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Hello people! *317 * reviews! Thank you all so much! I AM SO SORRY I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO UPDATE!!! I TRIED LOOKING FOR A COMPUTER ON THE TRIP BUT I COULDN'T! And plus...I'm still depressed about something that happened then. But..yea.. I just wanted to tell you why it took so long for me to continue updating!
Also, ff.net was bugged for a week and it wouldn't let me update...Well here it goes! I hope you like it.and please review!
"Inu.Yasha, hello?" Kagome asked, tapping him on the shoulder as he stared out the window.
'Shippo..why do I have this feeling? Please don't let it be true..because for some reason.. whenever I feel like something bad is going to happen.. It always* does.' He thought grimly, clenching his fists tightly trying to hold in what little hope he had left.
"Inuyasha?" She continued getting worried and continuing to tap him on the shoulder.
"Ka.gome? Huh.?"
"Inuyasha? What's wrong?" She asked looking straight at him for the first time that day.
Inuyasha gulped and took in a deep breath.
"Er...I was just thinking..."
"About what?"
'I can't lie to her on this...but.I'll just tell her a bit.not the whole thing...' He thought.
"I...I'm just worried.about Shippo. I'm hoping he got back okay. Guess that brat is growing on me." He smirked.
Kagome looked at him and gave him a lopsided smile. "You said he was okay..right?"
"Yea, I'm probably just worrying over nothing." He said, shifting his position.
Kagome smiled. Even though he didn't admit it, he really liked that little fox cub. No matter how many times he would yell at him or call him an annoying little brat and how happy he would be when the little "burden" would leave, she could always tell he didn't mean it.
Even those daily poundings Inuyasha would give Shippo on the head. She could tell he was making sure he hit Shippo softly, just enough to make sure he didn't get hurt much. If he used his real strength, Shippo's skull would have broken in half already.
She continued to smile to herself. 'I guess Inuyasha does have a soft spot..Shippo's almost like a son to him.'
She could see in his eyes he was still worried. "Hey, he's okay. It's impossible for Shippo to get into any trouble. If he can survive annoying you," she said with humor in her voice, "he could survive anything."
That gave Inuyasha a little spark of hope at least. He tried smiling and looked out the window wincing a bit at the pain in his shoulder. Kagome didn't notice though she was just sitting there calmly.
"You look hungry, I'll go make you some food okay?" She said kindly, walking out of her room. Inuyasha nodded and watched her walk out of the room before falling hard onto her bed.
He was exhausted. He didn't know the poison could affect him that quick. This was probably just a taste of the pain he would taste later. He sighed and closed his eyes.
'I really hope this isn't anything serious.' He thought, breathing heavily.
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Kagome ran down to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. 'Hm.. What would Inuyasha want to eat today?' The first word that came in her mind was 'Ramen.'
She laughed. 'Well, I guess there's no surprise. That's his all-time favorite. I've tried giving him other foods, but he always goes back to the ramen.'
She took out a cooking pot and turned on the stove. (A/N Heheh Kikyo! Sorry, had to say it.) She opened the cabinet and opened it and took out a 'cup of noodles.'
She smiled and put the ramen in.
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"Shippo what happened?" Sango asked trying to control the hysterical pup from crying. Shippo ignored her and continued wailing as Kaede put medicine all over his wounds.
"Ow!" He yelled briefly before going back to crying.
"Shippo....you need to tell us what happened. How can we help you if you don't tell us the problem?"
"Leave me alone!" He screamed trying to cover his streaming red eyes. "OOWW!" He yelled.
"Ye have deep wounds. What happened to ye? These are serious."
Shippo sniffled and sighed.
*Flashback*
"You talk and the girl dies." The priestess warned as her long black hair flowed in the wind.
*End Flashback*
'She's so mean.' Shippo thought. 'Inuyasha needs to know. But, I can't let Kagome be in danger. She could be watching me now. And I know she's looking forward to the chance to kill Kagome...' He thought through all the pain of the ointment being placed on him.
He sighed and continued to cry while the others stood flabbergasted by his outbursts of emotion. It wasn't natural for the little fox to cry and their minds filled with anxiety; wondering what story he wasn't telling them.
"Shippo?"
'I won't say anything. Nothing.' He thought, his eyes puffy from the tears he shed from the events that just occurred.
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"You don't think it's that* bad do you?" Sango asked petting Kirara continuously.
"Shippo's never acted that way before." Miroku said trying to contemplate what was going on.
"Do you think Inuyasha knows about anything that happened?" Sango continued looking at the monk's quiet stature.
"I don't know. But there's a good chance he may have an idea of what's going on. Problem is, he's in the future with Kagome. There's no way we'll get the message to him that quick."
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"Done!" Kagome chimed to herself. She made a bowl for her and Inuyasha so they could both eat.
"Inuyasha! The food is done!" She said happily. 'He should be down here any minute now, with that nose of his. He always does when he smells ramen.'
Minutes passed and Kagome became confused. 'Inu..yasha?'
"Inuyasha!!! The food is ready!!"
Still no answer.
"INUYASHA!!!" She yelled walking up the stairs and opening the door to her bedroom. She came in and was shocked by the sight she saw on her bed.
There was Inuyasha, lying, sprawled across the bed. His hair covered his face and she could tell his body was drenched with sweat. She looked at him with pure fear. She never saw him this exhausted. Slowly, she approached her bed, and stood in front of him.
"Inu.yasha?" She said looking straight down at him. "Inuyasha?" She said worried.
