Watashi no Musume
Chapter 9- Kindness

The rain stomped slowly and calmly on the roof. The fire joined in and together they created a soft song. Every one lay under their blankets too consumed in their dreams to listen. Inuyasha who sat watching the miko across from him sleep was much too preoccupied with his thoughts to enjoy the music either. Even so the rain and fire continued their chorus.

It had been two weeks and Kagome's fever had finally gone down. As for her wound it was healing but still raw. Inuyasha considered all of his options. Even though Kaede was able to fix the broken bones Kagome may never be able to run again. This put the miko in even bigger danger and won't be good for her leg when walking long distances.

Inuyasha hated to admit it but the best option would be to send Kagome and Chiharu home. Kagome would not accept his decision willingly. It will probably end with him on the ground again. Inuyasha hated to think about it.

Kagome woke up to a wet but strangely sunny morning. Everyone was already awake and continuing their days work. Only Inuyasha was left in the room. His head was down low and his face was hidden. Almost like he was sad. Did someone die? Or maybe he was just sleeping.

The miko felt strange. She hardly remembered getting here. All she could remember were those Yellow Eyes.
Kagome franticly began to stand up but then crashed to the ground screaming out in pain. Kaede hurried into the hut and helped the Kagome back into bed.

"Awake are ye? Well ye won't be walking for a while that is certain." Kagome examined her bandaged leg. It was numb with pain. I cant move my leg. Kagome grew scared and desperately wanted to cry. Why does it have to hurt so much? She thought to herself.

"What happened?" Kagome was still having a problem trying to remember.

"Ye don't remember? Well perhaps not." Kaede left the room leaving Kagome confused.

It was a long day. The rest of the group arrived in the afternoon to find Kagome awake, eating her lunch. Chiharu charged across the room to hug Kagome but before the girl could cry out the usual "Mommy" Inuyasha grabbed on to her by the collar. At first the girl looked puzzled and then remembered that her mother was hurt. The charging stopped.

Kagome gave the group a weak smile and instantly she was hidden beneath the cricling group. Voices crowded the little space around her and eventually formed into a headache. Kagome sunk down underneath her blankets and covered her ears hoping the sound would stop. Kaede fortunately came to the poor miko's rescue and ordered everyone out of the room. Only Inuyasha was aloud to stay behind like he usually did.

The new silence was at first comforting but grew into a nuisance as Kagome grew bored. What made her even more annoyed was Inuyasha's staring. Whenever Kagome would look the hanyou's direction he would look another way.

"Kaede when will I be able to walk? I want to move around. Maybe Kirara can carry me on her back for a while." The miko had been in bead for 3 weeks and was feeling stiff.

"My heavens no. You could fall and hurt yourself."

When Kagome woke up the next day she found a pair of crutches leaning against the wall. Excitedly she got up and walked around the room holding the crutches against her body. When Inuyasha woke up he nearly panicked.

"What do you think your doing!" Kagome stopped and glared at the hanyou.

"I'm walking."

"On those things! You could fall and get hurt!"

Kagome ignored Inuyasha and continued to walk. When Kaede walked through the door she paid no attention to Kagome. Inuyasha's temper rose and he rushed over to the old woman.

"Do you see what she is doing! Make her stop before she gets hurt!"

"I see what she is doing. Are those sticks not from her own village? Clearly the girl knows how they are used and I think it is good for her to get some exercise."

Inuyasha didn't know what to do. His authority was gone. It didn't fell good to be so powerless. Inuyasha sat in the darkest corner of the room, ready to catch Kagome if she fell. Kagome couldn't help but notice Inuyasha's sulking face.

"You got these from my mom didn't you Inuyasha?" When the hanyou didn't answer Kaede decided to do it for him.

"Came back only an hour ago." Kagome felt grateful but when she looked over at the hanyou her just looked away with the same sulking face. At first Kagome wanted to thank the hanyou but changed her mind at Inuyasha's sulkiness.

"What's your problem? Cant handle be nice for once?"

" It's hard to be nice with you around!" Kagome smiled.

a:n I know this was a boring short chapter but it helps lead up to the key part in the story. It was hard enough to write as it is with the constant writer's block. I know I haven't been posting these stories daily like I said I would but most people post their chapters months apart so you cant complain too much.For those of you who happen to like this story I suggest that you read "Kagome's Baby" It's my favorite story and was one of the inspirations for Watashi no Musume. If you want to read it go to this link: http/