InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The hearts of Children! ❯ Exit Shippo: The great escaper. ( Chapter 10 )

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Chapter ten: Exit Shippo: the great escaper!

~~Author note: Guess who's back in this chapter? That's right Shippo! So if you been wondering what's been up with him. read and enjoyed this chapter! Remember to review. ~~

[Chapter ten starts] {Earlier that day}

Shippo had for the most part been pretty well taking care of under the watch of Kouga, for Kouga didn't want to risk hurting the kit in fear of Kagome may go off on him. Shippo for the most part finding it hard to make up stuff thought it was just to stick truth but remembering to omit certain things. Since no matter what Inuyasha was a jerk too Kagome but he loved her in his own way if only Kikyo would go away. The more Shippo talked the more determine Kouga got. He had to save Kagome from her all the pain Inuyasha was causing if the mutt couldn't make up who he loved then it couldn't be helped. This wolf-demon WAS going to make Kagome HIS! By any means necessary!

Kouga: Oyo kit wake up! (Shaking Shippo awake with his foot)

Shippo: hmm? What is it now Kouga?

Kouga: Tell me, what is Kagome's favorite food for dinner? When she gets here, I want to make her feel special.

Shippo: (Yawns) She likes chicken curry. Sometimes oden. She doesn't like sake she says she not old enough too have any. So, she likes a nice Cheery Coke or some milk (Yawning louder)

Kouga: Hey don't you go back to sleep! Hey, I'm talking to… (Have to nudge Shippo back out of sleep with his foot.)

Shippo: (getting pissed) WHAT! DAMNIT! WHAT?

Kouga: Hey don't use that tone of voice with me. We have to change locations again. I won't be able to smell Kagome from way up here now that the winds are picking up from the south again.

Shippo: we just change locations! Kouga I need my nap! If you don't let me take it, I'm telling Kagome on you.

Kouga: Listen when we go back down a few feet I'll let you rest. Your annoying like whelp.

Shippo: You're a bossy wolf.

Kouga: whatever. (Picks Shippo off by the tail and jumps down a few feet)

Yes, they had been in a deep power struggle since Shippo found a way to stay alive how easily he could manipulate Kouga's feeling for Kagome. One might think he had been taking lesson from Naraku only he was using a lot less malice being the good guy he was. Though they both knew that Kouga had the speed and the power to physically at least control Shippo. However, he couldn't really hurt him or eat him cause Kagome would hate him and may even kill him. Anyone would even in their truest form had that strong of a scent of Kagome wasn't worth killing. Though throughout the whole day that all Kouga had wanted too do. He had to give Inuyasha SOME credit one had to be nearly a saint to put up with this kitsune.

[Flashback] {Around the same time Inuyasha & Co. was at Sesshomaru's castle}

At some point Kouga had been able to leave Shippo alone for one minute to go talk to his men. His pride wouldn't let him go into fully details about all that happen last night just enough that he wanted to deliver a message one for Kagome and another for Inuyasha. Sending his most trusted men, Ginta and Hakkaku, to do his bidding. Kouga then promptly went back to see an escaping Shippo.

Shippo: `damn' Umm hello.

Kouga: what the hell are you doing? (Picking him up by the tail)

Shippo: I have to relieve myself.

Kouga: Looks like you were trying to leave.

Shippo: why would I try to leave? ^^

Kouga: You think I'm stupid?

Shippo: Think?

Kouga: (Growls) You brunt down nearly half this cave with you crappy foxfire!

Shippo: I told you those chains were too tight.

Kouga: that was the point! You can't escape until I have Kagome in MY arms. You got that you sneaky little kitsune?

Shippo: Yeah I know all about your plan.

Kouga: Good then you know you can't leave!

Shippo: (sighing) I know.