Inuyasha shifted in his sleep and his ears twitched. He opened and eye and looked at her.
"Hey..Kagome?" He said sitting up. "Sorry, I was just a little tired." He said, rubbing his eyes.
"Inuyasha what exactly happened?" She queried. He looked at her oddly.
"What's wrong?"
"You look exhausted."
"That demon just worn me out, that's all." He said quietly, getting up and holding his side.
"Inuyasha...."
"That ramen smells good! Mhhmmm...Let's eat Kagome!" He said, opening the door and walking down the stairs as Kagome followed after him.
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They ate in silence. Inuyasha was happily slurping the ramen and Kagome sat calmly eating slowly.
"MMMhhmmhm....This is really good, Kagome, as usual." He said happily.
"Thanks." She said quietly. "I'll make some Miso soup for you later."
"MMMhmmmm..with ramen too right?"
Kagome nodded. "Sure."
"Hey do you mind telling me what happened during that fight? I mean I know you're okay, I just wanna know."
"I...I was walking back to come here after a talk with Miroku and Sango."
"Talk, about what?"
"I..was just asking if they were okay and how were they doing."
'You're such a liar.' A voice in his said replied.
'What, it's true! I asked them about what I should do about Kikyo and Kagome..it's still asking.' Said another.
'Not about how there doing idiot!' Another voice said.
'ARE YOU CALLING ME AN IDIOT?! SHUT UP!!!!'
' Fool. I am you.'
"Inuyasha..hello? You can continue."
"Oh uhm, after the conversation I left to come back here. While I was walking..I heard a scream. I went back to see what was going on and I saw a giant spider demon confront Shippo. Shippo wasn't hurt he was just screaming and the demon was about to attack. Then I saved Shippo and scared the demon off, after a fight."
"All you got was gashes and cuts?"
"Yup."
"Ok." She said rather disbelievingly. "Continue, what happened after?"
"Uhm..." He mumbled, not knowing what to say. 'I can't tell her I went to talk to Kikyo.' He thought.
"Inuyasha?"
"Uhm...that's about it I guess."
"Why do I get the feeling you're lying to me?" She asked him.
"I..don't know." He stuttered.
"Maybe, because you are?"
"I'm..not."
Kagome sighed. "You met up with Kikyo, right?"
"I----"
"You had a talk with her...and...you.." She trailed off and started to look down at the floor.
"Kagome its not like---"
"What happened to you? I've never seen you this tired. Never."
"It's nothing------"
"Tell me what happened!" She yelled. "I..I won't get mad..."
"Kagome..it's nothing. Nothing to worry about."
Kagome seated herself on a chair and sighed. "Please..."
"It's okay."
"I understand. You don't trust me."
"Kagome, I DO TRUST YOU."
"Then WHY don't you tell me?!"
"I don't want you to worry!" He yelled back.
Kagome's became watery and Inuyasha stared with a shocked look on his face. 'She's not..crying is she?'
"Kagome, please don't."
"You were poisoned, weren't you?"
"I----"
"DON'T* even think about denying it I know. When I came back into the room you were drenched in sweat. You looked exactly like you did when you were poisoned as a human; except this is much worse."
"No----"
"DON'T LIE TO ME! Why didn't you tell me?!"
"Kagome, I didn't want you to worry."
Kagome glared at him and ran up back to her room and locked the door and Inuyasha sat on the chair berating himself for being so stupid.
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"Here we go again. I couldn't help but yell at him. He should have told me." She said to herself.
"He never trusts me with these kind of things..." She said to herself. "I'm not getting out of here." She said stubbornly.
*Flashback*
"Kagome, if I turned human, what would you say?" Inuyasha asked deeply fixed on an answer to his question.
"Why would you do that? We're all just weak. As you've said countless times before."
"I wasn't serious. I'm serious about this. What would you say?" He urged pushing at her to give an answer his eyes demanding.
"To tell you the truth, I like all your forms...human, half demon...even demon, which I might add in that form you've almost killed me a couple times.But if you chose to be human, it's your decision."
"Would you..be happy?"
"I'd be happy no matter what. As long as you're still the Inuyasha I know now."
*End Flashback*
'Human...? Kikyo wanted him to turn human. I guess he was just looking for a second opinion on how he could spend the rest of his life with the person who I was reincarnated from.' She thought staring at the Shikon Jewel shards mindlessly.
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"I didn't want her worried. I know I should have told her...but.. I didn't want her worried." He said holding the pain in his side.
He sat down and sighed. 'Things never go well with her, now do they?' He thought.
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Hours passed and Kagome still sat in her room. She had nothing to do, but think about what was going on. She tried to put herself in the hanyou's place and tried to put herself in the scenario.
"He was looking out for me..He probably didn't want me to get worried about him.." She consulted.
"But why...would he not* tell me about Kikyo?"
'You know the answer the that one. You always have.' Said a voice in her head.
"Inuyasha loves Kikyo; and he doesn't want me to be hurt because of it."
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Kagome opened the door and slowly walked down the stairs. She looked down and spotted the half demon on the couch.
He lay on the couch quietly, not uttering a word.
"I'm sorry Kagome..." He whispered. "I didn't want you worried." He said to
himself.
"Inu..yasha?" Kagome asked. He jumped up, startled and then winced in pain.
"Kagome...what are you doing here?"
"I thought I would just apologize for my..actions." She said.
"I..."
"Inuyasha," she sighed, "you're poisoned. I'll go back to the other world and get some herbs. You stay here."
