Through Her Eyes

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Summary: They were two completely different women who coincidentally shared the same face. After a tragic accident one of them is mistaken for the other, and the other dies. Helpless, she finds herself taking over the life of a woman she barely met.

Chapter 10: Memories

About a month has passed since Kagome had encountered Sango in the diner. Kagome sat down on a bench in the gardens that Myouga had taken her to not too long ago, letting the cool September breeze hit her face. So much has happened since that day... actually, so much has happened since the day Sesshoumaru came to them.

Kagome and Inuyasha followed Sesshoumaru into the conference room, an irritated look etched on his face. Sesshoumaru was known to keep his cool under even the most trying situations. However, since the youkai's encounter with Naraku he's been on edge.

"I have never dealt with such stupidity in my life," Sesshoumaru spoke, heading over to the small bar in the corner of the room. Why they had a bar in here, Kagome didn't know, but she watched as he poured himself a glass of whiskey.

"What did the bastard say?" She heard Inuyasha growl, and Sesshoumaru took a sip of his drink.

"Nothing, he was only interested in expanding his business all the way to China. I told him no. However, the buffoon is persistent. He thinks money can win a full blooded demon like me over," He snorted.

"So there was nothing about Kikyou, or the stalker?" Kagome asked, and Sesshoumaru looked at her.

"None, in fact he claims to hate the woman. I have asked him if he had any relatives. He only has two daughters; he claims to be an only child—which I did not believe one bit. After that, he began making propositions left and right, assuming I would let his filth join me."

"Can he hate her enough to want her dead?"

"Perhaps, but that's something that cannot be determined by simply snooping. Someone will have to become close to him, or his family."

"He's married?"

"Wife is deceased."

"So his daughters then, aren't they young as shit?" Inuyasha said, folding his arms over his chest. Kagome shrugged, and Sesshoumaru pinched the bridge of his nose.

"One is the same age as Kikyou, and the other is a child."

"So go for the older daughter?" Kagome asked.

"I'll see what I can do. However, right now I am due back in China. Business calls." Sesshoumaru said as he finished the rest of his drink. "I'll tell father I have seen you."

"Father? You mean you still keep in contact with the old man?" Inuyasha asked.

"Indeed. Him and that human mother of yours demand that you call them every now and then before they decide to come back to check on you."

"I'm not a damn kid anymore," Inuyasha grumbled, and Sesshoumaru snorted.

"Your antics say otherwise. I don't blame father and your mother to constantly worry, sometimes it's a miracle you're still alive. Hanyou are a rarity nowadays, surely you remember why."

Inuyasha growled and almost lunged for him, but Kagome placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Don't." She spoke, and Inuyasha sighed as he threw Sesshoumaru a glare, who in turn merely smirked at him as he began leaving the room.

"I'll have someone inform you if I find anything worthy on Kikyou's case."

"Thank you, Sesshoumaru-sama." Kagome said, bowing her head. Sesshoumaru looked at her, and then looked at Inuyasha.

"This woman is good for you," He told him. "She can teach you some manners." With that said, he was gone, leaving an angry Inuyasha and a blushing Kagome.

Taking her thoughts away from the flashback, she studied the flowers in front of her. It was so peaceful in the gardens, and right now she just wanted to be alone. The gardens have become a sanctuary for her, the fresh air and the beautiful scenery always calming her down. Except for that day, she just couldn't take the silent treatment from him anymore, it was driving her crazy. And it was all because she just couldn't remember.

It was too much. The fact that she couldn't remember anything from the past two years was too much. It didn't matter as much, however, because Kagome figured that nothing really happened. She beginning to be happy with Inuyasha, and regaining her memory didn't matter all too much to her anymore.

However, it all went to hell after she ran into him. The ex-boyfriend she had about a year before the accident. She couldn't even remember him, and whenever his name popped in her head she had no memories associated with the name. He was a stranger for all she cared, but Inuyasha seemed to not buy it.

He had blown up, and then proceeded to act like she didn't exist. He just wouldn't understand her side of the situation, and it hurt.

Closing her eyes, she let the memory replay itself in her head.

It was exactly a week after she had met Sango, and Sango had officially became her bodyguard. It was funny seeing her in a suit, wearing black sunglasses and having a gun at her hip. She looked like a hit woman. They were taking a stroll in the mall, casually shopping here and there. Kagome was just happy to spend some girl time with Sango.

"Have you spoken to my family at all, since the accident?"

