Inuyasha: Girl Lost In Time S: 2

Chapter 4: Jinenji

Chapter 4: Jinenji

"An herbal antidote. So there is a cure for Kirara's sickness." I say.

Inuyasha, Myoga, Shippo and I sit on the soft evergreen grass of an open field. Behind us, not too far away, is a small hut where Sango lies resting with Kirara, sickly at her side. It's peaceful regardless of the injuries that had occurred. A soft wind blows over the grassy field, moving along the thin cotton candy clouds across the bright blue sky.

"I have heard rumors of an herb garden not far from here. Unfortunately for us, there's also a rumor about a demon." Myoga breaks the silence with his nasal voice. He sits with his legs crossed on Inuyasha's left shoulder and his eyes remain closed while he relaxes.

"That's the perfect job for Inuyasha." Shippo says, throwing up a fist with excitement. "After he beats the demon, we can take what we need."

Inuyasha smiles and crosses his arms across his chest proudly. "If it helps, Kirara, I'm happy to do it. She actually helps in battle, unlike some people!"

"Yeah! Unlike Myoga we can actually count on Kirara! Without her, we'd be in trouble." Shippo chimes.

The little flea huffs and crosses all four of his arms, lifting his head up high a posh-like manner.

He can't be too angry. They are not wrong. He does little to help in a fight when it comes down to physical combat, but his range of knowledge about certain situations always ques us in on what's going on and who we are battling. So, he's not completely useless.

"You're right, he doesn't help much in that department, but at least he's knowledgeable."

"Thank you Keara. See, brains count too, y'know!"

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Inuyasha and I both walk at a fast pace down a dirt path. The mountains rest beautifully to our right and the forest, with wildflowers blooming, is to our left. It's still peaceful. A delicate wind brushes through my hair, tangling the black strands behind me. It's too bad we can't enjoy the scenery—but we have a limited amount of time before Kirara gets worse.

"I could get there faster if I went by myself," Inuyasha grumbles. His words are meant to be harsh, but his tone and expression is relaxed. He's comfortable, even at the quick pace we're going.

"That's nice, but I am the one who knows which herbs to pick." I am no expert in herbs, not yet, at the least, but Kaeda teaches me a thing or two whenever we visit her. Because our supplies are so limited, we try to keep to natural remedies when we get hurt, so not to use up on first aid that Kagome has provided.

"Yeah, okay.... fine."

It is nice being just the two of us again, heading on a small adventure to find a magical herb to heal of all our problems away—well, not all. Miroku stayed back with Sango, Kirara and Shippo, all who help tend to their injuries. I glance up and Inuyasha to find his eyes closed while he's walking and his head bobbing up and down. He must be exhausted from the constant battling we've been undergoing. I am surprised he's able to rest like this while walking, and in a straight line! However, his eyes do spring open, catching himself from falling.

We soon approach a forest line, where an opening into the forest is. Coming out from the darkness of the forest is a group of men carrying a human sized wooden slab. Inuyasha notices it too, before he can close his eyes again. He sharply watches the men when we reach each other.