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: : Chapter Eleven : : Tears : :
Sesshomaru looked at the grave, the sight unwillingly bringing tears to his eyes. It had been a month and three days since they had taken Kagome to the hospital. Her condition had been critical.
: : Flashback : :
Juroumaru had to run ahead to be sure the door to the emergency entrance was open. Sesshomaru nodded his thanks as he barged past him. The activity inside the hospital stopped briefly as everyone started at the young man that had entered the hospital. After all he was hold a limp young woman in his arms and was covered in blood. Then everyone snapped into action.
"I need a stretcher!" A female doctor shouted.
She ran to where Sesshomaru was standing. After hesitatingly looking at Sesshomaru she checked Kagome's pulse. Miroku, Sango, Kohaku, Juroumaru, and Musou rushed into the room. They all watched the doctor for her verdict.
"Her pulse is faint," the doctor announced.
A stretcher came rolling towards them, pushed by a male doctor. Sesshomaru laid Kagome down and the two doctors wheeled her away.
"Wait in the waiting room down the corridor," the man said.
Sango grabbed Sesshomaru's hand to stop him from following the stretcher. He glared down at her but she didn't flinch.
"They will work better without your avenging presence hovering over them," she explained.
Sesshomaru growled softly but followed the party into the waiting room. He sat down for a whole minute before standing up to pace. After a while Miroku grabbed his wrist stopping him.
"You're giving me a headache," Miroku complained.
Before Sesshomaru could reply the hospital door slammed open. Kouga burst inside followed by Shizuma and Ryoko.
"Where's my woman?" Kouga demanded.
Sesshomaru's tension was high and seeing Kouga and hearing Kouga put a claim on Kagome wasn't helping. Juroumaru had to hold him back.
"We dropped off Naraku's gang at headquarters, and Kouga's friends to write a statement. The rest of you can write one later," Shizuma said.
"I want to know where my woman is!" Kouga interrupted.
"I wasn't aware you had a woman," Sesshomaru said coldly.
"She's mine now seeing as you can't keep her safe," Kouga announced.
"Umm, can we talk about something else?" Sango asked.
The female doctor came inside the waiting room. She opened her mouth and paused then she shut her mouth. Taking a deep breath she made her announcement.
"We had her breathing stabling, but she started hemorrhaging five minutes ago," the doctor said.
(A/N: that mean's there's blood in her lungs and she coughing it up)
"And?" Sesshomaru asked quietly.
"If we can stop her with in the next hour, there's a good chance that she'll make it, and come out good as new," the doctor answered.
"And if not?" Sango asked fearfully.
"She could die or go into a coma," the doctor replied.
Sesshomaru stared blindly at the wall, and for the first time in many years he spoke to the god that abandoned him years ago. Don't take her form me, please.
: : End Flashback : :
Sesshomaru broke away from his painful thoughts and laid the flowers he had on the grave. A single tear fell to the ground as he read the name and the inscription on the head stone aloud.
"Ryou Higurashi. He died protect the ones he loved," he read.
(A/N: I tricked you all didn't I. CursedMoon it's a deal)
Sesshomaru looked down at the grave again. He held a deep respect for this man. Not only had he saved Kagome for him, but he also kept her safe for him all those years.
"Thanks Mr. Higurashi," Sesshomaru said.
He turned, although he wanted to show the man his respect, he had to return to Kagome. It was her idea, after all, that he go and put flowers on his grave. Kagome herself couldn't do it, she was still in the hospital. She was going to be release later toady, but she had last minute check ups to do and knew Sesshomaru wouldn't let her out of bed for days.
Sesshomaru was in a good mood, they had finally gotten rid of Kouga. Kouga had apparently fallen in love with Kagome's nurse Ayame. He had apologized to Kagome and said that he hoped she wouldn't cry for him before running out of the room almost in tears himself. Sesshomaru had been worried for a second as she remained silent, and had been relieved when she had started laughing.
: : Later That Day : :
Kagome sighed in relief as she finally flopped down on her bed. She knew that her friends were glad to see her, but they had tired her out with the homecoming party that they had thrown for her. For once she was glad that Sesshomaru's strict and protective nature had kicked in and he had cut the party short.
"So tired," she groaned to herself as she flipped onto her back.
That's when she saw Sesshomaru leaning in the doorway. She smiled briefly at him and then closed her eyes. He moved and sat down on the edge of her bed. Kagome asked the question that had been bugging her for a while.
"What happen to Hojo and them?" She asked.
