"Rin is sick?" Asked Shippo, his voice laced with worry. He jumped down from Kirara and bounded over to Kagome, who has taken him in and treated him as if he were her own son, He climbed up Kagome to rest on her shoulder and faced Sesshomaru, now much more interested in the conversation because his only friend in the same age range as him was in trouble
"It is just a I said young one, Rin is sick for an unknown reason." Sesshomaru said, already annoyed that he had to explain the situation once more. "I'm here to ask the miko for her assistance, as I have heard she has become quite the healer."
Remembering who it was who had just complemented her she bowed, also hoping to hide her blush "Thank you Lord Sesshomaru. I will help find what is wrong with Rin and treat her." she was replied with a 'hn' from the demon. Soon after her decision to help, Inuyasha was aware enough to argue her helping him.
"There is no way I'm letting you go with that prick!" Inuyasha argued. "You don't know if this is some kinda' trick so he can kill you!" he heard a growl from Sesshomaru, then he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"Maybe it would be for the best if Lady Kagome aided Sesshomaru-sama. He is not one to play tricks, if he wanted her dead she would be." Miroku said bluntly behind his friend. Although the words had good meaning, they sent shivers down Kagomes back realizing how true they were. Sesshomaru saw this and smirked, if only to himself.
"Miroku is right Inuyasha," Sango chimed in. "If what Lord Sesshomaru says is true, and I believe it is, Rins life could be in danger." Her voice filled with concern toward the small being who had managed to befriend two of her best friends. Sesshomaru was next to Kagome at this point, although she didn't notice. He would simply take the miko if it came down to it, but he would rather have her help of her own free will.
Inuyasha plopped down, saying in his own special way, that he was defeated. His 'pack' had already agreed to Kagome leaving them, for however short it may be, and as alpha he felt the need to keep everyone happy. "Fine, but if your still gone after the new moon I'm coming to get you myself." He looked down at the ground as he spoke, to Kagome he looked like a little boy who was pouting about loosing a toy.
"Thank you Inuyasha!" She cried out happily as she made her descend to hug him. she caught him off guard and was surprised when she pulled away to see him blushing.
"Yeah, well... whatever." He turned around, feeling the heat on his cheeks, and hoped no one saw his moment of weakness.
They decided that it would be best for them to return to camp. Kagome was nervous to be traveling with Sesshomaru alone, but she shook the feeling knowing that if he did try to kill her she wouldn't hesitate to purify him 'But, I can't purify slash kill him, who would rule the Western lands? with Naraku and the problems he is causing the West would be in chaos, and that's if I am even strong enough to fully purify him.' by the time Kagome was done with her thoughts the group arrived at the makeshift camp.
"did you hear me Kagome?" Shippo asked in his all too childish an innocent voice. She didn't acknowledge him until after she combined her newly found shard with the other chunk of the jewel.
"I'm sorry Shippo, I was lost in my thoughts, what was it you said?" She asked sweetly to her son.
"I asked if i could go with you and Sess-" He caught himself. "Lord Sesshomaru to visit Rin." He looked from his mother to the demon sitting on the ground, back against a tree, on the far side of the camp.
as much as she wanted to say yes, she knew Sesshomaru would object to him traveling with them, or at the least be extremely annoyed. "No Shippo, from what Lord Sesshomaru says Rin would be too sick to play with you, and she might feel bad for you seeing her in such a state or worrying you. I'm sure that there will be another chance for you to see her." Shippo was sad that he wouldn't be able to see Rin, but he smiled none the less, knowing that his mamma was right.
"Okay mamma, I'll stay with the group," he beamed brightly. Looking over he saw Miroku being slapped by Sango and yelling things about 'cursed hands' and 'he has no control over it!' followed by him waving his hand around acting like he is trying to contain it. 'Baka' everyone thought in unison. "I'll protect Miroku from himself." With a smile and a nod from Kagome he went to sit on Mirokus shoulder.
Kagome decided to make her way over to Sesshomaru to ask when they would be leaving, she already had her bow and arrows gathered and some clothed in a messenger bag along with bath things if they stumbled across a hot spring. He had been fairly quiet in the short time he had arrived, only growling at Inuyasha when he would approach.