Chapter 13
A Star Filled Sky
Sisana: lol, do you think the youkai lord would save two people in one day? Well, read to find out. Thank you for the help, I couldn't find it anywhere! But anywho, thanks for the review, and I hope you like this final chapter.
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((Chapter 13))
"There they are!" Sango shouted to Miroku as she pointed. The monk nodded.
"Everything seems to be over." He observed.
"Take us down, Kirara." The demon slayer said. The youkai roared in response and did as she was told.
"Kagome!" Shippo shouted as he jumped to the ground. "What's wrong with Inu-Yasha?" The kit asked as he came to sit next to the priestess. Kira turned to meet the monk and demon slayer.
"What is it, Kira?" Sango asked.
"He was struck through the chest. His breathing is rough, and he was coughing up blood. I think the lung was punctured." The Taka replied softly.
"What can we do?" Miroku asked as Sango went to Kagome.
"Nothing." Kira replied as she and Miroku watched Sango. "He is a hanyou. We have to hope that his youkai blood will be able to save his life.
((Sango))
Sango knelt down across from Kagome, on the other side of Inu-Yasha. The priestess' head was lowered over the hanyou's head, tears spilling down her face and dripping onto the silver haired boy's face. "Kagome, let's take him to Kaede's." The demon slayer whispered, resting a hand on the younger girl's shoulder. Kagome sniffled once and nodded.
"Yes, we can't just let him lay out here." The priestess said thickly. Sango nodded back. The slayer turned to look at Miroku and Kira over her shoulder. Kagome cradled the hanyou's head closer to her chest as Sango got to her feet and jointed the other two.
"How's Kagome?" Kira asked. The Taka hadn't known the priestess very long, but something drew her toward the ebony haired girl.
"Normal for this situation." Sango replied. The hanyou blinked once as the slayer sighed slowly.
"For this situation?" Kira questioned.
"Inu-Yasha always fights until the point when he can't even stand." Miroku answered. "But never have Inu-Yasha's wounds been this bad." The monk added.
"Sango, could you have Kirara come over here?" Kagome whispered. The three remaining adults turned to look at the teen.
"Sure, Kagome." Sango nodded to her youkai friend. The two tailed cat roared and went to the priestess' side.
((Kagome))
Kagome couldn't stop her tears. Inu-Yasha's breathing had begun to slow, becoming even harsher against her ears. "Oh Inu-Yasha, wake up… please Inu-Yasha…" She whispered.
Shippo had his hand resting on Kagome's leg as he watched the young priestess. Why is she crying? Inu-Yasha's going to be fine. "Don't cry, Kagome." The kit tried. Her eyes shifted to the child.
"I'm sorry, Shippo." The teen tried to smile at him. She turned to Kirara. "Will you help me take Inu-Yasha back to Kaede's?" The youkai nodded at the girl's words, getting down onto her knees. Sango, Miroku, and Kira rushed to help the priestess lift the hanyou onto the back of Kirara.
"Go with him, Kagome." Sango urged. The priestess nodded silently and got onto Kirara behind Inu-Yasha. "Ok, Kirara." The demon slayer added. The battle ready youkai roared and jumped into the sky.
"Don't look like that, Shippo." Miroku said with a smile. The kit blinked and looked up at the monk. "You know they will both be fine." The youkai nodded at the human's words.
((FF ))
Kagome slid off of Kirara's back as the youkai landed once again. "Kagome? What has happened?" The older priestess asked, coming to meet the three.
"Inu-Yasha is in trouble." The girl replied as two men took the hanyou into Kaede's hut. Kaede and Kagome followed.
"What do ye mean child?" But Kagome did not need to explain, for as Kaede knelt down, the blood stained her vision. "We must hurry; I will go get some things. Ye stay here to watch over him." The older priestess got to her feet again and left.
Kagome knelt at the hanyou's side in Kaede's place. "Inu-Yasha… Why must you do this to me…?" She whispered as she stroked his silver hairline. Tears stung her eyes as fear squeezed her heart. You can't die on me… not when I just came back to you… The priestess thought softly. "Wake up, Inu-Yasha…" She breathed, pulling the hanyou up to her chest and hugging him tightly.
"Kagome, any change?" Kaede's voice asked. The younger priestess laid the hanyou back down softly.
"No, he's still unconscious." Kagome replied.
"Ye should go change." The older woman said as she walked to Kagome's side.
