What's this? An Update? Yes! By popular demand, ShadowCanine's story "Foxfire" Shall continue, and what's more, I vow to you, my readers that I will continue to update until the story has come to an end! And now, without further adeu, our story!
Shippo winces as the bright lights flick on with a quiet "click!" The young fox sits up with a small yawn, his eyes watching Kagome as she gives him a quiet smile. Shifting from his fox form he flushed, now realizing the damn near throbbing rod between his legs. D-damn these dreams of her...Grabbing a pillow, he placed it over his legs,still buried deep under blankets. Please tell me she didn't notice!
"Goodmorning Shippo! I didn't mean to wake you!" She beamed at him with a smile that made his heart want to leap from his chest. "Well...Actually, I did! Rin invited us to lunch this afternoon and then Sesshoumaru wanted to give us news of what's happened over the last thousand years." Shippo nodded with a smile "That sounds...interesting enough." he coughed, avoiding her eyes for a moment before yawning. "What time is it, Kagome?" He smiled at her warmly, trying his hardest to bite back on the sudden urge to take her in his arms and take her as his own.
"It's only 10:08, we've got a few hours before brunch, I thought maybe you'd enjoy going on a walk with me before we ate, gather some things from the city, you know?"
Shippo's issue disappeared in a moment as he let out a low growl. "You sure? Last time we went anywhere-" Shippo cut off, seeing an almost pained look in her eyes, making his heart sink damn near into his stomach. "Alright, I'll go with you." He rose, setting aside the pillow as he adjusted his pajama bottoms, giving a slight sniffle before taking Kagome into his arms. "Kagome...How did you rest?" He spoke with a soft, loving tone as he ran his hands through her hair, breathing in her scent.
She gazed up at him with a small smile, tears running down her cheeks as she cups his. "I slept fine, though..." She trailed off for a moment, studying his face. "Tonight, do you think I could sleep with you? I've been having some nightmares lately, and I need someone to be there.." She blushed as he gave her a warm smile, his eyes almost seeming to glow, his voice vibrating through his chest as she rested her head against him. "Of course, Kagome, with all that's happened lately, I'd be more than happy to be at your side.." He sighed. That damned mutt...Hurting her like this, if I ever get my fangs around that neck of his...
Kagome stretched up to place a gentle kiss on his cheek before taking his hand. "Thank you Shippo. Now! Get dressed! It's time to go get some things so we're not totally mooching off of Sesshoumaru and Rin, maybe we should make them dinner!" She beamed happily, as if all her troubles didn't exist, he chuckled at this and ruffled her hair. "As you wish, m'lady." He bowed, causing her to giggle as she noted the mess of what would be his tail. "You planning on shedding everywhere?"
He glanced back at his tail and shrugged. "No, I can't even show my tail around in this time, now can I?" he laughs as he runs a hand over his tail, flattening the fur. "Er...Kagome, could you leave? I uh...don't wanna change in front of you." He coughed, his face reddened again.
Her own face became red as she nodded. "Yeah, um..I-I'll meet you outside." She gave a nervous giggle before bolting out of the door. He rubbed at his nose with a grumble and sniffle as he sneezed, his tail fluffing out as he stretched. A walk would be nice, I don't get out much anyways, and if it's with her...He let out a loud sigh before digging through a suitcase that had been left on a large wooden chest at the foot of his bed, pulling out a pair of dark jeans, loose enough for him to tuck away his tail. Pulling them on he carefully tucked the tail away, making it look less obvious of his demonic side. "I wonder if she'll be willing to buy me a candy." He chuckled to himself, pulling on a short-sleeved shirt with the Rise Against logo on it, he was a fan of the band, and what they stood for.
Humming Swing Life Away To himself he stretched, checking in with every muscle in his body as he winced, a bruise on his ribs making itself known as he rubbed it. He ran a comb through his hair as he tied a long pony-tail in his auburn hair, giving himself a large-fanged smile. Protect Kagome at all costs, that is my mission, that dog has it out for her. He snorted as there was a gentle knock on the door. "Come in Kagome!"
"It's Rin, Sorry, Kagome went out to the boat, she wants to leave now." Rin gave him a comforting smile.
Shippo's stomach lurched at the thought of the boat. "Ugh, can't I swim?" He groaned out, already feeling ill from the unsteady sway of the boat. Rin giggled as she handed him a small pill. "Swallow this, it'll stop you from becoming seasick." He sighed and tilted his head with a slight smirk, taking the pill as he eyed Rin. "Who's following us, Rin?" His good-natured tone turned serious as he watched the girl's face.
Her smile faded as she glanced around. "Some young men, they just want to make sure that Grim doesn't show up where Kagome'll be put into danger."
"I want answers, Rin, I want to know Sesshoumaru's plan, and I want to know why he's locking us to the island, and why this island, where my ancestors bred for thousands of years. Why now?"
Rin's face paled as she shook her head. "Things...will be revealed in time, if you truly want to know, wait until dark to ask. I'll be by the alter at the top of the hill." She skittered off as Kagome slipped in, her eyes locked on Shippo. "Are you okay Shippo?" She asked quietly, recalling the conversation between her and Sesshoumaru the night before.
He nodded with a growl. "Yea, just nervous, I don't like boats, and I have a feeling we won't be alone today." He cracks his knuckles, his frustration clear in his stance as he walked past Kagome. "The mating season for demons begins soon. And if the human is close to the demon, the human will also realize their true feelings, which could be good or bad for the kitsune."
She blinked as she followed after the apparently angsty fox. Damn it all, I wish I knew how to help him...but at the same time...Inuyasha...She gave a pained wince as a sharp pain in her chest buckled her knees, expecting to fall, she screamed, only to have a pair of strong arms wrap around her, his familiar emerald eyes darkened as the studied her. "Kagome." His voice came out as a soft, but firm growl. "Are you alright?" He frowned at her. "Perhaps we shouldn't go out, I have this terrible feeling.." His eyes lightened as sincerity broke through.
"Maybe you're right, if there's a chance Inuyasha is out there waiting for us..." She trailed off as Sesshoumaru walked up to the pair.
He smiled softly at the two as they stood up, his voice smooth. "How about you two join us for breakfast as well? There's much to discuss." He chuckled.
The two glanced at each other. "We'd love to." Kagome said with a soft smile, taking Shippo's hand, squeezing it firmly.
And there you have it, the 10th part of Foxfire! Expect another update tomorrow as well! ~Shade
