Race Against Time

A/N I'm back! This is chapter 2! I think I'm doing pretty well in how fast I am updating. I hope I can update faster though. I will keep trying, but for now, here's chapter 2 of Race Against Time.

Starting the Journey

A few hours had passed since Kaede told the group that they had only 1 month to gather the ingredients for the antidote or else InuYasha would die. The group sat around the little fire in Kaede's hut with grim looks on all their faces. Every one of them were hit hard by the news, but, out of all of them, Kagome took it the hardest. She wouldn't speak to any of the group and she wouldn't move from InuYasha's side. At last someone speaking broke the silence.

"What are we doing here? We should be out gathering the ingredients for the antidote!"

Everyone flinched when they were hit with the realization that if they didn't leave now they may not make it in time.

"Shippo's right, we should be out trying to find those herbs! InuYasha wouldn't be sitting around moping, he would be ushering us to try and find the herbs and at least try to save us."

Everyone agreed with Miroku and they got a determined look on their faces. Sango realized that Kagome hadn't joined in so she turned to ask Kagome why and stopped. Kagome was still by InuYasha's side and she was crying. Sango's gaze softened and she went over to Kagome.

"Kagome, it's not your fault. InuYasha would have done that for any of us and so would we."

" But it IS my fault. If I had just moved out of the way he wouldn't of had to save me and get poisoned."

Kagome turned from Sango and again moved InuYasha's bangs out of his face. For the first time since Sango entered the hut she took a good look at InuYasha. InuYasha's wound was bandaged but otherwise he looked fine, until you took a closer look. His breathing was irregular and light and he was sweating profusely. Kagome took a rag and dipped it into the bucket of cool water then draped it over his forehead.

"Kagome"

Kagome looked over at Kaede who had just entered the hut.

"Ye must take a break and get some fresh air"

"But, InuYasha…"

" InuYasha will be fine for a few minutes. You need to get out of the hut and get some fresh air, I'll watch InuYasha for you."

Kagome reluctantly agreed and she asked Sango to accompany her. Sango agreed and they both left the hut.

"Sango, what can I do? I don't want to leave his side but we have to get those herbs."

"Our main priority is gathering those herbs, Kaede can watch InuYasha for us while we are gone."

"But what if a demon attacks while we are gone?"

"The villagers are more than capable of protecting the village in our absence."

" What will happen if Naraku attacks us? What will happen if we fail to retrieve the herbs?"

" If Naraku attacks us we'll kick his ass, and, we will not fail, I promise you."

"But…"

" No Buts, and when this is over you should tell him."

"Tell him what?"

"That you love him of course, even if he doesn't return your feelings, which it is obvious he does, he deserves to know, and if you don't tell there is a chance you will lose him."

" I.. I'm afraid of rejection, but, your right, when this is over I should tell him."

" Why don't we go have a bath and take a break, InuYasha is in good hands."

"Alright."

Back in Kaede's hut Miroku was having a conversation with Kaede.

" What herbs do we need to gather?"

" There are four herbs you need to gather for me. One is the Cameograss root that can be found at the base of Mt. Fujihari in the Northern lands. The root is a dark green and it lives among the tall grass and weeds. The second root you'll need is called Hashjiri. It is a small leaf that is found only on special trees in the Southern Lands. The third herb you'll need is crushed Maharu. It is found near the river Hoji in the Eastern Lands. It looks like a cattail and it is only found on the banks of the river. The last herb you'll need will be the hardest to find. It is extremely rare and the only person who knows where to find it is the Lord of the Western Lands…"

"SessHomaru"

"Yes, how did you know his name?"

"He's InuYasha's older half-brother and he tries to kill him every time he gets the chance because InuYasha got Tetsusaiga and because he's a half-demon."

"Then this may be a problem."

"Don't worry, we'll find a way to find that herb."

" I hope so."

Just as they finished talking Kagome and Sango re-entered the hut.

"Lady Kagome, Lady Sango, you took longer than expected."

"I was able to get Kagome to have a bath and take her mind off some things."

That's good, I have just had a little talk with lady Kaede and I have gathered the location of the herbs, the only problem will be retrieving the last herb."

" Why is that Miroku?"

Sango was curious as to why the last herb would be the hardest to obtain.

"The only person who knows the whereabouts of the herb is SessHomaru."

"SESSHOMARU! Are you nuts? We'll never get the location of the herb from him! He would never help InuYasha!"

Sango was now in hysterics

"We don't have a chance!"

A calm voice filtered through everyone's thoughts.

" We WILL get that herb, I will make sure of it."

Everyone turned to look at Kagome

"I will get that herb and not even SessHomaru can stop me."

Everyone saw the pure determination in Kagome's eyes and they knew she meant what she said.

"Alright then, lets get started."

It took them an hour to prepare supplies and for Kagome to go tell her family what was going on and not to worry about her. As they were walking out of the hut, Kagome turned and whispered to InuYasha

" I promise, InuYasha, I WILL get those herbs."

Kagome turned around and walked out of the hut.

The Journey Begins

END CHAPTER 2

How was it? I made sure it was longer this time. From now on the chapters will be done differently. Each chapter will be full day of the quest so there should be at least 32 chapters not including the ending. I hope to update again soon.

See Ya!