InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bound by Blood ❯ Chapter4: Healing the Body ( Chapter 4 )

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Chapter 4: Healing for the Body

Kagome could feel the holy ki coming from the elderly lady and remembered the young human female from the clearing. The human had worn demon slayer clothing so knew that she was trained to kill. Kagome was puzzled by them being alive. `Where are we? And why had these people taken us alive?'

“What do you want? Where are we?” Kagome growled while trying to stand. It was hard with Yuriye holding her legs to the bed.

“You are safe child. You are within the barrier you had been fighting near. We will not harm you or your beta. My name is Kaede. I'm the elder miko in charge of this school.” Kaede replied calmly. Kagome sensed no deceit coming from her.

“Why would a miko and a demon slayer help out two youkai? You are trained to kill us, are you not?” Kagome sneered. Though she could not sense any malice or ill will in their auras she maintained her suspicion.

Kagome looked over Yuriye assessing her condition. She could see that her shoulder had almost completely healed; there was just a small amount of pink skin that was barely visible. As for herself, she felt the wounds on her stomach were very close to restored although the scent fresh blood permeated the air. `I must have ripped open one of the cuts I got from that animal's claws when I woke.'

“There was a demon and hanyou with us in the field, you must have missed them. We are sent to this school to be trained, it matters not whether we are youkai, human, or hanyou.” Came the small voice of the slayer.

“My name is Sango and this little one here is Kirara,” the slayer said while directing attention to the small neko on the floor.

“I don't get it. If this is a school, then what do you learn? And you still haven't said what you want from us.” Kagome said while looking at the two humans. When she tried to sit back she held in a groan from the pain in her stomach.

Kaede stood slowly and walk to stand nearby a table that had fresh bandages and healing ointments.

“Allow me to re-bandage your wounds and I will answer all of your questions. I can also give you some medicine for your pain.” Kaede said while gathering fresh bandages.

Kagome still had her misgivings. She nodded her head to Kaede as she worked the cotton sheets down to expose her stomach. She had on a white yukata but it was in two pieces, it had a top that wrapped around and pants. The top made it easier to gain access to her stomach. As Kaede approached, Kagome could see Yuriye looking out of the window next to her bed.

“What's wrong Yuriye? Why do you keep looking out the window?” Kagome asked in a low whisper that went unheard the humans.

“It's nothing. It's just I don't understand this. These humans. They willingly helped us out and they also willingly associate with youkai. It makes no sense.” Yuriye said as she continued to gaze out of the window mesmerized. “I don't feel any deception coming from either of them.”

Kaede started to approach the two youkai; she had fresh bandages in her hands. She knew Kagome was still very nervous, she could feel it radiating throughout her aura.

“Kagome, would you please remove your top so I may change the bandages?”

“Huh? Oh…sure.” As Kagome began unwrapping her shirt and as her bandages became visible fresh blood could be seen soaking through her bandages. She could feel the uncomfortable sensation of blood starting to dry on her stomach. As soon as she had uncovered her stomach she heard a gasp from Sango.

“Why is your stomach bleeding again?” said Sango in a worried voice.

“I think I pulled apart the mended skin when I sat up,” Kagome replied. “Who changed us and how did we get to this place?”

“Kaede and I changed both of you alls attire. We had needed treat you and your clothes were in the way. Unfortunately we had to cut them off. Kirara helped to carry Yuriye here and another student carried you Kagome.” Kirara meowed her agreement.

Kaede removed the soiled material from Kagome's stomach revealing three healed claw marks of the four Kagome received. The uppermost gash seeped a small amount of blood. The light pink skin stood out against the ivory toned skin of her stomach.

“Thank you. We are unused to others willing to help us.” Kagome was swallowing some of her pride. She knew that without the help of these individuals they would have likely died on that field.

Kagome looked down and swallowed. “We have been alone for a while now and sometimes we forget that not all have malicious intent towards us.”

Looking up at Kaede, Kagome asked, “Who carried me I would like to thank them?” Kagome could feel Kaede's wrinkled and calloused hand working on away at her.

“Oh that reminds me,” piped Yuriye, “Thank you Kirara for carrying me here.” Kirara mewled in response.

