InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Cloud Watching ❯ Rage ( Chapter 11 )

Authors notes

This chapter is not my best work. In fact I feel like it sucks. For the past few weeks I have tried to rewrite this over and over again and I still can't seem to make it come out the way I would like it to. This is why I have not updated in so long. I am very sorry. I swear the next chapter will not take as long to be posted.

Rage

By Melissa Spoula

Rin jumped up and through herself into Sesshoumaru's arms. As Rin cried her heart out Sesshoumaru simply placed a hand on her head and stroked her hair. Looking around the clearing he saw no sign of the woman who had rendered Kagome helpless. Taking a sniff of the air he confirmed the woman was no longer anywhere near them. "Rin, Kagome will be ok. Stop crying." Rin rubbed her eyes with her fist and tried her best to stop her tears.

Sesshoumaru picked up Kagome and then Rin and ran towards the village. Rin glanced at Kagome every few minutes and prayed that she would be ok.

Inuyasha stood on shaking legs. The pain inside his chest pushed aside by overwhelming fear for Kagome's life. Each step made the pain greater. His senses continued to fail and he fell once more after only a few yards.

Shippo had run to the house for help. Returning a few moments later with Miroku. They found Inuyasha not far from the house. "Inuyasha are you alright?" Miroku helped Inuyasha to his feet and led him to the front porch. "What happened? Where are you hurt?" Miroku began feeling Inuyasha for any possible injures. Inuyasha snatched Miroku's hand from his shoulder and looked into his eyes. "Kagome…..she's in danger…..take Kirara and find her!" Miroku began to protest "Let me help you first Inuyasha. You're…." Inuyasha pushed Miroku away form him. "Forget about me…..if you don't find her now Kagome will die!"

Inuyasha crumpled in on himself as another wave of pain hit him. When the sensation passed he became aware of something moving vary fast in his direction. It was Kagome's scent. But not just Kagome's alone there was also Sesshoumaru and Rin. Pain replaced anger as his mind ran wild with images of Sesshoumaru harming Kagome. He tried to get up but was too weak. The most he could do was hold him self up and watch his brother emerge form the forest.

Seeing Sesshoumaru caring a limp and lifeless Kagome caused panic and rage to fill Inuyasha. "What the hell did you do to her you bastard!" Inuyasha once again tried to get to his feet and failed. Miroku knew if he didn't get Kagome to Inuyasha fast the hanyou would do serious damage to him self trying to get to her.

Miroku ran to Sesshoumaru and took Kagome from his arms. He ran her back to the struggling Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru slowed his pace still holding Rin at his hip. Miroku placed Kagome in Inuyasha's waiting arms.

Inuyasha pulled the girl tightly into his embrace. "Kagome! Kagome!" he brushed the hair from her face. Getting no response from the girl, he turned his attention to his brother. "What the fuck have you done to her!"

Sesshoumaru stayed calm in the face of his brother's accusations. Rin was the one who came to his aid. Freeing herself from Sesshoumaru's hold, she ran to Inuyasha and grabbed him by the arm. "No brother Inuyasha, it was not Sesshoumaru who caused hurt to sister Kagome. It was the lady. Sesshoumaru found Rin and sister Kagome and brought us home. Sesshoumaru saved us. "

Inuyasha looked at Rin then Sesshoumaru. "What lady? Who did this to her?" Sesshoumaru showed no sign of emotion or hesitation in answering that question. "The scent I found on your mate was the same as that of the woman who sealed you fifty years ago." If Inuyasha was still felling pain it was gone now, replaced with a horrible numbness that fell over his entire body. "Kikyo." The name fell from his lips automatically.

Kikyo being alive shocked him. Kikyo being responsible for Kagome's current state brought rage. The pull on his soul from the girl in his arms brought fear. His mind began to cloud as it tried to take in all this information. First he had to take care of Kagome, he would deal with Kikyo later. "Miroku, go get Kaede and bring her here." Miroku obeyed running off towards the village. "Shippo, Rin, get Kagome some water."

"Ok." The two said in unison, and ran off toward the well. This left Inuyasha alone with his brother. Looking worriedly down at Kagome he whispered to Sesshoumaru. "Thank you. For bringing her to me." Sesshoumaru turned and began to walk away. "I was only looking out for Rin." He walked a few more feet before stopping again. "I will not go far. Cure her quickly." And with that he left.

Inuyasha was still weary of this new relationship that had formed between him and his brother. However, knowing that Sesshoumaru would guard them was oddly comforting. Now he could safely turn his attention to helping Kagome.

There were no physical injures on Kagome, no blood anywhere he could see or smell. Her skin however was a ghostly white, and cold to the touch. There were burn marks in her shirt but no burns on the skin underneath. What had Kikyo done to her? How was Kikyo still alive? Naroku's attack should have killed her. (This happens in the manga. However I forgot what number. Sorry)

Holding Kagome seemed to ease his pain, but not by much, and he still felt very weak. Shippo and Rin returned each holding a cup of water for Kagome. Inuyasha took the glass from Shippo and held it to Kagome's lips. "Will she be ok?" asked Shippo. "She'll be fine." Replied Inuyasha without looking at him. "Rin did you see what happened to her?"

Rin sat down on the porch. "Sister Kagome and Rin went for a run in the forest. When sister Kagome and Rin stopped for a rest, sister Kagome thought she saw something and went to see what it was. Sister Kagome told Rin to stay put until she got back but Rin followed. The lady was on the ground and these snakes were all around her. Sister Kagome said something to the lady but Rin did not hear."

Rin paused for a second and than continued. " The lady grabbed sister Kagome and there was a very bright light. Then sister Kagome fell to the ground and the lady left. Rin tried to wake sister Kagome but she would not get up." Tears formed in Rin's eyes and she wiped them away with her fists.

