Do not own Inuyasha.
Curse
The following afternoon found the group just outside a seaside village. Waves crashed against the shore, gulls cawing overhead. Boats could be seen out on the water, children playing along the sandbar.
"I sense no demonic aura here." Miroku remarked.
"I don't sense any jewel fragments either." Kagome stated.
"You sure Kagome?" Inuyasha asked.
"Positive." her reply.
"We leave." Lord Sesshomaru said.
He led them around the village proper, giving it a wide berth. They were just on the other side when Sesshomaru stopped. He turned his head right, his eyes focused. A minute passed, then two. The others looked roughly in the same direction, all except Inuyasha, straining to see whatever it was that attracted Sesshomaru's attention. A few more minutes passed before a shape on the horizon came into view with everyone.
"What the hell is that bastard doing here?" came the crude question.
"Sit!" a crash followed the command.
"Master Inuyasha, you said bad words!" Rin exclaimed.
"You will apologize to my ward for your harsh words." the man in white spoke.
A muffled, "Keh." came from the prone form.
"Shall we wait here?" Miroku asked.
"Hn." the answer.
Kagome looked at Shippo, he looked at her, both shrugged their shoulders. Rin climbed down from Ah-Un and grabbed his reins. She led him to a large shaded area and removed his harness. The others followed her, each taking a spot under the tree. Sango and Kagome passed around snacks to everyone. Inuyasha grumbling about not having ramen. A crow flew overhead, a moment later a slap was heard.
"Lord Inuyasha it is always nice to sample your delicious blood." a small flat voice said.
"Myoga, why don't you ever drink from the ice queen?" Inuyasha asked.
"I would rather keep my head attached to my body." the small voice answered.
"Smart flea." Shippo remarked.
"Indeed." Lord Sesshomaru