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Chapter four: Cold

On the way to the Red Cave, Miaka and Tamahome had been riding on a horse for days, they passed some hardships, to get this far, heavy rains, flood and many more. But even though they still remain cheerful, they would talk about the treasure their hardships, and of course, about they're relationship.

"We have to spend the night in the Dark Forest tonight, Tamahome" Miaka explained while examining the map

Tamahome just blushed 'It's my first time to sleep with Miaka, alone, that is' Tamahome quickly shook his head from the bad thought

So they set up camp, put out a little fire, and started their bunks. After that, they ate and planned their journey beside the fireplace.

"Achoo!" Miaka gave up a little sneeze

"We better get inside, it's getting colder, Maybe you'll get a cold" Tamahome opened the tent to lead Miaka inside, when he saw a spider by the neck of Miaka

"It's ge. . . getting co. . . colder, Tamahome" Miaka held his hands while shaking

"Miaka! You're burning hot! Damn! It must be that poisonous spider. You lie down by the bed, Miaka, while I get some cold water from the stream" Tamahome stated

"Please, come back, Tamahome" Miaka whispered

"Of Course, I will! Miaka! Please try not to fall asleep!" Tamahome ordered worriedly, while he got out

As Tamahome finished getting water from the stream, he then remembered Mitsukake giving him a medicinal plant that can cure poisons, he then quickly ran towards the tent

"Miaka! Good news! I just remembered. . . Miaka!" Tamahome ran towards his lover, who is breathing uneasily

Miaka was having the difficulty to breath and was sweating really hard

"Ta. . . Tamahome, I would like to sleep. . . now" Miaka whispered while gently closing his eyes

"Don't Miaka! Please. . . Try not to fall asleep!" Tamahome started to slap Miaka a bit

"Ta. . . Tamahome" Miaka is now trying her best not to fall asleep

"Wait here, please, I'll get the medicinal plant outside, I beg of you, don't fall asleep!" Tamahome explained

"Ta. . . Tamahome, Pl. . . please, Don't. . . leave me anymore" Miaka held his lover's hand closer to her heart, while still difficult to breath

". . . Miaka. . . I love you!" Tamahome whispered while shedding tears

Miaka just couldn't reply because of the pain she's experiencing, Tamahome then gave Miaka a deep kiss

"Ta. . . Tamahome" Miaka gasped whispering

"I love you, Miaka! I don't want to lose you now or ever!" Tamahome looked deep into her eyes and hugged her

"I don't want you to let go. . . Do you love me? If yes, live for me, my priestess!" Tamahome continued

"I. . . I lo. . . love you, too, Ta. . . Tamahome" Miaka finally replied, gently sat down then slowly closed her eyes

Tamahome then quickly got up, and went outside to get the plant, after that, he went inside, once again, and quickly gave Miaka the medicine

"Here, Miaka, Please drink this, It'll make you feel better" Tamahome gave Miaka and gave her a kiss on the forehead

"Ta. . . Tamahome" Miaka then slowly opened her eyes and gave the sweetest smile

Tamahome expressed no more words but just quickly hugged her

"I'm sorry, Tamahome, I'm such a nuisance" Miaka whispered with a saddened face

"Don't, Miaka" Tamahome whispered, "I don't know, If I can live without you, I. . . nearly thought I lost you, ya know" Tamahome hugged Miaka

"That'll never happen, Tamahome, were both going to get the treasure, right?" Miaka smiled cheerfully

Tamahome then let Miaka sleep beside him, to get ready for their most awaited adventure

. . .to be continued. . .