Some Toys Shouldn't Be Played With
Disclaimer: I don't own Inu Yasha or any other characters involved
Chapter 3
~The Aftermath~
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My heart beats a million miles a minute as I make my way over to the burning body on the ground. I reach out my hands, in hopes of defying the flames that keep me from Inu Yasha. I can feel the magic keeping the fire alive and my eyes fill with tears at the nagging thought in my head that keeps telling me he is dead. Trying once again, I step closer to the blaze, but it is still too hot. I realize with a heavy heart that I must go help the others first and let the magical fire burn itself out.
Miroku was not hard to awaken, it seems he was only hit by a stunning spell instead of lightning. It's a little strange to my way of thinking, but I can only be happy that it was not worse. I watch him shake his head to clear away the fog, but as he's doing that he notices Sango. I help him to his feet and with a nod of thanks he makes his way rapidly to the motionless body near the tree. I glance over at Inu Yasha once again to see if I can help him but the blaze is still going strong, so I walk over to see what I can do for Kirara and Shippou.
As I reach the little two-tailed demon I see she is awake and licking Shippou's face. I kneel down next to her and look her over for any serious injuries. Kirara had taken the full blast of the spell upon her chest, but due to her demon powers she was able to absorb some of it and what she couldn't handle had simply knocked her and Shippou out. I pat Kirara on the head and look over at the still unconscious fox demon. Shippou seems to be fine, just a few bumps and bruises is all I find as I search him from head to foot. As I get to my feet I cradle Shippou in my arms and then make my way over to the couple near the tree.
Sango is up and trying hard not to lean on Miroku's shoulder as I make my way to her side. I can't help but give my friend a small smile for her determination as she tries to stand on her own and away from the wandering monk's hand. Leave it to Miroku to try and get in a cheap shot while he can. My smile quickly fades though as Sango gives up and rests her self against him. Miroku gives me a worried look as she closes her eyes and I call Kirara over to us. Kirara transforms and we gently place Sango and Shippou upon her back, then all of us head over to Inu Yasha.
My eyes open wide with shock and horror as I near the smoking ground. A gasp escapes my lips and I fall to my knees beside the object before me. I can feel Miroku come up behind me and stare in speechless wonder, as I reach out a hand and tentatively touch the red and white figure lying motionless on the ground.
As my shaking fingers lightly rest upon his smoking form, the tears that I can feel building within my eyes are held in check as I make contact with his skin. I pull my fingers back as if burned and a cry of surprise can be heard as it leaves my throat. "Cloth? Fabric? Even his hair and skin?" I voice out loud as I try not to faint.
"This is definitely a Kaede problem". Miroku says quietly to me as I get over my shock and pick up the little Inu Yasha doll. I just nod my head as I gently cradle the pour hanyou to my chest. Tears begin to slide slowly down my cheek as I look down upon the small form in my hands.
'If only I had been a little faster, this would never have happened to you' I silently berate myself as Miroku helps me to stand and gently steers me over to the patiently waiting Kirara. After Miroku and I get settled onto her back she launches into the air and makes her way as swiftly as her remaining demon powers will let her, to the village.
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AN: See, I undated like I said I would. =D I know there is an awful lot of angst in this story so far and I said it would be fun, AND IT WILL!!! Just trust me with a few more chapters and then the TRUE fun begins : ) Thanks to all that have reviewed so far I really, really appreciate it, and also I seem to be collecting a lot of very interesting threats. Expect the next update on Monday ^.^
Disclaimer: I don't own Inu Yasha or any other characters involved
Chapter 3
~The Aftermath~
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
My heart beats a million miles a minute as I make my way over to the burning body on the ground. I reach out my hands, in hopes of defying the flames that keep me from Inu Yasha. I can feel the magic keeping the fire alive and my eyes fill with tears at the nagging thought in my head that keeps telling me he is dead. Trying once again, I step closer to the blaze, but it is still too hot. I realize with a heavy heart that I must go help the others first and let the magical fire burn itself out.
Miroku was not hard to awaken, it seems he was only hit by a stunning spell instead of lightning. It's a little strange to my way of thinking, but I can only be happy that it was not worse. I watch him shake his head to clear away the fog, but as he's doing that he notices Sango. I help him to his feet and with a nod of thanks he makes his way rapidly to the motionless body near the tree. I glance over at Inu Yasha once again to see if I can help him but the blaze is still going strong, so I walk over to see what I can do for Kirara and Shippou.
As I reach the little two-tailed demon I see she is awake and licking Shippou's face. I kneel down next to her and look her over for any serious injuries. Kirara had taken the full blast of the spell upon her chest, but due to her demon powers she was able to absorb some of it and what she couldn't handle had simply knocked her and Shippou out. I pat Kirara on the head and look over at the still unconscious fox demon. Shippou seems to be fine, just a few bumps and bruises is all I find as I search him from head to foot. As I get to my feet I cradle Shippou in my arms and then make my way over to the couple near the tree.
Sango is up and trying hard not to lean on Miroku's shoulder as I make my way to her side. I can't help but give my friend a small smile for her determination as she tries to stand on her own and away from the wandering monk's hand. Leave it to Miroku to try and get in a cheap shot while he can. My smile quickly fades though as Sango gives up and rests her self against him. Miroku gives me a worried look as she closes her eyes and I call Kirara over to us. Kirara transforms and we gently place Sango and Shippou upon her back, then all of us head over to Inu Yasha.
My eyes open wide with shock and horror as I near the smoking ground. A gasp escapes my lips and I fall to my knees beside the object before me. I can feel Miroku come up behind me and stare in speechless wonder, as I reach out a hand and tentatively touch the red and white figure lying motionless on the ground.
As my shaking fingers lightly rest upon his smoking form, the tears that I can feel building within my eyes are held in check as I make contact with his skin. I pull my fingers back as if burned and a cry of surprise can be heard as it leaves my throat. "Cloth? Fabric? Even his hair and skin?" I voice out loud as I try not to faint.
"This is definitely a Kaede problem". Miroku says quietly to me as I get over my shock and pick up the little Inu Yasha doll. I just nod my head as I gently cradle the pour hanyou to my chest. Tears begin to slide slowly down my cheek as I look down upon the small form in my hands.
'If only I had been a little faster, this would never have happened to you' I silently berate myself as Miroku helps me to stand and gently steers me over to the patiently waiting Kirara. After Miroku and I get settled onto her back she launches into the air and makes her way as swiftly as her remaining demon powers will let her, to the village.
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AN: See, I undated like I said I would. =D I know there is an awful lot of angst in this story so far and I said it would be fun, AND IT WILL!!! Just trust me with a few more chapters and then the TRUE fun begins : ) Thanks to all that have reviewed so far I really, really appreciate it, and also I seem to be collecting a lot of very interesting threats. Expect the next update on Monday ^.^