"Kagome!"
The warning came too late, Inukimi's massive paw catching her side and throwing her across the garden.
She hit the ground with an audible thunk, groaning as she rolled. Youki built up, and she attempted to get to her feet—she wouldn't attack, but she couldn't afford for Inukimi to land another hit either.
But the attack never came.
Vision swimming, Kagome caught a glimpse of silver fur, another inuyoukai standing over her, teeth bared.
"S-Sesshoumaru—" Gasping, she reached for him. "Don't—" But he was already forcing his mother back, the air saturated with poison as their snarls swirled in harmony.