Inuyasha let out a scream of rage as the demon threw kagome against the tree and he heard several loud cracking noises as kagome started screaming in pain. Miroku and the others made their way to her as inuyasha fought the demon. Sango knelt down beside kagome, looking at the damage. Her left arm and right leg were bent at awkward angles, obviously broken. She winced in sympathy as kagome forced herself to stop screaming in pain and just sat there whimpering, trying to not make the others worry about her. She didn't want inuyasha to be mad at her for getting hurt again. Miroku looked back as inuyasha killed the demon and ran over to them to check on kagome. He could see the worry and love in inuyashas eyes as he looked down at kagome. Miroku sighed. When would the baka tell her how he felt about her? He watched as inuyasha tenderly picked her up and headed towards kaedes village. Miroku stood and helped sango to her feet, shippo following behind them as they walked after inuyasha.
Kagome tried to remain still in inuyashas arms as he carried her gently to kaedes. The more she moved, the more it hurt. How could she hunt jewel shards like this? She looked up at him as he walked and imagined him carrying her like this in a different situation and sighed. Like that would ever happen. Inuyasha looked down at her at her sigh and studied her carefully. She was in a lot of pain, but this had been a longing sigh he had heard. Was it possible that..? No. She could never want him. He looked back up and saw the village approaching and made his way to kaedes hut.
Kaede tutted as she viewed kagomes leg and arm. "Ye sure went through a lot of pain this time kagome. They are definitely broken. Ye will have to heal for two months. Kagome yelped out in shock. "T-two months?! Bu-but we have to go hunt jewel shards!" Kaede looked down at her sternly. "Ye are not going anywhere. Ye will not be able to do anything by yeself for at least a month." Kagome looked at her in horror. "But...but sango is in no condition to help me and you are way too busy to help me...who should i ask?" Kaedes mouth twitched suspiciously at the corners. "Inuyasha." Kagome suddenly blushed and stuttered out, "b-but what about the more...private stuff i will need to do?!" Kaede got up and approached the door, saying casually over her shoulder, "im sure inuyasha will help ye with that too. Good luck!" She let out a quiet giggle at the look of horror on kagomes face. Kagome groaned and slumped against the wall. Inuyasha walked inside a moment later. "Hey. Whats up?" Kagome sighed, "kaede volunteered you to help me out..." Inuyasha blushed as well, nodding. "Of course. Im here for you kagome."