Thank you for the reviews! I updated (finally). This chapter is one of the two that people wanted to see, and hopefully I'll get the other chapter up in the next day or so (I just need to finish editing and stuff).
Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Inuyasha.
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It was early in the morning, and Ah-Un was trailing dutifully after Sesshomaru. The group had been traveling since the previous night, and only Ah-Un and Sesshomaru appeared to be fully awake and alert. Jaken was walking along half asleep, hitting himself occasionally with his own staff as it slipped from his grip every so often. Rin however, was sound asleep on the dragons' back.
Not a word had passed since the evening, when the area they had chosen to sleep was already occupied by very angry ogres and a few wolves. The area had been cleared as quickly as possible. Since then, Jaken had wisely stayed silent, sensing Sesshomaru's irritation.
And even though it wasn't showing, Sesshomaru was getting ruffled more and more as the hours slipped by. At the moment, Sesshomaru was trying to find an excuse to abuse Jaken (but was unable to, since Jaken hadn't done anything wrong recently to merit a beating). After thinking about this, Sesshomaru decided to try and find a place to stop and rest. The path they were on was quiet, which was nice for a change. Sesshomaru spotted a stream up ahead. Perhaps that would be a good place to stop...
"Halt!" A loud, irksome voice called out. Of course the peace wouldn't last.
Sesshomaru continued to walk as if he heard nothing. He only stopped when several men, presumably robbers, decided to block the path.
"Think yer high and mighty huh?" One asked.
"..." Sesshomaru stared at the trees. How best to deal with the stupid little humans...
"Hey! We're talking to you!" Another snapped.
"...Move." Sesshomaru slowly transferred his gaze to the men.
The men exchanged glances.
"Not 'til you hand over your valuables." The robber swung a dagger around in the air.
Sesshomaru turned and went over to Ah-Un.
There were some jeers.
"Hey! Running away?"
"Scared are you?"
Stupid, foolish robbers...
Sesshomaru took the slumbering Rin off of Ah-Un's back and set her on the ground next to an almost asleep Jaken. Then, with a few swift movements, removed the muzzles from Ah-Un. There was a pause, before Ah-Un bolted towards the would be robbers, who scattered in fear at the snarling dragon.
Sesshomaru hid a faint smirk and picked up the still asleep Rin, as he aimed a kick a Jaken, who immediately came to and looked around wildly, staff flailing.
"What? Who? Where? Oh...Oh...not here." Jaken lowered the staff and shook his head. "Just a dream." He muttered.
Sesshomaru walked off, and settled down by the stream. Soon, Rin woke up.
"Morning Lord Sesshomaru!" Rin said brightly as she went over to the stream. She paused to see a few men still being chased by Ah-Un. "What's Ah-Un chasing them for?"
"..." Sesshomaru decided to not reply. He was busy trying to decide whether or not to join Ah-Un.
Ah-Un snapped playfully at the robbers, who were terrified. It could keep this going for as long as it wanted. It would enjoy chasing them too.
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Somewhat shorter, but longer than 500 words. Next one'll be over 1000 words. I'll put up more ideas at the end of the next chapter. So, until next time, thanks for reading/ and or reviewing!