InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The hearts of Children! ❯ Daring escapes while on thin ice ( Chapter 18 )

Chapter eighteen: Daring escapes while on thin ice.

~~Authoress notes: Yay this is one of the last chapters. (I think) The story winds down after this so make plans to say bye-bye really soon. (I hope) Though my next story is ready for typing up. School has really been kicking my butt and I for one am not one of those fan fic writers who would just give you a one-page chapter and call it a day. Hopefully I will be able to update everyday again after finals. (Crosses fingers)^^ Enjoy the chapter. ~~

{Dawn at the cave}

After a night of fighting and complaints about the "evil, demon purifying, clear, stuff that burns." With the ever so powerful yelps of two inu-brothers followed by "get away from me wench before I'll kill you! As well as the "I don't care if it does get infectious I don't need that crap ya stupid girl." The group did get a few hours of sleep. Sesshomaru wounds were all gone and most of Inuyasha's too by the next morning. The two had decided to stop talking at all since they kept thinking the same lines over and over. This getting along after so many years of never seeing eye-to-eye was tough but as brothers they secretly vow that they would stop hating each other and try to get along.

They had to make amends for past wrong doings. Kagome and the others liked this very much as Kirara and Kouga now lead the way. The search for the pups resumed after a hot meal and forcing the two brothers to find somewhere where they can clean themselves off. The snow had dwindle a bit giving them a clearer view on things. Though the tracks Shippo had made were gone as well as the scent. They were searching for old fox dens within the area hoping one would give them some leads.

[Dawn with Rintaro the wolf youkia]

Shippo and Rin had awaken before dawn which both cubs were used to since they both had travel with two of the most slave driving youkias in the whole wide world. Shippo crawled carefully towards the side of the cave in which Rin sat quietly. Why was she so scared? Shippo didn't have Inuyasha's strong scent of smell but he pretty much could tell when someone was afraid. He knew that wolves demon tend to be very lazy and did not under any condition like to be woken up. So, if the wolves stayed asleep for the whole day then that was find for them. It was giving Shippo time to come up with another one of his clever escape plans.

No way could he risk staying with a pack of wolf demons all winter. Besides the other might take him and Rin for dead and he really didn't want to hurt any of them like that; even Sesshomaru. Shippo motion Rin to be very quiet as he pulled her up and helped walk out of the cave. They might as well try to come up with an escape plan together. They walked towards a frozen lake and finally sat on an ice-covered log.

Shippo: Rin-chan I know you don't want to stay with the wolves any longer than I do, so we have to escape right away.

Rin: Rin doesn't like being with wolves. Rin thinks they might eat her if they get hungry. Sesshomaru-sama will not be able to save Rin from bad wolves this time.

Shippo: I know and I don't want our friends to worry about us any longer. Besides, I don't like going around destroying villages.

Rin: Rin doesn't want being a servant. Rin wants to be friends again.

Shippo: sorry about that Rin-chan but it was the only way to keep you alive. I don't want those wolves to eat you. You know your always be my very best friend.

Rin: (brightening up) really? Forever?

Shippo just nodded and gave him one his signature smiles. That when a daring escape plan came across his mind. The lake was frozen and since they already had left the den… …. …. Well why not try to escape right now?

Shippo: Rin-chan, I think we can escape here and now.

Rin: Really?

Shippo: yes, but we have to make it across the ice. So, we won't leave tracks for them to follow.

Rin: Rin never walked on ice before.

Shippo: I really hadn't either but we have to try.

Once making sure that the wolves would been out of it for a while, the two grabbed their furs, warped them around them, and made towards the lake full speed. It took a while for them to get some footing on the ice but for the most part, it was going to be pretty hard making it across the lake.

Rin: Shippo-chan I am going to fall again. Help!

Shippo: It okay just hold on my hand.

Finally, Shippo got into an almost skating motion but not till they fell on their butts again. Shippo let out a light growl as Rin whimper as their breath could be seen in front of them. Finally, they made it half way through the lake and though Rin could have swear she was hearing cracking in the ice.

Rin: Shippo-chan, Rin heard it again. I think we should go back.

Shippo: Ah it's o… … …

Rintaro: HEY! You, kitsune stop! (Growling)

Rin: Shippo-chan the wolves are after us again!

