InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Heart Of A Mercenary ❯ thirteen ( Chapter 13 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

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Chapter 13:
With Inuyasha...Inuyasha sensed something so he turned to look at the sky, after looking into the sky and seeing Kikyo's soul collectors in the sky, he turned and looked towards the castle. He said, "Forgive me Kagome."
He then spun around and ran back outside and took off into the forest to search for his beloved Kikyo.
With Sesshomaru and co...
Sesshomaru walked off; Kitty and Bankotsu followed. Sango and Kagome followed with Miroku, Hakkaku, and Koga bringing up the rear. The group stopped and Koga announced, "We might as well find a place to rest. I will stay up tonight."Kitty said, "I agree. Those mountains are still a good 4-5 days minimum walk away, and that was a big battle." while staring into the direction of the mountains.Bankotsu added, "Yeah, we humans need to rest and recoup." amusement in his eyes.Sango looked at the group and said, "Yeah, besides, I am getting kinda hungry."Miroku nodded at her and agreed, "Yeah, so am I."Sesshomaru looked at the humans and sighed heavily. He wasn't happy about it but he sensed the humans were too tired for another big battle just yet. He said, "Very well, I will also remain up tonight in case of any surprise attacks."Kitty walked over to and hugged Sesshomaru, saying, "Thanks, Sesshy-kun."Sesshomaru returned the hug and looked at her and commanded in a no-nonsense voice, "Make certain you rest tonight, Kitty!"Kitty looked at him, nodded and promised, "I will."They continued walking until they found an enormous cave and started making camp, where Kagome made a fire. Koga went hunting and sent Hakkaku for the water.
Hakkaku returned with the water and Koga returned with plenty of meat. Kagome made stew for everyone and doled it out. After eating, Kitty stood up then faced Kagome and said, "Thank you, Kagome, that was good. Now I am feeling drained. Night all." as she smiled at the group.Sesshomaru looked right at her and said, "Goodnight Kitty."Bankotsu stood up and walked over to Kitty looked into her eyes and queried, "You feeling alright?"Kitty smiled at him and and replied, "Yeah, just really tired." then she reached up and gave him a brief kiss on the lips.Bankotsu nodded and said, "Get some sleep then." his blue gaze softened a little.She crawled under the blanket and closed her eyes. Bankotsu kissed her forehead tenderly then stood up and went to join the others.Kagome stared off towards the castle sadly. Sango noticed this and soothed, "Don't worry, Kagome. Inuyasha can take care of himself."Kagome said dryly, "That's not what I am worried about." looking into her friend's eyes.Sango nodded and said, "I know..."Bankotsu sat down and frowned and asked, "Where is that damn half breed anyways? I wonder what is taking him so long?"Kagome stood up. She walked over to and sat in a corner by herself and Sango followed after her. Miroku sighed heavily and informed everyone, "It appears that once again Inuyasha has gone after Lady Kikyo..."Koga growled an angry growl and said, "That stupid mutt!" anger and frustration evident in his deep blue eyes.Sesshomaru huffed, "That ignorant half breed! He is always running after that dead priestess!" golden eyes glancing at the Miko and wondering what she saw in the half breed anyway.Miroku stormy blue eyes saddened for his friend's distress nodded and said, "Alas, sad but true."Koga sat there staring towards Kagome, wondering how to help her.
With Kikyo...
Kikyo, sensing Inuyahsa'a aura, faced him and said, "Inuyahsa, tell me; why did you follow me instead of going with your friends?"Inuyasha looked at her and questioned, "Ki...Kikyo, why did you leave?"Kikyo said, "I had completed my task."Inuyasha said, "Kikyo, you should travel with us..."Kikyo stared directly into his amber eyes and asked, "Inuyasha do you truly believe your companions would want me to join the group?"Inuyasha held her gaze and responded, "Of course they would! Kitty asked you to join us, so please stay with us, Kikyo, so that I can protect you."Kikyo said seriously, "Inuyasha, you need not protect me for I am already dead."Inuyasha said fiercely, "Even so, Kikyo, you are still alive to me!" determination eveodent in his warm amber gaze.Kikyo looked shocked then said, "Very well, Inuyasha, I shall accompany you and your companions until Naraku is defeated." Inuyasha grinned and nodded. The two turned and walked back towards the castle side by side.After sniffing around at the castle, Inuyasha followed his nose to the cave. He and Kikyo stood just outside.
Inside the cave...
Koga was sitting beside Hakkaku. Kagome, Sango and Miroku were sitting together off in a corner. Bankotsu sat leaning his back against one wall and Sesshomaru the other.Inuyasha entered the cave and Kagome saw him her face and eyes lit up as she stood up. She said happily, "Inuyasha! I was so worried!"Inuyasha scoffed and said, "Teh! I can take care of myself!" Kikyo stepped inside and everyone stared at her then got really quiet. Inuyasha informed the party happily, "Kikyo is gonna be traveling with us from now on." while gazing from one person to the next.Kikyo looked at them and added, "Until Naraku is destroyed."Kagome looked stricken and slowly sat down quietly. Sesshomaru noticed this and said, "Hn."Bankotsu also noticed the younger miko's actions then stood up and shrugged and moved to sit beside Kitty, who was sleeping peacefully.Koga noticed Kagome's face and moved to sit beside her. Inuyasha, seeing this, stared at the wolf and ordered, "Hey, wolf! You stay away from Kagome!"Kagome upset and hurt snapped her head up and glared at Inuyasha as she angrily snapped at him, "Shut up, Inuyasha! You have Kikyo..."Koga put an arm around Kagome to comfort her. Inuyasha glared daggers at Koga and growled. Koga glared back. Kikyo looked at Inuyasha and commanded, "Inuyasha, leave the wolf and the girl alone."Inuyasha looked from Kikyo, to Kagome a few times and sat down sulking beside Kikyo. Kagome sighed heavily and stood up and and moved closer to Sango and sat beside her. Sango looked at her sadly and suggested, "Let's go lie down, Kagome. We should sleep while we can." Kagome nodded mutely and stood up. The girls walked over to a spot and bed down together. Miroku shook his head stood up and joined the girls.Sesshomaru gazing from Inuyasha to Koga ordered, "Inuyasha, Koga, stop your bickering over a mere girl!" Then Koga and Inuyasha both glared at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru stared from one to the other and continued, "We need to let the humans rest up and then be on our way. Naraku is somewhere in the mountains, and they are a five day walk for the humans, You two WILL work this out before we reach the mountains or else! Am I clear!?"Koga and Inuyasha glared at each other and then Sesshomaru. After a few minutes they both sat down and sulked. Hakkaku sat beside Koga.After things settled down, Bankotsu lay down beside Kitty, stretched out and placed one arm over her sleeping form, while the other was firmly on his Banryuu. He inhaled deeply, taking in Kitty's soothing scent. He relaxed and closed his eyes, fading off to sleep. Inuyasha, and Kikyo sat beside one another. Sesshomaru sat against his wall shaking his head.

Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter thirteen please remember to read and review thanks