Chapter 2: Two Days too long…

Inuyasha's POV

As soon as the last words left her mouth I panicked. No… This can't be happening. Not to her. Anyone but Kagome, please. I got up and made my way to the exit quickly. When I reached the door, I was attacked by millions of questions by the others who hadn't been allowed to come in at the time.

"Shut up", I finally growled out at them.

Silence rang through and I jumped up on the roof, then onto the high tree branches to lie down in peace. I closed my eyes and tried to make sense of everything.

This was a nightmare. Hell on Earth… I felt so helpless. There was nothing I could do. I should have protected her better. This was my entire fault… No! It was Sesshoumaru's damn fault! A growl escaped my lips. That bastard!

There were only two things I had to do now: go tell Kagome's family what's going on, then stay by her side until she finally opens those beautiful eyes of hers… Wait. What did I just say? I shook my head. I must be tired. It's the only explanation.

I shook my head again to clear all thoughts and jumped down the tree I was lying in. I made my way towards the Bone Eater's well quickly before someone actually saw me giving a damn. I snorted. Me? Caring? Yeah, Right!

As I saw the well in front of me I hesitated to a stop. What will her family say? Would they blame it all on me? I certainly wouldn't blame them if they did…

Kagome's mother probably has her temper also. I involuntarily cringed. That annoying human can be really scary at times. Not that I would ever actually tell her.

"What are you doing", a voice called out to me.

I jumped a little and turned to my side quickly, taking a defensive stand. When I saw it was only Shippo standing there acting all innocent like I took on a menacing stance and glared at him.

"None of your business kitsune", I told him. I didn't have time for this crap.

"Can I come", Shippo asked.

"No", I snapped as I jumped down the dark well.

What was that idiot thinking anyways? "Can I come?" He can't even go through the well and he'd only be in the way. Not to mention the fact that he and the rest of the gang still don't know what's going on. I hope Kaede tells them soon before I get back. I really don't feel like doing this twice.

I jumped out the well again and made my way towards Kagome's house, not even bothering to knock or anything. As soon as I walked in that brother of hers greeted me.

"Inuyasha!" He greeted happily. Then confusion settled into his features. "Where's Kagome", he asked.

"Can you go get your mother and Jii-chan", I just asked him. He nodded and turned around slowly. I followed him to the kitchen where Kagome's mother was standing at the oven.

"Mom? Inuyasha's here to talk to us", the kid said. She turned around with a smile. I never understood how she could be so happy to see me.

"Oh! Are you here alone dear? Is something wrong", she asked, her smile disappearing momentarily. I could only nod.

"Where's Kagome", she asked. I could smell the worry in the air around her.

"That's what I need to talk to you about", I said as she took a seat at the table with her son. I did the same.

"Is she alright? What happened?" You could hear the panic in her voice. I shook my head.

"She's asleep at the moment and will stay that way for two days", I said.

"Asleep", the woman asked, "What happened?"

"We were attacked by my half-brother. The evil bastard shot her down with some dark magic", I growled. I have to control my temper this isn't helping anything…

Kagome's mother gasped. I could see tears starting to form in her eyes. Great… Just what I needed… A woman bawling her eyes out because I couldn't even protect her daughter when I promised I would.

"D-dark magic? What's going to happen to her? Is Kagome alright", she asked once she had found her voice again.

"Not really. The spell she has been hit with is… is slowly turn… is turning her into", I sighed. I couldn't even believe it myself even when Kaede had told me.

FLASHBACK

"What do you mean different", I yelled in outrage. What does she mean by different? I like Kagome just the way she is! Before I could contradict myself she talked again.

"Kagome has entered an irreversible change. Once she wakes up, she will be your equal", Kaede said.

What is it with old people and riddles? Why can't they ever say anything straight out? I growled in frustration.

"What do you mean", I asked my last bit of patients long gone. She just sighed.

"Ye will no longer be the only Half Demon around for Kagome has joined your fate", Kaede spoke sadly, "Now ye must leave. Lady Kagome is in need of her rest."

END OF FLASHBACK

"Into w-what", Kagome's mother asked with caution, fearing the answer.

"Something like me", I stated softly, "An Inu-hanyou."

"Oh. That isn't so bad then", she said with a sigh. I looked at her like she had lost her head or something. Not that bad?!? Is she insane?

"Are you insane", I spoke my mind, "This isn't something good! Kagome is now stuck with the same cursed life as me! Not human not demon, but a mixture of both and hated by both!"

