The next morning, Kagome was greeted by a warm feeling and the sun in her eyes. Looking down she saw Inuyasha's jacket spread over her. What didn't she see? Inuyasha. Making eye contact with Sango they both smiled. Kagome peeled herself off the ground and went to help Sango with making breakfast. When she looked away, she felt Sango staring at her.
"What were you doing with Inuyasha last night?" Sango's question seemed to come out of nowhere and Kagome faintly blushed. Of course Sango was awake! I bet Miroku saw us too. Quickly looking over to Miroku who was doing a terrible job pretending not to listen, she explained to Sango what her dream was about.
"Oh, that sounds like quite a dream. You said that he could control sand?" Sango asked. After being given a short nod, Sango said "That sounds like some kind of sand demon or possibly a sand spirit. They can be quite power hungry and are known to take out whole villages. Are you positive that this boy you saw was human?"
"Well, he looked human enough. But the aura he gave off was so overpowering… It was almost like he was a half demon. What really scared me was that he seemed more like Naraku than Inuyasha, and we know how violent Inuyasha can be at times. But in another way he seemed more like Inuyasha than Naraku. He looked… lonely. Sango this dream has got my head all messed up and I don't know what to do! I shouldn't be thinking so much about this!" Kagome said irritably. She felt a small pat on her back and turned to see a smiling Sango.
"Kagome, you have nothing to worry about. Everyone has scary dreams, It's just something you have to live with. Miroku can you h- Pervert!" An echoing slap filled the camp sight. "Do you really have to do that first thing in the morning? I swear one of these days I am going to send Kirara after you!" Sango said, moving away from Miroku with a huff.
"But my darling Sango, how could I resist a beautiful woman like you? Oh, how you tempt me so!" Miroku yelled to Sango's retreating form while he sat on the ground holding his cheek. Kagome sighed and put a small plate of food in front of him. When will he learn that the way to a woman's heart is not through her bottom? Passing another plate Shippo's way she moved to wrap up her sleeping bag. When she was finished she felt Shippo jump onto her shoulder.
"Why were you not in the sleeping bag this morning, Kagome?" Shippo asked as he shoved another piece of food into his mouth. With a small smile, Kagome looked over to Shippo and ruffled his hair.
"I just needed to talk to Inuyasha and stretch my legs is all. Did you sleep alright?" Shippo nodded so rapidly he he fell off Kagome's shoulder and into her waiting arms. Kagome laughed as Shippo smiled up at her. Jumping out of Kagome's arms, Shippo ran off to play with Kirara. Suddenly realizing how quiet Miroku had been, she looked over to find him staring at her. Is there something interesting about me today or something? "Yes, Miroku?" Kagome said, hotly.
"You just seem upset is all. Could this, perhaps, be about Inuyasha?" Miroku said in a calm voice. Inuyasha? Come to think of it, I haven't seen him since last night. I wonder where he could be… Apparently seeing the look on Kagome's face, he said "Don't worry about him too much. He can take care of himself." He went over to Kagome and put a hand on her lower back. At first the hand was comforting, then it started to drift downwards. For the second time that day a slap echoed through the camp sight.
Kagome got off the ground and said flatly"Leave it to you to turn a nice moment into a perverted one. I'm going for a walk." With that Kagome turned on her heels and went off into the woods. Deciding it was best for his health, Miroku stayed at the campsite and hoped that Sango would be back soon.
Kagome walked through the woods, tripping a few times but continued anyways. Turning her head up to look at the thick tree cover, she sighed. The faint sounds of voices were carried over to Kagome and she stopped walking. Those voices… They were Kikyo and Inuyasha. Trying to make as little noise as possible, Kagome followed the voices. Coming upon a small clearing she saw exactly who she thought it was. Kikyo and Inuyasha. Stopping behind a wide tree, Kagome listened to what they were saying.
"Inuyasha… You must know, this body that I have will not last forever. I do not know how long it will last, but just know that I will love you and wish you much happiness." Kikyo said. Kagome lightly gasped, thinking back to all the times she was jealous of Kikyo and when she had once wished her to be forever gone. Inuyasha looked like he had been slapped across the face. He pulled her into a tight hug and put his head in the crook of her neck.
"You can't leave, I would miss you… Kikyo, just… Stay. Come with us on the rest of our journey. Stay with us at least until we defeat Naraku!" Kikyo embraced Inuyasha back as he spoke breathlessly. Running a soothing hand through his hair, she waited for him to calm down.
"I can not. This is something I must do alone. You do not need me, you and your friends can do this. But, in the end I will be the one to destroy Naraku. You will have my reincarnation, that Kagome girl. Be well and prosper." Kikyo said as she disappeared from Inuyasha's arms. Inuyasha backed up until his back hit a tree and he sunk to the ground. Realizing that it would be bad to approach Inuyasha while he was in such a state, Kagome turned and ran back to the camp. All the things that happened and it was only 7 o' clock!
