InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Snow Angel ❯ The Village ( Chapter 19 )

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Chapter 19 - The Village *Real World* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Finally they had reached the outer edges of the village. Kagome signaled for the others to go on ahead, and Inuyasha walked alongside her the rest of the way so that Prince did not have to run any further. Sesshoumaru was grateful for the slower pace, as he was exhausted. He hadn't been sure that he would be able to continue the way they had been for much longer. He listened as Kagome and Inuyasha chatted, mentally frowning when the miko said she would be heading home the next day. What did she mean? Where was home if it was not there in Edo?

The hanyou seemed displeased with her decision as well, but had reluctantly agreed that she did not have to be there since they would not be traveling for a while. The once-taiyoukai soaked in every bit of information he could as they talked, learning that she was returning to her home for 'school', whatever that was. He deduced that it had something to do with her education, as she mentioned turning in the work she had done in the cave, but he could not figure out where it was she was going. He decided that, after a bit of thought, it didn't matter. He would be accompanying her, so he would find out soon enough.

They were greeted by a warm meal when they finally made it to Kaede's hut, and not long afterwards, the group settled in for the night. Sesshoumaru was disturbed when he overheard Kagome speaking with Sango in hushed tones.

"So, I'm going  home for a while in the morning. Do you think you can keep an eye on Prince for me? I'd love to take him with me, but who knows if the well would let him through, and even then, I have no idea how I'd get him out of it in my time. It's not like he can climb the ladder."

Sango smiled at the mental image of the dog attempting to climb his way out of the well. "Of course I'll watch him. I'm sure he can pretty much take care of himself, but I'll make sure he eats and stays out of trouble."

"Thanks, Sango," Kagome said with a smile. "He's probably not going to be too happy that I'm gone, but I don't really have any other choice. I have to turn in my work and catch up on exams. I'll come back as soon as I can, probably not longer than a week. I'll get the rest of my makeup work, and then do it here so I can take care of him and be with you guys."

"Take your time. I do not know how you manage your responsibilities here and in your own time, and your studies. It would be far too much for me to handle."

Kagome shook her head. "Nah. You're way tougher than me, Sango. If I can manage, you'd be fine."

"Are you going to explain to him where you are going?"

The miko looked over at Prince, seeing him watching her intently. "Yeah, I'll have to. He looks like he has questions already."

The slayer glanced at the dog and nodded her agreement. "Yes, he does."