Author: Wow. Has it really been ten whole chapters already? My god. I can't believe that you've all stuck with me for so long. You're all either insane or you just actually like the story. Wow. ::blushes:: I feel so warm and glowy. Can this be love? Yes! I love all you reviewers out there! Thank you for all the wonderful support. From those who have been there since the beginning to those that just started reading. A special thanks goes out to SilverTailz who not only writes her own incredible fanfiction, but also took the liberty of reading through my story and reviewing every chapter! I know what a pain in the butt that is to do and I really appreciate it.
Sephiroth: ::rolls his eyes:: God, kiss her ass a little bit more why don't you.
Author: ::glares:: Who asked you. No one reads your stories.
Sephiroth: ::looks confused:: But.......I don't write any....
Author: Exactly! So ha!
Sephiroth: ::throws his hands in the air in exasperation:: Why are women so confusing?
Author: To drive men insane. ::smiles sweetly at her husband-by-force::
Sephiroth: Well, I say that since I forced you to marry me that I should be able to force you to stop being so damn confusing and submit to my will.
Author: ::laughs:: Right...........cause that's gonna happen.
Sephiroth: ::pouts:: Oh really? Take this! ::sweeps the author of her feet and dips her down to steal a kiss::
Author: Mmmph! ::prys him off:: GET OFF ME YOU LECHER!!!!
Miroku: Somebody call me?
Author: ::whacks Miroku and Sephiroth over the head with Sango's boomerang:: There. Much better. Anyway, here's what I had to say about your wonderful reviews of my last chapter:
Tailzy-pie - Hmmmm I wonder who this is? ::scratches head in puzzlement:: This person kind of reminds me of an awesome reviewer I know, but.............nah....can't be. Aww, at least they love me! No! Stop echoing! I updated so stop that right now! ::huggles:: Thankies for reviewing you wonder echoing person you.
Mr Flames - Inuyasha didn't do anything stupid...............yet! Mwahahahahaha! It won't take him long to screw up again. That's what Inuyasha's life is all about. Pretending not to be in love with a girl he's in love with and screwing stuff up! Whoo! Fun! A eh? I'd say the nice thing to do would be to give me an A story. Geez. Get the act together. ;) Hope to see longer nicer reviews from you in the future. Puhweeze? Have fun reading!
Angel-YuRiPa - Is insanely good a good thing? :P I'm glad to see someone would be disappointed if I stopped writing cause people seem to be losing interest in this story. ::huggles angel:: Awwwww you love it. ::blushes:: You've helped to cheer me up. Thanks and lots of love and huggles for you. I hope to see lots more wonderful reviews from you in the future. ::superhuggles:: :D
Candace – Awww you don't like cliffies eh? ::grins:: Perhaps you shouldn't read this chapter then. :P I'm glad to hear that my chapter was sensational! ::huggles:: You're so wonderful. Have a cookie! ::gives you a cookie:: Thanks for your continued interest in my story and enjoy the chapter!
SilverTailz - ::blushes:: Aww Sanji, you're so cute. ::huggles Sanji:: Can I steal you from Tailz? I'm still a little confused about the relationship between Tailz, Sanji and Inuyasha. lol. It seems like a mother hitting on her child sometimes. :P Thank you thank you thank you for reviewing my story Tailz! You reviewing my story is like having a Sephiroth clone all to myself in real life. (Ask anyone who knows me, that means I REALLY REALLY like you and your stories) It's a great honour to have reviews from the author of such fantastic stories that are so wonderful and should be read by all reviewing my story. By the way, I recommended your story to Mr. Flames and he's going to read and review some of your stories. I'm pretty sure he's starting with "Future Tense". You've help cheer me up a great deal so I shall do something for you. HEY! ALL YOU READERS OUT THERE! THIS STORY IS CRAP! STOP READING AND GO READ SILVERTAILZ STORIES! There. All done. ::huggles Tailz:: You rock! Keep up the great work and great reviews. ::bows done and kisses Tailz feet::
Author: Now that I'm done with my grovelling and kissing up, I'll continue on with what I started to say. ;) I'm just completely thrilled to be in the double digit chapters! I was wondering which you guys prefer, quicker updates or longer chapters? Because I could probably manage to update quicker if I didn't go as in depth with a lot of things and just gave you less writing to read. Let me know what you all think.
