Disclaimer: OOOHHHH I'm really sick of this thing, but it has to be done. I DO NOT own Inuyasha and Co. I'll leave that to professionals...I'm just going to borrow then for my evil scheme MUAHAHAHA!

Now you will forget anythingI said about and evil scheme and read the rest of the story. READ MY LITTLE PUPPETS!(ok I'm getting a little to carried away.)

A Cry For Help

By: Goth Chick Tiff

Summary: Kagome Higurashi is your average loner in high school who's got a lot of troubles at home that she keeps to herself. At least as average as you can get when you're attending Takahashi High. Considering she's the only loner, Kagome spends most of her time avoiding the all-to-familiar troubles at school. Though beautiful, she hides herself from the world. When she finds out that her friends from the Internet(Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango)are moving to her town, her life changes for the better. Hopefully.

Chapter 11: Emergency

For weeks Kagome sat in her room, never coming out unless it was important. She cried day in and day out, never letting up until Sango or Inuyasha came in to comfort her, and then starting again. After a month of sitting in her bedroom she finally came out and turned on the Television. She soon found out that it wasn't such a good idea after finding out that every channel had breaking news on the trial against Naraku. Kagome wouldn't have to say anything in front of the jury for another 2 days. Finally giving up, Kagome decided to just leave the channel on a local news station.

"Naraku Hinote is still being tried for assault and battery, rape, and attempted murder. There are still no leads onto who the murderers are who killed the Mother and brother of Miss Kagome Higurashi. They suspect that"- -

"You really shouldn't be watching that, it'll only get you more depressed," Inuyasha said, making Kagome jump.

"Oh, hey Inu. It was the only thing that was on so I decided to see what was going on. Guess I really am needed in order to get him sentenced to prison." Kagome stated sadly.

"It certainly looks that way, doesn't it?" Inuyasha said sitting on the couch beside Kagome. "How you feelin'?"

"A little better, I just hope that when he gets out, that he won't come looking for me."

"He's not getting out Kagome. He got serious charges against him."

"They may be serious Inuyasha, but its not enough to get him life in prison or the death penalty. Twenty, thirty years tops, and he'll be out. He's got a lot of people who will testify for him. The only thing the court can prove is attempted murder and rape. He'll be out again, it's just a matter of time before he comes looking for me. The worst part is, when he does, I won't stop him from killing me." Kagome said, getting up and walking to her room.

Inuyasha, after registering what Kagome had just said, jumped off the couch and ran to Kagome's room. He knocked on the door and waited for Kagome to open it. About five minutes later she opened the door wearing a shirt that said 'I'm insane, what's your excuse' and a pair of black cargo pants. "Where you going?" Inuyasha asked

"Sango's, she wanted me to come over."

"Oh, you want me to drive you over there?"

"Whatever." Kagome said walking past him.

Inuyasha grabbed Kagome's wrist, stopping her from going anywhere. "Just because I said I'd drive you there, doesn't mean I still don't want to talk to you first."

Kagome turned around, her wrist still in Inuyasha's hand. "Fine, we'll talk first."

Inuyasha let go of her wrist and led her to his room. He closed and locked the door behind her and went to sit on his bed. Kagome stood there awkwardly, never having been in his room. It looked exactly like her old room, except his walls were painted all red. Clothes we strewn across the room, bowls and plates of foon on the desk and night table. 'No wonder why we get along so well, we're just alike' Kagome thought. ."You can sit ya know." Inuyasha said, interrupting Kagome from her daze.

Kagome looked at him and went to sit on his bed with him. She sat down next to him and rested her head on his shoulder. It was a usual thing to do whenever they sat together, so Inuyasha really didn't mind. "So, are you going to actually talk to me, or am I going to have to tickle it out of you." Inuyasha said smiling.

"Depends. How are you gonna tickle me?" Kagome said smirking.

"Naughty girl, you shouldn't be talking that way." Inuyasha said waving a finger in her face

Kagome laughed and poked him in the side. "You know perfectly well that I'm a naughty girl."

"Yup, I know all too well," Inuyasha's eyes looked downcast as he pondered what Kagome had said earlier. "Would you actually let Naraku kill you?" Inuyasha asked sadly.

