Chapter 3

Realization

The village was up in flames. Somehow entrancing but sad at the same time. There were children's screams and men trying to find there families and women, trying to find there children. The villagers were struggling with the scolding flames as huts and barns collapsed. Miroku and Shippo were dousing the flames, or at least trying to.

'Oh my God. What? This is just like... but, but, that cant happen! It was just a really scary dream! This isn't happening!' Inuyasha hurried to help with the heavy buckets of water as Kagome just stood there mumbling to herself.

He grabbed a hold of her arm and dragged her into a safer area, then he put his fire-rat haori on her to keep her safe from the heat and the flames. " Kagome. Stay safe. I'll come get you when everything is over" Then a loud crash was heard as a barn caved in, and the pathetic whinny of the trapped horses were soon dying away.

Inuyasha left her alone! How could he think of her so weak! Her thoughts were interrupted as a wisp of smoke curled up to her nose. The smell of burning flesh was hanging in the air. Wait. Smoke? The smoke was starting to overwhelm her.

She started coughing, but with no success of clearing her lungs. She was trying to get up, but she felt very weak. She began to feel dizzy. All she could remember was darkness after that, and the pain in the back of her head.

She awoke, and was flying through the air in Inuyasha's arms. She looked to the side, as Sango was sitting ontop of Kirara, with Miroku and Shippo behind her. She loked up at Inuyasha, who was being mysteriously quiet. ' He's Hurt! There are burn marks on his hands and feet! His face is covered in ashes and theres blood on his hands!' She rubbed the back of her head gently, then realizing the altitude, she clung onto the Hanyou's haori. "I found you unconscious where I put you. Were going somewhere safe." He said, without her having to say a word. He saw her looking at his hands.

" I buried Kaede. She deserved proper burial, even if she was an old hag." Kagome looked up at him teary-eyed, but he turned his head back to his jumping/flying. She knew he cared.

They got to a old village, by the look of it, older than the other one. Inuyasha set her down carefully, then headed to a nearby forest. Curiously, Kagome followed him without him noticing. The New Moon would be here in two or so days. He was losing his half demon qualities.

'What is he doing? well, probably exploring this place, making sure its safe...' Her thoughts were cut short by someone quietly sobbing. She looked around, suspecting Shippo, who had been quite close to the old woman. She peeked out timidly from behind the large tree she was hiding behind, to see Inuyasga sitting on a boulder, hunched over, whining like a dog would. 'Aww! Should I pet him or something...? Whats wrong? ' "Inu-Inuyasha?" He turned around swiftly, composing himself. "What?" She said with a slight quiver in his voice. He cleared his throat and looked at her, trying to remove the sad look on his face. Kagome walked over to him, taking small delicate staps, barely making a sound. She joined him on the boulder. Then something unexpected happened. Without looking at her, Inuyasha pulled her into a swift embrace. "Kagome, when you were lying there, unconscious, I thought you were dead. I couldent imagine life without you now that you've been here so long." He said in a soft, yet strong voice. "Then your eyes opened, and well, you see, Kagome, you almost died, and I never got the chance to tell you how important you are to me." Kagome looked up at him and met his eyes. Her eyes widened. She never knew she meant that much to him before. "Kagome, Are you listening? " His eyes gazed over her awe-stricken face. "Inuyasha."She breathed. ((A/N: Cue sparkley background )) "Kagome, I...uh... love you."

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