The flea picked up a tiny pack, slung it over his shoulders and jumped into the grass. "I shall leave him in your capable hands then. Good luck."

Kagome watched as the tiny insect disappeared in the distance before returning to her ministrations on the dog in her lap. As her fingers slid through his fur again, the deep, contented rumbling returned. She smiled and leaned down to whisper in his ear. "I won't allow anyone to harm you," she vowed with fierce determination giving him and affectionate squeeze.

Suddenly, a cold breeze blew across them and her patient shivered.

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