here is the last chapter. Hope you enjoyed my story, I had fun writing it. Byez
Chapter 7
Inuyasha was talking to Miroku and Sango. He realized he smelled blood. He looked at Miroku and Sango and saw no blood. His heart sank. He whipped around and saw Kagome staring at her hand. She looked up and met his eyes. "Inuyasha," he heard her gasp. He ran over to her and he caught her as she passed out. "Kagome, Kagome, answer me!" He looked up at Sango and Miroku. We need to get her back to Kaede," said Miroku. "Will she be ok?" Shippo was stroking Kagome's hair. "She might be if we can get her to Kaede," said Sango, "I will take her on Kirara, you two come as fast as you can." Inuyasha didn't want to leave her but knew that if she didn't get help soon she wouldn't make it, from what he could tell the wound was very deep. Ok," he gently picked her up and walked outside. Kirara transformed and Sango got on. Inuyasha carefully sat Kagome in front of Sango so she could hold onto her. "Be very careful Sango," said Miroku.
Sango gave Kirara's side a little squeeze with her legs and Kirara was off.
"Let's be off," said Miroku. "Right." Inuyasha began to run and Miroku followed. They were only a day from Kaede's village but the need to hurry was in them. They exited the village and followed the path.
"Please let her be ok, please let her be ok," thought Sango. "Do you think she will be ok?" She jumped, she didn't notice Shippo had gotten on with her. "I'm sure she will be fine." She tried to convince not only the little kitsune but herself as well. They did not speak the rest of the way back. They reached the village in less than an hour.
Kaede was sitting in her hut making dinner. She was waiting for the stew to bing boiling when she heard a thump outside and someone scream her name.
"Kaede!" Sango got down off of Kirara. Kaede came of her hut, "What are ye doing her child?" Then she saw Kagome. She was very pale and covered in blood. "Oh my, get her in, quick!" She held open the door so Kirara could enter. "Lay her here." Kaede cleared a spot for her next to the fire. Sango carefully lifted Kagome up and with Kaede's help they set her on the pallet and Kaed immediately began dressing Kagome's wound.
Inuyasha and Miroku arrived about two hours later. "KAGOME!!" Inuyasha burst in. He looked around the room and saw her laying on the floor and Kaede redressing her wounds. He ran over and sat next to her. Miroku entered, he was panting from all the running. He went and sat next to Sango who had moved to the otherside of the room when Inuyasha came in.
Miroku sat down beside Sango. He leaned against the wall, "Ow!," he said as he jumped away from the wall. He moved the robe off his shoulder and saw a cut. Sango saw and and got up to grab Kagome's first aid kit form her backpack, (Inuyasha had brought her backpack with him) then walked over to Miroku. "Let me see the wound please," she said as she neeled down and opened the white box. Miroku began undoing the top of his robe. Sango took out what Kagome called 'Neosporin' and some bandages. "Turn around please." Miroku did as he was told. Sango cleaned the wound, it was a thin line along his back, and couldn't help but blush a little. Sango smiled when Miroku kind of twitched hwne she ran her finger of the skin near the wound. "He's ticklish, she thought." She wanted to do it again but fought the urge. "Done," she said and began to put everything away. "Thank you," he said and began to put his robe back on. "Oh gods," he thought, "she has no idea what that one little touch did." Sango put the first aid kit back in Kagome's bag and went back to sit next to Miroku.
Inuyasha sat nest to Kagome, holding her hand while Kaede finished rebandaging her wound. Kaede got up and walked outside for her usual walk. Inuyasha stroked Kagome's hand with his thumb and brought his other hand to her cheek. Kaede didn't have the heart to tell Inuyasha that Kagome had lost so much blood that she might not make it. "Shippo would you like to come for a walk with me?" "Sure Lady Kaede," he said and walked outside with her.
