The Arctic Wolf- Nova
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha!
Title: Isolated
Chapter Thirty-Eight: Awakening
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Another month passed, Kizu was still in a coma, and Kagome had begun to act weird. Inuyasha saw her staring at the meds she got from Estrella more than once now. When she was pretty sure he was out cold, she would leave the room. Right now, everyone was in the living room, watching a movie.
Sienna had felt everyone was becoming TOO distant. This idea came after Shippo and Souta got into a fight. So now everyone was gathered in the room of Sienna and Haku's home (Count Kouga out since he seemed to have disappeared from his home. Bankotsu had been missing for three months now). Watching a movie. Kagome thought,
"I can't waste a day doing this…this is only going to make things worse."
Kagome let out a heavy sigh, and stood. She saw everyone staring at her. Wishing they were her; allowed to leave. She pointed to the stairs,
"Going to the bathroom."
They all turned back to the TV. Kagome went up the stairs, turning back to catch Sango's eye. She quickly turned back to the TV. Kagome continued up the stairs, not noticing Sango pull out her cell.
Upstairs
Kagome sat on the counter, checking her email. Kikyo had replied to her last email:
Go to hell Kagome, I won't hesitate to call Inuyasha, it;d be very entertaining. Love to watch you crack when he has sex with you, you get pregnant, he leaves.
Kagome smiled cruelly. A chat box popped up on her screen. She frowned and it read:
Kagome, what are you doing…obviously not using the bathroom.
The chat name was VC. (Aka-Violent Chick.)
Kagome huffed, running her hand through her jet black hair. She exited the box, and went to a search engine. She pulled out her pills, and typed in Estrella's full Italian name. Something popped up:
Name: Estrella Ximena
Age: 25
Race: Italian
File Description: Miss. Ximena was filed a suspect of a recent murder; in Mauritius. The victim-Washim Irfaan-was given a medication known as Robust. Estrella served prison for a month; bailed by a man known as Naraku. Last name unknown. Local authorities commanded her record be burned. The meds known as Robust is given to patients with stress related conditions. After a month and a half of taking Robust; they begin to feel drained of energy. Robust slowly takes the life from the body; patient dies in no longer than three days if has been taking it regularly.
Kagome felt horrified. She took out the half empty bottle, and read what it was called. It read:
Robust (extra load)
When Inuyasha had made sure she took the meds, Kagome had always stuck it under her tongue, then spat it into the toilet afterwards. She knew the pill was doing something to her. It was preventing her from having a educated mind. She'd felt week and sick for a weak after spending three-unsupervised-hours in the hospital.
Kagome now knew, Estrella Ximena was a enemy. She heard a loud knock at the door, and jumped. Dropping her phone and the pills. Kagome asked,
"What?"
"Kagome, are you alright?" asked Inuyasha.
She picked up her stuff, "Yeah, fine."
He grunted, "We're about to go."
"Be out in a sec." she called.
When no other voice came, Kagome left the bathroom. Everyone gave their farewells; everything was just awkward.
Once back at the house, things were even more weird. Miroku and Sango were okay and talking though. On the other hand:
Sango kept sending Kagome disappointed looks.
Rin would glare at Kagome or Sango, and get a pale look when she caught Sesshomaru staring.
Inuyasha kept glaring at Sesshomaru, Rin, and Sango.
Kagome was just plain weird.
Kagome stood up from her spot on the chair, "This is ridiculous and pathetic. Count me out of your attempts to become hold again."
She ran up the stairs, slamming the door behind her. Rin got up next, went to her room, and closed the door silently. Sango and Miroku left. Sesshomaru walked out the backdoor, slamming it sort of. Inuyasha went to join Kagome.
Once he was in the room; he saw her doing something on her cell phone. Inuyasha asked,
"What are you doing."
"Nothing." she grumbled.
Inuyasha sat beside her and asked,
"Did you take your medicine."
"Yes." lied Kagome; making a note to get rid of them.
He sat there and stared at her. Kagome finished whatever she was doing, and sat her phone on the nightstand. She looked at him,
"Why are you staring at me?"