Inuyasha placed a hand on the girl's shoulder. "Is that when Sesshoumaru found you?" Rin sniffled and nodded. "Kagome's going to be fine. Right now she needs you both to be strong for her. Ok?" The children shook their heads and sat close to Kagome. No one said a word, the four sat in silence and waited for the others to get back.

"Can you tell what happened to her?" Inuyasha asked. After Kaede had preformed a thorough examination on Kagome, she quickly ruled out poison and sickness. The old woman hardly had any reaction when they told her that Kikyo had been the one who injured Kagome. Kaede sat down and answered Inuyasha's question. "The only way for me to find out what happened is to ask Kagome."

Inuyasha picked Kagome back up and placed her in his lap. " I don't think she is going to be talking any time soon. Look, just tell me how to fix her and I will."

"I can talk to her. I can go into a trance and let my soul talk directly with hers. However, the last time I tried to read her soul your aura stopped me from even coming close." Kaede sat and thought for a moment. " I think if I try to trick your aura, get it to think that I'm you, it can be done. Place your hands over her heart."

Kaede knelt beside Kagome and Inuyasha did as he was told. The old woman placed her hands over Inuyasha's and began to enter her trance. Her mind delved further into Kagome until she could see her soul. Just as before there was a strong demon presence protecting Kagome's soul. But unlike before she now had the owner of that presence with her. With Inuyasha's help she easily passed the barrier but was unprepared for what she beheld.

Kagome's soul was almost completely gone. Only a small piece remained and that was being guarded fiercely by Inuyasha's aura. Kaede listened as the soul softly cried out for help. Kaede expanded her own aura offering Kagome some comfort. Kagome's soul tried desperately to explain what had happened to its missing half. Kaede withdrew from her trance slowly taking in what she had learned. Inuyasha for once in his life patiently waited for the old woman's answer.

When Kaede finally came around she had the answers Inuyasha wanted. "Kikyo stole Kagome's soul and she got most of it. She was able to steal almost all her soul before your aura finally realized what was happening, at that point it closed around Kagome's soul again, protecting what was left. Kikyo was shut out and what was left of Kagome's soul called out to you for help." Inuyasha glared at the woman. "If my aura's been guarding her soul, how'd Kikyo get past it?" Inuyasha practically spit Kikyo's name. " Kikyo has no soul of her own. The soul she is using to stay alive is a part of Kagome's. Your aura recognized the soul assuming it should be there and let it in. When it realized Kagome's soul was in danger, it simply shut out everything, including Kikyo."

"What about the pain I'm feeling, can you stop it? I can't save Kagome if I can't even walk." Kaede shook her head. "Not completely. To stop it completely I would have to sever the life bound between you and she. Right now that bound is the only thing keeping her alive. Even that won't last long." Inuyasha almost jumped to his feet. "What do you mean? Kagome can't die until I do. You said that yourself."

Miroku who was sitting nearby gently pushed Inuyasha back down. Kaede continued "No one can live with out a soul. Not for long anyway. Kagome may have anywhere from a few weeks to a few days. But even feeding off your life force she still will die if her soul is not returned." Kaede stood and stretched her tired mussels. "The only thing that can save Kagome is to have her soul returned to her. The only way to do that is to kill Kikyo."

Inuyasha let out a small sound almost like a whimper. " Do you think you can do this Inuyasha? Can you end my sisters life?" The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Inuyasha looked down at the girl in his arms. He slowly pushed her hair away form her face and trailed his claws down her cheek. "What ever it takes. I won't let Kagome die. I'll do what ever has to be done to save her." Kaede only nodded in response. " I can make a potion to lessen your pain, it should be enough for you to move around as you normally do. I will have it ready by morning"

Kaede began to leave the house. " Until then do not try to leave. Get your rest I have a feeling you will need it."

Miroku and Sango helped Inuyasha and Kagome to their room. " Is there anything that I can do to help?" asked Sango. " Is there anything you need?" Inuyasha could hear Shippo and Rin quietly crying in their rooms. " Yeah, could you take care of the kids, try to comfort them? I'm afraid if Kagome hears them crying it will upset her." Sango nodded in agreement and the two left Inuyasha and Kagome alone.

Inuyasha lay next to Kagome pulling the blankets around them both. He pulled her closer to his chest and stroked her hair. How could this happen they were so happy, every thing was going so well, and now this. He hugged her close and cried.

Kaede returned the next morning with the potion. As soon as the potion took effect, Inuyasha was ready to leave. Exiting the house he found Kaede waiting for him. " Are you prepared to meet with my sister? Are you ready to take her life?" He stopped in front of her. " I will do what ever it takes to save Kagome." Kaede shook her head. " You keep saying that but I have the felling this will be more difficult that you imagine.

Kaede reached into her pocket and pulled out a small pouch. Carefully removing the cloth she reviled a dagger. The dagger was made of emerald and it's edge looked incredibly sharp. " This knife is made to kill undead creations. Use this and you will be able to destroy her body and put her at rest. Once the body is destroyed Kagome's soul will return to her." He took the dagger form her and placed it in his pocket. With out saying a word he left to find Kikyo.

As Inuyasha began his search for Kikyo his mind was torn in many directions. Though he was rid of all but a dull ache, he knew Kagome was still feeling the horrible pain of loosing her soul. He knew Kaede was right, it would be hard. But he had no choice but to get her soul back. If it meant killing Kikyo then it had to be done. Part of him knew it wouldn't be simple. He reached into his pocket and held the emerald dagger tightly in his hand. Once he saw her again could her really do it? Even if it was to save Kagome, could he kill Kikyo?