"Kagome you can't go you'll be in danger---"
"No, you stay here, I'll go!" She said running out the door.
"Wait, Kagome! NO!" He yelled after her trying to get up. He couldn't though, he was too weak.
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Kagome ran outside took her bow and arrows and jumped into the well as quick as she could.
She jumped out of the well and ended up in the Feudal Era. She smiled and took in a deep breath full of clean air.
'I guess I really missed this place.' She thought to herself walking out and running to find Kaede's village.
After a few minutes, she found it.
"Kagome!" The people yelled. "It's her!" They said, all knowing who she was after her daily visits in the village.
Kagome smiled at them and ran to Kaede's hut.
"Kaede!" She said walking in. "Long time no see! Miroku, Sango!"
"Kagome!!!" Sango said running to hug her friend.
"Kagome!" Miroku said happily.
"You're back!"
"Not for long though..Wh-where's Shippo?"
The room went dead silent. She looked around for the kitsune cub. "Shippo?"
"Kagome..." Sango said, taking hold of Kagome's arm and pulling her back.
"What..where is he?" She looked in the corner and saw a little shadow there.
"Shippo...is that you?"
She looked in and there was the little fox, all huddled up by himself, refusing to say a word.
"Shi..ppo?"
Shippo turned to look at her and began crying once more.
"What happened to him?"
"We found him beaten in the middle of a forest..he..he hasn't talked to any of us since then."
Kagome was silent. Inuyasha was right. She kneeled down in front of the little cub and smiled at him.
"Shippo? What's wrong?"
Shippo sniffled his nose and looked up at her as if just noticing she was there.
"Ka..gome?"
Sango, Miroku, and Kaede gasped.
"What...happened Shippo?"
*Flashback*
"You tell, she dies."
*End Flashback*
"I was...I got beat up by a demon."
"Inuyasha told me he got rid of the spider demon for you."
"Yea...uhm, on my way back, I had some trouble with another demon."
'It wasn't really a lie. Kikyo wasn't a human, but she wasn't a demon either. Oh well, I can't tell her the truth.' He thought.
"Oh..What kind of a demon?"
"Uhm, it was..in the shadows I didn't get a good look at her-I mean it." He stuttered.
"Shippo----"
"Really, Kagome!" He insisted. Kagome sighed and gave in.
"Alright."
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Little did they know, someone was watching them outside the hut.
"So, the girl is here is she? I think I could use a good talk with her." She smirked holding her arrows.
"Inuyasha isn't here. Now's my chance to get to her away from him. And if it doesn't work," she said pulling out an arrow and smiling at the tip with the razor blade, "well, there's always a backup." She smiled.
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"Oh do you have any antidote Kaede? If you don't I can just go out and get some medicinal herbs."
"Aye child, I do have some. What do ye need it for?"
"Inuyasha's been poisoned." She said sadly.
"WHAT?!"
"He was attacked by a demon. I think it was the same demon that attacked Shippo. It poisoned him. And, I've never seen him so exhausted. It's bad...and its getting worse." She said looking at the others who in turn stared in awe.
"What type of poison is it?" Kaede asked. "There are many types of medicine for different types of poison. Some can be stopped, others can't."
The last two words Kaede spoke hit Kagome hard. 'Others..can't?'
"What if I don't know what type of poison it is?"
"What type of demon was it?"
"He said..it was a spider demon."
Kaede looked at her blankly. "I'll go and find some herbs....they'll help ease the pain. It'll take a few days to find them all."
"But...will they stop the poison?"
"Yes, but it depends on when you get it too him. If it's too late..you won't be able to save him." She said, walking out the hut.
"Inuyasha....."
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Meanwhile, in Kagome's world, Inuyasha was busy being tortured by Kagome's brother who had just returned from his friend's house.
"What are you doing on the couch? Why can't you move?"
"Well kid, I got into some trouble." He winced. 'My body is numb.I can't move.'
"You can't stay down here."
"What?"
"If anyone besides mom and grandpa see you here, they'll probably call up the police. And then, that police would spread the news about a demon in town. We don't want that to happen. Having all types of scientists come and test your blood and everything...if you know what I mean. We don't want any commotion."
Inuyasha nodded painfully. "Sure. How will you get me up the stairs to Kagome's room?"
"I'll drag you there!"
Inuyasha groaned. "I don't think this is a good idea..."
"Sure it is!" Sota said happily.
*Ding dong*
"That must be mom!" He said running to the door.
His mother gasped. "Inuyasha? What's wrong?"
"Hello Miss Higurashi and Mister Higurashi." He greeted despite all the pain he was in. "I just got into some trouble."
"We have to get him up to Kagome's room." They said surrounding Inuyasha and carrying him up to her room.
"Where's Kagome?"
"She went back to my world..to get an antidote."
"There's not much we can do." Miss Higurashi said, as she stepped back looking at her watch.
"We're late for an appointment with the doctor for Grandpa. Sota, we won't be home for next few days for Grandpa's treatments okay?"
"Okay mom! Bye!"
"Bye Sota." They said sadly. "We hope you get better Inuyasha." (A/N I know, quick exit, but I needed Inuyasha to get up the stairs somehow.^__^)
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It was morning and Kagome was getting even more and more worried about the factor of time.
Kaede was gone searching for different types of herbs to find in the area.
"I hope he's okay......" She said as someone watched closely in the bushes clearly hidden from her sight ready to attack
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Phew Long chappie! End of Chapter 25! Chap. 26 up soon! Again I apologize for the long time it took for me to update..as I said..I was depressed about something from the trip and.ff.net wouldn't let me update. So yea..I'M REALLY SORRY! PLEASE FORGIVE ME!