"Yeah, especially Souta. He would always come over to my parents and just hang out with Kohaku. He said being home was too hard on him right now, your mom was a wreck and suddenly became over protective of Souta, and your grandpa would always want to drag him to the cemetery to deliver gifts and say prayers and what-not. He couldn't handle the sudden chaos your 'death' put them in. They all miss you so much.

But recently, they're all doing very well."

Kagome smiled as tears formed. "I'm glad." She spoke. It pained her to know how hard her supposed death was on them, but the fact that they were doing well made her happy.

"As for everyone else, they took it pretty hard too. Especially Kouga."

"Kouga?" Who was this person? The name didn't not register in her brain.

"Yeah, you don't remember him?" Sango asked, and then face palmed herself. "Of course you don't. You didn't meet him until after we moved to our own place. You were dating him before the accident."

"I had a boyfriend?!"

"Well, you had a few. There was Houjo, some other guys you dated here and there, and then Kouga."

Kagome's eyes widened. "D-Does that mean that I-I had s-sex?"

Sango threw her a look, and laughed. "Oh, don't worry. You're still a virgin, unless you lied to me. You were always telling me that you wouldn't have sex until you were dead sure you knew you loved the person. That fact hurt Kouga, but then he realized that you guys were better as friends anyways. He's married now, last I heard."

Kagome sighed in relief. "Oh thank Kami." She said as they entered the food court. Deciding on a place to eat, they waited in line to order their food.

Sango looked around, and her eyes widened as she noticed someone walking towards them.

"What the—"

"Hey Sango, fancy seeing you here—Kagome?" Kagome turned her head at the sound of a male voice, and raised an eyebrow.

"Can I help you?"

The man looked hurt. "It's me, Kouga."

Sango looked at Kouga, and then looked at Kagome. "Kikyou-sama, I believe he has mistaken you for someone else." She didn't know if they could trust Kouga enough to reveal the truth to him. She's always been wary about him.

"Kikyou? Sango, that's Kagome."

Kagome gulped and nodded. "I'm sorry, but I am Kikyou. You have me mistaken for someone else." She lied.

Kouga's brows furrowed in confusion as he sniffed the air. "That can't be, you smell just like her!" He exclaimed. "You have to be Kagome!" Sango immediately took Kagome's arm and began dragging her away, pulling her cellphone out of her pocket.

"Takahashi-san, you need to get us. Now."

"No two people can have the same scent, you have to be Kagome. Who the hell is Kikyou anyways?" Kouga grumbled as he followed them. "Sango, I know you're lying to me! This woman, is not this Kikyou woman you speak of. I'm youkai, you can't possibly try lying to me! My nose doesn't lie!" Growling, he grabbed Kagome out of Sango's reach and darted off with her, his form blurry to the human eye.

Kagome shrieked as she heard Sango curse and then only the 'whoosh' of the wind could be heard.

"What the hell are you doing?! Let me go!" Kagome yelled, but he ignored her. Suddenly, she found herself at a park.

"Who do you think you are just kidnapping me like that!? How do you even know who I am?!" She exclaimed, and Kouga brought her into an almost bone crushing hug.

"I knew you couldn't truly be dead, my woman is too strong for that."

"Y-Your woman?! I don't even remember you!"

Kouga looked at her, and shook his head. "You have to remember me, I mean I know we got in an argument last time we spoke but that doesn't mean you can just act like I don't exist anymore!"

Kagome sighed. "I really can't. The last two years, I can't remember anything… For now I am Kikyou Takahashi, there was a mistake when they were identifying bodies." She told him. "You can't tell anyone, please Kouga."

He nodded, and brought her to his arms again. "Of course, I'm sure this has to do with your protection because there was no way that the plane crash could have been an accident. Youkai were piloting it I heard, it had to have been staged."

Kagome blinked at him. "I-I guess so… but you have to understand I can't remember you… there is no us anymore."

"What are you talking about? One day you're going to remember me, and then you will come back to me. We loved each other, Kagome."

"I like Inuyasha—"

"Kagome! What the fuck—" Kagome and Kouga turned their head and saw Inuyasha and Sango heading their way in the car. Kouga quickly grabbed Kagome and pushed her behind him.

"Whoever you are, stay away from my woman! I hate the smell of dog!" Kouga yelled.

Suddenly, Inuyasha had Kouga by the collar as he growled very loudly. Kagome was amazed by how fast he moved. He was inside the car at first. Demons and their speed, she thought.

"Listen, fucker," Inuyasha began, his nostrils flaring. "This woman is my wife. I don't know who you are but you are sorely fucking mistaken if you think she's your woman." Kouga growled back and punched him square in the jaw, gaining a shriek from Kagome.