Sephiroth: ::regains consciousness and crawls over to lay his head on the author's lap:: I'm sorry for making you mad. I should know better by now.
Author: ::smiles triumphantly:: What a good little husband you're being today. Do you have anything else to say to me?
Sephiroth: Yah. ::rubs his throbbing head:: You wouldn't happen to have any aspirin would you?
Author: ::rolls her eyes and hands him a bottle::
Sephiroth: Thanks. ::huggles author while she continues talking::
Author: You know, I don't remember the last time I did a disclaimer. Hmmmm. I think it's been a while. Meh. ::yells:: Amanda!
Amanda: ::pokes her head in the fic, covered in kisses:: Hmm?
Author: Oo What are you doing?
Amanda: Um.......nothing.......
Kuja: Amanda, my darling, come back to bed dearest.
Amanda: ::goes bright red::
Author: Um........do you have time to do a disclaimer?
Amanda: ::nods and ducks back out to throw on something more decent::
Author: ::leans back against Sephiroth and doesn't object when he pulls her into his lap::
Amanda: ::runs back in:: Sorry about that. I'm ready now!
Author: Disclaimer away!
Amanda: ::pulls out a boom box and turns on rap music, placing a backwards baseball cap on her head:: Yo yo yo, waz sup in da hood my brothers! I got a disclaimer to bring to you. Let's get it on! The author does not own any of the peeps in this here fic and she's fo rizzle, my nizzle. You be treating her good or I might have to open up a can of whoopass and bust a cap in your ass!
Author and all others, but Amanda: Oo ??????
Amanda: ::bows and smiles sweetly:: I thought I'd try something new today.
Author: Thanks........I think......
Amanda: Well, I'm off. My secret affair needs me back in....his.........kitchen. Yes. Kitchen.
Author: Bye Amanda.
Sephiroth: ::nuzzles author's neck:: I like how she thinks. What say we start the chapter and take a little break ourselves?
Author: ::raises an eyebrow, not really sure what he means:: I guess.......... ::turns to readers:: Ya'll go enjoy the chapter now, ya here? I'll see you at the end of the chapter.
Sephiroth: ::scoops her up into his arms and heads out of the fic::
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Inuyasha held tightly to his mate as she relaxed next to him on the pallet inside Kaede's hut. Kagome lay in his arms, eyes half closed, just starting to fall asleep. The feel of Inuyasha's arms around her was enough to help keep her calm and try and get some sleep. Not being able to see was a terrifying thing. It made her want to claw frantically at her eyelids until light shone through them and she could make out the familiar places and people around her. She felt the arms around her waist tighten slightly when she unintentionally let out a small whimper.
"Get some sleep," Inuyasha whispered, kissing her neck. It was an order, in a way, but not a cruel one as she was often used to from the grumpy hanyou. It wasn't long after that, Inuyasha felt Kagome's body un-tensed and her breathing become even. It was a relief to know that she was able to fall asleep after everything they'd suffered through. True to his word, Inuyasha gently released Kagome, pushed the light blanket off himself and went to find Shippo wherever he had decided to make his bed. Once outside, it didn't take Inuyasha long to track down the little kitsune who was curled in a furry ball under a tree close to their hut.
"Shippo," he whispered, shaking his shoulder, "come on runt. Time to wake up." The small youkai didn't stir and Inuyasha finally gave up, scooping him up into his arms and carrying him back to Kagome's bed. Placing Shippo in Kagome's arms, he smiled to see her instinctively hug him to her like her own child and Shippo's arms went loosely around her neck. Wondering if there was any room left for him now, Inuyasha lay down as well and pulled Kagome and Shippo into his protective embrace after pulling the blanket back over all three of them. He didn't know what Kagome's opinion would be on the subject, but he definitely wanted kids. Shippo mumbled something incoherent and snuggled against Inuyasha as well, causing a small smile to appear on his lips. He would, of course, deny everything in the morning. Shippo had gotten there of his own accord.
The trio fell into a comfortable sleep in each others arms. Soft snoring came from Shippo, while Inuaysha drooled on the pillows. Kagome hardly stirred at all, sleeping deeply. A shadow moved along the outside of the hut and silently pushed open the door, peering inside at the sleeping group.
