Welps...sorry it took me so long to update-but I had to rewrite this chappy as well...just because my computer is a stupid piece of junk...oh well- on with the story! btw- Just wanted to say thanks to all my readers, new & old! I love all your reviews! . Enjoy!
Chapter 26
Kagome's eyes opened to find herself wrapped in Inuyasha's arms. She smiled, closing her eyes again to fight off the morning-but it was in vain. She pulled herself closer to his warm sleeping body, drinking up each passing moment as if it were her last drop of precious life. 'If only I could linger here all day...if we could hide here together forever...I would be okay...' Her smile turned bittersweet as she finally tossed her feet over the bedside in defeat-pulling relucantly away from Inuyasha's arms. Inuyasha shuffled a bit, waking up groggily. "ka...Kagome?" His eyes barely opened as he sat up, still half-asleep.
Kagome smiled-turning back to him as she slipped off the bed with a sigh. "Morning Inuyasha...I have to go-it's getting late & Sango will be looking for me...we are suppose to go on a walk today..." She began shuffling through her things to find her clothes as Inuyasha got up-pulling on his white kimono top-then putting on the second layer of red. He looked up as Kagome handed him Tetsusiaga from the corner-then threw her own sword to the bed casually-standing there with her hands on her hips in front of Inuyasha, searching the ground for her something. Inuyasha smiled softly, taking a clawed finger beneath her chin & tilting it upward so her eyes met his. She was confused as first-but it melted into a smile as he stole a kiss from her lips.
She giggled a little as she pulled away. "C'mon Inuyasha...you have to go..." He gave her a smug smile as he began to leave. "Alright, Alright...Be careful today..." His tone change for the last part of the sentence as he was leaving, obviously still concerned for her. She smiled-then rumaged through her things, pulling out her white flowing two-piece & tossing it to the bed with her sword. Inuyasha was at the same time jumping into his tree lazily & settling in for a nap.
Kagome followed Inuyasha out of the hut about 10 minutes later-after dressing in her white outfit & tying off her black sash which held her Kinjai at her side.She had also brushed her hair-braiding it so the long raven locks were loosely secured & fell down her back, all except for the few tendrals which strayed toward her face. She stepped out, temporarily blinded from the bright morning sun as she exited the dark hut. She blinked-regaining her clear vision after several moments. She looked around, her gaze falling on Sango & Ayame with their children as Sango called to Kagome. Shippo was already on his way-jumping in Kagome's arms as she approached the group. "Mama!" They both laughed. "Hi Shippo..."
Kagome smiled at Sango & Ayame-Sango holding her son, Kasaku, in her arms, Ayame's pup, Kota, standing by her side & holding her hand. "Ready Kagome?" Sango questioned. "Hai...Let's go..." Kagome nodded as the group began to leave the village. Shippo looked back from Kagome's shoulder. "Inuyasha...Aren't you coming with us?" Kagome looked back-knowing he was much too tired. Inuyasha simply lounged in the tree-not bothering to open his eyes but adding a sarcastic tinge to his words. "No thanks...I think I'll pass..." Shippo's innocence didn't seem to catch the tone as he shrugged-wiggling from Kagome's arms & jumping to the ground with Kirara, who had become the new fascination of Ayame's pup.
Ayame looked up from her son on the end of her hand to Kagome. "Kagome...I've been meaning to ask you...." She paused a moment as the girls looked at her. "Hai...What is it Ayame?" Kagome smiled as she continued. "Well...our whole pack has been on edge lately-even Kouga...There is a strange presence in the forest these days...a new demon has been hanging around & it's scaring all the other lesser demons out-even some of the more powerful demons have moved on..." Kagome sighed. "I know...I've sensed something off for a few days now..." Ayame & Sango nodded. "I'll talk to Kouga about it later..." Kagome nodded with a small smile-her thoughts racing her back to her recent encounter, but she immediately shook it away.
