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Chapter 15: What happened?

Sango woke early this morning. She yawned and sat up. Miroku was sleeping across the hut from her, while Shippo and Kirara were at her side. She still didn't trust Miroku enough to sleep with him. She felt kind of foolish that she was so nervous.

She sighed and got up ready to make breakfast. She pulled out some rice and other things to make it. She was beginning to miss ramen, not only did Kagome always cook it, but it was easy and not much of a hassle to make. She looked over at the sleeping monk. 'I wonder if he has lecherous dreams too.' She couldn't help, but smile at the comment. 'I wonder how Inuyasha and Kagome are doing. They are probably still at Kaede's. I don't think they'd leave without telling us. Maybe I should visit them today. Things are being to get boring around here.'

"Morning, my dear Sango." Came the oh so familiar voice of Miroku. Sango looked over at him and smiled.

"How can you be so cheery so early?" Sango countered. He looked at her preparing another one of his corny remarks that she always liked.

"I can always be cheery in the morning when I wake up to see you." He said. Sango blushed and turned back to her food. (A/N: Honestly sometimes in fan fiction they make Miroku say things so stupid, like the above example.)

"I was thinking... we should go and see how Kagome and Inuyasha are doing today. I know Shippo wants to see them and anyway I miss them."

"When do you think we should leave?"

"After Shippo and Kirara are up and we all eat. They should be up by than."

Later

Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kirara all walked through the village heading towards Kaede's. The villagers were all up doing their morning duties. Many waved and greeted Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kirara. The villagers had grown fond of the 'Inuyasha group' over the past two years, since they had started their group. (A/N: Yeah so that makes Kagome seventeen.) The villagers also envied all their strengths and how they protected them, so they usually greeted them formally, like 'Hello Lady Kagome, Lady Sango.' Sometimes once in a while someone would come by and call Inuyasha 'Lord Inuyasha' they didn't mean to tic him off, but it sure did. He hated being formally addressed. (A/N: Oh my god I hate being formally addressed so much. Like with the Ms. and Mr. thing.)

They made it to Kaede and were surprised when they entered. They were surprised everyone was still sleeping and Inuyasha was covered in Kagome's sleeping bag, he also looked pretty beat up. Kagome looked a little messed up to, but only a few scraps. (A/N: They were walking through the forest for over an hour on their way back to Kaede, Kagome had fallen a couple times trying to help Inuyasha.) Kaede looked a little exhausted, like she was up most up the night. She wasn't as used to it as they all were.

"Miroku what do you think could have happened?" Sango asked quietly and a little worried as she looked over at her friends.

"It looks like they had a long night." Miroku commented walked towards Kaede. She seemed like the best person to ask. Miroku placed his hand on her shoulder and shook her lightly. "Lady Kaede?" He asked. She awoke from her slumber and Miroku pulled away. "Lady Kaede could you please tell me what happened to Inuyasha and Kagome?"

"You will have to ask Kagome when she awakes. I am not really sure." Kaede informed. Miroku nodded.

"Why Kagome?"

"Inuyasha will need some rest. He broke a few bones."

"And Kagome?"

"She seems fine, just tired."

Little did they know Kagome was already up and awake. She heard what they were saying, but was to caught in her thoughts to mind it. She thought about how things had turned out the way they did.

Flashback (A/N: This is from the part the I didn't write earlier, about what happened when Akahito found Kagome, before Inuyasha got there.)

Kagome could feel herself getting lost and worried. She couldn't feel Inuyasha warm presence near and she couldn't find any shelter from the cold. She walked steadily with her bow and arrows near. She hoped no demon decided to have a midnight snack.

When she tried to turn around she found she was lead in circles. 'Inuyasha please come.' Kagome thought pleadingly. Suddenly she stopped. She felt her self ready to fall. She looked down and saw the clip. she clutched her heart and breathed deeply and stepped back. Suddenly she heard an evil chuckle and she felt herself freeze in fear as she dreaded who it was. She looked towards the woods and saw Akahito approach. 'No, not this again. Inuyasha!' Kagome thought frantically. She stepped back, but stopped herself feeling the cliff's edge.

"I will spare you if you hand over the sacred jewel." Akahito laughed.

