Zoey stirred from her slumber. She remembered a small boy kidnapping her... But then she blacked out. She looked around, to see where she was now. She couldn't see much, too dark. But she saw one little touch, lighting a small corner. She saw a wooden door, and a rock wall. She stood up, and noticed she wasn't in her pajamas, either. She looked at her sleeves. Which covered her entire arms. She was wearing a kimono! Why was she wearing a kimono, though?
Zoey walked to the door, and felt the walls around it. "This is my kind of place..." Zoey mumbled. The door creaked, which made Zoey take a few steps back. She wanted to see who was behind the door, but she wanted to stay alive, too.
The door slowly opened, and revealed a figure, in a costume. A white baboon costumed figure. "Who are you? Why are you hiding your face?" Zoey demanded.
"Ha ha ha..." The costume faded, and showed a man, in a weird warrior kimono. "I am Naraku, Girl."
"Well Naraku, why'd you kidnap me?" Zoey sneered when she said 'Naraku'.
"You alone are nothing... Hakudoshi just needs to retrieve the jewel shard once more..." Naraku said.
Zoey backed up, as Naraku neared her. Soon, her back hit the wall, which was too cold. Like Naraku's touch. And Zoey just felt his hand caress her cheek. She gulped in total fear. He was tall, and he felt so dead! Why was he just touching her face. Zoey clenched her fists, and ducked. She got away from Naraku for a quick moment, but he was much faster. Naraku vanished and reappeared in front of her. "You are a sneaky one, Girl. But that won't get you out of here." Naraku kissed Zoey's cheek and vanished. The door slammed shut, as though under a spell. Zoey fell to her knees. He is rotten! And he feels dead! And-And... Zoey hugged herself.
"Kagome... Inuyasha, please... Save me..." Zoey whispered before falling onto the ground, crying.
Outside the door, Naraku walked passed Kagura, who was Zoey's guard. He stroded through the corridoors, to the last room in the hall. He opened the door, to see Hakudoshi meditating. Hakudoshi stopped meditating as Naraku walked into the room. Hakudoshi stood up and waved his hand, which allowed the door to shut. "What now?" He asked Naraku.
Naraku grinned evilly, "What else, Hakudoshi? Wait until Inuyasha and his wench come back. Then retrieve the jewel." Naraku said. Hakudoshi nodded. Hakudoshi touched the wall, and a small vortex formed. Just like Kannah's mirror, except a wall. Hakudoshi watched Zoey weep.
"You kissed her?" Hakudoshi grimaced.
"It made her weak. Just like you grow in power, I do, too." Naraku said simply.
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Kagome sat in her chair, asleep. Her head rested on her bed, where Inuyasha lay, awake. It's been a week since he regained consciousness, and all he could do was think about Kagome. And how worried she must be about her cousin. He hated being so weak... If he wasn't here right now, he and Kagome could be on their way to Naraku's hideout, to save Zoey. But no, he was right here, weak.
The door bell rang, which made Kagome wake up. "Hmm?" She rubbed her eyes as she sat up. "How long was I asleep?" She asked Inuyasha.
"Only since the festival started this morning." Inuyasha said. Kagome glanced at the clock. It was three P.M.! Eight hours she was asleep for!
"And you haven't been bored?" Kagome blinked. Inuyasha sat up weakly and shook his head. Then a knock was heard from the door.
"Kagome, dear... Your friends are here." Mama said.
Should Kagome let her friends finally meet Inuyasha. Or should Kagome just leave Inuyasha and talk to her friends for the first time in a month? Kagome rested her head on the bed, as Inuyasha leaned against the walls (don't forget, in the anime, her bed is in the corner). What should she do? Inuyasha is still too weak, and if he broke out in a fever while she was gone... "Just let them in." Inuyasha called to Mama.
Kagome looked up at Inuyasha. And looked utterly confused, too. "Huh?" Kagome blinked.
"You deserve a rest." He said bluntly. Kagome stood up and kissed her cheek.
"Arigato. But you aren't scared of what they'll think?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha shook his head as the door opened. Kagome's three friends, Yuka, Eri, and Ayumi walked into her room. Inuyasha sniffed the air. Each one of them wore perfume...
Inuyasha covered his nose. "Oops... I forgot to warn you about their perfumes..." Kagome laughed nervously.
"You think?" Inuyasha growled. Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi went straight to Kagome's bed, gaping at Inuyasha.
"Are those ears real?" Yuka asked.
"And his claws!" Eri gasped.
"And his wounds!" Ayumi pointed out. Kagome sweatdropped. She should've known better than to have all three of them meet him at the same time. But he just allowed them all in, without knowing how all three of them acted. Even wounded, he was very brave. And very courageous.
"Is he a dog?" All three asked.
"I ain't a dog." Inuyasha said, trying not to growl.
"Then what are you?" Ayumi asked.
"Hanyou." Kagome answered. "His mother is Izayoi, a princess. And his father, an InuTaiSho, Touga." Kagome yawned. "I met him the Sengoku Jidai. Fell down the well, shattered the Shikon no Tama. That's basically where I am all the time. Never am sick." Kagome wanted more sleep.
Ayumi asked for more information, and Kagome whined. She spun her chair around and rested her head on her desk. She needed another four good hours of sleep before she could do anything like telling friends about Inuyasha. "Oh, come on, Kagome!" Eri pleaded.
"Leave her be." Inuyasha said. Yuka turned towards Inuyasha, as he continued, "We just battled our enemies. And she has been tending to me. Leave her alone. She needs sleep."
"You're her boyfriend, aren't you?" Ayumi asked.
"You mean like she loves me, and I love her?" Inuyasha asked. All three nodded. "Yep. Got a problem?" Inuyasha snapped.
"..." All three shook their heads.
"... Inuyasha, be nice." Kagome said softly.
"Feh." Inuyasha scoffed. All three girls giggled.
Later, Inuyasha had enough strength to stand up and walk around. The green tea and certain herbs Kagome had given him worked. He walked Kagome's friends out, and they said they'd be back tomorrow, which wasn't bad, but not good either. I just hope Kagome doesn't mind... Inuyasha thought. Why would she really are? They are her friends, aren't they? Inuyasha slowly went to the kitchen, where Mama, and the whole family came in from the festival. Everyone went to their sleeping spots, except Hano and Mama.
Inuyasha ignored them and sat at the table. He had energy, but he couldn't stand too long. It hurt for some reason. Even his senses were becoming weaker. Then he remembered what tonight was. The new moon. "Grr..." Inuyasha clenched his right fist.
"What's wrong?" Hano asked, putting away some food.
"..." Inuyasha said nothing.
"Oh, tonight's the new moon. He becomes mortal this night." Mama answered.
"..." Inuyasha stood up and left. He went upstairs and saw Kagome cleaning her room. It was a bit cluttered. And her cousins Michi, Kiki, and Suki were also helping. I guess they have to do things to keep their minds off of Zoey... Inuyasha thought as he shut Kagome's bedroom door.
"Hey." Michi said. Inuyasha went to Kagome's bed and sat down. The sun then set, turning Inuyasha from hanyou to mortal.
"Whoa..." All three of Kagome's cousins gasped, as Kagome sat on her bed next to Inuyasha and kissed his cheek.