Chapter 15 After the Battle.

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Here is more drama for you happy readers. Although it's not really that dramatic. He he.

And remember people all, always reveals it self in due time. This chapter proves it! Some of the questions you have asked me will be answered in this chapter! Enjoy!

And sorry Berii, my editor for what happened a little ways down the page.

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When Inuyasha was brought back to Kaede's village it was Kagome who tended to his wounds. She wouldn't let anyone else touch him. She felt since it was partly her fault he was hurt, she should be the one to help him get better. It went on like this for four days. She'd clean his wounds and changes his bandages as she felt needed. He hadn't once woken up, he would only groan in pain when she touched a particularly sensitive wound. Sometimes she'd sit by his unconscious form of hours without moving or even talking.

Her friends were worried about her. She was still wearing the same clothes she wore that day. They were dirty and dried with Inuyasha's blood. Her face was streaked with dirt and her raven hair was tangled and frizzy. This was not the Kagome they all knew and loved so much. They hoped Inuyasha would wake up soon. It seemed he was the only one that would be able to help her.

They had no idea how to help her or what to do. No one seemed to be able to console her. All knew she was blaming herself for what happened.

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Inuyasha finally awoke on that fourth day to the face of Kaede inches from his. "GAH!' He gasped, flinching at the site before him. Disgusted Kaede leaned back allowing him to sit up.

"Ye wounds seemed to be all healed Inuyasha. It has been about four days now." Kaede informed him.

Inuyasha glanced around the hut and saw Miroku, Sango, Shippo, and Kirira, all smiling at him. He knew they were glad he was better. All his friends were here, except for the one person her cared about most. Kagome. Where was she? Had something happened to her while he was asleep? His heart beat quickened at the possibility.

"She's fine Inuyasha." Miroku spoke up, seeming to read the Hanyou's thoughts. "She just blames herself about what happened. She hasn't been herself lately. She really needs you now. Please go to her. She's just outside the village."

Without wasting anymore time Inuyasha scrambled to his feet, in search of Kagome. It surprised him sometimes how much wisdom his friend the lecherous monk seemed to have. You wouldn't know by the way he acted.

As Kagome came into view, Inuyasha's heart skipped a beat. She was worse than he thought. Her back was to him but he could see her normally beautiful raven locks were frizzy and tangled, and blood, which he assumed to be his, stained her clothes.

He walked over to her and stood beside her. She turned to him and her sad eyes lit up. "Inuyasha, you're okay!" Her eyes began to fill with tears. She was so happy he was alive. Inuyasha wrapped her in hos strong arms letting her cry into his chest. "I'm sorry you got hurt. It's all my fault. You could have died!"

"Kagome," Inuyasha began sliding his hand under her chin and forcing her to look into his golden eyes. A rouge tear slid down her cheek and he caught it, wiping it away. "Listen to me. What happened was not your fault at all. It was nobody's fault. What happened, happened for a reason and I'm glad it did because it helped me reveal my true feeling to you. I had tried once before but didn't have the courage."

Kagome smiled at Inuyasha's words. He really had made her feel so much better, like only he could. "I love you Inuyasha." She whispered snuggling closer to him and breathing in his soothing scent.

"I love you too. Now let's get you cleaned up and out of those dirty clothes." He said smiling seductively. He grabbed her a clean set of clothes and lead her to the springs.

The spring water was warm and enticing. Inuyasha helped her wash away all her worry and showed her what true love really was. That was the day he forever became hers and she forever his.

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Miroku, Sango, Shippo, and Kirira watched the two Hanyou's walk off. Of course they hid in the tall grass and watched the scene unfold before them. They were just as interested at the next person, to know what happened between their friends.

"Where are they going? And when will they be back?" Asked Shippo innocently.

"In a couple of hours." Miroku told the Kitsune.

"But why?" Persisted Shippo.

"Come on Shippo. Let's go see Kaede before Miroku says something he shouldn't." Said Sango scooping the child in her arm and walking off, Kirira not far behind her.

