Crooked Teeth

by Silver Standard Society

Through usual mishap, Kagome's been separated from the group. Through unusual circumstance, Sesshomaru has decided to return her. Unless, you know, he kills her first. A long story told in short snippets. Complete.

5. Tapped

5-Tapped

"Bring her back!" Inuyasha grounded his knuckle into Karu's crown.

"Owowow!" cried the child. "I can't!"

"Why the hell not?"

Karu held up his palms, showing the glow that slowly faded from his fingers. "I'm tapped out."

"Eh!" Inuyasha picked up Karu by the collar, lifting him to eye level so he could see the murderous intent in his eyes. "For how long?"

"Not long," Karu assured with confidence. "Usually about a month tops but if we're lucky, three weeks."

Inuyasha chocked back a scream. "I'm going to have to kill you."

"Now now," said Miroku the mediator. "Let's think."