InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Tears on my heart ❯ Shippous upset, then confused ( Chapter 5 )

Tears on my heart

Wrote by Onimusha

A/N: I don't own inu and comp. but I own any other persons

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Chapter 5 Shippou's upset, then confused!?

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The trip to the village was pretty quick when one is riding on Kirara's back. But it was all over to quick for Shippou though. He was still pouting because he wanted to stay behind, but the `grown ups' wouldn't let him. They said that Inuyasha and Kaogme needed some time alone to recuperate. But it didn't settle to well with Shippou.

`Stupid jerk. If he didn't just stand there like an idiot, Kagome wouldn't have gotten hurt. What am I suppose to do? It's too boring without Kagome.'

Shippou was so deep in thought; he didn't realize Sango was speaking to him. When he finally came to, he saw Sango crouched down in front of him with her hand on his shoulder.

"Shippou-chan, are you listening to me. I said, Kagome-chan wanted me to give you this. So, here ya go kid. Just don't blow it all in one spot."

Sango then handed him a little satchel. He opened it to find some money.

"This is just for me, from Kagome." He was in awe at the fact that Kagome did this for him. It was always that, when ever they were in a market place, he would just ask Kagome when ever he saw something he wanted. Sometimes it was yes, other times no. But now, this was even better. He didn't have to ask anymore from anyone and be afraid that they would say no. Shippou then tucked it away into his little vest pocket.

"Now Shippou, Kagome said that you need to stay close with us, alright. She doesn't want anything to happen to you. This place is very big. You can very easily get lost here ok."

"Thanks Sango-chan. And I'll be careful." And then they were off.

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The day was pretty uneventful. As happy as Shippou was to have his own money and saw all sorts of great things and stuff, he just wasn't into it with out Kagome with him.

As the afternoon wore on, he slowly became aware that the `grown ups' weren't watching him all to well. Keade was deep in thought as to try and not forget any of the important ingredients and healing herbs she needed to re-stock up on as she was speaking to the merchant.

Sango and Miroku were just being themselves. On occasions, Shippou would hear Sango shriek and then a loud slap would be heard.

"This is so boring," He muttered to himself. "They wouldn't even notice if I left….Hey wait a tic….Why not?"

When the day finally was closing to an end, Keade, Sango and Miroku decided it was time for some supper.

They have been shopping all afternoon and were quite tired. Well, more exactly, Miroku was quite tired, being that Sango and Kaede made him carry all of their bags in order to stop his wandering hands from wandering anymore.

Happy with their purchases, Sango just couldn't shake this nagging feeling in the back of her mind she's had for a while now. She just shrugged it off and resumed eating.

"Meow….meow…." Called Kirara to her Master. She was hungry too. Sango looked down at her distressed fire-kitty and picked her up.

"Hungry too, huh. Well….lets just see what I can find for you and Shippou." She excused herself to a nearby stand and picked up a few things for the two demons. When Sango came back, she gave Kiria her supper called to Shippou. After a few moments, she called again.

Nothing.

"Miroku, have you seen Shippou? I can't seem to find him." She asked in a worried tone. Just then, Sango's right brow began to twitch as her eyes widened.

"HENTAI….this isn't the time for this housi-sama!!" She yelled as she brought down her Hiraikotsu upon Miroku's head. And made him look like this….@_@

"Have you seen Shippou, Keade?" Sango asked as she turned to face the old woman. She shook her head slowly.

"Nay, I have not seen him since this morning when we arrived. Is the kit missing Sango?" She nodded her head.

"Oh no. What are we going to do? Kagome's going to be very upset if anything happens to him." As Sango spoke, Miroku finally awoke.

"My dear Sango, please don't worry, we'll find him." He attempted to give her a hug, but she started to reach for her weapon. Miroku got the message and backed away.

Sango was now scared for her little friend. There was no telling where he went or what kind of trouble he could be in.

"Meow." Called Kirara.

"Hn….Kirara?" Said Sango. "Oh, of course. Maybe Kirara can sniff out his scent. Do you think you can?"

"Meow." She answered as she transformed. She was also worried. Shippou was her best friend and she wasn't about to let anything happen to her best friend if she can help it. She sniffed around the scents that were airborne and roared, signaling she was onto something.

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When Shippou decided that the `grown ups' weren't watching, he snuck off. He knew where he wanted to be.

