TRAGIC SOUL

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Kagome. These characters belong solely to Rumiko Takahashi and Viz.

I do however own my own creations.

A/N: Kagome has lived the past 10 years as Diana King after defeating Adimara and saving Inuyasha, Kouga,Sesshoumaru and her pups in our last installment. Suffering from amnesia, will she be able to accept Inuyasha and her world of demons and magic?

Chapter 9

Flora stared at the sight in front of her before fainting dead away. As she came to, she awoke to Diana's face,

"Flora? Are you alright?", Diana asked.

"Uhhh yea,", the older woman started to say, "I just thought I saw ..."

"Me?", asked Inuyasha.

Flora looked at Inuyasha. He was back to his human form,

"Yes, you ... you were ...you had ...silver hair and ... and ... dog ears.", said Flora, sitting up.

"It's true, Flora, he does have silver hair and dog ears.", said Diana.

"Huh?", the Hispanic woman stared at Diana.

"Don't faint again, Flora. Inuyasha, if you please.", said Diana.

Inuyasha removed his necklace again, revealing his true form. Flora stared again but didn't faint,

"Are they real?", she asked.

"Is what real?", asked Inuyasha.

"Your ... your ears?", said Flora.

"Last time I checked, yea.", said Inuyasha, sarcastically.

"Can I touch them?"

Inuyasha sighed and said, "For you, old woman, sure. You kinda remind me of another old woman I used to know.", he thought of Kaede as he said this.

Flora stood up and gently rubbed the soft, fluffy ears. They twitched under her touch. Then she examined his claws,

"I've never seen anything like this before. Are there really demons in this world?", she asked.

"Yup. Loads of'em. Lots of the ones in the United States are dangerous. Other demons in the world attempt to live within society.", said Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha,", asked Diana, "Please tell me some more about your world."

"It's your world too, Kagome.", said Inuyasha.

"I don't know, Inuyasha, I'm still confused.", said Diana, "But, I am concerned about your littlest one ...Tia was her name?"

"Yes. Tia was only 2 months old when you disappeared. She's 10 now. I hope she'll take to you. She believes you are still alive, though, so I believe she will.", said Inuyasha.

"You have so many, will I ever remember all their names?", Diana sighed.

Inuyasha went over and held her, "WE have so many. I know how to convince you once and for all that you are Kagome."

"How are you going to finally convince me, Inuyasha?", asked Diana.

"Easy. You have a birthmark on your inner right thigh about 2 inches above your knee.", he said to Diana softly.

Diana just looked at him and blinked. Finally, she repeated her request that he tell her more about their lives. As she sat down with Flora, Inuyasha told her various tales. She still had trouble believing all she heard but now she sat fascinated and riveted to him. So did her friend.

The day passed quickly as they listened to Inuyasha. He ordered dinner for the three of them and they ate heartily. Finally, Flora said she had to go. Diana walked her down to her car. As Flora got in, Diana asked,

"Well, Flora? What do you think?"

"Well, I guess I'll believe in magic and demons from now on. He's cute, Diana."

"He's right, Flora.", said Diana.

"About what?"

"The birthmark on my right thigh. No one else knows about that but my doctors."

"Are you going to go with him, Diana? Back to Canada?", asked Flora.

"I think I may. And, Flora?"

"Yes?"

"Call me Kagome."