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Inuyasha and Kagome were the only ones awake. Inuyasha was used to keeping watch, so he volunteered to do so again, and Kagome wanted to talk to Souta. The others were a little uneasy around him, but they would never admit it to her. Kagome leaned up against the wall, facing the door. Inuyasha sat against the door, just barely asleep, like normal.
"What happened here?" Kagome asked Souta quietly. He met her gaze for a moment and then looked away. He stretched his arms out and began scratching in the dirt. She moved closer to him to read what he had written.
There was a shot. If you got it, it could add up to 35 sickness free years to your life. They forced us to get it. I got called to the nurse's office for a physical, and there was a doctor there. He and the nurse literally strapped me down, made me get the shot... Then, people started getting sick. It was almost like rabies. Then, this happened.
"Why aren't you speaking?"
It hurts to talk. I still can, but it hurts.
"What happened to Mom and Grandpa?"
Grandpa willingly got the shot. He got so sick, and died a week later. Most of the elderly did. I don't know what happened to Mom. I turned Infected at school. I was the only one in my class who lived.
Kagome watched as a small shiver ran through him. She put an arm around him and drew him close. He rested his head on her shoulder after a moment, hungry for comfort.
"I missed you Souta." She said, her voice barely above a whisper. He growled softly, putting an arm around her back. A small smile crossed Inuyasha's. He was glad that the two were reunited, finally.
Zoey woke up at dawn, wondering where Inuyasha and Kagome where. She found a note scratched into the dirt.
Went to look for food. Be back soon. Took Souta with us.
Inuyasha and Kagome
Zoey sighed and propped her gun against the wall, rubbing her eyes tiredly. She heard someone moving around nearby, only to realize that Francis was waking up.
"Hey." She croaked, her voice thick with sleep. She cleared her throat and rolled her neck, hearing it crack in a few places.
"Morning." He said quietly, stretching his arms. He gave her a soft smile and walked over to her, sitting down next to her, his back against the wall.
"How're ya feelin'?" He asked, giving her a sideways look.
"I'm alright I guess." She whispered. She turned to face him. He was watching her concernedly. She tried to give him a smile, but really couldn't.
"What's wrong?" He asked. She shook her head gently. He gave her an exasperated look.
"Yeah, right." He scoffed. She chuckled quietly.
"I'm just feeling a little guilty. I mean, everyone's dead or Infected, and out of everyone, I survived. All of my friends, my family; gone. I'm all alone... and I feel like I shouldn't be alive." She said, staring at the ground. She expected him to just listen stoically. To her surprise, he put an arm around her shoulders. She looked at him, blushing.
"You're not alone." He said quietly. She blushed redder and slowly rested her head on his shoulder. He hugged her close for a moment.
"Still... I feel like I shouldn't be here." She raised her head up and met his gaze.
"Well you are. You're strong, and you're a fighter. You're going to be alright. You're friends and family would be proud of you." He said. After a moment, he dropped his gaze, slightly embarrassed.
"Thanks Francis." She whispered. He nodded, keeping her close.
"Sure." She was touched. Francis always seemed so cold and distant, never really opening up to anyone. She was surprised at how sweet he really was. He nodded. He began to move his arm away, but she grabbed his hand and clung onto it. He held her gaze for a moment before he put his arm back, grinning. She put her head back on his shoulder and closed her eyes.
"Are you tired?" He asked, tightening his hold on her. She nodded slightly.
"Get some sleep, it's alright. I'll keep watch." She nodded again and nestled her head into his shoulder more, curling up against him. He reached over and draped a blanket over her.
"Go to sleep." He whispered. She fell asleep, dreaming of times before the vaccine.
Inuyasha and Kagome walked down the empty street, feeling relaxed. Souta lept from rooftop to rooftop, keeping an eye out for any Infected nearby. The two watched as the boy twirled, flipped, and did other intricate jumps. Kagome laughed as he did a double backflip from the bank to the roof of the insurance agency. Inuyasha grinned and readjusted the bags on his shoulders. They had found a lot of non perishable food left over in the store. Inuyasha had found a lot of Ramen in the backroom. They had about four bags filled with food. They turned a corner and could see the safe room at the end of the street. They smiled and broke into a run, eager to meet up with the others. Suddenly, they heard Souta cry out. About 20 feet in front of them was Naraku. He grinned evilly at the two. Inuyasha dropped the bags and ripped out Tetsusaiga.
"Naraku." He hissed. He grabbed Kagome by the elbow and gently pulled her behind him. Partially hidden from view, she discretely pulled out her bow and nocked and arrow.
"Inuyasha." Naraku sai, his voice laced with hatred. The two glared at each other. Miasma swirled around Naraku, and the Sacred Jewel Shards in Kagome's pocket glowed in response.
"What do you want?" Inuyasha growled, tightening his grip on his sword. Naraku leered at him.
"The Sacred Jewel Shards, what else?" He spoke as if he was talking to a four year old. Inuyasha gave him an angry smile.
"Well, then, as always, you're going to be disappointed."
"We'll see about that." Naraku said, charging forward in a flash. Inuyasha barely had enough time to block the attack. Kagome was thrown back as Inuyasha staggered to stay upright.
"Kagome!" He cried out. He angrily shoved Naraku backwards and unleashed the Wind Scar. Kagome sat up and let the arrow loose. The energies combined and swirled, demonic and purifying, until they hit Naraku. He flew backwards and crashed into the bank forty feet away. Inuyasha grabbed Kagome and threw her on his back. He took off sprinting towards the saferoom. He wrenched the door open, threw Kagome in, and slammed it shut. He then grabbed a slab of concrete and barricaded the door shut. Kagome slammed against the wall of the saferoom with a grunt. She fell to the ground and slid to the wall. The others ran over to her side and helped her up. She ran back over to the door, screaming.
"Inuyasha! Inuyasha!!" She cried out, yanking on the bars of the door. They wouldn't give. Inuyasha ignored her anguished cries and faced Naraku.
Miroku walked through the forest, sporting a fresh red handprint on his right cheek. Sango sat at the camp, fuming. Miroku sighed and shook his head, the cool night air stinging his sore cheek.
"Women." He sighed and stopped. He had heard a cough about twenty feet away. He gripped his staff tighter in front of him and took a defensive stance.
"Who's there?" He called, his voice full of confidence. His eyes narrowed and he scanned his surroundings. He didn't see or sense anything demonic. He relaxed, thinking it was just his imagination. Suddenly, something red and long shot out and grabbed him around the waist. He yelped as he was dragged along on the ground. The slimy cord was constricting him. He was dragged up into a tree, where he was hanging, unable to help himself. He struggled, trying to break loose, but to no avail. He called out for Sango to help him, hoping that she wasn't too far away to hear him. He felt his strength being sapped from his body. Just as sudden as the attack had come, it was over, and he was laying on the forest floor. He groaned and sat up, shaking. Sango knelt down next to him and helped him to his feet.
"Are you ok?" She asked, concern on her face. He nodded, still shaking.
"I think so..." He looked up to the tree. A cloud of green smoke hung on one of the highest branches. The ferns under the tree were trembling. He looked at Sango for a moment before slowly walking over to the ferns. There, the mutated body of a human lay. They recoiled in shock. Whatever this was, it wasn't human...
Anymore.
Short update, but I've got writer's block coming on. I can feel it :/ Not fun. Review please :D