Inuyasha just happened to catch the piece of their conversation-his ears twisting back & forth with interest-knowing he would need to speak with Kouga about it before Kagome could, but at the moment he simply stayed in his tree-drifting into sleep. Kagome & the group walked into the forest, their conversation skipping from subject to subject, never resting on anything particular. They laughed at their own little jokes-poking fun at things & sharing stories about many different things, alot of which was about demons they had killed. Kagome savored the moments-she remembered how much she loved her friends & why.
They finally came up on the large hot springs-which more closely resembled a small lake. It was secluded & surrounded by large boulders & dark forests-the canopy thick so that only patches of sunlight were able to poke through. Each undressed & dipped slowly into the steamy waters. Kagome rested her chin on her folded arms, which layed aross a boulder in the water. They laughed & partially squealed when Shippo took his run & jump dive into the water, splashing all the girls with the warm liquid. Ayame's son sat in her lap-splashing in the water playfully, just as Sango's did.
After a few moments-Kagome took her long ebony locks from the braid, letting the midnight tresses unravel & fall down her back-the ends floating along the water, as wet pieces insisted on curling near her face. Sango & Ayame looked between each other with a smile, then Sango gave a sly smile, making Kagome give her a confused look.
"Kagome-chan...What's going on between you & Inuyasha?" Both girls were looking at her with a sly smile & a concealed interest, which was hardly concealed. Kagome's voice insisted on wavering, though she spoke in an innocent & questioning voice. "Me & Inuyasha? What do you mean?" Ayame giggled as Sango continued on her digging expedition. "Well...I happened to see Inuyasha come out of your hut this morning...BUT- I never saw him go in..." She tried retaining a giggle as she gave Kagome that 'nudge-nudge' look, quirking a brow anxiously. Before Kagome could speak up-Shippo, in his cute 'know-it-all' tone, promptly interrupted the conversation. "Well of course you didn't see Inuyasha go in this morning...I saw him go into our hut with Kagome late last night..." Both girls broke out into giggle fits as Kagome gave Shippo an embarrased glance, but he simply went back to playing with Ayame's pup. Kagome sighed before returning her brown hues to Sango. "I KNEW IT!" Sango's tone resembled that of an anxious school girl & all three broke out in laughter. Kagome smiled, sighing as she tilted her head back on the rock she was leaning on-her eyes gazing up at the canopy as she slid further into the soothing water.
Back at the village, Inuyasha was awakened from his nap by Miroku, who said Kouga was waiting to speak to him in Kaede's hut. Inuyasha stretched-yawning a bit & then following Miroku to Kaede's hut, where Kouga was already sitting around the fire in a serious mood. Inuyasha was also serious when he sat down, opposite Kouga across the fire. Kouga sighed, his eyes lifting from the blaze to meet Inuyasha's form as he began to speak in the same serious tone. "Inuyasha...there is a new demon in our forest..." Inuyasha nodded. "I know...I overheard Ayame telling Kagome something about it...What do you suppose we do about it?" Kouga thought a moment, Miroku speaking up. "I've sensed this demon for a few days now...it seems to be lurking close by this village...it has a strong & ominous aura about it." Inuyasha sighed. "Kouga...what do you know about it?" "Well, from what we've gathered-it seems to be one of the most powerful demons to come to our forest in quite a few years...all the lesser & even some stronger demons are leaving the area."
Inuyasha got up, his same confident & cocky attituse returning to him as he layed a hand on his hilt. "Well then-I guess we'll just have to slay this demon & be done with it..." Kouga & Miroku got up, smiling. "Alright...then we'll do it on the next hunting night-which is tomorrow night..." Kouga stated confidently. All three started to leave when Inuyasha paused half-way out the door, not bothering to turn around as his voice turned serious again. "Don't mention any of this to Kagome...she is not to come with us-it's much too dangerous this time..." Both nodded in agreement-Miroku silently thinking it had something to do with Kagome's strange behavior the night before, but not speaking up.
