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It didn't take long before there was a rustling in the alleyway nearby, and a monstrous shadow showed upon the walls nearby. A massive beast, with saber teeth and two tails, just as they had described, and it was stalking closer and closer to Beast Boy as he gazed at the fur between his fingers. Closer it came, until it reached the end of the alleyway to reveal...

A tiny creature, with that same, golden fur, black accents upon its ears, paws and tails. No larger than a small house cat, barely as tall as the hero's ankles.

Once in full view, the little thing sat on her haunches with a soft mewl of curiosity, head tilting as big, red eyes blinked softly up at him. She was no threat, not like this, tails swishing slightly. She was indeed a demonic little critter, but she had no intentions of causing him any harm or ill will, and it showed.

@beastypaws Found Kirara~!

For weeks, citizens had reported seeing a strange creature that looked similar to a cat. Some said it was massive, almost six feet tall. Others reported it being the size of a house cat, perhaps slightly smaller. But the consistency within the reports was that the creature had two tails rather than one, with red eyes and an almost demonic-looking appearance.

Whatever it was, people were starting to get spooked. Police reports found nothing of particular interest, other than the occasional stray cat, but that didn't stop the fear from spreading. The more sightings were reported, the more people in the city and countrysides were starting to panic.

It got to the point where the police, as well as animal control, asked the Teen Titans to take a look and help dispel the worry of this supposed mystery beast. Its last sighting was coupled with a blurred picture of what people thought could perhaps be a known predator with a possible mutation.

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Kirara was going her best to keep up with the group, fighting the searing pain of her wounds in order to stay beside them. Every step was painfully slow, and this had been the fourth time she had collapsed, unable to keep up. Growling and hissing as those herbs were pressed into the deep wounds she now held, some of which had exposed bone, ears pressing back against her skull in discomfort, yet she did her best to allow him to tend to them. Yet despite all of their best efforts, even for a demon, Kirara's wounds could yet prove fatal in time, if they did not heal properly. She remained in her large form, knowing that was her best chance at staying alive. Yet despite that, she was struggling more with each passing hour as her energy and strength slowly drained.

And the way the rest of them were looking at her...She knew what it meant. Inuyasha's gentle touch was a comfort, but it didn't stop the pain or heal her wounds. No amount of gentle petting or soft words would be able to fix this.

With a heavy grimace, the large demon slowly forced herself to her feet, pulling away from his touch. Yet instead of moving to follow the group, as she always had, Kirara slowly turned the other way. If there was a chance she wouldn't survive this, she knew exactly where she wanted to be.

Slowly beginning to limp away, tails held low and head level, gaze straight ahead. She didn't even stop to look back, ears swiveling slightly backwards as she forced her exhausted body to move, slow and agonizing as it was, the two tailed beast knew where she was going, and whether they went with her or not, that was of no concern now.

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"Don't move too much. It'll get worse."

He hated having to do it, but it couldn't be avoided. He had to apply the herbs he'd crushed to the gaping wounds, and he knew how much it would hurt. But it was either that, or they may never properly heal. Unlike him, she was a full demon. But wounds this severe, even a full demon would be incapacitated for days, if not a little over a week before they healed.

A hand came to rest upon Kirara's head, maybe gently petting it would help her deal with the pain. He wasn't blind. He could feel the others staring at him. Fourth time he'd stopped for her, today alone, and they'd only been traveling for a few hours. His deep hatred for Naraku hadn't changed, but he'd already lost his best friend. He'd lost the woman he'd never get to talk to again. He'd be damned if there would be any risk of losing Kirara, she had been even closer to Sango than he was.

Hand continuously petting her head, there was ferocity in his tone, and golden eyes when he glared back at the others. He's sick of being stared at in general, but the looks on their faces. The subtle annoyance, he can see it all. Weren't they all supposed to be like a family here?

"Ya gotta problem? 'Cause if y'er so inconvenienced right now, go the hell on by yourselves."

Attention was back on Kirara, words spoken under his breath soon after. Like night and day, his voice was soft all over again.

