Eclipse of the Heart – Chapter 6

'You Cry So Much

An Inuyasha FanFiction by Runcrazy

The sequel to Searching for Answers

Okay, I combined chapters 6 and 7 to make one longer chapter, so here it is. If you already read 6 and 7 it's the same chapters, just combined. If you haven't read it yet, go ahead! And please review!

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Kagome awoke to a horrible realization; Sango, Shippo and Miroku were still back at the meadow – with Sesshomaru. Kagome sat up, frightened half to death. She looked beside her, Inuyasha lay there; his breath coming in short gasps even though he was back to his demon form. Oh Inuyasha, thought Kagome, Inuyasha, Sango, Shippo and Miroku; please, please, please be okay! Kagome struggled to stand, her knees were weak from her falls, but she managed to amble over to the cave entrance. What she saw surprised her, Ayame was sitting next to Kouga, and they were talking. They weren't as close as she hoped; but it was a start. She's a pretty girl, and smart too. Kouga should marry her. Thought Kagome, she looked back at Inuyasha, because I love Inuyasha.

"Kagome!" called Kouga, interrupting her train of thought, "How are you feeling?" he said.

"Better, Inuyasha isn't doing very well though. And Kouga, we have to go and make sure Sango, Shippo and Miroku are okay," answered Kagome, her worried expression placing Kouga at her side.

"Don't worry Kagome, I'll go get them," said Kouga, taking hold of her hands.

"I'll go with you Kouga," added Ayame running up to him. Kouga let out a sigh, dropping Kagome's hands, and nodded.

"Alright, let's go." Kagome watched the two run off into the distance. The sun glimmering on the small pond, and a swift breeze shifted the long grass in a meadow nearby. Kagome smiled; her worries fell away for a few moments as she admired her surroundings. Oh Inuyasha… please, please be okay. I can't loose you – I really messed up this time, If only… thought Kagome, tearing herself apart with blame. A tear threatened to fall, but she shook her head, wiping it away. I have to be strong… I have to be strong for them… oh god… Kagome looked up at the sky again; the sun was beginning to set, and the colors were magnificent. Kagome sat on the rocks, resting her chin in her hands. Sleep teased her eyelids, but she managed to fight away the feeling. Minutes later a figure stood behind her; Kagome sensed its presence, though she made no move to look. Whatever it is it can eat me. She thought, disgusted with herself. The creature walked towards her, sitting by her side.

"Kagome…" it whispered, inching closer.

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Kouga and Ayame sped through the forest, side by side; Ayame side-stepped closer to Kouga, who didn't seem to notice. They made good time without the weight of Kagome and Inuyasha on their backs.

"We'll be there in no time…" said Kouga, thinking out loud. Ayame focused on the path ahead, pretending he didn't notice Kouga turn and look at her. She waited for him to stop, and when he didn't a blush rose to her face. "Ayame," said Kouga. Ayame looked at him eagerly, you can say it Kouga, tell me you want to marry me instead of Kagome… thought Ayame, turning her head back to the path. "Ayame, look at that dust over there – what could it be?" he asked, still looking past her. Ayame sighed,

"So you weren't looking at me…" she mumbled.

"What?" asked Kouga.

"Oh, nothing, I was just agreeing with you Kouga, that's all." She said, looking away.

"But I asked you a question…"

"Oh, yeah… I mean, I'm not sure."

"Are you feeling alright, Ayame?" he asked. Ayame nodded, and Kouga shrugged. What's up with her? He thought, deciding to stop all conversation and focus on the path ahead. A few minutes later Kouga heard a screech; startled her stopped in his tracks, a wave of dust exploding in front of him. "Ayame? Ayame, where'd you go?" he called. Kouga retraced his steps, looking around. Not sensing a change in terrain, he tripped head-first into a large hole, watching a pit of darkness rush up at him before everything went black.

Kouga sat up, his head pounding.

"What the… damn!" he said, struggling to stand. "Ayame?" he called, letting his eyes adjust to the pitch black.

"Kouga…" whispered a weak voice, maybe ten feet away.

"Ayame!" he said, blindly crawling towards her voice. "Ayame, is that you?"

"Mmhm…" she replied, her voice cracking. The darkness turned to a gray, and Kouga could see well enough to walk, instead of crawl, towards her. A figure lay against a wall of stone, Ayame.

"Ayame, are you okay?" he said, kneeling beside her.

