Haha…I left you guys a cliffy again! Well there has to be a few of those in there or I couldn't label my story romance/suspense. It is pretty suspenseful right? Well, you might as well say I'm addicted to answering reviews and finishing stories, but lets save that speech for the authors note. So, here's that anticipated chapter of Beauty and The Hanyou you've been waiting for. Please rate and review! I need those to continue.

Chapter Fourteen- Beauty and The Hanyou

Plip…plip…plip…this is the sound of my blood as it hit's the pool of crimson that surrounds the bodies of Hojo and I. It's my blood; the blood used to save Inuyasha from an impending death. I'd do it all over again even if it does most certainty mean death. Hojo's breathing has become a little more frantic. I realize now that it is because my breath is becoming more shallow. Up……down……up……down……the movement of my chest as my heart tries to pump blood throughout my dying vessel. Why hasn't it just given up? Maybe it's because of Inuyasha's promise. It still shakes my entire body.

"Kagome, are you okay?" Hojo asks lump in his throat.

"It'll be okay soon, Hojo." I whisper voice so low I can barely hear myself answer.

"You can't give up yet alright? Do you want Inuyasha to kill me?" Hojo laughs as a sob builds.

"No, I think I can hold on…just a little bit longer." I shiver as another wave of pain hits me.

"I don't want you to go you know. Inuyasha and I need you to keep living. Inuyasha loves you…and I do too. So keep breathing for us okay?"

"You ask so much of me. I'll try my best to hold on to whatever's left of this life."

"Thank you…"

Hojo lifts holds me close to his chest. I lay my head close listening to the wild beating of his heart. I know he's scared that he's going to loose me, but is it really possible to fight death when the reaper is so clearly staring you in the face? As another wave of pain hits me, my vision begins to blur. Everything is starting to go now. Up……..down……..up……..down……..my breaths even more slow than the last. Barely making out his face I can see a worried expression on Hojo's face. All aboard! Next stop to the Netherworld! That's my train. I better go before I miss it.

"Kagome! Kagome, you have to hold on!" I can hear Hojo plead as all senses fail.

"My train is here, Hojo." I whisper softly.

"You have to wait. You can't leave me!" His salty tears drench my face.

"He'll be back soon. Tell him I love him." I say feeling around for Hojo's hand. He takes it into his own.

"Please." I hear him beg one last time.

Then I hear my name. KAGOME! It's a thunderbolt across the room. His footsteps near, and there's a sudden thump on the concrete. His arms around me, the smell of blood thick on his skin. I can feel his cool hands once again press into the sides of my face. His tears mixing with sweat plip down onto my face. Forcing my eyes open, blurred vision still in effect, I manage to stare into his eyes one last time.

"I love you…" I murmur as his lips capture my last breath.

"No. You can't leave. You saw me, Kagome. You saw me like no other person did. I won't let you die." He sobs into my hair.

"Trains a coming! All aboard! Next stop to the Netherworld!"

"I still love your ears…and eyes…and hair." I breathe just like old times.

"You seem to love everything about me." Inuyasha sobs tightening his hold.

"What isn't there to love?" I question as I slip away.

"KAGOME!" His voice screams.

I can hear the sirens sounding. They'll come here an find a dead psychotic ex, a broken boy with aburn hair, a dead beauty, and a dying beast.

Tale as old as time

True as it can

Barely even friends

Then somebody bends

Unexpectedly

Just a little change

Small to say the least

Both a little scared

Neither one prepared

Beauty and the Beast

Ever just the same

Ever a surprise

Ever as before

And ever just as sure

As the sun will rise

Tale as old as time

Tune as old as song

Bittersweet and strange

Finding you can change

Learning you were wrong

Certain as the sun

Rising in the east

Tale as old as time

Song as old as rhyme

Beauty and the Beast

Tale as old as time

Song as old as rhyme

Beauty and the Beast

This chapter makes me just as sad as you. This isn't the end yet…

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