A/N (ducks to avoid rabid monkeys and flying mallets) I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
(Running from angry reviewers armed with swords and rubber chickens)
So sorry for the long wait! I had two projects due and then a computer crash! Arg! But, now it's time! This one's a little longer to appease you. REVIEW!!!!
Disclaimer: this is fiction. I am a fan. You do the rest.
Now at last.. the awaited...
Chapter 10: Fate of Reawakened Love
"NO!" Kagome yelled as she saw the wolf demon plough his sword through Inu- Yasha's abdomen.
She saw him return the blow with a fatal stab to the wolf demon's heart with Tetsusaiga. The fear tore at her heart as she saw the one she loved in pain.
'Inu-Yasha!' she thought desperately 'you have to be safe! I can't let you die in grief!'
She saw him start to fall and, with tears falling down her cheeks, rushed forward and caught him before he hit the ground.
"Inu-Yasha." she whispered as she lowered him gently to the ground "You saved me again. Even though you thought I hated you.. you couldn't let me die. Oh Inu-Yasha, I'm so sorry.."
Sango, Shippo and Miroku rushed up desperately.
Seeing the fallen hanyou cradled in Kagome's tearful embrace, they feared the worst.
"Inu-Yasha!" said Shippo fearfully as he fell to his knees beside Kagome, his young heart breaking at the sight of what could be his father's death all over again.
"Is he.still alive?" Sango asked hesitantly
Miroku knelt down beside the hanyou and felt his neck for a pulse. It was weak and thready but it was still there.
"Yes, he is alive." Miroku said softly "but only just. We must get him back to the village before he does die!"
"Yes.." Agreed Kagome softly "only Kaede can save him now."
Silently she thought as she looked down into Inu-Yasha's pale, bloodstained face, 'Inu-Yasha.. you must keep fighting. You can't die yet.'
*************
Softly Kirara touched down on the soft ground outside Kaede's hut.
"Kaede-sama! Kaede-sama!" Miroku called desperately. "Where are you Kaede- sama?"
They were all desperately afraid for Inu-Yasha's life. He had gotten worse during the short flight to Kaede's house. His pale face seemed more drawn than ever and it was obvious from his face that he was in great pain.
Alarmed by the urgency in the monk's voice, Kaede rushed out to see what was the cause of such alarm.
She recoiled in fear as she caught sight of Inu-Yasha. Kagome's arms were holding up Inu-Yasha's unconscious form, and his body was covered in blood. Kagome slowly slid off Kirara's back and gently pulled Inu-Yasha off as well.
Kaede rushed up to his still form and took in the grave injuries she saw there. His shoulder wound went straight through, but she was the most worried about the stab wound to his abdomen. She leaned forward to check his pulse and found it weak and beating much to fast as his body fought for survival.
"Quickly!" Kaede said rising to her feet "Bring him inside and lie him down on the bed."
She walked quickly back into the house and put a pot of water over the fire to heat.
The others gently but rapidly raised Inu-Yasha between them and carried him into the hut. They lay him down softly on the bed and turned to Kaede, awaiting any orders she might give them.
"Sango! Miroku!" she said sharply "Go down to the river and fetch water. I need enough to fill two cauldrons."
They quickly jumped up and grabbing huge buckets, ran down the path to the river.
Kagome and Shippo sat on the opposite side of Inu-Yasha as Kaede and anxiously watched the injured hanyou fight for survival.
*********
Kaede moved quickly, soaking two clean cloths in the warm water. She moved over to Inu-Yasha's side and handed one of the cloths to Kagome.
"Use this to clean his shoulder wound." She said.
Then Kaede leaned over Inu-Yasha and began to clean the wound that pierced his abdomen.
The two priestesses worked in the silence born of fear as they cleaned the wounds inflicted by the demons.
"Tell me child, what happened?" Kaede asked softly.
Kagome took a deep breath and stared into the face of Inu-Yasha, then she began to tell the events that had occurred on the slopes of Inu-Yasha's cliff-home.
"We tracked him up to the cliff in the northern forest. But, before we could get up to see him, a tribe of wolf-demons attacked us. The leader attacked me but Inu-Yasha jumped in the way. That's how he got that shoulder wound. The wolf-youkai shoved his snout through it. Then, he went to save Miroku and Sango from being overpowered. He got them out of danger and used the Wound of the Wind to wipe out the youkai. But, a demon escaped the blast and stabbed Inu-Yasha while he used the attack."
Guilt colored Kagome's voice as she continued softly, "If I hadn't said such awful things, he would have been back in the village and never would have gotten hurt. I.I can't stand to see him in pain!"
