Chapter 5- The Sickness

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His breathing was shallow and his pale skin hot to the touch, Kagome leaned over the twelve year old Sesshomaru and slid the damp cloth over his flesh. She couldn't believe her own eyes, he looked so helpless and innocent, not at all the Sesshomaru of the future who has attempted to kill her countless times. His face was flush as if he fought for each breath of air to make it to his lungs, this whole situation didn't seem real to her, and what was she to do? She was no doctor, especially for a demon. His form was small, not near as filled out as his elder self, he was just starting to gain slight muscles over his torso area and arms. He was just a kid going to be a demonic teen soon, but she was sure he was dangerous enough, even at this age. Inutaisho had informed her that he had been like this near a month, and was getting weaker by the day, he had said it started out as like a human cold but slowly progressed to his current state. Kagome hadn't had a chance to sleep, Inutaisho had traveled with her near all night till about two hours before dawn.

A sigh crossed her lips as she watched the unconscious kid, trying to figure out what to do, or even where to start. His fever was high but she didn't know if herbs would aid him or not, he was demon after all. The room was already lined with vials of herbs and ointments, Kagome fumbled through the table of supplies looking for three particular herbs that Kaede had told her worked well on the immune system when mixed. Finally discovering them she blended the herbs with water and a type of broth. Sitting the boy up she forced his mouth open and poured the potion between his parted lips. He choked for a moment before willingly drinking the mixture. After she set the cup aside she pulled back the mountain of blankets finding only pant like article of clothing covering his lower half. She had also been given a list of things that had been tried to cure him, but soaking him in ice water wasn't one of them, and that would certainly break the fever…she hoped.

Stepping out the door the guard stood near by, taking a deep breath her gaze rested on the fox demon for a moment before speaking. "Fetch Lord Inutaisho please, tell him it is for his son." The demon sneered at her and marched off, she had a good idea it was because she was human. Even way back they had issues with humans, quite sad, and the wars between them not even having to occur yet. Her hues moved back to the boy as he shifted uncomfortably in the bed. What was she to do with him, she considered trying a bit of her miko gifts but she didn't wish to risk harming him more. Walking back to him she ran the cloth over his skin to cool him some. Ice water would do wonders for break a high fever, and in this case it seemed like a good option right now. A hand then came to rest on her shoulder and she glanced up sensing Inutaisho and he broke the silence. "You asked for me?" Kagome nodded to him. "I think I may be able to break the fever, but we need cold water, near ice water. We need to slowly place him in it, the cold will lower his temperature and hopefully break the fever."

"Very well , I know where we can go, follow me." He scooped his son up into his arms as he swiftly moved from the room, the priestess on his heels he sensed as he made his way through the maze like halls which formed his castle. "There is a lake, not far behind the palace, it will be freezing this type of year, priestess." His gaze moved down to his son as a groan crossed the boys lips. "Do you think you can hold him, if I was to carry you both we would get there a lot quicker." He stopped his stride and turned to her, he watched her nod as she held her arms out to take him. He slid the boy to her gently as he gripped her about the waist and once again they were off, the surroundings blurring out for a few moments but then it stopped near as soon as it started. Setting her down he took his son once more walked into the icy of the water of the lake, he heard her enter behind himself and was soon at his side.

Chills raced down her spine as she waded through the icy water which was now coming to her waist. She was glad she was use to carrying her brother around otherwise she wouldn't have been able to hold Sesshomaru for long. She watched as Inutaisho stopped and looked to her for direction, this boys life was in her hands right now and his father the great demon lord of the western lands was at a loss looking for her guidance, it was near to much for her. Stepping up to him she found her voice as she spoke lightly, "Slowly lower him in and let the water run over his body a few moments, and then take him back out. You must be careful he may start thrashing from the sudden rush of coldness. We will repeat the action a few times and the fever should break, I do think that is mostly what is causing him from recovering." The demon lord nodded to her and she studied him as he lowered the boy in the freezing water. Kagome shifted as the boy then began kicking and waving his arms about attempting to escape the hold.