"What do I have left Inuyasha? I don't have anything to live for."

"You've got Sango and Miroku," Inuyasha said lifting her chin so that they looked into each other's eyes. "And you've also got me."

Kagome hugged Inuyasha and whispered, "I know I do, but how long are you and the other's going to take care of me." She asked and let a few tears roll down her cheek.

"As long as you need it, Kags. As long as you need it." Inuyasha pulled kagome back and kissed her gently on the cheek. "C'mon, lets get you to Sango's."

Kagome got off Inuyasha's bed and walked out of his bedroom. Inuyasha followed and grabbed his car keys from the desk by the door. He grabbed Kagome's hand and walked to the garage.

Inuyasha hopped into his mustang and opened the passenger side door for Kagome. The ride to Sango's was silent. Neither spoke a word for they were too afraid they might say something wrong. When they reached Sango's, Inuyasha noticed Kagome had started shaking. He looked over towards her and saw her staring out the window towards the Shrine across the street.

Police line surrounded the Shrine Kagome used to live at. Inuyasha placed a hand on Kagome's shoulder startling her. "You okay Kags?" Inuyasha asked.

"Uhh…yea, I'm fine," Kagome said.

"You sure you wanna come here? I can always drop you and Sango off at the mall or something," Inuyasha suggested.

"Uh…sure. I'll call Sango," Kagome said pulling out her cell phone.

On Phone

"Hello?" said a voice on the other line.

"Hey Sango. I'm outside the apartment building in Inu's car. I was wondering if you wanted to go to the mall instead of staying at your place."

"Yeah…sure. I'll be down in a minute. Do you mind if Kohaku comes along.?"

"No….it's fine."

"Kay, see ya in a few."

Normal

"She'll be down in a minute. Thanks a lot for doing this Inu. I really appreciate it," Kagome said.

"No problem. I have to go get more stuff anyway. Plus I'm meeting Miroku there," Inuyasha said in return.

"I really hope I don't see Kikyo or Hiten there."

"Ok, now you just made my day worse." Inuyasha said and shivered upon remembering the first time he had met the group.

"Your day worse! I had to go to school with her, remember?"

"True…but that chick gives me the willies….and I only met her once," Inuyasha said while shuddering again.

Kagome started laughing then stopped short. "So…She's a chick, huh? If Kikyo's a chick, what does that make me?" Kagome asked Inuyasha.

"uhh…umm…where the hell is Sango? Shouldn't she be here by now?" Inuyasha said trying to change the subject.

"She's getting Kohaku ready…don't change the subject. If Kikyo's a chick, what does that make me?" Kagome asked again.

"Kohaku's coming? I didn't know that." Inuyasha said stalling.

Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's hair and made him face her. "Just fucking answer me al-fucking-ready! If Kikyo's a chick, what in the fucking hell does that make me?" Kagome yelled in his face.

"It makes you fucking hot okay! It makes you one of the hottest girls I've ever met!" Inuyasha yelled back.

Kagome let go of Inuyasha's hair with a tint of red on her cheeks. " Oh…umm…I guess I know why you were stalling now."

"Yea well, you were the one that insisted on knowing. Now where the fuck is Sango." Inuyasha growled out while drumming his fingers on the steering wheel.

"Right here," said a voice from the back seat of the car. "About time you finished yelling. You were yelling so loud you didn't even hear me close the door."

Inuyasha blushed lightly and turned towards Sango. "And just how much did you hear?" Inuyasha asked.

"Aww, look Inuyasha's blushing." Sango said making Inuyasha blush harder. "And ever since Kags asked you what you though of her to answer your question."

"Dammit. Couldn't you tell us you were here?" Inuyasha yelled.

"Oh…and miss the amusement…hell no…not in a million years. Lets just say it's payback for making me believe you guys went out," Sango replied and crossed her arms over her chest.

Kagome looked around the car for Kohaku. When she didn't find him she questioned Sango about it. "Hey Sango, where's Kohaku?"

"Oh, he didn't want to come so I let him go to a friends house," Sango answered.

"Oh, lets go then I want to see if they have anything new at Hot Topic," Kagome said.

