Lost Wings of a Taijiya
S. Hawk: I hope everyone is ready for chapter 4.
Y. Hawk: I thought this was heading to the scrap pile.
Yuko: It was until people told S. Hawk that they like this story.
S. Hawk: I feel that since people take the time to read it, it should be continued.
Yuko: Whatever you say. S. Hawk does not own any shows or manga.
To the reviewers: Thank you all for the encouragement. I like to think that I'm not wasting time writing these stories and you people prove that I'm not. Thanks for taking the time to review.
Christine: I'm not sure if I can say when I will completely finish this story. It is still early in the story and I'm not sure when the end will come. So, enjoy the journey because the destination is nowhere in sight.
FungiFungusRayne: Do I have a fan of my writing? You reviewed three out of the four stories I wrote! I'm glad someone likes my stories. As for the Kagome x Inuyasha part, I wasn't going to but I can't let down one of my favorite reviewers now. So I added this chapter just for you. I hope that a little Kagome x Inuyasha wouldn't get the Sango x Miroku people too angry.
To those people She reviews most of my work! I can't let a loyal reviewer like that down! I sound more like a dog than a hawk with that last comment. Oh well.
Iggy04: This story has a plotline? I wasn't sure there was one. I mostly write emotions and let the story go from there.
Chapter 4: Guardian
Kagome POV
I'm glad that Miroku and Sango are okay. Sango was really injured by that cheat's poison arrow. If I ever get my hands on that guy, I'll give him my own version of a vasectomy. Nobody hurts my friends and gets away with it. Miroku is recovering well. I thought that I saw Sango enter the hut. She must be checking on him. I don't hear an earsplitting shriek and a hard slap so Miroku must still be unconscious. I can tell that Sango likes Miroku but she is too proud to admit it. Miroku definitely likes her. If he stares at her longingly anymore, he might fall forward. Wait! He did do that. I guess that proves that he really likes her. I'm happy for them but I feel a little jealous too. Sango has Miroku to be by her side. I don't have anybody. I know that Shippo would never leave me but it isn't the type of relationship I'm looking for. I feel more like an older sister to Shippo. Inuyasha is so wrapped up in Kikyou that I don't think he sees me more than just a friend. I can't believe that I'm considering being a couple with Inuyasha. He's rude, conceited, and arrogant. I wouldn't have a future with that guy. I know he has all these flaws yet he is still special to me. Why am I doing this to myself?
I decided to take a small walk in the forest to clear my mind. I should have known that it was dangerous. I didn't think and the consequences of that night are because of me. It was the worst night I had experience yet it was also the best.
Normal POV
Kagome was walking into the forest without her bow and arrows. She had forgotten them at the healer's hut. She didn't realize that she might have needed them until it was too late. A 50-foot long worm youkai had burrowed its way up and wrapped itself around Kagome. She tried to swat it with her hands to no avail. She realized that she didn't bring her weapon and Kagome began to cry in fear. Her cries were cut short by the youkai wrapping itself over Kagome's mouth. No one heard her muffled cries. The youkai had found its meal and went back into its tunnel. Kagome was dragged underground where no one was going to find her.
Luckily, Inuyasha noticed that Kagome wasn't in the village. He noticed that her weapon was still leaning against the wall in the healer's hut. He grabbed her weapons along with his and he started sniffing her out. Inuyasha caught her scent rather quickly considering he had been with her for a long time and he knew her scent well. He was really worried about her as he followed the trail. He would never admit it but he had feelings for Kagome. Inuyasha had a place in his heart for Kagome. She didn't give her life for him like Kikyou did but Kagome was with him through thick and thin. She also didn't try to kill him on a number of occasions. He doubted that she hasn't thought about doing bodily harm to him considering he has been a jerk to her on several occasions. Kagome was the person he cherished beyond all others. Kikyou was his responsibility but Kagome was his choice.
Inuyasha POV
Damn! Where the hell did she think she was going? I am so pissed that she might be hurt. I should have kept a closer eye on her rather than depend on that punk Shippo. Kagome is gone and Shippo is asleep. Shippo better hope I find something to take my frustration out on. If I don't, I'm going to get a nice new kitsune belt. What the hell? I smell a youkai along with Kagome's scent. She must be in trouble. Damn it all to hell! Kagome! I'm coming, my lost miko! I'm...stopping before I fall into that big hole in the ground. The youkai must have done this. It went underground and so am I. The tunnel was coated with slime from the worm youkai but I didn't care as long as I get to Kagome. I'll tear the filthy creature into ribbons for even considering touching Kagome!
I followed the trail for what seemed like miles until I reached a cavern. The cavern was huge. It took about 20 worm youkais to make this place. It looks like I get to release my anger tonight. I sniffed the first few tunnels until I caught Kagome's scent. Unfortunately, a barbed tail went flying at my head from another tunnel. I dodged the tail but another one came at me from the side. It looks like all the slimy worms were here. That just means more fun for me. I drew forth the Tetsusaiga and struck the first worm. It sprayed me with slime before I finished it off. I was covered in slime and I could feel it harden. The worm must have sacrificed its life for the others! I couldn't move! This drew much rage from me. I don't know how but I endured many hits from the worms before the hardened slime broke and I taught all the worms a lesson. None of the worms survived but I was so covered in slime that it would be hours before I could move again.
Kagome POV
Damn! That worm dragged me to its lair. I couldn't do anything to stop it. I didn't know what to do. It dragged me for hours before it stopped and threw me in the corner. I could say that I was scared but that would have been the understatement of the year. I was freaking out to the point that I passed out from mental exhaustion. When I came to, I heard a loud, obnoxious voice cursing up a storm. I knew it was Inuyasha and it appeared that he was in the fight for his life. The slime coming from the dying worms is hardening around Inuyasha! He can't move! Good thing he finished off all those youkais. Inuyasha even brought my bow and arrows. I came up with a plan to free Inuyasha. I went for my weapon and aimed a sacred arrow at Inuyasha. Please let this work without harming Inuyasha.
Inuyasha POV
WTF! Kagome is aiming an arrow at me! She must be trying to remove the slime. That girl better not miss or I might be in a world of pain. The bow is being pulled taut. The sacred arrow is glowing and ready to be let loose. The arrow is flying towards me and... I'm still stuck in the damn slime! The arrow did crap! Great idea, Kagome. Next time come up with one that-
Kagome POV
The arrow didn't work the way I thought it would. It hit the slime but the slime didn't crack. The arrow kept glowing until it exploded. I was freaked out by the reaction between my sacred arrow and the youkai slime. I thought for a moment that this is the end of Inuyasha. He was dead because of me. I stopped freaking out about Inuyasha long enough to notice that the cavern had a hole in the ceiling. I climbed out the hole to find a slightly charcoaled Inuyasha sitting under a tree. I was in a state of mixing emotions upon seeing Inuyasha. I didn't know what to feel or what to do. Inuyasha did something that I was expecting. He stood up and hugged me. "Kagome. You're safe now." We stayed like that for a while longer until we decided it was time to head back. I feel safe around Inuyasha and I knew he felt good around me. It was a scary experience but it turned out okay. I just wonder what our relationship has evolved into. I guess we will have to wait and see.
A/N
S. Hawk: This ends chapter 4.
Y. Hawk: More lovey-dovey feelings? Don't you ever get tired of it?
S. Hawk: sweat drop I guess not. Please R & R.