Chapter 4

Meanwhile in the Modern's Era

Three Months after Kagome's fall.

At the hospital

Inside of the room, Kagome was still lying unconsciously on the bed with the oxygen mask covering her mouth. She was surrounded by all kinds of life-supporting machines. Inuyasha had been sitting near her bed almost everyday. He refused to give up on her. Suddenly he saw the doctor enter the room, he asked him to speak with him outside.

"Your wife is suffering from cerebral haemorrhage. That is an internal bleeding in her brain. So her brain isn't functioning as it normally would. Miraculously, she didn't have any other parts on her body damaged from the impact of her fall, except her broken leg. The rest of her body is still functioning. But she won't be conscious anytime soon because she slipped into coma. Now, I'm sorry to say that I don't know if she will wake again. She may or she may not. We just have to pray", the doctor declared solemnly.

"So what are you saying? That my wife is virtually dead now?. But she is still breathing…." Inuyasha trailed off, overwhelmed by his emotions.

"Yes…she is still breathing because of the life support. It may look to you as if she is sleeping. But we don't know if she is ever going to wake up from her sleep", the doctor replied softly. He could understand how Inuyasha was feeling.

"I just don't get it. You live in a world where everything is so much more advanced but why can't you heal her? Please don't let my wife die. I love her so much", Inuyasha pressed out painfully.

"Mr. Inuyasha…. I know how you feel. What you said about this hospital is right. We've got the best facility for the sickness. However, for the type of your wife's suffering we unfortunately haven't got the cure yet. I am so sorry for that. But there is nothing we can do about that, besides giving her life support. Or….or….You may want to think about letting her go, if you don't want to see her suffer like this. Just think about it", the doctor suggested.

"What the fuck are you saying?………..YOU! Sorry….", Inuyasha tried to calm down himself.

"It's ok. I know it's hard. I have been a doctor for many years. This cases always are the most difficult for me", the doctor tried to console Inuyasha.

"How can you ask me to kill my wife? She is the woman I love….I could never do that to her….", Inuyasha wept.

"It's not killing. You see it for yourself….for almost 3 months now, there was no evidence that she will ever get better. Well…of course this is all up to you, since you are the husband. But for how long can you lie to your children about what is happening to your wife? They also need you by their side right now", the doctor said and tapped Inuyasha's shoulder.

"Bah….They will be fine as long as they don't know the truth about their mom. I will protect them. I mean… I can handle them. But never never ask me to do that again! I will never let her go…." Inuyasha replied firmly.

"Ok…I will leave it all to you", the doctor capitulated for the moment and left him alone. But, before he could make his exit, he suddenly turned back towards Inuyasha...

"Well…I didn't know whether I should tell you this or not. But it seems…that your wife has a strong will to be alive as well. That's why the other parts of her body can still continue to function…." the doctor admitted.

"What do you mean?", Inuyasha asked, confused.

"SHE is also fighting for her life right now!", the doctor declared before he walked away.

Kagome you promised me! YOU CANNOT LEAVE ME … Inuyasha thought desperately.

He reentered the room and looked at his wife. She was so beautiful. Though she looked pale and tiny in a big bed surrounded by machines. She seemed so helpless. "How could this thing happen to us? Kagome. If I hadn't bothered about that damn swimsuit…you would still be with me right now. KAA GO ME!" Inuyasha let out the desperate cry and rushed to her bed. He wept by her side.

"I have wasted my time…for so long, and just when I found you again….I have to loose you again. Why is fate so unfair to me and you? Ka…gome….Did you know, I cannot bear to live without you. We never should have come back here the other day. We never should have gone to the beach…..and DAMN IT! I should still be a Hanyou. I could have protected you when you fell down. I AM just so stupid…FUCKING STUPID! Now I'm just sitting here everyday, without knowing if you are suffering or not. When are you going to wake up? KA GOME! Please wake up….I need you….Yukio and Naomi need you too…", Tears were streaming down Inuyasha's cheeks.

"I cannot accept this. Fight Kagome! I know you can do it. You are a miko! We have been through so much during Naraku's time. We saw how impossible things can happen in this life. So, I believe that miracles can also happen to us….I WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU", Inuyasha promised and bent down to kiss Kagome.

"I need to go now … to find Kaede and ask her if she knows how to cure you….I will find a way. I will try to make some herbs to make you better…..Ok….Promise me you still be here when I'm back…Meanwhile your mom will be here to keep you company… .", Inuyasha said sadly. He left the room, agony filling his heart.

AT FEUDAL ERA

KAEDE's Hut

Inuyasha and Kaede were having a serious conversation. Kaede looked sad after she was told what had happened to Kagome. She was shocked to look at Inuyasha's appearance. He looked so awful, almost like someone who is close to losing his mind. This whole situation is obviously too much for him to bear. Poor thing….Inuyasha. You love Kagome so much.

"Inuyasha…I don't know about this thing. Well…Isn't the medicine in Kagome's time better than ours? How come they cannot cure her?", Kaede asked.

"Kek….They are all helpless. They even asked me to kill my own wife….That fucking doctor….!", Inuyasha punched his fist in the ground.

"Inuyasha….Calm down. Being angry will not get you anywhere….", Kaede tried to placate him.

Silence lingered in the room for a moment. Suddenly…

"Baba…Do you remember what you told me about Shikon No Tama …that you can do anything you want with it?", Inuyasha asked her.

