Ichi
When Akane returned to the cave Inuyasha was already there and preparing the food for their meal over a fire.
He looked up when she entered, “Akane how is she?”
Akane gave him a soft smile, “She is weak but she will be fine. Someone already healed all of her injuries though. We need to wake her up and get some food in her. I have a feeling that she has not eaten since she was chased from the village.”
Inuyasha nodded his head in agreement. Akane walked over to him and gently placed Kagome in his lap then took over preparing the food. Inuyasha began trying to wake Kagome up so he could find out what happened.
He gently patted her face, “Kagome I need you to wake up.”
Kagome grumbled a bit but slowly began to open her eyes, “I-I-Inuyasha?”
He grinned, “Yeah it is me we need you to wake up and eat something. Do you have enough energy to tell us what happened?”
Kagome gave him a strange look, “What do you mean we Inuyasha? Who else is here with us?”
Inuyasha gently turned her to face Akane, “Kagome this is Akane she bathed and dressed you while I got us some food.”
Kagome gave Akane a tired smile from Inuyasha’s lap, “It is nice to meet you Akane.”
Akane smiled back, “It is nice to meet you as well Kagome.”
Akane then turned back to cooking the food.
Kagome snuggled deeper into Inuyasha’s embrace, “Could I tell you what happened in the morning Inuyasha? I am so tired.”
Inuyasha nodded his head, “That is fine but you cannot go back to sleep until you have eaten something. Akane how much longer do you think the food will take.”
Akane turned smiling and handed him a plate, “It is done but it looks like you will have to feed her.”
Inuyasha took the plate with a smile and thank you then looked back down at Kagome. She was laying there about to fall asleep again. Inuyasha gently shook her and once her eyes opened he offered her some food. Kagome took it gratefully and chewed it slowly once she had her fill she turned her head away. Inuyasha sat the plate down and grabbed the cup of tea Akane had given him. Once he had Kagome’s attention once more he held the cup to her lips encouraging her to drink it. Kagome drained the cup and Inuyasha took it away. Akane had already eaten so he handed Kagome over to her so he could eat.
Akane looked at Inuyasha as he ate, “She will need to sleep between us to keep her warm.”
Inuyasha nodded his head as he swallowed his food, “Yeah it is cold right now and with all the injuries I assume she had from the blood she was covered in, as well as the blood loss itself she will not be able to keep herself warm.”
Once Inuyasha was done eating he set his plate aside then went to look through Kagome’s trunks for the furs he had been bringing her over the years. When he found them he spread them out near the fire. Akane gently laid Kagome in the middle of the furs and took the blanket that Inuyasha offered to cover Kagome up. They both then lay on each side of her surrounding her with warmth.
Akane looked Inuyasha in the eyes and whispered, “We need to wait to ask her Inuyasha. She needs time to heal from what has happened.”
Inuyasha nodded in agreement smiling softly he whispered back, “I agree but Kagome is stubborn and knows me well so she may ask what I am hiding from her.”
Her eyes sparkled, “If she asks then ask her but if not let’s wait until she is healed completely.”
Inuyasha smirked at her, “I am so happy and thankful that I found you Akane.”
Akane smiled brightly, “As am I Inuyasha as am I. Do you think she will agree?”
Inuyasha looked down at Kagome he brushed her raven black hair out of her face. “Kagome has always wished for nothing but my happiness and for me to accept what I am and be proud of it. I am sure she will agree she is the kindest person I know. She is the first person to have ever accepted me for what I am and made me see that I was more than just a hanyo. She made me see that it was my personality that made me who I was not what I am.”
Akane smiled softly as she looked down at Kagome. She ran her fingers through Kagome’s hair as she whispered, “She sounds like a wonderful person Inuyasha. I guess I am just a little worried.”
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