"The burning should ease up, and it'll help keep your blood from gettin' tainted or anything."

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He knew her name? It had been a long time since anyone had called her by name. The small creature's head tilted slightly to one side and she calmed, blinking up at him with one ear drooping in a slightly comical way.

He was the first person who hadn't tried to grab her or chase her, and his scent...She had smelled something like it before. Not quite human, but not quite demon, either. Like... Someone she had once known many years ago. Nose twitching, she started to grow curious. That familiar smell was something she recognized, and as he spoke to her in a calm, kind tone of voice, it reminded her of her old friends.

Maybe he really was different. Getting up, she took a slow, hesitant step in his direction, then another, until she was close enough that he could easily reach out and touch her. A small paw slowly outstretched, drawing back as though she wasn't quite sure of herself at first, before she tentatively reached out again and placed it on the back of his hand.

This was probably the closest anyone had gotten to her in weeks, maybe even longer. But something about Rin was reassuring, whether it was the fact that he smelled familiar or perhaps it was because he had been kind to her, she wasn't really sure. But at the very least, she was trying to reach out to him, as shy and uneasy as she was.

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It was pretty unusual for the higher ups to assign such a task to a student, but Rin was no ordinary student it seemed. After all, his affinity for communicating with demons of the feline variety seemed to be very strong and so...Well, he'd been given a little bit of a project to work on.

And so, there she was, now backing herself into a corner of his room, hissing and growling. Her fur bristled, tails lashing...Yet despite that, when he'd reached out to pet her, even though she had batted his hand away with a fast paw, she had not used her claws.

They had told him her name was Kirara, and like Kuro, her master had also passed away recently. Unlike Kuro however, they thought that she did not have the ability to transform, as she had never shown any inclination to do so (at least as far as they knew).

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Kirara moved slightly to sit up a little, but not because she didn't want his hand resting on her back. Instead, she shifted closer to him, turning her head to gently lick at the back of his fingers since that was the most she could reach. A soft purr rumbled beneath his palm, ears twitching a little.

She hadn't been sure how to process it all, but the fact that he'd been so quietly patient spoke volumes, and perhaps in her own small way, she was trying to bring him just a small amount of comfort.

After a few moments, she moved out from under his gentle hand and walked a few steps away, transforming into her larger form and stretching before moving to lie down behind him, gently nuzzling her head against his and wrapping around him slightly, tails moving to rest over him like a blanket of sorts. Laying her head down, paws tucked beneath her chest, a low purr steadily rumbling within her chest, her eyes closed. She had noticed his own silent grief despite her own pain, so maybe this time, she could help him know that just like her, he wasn't alone.

He wished he didn't know what it felt like---that he didn't understand what was happening the moment he saw it. Sango's death had hit them all hard---InuYasha was never the type to show his grieving openly if he could help it, a habit from years of being alone, but Sango had been just as important to him as everyone else. He had respected Sango a lot as a person and as a fighter. He had trusted her to have his back at all times. He didn't think that he had ever had a companion in his life that he had felt that way about.

He had held a crying Kagome, he had sat with a grieving Miroku, he had let Shippo sleep near him for comfort when he was having nightmares and unable to cuddle up against Kirara when she wouldn't let him---but not once had he ever tried to push himself into Kirara's space or say even a word to her about it, because he understood it all so well.

He had been staring off into the distance when he heard the little paddle of paws approaching him. He didn't make even the slightest movement, letting Kirara decide what she wanted to do. When she curled up against him, he waited a moment before gently resting a hand on her back. He didn't move to pet, not yet, but he did let her feel his hand there to acknowledge the effort that she was making and that she was safe.

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Kirara was indeed startled by his sudden appearance at her side, having been completely focused on the dog. She jumped slightly at the sound of his voice, turning her head to look at him with a surprised hiss, but she made no move to lash out at him. After all, she knew who he was, someone she recognized as a very dear friend.

