InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I'll Be There For You ❯ The Vigil ( Chapter 25 )

Chapter 25: The Vigil

 

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Early the next morning, Sango answered the knock on her door. She opened it to find Ayame and Koga, with Miroku helping to support Inuyasha. Sango quickly ushered them inside the room before closing the door.

 

Inuyasha stepped away from Miroku and staggered over to Kagome's bed, collapsing to his knees. He gently ran his fingers down her face. Kagome didn't even twitch.

 

“She hasn't responded to me since yesterday evening. By the way, Inuyasha, you don't look much better. I don't think we have much more time.” Inuyasha nodded, not taking his eyes from Kagome.

 

“That is why we are here. Kaede said that Kagome and Inuyasha need to be in the same room when they take the potion.” Miroku pulled out two small vials containing a thick green liquid.

 

Inuyasha finally tore his gaze from Kagome and looked at the friends gathered around him. “Have you guys found out anything about this Naraku?”

 

Koga decided to give his information first. “His name is Naraku Onigumo. He is the CEO for Tokyo Industries, but that is rumored to be nothing more than a front for his illegal activities. It is said that for the correct price, Naraku can get you anything you want, from narcotics to weapons to human slaves.”

 

Miroku nodded. Naraku's connections would explain how he was able to get the toxin that was currently running through Kagome's system. “Sango, you learn anything from Kagome?”

 

“Yeah. She told me that she had met him down at the docks the other day. They talked for awhile; he bought her coffee and then drove her home. Kagome talked as if he was her best friend.” Miroku reached out and took Sango's hand, squeezing it in response to the pain he heard in her voice.

 

“I found an engagement notice dated several months back. You'll never guess who Naraku is getting hitched to.” Everyone looked at Ayame, who had been silent up to this point.

 

Inuyasha growled. “Let me guess, Kikyo?” Ayame nodded. Silence fell in the room as everyone processed the information they had been given. Inuyasha groaned and laid his head on Kagome's bed. “Hey Koga?”

 

“Yeah, Yash?”

 

“Are your cousins still in town?”

 

Koga looked surprised. “Yeah, Ginta, Hakkaku and the others are in town. Why?”

 

Inuyasha reached into his pocket, pulling out a piece of paper and handed it to Koga without lifting his head. “I want you to take them with you to this address. Sesshomaru sent it with the herbs. Evidently, this is where Naraku hangs out and I want you there to take him down if I fail.”

 

Koga took the paper with the address from his friend; a solemn look in his eyes. “You got it Yash. Knowing you though, we will only be there for mop up duty. I know that you will get Kagome back.”

 

“Thanks man.” Koga stood and clasped Inuyasha's shoulder before leaving to gather his family.

 

“I am going with him.” Ayame stood and smiled at Sango's surprised look. “Someone has to keep him out of trouble.” She turned and followed Koga out of the building.

 

“Are you ready to do this, Inuyasha?”

 

“Yeah. No sense putting it off any longer. Do you know what I will be dealing with?” Inuyasha dragged himself onto the bed next Kagome and lay down, gathering her into his arms.

 

“Once you both drink the potion, you will be able to enter her dreams. Once there, you will have to convince Kagome that you did not betray her. As soon as Kagome begins to acknowledge your presence, Naraku will know. He will force his way into the dream, but it will take a little time for him to get through due to the effects of the potion. Once he shows up, you will have a fight on your hands.”

 

Miroku handed one of the vials to Inuyasha who slowly and carefully got Kagome to swallow it without choking. Miroku handed him the second vial. Inuyasha stared at it for a moment before looking at his friends. “I just wanted to say thanks for everything you have done for us.” Closing his eyes, Inuyasha swallowed the bottle's contents and then laid down beside his fiancée. Soon, his breathing deepened, telling Miroku and Sango that he had fallen asleep.

 

Sango looked at her boyfriend as he checked on Kagome and Inuyasha. “Why did he sound like he wasn't going to come back?”

 

Miroku was silent for a moment before making his way over to sit beside Sango. Drawing her into his arms, Miroku whispered sadly, “Inuyasha has been weakened by the strain to the soul connection. If he can't convince Kagome that nothing happened between him and Kikyo and get her to forgive him, they'll die. If Naraku manages to kill Inuyasha's soul in the dream, his body here will die and Kagome will quickly follow. The odds are against them and Inuyasha knows it.” Sango began to cry softly on Miroku's shoulder.

 

“Is there anything we can do to help them?” she asked, swallowing a sob as tears ran down her face.

 

“We have done everything we can. We gave Inuyasha a chance to make things right. Now it is up to them.” Miroku held Sango tighter as she allowed the sobs she'd been suppressing out. Soon his tears mingled with hers as the vigil for their friends began.

 

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TBC

 

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter. I will update as long as I get reviews. I am nearing the 100 mark for this story and I am sooooooo excited! Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! As always, Read, Enjoy and Review!