All three left the hut, standing outside-then looking toward the edge of the village smiling as they heard the girls returning. The group of girl's were laughing at something-Kagome occasionally blushing & rolling her eyes, but laughing as well. When they spotted the boys outside they quickly sobered themselves & waved, walking up to them. Sango & Miroku said their goodbyes & went to put their son down for a nap, Kouga greeted Ayame with a small kiss, taking his son in a cute fatherly manner that Inuyasha had never seen, tossing him in the air as the boy giggled excitedly. Kagome smiled, then also said her goodbyes to Ayame & Kouga & disappeared into her hut.
After Kouga & Ayame had left the village, Inuyasha spotted Kagome coming back out of her hut-her hair braided again as she began to walk through the village. Inuyasha caught up to her-dusk was already approaching-sending a beautiful reddish orange tone all over the village. Kagome smiled as Inuyasha walked up beside her. "So Inuyasha...what did you do all day?" Her eyes wandered to the villagers leaving the fields. Inuyasha shrugged-his eyes also watching the villagers-more out of curiosity as they nodded & payed thier respects to Kagome as she walked. "Not much...where are we going?" His mind was wandering around-interested in the fact that the villagers respected Kagome so highly now.
He snapped back when Kagome chuckled a little. "What is it?" He looked at her with a raised brow & his charming attitude. Kagome's brown hues looked up at him, shaking her head. "Nothing..." Her eyes returned to the village path before her, then she stopped walking-Inuyasha stopping a few steps infront of her when he realized she had stopped. "What's wrong Kagome?" Her face was blank, staring aimlessly for a second, but finally snapping back-shaking her head clear. Inuyasha gave her a concerned & confused look. "Are you ok?" He raised a brow as she fronted a smile. "I'm fine-it's just getting late...we should get back to the hut." She turned to go back, Inuyasha not really believing her-but simply following her back to Sango & Miroku's hut where Shippo was waiting for them.
The group sat around the fire in the hut, Shippo falling asleep with Kasaku in the next room as it grew later. Finally Kagome decided it was time to leave-getting up & saying goodnight to everyone-then returning to her hut. Moments later, Inuyasha made an excuse to leave as well, Sango smiled knowingly as he left, Miroku-who was completely in the dark at that moment, only followed Sango to bed with a confused glance. Inuyasha started toward his tree lazily, then was pulled into Kagome hut but her gentle hand on his shoulder-as soon as he entered the hut, he was met by her lips. She giggled a little, then they layed together in the bed, just as the night before. Inuyasha quickly fell asleep to the rythmic beating of Kagome's heart & her gentle breathes.
Late in the night-Kagome's eyes slowly opened, as if she had never been asleep. She blinked, as if in regret-then pulled away from Inuyasha carefully so he wouldn't stir. "I'm sorry..." She sighed, watching his face to make sure he wasn't awake-then leaning down & kissing the top of his head gently. She dressed in her tight black outfit quickly enough-making sure to check Inuyasha every few moments. She grabbed her bow & quiver as soon as he sword was strapped on-then stole out of the hut & escaped into the quiet of the dark village.
Everything around her was black-the crescent moon was blocked by the dark clouds that hung in the sky like a bad omen. Every few moments it would peer out-just enough to shed light on her path, but she didn't need it-she knew exactly where she was going by simply sensing out the strong aura. She had already decided that evening, when she stopped walking, that tonight she would face the demon & slay it herself before Inuyasha or anyone close ot her was hurt. 'I'm coming for you...you will die tonight..." She kept a steady pace-a firm grip on her bow that was slung across her shoulder. She hadn't bothered to braid her hair as she usually did, since she was pressed for time-so it simply swayed behind her in midnight tresses, black as the night sky above her.
Her brown hues watched her path with determination-sensing the demon's presence as she neared him. The heavy feeling on her chest began to return, as though her lungs were collapsing-she simply kept breathing-her heart keeping it's steady pace as she moved forward, not fearing what awaited her ahead. She could hear wolves-most likely belonging to Kouga, calling out in the distance. They seemed to sing together-pleading at the moon to shed more light unto their path-but Kagome made sure to stay concealed from them-far enough away so they wouldn't catch her scent & run to Kouga-telling him of their encounter.
