WHEE!!! I can't believe all of the reviews I got in just one day! I am so proud of myself!!!! Well anyway, here is chapter two of Take Flight, My Dragon. I actually had a lot of fun writing this chapter!

Also, I changed the summary to the story because I think it needed more angst. So if I were you I would go back and reread the summary so you don't get lost. Arigatou!

Disclaimer: I don't own anyone from Inuyasha. Never have and never will! Which sucks on ice! Anyway, any other character that isn't part of an Anime show is my own creation (Tatsuyu and Antonio)

Well, with all that said, on with the story!

Chapter 2

Lunchtime

Inuyasha flopped under the tree in the lunch courtyard, giving a huff and crossing his arms. "I can't believe it! I got a D on my English report! It was perfect!!"

Kagome giggled as she sat next to him, her lunch in her hands. "You know Inuyasha, I told you I would have gone over it for you..."

"It was so perfect! Where is the justice these days!!???"

Apparently, Kagome's voice was falling upon deaf ears, and she sweatdropped. "Why do I even bother?"

Inuyasha looked at her, "Bother with what Kagome?"

She groaned and rolled her eyes.

"You HENTAI!"

SLAP!

The two friends turned to see Sango storming over, steam coming out of her ears. Only a few steps behind was Miroku, who walked (er... stumbled) towards the group, holding his reddened cheek. Miroku reached his destination and fell to his knees, giving Sango a sad look. "Honestly Sango, I tripped."

Sango glared daggers at him, "You were feeling me up... AGAIN! I SWEAR IT MIROKU, IF YOU KEEP THIS UP I AM GOING TO CHOP OFF YOUR HANDS!" Do you realize how many times you do this to me!?"

"All too well Sango; all too well." He sighed and hung his head.

Inuyasha tried to lighten up the moment. "So Sango, Miroku; can you go?"

Miroku's head shot up and a smile graced his handsome face. "You betcha buddy! I tell ya, this is going to be awesome!!"

Kagome clapped her hands, "That's wonderful! What about you Sango?"

She nodded. "I am going, though we need to go shopping after school. I need a new wardrobe." Kagome's face lit up at hearing the word 'shopping'.

'Really, what is it with girls and shopping?' thought Inuyasha. Inuyasha cleared his throat. "Well, there's something else I should tell you guys."

"What is it?" Said Miroku, who took a bite out of his sandwich.

Inuyasha shifted in his sitting position. "I already told Kagome this but I want Sesshomaru to come along with us-"

"WHAT!?" Sango and Miroku said in unison.

Miroku held up a hand and shook his head, "Whoa whoa whoa, whoa! Hold up! You want Sesshomaru to come along! Come on Inuyasha, you know Sesshomaru isn't much fun to be around-"

"Listen Miroku, I'm doing this because I want him to get out and do something other than being with his dirt bikes. Also, he's been getting more depressed lately."

Miroku's eyes softened, "Oh. I see, so... he isn't getting better?"

Inuyasha shook his head. "Nope. The doctors said it would take a while for him to recover from the ordeal but," he sighed, "but his wounds are more than physical. I mean, he..."

"Inuyasha! Have you seen your brother around?" Inuyasha looked up angrily to see the ugly face of Kikyo. She has been after Sesshomaru longer than Inuyasha could remember, but one thing he did know, he didn't like her one bit.

He looked away and said bitterly, "No I haven't, but if I did do you think I would tell your skanky ass?"

Kikyo glared and stomped off. Miroku snickered. "Heh, good one Inuyasha."

Inuyasha crossed his arms again. "Man I don't think that she is helping his condition either."

Kagome put a reassuring hand on his arm. "Don't worry Inuyasha, Sesshomaru will bounce back. He always does."

He closed his eyes and hung his head, "I hope so." His voice was barely a whisper.

It's been about a year since the... incident, and unfortunately for Sesshomaru, it still fell heavily upon him; like a giant blanket blocking out the sunlight and leaving only darkness. Poor Sesshomaru, not being able to stop it, not able to do anything and having to go through it all- alone.

'If only I was there', Inuyasha thought. 'If only... '

Inuyasha was thrown out of his trance when he heard people gasp and someone cry for help. He looked up and saw what everyone was looking at, and Inuyasha jumped up and ran to the scene.

Antonio knelt next Sesshomaru, who had started yet another seizure. He did what he does every time this sort of thing happens; he grabs his hand and tries to help him get through it. What else can he do? Sesshomaru shook fiercely.

"Hang on Sessio, it's almost over, try to calm down..." Antonio didn't know what triggered it this time. They were walking along, Antonio listening intently as Sesshomaru told him more about Tatsuyu, when all of a sudden he stopped in his tracks and started to shake. When he hit the ground, Antonio had shouted for help and was now next to his friend, who couldn't stop shaking. Man, this one was worse than the last one.

