InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Little Moments ❯ Spring Training ( Chapter 40 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

So I decided to take a stab at a drabble series. I have been largely inspired by my favorite authoress, Forthright. I highly suggest you check out her stuff. Its amazing! This particular idea was given to me as I listened to "Little Moments" by Brad Paisley.
Explanation: This series will follow the first year of the newly mated couple of Kagome and Inuyasha. It will be small highlights throughout their relationship, moments when they remind each other why they love one another.
Disclaimer: I claim no ownership over these characters. They belong to the lovely Rumiko Takahashi! I just like to borrow them from time to time.
Updates will be short! Now on with the show!

Little Moments – Spring Training

Kagome smiled to herself as she tried to remember how she got into this situation. Currently she sat with her back to the large oak tree in their back yard, loosely secured to its trunk with a piece of rope. A handwritten note in Inuyasha's lazy scrawl was pinned to her chest, identifying her as "damsel and/or princess." A crudely-made cardboard crown completed the outfit as it perched nimbly atop her head.

Inuyasha had been training Shippo the past few weeks and the kit had insisted she help out this time and that she looked the part. How could she tell him no?

What would the neighbors think if they could see this? Kagome snorted and amended her thought. Scratch that, they already know we are crazy.

She sighed and tilted her head back to rest on the rough bark. She had been sitting here seemingly alone for some time, but she knew they were out there somewhere, along with a few other surprises. The bandana tied around the bottom half of her face kept her from calling out assistance to the kit, but also prevented her from telling them to hurry up!

They better make their move sometime soon, my butt is falling asleep!

As if in answer to her thoughts, a rustling of leaves drew her attention to the far side of the yard. A moment later, a small ball of orange fluff shot out of the bush, making a bee line for her location.

Kagome raised a brow. He's going for the "dash and grab" strategy? Doesn't he know Inu will be on him any second?

The kit made it halfway across the yard before he was tackled by Inuyasha. (Did he just jump off the roof?) The hanyou held him up by his tail and smirked cockily into his face. "You're gonna have to do better than that Ship Dip!"

"Oh ya? How about this Dog Breath?"

Inuyasha jerked in surprise because the answering retort did not come from the little fox currently in his grip. With a loud POP his hands were empty. His eyes shot to the sky, meeting the smug gaze of a little pink balloon sporting arms and legs.

Before the unsuspecting inu could react, Shippo let out a devious cackle and dropped something from his hand. The object fell at an alarming pace and grew larger every second. Inuyasha was unable to move fast enough and was crushed underneath the resulting boulder, only part of his upper body peeking out.

Shippo reverted back to his normal form, landing neatly atop the stone. Inuyasha grunted and scowled from his position on the ground. "Oi! Get off ya Runt! This thing is heavy enough without you dancing around on top of it!"

Shippo looked pretty please with himself. "Don't mind if I do," he cheekily responded, jumping down onto the grass. "If you'll excuse me, I have a damsel to save."

Kagome giggled at the kit's overconfident swagger as he moved towards her. He had so much to learn, but he was doing wonderfully. He stopped just short of her, running his fingers through his hair and flicking his gaze off into the distance. He was certainly taking his role as the "White Knight" seriously.

"Never fear madam! I Sir Shippo am here to release you from your torment! That vile beast will do you no more harm!"

Before he could cut her bindings there was another rustling of leaves up in the tree. He squinted his eyes, as the sunlight hampered his sight, but noticed two figures landing behind him. He gaped open mouthed at the reinforcements, completely caught off guard.

Miroku stepped forward and placed a hand on the kit's shoulder. "You have forgotten a most important lesson young one. Never underestimate your enemies nor their numbers. They will not always advertise their locations to you. Err on the side of caution."

Shippo's shoulders slumped and he dropped his eyes. Sango smiled and ruffled his hair, not allowing him to sulk. "You did great Shippo. There will always be more to learn. You're well on your way."

"Oi!" Inuyasha stomped over to the group, finally able to free himself from Shippo's illusion. He held up the now small pebble in between his claws. "Nice work squirt. You're tricks are definitely getting better. And your clones have improved as well."

Shippo smiled brightly and followed after his instructor when he motioned towards the house. "Let's discuss what you can do better next time."

Miroku wrapped an arm around his wife's waist. "Well it certainly has been an interesting afternoon, don't you think my dear?"

Moving his hand safely from her rear, Sango merely rolled her eyes at his antics. "Come on Lech, I have a few pointers for Shippo as well."

Kagome frowned as she watched everyone walk away. Did they really forget about her? She struggled in her bindings, hoping to free herself. Though the rope was loose, it was surprisingly strong and effective. She was trapped. The bandana muffling her protests, she could only huff grumpily.

Seriously guys? Miko still tied to a tree here! Little help?

A/N: Whew, 40 chapters! I've decided that we will go to 50, so yay! Hope you enjoyed this little update. Sorry with the delay, I've been catching up on Avatar episodes for the new show starting this Saturday, Legend of Korra! So excited. Any other fans out there? Special thanks to my lovely SplendentGoddess! I am glad I am not the only violent one hehe. ^_^
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