Author's Note: This of course is the first chapter so please review and tell me what you think. I don't know if this idea has been done before so I don't mean to rip off anybody's ideas.
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or anything like that. I also don't own the song in this story it is owned by Lauryn Hill
Ex-Factor
"Talking"
'Thinking'
Song or Flashback
Stressed Words
A lone figure sat alone of the chilling ground watching the clouds move towards their group. She let out a tired sigh before her brown eyes traveled to the object of her desire. She quickly looked away when the person began to turn around. She reached into a big yellow backpack and took out a map of Japan. She laid the map on the ground and looked at the place they were currently at. She slightly smiled when a shadow covered her remaining light before she looked up to see golden eyes. She pushed her black hair behind her and watched as the figure in red sat next to her.
"What are you doing?" the rough voice asked.
"I'm seeing how far we traveled Inuyasha," the girl said.
He looked at the map in confusion before he scooted over and picked the young woman up. She was about to protest but stopped when she saw him sit back down with her in his lap. She smiled and snuggled into his warmth. She pointed to the Southern part of Japan and tapped the area where Kobe is. She then pointed to Tokyo and looked up at Inuyasha. When she looked up she saw his confused face.
"See Inuyasha, this is Tokyo where Kaede's village is and this is where we are," she explained as she pointed to Kobe.
"It doesn't seem that far away Kagome," Inuyasha said as he looked at the map. Kagome laughed and folded the map back up before she put it away.
"That's because it's a smaller version of where we live," Kagome explained.
"Keh," Inuyasha mumbled before he leaned back against the tree.
"Do you know what you're going to wish for?" Kagome asked as she watched the clouds become darker.
"Why do you ask?" Inuyasha asked back.
It could all be so simple
But you'd rather make it hard
Loving you is like a Battle
And we both end up with scars
Tell me who I have to be
To get some reciprocity
No one loves you more than me
And no one ever will
"I just want to know what you plan to do," Kagome whispered.
"Kagome, you know I won't leave," Inuyasha whispered into her ear.
"We've been searching for Naraku for four years and all I never get anything from you," Kagome said as she closed her eyes and held back some tears.
"What do you want from me?" Inuyasha growled out.
"Why do you always hide your feelings and act like you can't stay?" Kagome demanded to know as she stood up. She faced him and brown clashed with gold.
"I told you I'd stay!" Inuyasha growled back at her.
Is this just a sill game
That forces you to act this way
Forces you to scream my name
Then pretend that you can't stay
Tell me who I have to be
To get some reciprocity
No one loves you more than me
And no one ever will
"You always act so different then what you say you'd do," Kagome said as her eyes softened.
"You want to know the truth?" Inuyasha asked as he stepped closer to her. She stood her ground and stared him in the eyes.
"Yes, I need to know the truth," Kagome pleaded.
"I can't promises that I know that will be broken."
"What, what are you saying?"
"I'm saying that once the jewel is completed who knows what the hell will happen. I don't want to hurt you anymore then I have," Inuyasha said as he whispered the last part.
No matter how I think we grow
You always seem to let me know
It ain't workin'
It ain't workin'
And when I try to walk away
You'd hurt yourself to make me stay
This is crazy
This is crazy
Kagome took a few more steps toward him and wrapped her arms around him. He wrapped his arms around her as he inhaled her sweet scent. She laid her head against his shoulder and smiled as she thought about his words.
"Oh Inuyasha, we hurt each other equally. I would always come back to you … no matter what," Kagome whispered knowing he could hear her words perfectly. They pulled apart and looked into each other's eyes and Kagome softly laughed when she watched a snowflake land on the tip of Inuyasha's nose.
"Then I promise you that I will always be by your side," Inuyasha whispered to her as he nuzzled the side of her next.
"Once the jewel is complete will you become a full youkai?" Kagome asked.
"I'd become anything you want," Inuyasha said as he looked into her eyes.
"I want you to become whatever makes you happy," Kagome assured with a smile.
