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Once he had managed to get out that he is in pain to Kouga, the wolf leader stopped touching him upon realizing that he was for the moment no longer a half-demon pup. He just gazed at the ground, grimacing in pain and pulled in on himself not really wanting to talk about how he feels, like at all. It seems too private to talk about his feelings to what happened. His dark bangs shadowed his eyes as he silently endured the pain of his injuries and the pain of finding out from what sort of bloodline he comes from. "I'm sorry you had to go through that, but you don't need him, and you'll never see that b*****d again." Touga said nothing in response and didn't respond much to the movements around him has Koga began to search the forest around him, returning a few minutes later with a wild plant, "Since the mutt decided to train you physically, I'm going to help you survive mentally. Rule one. Any plant that looks like this can be rubbed on a wound in order to stop your bleeding. Rule two, never doubt your instincts. If they tell you to leave a battle, leave. Do not stay and fight." He glanced at the plant in question and only nodded to show that he understood glancing at the specific shape of the leaves and signs to look for to tell what sort of plant it is. Though as Koga spoke of trusting his instincts he muttered something barely audible, "I know that already...wouldn't have survived as long as i did in the wild if I didn't trust my instincts." He was a little sour at the moment.

Soft footsteps announced the approach of that red haired fox he'd only glimpsed a little bit in the village before, he is carrying a hide satchel, knelt before them and opened the top flap to reveal the inside made up of nothing but pockets with different herbs in each pocket, carefully wrapped and color coded, he had opened a small package to reveal a greenish mush and explained it to be a paste made from the same plant that Koga was trying to use to stanch touga's bleeding with. He had then wordlessly shared his medical supplies and helped to medicate him. Touga said nothing and let them work on him.

ooc:
Where --- A meadow
Health: Multiple first degree burns and open wounds
Who: --- Koga, Kurama + others

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Touga said nothing for a time as he closed his eyes as the two adults cleansed, disinfected and wrapped his wounds. He felt weary, and fatigued from the adventure. He had heard Inuyasha's shouting something but in his tired mind, they were just sounds. Once they get done, he'd be quite willing to fall asleep somewhere. Not really worried about his own safety while he is a human, seeing as everyone in the camp would watch over him. As Kouga began to wind bandages around his middle he spoke to him, jogging him a bit out of his exhausted daze. "If you had to choose, would you stay with us, or go to the Shadow Realm?" He didn't need to think about the answer to that question. "There is nothing for me in that world but darkness and misery. Likely wouldn't survive there long on my own even with what training I received...Life has been better with a pack then without. I want to stay with you guys...Inuyasha and everyone. I don't wanna be alone anymore..." For that statement, as kouga likely is aware of, it takes a deep responsibility to take in a stray pup into a pack. it more then feeding him or offering protection and shelter. Constant training and education is good, but also being there for the kid as a playmate and someone to lean on in troubled times, trust. A shift of priorities, the pup's well being is more important then personal affairs always.

ooc:
Where --- A meadow
Health: Multiple first degree burns and open wounds
Who: --- Kouga, Kurama + others

The sky...
The sea...
There is always a place to be...

Masato looked over at Keita and smiled, nodding in agreement. "Yes, but I would like to sit here for a little longer." Keita had departed from the area, Masato was alone once more in the night. While everything had gone silent, he had crossed his legs and positioned himself in a meditative stance. He wanted to go through his training for a bit before heading back to his friends. Closing his eyes, he cleared his mind from clouded thoughts and concentrated in silence. He would have to draw out the power from within him, it wasn't easy as before, but he had been able to draw out more Shikigami than the last. However he had to dispel them, otherwise they would be a handful to take care of and he wouldn't want to see the displeasure of having too many Shikigami roaming around everyday..Having five around was already a bit much for even him to take care of, he would have to put them away soon. Keeping the pace of his breathing in check, he concentrated within his mind, body, and surroundings.

