InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The hearts of Children! ❯ What snowballs can lead to. ( Chapter 22 )

Chapter twenty-two: What Snowballs can lead to.

{Author notes: Thanks for all the reviews and support for this story. I'm glad most of you are enjoying it. Out of the whole story, I have only got one mean flamer. It seems that my next story will be sometime in the spring or early summer. Anyway, I hope this chapter brings out some laughs. Thanks for reading everyone it means a lot to me.}

[Chapter twenty-two starts]

Along a narrow passage way and squeezing into a tighter doorway was Jaken mission for the day. He had to retrieve two wandering cubs. Kagome had woken up to find herself alone in bed! Needless to say she was a bit worried and perturb that Shippo would even have the gull to run off again without saying anything. Now he was being just plain defiant towards her. She couldn't wait till she had him but his fluffy tail.

Sesshomaru second that emotion when he had awoken to find that Rin was not in her room where he had sent her hours ago. It a while before Sesshomaru could even hear their faint sounds of breathing within the wall it took awhile looking for someone who could go into the narrow and long forgotten passage way. So for the time being the adults were sitting around waiting impatiently for the two rascals to crawl out of the narrow passage way. Though Sango kept trying to make light conversation to clam everyone down.

Kagome: Rin knows this castle up and down does she?

Sesshomaru: Mostly down at knee level she enjoys these games. I forgotten all about that secret passage. It was used by my father, I believe.

Kagome: But it' so small. How could your father fit in there? He was huge!

Sesshomaru: I believe it was use as a storage compartment and nothing more. I doubt he ever went in there at all. It has a lot of my father private things in there from ancient times.

Miroku: I wonder what kind of private things hmm? (Perverted smirk)

Sango: (cold stare) It must be very useful having Jaken around Sesshomaru-sama.

Sesshomaru: Yes it seems he does serve a purpose after all. Hmm. They seem to be coming.

Kagome: Finally!

It less than five second a very sleepy looking Rin and Shippo crawled out of the passageway. By the glares, they were seeing it looked like they were in a lot of trouble. Shippo let out a nervous gulp. He forgot that he promise Kagome to always tell her where he was going from now on and that he would never run away again. Rin hid behind Shippo in shame she couldn't look into her Sesshomaru-sama's eyes right.

As promise Kagome, snatch Shippo up by his tail in a very Inuyasha-like manner glaring at him. Rin then darting over behind Miroku would was then scoop up by Sango from the Houshi. Thus, the interrogation began.

Kagome: Shippo why you run off again with Rin? What if you were hurt? Or got snuck in there? We all to big to fit in there. You didn't open anything in there? Don't you ever think about other people feelings when you do these kinds of things? You had better have a good excuse for making me freak out like that.

Shippo: (scare out his mind) I didn't mean too! I didn't mean to make everyone worry.

Rin: Yeah Rin didn't mean to scare everyone. Rin was just showing Shippo-chan her hiding places when Jaken is being a bad little froggy to me. Like just now when he called me a "troublesome half-wit of a girl."

Sesshomaru: Rin, where is Jaken?

Rin: His back in the room Sesshomaru-sama.

Shippo: I think he's having trouble getting out Sesshomaru-sama.

Sesshomaru: (crouching down) I see. Jaken come out here now.

Jaken: I can't milord this Jaken is stuck in between the walls!

With one quick swift Sesshomaru melted the walls with his poison claws just enough to so he could yank Jaken out by his collar. Then flung him through the wall much to everyone surprise. So surprise that Kagome dropped Shippo on the floor without too much warning.

Kagome: That wasn't called for Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru: (Standing up to full height) This Sesshomaru does not to like to be lied too. Nor should that imp forget his place here.

Kagome: Then maybe it would be better if we took these two outside maybe to a courtyard it doesn't seem to be that cold out.

Miroku: Yes some fresh air might do all our minds good.

Sango: It even stopped snowing at least now its not for now.

Begin the demon he was Sesshomaru didn't reply to nothing a simple nod that motion Rin to following him and the others soon followed. So down several hallways and they were, out in one of Sesshomaru biggest courtyard. The group were quite taken aback by the vastness and beauty of the snow cover courtyard. Kagome had clam down a little bit knowing once more hat her Shippo was safe. A thought popped into Kagome has she let out a childish smirk it been so long since she played in the snow as she padded some of the snow into a ball. All of a sudden….

[Plop]

Miroku fell flat on his face bringing Sango down with him. Causing Sesshomaru and Rin to turn around. A cold white substance was all over his the back of his head. As his hand traveled down Sango's body. For a few seconds Rin could see a smile within her favorite demon lord's eyes. They all ready knew what the outcome would be.

Sango: (Smack) What's the meaning of this Houshi!

Miroku: (rubbing his head and now face) Sango my dearest I didn't mean too, something hit me and I fell down! It wasn't even my intentions.

