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Ch.7: The pearly gates

Inuyasha's P.O.V

I quickly poured some water into the cups and got a bit of fruit before heading back to Kagome. I walked down the hall and looked at my surroundings. Doctors were scattered here and there. I could smell human blood which was very unsettling. I finally made my way to room 231 and I looked through the window on the door. I saw Kagome with here hand holding her moms and her head was resting on the bead. She looked so peaceful when she slept. She also really needed the sleep. It has been a rough day for her. I opened the door to a quiet room. I could only here the constant breaths from the two bodies across from me and a machine that beeped constantly.

Beep, beep, beep, beep, beeeeeep,…. My eyes widened. My ears swerved in every which direction. Only one breath could be heard. I quickly set down the drinks and fruit and rushed over to Kagome.

Kagome's P.O.V

"Kagome…Kagome. Wake up NOW!" Inuyasha yelled. My eyes slowly fluttered open. The room was still quiet. It was too quiet. I lifted up my head and looked at my mom. Her eyes were closed and her chest was still.

"Mom?" I said quietly, waiting for some sort of a reply. A movement, a mumble, anything! "Mom?" I said a little louder. No answer. Tears started to build up in my eyes. "MOM!" Tears fell rapidly down my cheeks. "MOM, PLEASE WAKE UP! PLEASE!" I screamed. I tightened my grip on her hand and rested my head on her hand. "Please mom! Wake up!" I whispered. "Please." I began to cry. I felt a hand rest on my shoulder. I looked up and saw Inuyasha looking down at me. I could tell he was worried. He moved his gaze to my mom and back to me. I quickly shot up from the chair and wrapped my arms around Inuyasha's waist. I began to sob into his chest.

"Why did she have to die?" I asked softly. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around me.

"I don't know. It was just her time to go." Inuyasha began rubbing my back, trying to sooth me. I began to relax and loosened my grip around him but still held on. It felt like he was the only one I could talk to. He had lost his parents when he was little so I felt like he was the only one that could relate to the pain I am going through now. The door suddenly burst open and Dr.Oshiro rushed to my mothers' side. She checked her pulse and looked at me.

"I'm sorry." Dr.Oshiro said and looked down at the floor. I nodded and buried my head back into Inuyasha's chest.

"Come on lets go, Kagome." Inuyasha whispered. I nodded and he picked me up bridal style and we headed out the door. Just before we left the through the door I whispered "I love you mom."

"I don't think you are in any state to drive, so we'll pick up the contraption later." Once again I nodded. I was in no mood to argue. The pain was too much. Why did she have to die? She was so happy and and… a new set of tears started to run down my cheeks. Inuyasha hoisted me onto his back and he leapt into the air. Cars and buildings whizzed by and we finally got to the shrine steps. Inuyasha kept me on his back and walked to the front door. He took me to my room …well our room… and set me on my bed.

"Go to sleep ok?" Inuyasha said tenderly. I didn't reply. I closed my eyes and drifted to sleep.

Inuyasha's P.O.V

I felt terrible for Kagome. So many tears. I couldn't stand it! I closed the bedroom door behind me and went down stairs. I think she really needed some time to her self. I sat on the couch, having my senses on full alert so I knew if Kagome needed me. Souta emerged from the kitchen. His usual happy, energetic self had now turned into a shy, depressed state. He looked up at me. I could tell he had been crying for a long time.

"Come here kid." Souta obeyed and sat beside me. "I have some bad news." Souta stared at me. I could smell new tears forming inside of him.

"What happened to my mommy?" Soutas voice was full of sorrow.

"Well, your mom…well…she's passed on." I said softly. Souta glared at me. Tears running down his face. He suddenly grabbed me and cried into my shirt.

"Look kid, I know it hurts. But you need to be strong. Your mom wants you to be happy and she'll never really be gone. Her spirit will always live on. I know! I lost my parents too. But, you have to know that she doesn't want to see you cry. She's looking down at you right now, wanting you to be happy again." This usually isn't the type of conversation I have, but I know what Souta and Kagome are going through. I know that it hurts. I know how it feels to not have any parents. My ears swerved around and I sniffed the air. Kagome. I turned my head. She was in the door way…smiling?

"Thank you, Inuyasha! Thank you so much!" Did she listen to what I had said? Moments later I had both Souta and Kagome latched onto me.

"Well, I guess I'm going to have to tell gramps." Kagome let go of me.

"He's in his room and I'm coming with you!" Kagome nodded and Souta also let go of me.

Kagome's P.O.V.

I knocked on gramps door.

