Chapter 7

Inuyasha was busy blushing for a moment, but he went out off the hut immediately afterwards, a puzzled look covering his face. What happened to that bitch? Why does she have those terrible scars on her back? Bah….Why do I care anyway?

Meanwhile, Kikyo was putting some herbs on Kagome's back. She looked at Kaede, annoyed.

"Why did you have to scream like that? You have seen more terrible scars than hers before..." Kikyo scolded.

"I am…sorry sis. I was just shocked to see these scars. Did you notice….They were not from the branches, there more….like….like…?" Kaede began but she could not finish her words.

"Like from an animal….you mean. Yes... I know... We don't know who she is. I don't like the whole situation. She only brings trouble whenever Inuyasha sees her, but she has got this power within her and I cannot understand where she has got it from. She is a Miko…alright! But we can't trust her, Kaede. I think we should be careful around her. I worry that she has the motive…to see Inuyasha", Kikyo said.

Kaede nodded at her. Then they left Kagome alone in the hut. As soon as Kikyo exited it she called for Inuyasha. She needed to talk to him.

"Inuyasha…Do you know this girl?" Kikyo asked suspiciously.

"Bah….You know I just met her this morning….I don't know where she came from…." Inuyasha answered.

They both sat together outside of the hut.

"Why do I get the feeling….that she knew you before?" Kikyo wondered.

"Well…I don't know either….she said the same thing about you…." Inuyasha replied.

"Inuyasha….you saw the scars on the back. Something bad must have happened to her. It was probably made by an animal's claws….I wonder who she is? Kagome…is her name. Right?" Kikyo asked.

"She told me that she has children and a husband…." Inuyasha replied. His mind was wondering around. How come she abandoned her family?

"Oh yeah…….." Kikyo said excitedly, all of sudden she felt relieved.

"Inuyasha ….Still we cannot just trust a stranger….She could be a Youkai in disguise…." Kikyo went on.

"No, she is not…I can smell her blood... It's not Youkai….." Inuyasha said, trying to soothe Kikyo's fears.

"I am so sorry….I almost misjudged you…." Kikyo admitted, looking at Inuyasha, then she rested her head on his chest.

"That's ok….Kikyo…" Inuyasha answered, allowing the contact.

However, their romantic moment was interrupted by footsteps behind their backs. They both looked around and saw Kagome standing there; she was looking away from them.

"I am sorry…to disturb you two but….I have to go now…." Kagome uttered softly. She tried to forget the scene she had just witnessed.

"Where do you want to go?" Inuyasha asked her, before Kikyo could say anything.

"I need to find Miroku. I have no business here. Thank you for taking care of my wounds, Kikyo…." Kagome addressed Kikyo, although she was still weak.

"Who is Miroku? Is he your husband….?" Kikyo asked, she was curios.

"NO! Miroku is my friend. You must have seen him this morning Kikyo….He is a monk", Kagome answered.

"I have never heard of a monk by the name of Miroku…before. No, I didn't meet him this morning. When I and Inuyasha went to chase the Youkai…I didn't find anybody in the forest…." Kikyo replied seriously.

Kagome just looked at her in disbelief...Where has Miroku gone to? Oh….all of a sudden this is so confusing….

"Inuyasha….You have seen Miroku….right?" Kagome asked.

"Last time…only when that jerk tried to suck me up with his strange power…." Inuyasha answered, still angered by the incident.

"I have to go and find him….I am leaving now…." Kagome was determined now.

"Kagome….Who are you really? What happened to your family?" Kikyo stared at her.

"Where did you get those scars on your back?" Inuyasha blurted out spontaneously.

Kagome blushed and then glared at Inuyasha.

"You….you…have seen my back? How dare you…?" Kagome trailed off, embarrassed.

"Kek….What the fuck are you saying….bitch? Not that I wanted to….I'm not some pervert… I entered the hut because Kaede was screaming after she saw your scars….." Inuyasha got irritated immediately.

"Ok…Now everyone saw it…So what... I got ugly scars on my back…" Kagome muttered, she tried to contain her emotions. How can I tell these two that they are the ones who are responsible for my scars…..?

"It's alright….Kagome….If you don't want to tell us….Just tell me where your husband is and your family…?" Kikyo asked.

"I want to tell you all how I got this scars….but you would never believe me, if I told you…Well…again I say I am not supposed to be here….I've got two kids and am married to the man that I love... in my time, that is….", Kagome replied, trying to explain without admitting the whole truth.

"What do you mean….you are not supposed to be here….?" Kikyo asked, bewildered.

"It's a long story ok?" Kagome answered.

"Hey…I got all the time you need…." Inuyasha snapped, impatient to get an explanation.

"I told you when we first met…Inuyasha….You didn't believe me. Now leave me alone. I have to find a way…to go back home…." Kagome shot back, then she walked away from them.

Kikyo and Inuyasha just stared after Kagome confused.

"Inuyasha ….What did she tell you when she first met you?" Kikyo turned to Inuyasha.

"What the fuck do I know? Forget her! Kikyo…Maybe she is just some crazy bitch!" Inuyasha exploded… he didn't want to tell Kikyo the truth.

Then his mind remembered again just what Kagome said to him "….You were my husband….Inuyasha." Hah! When did I marry her? Is it possible I got a twin brother? The only brother I know of is that bastard Sesshomaru. Is she telling me the truth? This doesn't make any sense. She will get into trouble, if she is going alone all by herself like this….Hey…What should I care?…I want to be with Kikyo and protect only her………I made a mistake in that hole…I should never have said that I wanted to protect Kagome….but actually….I want to…What's happening to me?…….Suddenly……….

