(QUESTION: Does anyone know the Inuyasha Fanfic with Sesshomaru and Kagome be locked away in a time capsule? If my memory is correct Kagome and Sesshomaru are in modern times as their reincarnations. They unearth a ancient ruin or something during an excavation. When they go into the ruins they find this glass tomb with their pervious selves in it. When they look at their old selves their previous memories are returned to them and Sesshomaru gets turned into a demon again and Kagome becomes her older self. Does anyone know the name of this fanfic? I read it a long time ago and cant find it. I'd love to read it again but don't know the title or who its written by. If you know the name please private message me with the details. If you don't know don't worry about it and continue on with your day. Thanks! :D I hope you enjoy this next chapter.)

Title: Inu Tarzan

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and all credit for the anime should be directed to the Inuyasha corp. I also do not own Tarzan or anything related to the name, characters or storyline.

Music: The songs I have selected for this chapter are: "Inuyasha OST 1 - Doki Doki Uki Uki" "Inuyasha OST 3 - Higurashiki no Shakutaku" You are welcome to listen along if you want. It is not required to follow along with the story. When you see these marks (***) that means to begin to play the selected song. When you see these marks (xxx) this means to stop playing the music. It is important to pay attention to these markings, as there is often more than one song per chapter. I do not have credit for these recordings or channels.

Rated: M – Mature language, violence, and adult content in various chapters.

Inu Tarzan: Hope

Inu-Tarzan raced through the treetops at top speed. There was only one animal he could think of that might be able to save Kagome. He'd helped his mother make medicines for him when he was a pup. He was certain he'd be able to come up with something to save her life. Only problem was the fellow was extremely shy and skittish. He camouflaged himself very well with his brown fur and black and white stripes. Plus, he tended to stick to himself and was very quiet in nature. Not quite sure where to look for him he headed towards the last place he'd seen him. To his relief the okapi was exactly where he was last time; eating lunch under the limba tree.

(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - Doki Doki Uki Uki ***)

"Yo, Jinenji!" Inu-Tarzan shouted making the okapi turn to look at him. Seeing he'd caught his attention he dropped out of the tree he was sitting in to land at his side.

"Inu-Tarzan! What brings you to this side of the jungle?" Jinenji asked as he continued to munch on the fresh grass in his mouth.

"I'm in need of some of your medicine." Inu-Tarzan said making Jinenji stop eating and turn to look at him.

"Medicine? You don't smell or look ill." Jinenji said causing Inu-Tarzan to roll his eyes.

"It aint for me wise guy. It's for my bitch." Inu-Tarzan said causing the okapi smile.

"So you've finally taken a mate." Jinenji said as he lead Inu-Tarzan towards a thatch of herbs growing along the path.

"Will be. Got to get her feeling better first." Inu-Tarzan said.

"I see." Jinenji nodded. "Well, what does she have? Inu's rarely get sick so I'll need to know her exact symptoms."

"She ain't inu Jinenji. She's human like my mother was." Inu-Tarzan smirked making the okapi's eyes widen in shock.

"H-Human?! That changes everything!" Jinenji said as he began pulling weeds and flowers with his teeth from all over the place. "Tell me what you know of her sickness."

"From what I understand it starts out with being tired then quickly escalates to a headache, then fever, chills, erratic bowl movement, vomiting, and then shakes till you go into a deep sleep you don't wake up from." Inu-Tarzan explained. "Three of her pack mates have already died from it and four more are close behind them."

"This sounds like the sickness your mother had many years ago." Jinenji said making Inu-Tarzan's heart flutter.

"My mother had it?" Inu-Tarzan asked with hope reflecting in his eyes.

"If it's the one from mosquitoes then yes, that's the one." Jinenji said making Inu-Tarzan smile. "I take it from your reaction that its so?"

"You're saying there's a chance she'll be ok?" Inu-Tarzan asked desperately.

The excitement of Kagome surviving made his palms sweaty and his heart race. He was trembling from anxiety and uncertainty. Needing to balance himself he threaded his claws through his hair and tried to steady his breathing. The anticipation was killing him!

"Its not 100% guaranteed but if we mix up the medication correctly she'll have a chance. Once the infected goes into the deep sleep the medicines will no longer work." Jinenji cautioned as he continued to pull random weeds and plants from the earth. "You need to boil these leaves into a pot until they turn brown. Once they are ready have her drink the liquid. If she continues to feel ill have her drink whats left until the symptoms are gone."

"If that doesn't work?" Inu-Tarzan asked as the okapi packed the medicinal herbs together in a giant leaf for him to carry it in. "Then what should I do?"

"Come and find me again and we'll try something else." Jinenji said as he motioned for him to pick up the parcel with his snout. "Be careful not to drop anything. You'll need everything in there to make it work properly. Bring your mate with sometime soon. I'd love to meet her."

"Sure thing. Thanks Jinenji!" Inu-Tarzan saluted as he jumped into the treetops. "You're a real life saver!"

"Not a problem my old friend! I look forward to seeing you again soon." Jinenji said before lowering his long neck to pick up were he left off on his lunch.

Seeing the sun going down and not wanting to waist anymore time than necessary Inu-Tarzan raced towards the camp. When he arrived at the beach he found two more bodies cloaked outside of her tent. Shivering at the idea of that soon being Kagome he forced himself through the tents flap. Spotting the old man taking care of another patient in the corner he set the folded leaf on the table and made his way over to him.

"Inu-Tarzan, I was wondering where you were my boy." Professor Porter said with a tired smile. "I'm afraid things have taken a turn for the worse. The sickness is growing stronger every hour. I'm certain by your lack in response that you already knew that though?"

