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Exhaustion
Sesshoumaru stared down at the miko in his arms. How could she display such tremendous power just moments before, and then in the next moment, have her body become weak and exhausted? He growled in annoyance. A servant appeared at his left awaiting instruction, "My lord?"
"Send the healer to my quarters." He ordered. The servant bowed and quickly disappeared. Sesshoumaru tightened his grip around her thighs, and adjusted his hold on her. Her face rested against the pelt on his shoulder, her dark hair spread out, mingling with his white fur. On the surface, she smelled of dirt, blood, and the forest, but underneath the obvious, she smelled softly of lavender and the sharp bite of her reiki. Why was that simple scent so pleasing?
With a slight huff of irritation, he carried her upstairs.
By the time, he had arrived in the family den, the healer was there waiting for him.
He continued down the long hallway and into Kagome's room, the healer close on his heels. He gently laid her down on the futon on the floor. The healer immediately knelt down next to her, and began looking her over. Sesshoumaru sat down near the futon and patiently folded his arms into his sleeves.
Kagome's breathing remained shallow and raspy. Where had the life gone from her? When she had been in command of her power, she was full of life. Her eyes had shown bright, blue, and clear. Her cheeks had been flushed, and determination had shown on her face. Now the powerful, mysterious miko was lifeless and drained of color. She was a shadow of her former self.
Hanako lifted up each eyelid to peer at her pupils.
"What is wrong with her?" Sesshoumaru asked.
The lean and willowy, moss colored youkai, turned her head to look at him.
"She is not obviously ill and there is no disease present in her body. She is, however, suffering from severe exhaustion and malnourishment. I will fix her some sleeping potions, and order a maid to attend to her to make sure she eats."
"Hn."
The shoji door slid open, and Maiko popped her head in. Her eyes widened at the sight of Kagome's prone body. "Oh! Kagome-sama!" She rushed to her side, and knelt down next to the pallet. Maiko lifted Kagome's limp hand it in her paw. It alarmed her to find it cold and clammy.
"Hanako, what happened to her?"
The healer raised an eyebrow at Maiko's obvious affection for the miko.
"She collapsed. Her body is weak, which is not surprising considering she's human." Hanako rolled her eyes. "She just over exerted herself."
Maiko softly brushed the hair out Kagome's face, wishing she could help her.
"Kitsune" Maiko whipped her head up and looked at Sesshoumaru. "You will attend the miko, and make sure she eats. Use force if necessary."
Maiko bowed her head. "As you wish, my Lord."