"I dated her long before you did, mutt! She is mine, and I will gladly take her back! Besides, she isn't even really your wife!"

"That's my husband you just hit!" Kagome yelled. Sango looked around, noticing the attention they were gaining. Kagome noticed next. "Kouga, stop it! You're causing a scene!"

"We have to go before pictures are taken." Sango said, and she looked at Kouga."Kouga, please, leave it." She said, making Kagome go into the car. Sango then sat in the backseat.

"Stay away from my wife, or I'll rip your throat out and offer it to the gods." Inuyasha threatened. Kouga snorted and turned to leave.

"Kagome, you'll remember me soon. You're my woman, and I love you. Don't let this stupid mutt push you around. Inu-youkai are known for that." Kagome heard him declare as he left. Inuyasha made his way to the driver's side and entered the car.

"Who the FUCK was that, Kagome?!" Inuyasha growled, starting the car and driving off very aggressively. "Why didn't you fucking mention you had a damn boyfriend?!"

"I didn't know!" Kagome exclaimed.

"Like hell you didn't know, I can smell him all over you! You probably fucking lied about your purity too, knowing I'd fall for it, huh? I knew you were too good at seducing to be a fucking virgin. You're a deceiving bitch."

"Inuyasha, she can't remember him." Sango pointed out, and Inuyasha looked at her through the rearview mirror.

"The fuck you mean—"

"She was dating him during the two years she can't remember!" Sango exclaimed. "Don't beat her up about it! Take back what you said, she doesn't deserve any of it!"

Kagome saw his jaw clench, but he didn't say anything. Kagome willed herself not to cry. Times like this made her want to give anything just to remember.

The rest of the drive home was silent, and Sango soon left once her shift was up. Inuyasha had given her a car to use, saying something about how his employees shouldn't have to walk or catch a bus.

After that, Inuyasha ignored Kagome for the rest of the night.

Thinking about that memory made Kagome angry and sad all over again. She and Inuyasha hadn't been on good terms since then. He was giving her the cold shoulder every time they encountered each other, and he wouldn't sleep in his room anymore. Why couldn't he understand that she just couldn't remember?

No matter how hard she tried to remember, she just couldn't. Tears welled in her eyes and she clenched her fist. Her memory wasn't a big issue until now.

I need to dance it off. She thought as she stood and made her way back inside the house.

Inuyasha was in the fitness room, punching the hell out of the youkai reinforced punching bag he owned. This was his new outlet recently. Whenever he got mad, angry, jealous, or sexually frustrated he just needed to come down here and punch it all away. It worked, for the most part, and he was glad.

Ever since that incident with that stupid wolf, Inuyasha had been on edge. He liked Kagome, he really did, but that incident just made him realize that she probably had the love of her life somewhere out there, waiting for her. She couldn't possibly stay with him after everything was done. Not only that, the fucker was a wolf. He hated wolves, always has. He didn't necessarily know why, but he did. He just couldn't get over the fact that he was a wolf. His wife had dated a wolf, perhaps even slept with him. His youkai didn't like it one bit. It wanted to claim every inch of her, it wanted to claim her so much that every single wolf and every other youkai on the continent would just steer clear from her. But he couldn't do that, he wouldn't let himself.

That is why he couldn't face Kagome. His youkai was on ultimate possession mode and the longer he stayed with Kagome he more he wanted to take her. It was so hard to contain his youkai, and he could lose control of the beast if the urge became strong enough. It already caused him to begin sleeping in one of the guest rooms. He couldn't stand it, he missed sleeping beside her.

Not only that, but he was ashamed of himself. He had blown up and told Kagome some mean things. Inuyasha let his anger get the best of him, and she probably hated him right now.

He also clearly failed to notice that he had already scent marked her, but if another youkai—like that fucking wolf—wanted to claim her, he easily could, so fuck the scent mark. He wanted to mate her; he wanted to mark her physically and mentally.

However, if Kagome had any feelings for that fucker, she'd gladly run off with him once her memory came back. She'd just up and leave him, probably thank him for all he's done, and run off with the fucking wolf or some other lucky fuck who had captured her heart.

Could he be selfish enough to want her to never gain her memory back? Yes, he thought. But then again he knew deep down he couldn't. He wanted her happy, and he didn't want to cheat just to have her all to himself. Once she gained her memory back—if she gained her memory back, and she realized she loved the wolf. He'd have to let her go… at least he'd try to let her go. No guarantees, though.

