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Dangerous Adventures	By : stratas Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > InuYasha/Kagome Views: 10724 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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A/N: Revised - 9/04/2007

Dangerous Adventures

Chapter 4

Enter the Hunter

Kagome shielded her face from the flying debris, and took a step back from the large bear youkai that had entered the clearing. Its lumbering form standing a foot taller then herself. She reached for her arrows but found them missing. She turned her head slightly looking behind her to see her bow and quiver sitting beside the forgotten fruit. �How could I be so stupid, leaving my bow behind when facing a youkai. I need to find a way to get to them without attracting its attention.�
Kagome took another step back, causing the youkai to let out a roar and charge her. She rolled to the side as he came rushing toward her, the youkai growling in rage at having missed his prey. She climbed to her feet and circled around behind him trying to stay out of his sight, bringing her closer to her bow and quiver.
The youkai sniffed the air taking in her scent and turned toward her, charging her again. Kagome turned to sidestep him, but as he passed he struck out, grazing her thigh. Kagome let out a yelp of surprise and stumbled closer to her arrows. She turned and glanced at her weapons, calculating the distance, before deciding on her next move.
When the youkai turned and charged her again, Kagome lunged out of the way, and toward her bow and quiver. She skidded across the ground, she seeking fingers encountering her bow. She quickly scrambled to her knees and clutching her bow in her hands. Kagome then reached over and selected an arrow, turning she took aim at the youkai, feeling her miko energy flowing into the arrow. When he turned and started to charge her again, Kagome let the arrow fly, it streaked across the small clearing, hitting the bear.
The youkai disappeared in a bright flash of pink light as Kagome dropped forward onto her hands. �Shippou! Shippou, you can come out now,� Kagome tiredly called.
The little Kitsune slowly emerged from the dense brush a moment later and started toward her. When Kagome saw him, she gave him a tired smile before collapsing on the ground. Seeing her fall, Shippou let out a cry and rushed to her. �Kagome! Kagome, wake up!�
Kagome slowly opened her eyes and smiled weakly at him. �I�m ok Shippou-chan, just tired and in need of some rest. Why don�t you go ahead and eat. We should be fine here for a couple of hours, you should get some sleep as well.�
�I will, are you sure you�re ok?�
�Hai, I�m fine,� Kagome said reaching out and stroking his hair. She smiled at him again before curling up on her side and drifting off to sleep, to tired to stretch the blankets out to rest on.

The late afternoon sun shinning in her eyes finally woke Kagome up. She stretched and set up; a soft smile touched her lips, seeing Shippou sitting where she left him, looking up at her. �You haven�t been sitting there all this time have you? I told you to get some rest.�
�I wanted to keep a watch, incase anymore youkai came.�
�My little warrior,� Kagome said with a smile as she leaned over and placed a quick kiss on his cheek. �Thank you Shippou, that was very thoughtful of you.�
�You�re welcome,� the kitsune replied with a smile, pleased that he had made her happy.
However, Kagome�s smile quickly faded as she came to a decision. �Shippou, I�m sorry but I can no longer take you with me.�
�What? Why? Don�t you want me anymore?�
Kagome sighed as she began trying to explain. �Shippou-chan, if last night and this morning proves anything, it�s that it�s not safe for you to stay with me, as much as I may want you too. That�s why as soon as I can; I�m going to find someone to take you in.�
�No! I don�t care, I�m not leaving you.�
�Shippou-�
�No, you can�t make me. I�ll just follow you if you try to leave me behind,� he said, his eyes hardening into his best imitation of a glare.
�Alright then,� Kagome said smiling. �We should hurry, though let me get cleaned up before we move, there is no telling if anymore youkai are on the way.� Kagome stood up and headed down to the small creek. The young woman waded in to her shins and quickly washed her hands and face, before continuing to her arms and legs. She hiked her yukata higher catching sight of the long shallow graze from the bear youkai. The young woman carefully washed the graze, making sure that all the dried blood was removed and that the wound was completely clean.
Kagome climbed back up the small bank and headed over to their horse. She untied his reins and walked him back over to Shippou. She then picked up their sack of supplies and tied it to the saddle; the miko slung her quiver over her shoulder, and picked up her bow before turning to the kitsune. �Are you ready Shippou?�
The child nodded his head and quickly climbed up to her shoulder. Kagome looped the bow over the saddle horn and mounted the horse, before easing the horse into a trot. They crossed the small stream and began weaving their way through the forest, trying not to leave a trail.

