InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A New Start ❯ Revovering and Realizing ( Chapter 7 )

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Chapter 7- Recovering and Realizing

Miroku was out stretching his sore body after resting in Kaede's hut.

“Now don't go and strain something, Miroku!” Sango had told him worriedly.

“I don't want you doing something foolish, and hurting yourself again!”

Miroku let a soft smile form on his peaceful face. That Sango, she really worried about him. But deep down, Miroku was glad that she said such things to him, it proved that she cared about a thieving monk like him.

Miroku peered out at the murky sky. It had been hours since he had seen Inuyasha or Kagome. If he and Sango had not been so banged up from the battle form Naraku, they would have pursued the two.

Knowing Inuyasha he is probably off sulking. I will leave him to approach Kagome in his own way. Miroku let out a chuckle that pierced the quite night. Miroku's violet eyes searched the shadowy landscape, squinting suspiciously, when they fell upon a dark, shadow slowly approaching.

The young monk's eyes widened to the size of saucers, when the shadow appeared in the light. There stood a very bloody, and beat up looking Inuyasha, who was holding an equally battered Kagome. Blood was pooling on the ground, as it dripped from their wounds. Inuyasha slipped, stumbling to the ground, where he lay slumped over.

“LADY KAEDE!! COME QUICK!” Miroku dashed forward, and heaved the unconscious half demon over his shoulders.

“What is it Miroku?” Kaede came running out of the hut, a stricken look displayed on her aged face.

“Ohhh! Quickly, we must get them inside, before they bleed out!” Together Kaede and Miroku carried Inuyasha and Kagome into the hut.

Sango quickly leaped up from her sitting position when she saw the state of Inuyasha and Kagome. She helped Kaede set Kagome on a futon, before speaking.

“Sweet Buddha, what happened to them?”

Miroku looked up, a darkness residing in his eyes. “I don't know Sango. Inuyasha stumbled into the village like this, holding Kagome.”

“Could it be the work of a demon?” Sango's voice was quivering, due to her worry for her friends.

Miroku shook his head. “I don't know. Look at their wounds. They are so deep. And Kagome's looks like it was created by some kind of sharp object, by the single hole here. Also look at Inuyasha's claws, they are covered in blood.”

Sango's face panicked. “You don't think he could have done this do you?”

“I couldn't say.”

Kaede cleared her throat, interrupting them. “We must dress their wounds quickly, before they bleed out.

Sango and Miroku nodded, and began to gather the medical supplies that Kagome had conveniently brought from her time. Once they where finished they sat back and watched the two. Bandages covered Inuyasha's chest, and arms. Kagome had her own white bandages covering her chest, face, and other various places on her body.

“Now all we can do is wait, and hope for the best. I only pray that Kagome's medical remedies will do the trick.” Kaede replied solemnly.

Suddenly Sango burst into tears. Miroku moved to put his arm over her shoulders. He began to stroke her ebony hair, trying to comfort her.

“Shhhh. There, there Sango, it will be all right. Please don't cry. I hate when you cry.”

“I I'm sorry M Miroku. It's j just really hard. Looking at their faces, so pale, and lifeless. I couldn't bear to think of what would happen if…

“You mustn't think like that Sango. We can only pray, and hope that Inuyasha and Kagome will pull through this.”

Meanwhile Shippo, who had finally woken, was sobbing in Kaede's lap. Kagome was as close to a mother as the kit had. To lose her would break his heart. And although he didn't admit it out loud, Inuyasha had become like a father figure to Shippo. Even though he picked on him a lot, Inuyasha always protected Shippo. He had grown to respect him.

And so the three humans and the fox demon sat, looking on in silence, except for a sniffle now and then. It was the quietest night, as they watched over their friends, praying for a miracle.

“Inuyasha…. Inuyasha. Wake up sleepy head.” Inuyasha slowly cracked his eyes open. Kikyo's face was peering down at him He was in the same meadow as before. He sat up slowly. `K Kikyo. What happened?”

Kikyo gave him a radiant smile. “You did it! You and Kagome defeated Harkura. I am so very glad. Now my soul ca finally rest in piece.” It was then that Inuyasha noticed what Kikyo was wearing. She donned a pure white kimono, dotted with pink cherry blossoms. The lightest of makeup was on her face. Pink eye shadow, a light rouge adorned her cheeks, and her lips where colored. She looked very beautiful.