Sango: Don't let it happen again. (Snarling) We're in front of children!

Miroku: (innocent smirk with a hush tone) I think it time for them to know the facts of life.

[A very hard punch and a beet red Sango]

Sango: Men are stupid! (Stomping off to the outer corners of the courtyard.)

Sesshomaru: `Humans what simpletons.' Rin stay close the snow is deep around here.

Miroku recovered from Sango mighty hit with just two bumps. With yet other goofy smile on his face though it was quickly remove when another flash of white meet with his face causing him to fall on his back. This time Sesshomaru's ears caught the muffled laughter of Kagome and Shippo. It seemed that Kagome and the fox was the cause of the monk's sudden clumsiness.

Rin was running around trying to wake up all the sleeping flowers but finding a very hard task. Though she found a couple to give to Sesshomaru and Sango. Though as soon as Sango went to receive the little gift a snowball came in contact with her backside though she see saw who thrown it in the corner of her eye.

Sango: SHIPPO! I SAW THAT!

[Plop]

Sango was so busy yelling at the young Kitsune that she didn't see Kagome sneak up from behind and throw a double slush snowball behind her. As Kagome dropped to her knees laughing out loud. Okay now the demon slayer was mad. It was too cold for all this nonsense. As the others minus Sesshomaru soon join in the laughter. As Sango stood up to full height brushing the snow off herself.

Sango: Kagome you too! Friends don't use friends for target practice!

Kagome: Lighten up Sango it just a snowball.

Sango: Snowball?

Kagome: Just watch.

So, Sango watch as Kagome scoop up some snow and rolled it up in a ball and tossed it fast at a still laughing Miroku who promptly fell on the cold wet snow. Sango already anxious too try it knelt down in the snow and scooped up a handful herself and tossed at the unexpected Kitsune. Miroku getting himself together for the fourth time that day only to get yet another snowball thrown at him. Catching on quick, Rin join Shippo at the new game hitting poor Miroku upside his head and thus the snowball fight begun. With Sesshomaru dodging the flying balls of snow ever so slightly. Enjoying how simple little things like this can make humans and the young take their mind off of everything.

Inuyasha hopped onto the roof on Sesshomaru's peering down at the group; confuses on the sight he saw down below. Everyone expect Sesshomaru running around throwing balls of snow at each other and it looked like Miroku was getting the worst of it. It looked like the they were all having fun. Which was a good thing since that had to mean that Kagome had gotten over what had happen between them last night.

Rin: Sesshomaru-sama why don't you play with us?

Sesshomaru: This, Sesshomaru is too old for these game.

Rin: (frown) Don't you really want to try it? (Pout) You don't look to old. Your strong!

Sesshomaru didn't want to disappoint the young girl and he enjoy the complements. Though he was that self-conscious about himself that he would let it go over his head. Beside he had long sense Inuyasha presence just above him on the roof. It was about time the stupid foolhardy hanyou popped his head in. Speaking of popped, a thought sudden came to Sesshomaru's head as Rin was staring at the demon lord in confusion.

Sesshomaru: You know Rin I believe I do want to try, now stand back.

Rin stood back and watched with a gleeful heart as she saw Sesshomaru scoop up a handful of into a perfect round ball. Before she could blink, she felt the force of Sesshomaru swiftly jumping up and smacking Inuyasha upside the head with a powerful snowball. The unexpected Hanyou promptly fell off the roof with a crash.

Inuyasha: Sesshomaru! You….

[Plop]

Inuyasha words were cut short as yet another snowball came in contact with his head. Kagome and the others stop short as Rin was doing a victory dance as she had brought Inuyasha back down again.

Shippo: Wow Inuyasha back!

Kagome could only smile though it quickly faded when Inuyasha golden glaze met hers. Not feeling his usual cocky self for the first time he felt his self a lot smaller than Kagome without being "sat." Kagome being aware of the children around her decided to save wrath for later. Though before the night was over a certain hanyou was going to get a piece of her mind and then some. Inuyasha caught the "wait to I'll get you alone look" burning in Kagome's eye and gulp just before yet another snowball was hurled in his face by Shippo. Now he was getting annoyed.

Shippo: Where did you run off too? Did you beat Koga up already? Why are you sitting around looking stupid? I guess you can't really help it can you. (To Rin) Koga must have knock some his brains loose.

Rin: (jumping on his shoulders and hugging me around the neck) I miss you Inu-chan! You miss breakfast. I bet your hungry. You made everyone worry too. You shouldn't run off like that without saying goodbye it's rude. Why do you always beat up on stupid Koga? You want to play with us? We having a snowball fight?

