InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ All That Time Allows ❯ Emergency ( Chapter 6 )

All that Time Allows

By mishi

Chapter 6

Emergency

 

Kagome could hear Inuyasha's voice. She couldn't feel her body or open her eyes, but she could hear him speaking to her. She knew he was afraid. She could feel the fear, which seemed odd. `Maybe I'm afraid. No…it is coming for Inuyasha. How can I feel what he's feeling?' She could feel heat coming off his body. He was holding her. There was something about the heat that was familiar to her. It was warming every part of her body, not just the parts that were touching him. It was like having a blanket around her. `What is this…I should know what it is. Why can't I…' She could not finish the thought. Her mind was shutting down. She couldn't feel Inuyasha or the heat any longer. Before her mind gave up completely to the darkness she heard one last sound echo through it. `Stop fighting…'

 

It was difficult holding her as he climbed up the ladder of the well. Since she was so badly hurt he didn't know how to hold on to her without damaging her more. Her grandfather called for the ambulance as her mother tried to look at Kagome's wounds. Surprisingly her heart beat was very strong for all the blood that covered her clothing. Her mother peeled the top of her uniform from her body and tossed it aside. The side of Kagome's face was a deep purple. Blood was coming from a cut under her hair. Her right side was what caused the most alarm. It also was a deep purple and covered in blood. A large slash ran across her ribs. Her mother pressed a towel against it to stop the bleeding.

 

“I am sorry that I couldn't keep her safe. We couldn't see the thing before it did this to her.” He was actually crying as he picked up her hand and placed it against his lips. She had been hurt many times in the past. There had been one time that frightened him enough that he had tried to destroy the well to keep her in her own time. It had been nothing compared to this. He truly believe that he was about to loose her. He tried to explain how it had happened, but her mother stopped him.

 

After cleaning the wounds the best she could, Mama covered Kagome's body with a blanket. She knew that there was nothing more she could do for her daughter, so she turned her attention to Inuyasha. “We have to get you a disguise before people get here,” she said as she took Inuyasha's hand. “If you want to go with us to the hospital you will need to got out of these close or they will want to examine you too. We don't want to see where that will lead.”

 

Grandpa took her place at Kagome's side. He placed his hand on the towel that covered the deep slash on her side and held it tightly in place. The look on his face was not as understanding as the one on her mother had on hers. Inuyasha could hear him chanting something as they left the room.

 

She led him to the bathroom and stood him in front of the sink. “Wait right here, I will be right back.” She asked Sota to help him to get water into the sink. A few moments later she returned with a tee shirt, a pair of shorts, sandals, and a baseball cap. “I am sure this will fit even if it is not the greatest outfit.”

 

She helped him out of the shredded kimono and cleaned the wounds. “Will these be alright?” She asked.

 

“They'll be fine. I heal quickly,” he said shyly. Kamoge's mom was very nice to him. She really could have been mean and he would have earned it, but she fused over him like he was her own son.

 

“They are taking her out,” Grandpa was at the door and the look on his face was not a forgiving one. “I will go with her.”

****

 

The car ride was a horror for him. He did not like being in a cramped space that could move faster then he could. The hospital was not any better. It was so cold, and stank of blood and death. He wanted Kagome well and with him right now. He didn't like all the waiting he had to do in such a small room. No one would tell them where she was, or what was happening to her. On to top it all, the baseball cap that he had been made to wear was making his ears itch.

 

Grandpa and Sota had decided to take a taxi home so that Sota could get some rest for school the next day. Inuyasha used the time alone with Kagome's mother to explain everything. He added the part about him wanting to marry her, but he did not have any family to bring to the wedding. She listened to every word and comforted him more than he comforted her.

 

It was late in the night before the doctor came to tell them how she was. Kagome was fine. She had a room for the rest of the night and was sleeping peacefully. He was puzzled by the original report that he had been given by the paramedics. He apologized for the reports errors and any alarm it might have caused. Her injuries were greatly exaggerated. The doctor assured them that she had pasted out because the wind had been knocked out of her. It had nothing to do with blood loss. She had not seemed to have lost that much blood. He did have to stitch up her side, and she had two bruised ribs, but her injuries had not been life threatening. Her head would be fine. Despite the bruise, she had not received any head injuries. The tiny cut had not even needed stitches. They would let her go home that afternoon if she would agree to stay in bed, because she seemed to be suffering more from exhaustion than anything else.

