"She's having a seizure, you both need to leave."
Before they could say anything, both Inuyasha and Sango were rushed out. All they could do was watch as the doctors took over. After a few minutes, her body had gone back to normal. They were successful with returning her to normal.
What caused her body to act like that? They weren't sure why it could be a number of things. The doctors decided to take some scans of her brain. When she fell on her head those times, they could have caused damage. Not to mention that gun wound that put her in that coma.
"Dr, what do you think is wrong?"
"It could possibly be brain damage. We'll run more tests."
Kikyou's breathing had returned to normal, but she still hadn't opened her eyes. Another doctor came into the room with his scan of Kikyou's brain. There both doctors stood comparing their findings. And the situation did not look good.
"That second blow to the head. It caused more harm to her brain."
"The right side of Ms. Hikaru's brain is badly bruised. She'll need surgery."
The doctors knew that it wasn't a good idea for her to leave. It was much to soon for her to be out there. They needed to make sure she was 100 percent better. And she could have just endangered her health further.
Was she even aware of the consequences. Nosebleeds, occasional seizures, blacking out. If they didn't treat her soon, she could very well die. They called Sango and Inuyasha back into the room.
"Is she going to be alright."
"No, Ms. Hiakru could be damaged for the rest of her live. You see the right side of her brain, isn't functioning as it should. Causing her body to react unusually. For example the seizure, the out of control nosebleeds."
"What are you going to do then?" Inuyasha asked.
"We suggest surgery, it is the only way to save her. But there is also a chance that after surgery, she will not be the Kikyou you remember."
What did they mean by that? It seemed like the situation was going from bad to worse. All Sango and Inuyasha wanted was Kikyou to be better.
"Are you saying..."
"She will not die, but her behavior will change. Her speech slower, her body not functioning like a normal person. It is possible that she will have the mentality of a child. Sometimes it could last for a little while after the surgery. But then it could also last for the rest of her life."
The doctors didn't know Kikyou like Sango did. She was a natural fighter, and she would be back to normal soon. Healthier, and better than ever. There was no way she would allow herself to be damaged for life. But if the surgery was the only thing, that will save her. Sango decided that she should have the surgery.
"As her sister, it is up to you to decide what is best for her."
"If the surgery will help her, then you have my permission."
Later on the doctors prepped Kikyou for surgery, and she was moved into the another room. The surgery would take over 7 hours. And that they should come back tomorrow morning. She should be awake and ready to see them.
Inuyasha offered to take Sango back to the hotel. Both deep down they were both worried about Kikyou. Hoping to god that she would be alright. And that none of the things the doctors said, would happen. She just had to come back to them.
"Inuyasha, she'll be alright I know she will."
"Yea of course, Kikyou is a fighter. Don't worry so much."
Truthfully he was worried as well. He had never been more concerned about anyone before. He wanted Kikyou to be alright, he didn't want her to die. Because he didn't know what he would do, if he ever lost her.
(The next morning)
Kikyou sat in the wheelchair, a nurse was wheeling her around. The surgery had ended two hours ago, and she was finally awake. The doctors hadn't taken her bandages off yet.
"Kikyou, you have visitors." the nurse told her.
But Kikyou did not respond, she had a very blank expression on her face. Like nothing seemed to matter, or that she couldn't hear her. It seemed to them that Kikyou was in her own world. Sango, Inuyasha, and Sesshomaru were waiting back in her room.
"Do you really think Kikyou is different?" Sesshomaru wondered.
"No way, she'll be fine." Inuyasha answered.
The nurse and doctor took one more look at Kikyou. She hadn't responded to anything they said. They decided to try one more thing.
"Kikyou your sister, and boyfriend are waiting for you."
She looked up a little, her eyes still looked empty. But at least this time she responded.
"Sis...ter." she said slowly.
"Yes your sister."
The nurse rolled Kikyou into the room. Sango and the two brothers looked up. Glad to see Kikyou was awake, but that wasn't the end of the problems. Sango ran over to her sister, and hugged her. Kikyou did not return the hug.
"Kikyou, your alright now?"
"I... I'm." she started.
Sango looked from Kikyou to the doctor. She wanted answers and she wanted them now. Kikyou wasn't the same. The surgery hadn't been a complete successs.
'Whats wrong with her?"
"I'm sorry but Kikyou is no longer the sister you had before the surgery."
Inuyasha walked over to Kikyou, and threw his arms around her. He looked into her eyes, nothing but emptiness.
"Kikyou, I'm sorry this happened."
She stared at him, wanting to say something. But the words didn't seem to want to come out. All she could do was stare at him.
"Inu...yasha." she sounded out.
He blinked curiously, she was able to say his name. Meaning that she was down there somewhere. And hopefully this whole thing was temporary.
"Kikyou you're going to be alright. Because you got me, and Sango. Sesshomaru's here too. And we're all going to be here for you."
She bent her head down low, avoiding all contact with Inuyasha. Sango was so sure that everything would have been alright. But things seemed to be only going down. Kikyou looked up when she heard some crying. She slowly turned her attention to her sister.
"San...go. I'm,...sorry." she said slowly.
Sango hugged her sister again, wanting her to know that she did not blame her. That she would remain by her sister's side no matter what.
"Kikyou, don't be sorry. You didn't do anything wrong. Just know that we'll all stand by you."