Miah The Storm Wolf
Q: Hey I have a question. You see, I'm starting a story where the group comes to a village that doesn't allow orphans and they try to take Shippo away and the only way for him to go free is for someone to claim to be his parent. I just need to know what Feudal age Japan's customs are on adoption. Especially women adopting children.
A: Uhm, well, I don't really know how the adopting in Japan go. I'll try do some research on that and tell you on my next chapter if I'm wrong on this.I assume that it's the same as it is in most places in feudal times. Mothers just pick up the children and raise them as their own as I've seen in most animes. No special ceremonies or anything.. Not too sure though, but I think that's the answer. Well I hope that helped you at least a bit.. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING/REVIEWING PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO!
Sesshomaru Fluff
Q: In your opinion who is the sexiest character in Inuyasha?
A: ^___^ Heheh..Inuyasha. *smile* He's so cute! I love his ears and his attitude everything! (Well, except for the part of him that still like Kikyo.) :D
Sayan Girl
Q: Why did Kikyo go to hell if she was such a nice person before?
A: Well, before she died, her heart was full of malice and hatred, and she just killed the one she "loved." I think its that deed that doomed her soul to an eternity to hell and the fact that she won't let go of her hatred until she kills Inuyasha once and for all. Feel free to ask anything else!
Sparrow
Q: Hey! its me again! I have a question if the Inuyasha Series only airs 4 times a week on Cartoon network and they've been airing re-runs for about three weeks when will the new season start?
A: I know how it feels. I'm dying for new episodes in English!!! I can't wait! Unfortunately.....I don't think Cartoon Network will be showing new episodes any time soon. Rumor has it that they have already dubbed up to episode 60 in English..Thing is they want to keep replaying. Hopefully, they do show new ones soon. My guess..they'll probably show late this summer or early next year. *shrug* I dunno. THANKS FOR READING AND REVIEWING PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO! Feel free to ask anything else!
Youkai Huntress:
Q: (none just replaying to suggestion of serperating dialogues.)
A: Sure! Thanks for the advice! PLEASE CONTINUE TO READ AND REVIEW AND PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO! Feel free to ask anything else!
DreamoftheHeart
Q: Do u think Kikyo could melt? I mean she is clay? Right? Dirt, Leaves? I mean she would go up in flames!
A: Well this theory is based purely from my opinion. :D It would be nice wouldn't it! Seeing that evil pot melt! Ha! (Sorry Kikyo fans) Hey maybe she can...should we try? Heheh j/k. I think she probably would be able too, but I think the flame would need to be really REALLY HOT, because she is clay. WELL PLEASE CONTINUE TO READ AND REVIEW AND PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO!
Ame Tenshi
Q: I have some questions, that I hope you can answer! I was reading your review responses and I came across the one about Inuyasha choosing Kikyou over Kagome. I agree with you it doesn't seem right, and there are plenty of reasons why it shouldn't happen, but from what I hear, (Which is a lot...) The rumor is becoming more and more weirder. I even heard Inuyasha and Kikyou get... *sticks out tounge* kids. Ew. VERY gross. Well, so it isn't much of a question, but what is your opinion on that fact? Sounds fake ne? Oh and can I please get some info on both the first movie and second?
A: My opinion? I still think its not true. Inuyasha and Kikyo..? Kids? I don't think so. *wince* Ewwuck..Who makes up those rumors? I mean they haven't even reconciled how could they even...do.that..er..you know what I mean. Uhm, I don't think that's possible considering that and well, and with demons all over, I don't think Inuyasha wants his own children lives to be risked. The series/manga isn't done with and it definitely hasn't said anything about Inuyasha and *wince* Kikyo having a family especially when they both can't even get along as of now
I assume you already know why I think they don't get together, or at least a brief summary of it because of the other question I answered right? If you want me to write some more reasons why, I'd be glad too! Just ask! :DDDDD
Kikyo and Inuyasha..kids... O.o ODD. VERY ODD. EWWWW....Anyway.....
THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING AND REVIEWING PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO!
Feel free to ask any other questions!
Lasako:
Q: Do you know who Kikyo's voice over is?
A: You mean who is Kikyo's voice right? If that's what you mean, in English its "Willow Johnson." In Japanese, its "Hidaka Noriko." Well THANK YOU FOR READING AND REVIEWING AND PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO! Feel free to ask anything else!
Litwolf889
Q: How many manga's are there in all?
A: In English, they have only translated up to Volume 13. In Japanese I'm not too sure of the exact number but they are up to the high twentys 25-29 in manga. THANKS SO MUCH FOR REVIEWING (and thanks for reviewing my other story too!) AND PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO! THANKS! Feel free to ask anything else!
Well that's all I got! Please, feel free to ask any other questions! Thanks to all who reviewed! Please continue to do so!
Oh, and one more thing...this statement is only one person who's reviewed me and I won't say who.
PLEASE. If you don't like my story, be gentle with me. I know you haven't said anything about my stories, but I'm not comfortable with the fact that you start saying things against me, because, I assume, of how the story is going. This is* my first story, and I'm not used to anyone saying anything to me like that. No one has flamed me. You haven't really flamed me...but please...If you have any suggestions for the story, please just ask. Please don't insult me. I already had some things I didn't like happen to me. So please? Anyway.... Thank you for reviewing and reading.