"He protected you even though he believed you hated him. I believe he will be willing to forgive you. If you can forgive yourself." Kaede said gently "Love isn't such an easy thing to destroy. It was because he loves you that your words hurt so much."
Kagome closed her eyes and looked at her clenched fists.
"But it is also that same love that will allow you to move beyond this."
Just then Sango and Miroku returned from the river.
"Put one bucket full in the cauldron over the fire. Bring the other one here."
Sango brought her bucket to Kaede as Miroku poured his into the pot over the fire.
"Shippo." Kaede continued, "Bring me another cloth, the green pot and two rolls of bandages."
Shippo quickly jumped up to obey her commands.
The requested items were quickly brought and Kaede used the new cloth to soak with the cool water. She gave this to Kagome and instructed her to use it to wipe Inu-Yasha's face to clear away the sweat and keep him cool.
Then, she turned her attention to the green pot. She scooped some of the green paste into her hands and rubbed over both his wounds.
Inu-Yasha flinched as the medicine came in contact with the tender skin. A soft whimper escaped his lips as his friends looked over in concern.
Kaede was quick to reassure them. "It's alright. This is a paste made from a wild herb. It stings quite a bit, but it makes wounds clean and wards off infection."
Then Kaede reached over and grabbed a sprig of a pale green plant with red berries and little white flowers. She plucked the flowers, leaves and berries off the stem and crushed them between two stones. Then she added a little water to the powder to make a thick brown paste. She added this to the wounds and spoke again "This paste will speed the healing and ward off some of the pain."
She then bandaged up the wounds and sat back against the wall. "Now, all we can do is wait. Inu-Yasha will have to do the rest."
************
Everyone had long since fallen asleep. But, Kagome was too afraid to sleep. Afraid, Inu-Yasha would die, and afraid she would never have her old Inu- Yasha back.
She reached out and took his hand in hers.
"Inu-Yasha." she whispered, "Come back to us. I want you to know how much I love you. I want to see you smile again. I even want to fight with you over my going home for a test!"
She laughed softly at the memories of the many battles they had fought over her going home.
A soft moan from Inu-Yasha brought her out of her reminiscing.
His eyes fluttered and his golden eyes opened slowly to fix on Kagome's.
To Be Continued...
There you have it! ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER!!! Bwah ha ha ha! Yes I am a little sadistic.anyway.. hope you liked! I'll have a lot more time to update now.. except maybe Tuesday.but I like nice long reviews.. they make me write more faster!
REVIEW before you go!
So sorry for the long wait! I had two projects due and then a computer crash! Arg! But, now it's time! This one's a little longer to appease you. REVIEW!!!!
Disclaimer: this is fiction. I am a fan. You do the rest.
Now at last.. the awaited...
Chapter 10: Fate of Reawakened Love
"NO!" Kagome yelled as she saw the wolf demon plough his sword through Inu- Yasha's abdomen.
She saw him return the blow with a fatal stab to the wolf demon's heart with Tetsusaiga. The fear tore at her heart as she saw the one she loved in pain.
'Inu-Yasha!' she thought desperately 'you have to be safe! I can't let you die in grief!'
She saw him start to fall and, with tears falling down her cheeks, rushed forward and caught him before he hit the ground.
"Inu-Yasha." she whispered as she lowered him gently to the ground "You saved me again. Even though you thought I hated you.. you couldn't let me die. Oh Inu-Yasha, I'm so sorry.."
Sango, Shippo and Miroku rushed up desperately.
Seeing the fallen hanyou cradled in Kagome's tearful embrace, they feared the worst.
"Inu-Yasha!" said Shippo fearfully as he fell to his knees beside Kagome, his young heart breaking at the sight of what could be his father's death all over again.
"Is he.still alive?" Sango asked hesitantly
Miroku knelt down beside the hanyou and felt his neck for a pulse. It was weak and thready but it was still there.
"Yes, he is alive." Miroku said softly "but only just. We must get him back to the village before he does die!"
"Yes.." Agreed Kagome softly "only Kaede can save him now."
Silently she thought as she looked down into Inu-Yasha's pale, bloodstained face, 'Inu-Yasha.. you must keep fighting. You can't die yet.'
*************
Softly Kirara touched down on the soft ground outside Kaede's hut.
"Kaede-sama! Kaede-sama!" Miroku called desperately. "Where are you Kaede- sama?"
They were all desperately afraid for Inu-Yasha's life. He had gotten worse during the short flight to Kaede's house. His pale face seemed more drawn than ever and it was obvious from his face that he was in great pain.
Alarmed by the urgency in the monk's voice, Kaede rushed out to see what was the cause of such alarm.