Sango looked over at Inuyasha, he was stroking kagome's face. "Miroku," she whispered, "let's give him some privacy." "Agreed," he said. They got up and left.
"Kagome, you can't leave me," Inuyasha could feel the difference in her body temperature. Inuyasha couldn't help but blame himself for what happened. "There has to be some way I can help," he whispered to himself. Then he remembered something his mother and father talked about when his mother was in danger. He felt fingers wrap around his own, "Huh? Kagome!"
Kagome could feel someone holding her hand. "There has to be someway I can help," she heard a familiar voice whisper. She tightened her hand around his. "Inuyasha, where are you?" "What? I'm right here!" "Why can't she see me, her eyes are open? Oh no, I have to hurry," he thought. "Kagome, I'm going to help you but you have to cooperate." "Okay," she said daizedly. "Kagome, I need you to sit up, I know it will hurt but we need to hurry." She winced as Inuyasha sat her up. He set her so her back sax against his chest. He took one of his claws and ran it across his wrist drawing blood. He put his wrist up to her mouth, "Kagome, you need to drink." She did as she was told, she didn't know what she was drinking but she tasted copper.
Within moments the wound had closed and Kagome could feel something wash through her body. She began to breathe heavily and shiver. Inuyasha held her close. "It will be over soon." Kagome gasped and her back arched, it was over. She lay limp against Inuyasha.
Sango and Miroku had walked around a little while, the nfound a spot under a tree to sit. "This is nice," Miroku said. "What is?" asked Sango, trying no to look at him. "Being here with you," he said simply. Sango looked at him, he was looking at the moon, then slowly turned to her. They locked eyes, to Sango it seemed like and eternity. Miroku brought one of his hands up and brushed Sango's face. Her eyes closed and she leaned into his touch, she opened her eyes again to look back at him. He began to lean in. Miroku brushed his lips against Sango's. Getting no protest, he caught her lips. At first Sango didn't respond but in seconds her body relaxed. Sango didn't think it could get any better until Miroku's tongue demanded entrance. She granted it. Miroku wasted no time in exploring her mouth. "Oh gods." Sango thought. She had moved her hands from her lap and put them around Miroku's neck. To Miroku's surprise Sango began to deepen the kiss, of course he couldn't complain. Sango moaned and shifted a little. Miroku grabbed her behind her knee and in one swift motion brought Sango to strattle him. She yelped in surprise and broke the kiss for breath. She opened her eyes and realized the position Miroku put her in. She looked at him and he smiled. He put his hands on her lower back and slid her closer. He caught her lips again, and her smile was lost in the kiss.
"Kaede? Do you think we should go back to the hut now?" Shippo asked yawning." "Ay, let us find Sango and Miroku." They walked in the direction Sango and Miroku went.
"Sango," Miroku whispered, his voice deeper than usual, "I really hate to say this, but we need to get back. Kaede and Shippo will probably be looking for us." "Okay," said Sango but inside she never wanted the moment to end. She stood up and began to shiver. She wanted his warmth back. Miroku stood up and brushed himself off.
"Sango, Miroku!" said Shippo, "now we can go back and I can sleep!" "Ready Sango?" asked Miroku turning to her. She nodded and they walked together back to the cabin. "Oh, and Miroku, if you touch another woman that isn't me, you will have hell to pay!" she said so only he could hear. Miroku just smiled.
"What do ye think ye are doing?" Kaede said when they entered the hut and she saw Inuyasha holding Kagome. "Shh," was his answer, "but," said Sango. "Don't worry, just go to sleep, you'll see in the morning." They were dumbfounded but went to bed none the less. Kaede on her mat, Shippo in Kagome's sleeping bag, and Sango and Miroku suspiciously close.
The next day, Kagome was the first to wake. "Where am I?" she thought. She remembered something happened with Inuyasha. She lifted her head and looked around her. "I'm back in Kaede's hut." Then she noticed Sango and Miroku. Sango was leaning against Miroku, her head on his shoulder and their fingers were entwined on Miroku's lap. Kagome smiled.
