Lord Fuzzy by KEdakumi
Green Eggs and Ham
Lord Fuzzy
Chapter 10
Green Eggs and Ham
A/N: Done for Dokuga's Kats Green Eggs and Ham Challenge. 1013 words.
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They arrived back at the village a few days later. Kagome took this time to make a quick trip home. Much to everyone's surprise, Inuyasha gave no argument, stating that they couldn't do anything anyway with the “brat and crazy bitch” tagging along. Kagome was still giggling when she jumped down the well after watching Fusa have one of her trees drop a large branch on Inuyasha's head.
They next morning found a figure sneaking into Keade's hut. Kagome wanted to make a special breakfast for everyone and she was thankful that Inuyasha wasn't around, yet. She removed her pack and proceeded to start cooking. Everyone slowly stirred with the smell of cooking eggs and sizzling ham.
“Kagome! You're back early!” Shippo exclaimed.
She smiled at her little friend, “Yep!” she said, “I am making you all a special breakfast.”
The little demon took a closer sniff at the good smells coming from the pan. “What is it?” he asked.
“Eggs and ham.” she replied, the smile never leaving her face.
“But Kagome,” Sango leaned over next to Shippo, “They're green.” and she made a little confused face.
The priestess nodded, “Green eggs and ham. In celebration of Saint Patrick's Day and a belated celebration of Dr. Suess's birthday.” she stated as if that explained everything.
Inuyasha chose that moment to burst into the hut. “Wench! What are you doing back here already?”
Everyone jumped, except Kagome, who never stopped stirring the eggs. “Sit.” she quietly said and ignored the loud thump in favor of continuing her explanation. “Where I'm from there is a holiday celebrated in different places that honors a religious man that cared deeply for his people.” that was the only way she could think of explaining a man that worked to convert all of Ireland to Christianity. She couldn't talk of Ireland or Christianity to those that had no knowledge of either.
“What is 'Irish', Lady Kagome?” Miroku asked, indicating her bright green shirt.
“Kiss Me, I'm Irish.” Leave it to Miroku to be the first to notice that. She thought. “If I remember right, Ireland is the name of Saint Patrick's home, and supposedly if you kiss an Irishman, it's considered lucky.”
Miroku grabbed Kagome's hand that held the spatula and looked into her eyes, “Well, I do need a bit more luck in my life, my lady.” He moved back quickly as Kagome went to slap him with the spatula, just to feel the familiar strike of hirokotsu on the back of his head, and the word 'pervert' mumbled from Sango.
By this time, Inuyasha was up and around again. He leaned forward to attempt to snag a piece of cooked ham, only to have it smacked away by Rin as she assisted Kagome. He moved to the corner of the hut to grumble without the fear of being sat.
“Who is Doctor Suess, Lady Kagome? Is he from Ireland too?” Rin asked as they separated the food onto everyone's plates. Kagome was glad she thought to bring some paper plates with her, they could use them then burn them, so no trash was left behind.
She laughed a bit as she answered the little girl. “No. He was a wonderful story teller. When I was little, my mom would read the stories he wrote. They were of fantastic places and silly creatures...” she smiled more as she thought back to those nights, cuddled with her momma as she read her a bedtime story.
A snort came from Inuyasha's corner, “Sounds like a waste of time.” he grumbled.
Kagome glared at the slight to one of her favorite childhood authors. “Not really, Inuyasha. He inspires many children and adults alike to learn, dream and use their imaginations.” she started to hand out the plates of food. “Now, while you eat, I'll read you one of his stories. Would you like that?” she asked directing her question to the children, though even Fusa nodded she wanted to hear it as well.
“Why are the eggs green?” Inuyasha asked.
“You'll see. Now eat while I read.” Kagome replied to Inuyasha as if she were talking to a child. She sat a bit higher, showing everyone the front cover of a bright orange book. “Green Eggs and Ham, by Doctor Suess.” she started, making sure to hold the book so everyone could see the pictures. “I am Sam. Sam I am. That Sam I am, that Sam I am, I do not like that Sam I am.”
Kagome didn't even have to read the pages to recite the wonderful story. She smiled when Shippo smirked at the mention of the fox. She laughed with the children as the boat sank into the water with the characters still discussing breakfast. At the end, the story ended and their plates were empty. Sango and Keade cleaned up while Shippo and Rin pounced on Kagome, asking her to read it again.
A few hours later found Kagome heading back to the well.
“Where are you going now?” Inuyasha growled, dropping next to her.
“Back home. I have to return Momma's pans and I have some studying to do.” She replied, not breaking her stride.
“But you just got back! We've got to get rid of the bastard's group so we can find more shards.”
“Inuyasha,” she replied sweetly, watching his ears flatten to his head. That sweet tone was usually followed by the 'S' word. Instead, the half-demon found himself on the receiving end of a rather harsh pinch on the arm.
“Ow Wench! What was that for?”
She made no reply until she sat on the edge of the well. Kagome turned back around, smiling, “For not wearing green.” and she dropped down into the darkness.
Inuyasha walked away from the clearing, rubbing his upper arm and mumbling about crazy females.
He didn't notice the two sets of eyes watching him.
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A/N: Yeah, I'm gonna try to pick up the pace a bit. This is the first time I've tried to write without having everything mapped out. I couldn't resist Kagome pinching Inuyasha. :P