What You Are
Chapter Four
Kagome awoke with a raging headache. Everywhere she heard voices. She tried to cover her ears. She didn't see anyone in the room with her. Everything smelled to strong to her as she tried to cover her nose. Then the door opened and tons of people poured in. The noises were amplified as Kagome tried to shut them off. Suddenly they started to talk to her. The noise hurt her so bad she started to scream. She began to release her miko energy and turned a bright pink. Earlier she had glowed blue due to her lack of energy. Now flares were sent in all directions purifying everything that got in her way. She was losing all control.
With Inuyasha
He had been inside his room worrying about the situation 'til no end. He had no idea what Sesshomaru had meant. Suddenly he heard people talking about Kagome's awakening. He hurried down and found a crowd surrounding Kagome's room. He tried to get in but they wouldn't let her. He could vaguely see Kagome's figure. She seemed to be in immense pain. People were shouting here and there and he had to cover his ears. He had to get to Kagome. Suddenly she let out an earsplitting scream and began to glow.
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Inuyasha tried as hard as he could to get closer to Kagome. The crowd had begun to scream and had evacuated the room under his command. He neared Kagome but something shoved him back. He looked up to see what had shoved him. Kagome had erected a powerful barrier between her and the world. She was screaming and cradling herself within her arms in feeble attempts of comfort. It pained Inuyasha to see her in such pain. He shouted out her name. No response. He tried again louder. "Kagome! Kagome!! KAGOME!!!! KAGOME!!!!!!!" Things had begun to swirl around the fallen miko. "Kagome, please it's me Inuyasha! Let me help you." She looked up and turned his way. Her eyes were pink. They were brimmed with tears. "Inuyasha, is that you?" He tried again at the barrier; it was weaker then before. He managed to get through a little. "Kagome, yes it's me, please let me through." Kagome looked like she was trying. She had weakened it enough for him to pull through to her. She began to writhe in pain. Inuyasha pulled her and crushed her against his chest. He began to soothe her. "I-it hurts. Voices everywhere.................." She never finished.
Inuyasha picked her up and jumped out of the window. He ran into the dense forest. When he stopped they were at a lake. It was soothing and quiet. He looked at Kagome. She closed her eyes. Something was happening to her body. 'At least it is quiet now.' Inuyasha put her down and pulled her into his arms. She leaned into his embrace. She felt safe and protected in his arms. She felt his eyes on her. Suddenly she felt the same pain as before. It was like the headache was trying to get out of her head. She covered as best as she could. Then it felt like her hands were on fire. She began to scream. Inuyasha was only able to watch as she endured all this pain. Her jaw began to ache as well as her entire body. It felt like her very bones were set on fire. Finally the pain subdued. Everything went back to normal. She breathed slowly. Then all the pain disappeared and she felt great. It was like nothing had ever happened. She felt Inuyasha's eyes on her. She turned to him confused. She cocked her head to the side. He gaped at her. "What?" He stuttered. "Y-y-your ears!" He finally stammered out. She looked confused. He grasped her hand and led her to the lake. He motioned for her to look into the water's reflection. She did as she was told. What she saw made her gasp.
There within the water was a beautiful creature staring back at her. She had two perfect blue furry ears. Her hair was a brilliant metallic blue. Her eyes were now ice blue instead of their old brown. Her once short nails were now long baby blue claws. She had fangs. She gawked at herself. That couldn't be her could it? She looked at Inuyasha who was staring at her. She was so beautiful. She had changed so. From the little five year old human to the fifteen year old inu hanyou before him. He guessed he had changed as well. From the lonely seven year old boy to the loved seventeen year old teen. Kagome looked at herself again. Then at Inuyasha then back at the reflection. She was a like Inuyasha's water reflection! She looked like Inuyasha! She blinked several times to see if it was real. When she reopened her eyes the figure in front was still there.
