Saturday, July 2, 2005

Origin Of The Species: New blood
*episode 9*

As the two fly off, the others rush to Shippo’s side. The first there is Inuyasha, who draws his sword and stands protectively over the young demon. Seeing that they aren’t coming back, Inuyasha grabs Shippo and quickly checks the wound on his neck: seeing that it has already healed, he loosens his grip. Coming out of a daze, the foxling begins to howl and he scampers up Inuyasha’s arm to the shoulder. There, he grabs onto the half-demon and clings for dear life. Surprised, Inuyasha stands there unsure of how to react. Kagome arrives and runs a finger over Shippo’s neck to check the injury. Feeling her, the child grabs her hand and continues crying as he clutches the two. Inuyasha looks to Kagome for guidance, and after getting a look from her, resigns himself to staying there for a while. Meanwhile, Kohaku and Kagura go inside to check on Sango. Sitting down, the boy asks, “Sister, how is Kirara?” Still crying herself, Sango says, “She’s hurt…that beast! He tried to kill her.” Kagura says, “No, you’re wrong. Actually he tried not to.” Sango looks up. The demoness continues, “That boy was working for Naraku. He used the jewel shard to control the cat. Even so, Kyoubou didn’t kill her like he was told to. I could see it in his eyes; he was fighting against the boy’s control. But now that control is stronger. I’m sorry Sango; he took the shards you gave me. Now they’re freshly tainted with the blood of his betrayal of Shippo and they will make Kyoubou even more obedient to Tattoimaru; and Naraku.” Kohaku says, “Kagura,” he reaches to her wound, “are you alright?” Feeling her perfect skin and getting a nod from her, he quickly pulls his hand back. Kagome walks into the room, guiding Inuyasha by his arm. She moves him to an unoccupied wall and gently sits him down. Sitting down next to him, she gently begins to stroke Shippo’s back. When he has loosened his grip on Inuyasha, she pulls him lose and cradles him to her. Wanting very much to leave, Inuyasha turns to look at Kagome holding Shippo, like a babe at her breast, Inuyasha sits back and stays.
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