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Love Me as I Am

Chapter 52- Making it Through

It was day 3 of the ordeal and Yasuo had still not woken up. Everyone was worried at this point but none more than Suki.

'What if he never wakes up…What if…I've lost him forever? No. He wouldn't leave me…he just wouldn't.'

Yasuo had been moved back to his own house so that the children wouldn't have to stay at Menka's house 24/7 and Suki could watch them at night. After much crying from both Asako and Kuno, Menka took them back to her house for the day so Suki would be left alone to treat Yasuo.

'They miss daddy…and so do I.' Thought Suki as she put a blanket over Yasuo.

It was only mid-afternoon but she was tired from staying up all night and wanted to take a nap. Carefully she put her arm around Yasuo's stomach and lay down, falling asleep almost as soon as her head hit the pillow.

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Yasuo coughed and coughed then opened his weary eyes and cringed. Why did his chest hurt so much? Something heavy was wrapped around his stomach and he confirmed it to be an arm, though to whom the arm belonged he wasn't sure. He didn't recognize her. She must have obviously known him or why else would she cling like that? Question upon question made it's way into his head. Like…who was he?

It hurt his head to think. Everything hurt. His body racked with pain and his vision was blurred.

"Who am I?"

Suki awoke with a jump. Had she been dreaming? His voice, it seemed so real. Slowly she lifted her eyes just as Yasuo got into another coughing fit. Hurriedly she sat him up and rubbed his back.

Yasuo's coughs subsided momentarily as he looked at the woman beside him.

She was crying.

"W-why are you crying?"

He cringed again as Suki threw her arms around his neck, pressing slightly against his tender wounds.

"I-I thought I'd lost you."

"Who are you?"

"Hmm?"

"What am I doing here?"

Suki gasped and stared him straight in the eyes.

"I-I'm Suki…you remember me don't you? Don't you?" she begged, her eyes pleading and her voice raising with every word.

Yasuo sent her a blank and confused look and tears welled up in her eyes as she set her hands on his shoulders.

"You must remember…we were going to get married. Remember? Onegai…say you do! Onegai…" she broke down crying and set both her hands on the floor.

'H-he doesn't remember…I have lost him after all.'

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"He took a pretty hard hit to the head didn't he? The concussion must have done it." Kagome confirmed, looking to Inuyasha.

"He may not remember you now…but something will bring him back. Had he seen Asako and Kuno yet since he's been awake?"

Suki shook her head sadly and sighed.

"They're still at Menka's house. It's right down the road."

"I'm just glad you sent Tobi to get us so we can figure this all out."

Inuyasha nodded in agreement with Kagome.

Yasuo sat in the middle of the three, a slightly dazed look upon his face. Who were they? They seemed so familiar…and yet…so distant. He sighed, feeling like an outcast. And, he still didn't know his own name.

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"You MUST go over and see him Kanaye. I think if you talked to him or something it would be good for him."

"I'll do it, but I still don't see the point."

"Yasuo needs everyone now. Your sister needs you."

Kanaye sighed and nodded.

"Fine, but you're coming with me."

"Of course."

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"Rin, there's a letter here from my half-brother's wench for you." Said Sesshomaru, holding the letter out for her to come get.

Rin nodded, familiar with his choice of vocabulary and walked over to retrieve it.

Dear Rin,

Suki's fiancée was injured in a battle with a demon. The same demon that injured him was the one that killed my husband (though now he's back and kicking thanks to Sesshomaru) Anyway, Yasuo now has head injuries and can't remember anything. I was wondering if you'd be so kind as to stop by and see him. Bring Sesshomaru along with you. I am hoping to bring some of his memories back and I'm sure he'll remember Sesshomaru's face. I only hope now that Sesshomaru and Inuyasha wont fight. Arigatou!

Sincerely,

Higurashi, Kagome

"She sounded so…cheerful. Maybe she's been through so much she doesn't even know enough to be sad."

Sesshomaru looked curiously at her while she thought aloud, having no idea what she was talking about.

"Oh…gomen. I uh…Sesshomaru. We need to go see Inuyasha again."

Sesshomaru cocked a brow.

"What for? What is it this time?"

"Suki's fiancee…he sustained some head injuries and now has lost his memory. Kagome thinks if he sees you and I he may get some of his memories back. The directions to get to his house are right here."

"Why me?"

"Well…you can't say your face isn't…unique."

"Hn."

Rin smiled and took his hand, pressing herself against his chest and looking up at him.

"Hai. You're unique face that I have come to love so much."

Sesshomaru closed his eyes and kissed her gently.

"Fine. When do we leave?"

"Right now if you'd like."

Sesshomaru nodded and they walked outside, boarding Ah and Un and heading towards Yasuo's house, leaving the maids to take care of Kunara, whom they thought was sleeping.

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"Why do you persist in trying to kill them father? Why?" Kunara asked the wind.