It took a few long moments, but her snarling expression slowly began to fade, ears falling back slightly as she shook her head with a soft growl. It wasn't one of aggression, frustration perhaps, but not at Inuyasha or anyone else in particular really. The way he spoke to her, like he understood everything without even trying, the way that Sango had once done...

It hurt. Hurt in a way that she couldn't even understand, her eyes stung in a way they never had before and something within her chest seemed to tighten, but she couldn't understand why.

It wasn't the first time Kirara had lost someone she had loved, and yet... Somehow, the pain was worse than it had ever been before. A large paw raised up to swipe at her eyes, head shaking violently to try and get rid of the stinging within them, a low hiss of confusion or perhaps even sadness sounding from her throat.

Was this what everyone else was feeling, too? This deep, indescribable feeling that up until now, she'd never known a demon could experience? Was this really what humans felt when someone died? Suddenly, every time she had refused to let one of them pet her or lean into her fur when they had perhaps needed it, she couldn't help but feel downright awful, and that seemed to make the tightening within her chest even worse.

The wet feeling now dripping from her eyes and down her fur was something she couldn't understand. It was salty, it stung, and it hurt, and yet... She couldn't seem to stop it.

It didn't take long for that familiar flash of fire to appear and she was back to her much smaller size again. The anger and restlessness before having been replaced by nothing but a deep, painful sadness. She was still pawing at her eyes, small body trembling slightly and yet the tears just wouldn't stop.

Figuring out that the pawing at her face wouldn't make them go away (even if it took her a solid minute to do so), she finally managed to look up at Inuyasha and... The look within his eyes told her everything she needed to know. Offering a soft meow, she stood up and moved to brush herself against his ankles, figuring that if he was feeling this same pain, then maybe she could at least try to help him feel a little better despite her own feelings.

@thesilvermoonrays Found Kirara~!

Kirara had been unsettled ever since Sango had passed away. She spent more time in her larger form than she ever had before, and at night rarely slept like she'd once been able to. The smoke from the crackling campfire didn't help the demon's unease, a low growl rumbling in her throat as she stalked restless circles around the campsite, eyes shifting to check on the group for a few short moments before they returned to being glued outwards, towards the surrounding forests and fields around them.

Her restless behavior was unsettling Shippo, who had become rather nervous that perhaps something was out there that the rest of them didn't sense.... Even if that was highly unlikely. While Kirara was usually very calm and quiet during the night, or just in general really, this newly dawning activity during the twilight hours wasn't just a fluke.

She was having trouble processing her grief, and as a result, her protective instincts had been thrown into overdrive, leaving her restless and frustrated. Constantly searching for something to pick a fight with that wasn't anyone in the group.

A small rustle in the nearby bushes was enough to set her off, though the activity happened to be a poor stray dog just looking for a meal. Kirara didn't hesitate to lash out, sending the dog sprawling with a massive paw the instant it got too close with a loud, hissing roar. The moment it got to its feet and took off running, she stopped after chasing it for several feet, tails lashing, hissing and growling, claws digging into the ground below to leave deep marks.

The nakomata stared daggers at where the dog had gone, still vocalizing her anger. If she could speak, well... Her language would likely be of the vulgar kind that could even offend the most foul-mouthed demon out there.

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@beastypaws Found Kirara~!

For weeks, citizens had reported seeing a strange creature that looked similar to a cat. Some said it was massive, almost six feet tall. Others reported it being the size of a house cat, perhaps slightly smaller. But the consistency within the reports was that the creature had two tails rather than one, with red eyes and an almost demonic-looking appearance.

Whatever it was, people were starting to get spooked. Police reports found nothing of particular interest, other than the occasional stray cat, but that didn't stop the fear from spreading. The more sightings were reported, the more people in the city and countrysides were starting to panic.

It got to the point where the police, as well as animal control, asked the Teen Titans to take a look and help dispel the worry of this supposed mystery beast. Its last sighting was coupled with a blurred picture of what people thought could perhaps be a known predator with a possible mutation.

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@thesilvermoonrays Found Kirara~!