"Never!" Kagome screamed in reply. Akahito stopped laughing and stepped closer. She wanted to back up, but than she'd fall. "Get away from me." She said bravely. The next thing she saw was her bow and arrows get thrown away. She glared at the demon.

"So you refuse to cooperate than?" Kagome didn't answer. The demon stepped even closer to the point he was a foot away from her. He snatched the jewel before she had a chance to get away and took another step towards her, but this time she backed away accidentally. She slipped and started to slide down the cliff. She caught hold of a branch and looked down in the darkness beneath the cliff hoping someone would come save her, anyone.

Soon she felt the familiar presence of the man she loved. She heard what they were saying and didn't want Inuyasha to think she was dead, because than he could never pull her from the cliff's edge.

"Inuyasha!" She called out to him. Soon she was lifted by Akahito and looked at Inuyasha. He looked worried.

"Let her go!" He had made a mistake he was soon to realize.

End Flashback

'And then Akahito dropped me.' Kagome thought sadly. 'Now he has the sacred jewel. Inuyasha's probably mad at me for not being able to protect it.' Kagome sighed, drawing everyone's attention to her.

"Kagome you're awake." Shippo jumped over to her gleefully and hugged her.

"Nice to see you too, Shippo." Kagome said returning the hug. She sat up and was met by the worried faces of Sango and Miroku.

"Are you alright Kagome?" asked Sango.

"Tell us... what exactly happened last night that put Inuyasha in this condition?" Miroku asked before Kagome could answer Sango. Kagome was in no mood to talk about it. It was terrifying. She remembered when they had finally fallen. She remembered the feeling that she was going to die and leave Inuyasha alone in the world. She had failed him, yet he didn't care he wanted her to live. She frowned. If he had never jumped to save her, he'd be fine.

Later

Kagome finished explaining most of it. She left out the part about how Inuyasha begged for her life. She merely said Sesshomaru saved her, she knew Inuyasha would want them to know he was getting soft. She left out the kiss. She also left out everything her and Inuyasha had said to each other for privacy purposes.

"So why did Sesshomaru save you?" Sango asked still confused about the whole thing. Kagome really didn't know how to answer.

"Because he respects her." Everyone turned to face where the voice was coming from it was Inuyasha. He sat up and looked at them. "He saved her because he respects her, or else he would have left her there. It showed in his eyes." Inuyasha has given a lot of thought into why Sesshomaru has saved Kagome on their way back to Kaede's yesterday. He knew that had to be the reason.

"When did you wake up?" Kagome asked.

"Feh, I've been up the whole time. As if I can sleep through all the noise you people make." Inuyasha bit out. He listened to Kagome's story and was glad she left out all the personal stuff. The 'damn lecher' would probably try to give Inuyasha a speech about sex like he was Kagome's father or something. Inuyasha growled at the thought.

"Ye should get some more rest so your bones can heal faster." Kaede said.

"What about the jewel?" Suddenly Shippo said. Everyone looked at him. "You said he had the jewel right? What happened to it?" Kagome frowned. Inuyasha looked at her knowing she felt guilty.

"Who cares about the stupid thing? We'll get it back." Inuyasha said simply. Everyone looked at him surprised. He did it to protect Kagome's feelings, though she was the only one who knew that. She smiled at him thankfully. "What are you people gawking at?" Inuyasha asked. They all turned away from him.

"So Kagome are you going to go back to your time soon?" asked Sango. Kagome felt a frown coming, but hid it beneath a smile.

"I don't think I need to check back anytime soon. I got some supplies last time I was there." She said. Sango nodded.

"Well it seems this demon is a little more troublesome than we expected." Miroku finally said. Everyone nodded an agreement. "And now that he has what he wants he probably wont be coming back, which means you two are going to have to go to him." (A/N: Now remember this is Inuyasha and Kagome's journey now. Miroku and the others are settling down.)

"Yeah, but how are we supposed to find him?" Kagome questioned with a frown.

"Stop worrying. I'll find the bastard and I'll kill'em."

"You sure sound pretty cocky for a guy who just fell off a cliff." Sango commented. Inuyasha growled.

"I jumped!" He yelled correcting her.