"Lady Kagome…Lord Inuyasha…all of them. I don't understand. Are you going to kill Lord Sesshomaru too?" Kunara asked, setting her small elbows on the windowsill and watching Rin and Sesshomaru fly off. A single tear slid down her cheek and fell down into the material of her kimono.

"I wont let you. You can't kill them! Onegai don't!"

At that moment a rather plump maid burst into the room and looked at Kunara, a frantic gleam in her eye.

"Kunara dear. What are you talking about?"

Kunara broke into tears as the maid took her into her arms to comfort her. She was trying to say something but it was barely decipherable because of her sobs.

"He…wants…to kill…them…"

"Who wants to kill who?" asked the maid, but she gave up, as speaking to Kunara just wasn't possible now.

She was beside herself and all her crying had practically made her sick with a mixture of coughing and hiccups.

"You should get some more rest dear."

Another maid came in to fix the bed for Kunara as the plump maid set her down in it and covered her up. When both had left, Kunara grabbed her doll and held it close, sticking her thumb in her mouth for the first time in years. She was in need of comfort that she would never find until Naraku was dead and her father and mother figures, Sesshomaru and Rin, were safe and sound and back within her reach permanently.

New people were coming in here and there and Yasuo was overwhelmed with unfamiliar faces. None seemed more familiar though then Suki's. Suki…Suki…why did it ring a bell? A loud one at that. Yasuo had an inkling that she must have been very important to him. She had told them that they were to be married. Married? How could he possible marry someone he didn't remember?

Yasuo got into another coughing jag just as Sesshomaru and Rin walked in the door. His eyes were centered on the floor and at the moment he couldn't even lift his eyes to see who had come in. He felt Suki's hand on his back, rubbing it gently and soothingly. If she really was his love, maybe…just maybe he would have to learn to love her all over again.

Yasuo was provided some water as his coughing stopped and he was finally able to see the visitors. He had gotten the cup to his mouth and tilted it, but found himself unable to drink it as water ran down his chin. He received a peculiar vibe from the demon lord. A vibe he himself couldn't understand.

"Sesshomaru."

As he spoke the name, everyone gasped. Everyone but the great lord Sesshomaru.

"So it is like you said then. In the letter." He said, turning to Kagome.

Kagome nodded.

"Hai. I don't know how, but I knew he would remember you."

"Looks like you saved the day again Sesshomaru." Scoffed Inuyasha.

"I HATE being the hero." Reminded Sesshomaru.

"Feh."

"Yasuo, do you remember anything else?"

Yasuo kept his eyes on Sesshomaru, not letting them wander the least bit.

"You're a demon."

"Now we're getting somewhere." Came Miroku's familiar voice from the doorway.

His arm was snaked around Sango's waist and it rested comfortably on her hips but no lower. Sango smiled a bit awkwardly as he brought her in. Slowly he brought her down into his lap as he took a seat on the floor.

"So, did we miss anything?"

"He remembers Sesshomaru."

"Figure'd as much. Anything else?"

"Nope, can you think of something that might jog his memory?" Miroku thought long and hard while everyone waited.

"What about the wedding? Try playing one of the songs that was played there." Kagome nodded as Suki handed her an instrument and she began playing.

Without realizing it, Yasuo's hand drifted over to Suki's, which was pressed flat against the floor, and his fingers weaved with hers. Suki laid her head against his as they listened.

'I remember….how could I have forgotten?'

Before anyone knew it they were kissing. Not playfully but passionately, as if they had been separated forever. It sure seemed like they had. Memories flooded back through the kiss it seemed and Yasuo could remember most everything. Was it a spell? If so, it was broken. The only thing left to worry about was Yasuo's health, but that would be taken care of soon enough.

Everyone stared. Was it safe to kiss like that? Miroku feigned a cough and Sango turned to look at him.

"Just leave them alone Miroku. It's not like they're hurting anything."

"It don't look healthy." Inuyasha pointed out as Kagome kissed his cheek playfully.

"Of course it's healthy." Inuyasha nodded, deciding not to fight with her. She wasn't fun to mess with because, being as how he still had demon blood in him, Kagome hadn't removed his necklace for more than a night or two. He tended to loose himself in fighting sometimes and it came in handy to still be able to use the "sit" command though Inuyasha felt he kissed the dirt more often than Kagome. He had made a point to tell her that too during one of their fights and she had promised to kiss him more often, or at least, use the "sit" command less frequently.

~*~*~ I'm really really sorry for those of you that read this earlier when the format was screwed up. I did it on the freakin' school computer and it messed it up. Oh yeah, well I fixed it anyway so I hope now you guys can read it. My friend is here bugging me to get off so I'll let her get on now. GOMEN for the delay in fixing it cause I didn't know till I got some reviews from people that were confused. I'll try to get another chapter up soon. Until then, SAYONARA minna-san! ~*~*~ Miyu