No Longer Needed

Chapter 3

With Inuyasha's gang. (Plus Kikyo)

"Don't you think that Kagome would have come back by now?" Sango asked when Kikyo had gone to bathe in a hot spring. At that moment Kadae walked into the room, noticing that the subject she had been waiting for came up but she say in the corner without a word.

"It is rather peculiar, don't you agree Inuyasha?" Miroku asked.

"Yeah, I do but I can't go back to see her with Kikyo around me." He said lowly, "We only agreed to this to protect her." Just then Kikyo walked in and looked around.

"What's going on? Why is everybody so quiet and look sad. Is it because you miss me?" She said fanning her self, but it was visible that Sango was biting her tongue holding back any insults she was thinking of.

"I'm going for a walk, Miroku will you come with me?" Sango asked avoiding any eye contact with the self righteous bitch standing in the room.

"No, ye will not be going anywhere." Kadae finally spoke up from her corner. "Ye all have explaining to do and so do I." Everyone seemed dumbfounded, they understood that they had explaining but why would Kadae explain anything. "Why have ye abandon Kagome after everything she has done ye all?"

Kikyo looked outraged by her question, "Because she is worthless and is only a copy. They have all finally been released from her, and seeked me out to replace her. She was dragging everyone down and only whined and complained to and about my sweet Inu here." She looked at Inuyasha with what were meant to be loving warm eyes but only shined with death, sorrow and self pity. "She is useless, stupid and couldn't hit a target if it was standing still."

Many started to fume including Inuyasha but Kadae held disgust for her older sibling, "Well none of you ought to worry about her again." They all looked up, except Kikyo, in a panic not understanding where this is going. She fumbled around and brought out a letter and placed it on the floor in front of her. Sango approached and took the letter cautiously and opened it and read it silently. By the time she had finished reading her eyes were wide with tears streaking her face.

"What does it say?" Miroku took the letter knowing Sango couldn't talk though her violent sobs. Miroku then read it out loud:

Dear Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Kilala and Inuyasha.

I over heard everything that you guys said in the hut today and I sincerely apologize for being such a burden. Please forgive me for everything.

Sango, you were like a sister to me and best friend, I'm so thankful that I could spend that time with you. It was nice being able to talk to a girl here that I thought understood me. By the way, you and Miroku both have feeling for each other and I hope that you get together, because underneath the lecherous side of Miroku, he is a good man and I know he will take care of you.

Miroku I'm sorry for writing your secret above but it has to happen one day, and there's no time like the present. Try to keep your cursed hand under control for Sango and it may result in less injuries. I'm glad I met you and you were like an older brother to me, I found it easier to talk to you than my own brother back home.

Shippo, you felt like a son to me but I guess I got carried away in my own little world. I hope you grow up to be a big strong demon, and one day you might be able to beat Inuyasha in a fight. Good luck, and don't bug him to much, don't forget to take care of Kilala!

Inuyasha, I'm glad I met you and am sorry I got in the way of you and Kikyo; I see that there is not room in your heart for me. Even so, I still love you but I hope to move on with someone else and forget that feeling so it will no longer burden anyone.

I hope I do get to see you all again one day but for now, forgetting everything is probably best thing to do for all of us.

Love, Kagome.

As Miroku finished reading there was silence, everyone processed the words in the letter. "Finally, it was about time that the wrench found her place but does she think that anyone will love her? She's still delusional." Inuyasha got up without a word and punched her stomach, making her double over in pain.

"No one calls her those names but ME!" Inuyasha bellowed as everyone was still in shock with the letter and now that Inuyasha punched Kikyo in the stomach, no one expected this to happen in a million years. He slowly calmed down but not by much, "Go and never show your face around me again because I'm not sure if I could control my anger." His claws dug into his skin causing blood to pour from the fresh wound created.

"Why do you do this Inuyasha? I thought you loved me." Kikyo asked still on the ground in pain.

"How could I love something like you, you self righteous bitch." She got up still holding her stomach and glared at everyone but received more threatening glares in return, so she headed to the door knowing she couldn't do much in this state.

Once Inuyasha had calmed down he turn to Kadae, "You said you have a few things to explain and how did you get that?" He pointed to the letter Miroku was going over again.

"Once Kagome heard ye, she ran to the well and I found her in tears. I calmed her and spoke to her asking what she will do and she replied that she will write a letter letting ye all know she understands. I waited for her to return by the sacred tree but she told me something's," She paused, "But she should explain them when ye all meet again. She has gone to collect the rest of the shards and destroy Naraku alone."

Everyone remained silent and Sango burst into tears, sobbing into Miroku's clothing. "I'm not about to let her forget me or move on with anyone else. She is definitely not facing this alone, and I'm the only one that is allowed to protect her." inuyasha whispered to himself, his bangs still covered his eyes but you could see a tear dripping down his face. "What do you say we set things straight?"

"Did you admit to loving her, Inuyasha?" Miroku asked ignoring his question.

"Mind your own business monk! Are you guys coming or saying?" Inuyasha headed to the door.

"Of course, but first I suggest dinner and sleep so we can focus tomorrow." Everyone agree and headed off to sleep after dinner, Kagome, please forgive me. I need you… Was Inuyasha last thought before dreaming of reuniting with his Kagome.

Hey readers

I know this is only short but I needed the scene where they read the letter. Plus next chapter with be longer to make up for it. Thank you for all the reviews, I got so many more than I expected and I'll take the advice and not upload after a certain amount because I only have six chapters written (but I've been re-writing everything and am going to re-redo the 6th one) so it'll be hard to get them done on time, but I'll still do it as fast as possible.

If you have any attack names or character names and description please PM me because I'll need a few more and I have one OC character now.

Next time, Kagome will meet up with Kadae, training will commence and will Kagome master the Pure Heart and Tainted Twist attacks? Will she meet with Inuyasha? Does Inuyasha search for her or continue with his quest?

Until next time, Bubblyblush.