I Do Not Own Inuyasha!

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Chapter 3

-Forgiveness-

(The mushy chapter)

When he reached the village he expected Kagome to have gone back to her home and Shippo bickering on how he was mean to Kagome, it was always like that after they argued. To his surprise though as he entered the village he spotted Kagome sitting down on the same tree he had rejected her offer to become human for her. His gut seemed to tighten. He couldn't bring himself to look at her so he tried to speed up his pace not even sure of himself where exactly he was headed he just didn't want to be in another awkward situation.

"Inuyasha"

He stopped on his tracks refusing to turn to look at her.

"Please look at me Inuyasha." She pleaded with a hurtful voice. He paused before looking back. He was a little taken back by the way she was looking at him. She wasn't glaring at him, she wasn't holding any tears on her eyes, and she was just smiling her famous Kagome smile even though it held a tint of sadness to it.

He turned his body to her as she placed herself to her feet walking towards him. His mouthed opened but he wasn't so sure what to say yet his tongue rolled off the first thing that popped up.

"I'm sorry Kagome."

She shook her head, "No Inuyasha you shouldn't be. I should be the one apologizing." She looked down for a second before turning her eyes back to his. "I was trying to do the same thing Kikyou tried, trying to make you human was wrong of me Inuyasha. No one should change you, every time I thought of us ever being together you would be human in those thoughts and that wasn't right, I realize now that was a mistake and I'm sorry. I love you just the way you are Inuyasha and even if you cannot return those feelings back to me it's ok."

"Kagome." He wasn't sure what to say but no matter what though he really did care for the young miko. Without hesitating he hugged her whispering to her, "I'm so sorry Kagome I didn't mean to hurt you, I'll always be here when you need me."

The young miko embraced him back tightly biting on her lower lip shutting her eyes tightly wanting to fight back the tears that welled up.

"Arigato Inuyasha"

They held each other both afraid to let go and face the moment that would come after. For Kagome her heart ached knowing the first man she had fallen for couldn't feel the same. 'Perhaps it was never meant to be' she thought thinking back on Kikyou and Inuyasha, maybe the reason she stumbled on the well that day wasn't too came back to Inuyasha possibly it was just to purify the hatred the Shikon No Tama held after Kikyou's heart when she died. It didn't matter now though, Inuyasha would always be there for her and she would always be there for him.

Inuyasha's heart too held its own ache. It was different for him though, he knew he and Kagome would do well after this incident and the ache would go away but one pain that wouldn't is the sting that Sesshomaru caused him to feel after he pushed him away.

The moment was serene both figures embracing each other did not realize three heads popped out from inside the hut to look at the sweet scene in front of them.

"Come on Inuyasha lets go inside." Kagome spoke softly breaking the silence.

He broke away nodding but before he could turn to walk away Kagome reached out over to him taking off the sacred beads that were once used to control him. He looked up a bit shocked but she once again smiled getting hold of his hand leading him to the hut.

Miroku, Sango and Shippo stopped their eavesdropping going back inside before getting caught.

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It was almost dawn outside and everyone was fast asleep when Inuyasha woke up.

After yesterdays discussion Kagome agreed to stay a bit longer before heading back to her home time promising to the others that she would come back whenever she may have the time but not often enough since she was beginning her first year in high school. Sango decided that after Kagome left she would go back to her own village to perhaps fix things up and Miroku offered to help her and the young fox would stay in Kaede's village. Inuyasha though throughout the whole conversation stood quiet. Sango was the first to speak to him telling him that he was welcomed to stay at her village; he smiled at the demon exterminator saying he would think of it.

Now he was watching the sun rise from his seat on a branch on a high tree. The soft rays of the sun hit his eyes softly causing the golden hue to illuminate, his arms hidden inside the fire rat sleeves.

He blinked.

He never thought he would make friends. He was a loner in some sort of way. He was a hanyou, a half-breed not accepted in neither demon or human society and now his traveling companions became his most trustworthy acquaintances. The cheerful lecherous monk, the brave female demon exterminator, the young kit, and of course the good hearted but very temperament reincarnated miko. They have proved their loyalty to him, not only that but accepted him. He was really going to miss them but of course would not admit it.

Then he began to ask questions to himself now. What did he have to do now? Kagome had a life to live in her time. Sango and Miroku would probably have a life together now that his wind tunnel was gone and the young kit is still a child so he would live his life care free and without a worry. Everyone seemed to have something to do but him.