Miroku lay, staring at the stars, with Sango at his side outside their small hut. Her small hut would be a more accurate thing to call it, but he didn't really care at the moment. Sango had made it very VERY clear that he was allowed to kiss her, and sometimes a bit more when she was in a good mood, but anything further then that was rewarded with pain. He pouted slightly at the memory when he had first learned that lesson. He would just have to keep his lecherous hands to himself until he could convince the enchanting demon slayer to marry him. He had as much chance at achieving that, as Shippo had at beating Inuyasha in hand to hand combat. The chances of her saying yes were slim to none. He worried that her "I love you" had been out of gratitude for saving her that one day. He wanted to be sure of how she felt before he dared to ask her such a bold question. He had to think of some way........
Sango shifted to snuggle closer to Miroku. As risky as she knew that was, it was a bit chilly outside and they were enjoying themselves watching the stars. She didn't wish to ruin the mood or the moment so she huddled against Miroku's warmth, pretending not to notice the hand on her shoulder making its way closer to forbidden areas. He'd learn why not to if he dared try it. Her boomerang would make sure of that. Surprisingly enough, Miroku withdrew his hand before attempting to grope anything and instead wrapped an arm around Sango's waist, pulling her in for another kiss. It was nice to have some time to themselves. Even though everyone "knew" about the two of them, they hadn't officially said anything much to the others about what was going to happen. She had almost let the word wedding slip out when the group had first seen her being tolerant of Miroku. They had agreed that sex would wait until after marriage, but Miroku hadn't actually proposed or anything yet.
"Look! A shooting star!" Sango exclaimed, sitting up suddenly and pulling out of Miroku's arms. "I've never seen one before."
"I haven't either," Miroku nodded, sitting up as well, "maybe it's fate that we both saw our first shooting star together." A hopeful grin lit up his face and Sango shook her head.
"Maybe it's telling us to get some sleep," Sango smiled, loving the way Miroku's face fell at her teasing. He was easy to talk out of things. If only his hands didn't wander as often as they did. Miroku yawned loudly and seemed surprised at himself.
"Maybe you're right Sango. I think it's time for us to retire to our rooms." He stood and pulled her to his feet, gazing down at her with a look that made her knees weak. "I love you," he breathed, hugging her tightly. Sango closed her eyes and let him hold her, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"I love you more," she whispered when he released her. Miroku smiled slightly at that and gave her a goodnight kiss.
"Sleep well, Lady Sango. Dream of me." A mischievous look came into his eyes. "Perhaps I shall dream of you also."
"Hentai," Sango muttered affectionately, "enough with the dirty thoughts. I'm off to bed." Stealing another kiss before he left, Miroku sighed happily and watched Sango look back at him with a dreamy smile before entering her sleeping hut. He might just be brave enough to ask her the one thing that was on his mind. He'd find some way to make it romantic and special for her. That almost guaranteed he'd score. Hopefully anyway. The monk entered his hut with a sigh and lay down on the woven straw bed, placing his staff on the floor beside him. Today was a new day. Maybe he'd have a chance.
Inuyasha awoke with a start at the sound of branches snapping just outside their door. He kept perfectly still as someone entered the room and crept closer to where the three of them lay. Inuyasha's whole body tensed, waiting for just the right moment to attack. At the last possible second, he jumped up from the bed and slammed the intruder into a wall, pinning them to it by their neck. He growled threateningly at them and peered closer, trying to make out their face in the meagre light.
"Why are you in here?" Inuyasha demanded, shaking the person violently. The person took a choked breath and tried to speak. Inuyasha realized how tightly he was holding their throat and released a little pressure to allow them to breathe. "Now talk! What are you doing here?!"
"I wanted to see Kagome," the voice rasped, coughing slightly.
Inuyasha's eyes narrowed dangerously. "Why?! What business do you have with my mate?!"
"It's me you stupid mutt. Put me down!"
"Koga?" Inuyasha asked in an annoyed tone, "I thought you left to be with your pack." Letting the wolf youkai drop to the floor, Inuyasha glared down at him, waiting for an explanation.
"I did," Koga sighed, rubbing his throat, "but I heard rumours about some terrible things happening in this area and I wanted to make sure Kagome was okay."
