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Last Thing I Wanted By Wyltk

When Kagome woke up it was to more sound then should be allowed in the mornings. Though her headache was probably the only reason she thought so. She opened her eyes a slit to see why everyone was so excited and the first thing she noticed was Sango glancing wearily at her and then back at someone who was to far in the light to see.

Inuyasha was gazing at the person in rapt attention and Shippo was sitting next to them looking at them curiously. Miroku was smiling appreciatively at the persons butt guaranteeing it to be female. Sango and Kirara were the only one's who weren't actually paying all their attention to her. Just as Kagome was about to sit up the person moved out of the direct light and Kagome saw her face; immediately closed her eyes feigning sleep.

Kikyo, Kikyo was here. Fighting the urge to curl up in her sleeping bag until the moment could be categorized as a terrible nightmare, she sat up, pressing back the headache and dizzy spell that came with the action.

She smiled at Kikyo forcing her eyes to crinkle up like she knew they did sometimes. "Kikyo! It's great to see you! Are you going to be traveling with us for a little while?"

Kikyo nodded and smiled lightly at Kagome and Kagome smiled back. She had fooled them. Or at least everyone but Sango, but somehow she doubted Sango would be fooled by her act after how many secrets they shared.

"Do you need any more water, Sango? I know a spring that hasn't frozen."

"I think a bit more." Sango said cautiously.

"Great. I'll go get it and you can start breakfast, sound okay?" Sango nodded, giving her a look that spoke volumes.

Kagome ignored the look and grabbed her backpack and a container for the water before waving and walking through the small tunnel that led to the sub chamber. As soon as she was out of sight she sagged against the wall holding her head with both hands to try and ward off the headache that was pounding raggedly through her skull punctuated by small dizzy spells.

Once she got herself under control she moved on to the stream cursing her self for staying out in the cold. Still cursing herself she dipped the bucket in the water and walked back through the tunnel handing the bucket to Sango. As she brought out the rest of what they needed.

Once breakfast was done she sat on her blanket, refusing any ramen on the excuse that she had eaten before they had woken. The truth was that the smell of the food was making her sick to her stomach.

Sighing to her self, keeping the smile firmly in place, she leaned against the cave's walls. Adding in the responses expected of her as she slowly sunk into her thoughts.

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"Sango? May I ride Kirara with you?" Kagome whispered as they made a last minute check of the cave. Sango didn't need to ask why, the answer was obvious, as Inuyasha bent down to let Kikyo on his back. Slowly Sango nodded and Kagome smiled weakly at her before leaving the cave.

'Kagome would never fight with Inuyasha about Kikyo. She would give the girl straight to him to make him happy. I just hope Inuyasha realizes how unhappy he's making Kagome before its too late.'

She climbed on top of Kirara, Kagome following her up with Shippo clutched in one arm. Miroku looked back at her and then turned his gaze to Inuyasha and Kikyo. A grim look fell over his face as he locked eyes with Sango.

No matter how this situation ended, it would not bode well.

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As soon as they landed for lunch Kagome had volunteered to go for wood. Though, she had barely stumbled out of their sight before she was violently ill in some of the bushes.

Once her stomach was completely emptied she moved on through the forest, feeling better the farther she stumbled. One she felt well enough to bend she collected as many sticks as possible and stumbled back fixing her smile on her face.

Again, Kagome couldn't stomach the thought of eating though she took a plate and pushed her food around. Occasionally she would dumb some off her plate and cover it with snow when no one was watching.

They were moving again as soon as they finished eating and had picked everything up. Kikyo directing them saying she felt a shard before them.

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It was dark before they found a small hut and a person willing to house them with the live stock. And soon, they found themselves eating a cold dinner. Kagome again didn't eat just pushed her food around and few it to the animals when no one was watching. It wasn't long before everyone laid down and fell asleep.

But no matter how hard Kagome tried she couldn't sleep. When she closed her eyes bright spots of pain would explode in her head until she had to open her eyes just to try and get rid of the pain.

After a while of lying among the animals, she got up and left the hut silently hoping that some fresh air might do her some good. Once outside she sat down pulling her knees to her chest as she let in a soothing breath of fresh air.

AN: Hello! I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and since only one person responded to my plea about the preview I will continue to put it up if possible.

~*~ Sango ended up steadying her weak frame after she was done slowly checking her forehead. Her flushed cheeks and hot forehead were indeed pointing to fever but Kagome righted herself after a few minutes and waved her hand away.

"I'm fine. It's just a small cold I'll be alright in a day or two." ~*~

Find out what happens in "The Suspicious Friend".

Wyltk