Disclaimer: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi-sensei.
Prompt: Lupercalia Festival
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"So, the bracelet was from Sesshomaru-sama?" Sango asked.
"Sango, you're missing the point! We're courting now! I have no clue about youkai courtship, you have to teach me!!!"
Sango looks at her near hyperventilating friend, and quickly tries to calm her down.
"Okay Kagome, I'll teach you! Just calm down!"
Taking a deep breath Kagome, attempts to slow her galloping pulse down.
"I'm okay now, I'm just so afraid I'll mess something up!"
Panic-attack now safely averted, the girls resume cleaning Kaede's hut.
With spring planting about to begin the whole village had begun cleaning and purifying themselves, their belongings, and the land in the hope that the Kami will reward them with a bountiful harvest.
The whole pack had volunteered to help, with the notable exceptions of Sesshomaru-sama and Jaken, of course.
"I'm not going to lie to you, I wasn't taught much about youkai mating rituals." Seeing the panic returning to her friend's eyes, Sango rushes to reassure her.
"But I do know that a youkai courtship is similar to a human's. They usually last about a year. They give gifts, show off their strength and prove their ability to provide for their future mate and offspring. I'm sure Sesshomaru-sama will walk you through everything, or at least answer your questions so don't worry."
Kagome knew Sango was right, and she felt silly for being so on edge about it. But just as she was about to relax for the first time in days, she was startled by a masculine voice coming from the doorway.
"Instead of being worried about the courtship itself, you should probably be more concerned about Inuyasha's reaction when he learns of it, Lady Kagome."
"Monk! You were eavesdropping weren't you?! Sango suddenly grabs a small clay pot, preparing to hurl it at the unrepentant monk, when Kagome quickly intervenes, snatching the pot from the irate taijiya's hand with a reproachful look.
"Sango, we just finished cleaning in here! Besides, though I hate to admit it he does have a point." Sighing Kagome turns to look at her monk friend.
"What are you doing here Miroku, I thought you were spreading salt around the village?"
"I was indeed, however I finished early, and decided to come in search of my dearest Sango." The grasping motion of his hands as he said this was missed by neither girl, and Kagome had grip Sango's arm to prevent her from reaching for another pot.
"Imagine my surprise when my quest lead me here and I proceeded to accidentally over hear your rather interesting conversation! Naturally once I learned of your predicament it was my duty to lend my counsel on the subject." He finishes his long winded explanation with an innocent look and a charming smile so of course some, if not all of what he had just said was a total lie.
Shaking her head and now slightly regretting not having let Sango throw that pot at his head, Kagome walks outside, her friends trailing not far behind.
Miroku had pointed out an unpleasant problem, but worse than that she had been reminded of someone else besides Inuyasha who wouldn't exactly be happy to hear the news that Sesshomaru had begun courting her.
As if he was summoned by her thoughts, Kagome suddenly sensed two jewel shards approaching abnormally fast. Her sense of dread was confirmed when a dust tornado came blasting into view, coming closer until it finally halted and began to dissolve. The disturbed dust resolving itself, and revealing the familiar form standing in front of her.
"Yo, so how's my woman?"
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Sorry I know it was a stretch, but it's all I could think of to go with the prompt.
Cleaning/purifying/salt/Koga. Yeah I just had to add the wolf! XD
I did do some research, and found out that the Shinto religion does use salt as a purifier. Although it's usually salt water.
I apologise if I offended anyone!
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thanks for reading!