His father held firm for a couple minutes before lifting Sesshomaru up, letting him regroup for a few minutes. His gaze turned to the girl, waiting expectantly. "How do we know if the fever breaks?" He watched her move closer to him and place her hand to the boys skin before speaking. "His skin will be cool to the touch, no longer heated." He nodded to her and then plunged the child back into the icy depths. He watched his son thrash about wanting to get away from the cold temperatures but he tightened his grip to assure no escape. After three more 'swimming lessons' for the demon child the priestess finally pulled her hand from him saying he was much cooler. Nodded he took his boy from the water and the priestess followed as he took his cloak wrapping Sesshomaru tightly in it to return some warmth to him. "I am going ahead to place him back in bed to get him warmer, will you be fine till my return?" He watched her nod before he sped off into the near distance.

Kagome watched him go as she hauled herself from the water, she was near soaked through from the boys thrashing causing the water to splatter everywhere. She waited on shore hugging herself as her gaze moved about the area, it was quite lovely here, she hadn't had much time to observe her surrounds since she had been hovering over the boy the last four hours. It must be beautiful during spring she assumed, her gaze taken in the fields and backyard gardens. Shivering she shook her head as she rubbed her arms trying to return some warmth into them as she started walking in the direction he had took off, they weren't to far away from the palace moon but far enough for her liking. Kagome just wanted to go back and change her clothing; but then she groaned mentally remembering this was her only set that would match this era. She was going to freeze for the next few hours as they dried , a deep sigh crossed her lips.

"What troubles you priestess?" Kagome stumbled slightly from being surprised at Inutaisho's voice. "Nothing my lord, just realized I don't have any of my other clothes with me." She took a couple steps forward but didn't the chance to go far before he once again had her in the air and back on the balcony of his son's room. "I will have a couple kimono's sent up to you.

" Kagome felt self conscious a moment as she felt his eyes move down then back up her figure before he walked away. "Please continue to watch over my son, if you need anything just send for me, I must depart to change myself." Kagome nodded to him as she watched him make his exit. She moved over and hovered next to the fire a few moments before looking over to Sesshomaru who was snuggly buried in blankets once more. His breath was much more steady and his looks had improved a bit, perhaps the water aided in his healing, she hoped before her gaze returned to the dancing flames of the fire, now all she could do is stuff potions down him and a few healing chants. Other then that, what else could be done, she refused to use her purity powers because she wasn't sure on how to maneuver them properly. She still couldn't get over the fact she was 900 years in the past baby sitting a demon who would one day grow to want to kill her. A soft knock brought her attention to the door as a young girl with deep bluish eyes approached holding folded material it seemed. "My lady your Kimono's." The girl spoke softly and gave a bow as she set the lovely colored garments on the dresser. "is there anything else you require my lady?" Kagome shook her head to the girl and she then departed.

Kagome shook her head roughly as she moved to fingering the first of the two kimono's , it was a dark green and felt of silk and it had gold designs she noticed as she lifted the gown and held it up to her form. It looked highly expensive and delicate for her to wear, but she didn't wish to insult her host much less freeze. She stripped her priestess clothing and laid it near the fire and pulled the kimono on, followed by

tying the lace like straps which held it in place. It fell to the floor and hugged her curves slightly, standing in front of the mirror she spun around studying herself a moment, why did she feel as if she was going to be bound to this place a long while, and why did it seem as if fate was mocking her. Kagome rubbed her face as she turned back to the bed were he laid. "This is going to be difficult I just know it." Her hand came to the shard that rested beneath her gown now, she had done put three barriers on it since the first, she didn't know how long she could keep it up, she needed to get out of here before something bad happens. She would stay until the boy was well enough to no longer need a healer, after that she was out of here to find the sorceress in the northern mountains. That is were her path was leading and that is where she would go, no one would stop her from getting back, she didn't belong here, not mention who knows what she could end up changing for being here. A deep sigh came to her lips, she hoped it was nothing serious.