“The student's name is Sesshoumaru,” came Kaede's gentle voice. “But I have a question for you. How did you acquire such heinous scars on your back? Youkai are not known to scar very easily. What could cause such marks?” Kaede's voiced curiously but also slightly troubled.

“That is none of your concern,” Kagome hissed out.

She really had no problem with her scars, in fact, she wore them with pride. She never tried to hide them but it was a story that she did not share easily. Her scars while limited to her back, they were a constant reminder of her and Yuriye's painful past.

The first started at the top of her right shoulder and continued down to her left hip. There was also three going from her left shoulder to mid back; all were jagged and had a pinkish purple tint to them.

Kagome closed her top after Kaede finished wrapping her stomach.

“I did not mean to offend you; I apologize if I did so. We will leave you two alone to sleep the rest of the night. We will show you around in the morning and we can talk then about your stay.” Kaede said in a final tone that left no room for argument.

As soon as both human women left the room and the door closed Yuriye dove forward crushing Kagome in a hug.

“Thank Kami, you're alright!” Yuriye cried, while tears ran down her face.

Kagome opened her arms and let Yuriye cry, she knew that Yuriye had bottled up a lot of her emotions. Running for almost two months straight would do that.

“How long were we out? I still feel tired and sore and you are crushing my stomach,” Kagome laughed out. She couldn't help it any more she just had to let out her feelings. Soon her laughing turned into deep sobs.

“I thought we were going to die. I thought you were going to die because of me. I'm sorry… so sorry, please forgive me!” All the emotions from the battle and the nightmares had finally caught up to her. She knew that Yuriye wouldn't think any less of her for losing it a little. Yuriye nuzzled Kagome under her chin, it was her way of saying it's alright and I forgive you.

Yuriye sat up so she could get off of Kagome's stomach. She could hear Kagome breathing speed up a little from when she embraced her. Yuriye knew that her alpha needed the extra tenderness. Both knew just how close they had both come to death and both needed the extra contact. Being pack they would often sleep right next to each so that they could comfort each other.

“Come on let's get to bed, I'm really tired and you are about to drop to the floor,” Kagome said while yawning.

“G'night, Kagome. See you in the morning.” Yuriye said while walking back to her bed.

“Night,” Kagome yawned. `I love you,' she thought to herself as she let her eyelids close.

*****

Two slumbering youkai slowly awoke to the sounds of birds chirping and sunlight dancing around them. Both yawned loudly while stretching, and then both groaned from pain from sore muscles.

“Note to self stomach is still healing don't bend backwards,” Kagome grumbled out.

“I know what you mean; I keep forgetting my shoulder is still healing.” Yuriye said while slowly getting out of bed. She walked over to the window and opened it to let in some fresh air.

“I wonder when Kaede will show up. She said she would talk with us about our stay. Do you think they will kick us out now that we have gotten better?”

“I don't know? They might. It would probably be for the best, we most likely won't be welcomed. As far as they know we're rogue demons and so we can't really expect them to welcome us with open arms.” Kagome said while opening her arms wide to make her point. She also got up and walked to the opened window.

Looking out the window both girls could see beautifully kept grounds; it strangely resembled a shrine. There were many buildings around a large pond. Youkai, humans, and hanyous were walking around mingling with each other.

“What is this place? Never would I have thought that I would behold such a site.” It was hard for Yuriye to contain her confusion as she spoke.

Kagome was about to answer when they heard the door open. Both girls turn to see Kaede and Sango walk through the door. Sango had a gentle smile when she saw both girls standing near the window.

“You both must be feeling better. It's nice to see you guys up and about.” Sango noted the longing look the two had as they peered out the window and thought they both wanted to be out in the fresh air. In her arms she held two sets of clothes.

“How are you two feeling?” Kaede felt the instant nervousness in their auras.

“We are feeling much better. We will leave as soon as we have our weapons.” Kagome looked at Kaede and Sango to gauge their reactions.

“Why do you want to leave? You are more than welcome to stay,” Kaede questioned and offered.

“We are not welcomed by most……we were forced from our home country simply for what we are. Now that we are well we will be on our way. But before we go would like to pay you back for your help?” Kagome responded. `Why aren't we being thrown out?'