Shippo had pretended to be asleep that whole time he had wanted for the chance for Kouga to leave. He knew he would have too eventually because of his other pack members knew they where up here. So, Shippo bidding his time to escape, no way would Kagome come alone and give up herself for him. Kagome was nice and sweet but not that nice and sweet. For the most part escape plan number 21 had been a failure. As Kouga dragged him to another part of the vast cave. How many mountains and cave did this stupid wolf have he wonder? While Shippo empty stomach, did another flip as Kouga jumped to another cave.

[Flashback ends]

It was nearly the fifth time today and this time Shippo had gotten far from Kouga who he had finally gotten really teed off at and nearly burnt him blind with foxfire. He was scurrying quite good until Ginta and Hakkaku got him corner as well as some other wolves near the base of the main cave. {Around the time, Inuyasha & Co. was trying to get back to the village}

Ginta: Oyo it's a fox.

Hakkaku: Hey could it be the one that old hag was telling us about?

Ginta: who cares? I'm hungry! Let's eat him!

Wolf demon 1: Can I have the kidneys?

Wolf demon 2: I want the liver and maybe a leg.

Shippo: You don't what to eat me!

Ginta: why not?

Shippo: I'm Kagome's kit!

Hakkaku: Kagome??

Shippo: Kouga's woman! `Man I hate the sound of that.'

Hakkaku: really? Hmm? I don't believe you! Ginta what do you say?

Ginta: I say we still eat him.

Wolf demon 3: YEAH! Its chow time.

The wolves where closing in as Shippo went into anime scared mode. It was so tragic for someone so cute and lovable to die at such an age. Will till a nice strong gust of wind blew away not over Shippo but the wolves away into the swallow river. Shippo hit his head hard that which once again he spilled into a state of unconsciousness. Kouga scoop Shippo out of the water looking very pissed. This was not how he enjoyed the day. Plus his eye were red and burning for that damn semi-weak attack! This little fur-ball energy was becoming quite the problem as he left the rest of his tribe behind.

A few hours later the kit woke up to see a very angry Kouga staring madly at him and his eye were still red. Shippo would have smile if his head didn't hurt so much. He had known for quite some time that his attacks were becoming much stronger and he was almost ready to help out in battles. Though he saw this time Kouga had him tie to the cave wall tightly and even went so far as to put a heavy rock on his tail keeping him in a constant stream of pain. {This is around the time Inuyasha & Co. have made it to the village and are reading the notes}

Kouga: I can't believe you tried to escape again! How many times do I have to tell you, you aren't getting away from me! Even if you did, my men are going to eat you.

Shippo: Then Kagome would get mad at you!

Kouga: (thinks about this for a sec.) It wouldn't be my fault.

Shippo: Won't matter who eats me. I'm in your care and she's blame you for letting it happen.

Kouga: I'll just kill who ever ate you in front of Kagome.

Shippo: Kagome not impress by that kind of stuff you should know that.

Kouga: (worried now) Then what should I do?

Shippo: Let me go! Then I go and tell her that you were nice to me and she be grateful.

Kouga: You really think I'm dense don't you?

Shippo: `think?' No! I'm just trying to do what Kagome told me to do. And you're messing it all up. She probably worried out her mind about me.

Kouga: Tsk. Tsk. Young and dumb kit. I have just deliver a message to my Kagome and that mutt-face. She should be here any minute now though I gave her two days `think' since she won't have dog-boy to "ride" on.

Shippo: WHOA! Hold on! You told Inuyasha about this?

Kouga: yeah so he could let her go. Either I'm coming for her or she'll come to me either way I'm going to have her.

Shippo: You fool! How do you expect Kagome to escape him and come get me if you told him? He'll never let her come here by herself! I thought you said that she should come alone?

Kouga: Ah damn that's right, I did. Not to worry even if mutt-face shows up I just kick his ass and get Kagome for a prize. Then you could go off and live with… damn.

Shippo: what now?

Kouga: Kagome's going to want to keep you around isn't she?

Shippo: You better believe it. It a double package you get both me and Kagome. So I guess your become my new "father."