The moonlight basked his presence, he stood out in the opening of the forest and what dwell there would see him within a glimpse. As he sat there, dim lights rose around him, illuminating the forest more than the moon had offered. In place of the shining light were five more Shikigami around the rock, they all stood there to see the whole surrounding forest. They didn't move from their positions and looked in one direction. Masato continued to concentrate and begin to make a few more than presently. Once another set of Shikigami had been made, he continued to draw out his powers as a monk to create more Shikigami. Twenty had been made, but Masato opened an eye at the amount Shikigami present. He made a rather small army of small spirits, he wouldn't say it was too little to make them in a short period of time they had at the moment, It was a large group no less, would it be enough to take down large enemies bigger than him? He'll have to test it later, Masato looked at each one with distinctions between them, notably the markings they had.

Masato had relieved them of their summons and they vanished without a trace. He was getting the hang of summoning them in numbers than before, he was glad in accomplishment of his summons. He smiled and rose to his feet, it was time to return to his friends. He walked carefully, not attempting to trip on the roots of the trees until he made it to the outside entrance. The group was still there and many are wounded from their battles. Masato sat back down to his original seat where he left his food by Hotaru. It had grown cold since he left and placed it on the ground, the current Shikigami got up and began to dig into the food themselves. Once the bowl had emptied, he return it back to it's original place and sat down beside Hotaru. One had jumped to his lap and he stroked the spirit, listening to any discussions around him.

Location - Forest
Action - Meditating and summoning, listening.
Conversation - Keita
Kind of mood - Calm
Objective - Rescue Lorelai and Kino
Outside - Dark
Crush - None.

As he and Rin stepped out of the shadow realm, the portal behind them callapsed almost instantly, nearly singing some of Stian's fur on his tail. It seemed that whomever had been holding it open could literally no longer do so. For the moment he observed his surroundings warily, he has never set foot in this world before so he doesn't quite know what to expect. The sky is still dark so there is virtually little change in their surroundings from where they were to where they are now. Except for the fact that the fallen castle is gone and there are no evolved plant life here that glow in the dark like in the shadow realm, it is that much more darker here without the natural colorful lighting of random plants that reflect moonlight. He has especially evolved night vision however so the absence of glowing plants didn't deter from his vision.

There were stars out, a few puffs of clouds here and there, and a first quarter moon showing above, like a Cheshire cat's grin. A dull blue white crescent in the sky. Another thing he registered is how humid the air is here, there is no humidity in the air back in the shadow realm, because there is no sunlight to warm the air. The difference in temperature is enough to almost put dew on his fur which froze over into snow flakes and drifted to the ground around him melting into sleet as they floated away from him. Rin had followed after a teetering Koto who callapsed nearby but Stian didn't immiediatly move to follow her.

His silvery eyes moved slowly around the area, noticing more people here then just the group he had traveled with and fought along side. There is the woman that the half-breed dog had sought, but there are also others. More foxes by the scents he is picking up, a couple of humans and and a she dog nearby. He warily observed the new comers as out of everyone who went on the trip, he is a stranger to those others. As he is clearly a beast from the Shadow realm, they wouldn't trust him immiediatly no doubt but should anyone attack him, he will defend himself if necessary...

OOC:
Where: Wooded area / Meadow
Who: Rin, Koto ( K.O'd ), Miroku ( K.O'd ), Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango,
Kiara, Shippo, Kouga, Tsuki, Rusty, Hotaru, Kurama,
Touga, Gramps, Kieta, & Masato.

The sky...
The sea...
There is always a place to be...

Masato continue to stroke his small friend, the growing attachment the spirit had while it rested on his lap. He watched the spirit curl up in comfort, he wondered what his small friend was dreaming. He rubbed its ears, the softness of the patch of fur tickling his skin and its ears flicked once. He smiled, to watch the small beast sleep was peaceful and relaxing. He left his gaze and followed back to his companions who were present. Hotaru hadn't made a peep since his return or even after her disturbance of the male, who laid next to Gramps, resting. Everyone else were discussing or just quiet in the dead of night. He glanced at the two siblings who were in agreement with Gramps to find the two. "Let's not be hasty, everyone just returned and there are those who are injured. For now, we must eat and rest, we can continue in the morning." He seized petting the spirit and continued. "I promised to help find Kino and Lorelai, I want to find them too. If we act now, we'll tire ourselves. Not only that, our friends are hurt that someone must help carry them back to the village to get better." He shifted his attention to Tsuki and smiled. "Everyone's here to rescue those two." He looked over to Shippo who was behind Kagome, he spoke openly even though he wasn't speaking to him. "Shippo, I'm sure Inuyasha is willing to help. We're counting on you to help find Naraku, you have his scent..." He cut himself off and his eyes lit, he hadn't talked this much before had he? Wasn't much of a talker, but he was really getting involved like everyone else so it made sense.