"Humph, no telling what that jerk is doing to upset her. The sooner I get there the better."

Once he got to the edge of the village they were at, he transformed into his fox-form and ran like the devil himself was chasing him. He knew he was going to be in a lot of trouble later, but right now, he didn't care. He just needed to get back to Kagome.

Shippou was surprised at how fast he made it back to Keades village. He made a bee-line straight to her hut. Shippou stood at the entrance before he went in to listen. It was to quiet for his liking and there was this scent in the air that for some reason reminded him of his parents when they told him to go out and play. So, cautiously he went in search of Kagome. He sniffed her out to be in the last room of the hut.

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Once Inuyashas heartbeat became normal again, he just couldn't sleep. He knew and can feel his body was tired, but he felt that if he closed his eyes, she would slip away from him forever. So, he just laid there stroking her black mane and back, content in just watching his slumbering mate and taking comfort in her intoxicating scent.

Inuyasha didn't know when he nodded off, but when he heard the soft knock at the door, he was wide awake and sniffing the air to see who it was. He kept his left arm around her waist as he lay onto his back.

"What do you want fox?" He whispered out. The door opened a little and Shippou walked in.

"I thought you were supposed to be with the others? Why are you here?"

Shippou was nervous when he approached the futon. He kept his eye on Inuyasha. But he just watched as Shippou made his way over to Kagome.

"I-I was scared. I wanted to make sure she was still here. After what happened….I can't bare to think…." He trailed off as a tear slipped down his cheek.

Inuyasha knew what he was talking about and what he was feeling. It was the same for himself. Shippou, it seemed, is looking for the same reassurance that he himself had sought for. He knew that for the past few years, Shippou considered Kagome as his new mother. And that's how she treated him too. Like he was her very own pup. This thought brought a smile to Inuyasha's lips, though, the question would be, and would Shippou except him as his adoptive father now that him and Kagome were mated now?

"Um….Shippou, could I speak to you?"

Shippou's gaze on Kagome went to Inuyasha and his question.

"H-Hai. Sure I think."

He walked around the bed and sat in front of Inuyasha. He was still nervous and now a bit confused as to what the hanyous intentions were. Since none of his usual scowls and growls were present, he assumed there is no threat here.

"Shippou, I know no one can ever replace your parents….But Kagomes comes pretty close huh."

Shippou sat back a little, shocked at his question. But , yeah, Kagome is his mama now ever since he meet her

"Hai. She is my mama now. Well, not exactly anyway. I love her just the same as my real mama though. Why?"

"Did your parents ever explain to you what a mate is?"

Shippous ears drooped and bowed his head down. Why was Inuyasha bringing this up for? It hurts so much to think about them.

"No, they didn't get the chance to. I wasn't old enough yet for `that' talk."

"Ohh….I see. Do you mind if I explain it to ya?" Inuyasha said.

`Ok, that did it. Who are you and where is the real Inuyasha at? This isn't like him one bit. Why is he acting like this….but then again….there's something about his voice, it reminds me of the way Papa would speak.'

Confusion was all over the kit's face as Inuyasha looked at him, waiting for his answer. He chuckled softly to himself when he spoke again.

"I guess what happened with Kagome really scared me today. I never, ever, want anything bad to happen to Kagome, you know that. Shippou just nodded his head.

"But what happened today….I have never felt so helpless in my life. I thought I had lost her forever. As I was holding her there in the clearing, I made a silent promise to myself that I will be a changed demon, for her, as well as for everyone else in our group. Anyway, what I'm saying is that now Kagome is my mate. When you're older, you, yourself, will find someone. Always follow your instincts as well as your heart, kid. You will always want to protect that person from anything bad. But, just remember that sometimes, just sometimes, bad things can't be avoided, so just deal with it as best as you can."

Shippou just sat there, still trying to understand what his ears were relaying to his brain. He's having a hard time believing that this use to be an arrogant, loudmouthed, grumpy, jerk of a hanyou just yesterday. Maybe now since that horrible situation may have changed his way of living and seeing life in a new way.

`Maybe now he'll treat Kagome better….and me….Nah….ha that's asking for too much.'

"Shippou," Inuyasha called, softly. Shipppou brought his head up to regard the hanyou.

"I….uh…know that I haven't been a good role model demon, like I should have, being that your Papa isn't here to do it for ya…." He trailed off as he looked down at Kagomes still form.

