InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Take My Breath Away ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )
Take My Breath Away
Chapter 3
After three or four hours sleep, Kagome awoke, still groggy. She peeled her cheek off of Inu-Yasha’s sweaty chest with a sticky sound. He still clutched her arm, although weakly. And to her dismay his fever was back. They were so close to Kaede’s village! She knew that they could make it without stopping in a few hours, but could she take the risk of Inu-Yasha’s fever getting worse?
Heaving a sigh of frustration and fatigue, she gently freed her self from Inu-Yasha’s grasp and sat up. The sky was just beginning to lighten in the east. The fire cat had been curled up in its smaller form by her pack, and now woke up at her perceived movement.
“Kirara, we must find some more water first, a stream or spring.” Said Kagome. “Then we can fly non-stop to Kaede’s.”
They did not have to go far to find a stream this time to Kagome’s relief. Because she was so pressed for time, she left on his hakama and just towel bathed his upper body and face. He tossed his head and mumbled incoherently a moment, but she ignored this as fever dreams. But as before Inu-Yasha rose to just the edge of consciousness and watched Kagome through barely opened eyes. The haze of his illness made it look like she had a hallo around her body, and he wondered if they were dead. Then he drifted off again as she finished her ministrations and beckoned to Kirara.
Kagome was relieved when they finally came to the edge of the village. They landed and Kagome slid herself and Inu-Yasha off Kirara’s back. It would be a bad idea to fly the fire cat directly into the village. She did not want to panic the villagers. After she instructed Kirara to watch over Inu-Yasha, she slipped off her pack and made for Kaede’s house at a run. The old Miko was startled as her front door opened, and there stood Kagome, looking wild and disheveled.
As Kagome explained what had happened, she began to shake and her voice quivered. Kaede took the younger miko’s hands in her own and told her to take a couple deep breaths, she would get some neighbors she trusted to help bring Inu-Yasha back.
Kaede’s face looked grave when she saw Inu-Yasha’s condition.
“Ye traveled with him in this condition?” She said to Kagome, “What did ye do for his fever?”
“I stopped to bathe him when it seemed his fever was getting bad,” she said, eyes downcast and a slight blush on her cheeks.
“Well, under these circumstances I believe that was the best ye could’ve done.” Said Kaede.
Kagome smiled at her gratefully.
They got back to the house and laid him inside. Kagome anxiously waited while Kaede examined Inu-Yasha carefully.
“Well, what do you think?” Kagome said as Kaede squatted back on her heels.
“I can make a draught that will help cleanse his system with the help of his youkai blood,” she said, “but it will take a few days.”
“That’s wonderful!” Said Kagome, her spirits lifting. The she noticed that Kaede still looked concerned.
“His recuperation all depends on the strength of his youkai blood,” said Kaede “and tomorrow is the new moon. I’m sorry Kagome, but if he is not well by then, the venom will kill him when he changes into his human form.”
Kagome felt like her heart had skipped a beat. All the color drained from her face, and she almost fell down at Kaede’s last words. She sat on the floor with a thump next to Inu-Yasha’s prone body. This couldn’t be happening, she thought, dumbstruck. I can’t let this happen! The shock from first hearing what the old miko said started to wear off, and pain and fear took over her overtaxed body. Sobs came uncontrollably out of her, and tears suddenly flooded her eyes and poured down her cheeks.
“No!” she cried, reaching out and pulling Inu-Yasha’s head gently into her lap, “I won’t let him die, Kaede, I can’t.”
Her tears splashed onto Inu-Yasha’s face, into his own closed eyes. Those golden eyes started to open but she was too upset to notice. He gazed quietly into her face, comprehending her pain. So, he was going to die…
She was startled when she felt Inu-Yasha’s hand brush her cheek. Gasping she finally noticed that he was awake and looking at her. There was more clarity in his vision than she had seen since this had all happened.
“I died once already Kagome,” he said softly, “when you brought me back fifty years after Kikyo killed me, it was a momentary reprieve. I am not afraid to die again.”
“This time will be permanent!” She cried, “Please Inu-Yasha, you can’t leave me!”
“Do we have another alternative?” He said.
Kagome looked up at Kaede without much hope, and the old miko had none to give her.
“I have nothing more here that I can do.” The old woman said.
Then a new thought struck Kagome. It stopped her tears and sobbing momentarily. The well! She could go home and get help! There was no way she was bringing anyone back here with her – if they could even come. But since he was going to be human something from her time might help…She backhanded the tears out of her eyes and Inu-Yasha gazed at her curiously.
“Back in my time we have cures called anti-venom,” said Kagome, “it works on humans who have been bit by poisonous snakes and reptiles. I have to get some. We have to try and see if it will keep Inu-Yasha alive when he turns human.”
Inu-Yasha and Kaede did not look too convinced, but Kagome was adamant. Without further fanfare she left promising to be back before the new moon rose with the anti-venom. As she ran as fast as her shaky legs could carry her, she wondered how she could get her hands on what she needed. Well, her Grandfather was forever making up illnesses for her while she was in the feudal era. He would just have to use these stories to convince someone to get him the anti-venom she needed. Maybe now all his fabrications could be useful…
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Through the hourglass I saw you
In time you slipped away
When the mirror crashed I called you
And turned to hear you say
If only for today
I am unafraid
Take my breath away
Take my breath away
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A/N: Will Kagome be able to get the anti-venom and will it save Inu-Yasha? Only my muse knows.