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Hello people! *317 * reviews! Thank you all so much! I AM SO SORRY I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO UPDATE!!! I TRIED LOOKING FOR A COMPUTER ON THE TRIP BUT I COULDN'T! And plus...I'm still depressed about something that happened then. But..yea.. I just wanted to tell you why it took so long for me to continue updating!
Also, ff.net was bugged for a week and it wouldn't let me update...Well here it goes! I hope you like it.and please review!
"Inu.Yasha, hello?" Kagome asked, tapping him on the shoulder as he stared out the window.
'Shippo..why do I have this feeling? Please don't let it be true..because for some reason.. whenever I feel like something bad is going to happen.. It always* does.' He thought grimly, clenching his fists tightly trying to hold in what little hope he had left.
"Inuyasha?" She continued getting worried and continuing to tap him on the shoulder.
"Ka.gome? Huh.?"
"Inuyasha? What's wrong?" She asked looking straight at him for the first time that day.
Inuyasha gulped and took in a deep breath.
"Er...I was just thinking..."
"About what?"
'I can't lie to her on this...but.I'll just tell her a bit.not the whole thing...' He thought.
"I...I'm just worried.about Shippo. I'm hoping he got back okay. Guess that brat is growing on me." He smirked.
Kagome looked at him and gave him a lopsided smile. "You said he was okay..right?"
"Yea, I'm probably just worrying over nothing." He said, shifting his position.
Kagome smiled. Even though he didn't admit it, he really liked that little fox cub. No matter how many times he would yell at him or call him an annoying little brat and how happy he would be when the little "burden" would leave, she could always tell he didn't mean it.
Even those daily poundings Inuyasha would give Shippo on the head. She could tell he was making sure he hit Shippo softly, just enough to make sure he didn't get hurt much. If he used his real strength, Shippo's skull would have broken in half already.
She continued to smile to herself. 'I guess Inuyasha does have a soft spot..Shippo's almost like a son to him.'
She could see in his eyes he was still worried. "Hey, he's okay. It's impossible for Shippo to get into any trouble. If he can survive annoying you," she said with humor in her voice, "he could survive anything."
That gave Inuyasha a little spark of hope at least. He tried smiling and looked out the window wincing a bit at the pain in his shoulder. Kagome didn't notice though she was just sitting there calmly.
"You look hungry, I'll go make you some food okay?" She said kindly, walking out of her room. Inuyasha nodded and watched her walk out of the room before falling hard onto her bed.
He was exhausted. He didn't know the poison could affect him that quick. This was probably just a taste of the pain he would taste later. He sighed and closed his eyes.
'I really hope this isn't anything serious.' He thought, breathing heavily.
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Kagome ran down to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. 'Hm.. What would Inuyasha want to eat today?' The first word that came in her mind was 'Ramen.'
She laughed. 'Well, I guess there's no surprise. That's his all-time favorite. I've tried giving him other foods, but he always goes back to the ramen.'
She took out a cooking pot and turned on the stove. (A/N Heheh Kikyo! Sorry, had to say it.) She opened the cabinet and opened it and took out a 'cup of noodles.'
She smiled and put the ramen in.
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"Shippo what happened?" Sango asked trying to control the hysterical pup from crying. Shippo ignored her and continued wailing as Kaede put medicine all over his wounds.
"Ow!" He yelled briefly before going back to crying.
"Shippo....you need to tell us what happened. How can we help you if you don't tell us the problem?"
"Leave me alone!" He screamed trying to cover his streaming red eyes. "OOWW!" He yelled.
"Ye have deep wounds. What happened to ye? These are serious."
Shippo sniffled and sighed.
*Flashback*
"You talk and the girl dies." The priestess warned as her long black hair flowed in the wind.
*End Flashback*
'She's so mean.' Shippo thought. 'Inuyasha needs to know. But, I can't let Kagome be in danger. She could be watching me now. And I know she's looking forward to the chance to kill Kagome...' He thought through all the pain of the ointment being placed on him.
He sighed and continued to cry while the others stood flabbergasted by his outbursts of emotion. It wasn't natural for the little fox to cry and their minds filled with anxiety; wondering what story he wasn't telling them.
"Shippo?"
'I won't say anything. Nothing.' He thought, his eyes puffy from the tears he shed from the events that just occurred.
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"You don't think it's that* bad do you?" Sango asked petting Kirara continuously.
"Shippo's never acted that way before." Miroku said trying to contemplate what was going on.
"Do you think Inuyasha knows about anything that happened?" Sango continued looking at the monk's quiet stature.
"I don't know. But there's a good chance he may have an idea of what's going on. Problem is, he's in the future with Kagome. There's no way we'll get the message to him that quick."
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"Done!" Kagome chimed to herself. She made a bowl for her and Inuyasha so they could both eat.
"Inuyasha! The food is done!" She said happily. 'He should be down here any minute now, with that nose of his. He always does when he smells ramen.'
Minutes passed and Kagome became confused. 'Inu..yasha?'
"Inuyasha!!! The food is ready!!"
Still no answer.
"INUYASHA!!!" She yelled walking up the stairs and opening the door to her bedroom. She came in and was shocked by the sight she saw on her bed.
There was Inuyasha, lying, sprawled across the bed. His hair covered his face and she could tell his body was drenched with sweat. She looked at him with pure fear. She never saw him this exhausted. Slowly, she approached her bed, and stood in front of him.
"Inu.yasha?" She said looking straight down at him. "Inuyasha?" She said worried.