"Inuyasha, what are you trying to say? Yes, you're right. You could have been a better role model, but sometime….I uh….did deserve it those hit sometimes, ya know….for playing tricks on ya and stuff. But ya know, I've always thought of you as my big brother. And that everything we did, we did as brothers are supposed to do. You guys are the only family now for me. Especially her." Shippou let a some tears fall as he pointed a clawed finger at Kagome.

"Hey, come here." Inuyasha called. Shippou hesitated a little, thinking it might be a trick.

"Come on, I'm not going to hit, punch or throw you. I promise. I just….have a request."

Shippou got up and stood in front of the dog-demon. Inuyasha patted his knee, indicating that Shippou sit there and so he did.

"Like I said, I have a request….umm….care to hear it?" He nodded to Inuyasha.

"I know you thin of Kagome as your Mama….umm….maybe , you could think…." Inuyasha trailed off again because not only was he not sure as how to ask, but also scared because what if he says no.

"Could I think what, Inuyasha?" Curiosity was building to the point of breaking Shippou in half.

`Oh man, this is serious. Inuyasha's never had this look on his face before.' Shippou thought to himself. Inuyasha took a deep breath and swallowed hard before speaking.

"My request is….would it be possible for you to look at me….like you do at Kagome." Inuyasha turned his gaze back to Kagome.

`Maybe this wasn't a good idea. I mean look at how I use to treat him. I guess I'm just fooling myself. I just know he won't go for it.'

"Inuyasha, are you ….asking me if I want you as my new Papa?" Shippou questioned.

Inuyasha looked back at him, swallowed hard and nodded `yes' to him.

"Then….I accept. And don't worry; I won't call you Papa in front of the others like I do when I call Kagome `Mama."

Inuyasha grinned from ear to ear. He would make sure he had proper demon training, unlike himself, having to be forced to learn and experience life alone. He would teach his pup, as with any others that may come, just like his father would have done with him had he not died.

As the two of them were so caught up in their conversation, they didn't know that Kagome had been awake the whole time. Now, there where no doubts in her mind that Inuyasha would make a great father. It was comforting to know, as she drifted back to sleep, that Inuyasha and Shippou's relationship is forever changed.

"Come on, Pup. It's late, time for sleep." Inuyasha spooned himself up against her back as Shippou curled up into Kagomes front with his fox ear against her chest, listening to the comforting heartbeat that was his reassurance that she was ok.

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After awhile, Kirara lost Shippou's scent. There just was too much there. Sango was completely a wreck now. She can't go back without him. What is she suppose to tell Kagome? So, they searched as best they could.

As the night went on, they finally decided they should head home. They were going to need Inuyasha and Kagomes help on this. Even if Kagome was going to upset at her for not keeping a better eye on him. But, lets face it, when one has a certain lecherous, perverted monk on one's hands, it's hard to concentrate on anything else. But oh well, the sooner he's found the better she'll feel.

Kirara transformed once again and they were off. As soon as they landed at Keades hut, Kirara started to rumble and sniffed around.

"What is it, Kirara?" Sango questioned her fire-cat. She reverted back to her small kitty size and ran into the hut. As soon as the others saw her run off, they followed suit. She ran down the hall of the hut till she came to the last door. She stopped and pawed it gently.

"Meow….Meow….Meow…." Called Kirara.

Keade stepped up front and peered inside. At one look, she softly laughed to herself as she walked away to get ready for bed. Miroku, then took a look inside, also chuckling to himself as he headed to bed.

Sango was not a happy person right now. And with everyone obviously laughing at something, it wasn't helping her any. So, she finally looked in herself. And what see saw, made what ever worry she had for the fox-kit, turn into anger at a snap of the finger.

`Ohhh, that little brat!! He is so going to get it in the morning. How dare he sneak away when he was told to stay with us.' Sango quietly closed the door and walked to her own bed while in a silent rage about Shippou.

Kirara, on the other hand, was very happy to have found her friend safe. As soon as Keade had opened the door, she ran straight to Shippou. She curled up next to him and purred herself to sleep. Shippou, awoken by Kirara's purring, put his arm around his best friend and held her close, drifting off again.

A/N….WOW….I'm so happy that you all wanted me to continuo this story. I figure I may have one more chappie, then I'll be done. PLZ R/R OK *hugs to all my reviewers*