Shippo: There don't look to happy.

The pack came up on the ice falling and tripping all over the ice. Rin heard the cracking and creaking on the ice. Shippo was pushing Rin along using his little claws for balance on the ice. Rintaro and his gang sliding their way pass them and then back pass them. Shippo pushed Rin along with the wolves gaining on them unsteadily.

[Crack]

Rin: Shippo-chan!

Deep cracks where now appearing on the ice consequently some of the wolves went through the ice. There howls going along with Rin and Shippo screaming. The cracks separate up the two groups however Rin and Shippo would have to jump to get across the other side. Considering the options of them floating back to the wolves or capsizing over in the freezing water.

Shippo: Rin we have to jump!

Rin: Rin doesn't want to jump!

Shippo: we have to or those wolves are going to eat us.

Rin: Rin doesn't want to jump over cold water!

Shippo: Well it not like we have a choice. (Looking back to see the wolves coming closer)

Shippo: (Breathing hard) well gotta make like Inuyasha.

The Shippo transform into the infamous hanyou and leapt across the ice with Rin on his back. Untransformed into his normal form and ran off holding on to Rin hand for dear life. Rintaro and his gang was beyond mad. His plan was ruined by those brats.

{Short flashback}

Rintaro was looking at the two slumbering cubs having daydreams of how good they would fill his stomach as well as his pack. Yukio was seeing the hungered in his leader eyes. Though it was harder for him to see at night due to the scar on his left eye, actually everyone in the pack had a few scars here or there. Even Rintaro his whole back was full of scars and bit marks. Also, Rintaro was one of the shaggiest looking one in the whole pack.

Yukio: So you going to eat them soon boss?

Rintaro: It going to be too cold to go out hunting. Of course, the girl could use a little more meat on her. Guess we can use her for a snack.

Yukio: Then we will wait till the gain some more meat then?

Rintaro: Yeah when they let their guard down.

Yukio: Why do ya want to eat them anyway?

Rintaro: I don't care too much for their scent. Smell too much like everyone I don't like.

Shippo tried not groan out at that last remark. He should have known the wolf could not be trusted at all. He had to get Rin and himself out of Rintaro's lair soon or they might be the next big meal for the wolves. Hopefully they would be able to find Inuyasha and the others really soon.

[End flashback]

Rintaro: Wait to I get my teeth in you! Come back here you brat!

Yukio: You were going devour them anyway boss.

Rintaro: I know that BAKA! (Echoes throughout the mountain range.)

Shippo: Oh NO! (Eyes go wide)

Rin: The snow is rolling off the mountain! (Stops and looks around)

Shippo: Do you want to be an icicle?

Rin: No.

Shippo: Then run!

The avalanche almost instantly buried Rintaro and the few men he had left, the rest now frozen and buried under several feet of snow. However it didn't subside any less, Shippo opted for letting go on Rin's hand but the girl had a death grip on his hand. Since Rin wasn't used to running for her life as, Shippo was. She always had Sesshomaru and Jaken to protect her from this sort of stuff. Finally sensed a nice thick evergreen to climb up on.

Shippo: Rin we have to climb up those trees its our only chance.

Rin: Rin don't know how to climb trees like Inuyasha and Shippo-chan! And Rin legs hurt from running from the bad snow.

Shippo: come on Rin you can do it. Now jump!

So the two jumped up as high as they could and scurried up the tree like two young monkeys through seconds later the force of the snow brush against the tree nearly cracking it. Shippo still trying to sit on a limb but kept shaking the tree instead making Rin scream out in fear. They were both losing grip on the tree limb due to the coldness and the blisters that were cutting into their hands.

Rin: Rin going to fall! (Whimpering out)

Shippo: `Damnit I can't even help myself. What would Kagome or Inuyasha do?' I'll help you!

Shippo tried to make it down the now wet and snow-covered tree to help Rin. However, with their combine weight on one branch thus they both fell taking much of the tree with them. Luckily, they stopped near the base of the tree sitting on an upturned root, neither of them really wanted to be trapped in four or five feet of snow!

[Meanwhile]

The group had sent Kouga to go check out what was all the pre-rumbling and pure whiteness that seem to be flowing off the mountains over head. The recent snowfall had cover all scent and tracks so now even Kouga and Kirara couldn't find out where they where the two chibis might have gone off to but Kagome thought they should head towards the mountain. Till Sesshomaru animal instincts told them, they should stop and take a break. Finally, the wolf return as Inuyasha was finishing up the last of his Ramen.

