Author's Note: (Blows the dust off the computer screen and the keyboard and
shouts "I found the story's file" while pointing to the computer). Anyways
what really happened was I got really busy. You know social life and school
tends to throw a major curve in the road to writing. I'm so sorry to those
who waited for the next chapter; I did leave it at a cliffhanger. Well
after four hours of dance practice and two hours of being on a date with my
boyfriend and work. I finally sat my butt down last night and typed the
story. Then this morning I did editing and ta da! Here's Ch. 8.
Oh and the usual thanks to my loyal readers and reviewers. It's nice to get some positive feedback. This way I know if the story is going in the right direction. Hopefully I'll be able to update the next chapter soon, depending on my horrifically busy schedule. Maybe when Spring Break comes around I'll be able to update much quicker than (if the family isn't planning on going somewhere like Mexico?). Till then, you just have to wait patiently for the next updates.
The Story of Two
Chapter Eight
The Skeletons in the Closet
Inuyasha sat there and watched Kagome. Her flawless skin was now marred with blue and purple bruises on various parts of her face. She had several scrapes on her face especially around the forehead. Her eyes were shut and her breathing was soft and slow. Very slow.
He tightened his hold on her hand and buried his face in her hair. The usual faint of smell of vanilla was masked by a smell of burning wood.
He wanted her to wake up. To open her big beautiful doe eyes and look at him, to know that all was well. That he would be able to see her eyes day after day. To know she would be with him.
But all wasn't well, she was in a coma and barely escaped her life.
No one knew who sent the bomb. No one had expected it to happen. The police were still investigating on the matter. But he knew who had done it. It was Naraku. The very man who tore apart his family and he guessed as well as hers too.
He let out a sigh in her hair and then kissed her on the temple. It was late; he guessed it was around one or two in the morning. But he didn't care. He said "goodbye" and headed to Miroku's.
Miroku had called him an hour after Inuyasha had received the mind-blowing news. Inuyasha was going to drive over there when he stopped. He quietly closed the door and saw three figures sleeping in the waiting room. It was her friends.
Sango, who was still awake sat there looking at the clock on the wall. He could clearly see the tear trails on her face and the new ones falling across her face. Her usual expression was replaced by worry and sadness.
Ayumi's bubbly expressions were replaced by tiredness. Her platinum blonde hair a mess and her eyes puffing from crying as he saw. She and Suki were sleeping, tired from the shocking ordeal. None of them planned on leaving the hospital anytime soon.
Inuyasha put a hand on Sango's shoulder and said "You can go see her now I have to go to Miroku's..." Sango's face scrunched up into a confused look. She bit her bottom lip softly.
Her hoarse voice questioned "Why Miroku's?" Inuyasha sighed and avoided her eyes. "He thinks there might be more information that we didn't know about her previously."
Sango stood up and looked at him eye to eye. "Then go but the moment you find out send it to me. I need to know who did this to my friend and why."
He nodded his head and was leaving but turned around and added "When I do, I'll be sure to tell you. Go on now your friend needs you. I'll be back later."
Sango gave a faint smile back at him and gathered her stuff and went to Kagome's room. She planned on staying there for a long time.
Inuyasha yawned as he and Miroku continued digging through the box. It contained confidential yet very old files. They looked like someone had purposely hidden them away years ago. The dust danced around in the air as both men grabbed a file and read.
Miroku then said "Holy sh...I mean my god, look at this Inuyasha." Inuyasha walked over to Miroku's side of the couch and plopped down next to him.
"What does it say?" Inuyasha asked curious to know. Miroku's eye skimmed the report and then said "It says that her father was a FBI agent. He was undercover for a huge case in which they were trying to shut down and arrest the big time business tycoon Naraku. Him and his team of men were brutally murdered once Naraku figured out what Mr. Higurashi was trying to do. It was never proven that Naraku killed her parents but that's what officials are suggesting."
"What was Naraku exactly doing Miroku?" "Apparently he was dealing and selling illegal drugs to make quick and fast cash. Wasn't your father one of the jurors for his trial?"
Inuyasha nodded at Miroku. "Yeah he was, when Naraku was convicted he murdered all the jurors and the judge. He killed all the jurors' families too. The police were never able to prove that his men were behind it, though it was pretty obvious."
Miroku patted Inuyasha on the back and said "And the worst thing was he only served nineteen years too. For the illegal drugs, all the other charges were dropped..."