She recoiled in fear as she caught sight of Inu-Yasha. Kagome's arms were holding up Inu-Yasha's unconscious form, and his body was covered in blood. Kagome slowly slid off Kirara's back and gently pulled Inu-Yasha off as well.
Kaede rushed up to his still form and took in the grave injuries she saw there. His shoulder wound went straight through, but she was the most worried about the stab wound to his abdomen. She leaned forward to check his pulse and found it weak and beating much to fast as his body fought for survival.
"Quickly!" Kaede said rising to her feet "Bring him inside and lie him down on the bed."
She walked quickly back into the house and put a pot of water over the fire to heat.
The others gently but rapidly raised Inu-Yasha between them and carried him into the hut. They lay him down softly on the bed and turned to Kaede, awaiting any orders she might give them.
"Sango! Miroku!" she said sharply "Go down to the river and fetch water. I need enough to fill two cauldrons."
They quickly jumped up and grabbing huge buckets, ran down the path to the river.
Kagome and Shippo sat on the opposite side of Inu-Yasha as Kaede and anxiously watched the injured hanyou fight for survival.
*********
Kaede moved quickly, soaking two clean cloths in the warm water. She moved over to Inu-Yasha's side and handed one of the cloths to Kagome.
"Use this to clean his shoulder wound." She said.
Then Kaede leaned over Inu-Yasha and began to clean the wound that pierced his abdomen.
The two priestesses worked in the silence born of fear as they cleaned the wounds inflicted by the demons.
"Tell me child, what happened?" Kaede asked softly.
Kagome took a deep breath and stared into the face of Inu-Yasha, then she began to tell the events that had occurred on the slopes of Inu-Yasha's cliff-home.
"We tracked him up to the cliff in the northern forest. But, before we could get up to see him, a tribe of wolf-demons attacked us. The leader attacked me but Inu-Yasha jumped in the way. That's how he got that shoulder wound. The wolf-youkai shoved his snout through it. Then, he went to save Miroku and Sango from being overpowered. He got them out of danger and used the Wound of the Wind to wipe out the youkai. But, a demon escaped the blast and stabbed Inu-Yasha while he used the attack."
Guilt colored Kagome's voice as she continued softly, "If I hadn't said such awful things, he would have been back in the village and never would have gotten hurt. I.I can't stand to see him in pain!"
"He protected you even though he believed you hated him. I believe he will be willing to forgive you. If you can forgive yourself." Kaede said gently "Love isn't such an easy thing to destroy. It was because he loves you that your words hurt so much."
Kagome closed her eyes and looked at her clenched fists.
"But it is also that same love that will allow you to move beyond this."
Just then Sango and Miroku returned from the river.
"Put one bucket full in the cauldron over the fire. Bring the other one here."
Sango brought her bucket to Kaede as Miroku poured his into the pot over the fire.
"Shippo." Kaede continued, "Bring me another cloth, the green pot and two rolls of bandages."
Shippo quickly jumped up to obey her commands.
The requested items were quickly brought and Kaede used the new cloth to soak with the cool water. She gave this to Kagome and instructed her to use it to wipe Inu-Yasha's face to clear away the sweat and keep him cool.
Then, she turned her attention to the green pot. She scooped some of the green paste into her hands and rubbed over both his wounds.
Inu-Yasha flinched as the medicine came in contact with the tender skin. A soft whimper escaped his lips as his friends looked over in concern.
Kaede was quick to reassure them. "It's alright. This is a paste made from a wild herb. It stings quite a bit, but it makes wounds clean and wards off infection."
Then Kaede reached over and grabbed a sprig of a pale green plant with red berries and little white flowers. She plucked the flowers, leaves and berries off the stem and crushed them between two stones. Then she added a little water to the powder to make a thick brown paste. She added this to the wounds and spoke again "This paste will speed the healing and ward off some of the pain."
She then bandaged up the wounds and sat back against the wall. "Now, all we can do is wait. Inu-Yasha will have to do the rest."
************
Everyone had long since fallen asleep. But, Kagome was too afraid to sleep. Afraid, Inu-Yasha would die, and afraid she would never have her old Inu- Yasha back.
She reached out and took his hand in hers.
"Inu-Yasha." she whispered, "Come back to us. I want you to know how much I love you. I want to see you smile again. I even want to fight with you over my going home for a test!"
She laughed softly at the memories of the many battles they had fought over her going home.
A soft moan from Inu-Yasha brought her out of her reminiscing.
His eyes fluttered and his golden eyes opened slowly to fix on Kagome's.
To Be Continued...
There you have it! ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER!!! Bwah ha ha ha! Yes I am a little sadistic.anyway.. hope you liked! I'll have a lot more time to update now.. except maybe Tuesday.but I like nice long reviews.. they make me write more faster!
REVIEW before you go!