they bothered his lord but because he had his own personal problems. His lack of sleeping the whole night, being forced out into the cold rain and still being denied a nap. It put the weak demon in a very angry mood.
"If you keep that damn chirping up I'll…"
He ceased his constant threatening when hearing chattering just over the hill. An angelic voice he had a secret anger towards and an idiotic foe.
"You don't have to thank me. It's fine."
The conversation stopped just as the traveling duo came over the knoll, seeing a familiar green face.
"Master Jaken!"
Rin excitedly ran towards the bug eyed toad. His mouth agape slightly as he glared at the unwelcome brother of his lord.
"You finally got her home you lousy half breed! That'll be the last time you keep Rin out so late! Lord Sesshomaru will be most furious with you!"
"Oh shut up. I got her back and she's fine. You can tell Sesshomaru to go to Hell if he doesn't like it."
The irritated dog turned away and steadily began walking back homeward. He hated being near his brother's sad excuse for territory or even being around the insulting toad. The land stunk of the purebred's scent and was overbearing around Jaken. Luckily Rin had been soaked to the bone last night and washed the pathetic stench off.
Kagome can take the kid home next time.
"Goodbye InuYasha!"
Rin waved as he disappeared from view, the tiny silver streak finally reaching over the hill. She stopped her calling to him and smiled. Maybe she could go visit again soon if her lord wasn't to angry.
"Rin what is that you're wearing?"
She turned her attention to the toad and her apparel. Besides her normal, now dried kimono she bared a long red top still hanging off of her.
"Oh no! InuYasha forgot his clothes!"
"That's the mutt's?! You stupid girl you wore a piece of that wretch's wear into our lord's territory!"
"I forgot to give it back…It's okay though I'll return it when I see him next time."
Jaken stayed in shock as she innocently giggled at the major threat of insulting her guardian. This human really didn't think it was so rude to bring even a glimpse of the young brother's presence to the kindhearted lord that resurrected her. What a fool, how shameful.
"Master Jaken, where is Lord Sesshomaru?"
He eyed her with a death glare, "Why do you ask?"
"I want to tell him I got back safely." She blinked.
"He's resting just over there in the shade." His stubby finger pointed to a nearby grove.
"Thank you!" She laughed before running off, flaps of the kimono waving.
A hint of InuYasha's distinct smell touching the air.
"Ah-Un!"
The dragon lifted it's head up in surprise. After smelling the half demon it expected his figure but got it's caregiver instead.
Rin pushed through the small bush to hug her friendly pet. Unaware it was surprised and slightly twitching from the scent the top would leave on it's scaly skin. Still it let the human hug it's necks before furthering her search for the dog.
Yet she didn't have to look for her lord. For as she gave her ride a welcoming hello, he stepped from behind a tree. A cold glance still on his face.
"Huh? Oh Lord Sesshomaru!"
She skipped passed Ah-Un, standing before the tall protector. Their eyes meeting with a usual unspoken greeting. But something was different in each other's eyes. The mortal's were bright but had a glint of uncertainty. As for the dog he was cold but was very concentrated on his follower.
"I got back safely. I'm sorry to have been gone but the storm was hard to get through so InuYasha and I had to stay the night in a cave. But that was alright and he brought me…"
Suddenly a white streak whapped over her lord's nose, his own kimono shielding his face from the terrible stench that filled his senses. His eyes narrowing further as he looked to the cloth his human wore. That awful red top of that damn, ignorant mutt!
"Lord Sesshomaru what's wrong?" She panicked.
He backed away from her as a muffled command echoed from under his fabric shield.
"Go scrub yourself until that half breed's scent is gone…Wash the kimono as well!"
The mortal quickly nodded as to not displease her lord. She only hesitated for an instant to see his angered expression. Then in a swift run she headed off to the pond.
Sesshomaru could only watch until she was gone before letting a low growl escape.
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Somebody's mad! But if my adorable little human follower was covered in someone else's scent well…well it just wouldn't be nice now would it?
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