"She's fine. Now leave." Koga began to object, but Inuyasha held up a clawed hand to silence him. "She's in no state for your misguided swooning and you'd do her more harm then good. I want you to leave. Now."
Koga stood up angrily and headed towards the two sleeping figures. "What do you mean she's 'in no state'? What happened? What harm did I you /I let come to her?!" Kneeling down next to Kagome, he gently shook her awake. Inuyasha was seconds away from tearing Koga to shreds.
"She just fell asleep you inconsiderate bastard. Leave her alone!"
Ignoring the hanyou's protests, he shook her gently again and her eyes blinked open. "Inuyasha?" her hesitant voice whispered. She put a hand to the face of the person next to her and knew it wasn't her mate. "Inuyasha?! Where are you? Please help me! There's someone-"
She was cut off as Inuyasha ran over and hugged her protectively in his arms. "Shhhhh. It's all right. Koga was being an ass. I told him to let you sleep, but he insists on seeing you." Kagome relaxed in his arms and felt a small furry bundle in her own.
"What the?" Kagome started to drop it, but Inuyasha stopped her.
"It's Shippo. Calm down," Inuyasha reassured her.
Koga had watched the whole thing suspiciously and frowned. "Kagome, look at me for a moment," Koga said, with a concerned tone. She turned her head as best she could in the direction his voice came from with her unseeing eyes. Koga gasped slightly. "You're blind?"
Shooting him an evil glare, Inuyasha shook his head. "No. We're helping her eyes get better right now. Kaede has herbs and stuff and it's really none of your business, so I think you should get out now." Kagome yawned and let go of Inuyasha to lie back down on their bed.
"Please you two. I just want to get some rest."
Koga nodded understandingly and patted Kagome's shoulder. "I'll come visit tomorrow, okay? Sorry for coming so late." Pointing to the door, Inuyasha gave Koga a look and the youkai pushed past Inuyasha, leaving the way he came. "I'll be back tomorrow," he declared, not caring what Inuyasha thought. Inuyasha glared at the retreating Koga's back and was glad to finally be rid of him. How dare he sneak in here and wake up Kagome. He'd be damned if he let the stupid wolf see his mate again tomorrow.
Lightly stroking Kagome's hair, Inuyasha eventually got up to grab the herb mixture Kaede had made to re-apply more and clean off the old stuff. Kagome had already fallen asleep again and didn't stir as he spread the stuff onto her closed eyes. If it didn't work, he didn't know what he was going to do. Curling up again next to his love and Shippo, he lay listening for a while to see if Koga would dare to come back. Satisfied after some time had passed, Inuyasha let himself fall asleep as well.
The morning came too soon for Kagome. She felt more then heard Shippo wake up as he stretched against her and yawned cutely. There was some quiet whispering as he talked to Inuyasha about something or other. She caught the words "still sleeping" and "hope it worked" as they chatted quietly next to her. Groaning softly, Kagome rolled onto her stomach and buried her face in the make shift pillow. She didn't want to have to get up yet. "Kagome?" a soft voice whispered, tickling her ear. She sat up and stretched her arms over her head, not able to see the way Inuyasha's eyes travelled over her curves that were visible when her clothing pulled tight over her body.
Shippo jumped into her lap, startling her, and Inuyasha sat next to her. "Ready to clean that stuff off your eyes?" Inuyasha asked brightly, hoping he didn't sound overly cheerful.
"More then ready," Kagome nodded. Shippo held tightly to Kagome's arm as Inuyasha used a soft wet cloth to clean the paste off of her eyes. Five minutes late she was paste free and smiling. "Should I open my eyes then?" she asked nervously.
"Let's give it a shot." Inuyasha watched her eyes blink open and stare at him, or more, through him. "Did it work?" he asked, already knowing the answer. Kagome burst into tears and hugged Shippo tightly, angry that the blackness hadn't gone away.
"You said it would work! You told me it would be fine today!" Kagome cried, not caring how childish she sounded. Inuyasha embraced her and whispered to Shippo to give them a moment. Releasing his mommy, the kitsune ran outside, hating to have to see Kagome cry. The two hanyou's sat in each others arms, Inuyasha whispering comforting things in his mate's ear. She'd be all right eventually. They'd figure this out. They had to.