"Yea sure. Chauffer Inuyasha away. Maybe I should name my bike silver," Inuyasha rambled and started the car.

"Whatever," Kagome said when she heard Inuyasha rambling.

Inuyasha stopped at a red light and turned on the radio, Chumbawumba's Tubthumping blaring. Kagome and Sango started singing and dancing in their seats while Inuyasha drummed on the steering wheel and also sang along.

"I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down

Pissing the night away
Pissing the night away

He drinks a whisky drink
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sings the songs that remind him
Of the good times
He sings the songs that remind him
Of the better times:"

"We interrupt all music and shows to tell everyone that drug lord Naraku Hinote has escaped. Repeat Naraku Hinote has escaped from The Tokyo City jail. If you see this man call the cops immediately. He's tall with long wavy black hair. More information will be distributed on the Channel 12 news.."

Kagome stared at the radio in disbelief. 'I can't believe he's out. How could this have happened?'

Miroku walked pass a television store when an important news bulletin came up. Walking by the store, He thought nothing of it until he heard the name Naraku.

"Repeat, Naraku Hinote has escaped. If you see this man call the police immediately. He's a tall man in his late 30's with long wavy hair. More information will be distributed on the Channel 12 news…"

A picture of Naraku came up and Miroku whipped out his cell phone and quickly dialed Inuyasha's number. Nobody answered the first time so he called again. Still, there was no answer. "Come on Inu. Pick up the damn phone."

Just then he remembered that he was supposed to meet Inuyasha at the mall. He then dialed Inuyasha's cell phone number.

"Hello" said a voice on the phone.

"Oh, good. I got you."

"Roku…did you hear?"

"Yea, I just heard. How's Kags takin it."

"Not to well, she's in shock. We stopped at the side of the road when we found out. Her pupils are small and she's gotten really pale. I'm taking her to the hospital. I'll meet you there."

Before Miroku could say anything the line went dead. "Dammit, all I brought were my roller blades." Miroku said, running out of the mall. He quickly strapped on his blades and put his sneakers in his back-pack. He quickly started roller-blading to the hospital, following the signs that read 'Hospital'. "Why couldn't the hospital be closer?" Miroku yelled in frustration.

Inuyasha sped down the street, hoping to get to the hospital soon. It was a good thing that Sango knew where the hospital was located, or else he would have been lost, driving in the opposite direction of the mall. Only two weeks into their summer vacation and already people were dieing and he was driving people he cared about to the hospital. 'Dammit, why is it that everywhere I go someone gets hurt. Things would have been better if Sesshoumaru would have just let me die.' Inuyasha thought.

Inuyasha wasn't even aware the radio was on until 'Welcome to My Life' By Simple Plan came on. 'Wow, a song that describes me.' Inuyasha thought before turning off the radio, and concentrated on getting Kagome to the hospital. "Hang on Kags, I'll get you to the hospital. You'll get there, even if I am near death, you'll get there." Inuyasha whispered.
Sango watched as Inuyasha was deep in thought. 'He really does love her, doesn't he?' she thought. 'Wish someone could love me like that.' Images of how Miroku would give her a genuine smile whenever they were having fun appeared in her head. 'God Sango, now's not the time to be thinking of that stupid lecher. Your friend could be seriously hurt.' Sango thought, shaking the images of Miroku from her head.

Sirens were then heard behind the car. Inuyasha looked in the rearview mirror and cursed. "Fuck, not now."

"Inuyasha pull over. If you tell them what's going on, they'll surely help us." Sango said.

"Sango, it's either speed and get to the hospital before anything worse happens to Kagome, or wait for the cops to finally decide that she needs help and actually help us. I'm voting on the former one." Inuyasha replied.

"Inuyasha, if you pull over the sirens from the cop car will make the other drivers get out of the way so we can get there quicker."

"Sango, I have a Mustang, plus with my driving skills I'll get there faster than when the cops do decide to help.

"But you could go to jail!" Sango yelled.

I DON'T CARE! All I care about is getting to the hospital before things get worse." With that said, Inuyasha sped off like a bat outta hell, with Sango clutching onto the seat in front of her. 'I'll get you there Kags, no matter what it takes.'