Sesshomaru's breathing became labored as his body was wracked with the seizure. His grip on Antonio's hand grew tighter as his back arched and he groaned through clenched teeth. "Come on man! You can do this!" Antonio's hand had gone numb but he didn't care. Sesshomaru needed someone here; he had no one besides Inuyasha...

"Antonio! When did this one start!?" Antonio looked up to see Inuyasha and his friends running towards them.

Sesshomaru clawed the ground, his nails digging into the grass. "He started about two minutes ago. Do you have it?"

A teacher ran past Inuyasha and was about to touch him when Inuyasha jerked his hand back, "Touch him like that and you won't have a hand." The teacher's eyes widened and Inuyasha went and knelt on his brother's other side. "Sesshomaru, can you hear me?" Sesshomaru's teeth chattered, as if he was cold.

"I-I-I-n-nuy-y-as-sha... " The seizure took hold again and his body convulsed. Inuyasha withdrew something out of his backpack and tapped it, a syringe. Slowly he pulled at the hem of Sesshomaru's shirt and pulled up, just enough to see his side. Inuyasha made sure that he had the right amount of medicine in the syringe and then stuck the needle in Sesshomaru's side, injecting the fluid within.

Sesshomaru's face contorted in pain and he grabbed hold of Inuyasha's arm. "It's alright Sesshomaru, it's almost over." Inuyasha put a hand to his brother's face, wiping off the sweat on his brow. Sesshomaru's shivers began to die down until finally he lay still, clutching desperately to Antonio and Inuyasha. Inuyasha let go of his breath he was holding and pulled Sesshomaru's shirt down, hiding the bruises from usage of the syringe.

His eyes fluttered open and his breathing started to slow. He looked around. "Wha-what happened?"

Inuyasha sighed, "You had another seizure."

Sesshomaru closed his eyes and clenched his jaw. He hated this, all of it. When would it all just go away?

Sesshomaru felt two pairs of hands helping him to his feet. His arms were put over shoulders and when he opened his eyes he saw it was Antonio and Inuyasha. "Everything is okay now. Let's get you to the nurse's office so you can lay down." Sesshomaru only nodded and put most of his weight on them. Boy was he tired.

Walking down the hall silently, Sesshomaru ignored the whispers and gasps he heard, knowing full well that everyone now knew what happened. He felt embarrassed; the only other time he had a seizure in school was when he was in the principal's office. The poor woman was so afraid she literally screamed Inuyasha's name over the intercom. Sesshomaru stared at the ground, concentrating on walking, or rather shuffling, to the nurse's office.

Sesshomaru looked up, his eyes gazing into a pair of honey colored ones, fear mirrored in their depths. He shook his head and looked again. There she was. Tatsuyu. She stood there, her hand over her mouth and her eyes wide. Sesshomaru never wanted her to see him this way. He lowered his gaze and leaned against Inuyasha.

"E-excuse me ma'am, but we need to get him to the nurse's office." She nodded her head briskly and stepped aside, her gaze still on Sesshomaru's pale face. Inuyasha nodded his thanks and proceeded down the hall. Sesshomaru took one last glance behind him and saw Tatsuyu staring at their retreating forms, concern written all over her face. He looked forward and walked on.

Tatsuyu held her necklace tight, finding that it always gave her comfort. What had happened to him? she knew something was wrong with him since she first laid eyes on him. Hell, his thoughts were the first to enter her mind.

/Wow, she is beautiful/ he had said aloud, well at least through mind link. Nevertheless, she would never tell him she heard that. His voice is what caught her interest. It was full of grief and sorrow, so much like hers.

She shook her head. She had to see him. She had to make sure that he was all right. Tatsuyu shifted her books and went to find the nurse's office; IF she could find it that is.

Kikyo watched the encounter of Sesshomaru and Tatsuyu with jealousy. How dare that little brat! Sesshomaru was hers – well not technically – but still! What gives her the right to barge in on her plans? She bristled. "Well, I guess I have to go pay my poor boy a little visit now don't I?"

Kikyo giggled, kicked her locker closed and started for the nurse's office in a run.

"So... h-how is he, Inuyasha?" Kagome looked worried.

Inuyasha sat down with his head between his knees. Kagome sat next to him and started rubbing his back. He ran his hands through his hair. "Not good. That one came hard and fast, and if I didn't get there in time he would have lost control. He's sleeping right now."

Kagome sighed, "So I guess the plans are off."

He shook his head, "They are still on, only Sesshomaru is out of the picture."

"Wait, shouldn't you stay with him? I mean, he just had a seizure; he may need help."

Again he shook his head, "Not him. Every time I tried to help him he just tells me to leave, he needs time alone to think. You know how the whole seizure thing started right?" She nodded, "Well, he's right. He needs time to think, not to be babied. I'm still going to ask him if he wants to come-"

He held up a hand to stop Kagome's protests, "Usually after a little rest Sesshomaru is back on his feet. So if he feels better after school then I am going to ask him. Like I said, he needs this to get his mind off things." Kagome stared at him for a while then nodded. Poor Sesshomaru.