"Yes….What are you trying to say?", Kaede replied.

"Can I use it to awaken Kagome from her coma?" , Inuyasha asked, his voice serious.

"But….she is still alive…Isn't she?", Kaede wondered confused.

"Well….If you could see her condition…. she looks like she is dead", Inuyasha answered in pain.

"You want to use Shikon No Tama to bring her back to life again….right?", Kaede inquired.

"Yes….", Inuyasha admitted.

"But you can't. If she were alive then, she would be….like….like my sister…." Kaede replied haltingly.

"What the fuck are you saying? ….hey baba….", Impatience overcame Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha if you would use the shard on Kagome's condition right now…. it's true that she can be alive again but….she would not have a soul in her. She would be like Kikyo…Do you want that? Inuyasha? ", Kaede burst into tears.

"What options do I have? Tell me! What am I supposed to do?", Inuyasha cried.

"Inuyasha….I don' t think Kagome would like the kind of life my sister had. Don't use it Inuyasha. I know you love your wife very much.…" Kaede trailed off.

"You are a miko…baba! Can't you help her?…." Inuyasha asked desperately.

"I am a miko, but not as powerful as Kagome. Now the more I think about it, the more I believe that the reason she didn't die after she fell from the cliff was her power as a Miko…", Kaede answered.

"What? If she is that much stronger than why is she in a coma right now?" Inuyasha replied.

"Well…I don't always have the answer…do I?", Kaede admitted then added,

"Inuyasha…maybe you didn't notice it but since Shikon No Tama is under Kagome's protection, her abilities as a miko have gotten stronger. I don't think my sister could defeat her easily, if she is still alive. Kagome has a pure heart. So many good dead souls are always protecting her. If Naraku is still alive, Kagome will be a tough enemy to beat".

"Hah? I didn't get this at all ….baba….Don't confuse me now! What good does such power do, if she cannot even help herself from the coma?", Inuyasha replied.

"Ok….I will not tell you again. Hey…What about asking help from your half-brother, Sesshomaru…He has that sword, the one which can revive a soul…", Kaede said suddenly.

"Bah….I would never ask help from that bastard after what he did to Kikyo with his stupid Tensaiga last time….Who needs his help anyway?", Inuyasha replied irritated.

"Well…I don't think he would want to help anyway, Inuyasha. Why don't you give me time to find a way to cure Kagome. Meanwhile you'd better go back to see her…" Kaede said. Too bad I cannot see you Kagome.

Inuyasha got up immediately and ran towards the well.

AT THE HOSPITAL

Mrs. Higurashi was about to go home when she saw someone opening the door. It was Inuyasha. He looked out of breath and was sweating all over.

"Inuyasha….What happened to you?", Mrs. Higurashi asked concerned.

"I am fine….I just came back from my time to bring some herbs for Kagome...", Inuyasha answered.

"You….you were running to come here….weren't you?", Mrs. Higurashi asked disbeliefing.

"Yes…."

"Why didn't you call me? I could have picked you up by car", Mrs. Higurashi asked.

"Bah….I am not used to go by car….", Inuyasha said while he walked towards Kagome's bed. He sat down beside her and kissed her gently on her lips. "I am back….my love", he whispered into her ears.

Feudal Era 100 years ago

Just at the same time, Kagome could feel a warm kiss land on her lips. It arose her from her sleep immediately and she looked shocked as she saw Miroku's face in front of her.

SMACK! She slapped him and turned away.

"Hey….Kagome? Why did you do that?", Miroku asked bewildered, still rubbing his cheek.

"YOU! Pervert monk! You kissed me….didn't you?", Kagome was furious.

"WHAT! I didn't do it. You were talking in your sleep. I came close to you to find out what you were saying. I swear I didn't kiss you. In fact…if you want, I can kiss you now….", Miroku replied amused.

"Hey! Don't you try that on me….ok? I am sorry I slapped you", Kagome said apologetically.

"Calm down! Ok. I will not do anything to you. How do you feel now?", Miroku asked.

"I am fine. Thank you for helping me", Kagome said. She was still confused. Who kissed me when I was sleeping. Why do I feel like Inuyasha was here? Where are you…Inuyasha?

"It's alright …Kagome….Who is that Hanyou anyway? What does he got to do with you? Why were you risking your life for him?...Who are you really? You can fight very well…Are you a miko?", Miroku rattled off his questions.

"Yes…I am a Miko and to tell you the truth, I also have no idea why I am here. That half demon you fought yesterday is Inuyasha…..I don't know how to tell you….but he…he... is my husband.", Kagome admitted.

"WHHHHHHHHHHAT? He is your husband? He looked more like your enemy than your husband", Miroku replied.

"Well… he is my husband….in my future time…" Kagome offered as an explanation.

"Hah…You can see the future. Hey….What about me? Will I be your future husband too, Kagome?….I need a woman to bear my children, you know…..", Miruko said honestly.

"Miroku….", Kagome started, getting annoyed with him again.

"Ok…It's just not fair. Why can a jerk like him have a beautiful wife like you?", Miroku asked.

"Tell you what… You will also have a beautiful wife in your future", Kagome smiled at him.

"Really? How many? He…..hhhe", Miroku asked pleased.

"Enough now! I am going…", Kagome said. She was ready to leave.

"Hey….Where are you going?", Miroku asked.

"I am going to find Inuyasha…..", Kagome replied determined.

"Hah!", was the only thing Miroku thought of to say.