"What?" The teen questioned. Kaede nodded toward her, and Kagome looked down. The teen's uniform was ripped down the front, and dark blood now stained her bare chest and bra. She quickly grabbed the red, damp, cloth and tried to cover her chest again. "Kaede, do you have some cloths?"
"Aye, child."
"One's that aren't red?" Kagome added as Kaede walked away.
"I will see what I can find ye."
((Everyone else))
"Kirara's back!" Shippo shouted as he pointed into the sky. The monk, demon slayer, and hanyou turned to look. The larger youkai roared as she came to land near her master.
"Did you return in time, Kirara?" Sango asked, setting her had on the youkai's neck. Kirara nodded silently. "Good, can you take us back?" The slayer added. The youkai roared in agreement. "Let's go you guys." Sango said as she jumped onto Kirara's back. Miroku and Shippo did as the slayer said.
"I'll just walk." Kira said with a small smile.
"It's alright. You've grown as one of us. Come on," Sango said, holding out her hand to the hanyou. Kira smiled as she took the slayer's hand before jumping lightly onto Kirara's back behind Miroku. "Let's go, Kirara." The youkai roared again as she leapt into the sky.
((Kagome/Inu-Yasha))
Kagome pushed Kaede's door aside as she reentered the hut. The young priestess now wore a long tight skirt, much like Sango's, except Kagome's was azure. The girl's top was just another haori like Inu-Yasha's, only light blue with dark flowers patterning the sleeves. "Kaede?" She asked softly. The older priestess got to her feet and met the teen.
"His wound is healing over, but he had not woken." Kaede said. Kagome nodded silently. The older priestess moved outside after nodding back. Kagome set her ruined school uniform down in a corner before moving to Inu-Yasha's side.
"You can open your eyes now, Inu-Yasha. It's not funny anymore." The teen whispered. She moved the rag around in the bowl next to her. Tears again stung her eyes as she wrung the piece of cloth out before wiping off the hanyou's face. The priestess tried to smile as she silently watched the hanyou's chest rise and fall. He'll be fine…he'll wake up soon…
Kagome moved the cloth from Inu-Yasha's head, just before the hanyou coughed and moved his head from side to side. "Inu-Yasha?" The teen questioned in a worried tone. "Inu-Yasha!" Her voice became shrill. Blood covered the hanyou's lips and dripped onto the floor. Crimson liquid bubbled in the pool filling the half-demon's mouth. "INU-YASHA!"
The pool fell silent.
((Outside))
"INU-YASHA!"
"That's Kagome!" Sango said as Kirara landed again.
"It must be Inu-Yasha." Miroku add as the two humans, hanyou and youkai ran into Kaede's hut. Everyone froze as their eyes fell on the priestess crying over the hanyou.
"He's dead…" Kira breathed as she heard no heartbeat; no breathe enter the hanyou's lungs.
"What!" Sango whispered back sharply.
"Inu-Yasha's not dead." Kagome snapped. The others turned back to the priestess.
"Kagome…" Sango moved toward her younger friend.
"No, he's not dead." The girl repeated.
"Ok, Kagome." The slayer said as she knelt down next to the teen. Kagome grinded her teeth together as she pulled the hanyou to her chest. She rested her forehead on top of his head, her tears falling into his silver hair.
Wake up, Inu-Yasha…
((View Switch))
Golden eyes opened slowly. Hu…? Where am I…? Where's Kagome…? The eyes fell closed again. I'll find her in a minute…She's not in any danger…
"Inu-Yasha…" A woman's soft voice called.
Wha…? Gold appeared again. Who…? The orbs fell on a human woman, dressed in a multi-colored kimono. Mother…?
"Come here, Inu-Yasha." The woman said with a smile as she held out her arms.
"Is it really you, Mother?" The hanyou questioned as he got to his feet. He recognized this village, or what had once been a village, it was where he had been born and had grown up, until it was burned and he had been chased away. He blinked once as he turned back to the woman.
"Yes, Inu-Yasha, it is I, you're Mother." She replied. "Now, come, my son, let me hold you again." The woman continued. Inu-Yasha slowly did as he was told, still unsure of everything.
How long have I been here…? Where's Kagome…I can't smell her at all... The last thought scared the hanyou as he reached the woman claiming to be Izayoi, his Mother.
"You've grown so much, into a man, and have fallen in love." Izayoi said as she hugged her son close.
