InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Miracle of Love ❯ Through the Well ( Chapter 3 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

I don't own Inuyasha, but I am definitely dreaming...

Chapter 3

Arriving in the village, Inuyasha raced up to Kaede's hut and burst through the door. “Kaede! Where are you?” he shouted. No answer greeted him. Carefully laying down the still unconscious Kagome, he went out to see if he could sniff her out. “Damn! She's not here! Where could she be?”

One of the village men walked by on his way to the fields. Inuyasha grabbed him by the arm and demanded to know where the old priestess was. “I'm sorry, but she was called out to a village down the valley. She is not expected back for several days,” replied the villager.

“Damn! Kagome doesn't have that much time! What do I do now?” Inuyasha thought worriedly as he rushed back to Kagome's side. The bleeding had mostly stopped, but she was so still, so cold to the touch. “Hang on Kagome! Please don't leave me,” he whispered as he brushed her hair from her face. He watched her take each struggling breath, willing the next one to follow with all his heart. So intent was he upon Kagome that Inuyasha didn't hear when the others arrived.

“How is she doing?” asked Miroku as he knelt down beside Inuyasha. “Where is Kaede?”

“She's gone to another village and won't be back for several days,” answered Inuyasha sadly. “I don't know what to do for her.” He turned away to try to hide the tears in his eyes. He didn't want anyone to see him like this. “I never told her how I feel...” he thought, “now I may never be able to.”

“Inuyasha,” Sango said softly, “you must take Kagome through the well.”

“What? Oh, I guess you mean she should die in her own time…” he whispered.

“Inuyasha, that is not what I meant. Kagome's time has very strong medicine. Maybe she can get the help she needs there. After all, there is nothing more we can do for her here. It may be her only chance.” Sango went to put her arm around Inuyasha to offer a moment of comfort. He leaned into her embrace for a minute then leaned back.

“You're right, it is her only hope.” Wearily, Inuyasha gathered Kagome into his arms and headed out the door.

“You should stay with her as well, Inuyasha,” Miroku stated. “We are unable to be there, but you can. Bring her back to us.” The sad group made their way to the old well.

“Don't let her die, Inuyasha! Or I will never forgive you!” bawled Shippo.

“I will do my best, because I will never forgive myself either,” whispered Inuyasha into Kagome's hair. With that, he stepped into the well carrying Kagome in his arms.

Miroku, Sango, and Shippo watched as their friends disappeared down the well. After a while, the group reluctantly turned back towards the village. They walked together offering each other their support while tears fell down their cheeks. “Be well Kagome” was the thought of each one. “Please come back to us again.”

In Kagome's era, Grampa was sweeping the courtyard as he did every morning. Mrs. Higurashi was washing the breakfast dishes. Suddenly, she heard Grampa yelling for someone to call an ambulance. Dropping the bowls she had in her hand, she rushed out to see what was wrong. “Grampa, what is it? Are you okay?” She called out as she came running around the corner, only to stop and put her hand to her mouth with a gasp. There was Inuyasha walking towards her, carrying her daughter. “Kagome! What happened?” She rushed to Inuyasha's side, appalled at the amount of blood that covered them and Kagome's stillness. “I…I…Is she…” she stammered, unable to utter her worst fear.

“She's still alive, but just barely. She needs more help than we could give her, so I brought her home,” replied Inuyasha.

Off in the distance, the sound of sirens split the air. Sota, upon hearing the commotion, had called emergency services. He ran out and placed a cap on Inuyasha's head. “I know that you'd want to go with her, Inuyasha, so here,” Sota told him, trying hard not to cry as he looked at his sister.

Another Evil Cliffy. You know what you need to do...