Chapter Four: Inu-Yasha Awakens

Two days pass, and Kagome is beginning to become slightly worried if Inu-Yasha was ever going to wake up. She is found resting with Inu-Yasha in the village Infirmary. Suddenly, Inu-Yasha awakens after his two-day rest. He peers over to a figure sleeping beside him.

"Kagome?" he exclaimed. "What are you doing here?"

Kagome stirs, and opens her eyes. "Inu-Yasha? You're awake! I'm so glad to see you again!" She embraced Inu-Yasha.

He just froze, but then finally came to his senses. "Hey! Get off! I thought I had escaped you Kagome!" Inu-Yasha said, pushing her away.

"Just as I had expected, Inu-Yasha is still as hard-hearted as ever," Kagome thought to herself, crossing her arms.

Inu-Yasha jumped up from the bed. "Where's Nara-" Inu-Yasha grabbed his side, as if he felt great pain. He sat back down on the bed, moaning in pain.

"You're still healing," started Kaede, who just walked into the room. "That battle with Naraku wore you out greatly, not to mention the injuries you sustained. The forest has burned to ruins. So for now, you must rest." She sat down a tray on the table, and gave Inu-Yasha a hot cup of tea. "Drink that…you'll heal faster."

"I can't rest now! There are only three more Shikon shards out there!" exclaimed Inu-Yasha, throwing the cup to the floor.

"Kagome, subdue him," commanded Kaede.

"Sit, Inu-Yasha!" Kagome yelled. Inu-Yasha suddenly fell flat to the floor.

"Why'd you have to come back, Kagome? I could've easily got those shards without you."

"What are you talking about? You need me Inu-Yasha, and you know it. You need me to get the Shikon shards. Stop being so ignorant." Kagome strutted out of the room.

"Now Inu-Yasha, get some rest," ordered Kaede. Inu-Yasha threw her a nasty look, and lay back onto his bed. Kaede left the room limping on her cane, where Miroku was waiting for her.