Inuyasha fell to his knees, clutching his chest where his sword lay deeply impaled. Behind him, a cry of horror screamed terrifyingly and the sound of frantic footsteps made his ear flick backwards.
"Kagome, don't move!!" His voice was sharp and meaningful. The steps stifled, but he could still hear her choked sobs. He grimaced, before struggling to his feet.
Turning to Sesshoumaru, who stood before him impassively, Inuyasha snarled. "Don't you even touch her."
There was a moment of silence where no one moved. And then, without a word, Sesshoumaru turned on his heel and disappeared into the night.