Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or "World So Cold" by Three Days Grace.
Inspiration Quote: "I'd never thought I'd feel this. Guilty and I'm broken down inside."
- "World So Cold" by Three Days Grace
The pain was hard-hitting. She inhaled and tried to not sob. He stood there, his arms around her, his eyes closed. The priestess embraced him back, her soul collectors circling them.
She placed a fist over her heart. Every time, he did this. And every time, she caught them.
Don't cry, Kagome.
But it hurts so much.
She started to step away. Carefully, or he might hear the sound of her shoes snap the twigs around her. She wiped the corners of her eyes, the salty liquid already began to gather.
Why does he do this to me? I love him. She doesn't. Can't he see that?
She took one last look at them and walked away. Soon the walk turned into a full blown run. The sweat started to build at her temples, but she didn't care. Her hair flowed behind her, the long black tresses playing with the wind.
Once she was far, she collapsed. Her legs felt like heavy weights. She lay on the dirt floor and let the tears drop. She sobbed, her chest hurting and feeling exhausted from all the rapid breathing. Inuyasha, what do I have to do to get your attention?
She curled within herself and continued to cry. Kikyo. You're nothing but a liar. She wanted Inuyasha to die with her. What kind of person that loves you would want that?
"Why do you cry, little priestess?" A deep voice echoed in the forest, a pair of red eyes glowing in the darkness. A grin soon joined the eyes, the white teeth shining.
Kagome stood up hastily, wiping her shame on her sleeves. "Naraku." She bit out. "What do you want?"
"Oh no, I only heard your cries. Can't blame me for seeking a disturbance?"
Searching for any weapons, she let the fear start to creep through her body. Great. I forgot my bow. This isn't good. The worry started to eat at her.
"Leave. Before I hurt you." She threatened, the sentence was a total lie.
Naraku laughed, his eyes dancing in amusement. "And how would you do that?"
I'd like to know that too. She thought. "I…"
"I thought so." He smirked. "Now, all that noise wouldn't happen to be about Inuyasha, would it?" The glint in his eyes told her he knew everything. He was toying with her. The anger rose.
"He'll find you. And when he does, he'll kill you Naraku."
"How will he do that when he's preoccupied with Kikyo?" That was a low blow. She tried to keep up her brave face, but failed miserably. Her heart felt like it was about to give out.
"He's not-he's…" She couldn't say it. She didn't have a comeback. He was right.
Naraku appeared behind her and whispered, "How can he come to you when he's busy with his love?" He shifted to her other side. "Do you really think he cares about you, Kagome?"
She crept back at the nearness of him. But he was telling her things that were true. They were all true.
"Why would he go back to Kikyo when he knows it hurts you?" He proceeded, the cruelty of his words only made her want to give up more.
He doesn't care about me. Inuyasha, you know it hurts me. All these things, they're all true. But I still love you.
"Tell me Kagome, does he ever consider your feelings? Hmm?" Naraku stayed hidden in the shadows, but his presence was more than strong. She was silent. She couldn't say yes because that would be a lie.
"I know Inuyasha cares about me." She maintained her stance, trying to seem intimidating. "I don't need you to tell me that. You're just a monster, you wouldn't know anything about love."
The half demon stared at her before leveling his face with hers. "And you do? So he's told you that he chose Kikyo?"
What?
It can't be true. Please, don't let that be true.
He brought his dark tendrils and held her face. "You didn't know? Well, what did you think he was doing with her then? I could hear his confession all the way from here."
She let the information sink in. Her stomach churned and she clamped a hand on her mouth to keep the cry from escaping. Her knees were becoming weak and her eyes burned. No. This can't be happening. He's lying to you, Kagome. Don't believe him.
"Your lying." She argued pathetically. But so far he's been right about everything.
"You take me for a liar, Kagome? I suppose I should fix that then." He looked to the dark forest. "Kanna?' He called.
The white girl appeared, holding her silver mirror in her tiny hands. "Show dear Kagome my words." Inuyasha and Kikyo stood there, embracing like she had seen them.
"I love you, Kikyo. Only you." He pulled back and looked into her eyes. "Kagome is just a friend, no one could ever replace you."
Kikyo smiled and placed a pale hand on his cheek. "Do you really? But she is always in the way, love. I couldn't be with you even if I wanted to."
Inuyasha looked mesmerized. "I'll get rid of her, somehow. Just promise you'll stay." He begged.
The dead priestess looked satisfied with the statement and nodded before diving in for a kiss.
Kagome stared with disbelief and quickly moved her eyes away. It had to be a trick. He wouldn't do this to her.
But she was so tired.
I don't have the strength to keep taking this from you, Inuyasha. I'm through battling you.
Naraku seemed to have realized she gave up. He began to wrap his dark tentacles around her arms and her legs.
"I can make the pain go away, Kagome. All you have to do is say yes." He tempted, the glow of his red eyes becoming darker. The red turned bloody and she felt weaker. Her head was spinning and she felt the darkness in her heart cloud her mind.
Do I still hold this hatred towards Kikyo? She stole him away from me. It was always her! And Inuyasha. He doesn't want me.
She shed a tear. It rolled and landed on the ground.
He never once appreciated me. He won't come for me. Him and Kikyo. They broke my heart. He broke my heart.
Kagome trembled as Naraku's tendrils licked at each inch of her. Her mind was fading.
She heard a distant cackle.
This will be the last tear I cry for you, Inuyasha.
Her vision was failing.
"Y-Yes." She whimpered.
And she blacked out.
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