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Water Escape

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Kagome sat by the fire arms crossed, eyes narrowed, and a pout on her lips while the two yōkai stood a couple of feet from her, talking. 'Why did I even bother running,' she thought, letting out a huff of agitation. She replayed the scene in her mind.

~earlier~

After stomping on Koroshiya's foot, she quickly took off running into the trees, leaving the laughing Toga behind. There was only one place she could think of that would help her, the river, but could she make it? She ran at full speed, trying to control her breathing as she ducked under low branches and leaped over roots. Her heart raced as the sound of water reached her ears. Kagome was almost there and she dared to let a smile of triumph spread across her lips as she left the tree line.

Not wanting to slow down, she leaped into the water, readying herself mentally for the coolness of it. She slammed her eyes shut in anticipation, only to come to a halt in mid-air. Opening her eyes slowly, she found her feet barely skimming the surface and a pair of pale arms wrapped around her waist. Twisting in the tight grip as best as she could, she came face to face with a smirking Toga.

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'AURGH!' she mentally screamed and did a face palm. With two of them now, even if she did have any idea of what to do, her chances of escape were low. She cautiously looked over her shoulder to see the bane of her existence talking to Koroshiya. The red mark on Toga's face had slowly begun to fade already. Kagome smirked; slapping him had felt good.

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Feeling glee coming off of Kagome, Toga looked over only to see the smirk disappear as she quickly gave him her back. Involuntarily, he rubbed the abused cheek. When he had caught her in mid-jump, he had not expected the retaliation. But then again, he should not have expected any less. She was feisty.

Turning back to Koroshiya, he ordered his General to meet them back at the Citadel. He was internally glad to learn that his General had had no interest in the girl besides curiosity as to why she was traveling alone and carrying the scent of the Citadel. After watching Koroshiya depart, he turned back to Kagome, studying her thoughtfully.

If his senses were not betraying him, he was catching wisps of hurt and jealousy coming from Kagome. For someone who had proclaimed that she 'didn't care' for him, he found it intriguing that she would behave otherwise. 'Indeed.' Now that they were both alone, this would be the perfect time to ask her about her rash decision and confirm what the Panther had said.

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