A/N: Hey guys this is my first ever fanfic ya'y! It took me an enternity but its worthy . I hope you like it.

Warning: This is a Yaoi Inuxkou. Don't like it then don't read it simple.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything promise.

Our Promise

Chapter 1: Stay Alive

Inuyasha lifted his nose as he tested the wind that blow gently at his face. The trees swayed slightly at it as leaves was carried in the breeze. His ear twitch to catch an unfamiliar sound .His eyes scan at every direction. "We can stay here for the night.'' He told at his companions who were watching him with concern eyes. ''Took you long enough.'' Kagome the time traveler said angrily not noticing the worried looks sent to the hanyou.

She rapidly dump her heavy backpack with a 'thud' and begun to dig at her bag. She glance at her friends that was still standing. '' Well don't you stand there like an idiot. Help me cooked Sango '' Kagome said impatiently as she planned out what to cook. '' Coming '' Sango the demon slayer absent mindedly answer as she stare at the hanyou's back who was standing still as if waiting for an attack to strike. With one last concerned look she turned and begun helping Kagome.

Miroku the monk glance at Sango's retreating form then turned back at his friend. The hanyou is acting strange this past few days. First he was silent. He will only talk if was being question or if he suggest anything but otherwise he remained silent. Then he would disappear at the middle of the night coming back when they're ready to. Kagome always question him where did he run off to but he would just say that he went for a walk and then Kagome will accused him that he was seeing Kikyo in secret .Then at lunch he didn't fight with Shippo over , he only gave it to him saying he wasn't hungry and he didn't even hit him when he called him an idiot. He always spacing out during our journey or in a conversation . He did not protest when they help the last village they came with a lizard demon who turned out to be just pretending to be powerful to scare them of but Inuyasha didn't even comment about how weak or how easily fooled human are. He just stay stayed silent. Then he was jumpy and always tense as if he was expecting some kind of attack. At first it didn't bother us but then later this morning Kagome wants to return at her time for the so-called-exam and a couple of days of rest . Miroku thought that Inuyasha would rant about wasting time and how important killing Naraku is but instead he just looked at Kagome and said '' You could do whatever you want. I don't hold you're life . ''and begun walking away with an air of 'I-Don't –Care'.

Kagome thought that Inuyasha is seeing another girl and that he does'nt love her anymore but something about this turn of events isn't right for Miroku and the others as well.

'Like the previous night ' Miroku silently thought.

Flashback

The gang is now settled in a clearing in a forest to past the night. The warm fire crackle at the peaceful night . The stars twinkle above them and a full moon that hung at the dark sky.

Shippo, Sango, Miruko, and Kirara are now listening to Kagome who was telling them a story called Beauty and The Beast.

Kagome was half in the story when Shippo yawn for the sixth time during the story. Kagome sigh as she snapped the book closed. She looked up to find Shippo trying his best to keep his eyes open.

''Time for your bedtime Shippo'' Kagome said as she layed her book beside her backpack.

''But –''Shippo started but was cut off by another yawn.

''No buts young man. I'll finished it up tomorrow ok?'' Kagome suggested as she prepared for the night.

''Promise?'' Shippo asked hopefully.

''Promise.'' Kagome confirmed with a smile as she picked the kitsune up. Kagome looked up to her other companions. Sango and Miruko are now getting ready for the night. Inuyasha is no where in sight. 'Maybe is now sleeping on a tree somewhere near already.' Kagome thought with a yawn. She rubbed her eyes sleepily ''Goodnight.'' She said to the others as she layed on her sleeping bag, shippo sleeping soundly at her arms. There were chorus of 'goodnight' but it didn't regester to her as the sleep is catching on her. With a last yawn she snuggle deeper at her sleeping bag and fall into a dreamless sleep.

Miroku's POV

I think it was midnight when something landed at my left. It's loud enough for me to hear. I know it was Inuyasha who had landed beside me but somehow it's a bit heavier than before and a bit unbalance as he almost hit the ground but catch himself on time. At the past he would just ignore it and go back to sleep but his frequent disappearance this past few days it will be best to know what is so important to do in the middle of the night and not tell them.

I heard him begun walking away with a slow pace. I frown mentally as his steps are a bit heavier like it was hard to walk but I ignore it as I remember how thick the forest is.

I kept my breathing even and my posture relax so he would not know that I'm awake. I listen and stayed at that position for almost ten minutes. His pace was incredible slow like he was taking his time.

When I'm sure he would not sense me. I open my eyes and carefully stand up and brought my staff at my side soundlessly.

I begun heading where I believe where he was. I kept my steady pace and alert for any threat and make sure that I'm downwind. I spent almost five minutes before I came into a river.

I see him leaning beside the river looking intently at the water, looking like he didn't see anything besides the water itself. I had made sure that I'm hidden in the shadows and stay downwind.

He stayed at that at that position for a few minutes not even blinking as he stared blankly at the water. I almost gave up and just asked him bluntly but then he sigh and scooped some of the crystal clear water and splashed it to his face. He let it dripped for a few seconds then slowly shake his head to get rid of the water. He then stood up and looked at the dark sky that was full of shinning stars. The gentle wind ruffed at his hair making it looked like it was floating.

''Beautiful.'' Inuyasha whispered at the night sky. He looked peaceful as I watched him from a far. But it was soon ruined as his eyes suddenly became wide and then he gasped for air. It happen so fast that I had no time react.

He now kneeled beside the river bank. His left hand was over his chest, where his heart would be. His other arm is supporting his weight as he gasped for breath like a fish out of the water. His eyes is tightly shut in an unknown pain.

I stopped myself from rushing out and demanding where does it hurt but I know that if I reveal myself now it will only cause it harm that good.

It took some time for him to stand but I know his only hurting himself more because of the wince he was trying to hide even to himself as he tried to stand upright. His left hand remained at his chest clutching it tightly that his knuckles turned white, his was so pale like lady Kikyo and he is still gasping for air.

''No…not ... now I-'' he choked as a single tear made it's way to his eyes. I was shocked. I had never had seen Inuyasha so ….vulnerable that it had broken my heart to see my best friend in so much pain that had made him shed tears. He had only cry when he thought that he had lost his only friends but he never cried because pain.

I was about to reveal myself. I cannot let him suffer in silence while I'm here, hiding in the shadows but I was halted by his words barely a whisper at the night sky but I heard it loud and clear as it rang through my ears.

''I don't have much time…..I cant leave theme yet…..not until we defeated him. I had to guide them. They're depending on me. I had to stay strong. I had to stay….'' he said it with pain in his eyes but it was quickly replace with determination as he said the last part with so much promise that had sent chills down my spine ''Alive.''

My eyes were wide with shock and confusion as I clenched my fist tightly that my short nails had dug at my palm and was now drawing blood. I considered my option as I stare at him with concern.

He had somehow made his way at a large tree near by. Wincing in pain as he tried to walk straight but failed. He was now leaning to the tree, his hand is still on his chest as he closed his eyes and fell into a painless sleep.

With one last glance at the sleeping hanyou, I turned and left silently leaving him to his slumber.

As I near the camp his last word still echo in my head.

''I had to stay….alive''

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