Inuyasha: OI! What did you see Kouga?

Kouga: Some wolf-demons caused a snow slide far east of here. Everyone disappeared under broken ice and the snow.

Miroku: hmm still that was pretty close. Though it seem it won't be coming this way.

Sango: Sure was a big one. I'm we can continue on our search for now.

Sesshomaru: Those mountain always have snow on them year round must have been at least ten or more feet of snow that fell.

Kagome: what if Shippo and…. …. ….

Inuyasha: Don't even start to think stuff like that Kagome.

Kagome: (getting teary eyed) But…

Inuyasha: Looking we are wasting time come on. We should move on towards south.

Kagome: (walking towards the east) Shouldn't we go check for survivors or something?

Kouga: Forget it Kagome! They were a part of my clan so don't worry forget. Actually, I think they were enemies of mine. (Scratches head) One less problem for me.

Inuyasha: (Thinking about that last statement) In that case let's go check the area.

Everyone sweat dropped at the hanyou quick change of heart, they all knew where this was heading.

Kouga: OI! Mutt didn't you just hear me! (Growling)

Inuyasha: Yeah that why I having a change of plans. (With that, the two start arguing as predicted.)

{Aside}

Miroku: They both simpletons.

Sango: and predictable.

Kagome: This is giving me a headache.

Kirara: meow.

Sango: you too Kirara. Poor thing. (Rubbing Kirara head)

Sesshomaru: Their both are both fools. Lets leave them I'm sure they will be able to find us once they done degrading their minds further.

So the five of them left the two bricking idiots in their own little world. Across the river, the snow was a good three to six feet too much to the group amazement. Kirara actually had to transform into her larger form to avoid getting lost because of having to struggling in the snow. Kagome and Miroku were lagging behind in the snow due to their heavy clothing. (Kagome is wearing the coat.) Sesshomaru due to some warmth from the sun was getting some smells through his nose. A good ten minutes of waddling through the snow and even Sesshomaru was chest deep in the snow.

Kirara had all three human on her now despite how hard it was to move in the snow. Of course, they all had opted to fly however they didn't want to miss any clues if the children had been near the area. Though Sesshomaru was getting frustration with the current pace though something was telling him that Shippo and Rin had to be nearby. It was faint but he could just barely smell a whiff of kitsune fur and flowers nearby.

[Inuyasha and Kouga]

Kouga: Stupid mutt! Your nothing without your crappy sword.

Inuyasha: Ha! Don't be such a loser! Wait, you can't help that can you!

Needless to say, the two were locked in combat oblivious that the others had been left. Kouga had the most scratches while Inuyasha only had a mere cut on his forehead.

Kouga: Shut up dog turd! Once we find those runts. I going to make Kagome my mate!

Inuyasha: (Fluming again) Kagome!?! Listen you; Kagome will never be your woman ya got that. How many times do I have to tell ya that ya blunt stupid wolf!?!

Kouga: Kagome don't listen to this dog…. … …Kagome? (Looking around) Kagome!

Inuyasha: (looking around now) Hey where'd they all go?

Kouga: Later dog-breath I going to go find them. (Runs after Kagome scent.)

Inuyasha: Hey wait a minute! Hey! Kouga! You JACKASS. [That last word is echoed through the mountain range]

Inuyasha: (Eyes go wide) Oh no.

The snow started to roll off the mountain like rain drops off a car window. Inuyasha shallow his fear and started to run the hell out of there. As he leapt across the river after Kouga.

[Back to the others]

Sango: (holding on to miroku for once) What's happening now?

Sesshomaru: It seems we have to get of here now.

Miroku: Why?

Kouga: Stupid mutt and his dog breath! (Runs right past them at nearly sonic speed)

Kagome: Kouga!?!

Sango: Kagome look behind you!

Miroku: I think we need to follow Sesshomaru advise.

Sesshomaur: yes and now.

Sesshomaru didn't wish to be the one to have to dig out all the babbling idiots out of the snow. So he grab Kagome from the ground, leapt away, and then took to the air. The other hearing Kagome sudden scream rushed after her on Kirara, who thought it best to take to the skies too.

