Sango starred down at Miroku. She was speechless or so she thought. She was startled when she heard her voice come. "Miroku…" came her voice with tears. Miroku's lost shine. He thought she was rejecting him. He had a single tear in his eye. His love wasn't answering. Did she not love him? Then he was about to stand up when all Sango's wait came on him. "Yes!" And she started giggling at his surprised look. "I love you." She whispered in his ear. Miroku slipped the ring on her finger and dropped the box.
They laid like that for a while then Sango got up. She put a hand down to help up her fiancée. But before Miroku could take her hand she collapsed. She fell straight into his arms. At first Miroku thought she was teasing him, but then she didn't get up. Had she fainted? He put a hand near her mouth. She wasn't breathing! She picked her up bridal style and ran into the college. He ran into the office and called 911.
Soon the ambulance arrived. They tried to separate Miroku from her but he would not leave her side. Miroku had leave her with the doctor. A nurse brought him to the waiting room and assured him they would do all they could and he would be the first to know anything. Miroku got out his cell phone and called Kohaku. Kohaku was Sango's younger brother. He was in high school. Gr.11.
He said he would be over as soon as he could. He lived pretty far away so that would be an hour or more. Then who else could he call but one of his best friends, Kagome.
With Kagome…
Kagome's cell was dead but her phone rang. Kagome immediately answered. Who could it be? She was shocked to hear Miroku's panicking voice. All he said was Sango like 5 times in a row. Then he said, "Hospital. No breath." "Calm down Miroku and tell me what is going on slowly." She heard her friend take a deep breath then, her phone died for good…
She told Sesshomaru what she had understood and made her point that they had to get back as soon they could. She turned her back to him to think. Kagome was trying to think of something they could do to get back. She could run back but she didn't know the way and would feel bad for making Sesshomaru come out there for her then leave him alone with his car. No. She would stay with him.
Sesshomaru was a little cold. The wind of the autumn came against his chest. He wanted to hold Kagome and for her to love him. But he knew that the girl loved his brother. She looked so cute in his shirt. It was way too big for her. Then wind whipped at his bare chest. He shivered hoping that she hadn't seen.
Kagome was in a thoughtful mood. She looked at Sesshomaru through the corner of her eye. She felt guilty for wearing his shirt. She felt worse when she saw him shiver. She turned around and wrapped her arms around his torso. It didn't feel quite right to hold him but she owed it to him.
Sesshomaru was shocked when Kagome's back turned around and her arms came in soft contact with him torso. Her head leaned on his shoulder. Her hair spread across his chest. "Thank-you for giving me your shirt." She whispered. Sesshomaru just nodded. Her body heat warmed the chill out of him. He wrapped his arms around her back to keep her equally warm.
Sesshomaru had to admit it. It was bursting inside of his head. He loved her. HE would make sure no harm came to her even if she loved him not. He would make sure his brother loved her. He would make sure his brother came back to her.
Kagome let out a yawn. She HAD had a long day. Even if it was only 3:00. And she hadn't eaten lunch, or breakfast. Sesshomaru had felt the breath from her yawn on his chest. "Are you tired?" He asked. "Hmmm." Was all she said. Sesshomaru smiled and then he picked her up bridal style. She let out a small gasp but her eye lids were heavy and now that she wasn't standing…His body was so warm on her skin. She felt the cool air collide with her skin when he put her down. She was lying in the back seat of the car.
As she fell asleep she grabbed the only thing she could and hugged it. Not knowing that it was Sesshomaru's hand. She had pressed it in her chest and used his arm as a pillow. Sesshomaru felt the redness creeping on his face. She was innocently asleep. What if she woke up? Would she be angry at him? No matter. Sesshomaru hopped in the front seat moving it back a little bit so his head was above Kagome's abdomen. She stirred a little but was still asleep.
In Kagome's dream…
Kagome was walking in a forest until that building from before came. She walked inside as she had done before. She took more time to look around. It was pitch black. She spotted the door. She went to it. But with every step it got further away. Then she heard a laugh and saw a dark form kicking someone wearing a red shirt…Inu-yasha! She called out to his form and started to run. But with every step he got further and further away…
Back to Sesshomaru…
Kagome started to mumble and groan in her sleep. She started to sweat. She mumbled his younger brother's name. Then her eyes shot open. Sesshomaru slipped his hand away from her with out her noticing. But her hand still clung to his. Some of her hair had fallen on her face. With his other hand he wiped it out of her face. "Are you ok?" Kagome looked at him. Then at her surroundings. She gulped and nodded. What did her dream mean?