The pair continued traveling throughout the day, only stopping to rest and eat lunch. When dusk started to settle, Kagome stopped them for the night in a small clearing. She dismounted the horse and untied their supplies, propping them against a large tree. She removed the horse�s saddle and blanket, then the bit from the bridle, making a leader. Kagome led the horse a small distance away and tied the reins to a limb leaving the horse to graze. �Shippou, will you collect some wood for a fire, while I look for something to eat?�
�Hai,� he replied before taking off into the surrounding trees. Kagome smiled at his retreating form and began searching the area for any vegetables that she could find. She returned to the makeshift camp a short time later, carrying an assortment of bamboo shoots, mushrooms and watercress. Kagome sat down beside the growing pile of kindling, and quickly cleared away a small patch of ground; then she set about making a fire.
Shippou tromped into the clearing short while later carrying his third load of wood, upon seeing Kagome placing the cooking pot near the fire, he added his load to the pile of wood before dropping down beside her. �Thanks Shippou-chan we should have plenty of wood for the night.�
�How long before we eat? I�m starving,� he replied leaning against her.
�Not long, we just have to wait for the rice to cook.� Kagome sat periodically checking their cooking supper, and absentmindedly stroking her fingers through Shippou�s hair, causing him to snuggle against her. Kagome smiled down at the kitsune before patting his back and standing up.
The young woman headed over to their stack of supplies and began pulling out a few of their blankets. She opened them up, keeping one to the side for cover, and laying the rest out near the fire. She picked out two bowls from the bag and a two pairs of chopsticks before moving to sit back down beside Shippou. She placed the items in front of her before leaning over to check on the rice again. Seeing that it was done, Kagome used the chopsticks to push the pot away from the fire letting it cool.
Giving it a few minutes to sit, Kagome divided the rice and vegetables into their bowls. She then handed one to Shippou before picking up her own. They ate quietly, listening to the crackling fire and the sounds of the forest around them.

A silver haired Hanyou walked along the dusty road, his two companions following quite a distance behind. �Inuyasha wait up,� a dark haired young woman called after him.
�It�s not my fault that both of you can�t keep up.�
�Inuyasha, we�re human, you can�t expect us to keep up with you,� A dark haired man replied.
Inuyasha turned his back on them but waited until they caught up before continuing. They walked along the road, Inuyasha spotting a person in the distance heading the same way as them. �Great, more humans that probably need help or worse.� �Miroku, Sango. Stay alert, there�s someone up ahead.�
�It�s most likely, someone just passing through, like us,� Miroku said quickening his pace.
�How many people that have been after this thing were just �harmless� people or youkai?�
�Too many to count,� Sango agreed. They continued walking quickly closing the distance between themselves and the stranger. As they passed, he glanced up at them before continuing on his way. He didn�t get far, before stopping in his tracks.
�Wait,� he called hurrying to catch up to them. �Are you Inuyasha?�
�Why,� the Hanyou asked turning to the man.
�I was sent to find him. I was given a description of him, which you fit.�
�Keh, what do you want with me?�
�Inuyasha, brother to the Lord of the Western Lands, I ask that you come with me to the Eastern Lands to speak with the Lord.�
�Why? What does he want?�
�I can�t say, I was only sent to find you.�
�If you can�t even tell me why, you can tell the Lord he can -�
�Inuyasha! We should at least go and see what he wants. I don�t think he would send for you if it wasn�t important,� Miroku said interrupting.
�I agree with Houshi-sama,� Sango stated joining the conversation. �We should at least hear him out.�
�Keh, I�ll go meet him, but you two continue heading back to the village.�
�But-� Miroku started.
�If I�m just hearing him out, I don�t need your help.�
�Fine. Well see you in a few days then.�
�If I�m not back within a week, send Myouga to find me.� Inuyasha said, turning to the messenger he continued. �Let�s get this over with.� They turned and left, heading toward the Eastern Lord�s lands. They didn�t get too far before hearing an echoing slap, followed a loud shout of hentai.

