Kagome was so startled it took her a second to realize what was really going on. When she finally came to her senses she began to struggle to get out from the demons grip. "What do you mean? I don't like either of those options. So get off of me." As she tried to struggle the demon sunk his claws deeper into both of her shoulders. Kagome realized that she was stuck there was no way to get out of his grip. She decided that maybe if she lied he would let her up so she could get to her arrows. "I will give you all of them if you let me live."

The demon threw his head back and laughed. "Why should I let you live? I can kill you and take them for myself. That way I get both of the things I need, the jewel shards and a little snack. The great Kitro does not make deals" With that he pulled her up and threw her across the path. As Kagome landed she had the wind knocked out of her. She tried desperately to catch her breath while she reached in her pack for an arrow. Kitro did not give her much time to do either. As Kagome pulled an arrow out the demon jumped on her again. As she tried to maneuver the arrow Kitro began to snap at her neck. He was trying to get the shards in her jar. She managed to keep him from biting her as she stabbed the arrow into his neck. The arrow did not go in though. Instead it shattered in her hand. She realized that his skin was armor. She knew she had to get away from him then and there for there would be no fighting him. She kicked up as hard as she could into his jaw. This seemed to daze the demon. She rolled out from under him and started to run away toward the well. She knew that jumping into the well would be her only chance to escape. As she ran she grabbed for another arrow. Kagome pulled the arrow out as Kitro caught up with her. He grabbed onto her pack with his teeth and began shacking violently. Kagome was lifted off the ground as he shook his head. She struggled to free herself from the pack and not lose the arrow. The arrow was her only defense against this demon, even if it was not a very good one.

Kitro tossed his head hard to the right bouncing Kagome off a near by tree. She started to black out as the bag ripped. She was tossed once again to the ground hitting hard. When she landed the glass bottle in which she kept the jewel shards was shattered. The shards flew out and landed in the dirt a couple feet away from her. Kagome saw them land and knew she had to get to them before he did. If Kitro got them he would be indestructible. However she was too hurt to move quickly and the demon easily beat her to them. Just as she got close he swallowed all of the shards. Before Kagome's eyes the demon began to grow in size. She started to crawl away trying to escape before he turned his attention back to her.

Inuyasha stood staring at the pile of shredded flowers breathing hard from the exertion. He was thinking that he would just have to come up with a better idea when he caught the sent of something. He straightened up and smelled the air. He knew that scent what was it? The realization of what it was hit him like a train. It was Kagome's blood. He said "Kagome?" as he started to run toward the scent. It was strong which meant she was hurt fairly badly. He swore to himself as he thought "What has she gotten herself into now? I knew I should have gone with her to the well, but would she listen? NO! Of course not she was being stubborn as always." He was getting angrier at Kagome with every step, but deep down the only thing he was feeling was fear. He did not know what was going on and he hated that. Plus Kagome was hurt, which he hated the thought of more than anything else. Inuyasha continued to run toward the scent prepared to kill either Kagome for making him worry, or what ever had hurt her.

By the time Kitro had reached his new size Kagome had only gotten a couple of yards away. She was hurt and about to pass out, but she kept willing herself to move. The demon turned his head toward her with an evil gleam in his eye. He had gotten the shards and now it was time for a snack. Kagome knew that was what he was planning and tried to move faster, but it was no use. Kitro jumped at her again ready to eat her bit by bit. This time Kagome was ready for him though. As he was about to land she rolled out of the way. She drew the arrow up and used her last remaining strength to stab Kitro in the eye.

Kitro reared up on his rear legs and started to thrash in pain. As he swung around he hit Kagome with his tail. She did not see this coming and took the full force and was knocked unconscious. The demon continued struggling with the arrow out of his eye.