A truck appeared on the road. It had started to get dark so they could only hear the truck until it got closer. When it got near enough Kagome yelled at the truck. It slowed down to a stop. And three men got out, Kagome had ran over to the truck. They obviously hadn't seen Sesshomaru because they surrounded Kagome. One of them pulled out some rope. "What's a pretty lil' thing like you doin' out here?" He asked. Kagome gulped. Then she called out Sesshomaru's name. Sesshomaru punched one of them from behind. He went crashing to the ground. "Why you little punk." One of them growled he went running at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru threw a blow at his stomach. He joined his pal on the road.
The other guy backed up. Sesshomaru swiftly walked to him and put him against the truck. Sesshomaru grabbed his shirt. "We need some gas. You got some extra?" The guy nodded. "Good. Go get it." Sesshomaru dropped him. The guy ran to the back and opened it. He pulled out a big bottle of gas and passed it to him. Sesshomaru had picked up the guys friends and thrown them in the front seat. "Thank-you." And with that Sesshomaru went to beside Kagome. Kagome looked at the truck driver and then walked to Sesshomaru's car. She jumped in while Sesshomaru fuelled up the car.
Then he went to his seat. Then stopped. There was Kagome holding out a hand asking for the keys in HIS spot. "I don't think so." He growled. "I do. I got some sleep and it's my fault you're out here. I won't move until your sitting beside me and I have the keys." Kagome crossed her arms for effect. Sesshomaru sighed. He wasn't the least bit tired and no one but himself drove this car. He opened the car door and picked up Kagome. He put her down beside his spot and got in. "No fair." Kagome pouted.
Sesshomaru was starting the car but Kagome started to shiver. He picked her up and placed her on his lap. She warmed up. She also ducked her head so he could easily see over her head. Sesshomaru smiled in the darkness. He turned his head lights on full blast. When they could see the city again Kagome let out a little whoop.
They pulled into Shikon College. Kagome had forgotten that her car was in the garage. She hopped out. "Uh…" She looked at him. Sesshomaru looked straight at her. "Never mind." She turned around. Sesshomaru locked up his car and followed her. Kagome went into the elevator. Secretly hoping that another person would get in after Sesshomaru but no one entered.
They each pushed their floor button. It soon arrived at Sesshomaru's floor. He waved Kagome a good night and started to exit the elevator but was dragging back by Kagome grabbing his arm. He could have easily pulled her with him or at least pushed her off but he turned at looked at her. She whispered words to him. "Thank-you Sessy." She smiled and pressed a light kiss on his cheek then she let go of his hand and the elevator doors closed.
There he was, standing there and he couldn't move. He had gotten plenty of kisses before but this one had rooted him to the spot. At least until some one came into the hall way. Sesshomaru quickly realized that he was just standing there like…like a fool that was in love. He took quick powerful strides took out his key. He entered his room and dropped on his bed.
Kagome was amazed. Had she just seen him blush? Wow she had an effect on him. She had to hurry and get to a phone. She got out on her floor and opened her door. First she changed tops and then called Miroku's cell phone. "Hello?" He sounded so tired. "Hi! It's Kagome. I'll explain what happened earlier later. Just tell me where you two are and I'll be right over." Kagome rushed. Miroku told her they were at the Kanji Hospital.
Kagome grabbed a jacket but did not notice her jean one missing. Right now all she cared about was her best friend, and her safety. Oh and of course she hadn't forgotten Inu-yasha.
She ran down. She went into the parking lot and then realized she didn't have a car. She was turning around when a hand firmly grabbed her arm. She gasped. Then whipped her head around. There stood Sesshomaru. With a smirk on his face. "Boo." Was all he said. Kagome glared at him. "What's the big idea! You nearly gave me a heart attack!" Sesshomaru let out the smallest laugh. "What are you doing here anyways?" She quizzed.
"I for got something in my car, then I saw you…Which brings me as to why you were down here?" Sesshomaru stated coldly. He was still holding her
arm. "I…uh…forgot my car was at the garage." She shrugged. "Where were you going?" He cocked an eyebrow.
Kagome didn't want to tell him because he would take her and then Sango and Miroku would be pissed off. "I am going to see a friend." Kagome said. "You need a ride?" He offered. 'Forgive me Sessy…' "Uh…No thanks I got it." Kagome smiled. He looked at her then shrugged.
She was probably sick of him. That's what he thought anyways. Sesshomaru let go of her arm and then he continued to walk. Kagome at first didn't register his sudden movement of walking, but when she caught it she ran to catch up. Slowing down to a walk when she caught up. They got in the elevator together. The doors were closing when someone slipped in just before they closed for good. It was Koga! HE went in between Sesshomaru and Kagome. No one noticed the small glare Sesshomaru had given him.