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Hours later Kagome and Inuyasha returned. They were immediately greeted by Shippo, who as soon he saw Kagome jumped into her arms.

"Kagome," He said. "You smell like Inuyasha! So you two finally did it?" The Kitsune asked, moving his eyebrows up and down and nudging Inuyasha. Kagome and Inuyasha blushed with embarrassment.

Before they could say anything to Shippo, Sango and Miroku walked up to them.

"So how was it?" Whispered Miroku to Inuyasha.

"Miroku!" Yelled Sango, slapping the monk across the head.

"What? It was just a simple question!"

They continued to argue but Miroku knew she wasn't really that mad at him. He began to think of the day her told her how he really felt about her.

Flashback

Sango was sitting alone, with Kirira in her lap. Inuyasha was out saving Kagome and Shippo was off with Kaede. This was the perfect chance to tell her how he really felt. He could only hope she felt the same way.

He walked towards her admiring the way her beautiful hair billowed in the wind. As he got closer he could hear the neko demon purring as Sango stroked her. He walked up to

Sango and then sat down beside her.

"Sango," He began. "There is something I have to tell you."

"Yes Miroku." Sango's heart began to beat faster. Was he going to…?

"Sango," Miroku panicked at the last second. "Will you bear my child?"

Sango immediately assumed it was one of his jokes. In her anger she slapped him across his face, as always leaving a mark. She got up to leave but he stopped her.

"Sango wait! That's not what I meant to say!"

"Miroku I'm not in the mood to deal with your lecherous behavior right now!"

"Please just listen what I have to say. It's very important right now for me to tell you this. For I fear another chance like this will never arise."

Reluctantly Sango sat back down. "What?"

He took her hand and gently cupped it in his strong ones. "Sango…..I……I…."

"You what?"

"I….Love you." He whispered. Finally he was able to say the words on his heart.

Sango couldn't believe what she was hearing. Was he serious? "Miroku…"

"Please tell me you feel the same way." He interrupted.

"Miroku I love you too!"

"Oh Sango!"

And he hugged her. Kirira was barely able to jump from her mistress's lap in time. They fell over laughing and kissing. It was a beautiful moment for the both of them.

Flashback ends

They had stopped arguing and noticed Inuyasha and Kagome were gone. They looked down and saw Shippo staring at them.

"Where did they go?" Asked Sango.

"I don't know. Inuyasha said he wanted to talk to Kagome alone. He wouldn't let me come!" Shippo pouted and crossed his arms.

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Inuyasha was sitting with his back leaning against the tree. He had Kagome sitting in between his legs with his arms holding her tight.

"Kagome, tell me. Why were you sneaking out at night to meet Sesshomaru?" He finally asked her.

"It's hard to explain. It was something I felt I had to do. He seemed lonely. I wanted to let him know he had a friend in me. When he told me he really cared for me I didn't know what to do. I was afraid of what he might do if I told him I couldn't see him any more and that I loved someone else. I was afraid he might hurt you like he did."

"I understand but I think you should have told me."

"I know that now. I'm sorry."

They sat together like that for a few more minutes before deciding to head back to the village to check on Miroku and Sango. They hoped they were done arguing. They stood and began walking side by side back to the village. Suddenly Kagome could sense two jewel shards approaching her at very fast speed. In her mind they could only belong to one person. Before she could worn Inuyasha she was swept off her feet. She looked into the face of her captor and into the beautiful blue eyes of Koga.

Inuyasha was caught off guard when Kagome suddenly wasn't standing beside him any more. He looked around and began to panic when he couldn't find her.

"Looking for her, Mutt-face?" Koga asked holding Kagome in his arms bridal style.

Inuyasha's inner youkai growled. It was angry at Koga for touching his woman.

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Okay I'll end it here. I know I'm so mean. But that's why you love me right? Right? Oh well. I'll live. I worked hard on this chappy so you better like it or else? Just Kidding! Please review.

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