Miroku bladed down the streets as fast as he could, dodging people and traffic. He decided that since the sidewalks were full of pedestrians, it would be better to stay on the road. "God be okay Kags." He then remembered about Sango and again pulled out his cell phone.

"Hello?" said a scared to death voice.

"Sango? Are you ok?"

"Miroku? Oh god, Inuyasha's gone completely crazy."

"What do you mean? Are those sirens in the background?"

"Yes, Inuyasha's trying to get to the hospital as fast as he can. Kagome's out cold. She's got a fever and is cold to the touch. What do I do Miroku?"

"I don't know Sango, just hang tight, I'll be at the hospital in a few minutes. I'll check Kags in."

With that said, Miroku hung up and bladed down the street as fast as he could go. With new found speed, Miroku sped down the street intent on getting to the hospital as fast as he could. Jumping over cars and dodging others, Miroku was able to make it to the hospital just as Inuyasha parked in the Emergency Zone of the hospital.

Miroku waved Inuyasha down and then headed inside the hospital. He went up to the receptionists desk and demanded immediate help.

"What's your problem sir?" The receptionist asked.

"My friend is in shock, her stepfather is out to get her."

"And what is the name of your friend."

"Her name is Kagome, Kagome Higurashi."

"Okay…What….Kagome Higurashi…Naraku's stepdaughter…Oh God." The receptionist went over to the P.A. system and requested that a Doctor Wolf be sent to the front desk of the hospital immediately. She then got a stretcher and wheeled it to where Sango stood by a hysterical Inuyasha holding a limp Kagome in his arms. Inuyasha placed her on the stretcher and watched as the Receptionist, clad in white, rushed back to the P.A. system.

"Doctor wolf report to the front desk of the hospital immediately. It is of dire emergency and we need serious medical attention." Came the receptionists voice. The receptionist came back with and ear thermometer and notepad in hand. She took Kagome's temperature and wrote it down. "Temperature: 104.8" She then wheeled Kagome over to a machine where your blood pressure is taken. "Blood Pressure: 230 over 120."

Inuyasha then smelled the sent of a wolf-youkai and looked towards its direction. He saw a man, also clad in white rushing over to them. "What's wrong with her?" He asked, then took a closer look at the patient he would be treating. "Oh god, Kagome.'

Inuyasha, startled, asked the doctor how he knew Kagome. "She and my son used to be very close friends, that is until that slut Kikyo came into his life. Now, onto more important matters. Tell me everything that happened on the way to the Examination Room."

"We were listening to the radio while driving to the mall when an important message was issued. It said Naraku Hinote, Kagome's stepfather, had escaped from prison. That's when she went into shock. About five minutes later she fainted and then we got here."

"How long has she been out? Doctor wolf asked.

"About fifteen minutes, it would have been longer if I wasn't racing to get here as fast as I could."

"Don't worry my boy, I'll personally make sure that all charges will be dropped after we figure out what is wrong with Kagome. She looks a little skinny for her size, has she been eating well."

"She hasn't eaten much since she beat the shit outta Naraku and found the rest her family dead. She just locks herself in her room and cries all day. She finally came out today, we were gonna go to the mall so that we could cheer her up."

"Okay, now wait in this room while I check her status. I'll be back when we figure out what is causing her to be so ill."

"I'm coming."

"No you are not. Just stay here. I'll be back, just sit tight and relax. We'll figure out what's wrong with her. Don't worry." Doctor wolf then wheeled Kagome down to the Examination room to perform some tests on her to figure out what is causing her to be so fatigued.

"Inuyasha watched as the doctor wheeled Kagome away. Inuyasha dropped to the ground, fully realizing what was happening. Kagome, his best friend the person her cared for deeply, was terribly sick. 'Please God, let her be alright. Don't take her from me, too. She's all I got left.'

A/N: OOOO!monkey noises Another cliffhanger...I'm SOOO evil taps finger tips to gether like Mr. Burns doesn in the Simpsons Excellent. As you can see I'm experimenting with the cool long liney-thingy while writing this stroy...HEE HEE. Any way, I was up at 7 in the morning writing this, at first I planned on separating it into two chapters (hence then line break) but decided against it. So it's a nice and pretty long chappie. I hope you enjoyed it!