Don't Leave My Side - Part 8

A/N: This is a Inu/Kag romance ficcy (my first), goodie goodie gumdrops! Please enjoy reading this and review. I really hope it's good ^_^;; give me reviews and give me hope!

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He looked down at Kagome's resting form as she smiled lovingly hearing his words. It had calmed her and let her sleep peacefully. He planted a kiss onto her head and pulled her closer to him. He then took off the outer layer of his haori and gently placed it against Kagome, keeping her warm. He then let his eyes shut only to see images of her.

'Kagome...'

He held her tighter to him, resting his head on top of hers, and went to sleep.

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The next morning Kagome woke up to the warmth of his haori around her. Inuyasha had left before she could wake up. She frowned to herself but then heard footsteps coming towards her. It was him...

"Ohayo" He kneeled down and handed some fresh, new fruit towards her, "Here's breakfast."

Kagome took the fruit into her hands and was awed by Inuyasha. He showed so much compassion and caring towards her. It wasn't like him...but maybe this change was for the better. She gave him a warm smile.

"Arigato Inuyasha."

He nodded and walked over to a nearby log and sat down, leaning against it. He put both his hands through his sleeves and remained silent. Kagome walked over to the sleeping kitsune and sat towards him.

"Ohayo Shippo."

Shippo lightly groaned and slowly opened his eyes. He moved to sit straight up and rubbed his drowsy eyes.

"Sleep alright? Here is some fruit for you to eat."

Shippo without any hesitation took one of the fruits and began eating it. As he was eating it he mumbled out to Kagome, "Arigato."

She smiled then went over back to Inuyasha's side. She crouched down and looked at the silent hanyou.

"I'm ready whenever you are."

He looked back at Kagome and stood back up. He extended his hand to Kagome and helped her up. Kagome got up with the assistance with her head a few inches away from him. Inuyasha blushed furiously and turned around.

"Let's go."

Inuyasha began walking off and Kagome slowly followed.

"Shippo! Come on!" She called out.

Shippo ran over to Kagome's side and sat lightly on top of her head. Kagome then moved closer up beside Inuyasha's side and they walked together through the woods. Inuyasha seemed content until he suddenly stopped in his placed and slowly looked around. He sniffed the air as he clenched his hands tightly by his side. His eyes sparked in anger as he hissed out his name.

"Sesshoumaru..."

Kagome quickly reacted slightly scared as Inuyasha spoke out his name. He's hear...the powerful full youkai brother was here. Inuyasha then ran ahead by the scent of his older brother and found himself staring up at a cliff where Sesshoumaru stood with Jaken by his side.

"Sesshoumaru!" Inuyasha shouted out. He smirked in reply and jumped down to Inuyasha's form, taking out his sword prepared to slash him. Inuyasha quickly took out the Tetsigua and shield himself from his blow.

"What's wrong little brother?"

Inuyasha growled out and with his sword pushed Sesshoumaru out of the way.

"It seems you grown stronger...but not strong enough Inuyasha!" Sesshoumaru hastily ran up to Inuyasha and swiped his sword at him again, Inuyasha once more deflected the blow while Sesshoumaru remained to attack.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome screamed out. Inuyasha looked as if he didn't stand a chance. Sesshoumaru was so strong, she was feared by seeing an image of an injured Inuyasha in her head. The Great Demon Lord of the West was still on the attack as he quickly eyed his attention to Kagome for a split second and back to Inuyasha. He smirked by pushing Inuyasha back and took one more swipe of his sword. Inuyasha again hit his sword against his own until Sesshoumaru pushed his sword to the side with his own and taking his free hand and quickly striked it into Inuyasha's shoulder. Inuyasha screamed out in agony as he moved his claw further into him. Inuyasha then dropped the sword as slowly Sesshoumaru took his claw out from him. The half youkai fell to the ground as the Demon Lord began lurking towards Kagome. She moved back in fright as Shippo stood in front of him.

"Shippo no!"

"You leave her alone you big meanie!"

Sesshoumaru took no time and with one weak hit smacked Shippo away, only to be inches away from Kagome's form. He then took hold of her wrist tightly, throwing her over his shoulder and walking over back to his little brother.

"I'll be taking the human girl. If you want her back come get her when you are prepared to defeat me."

Sesshoumaru quickly glanced at Jaken and both moved away from sight as Inuyasha pulled himself together and got up with his hand clenched to his shoulder.

"Kagome!" He shouted out. He slammed his fist into the ground. 'Shit...Kagome I'm sorry. I swear I will kill that bastard. Just hold on...'

He went over to Shippo and picked him up over his shoulder and began walking for the nearest town. He needed to find help and quick as another scent came to his senses. A scent he loathed. He growled out as a form appeared by him.

"Hey dog-face."

"Kouga..." Inuyasha hissed out in rage. "I have no time for you..."

"Where is Lady Kagome?"

"Sesshoumaru took her..."

"Hmph, well she doesn't need to worry no more. Because I, Kouga, am going to rescue her."

"Keh! Stay out of it!" He slightly yelped out in pain as Kouga rested his hand on his shoulder.

"It seems you will be needing my help after all dog face."

Inuyasha growled as the thought of him and that wolf working together. 'As I hate the idea...it's the only way I've got to save her.'

"We will have to work together to help save her. We don't have time for fighting, alright?" Inuyasha spoke a little coldly. Kouga then smirked, "Agreed. I guess we shall be partners for now. For Kagome."

'For Kagome...' Inuyasha thought to himself. 'For her...'

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A.N: To all the readers, thanks so much for reading the story! I am glad you are enjoying it! Was it good? Pretty good? Corny?! Anyways, Chapter 9 will be up soon...thanks for reading and see ya next time!

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