"You look different." he replied, something flickering in his eyes. "Everything's different."
Kagome shook her head and stood, "Nothings changed."
"Yes they have," glared Inuyasha, "and you know it."
Kagome shrugged, "Fine…thing's HAVE changed. Happy Inuyasha? I know you hate being wrong."
"Where did you get that from!?"
She gathered some pajamas, "I'm not about to talk about this."
"Why have you changed Kagome?" he asked suddenly.
Kagome ignored him, "I'm going to take a shower."
Fast as ever, he stood in front of the bathroom door. She glared,
"Move."
"No." glared Inuyasha. "Not until you tell me what you've been up too. I know you've been lying to me. You haven't been taking those pills. You haven't even been eating either."
Kagome retorted, "what's it to you?"
"What the hell do you mean what's it to me!" growled Inuyasha.
She crossed her arms, "You obviously don't trust me."
"Should I?" asked Inuyasha, his eyes breaking through her barrier.
Kagome shivered; guilt triggering the pain she still had. She looked away, and squeezed her eyes shot. He asked,
"Kagome…are you hiding something from me? Everyday I feel like everyone's safety is being gambled; every time you're out of my sight."
Another shock of pain shot from her heart, and she looked back at him. Kagome had to keep it from him; she had no other choice,
"Then why don't you send me to Naraku to die Inuyasha! Since you think I'm putting everyone's lives at state! You have no idea how I feel!"
"I do know how you feel!" yelled Inuyasha, glaring now. "I feel way worse."
Kagome yelled, "How! You don't have a son or daughter that's in a coma!"
"Stop using that as an excuse damn it!" yelled Inuyasha. "I love you Kagome! Seeing you change is about the worse thing that can happen…I know you like a book. You're doing something you're not telling me, and I can easily find out!"
Kagome swallowed, not saying anything. He looked over at her cell phone, and Kagome paled. Inuyasha stomped over to the phone. Kagome yelled,
"Inuyasha out it down!"
"If you weren't hiding anything, you'd have no problem with me-
He stopped and read the page she was previously on. About Estrella. Inuyasha skimmed through it, shock on his face. He looked at Kagome,
"Estrella…."
"Uh," choked Kagome, "yeah. I was suspicious."
Inuyasha dropped the phone on the bed, and walked back over to Kagome,
"I'm sorry…"
Kagome bit her tongue. She couldn't say she forgave him because he had no reason into forgiving her. His face leaned closer to hers,
"Kagome, you know I love you right?"
"Yeah." she replied. "I love you too."
He captured her lips into a sweet kiss. Kagome kissed him back, wrapping her arms around his neck. The kiss was soon heated, she was against the bathroom door. Guilt made her heart pound. The pain was begging her to stop this betraying!
Inuyasha began to kiss down her neck. The pleasure was beginning to banish the pain, but her heart still pounded. Kagome pulled away, tears stinging her eyes,
"Inuyasha…I have to tell you something."
"What's wrong?" he asked, seeing the tears ready to fall.
Kagome walked over to her cell phone, and pulled up her email. She handed it to him, and he took it; confused. Once his eyes set sight of all the email, they flashed. He asked-anger making his voice hoarse,
"You've been talking to Kikyo!?"
"Yes," nodded Kagome, rubbing the back of her arm, "I…was trying to find a way to get her to tell me their plan."
Inuyasha growled, "How long?"
"Two or three months." she admitted, looking away from his face.
Inuyasa yelled, "Are you trying to get yourself killed! Better yet Kizu! haven't you learned yet Kagome! Damn! How could you do this!?"
"I'm sorry!" replied Kagome, blinking back her tears. "I just want this all to be over!"
He shook his head, "You've only made it worse. Kagome…do everyone a favor, and stay out of the way!"
"Inuyasha." whimpered Kagome as he looked at her with such anger…and…hate.
He turned his back to her and stalked out the room. Not looking back. Kagome fell to her knees and sobbed. Was there even a possibility she'd survive through this? Without killing herself?
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