�Kagome, can we stop? I�m hungry.�
�Of course Shippou-chan,� Kagome said glancing down at him. She reined the horse to a stop and dismounted, quickly tying the reins off. The small kitsune hopped from the saddle and followed Kagome to a shaded patch of grass. Sitting down, Kagome opened their supplies and pulled out several apples picked earlier in the day. �This will have to hold us for awhile. Tonight when we stop, I�ll cook us something good.�
�Ok. Um� Kagome,� The little Kitsune asked, taking a bite of his apple
�What is it Shippou-chan?�
�How long before we stop?�
�Stop for the night? A few more hours.�
�That�s not what I meant. How long before we find a place to stay, and stop traveling? We�ve been doing this for almost a week now. �
�I�m not sure,� Kagome sighed. �I want to be further away, before even thinking about staying in one place longer then a night.�
�Oh�
�Sorry Shippou-chan, but it just wouldn�t be safe.�

Inuyasha followed the messenger through the gates of the Eastern Lord�s palace. The guards glancing up curiously at him as he passed. He continued on, following the messenger into the lord�s main hall. Little light showed into the darkened interior, though Inuyasha could make out a figure on the far side of the room, a strange scent permeating the air. �What do you want old man?�
�Inuyasha,�
�Who are you? You�re not Meiyo,� Inuyasha said taking in the stranger�s scent again and cautiously moving closer.
�Forgive me. I am Naraku, Onigumo Lord of the Northern Lands.�
�Why are you here, where is Meiyo,� Inuyasha demanded with a growl.
�An unfortunate incident has occurred. Lord Meiyo was murdered,-�
�What?!�
�Five days ago, I arrived to meet with the Lord. I had been ill for some time and brought a miko along with my party. The night we arrived, she attacked one of my guards and me, before running to the Lord�s room. My guards found the Lord dead and one of the horses missing from the stable. I sent out a small group of soldiers to find, her but she had escaped. The Miko was last seen running from the nearby village.�
�What does this have to do with me?�
�Inuyasha, I sent for you so that the she could be found.�
�You still haven�t told me why me,� Inuyasha said crossing his arms over his chest.
�You of all demons or humans should know what Meiyo�s death could do, it could spread the troubles we have into war. Hanyous will be caught in the middle and humans will be no match for the demons. �
�Why me,� Inuyasha growled out.
�Brother to a lord yourself, I thought you would have an investment in finding her, plus the fact that Meiyo was a good friend of your father�s.�
�Like I care about that.�
�Fine,� Naraku said trying a different approach. �If she is found and brought to justice, it will help keep war from breaking out between humans and youkai, though not a guarantee.�
�Keh. I�ll do it. Did she leave anything behind?�
�Yes, a few items where left in the room she had been given. He will show you,� Naraku said pointing to a man standing in the back of the hall. Inuyasha shrugged turning and followed the man from the room. �Soon it will be mine, and the last remaining Lords will be gone as well.� Naraku thought, sensing that the Hanyou carried what he wanted.
The nameless man led Inuyasha down the twisting halls of the palace, finally coming to a stop beside a door. �This one was her room.� Inuyasha nodded his head and entered. He began looking around, finding the soap and linens that Kagome had left behind. He quickly sniffed the air and soap taking in the fading scent.
�Where was the guard and Naraku,� Inuyasha asked turning to the man.
�They were out here in the hall.�
�What about his men?�
�Back down the hall, the way we came.�
�Keh, where is Meiyo�s room.�
�This way,� the man said leading Inuyasha out of the room and back down the hall. They walked into the Lord�s room a few minutes later and Inuyasha began looking around the room, taking in the fading scent of unfamiliar youkai blood.
�Where was the lord found?�
�Laying on his futon.�
�Did she stab him?�
�No, there was no real wounds on his body, one of the guards said that she purified him.�
�Tell Naraku that I�ll be back when I find the girl,� Inuyasha stated, before walking out.

To be continued �.

A/N: Well Inuyasha finally makes an appearance, and though he hasn�t caught up to Kagome yet, he will soon. *grins* Again thanks for reading and reviewing.
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