Hakisuma awoke groggily. She winced as she sat up. What happened?! Hakisuma suddenly realized what happened. The group was attacked by Sesshoumaru, Inu Yasha's half brother. 'That bastard...' She thought.
She looked around. 'Where am I???' She thought to herself. She was in a house. She was lying on a straw mat on the floor. The floor was bare except for some tatamis and some pots. A few bundles of herbs lined a mat near the wall. There was a small fire in the middle of the room. Hikari was lying in the corner of the little house/hut thingy. (Don't know what Japanese houses are called. If you do, send email to me or review me! )
Hikari was lying shivering on the ground. She was wrapped in a simple but warm quilt. Her face was twisted in pain. Hikari was also sweating badly.
Hakisuma's gaze continued to wander around the room. She recognized Kagome's tan bulging backpack next to her. Kii was cuddled next to her. 'Whew! Kii didn't get hurt!'
"So ye be awake, child!" a voice rang from across the room. Startled, Hakisuma looked up. "I was wondering when you'd be up. Your friend there, she took it bad...demon silver is bad to werewolves...she'll be all right, though. She just needs rest and food. " the old woman trailed off. She had the traditional attire of red and white miko or healer robes. There was a patch over one eye. The woman's hair was graying, and tied in a loose ponytail.
"My name be Kaede." Said the elderly woman. She clearly saw how confused Hakisuma was. "You are in my hut. Kagome, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, and Inu Yasha all brought you here."
"Inu Yasha?! I thought he ran off into the forest!" Hakisuma said surprised.
"I did. But when I smelt that stupid brother of mine I ran back to you guys...I would've gotten there faster if it wasn't for that dead Kikyo." Inu Yasha replied coming through the straw door. Kagome, Miroku, Sango, and Shippo came in after him.
"Are you all right? Kagome asked anxiously.
"Yeah, it looked like you were hit hard by that Sesshoumaru. Ugh, he's just so ruthless!" Sango added in with a shudder.
"He's so emotionless, too." Miroku said. "And that toad-imp he has...that thing is almost as bad."
"That was a cool move you did, slicing Jaken in half!" Shippo cried happily, jumping off Kagome's shoulder.
Hakisuma grinned and blushed. She glanced at Inu Yasha. He was fidgeting around Kaede, who was cooking ramen. Hakisuma smiled to herself. She remembered that one time where him and Hikari fought over the ramen and ended up with Kii eating the ramen. Speaking of Hikari...Hakisuma looked over to Hikari. She still was sleeping, though she was not sweating as bad. She also seemed to be in less pain.
Kaede caught Hakisuma's staring and said, "She'll be alright. Fortunately, I had the right herbs and stones for the silver."
Hakisuma glanced up and Kaede's warm face and smiled. "Arigato, Lady Kaede. She was the closest friend I've ever had. I wouldn't want to lose her. She's protected me from a lot of things already, and we've only met for four days!"
Kaede nodded and went back to cooking.
"Come on, hag, I'm hungry!" Inu Yasha interrupts.
Kagome glared at Inu Yasha. "Don't make me S-I-T you!"
Inu Yasha gulped and flung himself down in a corner. He put his chin in his hands while looking up at Kagome. "You know, you look so cute when you're mad at me." Inu Yasha remarked with evil smirk on his face.
Kagome's face turned red. "SIT!!!" ::WHAM!!!!:: Inu Yasha was pulled to the floor with a great force. "Kiss dirt!" Kagome retorted.
Sango and Miroku edged away from Kagome.
"I'd say scary," Miroku commented quietly.
"WHAT was that, again?!?!?! Would you like to kiss dirt too?" Kagome asked murderously.
"Uh, n-nothing, fair lady K-kagome," Miroku stuttered. He, Sango, and Inu Yasha had turned chibi-sized and were cowering under her glare. Shippo merely shrugged and leapt onto Kagome's shoulder. Kagome stomped out of the room.
"Kagome's been in a dark mood after Kikyo showed up." Sango explained.
"Feh! At least Kikyo didn't blow up at me." Inu Yasha muttered.
"SIT SIT SIT!!!" Kagome shouted from just outside the door.
Inu Yasha was dragged down into the real ground three levels.
Miroku tiptoed to the straw door and peeked outside. "Kagome's headed to the Bone-Eaters well!" He declared.
"WHAT?!" Inu Yasha yelled. "That wench is NOT going back to her time!" Inu Yasha jumped up and ran out the door.
Hakisuma looked around confused. "Time, what time?" she pondered aloud.
"Kagome lives 500 years in the future. She uses the Bone-Eater's well to travel back and forth. Strangely, though, only her and Inu Yasha are able to use it." Miroku said. He had the mischievous glint in his eye again. "Will you-"he started.
Hakisuma looked over to Sango. She had the line/dot eyes and was shaking her head no. 'Kick it where it counts' she was mouthing.
"NO." Hakisuma didn't feel the urge to kick him where it hurts, though.
Sango sighed in disappointment.
Kaede handed Hakisuma fresh bandages. "Clean out your friend's wounds and re-bandage them with these. And crush these herbs into powder before sprinkling it on her wounds. I know you have had practice." She handed Hakisuma the bundles of herbs.
'How did she know I can dress and clean wounds?' Hakisuma wondered in awe. She headed towards Hikari and started grinding the dried herbs. She quickly dressed Hikari's wounds on her arm and leg. Hikari didn't even wince, though she opened her eyes half way to see who was cleaning the wounds.
Inu Yasha stomped in, with dirt all over his front. He started muttering something about subduing charms and ripping. "Where's my ramen?!" he barked.
Sango handed Inu Yasha his share of ramen and Miroku sniggered.