Miroku awoke with a pleasant smile still upon his lips. His dreams had been full of a certain beautiful demon slayer and, as promised, they had pretty much been 'R' rated. He ran a hand through his hair and stifled a yawn as he dug through his small pack for a special something his mother had left him. He had been sure he'd never use the heirloom, but it seemed that it may have some use after all. Tucking the gold ring into a pocket in his robes, he ducked out of his room and collided with a small red blur.
"Shippo. Are you all right?" he asked, helping the kitsune to his feet.
"Kagome's not better," he whimpered, eyes filling with tears, "and I can't find Kaede anywhere! Help me. Please Miroku......" It didn't take the monk long to give in and agree to help Shippo find the village healer.
"Come on Shippo. She has to be around here somewhere." They didn't make it very far before there path was blocked by a tired looking Sango. She seemed concerned at the worried looks their faces both portrayed.
"What's wrong you two?" Sango asked, shyly taking Miroku's hand into hers.
"We're trying to find Kaede to help Kagome," Shippo piped up, "Miroku's helping since I can't find her and mommy's crying and scared cause she still can't see." Sango's face fell and she leaned down to hug the sad kitsune.
"Don't worry. She'll get better. She just needs a little bit longer to heal." When she stood again, Miroku took a hold of her hand, letting their fingers entwine, and pulled gently.
"Come on. We'll all find Kaede and fix this mess." The three of them wandered through the village until Shippo suddenly spotted the old woman tending to a villager's injured leg.
"Kaede!" Shippo yelled, running towards her urgently, "you have to help Kagome! She still can't see anything!" Kaede nodded calmly and sat the kitsune in her lap as she finished wrapping the sprain.
"Ye are underestimating your miko friend. She be stronger then she appears. We shall tend to her as soon as I be done with this villager." Shippo nodded silently, a panic stricken look still visible on his face.
Sango pulled Miroku over to a spot where they could wait for Kaede to be ready to go and nuzzled his neck, pleased at the blush she got out of him. His arm snuck around her waist and squeezed comfortingly. The longer they waited for Kaede, the more nervous the small group became. At last the old woman stood and smiled at the villager.
"Ye stay off that leg for a few days and drink plenty of water with this herb in it," Kaede explained, handing the person a small pouch.
"Thank you so much Lady Kaede," the villager bowed gratefully, "I appreciate you doing this for me." Kaede nodded and watched two other villagers carry their injured friend to a safe hut where he could recover.
"Now then," she sighed, turning to Miroku and Sango, "we'd best be getting back to Kagome." They all hurried to the hut that Kagome and Inuyasha were in and Kaede entered the room with a worried look. Kagome had stopped crying and was cradled in Inuyasha's arms, dozing slightly. He looked close to tears himself. His head jerked up at the sound of Kaede entering the room and his eyes shone with relief when he saw her.
"Can you do anything for Kagome?" he whispered, "the herbs and stuff didn't seem to work." Kaede knelt down next to the hanyou and inspected the girl in his arms. After a moment of silence she spoke in a defeated tone.
"The only thing ye can do for her now is pray. I've never seen a case like this. Ye would be wise to let her know it may be permanent. Unless....." She trailed off thoughtfully.
"Unless what?" Inuyasha growled, trying not to yell.
"Unless ye can find a rare type of flower that is said to cure ailments of the spirit. Its power be so strong that any demon magic is immediately dispelled." Inuyasha let his gaze shift to Kagome's sleeping form and back to Kaede.
"Where would I find this flower?"
Kaede sighed heavily. "In my lifetime, I have yet to see one. It be told that they grow at the highest point of a mountain, near Sesshoumaru's land. Ye would have to search endlessly for days to hope to find anything."
"I'll go," Inuyasha said with determination, laying Kagome down on the bed, "I'll find the flower. Anything for Kagome." He looked a little less certain of himself as he stood, staring out the window. "Do you have any idea what this flower looks like?"
Kaede nodded and went to a container on her shelves. Pulling out a piece of scroll, she handed it to Inuyasha. "This be the only known picture of the miraculous flower. My sister drew it herself when she found it to cure me when I was a little girl. A demon cursed me and I was blind and numb to any feelings like touch or emotion. I couldn't hear either. It was awful. Kikyo went off on her own and found the cure for me. To this day, she be the only one who knows where it resides."
