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In the Aftermath

Silence


Inu Yasha looked at the old woman who lay dying at his feet, how he could forget such an important thing, and put Kagome into

such danger was beyond him. He did not understand how Kaede knew about the ritual but he didn't complain he bowed to the

dying woman thanking her. He looked at the others who stood around gaping at Kaede and him, snapping at them, "What are you

looking at" he swiftly picked up Kagome's shocked body and ran from the room gently holding her against him. "How could I have

over looked this" he kept yelling at himself as he made his way back to the their stone hut that was at the edge of the clearing

containing the well, all the while ignoring Kagome's protests at being carried. He entered the house, laid Kagome on the bed and

proceeded to grab the things they would need and put them in a bag. Inu Yasha went over to the bed and looked at Kagome's face

Considering that Kagome was now a hanyou she didn't change that often, it seemed she liked her human form better. Inu Yasha

wasn't complaining he thought she looked good in her human form but he wanted to see her hanyou side more often. Glancing down

he saw that Kagome was starring at him apparently shocked, he laughed and gently kissed her forehead telling her they had to leave

and find Shessomaru. Her eyes widened when she realized what he had said, sitting up quickly she blurted out, "Why do we have to

find him?"

Kagome couldn't believe it, what could possibly make her die just because she was with Inu Yasha. Glancing at the man kneeling

next to her she sighed sat up and asked him why do we have to find him. His facial expression changed to one of sadness as he said

that if they didn't find his brother soon she could be killed. Angrily she stood up and shouted, "Damn Inu Yasha, what has your

brother got to do with this and do you mind explaining what the hell is going on?" Inu Yasha glanced away his eyes glistening. "Do

you think I want to do this?" he yelled back. Apparently that wasn't the answer she was looking for, she looked even more pissed

off when her ears quickly began to grow black, furry, and pointy just as they were migrating to the top of her head. Kagome's lips

turned from a light pink to black and finally her eyes turned a deep navy blue. "Shit" mumbled Inu Yasha as Kagome came towards

him anger shining in her eyes she grabbed the front of his shirt and lifted him off the ground growling, "Why wont you answer my

question." Inu Yasha just gulped and began to mumble incoherently, as her eyes turned red and thin black stripes began to appear

on her face. Nervously Inu Yasha started to talk fast, "Well my brother being the oldest is the head of our clan and when two

youkai's become mates the clan leader must personally see to a ritual that will bind them together to keep the power within the

family. If the ritual is not performed the female is still open for the taking from youkai who would want to claim the female's power

as their own if the female doesn't cooperate it most often ends in death." Kagome's face began to soften then became hard again,

"And you fucking forgot this". Inu Yasha mumbled something about "not associating with youkai and being pinned to a tree for fifty

years." Kagome released her hold on his shirt her eyes going back to normal and the black strips fading from her milk white skin.

Grabbing the bag Inu Yasha had packed she headed for the door expecting him to follow, glancing over her shoulder she said, " I

want you to tell me what happens during this ritual while we find you brother" Inu Yasha just gulped and followed her.

Damn this isn't going to be good when I tell her what has to happen Inu Yasha thought to himself. Closing the door he followed

Kagome to Kaede's hut to tell every one what they had to do, and to ask Sango and Miroku if Shippo could stay with them and

Kohaku. Miroku and Sango looked shocked at the fact they were leaving but said that they would take care of Shippo. Inu Yasha

glanced down at Kaede and noticed that her skin wasn't as pale any more, he thought to himself "She just might live." He looked

very upset when it was time to go he didn't want to have to explain what went on during the bonding ceremony. As they walked out

the door Inu Yasha wished that he could have stayed behind in the hut. They took to the road and Kagome looked at Inu Yasha

expecting him to tell her about the ritual. Inu Yasha sighed but in a very let down voice he began to tell her began to speak fear

written all over his face she was still in hanyou mode and he didn't want to be hurt right now.


I know this one was short to but I really want this ritual part to be in the next chapter so don't get upset expect the next one to be

very long. Well until next time. Six reviews if you want the next chapter.