Two days and two nights had passed. Sango slept the second night for four hours, then she took over for Kaede. The woman, who called herself Kilie, took over next, allowing Sango to get some more rest. She was worried about Kagome, and didn't think sleep would come. Her friend.... her sister....lay burning and tossing.
From what had been discovered, the attacks were occurring across the territory. Many had come to seek help of the healing herbs. All were disappointed and frightened. One thing was common among each and every one bitten... they were each full or half-demon.... except Kagome. 'Why did it bite her' Sango found herself wondering for what must have been the hundredth time. Her inability to help the little miko frightened her to no end. 'If something happens to Kagome.....'. Her tears began to flow and the sobs couldn't be held back any longer. She had tried to be strong, but her fear of losing her 'sister' tore at her very core.
"What the hell are you whining about," a sleepy voice cut through the quiet of the hut. Inuyasha pushed himself up onto his elbows and looked around with groggy eyes.
Sango sat bolt upright at the sound of her friends voice. She leapt across the room and crushed him against her.
"Hey...HEY...what are you doing?!, Sango," Inuyasha was more than a little stunned at this show of affection from the demon exterminator. He couldn't remember one time, after their two year travels, that she had acted this way toward him. It was absolutely scary!
Inuyasha followed Sango's gaze to his side, and sucked in a painful breath at the sight of Kagome lying next to him. She was covered in sweat. Her skin was so pale that it almost glowed. Her raven hair was now streaked with blue and silver. He pushed the clinging exterminator away and turned to pick up his altered friend. A rush of emotions poured over him as he looked down at her face. There were blue marks, one on each side, of her cheeks and her fluttering eyelids were the faintest golden shade. He ran his hand down the length of her arm to hold onto her hand, but there instead of her tidy little fingernails, he found claws as sharp as razors. There were blue marks from the center of her knuckles running up to curve around to her elbow. He was speechless.
Kagome was always perfect in his eyes, even if he never really told her so. She knew he cared deeply for her. He just had a hard time saying things from the heart. This Kagome was so different. This Kagome was extraordinary in her beauty. Never had he seen a creature more lovely. He looked up to Sango, "What happened to her?"
Inuyasha's voice was just a whisper. Sango knew he was shocked at the change that had taken over their dear friend. She knew how much he cared for her. She could see the fear in his eyes... in his dark brown eyes. She started to answer him, when he began to study his own hands. The fear for his Kagome, suddenly turned into fear for himself.
"What night is this, Sango? Have I been out that long? The new moon is already upon us?" Inuyasha's tortured voice spoke of hope and pleading.
"No, Inuyasha. It is not the new moon. Whatever has bitten you, has turned you human.... and Kagome to Akuma. The same thing has happened to many other hanyou and youkai near the village, but Kagome is the only human bitten, that we are aware of." Sango held her head low not wanting to look him in the eyes. She knew that Inuyasha's worst fear had come true. He was now full human.