Inuyasha listened with a scowl appearing on his face. "I don't care if it's impossible. I'm going." He studied the picture with a frown and blinked back tears. Why did he have to be so damn weak?! His brother would never act like this. He'd be strong and do what needed to be done. Leaning down to kiss Kagome's cheek, Inuyasha then grabbed a bag and stuffed some supplies into it. "When she wakes up, tell her where I went and that I'll be back soon. Tell her....," he faltered for only a second, "tell her I love her."
Kaede nodded solemnly and followed Inuyasha outside, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Good luck."
Miroku, Sango and Shippo had waited outside and were all anxious to hear the news. "I'm going to find a cure," Inuyasha said simply, when the three of them saw his pack of supplies and his determined expression. "Take good care of her while I'm gone."
Koga strolled up and clapped a hand on Inuyasha's back. "I hope you can help her, mutt. I'll make sure she doesn't get too lonely without you." Inuyasha growled at Koga's fake innocent expression, but yelped in surprise when Koga pulled him into a hug. "Do what you have to, but don't fail her. She's counting on you." The two pulled apart with awkward smiles and Inuyasha nodded in understanding.
"I'll find a cure if it kills me."
They all watched Inuyasha's back as he walked away towards the place Kaede had described. It would take him at least a week to get there and back, not to mention the time it would take for him to find the flowers.
Inuyasha trudged on, aware of everyone's eyes on him, and prayed that he'd be able to find the flower and right the wrong that had been done to his mate. He didn't want to let everyone down. He was almost to the outskirts of the village when terrified screams stopped him in his tracks and he spun to see his former love walking calmly through the village in the direction of the hut where Kagome was sleeping, villagers fleeing from her in terror. Some trampled each other in their frantic need to escape.
"Shit!" he yelled, dropping everything and running for Kagome's hut. As slow as it seemed Kikyo was walking, she made it there first. Koga blocked the way and he sighed in relief, knowing that mutt would never let anyone hurt Kagome if his life depended on it. Kikyo shot an arm into the front of Koga's chest and he collapsed to the ground, not moving any longer. Kikyo continued to the inside of the hut as Inuyasha ran onward as fast as he possibly could.
He heard more screams, only they were familiar this time. His heart nearly stopped when Kagome fled blindly from the hut and fell to her knees, tripping over a tree root. Kikyo stepped out through the doorway and walked to where Kagome had fallen, lifting a hand towards her. Kagome and Kikyo both writhed in pain when a snake of crackling black magic shot from Kikyo into Kagome. Kikyo endured the pain more calmly and expectantly, while Kagome convulsed on the ground. Shippo screamed and struggled against Sango's hold on him, trying to get to his mom. Then it was over. The horrid black magic was gone and Inuyasha lunged for Kikyo, who made no move to stop him, slashing his claws across her arm.
Kagome cried out and he saw an identical wound had appeared on her arm. "What have you done?" he screamed in fury at Kikyo. She viewed him as though he were no more important then a bug to be squashed.
"I wouldn't anger me if I were you," she warned in a deadly tone. Inuyasha backed up to where Kagome was, keeping his eyes on Kikyo. Kneeling down, he ripped a piece of his haori and tied it around her bleeding arm.
"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!" Inuaysha demanded. Miroku came to his side and touched his arm.
"Inuyasha, calm down. You need to get a hold on your anger. We don't know what she can do to Kagome. It better to be safe then sorry." Inuyasha glared at him, but took his advice anyway.
"Kikyo," he asked in a more restrained tone, "what did you do to Kagome?"
The deceased miko priestess looked at him coldly. "I have bonded her soul to mine. Anything that is done to me, is done to her also. We share emotions and senses. If I die, she dies. If she dies, then I die." Inuyasha open his mouth but no words came out.
"Sister! How can you do this? That spell could kill you both!" Kaede cried, falling at her older sister's feet. "Please. Mama wouldn't have wanted things to be like this."
Kikyo seemed not to hear Kaede's pleading. "I can also cut off the bond at whim. Of course, when done improperly, Kagome would die. We wouldn't want that now would we?" Kikyo smirked at Inuyasha, who had gone whiter then snow.
"Why?" he whispered incredulously.
