Author's Pre Notes: Well here's chapter four . .thanks to LEENER for adding me to her lists! It really means a lot thank you!!!
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Onto the Words . . . .
"Kaede-baba what's that?" One of the villagers asked the old priestess.
The old woman squinted her good eye studying the strange blur coming over the horizon.
"KKKKKKKKKKKKKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!" she heard and jumped back as the whirlwind stopped before her; Inuyasha almost flying off in the process.
"Inuyasha what is going on? What has happened? Where's Kagome?" She suddenly noticed the woman sprawled out before him.
"What did you do?!" she scolded
"Shut up you old wench she needs help . . . she's been poisoned," she snorted at him but looked over the woman. She was surprised by her strange appearance vaguely aware of a thought rolling in the back of her mind.
"Bring her here," she said holding open the bamboo curtain to the hut. Inuyasha laid her down on the prepared futon.
"I assume Kagome is right behind you, send her in when she arrives. Now leave us," she ordered.
With a unsure look at Shira Inuyasha took leave and waited for his friends.
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"That was an awful lot of demons for one person," Sango recalled.
"Yes, they seem very persistent," Miroku observed.
"What do you think she did?" Shippou asked.
"I don't know, but whoever is after her is not going to get that shard," Inuyasha swore.
"INUYASHA!" they scolded.
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Kaede looked down at the woman. The poison would soon run its course out of her system now that she had been given an antidote. There was a familiarity in the woman's face. It was something Kaede sensed from long ago, walking by the god tree and . . .
"She saved my life Kaede—mine and Sango's. I just can't believe who would do that deserves this." Kagome said pensively.
"Perhaps she doesn't. Those pursued are not always those justly accused. Look here Kagome," the priestess said gently turning the woman.
"Her shoulder has been badly burned . .it looks like a moon."
"I have a feeling there is much more to her story than what you've seen. We'll know more when she wakes. Now go and get some rest yourself Kagome."
Kagome nodded smiling gently down at the woman and then taking her leave, 'I know . .she's too good.'
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Shira awoke in a haze. The floor was hard beneath her, 'wood? . . .oh no,' she thought abruptly sitting up. She clutched her head as it filled with pain.
"Not too fast now my dear," she heard someone warn. She quickly looked over to an old woman sitting against the wall beside her.
"You helped me . . I thank you for your kindness," she said bowing gently. She then attempted to stand. She struggled to her feet using a support beam to keep her steady.
"Am I to understand that you plan on leaving madam?" Kaede questioned.
"It isn't safe for me to stay,"
"You would be protected,"
"You wouldn't be," she said gravely looking at the kind priestess, "You don't deserve the plight."
"And neither does your innocence,"
"So sure are you that I am innocent?" she questioned
Kaede nodded.
"You're trusting nature is idealistic priestess,"
"And yours Lady Shiratama?"
Shira's eyes widened a bit surprised, "Reformed."
"Thank you for your kindness . . . and the others . . .Inuyasha," she said gently stumbling over to the door.
Kaede lowered her head, 'so it was true . .'
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"Hey Kirara where did Raiun go?" Shippou asked.
"Inuyasha! Shira's gone," Kagome called from the hut.
"What!" he said running in. A horse braying was hear from outside.
Inuyasha growled and ran from the hut.
"Oh no you don't!" he said grabbing her around the waist pulling her from her horse.
"Inuyasha let me go!" there was something so personal and so commanding in her voice that he, although quiet ungracefully, dropped her on the spot.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome scolded as they joined them.
"Again it seems I must apologize from Inuyasha madam," Miroku said helping her to her feet.
"Just where did you think you were going?!" Inuyasha growled annoyed.
She stayed silent glaring back.
"Some way to show your gratitude for saving your LIFE!" Inuyasha continued.
She gently put her hand to her head and fell into a sitting position on the ground.
"It's just not safe," she said sadly.
Kagome looked at Inuyasha and then kneeled down by her side.
Shira reached over and took hold of the jewel around Kagome's neck.
Inuyasha tensed.
"You're in the most danger if I stay," she whispered, "Don't make me stay and watch . . . " she trailed off.
"When you're stronger," Kagome tried to stall.
"There's no time," she smiled shaking her head.
She looked up at Inuyasha who frowned, he was beginning to think it would be better if she did leave.
"Tomorrow then, when we leave too," Kagome offered.
Shira thought a moment and began to stand, "Fine . . .Tomorrow," she turned back to them, "And thank you."
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Author's Post Notes: A bit of a short one but I'll get the next chapter out soon. It's hopefully really going to pick you from here . . . so don't worry IT'LL GET BETTER! Haha . .
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