Lost Love

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. It belongs to Rumiko Takahashi.

A/N: This is my first Fanfic so please bear with me. I have no clue if this story is any good at all. So please give me your honest opinion and maybe even a few suggestions for next time.

Chapter 1

It was two o' clock in the morning and Inuyasha still wasn't home. Kagome was sitting in a small hut where she and Inuyasha had been living ever since they had defeated Naraku. Inuyasha wasn't due home for a few more days, but there was still a possibility that he may return early.

"Oh Inuyasha, sometimes I wish you hadn't joined that stupid organization. You're always out fighting demons. I hardly ever see you anymore."

Inuyasha had been gone for almost a month. He was part of a group that fought off demons for many different towns (like demon slayers only they work for free). The only reason he was allowed to join was that he was part human. Even so, many of the other men looked down on him. There were many recruits spread throughout Japan and they did a fairly good job at keeping their local area safe. This time there was an extremely powerful demon and Inuyasha, as well as many other members of the organization, had been called away to assist some of the other units in another area. The demon had already killed many men before Inuyasha was summoned to battle. Kagome hadn't wanted Inuyasha to go, but he had said that he had no choice. Kagome knew he would probably be fine, but she couldn't help but worry and after all, if anything should go wrong, she may never see him again.

---------------------------The Next Day---------------------------

"Hey Kagome!" "Lady Kagome!"

Kagome looked up from the laundry she had been doing to see Miroku and Sango coming up the path. The two, now finally married, were always such a happy couple. They always seemed so joyful to Kagome, like as long as they were together they didn't have any worries at all.

Miroku was beaming, he approached her and happily said, "Good morning Lady Kagome!" She replied with a simple, "Morning" Sango looked a little concerned, quietly she asked "Did Inuyasha come home last night?" Kagome had somewhat hoping to avoid te topic, she answered slowly and in monotone. "No… I hope he's okay."

Trying to despell the depressing mood, Miroku quickly and confidentally assured her that Inuyasha could take care of himself and that Kagome had nothing to worry about. Realizing how upset Kagome was, Sango agreed instantly.

Kagome knew they were only trying to help. All she could think to say was, "I know you're probably right, but I can't help but worry about him."

Hoping to take her mind off things, Sango changed the topic saying, "We were just on our way into town to do some shopping. Would you like to join us?" Quiet once more, Kagome replied with the excuse that she still had to finish up the laundry. Sango, not nowing what else she could do said, "Okay...well, guess we'll see you later then."

Miroku and Sango said their good-byes and headed into town. Kagome watched them walk down the path together. Miroku had his arm around Sango's waist, and she had hers around his neck.

Sadly, Kagome wondered to herself: Why can't Inuyasha and I be like that? Miroku and Sango are always so happy together. You can actually see the love they have for each other. Inuyasha never shows that he has feelings for me. It's just so confusing.

Two more months passed and Inuyasha still hadn't come back. He was presumed dead, but Kagome couldn't stand to face the truth. She still waited for him, hoping that one day he might return. Miroku and Sango felt very sorry for her, she was always so sad and lonely.

One day, Miroku and Sango were talking about all the times the group had shared when they had been trying to find the sacred jewel shards. The topic had led to how their group would never be the same without Inuyasha. Thinking of his friend, Miroku said, "Poor Kagome...she still waits for him to come home doesn't she?" Sango sadly confirmed this saying, "Yeah... It must be horrible for her. I mean to wait for him day in and day out, even though he's never going to come back to her." "Yes, but even I can hardly believe that he's really gone. I never would've considered it possible for him to be defeated." "I know what you mean… That's why I think it must be so much harder for Kagome to face it."

Almost another two months later, Kagome was sitting in the shade of a huge oak tree near her hut. It was a warm day and there was a light breeze. Everything was peaceful, as if time had stopped. All were joyful, all except one...Kagome.

"Kagome?" a familiar voice said. Kagome looked up to see a wolf demon walking towards her. It was Kouga, the prince of the wolf demon tribe.

She started to get up, but instead, Kouga sat down beside her worriedly, "Kagome, why are you all alone? You seem sad, is something wrong?" She struggled to get out the small phrase, "I-it's Inuyasha." Enraged, Kouga shouted, "Did that half-breed, mutt leave you for someone else?! I'll rip him to shreds if he hurt you!"

"No..."

She looked up at Kouga with tears in her eyes. Kouga could see the pain and the sorrow in her expression. He knew something horrible must have happened to her to make her so sad. Suddenly and without warning, Kagome screamed, "I-Inuyasha...he...he's dead!"

She burst into tears, buried her face in Kouga's chest, and flung her arms around him. Kouga wrapped his arms around Kagome, trying to comfort her. Neither of them could believe that Inuyasha was dead, but unwillingly Kagome had finally allowed herself to see the truth. She was overwhelmed by her feelings and couldn't stop herself from crying, so she stayed and allowed Kouga to hold her while she cried in his arms. As for Kouga, even though he would never have admitted it, he knew Inuyasha was strong and that it must've taken a very strong demon to kill him. All he could do now was help Kagome through her heartache. Calmly he cooed, "It's okay Kagome, I'm here for you. How did this happen?"

She began to tell him everything, "Inuyasha joined some stupid organization that is dedicated to fighting demons who attack helpless towns and villages some time ago. A village far away was attacked by an extremely powerful demon and Inuyasha was called in as a part of a reinforcement squad. Thousands of men had already been killed by the demon before he was summoned, but he went anyway! I haven't heard from him for months!"

Not knowing how to react, all Kouga could say was: "...Kagome...I-I'm sorry this happened...I really am."

The sun was setting and the two of them sat there together, under that huge oak tree, both of them feeling great sorrow; Kouga cradling Kagome until she fell asleep in his arms. He then carried her into the hut and put her to bed. He sat nearby, watching over her until he fell asleep, still leaning against the wall of the tiny hut.

A/N: Well, that's it. I know it's short, but I hope you liked it. Please review and let me know how I'm doing OK? I'd really appreciate it.

Sayonara