Inuyasha shook his head. "That bastard killed so many people. It isn't justice the amount of time he only served." Miroku closed the file and continued to search for anything worth telling Inuyasha.
Inuyasha grabbed a random file and saw a newspaper clipping. The title read 'Higurashi Shrine Down in Flames' and a picture of the burnt shrine in ashes. Along side the shrine was a paramedic covering young Kagome in a blanket. She was on her knees and her face was covered in soot and her mouth was open and eyes shut, she seemed to be crying out loud then.
The picture was very heartbreaking.
He continued to read the article. 'Officials have yet to release any details on the arson of the house and the possible candidate who set the legendary shrine on fire.' The rest was about the shrine and the family. Then the last sentence caught his eye.
'Daughter of Furihorai Higurashi, Kagome Higurashi, is the only sole survivor of this violent act of crime. She will be placed in foster care since there is no other remaining family left.'
Inuyasha closed the file and threw it on the table. Miroku looked at the file and then at Inuyasha. Whatever it was it wasn't good. Miroku pulled out another file and read how Kagome was abused in foster care. Her childhood life had been hard.
Inuyasha banged his fist on Miroku's coffee table. "Hey now easy on my coffee table, or you can pay for a new one." Miroku added suggestively.
Inuyasha looked at Miroku and said "That asshole killed off her whole family. Her younger brother, her mother, and her grandfather. And the thing was they didn't know about Kagome's father's job. It was top secret, they all thought he was a lawyer. Naraku killed them so they couldn't prove he was doing anything illegal. Not that his plan did work. He got time for what he had done, but that's hardly enough. Why would he kill innocent people?"
Inuyasha grabbed the box of files and said to Miroku "I need to show this to Sango because I promised her but I need to make a pit stop first at Sesshomaru's."
Miroku stood up and added "Then take me to the hospital so I can be with Sango and Kagome. I'll tell her you had to make an important pit stop."
Inuyasha nodded understanding and threw on his coat and headed outside. Miroku was only seconds behind due to the fact he had to lock his door.
After he dropped Miroku at the hospital he drove straight to Sesshomaru's place.
The huge white towering sea side home looked unwelcome as usual. Inuyasha closed his car door and walked over to the front door of Sesshomaru's home. He knocked two times when Sesshomaru opened the door.
He donned the usual apparel. Gold-wired rimmed glasses, a business suit, and a large gold Swiss wristwatch. He looked down at Inuyasha, still not letting him in when he finally said "What do you want."
His tone of voice was cold and so was his expression on his face. Any man would've run away from him, except Inuyasha. He had lived with him for a good portion of his life and was use to the cold stares and the scolding.
He rolled his eyes and held out the box. "I have to ask you a favor. It has to do with Naraku." Sesshomaru let out an exasperated sigh and let Inuyasha in. It was a good sign for Inuyasha. Sesshomaru was interested.
He stepped inside and sat down on a white leather armchair. Inuyasha set the box on the coffee table. Sesshomaru sat down from across and lifted the lid of the box off and pulled out a file. He quickly skimmed the file and closed it after doing so.
"Why would I care about this stuff?" Inuyasha ignored the remark, knowing his brother would be apprehensive to the favor. Instead he said "Because she is my girlfriend and Naraku's after her too. She's suffered just as us if not even worse. She knows things about Naraku I'm thinking she can help us."
"Again why me?" Sesshomaru replied. "Because you have connections, just as Miroku has connections. How else would he have gotten these confidential files? So if we work together, we can definitely nail that scum bag and put him away for good."
"I see... Well I'll give some of my old colleagues a call and if they can help, I will consider working with you..." Inuyasha stood up and took the box of files and headed out the door.
But right before he was completely out he looked at Sesshomaru and extended out his available hand. "Thanks..."
Sesshomaru stopped short at closing the door all the way and slowly put out his hand and shook Inuyasha's hand and pulled back right away. "Whatever" was his reply and closed the door.
Inuyasha shoved the box in the back of the car and climbed into the driver's seat and drove to the beach to think. He needed to sort out his priorities before heading on to his next challenge. Naraku.
Sango pushed a strand of Kagome's hair back and smiled at her. "God you look so beautiful even when you're in a coma. Like an angel." She let out a fake laugh and patted the back of Kagome's hand.