Inuyasha: Hey! Wait up! Don't you dare leave me you guys! (Jumping after them)

Sango: Oh Kami! Inuyasha is still down there!

Miroku: (With his thoughtful expression on) should we get him?

Sango: (Evil glare) Why would we leave him?

Miroku: (fake laugh) Ha! Ha! I was only joking.

Sango: That was a bad joke. Kirara lets go get him.

Kirara dived down and scoop Inuyasha up before he became a snow-covered hanyou. As the snow then covered all the small trees, footprints, and scents that they had, moments ago had just seen or made.

[Very close to the others. Sitting on the highest tree limb.]

Rin: Was that Sesshomaru-sama and Kagome-chan?

Shippo: (covering his ears) Yeah I know her screaming anywhere.

Rin: Why didn't Sesshomaru-sama see us?

Shippo: They were so high up like they were trying to run away from something.

Rin: My Sesshomaru-sama never runs away from anything!

Shippo: Then maybe he took Kagome away because Inuyasha was being a jerk.

Rin: Inuyasha not that much of a jerk. I hope.

Shippo: What's that sound?

Before them rolled a rapid wave of snow both of their young eyes with wide with fright. Luckily, a familiar shadow cast over them. That brought on a hopefully smile on both their faces as they started jumping up and down.

Shippo & Rin: Kirara! Inu-chan! HELP!

Both Inuyasha and Kirara looked down when they heard their high-pitched yelps. As two little jumping dots could be seen up in a tree. Inuyasha couldn't believe the little runts had made it out in the wild this long. He never wanted to tell anyone especially Kagome and Sesshomaru but he really had believe that the two were long dead by now. Though the hanyou was snapped out of his thoughts by Mirkou's staff coming in contract with his skull.

Inuyasha: what the hel… … …

Sango & Miroku: Inuyasha jump down and go get them!

Inuyasha: but… … …

Sango and Miroku: GO! (Shoves him off Kirara)

Thus the confused hanyou tried to land gracefully on the tree instead he landed heavily on the weaken tree which of course made all of them fall into the deep snow. Inuyasha though neck deep in the snow scooped the children and dashed upwards.

Shippo: Inuyasha watch out for… … … AHHHH!

[Crashed.]

If only Shippo would have said something, a second before they wouldn't be in a near sub-zero waters. Inuyasha yelping out of the cold water running faster than even Kouga fighting the urge to get down on all fours and shake himself of. Looking behind them, Rin and Shippo saw that the avalanche had long stopped though the tree they had been on had vanish.

Kirara landed down near them a few minutes later. Sango and Miroku saw the shaggy and shivering hanyou and the kids. Miroku just shook his hand as he took off one of the layers of his robe and wrapped the shivering three. Sango could help but thank the gods that the two kids were safe and they could all go home.

Sango: Let's go find the Kagome, Sesshomaru, and Kouga.

Thus, Sango scooped up the two shivering kids as Miroku helped the freezing Inuyasha up, as they took airborne once more as Kirara sniffed out Kagome and Sesshomaru. Rin was already having a sneezing/coughing fit while Shippo was already burning up with a fever, and Inuyasha nearly kept wobbling off Kirara, the poor guy was have dizzy spells.

Miroku: Well at least there safe.

Sango: I know a certain miko and inu-youkia going to be happy.

Miroku: Finally, we can go back to the village. (Sighs)

Sango: and continue our journey with Naraku.

Miroku: Sango down there.

Sango: Good job Kirara. Let's land.

[End chapter eighteen]

Authoress notes: I'll go back and fix all spelling and grammar later. Sigh I been so busy being a sophomore and all. Finals all week and this transition from having a block schedule to a normal schedule really hard. I miss going to school at 8:45. Now I have to be there at 8:15! (GRRR) Stupid school board/ district/ state and everyone else that did that. Well I have a three-day weekend so I might have the next chapter up by then. Thanks for reading and review please.

{Next chapter: What happens now? Everything should be okay now right? Wrong! With cold, chills, and fevers forever going around it going to be major havoc. Most importantly, what's going to happen with Shippo and Rin friendship? And what of Sesshomaru and Inuyasha new bond? Will it freeze over or are they really going to stick together? More drama and angst in the next time.}