By Mystical Star
A Kitty-Chan Production
Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own Inuyasha. If I did, Kagome and Inuyasha would have been together looong before the second movie! X3
Author's Note: This story will switch between first person and omniscient narration (probably only when the chapter changes) so please be aware so you won't be extremely confused. I know I would ^^;
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Affections Crossing Time
When Sango and Miroku arrived in the village, it was the pouring rain. Their tired and soaking legs ran to Kaede's home and burst through the door, not bothering to knock. Inside they found the elderly miko stirring a potion next to the two futons where Inuyasha and Kagome lay. Shippou and Kirara were inside at the foot of Kagome's bed. Shippou was sleeping while Kirara sat up, waiting vigilantly for her mistress to arrive.
Kaede-sama! Are they going to be alright? Miroku asked, panting. Kaede hung her head.
I do not know, Houshi-sama. When they arrived here, they were both in horrible condition. Kagome had already passed out, and Inuyasha lost consciousness shortly after he got here. I administered the antidote as soon as I could, but I do not know if it was in time to save either, Kaede explained.
How are they doing? Sango asked, kneeling down next to where Kagome lay.
They haven't changed since they got here. Kaede sighed, rising from her spot on the floor. You two should stay here and dry off. I must go gather herbs for them, she said, taking a cloak that was resting near the door and putting it over her shoulders.
We will take good care of them, Miroku assured her.
The elderly shrine maiden said as she left to gather her ingredients. After Kaede was gone, Sango turned to Kirara.
Kirara, you must find Myoga-jiji. He can help Kagome and Inuyasha. Will you go? She asked. The neko youkai purred and made a noise, accepting her mistress's mission. Sango petted Kirara just before releasing her to the out of doors.
Kagome yelped in her sleep, startling everyone in the room, except Shippou, who remained asleep. Sango took Kagome's hand.
Kagome-chan, please hang on, She pleaded.
Suddenly, Inuyasha's eyes fluttered open and he sat up.
Miroku asked.
where is she? He rasped.
She's right here, Sango said, pointing to the raven-haired girl. Sango moved away from the futons and towards where Miroku stood next to the door.
We should wait in the next room, She whispered in the monk's ear, sensing the hanyou's need to be alone with Kagome. Miroku looked confused for a moment, but then understood and nodded. The two walked silently to the next room and sat next to the door, making sure that they could reach their friends if something should happen.
Inuyasha looked over at Kagome and took her hand.
you have to make it through thisI won't know what I'll do without you, He said through labored breaths. A sudden pain in his stomach made him fall on his back onto the futon, but he never let go of Kagome's hand.
Kagome breathed.
I'm here, The hanyou said, gripping Kagome's hand tighter.
The girl rasped through her sleep. Inuyasha, confused at what sense Kagome was using , sat up.
The young descendant of Kikyou writhed in her sleep, obviously in pain.
Inuyasha cried out, worried that she was saying she was sorry because she was dying. The dog demon crawled from his futon closer to hers, his joints protesting at every muscle movement.
I won't let you leave me here, He rasped, his face close to hers. You can't, Inuyasha said defiantly. You hear me, Kagome? You can't leave. Not until I tell youthat Ithat I
Inuyasha sank back into consciousness and fell on the floor, never having let go of Kagome's hand.
Outside, Miroku and Sango heard the thump of someone falling on the floor and burst back into the room.
Sango called out. Miroku knelt down and looked for signs of life.
He is fine, just overcome. The lecherous monk declared. Sango breathed a sigh of relief.
We should move his futon closer to hers, Sango said fondly, noticing the hanyou's tight grip on Kagome's hand. Miroku chuckled and nodded, lifting Inuyasha as Sango moved his futon under him. The half demon made a growling noise as Miroku put him down, causing the Taji-ya and monk to laugh.
Just as the two friends finished their chuckling, a very wet Kirara walked back into Kaede's home and shook off. Sango knelt down next to her soaking pet.
Kirara, where is Myoga?
Suddenly, Sango felt a poking sensation on the back of her neck. She hit the spot.
The disgruntled voice of the flea, Myoga, moaned.
Miroku exclaimed as he watched the small insect float into the palm of Sango's hand.
I came when I heard. So tell me, is Inuyasha-sama doing well? The hanyou's vassal asked.
It's hard to say, Miroku noted. Myoga nodded.
I shall suck the poison from his body, The flea declared, jumping from Sango's hand onto his master. Myoga crawled up Inuyasha's clothing and onto his neck, where he bit down. The sensation of a fleabite immediately awakened the sleeping dog demon.
Kagome first, Inuyasha muttered.
Take poison from Kagome first! The half youkai growled angrily.
Yes! Inuyasha-sama! Myoga obeyed reluctantly, hopping from Inuyasha's neck to Kagome's and began to draw poisoned blood from the girl's system. Sango and Miroku looked on patiently waiting to see what would happen. Myoga grew larger and larger with each gulp of blood he took from Kagome.
Just as Myoga was filling up, Inuyasha began to moan and writhe in pain.
Both Sango and Miroku asked in unison. The hanyou's moans became shouts as his pain maximized. His body twitched in pain and his face contorted, portraying his discomfort.
Inuyasha-sama! Gomen nasai! I cannot help Myoga cried as he fell from Kagome's neck to the floor, having increased in size by three-fold. Just as the flea plopped to the floor, Kagome's eyes snapped open.
She gasped.
Miroku and Sango shouted in surprise.
Kagome felt Inuyasha squeezing her hand and she immediately sat up.
She cried, realizing his peril. Though she was not a powerful miko, she could sense his life force being slowly sucked away.
She shouted. I won't let you! Kagome began gathering all of the strength she could in her body, all of her miko powers, to save Inuyasha. Her body began to glow a blue hue and her hair floated as she leaned towards the hanyou.
I love you, She said, kissing his lips and transferring all of her power to his body. Tears trickled down her cheeks as she hoped with all of her might that she'd be strong enough to purge the poison from Inuyasha's veins.
To Be Continued