Koga flashed a grin at Koga. "Hey Kagome!" he was happy, no doubt about it . "Uh…Hi Koga." She smiled sweetly. Sesshomaru was getting more and more pissed off. Kagome had pushed the Lobby button as did Koga. Sesshomaru didn't want her to get off with Koga but he had no say in it. When the door opened. Kagome gave Sesshomaru a small good-bye hug. "Bye Sessy!" She called as she left. Sesshomaru caught the evil glare from Koga. Before Koga stepped out, "Keep your hands off my woman." Sesshomaru smirked. "First of all SHE hugged ME. Second of all, She is dating my younger brother." Koga had gotten out of the elevator. His jaw dropped at the second thing on Sesshomaru's "list".
Sesshomaru chuckled as he attempted to stop the elevator from closing to get Sesshomaru to explain. But all his attempts were futile.
Kagome was walking out the door when a speeding Koga stepped in front of her, blocking her way. "Koga what are-" She was cut off. "Is it true? Is Sesshomaru telling the truth?" He asked. "Look Koga I'm in a hurry! What did Sesshomaru say exactly?" Kagome was really in a hurry, but at the same time curious as to what Sesshomaru said. "He said you were dating that mutt!" "Hmm? Inu-yasha? Ya I'm dating him. Now can you please move I'm in a hurry." Kagome tried to push past him but could not.
"But why Kagome? You are after all my woman." He stated bluntly. "Because I want to. And I am not your woman. You are dating Ayame remember?" She finally got past him. And flagged down a taxi. She turned to see Koga centimeters from her. She sighed gave him a small hug. "Bye Koga!" And she got ion the car and they drove away.
Koga had totally forgotten as to where he had been going…
As soon as she got to the hospital she ran in and hid behind a corner. This would be good…(just so you know that by she I do NOT mean Kagome)
Kagome arrived and she immediately ran to the nurse's desk. "Where can I… find Sango Caretaki?" She panted at first but quickly got her breath to finish.
The nurse looked at her. She looked as she wasn't sure whether she should let Kagome in or not. But Kagome gave her a look that made her rush out of her spot and pop around the desk. She mumbled a "right this way" And hurried down the hall.
Kagome smirked to herself then followed The nurse down the hallway. And she quietly walked into the room that the nurse had stopped at. The door re closed behind her. She silently walked in to see a very tired and hungry Miroku holding the hand of an unconscious Sango. "Miroku?" Kagome whispered. Miroku's head bolted to her direction. HE signaled her to come closer.
"What happened?" She couldn't resist any longer from asking as she sat beside him. Miroku told her the story of the proposal and her sudden fall. Kagome had smiled at the proposal and gave him a small hug. For comfort and reassurance.
Then Miroku explained how Kohaku was there and that he had gone to get himself some food. "You need to eat as well Miroku!" Kagome was worried about Miroku. He nodded and pointed and an empty tray. "Don't worry about me I eat…Enough." He finished when Kagome raised an eyebrow at him. "Do…Do the doctors know what's wrong?" Kagome chocked out.
Half surprising Kagome when his solemn nod came. "She has a brain tumor. They are going to do surgery." He paused. "They say she'll die without the surgery and if she has the surgery it is at least a 50 chance." Kagome gasped. Odds weren't too good but she knew her friend could get through the surgery…Or at least she hoped.
Kohaku walked into the room. Recognizing his sister's best friend he smiled a little. Kohaku had recently been in the hospital himself and only now was starting to remember things. He had had temporary amnesia and has just recovering.
He sat in the chair on the opposite side of his sister. He hadn't spoken to anyone but Sango since the accident. (Anyways enough 'bout Kohaku….hehehe)
Kagome mustered up a happy, sweet smile for Kohaku. They all sat there silently for approximately an hour.
Then a doctor came into the room. "The O.R is ready!" (O.R operation room) Miroku placed a light kiss on her forehead. Kagome gave the emotionless body a small hug and Kohaku reluctantly let go of her hand, a single tear falling from his face onto her hand. And then in the blink of an eye Sango was gone. They were asked to wait in the waiting room. At first Miroku refused to move, but Kagome wrapped an arm around his shoulder and gently pulled him away.
Kagome cried on his shoulder while they waited, and waited, and waited. (Whoa…repeat much? Lol!) Finally a doctor came out. All three rushed to him. "And?" Miroku asked. "we can only hope and wait. If everything went OK she will wake-up in 3 hours or more." "Can-" He couldn't continue and broke out in tears. Miroku never was the type to handle suspense. But for this one Kagome could not blame him. She wrapped an arm around his shoulder. "Can he see her?" Miroku looked at her. She hadn't asked if she could see her or if they could see her. Just him. She understood.
