After the Rain comes the Rainbow
Chrysolite Heart
Chapter 2
Kagome ran into the hospital after the doctors as she stepped out of the ambulance. As Kikyou had been stepping out of the changing room she had simply fainted. Kagome had gotten Hojo to call an ambulance right away. As she ran she could feel her heart thumping in her chest. 'Please let Kikyou be alright,' she prayed. One of the nurses came up to Kagome and stopped Kagome from following the doctors any further. She was invited to the waiting area where she waited…and waited…and waited. She tried to call Kaede or Inuyasha but couldn't get through to either of them. Several hours later around dinner time the doctor's finally came to meet with her.
"Are you Ms. Kikyou Miko's relative?" the doctor asked her. Kagome got up shaking her head.
"No, but I'm as close as any relative could possibly be," Kagome said firmly. The doctor sighed and looked around the waiting room but the only one there was Kagome. "Is Kikyou ok?" Kagome asked the doctor impatiently.
"Well, yes but no. You see we did some tests on Ms. Miko and it seems as if she has cancer," the doctor said solemnly.
"Cancer, like the kind that kills people?" Kagome cried in disbelief.
"Yes, I'm afraid so," the doctor answered.
"I have to go see her," Kagome said, trying to rush past the doctor. The doctor held her back for a moment.
"I have just let Ms. Miko know of her conditions and she is quite the trauma. Please don't worry her anymore, before you go in you should be calm," the doctor told her. Kagome took a deep breath and let it out. She looked at the doctor determinedly.
"Ok, I'm ready to go in now," she declared. The doctor nodded his head and allowed Kagome to pass through. When Kagome saw Kikyou her eyes were brimmed with tears. It seemed as though Kikyou had been crying too because her face was all red. "Oh, Kikyou, what're we going to do?" Kagome cried as she broke down beside Kikyou's bed. Kikyou glanced at Kagome who was kneeling beside her.
"Kagome, I have a favor to ask," Kikyou began to say slowly. Kagome looked up at her close friend.
"What is it? I'll do anything to make you feel better right now," Kagome said.
"Please, please don't tell Inuyasha, or Kaede, or anybody else for that matter. I just don't want anybody to know right now except for you. Is that ok?" Kikyou asked in a pleading voice. Kagome looked at her friend in shock.
"Not even Inuyasha? If he finds out you know how worried he'll be!" Kagome said.
"I know, which is exactly why I don't want to tell him," Kikyou reasoned. "Please Kagome…when I'm ready, I'll tell them," Kikyou added.
"Well…" Kagome started to say, she looked over her friend's condition. "Alright," she agreed reluctantly. "But when you're ready, you're going to have to tell them Kikyou. You can't keep it a secret forever," Kagome warned. Kikyou nodded.
"I know," Kikyou answered. Kagome sighed.
"So what did the doctor's say about your condition, do you need to stay in the hospital? Are you going to be okay? Can they cure you? How do you feel right now?" Kagome asked. Kikyou smiled, a dull smile, but a smile at Kagome's attitude.
"They suggested I stay in the hospital so they can keep an eye on me but my condition isn't too critical. And yes, curing me is a possibility, although a lot of patients don't make it. Right now I just feel a little dizzy but other than that I'm fine," Kikyou replied.
"You're staying in the hospital," Kagome decided firmly. Kikyou shook her head.
"I'm alright, really I am. And if I stay in the hospital everyone will find out, I'm just not ready for that yet. What with my wedding coming up and all," Kikyou told her. Realization hit Kagome. Kikyou's wedding! She had momentarily forgotten since she had been so worried. She understood Kikyou now, no girl would want their fiancé to know that they have cancer now and could die any moment just as they were about to get married. Kagome looked at her friend in distraught and pity.
"Are you sure you feel well enough to leave the hospital?" Kagome asked her friend again.
"Yes, I'm sure," Kikyou responded nodding.
A few hours later, Kikyou and Kagome left the hospital. Kagome gave Kikyou a drive home, not wanting her friend to be driving just after fainting and hired a driver to take Kikyou's car back.
"I really appreciate you doing this Kagome," Kikyou said as she stepped out of the car. Kagome was tempted to even walk Kikyou into her apartment room but held herself back. She was being too worried.
"I know, I promise I won't tell anyone about what happened tonight until you're ready," Kagome said. Kikyou gave Kagome a grateful smile before walking towards her building. Kagome made sure that she saw Kikyou enter the building before she drove off. 'Oh, Kikyou, what're we, no what are you going to do now?' The thought ran through Kagome's mind over and over again as she drove. She wanted so badly to just pick up the phone and tell Inuyasha or Kaede but a promise was a promise. She just hoped Kikyou would find the strength to tell everyone…before it was too late.
Well what did you think guys? I know I'm crazy for taking on 2 stories at a time, I'm also doing Two Hearts but that's just me I guess. I would like some reviews. This is my 2nd fanfic as Chrysolite Heart after Two Hearts so plz review. Yes, Kikyou has cancer, so now what? Will Inu and Kaede figure it out? Will Kag really be able to keep the seal on? What about Kik/Inu's marriage? Find out soon...that'll be when I get some reviews and manage to squeeze in some time to write the next chappie.