Kagome's Power

Miroku did not get better. He had a fever and his wounds continued to bleed. After two days, Kagome ran out of herbs and begun using medicine from her era. They all got really scared that this was something they couldn't cure. Kagome sent Shippo and Kirara to Jinenji's for more herbs, which also didn't seem to help. Not once did Miroku regain consciousness and they all talked to him, hoping that he would respond to their voices. Even Inuyasha, although he mostly threatened Miroku if he didn't snap out of it.

Kagome was at a loss of what to do; he was getting weaker and just barely breathing. At home he'd be in a hospital but here, she was the only 'doctor' around.

She and Inuyasha were sharing her sleeping bag. He was already asleep but she was too worried to rest. She wished someone would come along and tell her what to do, how to save him. Kaede, hell Kikyo could probably…Kikyo. She was a priestess and Kagome had the same powers maybe… Quietly she got up and went to Miroku.

Sango was sleeping next to him but didn't wake as she knelt. Kagome remembered the time she and Kikyo prayed together and formed one jewel shard from two smaller shards. Her plan was simple; she was going to pray over Miroku and draw on the power of the shards. After all, Naraku uses a shard to keep Kohaku alive and control him; if there was the power of a priestess within her she should be able touse the shards to heal.

Taking the shards from her pocket she took them out of the jar and placed them on Miroku's chest. It was hardly moving; this was her last hope of saving him. Kagome rested her hands on top of the shards and began to pray; unsure of what exactly to pray for; she focused on Miroku healthy and happy.

Inuyasha, never fully asleep became aware of Kagome's absence. Figuring she was checking on Miroku, he looked that way, blinked and sat up. Kagome's body was glowing and from where she touched Miroku, he was also beginning to glow. Standing and moving closer he noticed that the air was still, like the quiet before a storm. Shippo and Kirara woke then and looked in amazement at Kagome. Her hair was flying about her shoulders but since there was no wind – she, her power was moving the air around her.

Miroku groaned and his body made little jerking movements. It was hearing Miroku that finally woke Sango. "What -?" She closed her mouth. Kagome, Kagome was trying to save his life. Sango saw the looks on Inuyasha and Shippo's faces, so intent. It looked as if both were willing her their strength so that she could do this. Coming up to her knees she also willed her energy to Kagome and Miroku.

It went on for an hour, minutes? It didn't matter; it was for Miroku, their friend. At last, Miroku's body slowly stopped jerking and he became still again. The glow faded from him and soon Kagome's glow faded as well. Her hair fell to her shoulders and all at once the night sounds returned along with the wind.

Kagome opened her eyes, but didn't see. She blinked several times, took a breath then slumped over to one side. Inuyasha caught her before she hit the ground. He picked her up and moved so that Sango could check Miroku's condition.

Shippo got in close then looked at Sango, a huge smile on his face. "Look he's breathing better! It's like he's just sleeping."

Sango grinned, hopeful. "Let me check his wounds." She held her breath as she cut away some of the bandages. His arm and chest were clear, no blood and the wounds had completely healed. She looked up at them. "She did it, Kagome healed him. He's going to be fine!" She got up crying and went to Inuyasha.

Kagome was sleeping deeply, completely worn out, in Inuyasha's arms. Sango brushed back her hair and kissed her forehead. "Thank you."

Inuyasha smiled, everything was all right now. "Let's get some sleep, huh? I think we could all use it."

Laughing, Sango nodded. "You're right. Goodnight Inuyasha." She went to Miroku and settled down beside him. He was going to be fine. She let that thought put her to sleep.

Inuyasha held Kagome close. His Kagome. She fought for her friends, did what she could to protect them. Just looking her made his heart feel too big for his chest. Placing a kiss in her hair, he held her close and allowed himself to sleep.