InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Precarious Relationships ❯ Pierced by a Malicious Arrow ( Chapter 10 )

Disclaimer: I am not Rumiko Takashi…I cannot draw nor did I create the plot for the INUYASHA series…I wish I did…*sigh*

Precarious Relationships

Chapter 10- Pierced by a Malicious Arrow

Kagome's 16th birthday was in two days and she was excited.

She had been to a doctor in her time the day before and he had said she was due within the next few days. Even young Shippo had heard the news, though he didn't exactly know what the word 'due' meant. He was still excited.

The group had gone out one day to go berry picking. The blue berries, raspberries, and the tiny wild strawberries had just come in season.

Kagome had brought a basked for each of her friends from her time. She knew they would come in handy.

Getting to the good berry-picking area took two or three times longer than usual because Kagome had to stop and rest constantly. No one complained though. They knew it was hard for her. Inuyasha followed Kagome and always stuck close to her. Every once in a while he would carry her on his back till she said she wanted to get down and walk.

When they finally reached the patches everybody started picking.

Even the blackberries had started to ripen somewhat.

Kagome filled half her basket then looked over her shoulder to see what Inuyasha was doing, her hair flowing in the wind.

Inuyasha was watching her every move but when he noticed her eyes on him he quickly turned around and pretended to be helping Shippo.

She smiled.

It was nice to know someone was watching over her.

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Kikyo was hiding in the trees nearby. She had a so-called 'ally' with her.

Kagura watched from behind another tree.

'How pathetic. They're picking berries and Inuyasha's not even paying attention. I could steal Kagome from right under his nose and he wouldn't notice until too late.' She thought.

'Pathetic half breed.'

Kagome turned around and started picking berries again.

'Her loss.' Thought Kagura as she prepared her fan.

She nodded at Kikyo and Kikyo nodded back. With a wave of her fan some wind started to brew. She smirked.

"Die." Kikyo said. She had really wished she could kill Kagome herself but as long as she was dead it didn't much matter to her.

Everyone was nearly knocked off their feet as the unexpected mini tornado came hurling forth.

Inuyasha caught Kagome in his arms just before she hit the ground.

"Where did that wind come from?" he asked no one in particular, looking up at the sky which was still perfectly blue. The sun was still shining brightly.

'I-it can't be. Only one person I know could have done this…' he thought.

"Kagura! Show yourself."

Kagura smiled and stepped out from behind the tree.

"You're not as stupid as you look I see." she boasted.

Inuyasha sat Kagome up right. He spit on the ground next to Kagura's feet.

"Feh. Speak for yourself."

"Touchy touchy." she said smiling.

"Kagura. What are you doing here?" demanded Miroku.

"Mind your own business monk." Kagura snapped, opening her fan and throwing some wind at Miroku, causing him to fly backward head over heels.

Inuyasha growled.

"Tell us already! I don't have time for this!" Inuyasha yelled.

"Hold your horses fool. I was getting there. Fine. I was sent by someone you know."

"Naraku…duh. And your point?"

Kagura shook her head.

"No no. A certain female you know."

Inuyasha's eyes widened as it struck him.

"K-Kikyo? Kikyo sent you?" Inuyasha yelled, clenching his fists.

Kagura nodded malevolently.

Inuyasha gave her an unforgiving look of enmity.

"She wants Kagome…" he whispered.

Kagome stepped back. She still hadn't been informed of Kikyo and Inuyasha's meeting six months ago.

"K-Kikyo w-wants me d-d-dead?" she stuttered.

Inuyasha hadn't intended for her to hear that so he ignored her comment.

"Where's Kikyo?" he asked, rage tagging each word.

"Doesn't matter." Kagura said nonchalantly.

"The Hell it doesn't matter! Tell me!" Inuyasha yelled, unsheathing tetsusaiga.

"I'm right here Inuyasha. Calm down." Kikyo said, stepping out from behind the tree.

Inuyasha took a step back.

Kikyo had her bow aimed right at him.

"Kikyo…you wouldn't…" he breathed.

"No. You're right. The time for you're death is not now. I will do that on my own time. However…" she said, leaving her sentence to drift away with the wind.

She quickly aimed the arrow straight at Kagome and shot it, leaving not a second in between.

Inuyasha didn't have enough time to push Kagome completely out of the way, but as soon as he saw the arrow coming he pushed her.

The arrow had been aimed straight at her heart but missed it's target, hitting her in the shoulder instead.

She flew backwards, Inuyasha falling on top of her.

Kagome had been knocked out cold from the impact of her head on the ground.

The wound on her shoulder was bleeding badly but Inuyasha didn't have time to remove the arrow. Another was heading straight towards them.

Inuyasha blocked it with tetsusaiga just in time but had to use all his strength to stop it. The arrow was persistent but eventually the power wore off and it fell uselessly to the ground.

Inuyasha looked at Kagome. Her blood had begun to soak into the dirt. He had to get her out of there quick or she would surely die. Miroku and the others, who had been sitting silently, unable to do anything, seemed to understand his plight. They dropped their baskets, the berries spilling.

Miroku and Sango stepped in front of Kikyo. Sango grasped her boomerang behind her and Miroku held his staff next to him.

"I have no desire to kill you. Move out of the way." Kikyo said. Her voice was smooth.

"We refuse." Sango said.

"What is your desire to protect them?" Kikyo wondered.

"Love. Something you wouldn't understand." Sango said rationally.

Miroku nodded in agreement.

Inuyasha breathed in deeply as he attempted to remove the arrow.

Kagome winced at his slightest touch but he knew if he didn't remove it…

This in mind, he pulled the arrow, moving it side to side, easing it out.

"It's my fault Kikyo did this…" Inuyasha said out loud.

He finally removed the arrow. Kagome whimpered in pain, though she was still unconscious. She had lost a lot of blood.

Inuyasha took one last look behind him and saw that Miroku and Sango were doing well holding Kikyo off. Shippo was standing next to Miroku. He looked back at Inuyasha then whispered something to Kilala and she nodded, leaving the scene with Kikyo and going to assist Inuyasha.

She transformed quickly and kneeled waiting for Inuyasha to get on.

Inuyasha mouthed a silent thanks and got on, Kagome's limp body tucked safely in his arms.

~*~*~*~…and yet another lovely little note~*~*~*~

Once again, thanks for the reviews. Also, for those of you that were looking for Sango/Miroku fluff, I've already finished writing this story (it seriously almost took up almost a WHOLE marbled composition notebook) and I haven't put too much of that. However, the good news is, I started writing a sequel and it looks promising to you Miroku/Sango fans. Thanks so much for your input.