Inuyasha couldn't shake the thoughts that ran annoyingly through his mind. He could almost hear Kagome's voice now. The fear that filled her words ripped through him. It felt like he couldn't do anything right. He just wanted…well, Inuyasha wasn't sure what he wanted. But, if he had a wish it would be to stay with Kagome. Even though she was afraid of him.

'How could I be so stupid? No one will ever trust me. For one day I wish I could walk down the street without strangers looking me up and down. I don't know how I could have thought Kagome would be different. She's just another stranger to me. I won't let my mind slip like that again. I have to remember that this world is against me. That includes her.'

Inuyasha realized that for the first time he was actually feeling his emotions and taking the time to think about them. He was so used to just pushing his stupid emotional flaws out of his mind and never dealing with them. This girl had changed him in the matter of a few days. He hated that she had that effect on him.

'That stupid girl better learn to take care of herself without me around.'

Guilt suddenly came over him. He had made very few promises in his life. But, he was a man of his word. Inuyasha couldn't help but feel like less of a man for breaking his promise to protect her. Without missing a beat the half demon turned around and ran back toward the apartment. He had made up his mind. He was going to keep the promise he made. If anything should happen to Kagome while he's still breathing, he would never forgive himself.

As Inuyasha neared the apartment, his heart skipped a beat. It was faint but, the smell of demons was in the air. The building's door was now in his sight and he went dashing into the building. He stopped for a second. Bodies were scattered all over the lobby of the apartment…human bodies.

'They're here!'

A scream shook him lose from his mind. He went running toward the stairwell. As, he rounded the corner he dug his claws into the wall and bounded up the stairs. Another scream echoed through the apartment complex.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha's voice reverberated through the stairwell.

'Just a little further. Hold on Kagome, I'm coming.'

Inuyasha hurried up the stairs and was suddenly grabbed in mid-step. His back was slammed up against the wall. A metal railing dug into his back and forced a growl out of him. Inuyasha regained focus and saw Kouga's face.

"Well, where do you think you're going, traitor?" A fist tightened into Inuyasha's trench coat and shoved him harder into the railing. "You should really forget about the girl. She's human. That race is weak. She would have died eventually anyways…"

Another growl came up from Inuyasha's throat. "Bastard!" Inuyasha said as he sent a fist flying into Kouga's stomach. He heard the air leave Kouga's lungs. The demon was knocked into the wall opposite of Inuyasha where he struggled to catch his breath. Inuyasha didn't give him the chance. He sent his boot flying into Kouga's face. The force from the kick sent Kouga falling backwards down the stairs. Inuyasha quickly climbed the rest of the stairs with a sinking feeling in his stomach.

'Kagome…Don't die on me. Damn it. You have to live!'

A/N: alright people. I love you guys. Your support is really inspiring. When I get alot of support it makes me want to write! so I hope you liked the update. Don't worry for those of you who don't like cliffies I'll update soon.