He stopped punching once he finally heard the music in the room next to him, and he instantly groaned. Kagome was dancing. What compelled him to think that he could convert the room next to the fitness room into a dance studio? The memory of how he watched her dance came back to him full force and his youkai roared. Images of her body moving so erotically flooded his brain, and he groaned again.

He was losing it. He needed her. To hell with letting her go, she was his.

With inhuman speed, he left the room and burst through the door of the next. He stopped a few feet away from Kagome, who froze mid-movement. She stared at him, and blinked.

"Can I help you?" He could tell that she tried hard not to notice the sweat on his body, or the fact that he wasn't wearing a shirt. Inuyasha smirked at her, red bleeding into his eyes as he used his demonic speed once again to push her against the wall, capturing her lips in an aggressive kiss. Kagome moaned and tried pushing him back, but he grabbed her hands and pinned them on either side of her head.

"Mine," He growled against her lips, and Kagome gasped.

"Inuyasha," She breathed, still confused from his sudden change in demeanor. She looked at his eyes, and fear bit at her. She remembered those red eyes, back in the car the day he 'lost control' as he put it. She shook her head at him.

"Inuyasha, come back to me." She said, trying to wiggle her wrists out of his grip to touch his face. It didn't work. Inuyasha just growled at her and leaned in for another kiss as his hand latched onto her breast. She squeaked and tried to back up more into the wall.

"Inuyasha, please, this isn't you." She breathed.

"Must claim mate. You're mine" He growled, and Kagome whimpered as he reached down and began rubbing her womanhood.

"I'm yours, I'm yours. Please stop, Inuyasha, you're scaring me. I'm not ready for this." She squeezed her eyes shut. Despite how good it felt, she was scared. She didn't want her first time to be with a crazed, uncontrollable Inuyasha. If she were to make love to him, she wanted him to be his regular self- conscious and in control… at least when they started out.

Inuyasha stilled and dropped his hand, and Kagome released a sigh of relief.

"Do you mean it?" Came his husky voice, and Kagome nodded.

"Yes."

He looked at her, and she smiled at as she noticed the golden gaze she had come to like so much.

"I-I'm sorry." He blurted as he backed away from her. "Fucking youkai." He grumbled, and Kagome swallowed, trying to moisten her dry throat.

"It's fine, we're fine." She said, nodding as she ran a hand through her hair.

"You can ignore what my youkai had said, he's a dumb ass." Inuyasha mused, trying to make the situation less awkward. Kagome chuckled and shook her head. "I'm also sorry for acting like an asshole to you about that stupid wolf."

"It's fine, I like you anyways." She said as she began walking out of the room. "And that is fine too, just don't ever say anything like that to me again." Inuyasha's heart fluttered a bit, and he mentally kicked himself for it. She just liked him, this wasn't high school anymore.

"Got it. Anyways, you like me?" Inuyasha said, raising an eyebrow as he followed her out. "Does that mean we can hop in the sack and frolic in the wonderful land of pleasure together?" Kagome burst out laughing at his words.

"You really just said that, oh Kami." She said, placing a hand on his shoulder to balance herself as she laughed. Inuyasha soon joined her.

"Anything to see you smile and laugh," He told her, and in return she blushed, a soft smile settling itself on her lips. Inuyasha quickly leaned in and captured her lips in a sweet kiss, and Kagome returned it. Breaking the kiss, he wrapped his hand around her waist as they walked.

"When this is all over, I'm definitely dating you, and possibly even marrying you." He declared, and Kagome rolled her eyes.

"Possibly marry me?"

"Well, okay then—I will definitely marry you, how about that?"

Kagome smiled slyly at him. "Maybe," She said, and made a face when she heard her stomach growl.

"Keh, you and your damn maybes. Let's get you something to eat." Inuyasha said as he led her to the kitchen.

Inuyasha had to hand it to his youkai; sometimes the fucker gained him an advantage in things, like right at that moment. Kagome had admitted she was his, and didn't even deny his declaration. His youkai also put them back on speaking terms, and Kagome even forgave him for his outbreak that had occurred a couple weeks ago.

Suddenly, Kikyou popped in his mind, somewhat dampening his mood. He may not have loved her, but he cared for her a great deal. He almost felt guilty for being this happy while she had probably suffered.

Once Kikyou's case was solved by the stalker being brought to justice, hopefully by him admitting that he planned the hijacking of the plane, as well as a proper funeral for her put into motion, he and Kagome could live happily ever after. Sure, he felt guilt about Kikyou's death, but he couldn't mourn her. He could just wish for her to have a peaceful rest, and that she will have true happiness in her next life.