Kouga: damn!

Shippo: you see.

Kouga: So then why are you in such a rush to escape? Since now we, both know you'll be staying here for the rest of our lives.

Shippo: I left a lot of treasures back near Inuyasha that I can't tell you about! Beside I going to follow Kagome's plan no matter what. She's not going to like your inference Kouga.

Kouga: I don't care if she does or don't. I going to make her mine and that's all that matters. With that mouth of yours I'll see to it that she dumps you off somewhere with your own kind cause kit you really piss me off.

Shippo: Ha, the chances of Kagome dumping me off somewhere is the same as if Sesshomaru started tagging alone with Inuyasha.

Kouga: whose Sesshomaru?

Shippo: Oh it doesn't matter. I just hope that Kagome doesn't pin you to a tree for fifty years.

Well this put Kouga on edge he hadn't thought of a back up plan that was good enough anyway. The only back up plan was just to take Kagome by force in the middle of the night. But that would mean having to sleep all day, which would give Shippo a chance to escape. He didn't trust the other wolves not to eat him or look after him. The Kit was kind of a handful. Though he really had to prepare himself in case Inuyasha did show up.

Kouga: Hey fox.

Shippo: What?

Kouga: Sleep time. (Hits him on the head very hard with a rock)

Kouga watched as the kitsune was out cold for a while. Now he could get some sleep but not before, he got a good bath in. He wanted to smell nice `for once' for Kagome also in case Inuyasha showed up he didn't want to be easily sniffed out. Kouga gave one quick look towards Shippo and exited the cave. He almost want to kick a big boulder in the font but didn't like some of the outcome of that. He might destroy the whole cave thus killing Shippo, which for a second seemed like a good idea. Though the thought of Kagome pinning him to a tree did not.

Shippo opened his eyes a few minutes later when he felt that Kouga's aura was very far off. It was time to work cause this was escape plan number 22! Shippo inhale deeply trying to take as much air in as possible this escape plan was going to take a lot of speed, endurance, wits, and all out strength.

Shippo let out a nice stream of foxfire on the even thicker ropes and chains around his arms and legs. Where was Kouga getting them he'll never know? Once loose enough Shippo slipped out of them. Then he freed his waist, the rock on his tail was going to take some work. Using his little claws, he started to dig on one the side of the rock as well as foxfire too make the process faster melting some of the pure rock away. Finally, the rock rolled into the hole freeing his tail. Okay it was now time to really put his speed and wits to the test. Once clearing several feet of the cave on his own. Once he got to nearly half way, he transformed into a beat up Inuyasha. Minding that his tail, scent, and hair had to look just right.

He easily jumped down the rest of the way glad that none of the wolves were that close by though they were some up ahead. He started running really fast almost like he was really scared like he was about to die. Though it was partially true if caught by those wolves, again he could die. Though this plan had to work! Cause he was Inuyasha now!

He didn't get that far as a group of wolves finally stopped him. Growling steadily and baring all fangs. Shippo almost shook in fear but he had to act tough like Inuyasha would.

Inuyasha: What's seems to be the problem wolves?

Wolf 1: You half-breed! Your in our lands.

Inuyasha: really well what are you going to do about it?

At this point, who else but Ginta along side of Hakkaku showed up both having a slight limp in their walk?

Wolf 5: Hey Ginta and Hakkaku! Where's Kouga I think it's this half-breed he doesn't like. Come look.

Ginta: er Inuyasha you came. Got the message Kouga sent.

Inuyasha: Yeah, I delivered Kagome as promise as well as tessaiga. (Trying to have a look of malice and hurt) Your leader got what he wanted so leave me alone. I'm sick of fighting.

Ginta: got to admit you are looking messed up.

Hakkaku: Ah well let's let him go. We shouldn't interfere with Kouga's officially business.