Inuyasha: (more annoyed than ever) Listen! You two are the one too talk about running off! If I remember right, we had to go looking for you two a whole three days in the snow! No, I didn't go beat that wimpy wolf. He's not worth my time. I'm not hungry. (Growling) Also I thought I told you not to call me inu-chan and I'm NOT STUPID! AND I DON'T WANT TO PLAY WITH ANY…

[Plop]

Shippo: (threw a snowball at Inuyasha and walked away) Ah Shut-up. Inu-chan.

Rin: (Running around giggling and chanting) Inu-chan lost! Inu-chan lost! Inu-chan lost!

Inuyasha: (muttering, `I hate my life.') SHIPPO! (Growling) Your dead! (Jumps up and chases Shippo around while kicking snow at him.)

Shippo: AHHHHH! KAGOME HELP!

Kagome: (being waiting to say this all day) Sit boy.

{Thump}

Rin: Rin will save you too! Take this Inu-chan. {Throws another snowball at him.)

Sango, Miroku, and Kagome were on the sideline looking at the sweet interaction at the two young children bugging the crap out of Inuyasha. While Inuyasha chase both of them around and trying to throw snowballs at them. Though every time Inuyasha got close enough to hit either one Kagome either sat him or he got hit with a snowball. Sesshomaru slightly chuckled at the hanyou frustration. Though he was unsure of the strange feeling bubbling inside him. Could it be pure happiness?

Sango: Well things seem to be back to normal.

Miroku: Not quiet. I think things got better.

Sango: Hmm true.

Kagome: I'm just glad everyone's all right.

Sango: I told you so.

Inuyasha: (Fuming cause he can't make a snowball or hit either child) Sesshomaru! This is all your fault to begin with!

Sesshomaru: I believe I told you not to take your problem out on me.

Inuyasha: You the one whole knock me off the roof, with a ball of snow you jack-

[Plop, Sesshomaru threw a snowball at Inuyasha yet again]

Sesshomaru: (slight smirk) Please refrain from using profane language around the young Inuyasha.

Inuyasha: (growling) Stop-throwing stuff at me!

Shippo: (throws a snowball at him) Stop being such a pup Inuyasha. Take it like a man.

Inuyasha: (Kicks some snow at Shippo who doges it) Shut up runt!

Rin: (giggles) Aw, Inu-chan Rin will show you how to make a snowball okay? (Tugging on his sleeve)

Inuyasha: Feh, whatever I don't care. (Sitting down in a pout)

Rin: see it's like this. (Shows Inuyasha how to make a snowball.) See? Easy!

Inuyasha: Right. (Makes a snowball) Like this huh?

Rin: Uh huh! (All smiles)

Inuyasha: (tossing the snowball up and down in his hand) hmm. (Smirk)

Rin: (backing away) hey don't look at Rin like that Inu-chan. (gulping)

Inuyasha: All fair in love and war kid. (Fake smile)

Rin: (eye go round) Sesshomaru-sama help!

Before Inuyasha could deliver the blow. He was bombarded with a dozen or so snowballs form every direction. It seems everyone came to Rin's aid and attack the bad Inu-chan. Inuyasha not being someone who gives up easy began to fight back now understanding the concept of the game going after Shippo, Miroku, and Rin in the first round. Then Kagome, Sango, and Rin in the second. Then lastly mainly after Sesshomaru for blowing his cover in the first place. Then it was free for all though Miroku and Inuyasha were teaming up against Sesshomaru. Though they were no match for his speed and agility, besides the girls and the kids were against them.

Jaken was looking out the huge glass doors not knowing if he should believe his eyes or what. What he dreaming or did he eat some real bad food? They were all running around throwing balls of snow at each other and it look like the were having fun. Even Lord Sesshomaru his lord Sesshomaru!?! He could believe it! No, they had to be on some sort of spell it had to be the young miko. She had drove them all mad! Also, Lord Sesshomaru's mangy half-wit hanyou brother was out there too. That's it he had to see it all for himself, as he bust into the courtyard squawking up a storm.

Jaken: Milord, what is the meaning of this!?! I don't understand! Why are you throwing snow at…

[Plop]

Rin: Silly frog you have to learn to duck when in a snowball fight and you should never question Sesshomaru-sama. NYA! (Sticks tongue at the daze imp)

Rin took it upon herself to be the first to toss a snowball at the confused imp. Thus, everyone even Sesshomaru let out a lighthearted chuckle. Jaken however was in no laughing mood. Bad enough the crazy girl cut him from finishing his thought. He shook his self off of the snow and stood up. Muttering about stupid human girls.

Jaken: That was uncalled for Rin!

[Plop]

Sesshomaru: I could say the same thing. What business is it of yours in how I chose to spent my time?

Jaken: (shaking the snow off but bowing in the snow) I'm most sorry milord! This Jaken nearly forgot his place.

[Plop]

Shippo: Don't let it happen again baka froggy! You mess up our game!

[Whack]

Rin: Yeah!

