From The Triangle Within

~ Chapter Twelve~

Awakening From Darkness,

Hiding In Shadows

Muffled voices entered the darkness that was seen as a harmless dream , as the one stilled , stayed frozen, thus remained nameless. Slight pressure began to emerge with a cool wetness spreading out from near where it started somewhere near her head , and was offhandedly noticed as a careless hand went to wipe away the faux sweat off her brow, but paused once a simple damp cloth was held there in its place. Painfully, tired brown eyes fluttered awake to be later clamped shut because of the intruding bright light intruding with her now sensitive sence of sight. It was soon as her vision cleared that a blurry blob moving nearby , touching her in a friendly manner , but unknowing of whom it was , made her flinch causing her muscles tighten until a soothing voice began to speak. Although what it the voice said was somewhat jumbled together , and not altogether understood , but was gathered by the way it sounded for the moment , she was safe.

Time had passed unknowingly since , and brown eyes soon found nothing but grey staring back at her from within what looked like a bedroom. Although it had seemed familiar to her with the nightlight guiding her in the dark , but something about it all felt so wrong, and for what it was she didn't have a clue. The only thing she knew was that something or someone was missing , and because the answer wasn't coming to her , as the reasons as to why. The young woman did the only thing she could do...

She screamed for anyone to listen , and help her find out.

The rushing footsteps did come , and even though for some reason expecting a angry approach of silver , and red , couldn't understand the disappointment in what had shown from behind the once closed door. For it wasn't red , nor silver , but someone dressed in a baby blue robe with matching slippers , and a nightgown underneath then coming into the room to comfort her with comforting words , sang with a motherly tone.

" Shhh.. It's okay, momma's here ..."

"Mom..."

"Yes dear , how do you feel ? You had us quite a scare for a bit, since we found you.."

" Found me ? Where am I ?"

"Yes , Souta found you at the bottom of the well , while sweeping up the well-house, with your grandfather, and you were in bad shape , must have had a pretty bad fall... Your in the hospital, Kagome..Do you remember anything dear? "

"Ka- Gome.. Is that my name? I don't know how I got this way mom , I 'am scared."

"Oh my.." Kagome's mother gasped , while stoking her fingers of one hand through her hair that wasn't covered within the gauze around her head , and the other went instinctively over her lips to hush the unexpected sound of shock.

Amongst them soon entered a doctor whom was in charge of the teens care , walking in with a lean tall posture , with a clipboard writing meticulously. It was not until he paused at the foot of her bed , with the action of turning on a dim light, now it was known that the girl had awakened due to the mom pulling on the string once Kagome had done so , that the man began to take note of her status .

"Miss Kagome , how are you feeling ? " The unknown physician questioned.

"Um , I am not sure.. Everything feels strange.." Kagome softly returned distractedly.

" Understandable , considering your injuries .. Do you remember anything that may be helpful in determining how you happened to achieve such injury?" The man stated , as with certain equipment associated with his occupation was used to take vitals , and to further judge proper treatment.

" I wish I had , I'am sorry but I don't remember anything .. It all comes up blank .."

" It's quite alright , maybe after some time you may gain some clues , but for now just rest.. The doctor confided before pausing to look at the child's mother , and addressed her , as if to gain her attention..

"May I have a word with you while Kagome rests , I have a nurse come by with food, something for pain , and to help with getting some rest ..

" Certainly ... " Was the only thing said by Mrs. Higarashi before following then soon both disappeared on the other side of the once opened , and now re closed door.

As the doctor stated , a nurse then came in with the mentioned items , food was set in front of her, and allowing Kagome to eat, while medications for pain , and sleep aid was administered the woman said something that struck something odd. It had to do with her name , while she introduced herself that struck a chord of something that was remembered as quickly as it was forgotten .

"Good evening Kagome, I'll be your nurse for the rest of tonight . Eat up , and I'll fix it so you don't feel any pain , and make sure you get sleep . My name is Ms. Akatoki" The nurse told , as she set up her plate on the nearby hospital table , then left the room momentarily to get the IV ready , and place the medication with to help her get some rest.

By the time the girl, who was told that her name was Kagome, finished her supper , already was feeling drowsy, and soon with the help of the nurse, was assisted in laying back down , as to not disturb the iv in her arm ,in addition to be tucked into sleep. Soon after her eyes fluttered closed with a dreamless slumber carrying no memories.

TBC...