Fire, he thought. There was a fire nearby. It wasn't a wildfire like he assumed nor a camping fire for weary travelers...but Inuyasha couldn't quite place it. It smelled of demons so he assumed it might be hunters. He widened his eyes. Demon hunters?
Despite his desire to win, he slowed down and slid to a stop. He tested the air and became alert. They were definitely demon hunters. He turned back immediately and suddenly halted again. As much as he didn't like him, he knew even Kagome would want him to warn him.
He made a beeline to Koga who most definitely didn't notice the hunters. He heard him close by and quickly followed those sounds. It was only a few moments later when he caught up to him, panting heavily but he still had a little energy left. Koga spared a surprised glance and hurried ahead. Inuyasha scowled.
"S-stop!" He shouted to the dark-haired boy.
"So you can catch up?" Koga snorted. "I don't think so!"
"Hunters!" He shouted to clarify. "There are hunters!"
"A trick?" He laughed. "You must be desperate!"
Inuyasha growled but turned back. He did all he could do and at least he could say he have a fair warning.
'Just promise to help anyone - friend or foe - anyone that needs it.'
He rolled his eyes as Kagome's words came back to him. He was pretty sure she meant the villagers but again, she would want him to ensure Koga didn't make a stupid decision and against his instinct, he turned again and caught up to the wolf demon. He promised himself that if Koga didn't want to listen to him he definitely would turn back again and return to the village.
"STOP!" He demanded loudly. "STOP RUNNING!"
Koga slowed but didn't stop. "What is it pup? Forfeiting?"
"No!" Was his automatic response. He quickly shook his head, "It's not safe, we have to go back."
"Of course it's safe," Koga shook his head in disagreement. "I can defeat anyone if I have to."
"They're demon hunters," he insisted.
"Let'em try and hunt me down!" He laughed.
And they did.