"My head…" she said, touching her forehead. When she removed her hand it was coated in a black liquid. No, not black, red; dark red. She inhaled quickly, biting her lip to help the pain subside.

"Ayame… you're bleeding."

"I know that," she snapped, "I've lost a lot of blood, I don't know how much longer…"

"Ayame?" said Kouga, touching her arm. Her head fell limp, and she slouched to the ground. "Damn!" he checked her pulse, it was slow – very slow, but she was still alive. "I've got to get you out of here Ayame." Kouga looked up, darkness. Was it night, or were they just too far underground to see anything? Kouga gently ripped off a part of his leggings, and wrapped it around Ayame's head. The tough leather was instantly stained red. She could die, though Kouga. Damn! And Kagome's friends… they could be dead by now! Kouga panicked for a moment, not sure weather to explore the cave for an escape, or take his chances going up. I don't have time to mess around; I have to get Ayame out of here. Kouga gingerly picked her up in his arms, taking a big breath before jumping up the cavern, wall to wall, one leap after another.

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Kagome stiffened as a cold arm wrapped around her shoulder, pulling her close.

"Why don't you just eat me already you worthless demon?" she cried, throwing her head back in frustration. The demon paused, removing its arm. It's about time, she thought, bracing herself. Her hand inched towards a large rock; she picked it up, and turned towards the demon - launching the stone at its head. But the creature was gone, or there never was one. A branch twirled around on the ground, before catching in the wind and spinning into the sky. Kagome shook her head, "I'm delusional," she though out loud, sighing.

"No you're not," said the same voice as before, sitting beside her again. Kagome looked up, inhaling quickly. Inuyasha!

"Inuyasha, what are you doing up? You should be resting! You're badly hurt!" fretted Kagome, standing and taking his hand, trying to pull him into the cave. Inuyasha was stronger though, and pulled her down beside her, holding her close.

"Kagome, I thought I was going to loose you again…" said Inuyasha, stroking her soft hair.

"I thought I was going to loose you Inuyasha, and I might! Go back and rest, please!" Kagome cried, worried. She sat beside him, her head rested on his chest. Inuyasha raised her chin looked into her eyes; she was scared, scared for him. Inuyasha smiled inwardly and stood.

"I'm a demon Kagome remember? I'm not as weak as you mortals." Inuyasha said, giving her hand up. Kagome hesitantly took it. When Inuyasha pulled her up, his back collapsed and he fell to the ground.

"Inuyasha!" yelled Kagome, kneeling beside him. Inuyasha's head fell into her lap, and he looked up at her.

"I can't move Kagome… my back, it hurts…"

"I know Inuyasha, I am so sorry…"a tear fell of Kagome's face and onto his.

"Kagome, you cry so much," said Inuyasha, struggling to wipe her tear off his face. Kagome smiled, and wiped her tears away as well. She stood and helped him into the cave, where he silently lay down and fell soundly asleep. Kagome sat next to him, stroking his silver hair, struggling to hold her tears back – for him.

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Miroku, Sango, and Shippo all sat around a fire, cooking the fish Shippo had so cleverly trapped with his fox fire.

"I wonder when Inuyasha and Kagome will come back," said Shippo, biting into his fish.

"I don't know Shippo, Inuyasha looked badly hurt. We'll probably have to tough it out by ourselves for a while," Miroku answered, picking up a piece of fish as well. Sango paced back and forth, Kirara by her side.

"Miroku, don't you think they would have sent somebody? They just left us here with Sesshomaru. It's a good thing he didn't want to take his frustration out on anybody…" said Sango, nervously fidgeting with her sleeve.

"Relax Sango, come have some fish," he replied, gesturing to the ground beside him. Sango sat down and picked up the remaining fish. Just as she was about to eat it, she felt something touch her. A slap rang out into the forest followed by a yelp as Miroku sat by the fire rubbing his face. Shippo shook his head,

"Womanizer…" he whispered. Sango stood and walked to the other side of the fire where she sat eating her fish, her anger bubbling inside her. Just when I was getting relaxed! That lecher! She thought to herself, taking her anger out on the poor cooked fish. Shippo and Miroku watched her tear at it with her bare teeth, and gulp it down without chewing. "She looks like Inuyasha," said Shippo, his hunger subsiding with each eating noise Sango managed to make. Sango finished the fish, before throwing the bones in the fire and stomping off to think.

"Was it something I did?" asked Miroku, as Shippo shot him a 'way to go' glare and picked up his fish again.

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I hope ya'll like it, please review, more on the way!

Xoxo

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