Inuyasha shifted in his sleep and his ears twitched. He opened and eye and looked at her.
"Hey..Kagome?" He said sitting up. "Sorry, I was just a little tired." He said, rubbing his eyes.
"Inuyasha what exactly happened?" She queried. He looked at her oddly.
"What's wrong?"
"You look exhausted."
"That demon just worn me out, that's all." He said quietly, getting up and holding his side.
"Inuyasha...."
"That ramen smells good! Mhhmmm...Let's eat Kagome!" He said, opening the door and walking down the stairs as Kagome followed after him.
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They ate in silence. Inuyasha was happily slurping the ramen and Kagome sat calmly eating slowly.
"MMMhhmmhm....This is really good, Kagome, as usual." He said happily.
"Thanks." She said quietly. "I'll make some Miso soup for you later."
"MMMhmmmm..with ramen too right?"
Kagome nodded. "Sure."
"Hey do you mind telling me what happened during that fight? I mean I know you're okay, I just wanna know."
"I...I was walking back to come here after a talk with Miroku and Sango."
"Talk, about what?"
"I..was just asking if they were okay and how were they doing."
'You're such a liar.' A voice in his said replied.
'What, it's true! I asked them about what I should do about Kikyo and Kagome..it's still asking.' Said another.
'Not about how there doing idiot!' Another voice said.
'ARE YOU CALLING ME AN IDIOT?! SHUT UP!!!!'
' Fool. I am you.'
"Inuyasha..hello? You can continue."
"Oh uhm, after the conversation I left to come back here. While I was walking..I heard a scream. I went back to see what was going on and I saw a giant spider demon confront Shippo. Shippo wasn't hurt he was just screaming and the demon was about to attack. Then I saved Shippo and scared the demon off, after a fight."
"All you got was gashes and cuts?"
"Yup."
"Ok." She said rather disbelievingly. "Continue, what happened after?"
"Uhm..." He mumbled, not knowing what to say. 'I can't tell her I went to talk to Kikyo.' He thought.
"Inuyasha?"
"Uhm...that's about it I guess."
"Why do I get the feeling you're lying to me?" She asked him.
"I..don't know." He stuttered.
"Maybe, because you are?"
"I'm..not."
Kagome sighed. "You met up with Kikyo, right?"
"I----"
"You had a talk with her...and...you.." She trailed off and started to look down at the floor.
"Kagome its not like---"
"What happened to you? I've never seen you this tired. Never."
"It's nothing------"
"Tell me what happened!" She yelled. "I..I won't get mad..."
"Kagome..it's nothing. Nothing to worry about."
Kagome seated herself on a chair and sighed. "Please..."
"It's okay."
"I understand. You don't trust me."
"Kagome, I DO TRUST YOU."
"Then WHY don't you tell me?!"
"I don't want you to worry!" He yelled back.
Kagome's became watery and Inuyasha stared with a shocked look on his face. 'She's not..crying is she?'
"Kagome, please don't."
"You were poisoned, weren't you?"
"I----"
"DON'T* even think about denying it I know. When I came back into the room you were drenched in sweat. You looked exactly like you did when you were poisoned as a human; except this is much worse."
"No----"
"DON'T LIE TO ME! Why didn't you tell me?!"
"Kagome, I didn't want you to worry."
Kagome glared at him and ran up back to her room and locked the door and Inuyasha sat on the chair berating himself for being so stupid.
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"Here we go again. I couldn't help but yell at him. He should have told me." She said to herself.
"He never trusts me with these kind of things..." She said to herself. "I'm not getting out of here." She said stubbornly.
*Flashback*
"Kagome, if I turned human, what would you say?" Inuyasha asked deeply fixed on an answer to his question.
"Why would you do that? We're all just weak. As you've said countless times before."
"I wasn't serious. I'm serious about this. What would you say?" He urged pushing at her to give an answer his eyes demanding.
"To tell you the truth, I like all your forms...human, half demon...even demon, which I might add in that form you've almost killed me a couple times.But if you chose to be human, it's your decision."
"Would you..be happy?"
"I'd be happy no matter what. As long as you're still the Inuyasha I know now."
*End Flashback*
'Human...? Kikyo wanted him to turn human. I guess he was just looking for a second opinion on how he could spend the rest of his life with the person who I was reincarnated from.' She thought staring at the Shikon Jewel shards mindlessly.
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"I didn't want her worried. I know I should have told her...but.. I didn't want her worried." He said holding the pain in his side.
He sat down and sighed. 'Things never go well with her, now do they?' He thought.
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Hours passed and Kagome still sat in her room. She had nothing to do, but think about what was going on. She tried to put herself in the hanyou's place and tried to put herself in the scenario.
"He was looking out for me..He probably didn't want me to get worried about him.." She consulted.
"But why...would he not* tell me about Kikyo?"
'You know the answer the that one. You always have.' Said a voice in her head.
"Inuyasha loves Kikyo; and he doesn't want me to be hurt because of it."
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Kagome opened the door and slowly walked down the stairs. She looked down and spotted the half demon on the couch.
He lay on the couch quietly, not uttering a word.
"I'm sorry Kagome..." He whispered. "I didn't want you worried." He said to
himself.
"Inu..yasha?" Kagome asked. He jumped up, startled and then winced in pain.
"Kagome...what are you doing here?"
"I thought I would just apologize for my..actions." She said.
"I..."
"Inuyasha," she sighed, "you're poisoned. I'll go back to the other world and get some herbs. You stay here."
