Chapter 44

Screeching filled the air as it became thick with the weight of demonic energy. Kagome felt herself running, not knowing to whom she made her frantic dash, but knew her help was desperately needed.

Suddenly, a whirlwind pierced through the chaos of battle—bringing her to her knees. Crawling against the gale's current, she stopped when her hands met a warm, sticky puddle: blood.

From behind, her name was called by a chorus of concerned voices; slowly fading away as if by distance.

Helpless at facing the familiar scene again she screamed, "No!"

Kagome then jolted awake, breathless and crying.


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