Inuyasha embraced Kagome against him. It began to snow more as random flakes landed on the two. Kagome snuggled into Inuyasha's chest as they closed their eyes and listened to each other's steady breathing. They didn't notice that in the distance there were two people confessing their love while they lit the fire. The snow blocked their view and they were content in their own world.
I keep letting you back in
How can I explain myself
As painful as this thing has been
I just can't be with no one else
See I know what we got to do
You let go and I'll let go too
'Cause no one's hurt me more than you
And no ever will
"Do you think they're okay?" The woman with brown eyes asked as the man leaned down and started the fire.
"Inuyasha would never let any harm come to lady Kagome, Sango," the man in monk robes assured as he dusted his hands off.
"I just worry about Kagome, Miroku," Sango said as she squinted to see the couple.
"Do you hate all men?" Miroku asked her as he turned around to stare at her.
No matter how I think we grow
You always seem to let me know
It ain't workin'
It ain't workin'
And when I try to walk away
You'd hurt yourself to make me stay
This is crazy
This is crazy
"I don't hate all men, I just don't trust youkai orthat many people," Sango said with a slight blush.
"Do you trust me?" Miroku asked with slight hope.
"No," Sango quickly said with a slight pause, "I trust you with my life."
"I've never really asked you this question," Miroku said as he walked over to Sango and took both her hands in his.
"What are you doing?" Sango whispered only to be shushed by Miroku.
Care for me, care for me
I know you care for me
"I know we're close to Naraku's castle, and I'm worried that I'll never get the chance to ask you this," Miroku said.
"Please just ask," Sango said as tears began to form.
"Sango."
"Yes?"
"Will you give me the honor of being the one to bear my child and become my wife?" Miroku asked as he let the hope show through his violet eyes.
"I've been waiting for you to ask me that … and my answer is…"
"Do you think this is enough fish?" A small Kitsune pup asked.
"Mew," the fire neko said as she allowed the Kitsune to load the catch of the day onto her back.
"I think we caught enough Kirara," Shippo said as the got ready to leave the riverside.
Cry for me, cry for me
You said you'd die fore me
"I think we should get back to camp," Inuyasha whispered.
"Before we go I want you to promise me one more thing," Kagome said as she looked at Inuyasha.
"What?" Inuyasha gruffly asked ruining her moment.
"No matter what happens I want you to go on living … even if it's without me," Kagome said.
"What?"
"Just promise me that!" Kagome yelled, startling him.
"I …"
"Promise me."
"I promise," Inuyasha whispered before they began to walk back to camp.
Give to me, give to me
Why won't you live for me
Miroku tensely waited for Sango to speak as he listened to the footsteps come closer. He wanted an answer but knew better then to rush her answer.
Care for me, care for me
I know you care for me
Cry for me, cry for me
You said you'd die fore me
Give to me, give to me
Why won't you live for me
"I will bear your child and be your wife," Sango answered. Miroku jumped for joy before he tightly embraced her.
"I think I'm the happiest man on this world," Miroku said as he squeezed her.
"But," Sango said. Miroku's face fell just as quickly as it was happy.
"But what?"
"I need to search for Kohaku," Sango said.
"I be by your side and search for him with you," Miroku assured.
"We have the fish!" Shippo yelled as him and Kirara bounced into camp. Sango quickly jumped out of Miroku's arms as a blush spread across her face. Shippo gave them a knowing grin before he handed them the fish.
"Sango? Are you alright?" Kagome asked as she ran up to her friend. Sango covered her face and turned away from everyone.
"What did you do to her pervert?" Inuyasha asked.
"He was hugging her and she agreed to bear his children," Shippo said as he started to roast the fish.
Inuyasha's jaw dropped and Miroku started to blush. Kagome got this evil grin and squealed as she embraced Sango. She started congratulating Sango, and Inuyasha just keh'ed.
"It's about time you asked her," Inuyasha mumbled to Miroku.
"I know and I just wanted to wait until the right moment," Miroku explained. "What about you and Kagome?"
"How disgusting, human love," a stoic voice stated as the crunching of snow was heard.
