She gently placed his head on the ground. "Don't you worry, Sesshoumaru. I need to get some supplies from the village, but I'll be back soon."

She grabbed armfuls of leaves and pine needles and dumped them over him in an attempt to shield him from sight so he wouldn't be bothered while she was away. She gently stroked his head. "Stay safe," she prayed. "I'll be right back."

Before she could change her mind, she got up and took off running for the village, hoping to be back before dark and that he wouldn't wake while she was gone.

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