Kagome returned the day after the argument. This puzzled Sango because normally it took a week.
"Kagome, why have you returned so early? You know we don't mind if you go a little longer." Sango said, with a sweet smile on her face.
"No, Sango. I'm fine. I don't want to hold back and waste time, don't forget! We need to find that bas*ard Naraku!"
"You're right, yeah!" Sango said cheering up a bit while she scratched her head, "Let's head back."
When they got back to camp, Kagome tried to act normal; she didn't want them to concern over her. She just smiled and acted as if her argument with Inuyasha never happened, even though what happened yesterday is still bothereing her.
Inuyasha was sat up on a high branch. He just watched. He didn't want to confront her. How can I speak to her know… Does she hate me? She has to! Oh, Kami, I feel like an arse. Inuyasha thought as he looked at her from the tree branch. Kagome just stared at him. There was a long silence. The wind blew and the breeze ran through her long, glossy, jet-black hair. Miroku was the first one to break the ice, "Alright every one, let's go, we've got Shikon jewel shards to find!"
Today Kagome sat on Kirara's back instead of Inuyasha. He didn't object because it was only natural after an argument. But he didn't feel comfortable at all.
Hours past and night fell. However, they heard a terrifying scream. They rushed towards the scene and gazed in horror at the pool of blood on the floor. There on the floor, was a corpse of an infant and mother.
"I sense the jewel shards!" Kagome shouted as she pointed at the bird demon's neck in front of them.
"GIVE ME THE SHIKON JEWEL SHARD, WOMAN. AND I MIGHT CONSIDER LETTING YOU LIVE." The beast squawked.
"Shikon jewels my ass, bring it bird brain!" Inuyasha taunted the bird.
"KID, YOU PICKED THE WRONG DEMON TO MESS WITH!" the demon bird was stronger than Inuyasha expected. Somehow it managed to trip Inuyasha up but instead for going for Inuyasha, it went for Kagome instead!
SH*T! Inuyasha thought but he was to slow and the demon grabbed Kagome by the shoulder, piercing it long talons deep into her delicate flesh. Kagome screamed in agony. She had lost a lot of blood. Luckily Koga was nearby and caught the scent of Kagome's blood. He rushed in and kicked the demon with his powerful legs, the jewel shards embedded in them made the kick even stronger.
He carried her to a tree and sat her up; making sure her back leant against the tree. He quickly looked in Kagome's bag and found some bandages she had brought from her time. The wolf demon quickly took her clothes off and bandaged the wound; not giving a flying turd whether he saw her naked or not. He was more concerned about her injury.
Inuyasha finished off the demon and muttered that the bird was a weakling. He picked up the shards when all of a sudden he heard Koga shout, "OY, MUTT! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING! KAGOME'S SEVERELY INJURED! GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE!"
His eyes widened when he saw a pale, shivering Kagome. He picked her up and stared deep into her tired, dark chocolate eyes. "I'm sorry…" He said, holding her tight. "It's all my fault. I'm such a baka…"
"You got that right, mutt." Koga said staring at him.
"Koga…" Inuyasha said, facing the ground.
"What?"
"Thank you…"
"WHAT? Did you just thank me? Say it louder!"
"Don't make me say it again you scrawny okami! I said it once and that's all you'll get from me!" he shouted, trying to hide his embarrassment; even he can't believe he apologized to Koga.
They both looked at Kagome. She was breathing fast and heavy, "We need to get her to granny Kaede, she will have the write herbs." Sango said quickly and worriedly