The doctor looked at Miroku. "In a little. A nurse will come and get you." With that he left. Miroku did not talk to Kagome as he sat back down but his eyes showed he was thankful that she would give him an opportunity with his love alone. "But if ANYTHING happens who tell us A.S.A.P! Got it?" Kagome told him softly and harshly at the same time. HE nodded and gave her a reassuring smile.
In a little more than half an hour a nurse came into the room. Miroku jumped up immediately. The nurse signaled him to follow her. Kagome smiled. She held Kohaku's hand and waited.
Miroku walked into the room. The lights were off and the blinds closed. Yet there was light in the room. He walked to beside Sango and held her hand. It was warm. After an hour of sitting and examining her as her chest steadily went up and down, Miroku shifted in his seat. It was now long past midnight. Miroku's eyes were losing focus when something made his eyes open fully. His tiredness forgotten as Sango's body shifted. Nothing.
Miroku closed his eyes and slowed down his racing heart. He did not notice when Sango's eyes fluttered open for the first time in a long while.
She was very confused at first. All she could hear was a constant beep. Then came the sounds of somebody sobbing. She opened her eyes to see who would be crying. She turned her head. Pain hit her. But she only noticed until her eyes saw a man beside her bed. "Huh?" Was all she could say. The man looked up. He had been holding her hand. He had short black hair and looked really cute. "Sango!" the man whispered. 'Sango? Is that my name? I seem to be in a hospital' Her thoughts were rushing like crazy.
Miroku was over joyed. But the look she gave him. So confused… 'Does…does she remember me?' Miroku's grin slowly vanished. "Sango?" "Who…Who are you?" she whispered. Miroku was shocked. Tears fell down his face. "Miroku. Your…"He paused to let some tears fall. "I'm your fiancée." Miroku whispered the end. Sango gasped. That's when she noticed the beautiful diamond with a redish tint to it on he finger. 'I can't marry a man I don't remember…' Her thoughts were even more confused.
The doctor came in. "Sango, how are you feeling?" He smiled. Sango broke out in sobs. Giving her reply between gasps. "I…I don…'t…reme…mber… anyt…hing…" She hiccupped. "Ok calm down. Do you recognize this man here?" He pointed at Miroku. (P.S I forgot that Miroku knows this doctor. He is a friend of the family.) Sango shook her head to say no.
"I see." He stepped out and called someone to come. A sweet looking girl came into the room. Something about her seemed familiar. A memory flashed in her head. It was blurry but…
Sango's memory…
A girl looking a lot like the one before her walked up to her. "Hey Sango!" She called. "Nice hair, dork!" She had screamed at her. Everyone had laughed at her…
End of memory.
Not knowing the girl had been Kikyo she nodded. "Good know who is she?" She shrugged then whispered. "She bullied me when I was young" Kagome gasped. She had tears in her eyes. "No…" Kagome knew that it had been Kikyo. "Sango…" Tears came to her. "It was Kikyo!" She screamed. Her friend had never confused them like everyone else did. It was one of the things she loved about Sango. "I'm your best-friend!" She cried.
Sango looked confused and as if she wanted them all to go away. "I'm trying! I am trying to remember! I just can't" Go away!" She yelled. Adding the "go away" when Miroku tried to put a hand on her arm. Miroku looked hurt but removed his extended hand. Sango was just covering her head under her blanket when Kagome walked up to her. "Sango. Please just say anyone's name. Anyone you remember. Please!" Who ever Sango remembered she would find.
"I…can't…The name…" Sango kept on saying bits of things. "Sango the name doesn't matter! Describe him." Kagome urged. Sango looked into her eyes and nodded. "Tall…male…black hair…strong…wearing blue and black…calling out a name…my name and another…Kohaku…" that's all she said. Kagome looked at her and smiled. "Kohaku is your younger brother. He also has amnesia, but he is already half way done recovery." Then she turned to the doctor. "She will recover won't she?" the doctor looked sad.
"We can't be sure. She might remember, but he might not be the same person because of her new outlook on things." Kagome gasped. She turned back to Sango. "Did the man happen to have freckles?" Kagome thought she knew who she was talking about. She was somewhat happy but somewhat sad if she was right. "Yes." Sango replied she looked at Kagome. "Do you know who I speak of?" Kagome nodded. "He's…he's dead." Kagome was sad. She hadn't remembered anyone else, but her father.
