12-Greatful

Kagome watched curiously as Jaken and Rin ran around their new clearing, throwing the broken and twisted branches from Kagome's fall into a pile.

When Jaken felt enough had been collected, he tapped his staff and an intense flame spouted from the mouth of the old man, creating a toasty fire.

Rin beckoned Kagome eagerly and they soon sat by the fire, warming themselves as the chill set in.

"Thank you, Rin- chan," Kagome whispered as they sat together. "You've saved me twice now."

Rin patted Kagome's arm. "I'm just trying to be like Sesshomaru-sama," she explained. "Thank him instead."