She had considered letting Kohaku know where she was going so that her friends wouldn't worry if they were to find her missing-but she reconsidered-knowing he would most likely advise her against it & tell Sango before she could leave. Her mind raced across the possibilities of what she might encounter out here, mostly to keep her occupied from the strong aura that seemed to be overwhelming her body.
Back at the hut, at least two hours had past since Kagome left. Inuyasha shuffled a moment-then realizing that the space next to him was as empty as his arms-he opened his eyes & shot up. He looked around the hut frantically. "Stupid girl...I've told her not to go out in the village alone at night..." He ran out the door-blurring through the silent village to find nothing. His blood ran cold, panic & adrenaline rushing through his system when he could find no trace of her, except the small lingering of her scent that seemed to be fading.
A low growl worked its way from his throat as he turned his glance to the dark forest. He began to follow the freshest of her scent-trailing her as swiftly as his demon speeds would carry him. He blurred through the forest, only a silver & red streak to the onlookers eye as he bounded & sped through the trees. He had to stop every so often to make sure he was keeping her trail-wondering how long she had been gone if she had gotten this far. His heart was still racing-praying deeply in his heart that she was alright.
His hand layed on his hilt-his burning ember orbs looking straight ahead as he kept her soothing scent in his nose, her trail under his feet. His heart trying to silence his mind which was whispering doubts to him as he thought about the demon that was lurking nearby & what it had done to Kagome before, hoping every moment, that in the next instant he would catch sight of her familiar figure, completely safe so he could finally exhale. But even the darkest corners of his heart began to tell him that he would never be able to breathe again...
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Welps, how was that? Again-sorry about the late update-but it's been hectic lately. I'll be trying to update-but I've been so overwhelmed with stuff lately that it might be hard-but I'm trying my best so forgive me. I am keeping the story going though-so don't lose faith. Hopefully I still have readers o.O R&R!
Chapter 26
Kagome's eyes opened to find herself wrapped in Inuyasha's arms. She smiled, closing her eyes again to fight off the morning-but it was in vain. She pulled herself closer to his warm sleeping body, drinking up each passing moment as if it were her last drop of precious life. 'If only I could linger here all day...if we could hide here together forever...I would be okay...' Her smile turned bittersweet as she finally tossed her feet over the bedside in defeat-pulling relucantly away from Inuyasha's arms. Inuyasha shuffled a bit, waking up groggily. "ka...Kagome?" His eyes barely opened as he sat up, still half-asleep.
Kagome smiled-turning back to him as she slipped off the bed with a sigh. "Morning Inuyasha...I have to go-it's getting late & Sango will be looking for me...we are suppose to go on a walk today..." She began shuffling through her things to find her clothes as Inuyasha got up-pulling on his white kimono top-then putting on the second layer of red. He looked up as Kagome handed him Tetsusiaga from the corner-then threw her own sword to the bed casually-standing there with her hands on her hips in front of Inuyasha, searching the ground for her something. Inuyasha smiled softly, taking a clawed finger beneath her chin & tilting it upward so her eyes met his. She was confused as first-but it melted into a smile as he stole a kiss from her lips.
She giggled a little as she pulled away. "C'mon Inuyasha...you have to go..." He gave her a smug smile as he began to leave. "Alright, Alright...Be careful today..." His tone change for the last part of the sentence as he was leaving, obviously still concerned for her. She smiled-then rumaged through her things, pulling out her white flowing two-piece & tossing it to the bed with her sword. Inuyasha was at the same time jumping into his tree lazily & settling in for a nap.
