I'm sooo sorry! I've been a bit preoccupied lately, so posting has been put on the back burner, and will be until around the middle of May. Even though school is winding down, I still have a midterm (how can you get 2 midterms in 1 class? It makes no sense), finals, a field trip, I'm trying to transfer schools, I'm working on about 10 other fics, plus I like to be a few written chapters ahead before I post, and so on…

I've just started chapter 17 for this fic, and I may be close to halfway done…yes it is long…

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Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha. The characters and story are the property of Rumiko Takahashi. I do own this storyline and any original characters that will appear.

Chappie 10: Hell on Earth

Two weeks after Kagome had completely recovered from the attack and regained her strength, she took a stroll through the forest, headed towards the Bone Eater's well. The young girl had finally snuck out from under Inuyasha's watchful eye. She had decided to use the jewel to allow passage through the well to only those she deemed worthy. So no more giant bugs for her.

Wishing on the Shikon jewel somewhat drained her physically, so she sat down on the nice cool grass, her back resting against the well wall. Leaning her head back, Kagome watched as the pale, billowing clouds floated above her, bright against the soft blue sky. The miko's eyes drifted closed as her mind wandered to the happenings of the past two weeks. During that span of time, there had been a lot of tension between herself and the hanyou. Even though he was watching over her, it seemed as though InuYasha had been trying to avoid her, trying to distance himself from her. He was watching her from afar. She didn't understand it…and she didn't like it. It was as if he was hiding something from her, but what?

'What did I do wrong?'

Her thoughts settled on a rather confusing conversation they had had a about a week and a half earlier. What had he been trying to tell her? She had no clue…

"Kagome, can I talk to you?"

"Sure InuYasha."

"Um…alone"

"I-I guess so."

Kagome followed InuYasha out of the hut. They walked at a rather slow pace since Kagome was still a bit weak from the battle. Even though Midoriko had healed her wound, she was still in pain after being thrown around like a rag doll. They walked in an uncomfortable silence for a while, both deep in their own thoughts; InuYasha debating whether or not telling Kagome how he felt was the right thing to do, Kagome wondering what InuYasha wanted to discuss.

'Well, whatever it is, it must be important. InuYasha has had me on strict bed rest since the fight. He wouldn't just bring me out here for no good reason.'

Kagome was so wrapped up in her thoughts that she nearly walked into InuYasha when he stopped abruptly, right in front of the Goshinboku. The hanyou turned to face her.

"Um, Kagome?"

"Yes InuYasha?"

"Um, I, um…"

"What is it?"

"Kagome I…"

"What?!"

"Never mind."

Before Kagome could so much as blink, he was gone. 'What was that about? Well that was a waste of time. I'd better get back to the hut.'

To say that InuYasha was angry would be an understatement. He was downright pissed. His plan had been to distance himself from the miko in order to stop himself from hurting her anymore than he already had. But he just couldn't leave her alone.

'Damn it! This isn't working! I thought that if I stayed away from Kagome that my feelings for her would go away too. But now I just want her even more than before. What the hell am I supposed to do now?' He spent the next hour brooding over his options, until the sun had set. 'Well, I guess I'd better head back before they all start questioning me.' So InuYasha started on his way back to Kaede's hut, without any idea as to what to do next.

"Well, tomorrow's the day. I hope I can get Kagome to be my mate. She's so perfect…mmm perfect…" Kouga's mind began to wander towards some rather…perverted thoughts, but he quickly snapped back to reality as the stench of dog assaulted his nose. "That mutt has no business being around her. He has no right to even go anywhere near her. She's too good for him. Hell, she's too good for me. But I know I can treat her so much better than that insolent puppy could ever dream to! I love her more than he ever could!"

The wolf prince was relaxing on the largest branch of an old oak tree, his legs outstretched and crossed, his arms folded across his chest. He just sat there, thinking about what the following day would bring. The demon smirked to himself. He himself, of royal youkai lineage, heir to the throne of the Southern lands, was head over heals in love…with a human girl! And not just any girl, a miko! The miko that guarded the Shikon No Tama! What was it about her that caused him to feel this way? Was it her beauty or her brilliant mind? Or how about the fact that she was the kindest, most pure-hearted, loving creature on the face of the earth? Her power? Strength? His smirk grew at the memory of when he learned how audacious that little spitfire could be! His cheek still slightly burned at the thought.

And with pleasant thoughts of Kagome swimming around in his head, he fell into a content sleep.

The group had just finished their supper and were settling down for the night. The faint glow from the dying embers of the campfire cast an eerie glow over the faces of the travelers. Shippou was sleeping soundly, curled up and snuggling close to his surrogate mother in her baby blue sleeping bag. Sango was resting in a light pink sleeping bag Kagome had given her, as Kirara lay nestled into her pillow. Miroku, per usual, was only a few feet away from his fiancée, leaning against the trunk of a large tree, his arms wrapped protectively around his shakujou.

InuYasha, however, was scanning the group, searching for any sign of suspicious movement. When he was sure that the rest of his companions were asleep, he silently dropped to the ground. Without even a second glance he was off. He had seen one of Kikyou's shindamachuu earlier that day and he thought it would be the perfect opportunity to break off the relationship once and for all. That way, he could spend his time making it up to Kagome instead of cheating on her. He was going to tell the clay pot to go to hell…without him.

Unbeknownst to him, someone else was awake at the campsite. Kagome. She waited a few minutes before getting up, careful not to awaken her kitsune, and quietly followed the hanyou. She had also seen the glowing white serpent and knew where that sneaky dog was off to. Her miko powers, having been strengthened greatly by the presence of the Shikon jewel, guided her towards her incarnation, hoping against hope that he was not going there for the reasons her instincts were telling her.

As InuYasha walked into the clearing that held the sacred tree, he felt his breath hitch. "Kikyou. I need to speak with you." he said, his voice low and serious.

Kikyou, who had been admiring the scar caused by her arrow over fifty years ago, turned to face him. She was slightly taken aback by his tone and facial expression. It looked to her as if he was plotting against her, and that just wouldn't do. If she wanted everything to go according to plan, he would have to obey her. She had no choice but to reach for the love she knew he had for her. After murmuring something under her breath, she began walking towards him. With each step, a piece of his heart was stolen, until he belonged to her once more. Thoughts of Kagome flew from his mind and were replaced with those of the dead priestess that stood before him.

"InuYasha, my love. You have finally decided to come with me to the fiery pits of hell. The place where we can live together forever. But the plans have changed. I have found a way for us to remain here on earth for all eternity. Bring me my reincarnation, my sweet. That way, my soul may return to me and nothing can stand in our way, especially that girl."

"Of course, my love." said InuYasha, his voice rather robotic, his eyes glazed over with love, devotion, but most of all…lust.

As the two embraced, they fell to the ground in a deep and passionate kiss, their clothes scattered to the wind.

EWWWW! That last line almost made me sick! Hope you liked this chapter!

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Until next time. Sayonara minna-san!