Chapter 11
Kagome had been so caught up in the moment of seeing Inuyasha that she didn't even notice when a small orb of light left her body as she cried on Inuyasha's dying body. The orb floated toward the direction of the Jewel, where Midoriko stood holding thedead Shirkon no Tama. She walked over to the girl who was passionately crying on the unconscious body of the man she loved.
"There really isn't any need for tears." Kagome looked up startled.
"Midoriko", was all that could come out of her mouth. Kagome didn't know what in the world was going on.
"Kagome, stop your tears. Neither you or this boy will die today." She knelt down in front of Kagome and gave her a small, but encouraging smile. "You are a good woman, Kagome. After all the help you and your friend have given me, it's the least I could do." She took Kagome's hand with another smile and Kagome could feel life flowing back into her. It wasn't a struggle to breath any more andher thoughtsdidn't seem so clouded.
"I know this boy is very important to you. That's why I must tell you I won't be able to save his demon half", Midoriko told her.
"I don't care. Just bring him back." The miko gave Kagome one last look before placing her hand over Inuyasha's wound. The demon had nearly chomped him in half, but Midoriko, in the matter of moments, was able to close the hugewound.
Inuyasha began to open his eyes and was surprised to see not only Kagome, but also Midoriko next to him. "Midoriko?" His voice has hoarse and dry. His body felt like it had been dragged around, buthestill tried to sit up.
Midoriko said nothing as she stood up. She smiled warmly at Inuyasha, as if she was thanking him, and just turned around. The miko walked away slowly, disappearing like a cloud of mist and the amour that Kagome wore disappeared along with her.
"What the hell happened?" Inuyasha knew less of what was going on than Kagome. But Kagome was so overwhelmed at the fact that Inuyasha was alive she just rushed into his arms.
"I thought you were going to die."
"Keph!"
"That's all you can say! If it weren't for Midoriko's kindness we'd both be dead!"
"What are you talking about?" Kagome was absolutely furious at how oblivious she thoughthe was acting. She was on the brink of starting another fight, but stopped herself. He was alive, she was alive, everything else didn't matter.
"Oh, forget it." She stood up after he did and together they began to walk back to the village as the sun set behind them.
The walk back to the village was a bit quiet. Kagome was besieged by what had occurred. One moment, they were dying and the next, Midoriko shows up and saves both of them. She was still trying to let it all sink in. And Inuyasha, after Kagome told him what hadhappened while he was passed out, was in deep thought about what he had heard. He was trying to let everything sink in as well.
"Kagome, are you sure you're alright?" He looked at her from the corner of his eye. The moon had come out by now and the forest had become dark. Their path was only lit by moon's silverlight.
"Inuyasha, I'm fine. I was just so worried about you." He turned to look at her and gave her a small grin. Though he didn't understand why things happened the way they did, he was glad that at least it was all over. Even if he wasn't a hanyou anymore, at least they were both alive… and together.
"You aren't upset about being human", Kagome continued. "I know how much you hate being in your human form."
Inuyasha interrupted her, "Kagome, we almost died. I don't care what form or in what shape I'm in as long as I'm able to be with you." What Inuyasha had said made Kagome blush and beam. She took his hand in her's and moved closer to him as they continued to walk back home.