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10

Kagome turned toward the kitchen door, smiling warmly at the sleepy eyed kitsune walking toward the counter where she was preparing breakfast.

"Good morning Shippo." He hugged her from behind and nuzzled his nose into her cheek.

"Good morning most wise and beautiful mother of mine."

"Oh gods," she giggled as she shook him off of her, "what do you want?"

"Nothing!" He said with as much innocence as he could muster, widening his emerald eyes to be as childlike as possible. "I just love you!" His wide smile was all fangs and charm and Kagome snorted in disbelief before returning to her breakfast preparations.

"SooOOOOooooOooOo..."

"Oh gods."

"You've been spending a lot of time with Monsieur Vampire lately."

"I knew it."

"You seem to really like him."

"I knew it."

"He seems to really like you..."

"You think so?"

"Well why wouldn't he? My mother is the smartest, kindest, most beautiful-"

"Oh just tell me what you want, Shippo!"

"There's a new game coming out today and-"

Kagome heaved a huge sigh, eyes practically rolling out of her head. Fox antics were never something you could get used too, they only got worse the older they got.

"My purse is on the table, brat!"

"YAY!" He leapt off the counter, ready to spring for the table when he stopped himself, deciding to hug his mother from behind again, wrapping his arms around her shoulders and laying his head atop hers.

"Thanks ma. And I can tell he makes you happy, and that makes me happy."

Kagome's heart melted and she smiled indulgently at her 'baby' fox as he bound over to the table to her purse.

"So, when do I get to meet my new papa?" He said facetiously, and in his distraction he didn't hear her sneak up behind him. His yelp echoed through the house as Kagome twisted up her dish towel and used it to smack him soundly on the rear.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

"Hello Miko, I see you've finally taken it upon yourself to fill me in on the status of your mission."

"Heh, sorry Sesshy."

"What have I told you about calling me that infernal nickname?"

"It's a term of endearment!"

"Miko."

"Alright alright! Sheesh! So, In the two weeks I've been here, I haven't heard one thing about the jewel. I've taken to scouring the public historical records, and websites on the town lore, and it seems this town has always been a hot spot for magic. It comes in waves, something about doppelgängers."

"Hn. I see. So you do not believe the jewel is in any danger?"

"Not based on what I know now, no. I've had Inuyasha, Koga and Shippo keeping an ear out, they've not heard anything either."

"Hn. I recommend staying a few more weeks to be cautious, then you are free to return."

"Um... what if I wanted to stay..."

"Do as you wish."

"THANKS big bro!" Sesshoumaru heaved a resigned sigh before hanging up the call, leaving Kagome to spin around on her porch swing, staring the Vampire attempting to sneak up behind her right in the eyes. He slumped in disappointment at being caught and joined her on the swing, slouching down and closing his eyes as if to take a nap. Kagome was having none of that today.