Kirara had been unsettled ever since Sango had passed away. She spent more time in her larger form than she ever had before, and at night rarely slept like she'd once been able to. The smoke from the crackling campfire didn't help the demon's unease, a low growl rumbling in her throat as she stalked restless circles around the campsite, eyes shifting to check on the group for a few short moments before they returned to being glued outwards, towards the surrounding forests and fields around them.

Her restless behavior was unsettling Shippo, who had become rather nervous that perhaps something was out there that the rest of them didn't sense.... Even if that was highly unlikely. While Kirara was usually very calm and quiet during the night, or just in general really, this newly dawning activity during the twilight hours wasn't just a fluke.

She was having trouble processing her grief, and as a result, her protective instincts had been thrown into overdrive, leaving her restless and frustrated. Constantly searching for something to pick a fight with that wasn't anyone in the group.

A small rustle in the nearby bushes was enough to set her off, though the activity happened to be a poor stray dog just looking for a meal. Kirara didn't hesitate to lash out, sending the dog sprawling with a massive paw the instant it got too close with a loud, hissing roar. The moment it got to its feet and took off running, she stopped after chasing it for several feet, tails lashing, hissing and growling, claws digging into the ground below to leave deep marks.

The nakomata stared daggers at where the dog had gone, still vocalizing her anger. If she could speak, well... Her language would likely be of the vulgar kind that could even offend the most foul-mouthed demon out there.

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Cue a very irritated hiss from Kirara upon what she'd just overheard. They had better leave her good friend alone, unless they wanted to meet her fangs.

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@aonokumura {Plotted Starter~!}

It was pretty unusual for the higher ups to assign such a task to a student, but Rin was no ordinary student it seemed. After all, his affinity for communicating with demons of the feline variety seemed to be very strong and so...Well, he'd been given a little bit of a project to work on.

And so, there she was, now backing herself into a corner of his room, hissing and growling. Her fur bristled, tails lashing...Yet despite that, when he'd reached out to pet her, even though she had batted his hand away with a fast paw, she had not used her claws.

They had told him her name was Kirara, and like Kuro, her master had also passed away recently. Unlike Kuro however, they thought that she did not have the ability to transform, as she had never shown any inclination to do so (at least as far as they knew).

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A soft meow was given in response, though of course she couldn't exactly speak to him. Hopefully, he would let her go with him...But of course, that was something she'd have to find out later on. Perhaps if she just stayed right where she was and didn't move an inch, he would take her wherever it was that he was going.

"What? A two tailed cat?" Was it a duel monster on the loose?

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Kirara offered a warm purr at the gentle headbutt she was given, moving to climb up onto one of his shoulders, her tails wrapping around the back of his neck as she nuzzled her head against his to return the favor. It seemed she'd managed to make a new friend...And perhaps, a new master. After all, those she had once considered masters had passed away long ago, leaving her to aimlessly wander.

"What? A two tailed cat?" Was it a duel monster on the loose?

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@theredbladepaladin Found Kirara~!

What on hell's green earth was that? Kirara gave a loud hiss at the object coming down from above, having shifted into her larger form in order to defend herself if she had to. Backing up quickly enough to avoid getting crushed, but she couldn't figure out what was coming her way at such a rapid pace.

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@whereheartscollide Found Kirara~!

This sudden shift in the air was strange, Kirara couldn't help but be on edge as she stalked silently through the fog and dust of whatever this thing had created. She'd never seen anything like it before, some sort of...Large metal cat?

A low growl left the large animal as she moved to investigate what the hell had suddenly landed within this forest, tails lashing slightly as she circled around it, ears alert and eyes fixated upon it in case she needed to defend herself.

The other demons in the forest had already turn and run, but Kirara had stayed. It seemed her curiosity was getting the better of her this time around.

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Funnily enough, she hadn't been summoned by anyone. Quite the opposite in fact, not that she could tell him that. Offering a curious meow, the little cat stood up and walked straight up to him, tails swishing slightly as she blinked up at Malik. He had definitely caught her interest, that much was for sure.

"What? A two tailed cat?" Was it a duel monster on the loose?