InuYasha

Abandoned

Chapter Two

AN: Since my first reviewer has given me the encouragement, I am continuing on with this story as far as I can. Your help will be appreciated, if I am able to fit it in. The OC's name and life history is coming up in chapter 3. Kind of hard for her to do when fighting the poison and pain.

As Kaede stood up and stretched from where she sat in her small herb garden, a large shadow suddenly appeared overhead. For a second, she was a little wary until she heard a familiar rumbling purr; the nekomatta companion of Sango. She waited patiently as Kilala landed a few feet in front of her and as Sango hopped off her back, holding a small bundle. After talking to her companion for a moment, Kilala rumbled in reply and took off in the direction she had come.

"I see that you have returned Sango. May I ask where the others may be?" Kaede asked as she walked closer to Sango and Shippo, who was perched on the demon slayer's shoulder.

"They are not far away Kaede. I sent Kilala back to get them. I have a little patient here for you to help. Lord Sesshoumaru says that the little kit has a broken leg and she's been bitten by a large snake demon." Sango informed as they walked back to and entered the priestess' hut.

"So, the brothers were fighting again I see." Kaede commented good naturedly as she brought out the supplies that she needed.

"That they did. Oh and Kaede, be careful if your little patient happens to wake up before you are done. Kagome had her hand bitten when she approached to quickly. This little one is very defensive right now." Sango advised as she laid the little kitsune down near the fire and got a small blanket. She then helped Shippo add a few logs to the fire.

Kaede nodded in acknowlegement and finished applying the salve for the poison and started to gently feel the rest of the small leg. As she touched one particular spot the her patient whimpered in her unconscious state. Sango looked on in concern as the priestess sighed and sat back for a moment.

"What is it Kaede? Is her leg that bad?" Sango asked, knowing her elderly friend wouldn't usually sit back like this if it wasn't serious.

"I'm afraid her leg is badly broken. I can set it, but she must stay off it for quite some time. Even if she is a demon. I will need to two of you to help hold her down. Even in her unconscious state, she is going to feel the pain." Kaede commented as she set the splints and bandages.

Sango gently picked up the kit and placed her in her lap, holding the little shoulders. Shippo placed his hands on good leg and pushed down gently. Kaede quickly and gently jerked the bones together and placed the splints in place.

The little female woke up suddenly screaming and snarling in pain. Shippo quickly told her to tell her it would be over in a moment. Just then Kagome, Miroku, and Kilala came running in. InuYasha took his time. Kaede quickly gestured them to stay quiet. Her little patient didn't any distractions at the moment.

"You save me?" the kit asked Shippo groggily. She flinched a little as Kaede finished tying splints together with the bandages.

"Yes I did, and so did Kilala. That's Sango who's holding you. You can trust her." Shippo answered and pointed to Kilala who was now in her small form. Sango smiled gently when the kit looked up.

"Little one, I want you to drink this. It will help with the pain and the poison that is in your body." Kaede gently instructed. Sango helped the kit to sit up and helped her drink the warm tea that was in the cup. She and Kaede giggled gently as the little girl scrunched up her nose in disgust.

"Aye child, it does taste bad, but it will help you in getting better." Kaede stated gently. The rest of the tea was swallowed quickly and Sango took the cup from her. Before anyone could could as her name, the little kit was asleep.

"Is she going to be alright Kaede?" Kagome asked quietly.

"Aye she will, as long as she stays off the leg until it heals. It was badly broken. I had to get the bone back in place; thus the scream." Kaede replied. "Can any of ye tell me what happened?"

"I was at the top of a tree just thinking about a couple of thing when I thought I heard a scream. I just managed to see the back of the snake demon chasing something. So when I came down to the lower branches, they both came out of the bushes close to where I was. Whatever her name is, I'm just wondering how she was able to run so well on just three...limbs. It's kinda tricky to do that, when you can't use a leg or arm." Shippo stated.

"How would you know Shippo?" InuYasha scoffed.

"I remember father showing me how to do it. I just don't remember the reason why." Shippo answered crossly. He then he got down on all fours, lifted his left leg slightly and started to run around on the remainder of his paws. He was a bit wobbly at first but soon was running around in a steady manner.

"No wonder she was able to run so well. And with a broken leg." Sango replied, looking down at the small kitsune in her lap. Sango took the little girl over to a small futon and placed the small blanket over the child.

"Here Sango. No doubt a fever will start soon. I just hope the poison will have left her by the morning." Kaede replied quietly as she placed a bucket of cold water and a clean cloth in front of the demon slayer.

"Thanks Kaede. I don't know why, but I have a feeling that she would make an excellent slayer in the future." Sango replied as she studied the little body beside her.

"Aye child. I think ye may be right." Kaede replied before walking back to the pot to check on her stew.