Chapter 1

The end of their journey grew nearer and their fight with Naraku more evident. They were heading back and like always Inuyasha and Kagome were having a fight again for the 10th time in five months. It ended at Keade's village with Kagome yelling one of the worst things she could of said to Inuyasha.

The words hit Inuyasha harder than he could ever imagine he stood planted to the spot eyes wide, hurt evident on his face; but instead of getting mad, he said fine leave for all I care and ran off the opposite direction of the well. That was the last they had spoken in a week. He spent his time alone thinking of what all had transpired the week before. He grew mad at himself for letting it get to him the way it did, he hated the fact that he was crying nonstop over a few words, but no matter what he couldn't stop nor could he fool anyone.

After a long two weeks, Kagome finally decided to come back, but had sworn not to say anything to Inuyasha. Sango and Miroku greeted her first but Shippo was nowhere to be found. Kagome asked where he was and like the two feared he was looking for Inuyasha to try to get him to go to Kagome.

Shippo managed to find the depressed hanyou by the river alone, ears flat, still crying, but the young fox couldn't go up to him and decided to just leave him. Once back to the village he greeted Kagome and relayed what he saw back to Sango and Miroku. Kagome, even though she would rather not have anything to do with the two-timing hanyou, was curious enough to ask what was going on. Therefore, Sango and Miroku explained that Inuyasha hasn't been in the village since she left and that he has been upset. Kagome said she didn't really care and rolled her eyes.

They got to the village and Keade was there waiting, Kagome said hi and they went into the hut to wait for Inuyasha. They talked about the coming battle and their plans afterward.

Sango and Miroku were gonna get married a few weeks after the battle, Shippo probably would be adopted by them, Kagome said she would be going home and occasionally come and see everyone when she could. Sango said at this rate Inuyasha wouldn't care weather or not he survived the battle.

After an hour Inuyasha still didn't show up and Miroku was about to go and get him when he showed up, with a blank look. Kagome stared at Inuyasha for a while then turned her head. Then Miroku chimed in and said that they should be off. So they left.

The walk to the next village was long and silent. There was tension in the air. Inuyasha was behind the group and Kagome was ahead of the group. Once to the village the sun was starting to set so they stayed at an inn. When they walked into the inn the owner was hesitant to let them stay because of the tension between Inuyasha and Kagome. While they waited for the sun to set they ate but Inuyasha stayed outside and Kagome refused to have Inuyasha in the same room. When done eating the group went to bed.

The next day Kagome was outside before everyone was up and Inuyasha was in a tree near by. She walked by and he asked if she was still mad at him. She ignored him and he jumped down in front of her.

She gave him an evil glare, "what?" she asked

He just looked her over for awhile before answering, "Are you still mad at me?"

"What do you think?"

He sighed. "I'm sorry Kagome." He looked at her, his eyes and body language saying the same thing.

She stood there for awhile. "'Sorry' won't cut it this time. Humph" she said and turned around and walked off.

"What do you want from me? I apologized, damn it!" he sighed again and looked down. "What more do you want?"

Kagome grew madder and turned around, "what do I want? I want more respect from you! For you to be less of a jerk! Why should you deserve to be forgiven?"

Inuyasha flinched and slumped his shoulders, looking down.

By this time Sango and the others were outside and all the villagers were watching the fight. It was quiet for a long time until Inuyasha spoke. "You're right." Kagome stopped not turning around. "I don't deserve it. I don't deserve to have friends." His voice began to crack. "I'm a stupid, worthless hanyou; I don't deserve anything, especially you." With that he turned around and closed his eyes, a single tear falling down. "Farewell."

Sango stood there mouth open she looked at Miroku, then to Kagome, then to Inuyasha and back to Miroku. "What? Wait, Kagome." Runs to catch up with Kagome.

"What?" Kagome asked

"Your not just gonna let him leave? Not after what he just said. Are you?"

"So what." Kagome said walking off.

"But Kagome, he's sorry and he's been depressed since you left and since you said you hated him and never wanted to see him. And that you hoped he dies." Sango looks back in the direction Inuyasha went. "And you know he deserves the same things we all deserve."

"Why should I care he's always a jerk to me."

"Because you love him." Sango said as Miroku and Shippo caught up with her.

Even though it got to Kagome, she still didn't stop or go to Inuyasha. Sango sighed and Miroku put a hand on her shoulder. She then groaned and turned around and went back to the inn.

Inuyasha ran until he was miles away. He sat where he stopped panting, tears falling like rain from his eyes. He stared off into space for a long time, and was talking to himself. He didn't realize there was someone there with him until the person was right behind him.

"What a shame."

Inuyasha gasped and turned around. Looked up into the eyes of his older brother. "Sesshomaru." Inuyasha whipped his eyes. "What do you want?"

Sesshomaru just looked at his brother for a moment as something Kagome had said to him.

FLASHBACK

It was during a fight, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were fighting the same guy and Inuyasha was hurt afterward. His injuries server. Kagome begged Sesshomaru to save Inuyasha but Sesshomaru refused then Kagome said to him "you're his brother so act like one and help, please"

END OF FLASHBACK

Sesshomaru stood there staring at his brother, unsure of what to do. He made a face at what he was about to do. " Why are you crying?"

Inuyasha sniffed, "Why would you care?"

Sesshomaru sighed. "Cause I'm you're brother." his face was red but he still went to sit next to his brother.

Inuyasha looked at him, and watched him as he sat down. Inuyasha looked away. "its none of your business."

"fine." Sesshomaru said getting up

"wait!" Inuyasha yelped and grabbed onto Sesshomaru's sleeve. Sesshomaru looked down at his teary eyed brother. Inuyasha let go, face turning red and he looked down. " it's about Kagome."

