InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Thanks, Stupid Chocolate ❯ Piggy Back Rides ( Chapter 3 )

Thanks, Stupid Chocolate…

 

Chapter 3 ~ Piggy Back Rides

 

 

 

 

 

`Inuyasha?' called out Shippo, when he got near the lake.

 

`I'm here, runt!'

 

`Hmpf…' Shippo tried as best as he could to ignore what Inuyasha had called him. `I wouldn't be doing this if Kagome didn't ask me'

 

Shippo grabbed the cloth Miroku had left behind and paddled over to Inuyasha. He didn't feel like washing Inuyasha…the red blotches looks disgusting. Sighing, he took the cloth and started to wipe Inuyasha's back.

 

`Oi, don't do it so hard! You're making it worst…' Inuyasha complained.

 

Shippo stuck his tongue out at him, but did what he was told.

 

After a few minutes of silence washing Inuyasha, Shippo spoke.

`Inuyasha, do you miss your parents?'

 

Inuyasha was surprised by the question; he hesitated, and then answered `Well…kind of'

 

`Do you still remember them?'

 

`Not really…they died a long time ago' Inuyasha answered again, wondering why Shippo was asking.

 

`I miss my parents…' Shippo told him.

 

Inuyasha could hear the sadness in his voice. He felt sorry for Shippo. He knows how it feels to have no parents. It was very lonely.

 

`You know Inuyasha, you remind me of my dad'

 

`I…do?' asked Inuyasha curiously `…how?'

 

`Well, I remember how my dad's always looking out for me and mom. Just like what you do with me and Kagome.'

 

Inuyasha blushed lightly. `Well, that's just cuz you two can't protect yourselves!'

 

Shippo ignored him and continued. `He was strong and brave. He used to give me piggy back rides too…and we used to play fight. He would always let me win.'

 

Inuyasha didn't know what to say. He was wondering why Shippo was telling him this, not that he didn't care. Inuyasha actually likes this little guy. He just has a different way showing it (kinda like with Kagome…). So he offered Shippo the only thing he could think of, knowing he'll regret offering it later.

`Well, Shippo, if you want, I can give you piggy back rides sometimes.'

 

Shippo's eyes lit up, surprised by Inuyasha's sudden kindness. `Really? You'll do that for me?'

 

`Yes, after when these allergies goes away…it would help if you keep washing me…' added Inuyasha.

 

`Oh…right away!' replied Shippo, who was very excited and started wiping Inuyasha's body.

 

But he only did it for 30 seconds when Inuyasha complained again, his bad attitude returning.

`Shippo, your annoying tail is tickling me…it's kinda hard not to scratch myself with your tail brushing against them'

 

`I can't help it'

 

`Can't you hide it or something?'

 

`No…'

 

`Aren't fox's tails supposed to be long with smooth fur…not short and bushy?'

 

Shippo frowned. `I can't control what kind of tail I have you know'

 

`Argh…I can't stand it any more!' Inuyasha yelled, scratching himself.

 

`Don't scratch! Kagome said it'll only get worst!'

 

`None of you guys can take care of me!' Inuyasha complained again, still scratching. `Miroku and Shippo are no help…they only makes things worst! I bet if Kagome was here, she'd be able to take care of me…properly…but I don't think she would wanna wash me…I have to admit, these blotches are disturbing. But I can't stop scratching them!!!'

 

Shippo stared at the half demon before him, scratching himself and in deep thoughts. Then suddenly…

 

 

Kagome sighed, with a worried look on her face.

`Guys, I don't think it was right to send Shippo. You know how they get…they're probably bickering at each other right now…like always.'

 

`Don't worry, Shippo can be small but he knows how to take care of people. He did a great job when he stayed behind to watch Miroku to “watch” over me when I got hurt.' Sango reassured her friend while giving Miroku a warning look.

 

Miroku grinned. `Yea, and Inuyasha can be immature sometimes *ahem*sometimes… but he knows when to be serious…'

 

`Let's hope so…' replied Kagome. Suddenly, she heard Inuyasha's voice.

 

`KAGOME!!! I NEED YOU!!!'

 

Then they saw Shippo come running towards them.

`Inuyasha says he can't let us wash him…he wants you to, Kagome.'

 

`Me?' asked Kagome nervously. `But I…um…'

 

Miroku knew what Kagome was thinking about. `Kagome, just go, Inuyasha is half way in the water, you won't be able to see anything.'

 

Kagome blushed.