"I miss you so much. The new apartment isn't just as same without you there to liven things up a bit...Actually it's quiet, too quiet and that's why you have to wake up Kagome. Because we all love you too much. And I know you'll pull through because you've faced more difficult obstacles than this."
Sango shifted in her seat so she could face Kagome even better. She saw the necklace that Inuyasha had given her and saw a hint of spark on the pink pearl.
Sango put her head on the bed and drifted off to sleep hoping Kagome was going to get better. Because she had to, there was still so much left of her to offer in this world.
Sango's hand was still over Kagome's waiting for her best friend to wake up.
Inuyasha watched as the waves joyfully splash upon the shore and collided head first into the sand. It was the same beach where she confessed her love for him.
He smiled at the thought. It had brought back good memories just thinking about it.
(Flashback)
"Stop it I'm going to fall off if you keep on doing that." Kagome scolded in a playful tone. Inuyasha threw his head back and laughed; taunting her.
"I thought you said you weren't scared of heights." He said mockingly. Kagome adjusted her ponytail and said "I'm not, I just don't want to get hurt you big jerk." She punched him lightly in the shoulder and turned around getting ready to brace herself for the jump.
Inuyasha watched as Kagome carefully edged towards the cliff getting ready to jump off, and dive into the clear blue waters below. He took that chance as an opportunity and crept up behind her and said quietly "Boo." She got scared.
She jumped off the cliff unready and screamed on her way down saying "I'm going to get you Inuyasha Taichi!" and followed shortly afterward a loud splash.
Inuyasha followed the suit and jumped in after her. He found the air blowing upwards at him quite exhilarating. He plunged into the water and swam up towards the surface.
He caught his breath and swam towards the shore. There an angry Kagome waited, tapping her foot on the sand impatiently. He took his sweet time swimming.
When he reached the shore she was about to tackle him when he caught her around the waist and flung her around. "Hey no fair you're supposed to let me push you back into the water or something." Kagome pouted a smile slowly creeping onto her face.
He smirked and said "Back in the water huh?" He and Kagome (who tried to escape his grasp) both went into the water as Inuyasha threw them in. Kagome pulled loose from his and splashed water at him.
He defensively put his arms up and tried to block the water that was violently attacking him. The arms were a poor shield in this case.
She finally stopped and started laughing. Her head was bent backwards slightly and a warm laughter escaped from her mouth. Her hands were on her stomach to brace herself while she laughed.
He went over to her and then put his hands on his hips. "What's so funny?" Kagome stopped and wiped away her tears form laughing so hard.
She cupped her hands around his face while managing to smile that perfect smile of hers. The smile that he loved so much.
"It's because I'm so happy right now. And I haven't been this happy in a long time. Right now I feel so completed." He placed his hands that were on his face on top of hers and said "I feel the same way."
A single tear fell from her eyes and made its way down her cheek. One of his hands brushed the tears away. "Why are you crying?" Kagome smiled and kissed him on the lips and pulled back answering.
"Because I love you with all my heart."
(End of flashback)
That was when she first told him how she truly felt for him. He laid down on the sand and closed his eyes. He listened to the waves and the call of sea gulls far away.
He let the silence take over him. He let the memories wash over him and heal the deeply embedded pain in his heart. He then opened his eyes and looked at the sky.
"Whoever you are out there... God or somebody...Please don't take the thing that I love the most away."
He slowly drifted off into sleep reminiscing on his times that he spent with her. It was all that he could do from breaking down and becoming something less than human. A feeling he didn't ever want to feel again.
Miroku woke up Sango and handed her a warm cup of coffee. "Hey there gorgeous how are you?" Sango stretched out her arms and rubbed her eyes before taking the coffee.
She took the coffee and took a long sip. "Besides the killer migraine, I'm doing just peachy." Miroku sat down next to her and said "How's she doing?"
"The doctor said that she's lucky to be even alive. It was a very close call for her. She managed with just scrapes and bruises." Miroku looked at the clock
"Inuyasha should've been here now..."
Sango looked at Miroku "What if he..." Miroku shook his head vehemently "No, knowing him he probably went somewhere to think. He did that a lot when he mom died during his sophomore year in college. He took it pretty hard."
Sango let out a sigh of relief and rested her head on his shoulder. "Do you think Kagome will pull through?" Miroku questioned. Sango was about to answer when someone walked in.
Immediately Sango stiffened and glared at him angrily. "What do you want Hojo?" she asked threateningly. Hojo walked over to Kagome's side and kneeled down and looked at her.