“Kikyo, you look…. But Kikyo stopped him with a motion of her hand.

“There is no need to say anything Inuyasha, you and Kagome have done enough. This attire that I am wearing only proves my utter happiness. I can finally be an ordinary woman, thanks to you. And now Kagome's missing soul can be returned to her at last.” Kikyo swept her arm a few feet away from Inuyasha. He followed her gaze. It was Kagome.

Inuyasha leapt from his spot, and bounded over to the girl. She was still unconscious. Kikyo approached him. She bent down, close to Kagome. Kikyo's body began to glow with a blinding white light.

“Good bye Inuyasha, take care of her.” Kikyo whispered to Inuyasha, before her entire body disappeared into the light. The light shifted into a glowing ball of light, before fading into Kagome's chest.

Inuyasha stood there, motionless. “Good bye Kikyo.” He whispered.

Suddenly the mist began to obscure Inuyasha's vision. It was surrounding him and Kagome. Inuyasha instinctively grabbed Kagome's hand, before the mist engulfed them both. And then there was nothing.

“Hey! I think he's coming around you guys!”

Inuyasha moaned and cracked one golden eye. Miroku's blurry face was swimming in his vision.

“Miroku, stop moving around, would ya? You're making me dizzy.”

“Hahahah! He's awake you guys!” Miroku yelled in a triumphed voice.

“Welcome back Inuyasha.” Kaede said, greeting him.

“I'm so glad your ok.” Sango said joyfully.

Inuyasha propped himself up on his elbows. “How long have I been out?”

“A week.” Miroku answered him.

Inuyasha eyes popped out of there sockets. “A week!?” He chocked out. The half demon was at a loss for words. Never before had he been injured so badly, that he had been unconscious for so long.

Usually it took him a day or two to recover completely, and that's when Kagome nagged at him to rest, so he wouldn't re open his wounds. Inuyasha gasped suddenly.

“Kagome!” The half demon tried to sit up, but Miroku pushed him back down.

“Kagome is perfectly fine Inuyasha. She woke up just a few hours before you did. She went for a walk.”

Inuyasha growled. “And you just let her walk out?! She still needs rest! Kagome could be hurt or worse, and you people just went and let her leave!”

Miroku, Sango, and Kaede all had knowing smiles on their faces, though they said nothing. This only further irked Inuyasha.

“And what are you three grinning about?!” With a huff, Inuyasha gathered his clothes, and after putting them on, he snatched up tetsaiga and raced out the door.

Miroku, Sango and Kaede burst out laughing after Inuyasha. They all knew that he deeply cared for Kagome, and they found it funny how Inuyasha tried to hide his feelings from her, but failed miserably by worrying about her constantly.

Inuyasha stomped through the village, his temper still simmering. How dare they just let her leave like that!! And Kagome is walking around, when she should be resting. Stupid girl!! What was she thinking?!

Inuyasha stopped in mid rant. He titled his head and sniffed. His favorite scent entered his nose. Kagome. Inuyasha smirked, and with a flying leap he was on the trail to find the girl.

Kagome was staring up at the sacred tree, with a thoughtful expression on her face. She was startled when she heard a noise. She whirled around, her heart racing, poised for attack. But her heart nearly stopped beating when she saw who it was.

“A little jumpy, are you Kagome?” Inuyasha said, chuckling. He moved towards her, and Kagome sighed, and lowered her weapon.

“What's wrong Kagome?” Inuyasha asked, concerned.

“I was just remembering this tree. It's very important, seeing as it holds so many memories. I'm going to miss it when I go home.”

Now it was Inuyasha's heart that stopped beating.

“Home?” He asked, almost sadly.

“Yes, home. Now that Naraku is finished, as well as Harkura, there really is no need for me to stay. And you have the jewel; you can make your wish and become a full demon now.” By the time Kagome was finished her chocolate orbs where sparkling with tears. She began to walk away, quickly toward the direction of the well.

“Hey, wait!! Kagome!” Inuyasha sprang into action. And before Kagome had gotten 10 feet from him, he had grabbed her wrist. Kagome was stopped very abruptly by Inuyasha's vice like grip.

She sighed, her voice taking on a more anguished tone. “Inuyasha, please! Don't do this now. I want to go home!” She tried tugging, but it was no use. Inuyasha's hand had enclosed around her wrist, and would not budge.