He shifted his gaze to the youkai who had been there in silence, he had just notice the creature in their group. Had this youkai come with his friend? If so then certainly this youkai was their ally. He sat there, studying the cat with curiosity. He knew not to stare at the beast, but he couldn't help it with wonder. "You must be one of Inuyasha's friends." He patted the Shikigami to awaken. The spirit perked up and jumped off his lap. He stood up and went over to the food, pouring it into a spare bowl. He approached to the cat youkai, but put himself at a small distance. "I'm sure you're hungry. Here, there is plenty of food to go around." He placed the bowl in front of him. Hopefully this youkai wasn't as picky as Sesshomaru. "I'm Masato." Giving a short introduction, of course he was nervous around this stranger... anything could happen.

Location - Forest
Action - Sitting and listening
Conversation - Stian, Rin, Koto, Miroku, Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango,
Kiara, Shippo, Kouga, Tsuki, Rusty, Hotaru, Kurama, Touga, Gramps, Kieta.
Kind of mood - Nervous
Objective - Rescue Lorelai and Kino
Outside - Dark
Crush - None.

Tsuki looked at Masato. "I don't doubt that everyone wants to help. But you have to understand, Kino is our sister, and Lorelai is his only granddaughter. We are the ones with the most to lose and we are the most eager to rescue them." She paused, realizing her answer may have come off as more venomous than she wanted. Not knowing what to say after that, she looked to the ground and stayed quiet.

Rusty looked at the old fox when he spoke about not being able to just walk up to Naraku's home. "I don't know about you. But I could give a damn about anything he has laid out. I'll get my sister back. And I won't stop until she and the little one are safe." His eyes darkened and he clenched his fists. His words were heavy with rage, yet full of truth. Tsuki knew he would stop at nothing. His ability made him much more stubborn than most. She grabbed his arm and looked at the older fox. "What he's trying to get across is that we may not be foxes, but Kino is still our sister and we protect any fox as much as we would any wolf."

She knew that the males were itching to move on, to save the kitsunes. But she knew that the others would throw a fit if they just made the decision to leave. She turned to the others. "Maybe some of us unable to battle should take the injured back to the village and the rest of us who are fit enough can go ahead. If Naraku is as bad as you make him out to be, I don't think any of us want Kino and Lorelai in his grasp for very long." She was surprised by her own diplomatic remark. She turned to the dog hanyou. "Inuyasha, if you feel up to it, it would be a great help if you came with us."




S H I P P O

Shippo glanced between everyone as they spoke. He looked up at Kagome and Inuyasha. Then he let go of Kagome and moved over to Tsuki and Rusty. He looked up at the she-wolf. She glanced down at him, nodding. The little fox sat near her leg, watching the others. He was emotionally stalled between anger and depression. Tears threatened to ball up at the corners of his eyes. His tail shook and his little fists were clenched. He bit his lip, trying to hold back all of the emotion, able to taste a small bit of blood.

Demon Form:


Gramps was positively thrilled and elated at the number of people who were still coming to aid in the rescue mission. He turned and gave a low grateful bow to each of the willing volunteers, bowing to Tsuki, Rusty, and Inuyasha last. "Thank you all for your help, I am forever in your debt. If ever any of you need any assistance in return, please don't hesitate to ask. I will be more than happy to return the favor."

In response to Tsuki stating she and rusty would protect any fox as much as any wolf, Gramps wore a sheepish expression as he apologetically explained, "Terribly sorry, I certainly didn't mean to sound picky. I have nothing against wolves or any other race of demons. I suppose I've been isolated with Lori-chan for so long that I just haven't had any reason to mingle with anyone outside my own race until now. It's an honor getting to know you all." Gramps smiled and dipped his head in a respectful bow before turning to Shippo and gently asking, "What's troubling you, m'boy? Would you like to talk about it?"