Kagome followed Inuyasha out of the hut about 10 minutes later-after dressing in her white outfit & tying off her black sash which held her Kinjai at her side.She had also brushed her hair-braiding it so the long raven locks were loosely secured & fell down her back, all except for the few tendrals which strayed toward her face. She stepped out, temporarily blinded from the bright morning sun as she exited the dark hut. She blinked-regaining her clear vision after several moments. She looked around, her gaze falling on Sango & Ayame with their children as Sango called to Kagome. Shippo was already on his way-jumping in Kagome's arms as she approached the group. "Mama!" They both laughed. "Hi Shippo..."
Kagome smiled at Sango & Ayame-Sango holding her son, Kasaku, in her arms, Ayame's pup, Kota, standing by her side & holding her hand. "Ready Kagome?" Sango questioned. "Hai...Let's go..." Kagome nodded as the group began to leave the village. Shippo looked back from Kagome's shoulder. "Inuyasha...Aren't you coming with us?" Kagome looked back-knowing he was much too tired. Inuyasha simply lounged in the tree-not bothering to open his eyes but adding a sarcastic tinge to his words. "No thanks...I think I'll pass..." Shippo's innocence didn't seem to catch the tone as he shrugged-wiggling from Kagome's arms & jumping to the ground with Kirara, who had become the new fascination of Ayame's pup.
Ayame looked up from her son on the end of her hand to Kagome. "Kagome...I've been meaning to ask you...." She paused a moment as the girls looked at her. "Hai...What is it Ayame?" Kagome smiled as she continued. "Well...our whole pack has been on edge lately-even Kouga...There is a strange presence in the forest these days...a new demon has been hanging around & it's scaring all the other lesser demons out-even some of the more powerful demons have moved on..." Kagome sighed. "I know...I've sensed something off for a few days now..." Ayame & Sango nodded. "I'll talk to Kouga about it later..." Kagome nodded with a small smile-her thoughts racing her back to her recent encounter, but she immediately shook it away.
Inuyasha just happened to catch the piece of their conversation-his ears twisting back & forth with interest-knowing he would need to speak with Kouga about it before Kagome could, but at the moment he simply stayed in his tree-drifting into sleep. Kagome & the group walked into the forest, their conversation skipping from subject to subject, never resting on anything particular. They laughed at their own little jokes-poking fun at things & sharing stories about many different things, alot of which was about demons they had killed. Kagome savored the moments-she remembered how much she loved her friends & why.
They finally came up on the large hot springs-which more closely resembled a small lake. It was secluded & surrounded by large boulders & dark forests-the canopy thick so that only patches of sunlight were able to poke through. Each undressed & dipped slowly into the steamy waters. Kagome rested her chin on her folded arms, which layed aross a boulder in the water. They laughed & partially squealed when Shippo took his run & jump dive into the water, splashing all the girls with the warm liquid. Ayame's son sat in her lap-splashing in the water playfully, just as Sango's did.
After a few moments-Kagome took her long ebony locks from the braid, letting the midnight tresses unravel & fall down her back-the ends floating along the water, as wet pieces insisted on curling near her face. Sango & Ayame looked between each other with a smile, then Sango gave a sly smile, making Kagome give her a confused look.
"Kagome-chan...What's going on between you & Inuyasha?" Both girls were looking at her with a sly smile & a concealed interest, which was hardly concealed. Kagome's voice insisted on wavering, though she spoke in an innocent & questioning voice. "Me & Inuyasha? What do you mean?" Ayame giggled as Sango continued on her digging expedition. "Well...I happened to see Inuyasha come out of your hut this morning...BUT- I never saw him go in..." She tried retaining a giggle as she gave Kagome that 'nudge-nudge' look, quirking a brow anxiously. Before Kagome could speak up-Shippo, in his cute 'know-it-all' tone, promptly interrupted the conversation. "Well of course you didn't see Inuyasha go in this morning...I saw him go into our hut with Kagome late last night..." Both girls broke out into giggle fits as Kagome gave Shippo an embarrased glance, but he simply went back to playing with Ayame's pup. Kagome sighed before returning her brown hues to Sango. "I KNEW IT!" Sango's tone resembled that of an anxious school girl & all three broke out in laughter. Kagome smiled, sighing as she tilted her head back on the rock she was leaning on-her eyes gazing up at the canopy as she slid further into the soothing water.
