A/N: This is my first fanfic ever! I'm really excited about! I never imagined writing a fanfic and putting it online. Well on with the story......
Disclaimer: I don't own the Inuyasha series.........especially Inuyasha.^_^
Sweet Hallucinations
Chapter One: Midoriko Returns
By: animeayame
It was finally the day everyone was waiting for. The Shikon no Tama was completed and Inuyasha gave it to Kikyou. Not only he gave it to her, but he chose her. Kagome was not only sad but angry at Inuyasha. She knew he would end up choosing her, Kikyou was his first love. But it still hurt her to see Inuyasha give the jewel to Kikyou. Afterall, Kagome missed school, homework, and messed up her whole life just so Inuyasha could take the damn jewel and give it to Kikyou!
Kagome was leaning against a tree with her eyes closed and Shippo sleeping in her arms. 'I knew this would happen one day, and as much as I tried to prepare myself, it just hurts to much.' She couldn't bear to look at Inuyasha, for if she did she would burst out in tears. She bit the inside of her cheek hoping that the pain would keep her from crying. 'Crying, I can't believe I can still cry after all I've cried in the last battle when we killed Naraku. I've got to accept Inuyasha's choice, he already choice and I can't change that.'
Inuyasha watched Kikyou recite the spell for the purification ritual that was left by Midoriko. Inuyasha was happy and hadn't felt that way for a long time. But that was already replaced by guilt as he looked to his left. There was Sango, Miroku, and Kirara on Sango's shoulder.
It had been two years since the destruction of Sango's village, but Inuyasha never saw the exterminator give anyone as dark a look as the one he was recieving. He wasn't sure but Inuyasha could have sworn that he heard Kirara growl from her place at Sango's shoulder. Inuaysha then looked at Miroku. It had been two months that Sango and Miroku had been together for. Miroku looked slightly less dangerous than Sango. Inuyasha knew the reason of their glares. Kagome.
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"Can you believe it Miroku? I just can't believe Inuyasha did that to Kagome." Sango said still keeping her eyes on the ceremony. " I agree Sango, I hate to Kagome so sad. She helped me so much about the wind tunnel. Not only that, but if it wasn't for Kagome we wouldn't be together right now. She's like a little sister to me." Miroku cared deeply for Kagome but not the way he cared for Sango.
" Kagome is like a little sister to me too Miroku. She helped me out with the whole Kohaku story, and was always there for me. I also hate to see her so sad ." Sango also cared really deeply for Kagome. When SAngo stole the tetsusaiga from Inuyasha, Kagome still acted kind to her like nothing had happened. Kagome even took care of her wounds.
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While Sango and Miroku talked on, a guilty hanyou listened to every word the exchanged.
Inuyasha looked at the forest that bordered the temple. There stood Kagome. Somehow, Kagome sensed the hanyou looking at her. She opened her eyes and gave him a small sad smile. Inuyasha quickly turned his head around.
Inuyasha registered the slight stench of sorrow mixed with her scent. Inuyasha had already lost count of how many of those sad smiles Kagome sent him. He couldn't even remember seeing her eat with them anymore. He still cared a lot for Kagome , but he knew that she would have to return to her world, and he knew he had chosen Kikyou.
Deep deep down, without Inuyasha ever noticing it, he cared for Kagome more than he ever imagined. Also, without him ever noticing, he didn't love Kikyou anymore, he just cared for Kikyou a lot and mistook it for love.
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While Kikyou was reciting the purification ritual, a lady dressed in very ancient miko cloths appeared uot of nowhere. She was glowing gold. Everyone looked at her in awe.
"Who are you and what is your name?" Kikyou asked quit sternly and still holding the jewel the way she was while reciting the purification ritual.
"No need to worry Kikyou, I am Midoriko. I am here to tell you that you can't reite the ritual."
"And why not?!" Asked a slightly irritated hanyou
"Because she is dead. The dead cannot interfere with the living. The one that has to recite the purification ritual is none other than Kagome." As soon as Midoriko finished, she closed her eyes and gave them an exhausted sigh. "I'm sorry Kikyou, but you have to go back to where you belong, and if you refuse, than I will have to take you myself."
Inuyasha paled as soon as he heard what Midoriko said. He couldn't bear to lose Kikyou again. Even if he didn't love her anymore, he didn't know that.
W-what do you mean? Why? Inuyasha was still pale as he spoke.
"Because Kikyou has interfered too much with the living world. And, she has to accept that she is dead. She doesn't feel pain or emotions." Midoriko pulled out a colored jar with writing and symbols on it as she finished explaining.
"She's right Inuayasha, Kikyou doesn't belong here anymore." Miroku agreed with Midoriko.
"And I agree with Miroku, I personally don't like Kikyou." SAngo said with a determined Kikyou-get-out-of-here looke.
"If I refuse to go back to hell, how do you think your going to bring me back?" Kikyou was beginning to get really sad. She had been waiting so long to be with Inuyasha. Now that she was finally going to be with him all this has to happen.
"Kikyou won't have to go back to hell if she gets her soul back right?" Everyone looked at Kagome as she asked that question. Everyone knew were she was going with her question.
"Yes. Kikyou gets her soul back she will live again. She will feel pain and emotions." Midoriko answered, but not so sure if she should have.
"then take me instead." Kagome said quit casually.
Kikyou was shocked. 'Why should this girl give up her life for me? After I tried to kill her so many times?' Kikyou began to "feel" sympathy for Kagome.
'K-Kagome...no!' Inuyasha couldn't speak, it was as if he had no voice. Just the thought of Kagome dieing made him weak.
"Please, Kagome don't do this!" Miroku said completely shocked. "Yeah Kagome don't make this mistake you'll regret it! Kikyou doesn't deserve this act of kindness!" Sango cried out trying to convince her best friend to not sacrifice herself, and earned a glare from Kikyou.
"Is that what you really wish, Kagome?" Midoriko asked with concern. She admired Kagome's courage, loyalty, and determination.
"Yes." Even though there was no hint of sadness in her voice, Kagome's eyes betrayed her.
'No Kagome don't!' Inuyasha desperatley thought. He didn't know why but he couldn't move. It was as if someone put a spell on him and not only trapped him in one spot but stole his voice.
To be continued.......
A/N: Good cliff hanger ne? Don't forget to review! And for those who like this fanfic I have lots of time to write. I'm already in my summer vacation. And if I don't get lots of reviews then I won't update untill I do! Bye!