The woman tried to put a calming hand on mine but I pulled away quickly and glared at her.

"It could be worse Inuyasha. She could have died, but she will be okay. My daughter is strong and I trust you to help her when she wakes", her mother said, "I always knew something would happen one day and I'm glad it didn't cost her her life."

I shook my head in disbelief. This was all too overwhelming.

"Inuyasha, I know this is hard now but things will get better", she said, "You need to go. Kagome will want you there when she wakes up."

I just nodded once and stood up, making my way towards the door. Before I left I heard Kagome's mother say one last thing.

"Please come back when she wakes up, dear. I would love to see my hanyou daughter", she said.

I didn't answer. I only made my way quickly towards the well house and jumped into the well's mouth.

Once the glow of time travel was gone, I jumped out again only to find myself tackled by Shippo.

"Get off of me you little freak", I spat out. He got down with a frown. I hated to see him like this, but someone had to teach him some manners.

"Sorry", he whispered.

"Whatever", I said, "What did you want anyways?"

"Well, Lady Kaede is looking for you and I told her I knew where you were", he explained.

I grabbed him by the tail, ignoring his protests and threw him onto my shoulder before running towards the town. Once in front of Kaede's hut, I shook him off of me. He fell to the floor with a thud before I walked into the small house.

"Hey!" He complained as he pulled himself up and followed me in.

"What's up", I asked the old lady who sat behind a still sleeping Kagome. I noticed Kagome had a pained expression on her used-to-be peaceful face.

"It seems the change has started", Kaede stated.

"I noticed that", I said with a nod towards Kagome's face.

"Aye, she will suffer tremendous pain as her blood merges with the blood of an Inu-Yokai and she changes physically", she explained.

"I take it you told the others then", I said as I saw Shippo's face had no trace of confusion but only sadness.

"Aye", she stated sadly. It made me wonder where Sango and Miroku were. On second thought, I'd rather not know...

I sat down beside Kagome's sleeping form and crossed my legs.

"I take it you shall be staying here for the night", the old woman concluded.

"Yeah", I said defensively, "But don't get any ideas. It's not 'cause I care or anything."

"Of course ye don't", she said in an annoying I don't believe you voice. I huffed and crossed my arms.

"Well I don't", I yelled at her as she left. She didn't answer. I turned to Shippo.

"What are you looking at", I asked him.

"Nothing", he stated innocently. Then he sat on my lap.

I grabbed him by the tail and lifted him up to my face's height.

"What do you think you're doing", I asked him. He crossed his arms and frowned. Not this again...

"I'm tired and I can't sleep with Kagome tonight", he said with a small whimper. Unwanted guilt filled the pit of my stomach.

"Why should I care", I asked.

"Just for tonight. Please", he asked softly.

"Fine", I growled, "But don't get used to it."

He smiled as I dropped him back down to my lap and he lay down snugly. This was going to be a long two days...

******************************* The Next Morning **********************************

I woke up with a start the next morning. It took me a while to remember where I was. My eyes landed on Kagome and as I saw her changed appearance I sighed. So it wasn't a nightmare...

Then I looked down at my lap where a drooling Shippo still slept. I lifted him up by his tail and shook him. He woke up rather quickly and started screaming.

"I-I-I-n-nu-ya-sh-sha", he whined with difficulty.

"Serves you right for drooling all over me", I snapped as I dropped him to the floor on his head.

He got up and was about to answer me when his eyes landed on Kagome and his mouth almost hit the floor in shock.

"Stop gawking", I told him, "And close your mouth."

"B-but... Her hair! It's-it's", he said.

"Spit it out already", I snapped.

"Lavender", he said in shock, "A-and the ears... They match her hair color..."

"Of course they do", I told him, "Don't act so stupid."

"I'm going to see Kilala", he said as he stood up and left.

Finally! I never thought he would leave! I stared at Kagome in shock. I wonder what color her eyes are now. I couldn't stop my hand from taking a strand of her hair for closer inspection. As I smelled the air I could tell the difference in her scent. Her blood had finished merging. She should be waking up soon. I let go of her hair and stood up to go get Kaede.

I ran quickly to where her scent was the most concentrated. I found her in a field of herbs.

"It's time", I told her.

"She's early", she said more to herself.

"Ye should go back then. I shall gather the others and meet ye there", she said.

"Whatever", I told her before running off again towards the hut where Kagome laid.

As soon as I got there her body started to stir...