 

Kagome's mother thanked the doctor and took Inuyasha's arm. “Well, now that we know that she will be ok we can go home. You look like you need some rest Inuyasha. We can come back first thing in the morning. Oh, that is if we can get you cleaned up a little better than this.”

 

He looked at her in amazement as she led him down the corridor. She was wonderful. This had to be were Kagome got it. This woman was overflowing with love and acceptance!

 

****

 

The car ride home was better. The large “village” was much less crowded now. For the most part they were quite. Inuyasha was too tired to talk, but Kagome's mother had several questions floating around in her mind.

 

“Did you heal her in some way, Inuyasha?”

 

He was not expecting the break in the silence, so his body jumped at the sound of her voice. It took him a breath or two to recover, but he answered her, “I don't think I had anything to do with it. I wouldn't know how to do something like that.”

 

“It had to be you. She was a mess when you brought her into that house. I have to admit that I didn't understand how her heartbeat was so strong. With all the blood on your closes, she should have been cold to the touch. Her body was as hot as yours had been when I cleaned your wounds.” She stopped and shook her head, “I didn't think she would die, but I thought that she was in worse shape than the doctor said she was. I know that Grandpa's chanting and spells could not have done it, but don't tell him I said that.”

 

The house was dark and quiet when they entered. He had nearly taken a tumble coming up to the house because of the sandals. He knew what these things were, but he never enjoyed the feel of having them on his feet. He had to say that he did not like this time very much.

 

“You can sleep in Kagome's bed. I will see what I can do for you if you are planning to stay until she is better.”

 

He entered the room and she closed the door behind him. The room smelled like Kagome. It was strange being surrounded by her scent without having her right next to him. He hesitantly crossed the room and crawled onto the bed, “Thank you God for letting her live.” He wasn't sure if he believed that there was a god, but he knew that Kagome was alright. For that alone he was willing to believe.

 

He curled himself round Kagome's pillow in the middle of the small bed. Of all the objects in the room, her bed was covered the most in her scent. It helped him sleep for at least a few hours. He wouldn't truly be at peace until she was there beside him.

 

A soft voice woke him from his sleep, “Inuyasha, it is time to wake up.” Mama stood over the bed looking down at him. She was holding a bundle of what appeared to be clothing, “I have already seen Kagome. She will be ready to come home in a few hours. I thought she would like to see you in something nice, so I got some clothes for you. I hope they fit, I was going by the size of the shorts and tee shirt you are wearing now.”

 

Inuyasha set up on the bed with the pillow still in his arms. “Did she ask about me?”

 

“Of course she did! I told her that you would be with us when we pick her up,” she set down at the foot of the bed, “she will be on pain killers so she will want to sleep when she comes home, but she insisted that I make you stay with us.”

 

“What are pain killers?”

 

“They are…” At first, she was not sure how to put it so that he would understand, “What do you use to stop pain in your time? Herbs?”

 

“Herbs,” he agreed.

 

“Well, these are man made herbs that keep her from feeling the pain. They kill the pain, so to speak. That is why we call them pain killers. They can make you tired and sleepy, but they keep you from feeling the pain.”

 

“I think that I would rather be in pain than tired all the time,” he said honestly.

 

“She might too, but I think she should take them for a little while anyway. Now let's get you up so you can have a bath and get dressed.” She patted his leg affectionately and stood up.

 

She led him to the bathroom where she had a tub of water waiting for him. She showed him the different shampoos and set some towels out for him, “When you are finished and dried off wrap one of the towels around yourself and call for me. I will show you how to put the clothes on.”

 

“I can dress myself.” His face was red again. She did that almost as much as Kagome did.

 

“Do you know what a zipper is, Inuyasha?”

 

“No,” he sighed, she had won. `Kagome is just like her mom.'

 

It was hard to get the soap on all of his hair. He had to try three times before he got all the dirt out. `How does she stand me? She is always taking a bath and I am always covered with dirt. It is a wonder she can stand to be near me.'

 

The shirt was no trouble at all for him to figure out. It was roomy and comfortable to move around in. The color was white and it was made of a very soft cotton. Mama said that Kagome would like the feel of it. The underwear was another matter. He did not like how it felt so restrictive. He was warned however that if he did not wear it the zipper in the black slacks could be really dangerous to his manhood. He did not like the sound of that, so he forced himself to deal with the underwear.