"FUCK! IDIOT!" Inuyasha burst out, screaming at himself.

"Inuyasha ….Are you alright?" Kikyo was worried for him.

"Yes. I am alright. Kikyo…I need to go somewhere….I will catch up with you later, ok?" With that Inuyasha left her, without looking back.

Kikyo watched as he disappeared, her confusion written all over her face.

Meanwhile Kagome was walking in no particular direction….she just wanted to go as far as her feet could take her. I have to find a way to go back home. Inuyasha, my husband….please come and help me. Yukio and Naomi…I miss you all. She had to stop and take a moment to cry.

Modern Era

At the same time, Inuyasha jumped up from his bed. He had had a nightmare again. This time though, it had felt like it had been real- his wife, Kagome calling his name. He looked at Kagome lying by his side. She was still breathing through the oxygen mask covering her mouth. She hadn't moved at all.

It had been six months now, Kagome had been transferred to her home. Mrs. Higurashi and Jii-Chan had almost given up on her; they thought that she would never recover. But Inuyasha insisted on keeping her at home. He still didn't want to let her go. Not when he saw her still breathing.

He looked at Kagome and couldn't believe how beautiful she was, even though she had been unconscious for so long.

"Kagome…Is that you who is calling me? Answer me…Kagome? I can't bear to see you like this", Inuyasha whispered in her ears. He trailed his fingers through her long hairs.

"Don't you know you are the most beautiful woman…I ever saw? I'll always love you. Please don't leave me! I don't believe that you have gone already. You promised to be by my side forever. Come on ...fight….! Kagome….fight! For our love……." Inuyasha kissed her temple. He touched Kagome's cheek with his hand and burst into tears.

Suddenly, Inuyasha noticed that his fingers came away wet. He watched in shock, as he saw tears running down from Kagome's eyes. Her eyes were still closed. He shook her gently.

"KKKAGOME! I know you can hear me. I knew you were not gone. Please open your eyes…" Inuyasha cried desperately.

Kagome didn't react any more. But Inuyasha's screaming served to wake up the whole family.

"Inuyasha….What happened?" Mrs. Higurashi asked as she rushed towards Kagome.

"Mama…I swear... I saw tears coming from her eyes", Inuyasha answered, still in disbelief.

"Inuyasha…." Jii-Chan started sadly. He thought it had just been an illusion.

"Mama…..is awake? Papa…." Yukio suddenly entered the room running.

Meanwhile Naomi jumped immediately into the bed.

"She almost woke up….son!" Inuyasha said to Yukio. Both Yukio and Naomi were crying now.

Mrs. Higurashi then took Naomi and Yukio by the hand, taking them with her to go outside.

"Kids….Let's go out. Don't cry in front of your mom. It will make her sad", Mrs. Higurashi uttered, in agony.

"But…when will she wake up….grandma? Papa always says tomorrow….tomorrow…It's been so long and she is still sleeping..." Yukio was in tears.

"She will wake up if you are all not naughty…Now you'd better sleep again. We pray together ok….for your mom's health", Mrs. Higurashi replied, she didn't know what else to say.

Inside the room, Jii-Chan tried to console Inuyasha…

"Inuyasha….I know you love Kagome very much….but you have to accept the fact that she is only human. As much as we love her….but it breaks my heart to see you like this…."

"With all respect, Could you please not say those entire things to me again …Jii-Chan.? I have faith ...my wife will come back to me again…." Inuyasha replied firmly.

Jii-Chan couldn't say anything. He felt sorry for Inuyasha but he left him alone.

"Kagome…. I think it's time to visit Kaede. I will use the Shikon No Tama…surely this time. I will fight whatever has separated you and me. I will bring you along to Feudal Era so that Kaede can examine your condition", Inuyasha told the unconscious form of his wife.

He then opened the cupboard and took out something which was wrapped in a white piece of cloth.

"You have kept this in this cupboard….so that I don't use it again….Kagome. I am sorry my love I may be needing this to help you in the world out there", Inuyasha said. He took out the Tetsusaiga from its shard.

"Tetsusaiga….Help me again this time…." Inuyasha swung the sword in the air.

But he was gravely disappointed when he saw that it didn't transform.

"FUCK! I am human now! I can't use it….This damn sword is useless to me now", Inuyasha was beyond frustrated.

"NOT TO ME… papa! Teach me how to use it…." Yukio voice came suddenly. He was standing in front of him.

"What the….!" Inuyasha was stunned to see Yukio in the room.

"Naomi…is already asleep….I couldn't sleep. Papa I want to help mama….Please teach me….whatever a Hanyou should be…!" Yukio was almost begging now.

Inuyasha looked at him then.

"Well…I have never tried this before…but if we combine our strength we could be a good combination…." Inuyasha said.

"What are you waiting for….?" Yukio replied eagerly.

"Hah!. Kek…ok... If that is what you want...we're starting tomorrow... I will teach you all my skills...It's gonna be easy...ok...", Inuyasha said and took Yukio into his arms.

"Thank you ….Son! Your mom will not like this though…." Inuyasha admitted…

"We'll deal with her later on papa…." Yukio replied amused.

"That's my boy…You are Yukio Inuyasha…." Inuyasha smiled proudly.

To be continued