AN: The song dat inspired and guided me through this chapter is Another You by: Cascada

So many times I was alone I couldn't sleep
You left me drowning in the tears of memory
And ever since you've gone, I found it hard to breathe
Cause there was so much that your heart just couldn't see
A thousand wasted dreams rolling off my eyes
But time's been healing me and I say goodbye

Chorus
Cause I can breathe again, dream again
I'll be on the road again
Like it used to be the other day
Now I feel free again, so innocent
Cause someone makes me whole again for sure
I'll find another you

Could you imagine someone else is by my side
I've been afraid he couldn't keep myself from falling
My heart was always searching for a place to hide
Could not await the dawn to bring another day
Your not the only one so hear me when I say
The thoughts of you, they just fade away

Chorus

Sometimes I see you when I close my eyes
You're still apart of my life

But I can breathe again, dream again
I'll be on the road again
Like it used to be the other day
Now I feel free again, so innocent
Cause someone makes me whole again for sure
I'll find another you
I'll find another you


Chapter 2 Farewell: Another You

The springs were so relaxing. Now Kagome could really think. She heaved a great sigh as she mentally flipped through her memories of Inuyasha. She remembered when they'd first met. She was pulled out of her reverie when Sango splashed water at her.

"Do you want to talk about it? It might make you feel better," She spoke softly.

"I guess." So she told her about what she saw last night and her reaction. She didn't notice she was crying until Sango wiped her face.

"That baka ass hole. Oh wait til I get a hold of him."

"It's okay Sango. Now that I've had time to properly think about it I'm over it. You wanna know why?" Sango smiled softly and nodded. "Now that I'm thinking and breathing freely I can feel that there is some out there for me." Why am I thinking about him? I can feel him calling out to me.

"Who? Do you already know who it is?" Kagome blushed. She hadn't realized she was speaking aloud.

"No. I wish I did," she shook her head.

"Why not go over the possibilities?" Sango coaxed.

"I don't want to jinx it." That should keep her off my back for a while. But Sango didn't relent.

"Can I guess?" Kagome stopped herself from rolling her eyes. She's starting to sound like the girls back home. Oh well. It's not like it could be someone we know.

"Go ahead."

"Koga."

"Eww, he's almost as bad as Inuyasha." Kagome turned pink.

"Hojo in your time."

"He's rather pathetic."

"Hojo here."

"He's the same as his descendant."

"Sesshomaru." Kagome blanched and looked down at her hands. Sango took the silence as an approval.

"Well he is handsome. But after that he's cold hearted and prideful. Though I think the anti-human thing is part of his all powerful taiyoukai image."

"That what I was thinking, but what if it's not him? What if it's someone we have yet to meet?" Sango hugged her.

"Don't worry. Just know that no matter who it is I want you to be happy and Inuyasha really doesn't deserve you. Now let's get out of here."

"He's sure to be back at the hut by now. This time I'll say farewell much more calmly."

"You're leaving us," Sango gasped on the verge of tears.

"Not really. Although when I thought about that, I decided everyone except Inuyasha and the clay doll are invited to join. But what I meant is this is the end of my feelings for him."


Back at the palace Sesshomaru tried to figure out why Naraku would send a disguised spell caster after him. A knock came at the door.

"You may enter Rin." The little girl entered the study shyly. She could be the mikos daughter. Argh! What am I thinking? Rin stopped in front of his desk and bowed.

"What is it?" He tried to keep all emotion out of his voice. She was one of the few things in his life that he actually had to put an effort in sounding in different about.

"It's about the demon Jaken spoke of." Now this intrigued him. "The demon was sent after Kagome-chan. The bird of paradise demon was there to distract her." Distract her from what?

"How did Jaken get false information?" That little toad. Why do I keep him around?

"Thank you Rin you go and play." She smiled and ran off. That makes more sense. He means to curse her.

And you just left her there.

Why can't I shut you up anymore? I haven't been able to shut you up since I met that girl.

Yes, but it is not the same as before. Now, though I still act on instincts and you on logics we're balanced and want the same thing.

Her. They both said.


Inuyasha was sitting in a tree waiting for Kagome.

"Inuyasha can you come on a walk with me?" He looked down and saw Kagome dressed in a priestesses clothes.

"Sure." Maybe she'll let me apologize. I have no idea what I did but I know it's got to do with Kikyo. He hopped down and walked silently behind her.

I should get this over with. She turned and she took him in. She took in his hair, his eyes, his ears; she took it all in. She looked down at the ground and kept her voice low.

"I shouldn't have gone off on you and I apologize."

"Kagome, I..." She cut him off. Her voice grewsofter yet.

"No, it's okay. I get it. Not every dream comes true or more accurately not everyones ' dreams come true. I should have known better you two were fated to be together.'

"What are you saying?" Finally she looked at him with sadness in her eyes.

"What I'm saying is it's over Inuyasha." She hugged him and walked away leaving Inuyasha with a stunned expression on his face. What just happened? I think I just lost Kagome. He stared after her before taking off. He didn't hear her say to meet everyone back at the hut.

Wow. I feel better. That was easier than I thought it'd be. I still feel a little sad. Kagome started to pick herbs as something to do before they left. When she got back to the hut Shippo was playing with Kilala. Miroku was meditating with the impression of Sango's hand on the side of his face. Sango glared at the fire. So he's not back yet. Kagome heaved a heavy sigh.

"Kagome-san, Inuyasha is not with you?" Miroku opened an eye at her. She handed Sango the herbs and answered with her back turned to him.

"No, I left him in the forest. I'm going to get some exercise while we are waiting." The tone of her voice told them she'd be alright alone.