"Hn." Inu-Tarzan nodded as he pointed towards the bundle on the table. "Put in hot water. Medicine."

"M-medicine?" Professor Porter stuttered in shock as he quickly went over to the pile of weeds and exotic plants. "Where did you find all this?"

"Friend." Inu-Tarzan said as he got out a large pot for the professor to boil it in. "Put inside. Finished when brown."

"The water or the plants?" Professor Porter asked.

"Plants." Inu-Tarzan clarified as he walked over towards the firepit to put another log on the fire. "Drink medicine till better."

(*** Inuyasha OST 3 - Higurashiki no Shakutaku ***)

"Well, it's worth a shot." Professor Porter said as he made note of the plants incase they needed to make more before dumping the contents into the pot of water. It took a long time for all of the plants to turn brown but when they did Professor Porter waisted no time in spooning out a cup full of the liquid and rushing it to his granddaughter's side. "Kagome child? It's time to wake up."

"Gr-grandpa?" Kagome stuttered as she struggled to open her eyes.

"I need you to drink this." Professor Porter said as he blew on the drink to cool it down some.

"Guh!" Kagome gagged as she woke up from the bitter smelling drink. "It smells putrid!"

"It will make you better child." Professor Porter chuckled lightly. He was pleased to see his granddaughter act a little like her normal self. "Inu-Tarzan found this medicine for us."

"Inu-Tarzan?" Kagome asked in surprise. Looking over her grandpa's shoulder she couldn't stop the blush from coloring her cheeks. Smiling softly up at him she clutched the cup of medicine a little tighter. "You found help didn't you?"

"Hn." Inu-Tarzan smiled back making her eyes grow misty with gratefulness. Looking down at the cup he said, "It's medicine. Drink up. Fix illness fast.

"If you're sure it will work I guess I can choke it down." Kagome giggled before closing her eyes and taking a long swig of the drink. Once the drink was finished she snuggled back under the covers.

"Feel any different child?" Professor Porter asked as he parted her bangs to check her fever.

"Not yet but I'm confident it will work. Inu-Tarzan's the expert here and he hasn't led us astray yet. I trust him." Kagome said making Inu-Tarzan's ears perk on the top of his head at the compliment. He felt his heart swell in his chest knowing he made her proud.

"Well said." Professor Porter agreed as he took hold of her hand in his. "I'm sorry how I spoke to you earlier. I let my emotions lead me and I unloaded them on you."

"It's alright grandpa." Kagome said as she pulled him down to give him a hug. "We're all tired and stressed out. I know you didn't mean it."

"That doesn't make it right." Professor Porter said as he stood up from his seat and pulled the covers over her shoulders. "You best get some rest. I've got other patients to give medicine to."

"Yes, grandpa." Kagome said as she stifled a yawn. When he was gone Inu-Tarzan sat down in the empty seat and took her hand in his. "Thank you for the medicine. Where did you learn to make it?"

"Mother's friend." Inu-Tarzan said as he pat her leg three times and mumbled something under his breath.

"Is that a magic spell?" Kagome asked as he sat back in the chair.

"Magic spell?" Inu-Tarzan asked for clarification.

"Its a saying or charm to put protection or curse over something." Kagome explained making him nod his head yes. "Who taught you?"

"Mother." Inu-Tarzan said as he leaned forwards to kiss her forehead. To his disappointment it still felt hot to the touch. Not wanting to delay her recovery he forced himself to get up. "Sleep. See you tomorrow."

"K." Kagome smiled before closing her eyes.

Before he left he took one last look at his beloved. Pleased she was already falling asleep he said his farewell to the professor and jumped up into the treetops. He was nearly home when he heard someone calling for him.

"Inu-Tarzan?" called a familiar female voice. "Inu-Tarzan? Where are you?"

"Kikyo?" Inu-Tarzan asked as he dropped out of the trees just outside of their cave. "What the hell are you doing here? Where is everyone? Is everything alright?"

"I made a mistake." Kikyo whimpered as she crumbled at his feet. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to say all of those horrible things to you. I was just so embarrassed and…"

"What are you saying?" Inu-Tarzan asked as he knelt down and pulled her trembling body into his arms. He'd never seen her like this and it was freaking him out. "What's going on?"

"I want you Inu-Tarzan. I want you to claim me as your mate." Kikyo said making Inu-Tarzan stiffen in surprise.

[End of Chapter 16]

Authors Note:

Okapi - an okapi is a tall deer like creature native to the Dominican of the Congo's rainforest. It's nickname is the forest giraffe. It has dark brownish-black hair with zebra striped legs. They can range from (4.9-5.6 feet in hight) from the shoulders down and can be as heavy as 800 pounds. They are naturally shy creatures that eat plants and fruits like deer, horses and giraffes.

Jinengi (means Earth, 地念児) - is a half-demon from episode 31 in the Inuyasha Anime and chapter 112 from the Manga series (don't own rights to either manga/anime or characters). Has seen a lot of neglect and discrimination during his life time making him shy and reserved. He is disfigured with an elongated horse-like head, long arms and legs that are covered in scars. He is a gardener that is well versed in medicinal herbs.

I thought Jinengi would make a perfect okapi. What do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Also, do you think Inuyasha will be able to resist Kikyo? Do you think Kagome will make a full recovery? Did anyone pick up on the medicine scene from the Inuyasha series? I thought it would make a nice fit. Inuyasha is so cute making that medicine for Kagome while Sota freaks out about her eating "fresh stuff."

Thanks for reading! More chapters to come soon. Currently stuck at home due to the Covid19 virus pandemic. Working from home till its safe. Continuing my prayers for everyone! Stay safe and keep clean everybody!

-TG1