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Chapter 1: A Miko Betrayed

"Bye, Mama! Bye, Souta! Bye, Gramps!" yelled Kagome Higurashi as she ran t the well.

InuYasha will be so happy that I'm back early! she thought as she jumped into the well that transported her to the Feudal Era of Japan. Not to mention the fact that I grabbed some extra ramen!

The blue light surrounding her slowly dissipated, and she was alone in the bottom of the well. She hoisted herself out and looked at the surrounding area. The forest was shrouded in almost complete darkness. Kagome turned her head towards the starlit sky.

"I didn't realize it was so late. I hope that I can get to the village safely."

She adjusted her backpack and started off into the forest. The wind blew her hair across her face, brushing it out of her eyes. She shivered.

"I'd better hurry."

She continued through the dense and dark forest, slowly picking her way towards the village. She was nearing the village when a thing floating in the sky caught her eye. She turned to study the figure. It was one of Kikyou's soul collectors.

Kikyou… why are you near the village? Kagome thought disdainfully. InuYasha must be with you…

She hesitated for a moment as the soul collector in front of her twirled through the thick air.

"InuYasha…" she whispered. She looked towards the village, then at the slowly moving soul collector. "I have to know…"

She set her bag down and walked to the lone soul collector.

"Is he with her?" she asked silently. The soul collector nodded. "Take me to them," she hesitantly replied, scared of what would come.

The soul collector began to move through the vegetation. There were a few hite flowers littering the path, their petals sparkling with dew. Slowly the path began to widen until the moonlight could be seen in great patches between the branches. Suddenly, as if out of nowhere, a small clearing appeared.

Keeping her distance, she crept behind a tree within earshot of where she could get a good view of two figures standing closely together beneath a large tree. There was a strange aura around the clearing, seeming to give it it's own reality. A faint light surrounded them all, as did a small barrier. The light was cast upon the figures, reassuring Kagome's suspicion. InuYasha had abandoned her for Kikyou once again. The barrier was made to keep intruders away, unfortunately, however, it was not soundproof.

"Kikyou," a voice that Kagome knew to be InuYasha's said softly. "I'm glad you're okay. Even though Naraku's dead, I can't help but feel as if I have to protect you."

"I'm fine, InuYasha," Kikyou said soothingly into his ear. "You seem so down lately, however. Is it because f that reincarnation of mine?"

"Don't bring her into this, Kikyou!" InuYasha yelled, closing his eyes. "I came here to be with you. I belong with you…" he slowly opened his eyes and met those of his lover. "I love you, Kikyou."

Kikyou smiled a seductive grin that sickened Kagome.

How can InuYasha say that to Kikyou? Kikyou is evil! How can he not see that!

She forced back her tears as she saw the couple embrace and start undressing. She couldn't watch anymore. Slowly and broken-heartedly, she walked through the forest. Her one and only love had betrayed her yet again.

When we destroyed Naraku, InuYasha promised me that he would stay by my side and protect me forever! Was that all a lie?

She stopped her thoughts and let the tears begin to flow freely.

InuYasha…

She made it to the edge of the forest and started bawling when she sensed two jewel shards coming towards her. Even though Naraku had been defeated, combining his shards with theirs was only enough to complete about ¾ of the jewel. She sensed the jewel shards come to an abrupt halt in front of her, and she looked up to see the face of Kouga.

When Naraku had been defeated, Kouga had given up his pursuit of Kagome, even though he still had strong feelings for her. He knew that she would never return his feelings no matter what happened.

"Hey, Kagome. I thought I smelled you… Hey! What's wrong!" he kneeled in front of her and looked into her eyes. "Kagome?" he asked slowly. "What did dog-breath do this time?"

Kagome couldn't speak. She was to shocked. Instead, she looked over her shoulder, back the way she had come from. Kouga followed her gaze and stalked off into the trees. Kagome sat in complete silence, waiting for his return. Ten to Fifteen minutes later he came back with an utterly shocked expression on his face. He lowered himself next to Kagome.

"InuYasha… and Kikyou…" he trailed off and glanced at Kagome's tear-stricken face. "The next time I see him, I'll kill him."

They sat in silence for a moment when Kagome threw her arms around Kouga's neck.

"Take me back to the den. I can't stay here… not when…" her voice cracked, but she held back her sobs. "I can't stay with him now. I can't stand the betrayal anymore. Just take me away from here for now. Please?"

Kouga was surprised at her outburst, but returned her hug.

"You can stay with me for as long as you like, my love."

She tensed up when she heard the word 'love', and broke into sobs. Kouga stood up, taking Kagome into his arms and ran towards his den.

A figure emerged from the darkness seconds after they had left.

"Oh my…."

A/N: That's chappie 1! I'm gonna start updating my other stories more often, but i decided to start writing this one on here since i almost have it finished in my notebook... this is a InuKag! yeah, don't worry... it gets really creepy later in the story... haha... hope you enjoy!

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