 

Mama helped him to dry his hair and brush out the tangled mass, “You have such beautiful hair, even though you don't take care of it. Now that we have all the tangles out of it, you should be able to keep it looking nice.”

 

****

 

It frightened him when the nurse pushed Kagome out in a wheel chair, “Can't she walk on her own.”

 

“She will be fine, Inuyasha, this is just something that they do,” Mama reassured him.

 

Kagome couldn't trust her eyes. She was sure that her medicine was causing her to see things. Inuyasha looked like all the other men of this time. Well, the baseball hat made him look a bit odd, but he was still very handsome. She had never thought he could fit so well in this time.

 

Squatting down in the pants felt really awkward, but he managed to do it. “I've missed you.” He wanted to kiss her, but didn't know how she would react with her family standing by watching them. Honestly, he was not sure how he would feel. “I should've been more protective of you. I'll never forgive myself...”

 

“Don't,” she put her finger on his lips to stop him. She put her hands on his shoulders. “Just help me stand.”

 

He looked to everyone else around them before granting her request. No one objected so he placed his hands on her sides and pulled her forward. Her hands ended up behind his neck and she was looking into his face. She pulled him towards her and tried to rise up on her toes to reach his mouth. She was not steady enough to manage it on her own. She let out a small sound that was similar to a whimper, and tugged at him again. Realizing that she meant business he let out a nervous chuckle and bent down to kiss her. It must have satisfied her, because after their lips parted she snuggled against him before being led to the car.

 

Her grandfather did not seem very happy about how the two were acting towards each other. Inuyasha tried not to let it get to him. Kagome set between Inuyasha and Souta in the back seat. She was snuggled against him half asleep. She winched with each bump that the car drove over. The stitches were painful because of the length and position of the cut. The way she was setting was not making it any better.

 

After making sure she was settled down safely in her bed for a nap, Inuyasha decided he wanted to go for a walk. He wanted to think about what he should do next. He had never had to think about anyone but himself before. He was responsible fore her safety now more then ever. `She really could have died if I hadn't brought her back. Things aren't going to get any safer for us. It would be much safer for her if I leave her here. If I leave her now I might die inside, but she would be safe. It looks like her grandfather might try to convince her to stay in this time anyway. I have the others to help me look for the shards and Naraku. I could leave while she sleeps. She might try to make me stay if I say goodbye.'

 

“Goodbye,” word came out hollow sounding. He could she her in his mind. He closed his eyes and refused to let the words full meaning hit him. He had been through this too many times. Maybe he was just trying to scare himself again. He sighed and lucked up. He was standing in front of Goshinboku, the sacred tree. There was a scare on the tree were he had once been sealed on it. He stood staring at it.

 

`Why did she to break the seal? It had to be more than hert being Kikyo's reincarnation. She could have lived in this world and been happy without me. What is it that keeps insisting that we be together? I have to be right about us being made for each other.'

 

He was starting to doubt. The one thing that he knew was that he needed her. He needed her more than he could admit. He knew in his heart that he could never leave her. He would be hopeless without her.

 

“It is peaceful here isn't it?” Kagome's mom had come up behind him.

 

He nodded in response after catching his breath. She startled him. He didn't like that that sort of thing was happening a lot lately.

 

She turned her gaze to Goshinboku, “I was reminded of Kagome when I saw you standing here. I came home one day to find her right where you are now. She was crying. When I asked her what was wrong she told me that she had seen you with someone else. She was afraid of loosing you.”

 

“I don't love anyone but Kagome,” he said without looking at her.

 

“I believe you. That day I told her about how her father had asked me to marry him. I was going to say no, but as I stood under this tree something changed in me. I couldn't say no to him. I couldn't give any explanation to Kagome about why this tree gave me such peace at that moment in my life. I really wasn't sure about it then myself. I think I know why now,” she put her arm around his shoulder and his eyes went wide, “I think that your soul was calling out for her even then. You need her and I can see that. I know you would die to protect her.”

 

“I wasn't the one who spent the night in that place.”

 

“But your wounds are much worse than hers. You just heal easier than she does. And whether you believe it or not, you did something that helped her heal,” she said she squeezed him. “Don't worry about it son, I will talk to Grandpa. I will make him see that you are the only one for my daughter.”

