NOTE: I made some changes on this chapter. Because i realized some loopholes which would later demean the story. Also, sorry i need some time to make the next chapter because im again working on the plot. and im still waiting for some "inspiration". . . salamat. c:


Chapter 5: Wake

My chest. It was hurting. Unbearably. But I couldn't see what was piercing it. It was all blurry. I reached my hand to grab the source, placing both on whatever it was, so weakly it did not move. Inuyasha.

"Usotsuki…"

He looked at me. Those golden orbs I used to admire were now gazing at me. But instead I focused myself on his hand.

"AAAAHHHk!"

Squall of energy crawled up to his offensive arm and the flesh started to burn. He screamed as his demon was purified. So I tightened my grab making sure he won't let go; making sure he felt what I am feeling.

It was his turn to cry and my turn to stare. But what I had perceived only disgusted me. I felt guilt. So I stopped. And let go. And a tear suddenly fell.

She sat up. The sheets fell on her lap. Looking around she realized it was still early in the morning. Her hand crept up and held it hard-pressed on her chest feeling the sore the heavy beats make - a sort of easing.

She just sat there, waiting for her heart to calm while staring into nothingness. And slowly, a confused smile grew on her face, having realized a simple fact- that she's still awake.

So the snow fall had stopped days ago. How long had she been here? A month?

She has been in this room for a long time, never coming cross with anyone other than the lord that night he made an appearance. She stood up and shortly fixed herself. She has wanted to go outside seeing how the weather changed. She approached the door and slid it.

……………………………

I am Ka - go - me.

She inscribed on the snow. She walked off and dropped the branch on the ground and took a seat on the wooden floor. She subconsciously started swinging her feet alternately as thoughts began to plague her: The jewel, Inuyasha and herself.

Her stay here was only consuming that little time she has. She has to go…

"So your wounds have healed." A voice interrupted her thought.

Her attention was then turned to the taiyoukai, whom she was late to sense approaching. He stood behind her looking somewhere she thought far.

"Your bandages are left on your futon."

She turned to look at him in the eyes and replied with a little smile.

"Your hand." He continued, still not looking at her.

"Some marks. It will be fine."

This time, the demon looked at her.

He gently placed a hand on her head; Kagome a bit startled for a while, looked at him in wonder.

"Stay." Then he left. He started walking away, heading back inside.

She understood.

How long can she hold on? Yes, she's not supposed to be here, but a part of her tells it's just right. She placed her hand on her crown.

I have to go back.

But I wish to stay.

Like this.

And rest.

. . . .

So what am I supposed to do with the jewel.

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"Darn!" The branch of the tree shook. And the snow clinging to it plunged to the ground.

"How long would this arm take to heal?" The hanyou raised his sleeves and gave a good gaze at his burns. Inuyasha has been sitting in that branch for a while. He just can't stay lying in that hut. It made him feel defeated.

"So this is your little revenge?" he spoke to himself.

He jumped off the tree branch and landed gently on the ground.

"Don't worry," He took a few steps towards the grave stone. "Yours would be greater..."

"Kikyou." And he placed the little branch of plum flowers he has been holding.

"Just have to wait for her." He headed away.