"Come in." Gramps said through the door. I turned the knob and saw him sitting on the edge of the bed with the phone in his hands. "I called the hospital to check on your mother. I know what has happened." Gramps said quietly. He turned around. A single tear left his eye.

"Are you ok gramps?" I asked softly.

"I know she'll be happy up in the heavens." He replied. I ran up and hugged him.

"I think she'll be happy too." I smiled at him brightly.

"Well, we mustn't let this keep us from being happy!" He smiled back. I nodded my head. I know that it will be hard to accept that my mom won't be here anymore and I know that I won't see her again but I need to be strong. I turned around and headed back to the living room where I had left Inuyasha. When I got to the door way of the living room, Inuyasha was sitting on the couch with his eyes closed. Although I don't think he's asleep, I think he's just thinking. I stepped towards him and one eye popped open. I giggled. Then the other opened. We were now starring each other down. I finally moved and he smirked as if we were playing some game that he had just won.

"Are you ok?" Inuyasha asked with a serious look on his face.

"Yah, actually, I am. I thought that I would be crying for weeks on end, but, after what you said, and what gramps said, I feel a little better." Inuyasha smiled. "Thank you again. You know, for helping Souta…and me."

"Well I know what you're going through. Remember when we had beaten Souunga and we threw it into hell. That's when my fathers' spirit appeared and that's what I meant when I said that her spirit will live on…just like my fathers." Inuyasha looked at the ground. I knew he didn't like to talk about his parents much. I smiled and did the unthinkable. I leaned up and kissed Inuyasha on the cheek. I can't believe I just did that! Why did I just do that? Oh god, Oh god, Oh god! I felt my face go many shades of pinks and reds. OH…MY…GOD

Inuyasha's P.O.V

Did Kagome just kiss me? Why? My cheeks began to burn up. A slight pink tint formed underneath my skin. What should I do?

"Sorry" Kagome said underneath her breath.

"Uh…it's…alright…" What in the fucking world was I supposed to say!

"Umm… I think we should go back to the hospital to retrieve the car. It has all of our stuff in it." Kagome said, trying to change the subject. I nodded and got up. When we got outside I motioned her onto my back. She did so and we were off. When we got to the hospital, I smelt salt. I looked at Kagome. A couple of tears were sliding down her cheeks once again. I think she doesn't like to be here, knowing that her mother is in there…dead.

"It's alright, Kagome." I reassured her. She smiled and got into the car. I did the same and we went back home. It was probably at least 2 in the morning by now. When we got into the house, we went up stairs and Kagome flopped on her bed after putting away all of the new stuff.

"Come on Kagome. You should really be getting to bed. I'm going to go change. I suggest you do the same." With that, I grabbed my pajama's and headed to the bathroom.

When I finished getting changed I heard a knock on the door.

"Are you dressed?" Kagome questioned.

"Yes." I answered. The door opened to reveal Kagome in a thin strapped night gown. She look… gorgeous…and…sexy! I blushed slightly. Kagome smiled and walked in.

"You gotta brush your teeth, Inuyasha." Kagome ordered. I rolled my eyes and got out the tooth brush and paste and Kagome did as well. I stared at the strange stick and tube. Kagome giggled.

"Watch me and then do it your self." I nodded and watched her. Ok, first she takes the tubey thing… then she spreads the goopy stuff onto the bristles. OK got that down. Then she gets the goopy stuff wet… and puts it in her mouth and scrubs her teeth. Alright I think I got it down! I was about to do it all my self when I saw her spit a bunch of foamy…spit in the sink.

"Well that was very lady like of you!" I joked.

"Oh –giggle-! You don't swallow it, you gotta spit it all out." She said with a grin on her face.

"Why can't you swallow it?"

"I honestly don't know why…but I know that you just can't"

"Oh…ok" I then began to put the paste onto the brush and I brought it to my teeth. I began to scrub around. It kind of feels funny, but it tastes really good! After I finished brushing, I spat in the sink and felt my teeth with my tongue. It kind of felt…I dunno… slippery. I looked at Kagome with a confused look on my face.

Kagome's P.O.V

"Smile big Inuyasha!" he did as he was told. "There! Now doesn't it feel good to have them clean?" I beamed.

"Well, it feels kinda weird."

"You'll get used to it. Now come on we gotta get some sleep." Inuyasha nodded and we left the bathroom. I rested my head against the pillow. This was going to be the first time I've slept with out my mom being here. Gramps and I will have to plan the funeral tomorrow.

"Good-night Inuyasha." I said quietly.

"Good-night Kagome. Sleep well." Inuyasha replied drowsily.

'good-night mom'