A/N: Konnichowa everyone! Well, here it is, the long awaited sequel to, "Summer's Faded Dreams." I'm working hard on this one, however the first chapter may not be all that great. I hope you have a different opinion though! I know that the following chapters will be great and pull of surprises. Like I said, I'm kinda anti- Kikyo, so I needed to make a sequel. I hope you enjoy it! Now remember, if you don't review,a Saimyosho may come and attack you! Not reviewing makes them angry, so don't anger them. (Saimyosho are Naraku's insects, the 'wasps of hell' incase you didn't know.) So please review! I don't want a lot of wasps attacking people and hurting them, so please review!

Chapter 1:Remembrance of A Dear Love

The heavy clouds that filled the air continued to turn as the thunderous lightning spread across the sky. Drops of rain fell to the earth like melted steel, wanting nothing more but then to cause destruction. The hard water slammed heavily against the glass, creating a melody given by the storm.

"Higurashi Kagome?" A male voice slowly echoed throughout the room he was standing in. Several younger students were seated around him, awaiting for the usual boring lesson to come their way. Sitting towards the back, gazing out of the window and into the storm that played on outside was Kagome. Her brown eyes watched as each drop danced to the window and created a chime. Her mind was drifted far from school, so naturally she didn't hear her name being called.

'The rain, a simple feature on this wonderful planet, brings back so many memories, ones I thought had left me. When Mr. Yoshi brought up today's topic, images hit my heart like an... arrow.' She slowly closed her eyes as never ending memories danced through her head, bringing back the remembrance of a dear love.

Flashback

"Since when does a demon overcome someone's hand and suddenly make them reach for a girl in the wrong place?" Kagome glared angrily at Miroku, watching as he struggled to stand up from his painful position on the floor. From this hit, he knew to never blame his actions on a demon, unless of course, it was true; hey, it could happen.

"Lady Kagome, I hope that you can forgive my immature act? I, as a monk, will not commit such a lie again." "Such a lie? What about, "I as a monk shall never touch a girl again?" That suites me much better." "But if I can't touch a lady, how can I protect them from harm?" "You're right, they do need protection... from you." She quickly turned away, stomping her foot in the process. Standing in her path was an annoyed hanyou. He had heard these arguments several times, and was starting to think that Miroku really wasn't a monk, just a dirty lecher in disguise. Heck, in his eyes he was. He watched as Kagome stormed away, heading for a collision with him. "Kagome? Watch where you're going or else you're gonna-" He was cut off short when instead of a collision, she grasped his wrist and began dragging him away.

"Miroku will never give up! Of all things, blaming his actions on a demon!" She continued to drag Inuyasha further and further, never realizing what she was doing. "Ugh... would you let go of me?!" He placed his feet in the ground so he would come to a stop. Kagome instantly jerked back, but fell in his arms instead of hitting the ground. Both cheeks flushed red almost instantaneously, and they quickly separated.

"What's the big idea dragging me off like that? You could've hurt me!" "I'm sorry ok! I was too angry with Miroku that I didn't realize what I was doing. Just relax." "Just relax? Just relax?! How do you expect me to relax after being dragged off for no damn reason?! Explain that to me? Huh... Kagome?" He gazed in confusion as her attention was no longer directed toward him, but towards a dark cloud approaching at high speed. "What's that?" She turned and gave him an 'are you totally brain dead or do you do it for fun' look. "It's a rain cloud." Her voice was sort of shaky as she tried not to laugh when his expression completely changed. "Feh, I knew that! I was only testing you." He turned away and crossed his arms, pouting at nothing. "Whatever you say."

Kagome glanced back at the approaching cloud, watching as the rain began to fall. Within seconds, it had reached her and Inuyasha, almost instantly drenching their bodies. "Oh this is just great. My clothes are wet and now they are sticking to me." She glanced down and noticed that her shirt began sticking to the curves of her body. "Uh oh!" Her hands quickly covered her upper chest just as Inuyasha turned towards her, an irritated look on his face. "Are we just going to stand here in this... um... rain?" He easily noticed the fact on what her clothes were doing. Letting out a sigh, he slowly removed his red kimono jacket and placed it over her shoulders. As he gazed into her face, he could see the embarrassed expression. In his mind, he found it a little humorous. He has seen her naked after all, even if it was an accident, so why would him seeing her wet in clothes bother her that much? "There, is that better? Now I can't see through your clothes, and all is well."

He turned away and chuckled, wiping the water from his eyes. Although it didn't do much, for the falling rain continued to roll down his cheeks. "Let's get to shelter before we get sick. Are you coming or not?" He waited impatiently for her answer. Not receiving one, he glanced over his shoulder and noticed that she was gone. "Kagome?"

His eyes slightly widened when he felt something press against him. He instantly looked back ahead of him and saw Kagome leaning up against his chest. Her body began to shiver from the icy drops of water, so she was looking for warmth, and he happened to be the only warmth around. "Um... uh... oh sheesh." He rolled his eyes and scooped her up into his arms. He watched as a satisfied expression flowed over her sweet face. 'Oh, isn't this just great.'