"Only friends of hers are allowed here, since her family is gone..." Sango added with a hint of malice. Miroku looked at Sango then at Hojo then to Kagome.
"Is there something I'm missing here?"
Sango faced him and answered "That miserable piece of trash over there is the very reason why Kagome was depressed for the past two years ago."
Hojo turned around and looked at Sango. "I was young and stupid then. Everyone makes mistakes now and then. Don't I deserve a second chance?"
"For what?!" Sango's voice was getting close to shouting "She gave you chances after chances. She loved you and in return you slept around with other women. She left you for a reason. Guess why."
Miroku looked at Hojo annoying and threw in "Plus you're a little late, she's found someone else, someone who treats her the way she should be. Now leave before things get really ugly. And trust me you don't ever want things to get ugly with me."
Hojo stood up and was leaving while muttering "Whatever I don't need this kind of crap. I have to go back to work." He stormed out of the room defeated.
Sango slowly began to relax, Miroku sat next to her and watched for any movements that Kagome might make.
Inuyasha woke up to a sea gull that pecked at his face, thinking it was food. Inuyasha shooed it away with his hand and stood up. He dusted the sand of his pants and watched the sun slowly begin the day.
He walked towards the car and headed towards the hospital.
The elevator binged when the doors opened. He stepped out and headed towards Kagome's room. He saw Sango and Miroku were in there. Sango stood up as did Miroku.
"How are you Inuyasha?" Sango asked concerned about him.
He looked tired, worn out by the constant struggle to last each day. His neat hair was now disheveled and his eyes were tired and droopy. His usual charming smile was gone and replaced by a sad frown. His face unshaven and a small sheen of hair slowly creeping across his face.
"Worried" was his reply and he went over to Kagome and sat down on the chair that Sango was sitting in.
Miroku looked at Sango and said "We should give them some alone time." Sango nodded and followed him out, closing the door ever so softly.
Inuyasha scooted the chair closer so he could see her better. Even with all the colors on her face faded and pale, she still was perfect in his eyes. He weaved his fingers through hers and watched her.
He could stay in this position all day if he wanted. He kissed the back of her hand and sat there waiting for a sign.
A few minutes later her hand that he was holding gently squeezed back. She then fell back into a deep state of sleep. However Inuyasha stared at the interwoven hands.
Maybe there was still hope after all.
AN: Well there you go Ch. 8. I hope you liked it. Oh and please check out my other stories, especially my newest story A Country Life.
Oh and the usual thanks to my loyal readers and reviewers. It's nice to get some positive feedback. This way I know if the story is going in the right direction. Hopefully I'll be able to update the next chapter soon, depending on my horrifically busy schedule. Maybe when Spring Break comes around I'll be able to update much quicker than (if the family isn't planning on going somewhere like Mexico?). Till then, you just have to wait patiently for the next updates.
The Story of Two
Chapter Eight
The Skeletons in the Closet
Inuyasha sat there and watched Kagome. Her flawless skin was now marred with blue and purple bruises on various parts of her face. She had several scrapes on her face especially around the forehead. Her eyes were shut and her breathing was soft and slow. Very slow.
He tightened his hold on her hand and buried his face in her hair. The usual faint of smell of vanilla was masked by a smell of burning wood.
He wanted her to wake up. To open her big beautiful doe eyes and look at him, to know that all was well. That he would be able to see her eyes day after day. To know she would be with him.
But all wasn't well, she was in a coma and barely escaped her life.
No one knew who sent the bomb. No one had expected it to happen. The police were still investigating on the matter. But he knew who had done it. It was Naraku. The very man who tore apart his family and he guessed as well as hers too.
He let out a sigh in her hair and then kissed her on the temple. It was late; he guessed it was around one or two in the morning. But he didn't care. He said "goodbye" and headed to Miroku's.
Miroku had called him an hour after Inuyasha had received the mind-blowing news. Inuyasha was going to drive over there when he stopped. He quietly closed the door and saw three figures sleeping in the waiting room. It was her friends.
Sango, who was still awake sat there looking at the clock on the wall. He could clearly see the tear trails on her face and the new ones falling across her face. Her usual expression was replaced by worry and sadness.
Ayumi's bubbly expressions were replaced by tiredness. Her platinum blonde hair a mess and her eyes puffing from crying as he saw. She and Suki were sleeping, tired from the shocking ordeal. None of them planned on leaving the hospital anytime soon.
