Inuyasha could only stare as Kagome shot an arrow up at Naraku preventing him from catching her. She said that she knew who he would choose and obviously she thought that he would choose Kikyo. He didn't know himself. It was a terrifying decision but right now someone who cared about was falling to their death.

"KAGOME!" The name was wrenched out of him and he couldn't stop from leaping down after her. Kagome had taught him to care, to need, to rely on other people. She taught him how to laugh and smile and he felt peaceful around her. He couldn't give her up, he refused too. He…he…needed her!

He didn't know what Naraku would do to Kikyo but he refused to think that he would hurt her. Onigumo still lived in Naraku and he was in love with the other Priestess. Inuyasha owed Kikyo his life but his heart belonged to Kagome.

The truth almost staggered him as he realized how much he relied on Kagome. Although Kikyo and Kagome looked similar, they were completely different. Kikyo was always calm and almost cold than Kagome who was always ready with a smile and a laugh. She was playful, loved to joke and always showed her emotions. He was even endeared to her quick temper.

"Kagome! Don't die on me! I'm coming for you, just hold on!" He yelled as he leapt down the mountain as quickly as he could. He was able to reach the ground and he used his strength to leap up. He opened his arms and sighed with relief as he felt Kagome's familiar weight.

He landed on a ledge that jutted out from the cliff and put her down. She opened her eyes and stared at him in surprise. Relief soared through him as he stared into the brown eyes that have become a much needed comfort to him.

"I-Inuyasha?"

"Kagome! What were you thinking pulling a stunt like that!" He stared at her almost in anger. Fear...terror really was closer to what he was actually feeling, but he hated showing that type of emotion. Tears hung in her eyelashes and she was staring at him as though she was looking at a ghost.

"You came for me."

"Of course I did, idiot! Stay here. I'll be back."

"Okay!" she said and nodded her head.