InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Yozora ❯ Field of Flowers ( Chapter 7 )

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Chapter 7

Field of Flowers

After a week, Yozora was just beginning to get the jist of their journey. Apparently, they were all on a mission to find shards of a jewel, The Shikon no Tama. The name rang a bell, but otherwise, she couldn't have cared less. She could faintly remember her mother telling her something about staying away from it, that nothing good could come of it.

This made her worry a bit about him, but she hadn't said anything. She merely figured he was strong enough to fend off the danger messing with the jewel could bring.

Everyone in the group seemed to have a purpose.

The monk was a holy man and by his aura, he was intelligent, though not enough to learn that groping women equaled pain. He was able to purify things and was fountain of odd facts of miscellaneous things.

The taijiya was powerful and magnificent in battle. True, the few demons they had run into were small and insignificant, but she still dealt with them like a master slayer, never dropping her guard, although, her cooking skills left something to be desired. She was also hot headed and violent with anyone who got in her way.

Her fire-cat, Kirara, though often forgotten, was vicious in battle and an invaluable part of the team.

Inuyasha, her protector, was the leader. Strong, valiant and courageous, he never gave an inch in battle! Seeing his awesome blade for the first time had amazed her. His aura was so fearsome, promising pain for all who stood in his way. His most damaging fault however was his pride. He was astoundingly stubborn and intolerant of whining and laziness.

Still, in spite of his faults, she hated that he was teased by his `Friends.' The monk was most sly in his jokes, while the fox's were blatantly clear. The taijiya seemed to sit back and watch, while the girl, who had now made it clear that she was a priestess, did little to defend him.

No, she even helped them sometimes! That necklace around his neck was actually a curse! Whenever the girl felt like it, she could just yell, `OSUWARI!' and he would come crashing to the ground! He was the alpha and she was degrading him! She had no right; it just wasn't how things ran in a pack! What confused her most was that he never tried to reprimand her for her deliberate disregard for pack rules!

The girl, Kagome as they called her, was the one she disliked most! How dare she be so mean to him when he protected her?! All she did was shoot sparkly arrows and missed most the time! The only member she disliked almost as much was the kitsune. He was mean and pushy. It wasn't her fault that daddy liked her more. Besides, he was annoying.

Yozora growled out loud, though inaudibly to Humes. Inuyasha looked back at her questioningly. She smiled brilliantly and scurried closer to him, gripping some of the extra fabric of his hakama.

“Inuyasha?” Kagome groaned. “Can we please take a break? I have blisters on my blisters!”

Inuyasha rolled his eyes and led them off the path, into a hilly meadow of flowers. “We're not staying here all day, so enjoy it while you can.” He clarified curtly.

“Yes!!!” Kagome smiled and plopped down in the grass with a happy sigh. Inuyasha sat next to her, cross-legged while Yozora galloped after a butterfly. Inuyasha barked a warning to her, though he knew it was unneeded. She'd already learned that, but he felt better having done it.

Sango and Miroku were sitting side by side also. The slayer smiled and picked a flower, holding it to Kirara, who sniffed it curiously. Both of them giggled as a short sneeze followed.

Kagome was snapped out of her resting as a small kitsune instigated a game of tag, leaving Inuyasha alone. He watched them all with slight interest and even a bit of humor as Kagome and Shippo began to roll down a knoll. He smiled softly as the spring sunlight bathed him in its warmth, letting his eyes shut. Surely a couple seconds wouldn't hurt?

Yozora, meanwhile was in search of flowers, having gave up on the butterflies. She found a nice purplish flower and picked it, along with some yellow, and, pink. Arms full she waddled over to Inuyasha.

Seeing the peaceful look on his face and closed eyes, she figured he was asleep. With a mischievous smile, she began to put the flowers in his hair, one by one, humming a happy tune. Before long, she ran out of flowers and went back in search of more.

She was in sight of Inuyasha, though because the hills and, tall grass, she could only barely spot the others in the pack.

She was humming so loudly that she never noticed the growling downwind of her, nor the smell of unfamiliar canines. Suddenly, a chill ran down her spine. She looked all directions, ears swiveling like little radars. She looked in the nearby flora and backed up slowly, trying to judge her chances of making a beeline to her daddy in one piece.

She gulped as two glowing amber eyes glared at her through the bushes with intent to kill. As the creature made itself know, Yozora knew she couldn't win. Three of them emerged from the woods, maws dripping and hackles raised. Their earthy, sun-dappled coats shimmering as their sinewy muscles moved beneath.

“Tasty…” Snarled one to the others, who nodded. “Half-breed, stay put. It will only hurt for a second… If you're lucky…”

Yozora knew better than to scream. It might draw other wolves, but them how would she wake up her daddy?! She gulped and dropped her flowers, in an instant, dashing as quickly as she could in the direction of her daddy's pack. The others gave chase with amusement.