"You're awake," Kagome turned around to look up at Inuyasha. "Yeah," she said and smiled. "Kagome, can I see your wound." "Sure, she sat up and Inuyasha began to unwrap it for her. The bandaging was bloody but when Inuyasha got to the end, there was noghitn there. Kagome looked at the area in astonishment. "Where did it go?!" she asked poking the area. "OW!" she brought her hand up to her eyes and saw that her fingernails were sharp and pointed. She gasped. "Don't worry Kaogme, it is only temporary." "What are you saying? What happened?" she asked turning to Inuyasha. "I'm saying that the effects will only last a day or so. You were dying, and I was desperate. I had once overheard my father talked to my mother about it. She was being threatened and to try and save her, my dad wanted to turn her into a demon so she would be safe," Kagome's eyes opened wide when she realized what Inuyasha had done. "Since I am only half demon the effects won't last long. Just long enough for the wound to heal, which it already has done, it is surprising though, because not even I heal that fast. I think you priestess powers helped the process. It should go away sometime today, or maybe tomorrow." "I'm a demon!" she said horrified. "No, your half demon." Kagome let out a sigh of relief." "Thank you for saving me Inuyasha," she smiled. "Your welcome," he replied and leaned down and kissed her. They broke and smiled at eachother. Kagome arranged herself back in Inuyasha's lap, her head against his chest, and Inuyasha hugged her close to him.
Miroku could hear people talking. He was still half asleep but as he came too he realized it was Inuyasha and Kagome. The he noticed there was a weight on his shoulder, "Sango is sleeping, with her head on my shoulder." His mind wandered to the events of the night before completely forgetting about the conversation going on.
When Sango began to stir, Miroku was brought out of his daze. She yawned and rubbed the sleepies from her eyes. "Good morning, Sweetness," Miroku said with a grin. Sango was a little started by the nickname but remembering the events of last night, she looked up at him smiling brightly. Miroku leaned down and caught Sango's lips.
Inuyasha nad Kagome heard the, "Good morning, Sweetness" and opened their eyes. Inuyasha's jaw dropped and Kagome smiled as they saw miroku lean down and kiss Sango who gladly accepted. Kagome began to giggle, which made Sango and Miroku part and look at her. A blush crept across Sango's face while Miroku remained cool. "That was the cutest think I've ever seen!" Kagome said a little too loudly for Kaede say up, "What are all ye doing?" she said as she looked around the room at Sango and Miroku then Kagome and Inuyasha. "Kagome, ye are awake!?" Shippo stirred, "No party, sleepy," then rolled over. Everyone looked at him, then went back to the fact that Kagome was awake. "Kagome, let us see your wound," said Sango as her, Miroku and Kaede got up and came closer.
Kagome was still sitting in Inuyasha's lap, and not want to leave, she turned so that her back was against his chest and lifted her shirt to where the wound used to be. Everyone gasped. Sango reached out a ran her finger over the spot, "There isn't even a scar!" she exclaimed. "How is that possible?!" said Miroku as he stared in awe. Kagome put her shirt down and leaned back against Inuyasha, putting her head in the crook of his neck, "Inuyasha did it," she said. Inuyasha in turn wrapped his arms around Kagome lovingly.
The onlookers were taken aback by this show off affection from Inuyasha. Although Inuyasha was ten times nicer to Kagome than he used to be, he still didn't show his affection for her so openly.
"What's going on?" asked Shippo from the other side of the room. Everyone jumped. Inuyasha stood up, setting Kagome down gently. Miroku, Sango and Kaede stood up as well. Kagome looked down at her hands. "Inuyasha, look!" Inuyasha looked down to see her hands went back to normal. "I told you," he smiled, she smiled back. "Mew," everyone looked down at the little two-tailed demon cat. "She must have just come in from hunting," said Sango. She bent down and picked Kirara up. Kirara snuggled up in her arms and began to purr. "Let us prepare breakfast," said Kaede. "Yes, would you like some help Kaede?" asked Miroku. "Sure," said Kaede. Miroku went outside to get some firewood, then came back in and cut the vegetables. The rest of the day was spent lounging around.