"What the hell do you want, Sesshoumaru!" Inuyasha growled as he drew his Tetsusaiga. Sesshoumaru continued his elegant walk towards the group until he came about ten feet away from the group.
"You can sheath your sword Inuyasha," Sesshoumaru said.
"Like hell I will," Inuyasha growled. Kagome stepped from behind Inuyasha and walked in between the two brothers.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha worriedly said.
"Inuyasha, if Sesshoumaru-sama wanted a fight he would of attacked already," Kagome said.
"You should listen to your wench," Sesshoumaru said.
Inuyasha growled before he sheathed his sword. Kagome rolled her eyes at the name wench. Sango and Miroku put their weapons at ease before Kagome turned around and walked back by Inuyasha's side.
"What the hell do you want?" Inuyasha asked. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes and Rin stepped out from behind him.
"Watch your tongue," Sesshoumaru warned.
"How cute!" Kagome squealed as she ran and hugged Rin.
"What's her name?" Kagome asked.
"Rin's name is Rin," Rin introduced as she hugged Kagome back.
"I'm Kagome," she introduced as she picked the little girl up and carried her to the fire.
"I have come here to aid you in the defeat of Naraku," Sesshoumaru stated.
"We don't need your help," Inuyasha stated as he glared at Sesshoumaru.
"I know you need the help."
"Sesshoumaru-sama would make a powerful ally," Miroku calmly said.
"We can't trust the bastard!" Inuyasha yelled.
"Inuyasha, watch you language," Kagome warned as she gave the girl a cookie.
"I don't trust youkai, but Sesshoumaru-sama is powerful and Naraku has grown stronger," Sango said.
"Is your brain loose? He'll kill us all as soon as Naraku is finished," Inuyasha growled.
"Inuyasha," Kagome sighed as she walked over to him.
"What?" Inuyasha growled.
"Sesshoumaru-sama has tried to kill me too, but I don't believe he would stab us in the back," Kagome said.
"Why not? He stabbed our own father in the back by leaving him to die!" Inuyasha yelled as he pointed at the glaring Sesshoumaru.
"It was not his battle, but the battle with Naraku is everyone's battle," Kagome explained.
"Kagome is right," Miroku said as he nodded in agreement. Inuyasha looked over at Sango and saw her nod in agreement. Inuyasha growled before he said anything.
"He can come with, just don't come crying to me when he kills us all," Inuyasha growled.
"Thank you," Kagome said as she hugged Inuyasha.
Night had come and the group had settled a few miles from where they were. Kagome had set Rin up in her own sleeping bed next to Ah-Un, Shippo, and Kirara. Miroku was fast asleep with Sango lying on his chest. Kagome smiled and looked over to see Inuyasha sleeping against a tree. She stood up and walked over to the tree where Sesshoumaru was leaning. She knew he could hear her approaching and smell that it was her.
"What do you want?" Sesshoumaru asked as he still kept his eyes closed.
"I have a favor to ask of you," Kagome boldly stated and watched as his eyes slightly opened.
"What makes you think that I will do you, a mere human any favors?" Sesshoumaru asked.
"I think you'll do me this favor because you are Lord of the Western lands," Kagome said.
"Why not ask a Miko?"
"Because you are a youkai that I respect and know that you'll be able to do me this favor," Kagome calmly said as she watched his eyes fully open and stare at her. When he made no response she took that as a sign to go on.
"The battle with Naraku is near and I know that in some way you care for your brother. If I die in this battle will you watch over Inuyasha and Shippo for me?"
Sesshoumaru remained silent for a few seconds before he closed his eyes and leaned back against the tree. Kagome waited for a response and was about to speak again when Sesshoumaru spoke.
"I will watch over them on one condition," Sesshoumaru said.
"I'd do anything," Kagome whispered.
"If you survive you will come with me," Sesshoumaru stated.
"What? Why?"
"That is for me to know and you to find out until the time comes."
"I'll do it," Kagome agreed. She then walked away and to the tree Inuyasha was under. She smiled up at him before she climbed up and he pulled her into his lap.