Inuyasha put a hand on Sango's shoulder and said "You can go see her now I have to go to Miroku's..." Sango's face scrunched up into a confused look. She bit her bottom lip softly.
Her hoarse voice questioned "Why Miroku's?" Inuyasha sighed and avoided her eyes. "He thinks there might be more information that we didn't know about her previously."
Sango stood up and looked at him eye to eye. "Then go but the moment you find out send it to me. I need to know who did this to my friend and why."
He nodded his head and was leaving but turned around and added "When I do, I'll be sure to tell you. Go on now your friend needs you. I'll be back later."
Sango gave a faint smile back at him and gathered her stuff and went to Kagome's room. She planned on staying there for a long time.
Inuyasha yawned as he and Miroku continued digging through the box. It contained confidential yet very old files. They looked like someone had purposely hidden them away years ago. The dust danced around in the air as both men grabbed a file and read.
Miroku then said "Holy sh...I mean my god, look at this Inuyasha." Inuyasha walked over to Miroku's side of the couch and plopped down next to him.
"What does it say?" Inuyasha asked curious to know. Miroku's eye skimmed the report and then said "It says that her father was a FBI agent. He was undercover for a huge case in which they were trying to shut down and arrest the big time business tycoon Naraku. Him and his team of men were brutally murdered once Naraku figured out what Mr. Higurashi was trying to do. It was never proven that Naraku killed her parents but that's what officials are suggesting."
"What was Naraku exactly doing Miroku?" "Apparently he was dealing and selling illegal drugs to make quick and fast cash. Wasn't your father one of the jurors for his trial?"
Inuyasha nodded at Miroku. "Yeah he was, when Naraku was convicted he murdered all the jurors and the judge. He killed all the jurors' families too. The police were never able to prove that his men were behind it, though it was pretty obvious."
Miroku patted Inuyasha on the back and said "And the worst thing was he only served nineteen years too. For the illegal drugs, all the other charges were dropped..."
Inuyasha shook his head. "That bastard killed so many people. It isn't justice the amount of time he only served." Miroku closed the file and continued to search for anything worth telling Inuyasha.
Inuyasha grabbed a random file and saw a newspaper clipping. The title read 'Higurashi Shrine Down in Flames' and a picture of the burnt shrine in ashes. Along side the shrine was a paramedic covering young Kagome in a blanket. She was on her knees and her face was covered in soot and her mouth was open and eyes shut, she seemed to be crying out loud then.
The picture was very heartbreaking.
He continued to read the article. 'Officials have yet to release any details on the arson of the house and the possible candidate who set the legendary shrine on fire.' The rest was about the shrine and the family. Then the last sentence caught his eye.
'Daughter of Furihorai Higurashi, Kagome Higurashi, is the only sole survivor of this violent act of crime. She will be placed in foster care since there is no other remaining family left.'
Inuyasha closed the file and threw it on the table. Miroku looked at the file and then at Inuyasha. Whatever it was it wasn't good. Miroku pulled out another file and read how Kagome was abused in foster care. Her childhood life had been hard.
Inuyasha banged his fist on Miroku's coffee table. "Hey now easy on my coffee table, or you can pay for a new one." Miroku added suggestively.
Inuyasha looked at Miroku and said "That asshole killed off her whole family. Her younger brother, her mother, and her grandfather. And the thing was they didn't know about Kagome's father's job. It was top secret, they all thought he was a lawyer. Naraku killed them so they couldn't prove he was doing anything illegal. Not that his plan did work. He got time for what he had done, but that's hardly enough. Why would he kill innocent people?"
Inuyasha grabbed the box of files and said to Miroku "I need to show this to Sango because I promised her but I need to make a pit stop first at Sesshomaru's."
Miroku stood up and added "Then take me to the hospital so I can be with Sango and Kagome. I'll tell her you had to make an important pit stop."
Inuyasha nodded understanding and threw on his coat and headed outside. Miroku was only seconds behind due to the fact he had to lock his door.
After he dropped Miroku at the hospital he drove straight to Sesshomaru's place.
The huge white towering sea side home looked unwelcome as usual. Inuyasha closed his car door and walked over to the front door of Sesshomaru's home. He knocked two times when Sesshomaru opened the door.
He donned the usual apparel. Gold-wired rimmed glasses, a business suit, and a large gold Swiss wristwatch. He looked down at Inuyasha, still not letting him in when he finally said "What do you want."