Back at the village, Inuyasha was awakened from his nap by Miroku, who said Kouga was waiting to speak to him in Kaede's hut. Inuyasha stretched-yawning a bit & then following Miroku to Kaede's hut, where Kouga was already sitting around the fire in a serious mood. Inuyasha was also serious when he sat down, opposite Kouga across the fire. Kouga sighed, his eyes lifting from the blaze to meet Inuyasha's form as he began to speak in the same serious tone. "Inuyasha...there is a new demon in our forest..." Inuyasha nodded. "I know...I overheard Ayame telling Kagome something about it...What do you suppose we do about it?" Kouga thought a moment, Miroku speaking up. "I've sensed this demon for a few days now...it seems to be lurking close by this village...it has a strong & ominous aura about it." Inuyasha sighed. "Kouga...what do you know about it?" "Well, from what we've gathered-it seems to be one of the most powerful demons to come to our forest in quite a few years...all the lesser & even some stronger demons are leaving the area."
Inuyasha got up, his same confident & cocky attituse returning to him as he layed a hand on his hilt. "Well then-I guess we'll just have to slay this demon & be done with it..." Kouga & Miroku got up, smiling. "Alright...then we'll do it on the next hunting night-which is tomorrow night..." Kouga stated confidently. All three started to leave when Inuyasha paused half-way out the door, not bothering to turn around as his voice turned serious again. "Don't mention any of this to Kagome...she is not to come with us-it's much too dangerous this time..." Both nodded in agreement-Miroku silently thinking it had something to do with Kagome's strange behavior the night before, but not speaking up.
All three left the hut, standing outside-then looking toward the edge of the village smiling as they heard the girls returning. The group of girl's were laughing at something-Kagome occasionally blushing & rolling her eyes, but laughing as well. When they spotted the boys outside they quickly sobered themselves & waved, walking up to them. Sango & Miroku said their goodbyes & went to put their son down for a nap, Kouga greeted Ayame with a small kiss, taking his son in a cute fatherly manner that Inuyasha had never seen, tossing him in the air as the boy giggled excitedly. Kagome smiled, then also said her goodbyes to Ayame & Kouga & disappeared into her hut.
After Kouga & Ayame had left the village, Inuyasha spotted Kagome coming back out of her hut-her hair braided again as she began to walk through the village. Inuyasha caught up to her-dusk was already approaching-sending a beautiful reddish orange tone all over the village. Kagome smiled as Inuyasha walked up beside her. "So Inuyasha...what did you do all day?" Her eyes wandered to the villagers leaving the fields. Inuyasha shrugged-his eyes also watching the villagers-more out of curiosity as they nodded & payed thier respects to Kagome as she walked. "Not much...where are we going?" His mind was wandering around-interested in the fact that the villagers respected Kagome so highly now.
He snapped back when Kagome chuckled a little. "What is it?" He looked at her with a raised brow & his charming attitude. Kagome's brown hues looked up at him, shaking her head. "Nothing..." Her eyes returned to the village path before her, then she stopped walking-Inuyasha stopping a few steps infront of her when he realized she had stopped. "What's wrong Kagome?" Her face was blank, staring aimlessly for a second, but finally snapping back-shaking her head clear. Inuyasha gave her a concerned & confused look. "Are you ok?" He raised a brow as she fronted a smile. "I'm fine-it's just getting late...we should get back to the hut." She turned to go back, Inuyasha not really believing her-but simply following her back to Sango & Miroku's hut where Shippo was waiting for them.
