Ginko stared blatantly at his companion as she smothered the young boy living alone on the mountain top. When he had explained his solitude, Kagome had immediately consoled the boy with hugs and words of encouragement. Her motherly instincts brought a smile to his face as he observed her amazing stormy-blue eyes flicker with fleeting emotions. There was no denying the attraction he felt for the beautiful woman ever since she had joined him.

The Mushi-shi then felt a sweat build up as Kagome stared at his intensely from the boy's shoulder. Her eyes glanced between himself and the boy and Ginko knew what she wanted him to do.

"Your grandmother was a very smart woman. You are a brave boy for staying up here alone," Ginkgo mused as he watched Shinra puff up slightly in pride before a sad smile crossed his lips.

"Yeah, she was," Shinra whispered as he buried himself in the woman's arms.

A sad smile crossed Kagome's face as she kept her arms around the lonely boy. As she glanced up she noticed that Ginko was staring into the house with a slight narrowing of his eyes. She tilted her head the slightest as she took in his appearance. From his snow white hair to his teal eye. No matter how many times she looked at him, he never failed to amaze her.

And for that, she vowed to never leave his side.

When the man glanced back at her, Kagome nodded turning away to hide her slight blush. But his knowing stare informed her that he was aware of her stare.

All silliness aside, there was something in the house, something old and ever watching.

And they had a hunch as to what.

After all, that was their job.

As a Mushi-shi and his Miko.