InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Daughter of the West ❯ Screams ( Chapter 29 )

[A/N: Hi!!! Sorry this chappie took so long to put up! I know, you probably hate me for it! *Dodges tomatoes* Well, yeah. I started another new story, and along with writer's block. And well, two weeks isn't a long time. I mean, kinda, but some stories take months to be updated! So don't yell at me! I'm fast compared to most people! Anyway, just enjoy and please review!]

Daughter of the West

Chapter 29: Screams

As Inu-Yasha stopped for one of his frequent rest stops, Sesshomaru walked off into the woods, simply stating that he had thought he heard something, but whatever it was, it was left completely up to the imagination. Kimi, who was carrying Rin, stayed behind.

Inu-Yasha yelped a little as Kagome sprayed antiseptic medicine onto his wounds as she redressed his extensive injuries. "Calm down. It'll help prevent infection," she said, quickly placating him. Kagome planned to get him better medical treatment when they reached the small village, weather he protested or not. Miroku and Sango were pretty much just relaxing under a tree, flashing each other caring glances, while Kimi set Rin down on the ground, rewarding her with a toothy grin.

"Where did Sesshomaru-sama go?" she asked curiously. Kimi sat down against a tree, Rin quickly crawling onto her lap. "Just for a quick walk while Inu-Yasha gets his bandages changed," she replied simply. Rin smiled again and snuggled against Kimi's chest, bringing tears to the cat demon's eye. She missed her Aikina so much. She had no idea if she was safe, or hurt, or…well, she preferred not to think of the worst-case scenario. Feeling tears well up, Kimi set Rin's little form on the ground. "I'll be right back, Rin. I'm just going to find Sesshomaru," she started, glancing over at the little green imp called Jaken, "Will you watch her for a moment?"

The strange creature gave no protest. He simply waddled over to the human girl as Kimi silently disappeared into the forest. She had no idea where her mate had gone, and although it was very unnecessary, she was beginning to worry. She continued walking for a few moments, when she saw Sesshomaru, leaning against a tree, eyes closed. "Sesshomaru?" she asked meekly.

He opened one eye, peering at her lazily. "What?" he asked in reply. "I thought you said you heard something," she said sarcastically, strolling over next to him. He smirked a little, closing his eyes again. "I lied. I simply wanted to think for a while," he said. Kimi sat down next to him, snuggling her face into his fluffy tail. He slid his arm around her, sighing slightly. Kimi leaned over him, placing a light kiss on his lips. His small smirk growing, he yanked the woman onto his lap, deepening it, just as Kagome appeared through the trees.

The time traveler darted back, when Inu-Yasha rode up beside her on Kirara's back. "What? They aren't doing that are they?" he asked sarcastically. Kagome smiled a little and shook her head. "No, they're just making out, that's all," she said, still blushing a little. Inu-Yasha got a sinister look on his face, and he rode Kirara into the small clearing. "Oh, boy," Kagome muttered.

"Are you two done playin' suck-face yet 'cause we're leavin'!" Inu-Yasha yelled. Kagome simply grimaced, and a few minutes later, heard the sounds of Sesshomaru and Inu-Yasha beating the crap out of each other, and the sound of Kimi trying to get them to stop. Kagome sighed, and said it: "SIIIIIT!!!"

Indeed, there was the usual sound of Inu-Yasha being thrown to the ground, but she heard a yelp come from Sesshomaru, and then an insane laugh from Inu-Yasha. Kagome quickly pushed through the trees, and saw Sesshomaru throw his hanyou brother off of him from the bottom of a small crater.

"Oh, Sesshomaru! I am so sorry!" Kagome exclaimed. "I don't need your sympathy," Sesshomaru growled, wiping a bit of blood form beneath his nose. With that, he simply walked off, and after shaking her head a bit and laughing, Kimi followed. Kagome looked over at Inu-Yasha, who was still laughing like someone who needed to be locked up in a psychiatric ward. "T-that…was so good, Kagome!" he laughed. He snorted a little, bringing a smirk to Kagome's face. "You are such an ass, you know that?" she asked. He looked up at her, smiling big. "Yes," he started, "But I did beat him!"

Kagome simply walked away, and Kirara helped Inu-Yasha onto her back, and took him back to the rest of the group. When they returned, they started on again, quickly nearing the small village.

When they entered the village, the wandering eyes of the people fell on Inu-Yasha and Sesshomaru, watching them intently, not able to tell if they were demon or human. Sesshomaru probably would have killed the villagers, had he not been in the presence of Rin and his mate. When he heard one of the villagers make a comment about her, he pulled her close and gave a low growl. Kimi simply rolled her eyes. A few minutes later, the small in that they had been directed to came into view.

Miroku walked up to the door of the inn, and a middle-aged man with a cup of sake in his hand answered. "Good sir," the monk started, "I fear I feel an ominous black cloud hanging over your inn. I would be happy to exorcise it if you would be so kind as to provide room and board for my companions and myself." The old innkeeper eyes Miroku for a moment, and then looked over at the rest of them, giving Sesshomaru, Inu-Yasha, and Kimi the same look everyone else had.

"Good monk," the man started, "How is it that you plan to exorcise my inn when you travel with demons yourself?" Miroku nodded some. "Sir, please understand that not all demons are wicked. These three have given up their evil ways and help those in need to purify their putrid souls," he said, sounding almost as if he were disgusted by it. But they could tell that the innkeeper was yet to be convinced.

"Sir, if you have yet to believe me, look upon the female. She has taken a young human orphan as her own child," he said, pointing to Kimi, who had returned to carrying Rin. The innkeeper sighed. "You may enter and perform the exorcism. Your room is in the back," he said. Taking his direction, all but Miroku, who stayed behind to do his 'exorcism', went to the back of the inn, where there was one large room that looked as though it had last been used by a group of monks.

As Rin gave a slight yawn, Kimi sat down in one of the corners. "You're friend is an excellent liar," Sesshomaru said, sitting down next to her. "Yeah, I know," Inu-Yasha muttered, limping over to the other side of the room, just below the tiny window. "I swear he's a professional," Kagome said sarcastically as she and Sango walked into the room. They, too, along with Shippô , sat down, and after about a half an hour of simply talking amongst themselves, Miroku returned, and night fell.

A good three or four hours later, Miroku, Sango, Kagome, Rin and Shippô slept as Sesshomaru and Inu-Yasha silently stood guard. Every once in a while, when their eyes would meet, they would throw each other terrible looks, sometimes accompanied by a harsh growl, but other than that, there were no disturbances. That is, until, out of nowhere came a deafening scream, half of fear, half of pain. It was so loud that you didn't need a demon's hearing pick it up, and it awoke everyone.