Chapter 10

By Sup-pup17

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, Miroku, or Shessy…and I'm sure you can't buy them….But I do own Okami and I'd like anyone who uses the pup to inform and get permission from me. Thanks!

Inuyasha woke up and stretched. Okami, in his lap, moved his leg. He looked down at the dog and raised his eye brow. Then Kagome moved and he remembered last night. He smiled and pet the dog again. He was the first one up and he could let his gentle side out before Miroku and Sango got up. Wait…Where was Shippo?

"Inuyasha!"

Inuyasha sighed.

Everyone opened an eye to see what the young kitsune wanted.

"You're awake!" Shippo jumped on his shoulder. "Come-on! We need to go get the fire started so we can have breakfast!"

Inuyasha sighed and got up. "Can't I get a moment to myself?" He gave Kagome Okami.

"No," Shippo said simply. "Come-on!"

Okami got up painfully and limped outside next to Inuyasha.

Kagome gasped.

"What is it, Kagome?" Sango asked with a yawn.

"They're bonding!" Kagome smiled. "Okami loves Inuyasha!"

"But," Miroku added. "Does Inuyasha like Okami?"

"He will," Kagome smiled.

They all suddenly heard an explosion and Shippo ran inside panting.

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Inuyasha walked outside. He could hear Okami limp behind him and Kagome gasping. He sighed again and stated a fire. Suddenly, out of no where, he heard a familiar laugh. He looked up and saw a truly unwanted face. "Kagura…"

"Inuyasha," Kagura laughed. "You still have your little puppy?"

Okami growled painfully.

"What do you want?" Inuyasha growled.

"I'm only here for Naraku…I'm suppose to kill you." She smiled. "It's an easy task."

Inuyasha growled.

"Dance of the Dragons!" Kagura sang. Wind blades flew at Okami and Inuyasha. Inuyasha prepared for a hit but as his muscles tightened, his eyes saw Okami transform and jump in front of Inuyasha.

"No," He growled. "You stupid dog! You were just getting better!"

Okami fell.

"Oh," Kagura laughed. "How touching!" Demons appeared behind her. Thousands of demons!

Inuyasha stepped in front of Okami. He had to protect him. Kagome would never forgive him if he just left him.

"I'll make a deal with you, Inuyasha," Kagura laughed. "If you defeat these little harmless demons before they kill you, I'll let the little doggy live."

Inuyasha just stood there in defensive mode.

"Oh," Kagura coughed. "I'm sorry, but there is no way to save him!"

Inuyasha growled some more.

"Get him!" Kagura yelled.

Demons charged at Inuyasha and Okami. "Wind Scar!" Inuyasha yelled and defeted about half of them. The other half hit Inuyasha's sword and He slid back a few feet.

"Protect Kagome," he heard a sore voice said. "She loves you so much…do it….for…me…"

Inuyasha looked back at Okami just as he passed away. Did he just say that? He pulled out more power and did the Wind Scar again. Kagome and everyone else hurried outside. The Wind Scar missed Kagura by inches and she flew away laughing.

"Damn woman," Inuyasha sniffed. "She drives me madder then Kagome does…"

"What is that suppose to mean?" Kagome put her hands on her hips.

Inuyasha ignored her as he turned around and picked up Okami. He was beginning to become cold. He shook his head. "He jumped… I could have taken the hit but no…Okami had to be just as blunt and stupid as me!"

Kagome let a tear fall. "He isn't…"

Inuyasha handed her the dog.

Kagome busted into tears. "NO!"

Sango hugged her from the side. She knew that feeling and knew that a simple hug helped. Kagome leaned into the hug.

"Why?"

Miroku looked at Inuyasha. He too wanted to know the whole story.

"He jumped in front of me," Inuyasha defended softly.

Shippo looked up at Kagome with sad eyes. What could he do to help her? Kirara whined.

After Inuyasha and Miroku got Kagome calmed down, they went down near the window and buried the dog. Inuyasha stood alone with his arms in his sleeves trying not to show any emotion. Miroku said a prayer for the dog and Kagome and Sango cried. Well…Kagome cried and Sango comforted her. Inuyasha knew it was hard for her.

Kagome stayed at the grave for a little longer. Miroku and Sango left to get everything packed so they could go after Kagura. Inuyasha left with them. Shippo and Kirara stayed just for comfort. Soon though, they both left Kagome. Kagome, after a while alone, she got up and said her final good byes.

"I'm sorry," Inuyasha whispered. Then, he did something that took Kagome off the ground. He wrapped his arms around her from behind and hugged her. He rested his chin on her shoulder and placed his soft lips next to her ear. "I tried…"

Kagome, coming out of her stunned daze, nodded and placed her hands on his. "I understand. He had a fulfilling life."

Inuyasha nodded. "Come-on…it's one more thing to kill Naraku for."

Kagome was released and her hand was taken. She could only look at Inuyasha with love and happiness that she still had another puppy. She still had Inuyasha. Inuyasha led her back to camp and helped her get going again. It was the only thing he could do for her.

Inuyasha looked at Kagome and smiled. "Okami told me to take care of you…I'll get him revenged."

"Okami talked?" Sango asked.

"Yeah!" Inuyasha nodded. "He told I had to take care of Kagome." Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Kagome, surprising everyone. "He loved you, Kagome."

Kagome let one last tear fall to the ground and hugged Inuyasha.

"He did not talk," Miroku laughed. "You were just thinking too hard!"

"He did too!" Inuyasha nodded.

"Right!" Miroku laughed. "And so can Kirara!"

Everyone stopped and looked at Kirara.

"Can you talk?" Shippo asked.

"Meow," Kirara smiled.

I know…It's shorter then usual. But you got your chapter. I'm kinda sad that Okami had to die. It's not like I really wanted to do it. I have another story coming up. It's another funny one. Don't get mad at me…Just let me know how you feel about it. It helps me for the next story. Since I'm sick and stuck home for the day, I'm going to load another story. Thanks everyone!