Chapter 4: No 'sit'…
Balko had had no trouble in finding his way back to his Master that night, even though the passageway he took had been unused for at least a hundred years. Air pockets lined the way throughout the underground cave for the purpose of humans who may not be able to hold their breaths long enough to reach the waterless realm called Mana Cin. (Named after the Lord that had once reined the dwellings.)
So many years had gone unnoticed in this hidden place as Balko remained by himself until one day He came.
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Kagome's heart beat wildly when she woke up. Darkness filled the room making one small candle barely seen burning in the corner. She heaved her body up against the wall and tried to pull her knees to her chest, but whimpered in pain. She then noticed the condition of her body. Bandages covered her entire bare chest and back, as another bandage covered her right shin. She now could feel the scratches, bruises, and a small burn on her back, but what had caused it she could not remember. All she knew was that she was afraid.
'So weak, dear child!' laughed that voice again from within Kagome's thoughts. The girl clasped her hands over her ears trying to block the voice that taunted.
'Go away!' thought Kagome, 'Leave me alone!'
But the voice would not give up just yet. 'But I saved you. Don't you remember?'
'Look at my body, the only thing you managed to do was keep the bottom part of my bathing suit on, I doubt you saved me.'
'Oh, but I did. I became you right then as you rushed through the water and collided with its bottom. I am you now.'
'What?' The woman laughed a horrible laugh and then was gone. Or so Kagome thought.
After about a minute or two Kagome begin to breathe regularly and wasn't afraid anymore. She bit her lip and stood up. A wave of new pain rushed through her body, but she stood strong and leaned her weight onto the unhurt leg. She wobbled a bit but managed to make it outside.
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Day had turned to night before Sango had awoken. A white cloth was around her head and a bump under it. A headache was all she claimed as she sat next to the crackling fire. Kirara immediately jumped in her master's lap, begging to be petted, and loving it when she was. The demon exterminator took no time in asking what happened, and got all the stories.
"Balko… never heard of him." She said thoughtfully. "But whatever that was that attacked me was quite strong. I didn't even see him when I went to Kagome…" she paused and looked back at the hut. "She looks pretty hurt… I hope she'll be alright…"
Inu-Yasha had been on the roof of the hut, unseen by his human companions- listening. It had been four hours since Kagome had been bandaged up, and now lay unconscious. The hanyou wanted to stay next to Kagome until she did wake up, but the old wench Kaede wouldn't hear of it, and so he'd have to wait. And whether he wanted to admit it or not he was worried as he recalled the events from earlier. What had happened? He screwed his face up in concentration.
"Hey Inu-Yasha," called Miroku from bellow, "come down here and join us!" Sango and the monk motioned in unison to come down until finally the half-demon agreed and took his place besides Miroku.
They sat in silence for a while, but Shippou broke it.
"Inu-Yasha did you take this off of Kagome while she was sleeping?" the innocent looking boy held out the ripped up bathing suit top for every one to see. (Oh, yeah I didn't mention this but Sango already changed back into her regular clothes. Miroku said he rather liked the b-i-k-i-n-i.)
Inu-Yasha, "It…it came off… I didn't…" everyone looked at the sputtering Inu-Yasha. "You little! Come here!" he darted after the scared kitsune boy.
"Help!"
That's when Kagome decided to appear. She leaned against the doorframe, wincing a little at the pain in her leg. An arm draped around her stomach as the other one just lay at her side.
"Kagome!" Inu-Yasha reeled around with Shippou in his grasp. 'Oh no!'
"SIT!" He braced himself for it as the words slipped from her mouth, but nothing happened.
"What the… SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT!" Inu-Yasha just stood there unmoved by the command. They all looked at her. Inu-Yasha started toward Kagome, but she held out her hand and whispered, "No… don't… go away…" she then disappeared into the hut, Inu-Yasha at her heels.
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Notice: If this chapter sucked, I am sorry I am tired. And if I don't update everyday this coming up week (March 02-06) it's because I have exams. But I'll still be updating.
Oh yeah sorry so short next chapter is going to be tons better!!J