In love? Does she mean Kikyo? The hanyou pulled back slightly so he could look into his Mother's eyes. "Who are you talking about?" He whispered.
"The younger girl, the stronger one." Izayoi replied. Inu-Yasha was silent as he turned away.
"I don't understand, Mother." The hanyou finally said.
"You will."
"What would you know of it?" He snapped as he pulled away sharply. "You've been dead since I was a child."
"And how is it that you can be here with me now?" She questioned softly. Gold orbs widened as the hanyou realized the answer. He spun back around to face the human.
"I'm dead." He breathed. Izayoi nodded slowly. "I can't be dead! I promised Kikyo that I'd—" The hanyou stopped suddenly.
"Promised the woman what, Inu-Yasha?"
"Nothing." He muttered back, his eyes turning away from the woman.
"That you would go to hell with her, am I right my son?"
"Yes, Mother." Inu-Yasha whispered.
"Because she followed you into death. Did you ever think that she was doing her duty?"
"No."
"And what about the other girl, Kagome? Do you care for her too? Or is she the one doing her duty, staying with you to find the jewel shards?" Inu-Yasha was silent at his Mother's questions. Izayoi smiled softly as she moved back to the hanyou. "I want to show you something." She took his arm and led him lightly to one of the unburned huts. "Go in." She said to his questioning look.
"What will I find?"
"That is something only you will know."
Inu-Yasha looked at his Mother another second before turning to the door and walking into the hut.
The hanyou blinked as white light blinded him for a second. "Inu-Yasha…" A soft voice called. The hanyou whirled around as he recognized the voice.
"Kagome...? What are you doing here?" His voice was weak as he remembered Izayoi's words.
"And how is it that you can be here with me now?"
Is she dead too…? No, she can't be… She was safe! The hanyou stopped as he smelled the salt from Kagome's tears.
"You can open you eyes now, Inu-Yasha. It's not funny anymore." The priestess whispered.
"Kagome…don't cry…" He moved toward her, reaching a hand out to put on her shoulder. The girl didn't move. Inu-Yasha looked over her. His gold orbs fell on his body, his chest barely moving. "Damn, I don't want to die yet… I have to avenge Kikyo…" The hanyou fell silent for a second, just watching Kagome. "And I can't leave her alone…" He finally finished.
The scene before him faded into darkness. "No, I want to see Kagome again!"
"Inu-Yasha, come out…That is all you are going to see." Izayoi called. The hanyou growled as he did as his Mother asked. He was met with a soft, sad smile. "Do you see now, my son?" Inu-Yasha turned away at the woman's words. "Do you realize who you are in love with now? Who means more to you? And who cares for you just as much right back?" Izayoi finished. The hanyou was silent. He jumped as his Mother hugged him again.
"Mo—Mother…" He stuttered as he looked up at her.
"Go back to her… I will continue to wait." She placed a kiss on his forehead.
"Mother?" Inu-Yasha gasped as she let go and stepped away from the hanyou. He gritted his fangs in pain as his hand grabbed at his suddenly bloody chest. His vision blurred as he fell to his knees. "Kagome…" The hanyou breathed as everything blurred to black.
((View Switch))
"Let me go! I need to be near him!" Kagome screamed as Sango pulled the priestess away from the Inu-hanyou.
"Kagome, Inu-Yasha is gone, let his soul rest in peace now." The demon slayer said calmly. The teen collapsed against her friend, sobbing uncontrollably. Sango just held her friend close.
"How could he die!" Kagome sobbed. "He wasn't supposed to die…"
Kira stood away from the rest, her eyes on fire for the girl. He was too weak…But she loved him like that anyway… The Taka's eyes narrowed slightly as a sound reached her ears. What was that…?
"Lady Kagome," Miroku said, coming to Sango's side. The priestess turned red eyes to the monk.
"What, Miroku?" She whispered.
"Look." He said, pointing at the Inu-hanyou. The three women turned.
"INU-YASHA!" Kagome yelled, pulling away from a stunned Sango. The priestess fell at the hanyou's side against. She rested her forehead on his chest, her tears falling on the now rising and falling chest of the Inu.
"That—hurts—" Inu-Yasha gasped suddenly. Kagome lifted her head.
"How—" She started, but stopped as smoke clouded her eyes. "What's going on!"
"His wound is disappearing!" Miroku replied. "Kagome, your tears…" He breathed.