Inuyasha the whole time just stared at the beauty before him. Finally he regained his composure. Kagome was looking at him funny and it made him nervous. "How did this happen to me Inuyasha?" He suddenly sunk his head low; his bangs covering his expression. She walked over to him and put her arms around him. She comforted him as best as she could. "Shh, it's okay you don't have to have to tell me Inu, it's alright." Inuyasha shook his head. "You have every right to know Kagome. I-I failed to protect you. You were almost killed by Manten. You were losing so much blood. I had to give you some of my own blood. I had no other choice. You would've died if we had waited any longer. I didn't know that you would become an inu-hanyou. You probably hate me. I tainted your blood. I understand if you never want to talk to me again." His words were laced with sadness. Kagome smiled as she leaned closer to Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, I am not mad. If it had been anyone else's blood maybe. But this is YOUR blood. I wouldn't hate you." Inuyasha looked at her like she was crazy. She had been turned into the very thing that he was hated for and she still didn't hate him? "You mean you don't care if you are a hanyou?" Kagome rolled her eyes and laughed. "No, I love it that I am a hanyou." He smiled as he scooped her into his arms. He made his way back to the castle.
When he neared the gate he hopped past it and into the gardens. He was sick and tired of being attacked and stuffed by those dumb ass guards of his. He hopped through the garden and up towards the balcony. He let Kagome down. He was on the balcony as a wind blew through. Kagome looked like a goddess looking over to the sun. She turned to Inuyasha and smiled. An idea had just struck her. Her smile widened to review her pearly white fangs. "Inuyasha, do you remember when I very first met you?" Inuyasha cocked his head and looked up and looked like he was remembering. Finally he nodded his head. "Well do you remember how you chased me?" His blank look turned into a boyish grin. "And how I caught you?" She frowned. "Yeah......that too I guess. Well would you like to try and catch me now?" She said with a mischievous smile. Inuyasha looked at her funny. "Sure, why not? What will I get if I win?" Kagome pondered about this. "Hmm, if YOU win I have to kiss you and if I win then you have to kiss me. Does that sound fair?" Inuyasha blushed horribly. 'I am definitely gonna win this! Ha let's see how she looks when she kisses me!' "Yes it does I'll give you five seconds start. One, two, three, four, five!" Kagome was actually pretty fast. Kagome almost reached the safe point when she turned around to taunt Inuyasha. She tripped over a rock and almost fell but she regained her composure. When she looked up Inuyasha was right there in front of her. He tapped her nose and said, "Tag." Kagome started protesting. "That wasn't fair! You saw for yourself! I TRIPPED! Aw come on Inu! Please??? What about a rematch then eh? That wasn't............" Inuyasha got tired of her rambling and pulled her into a kiss. Her eyes widened drastically. He mentally smirked at this. Finally they parted gasping for breath. Inuyasha smirked as Kagome turned to the palace. He put a hand on her shoulder and whirled her around. "Hey Kagome! You forget our deal? You got to give me a kiss!" Kagome threw her hands up in the air. She tiptoed up and gave Inuyasha and 'intentional' peck on the lips but 'accidentally' tripped 'again.' Inuyasha caught her in an embrace and deepened the kiss. They broke apart gasping for air. They were both beet red. "Uh I think we better get inside." Kagome nodded.
When Kagome entered she heard the many noises and smells that came to greet her. It was overwhelming at first as she toppled back into Inuyasha who held her protectively. Over the years he had gotten used to it. He tried to soothe Kagome as best as he could. She began to activate her miko powers once more. His eyes widened. If he continued to hold her then he would be fried chicken. She was beginning to erect another barrier. But he just pulled her closer. "Kagome, please listen to me. Everything will be okay. I will help you through it I promise. Just please trust me and let down your barrier." The barrier gradually disappeared but Kagome was still in pain. This wasn't from the transformation this was from the noise. She let out an earsplitting scream that could be heard throughout the palace.
With Kagome
Kagome could feel someone holding on to her. He was trying to talk to her. She could trust him. Somehow she knew she could trust this person. She let down her barrier. But that did not help to block the sounds. The smell was easy to block. Nothing smelled in particular, bad. There was just too much noise.