Sesshomaru sat back down, next to Inuyasha and listened as he told him what happened. After an hour of explaining Inuyasha had burst into tears and was now hugging his knees crying. " I just- I don't know what to do! I can't live without her. "

Sesshomaru made a face, then sighed. " I don't know what to tell you." Inuyasha sighed slowly. "But tell her how you feel."

Inuyasha blushed, " I can't do that! She won't even look at me, let alone listen!"

"Then go jump off a cliff!" Sesshomaru growled and then sighed. " Just do it. Don't blow this chance with her. You may not have another chance if you blow it."

Inuyasha watched his older brother get up and walk away, he got up. " Sesshomaru wait." Sesshomaru stopped and looked at him over his shoulder. Inuyasha scratched his head, blushed, looked down, and kicked some dirt. " thanks."

"Yeah. Later." Sesshomaru said and walked off. Inuyasha sighed and sat back down.

When the sun set that day Inuyasha showed up at the village that they stayed at. He took a deep breath, and headed toward the Inn. He crossed paths with Shippo and a few village kids. "Shippo, where's Kagome?"

"Don't know she never came back." Shippo answered. Inuyasha sighed and went into the inn to wait.

An hour later he left to go find Kagome. He search all over until he caught her scent. He slowed to a walk and slowly made his way to her. She Appeared fine, but he went to a better spot. He swallowed and cleared his throat. Kagome turned around and glared at him.

" What do you want?" Kagome snapped.

"Just listen, please." Inuyasha said, " I'm sorry for what ever I did, I truly am."

"How do I know you're telling the truth?" Kagome yelled

Inuyasha sighed and his ears drooped. "because I love you!"

"No you don't. Its Kikyo you love not me." Kagome said and she turned her back on him. Inuyasha inhaled sharply then he clenched his fists.

"God Damnit! Yes I loved Kikyo, but-" Inuyasha paused " there's no one else that can compete with you." Kagome didn't say anything and Inuyasha caught on. "I am truly, honest to God I am sorry. Please, Kagome, please forgive me."

After more please and begging Inuyasha gave up and left. They headed off again the next day all silent. Sango was more intent on getting Kagome to accept Inuyasha's apologizes, then on smacking Miroku for groping her. They ran into Koga after Sango gave up on trying. Inuyasha did nothing, Koga persisted, and Kagome ignored both. Koga got confused and looked from Inuyasha to Kagome. He asked what was going on and Sango and Miroku explained. Koga didn't know whether to be on Inuyasha's side for a change or stay on Kagome's side. Inuyasha sighed for the 35th time since they left the village.

He kept looking at her and then at the ground and then back at her. When Kagome looked at him their eyes locked. Inuyasha eventually looked down and turned away. Kagome looked to the side and thought about what had happened. Kagome's anger won over her guilt trip.

After parting with Koga they continued. By nightfall Inuyasha had disappeared. Sango tried again to confront Kagome about Inuyasha.

"Sango, stop. I don't want to talk about Inuyasha." Kagome said as they walked to the hot springs.

"but Kagome, haven't you seen him? I've never seen him so depressed. He's apologized more than once." said Sango as she un did her hair tie.

Kagome sighed, " I don't care right now. I've had it with how he is."

"since when?" Sango asked, "you told me a month ago that you loved him and his rudeness and all and that is one of the things that you like about him. What's changed?" Sango asked and got into the spring. Kagome got in as well and thought a few minutes.

" I did, but, " Kagome paused

"Kagome. I know you still do." Sango sighed. " Just give him a chance. The battle with Naraku is nearing. It's now or never, and I don't think Inuyasha will wait forever."

The next week went the same, until the new moon. The pain of everything hit him harder than before. He went off away from the group, even though Miroku and Sango told him not to. He removed his clothes and slid into the steam he sat there with his head on the bank, when he noticed something gold and shining. He grabbed it. It was the locket Kagome had given him when they went to fight Kaguya. It had protected him from her time barrier and he was able to save Kagome. He hopped out and dried off, slipped back into his clothes and sat down. When he went back he grabbed a piece of paper out of Kagome's bag and a pen. He wrote down a note and wrapped the locket in it. Before the sun rose he set it on top of the packs of ramen. He turned around and left.

The next morning Kagome was the first to wake up, and then one by one the others woke up. She grabbed her bag and pulled out the ramen. Immediately she saw the bundle fall, she picked it up and looked at it confusingly. Sango then saw it and asked what it said. Kagome shook her head, unwrapping the bundle. The locket fell out.

She slowly picked it up and examined it. Her eye's widened and she looked at the note:

"Kagome

We've been together for well over a year, and I know how you feel, and yes I still have feelings Kikyo but the feelings I have for you are stronger. But I don't think its gonna work between us. And so here's the locket you gave me for a reason, and I'm giving it back for the opposite reason. I'm sorry for everything and I'm sorry it won't work out.

Good-bye my love

Inuyasha"

Kagome stared at the locket for a long moment, as the tears swelled up she hit her knees and cried. Sango went over to her friend and hugged her as Miroku picked up the note and read it.

"I have to find Inuyasha." Kagome said and left. She followed the path he took into the forest.

While Kagome was trying to find Inuyasha she managed to get lost and Sango and Miroku, who also went to look for Inuyasha managed to find him in a thick forest near pond.

"Inuyasha there you are." Sango said walking up to the half-demon. Inuyasha just sat there and ignored the demon slayer.

"the least you can do is acknowledge us, Inuyasha." Miroku said walking and sat next to him.

Inuyasha told the two to leave him alone in a rather quiet voice. Sango then proceeded to tell Inuyasha about Kagome, but when she got to the locket bit she stopped. The look on Inuyasha's face forced her to stop. "so she got it?