"You jumped?" Sango asked. Kagome left out the part that he jumped to save her. She only said they fell. Inuyasha forgot Kagome left that out. It was another one of his soft moments.

"Yeah... he jumped to save me." Kagome said. Sango and Miroku were a little surprised.

"Why Inuyasha, you really are a hero." Miroku patted him on the back. Inuyasha growled. He hit his messed up bones that still needed time to heal. Inuyasha didn't really want them to know all about his 'soft side'.

"So how do you plan on finding this Akahito character?" asked Miroku. Kagome answered.

"Well we're not exactly sure." Kagome looked down in shame.

"Cheer up Kagome. It's not like he's going to be able to do anything serious with the jewel that we won't here about. A rumor about him will eventually be spread." Inuyasha said in a cocky tone. 'But for now I have something I need to do." Inuyasha thought. He stood up.

"Inuyasha, your bones aren't healed yet. Ye need rest." Kaede persisted.

"I have somewhere I need to be. Sango can I burrow Kirara?" Inuyasha asked. Sango nodded.

"Yeah, but why?" She asked.

"I'll be back in a few days. There's just something I have to do."

"I'll come with you." Kagome stood up. She was worried about letting him go off on his own like that.

"No, I'll be back soon." He said. Kagome crossed her arms.

"I'm coming." She said firmly. Inuyasha looked at her confused. Usually she just let him go when he wanted to. What was new now? Than it hit him. She was worried about his safety. He thought this over for a moment.

"I can handle myself Kagome. You don't even have your bow and arrows anymore, so forget it." Inuyasha turned towards the door and walked out.

"Hey Kaede.." Kagome began, but Kaede already knew what she was going to say. Kaede handed Kagome a bow and arrows. Kagome smiled. "Thank you." Kagome ran out the door to Inuyasha who was mounted himself on Kirara.

"Go back in." He said.

"Inuyasha you're not going alone in your condition. Either I'm coming or you're staying." She said simply.

"Fine, whatever, but that doesn't mean I'm telling you where we're going and when I get there stay on Kirara. It's a two day long trip so if you get tired don't come crying to me when we don't have time to stop."

"I understand." Kagome nodded. Inuyasha picked her up off the ground and put her behind him on Kirara. He needed to lead the way.

"Kirara go west." He told the cat demon. Kirara nodded and headed off in that direction. (A/N: At this point it might be obvious where he's going.) Kagome wrapped her arms around Inuyasha's waist.

The ride was long and quiet. There wasn't really much either of them had to say. Kagome sighed in contempt at the fact she was bored. (A/N: Yes I know contempt means anger.) She wanted to talk, but felt kind of awkward about the whole kissing thing. She wondered if Inuyasha had regretted kissing her. The thought saddened her. She hoped that wasn't the case.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha's voice was soft and slightly saddened.

"Hmm?" Kagome replied.

"What do you plan on doing when all of the jewel is completed?" Kagome was surprised at the question. For one she hadn't expected it and two she was usually the one to ask that sort of question. Yet when Inuyasha asked her it made her worry. What did he want her to do?

"I.. don't know. I'd like to stay here... with you." She said slowly. He nodded. "That's.. if you'll let me?"

"Don't be stupid Kagome!" Inuyasha said. Suddenly Kagome felt like a fool. "Of course you can stay!" He finished. She smiled as she was filled with relief.

"Thank you." She said.

"Feh." Kagome tightened her arms around his waist slightly and leaned her head on his shoulder.

"So how about you tell me where we're going?" Kagome asked.

"Listen wench... I mean Kagome. I already told you I'm not telling you." Inuyasha said. Calling her wench was starting to become a habit one he needed to drop unless Kagome actually was to become his mate.

"Hey Inuyasha?"

"Yeah?"

"Earlier when you said Sesshomaru saved me because he respects me... why would he? Doesn't he hate humans?"

"Sesshomaru doesn't exactly hate humans. He has that little girl right. She's human. Anyway I don't know why Sesshomaru respects you." 'That's what I'm trying to find out.' "But I'm sure there are plenty of reasons."

There's another chapter. Now can you tell me what you think and how I can improve it. That would really be a great help for me.