"Why?" Kikyo snarled, "because it should've been me! I should've been the one there to love you and change you and bear your children. Not some stupid little girl!" Her eyes closed in sadness. "If you choose her over me, then I'll just have to rid you of her. If you try and stop me, or follow us, then you will watch her die. Slowly."
Inuyasha bit back a cry of anguish. This couldn't be happening. Kikyo walked over to Inuyasha, who was hugging Kagome protectively. "She's going with me, or she dies."
"Y-you can't really do that!" Inuyasha protested. Kikyo crossed her arms impatiently and Kagome cried out, shaking with the pain of some invisible attack. Everyone flinched at the sound except Kikyo.
"Take her," Inuyasha said in a defeated whisper. Kikyo grabbed Kagome's arm and pulled her to her feet.
"See you in hell, my love," Kikyo sneered and lead Kagome stumbling with her. Everyone stayed, frozen to their spots, until Kagome and Kikyo were out of sight.
"No......," Inuyasha whispered, "NO!" He slammed a fist into the earth and a large hole resulted from the blow. Shippo began to wail and clung to Sango who was deadly silent and close to tears herself. Miroku and Kaede seemed to be the only ones left with a bit of their wits about them.
"Is there anything we can do?" Miroku asked Kaede frantically. Kaede slowly shook her head.
"She be too powerful for us. She used a maternity spell. That spell has bonded her and Kagome's mind and soul. They are like one. My sister takes no risks. She is prepared to die again if it will bring misery to Inuyasha. She truly hates him for everything that has happened."
The group fell silent except for Shippo's crying and Inuyasha stared dumbly at the place he had last seen his mate. She was gone.
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Author: No! Poor Kagome. Inuyasha better not try and follow them or Kikyo's gonna kill her! Bloody cliffhangers! ::growls and lunges at Sephiroth::
Sephiroth: Hey! I didn't do it!
Author: ::calms down and looks at her readers sadly:: I hope none of you want to kill me for letting Kagome get stolen, but it's not my fault! Honestly! The thing that lives under my bed made me type it.
Thing under the bed: Did not!
Author: Did too!
Thing under the bed: ::pouts:: Okay. Maybe just a little bit.
Author: ::rolls her eyes:: Sorry about leaving it at that, but it seemed like a good place to leave you hanging.......I mean......end the chapter. ::ahem::
Readers: ::take out pitchforks and torches::
Author: Yipe! ::runs and hides in her closet::
Sephiroth: ::grins in the darkness:: How nice of you to join me in my closet.
Author: ::whacks Sephiroth:: Shut up! They're going to find us!
Angry mob of readers: ::hear the arguing and fling open closet door:: There she is! Get her! ::drag author out of closet and tie her to a wooden stake::
Author: ::struggles frantically:: Spare me! Please! If you let me go then I can type the next chapter and end your suspense! Please let me go! I don't wanna die!
Sephiroth: ::mutters:: Now I'm never gonna get any.
Readers: Well..........::look around at each other::
Tailz: Kill her! Kill her! Kill her........ ::trails off when she sees no one is chanting anymore:: Heh heh. ::sweatdrops::
Sanji: ::shakes his head:: Violence is pointless! Release her!
Author: Yay! I'm free! ::huggles Sanji gratefully:: Come with me and I'll make sure to reward you properly! ::turns to Tailz:: And thanks for all the wonderful encouraging emails! Thanks to your kicks in my butt that got me going, I finished this chapter and posted it!
Everyone: ::clap for Tailz and cheer and whistle::
Tailz: ::bows and smiles happily::
Author: Anyway, I hope you all don't murder me for this chapter and I would like to encourage you to check out some of my other stories as well. (I'm trying to get one hundred reviews for my Vincent/Tifa story before chapter eleven and I still need thirty something reviews. ::pouts::) I'm reposting my X-2 fic and hoping that fanfiction won't take it away again. They'll catch me. They always do! Grargh! ::sighs:: But yah, thanks for all your reviews and support you guys. I'm much more cheered up and happy from all the nice reviews I got. Especially Tailz. ::huggles her::
Tailz: ::grins:: I'm the best!
Author: I hope to see lots of reviews and comments and remember, those who flame get no fast updates. :P Til next I post, bai bai. ::drags off poor terrified Sanji towards a more private area of the fic::