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Chapter 8: Healing the pain

Kagome felt herself slipping into another unconsciousness from the pain. The doctors surrounded her looking over her wounds. Inuyasha was watching from the door to the new room, which Kagome was moved to since Inuyasha had brok down the door to the other one.

Soon Inuyasha was pulled from Kagome's view while the doctors checked her bones on the x-ray. Her mind became blurry and all she could concentrate on was the pain and the only person who could heal it. Inuyasha.

At the moment everything else to her was gone from site, gone from mind. It was as though nothing else mattered. She needed one thing than and that was to heal the pain, the pain in her heart from the lose of her family, and the pain that Akahito had caused her, and the only way to heal the pain was to get to him, Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha..." She moaned, trying to come to. Her body needed him, yearned for his presence. If she needed she would beg. "Please?" Every breathe brought more pain to her already aching ribs. She could barely cry, because the whimpers only caused her more pain. She felt her body giving out, it was dying on her. The only thing that kept her living was her will to survive and she was willed to survive for him. "Inuyasha..." This time she spoke louder.

Meanwhile

Inuyasha heard every whimper and every cry Kagome made. She was losing her life and he felt helpless to help her. His ears dropped every time she called his name. He wanted to help her so bad, but he didn't know what to do. They wouldn't let him in there while she was being looked at and cleaned her up. Although he'd rather not be there when they cleaned Kagome up for fear of being sat until the ends of the earth. He shivered at the thought of how his face would feel after that and the condition of his back would be no better.

"Inuyasha..." The voice that spoke was worn and tired, yet beautiful to even the deftest ears. It was Kagome. She called his name once more and if he hadn't had his sensitive ears he probably wouldn't have heard her.

"Kagome." He wanted to tell her he was trying to help, that he wanted to. He just didn't know how. He wanted to get to her and he wanted her to know he cared.

Meanwhile

She could feel his presence and it was odd she could actually feel what he was feeling. He to was longing, longing to help her. He wanted her to know he was trying and she did knew, she knew he cared. He thought she was going to die and she knew she probably would. He could save her, she tried to say it to the doctors, but the words... they wouldn't come for as soon as she opened her mouth and inhaled to speak she felt another jolt o pain. She wondered once more how that demon hurt her so badly. Kikyo had said he wasn't all that powerful, hadn't she? Had Kikyo underestimated the demon? Or had Kikyo lied to Inuyasha and her? So either Kikyo isn't as smart as it would seem, or she's not to be trusted, or maybe this had been Kikyo's plan all along. Had she planned for Inuyasha to seek information? Had she planned for Akahito to stop them and hurt Kagome the way he had? Had this whole thing been set from the beginning... an easier way for Kikyo to dispose of Kagome?

"Inuyasha..." Kagome called regaining her original train of thought and that was that she needed him comfort, his presence. She needed his caring. She gathered up all of the strength in her body and willed herself to speak farther. "I need him... please... I need Inuyasha." The pain lasted longer and seemed never ending. She needed to escape it and without Inuyasha there was only one alternative, and that was to once again slip into unconsciousness, which was next to come.

Darkness over came her body and all her thoughts were centered on her pain.

Meanwhile/ Later

Hours later and Inuyasha still hadn't moved. He was leaning against the wall beside the door. It was well into the night and as tired as Inuyasha was, sleep didn't matter compared to Kagome, his Kagome. The doctors had said something about surgery. They said it would help Kagome, so Inuyasha agreed to letting them do it, although he still didn't understand what it was.

The doctors had insisted Inuyasha wait by the waiting room, but Inuyasha made it clear he would as close to Kagome as possible. He concentrated on his love for Kagome and his hate for Akahito. He would avenge Kagome's pain and next time Akahito wouldn't live. Inuyasha was sure of it. He would be Akahito's executioner.

Inuyasha heard the door, to the very side of him, open. He looked towards it and immediately saw a female doctor. The doctor had earlier addressed herself as Kagome's surgeon and Ms. Kameka. She was a young professional. Her personality wasn't to shabby either. She had red hair and blue eyes and wore a natural doctors uniform.

"Mr. Higurashi?" asked Ms. Kameka. Inuyasha stood up straight. "Your wife is doing well. She has a strong will to survive. Though I'm afraid she will still need some time to recover and is currently resting. You can go in and see her now if you like?" Inuyasha nodded. All the doctors left the room and left Kagome attached to the wires and machines. They confused Inuyasha to no end, but he ignored them and went to Kagome.