His tone of voice was cold and so was his expression on his face. Any man would've run away from him, except Inuyasha. He had lived with him for a good portion of his life and was use to the cold stares and the scolding.
He rolled his eyes and held out the box. "I have to ask you a favor. It has to do with Naraku." Sesshomaru let out an exasperated sigh and let Inuyasha in. It was a good sign for Inuyasha. Sesshomaru was interested.
He stepped inside and sat down on a white leather armchair. Inuyasha set the box on the coffee table. Sesshomaru sat down from across and lifted the lid of the box off and pulled out a file. He quickly skimmed the file and closed it after doing so.
"Why would I care about this stuff?" Inuyasha ignored the remark, knowing his brother would be apprehensive to the favor. Instead he said "Because she is my girlfriend and Naraku's after her too. She's suffered just as us if not even worse. She knows things about Naraku I'm thinking she can help us."
"Again why me?" Sesshomaru replied. "Because you have connections, just as Miroku has connections. How else would he have gotten these confidential files? So if we work together, we can definitely nail that scum bag and put him away for good."
"I see... Well I'll give some of my old colleagues a call and if they can help, I will consider working with you..." Inuyasha stood up and took the box of files and headed out the door.
But right before he was completely out he looked at Sesshomaru and extended out his available hand. "Thanks..."
Sesshomaru stopped short at closing the door all the way and slowly put out his hand and shook Inuyasha's hand and pulled back right away. "Whatever" was his reply and closed the door.
Inuyasha shoved the box in the back of the car and climbed into the driver's seat and drove to the beach to think. He needed to sort out his priorities before heading on to his next challenge. Naraku.
Sango pushed a strand of Kagome's hair back and smiled at her. "God you look so beautiful even when you're in a coma. Like an angel." She let out a fake laugh and patted the back of Kagome's hand.
"I miss you so much. The new apartment isn't just as same without you there to liven things up a bit...Actually it's quiet, too quiet and that's why you have to wake up Kagome. Because we all love you too much. And I know you'll pull through because you've faced more difficult obstacles than this."
Sango shifted in her seat so she could face Kagome even better. She saw the necklace that Inuyasha had given her and saw a hint of spark on the pink pearl.
Sango put her head on the bed and drifted off to sleep hoping Kagome was going to get better. Because she had to, there was still so much left of her to offer in this world.
Sango's hand was still over Kagome's waiting for her best friend to wake up.
Inuyasha watched as the waves joyfully splash upon the shore and collided head first into the sand. It was the same beach where she confessed her love for him.
He smiled at the thought. It had brought back good memories just thinking about it.
(Flashback)
"Stop it I'm going to fall off if you keep on doing that." Kagome scolded in a playful tone. Inuyasha threw his head back and laughed; taunting her.
"I thought you said you weren't scared of heights." He said mockingly. Kagome adjusted her ponytail and said "I'm not, I just don't want to get hurt you big jerk." She punched him lightly in the shoulder and turned around getting ready to brace herself for the jump.
Inuyasha watched as Kagome carefully edged towards the cliff getting ready to jump off, and dive into the clear blue waters below. He took that chance as an opportunity and crept up behind her and said quietly "Boo." She got scared.
She jumped off the cliff unready and screamed on her way down saying "I'm going to get you Inuyasha Taichi!" and followed shortly afterward a loud splash.
Inuyasha followed the suit and jumped in after her. He found the air blowing upwards at him quite exhilarating. He plunged into the water and swam up towards the surface.
He caught his breath and swam towards the shore. There an angry Kagome waited, tapping her foot on the sand impatiently. He took his sweet time swimming.
When he reached the shore she was about to tackle him when he caught her around the waist and flung her around. "Hey no fair you're supposed to let me push you back into the water or something." Kagome pouted a smile slowly creeping onto her face.
He smirked and said "Back in the water huh?" He and Kagome (who tried to escape his grasp) both went into the water as Inuyasha threw them in. Kagome pulled loose from his and splashed water at him.
He defensively put his arms up and tried to block the water that was violently attacking him. The arms were a poor shield in this case.
She finally stopped and started laughing. Her head was bent backwards slightly and a warm laughter escaped from her mouth. Her hands were on her stomach to brace herself while she laughed.
He went over to her and then put his hands on his hips. "What's so funny?" Kagome stopped and wiped away her tears form laughing so hard.
