OH NO! Where did Kagome go? Can Inuyasha save her? For those of you who are like... " I already read this one... why is it resubmitted?" I forgot to add my author's notes so had to redue it.. Oo Hehehe... sorry about that.
Disclaimer: I only own Inuyasha in my dreams.In reality... that's a different story.
Don't Let Go
Chapter 2: Poisonous Endeavor
By: Roses of Chaos
The water was arctic-cold as it stung into Inuyasha's hanyou skin. It didn't take long to find Kagome, detained by a water demon. Her eyes were that of a snake, cerulean blue in color. They matched her scaly razor sharp skin. She had a long finned tail. Kagome had the tail coiled tightly around her body. She increased her hold, cutting into Kagome's delicate flesh as she lay helpless and unconscious. Inuyasha wasted no time attacking the demon.
"Iron Reaver Soul Stealer" he cried, slashing the water snake demon across the face. She retreated behind a nearby rock, Kagome still trapped in her tail. "Oh no you don't" Inuyasha bellowed as he sliced through the rock. "Iron Reaver Soul Stealer" The tail of the monster flew off. Blood seeped into the water, tinting it a murky red. The demon cried out in pain as it sank to the bottom of the lake. Inuyasha quickly grabbed Kagome, still ensnared in the detached tail, and swam furiously to the surface.
Sango and the others gasped as they quickly ran to their aid. Inuyasha laid her down on the ground cautiously and looked down grimly. Kagome's skin was clammy, and her lips were turning blue.
"She's not breathing" he said. "Water must be in her lungs!" Miroku acknowledged. "Move," Sango ordered, pushing everyone aside and kneeling next to her friend. She placed her lips to Kagome's and blew slowly into her mouth. "Don't touch the tail, it's wracked with poison" Inuyasha warned.
Shippo stood on Kagome's chest, to test for breaths. Sango continued to try and breath life into Kagome. A loud shrill came from behind them as the water demon splashed up from the water. Shippo jumped up out of fear and landed hardly on Kagome's chest. His little feet began to thump nervously on Kagome's chest as the water demon towered over him.
"I'll kill you all!" she yelled. Inuyasha grabbed his Tetsusaiga. "I don't have time to toy with you!" he barked, defeating the pesky demon with one swing of his wind scar. They all turned when they heard a loud gasp. "It's Kagome!" Sango replied, turning her on the side. A large amount of water spilled from her lips to the ground. "Out of the way," Inuyasha ordered. "We must get her inside and get her warm!" Miroku suggested, but his friends were already ahead of him.
Inside the cave, Sango and Shippo unpacked all of the blankets, and began making a bed next to the fire. Inuyasha carefully removed the poison infested tail that had embedded itself in Kagome's arms and stomach. Miroku looked on, saying a small prayer for his injured friend. Inuyasha threw the scaly tail aside and began wrapping her wounds.
"Poor Kagome" Shippo said helplessly as he watched begin patting her body with a spare blanket, trying to remove the excess water. "We have to get her dry" he said coolly. After she was semi dry, the boys went outside, while Sango undressed her, and wrapped her tightly in all of the blankets.
Inuyasha looked on, fear gripping his face as Kagome winced in pain. His concentration on the injured girl was broken by Miroku's voice. "I know this poison," he said grimly, examining the tail cautiously. With everyone's undivided attention, he continued. "It's very rare, and the antidote is very complicated to make.
"Let me see," Sango said, taking a piece of the tail for observation. "I've seen this poison before!" she exclaimed. "My brother Kohaku and a couple other people from my village were infected with it. We had to travel very far for several of the ingredients." She looked down at Kagome. "We don't have much time, seven days at the most."
"Well…" Inuyasha waited for a moment. "What are the ingredients?" his voice becoming forceful.
"That's just it," she said lowly. "I can remember only a couple. They can be found in Kaede's village. I will have to go to the demon slayers village for the complete list. We will also need a lot of spiritual power to make this work, and Kaede will not be enough."
"Alright" Inuyasha said, taking immediate control. "Sango, you and Kirara go to the demon slayers village. Get the list and start tracking down those ingredients." His gaze then shifted to Miroku and the small fox demon. "Shippo… you will need to transform and take Miroku to Kaede's village. When Sango is finished, she will meet you there. You and the old woman make the cure." He paused and looked down at Kagome. "I'll stay here."
Everyone agreed upon their tasks and were off without another word. Sango headed west, while Miroku and Shippo headed east. Inuyasha gazed down at Kagome, taking his place beside her. He rubbed his hand softly on her cheek.
'Oh Kagome,' he thought to himself. Just then, he heard his name slip from her slightly parted lips. "Inuyasha" The sound was faint, but Inuyasha could hear it. "Kagome!" he said, leaning over her. "Just hang on Kagome, we will help you." Without opening her eyes, she replied softly. "I know." and drifted back to unconsciousness.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha asked. When he received no answer, he ran his hand from her forehead, to her silky smooth, yet ice cold hand and took it in his. "It will be alright." he reassured himself aloud. 'She has to be alright.'
First, she is almost drowned. Now she is poisoned too! Oh poor Kagome. I hope they can find the ingredients for the antidote in time! Let's hope Inuyasha can warm her up before hypothermia kills her.
Thank you to all of the people who reviewed and emailed me! Im very glad you enjoyed it so far!
Lifeuntome: Don't you love it when soap opera's have you begging for more! Thank you for those kind words.
Turtlerad17: Thank you for your review! Ya know, at first I was going to have it under water for the whole story, but then something else popped in my head. But don't worry, because I threw underwater in my other story that I am still working on called 'The Hotspring' Hope you check it out when I finally get it posted!
Sammy: Hmmmm... ya never know... I could just not like Kagome and Kill her off... and write ME in there! I never was one for sharing! Thanks for your review OO
CoolAnimeArtist: Omgosh you made me blush! I hope I can live up to those very kind words!
Angelwendy84: Hehe thank you for your review! Aye Aye Cap'n I shall keep with the writing!
