Chapter 22: Arms?

A/n: Obligatory disclaimer that I don't own Inuyasha or any of the characters.

Kagome tossed and turned before deciding it was useless and got up. Ugh, why can't I sleep? She quietly crept into the hallway and to the kids room. They look so cute there together. I'm happy they found each other to play with. She quietly closed the door and turned back down the hall.

She passed her room and found herself in the room they had initially entered the castle. Opposite the entrance was another set of doors to the outside. She didn't go out but she cracked the door to look out. It was a beautiful courtyard. The flowers that littered the ground glowed wonderfully in the moon light. She took one last look and closed the door.

She faced the front doors of the castle and found to her left was another room. It seemed to be like a bathroom from her time, just, less modern. There was a tub but it didn't have any taps on it. They must have to fill it by bucket every time they want to soak. There wasn't much else to see so she left.

Past the bathroom and to her right a bit she could see the dining hall they all ate in earlier. Opposite the dining room past the entrance was another hallway. The first door lead to an empty bedroom. She could sense Inuyasha close by so she assumed her friends were sleeping in this hall and didn't open anymore doors.

She went back to the entrance since that was the only way she knew where she was. She was about to go back to her room when she noticed a door on a diagonal wall just across from her room. Strange. She quietly opened the door and froze.

"May I help you Kagome?" Sesshomaru said from his spot without looking up from the scroll he was working on.

"Uh, sorry. I didn't know you were in here. I couldn't sleep and I was exploring and… sorry. I'll go back to my room." She rambled. Sesshomaru finally looked up.

"Why don't you come in?"

"Um, okay." She stepped in and closed the door behind her. The room was shaped kind of like 2 trapezoids put together. The room kind of resembled an office of her time. Across from the door she was stood in was a window and below it sat Sesshomaru at a chabudai. On either side was a wall covered in scrolls. Wow, there's so many.

"You may come read them whenever you'd like." Sesshomaru offered.

"Really?"

"Of course."

"Thank you!" She rushed over to the wall and scanned the scrolls. She didn't know which to pick so she walked back and sat by Sesshomaru. "What are you working on?"

"Correspondents with the other Lords. Boring stuff really, but necessary for peace."

"Well, do you want to take a break? We could work on your arm, I'm awake anyway." She suggested. Sesshomaru nodded and removed his armour and kimono. Oh man. She thought distracted by his muscular chest.

"Focus woman, I do not wish to be harmed any further." Kagome flushed.

"Right." She shook her head clear. She placed her hands on the severed arm. She closed her eyes and focused. I need to summon strictly healing reiki. I don't want to purify him. She sent the energy through her arms to her hands.

Sesshomaru was about to pull back when he felt the slight burning start but he held still when he saw his upper arm start to materialize. Amazing. He watched as the bend in his arm slowly started to appear. Kagome stopped and slouched forward, hands on her knees.

"Is something wrong?" He asked.

"No, it's just taking a lot. I can still finish." She sat back up straight and brought her hands back up to his arm. She worked for a few more hours. Sesshomaru was starting to wonder if it was too much for her to do at once.

Just before the sun was due to rise, the last of his hand materialized. He flexed and squeezed his hand. Astounding. He had full feeling and movement back. He stretched his hand and drew poison to his claws. Even his poison claws were working perfectly.

Kagome felt dizzy but she forced her eyes to stay open. She had done it, she restored his arm. He looked so happy flexing and testing it out. She watched his finger tips start to glow green before her vision went black.

She felt someone shaking her shoulder. She groaned but the shaking didn't stop. She squeezed her eyes shut tighter.

"5 more minutes mama." She mumbled.

"I don't think the kid is your mother." Kagome blinked her eyes open. Sesshomaru was standing at the edge of her bed. Shippo was beside her crying. "Oh no, Shippo what's wrong?" Kagome tried to sit up to hold Shippo but she couldn't do it. Ugh, why am I so weak? She thought giving up and laying back down.

"You should stay laying down for now."

"What happened?" Kagome asked.

"You fainted after restoring my arm. I assume you drained your power and energy, it's likely why you feel so weak. I carried you to my bed when I realized what happened." Sesshomaru explained.

"How long have I been out?"

"Most of the day. Shippo insisted we wake you so you could eat." Shippo nodded in confirmation of Sesshomaru's statement.

"I don't think I can make it down to the dining hall." Kagome said trying to sit up again. Sesshomaru moved closer and picked her up bridal style. "Must be easier with 2 arms." Kagome pointed out, Sesshomaru half smiled at her.

As they entered the room, everyone echoed their concerns. Kagome assured them she'd be fine, that she just needed some rest. Sesshomaru sat at the head of the table and placed Kagome between his legs leaning against his chest.

After dinner Kikyo followed Sesshomaru to his room. She had been watching them during dinner and figured there had to be some way to help Kagome.

"What do you need?" Sesshomaru asked.

"I think I can restore some of her energy. I cant restore her power but at least she'll be able to get up and walk around on her own." Sesshomaru entered his room and placed Kagome on his bed. He figured it was more comfortable for the time being since he had thicker higher end bedrolls.

Kagome closed her eyes and let Kikyo's prayers work. Kagome was glad she'd let her join their group and given her a second chance. By the time Kikyo left the room Kagome's body felt better but her mind was still tired, too tired to protest Sesshomaru joining her in bed and taking her in his arms. His warmth was comforting and she fell asleep in no time.