Full Summary: When Naraku kills all of her friends before being purified by Kagome herself, Kagome is willing to give up her own life to bring them back. But the Shikon no Tama has other ideas. Forcing her to give up her memories, her knowledge of walking and speech, her love for her friends, and her powers, Kagome is practically left as a child in an adult's body. And to top it all off? She's terrified of the one she used to trust most.

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((Prologue))

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He gently ran his claws through the young woman's raven black hair, his golden eyes full of emotion as he waited for her to wake up. His ears twitched as he heard someone duck into the hut, and the half-demon raised his head, growling softly. "What do you want, Miroku?" he said gruffly, turning his attention back to the unconscious woman beside him.

Miroku's violet eyes flickered to Kagome's still form. "Any changes?" he asked softly.

Inuyasha shook his head, his ears flattening now as he continued to stroke her head, which was in his lap. "None," he rasped. He paused, and then whispered, "What if she doesn't wake up, Miroku? What will I do? I…" he trailed off.

The monk was slightly startled by the rare show of fear on his face. "She'll wake up, Inuyasha," he replied firmly. He gently clasped the half-demon's shoulder, crouching beside him to examine Kagome. "Kagome wouldn't leave us, it's just not her."

Inuyasha gently caressed her cheek, biting back a whine when she leaned into his touch but didn't wake. "What did the old woman say?"

Miroku hesitated. "Kagome," he said slowly. "Used the Shikon no Tama, Inuyasha. We figured that out when we discovered it gone. We were all gone, so she used it to revive us. You know how the Shikon no Tama works. Her wish was pure, so it's gone. Destroyed forever. But we think that it did something to her in return."

Inuyasha stiffened. "What?" he snarled, glaring at the monk now. "What did it do?"

"We won't know until she wakes up." Miroku licked his lips, and then offered an apple to him. "Here. Sango thought you might like this. She's worried about you, too. Not just Kagome. She thinks you'll hurt yourself before leaving her side. Promise me you won't do that. Not for our sake, for Kagome's. If she knows that you're hurting yourself to stay by her, she'll be upset."

Inuyasha examined the apple. "Fine," he grumbled, grudgingly taking an annoyed bite. With his other hand, he continued to stroke Kagome's hair. Not long ago, he'd have rather died than show his affection for the woman in front of Miroku. Now, he'd rather have never met her. At least then she would be safe and unharmed. "Go away."

Miroku chuckled. "Alright. Call if you need us, Kaede will come check on her soon."

As he ducked out, Inuyasha closed his eyes briefly, ears drooping. "Wake up soon, wench," he muttered, glaring at the woman for a brief moment. "Please."

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A/N: My new fanfiction! ^_^ Hope you enjoyed this prologue! Review and favorite or whatever you want to do!