"Please what was his name?" Sango pleaded. This shocked Kagome and Miroku. "Matsu. But you probably knew him as…father." Sango gasped. Then mumbled something like "The name is familiar anyways." Kagome walked up to Sango. Sango looked her deep in the eye. Then gasped. "You're…You're not the one I saw in my memory. Her eyes were green not brown." Kagome smiled. Do you think…Could…Never mind. You need your rest." Sango looked into her eyes. "No please, ask." Sango was determined to remember as much as she could that night. Also she wasn't tired.
Kagome sighed. "Not tonight. Later." She was on the verge of tears.
Through Sango's eyes…
This girl. She seems familiar. Is she…crying? I have to know what she wants of me. She said she was my best friend. I have to know…
Back to normal view.
Kagome wiped her tears from existence She turned to her confused best friend. It hurt her to see her like this. She looked into Sango's eyes. Her dark brown eyes were searching. As if they could find her memory in Kagome's eyes. Then she whispered the word Kagome had been waiting for. "Ka…Kagome." Sango whispered as if she was trying not to be heard.
Kagome couldn't stop grinning. But when she turned to Miroku she quickly snapped her head away. She had seen so much pain in his face. He must feel bad because the love of his pathetic life (This is how Miroku feels! His life is not pathetic…or at least not TO pathetic hehehe) could not remember his name or could not remember him at all. Then Sango felt tired so she leaned back. "I'm tired now." Kagome said good night and left. Miroku said he would not leave even if she could not remember him. Kagome and the doctor left the room, closing the door behind them.
Miroku watched as she gave him a small smile then closed her eyes. Her body relaxed and she was just falling into a deep sleep when her voice whispered. At first it wasn't understandable but she said it again. "Miroku" It came like a yell to him. He smiled. Then he watched as his love's breath came into a steady pace as she fell into a deep slumber.
With Inu-yasha…
Pain shot through his body. He could not think of a place that had no pain. He had dragged himself into the middle of the room and it must have taken over an hour. 'I wonder what Kagome is doing…' Was all he could think. But thinking of Kagome brought pain to him. He couldn't get the image of her out with his brother or some other girl… 'We haven't really gone out yet so she has no reason not to date other guys.' Inu-yasha felt miserable. He kept on seeing her happy face.
Inu-yasha rolled to face the ceiling. He was more comfortable that way. The ceiling was the only light coloured thing ion the room. It was a light purple. A sudden thought came to Inu-yasha. Where was the light coming from? The room was empty except for the bed. The bed was the darkest part of the room so that could not be it. But every else in the room was the same brightness level. Inu-yasha decided to move a little more and so rolled onto his other side. 'What was that!' He had felt something in his pocket press into his leg's side. Inu-yasha weakly raised an arm and shoved his hand into the pocket.
His eyes widened as he pulled out his cell phone. It was working! He flipped it open. He had memorized his dorm number. Hoping Kagome was there he dialed the number. It rang 6 times then came an answering machine. HE was about to hang up but he decided he should leave a message. He mustered up as much of a voice as he could. "Kag…go…Kagome. Help. Me. Please. Building. Dark." That was all he could say. Then he put the phone down. Not hanging up. Soon he was disconnected and the phone gave small, continuous beeps. After he couldn't take his head ache he closed the phone. He shoved it back into his pocket so Naraku would not find it.
Back with Kagome…
Kagome was tired. She had fallen asleep in the waiting room but still that is not a great spot to sleep. Miroku had been kicked out of Sango's room so the doctor could do some tests. Miroku walked to sit beside Kagome. "Kagome you need some rest. It's Friday morning. You have been here since Wednesday night. Go home. I'll call you if anything comes up." Kagome was too tired to fight. She called a cab and went home. The message machine was blinking. "Who could it be?" She talked to herself. (Note: Kagome is not crazy). Kagome was too tire to check the machine so she flopped down onto her bed and slept. When Kagome woke up she remembered something very important. SCHOOL! She rushed to her desk and started studying and doing old homework. After 3 hours of work it was around 7:00.
Kagome had forgotten her answering machine and was going to get a snack when she saw her machine laying there flashing. She made a sandwich and then pushed the play button. She had two messages. "Message one: Hey Kagome! It's Heaton (He-tan)! I know the dance is tomorrow and all but…anyways, you wanna go with me? Call me back as soon as you can! My number is 555-6712. K! Bye!" (Heaton's voice) The machine beeped. "Message one complete. If you-" Kagome cut it off by pressing the delete button. "Play message two?" Kagome was about to press a button for the machine to continue when the phone rang.
Kagome eagerly answered the phone. "Hello?" No one answered. Then the dial tone rang in her ears. Kagome hung up with a shrug she went back to the machine. She pushed play and sat on her couch…