CHAPTER THREE. The not so waited, but (hopefully) greatly appreciated, CHAPTER THREEEEEEE

He soon came to a stop at a clearing in the forest close to the village. Kagome could sense him. He saw her. The sunlight had been blocked by dark rainclouds. Kagome stood there, her back to him. She tilted her head back, to face the sky, where the raindrops were beginning to fall. She ignored him. As he watched, she began to dance. The sword she had in her hands moved like water with her. She closed her eyes and listened to the raindrops whistling through the air. Her senses were heightened when she transformed. Kagome stepped left, spun, swung her sword, and heard the satisfying shatter of a raindrop slicing in two.

One.

She swung again.

Two, three.

And again.

Four, five six, seven.

Again.

Eight nine.

Once more.

Ten.

She finally came to a stop. She opened her eyes, and saw that she was facing Inuyasha. He had come out of the trees. He looked so sad in the rain. So miserable, but so beautiful.

"Though that dance was beautiful, it was the dance of sorrow, and fear. Are you afraid?" Kagome asked. Her eyes did not leave him. She didn't know whether it was her pride or her love, but she was pretty sure it was her love. Inuyasha didn't say anything.

"I see. Well, it's not like you to be afraid, but I'll let it slide. I won't tell anyone else, I promise. Your secret is safe with me." She refused to cry.

"Normally, you would slice as many raindrops as were your worries, but I have so many worries and sorrows, I just settled for ten. It seems fitting." Kagome continued. Inuyasha still didn't say anything.

"If you're going to kill me, do it now, because if not I am going to go and feel sorry for myself somewhere else." Her voice broke. Tears began sliding down her face. "I know I'm an idiot," Kagome began as Inuyasha began walking forward. "And I know t-that I should have told you. I know what you're going to say. 'Oh, Kagome, you stupid girl. How could you do this to us?'" Kagome stumbled backwards, into a tree, Inuyasha kept walking, until he was pressed against her. "Say something, Inuyasha, or I swear I will say the word." Kagome said, and then let out a sob. She tried her very best to hold the others back. Inuyasha brought his face down to his, until their noses rubbed against each other's. Kagome stared up at Inuyasha, eyes wide and scared. She gripped her sword tightly. Her hands hurt from her nails, but that didn't matter.

"Oh, dear me, Kagome. Is this what you do now?" A sweet voice called from behind Inuyasha. Kagome immediately recognised the voice.

"Yuuki!" Kagome gasped, wiping her eyes of tears and pushed Inuyasha out of the way.

"Hello, Kagome." Yuuki said. She twirled a strand of blonde hair around her petite finger.

"What do you want?" Kagome snapped, raising her sword before her.

"I have come to tell you your execution date, my dear. Remember, when one of us mingles with a demon, or even a hanyou, we are to be executed for violation of rules." Yuuki said. Kagome stared at Yuuki for a moment, and then lowered her sword. There was no getting out of this.

"What? No, I'm not gonna let that happen!" Inuyasha roared. Yuuki's eyes flashed.

"Shut up, you insolent hanyou. You're nothing more than trash, you have no right to talk!" Yuuki snapped. Inuyasha made a disgusted sound and drew his sword.

"Sit!" Kagome cried. Inuyasha screeched as he face planted into the ground. Kagome looked back at Yuuki.

"When?" Kagome asked.

"One month from now, Kagome," Yuuki's eyes softened. "Goodbye, sister Kagome. You were the one Captain I was proud to have." Yuuki whispered. She fell to one knee and put her right hand over her heart. Kagome smiled.

"You were my top soldier, Yuuki, and I am so happy you are now lieutenant." Kagome said. She eyes the badge on Yuuki's chest. Yuuki smiled, nodded, and then was gone. The rain had begun to fall harder.

"What the hell, Kagome! I could have taken her!" Inuyasha bellowed.

"You cannot defeat the White Rabbit, Inuyasha. I'm sorry, but my execution is inevitable." Kagome said dully. "Come on. If we keep getting wet, we'll catch a cold." Sadness overwhelmed her, and she couldn't take it. Kagome slid the ring off her finger and she was suddenly in her school uniform again. Her sword was gone, and she was just Kagome once again.

"Kagome…..I need to ask you something." Inuyasha said. Kagome turned to him. She saw a strange emotion in his eyes.

"Yes, Inuyasha?"

"Do you…well, are you…..that is….ummm…Kagome," Inuyasha drew in a deep breath. "Are you in love with me?"

Kagome turned away quickly, so he couldn't see her blush, or see the tears in her eyes.

"So what if I am?" Kagome yelled over her shoulder.

"Look at me!" Inuyasha yelled.

"No!"

"Kagome, look at me, please! I need to say this….Kagome, please!" The desperation in his voice made her heart clench painfully. Kagome turned to face the hanyou.

"Kagome, I've always wondered of it was just a stupid crush or if you really loved me. I thought….you would eventually get over me. I've always been afraid of getting hurt, so I never said anything, but, Kagome…..I-I-I," Inuyasha squeezed his eyes shut as his face went beet red. "I love you!" Inuyasha cried. Kagome stared at Inuyasha. She then began laughing. She couldn't believe he would say something like that to her, even though she was a monster. She was so…..so…..happy. Kagome felt so happy, so delighted. She beamed at Inuyasha, while tears slid down her face and raindrops soaked her hair.

"Inuyasha…." Kagome was lost for words. Inuyasha smiled back at her, and it wasn't a cocky one, like he'd just one something, it was a sweet smile that told her that he was afraid, but it was okay. "I love you, too." She whispered.

"We should probably go back now. The others will be wanting to know what's happening, hell, I wanna know what's happening." Inuyasha said, a blush creeping up onto his cheeks.

"Okay, but please, Inuyasha, stay with me." Kagome begged. "I don't want to explain this alone. I'm tired of being alone." Inuyasha nodded and closed the distance between them.

"I will never leave you. Never, ever, ever." Inuyasha promised. Kagome smiled and kissed him. After what seemed like an eternity, they pulled back for air.

"Right back at you." She said.

I know it's a little short, and I know ya'll are probably like 'The fuck is this?' but I promise, there WILL be explanations!