The group sat around the fire in the hut, Shippo falling asleep with Kasaku in the next room as it grew later. Finally Kagome decided it was time to leave-getting up & saying goodnight to everyone-then returning to her hut. Moments later, Inuyasha made an excuse to leave as well, Sango smiled knowingly as he left, Miroku-who was completely in the dark at that moment, only followed Sango to bed with a confused glance. Inuyasha started toward his tree lazily, then was pulled into Kagome hut but her gentle hand on his shoulder-as soon as he entered the hut, he was met by her lips. She giggled a little, then they layed together in the bed, just as the night before. Inuyasha quickly fell asleep to the rythmic beating of Kagome's heart & her gentle breathes.
Late in the night-Kagome's eyes slowly opened, as if she had never been asleep. She blinked, as if in regret-then pulled away from Inuyasha carefully so he wouldn't stir. "I'm sorry..." She sighed, watching his face to make sure he wasn't awake-then leaning down & kissing the top of his head gently. She dressed in her tight black outfit quickly enough-making sure to check Inuyasha every few moments. She grabbed her bow & quiver as soon as he sword was strapped on-then stole out of the hut & escaped into the quiet of the dark village.
Everything around her was black-the crescent moon was blocked by the dark clouds that hung in the sky like a bad omen. Every few moments it would peer out-just enough to shed light on her path, but she didn't need it-she knew exactly where she was going by simply sensing out the strong aura. She had already decided that evening, when she stopped walking, that tonight she would face the demon & slay it herself before Inuyasha or anyone close ot her was hurt. 'I'm coming for you...you will die tonight..." She kept a steady pace-a firm grip on her bow that was slung across her shoulder. She hadn't bothered to braid her hair as she usually did, since she was pressed for time-so it simply swayed behind her in midnight tresses, black as the night sky above her.
Her brown hues watched her path with determination-sensing the demon's presence as she neared him. The heavy feeling on her chest began to return, as though her lungs were collapsing-she simply kept breathing-her heart keeping it's steady pace as she moved forward, not fearing what awaited her ahead. She could hear wolves-most likely belonging to Kouga, calling out in the distance. They seemed to sing together-pleading at the moon to shed more light unto their path-but Kagome made sure to stay concealed from them-far enough away so they wouldn't catch her scent & run to Kouga-telling him of their encounter.
She had considered letting Kohaku know where she was going so that her friends wouldn't worry if they were to find her missing-but she reconsidered-knowing he would most likely advise her against it & tell Sango before she could leave. Her mind raced across the possibilities of what she might encounter out here, mostly to keep her occupied from the strong aura that seemed to be overwhelming her body.
Back at the hut, at least two hours had past since Kagome left. Inuyasha shuffled a moment-then realizing that the space next to him was as empty as his arms-he opened his eyes & shot up. He looked around the hut frantically. "Stupid girl...I've told her not to go out in the village alone at night..." He ran out the door-blurring through the silent village to find nothing. His blood ran cold, panic & adrenaline rushing through his system when he could find no trace of her, except the small lingering of her scent that seemed to be fading.
A low growl worked its way from his throat as he turned his glance to the dark forest. He began to follow the freshest of her scent-trailing her as swiftly as his demon speeds would carry him. He blurred through the forest, only a silver & red streak to the onlookers eye as he bounded & sped through the trees. He had to stop every so often to make sure he was keeping her trail-wondering how long she had been gone if she had gotten this far. His heart was still racing-praying deeply in his heart that she was alright.
His hand layed on his hilt-his burning ember orbs looking straight ahead as he kept her soothing scent in his nose, her trail under his feet. His heart trying to silence his mind which was whispering doubts to him as he thought about the demon that was lurking nearby & what it had done to Kagome before, hoping every moment, that in the next instant he would catch sight of her familiar figure, completely safe so he could finally exhale. But even the darkest corners of his heart began to tell him that he would never be able to breathe again...
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Welps, how was that? Again-sorry about the late update-but it's been hectic lately. I'll be trying to update-but I've been so overwhelmed with stuff lately that it might be hard-but I'm trying my best so forgive me. I am keeping the story going though-so don't lose faith. Hopefully I still have readers o.O R&R!