“Kagome, why are you in such a hurry to leave us?” Inuyasha asked brusquely.

“Why do you think Inuyasha? I'm tired of being reminded every time I look into your eyes. Everywhere I turn there are reminders of her! These signs are telling me that I will never be as good as her! I'm not Kikyo, Inuyasha! I never will be! I just want to be Kagome! But is that ever good enough!? NO! Now there where hot tears streaming down Kagome's pale face, as her body shook with sobs.

Inuyasha's grip slipped from Kagome's wrist, and it fell limply to her side. Seeing her chance at freedom, Kagome sprinted towards the well at full speed.

She almost made it. Key word being almost. Kagome say the well in the distance, when her feet where swept out from under her. For one sickening moment, Kagome thought she was going to fall and crack her head open on the hard ground. But instead of the ground she felt something soft and warm. She cracked an eye open, afraid to look.

Inuyasha's golden eyes stared back, intensely into hers. There was a spark of anger, and something else there, as his eyes bore into her own. Inuyasha abruptly sat down on the ground while keeping a tight grip on Kagome, who was in his lap.

“Inuyasha let me go!” Kagome yelled, while pounding on his chest with her fists. He caught her small, soft hands in his rough, callused ones, and held them in place.

“Not a chance Kagome. Not until you tell me what you meant.” Inuyasha finished with a slight growl.

“How hard is it to get through that thick scull of yours?! You only have room in your heart for one woman Inuyasha, and even if she is dead, we both know who you chose! You will always love her, even if she is no longer in this world! But I'm me! I'm right here; I've been here the whole time! I would never hurt you, or ask you to die for me. And I would never have you change yourself for me. I would trust you, and have faith in you.” Kagome was in hysterics by this time.

Inuyasha's eye softened at Kagome's little speech. Kagome used this to her advantage, and once again resumed her sprint to the well. And once again she was stopped by the persistent half demon. This time, Inuyasha grabbed Kagome around the waist and pinned her to a tree, holding her wrists above her head.

“You're wrong Kagome.” He said hoarsely.

Kagome looked like she'd been slapped in the face. She started to protest, but stopped when Inuyasha put a clawed finger to her lips, silencing her.

“Yes, I did love Kikyo. But that was a long time ago. She was the first person, besides my mother who showed me kindness. She did not insult or tease me, like all the others did. Kikyo was my first real friend. But her trust in me was weak. Naraku proved that, by pitting us against one another. And even after Kikyo was brought back from the dead, I admit I had mixed feelings about her. But in time I came to realize that I do not love her anymore. I love another woman.”

Kagome's eyes welled up with fresh tears at Inuyasha's last sentence.

“But I don't know if she returns the feelings. She keeps sitting me all the time.”

Kagome's mouth opened a little, and her tears seemed to freeze on her eyelashes. Inuyasha had a small, hopeful smile on his face. Then he uttered the words Kagome had longed to here.

“I love you, Kagome. Will you become my mate?”

Kagome was speechless. Inuyasha's eyes fell at her silence. His ears dropped slightly. Finally after recovering from shock, Kagome found her voice.

“I love you too, Inuyasha. And yes, I would love to be your mate!” She replied, her voice croaked from her tears.

At her response Inuyasha's eyes lit up. The biggest smile Kagome had ever seen appeared on his face. Then he titled his head towards hers. His lips captured her own in a heart stopping, passionate kiss. Inuyasha slowly let go of Kagome's wrists, and her arms fell and rested around Inuyasha's neck. Each one was exploring the other, as if it had been centuries since they had seen each other. Inuyasha's lips where hot and crushing on Kagome's. But she returned his enthusiasm with her own. Inuyasha tangled his claws in Kagome's black roots.

Kagome felt him growl against her lips. When the two finally broke apart, they where breathless and blushing. Inuyasha took Kagome's hand in his, and interlaced his fingers with hers. The two lovers began to walk back towards the village hand in hand.

“Boy, have we got a lot to tell Miroku and Sango!” Kagome said joyfully. Inuyasha just smiled and pulled Kagome closer to him, with no intention of ever letting her go again

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SO? What do you think? I was gushing when I wrote the kissing scene! I'm a true romantic at heart, so I had to have them get together. It was fate if you ask me! Review Thanks again, and see you soon.