Sorry everyone, I was using Notepad on the last one. I don't blame you on wanting it spaced out more but that program was being difficult. I don't have Microsoft word on that one but thanks to my almost 2 year old daughter that tower isn't working. Idk what she did but I left the room with everything up and running in my account and when I got back everything but the tower was running and I could not get it to even try and turn on so I hooked up a different tower. I'm working on all the stories as much as possible with this set back. I know I was working on one of the stories in Notepad but my memory fails to inform me which one it was and what I had typed. Hope you like this next chapter! I have a few surprises in the future! I just can't reveal any of it till later cuz I feel like leaving you guys lost for a bit as throw all of this in. Want to keep you all on your toes!
Youko woke up and took in his surroundings before looking for his mate who he found still in his embrace and no sign of any improvements in her condition. He sighed running a clawed hand through his hair as he tried to gather his composure. Getting up he set about getting freshened up and then deciding at the last minute to scoop up Kagome as he searched for Yomi and Kuronue.
Soon he found himself placing Kagome on some pillows and blankets in his study as he waited for Yomi and Kuronue to stop conversing. He felt like snapping at them as his irritable mood started to make a head but he figured it would be highly disrespectful since it looked as if they stayed up looking for answers while he went to bed.
After another few minutes Kuronue looked his way with a grin on his face. "Youko! I think we narrowed it down! Come here and see!" Looking very enthusiastic he looked like he might explode with the newfound energy.
Youko having new hope used his demon speed to get over there and look at the elimination and the leftovers and when he looked at the tallied up number of what was left he burst! "186! You call that narrowing it down! I thought it would be like 3 or even 10! Not over a hundred!" He panted lightly looking very much the part of an aggravated and stressed kitsune.
They all looked at Kagome and studied her form for few seconds before noticing her ears twitched slightly. They gathered around her and Kuronue came up with an idea and out nowhere he started coming up with different obnoxious sounding instruments blaring them all around her. The most that happened was her ears trying to shield the noises made, wishing to protect the eardrums. Kuronue sighed and gave up before noticing Yomi at the door grabbing a tray of food from a servant.
"Great! Food! How did you know I was getting hungry?" Kuronue smiled at Yomi who gave him a glare before deciding to fill them in.
Yomi sat down with the food next to Kagome's head while propping her up against his chest. He grabbed the broth and brought it to her lips watching her nose twitch but nothing else. He opened her mouth slightly and began to carefully pour the broth down her throat.
"Write down anything she does, we want to continue to make progress in finding a solution with this matter." Yomi never took his eyes off his task as he set about getting nutrients in her while studying for any other facial movement. "It seems only her instincts are acting out to keep her alive, nothing beyond that has seemed to affect her."
Youko was writing down a history of everything that has happened starting right from the beginning and doing well with not missing any details. He began going through eliminating the numbers wishing for the solution. His kitsune nature soon kicked in as he continued to try and solve the puzzle that surrounded his mate's condition. It wasn't until a servant came in hours later with a meal for him did he realize that Yomi and Kuronue were headed to retire to there rooms.
The guys worked endlessly for days trying to narrow down the possibilities but they had hit a brick wall. Youko grew irritable, snapping at everyone and often time slaughtering trespassing demons instead of letting his plants take care of them. One day he ran back to the fortress to find the coyote demon who had done this to her. He raised hell all over the demon's territory but did not find him, it seemed that he had gone away. Pissed off he planted a few Death Trees in hopes of grating on the others nerves.
Day by day he threatened and interrogated any demons he felt might know the antidote to the drug. He even tried cleansing her entire system and she didn't tweak one bit. Servants cowered before him even more so as he went around the castle growling majority of the time, other times fight his beast as his eyes would bleed red. One day though, a messenger boy showed up from a secluded village on his territory. The boy did his best to not cower before him. He stood up straight and looked him in the eyes and then bowed low and respectfully before talking.
"Youko-sama, I have come regarding Kagome-sama's predicament. A passing traveler had come through my village speaking of a witch doctor that could cure and find an antidote to any illness or potion. The man spoke with a great respect for the witch doctor. He said the witch doctor could be found in the deserted plains of the Shika (deer). I do not know of this mans creditability, Sir, I just wish to bring any help possible to Kagome-sama."
Youko stared down at the young yamaneko (Iriomote wildcat). The boy seemed familiar to him. Most likely one of his more regular messengers. "Is that all then?"
"To my knowledge. I heard rumor of a new demon clan in the area of the plains but it could be just a rumor."
"You may rest up and eat if you like before returning to your village." He didn't wait for a response. He turned on heel and swiftly left the yamaneko. He had felt his mood lighten considerably with the other possible solution. He noted that the boy had received far better treatment than the others but he knew it was because this messenger had brought him another possible solution and not a problem in the territory as the rest had.
He informed Kuronue and Yomi of the new find and began reading recent reports on that area but did not find much of anything, considering its outside his territory by far. Checking on Kagome he combed his fingers through her hair. He scooped her up and continued outside, deciding to sit at the top of one of his taller trees in the area. He watched the critters go about there day and studied his land. He watched as the wind drifted through the leaves and played with his and Kagome's hair.
He sat there the rest of the afternoon, watching the sun go through its cycle and the two moons come out. The gentle breeze drifted through again at the last of the sun's rays descended over the horizon. Getting up he headed to the hot springs with fresh clothing. He enjoyed holding his beautiful vixen in the calm soothing waters. He washed her of any grime, wanting to be sure she would be clean just like she preferred. Resting his eyes as he cradled her to him, he fell into a light slumber.
The serenity of seeing the pair so tranquil and relaxed in the springs would be a rare sight to see. No one dare disturb Youko when he was finally calmed down again. Waking up a while later, he stretched lightly and searched there surroundings. Finding nothing peculiar he began to get out of the hot spring. Gently laying Kagome on a boulder he grabbed the towels and dried themselves. Expertly putting on the fresh clothing for resting in, he picked up Kagome and there discarded clothing and towels, then continued back inside, anticipating some much needed rest.
Chapter 3 is coming immediately! So please wait and give me 20 min and I will have that finished.