There was a small knock on the door.

"Come in."

Tatsuyu slowly opened the door and peered inside. "Excuse me miss. I was wondering if it was alright if I saw Sesshomaru-san."

The little old nurse looked up from a pile of papers and stared at the young girl through her spectacles. "Well, my dear, he is sleeping right now but if you wish to see him go ahead. Just be quiet and try not to disturb him."

Tatsuyu said her thanks and opened the door to his room. The room was a cozy little place. To her right was a dresser filled with extra blankets, sheets, and medicines for patients. To her left stood a sink and counter, above it was a cupboard probably holding more doctor things. Sunlight poured into the room through a window on the far wall, just above the bed. A chair was next to the bed as was a small nightstand. Upon the bed was Sesshomaru's sleeping form, tucked under the white sheets.

She tiptoed over to the bed and knelt down beside the bed. She frowned. He looked terrible. His face was drawn and pale, and his skin was cold.

He shifted in his sleep, a small noise coming from his throat. Tatsuyu grabbed his hand and slowly rubbed the top of it. Sesshomaru shifted again, his head jerking to the side. His brow furrowed and he started to moan.

"N-no... s-stop it..." Tatsuyu looked at him strangely. What was he dreaming about? All of a sudden he started thrashing on the bed, as if trying to escape. He started mumbling things "stop it... leave her alone... don't..." Tears rolled down his face and he shuddered.

Tatsuyu put her hand on his face, beckoning him to wake up. Sesshomaru's hand went up and grabbed her own and held it close. More tears fell and he whimpered. She tried again, "Please Sesshomaru, wake up. You're having a bad dream."

His eyes opened suddenly and he gasped. Tears still fell and Tatsuyu brushed some hair out of his face. Sesshomaru swallowed the lump in his throat. She smiled down at him. "Feel better?"

He let go of his death grip on her hand and he weakly nodded. "Wh-what are you doing here?"

"I-I came to see if you were alright. I was worried about you." Sesshomaru blushed. She smiled and brushed his tears away with nimble fingers.

"Why were you worried about me?" he whispered.

She gave a light shrug. "I guess because..."

The door flew open.

"Sesshomaru! Are you all right!? I was so worried!" Kikyo shouted as she stepped through the door, but halted in her tracks when she saw Tatsuyu. "Oh... it's you."

Sesshomaru groaned, "What do you want now Kikyo?"

She pretended to look hurt. "I came to see if my man was oka –

"I'm not your man, and I never will be," interrupted Sesshomaru.

Kikyo pouted and glared at Tatsuyu who still held Sesshomaru's hand. Her anger rose. "So what's this, your first day here and already you are making a move on him?! What a tart!"

Sesshomaru sat up and glared. "Back off Kikyo. There is only one tart in this school and that's you. Leave her alone." He stared intently at her to make his point; back off or face the consequences.

Kikyo sneered, "You watch yourself Tatsuyu. No one takes what I want!" She stormed out of the room and slammed the door.

Tatsuyu bit her lip and said softly, "Did you notice that when she talks she sounds like a chicken?"

Sesshomaru laughed, followed by Tatsuyu. He leaned against the wall and drew up his knees. "You should've heard what Antonio said to her this morning!"

"What did he say?" She got up and sat on the edge of the bed. She met Antonio earlier this morning and she liked him.

"Oh let me tell you, it was hilarious." For the rest of the afternoon they stayed there, talking and laughing about anything that crossed their minds, the events of this morning fading away into memories.

Inuyasha tapped his foot on the cement, glaring at his watch again. "Dammit! Where is he? He's never late!" He leaned against the car door and crossed his arms. Maybe he's still in the nurse's office.

He was about to go and check when he heard a familiar laugh. Inuyasha turned to see... Sesshomaru laughing?! A girl was walking next to him and was giggling into her hand, a very pretty girl in fact.

Sesshomaru looked up. "Oh, sorry Inuyasha. I didn't mean to keep you waiting. Inuyasha, I would like you to meet Tatsuyu. She just transferred here."

"Hello Inuyasha." She smiled and bowed.

Inuyasha bowed back, "Nice to meet you Tatsuyu-dono. I'm sorry but I am going to have to take my brother back." She giggled and her smile broadened. Sesshomaru rolled his eyes.

Inuyasha's voice cut in, "Oh and by the way Sess, I was wondering if you wanted to come with me and the gang somewhere."

"Where are you going?"

"To a small club in town called 'Heart's Desire.' Want to come?"

Will he say yes? Will he reject the offer? Well if you stay tuned then you'll figure it out won't you? HEHE! I know... you probably hate me for leaving a cliffhanger but I just had to. I'm evil like that!

Well anyway, this chapter is done. R&R please and thank you and stay tuned for another chapter coming your way! Adios!! salutes