Searching for Answers – Chapter 3
Lost In Darkness
An Inuyasha FanFiction by Runcrazy
Kikyou swore and lowered her bow. I missed, she got away. Kikyou stumbled to a nearby tree, steadying herself. It took all my strength to shoot that arrow, for no ordinary one could strike her so easily. Kikyou had tried to kill Kagome once before, and had not come nearly as close as this. If only it hit a little more to more to the left, I would have struck her in the heart. That foolish wolf-demon underestimated my strength; if he would have remained by Kagome, she would have left unharmed, thought Kikyou, deep in thought, it amuses me, it seemed as if that demon was in love with Kagome; he seemed to think I killed her as well. Kikyou let out a hard, cold laugh. She called to her soul collectors, but they did not appear. Ever since uncovering her love for Inuyasha again, they hadn't returned. I can't go on like this much longer, I must find a place to rest. Only one name came to mind when Kikyou sought protection, Inuyasha.
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Kagome awoke to darkness, she was covered by a cloth, a think cloth, and it was hard to breath. What the… Kagome tried to lift up the sheet, but unbearable pain overtook her left shoulder.
"AAHHHHHH!" she yelled in agony, returning her arm to its previous position. Kagome heard the shuffling of feet run beside her, and then fade away. "Hello? Somebody help me!" Minutes went by, and finally she heard voices approaching,
"Really Kouga, she screamed."
"That's impossible Jazul, she is dead, remember?" he replied. That must be Kouga, thought Kagome; his voice is so pained…
"Hello? Can someone get me out of here? I'm not dead okay?" called Kagome, from under the sheet.
"Impossible…" said Kouga, approaching the sheet. He flung it off with one arm, and kneeled by Kagome, "Kagome! You're… you're alive!" he said, embracing her. She cried out in pain when he touched her shoulder, causing him to retreat. "What's wrong Kagome?"
"My… my shoulder," she said, "I was shot by Kikyou."
"Ah yes, that priestess. Her name is Kikyou? Interesting…" said Koga, lost in thought. The man behind him stepped away slowly, clearly alarmed,
"K-Kouga, what if it's a demon that is controlling Kagome's body? It could be an imposter!" called the man, hurrying to the door.
"Jazul, are you a fool? This is clearly Kagome, her sent is everywhere, there's no way she is dead," replied Kouga.
"Forgive me," said the man. Kagome winced in pain when she tried to stand.
"Don't stand Kagome; it will cause you too much pain. Jazul, bring in the men to carry Kagome to my resting place, and tend to her wound. I am going to seek out this… Kikyou," said Kouga, before running off.
"Kouga, wait!" called Kagome. Kouga slid to a stop and turned to her.
"Oh, Kagome, forgive me," he said, kneeling beside her again, and holding her right hand in his, "I will be back soon Kagome, don't worry, I will slay this Kikyou, and avenge you."
"But Kouga… I'm not dead!" said Kagome, fuming.
"Uh… yes but…" Kouga sighed and stood up, "Very well, I shall stay if you truly insist," said Kouga. Kagome sighed, I insisted? Kouga continued, "But if we ever run in to this Kikyou again, I will kill her," he said, turning on his heels and walking out the door.
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