A Demon's True Nature

by Sk8er7

Chapter 1

Broken Hearted

Summary: After Inuyasha tries to kill Kagome, she runs for her life. She meets a demon who claims that he can help her. Can sparks fly? Kagome has a secret that she never even knew. This stranger uncovers it for her.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of its characters. However, I do own Tojo Yamato.

Kagome sighed, staring at the Shikon no Tama in her palm. They had found all of the pieces, surprisingly. Naraku... Kagura and Kanna had killed him, surprisingly. Kagura, no, but Kanna, yes. She was planning against him all along. They had both died in the making, but they wanted the gang to be happy.

'What will I do now?' wondered Kagome. 'The jewel is completed. Once someone makes their wish, I'll probably have to leave.' Squeezing her hand shut, she got up from the stump she had been sitting on. Kagome made her way back to the village, out of Inuyasha's forest. As she passed the old Goshinboku tree, she looked at it. 'That was where we first met...' With a sad smile, she looked down and walked away once more.

As Kagome made her way to Kaede's hut, she saw Sango outside, cleaning her Hiraikotsu. She had no visible expression, just concentration. Kagome entered the small hut to see Miroku meditating. His face was clear too. Kagome sighed. No one she could talk to.

Eyes widening, she suddenly realized someone was missing. 'Inuyasha!' Kagome didn't run, but she went slow.

Getting deeper into the forest, Kagome inhaled the fresh scent of her surroundings. It was so nice here, it was such a shame that she couldn't stay. Walking again, she stopped abruptly, hearing two familiar voices.

"Inuyasha."

"Kikyo."

"I know that you have collected the entire Sacred Jewel," Kikyo stated. Inuyasha just nodded. "I know I am not one to beg, but could you please wish me back to life?" Inuyasha's eyes widened, and softened.

"Of course, what else would I waste such a precious wish on?" asked Inuyasha matter-of-factly. Kikyo smiled sadly, but was not done.

"I still do not have my entire soul," Kikyo hinted. "The only way to get my sould back is for my reincarnation to die." Inuyasha's eyes widened visibly, but went down once more. "After all, if I am so precious to you, wouldn't you want me to live? Instead of my copy?" Kikyo lowered her head. "I want you to kill Kagome, Inuyasha. I do not hate the girl, I just wish to live."

"O-of course Kikyo." He pulled her close, and their lips met. His hands lodged themselves in her hair. Likewise with Kikyo. They kissed, not letting go.

Kagome clutched her heart, tears flowing silently down her cheeks. Slowly, she stepped back, shaking. 'Why? I'm still only a copy to you. Why did I even try?' Turning in the direction she was headed, she began to run.
Inuyasha ended the kiss, his ears and nose twitching.

"What is it?" asked Kikyo, surprised when their kiss ended.

"I smell salty tears." Inuyasha's nose sniffed again. "And -- Kagome."

"Inuyasha! This is the time to act!" exclaimed Kikyo. Inuyasha cracked his knuckles and grinned. He leapt up, and ran to the well.

'I'm almost at the well! If I can make it there, I'm safe.' Kagome's feet ached, but she was determined.

"Come here Kagome!" called Inuyasha. He was gaining fast. "I know you heard us. So you know what will happen!" Kagome ran, ignoring the cries of pain from her legs. Inuyasha landed in front of her. "You never did followed orders. Let me make this quick so you won't feel any pain. Iron r --"

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By now, Inuyasha was umconscious and injured, but Kagome knew that going back home would only put her family in danger. She walked to the well's edge and put her right hand on it. 'Do not let anyone pass through this well except me.' With that, Kagome began to run again. 'At least I still have a power over you.'

Hours passed as Kagome began to run, slowing to a jog, and then to a walk. She ran until sundown and suddenly collapsed.
A fast figure in a black cloack passed by Kagome's exhausted form. He picked her up bridal style and leapt off into the night.