Glancing at Kagome, he smiled.

He could be happy for the both of them until her next life then, he figured.

She was angry. She hated her, that stupid fucking bitch that just couldn't have just died. Her boss was hers, but then that little skank had to survive and act like a different person and now she has Inuyasha wrapped all around her finger. If that bitch asked him to jump, he'd ask her "How high?" He was that whipped, and she hated it.

What happened to the times where he couldn't stand his wife? Where she was the one spending all this time with him, while his wife went off doing her own thing? Oh, she knew what happened. That bitch didn't die.

Tsubaki couldn't forget how happy she secretly was to know that Kikyou had gotten into an accident, she thought it would be time for her and Inuyasha to rise together. But no, from day one of the accident he had pushed her away. He seldom called her to his office for a romp, and when he did he quickly told her to leave as if she were your average hooker. No, Tsubaki had only slept with him during their time together. She wasn't a whore; she refused to be a whore. Sure, she could settle for being the other woman, but that could only last for so long. She wanted Inuyasha all to herself the moment she saw him the day of the interview. She'd do anything for him, if only he would just be hers.

But no, that stupid wife got in the way. She always got in the way.

Her friends called her crazy for even thinking that she stood a chance against Kikyou, and she cut them all out of her life. She didn't need to hear their bullshit lies. She will win against Kikyou, even if it meant she had to die by Tsubaki's hand.

A sinister grim grew on her ruby painted lips as she took a drag of the cigarette held between her fingers. She had dabbled in dark magic every now and then, so she knew that Kikyou was no match for her in that department. Kikyou will suffer miserably, on 'accident' of course, and Inuyasha will be so heartbroken. Of course, Tsubaki would be there to comfort him, perhaps even put on a little show and mourn with him. Then she would heal his heart, and he would love her for it. The idea sounded wonderful.

Holding her glass up, she called for the bartender to make her another drink.

Suddenly, a man walked up to her. He looked very familiar, Tsubaki noted, and she looked him up and down.

"Tsubaki Shikigami?" The man asked, and Tsubaki smirked.

"Yes? How can I help you?"

"I was thinking more along the lines of how and I help you?" She watched as he took a seat at the stool beside her, and she raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean?" Tsubaki asked, taking a sip of the drink the bartender handed her. The man smirked and chuckled darkly.

"You want Inuyasha, yes?"

"H-How do you know?" She asked, shock evident on her face. She's never seen this man in her life, how could he possibly know something like this?

"I like to keep tabs on his acquaintances. So I know how much you want him, and I know just how far you're willing to go to have him." Tsubaki watched him closely, her dark eyes analyzing him.

"Who are you?" She asked.

"I am a friend of a friend, who in turn would like to possess Kikyou's mind, body, and soul."

Tsubaki scoffed. "Please, I want the bitch dead."

"And I wish the same for her husband. However," He paused to order a drink from the bartender. "I'm willing to compromise with you. Help me break them apart, and we can both have what we want."

Tsubaki stared at him, and then looked away as she thought about it. "How can I trust you?"

"They are too close right now, and so far you are the only one I know who is just as eager as I am to see this relationship crumble. Just think about it, you and Inuyasha in complete bliss, no Kikyou around to get in the way… surely you can't achieve this on your own."

"You underestimate me."

"Perhaps," He spoke. "But then again, you know you're tempted to join me. I have a plan, where it'll get you and Inuyasha together. Possibly even in his own home, in his bedroom, and in his bed. Perhaps even Kikyou will walk in on you two, and I know you would just love to see the look on her face as you ride her husband. It's a win-win situation for us, and you know it. All I need is you and your dark magic."

Tsubaki chuckled, flipping her hair over her shoulder.

"Very well, it's a deal. Now tell me the plan and what I need to do." She said, holding out her hand. Anything to be with Inuyasha, she figured. However, she felt like she was making a deal with the devil.

As if I hadn't already, she mused in her head. Realizing something, she looked at him as he took a hold of her hand.

"Oh, you didn't tell me your name, stranger-turned-partner."

The man chuckled, giving her hand a firm shake.

"Call me O."

A/N: Hey everyone! Here is chapter 10 :D I hope you guys enjoyed it somewhat… I'm sorry it's not as long as the last couple chapters have been, but I think it's fairly close in length. Lol during my time not writing I made so many notes on my phones just full of ideas I could use for the story, and now they're coming into play. I wonder when we'll get to see Miroku again? Or how about Kagome's family? We haven't seen them at all... Hmmm..

Lol anyways I love you all!

-Sai