 

“Son?” He couldn't believe what he just heard, “you really think that I am good enough for her?”

 

“You have kept her safe and made her happy. She has grown so much since she met you. I saw how much she loves you by that kiss she gave you. You are the one she wants, and you have my blessing. You are now my son and I will expect you to call me Mama. I will start getting things ready for your wedding, and I will explain it all as we go.”

 

“Mama!” Sota shouted as he ran from the house. “Kagome is out of bed. She fell in the hallway.”

 

They both went running. There she was on the floor trying to lift her self and wincing from the pain. Grandpa had entered the hall just the same time as Mama and Inuyasha.

 

“Kagome, what are you doing out of bed?” Grandpa was coming down the opposite end of the hallway.

 

“Inuyasha, you didn't leave me.”

 

“Stupid, why would I leave you?” he snapped as he knelt down to pick her up. “Be still and let me get you.”

 

“I am sorry. I had this terrible dream that you left me and you were not coming back. I tried to find you, but I couldn't find you anywhere. I had to make sure you were still here.”

 

“See, you are just being stupid. You have to stay in bed.” He picked her up gently, trying to be careful of her stitches. When he got to her room he settled her down on the bed in such a way that he could crawl in and rest beside her. “I guess I will have to keep you in my sight at all times, huh?”

 

“I will bring up some dinner when it is ready. You two get some rest,” Mama forced everyone out the doorway, and gave Kagome and Inuyasha a quick smile as she closed the door.

 

****

 

Grandpa was not happy that Inuyasha was in bed with Kagome. He was about to say something before Mama shooed him out of the room.

 

Mama sent Sota off to his bath as she led Grandpa into the kitchen. She set to the task of making dinner while she waited for Grandpa to decide to speak up about Inuyasha.

 

“Do you think it is proper to let him stay in that room with her? She is not in the condition to protect her self.” Grandpa was pacing the floor as she spoke, “What would people say about him being so familiar with our Kagome?”

 

“She is perfectly safe with him.”

 

“Safe? Do you remember that you spent the night at the hospital?”

 

“Do you remember what she was like when he brought her into the house?” She countered.

 

“Of course I do!”

 

“I don't think you do. She was covered in blood, yet the damage did not kill her. Do you think that it was your chanting that saved her?”

 

He was silent. He thought about it and admitted, “No, I don't know what saved her. I can't explain what happened.”

 

“Part of that blood was his. He risked his own life to protect hers. I know that he healed her in some way. I would much rather she be with him than with some other boy. Someone else might not value her life the way he does. He's not human, but he cherishes the fact that she is.”

 

“Fine, Mama,” He put his hands up to let her know that he surrendered, “They have my blessing, but I want some things explained to them.”

 

****

 

“You know…I should go back tomorrow to let everyone know you are alright. I can be back before you even know I'm gone.”

 

“I'll know you're gone, but you are probably right.” It was strange having him be the considerate one for a change. She looked at his hand as it rested on her stomach. She started playing with his fingers as she spoke, “it would figure that I am over my period. We could have made love tonight if this hadn't happened.”

 

He was shocked to find that sex was the first thing on her mind. He had been so preoccupied that he hadn't noticed that her sent had returned to normal. It was the same old gentle smell that he had always loved. “We'll have each other soon enough. I talked to Mama…”

 

“Mama?” She cut him off, “You are calling her Mama?”

 

“She told me to. She called me son,” he said with a proud smile.

 

“You are sucha smoothy,” she said as she rubbed her nose against his.

 

He laughed at the cuteness of it, “That was nice, we'll have to rub noses more often.”

 

She kissed him then whispered, “You look so good in these clothes. I love how this shirt feels.” She ran her hand down his chest.

 

The knock at that door made them separate. They were both trying to look innocent when Mama walked into the room. She had brought dinner to them as promised. She asked Inuyasha to place the dishes outside the door when they were finished so that she could get them in the morning. She also let them know that everyone had been exhausted so they would more than likely be making it an early evening. She asked Inuyasha if he would make sure that Kagome would take her medication so she would not have to get back up. She even set the alarm for them so they would remember. Then she said goodnight and close the door.

 

Inuyasha crawled off the bed and began the task of “caring for his woman”. He propped her up so she could get to her food without too much pain. He practically feed her the meal.