"Miroku, would you like to go for a walk with me?" Sango asked standing up. "Sure," Miroku stood up and followed Sango out the door. "We'll be back later," Miroku said as they exited the door.
When they were outside, Sango reached out to hold Miroku's hand. They walked to a hill just outside the village, hand in hand. They walked in silence, there was no need to talk. They were perfectly content with each other's presence. They reached the top of the hill as the sun began to set. Miroku sat down on the grass and Sango sat between his legs; her back against his chest, his arms wrapped around her. They watched as the beautiful blue, orange, and pinks yielded to the dark night.
"Inuyasha, Kagome, I have arranged for ye, Sango and Miroku to have separate huts," Kaede said while stoking the fire, "I assumed ye would all like to be alone." A smile played on her lips as she kept her gaze focused on the fire. Kagome and Inuyasha looked at one another then back at Kaede. "Where are they, the huts I mean," Kagome asked as she and Inuyasha stood up. "They are the two next to mine." "We will go tell Miroku and Sango, thank you Kaede!" Kagome grabbed Inuyasha' hand and pulled him outside. "Let's go tell Sango and Miroku, and then we will go to out hut," said Kagome. Inuyasha sniffed the air then looked over at a hill, "They are over there, on that hill." "K, let's go."
Sango picked up Miroku's cursed hand and brought it into her view. Miroku watched as she ran her fingertips softly down the purple cloth, stopping to finger the beads. "Miroku, how old was you father when he died? "He was 32." "And how old are you?" "17 and your 16, Sango, you don't have to worry, we'll get Naraku before it happens." "But what if we don't, I don't think…" Miroku brought his lips to hers, he could taste the saltiness of her tears. It finally hit him just how worried she was. All thoughts left Sango's head as soon as Miroku's lips met hers. "I love you Sango." "I love you too, Miroku." Miroku left her mouth and began to burn kisses down her neck.
"Sango! Miroku!" Kagome called as her and Inuyasha walked up the hill. As they came to the top, two figures were stainding looking at them. "What's up?" said Miroku, a little disappointed that they had been interrupted. "We have great news!" replied Kagome. "What is it?" asked Sango rubbing her nose with the back of her hand. "Kaede arranged it so that we have our own huts. "R-really?" Miroku said ecstatic. "Yeah, they're the two next to Kaede's hut." "Right, well, we'll see you two later!" Miroku grabbed Sango's hand and ran down the hill. "Shoulda seen that coming!" said Kagome slightly taken aback "Yup." Inuyasha and Kagome walked down the hill and went to their hut.
"Kagome? Kagome?" she felt someone rubbing her arm but how could that be, Inuyasha was on the other side of the room lighting the candles. "Kagome come." The voice was getting louder. She looked around, "No!" Kagome's eyes flew open. She was in her room. She rolled over and met Inuyasha's golden eyes. "Inuyasha?" "Good morning sleepy head," Inuyasha replied kissing her on the forehead. "It was just a dream?" she whispered. "You must have had a good dream, you had a big smile on your face when I went to wake you up." "Yeah." Kagome reached up, cupping Inuyasha's cheek. Inuyasha who was supporting himself on his elbow, leaned down and kissed her. Kagome's hands moved to Inuyasha's neck, caressing it as she allowed Inuyasha's tongue access to her mouth. Inuyasha's free hand went to her waist. Kagome let out a whimper as Inuyasha's hand found its way under her shirt. They never went farther than kissing yet. They eventually stopped for breath. "Ready to go back," asked Inuyasha. "Let's go," replied Kagome.