"That bastard and his gang are in jail, for the exception of your friends," Sesshomaru answered.
Kagome had come to terms with the fact that Sesshomaru only called people that he liked a lot or respected by name most of the time. She new exactly who he was talking about but it didn't answer her question.
"But what of Hojo?" Kagome prodded.
"That ass is in the mental infirmary," Sesshomaru replied. "They said he kept saying stuff about not hurt you and making you his bride."
"I can't believe it was one of my old friends," Kagome murmured.
"That ass wasn't ever a friend," Sesshomaru argued.
"But you met him before, he was nice."
"So nice that if you chop him into a thousand pieces he'd apologize for getting in the way. It's just not normal."
Kagome sighed, it was true. Sesshomaru was watching her still and she started blushing under his scrutiny. She looked into his eyes and their intensity held her captive.
"Kagome, I've been waiting forever to ask you," Sesshomaru started.
"Yes," Kagome asked breathlessly.
"Will you come with me to dinner tonight?"
"Yes," Kagome answered slightly disappointed.
A smile spread on Sesshomaru's features, it was small but made up for Kagome's disappointment. He gave her a kiss on the check and stood.
"Wear something nice," he said.
He ruffled her hair and exited her room. Kagome sighed again and got up. She searched through her wardrobe, lost in thought. She was disappointed because she had thought he was going to propose. She pulled out a dark purple dress. Her mother had bought this dress for her last prom, but she had never worn it. It went to her ankles and had spaghetti straps. Very ordinary except for the two additional spaghetti straps that cross on her chest and the small amount of glitter. Kagome loved the dress.
She dressed slowly wondering if Sesshomaru had even thought about marrying. After dressing she found her matching pair of high heels and slipped them on. Thinking about asking Sesshomaru to marry her instead of waiting for him, she exited the room. She paused at the sight if him. He wore a black dress shirt and black pants, but she thought he made it look very elegant.
Sesshomaru froze at the sight of Kagome she looked like a goddess to him. Possessiveness surged within him, his goddess. He bowed formally to her and led her out the door. He helped her into the car and drove her to the restaurant that he had made an appointment at. It was probably the fanciest in town and it was expensive to say the least, but he wanted tonight to be perfect.
He helped Kagome out of the car and brought her inside. Classical music played and no one else appeared to be there. A waitress appeared and led them upstairs to a balcony seat. After they ordered their drinks Kagome could hear more people enter the restaurant.
: : After Dinner : :
Kagome was surprised when Sesshomaru held out his hand to dance. She blushed but followed him. They were dance slowly and it reminded her of the time at Shizuma's party. This was the most romantic evening in the history, was all that Kagome could think to describe it as.
After a while they stopped but continued to stand there and stare into each other's eyes. Sesshomaru took one of her hands in his and kissed her lips, silently slipping something onto her finger. After the kiss Kagome was to disoriented to do anything for a few seconds. Then she noticed the new weight on her finger and lifted it for inspection. There was a ring on her finger. She turned her look to Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru was completely enjoying the look of amazement on her face. Then it changed to panic as she looked to him.
"Sessho?" She asked.
"Yes Kagome?"
"It's a ring."
"Yes it is."
When she continued to stare blankly he decided to continue. He gallantly got to one knee and took Kagome's hand in his.
"Kagome will you marry me?" He asked.
Tears started running down her face and Sesshomaru almost panicked, but then he noticed her smile. She dropped to her knees and hugged him back.
"Of course I will," she announced.
Sesshomaru got to his feet bringing her back up. A smile was on his face and Kagome continued to cry. Sesshomaru immediately took exception to crying on such a happy moment.
"Why are you crying?" He asked.
"Tears if joy Sessho, I'm happy," she answered.
She hugged him again. He was about to kiss her, when more people came out onto the balcony. Juroumaru had a video camera and was filming them. Musou had a grin on his face. Sango was hugging Miroku in her excitement, but her face changed suddenly.
"Hentai!" She shouted.
Miroku fell to the ground with a handprint on his cheek and a grin on his face. Sango huffed and then hugged Musou in joy. Kagome laughed in amusement but was cut off by Sesshomaru lips.
: : End Chapter : :
Akikazu: This is the last chapter, but I am going to write an epilogue.
Kejie: Then I'm going on vacation.
Akikazu: Nope I'm going to start another story.
Kejie: will I ever be free?
Akikazu: Nope.
Kejie: Rats.
Akikazu: (bows) Ja ne.