Inu-Yasha bit back a howl as pain pulsed through his veins. Where in the hells is it coming from? His golden orbs locked with Kagome's. Her eyes were filled with tears that fell into his wound.
"His wound is disappearing!" The hanyou heard Miroku say. "Kagome, your tears…"
"Kagome…" Inu-Yasha growled, turning his head toward her.
"Inu-Yasha, what happened? You scared me…" Kagome whispered. The hanyou grinned.
"I'm sorry…" He swallowed, blood still tinting his tongue.
"Oh Kami, Inu-Yasha…"
The pain suddenly stopped. The Inu blinked once in surprise before slowly sitting up. He turned to Kagome again, who stared right back. "Kagome… thank you…" He whispered. Tears filled the girl's eyes yet again as she smiled.
"Inu-Yasha…" Kagome jumped forward lightly as she wrapped her arms around his neck in a tight hug.
Thank you… Inu-Yasha thought as he returned the embrace.
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile
while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I
could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in
this moment forever
Well, every moment spent with you
Is a
moment I treasure
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause
I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even
when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd
still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Lying close to you
Feeling your heart beating
And I'm
wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we're together
And I just
wanna stay with you
In this moment forever, forever and ever
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause
I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even
when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd
still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna miss one smile
I don't wanna miss one kiss
Well,
I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I
just wanna hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And
just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time
Don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd
miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even
when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
'Cause
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
The hanyou and priestess lay outside of Kaede's village, looking up at the night sky. "I didn't think that I would be here, looking at the sky, ever again." Kagome smiled as she turned to look at the hanyou. "Let alone with you next to me, Inu-Yasha."
"Feh, don't think anything of it." The hanyou replied. The teen continued to smile as she turned onto her side. The Inu wrapped his arms around her shoulders and pulled her close. Kagome sighed lightly as she rested her head on his chest.
The two were silent again.
"I saw my Mother." The hanyou said suddenly. Kagome turned to look up at him.
"And?" She questioned as he stroked her arm.
"And she opened my eyes, Kagome."
"What do you mean?" The girl asked as she played with silver strands of hair.
"About you…"
"Is that a bad thing?"
"I'm not sure yet." Inu-Yasha smiled, "but I'm sure I will find out."
"That sounds good." Kagome said as she nodded into his haori. "So, what are you going to do tomorrow?" She felt the hanyou shrug under her at her question.
"That depends on what I do tonight." He laughed lightly.
"And what would that be?" Kagome asked as she lifted herself onto her elbows and smiled at the hanyou.
"You."
"What!"
"Well—ah—what I meant was—" Kagome stopped his words as she leaned up and sealed his mouth with hers. He blinked as she pulled away slowly.
"I would like that." She whispered.
"What?"
"My eyes have been opened too. Inu-Yasha, we both overcame death, I'm tired of hiding. I love you, Inu-Yasha." Her eyes sparkled as she stroked his silver hairline.
"You lied."
"I know, but I thought it was best. Now I realize it isn't. Can you forgive me?"
He stared as her for a second before pulling her to him, his lips brushing hers lightly. "I would always forgive you, Kagome." He breathed.
"I'm so glad." The priestess hugged the hanyou tightly, resting her cheek on his chest. "I'm so glad that you are still here. I don't know what I would have done without you."
"You would have moved on."
"Are you sure about that?"
Inu-Yasha was silent as he turned back to look at the sky. Kagome sighed as she turned onto her back, her head still on the hanyou's moving chest. "I love you too, Kagome." He muttered. The priestess jumped into a sitting position, her eyes wide as she looked at the hanyou. "What?" He questioned as he sat up just behind her side.
"What did you say?" She gasped.
"What?" The hanyou blinked at the girl. Kagome smiled as a reply.
"Never mind. We're together again, that's all that matters right now. Let's forget everything but right here, right now, just for tonight." Kagome said as she leaned against the hanyou again. He wrapped his arms around her lightly.
"That sounds good." He replied in a whisper, before kissing the priestess' neck softly. Kagome rested her hands over Inu-Yasha's as they both turned to look back up at the star filled sky.
((Author Note))
That is the end… I don't know whether to be happy or sad… I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please leave just one more review for me. I will have a few one shots coming out soon, as well as another Inu-Yasha fic, so look for those in the near future. A special thanks to Aerosmith for his lyrics above, and all of my reviewers. I love you all. Well, my time looks to be about up, so I will stop talking and let you go back to what you were doing, hope to hear from all of you again!
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