Chapter Eight: Poppies

Inuyasha runs to Kagome's side and kneels down. Kagome seems to be sleeping in peace for the time being. Inuyasha sighs and leans against the wall of the damp cave. Kagome shivers in her sleep and winces. Inuyasha picks her up and places her in his lap. He takes off his robe and covers Kagome with it, then he plays with her hair.

Koga wanders around beside the forest kicking sticks and rocks. He sighs and looks up to the sky. Koga growls then makes a fist thinking about Inuyasha and Kagome together. He mumbles to himself, "Stupid mutt... doesn't know anything... he and Kagome will never be together she's mine..." he sighs and continues to walk.

Yumi sees Koga and holds up her ball. It glows and she turns into a twenty year old women with raven hair. She places a crystal around her neck; the crystal has a spell on it to cover up her scent. She walks out of the forest and stands in front of Koga. She bows to him, "Hello, you seem sad. Is something wrong?"

"Its none of your business. Leave me alone."

"Oh, you like to lie, well that can't be good. I can see you are sad. Maybe I can help."

"I am not lying! There is nothing wrong!"

"Don't be upset, I can help you." the crystal around her neck glows. "Now, tell me, what is wrong?"

"Inuyasha-" she places her finger over his lips to stop him.

"I see... Inuyasha is a bother, isn't he? Well, I have something that will take him out of the picture. Then Kagome will be yours." She hands him a small dagger, he takes it. "Go to Inuyasha and take him to the spot where the poppies grow. You will then hold him against a tree and pin him there with this dagger. Do you understand?" her crystal glows again, Koga nods. "Good. Now go." Koga turns and heads back to the den. Yumi walks back into the forest. She sees someone standing in the shadows. "Who's there!" Sesshomaru walks out and glares at her. He walks over and picks her up by her neck.

"I am the one that is going to kill Inuyasha, not Koga. You better stop him from killing my brother, or you are going to pay for his life." Yumi grins and her crystal glows brightly. Sesshomaru squeezes her neck tighter, "That won't work on me. I have no emotion there for you to manipulate" Yumi starts to panic and tries to kick him. "Now, what are you going to do?"

"Not let Koga..." she coughs, ".. kill Inuyasha..."

"Good." he drops her and looks down to her weak form. "Tell me, what is your plan? Why do you want to kill Inuyasha? And why.." he throws a small orb down to her, "are you trying to take control of me?"

Inuyasha opens his eyes and looks over at Koga. "Hey, I thought I smelt something weird." he grins, but Koga does nothing. Inuyasha looks concerned, "Listen, I was kidding." he mumbles, "sorta.." Koga walks forward and looks to Kagome then to Inuyasha. Inuyasha growls and sets Kagome on the ground so he can stand. He walks up to Koga, "What's with you? Why haven't you yelled at me yet!" Kagome groans, Inuyasha bites his lip then whispers, "Well, whatever.. just be quiet."

"Inuyasha... lets go somewhere private.. I need to talk to you." Inuyasha looks at him oddly then shrugs.

"Have a place in mind?"

"Yeah.. follow me." he walks outside with Inuyasha. Kagome yawns and sits up just in time to see Inuyasha and Koga leaving. She rubs her eyes, "I wonder where they are going.." she looks to her lap and picks up Inuyasha's robe. She smiles softly and puts it on. She then walks outside to get some fresh air.

Inuyasha and Koga head down the path in silence, not speaking a word. Inuyasha is about to say something when he sees Koga walking into the forest. Inuyasha sniffs the air and smells no demon near by, he then follows Koga. They walk through the forest and then enter the clearing. Inuyasha stands in the middle of the clearing and looks to the sky. The moonlight shines down on him, illuminating his amber eyes. He turns to Koga, "So.. why did you bring me here?"

"Kagome... you picked flowers for her..." Inuyasha blushes a bit then pulls out the wilting flowers. Koga shakes his head, "You forgot to give them to her... now they are dead. Why don't you pick some new ones for her?" Inuyasha gives him a funny look and drops the flowers. "Hey, look over there." Koga points to some flowers next to a tree. "Pick those, they seem to be prettier then the rest."

"Koga, why are you acting like this!"

"Don't ask questions mutt, just do as I say!" Inuyasha growls then walks over to the flowers. He picks them. Inuyasha is about to say something to Koga when he feels a quick, sharp pain in his back. He turns around slowly to see Koga holding a dagger with blood dripping down it. Koga grabs Inuyasha and throws him against the tree. He then pulls his arm back ready to plunge the dagger into Inuyasha.

"Stop! Don't do it Koga!" he turns to see Kagome with tears burning her eyes and cheeks. Koga turns back to Inuyasha and drives the dagger into him. Kagome runs over and pushes Koga away. He grabs her, holding her to his chest, keeping her from Inuyasha. "No! Let me go! Inuyasha! Inuyasha!" she tries to push Koga away but his grip is to strong. Inuyasha whimpers and holds out his hand with the flowers. He drops them and his eyes slowly close. Kagome screams out and pushes Koga again. She finally breaks free and runs to Inuyasha. She wraps her hands around the dagger and tries to pull it out. "Inuyasha!" the dagger glows with a black light, it burns Kagome's hands. She pulls away quickly. She then tries to pull it out again. Her hands start to glow and the black light dissolves. Kagome pulls the dagger as hard as she can, it comes out throwing her back. Inuyasha falls to the ground and lays there motionless.

Koga looks down to Inuyasha and Kagome, his hands start to shake. "What did I do..?" he turns and walks away. Kagome crawls over to Inuyasha and pulls him into an embrace. She holds him in her arms and cries softly. She closes her eyes and let the tears fall onto Inuyasha's face. A small silver crystal necklace appears around Kagome's neck. It radiates a soft light and Inuyasha and Kagome's body begins to glow.

Sesshomaru stands behind Kagome. "Inuyasha isn't going to die, so stop crying." Kagome turns glaring at him.

"How do you know?"

"You won't let him die."

"W-What are you talking about?"

OCC: Please review my story. I like getting reviews. smiles Oh btw, this chapter I forgot to look over for mistakes.