InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Siu ❯ The Weight on My Back ( Chapter 5 )

For: iyfic_challenge, week #22- “strength” theme

Pairing: none

Word count: 300

Notes: This drabble won Mod's Choice. *feels special*

Summary: Think the two-legged people got it bad? Keep thinking that.

 

The Weight on My Back

 

I understand that Kouga and Miroku are bleeding all over the place at this moment, and that they need medical attention. I see that they are both unconscious and that it's not Inuyasha's fault if the way he swings them over my back is a bit rough, since they can't get on themselves and Inuyasha isn't exactly at his full strength at the moment. So I don't mind carrying Kouga and Miroku.

 

But really! Why do I have to carry Sango and Kagome as well? That's four people on my back. Count `em: four people. Do you really think I have the stamina to carry four people all the way back to the village? It'd already be a stretch if only one of you came on; I'm used to carrying two people, after all, and Kouga's not exactly petite, you know. And… Shippou too?

 

It's nice that you have faith in my strength and all, but this is just unrealistic. Okay, maybe I can handle four people on my back (and Shippou, but does he really count?), but not now, understand. I'm kind of tired too, you know! It's not as if you two-legged people were the only ones fighting. My energy can only hold out for so long.

 

I have the solution! Yes, Inuyasha, I can see that gash on your thigh. But your arms are fine. You can still carry Kagome like you usually do, right? You always seem to enjoy it anyway. Go on, just pick her up. Sango will be fine with me…

 

Kagome, why are you still on my back, settling Shippou on your shoulder even? I thought I told you to go to Inuyasha…

 

Okay, Sango, I can feel your nudge. I'm going. I guess my strength at the moment will do for now.