Inuyasha looked over her body in worry. she was wearing a light pink gown. Under the gown her ribs were wrapped and her stomach wounds were also wrapped and cleaned.

"Inuyasha..." Kagome mumbled, yet she was still sleeping. She moved a little uneasily. Inuyasha placed his hand on her forehead. She had a slight fever, which was nothing to really worry about. She had quickly calmed under Inuyasha's touch. There was a knock on the door.

"Mr. Higurashi, visiting hours are over. You'll have to leave, but you can come back in the morning." said Ms. Kameka.

"No, I'm staying." Inuyasha replied.

"But, sir..."

"I'm not leaving Kagome." Inuyasha persisted. The doctor sighed.

"You would make a very fine, dedicated husband."

"What do you mean 'would'?" Inuyasha grew suspicious.

"You're not really Kagome's husband, are you?" Inuyasha blushed. "I thought as much. I have known Kagome for a while. She is one of my nieces, best friends. I don't know her to well, but I would here about it if she was married. You don't have to worry, though. I won't tell a living soul. I assume your at least a good friend... maybe more than a friends?" Inuyasha blushed a little darker and didn't answer. Kagome and him were only friends, even though he wanted it to be more. He wasn't aware Kagome felt the same way. "I'll tell you what, you can stay the night, but you can't leave this room and go roaming around the hospital. The bathroom is over there in the corner, a security guard will keep an eye on the halls and a nurse will come in and check on Kagome later to make sure everything is going alright." Inuyasha nodded. The doctor waved and walked away, shutting the door and the lights.

The moon was the only light in the room. The room glowed blue from the full moon shinning through the open curtained window. Inuyasha sat in a chair on the side of the bed, his head was resting on the mattress as he watched Kagome sleep. His eyes began to droop. He wasn't the type to be warn out, or tired easily, but Kagome's aura was so near and comforting to him. He could barely hold his eyes open.

Meanwhile

Kagome was in a dark place. She was running from the pain. She could see herself trying to escape from the darkness, which threatened to consume her. Her Miko powers had no problem fighting it and her soul didn't either. Yet she was so fully consumed in the pain her Miko powers were leaving her until she was free from the retched feeling. Now she was feeling a little better. He aura was more near to her. It was comforting her and watching over her.

As Kagome kept running from the darkness she came to a light. All her friends, Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Kirara, and Inuyasha were all there. Inuyasha was in the very middle and shun the brightest, that was because her heart loved him in a way she could never love another.

"Inuyasha." She called as she tried to jump into his arms and escape the darkness, but tripped. She looked up and saw her friends disappear and in their spot Akahito appeared. She was frightened by his evil gaze and felt week. She didn't want to feel more of the already unstable pain. "Leave! Get away!" She called to Akahito. He didn't speak instead he approached, as he was about to attack she was saved in a flash of red. She saw as Inuyasha and Akahito engaged in battle. Inuyasha became the victor and the light surrounded him once more.

"Kagome.." His voice was a light peaceful whisper as he knelt down in front of her. He was actually smiling for real. He placed his hand on Kagome's chin and just as they were about to kiss...

Kagome was jolted from her sleep for no apparent reason. The sun was rising just around that time and Kagome could here the doctors up and about checking their patients.

Kagome looked over and saw Inuyasha with his head resting on the bed. He was sleeping peacefully. She moved her hand slowly up and captured his ear in her grasp. She scratched it a little and they twitched.

"Inuyasha.." Kagome said lightly trying to wake him. One eye opened and he looked at her.

"Your awake?" He said as he pulled away and stretched his arms. "How are you feeling?" Kagome was a little surprised at his caring voice, but decided to overlook it for now.

"I feel better, but not by much... I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"Now we won't be able to search for the jewel shards until I'm better."

"Don't be an idiot Kagome. The jewel shards aren't as important as your life. Get some sleep."

"I think I've had enough for now." Kagome smiled.

"How long do you think it'll take you to recover?" Inuyasha asked.

"I don't know, probably a while. You can go back to your time and wait for me though."

"Yeah, right. Like I want to waist my time with the lecher, slayer, and runt."

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