[Smack]

Shippo: Now you can play or go away.

Now Jaken was really confused, a game was it? Wait why would his lord Sesshomaru playing games with these lunatics? He pondered this as Shippo and Rin kept throwing snowballs at the back of his head as he laid cold and stiff on the ground refusing to get up anymore. The two finally him no fun with on with there childish games and started hitting the others.

It was getting dark out now and the group were all wash up and warm. Dinner by Sesshomaru's command was to be served in fifth teen minutes. So, the group had some time to kill, after; making sure that Shippo was kept busy around the castle Kagome then headed out to see the sun set. Inuyasha knowing full well that was his cue to go after his love still hesitated on following her. Sesshomaru being not as clueless as his brother nudge the dim-witted hanyou to go on.

Sesshomaru: (in a hush tone) If you do not make up with her now you might as well hand her over to the wolf.

Inuyasha: (growling) I was about to do that gez! Get off my back! (Stomps off in Kagome's directions)

Sesshomaru: (sighs) idiot.

{Shippo}

Shippo had been given one of Kagome's giant book of children fairy tales, an extra thick coloring book, a box full of drawing paper and about 900 crayons. Rin having just had her bath looked over for her young friend by calling his name out all over the castle. Rin upon hearing her best friend's voice halls away skipped gleefully towards his voice.

Shippo: In here!

Rin: Rin is here now too!

Shippo: You found me!

Rin: What ya doin' Shippo-chan?

Shippo: reading one of my favorite stories. Want me to tell you the story.

Rin: Yes please.

Shippo: Okay once upon a time there were three little pigs. One little pig made his house out of straw but then a big ugly wolf came and blew his house down and the little pig ran off. The second pig made his house out of stick but the ugly wolf came back and blew his house down and the little pig ran off. The third little pig made his house of bricks and the big bad wolf said, "little pig little pig let me in and the pig said not by the hairs of my little chiny chin." Then the wolf said, "I'll huff and I'll puff and blow your house down like I did the other two." But the little pig didn't care so the wolf blew and blew but the house didn't fall down like the others and finally the wolf gave up. The end.

Rin: What happen to the other two pigs?

Shippo: Kagome told me they hid somewhere and then when the wolf left they stayed with the third pig.

Rin: Oh, Rin wishes she could read as good as you Shippo-chan.

Shippo: Kagome taught me how to read! She can teach you too!

Rin: Yeah!

Shippo: Yup.

Rin: But.

Shippo: What?

Rin: What if Sesshomaru-sama doesn't let Kagome-chan and you to come back.

Shippo: Don't think like that Rin!

Rin: But…

Shippo: Didn't you see Sesshomaru and Inuyasha playing in the snow?

Rin: Yeah.

Shippo: Well if they can play together than I think we can be friends forever!

Rin: Really Shippo-chan?

Shippo: Yeah!

Rin: Shippo-chan?

Shippo: Yeah?

Rin: Do you think Kagome can teach me to write good too like Sesshomaru-sama?

Shippo: Yeah of course she will Kagome know almost everything!

Rin: Sesshomaru-sama know everything too. What if Kagome-chan and Sesshomaru-chan got married?

Shippo: Nah. Kagome in love with Inuyasha.

Rin: Really? (Big smile) But Inuyasha such an idiot. Then how come Koga kept trying to hug and kiss her? I don't understand.

Shippo: Don't bother.

Rin: Adults are funny.

Shippo: Yeah. I hope I never grow up.

Rin: Yeah me too. I always want to ride on Sesshomaru-sama's back.

Shippo: And I always want to be small enough to sit on Kagome's shoulder and ride on her bicycle's basket.

Rin: Bi-icicle?

Shippo: No its Bi-cycle. I'll draw you a picture of it.

So, Shippo drew her a picture of it. Rin was so happy and impress with his drawing skills that they both decided to color till dinner. Sesshomaru no to far away found there little conversation more than interest yet also very troublesome. That feeling was bubbling inside him again as he put his papers down on the desk he had been working on. Was it happiness he was feeling? He let out a soft growl. Perhaps if Inuyasha wasn't such a disgrace moreover such an idiot this would had been a simple task. He let out another growl he was growing as soft at heart as his big fluffy tail. His only hope was that Inuyasha and Kagome got settle. With the girl by his side Inuyasha had, a lot more sense and she could vouch for his Rin protection.

[Chapter twenty-two ends]

{Author note: Long chapter huh. I got this one a lot faster than the previous one though. Spring break is coming up and I might have some free time. I might be able to finish this story I think it only have a couple more chapters plus the epilogues. Well thanks for reading please review!}

(Next chapter: Will Inuyasha and Kagome make-up? Sesshomaru and Inuyasha have another deep discussion before bed. Will it affect Shippo and Rin relationship? Will gang have more fun in the snow? Find out!)