The Robe of The Fire Rat.
âMoroha honey please come inside, it's cold.â
Kagome's thirteen year old daughter was as stubborn as her father. (Maybe a little like herself)
Moroha pouted and shook her head in a no.
âHeâs not back yet mama. He said he would be back before sundown.â
With a huff Kagome walked outside of their hut and sat on the small porch with her girl. âI used to worry about him too, I still do, but your father is one of the strongest people I know. Iâm sure heâs fineâ she told Moroha while running her hand through her daughterâs short hair.
Moroha looked up at her mother and made her frown even bigger. âWhy didnât he take me with him? Weâve been going on trips together but this time he told me no! I donât get it.â The little girl looked out to the sky of the setting Sun.
âIs he mad?â She said in such a small voice it broke Kagome's heart.
Quickly wrapping her arms around her little girl she immediately forced that idea out of Morohaâs head. âNot a Chance, your father has a short temper but he could never be so upset with you he up and leaves.â
Kagome gave her daughter a kiss on the head.
âHe loves you so much, hon, and your brother. Whateverâs keeping him Iâm sure heâll have a good excuse.â
Moroha gave her mother a sweet toothy smile.
Kagome began to slowly get up with her daughter's hand on her own.
âYou wanna go inside? Your brother is done with his studies so you can go and bug him.â
She knew Moroha would never pass up the idea of bugging her brother.
She popped up and immediately went inside.
Kagome hesitated though. Before going through the sliding door she looked at the sky.
âInuyasha you left so suddenly, now you're late and left me with two worried children.â
âIf you donât come back in one piece Iâll sit your ass so hard youâll wish whatever got to you first finished you off.â She muttered.
Maybe Moroha did get her temper from her.
She couldnât help but giggle at herself.
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Rubbing his robe against his nose the Half demon couldnât help but think somebody was talking about him.
Probably his damn little wife, or the monk.
Gods, he was a dead man. Looking up at the sky he begins to see stars start to peak through the purple sky.
Inuyasha picked up the pace into a sprint.
He told his family he would be back by now, the girls would give him hell and his little boy would give him the silent treatment.
Adjusting the luggage on his back. His gifts might save his ass.
The idea came to him while training with his daughter.
He had accidentally nicked her arm the other day but he was left without a scratch, he wasnât saying Moroha was bad at fighting. She was pretty damn good for her age and considering how little experience she had.
Even though it was just training Inuyasha couldnât help but worry about his baby girl getting hurt on an extermination job. Inuyasha was only taking her to small jobs but something as small as a weasel demon could always get a lucky hit. He would die before he lets that happen.
Then there was his son, his little Ichiki. Ichiki has shown little to no interest in fighting and preferred to have his mother teach him about herbs and being a healer.
It wouldnât shock Inuyasha if he developed spiritual powers here sooner or later.
Inuyasha didn't mind that of course but there was one problem. His son's hair was bright white, like his own.
He would have preferred Ichiki to have hair like his mother and sister, beautiful coal black.
Inuyasha remembered what it was like growing up with white hair, how people used to look at him, what they said about him.
It wasnât as bad as his ears though.
He couldnât help but be glad neither of his children had his ears, he couldnât handle it if one of them came home with their dog ears bleeding because someone yelled in it or tried to cut it off.
Hopefully, the items in the bag he carries on his back will be able to keep them safe if heâs not always there on time.
When Inuyasha finally made it back to his little hut in the woods, it was pretty dark.
And on his porch was a small priestess with her arms crossed.
Slowing his pace he stopped in front of his wife, his ears back in silent submission.
â..uh hi, look Kago-â
She was in his arms immediately, checking his face for scratches with her soft hands. He couldnât help the grin that spread across his face.
âIâm okay âGomeâ he muttered to her.
âYou better be! Running late, leaving me with two worrying children.â She whispered to him harshly.
âI know, I know, Iâm a dumbass and didnât know how late this was going to take me.â
Kagome sighed deeply and kept her hands on his face, her thumb slowly caressing his cheek. Inuyasha turned his head into her palm and kissed it gently.
âAre they awake?â He whispered to her.
She smiled gently at him.
âBarely, told them they could stay up for you.â
âHow kind of you, my little wife.â He said as she led him inside.
Inside the hut Inuyasha saw his two children around the fire pit. Ichiki was in between Morohas legs huddling for warmth together like two birds in a storm. They both looked up with shinning eyes, and their mouths slowly turned up in a smile.
Inuyashas couldnât hold back the toothy grin.
âDry your tears guys, your old man is back to bug ya!â
Both of them shot up in a hurry and grabbed onto his middle before he could say anything else.
Kagome's laughter echoed through the hut at the sight of Inuyasha struggling to stand.
âWhatâs in the bag?â
âMom was beginning to get upset!â
âShe said she was going to sit you!â
âGeez you two one at a time!â Inuyasha laughed slowly, going on his knees to level with his kids.
Moroha seems to be stunting in growth, heâs going to guess her mothers fault. And Ichiki, even at eight, was still pretty damn short.
Stupid Kagome being so small and adorable, she ruined their kids!
âI was visiting grandpa TĹtĹsai, he helped me get you two something.â He put his hands on his children's heads, ruffling their hair in the process.â
Ichiki looked puzzled. âGrandpa TĹtĹsai?â
Moroha looked excited. âWhat did you get us??â
âHereâ Inuyasha said gently, he pulled off the bag on his back and reached in. He grabbed Morohas first. âFor you my little Beniyashaâ he said as he handed the red cloth to his daughter.
She gasped. âA robe of the fire rat!â
He felt Kagome's hand on his back, and the awe in her voice. âInuyasha how did you manage to-?â
âTĹtĹsai helped, itâs not exactly the same as mine but itâs got the same material. Hunted the rats myself.â Inuyasha said proudly.
âItâs as good as armor, repairs itself and flame proof like mine, it will keep them safe.â Inuyasha said as he got the second robe out.
He handed it out to his little boy âHere you go Ichi.â
His son hesitated before grabbing the robe.
âBut I donât fight.â Ichiki said so quietly even Inuyasha could miss it.
He put his hands on his shoulders âFighting doesn't matter son, I got it for you because you're my kid, and I protect my kids.â
âBesides-â Inuyasha smiled. âTĹtĹsai added something special for you, go on try then on you two.â
Both Ichiki and Moroha looked at each other with a smile and immediately went to put on their gifts. Not even to bother taking off their current clothes.
Inuyasha and Kagome couldnât help but laugh when their children were done.
Morohas robe went past her knees and Ichiki was practically drowning in cloth as it piled around his feet. He gave his father a small frown.
âHaha donât worry you two, theyâll fit eventually.â Inuyasha said as Kagome gushed.
âOh Moroha! The red makes you look so pretty! And Ichi you look just like your father!â She was on her knees adjusting the robes on their children.
She stopped when she got to Ichiâs though.
âA hood?â Kagome lifted up the flap on the back of his son's robe and put it over his head.
âYeah, it was my idea.â Inuyasha said watching the red cloth cover his son's white hair. His smile turned slightly sad. It was a last minute decision but maybe it was for the better.
Out of excitement from their gifts both of the kids ran outside to play. Moroha pretended to be a big bad demon while Ichiki charged at her with a wooden branch. He may not fight but Moroha will always let them win the imaginary fights because sheâs just a good sister. They ran around in the grass only having the light that shined passed the opening of the hut.
Inuyasha watched from the door frame, his arms wrapped around his little wife.
âA hood Inuyasha?â She whispered watching the kids play.
âIt will keep him safe.â He said, shushing her by squeezing her closer.
What kind of parent would he be if he couldnât protect them.