An Unbreakable Promise
Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha.
A/N: is being so pissy. Every time I think of a scene stopper (o.o.o.o.o.o) it doesn't show. But now, it works so hooray!
Chapter Two - I Hate You
The morning light streamed through the cracks of the hut as Kagome opened her eyes. She yawned. Tears appeared at the corners of her eyes and she simply brushed then off.
Kagome stepped outside, her socks absorbing the morning dew. She made her way to a nearby stream. Kagome sighed. How long have I been asleep? It feels like days... She paused for a moment before moving on. I doubt that.
When Kagome reached the stream, she kneeled as close to the waters edge as possible, cupped water into her hands, and splashed it onto her face. She shivered. Despite the warm weather, the water was ice cold. Kagome laid back to relax. She sighed. As soon as she slipped into a light slumber, InuYasha and Shippo came running through the trees shouting at the top of their lungs.
"AH!" Kagome jumped to her feet as her heart thudded out of control. Both InuYasha and Shippo eyed her warily.
"Kagome...," InuYasha said, cautiously walking up to her. She clenched her fists tightly.
"ARGH!" InuYasha jumped back in fear as Kagome inched her way closer, her eyes flashing dangerously."YOU ASS!"
"Wait! Kagome--"
"OSUWARI!"
BAM.
"Bitch...," InuYasha muttered.
"InuYasha," Kagome said, her voice saccharine sweet. "DON'T EVER SCARE ME LIKE THAT AGAIN!" With that said, Kagome whirled around and stomped back to Kaede's hut, all the while cursing under her breath. Shippo clicked his tongue.
"InuYasha..."
"Shut up, runt."
"Well, it was your fau -- OWWW! What the hell was that for?!" Shippo cried indignantly. InuYasha had gotten up -- the spell having worn off by then -- and had smacked Shippo upside his head.
"Keh! You asked for it." Shippo just grumbled something about immature jerks and bounced away. InuYasha sighed. Why me? Just then, InuYasha felt the presence of Kikyo's Shinidamachu. "Kikyo..." InuYasha stared at her general direction before running to her... just as Kagome did the same...
o.o.o.o.o.o
She' s here. Kagome made her way around the trees before she reached Goshinboku. She hid behind a tree as she watched InuYasha and Kikyo converse. InuYasha...
"InuYasha...," Kikyo said, her voice full of regret. She averted her eyes from his. "It was a mistake," she said softly.
"What was, Kikyo?" It's me you idiot, Kagome thought sadly.
"It was all a mistake," Kikyo repeated. "I never should have brought that reincarnation of mine into existence."
Silence.
Kagome held her breath in anticipation. InuYasha couldn't take the silence any longer. His patience snapped as he held Kikyo tightly.
"Damnit, Kikyo! How many times do I have to tell you?! I've never stopped thinking about you! Ever!" Kikyo floundered for a moment before giving into the embrace. Kagome took a step back. She choked back a sob and turned around. She did the only thing that came to her mind. She ran.
InuYasha let go of Kikyo. They locked gazes. He lowered his head and whispered into her ear. "I have to go now." Kikyo gave him an understanding nod. He turned around and ran back to the others.
When he reached the hut, he was bombarded with questions. InuYasha looked around, trying to drown out their voices before realizing that there was something wrong with the picture. No Kagome.
"Hey! Hello? You there?" Sango knocked on InuYasha's head for emphasis. He shook his head and growled. Sango just rolled her eyes.
"Where were you?" Miroku inquired. He saw InuYasha's posture stiffen and, noticing the change of mood, shot him a look -- both understanding and disapproving. He sighed.
"Miroku?" Sango looked at the now silent monk and realization hit her like a ton of bricks. She turned around to face InuYasha, her face livid with rage. "You ass! How could you?! How could you go to Kikyo when--"
"InuYasha!" Shippo looked at InuYasha with immense hatred. Sango clamped her mouth shut. "You! It's because of you! You're the reason Kagome always leaves! You're the reason she ran off a while ago! You're the reason she's in pain! It's all because of you!" Shippo fixed InuYasha an intense glare. "I hope you're happy!"
Shippo started to sob uncontrollably. He ran out of the hut. Sango and Miroku looked at InuYasha. He broke the silence. "I think I'll go find Kagome--"
"No," Miroku said, his expression blank.
"What?"
"I said, 'No'. Don't go to her InuYasha. You'll only cause her more pain."
"He's right," Sango said, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Whatever. I'll be going now." Miroku jumped up.
"You idiot!" He sighed in exasperation. "Kami... for a dog, you have an awful sense of hearing. Don't go after her!"
"And why the hell not?!"
"Because--"
"Do you love her?" Sango cut it.
"What?"
"I asked you if you love her, dumbass!" Sango snapped.
"Who?" Sango glared daggers at him. His lips formed an 'o' in understanding.
"No..."
"You sure, cause you're being a real ass about not going after her?!"
"I said, 'No'! I don't love her! I don't even like her! I love Kikyo! Kagome's nothing to me! She's just a fucking shard detect--" He shut his mouth abruptly as he stared at the horrified expressions etched on both Miroku and Sango's faces.
"Oh Kami...," Sango breathed. InuYasha slowly turned around, fear gripping his every move.
"I hate you..."
A/N: I'm reposting my chapters.