The Way You look~

ButterFlies/Chapter 2

The next morning.

As the sun descended, casting a warm golden glow over the vast desert landscape, the weary adventurers trudged back to Kaedes' village. Their mission to find a shard had been successful, but it had taken its toll on their bodies and minds. Every step they took seemed to weigh them down, and their eyelids grew heavy with exhaustion.

Finally, they reached the outskirts of the village and made their way through the narrow streets. The villagers greeted them with smiles and encouragement, but the adventurers could only nod in acknowledgment. They were too tired to engage in conversation.

When they arrived at Kaedes' hut, they collapsed onto the floor, too exhausted to remove their dusty boots. Kaede, a skilled healer and wise older woman, watched them with a knowing smile. She had seen many weary travelers in her time, and he knew just what they needed.

Without a word, Kaede began to prepare a simple but nourishing meal. The smell of roasting chicken and fresh bread filled the air, and the adventurers' stomachs growled in anticipation. As they ate, they slowly began to revive. Their muscles relaxed, their minds cleared, and the weight of exhaustion lifted from their shoulders.

After the meal, Kaede led the adventurers to a small room in the back of her hut. A single oil lamp dimly lighted the room, and a soft breeze rustled the curtains at the window. The adventurers lay on comfortable beds, and Kaedes covered them with warm blankets.

The adventurers were filled with peace and gratitude as they drifted to sleep. They were safe and well-cared for, and knew they would be ready for their next mission when they awoke.

Kagome's POV:

As my eyes fluttered open, I was greeted with a startling sight—my clothes had been changed. A rush of confusion washed over me, accompanied by a deep sense of unease. My heart began to pound in my chest as I realized the gravity of the situation.

I quickly sat up in bed, trying to understand what had happened. My mind raced, searching for a logical explanation, but none came. I looked around frantically, but the room was empty. There was no sign of anyone who could have possibly changed my clothes while I was asleep.

My body felt violated and vulnerable. The thought that someone had been in my room, touching my belongings, sent a chill down my spine. The feeling of privacy and security I had always taken for granted was instantly shattered.

Desperate for answers, I jumped out of bed and rushed to the mirror. The reflection that stared back at me was unfamiliar. My usual attire had been replaced with a strange and unfamiliar outfit. The clothes were too loose, too colorful, and entirely out of character for me.

Anger and frustration bubbled within me as I tried to understand why this had happened. Who would do such a thing? And how had they managed to enter my room without me noticing? The more I thought about it, the more questions arose and the more helpless I felt.

The situation had been resolved, and I was relieved that Sango had changed my clothes. I was grateful for her thoughtfulness, and we spent the next few hours together, helping Kaede gather herbs for medicine in preparation for our upcoming journey. As we worked, Kaede suddenly spoke up. "Kagome, my child, a storm is approaching. You must seek shelter soon or be caught in it."

I saw a large raincloud rapidly approaching, and my heart sank. The storm was coming fast, and I didn't want to be caught in its fury. But where was Inuyasha? I had expected him to return soon, but no sign of him was still there.

My only guess was that he had gone to see Kikyo, his former lover. A pang of jealousy pierced my heart, but I pushed it aside and focused on finding shelter.