"Kagome you can't go you'll be in danger---"
"No, you stay here, I'll go!" She said running out the door.
"Wait, Kagome! NO!" He yelled after her trying to get up. He couldn't though, he was too weak.
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Kagome ran outside took her bow and arrows and jumped into the well as quick as she could.
She jumped out of the well and ended up in the Feudal Era. She smiled and took in a deep breath full of clean air.
'I guess I really missed this place.' She thought to herself walking out and running to find Kaede's village.
After a few minutes, she found it.
"Kagome!" The people yelled. "It's her!" They said, all knowing who she was after her daily visits in the village.
Kagome smiled at them and ran to Kaede's hut.
"Kaede!" She said walking in. "Long time no see! Miroku, Sango!"
"Kagome!!!" Sango said running to hug her friend.
"Kagome!" Miroku said happily.
"You're back!"
"Not for long though..Wh-where's Shippo?"
The room went dead silent. She looked around for the kitsune cub. "Shippo?"
"Kagome..." Sango said, taking hold of Kagome's arm and pulling her back.
"What..where is he?" She looked in the corner and saw a little shadow there.
"Shippo...is that you?"
She looked in and there was the little fox, all huddled up by himself, refusing to say a word.
"Shi..ppo?"
Shippo turned to look at her and began crying once more.
"What happened to him?"
"We found him beaten in the middle of a forest..he..he hasn't talked to any of us since then."
Kagome was silent. Inuyasha was right. She kneeled down in front of the little cub and smiled at him.
"Shippo? What's wrong?"
Shippo sniffled his nose and looked up at her as if just noticing she was there.
"Ka..gome?"
Sango, Miroku, and Kaede gasped.
"What...happened Shippo?"
*Flashback*
"You tell, she dies."
*End Flashback*
"I was...I got beat up by a demon."
"Inuyasha told me he got rid of the spider demon for you."
"Yea...uhm, on my way back, I had some trouble with another demon."
'It wasn't really a lie. Kikyo wasn't a human, but she wasn't a demon either. Oh well, I can't tell her the truth.' He thought.
"Oh..What kind of a demon?"
"Uhm, it was..in the shadows I didn't get a good look at her-I mean it." He stuttered.
"Shippo----"
"Really, Kagome!" He insisted. Kagome sighed and gave in.
"Alright."
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Little did they know, someone was watching them outside the hut.
"So, the girl is here is she? I think I could use a good talk with her." She smirked holding her arrows.
"Inuyasha isn't here. Now's my chance to get to her away from him. And if it doesn't work," she said pulling out an arrow and smiling at the tip with the razor blade, "well, there's always a backup." She smiled.
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"Oh do you have any antidote Kaede? If you don't I can just go out and get some medicinal herbs."
"Aye child, I do have some. What do ye need it for?"
"Inuyasha's been poisoned." She said sadly.
"WHAT?!"
"He was attacked by a demon. I think it was the same demon that attacked Shippo. It poisoned him. And, I've never seen him so exhausted. It's bad...and its getting worse." She said looking at the others who in turn stared in awe.
"What type of poison is it?" Kaede asked. "There are many types of medicine for different types of poison. Some can be stopped, others can't."
The last two words Kaede spoke hit Kagome hard. 'Others..can't?'
"What if I don't know what type of poison it is?"
"What type of demon was it?"
"He said..it was a spider demon."
Kaede looked at her blankly. "I'll go and find some herbs....they'll help ease the pain. It'll take a few days to find them all."
"But...will they stop the poison?"
"Yes, but it depends on when you get it too him. If it's too late..you won't be able to save him." She said, walking out the hut.
"Inuyasha....."
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Meanwhile, in Kagome's world, Inuyasha was busy being tortured by Kagome's brother who had just returned from his friend's house.
"What are you doing on the couch? Why can't you move?"
"Well kid, I got into some trouble." He winced. 'My body is numb.I can't move.'
"You can't stay down here."
"What?"
"If anyone besides mom and grandpa see you here, they'll probably call up the police. And then, that police would spread the news about a demon in town. We don't want that to happen. Having all types of scientists come and test your blood and everything...if you know what I mean. We don't want any commotion."
Inuyasha nodded painfully. "Sure. How will you get me up the stairs to Kagome's room?"
"I'll drag you there!"
Inuyasha groaned. "I don't think this is a good idea..."
"Sure it is!" Sota said happily.
*Ding dong*
"That must be mom!" He said running to the door.
His mother gasped. "Inuyasha? What's wrong?"
"Hello Miss Higurashi and Mister Higurashi." He greeted despite all the pain he was in. "I just got into some trouble."
"We have to get him up to Kagome's room." They said surrounding Inuyasha and carrying him up to her room.
"Where's Kagome?"
"She went back to my world..to get an antidote."
"There's not much we can do." Miss Higurashi said, as she stepped back looking at her watch.
"We're late for an appointment with the doctor for Grandpa. Sota, we won't be home for next few days for Grandpa's treatments okay?"
"Okay mom! Bye!"
"Bye Sota." They said sadly. "We hope you get better Inuyasha." (A/N I know, quick exit, but I needed Inuyasha to get up the stairs somehow.^__^)
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It was morning and Kagome was getting even more and more worried about the factor of time.
Kaede was gone searching for different types of herbs to find in the area.
"I hope he's okay......" She said as someone watched closely in the bushes clearly hidden from her sight ready to attack
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Phew Long chappie! End of Chapter 25! Chap. 26 up soon! Again I apologize for the long time it took for me to update..as I said..I was depressed about something from the trip and.ff.net wouldn't let me update. So yea..I'M REALLY SORRY! PLEASE FORGIVE ME!