A choked gasp came from her as a fourth and fifth wolf made their presence known, blocking her immediate path. She made a turn to the right, weaving through the tall grass, hoping they'd lose her trail, but knowing with horror, they wouldn't. The fangs behind her snapping at her heels urged her to go faster and faster. She panted hard, feeling her muscles begin to ache in protest and lungs burn with exertion.

Without warning, the panting and footfall of the wolves stopped. She knew she shouldn't have stopped, nor should she have looked back, but still she did all the same, only to be met by five snarling beasts, the largest of which tackled her to the ground, pinning her shoulders to the ground, its horrid breath washing over her.

Yozora took in the biggest breath she could with her winded lungs. “DADDY!!!!!”

The wolf over her growled as the others grinned evilly. “No one can save you now little bitch.” It snapped as its saliva dripped onto her cheek, causing her to shudder. As the gleaming fangs began their rapid descent to her throat she shut her eyes hard, bracing herself for death.

After a couple of seconds, opened one eye cautiously. The wolf was now on the ground, whimpering. She looked up to see her daddy glowering hatefully at the wolves. They all pounced upon him, trying to make it to his jugular. He easily ripped them off, not caring in least that their fangs were tearing through his skin and casting them to the ground like rag dolls.

Finally, one of them decided the battle was hopeless and howled for help and they backed off. Yozora took this moment to find her safety behind Inuyasha's legs.

Inuyasha HATED the scent of wolves. Especially these ones! A familiar whirlwind approached from the distance.

“What the hell's going on here?! I send you guys out to get food and this happens?!” A man in a brown skirt and ponytail complained. Yozora instantly hated this man.

“Kouga.” Inuyasha spat harshly.

“Dog shit.” Kouga growled back. “What the hell are you doing here?”

“I could ask you the same! Why the hell were your wolves trying to eat my kid?! ” Inuyasha yelled before he could think of what he was saying.

Kouga scoffed incredulously. “That's a good one! What kinda bitch would let you mate with her, dog-shit?”

Inuyasha blushed hard. “She's not mine like that! Her mother marked me as her guardian!”

The wolf prince laughed harder. “That musta been one desperate bitch! Who in their right mind would leave you in charge of their pup?! Ha-ha-ha!!”

“Shut it, you mangy wolf! That doesn't change the fact your wolves tried to eat her!!!” Inuyasha gripped his Tetsusaiga at his hip, ready to draw it and itching to let it taste the wolf's blood.

“Eh, no one got hurt so, whatcha worrying about. It's your fault she wandered off! Keep a closer eye on your kid dumbass.” Kouga shrugged.

Inuyasha's breath grew ragged in his throat with rage that he tried to bite back, the feeling of utter failure to Yozora bathing him. He refused to crack under Kouga's jeering this time!

Kouga looked down to the girl mockingly sympathetically. “It's not your fault your new dad is a complete moron.”

He reached down to pat her head, but was met by fierce growling from both. Kouga gave a slight shiver. This girl was giving out an impossible amount of killing intent!

“Tell my woman that I'm sorry I missed her! I'll be back soon enough! Oh, and you got daisies in your hair.” He waved back with a cocky smirk, only angering Inuyasha more and disappeared in a whirlwind.

Inuyasha ran a hand through his hair and to his horror, the wolf was right. He did have flowers in his hair! He quickly shook his head, mortified at the number of flowers that floated to the ground.

After he was sure that Kouga was gone, he kneeled down to Yozora's height. She'd been holding back her fear like a good demon, but now it flooded out as tears flowed down her cheeks. He drew the girl into a tight embrace, feeling her tears wetting his kariginu.

“I'm sorry… I almost let you get hurt…” He muttered, running one of his hands through her hair and rubbing one of her ears with the other, remembering how his mother had calmed him down when he was a whelp. He felt her trembling and sobbing slowly subside. He growled softly, trying to shoo away her anxiety.

Yozora wrapped her arms around his neck, letting him pick her up and carry her back to the others. He was glad that he was already almost healed and that the damage was minimal; he didn't want the others to know how he'd failed to keep her safe. He wondered how he could redeem himself. Inuyasha sighed in defeat. He was a total failure as a parent!

“Sorry… I put those… in your… hair…” She whispered in a choked voice as she picked out one he'd missed. He took it from her hand and put it behind one of her little black ears, smiling softly, that was her first sentence yet in anything other than Inu.

“It's okay…” He whispered into her hair, giving her a small kiss to the top her head before he noticed what he was doing, and though he blushed, she hadn't minded and it felt so… natural… Like this was what he was supposed to do. He shrugged it off and continued back to camp.

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A/N: I wanted to step things up a bit and I couldn't help but add Kouga into the mix. He always shows up when he's not wanted. More angst to come, so hold on tight. Here's a hint for next chapter. Flying worms. Thanks for all your reviews everyone. Please keep them coming!

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Fullmetal-chibi-chan AKA InuyashaLuvsKagomeForever.