With Sesshomaru
He was inside his study with Kuroshoubi. He had received word that Kagome had awoken and had a fit. Afterwards, a servant informed him that Inuyasha pulled her out the window and into the forest. He had been so livid afterwards. He knew it was useless to get them. Inuyasha had to deal with this. Suddenly there was a scream that hurt his sensitive demon ears. He looked towards his mate and she nodded for him to help. He stretched his demon senses throughout the castle. He found where his brother and another hanyou. His eyes widened. She was having complications with her surroundings. If Kagome kept this up she would purify the whole castle. He immediately bolted up and flew over to the area.
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Inuyasha sat there soothing Kagome as best as he could. Kagome had finally erected another barrier. Surprisingly, Kagome allowed him to stay next to her. He hugged her and whispered to her. "Kagome I promise I'll be here with you the whole way. I will help you I promise." Kagome looked up at Inuyasha then immediately dropped all of her power levels. She had finally regained her control. She wept into Inuyasha's arms. She would not longer be weak. This was another challenge for her to overcome and she would do just that. Finally she quieted down. Inuyasha looked down and found she was asleep. He smiled. That's when Sesshomaru decided it would be a great time to come. He had been racing over the palace and telling people to shut up if they knew what was good for them. He then raced to his mother and step mother and informed that the castle must be quiet due to Kagome's condition. The queen and king nodded. Finally he had to go to Kagome and see her condition. Amazingly when he got there he found a peaceful Kagome sleeping in Inuyasha's arms.
"It's about time you got here Sesshomaru."
"I had some things I had to take care of."
"Well do you mind telling me something?"
"Speak now I do not have time for this."
"Is Kagome going to be like this forever?"
"It depends really. We do not know for sure yet."
Sesshomaru turned heel and went back to his study. Kuroshoubi was waiting for him anyways. Inuyasha was left with Kagome. He promised to help. He would keep that promise. He swept Kagome off her feet and walked to the main chambers. He knew his parents would be there. When he arrived he opened the door. His mother was absolutely quiet for once. He told them that he would leave the castle for several days with Kagome. His parents understood and gave him permission. He nodded and decided to look for the young boy Shippo and the others. He should let them know that he was leaving with Kagome. He found them all sitting in a room waiting anxiously. They spotted Inuyasha with a lovely hanyou in his hands. Sango blew with rage. Kagome had been injured and he was fooling with women! She was about to pummel Inuyasha when the boy Shippo ran in front and sniffed that girl. He asked if the girl was alright. Shippo could still smell the old Kagome. Inuyasha took this time to explain to them what had happened. By the time he was finished, Shippo and Sango were in tears as Miroku tried to comfort both of them.
"Quit crying. I'm going to protect Kagome better this time. I am going to leave soon anyways."
"But.........can we come to Inuyasha?"
"No I am going with Kagome and only Kagome."
"WHY NOT?"
"Because you guys would get in the way! Kagome's abilities have all enhanced. You will probably be squawking all day!"
"Sango, maybe Inuyasha is right. It would be best if we left him alone with Kagome."
"Fine, but listen and listen well Inuyasha. If I find ANYTHING wrong with Kagome when she comes back I will shred you to bits!"
They all stared at Sango like she was crazy. She blushed a bit. "Okay, maybe that was too much but I will hurt you Inuyasha!" Inuyasha rolled his eyes. 'Like I would ever hurt her.' "Don't worry Sango I won't hurt her or anything." Sango nodded in approval. Inuyasha went to Kagome's room and grabbed tons of clothes and such. He went to the weaponry room and grabbed several weapons. He then got some food. How he was going to hold this he did not know but brought it anyways. As he made his way to Kagome's room. He was stopped by his father. His father had something behind his back. "Inuyasha, I think I should give you this now." He pulled out a rusty looking blade. Inuyasha looked at his dad like he was crazy. 'What am I supposed to do with a rusty blade?' His father continued. "Inuyasha I'm going to give you the Tetsusaiga."
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