As Inuyasha approached he could hear the Kitro's struggle. He pulled Tetsusaiga from its scabbard as he lunged through the last trees separating him from Kagome. He saw Kagome lying motionless at the feet of the demon who was still trying to remove the arrow. Inuyasha saw that with one false move Kagome would be crushed by the Kitro's huge feet, if she was still alive that was. His heart nearly stopped at this thought. She had to be alive. He would not let himself believe anything else. He yelled in desperation at the demon "What do you think you are doing to her?"

Kitro swung around narrowly missing Kagome so he could see Inuyasha with his one remaining eye. He saw the sword drawn and knew that in his present condition he was very vulnerable. The demon took off into the woods. He had already gotten what he wanted. Now he was going to go hide and get the arrow out of his eye.

Inuyasha started after the demon. He was going to kill it for hurting Kagome. As he entered the woods though he saw Kagome out of the corner of his eye, and stopped. She was lying there so helpless. He was not even sure if she was alive. More than anything he wanted to kill the demon, but he wanted to make sure she was okay even more. He turned and ran back to her. As he knelt down next to her he saw her breathing. He sighed with relief and considered going after the demon one more time. Inuyasha decided not to do it, and instead gently lifted Kagome into his arms. She was hurt and needed medicine. He took off as fast as he could to Kaede's hut. All the while cursing the demon and swearing revenge on him.

Inuyasha burst into Kaede's hut without even bothering to knock. She was sound asleep and nearly fell out of bed she was so startled. She exclaimed "What on earth do you think you are doing? Are you trying to kill an old woman in her sleep because scaring her like that is a good way to…" She stopped in mid sentence when she saw that he was carrying Kagome. Kaede hurriedly got the rest of the way out of her bed and crossed to the two of them. "What happened to her?" she demanded as Inuyasha laid her down. "Who did this and where were you when it happened?"

Inuyasha glared at Kaede. She had just hit a big nerve. He was still thinking of how he should have stopped this, but he was not going to let her know that. Instead he got defensive. "Me? I can't be with her every moment. Hell she is the one that told me to go away. Just leave me alone and see if she is okay."

Kaede scowled back at him but did as he said. She knew that he was right and this was not his fault. "What happened?"

"I am not sure," he replied as he looked back down at Kagome his voice softening with emotion. "She would not let me take her to the well. She was mad at me for not getting her a present. I smelled her blood and went to find her. There was a demon there about to trample her. I scared him off and brought her right here." He stopped for a second and watched Kaede start to look Kagome over. He said with pride "She got him good though, an arrow in the eye."

Kaede just nodded she was not really listening at this point she was trying to figure out how bad Kagome was hurt. She realized she was going to have to take off Kagome's kimono to really see what damage the demon had done. She quickly pushed Inuyasha from the room so she could continue her examination. He did not leave easily. He did not want to leave Kagome the way she was, but with very firm urging from Kaede he left to get the others. Kaede returned to Kagome and started to check her from head to toe.

After telling the others what had happened Inuyasha went back to where he had found Kagome and the demon. He started to gather all of her things for her. He picked up her bag and thought that if it was not for it she would probably be dead. He looked inside and was surprised to see all of the others gifts still there. None of them seemed to be damaged. Inuyasha was happy she did not lose everything she had just gotten. As he started to walk back to Kaede's he saw the comb in the dirt. Amazingly enough it had not been broken in all of struggle. He picked it up and started to think how easy it would be to crush it, or throw it into the woods. Then he would not have to be reminded of that idiot Hojo. Inuyasha contemplated doing this for quite a while, but in the end he decided not to. No matter who had given it to Kagome it made her happy and right now he wanted her happy, well and arguing with him as she normally was. He tucked the comb into the pack and started back to Kaede.

As Inuyasha was about to enter the hut a thought hit him, "Where were the jewel shards?" Now that he was thinking about it he had not seen them on Kagome, and they had definitely not been back at the scene of the attack. This meant that the demon must have taken them. He growled "bastard" as he realized that was why Kagome had been attacked. The demon had been after the sacred jewel shards not Kagome.