Well, I received several reviews, and all of them good! I never knew I was that good of a writer! (I still believe it was a stroke of luck) Anyway, Your reviews have pushed me to try and update each night, which means I have to write them in study hall and after school. I dunno how long I can keep this up though. But I love doing this anyway, and its apparent my stories are appreciated, so I guess I should stop talking and get on with the next chapter!

Ravaging Sickness

When Inuyasha awoke, the sun was just coming through the windows. For a moment, he couldn't remember what had happened. Then, it all rushed back to him, causing him to jump. Was the girl okay? Was she awake? Glancing at her, he found her asleep, which was an improvement from her past state of unconsciousness. She was sleeping as soundly as possible for someone in her condition, and at least she wasn't shivering anymore.

Wow, she's really a fighter. She'll pull through, stubborn girl. I wonder what kind of heartless monster did this to her?

Arani entered, carrying a clear plastic box. Inside, Inuyasha could identify medicine, gauze, and other medical supplies given to her by the doctor to care for the girl.

"Oh, Inuyasha, I'm glad you're awake. How is she?"

"She's fine grandma, she was out all night."

"Good, rest is what she needs most. It's my turn now, your breakfast is downstairs, go eat, and take some time for yourself, you did a good job."

"Grandma- "

"No, It's my turn, we can switch back after lunch. Is that all right?"

"Whatever." He huffed.

"I know you want to help Inuyasha."

"Feh." He huffed as he left the room.

Arani began to treat the girls' wound, changing the dressings and cleaning it. She also rubbed an herbal remedy on the girls' countless bruises, to help them fade faster. Arani was concerned about her injuries, but what worried her most was the fever. It refused to fade. She dipped a cloth into the basin of cool water she had placed by the bed while Inuyasha was still sleeping, and draped it over the girls' forehead. She flinched, but did not awaken.

Meanwhile, Inuyasha was downstairs, eating the omelet his grandma had prepared for breakfast. Afterwards, he went upstairs to his room, and took a shower in the bathroom connected to his bedroom. Once he had washed the smell of the girls' blood off, her got dressed and went for a walk.

I need something to get rid of the blood smell in my clearing. It's gonna make me sick. I can still smell it from here, it's faint, but it's there.

He returned to the mansion, grabbed a can of air freshener, and headed to his clearing. Once there, he sprayed it all around the area.

Good thing this stuff is environmentally friendly. It won't hurt the plants. There. The smell isn't completely gone, but at least it's better. It won't make me ill.

He looked around, this was where he had found the girl, but he still didn't know where she came from, or who she was. He was glancing around the area, when a glint caught his eye. He walked over, and picked it up. It was a gold locket. Inside were the pictures of the girl and an older woman. He assumed that this was the girls' mother. He closed the locket, and this time, he noticed words engraved on it: Kagome Higurashi.

So, her name is Kagome huh? That's a pretty name, and it suits her well.

Slipping it into his pocket, he climbed his tree and looked at the city, as he had done for many years. Maybe this is where the girl came from. Then the thought struck him.

If that's where she came from…the city may not be as great as it looks. After all, that's where she would have gotten hurt.

Looking at his watch, he realized it was 11:30. He had to get home and eat something before his watch began. Racing home, he rushed into the kitchen and began making ramen for himself. He ate quickly and walked to Kagome's room. He walked in, and noticed Arani looked very excited.

"Inuyasha, I have some good news!"

"What?"

"Things are looking for our mystery girl sh-"

"You mean Kagome." Interrupted Inuyasha.

"Yes, her fever just broke and- Kagome?" She said, confused.

"Yeah, her name's Kagome Higurashi."

"How do you know?"

"I found her locket at the place where I found her."

"May I see it?"

"Sure."

He handed it to her, and she looked at it, turning it over in her hands. After a minute or so she returned it to him.

"Here, take this, to give to her in case she wakes up. I'm going now."

"Fine."

Inuyasha waited until Arani had left the room, then opened Kagome's hand, placed the locket in her palm, and closed her fingers around it. He then sank back into the chair, and soon dozed off.

He was back in the hospital, hurting all over… What had happened? There had been an accident, their private train car had come unhitched, and since it was the only one, and been left behind, gravity pulled it down the incline, until a sharp curve sent it flying off the tracks. Where were his parents?

Inuyasha awoke with a start. What a horrible dream… no, recurring nightmare. What had woken him up? Usually it went farther than that. Then, he heard a voice.

"No, dad…. Stop….don't hurt mother anymore…. Leave her alone!"

It's Kagome… She's having a nightmare too. Guess it's the night for such things huh?

Kagome flinched, and Inuyasha could only wonder what was terrifying her so. He wet the cloth on her forehead, and then closed his eyes. He didn't sleep, just relaxed, in case she needed him. She quieted down, and didn't start talking in her sleep again. He listened to her slow, steady breathing, and soon he was breathing along with her. He had almost dozed off again when her breathing changed.

What's going on? What happened?

Inuyasha sat up, frantic. What if something was wrong? Was she okay? What if she wasn't? What would he do? Suddenly, he found himself face to face with the largest, most beautiful, brown eyes he had ever seen.

Well, there ya go. Sorry if It's not quite as good as the last two, I was kinda pressed for time and had no idea how to go about her waking up… I'll fix it though! I promise! Next chapter is bound to be good, but I know this one wont be up for a few days, because tomorrow is Taekwondo night, and meekly study group for Biology…. But probably on Thursday… I look forward to your comments as always! Thanks, Twilight.