Dedicated to lakeya2700!

The sun warmed Kagome's back as she laid on the patio floor. Kaede-san had clicked her tongue in disapproval but kagome could care less what the old miko thought.

"Kaede…do you know where the children ran off to?"

"I think they went riding with lord Sesshomaru." The old woman replied.

Kagome settled back down. If the children were with Sesshomaru then she had nothing to fear. Ayumu sat nearby on a garden bench. He was sharpening the weapon with a stone as he listened to his environment.


"Sesshomaru-sama! Can we go now? We have been doing circles for a while now!" Shippo called to the taiyoukai in the middle of the corral.

"Alright. Rin, you are behind this Sesshomaru, Shippo you are behind Rin. Remember trail distance!" Sesshomaru repeated as he swung up onto his horse. The mare nickered softly as he got himself comfortable.

"come." He called over his shoulder as he bumped the horse's sides lightly and clicked his tongue. He led the horse out of the corral and watched over his shoulder as Rin got her pony moving. She came up behind him and stopped at a good distance. He could sense the child's heart beat racing in excitement at being able to control such a magnificent beast such as the pony she sat on.

"Good job, Rin. Are you alright, Shippo?" Sesshomaru asked.

"I'm fine! Go on..." the boy muttered to the difficult pony. Miroku started forward but Sesshomaru glared at him making him freeze.

"Shippo, make it listen to you. YOU are in control." Sesshomaru called. Rin watched, wide eyed as the pony backed up snorting at the gate. Shippo let out a low growl of frustration.

"Don't be upset, come on, you got this." Sesshomaru encouraged.

He watched slightly anxious as the boy wheeled the horse around and made it walk at a different angle to the gate. The pony stopped with a snort and sniffed the gate.

"Good girl….now come on….lets go through….eh?" Shippo murmured to his pony as he bumped the horse's sides. The pony gave a small jerk as she started forward and…

THROUGH THE GATE!

Shippo grinned wildly at his sister and the Lord ahead of him. He received a wide smile from Rin and an approving nod from Sesshomaru with a small smile. Sesshomaru led the small group off the palace grounds and onto a dirt road.

"Alright, you don't have to stay right behind this one, unless we move off the road." Sesshomaru said lightly. Immediately Rin went to his left while Shippo went to his right.

"Is this as fun as you thought it would be?" he asked the children.

"It's Even Better Than I Thought It Would Be!" Rin nearly bounced in her saddle. Shippo sat stiffly in his saddle. The reigns clutched in his hand tightly.

"Shippo, try to relax. All is well. Your horse will not have you fall. "Sesshomaru reached over and loosened Shippo's hands from the reign. He pushed the boys hand down onto the pommel in a relaxed manner. The boy slowly relaxed and began to look around him.

"Thank you, Sesshomaru-sama." The kitsun said with a smile. His tail curled around his waist.

"You are most welcome."

I AM SO SORRY! The last chapter was dedicated to ! Lol