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Chapter One: Good-bye?
He just stood there, staring at her with a sudden calmness reflected in his amber eyes, not really knowing what to say or how to say it. But she could tell who was on his mind… It was Kikyou, the former priestess who once was the sworn protector of the Shikon Jewel…And Inuyasha's first love. Kagome tried her best to avoid eye contact, tears threatening to fall from the corners of her eyes. 'No…' She thought. 'He's going to leave me… Now that the Shikon Jewel is complete, he has to fulfill the promise he made to Kikyou…This is where we part ways and I go back to my time…Forever…' She swallowed the lump forming in her throat, bowing her head slightly so that her bangs would cover her eyes. After several moments, she spoke.
"S-so I guess this is it, huh? This is good-bye…" Kagome muttered softly, her voice trembling.
"Yeah… I guess it is…" Kagome then grew silent again, letting all of what was happening sink in. She didn't want to say good-bye… Not after all the hardships that they overcame together… All of which they went through had brought her closer to him. And now she had to leave? Leave and never come back this time? Never be able to see, hear, or talk to him again? Everything she dreaded was now becoming reality. Yes, of course she knew that they'd have to face this day sooner or later, but a small part of her hoped that he'd change his mind about leaving with Kikyou, and ask her to stay with him…
The sky started getting darker as the sun slowly set behind the horizon, giving off a golden light that shone onto the surroundings and life forms below, while a gentle breeze brushed past the two figures standing alone in the forest. "Look… Kagome… I…" Inuyasha lowered his gaze onto the ground, ears slightly drooping. "I'm sorry… I want to stay… Believe me, I really do… But…I-I can't…" Kagome tried her best not to burst into tears, not to cry in front of him and show him just how much this was affecting her. But it kept getting harder for her to hold all of that emotion inside.
"You don't need to explain…I know why you're leaving… And I'm okay with it…I understand that you still love Kikyou and now are willing to go to hell with her, just like you promised… But there's one thing that I want you to promise me before you go…" Inuyasha looked at her, picking up the scent of her tears that hung in the air. She was crying. She was crying because of him and what was happening. If it was his choice, he wouldn't choose at all. It was too hard. However, he knew that he made a promise to Kikyou, and he fully intended to keep it. Kagome would find someone else. He was sure of it. She'd definitely find someone who was a lot better than a worthless half-breed. "Inuyasha…I want you to promise that you'll never forget about me and the others, and all the things that we've accomplished together to get to where we are…"
"Kagome…How could I ever forget you? You've taught me so much…Like how to trust again…And I'm grateful for that. So no, Kagome, I'll never forget you. That's a promise." With that, he turned away from her, ready to take off towards the place where Kikyou waited for him.
"Wait!"
"Huh?" Looking back over his shoulder, he noticed that Kagome was slowly approaching him. He hated this… He hated seeing her this way… Without a second thought, he turned towards her again and took her into his arms, holding onto her tightly. 'Am I really making the right choice?' He thought to himself solemnly.
"Before you go… I just want to tell you that I love you… And that my feelings will never change…"
"Kagome… I…" Did he love her back? Yes. There was no doubt about it. Over time, he unknowingly started falling for her. But he also loved Kikyou, the one who sacrificed her life to save him. It was already decided for a while now. He had to go with Kikyou. There was no way he was turning back. "I love you too," Out of the corner of his eye, he could see that Kikyou's soul collectors were gathering up ahead, signaling for him to follow. "But I have to go now, Kagome…Good-bye…" Slowly loosening his grip, he turned away from her, tightening his fists. "By the way… Keep the Jewel as a memento. That way you can come back here whenever you please and visit with the others," was the last thing Kagome heard him say before he broke into a run, wanting to getit over with as quickly as possible.Kagome then let herself drop to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably into her hands.