He growled annoyingly and began to walk along the muddy path. The cold rain continued to beat against their bodies, soaking them more with each step. A reddish tint rose in his cheeks as her body snuggled closer to his. Not even realizing it, his grip gently tightened, and a calm smile rolled over his lips. Kagome noticed this reaction when she opened her eyes barely, just to see his eyes. Seeing that smile filled her heart with warmth and joy, a feeling she loved to experience when around him.

End of Flashback

It was as if that whole incident was playing right before her eyes. She could see the expression on his face, and even feel the warmth of his body. Emotions of pain slowly filled her eyes as a tear slid down her cheek. It was at that moment that she finally heard her name being called, not to mention a few giggles from her classmates.

"Higurashi Kagome?" Her head instantly snapped up and she was gazing right into the angered face of the teacher. "Um... sir?" She swallowed hard and blinked back the tears that fought to fill her eyes. "If you won't mind, I would like to hear your opinion on the feudal era of Japan, since you seem to be the only one really into the subject." He spoke somewhat sarcastically as unnoticed sorrow covered her heart. 'My opinion on the feudal era? What is my opinion?' She took a deep breath and rose from her seat, prepared to answer his question.

"My opinion about the feudal era sir... well it depends. From what I've heard, and come to believe, the feudal era is... I mean was a world of many outstanding surprises, and a place for several brawls between people, and even demons." "Demons?" "Yes, demons. They were creatures that we think only exist in the imagination; however, they're real. Some are down right evil to the core, and yet some have a tender heart." She placed her hand against her heart and felt the steady rhythm, it reminding her of the way Inuyasha's had sounded whenever he embraced her.

"They are by far some of the most magnificent, powerful, and cunning beings alive. Some you will find are nothing but blood thirsty beasts, desiring nothing more but then to feast on the flesh of any near human. And yet, some are willing to give their lives to protect one they care about. Demons have feelings too, whether they be a full, fledged demon, or even a hanyou." "And what is a hanyou my dear?" "A hanyou is a half demon, one with the blood of a demon, and the heart of a human. They truly are the best of them all. If you get to know one, you may find yourself falling in love with him. There are several varieties of demons. You may find a hideous one that resembles a spider, or an adorable one that resembles a human with ears like a dog's." She noticed that the whole class had become extremely interested in her opinion. Each student was leaning over their desk, making sure that they heard every word spoken.

"Um, in feudal Japan, they have many legends and myths. Have any of you ever heard about the Shikkon no Tama?" "The Shikkon no Tama, a jewel supposedly with magical powers. Do you know the legend my child?" 'Do I? I lived the legend.' "Why yes, actually I do." She slowly walked towards the front of the room, taking a seat at the chair sitting in front of the teacher's desk.

"Several centuries before the feudal era, a priestess with unimaginable powers was born. She spent her life protecting the many people in need. Her name was Madoriko. She had the gift to purify a demon's soul and render their spirit harmless. She was truly an amazing person with extraordinary gifts. However, even being the strong priestess she was, every person must come to their end somehow." A slight sigh escaped her mouth as the whole experience with Sango telling them about the Shikkon jewel and its origins filled her mind.

"One day, during a gruesome battle, she fought against a demon in which she was unable to purify its soul. Because the beast was thirsty for human blood, and wouldn't stop its charade unless killed, she used drastic measures to defeat it. Using all of her power and strength, she reached deep within her soul to find the tip of her power. There, within her soul, the Shikkon no Tama was created and emerged from her chest. Using this jewel, the demon lost its life, but she did as well. She is believed to be held in a stalagmite with the demon's jaws wrapped around her body. Also, deep within the jewel, a battle still rages on between both the demon and Madoriko." She felt sorrow erupt inside of her heart as she felt as is she relived that moment between each of her dear friends.

"Kagome, what happened after that?" "Hm? Uh, well, the jewel resurfaced centuries later; however, it was tinged with malice, and had grown pure evil. The villagers who had found the jewel carried it to another priestess by the name of... of..." Tears slowly began to fill her eyes as an image of Kikyo and Inuyasha fluttered through her mind. "A priestess named... Kikyo. She had the gift to purify the jewel, therefore it was given in her hands to protect it. She had immense spiritual powers in which she used to guard the jewel.

"Later on, she fell in love with a half demon who was seeking the jewel to become a full fledged demon. However, feelings of romance slowly began to fill his heart, and they soon shared love. Kikyo had told the hanyou that he could use the jewel to become human, and in result, they could live a normal life together. He agreed, but something terrible happened the next day. While carrying the jewel to the hanyou..." "What's his name?" "His name... it was... Inuyasha. Anyway, while bringing the jewel to him, something awful occurred. As she stood their waiting for his arrival, she was attacked in the shoulder. She dropped to the ground, and watched as the jewel fell from her grasp."

