Chapter 2

The Fall

I don't not own Inuyasha!

Birds' chirping in the distance was all that I could hear over the whistling of the wind. I woke up at what seemed to be the early afternoon; I could still smell the dew in the air. Looking around I recalled where I was and what happened before I passed out asleep. "oh yeah… the most amazing night yet" I thought to myself. Looking around Inuyasha was nowhere to be found. All the candles that were lit last night were now into almost hardened 'puddles' and all of the flowers were scattered throughout the whole room. I giggled as I remembered that Inuyasha and I got in to a playful flower fight.

Getting up I started to clean the hut but before I could I saw something through the window. It was flying right around the garden. So naturally I walked outside to see what it could have been.

Kirara.

Running toward the big two tailed cat I noticed something wasn't right with her.

"Kirara, is something wrong?" I asked

She only stared at me when suddenly she touched the ground and crouched down as if she wanted to get on her. I did. She flew as fast as ever and swiftly. Not long after we left we reached Sango's house and she was outside calling out to us.

"Kagome! Kirara!" She had a worried some look upon her face.

As soon as Kirara landed I jumped off her back and ran to Sango as fast as I possibly could. "Sango! What's wrong?! You look worried!" When I reached her I embraced her in my arms and was panting loudly. Soon I caught my breath and pulled away so I could look into Sango's eyes. She had tears rolling down them.

"S-sango…? What happened… please, tell me." My voice cracked when I said her name. I was really worried at this point. But it really struck me when Sango fell to the ground crying her eyes out as she tried to tell me what happened.

"t-the…. Baby…. And. Dead…. B-blo-…." I stopped her before she could say anymore. I was on the ground next to her hugging her tightly. Knowing there was nothing more I could do for her. The child whom she gave birth to almost a year ago got very, very sick. I tried my best to treat it, but my attempts were futile. As soon as Sango was somewhat calmed down I got up and went into her house. And there, in the corner where the baby's bed lay, was a puddle of blood leading to the stairs from its mouth. I couldn't look for very long and went back to Sango.

"Damnit… There… was nothing I could do, he just woke up coughing and wouldn't stop coughing even if I gave him water and such.."

"damnit. Damnit. DAMNIT!" Sango was not punching the ground with each passing word. I had to stop her.

"Sango! There was nothing that could have been done. He is in a better place now where there is no suffering. Trust me. Everything will get better. Trust me." I tried to remain calm as well but I couldn't hold back the tears for very long as we hugged each other again. Staying there we were quiet. Not much was said while we sat there and grieved.

Hours passed and I slowly started to walk home after the long day I had with Sango. After we finally for the effort we buried the child and prayed. After that I helped clean up the blood that was remaining on the floor and then it was time to go home.

I was hoping Inuyasha would be there by now. I really could use someone to talk to. But at least Miroku showed up just as I was leaving to help comfort Sango and her grief. I sighed in relief.

Walking up the hill the smell of campfire was over powering. A slight smile came across my face as I raced up the trail to home. There, Inuyasha was tending to a small fire with fish cooking above it. He saw me coming and waved as he shouted: "Oi! Kagome! I started dinner already!"

Even with what happened today I still had to smile at the fact he was trying his best. I walked up to him and fell into his lap and looking into those beautiful golden eyes all thoughts about the events today disappeared. My focus was on him and only him. He stared in to my eyes as well and before I knew it, his lips were brushing gently against my own. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled in him closer so our lips were complete interlocked together. He slightly parted his lips as did I but before everything really could take off, I could feel his smile within the kiss so I pulled back and slightly smiled for him.

"I-Inuyasha." I whispered as I looked away from his enchanting eyes and to the dull ground. "We better make sure dinner doesn't burn.."

"Keh! We can always make more, you know it isn-" I cut him off but pulling my head around and looking him back in the eyes with a hard glare

"I ment… I don't want to right now… I just.. it's been a very long day… where were you most of it anyways?" He sighed and looked up at the now shining stars. It wasn't long before he finally answered my question.

"I was with Miroku. He wanted to go to a temple for some water that helps the dead find happiness... And well it was a bit of a trip all the way toward Toshie Village." He looked back down at me and tried to smile. "You see… he knew it was time for the child to go Kagome.. Miroku knew it was going to happen after we found out you could heal him."

That's right. I couldn't heal the child in any way possible. Did this mean it was my fault that Sango was going through all this pain? That I was a good for nothing miko? Tears started streaming down my cheeks as I realized that all of this could have been avoided if I was a better miko. If I could have trained harder before Kaede died then maybe, just maybe that child could have been saved and Sango wouldn't be in such pain and suffering over the loss of her first born child.

It. Was. My. Fault.

Inuyasha pulled me into a hug as I started to sob again. Holding me close he tried to whisper in my ear but I ignore everything he tried to tell me to cheer up. I knew it was my fault. I was the one who put off all of the training with Kaede. At this point in time. I felt like I was the worst person alive.

I couldn't eat, even the thought of the food before me was to much. So going into the hut I crawled into my blanket and laid on my mat. And slowly cried myself to sleep and Inuyasha just sat there, trying to get me to tell him why was going through my head. But I didn't want anyone to know what I was thinking. no one should really be able to understand how I felt right now. I just wanted it to all go away. I just wanted to wait until tomorrow so I was able to talk to Sango once more.

Little did I know of the upcoming events that would turn my world upside down forever…

Thank you for reading! I know this was a bit odd but like I said before, I'm not the best writer ever but I really am trying my best to make it a somewhat good story line. But anyways. Ideas to keep the story running are gladly accepted In Pm form! I would Love to hear ideas that could help me continue. Cause right now I only have about 2 more chapters worth. (I really can never finish a story)

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