Disclaimer: Psh. Do I LOOK like Rumiko Takahashi to you?

Well, this is my first fanfiction, so please bare with me. Keep in mind, I'm only 12, so my spelling and grammer skills aren't all that great.

R&R!

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THE PROMISE
Prologue.

"B-but why?" said a young girl, her bottom lip trembling.

A warm gentle breeze blew through the young girl's hair, concealing none of her pretty face. The leaves of the Goshinboku danced in the wind, swirling a few times, before gently landing at the young silvered-haired boy's feet.

"I'm sorry Kagome, but my mommy said I have to live in America with my daddy," his lips too, were trembling.

"When will you be back Inuyasha?" By now, tears were racing down her cheek, each one caught and wiped away by the young hanyou's claws.

"I-I'm not sure." Inuyasha's eyes were glossy from unshed tears, but he had to stay strong. For Kagome's sake.

Inuyasha was surprised when Kagome's arms were suddenly wrapped around his neck, as she buried her head in his chest.

He felt his T-shirt getting damped from Kagome's tears as she spoke, "Inuyasha, I don't want you to leave me! You're my only friend. No one will want to become friends with a weird miko like me."

Inuyasha felt his heart break in two at her words. Not only will Kagome be alone, he will too. Who would want to befriend a lowly hanyou like him? Only Kagome. Finally, Inuyasha broke down, tears also streaming down his cheek. Inuyasha pulled away from Kagome, and looked her in the eye.

"Kagome, I know I might not be able to see you anymore," a sob came out of Kagome's throat, "So lets promise to never, ever forget each other."

Inuyasha reached into his pocket, and took at a silver pendant shaped in a heart. He opened the locket, and Kagome smiled at the pictures inside. On the left side, was a picture of Kagome, her hair in two ponytails. On the right side, was a picture of Inuyasha, his tongue sticking out in a childish manner.

Inuyasha gently brought the necklace over her head, and it fell into place around her neck. Inuyasha leaned his forhead against hers and closed his eyes.

"I love you Kagome, and I'll never forget you."

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I know it was short, but hey, it's a prologue! Please Review, and tell me what you think! .