'It's like I'm living the moment Inuyasha went through. Because he told me so much about it, I'm able to retell the story to my classmates. But, they don't know it was real. They think that its merely a legend.' "Her eyes widened as she saw the person before her. It was Inuyasha... but something was different; although, she did not catch this for she was blinded by anger. Meanwhile, not too far away, Inuyasha was on his way to Kikyo to retrieve the jewel. While standing before a tree, three arrows went past his head, and a priestess told him to die. That priestess was Kikyo." Her fist gradually formed into a ball on the table, trying to hold back her anger.

"He instantly raced to the village to steal the jewel. He had been betrayed, and wouldn't stand for it. He killed many innocent villagers while grabbing the jewel, but he didn't care. His mind was set on becoming a full fledged demon. As he raced through the trees, his name echoed throughout the forest. He slowly turned around and was greeted by an enchanted arrow, one that belonged to Kikyo. The jewel slipped from his grasp as his life slowly faded away. He watched in horror at the woman standing before him. With one last breath, he fell into a deep, nearly death sleep. Kikyo had won the battle, but in the end, she lost her life as well. The Shikkon no Tama was burned with her body, and till this day remains with her spirit, so people think." She gazed up when a loud roar of applause filled the room. Each student clapped and appraised her for the good story.

"Very good Kagome. I enjoyed the legend very much. Now I have something to tell my sister!" She watched in shock as the teacher approached her, clapping as well. "It appears that you know more about the feudal era than any of us. It almost seems that you have visited their yourself." "Visited it?" Her head lowered once more, a tear falling from her eye. "May I please step outside?" "Yes, of course. Hurry back and I will give the homework assignment." "Yes Mr. Yoshi." With a final nod, she raced out of the classroom, unnoticed tears streaming down her cheeks.

"How could he be so stupid?! Choosing her after that incident, he must be blind! If their trust was broken so easily, then that means that they really didn't share true feelings of love; and yet, he chose her." An endless stream of tears trickled down her cheek. She hoping to never go through these thoughts again. She was now in her Senior year of highschool, and doing quite well. It had been four years since she has seen Inuyasha, and since she really thought about him.

And then, in one simple rainy day, it all came back to her. The strong feelings she had felt for him, the love she was hoping to share. But he chose her instead, the one who had betrayed him. Naraku may have been involved, but in it's own way, she still did betray him. Their love was still broken so easily. "Inuyasha, how could everything change in one day? I was doing so good, not worrying about you, or hardly even thinking about you. But a few simple words on feudal Japan had brought it all up. Every memory I held about you deep inside my mind resurfaced with a couple words. That means I haven't truly forgotten you. But I want to, I need to!" Her voice raised drastically, so loud that the classrooms down the halls could hear her.

"I wish something like this could be forgotten so easily. It took months to heal the pain of my heart, and now, the pain has begun to resurface in a few hours, all over a couple words." Her fist hit the edge of the window when she heard a soothing voice.

"Kagome?" She quickly turned around and was greeted by a pair of gentle eyes. "H-Hojo, it's you." "I heard your holler, and thought that I might check up on you. Is everything alright?" "M-hum. I was thinking about something that happened a long time ago, and I guess that it got to me. I hope I didn't disturb you in any way?" He smiled brightly and placed his hands on her shoulders, slowly guiding her back to her class.

"Of course not. Now why don't you go back to class and try to forget about whatever is bothering." "How can I forget it so easily. It tore my heart apart." "Forgetting something that devastating is very difficult, but you're a very strong girl. I know that you can do anything if you put your mind to it." "Uh... thank you." She nodded her head and walked back into the class.

Hojo. When she returned to her own era, he was the first one to see her, and the emotions she was going through. He instantly began to comfort her, and since then, he has begun to grow on her. As she approached her seat, she thought about what he had said. 'I am a strong girl, and I have to forget. If I don't, I will only hurt myself more. Thanks Hojo.' A weak smile covered her sorrow as she glanced through the window and outside. Throughout her story, the weather had cleared up. It was now bright and full of life. The birds could be heard, along with the traffic of her city.

"I'm going to start fresh, and right now. No longer will I fill my head with such nonsense." Her eyes quickly filled with determination and spirit. "He's gone now, so I must move on. I need to live my life right, and not morn for him anymore. He has someone, and soon I will too." A lot sooner than she would think, and someone she wouldn't expect.

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*hehe* Did you like it? I liked the flashback, I thought it was cute at the beginning, and romantic at the end. The next chapter will come eventually, as quick as I can. Don't forget to review or else the Saimyosho will attack!

No, really, please review. You can tell me any ideas, or if I should even continue the story. I need at least one person to tell me to continue it, otherwise I won't waste needed time, for I have a few other incompleted stories that I should be finishing first, but I had to start this cause I got some good ideas. So, if you want more, at least one person has to tell me that I should continue. Although, I'll probably still do it anyway, but if someone does tell me, then I definitely will.

Oh, and the title to the next chapter is, "A Boy's Empty Life." Sound good? I hope so! Anyway, I guess that's all for now. Talk to you later, and Ja ne! ^_~

~KittyBell~ (nickname)