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The Colors of Emotions
Chapter 4
Comforting Aura
Sango glared at the hanyou for scaring her like that. "Don't do that! Geez, do you have to startle me?"
"Would you get to the point!" Inuyasha was anxious to see what was wrong with Kagome.
"First off, I am only telling you this because Kaede said you should know. Apparently she thinks you care for Kagome deeper than you let on."
Inuyasha snarled at this. "Feh. Get to the point!"
"Don't say anything to anyone else, it will only make them worry more. If Kagome wakes up then we could be worrying for no reason."
Inuyasha got nervous when Sango said 'if Kagome wakes up' but he decided to let the exterminator keep talking.
Sango took a deep breath. "Kaede sensed something strange mixing with Kagome's magic. Kagome's aura has increased in power dramatically. Kaede looked through some old scrolls for similar cases. She couldn't find anything on a demon giving a human a power boost like Kagome's demon attacker seemed to do to her. However, Kaede has heard of a demon called a 'kotsonu.' These demons feed off human's energy to build up their own. They basically suck the energy out of their victims. This must have been the youkai that attacked Kagome.
Apparently, Kagome's miko powers must have made a reverse effect. She sucked all of the energy and magic off of the kotsonu. The kotsonu wasn't aware of Kagome's magic when it attacked her and panicked when it felt something strange happen. This is all Kaede's theory, but it makes sense."
"Why is Kagome in there almost dying if the only thing that happened to her was she got a boost in power?" The hanyou was angry. Some low life demon had thought it would be amusing to steal Kagome's energy, which would have resulted in it taking her life! But why was Kagome hurt? Why hadn't he been there for her?!"
"Inuyasha, the demon slashed Kagome in the chest. He was aiming to kill her right then and there. But the kotsonu was too distracted by her magic and it missed cutting her heart by mere inches. Kagome's body was too weak to take in all of the magic and power she unintentionally absorbed from the kotsonu and she passed out. The blood loss only added to her state of unconsciousness. When you moved her she woke up. Then she had started talking. Any energy that was left in her that wasn't trying to absorb all of the demon's magic disappeared. She doesn't have enough strength left Inuyasha. Kaede doesn't think her heart will be able to beat much longer...."
Inuyasha cut her off, "Will you SHUT UP! She will live okay! Besides I thought you said earlier she would be fine because the bleeding stopped!"
"It has stopped, but Kaede does not understand what is wrong with her soul. She didn't notice the change in Kagome's aura until after I told you that Kagome would be fine. Kagome soul is mixing itself with a demon's magic and power. How do you know it won't be too much for her to handle. She isn't you Inuyasha! She is a small eighteen year old girl who barely has control of her powers!" Sango was yelling at the hanyou who was cowering under her glare.
Sango calmed down and continued, "Kaede kicked Shippou out of Kagome's room because he had snuck in there to sleep next to her. He isn't helping her in the least the way he is whining and laying on her stomach. He isn't used to not being able to sleep next to her. While you are in her room, make sure Shippou doesn't re-enter."
Inuyasha was confused. "Wait, 'while I'm in Kagome's room'? Why am I allowed by Kagome?" He had no problem watching over Kagome to make sure she was okay, but why was he allowed to when Shippou was not?
"Inuyasha there are many reasons. One, your aura is comforting to Kagome. You know that! Ever since she has been able to sense and read aura's she stays near yours."
Inuyasha couldn't deny that. Kagome had mastered the part of her miko powers that allowed her to understand someone's aura. She had even told Inuyasha once that she liked the way his aura felt. He never understood what she meant by it. But it seemed to soothe her when he was around whenever she had been upset in the past.
"I don't get it. Why does she like my aura over yours or Shippou's?"
"That isn't important! You'll have to ask her that if she wakes up!"
"Stop saying 'if'! And you said there were other reasons why I need to waste my night watching over Kagome when she will be perfectly fine!" Inuyasha had to continue his impassive, gruff attitude. He wanted more than anything to run into Kagome's room and hold her close to him. No way would Sango know that though. Sango noticed that Inuyasha seemed more like he was trying to reassure himself other than her that Kagome was going to live.
"Kagome was asking for you." Sango said quietly.
That got Inuyasha's attention. "When?!"
"When you were off getting herbs for Kaede, Kagome woke up briefly. She asked where you were. She passed out again seconds later."
"Why didn't someone tell me?! I would already be in that room if I knew she wanted me to be there!" Inuyasha blurted out without thinking.
Sango looked slightly shocked and then smiled, "I know you care about Kagome. Let your pride down for one night. If she makes it through tonight, then I promise you that you can be as mean and rough as you want."
"Feh." With that, Inuyasha ran off to Kagome's room and crawled through the small window that led to it.
Sango smiled at his disappearing form. 'Maybe he will finally realize how important to him Kagome really is.' She walked into the main room of the hut to help Miroku restrain the screaming Shippou that wanted to return to Kagome's side. As Sango took the kitsune in her arms to calm him down, her thoughts wandered back to Inuyasha, who only her and Kaede knew was in the room down the hall.
'If this is Kagome's last night, Inuyasha is the best person to be with her.' With that last thought, the demon exterminator fell into a worried sleep. Miroku scooted closer to her and put an arm around her shoulder. His intentions were only to comfort the girl, nothing more. Then he too fell asleep.
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Inuyasha crept silently into the dimly lit room, which housed Kagome's still form. His keen eyesight could clearly make out where the girl sleeping on a large pile of blankets. He sat down next to her, brushing a few strands of hair away from her angelic face. He quickly withdrew his hand at how cold the young miko's skin was. Before he knew what he was doing, Inuyasha had pulled Kagome into his lap.
She didn't stir at all. He held her hand in his and whispered, "Don't leave me Kagome." He didn't know if he imagined it or not, but he could've sworn he felt her hand gently squeeze his in response to his request. He remained in that position with his back resting against the wall, and the young girl in his lap. He wanted to hold her close while he slept. Her faint heartbeat that he heard was reassurance of her life. The hanyou fell asleep.
He unconsciously pulled the girl closer to his chest. What he didn't know, was that the warmth and comfort from his aura, was all Kagome's soul needed to accept its new power that it had been fighting against. Inuyasha's embrace gave life back to his Kagome.
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Chapter 5 will be up soon. I promise! :)