She cupped her hands around his face while managing to smile that perfect smile of hers. The smile that he loved so much.
"It's because I'm so happy right now. And I haven't been this happy in a long time. Right now I feel so completed." He placed his hands that were on his face on top of hers and said "I feel the same way."
A single tear fell from her eyes and made its way down her cheek. One of his hands brushed the tears away. "Why are you crying?" Kagome smiled and kissed him on the lips and pulled back answering.
"Because I love you with all my heart."
(End of flashback)
That was when she first told him how she truly felt for him. He laid down on the sand and closed his eyes. He listened to the waves and the call of sea gulls far away.
He let the silence take over him. He let the memories wash over him and heal the deeply embedded pain in his heart. He then opened his eyes and looked at the sky.
"Whoever you are out there... God or somebody...Please don't take the thing that I love the most away."
He slowly drifted off into sleep reminiscing on his times that he spent with her. It was all that he could do from breaking down and becoming something less than human. A feeling he didn't ever want to feel again.
Miroku woke up Sango and handed her a warm cup of coffee. "Hey there gorgeous how are you?" Sango stretched out her arms and rubbed her eyes before taking the coffee.
She took the coffee and took a long sip. "Besides the killer migraine, I'm doing just peachy." Miroku sat down next to her and said "How's she doing?"
"The doctor said that she's lucky to be even alive. It was a very close call for her. She managed with just scrapes and bruises." Miroku looked at the clock
"Inuyasha should've been here now..."
Sango looked at Miroku "What if he..." Miroku shook his head vehemently "No, knowing him he probably went somewhere to think. He did that a lot when he mom died during his sophomore year in college. He took it pretty hard."
Sango let out a sigh of relief and rested her head on his shoulder. "Do you think Kagome will pull through?" Miroku questioned. Sango was about to answer when someone walked in.
Immediately Sango stiffened and glared at him angrily. "What do you want Hojo?" she asked threateningly. Hojo walked over to Kagome's side and kneeled down and looked at her.
"Only friends of hers are allowed here, since her family is gone..." Sango added with a hint of malice. Miroku looked at Sango then at Hojo then to Kagome.
"Is there something I'm missing here?"
Sango faced him and answered "That miserable piece of trash over there is the very reason why Kagome was depressed for the past two years ago."
Hojo turned around and looked at Sango. "I was young and stupid then. Everyone makes mistakes now and then. Don't I deserve a second chance?"
"For what?!" Sango's voice was getting close to shouting "She gave you chances after chances. She loved you and in return you slept around with other women. She left you for a reason. Guess why."
Miroku looked at Hojo annoying and threw in "Plus you're a little late, she's found someone else, someone who treats her the way she should be. Now leave before things get really ugly. And trust me you don't ever want things to get ugly with me."
Hojo stood up and was leaving while muttering "Whatever I don't need this kind of crap. I have to go back to work." He stormed out of the room defeated.
Sango slowly began to relax, Miroku sat next to her and watched for any movements that Kagome might make.
Inuyasha woke up to a sea gull that pecked at his face, thinking it was food. Inuyasha shooed it away with his hand and stood up. He dusted the sand of his pants and watched the sun slowly begin the day.
He walked towards the car and headed towards the hospital.
The elevator binged when the doors opened. He stepped out and headed towards Kagome's room. He saw Sango and Miroku were in there. Sango stood up as did Miroku.
"How are you Inuyasha?" Sango asked concerned about him.
He looked tired, worn out by the constant struggle to last each day. His neat hair was now disheveled and his eyes were tired and droopy. His usual charming smile was gone and replaced by a sad frown. His face unshaven and a small sheen of hair slowly creeping across his face.
"Worried" was his reply and he went over to Kagome and sat down on the chair that Sango was sitting in.
Miroku looked at Sango and said "We should give them some alone time." Sango nodded and followed him out, closing the door ever so softly.
Inuyasha scooted the chair closer so he could see her better. Even with all the colors on her face faded and pale, she still was perfect in his eyes. He weaved his fingers through hers and watched her.
He could stay in this position all day if he wanted. He kissed the back of her hand and sat there waiting for a sign.
A few minutes later her hand that he was holding gently squeezed back. She then fell back into a deep state of sleep. However Inuyasha stared at the interwoven hands.
Maybe there was still hope after all.
AN: Well there you go Ch. 8. I hope you liked it. Oh and please check out my other stories, especially my newest story A Country Life.