So, the wolves let him run off and Shippo stayed in Inuyasha's form till he was sure he was out of sight, smell, and hearing distance. Only till he was getting closer to the western lands did he even break transformation to revert back to himself. He stopped a few miles later out of breath and wiped out.

Shippo: `Man those wolves were stupid. Hopefully Kouga won't be able to trace my scent. Oh well the real Inuyasha should be coming anyway as well as Kagome. I'll hate to be Kouga now.' I got to find Rin before dark!

More determine than ever Shippo rushed towards where he could sniff out Rin's scent, Sesshomaru's popped out here and there, and Jaken's foul odor seem to be all over. Finally, he was at the castle gates. An he hoped this worked as he saw two scary looking guards near the gates though it was worth trying. He transformed into Kagura since that was the only person left he could think of that wouldn't get attacked.

Kagura: excuse me you guard!

Demon guard 1: yes?

Kagura: Where's is the lord of this castle?

Demon guard 2: what business do you have of him?

Kagura: None at the moment but I request an audience with him right away.

Demon guard 1: listen you! Our Lord doesn't take request on demand!

Kagura: It too bad that I should be turned away I have a message for him from Naraku.

This made the guards shiver at the name they have heard of this Naraku demon and knew that he was the main one causing trouble who all demons alike him and those shards of the Shikon jewel. Jaken had told them what had happen when Sesshomaru had made a deal with him. Anyone who got away from Sesshomaru after trying to deceive him was one scary person. And this woman had anything to do with him their lord would surely want to hear of it.

Demon guard 2: And what was milady's name again?

Kagura: Kagura the wind sorceress, I am a servant of Naraku. (Slight bow)

Demon guard 1: what messages do you have for our lord?

Kagura: You must get him or allow my entrance for my master; Naraku has order only to tell Lord Sesshomaru this message.

Demon guard 2: He's isn't here at the moment.

Kagura: tell me on his whereabouts then. I shall find him.

Demon guard 1: Our lord left early this morning when his half brother, Inuyasha the hanyou came demanding a battle, shortly after both parties left in search of some kitsune.

Kagura: who was included in both parties?

Demon guard 2: I remember milord took Jaken and his human pet Rin with him. Inuyasha had a demon slayer, a young monk, a large neko demon, some strange geisha looking girl, and that's all I can recall.

Kagura: I see, and in which direction did they head in?

Demon 1: They headed northeastern to sought out some village, me believe, Inuyasha is currently staying out. Our lord and his brother had caught the scent of wolf-demon lurking about when the wind changed.

Kagura: well I shall search Lord Sesshomaru out for it is my head if this message is not deliver.

Demon guard 2: Indeed, but would ye not care to wait for our lord?

Kagura: No. Good-bye. I am taking my leave now. (Disappears in a cloud of smoke.)

It really amaze Shippo how no one demon or human looked up these days but it sure did make it easier to escape. It the guards had saw him in his pink balloon form no telling what would have happen. Shippo got far from the western lands till he finally `popped' and landed down in a loud thump. It was getting late and dark he would have to find a quick shelter somewhere's. He sniffed out an old underground fox den in between some thickets, it was for the most part well hidden, and as long as he kept his scent under control, he should be safe.

A little before twilight Shippo curled up in a ball and cried himself to sleep. He had done all that work for nothing and now he was really lost, scared, hungry, cold and in trouble; and Kagome and the others would never find him also Sesshomaru really had teamed up with Inuyasha to go look for him probably because of Rin and Kagome though. In the first time in his whole life, did he really feel alone and scare more so than any kid his age could ever or should ever feel.

[Chapter ten ends]

~~Author note: A little sad there huh? Shippo did all that work for nothing. Poor Shippo if only he would have stayed with Kouga or for the most part never had ran away. What's going to happen when Kagome finds he isn't with Kouga? See there is a lesson in this. Though this isn't the only one, trust me. Keep all those reviews coming I do admire them greatly. Also, it lets me know that people actually like my stories! ~~~