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Take My Breath Away
Chapter 3
After three or four hours sleep, Kagome awoke, still groggy. She peeled her cheek off of Inu-Yasha's sweaty chest with a sticky sound. He still clutched her arm, although weakly. And to her dismay his fever was back. They were so close to Kaede's village! She knew that they could make it without stopping in a few hours, but could she take the risk of Inu-Yasha's fever getting worse?
Heaving a sigh of frustration and fatigue, she gently freed her self from Inu-Yasha's grasp and sat up. The sky was just beginning to lighten in the east. The fire cat had been curled up in its smaller form by her pack, and now woke up at her perceived movement.
"Kirara, we must find some more water first, a stream or spring." Said Kagome. "Then we can fly non-stop to Kaede's."
They did not have to go far to find a stream this time to Kagome's relief. Because she was so pressed for time, she left on his hakama and just towel bathed his upper body and face. He tossed his head and mumbled incoherently a moment, but she ignored this as fever dreams. But as before Inu-Yasha rose to just the edge of consciousness and watched Kagome through barely opened eyes. The haze of his illness made it look like she had a hallo around her body, and he wondered if they were dead. Then he drifted off again as she finished her ministrations and beckoned to Kirara.
Kagome was relieved when they finally came to the edge of the village. They landed and Kagome slid herself and Inu-Yasha off Kirara's back. It would be a bad idea to fly the fire cat directly into the village. She did not want to panic the villagers. After she instructed Kirara to watch over Inu-Yasha, she slipped off her pack and made for Kaede's house at a run. The old Miko was startled as her front door opened, and there stood Kagome, looking wild and disheveled.
As Kagome explained what had happened, she began to shake and her voice quivered. Kaede took the younger miko's hands in her own and told her to take a couple deep breaths, she would get some neighbors she trusted to help bring Inu-Yasha back.
Kaede's face looked grave when she saw Inu-Yasha's condition.
"Ye traveled with him in this condition?" She said to Kagome, "What did ye do for his fever?"
"I stopped to bathe him when it seemed his fever was getting bad," she said, eyes downcast and a slight blush on her cheeks.
"Well, under these circumstances I believe that was the best ye could've done." Said Kaede.
Kagome smiled at her gratefully.
They got back to the house and laid him inside. Kagome anxiously waited while Kaede examined Inu-Yasha carefully.
"Well, what do you think?" Kagome said as Kaede squatted back on her heels.
"I can make a draught that will help cleanse his system with the help of his youkai blood," she said, "but it will take a few days."
"That's wonderful!" Said Kagome, her spirits lifting. The she noticed that Kaede still looked concerned.
"His recuperation all depends on the strength of his youkai blood," said Kaede "and tomorrow is the new moon. I'm sorry Kagome, but if he is not well by then, the venom will kill him when he changes into his human form."
Kagome felt like her heart had skipped a beat. All the color drained from her face, and she almost fell down at Kaede's last words. She sat on the floor with a thump next to Inu-Yasha's prone body. This couldn't be happening, she thought, dumbstruck. I can't let this happen! The shock from first hearing what the old miko said started to wear off, and pain and fear took over her overtaxed body. Sobs came uncontrollably out of her, and tears suddenly flooded her eyes and poured down her cheeks.
"No!" she cried, reaching out and pulling Inu-Yasha's head gently into her lap, "I won't let him die, Kaede, I can't."
Her tears splashed onto Inu-Yasha's face, into his own closed eyes. Those golden eyes started to open but she was too upset to notice. He gazed quietly into her face, comprehending her pain. So, he was going to die…
She was startled when she felt Inu-Yasha's hand brush her cheek. Gasping she finally noticed that he was awake and looking at her. There was more clarity in his vision than she had seen since this had all happened.
"I died once already Kagome," he said softly, "when you brought me back fifty years after Kikyo killed me, it was a momentary reprieve. I am not afraid to die again."
"This time will be permanent!" She cried, "Please Inu-Yasha, you can't leave me!"
"Do we have another alternative?" He said.
Kagome looked up at Kaede without much hope, and the old miko had none to give her.
"I have nothing more here that I can do." The old woman said.
Then a new thought struck Kagome. It stopped her tears and sobbing momentarily. The well! She could go home and get help! There was no way she was bringing anyone back here with her - if they could even come. But since he was going to be human something from her time might help…She backhanded the tears out of her eyes and Inu-Yasha gazed at her curiously.
"Back in my time we have cures called anti-venom," said Kagome, "it works on humans who have been bit by poisonous snakes and reptiles. I have to get some. We have to try and see if it will keep Inu-Yasha alive when he turns human."
Inu-Yasha and Kaede did not look too convinced, but Kagome was adamant. Without further fanfare she left promising to be back before the new moon rose with the anti-venom. As she ran as fast as her shaky legs could carry her, she wondered how she could get her hands on what she needed. Well, her Grandfather was forever making up illnesses for her while she was in the feudal era. He would just have to use these stories to convince someone to get him the anti-venom she needed. Maybe now all his fabrications could be useful…
*************
Through the hourglass I saw you
In time you slipped away
When the mirror crashed I called you
And turned to hear you say
If only for today
I am unafraid
Take my breath away
Take my breath away
*****************
A/N: Will Kagome be able to get the anti-venom and will it save Inu-Yasha? Only my muse knows. Chapter 4 to come.