Flashback

It was his usual routine of checking out the village perimeters when he stumbled across Kikyo's soul collectors. Upon following, he ended up in the cave where he saw the miko, naked, lying on the ground, too weak to move.

"Kikyo! What happened?!"

"My body is starting to decompose."

"What?? Shit. Ah. My mate could help you. Or kaede. I'll carry you, let's go."

"No."

"What?!!"

"I said no. I can manage on my own. I have a spell, but I would need more souls to execite them."

"You can rest in the village. It is much safer there, Kikyo. Don't be so stubborn."

"It was a sorceress. She did this to me. And she will hunt me as long as I live. I will only bring danger to your people if I go with you."

"Who was she?? Tell me! We could help you!"

"Don't fight my battle for me, Inuyasha"

"Are you stupid?? Do you hear yourself right now? Kagome could help you!"

"Promise me, inuyasha. Don't tell anyone I'm here. If the sorceress was able to find where I am at my current state, then my demise will be certain"

"I will go back tomorrow. I will have Kagome with me. She will help you"

"No. I have some of Kagome's soul. The sorceress would link the two of us. You drag the miko here, you endanger her also"

"My mate is strong"

"And and I tell you this isn't your battle to fight"

"Fuck. Okay. I'll come back here tomorrow. Alone. Three nights, Kikyo. I'm giving you three nights! If you are still not well, I'm telling my mate. You understand???"

"That should be enough for the spell. Thank you Inuyasha"