Then Sesshomaru came inside his thoughts. The cold hearted inu youkai lord. He felt a needle prick the inside of his heart. Would he ever be able to forget about him? Inuyasha leaned his body over to the side of the trunk of the tree he was sitting on bowing his head low, his silver bangs covering his eyes. A heartrending smile placed itself on his lips as he thought of the heartless western lord.

"Damn you." He whispered to the passing breeze.

"No damn me for even falling for you" he corrected himself as lonesome tear slid down his pale cheek.

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-Sesshomaru-

The dog demon lord sat crossed legged watching the young human companion sleep in his lap. He brushed ebony tresses away from her face as she dazedly began to sit up rubbing her eyes off sleep; she let out a quiet yawn.

"Lord Sesshomaru."

"Yes Rin?"

Her large dark brown innocent eyes looked up to his golden orbs. "I'm hungry."

The side of his lip twitched trying to restrain a chuckle. "Go wash up Rin then you can go and enjoy your meal." The young girl nodded before she turned to exit his quarters. He would never admit it, not even if the underworld would freeze over on how much he cared for the young human girl. He despised the humans and now he found himself caring over one. He stood walking over to his veranda overlooking the beautiful flowers and exotic plants that grew on his garden. Water lilies floating above a small stream that ran beneath a small bridge.

His mind though was like the water lilies but instead of floating freely over the water it felt like he was wedged in between hard stone with the thoughts he was having, especially on last night's acquaintance with Inuyasha.

Then he fell to the ground one hand positioned on the side of his head, his lips in an annoyed grin.

"Inuyasha, why can't I seem to seize you out of my mind?"

He couldn't seem to get the image of his sibling's expression away from his mind. The way Inuyasha's eyes flickered fear when he swooned low to capture his lips. A small pang hit him like a blow to the heart after recalling Inuyasha's hurtful appearance after he pushed him away.

Why was he even feeling regret for Inuyasha? He hated that walking accident that shames his Inu Youkai blood line. He could kill him; it would be easy after all he was superior to the hanyou. Then again he had many chances to do so but always found himself not to. The alpha demon's brows furrowed together as he comprehended the situation more clearly. He finally understood why he wasn't able to bring himself to annihilate the half breed and why Inuyasha's hurtful face caused him to feel ashamed.

"It has seemed I have inherited a piece of father's heart." He grinned aggravated.

He cared for the half breed.

No it was more than that.

He loved him.

The daiyoukai's grin wiped itself away from his lips.

He loved Inuyasha, as much as he would have wanted to neglect such thought and emotion he couldn't. The irritation of the realization only proved for it to be truer. He was no fool he lived long enough to know that such disgusting weakening emotion was not easily abstracted. He would not surrender to such emotion but it was time for him to do.

He finally awoke the true sentiment that was buried inside his heart.

He sat on the veranda one knee bent as one hand rested on it. His golden eyes looking out gazing at the serene scene ahead of him.

"Lady Rin! Please do not run down the corridor in such a way it is not very lady like!"

Sesshomaru heard one of the servants yell out as his eyes turned to look at the entrance of his chambers when the doors slid open Rin coming in.

"Ah! Lady Rin please ask Master Sesshomaru for permission before launching yourself inside his bedroom chamber!" the servant nearly shrieked at the child's disobedience.

"Lord Sesshomaru look at the beautiful kimono I got!" Rin exclaimed happily spreading her arms for him to get a full view. His expressionless face turned back to the previous scene not acknowledging the young girl.

"Rin, listen to Yuiko and be more obedient towards her." He said in his toneless voice. Rin looked down, "Hai Lord Sesshomaru." Her little steps beginning to walk away.

"It looks lovely on you." Rin's face lit up "Thank You Lord Sesshomaru!" she ran out the door with the servant named Yuiko screeching, "Lady Rin!"

"Yuiko."

The servant bowed deeply to her master, "Yes Lord Sesshomaru."

"Arrange the guest room beside my own, I am bringing company."

"Yes my lord." She left calling out to the other servants to assemble the room for the expected guest.

Sesshomaru stood up wondering how he was going to bring the young inu beta over willingly he did not know but he was going to make sure he did not come back alone.

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Hmm short and both Fluffy and Inu-pup were a little bit out of character. Maybe I am moving them too fast but I want to get to the fluff parts already I do not want to keep Inu-pup suffering! Reviews are always welcomed! Thank You.