Miah The Storm Wolf
Q: Hey I have a question. You see, I'm starting a story where the group comes to a village that doesn't allow orphans and they try to take Shippo away and the only way for him to go free is for someone to claim to be his parent. I just need to know what Feudal age Japan's customs are on adoption. Especially women adopting children.
A: Uhm, well, I don't really know how the adopting in Japan go. I'll try do some research on that and tell you on my next chapter if I'm wrong on this.I assume that it's the same as it is in most places in feudal times. Mothers just pick up the children and raise them as their own as I've seen in most animes. No special ceremonies or anything.. Not too sure though, but I think that's the answer. Well I hope that helped you at least a bit.. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING/REVIEWING PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO!
Sesshomaru Fluff
Q: In your opinion who is the sexiest character in Inuyasha?
A: ^___^ Heheh..Inuyasha. *smile* He's so cute! I love his ears and his attitude everything! (Well, except for the part of him that still like Kikyo.) :D
Sayan Girl
Q: Why did Kikyo go to hell if she was such a nice person before?
A: Well, before she died, her heart was full of malice and hatred, and she just killed the one she "loved." I think its that deed that doomed her soul to an eternity to hell and the fact that she won't let go of her hatred until she kills Inuyasha once and for all. Feel free to ask anything else!
Sparrow
Q: Hey! its me again! I have a question if the Inuyasha Series only airs 4 times a week on Cartoon network and they've been airing re-runs for about three weeks when will the new season start?
A: I know how it feels. I'm dying for new episodes in English!!! I can't wait! Unfortunately.....I don't think Cartoon Network will be showing new episodes any time soon. Rumor has it that they have already dubbed up to episode 60 in English..Thing is they want to keep replaying. Hopefully, they do show new ones soon. My guess..they'll probably show late this summer or early next year. *shrug* I dunno. THANKS FOR READING AND REVIEWING PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO! Feel free to ask anything else!
Youkai Huntress:
Q: (none just replaying to suggestion of serperating dialogues.)
A: Sure! Thanks for the advice! PLEASE CONTINUE TO READ AND REVIEW AND PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO! Feel free to ask anything else!
DreamoftheHeart
Q: Do u think Kikyo could melt? I mean she is clay? Right? Dirt, Leaves? I mean she would go up in flames!
A: Well this theory is based purely from my opinion. :D It would be nice wouldn't it! Seeing that evil pot melt! Ha! (Sorry Kikyo fans) Hey maybe she can...should we try? Heheh j/k. I think she probably would be able too, but I think the flame would need to be really REALLY HOT, because she is clay. WELL PLEASE CONTINUE TO READ AND REVIEW AND PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO!
Ame Tenshi
Q: I have some questions, that I hope you can answer! I was reading your review responses and I came across the one about Inuyasha choosing Kikyou over Kagome. I agree with you it doesn't seem right, and there are plenty of reasons why it shouldn't happen, but from what I hear, (Which is a lot...) The rumor is becoming more and more weirder. I even heard Inuyasha and Kikyou get... *sticks out tounge* kids. Ew. VERY gross. Well, so it isn't much of a question, but what is your opinion on that fact? Sounds fake ne? Oh and can I please get some info on both the first movie and second?
A: My opinion? I still think its not true. Inuyasha and Kikyo..? Kids? I don't think so. *wince* Ewwuck..Who makes up those rumors? I mean they haven't even reconciled how could they even...do.that..er..you know what I mean. Uhm, I don't think that's possible considering that and well, and with demons all over, I don't think Inuyasha wants his own children lives to be risked. The series/manga isn't done with and it definitely hasn't said anything about Inuyasha and *wince* Kikyo having a family especially when they both can't even get along as of now
I assume you already know why I think they don't get together, or at least a brief summary of it because of the other question I answered right? If you want me to write some more reasons why, I'd be glad too! Just ask! :DDDDD
Kikyo and Inuyasha..kids... O.o ODD. VERY ODD. EWWWW....Anyway.....
THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING AND REVIEWING PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO!
Feel free to ask any other questions!
Lasako:
Q: Do you know who Kikyo's voice over is?
A: You mean who is Kikyo's voice right? If that's what you mean, in English its "Willow Johnson." In Japanese, its "Hidaka Noriko." Well THANK YOU FOR READING AND REVIEWING AND PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO! Feel free to ask anything else!
Litwolf889
Q: How many manga's are there in all?
A: In English, they have only translated up to Volume 13. In Japanese I'm not too sure of the exact number but they are up to the high twentys 25-29 in manga. THANKS SO MUCH FOR REVIEWING (and thanks for reviewing my other story too!) AND PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO! THANKS! Feel free to ask anything else!
Well that's all I got! Please, feel free to ask any other questions! Thanks to all who reviewed! Please continue to do so!
Oh, and one more thing...this statement is only one person who's reviewed me and I won't say who.
PLEASE. If you don't like my story, be gentle with me. I know you haven't said anything about my stories, but I'm not comfortable with the fact that you start saying things against me, because, I assume, of how the story is going. This is* my first story, and I'm not used to anyone saying anything to me like that. No one has flamed me. You haven't really flamed me...but please...If you have any suggestions for the story, please just ask. Please don't insult me. I already had some things I didn't like happen to me. So please? Anyway.... Thank you for reviewing and reading.
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