Kagome spotted Kaede's hut and ran forward. She didn't see any of her friends outside, but she was sure they'd be there. It's where everyone always went.
Suddenly, she was jerked to a stop.
'AHHH!'
Gasping for breath from the pain, she knelt on the ground. What was that?! She clutched her chest. It felt like her soul had been just about been ripped out of her. Again. Even still, there was a sharp pain.
Whimpering, she rolled backward, and instantly felt better. There was still a dull ache in her breast bone, but it much better than feeling like her heart was being stabbed.
Once again cautious, she stood. She was two houses from Kaede's. She stood there, staring at it. She stared down at the ground. Lifted her foot out in front of her. And took a cautious step forward. Nothing.
Okay...
She lifted her other foot.
Nothing.
She stepped forward.
Searing pain.
She quickly stepped back, panting. She held her chest as the throbbing eased.
So.
Close...