InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Snow Angel ❯ The Watchers ( Chapter 71 )

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Chapter 71 - The Watchers *Uneasiness* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

"I think we're close now," Kagome called out. Inuyasha skidded to a stop and let the miko down. Sesshoumaru, who had chosen to run as well, stopped a bit more elegantly, while the others landed. The taiyoukai took his place just outside the barrier, and Kagome made her way to his side to take his hand. "Yeah, it's not far now."

Sango, Miroku, and Shippo dismounted, and Kirara transformed to her smaller form to be carried by the slayer. Everyone walked along behind the two holding hands, waiting for the declaration that they found the right spot.

Inuyasha trailed along behind his companions. He had a strange feeling they were being watched, and his senses rarely misled him. After several minutes he sped up and grabbed Shippo from the monk.

"Hey, runt," he whispered. "Someone's following us. Can you feel it?"

The kitsune concentrated on his surroundings. If someone were hiding out there, he would be the one to confirm it. Being a magic user made it easier for him to see through the magic of others, and that included hiding one's scent and aura. He made certain not to look around as he mentally narrowed down their location. Finally, he nodded.

"Five... dragon youkai," he whispered.

"Go tell Kagome and Sesshoumaru," Inuyasha told him. He didn't doubt that his elder brother had no idea. The taiyoukai was fully focused on the woman by his side, to the point of being oblivious to hidden attackers.

The kitsune hopped down from the hanyou's shoulder and skipped along. "Mama," he called out. "Do you have any snacks? I'm hungry."

Kagome stopped and turned to look down at Shippo. "Honey, we just had lunch."

"I know, but Inuyasha ate it all. Maybe some candy?"

The miko scooped the kit up in her free arm, and he quickly climbed onto the shoulder closest to the taiyoukai. He whispered his information just loud enough for Sesshoumaru to hear. Kagome looked up at him in confusion, but he only squeezed her hand gently.

"Give the child what he desires," the taiyoukai said flatly while subtly tugging her towards the outside of the barrier. When she was safely on his side, he released her hand and the miko nodded. She knelt and opened her bag, continuing her search as Shippo filled her in. She fought not to tense at the information, and quickly found a sucker for the kit. He slipped it into her jacket pocket for safe keeping and stood in front of her, just behind the taiyoukai who appeared to be blocking her from their visitors' vision.

Sango and Miroku caught on quickly as Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha both grasped the hilts of their swords, and readied themselves. Something was about to go down.