Breakaway
A/N: Still Christmas for another 30 min! This is my Christmas present to you! Merry Christmas! Special thanks to Liv for editing! THANKS!
Chapter 20: Last Song
The piercing sound of bells filled Kagome's room, surrounding her ears with noise. She leaned over hitting her clock, her face plastered into her cool soft pillow. It was six, and it was time for her to get ready for the festival. Not only that but to get her things packed and ready to go. She didn't want to leave, that was for sure. She didn't want to go back to her nightmare.
Kagome sighed sitting up while pushing the covers off and sitting up straight, her legs over the bed. She loved her sleep but this needed to be done. She'd be leaving in a little over twenty-four hours, or at least that's what her mother planned.
She walked over to her radio turning on the radio as she brought out her suitcase from her closet and began packing her things. Memories from when she had left this house before began flowing back, bringing tears to her eyes. So Inuyasha and Sesshomaru never remembered her in the end. Which only meant one thing.
"Our friendship wasn't strong. It was never meant to me." she said to herself a tear sliding down her cheek. She held a shirt in her hand placing it down her head falling in unison. She stopped her actions for the moment as her thoughts and memories consumed her. This was it, she knew it was coming, but deep down she hoped it wouldn't happen, hoped she'd be able to live here forever.
"Hopeless." she told herself her body beginning to shake. Her tears continued to fall as she held herself close trying to stop her shaking. "Get a grip Kagome." she shook her head. "You knew it was going to end soon, that you were living a dream." she smirked to herself. "There is no such thing as real happiness. At least... not to me." She took a deep breath and whipped her eyes. "Alright!" she said lifting her head her hands in a fist. "Let's get this done." With her thoughts pushed away she continued packing, her mother's voice echoing through the room from the radio.
An hour passed before Kagome stood up. "There, all done." she said to herself with a fake smile on. She glanced over at the clock and jumped. "Shoot, I need to get ready." She quickly grabbed the clothes she laid out and packed the clothes she'd need for tonight in her bag. She paused, thinking of her last night here. She knew what she was going to do, and what she had to before she left. But what she didn't know what would happen after.
She nodded, "Right, better get going." she swung her bag over her shoulder and quickly ran down the stairs putting her mask on. She knew she'd have to tell Miroku today, but right in the morning wasn't the time. She wanted him to enjoy at least part of the festival. She shook her head, "That's what I get for waiting so long"
"What are you waiting for?"
Kagome jumped turning around to see Miroku at the top of the stairs. He came jogging down and kissed Kagome on the cheek. "Morning Kagome."
Kagome faced him and smiled. "Morning Miroku."
"What do you want for breakfast? Eggs? Omelet? Toast?"
Kagome's hand went to her cheek covering the spot where he kissed her and watched him race to the kitchen and nodded. "Toast would be great thanks." Her eyes softened as she smiled. 'Oh Miroku...' she thought suddenly feeling more weight on her heart. She put her head down pushing her thoughts away as she placed her emotional mask back on. She followed Miroku into the Kitchen and sat at the table placing her sports bag down on the floor.
"Morning!" Sango came in smiling taking a seat across from Kagome.
Kagome watched Sango closely, "Someone seems happy." This pleased Kagome. 'She looks better. I was beginning to worry what happened with her and Sesshomaru would permanently scar her.'
Sango shrugged biting into the toast Miroku placed in front of her. "Guess I'm just excited."
Miroku put a plate in front of Kagome and addressed Sango. "Is it about your vocal assignment?"
Sango nodded, "Yep! I'm looking forward to it! I made sure to pick the perfect song."
Kagome took a bite and swallowed. "Something you wrote?"
She shook her head, "No, but it still fits me perfectly."
Miroku took a seat between the two of them and ate his breakfast.
Sango glanced up at Kagome. "Kyoko..." she began and waited for Kagome to look up before continuing."Are you still planning on not doing anything?"
Kagome looked down at her food choosing her words carefully. "Actually... I am going to sing."
Miroku's eyes shot straight to Kagome but his face remained calm.
Sango beamed, "REALLY? That's awesome! I can't wait! What song are you singing?" she asked.
Kagome didn't look up but stayed cool. "Just something I wrote one day."
Sango's smiled brightened. "REALLY? That makes it even more exciting! I can't wait!"
Kagome laughed, "It's not going to be that special, but thanks."
Miroku watched his cousin carefully her expression was different. Instantly his suspicions returned from the night at the club.
Sango stood up first. "Ready? We should get going." she looked down at her watch. "Inuyasha said he'd give us a ride."
Kagome stood up. "Yep, let's go."
Miroku didn't move right away, as he remained lost in thought. He then smiled as he stood up, clearing the table quickly. "Yes, let's go." he said cheerfully. As he made his way outside he promised himself he was going to talk to Kagome by the end of the day.
Sango swung her bag in the back and jumped in. "Morning Inuyasha! How's it going?'
Inuyasha leaned on his hand. "Bored out of my mind. What the hell were you guys doing? Freaking taking to long!"
Miroku climbed into the front seat. "Sorry, I was preparing these ladies a lovely meal."
Inuyasha snorted, "Yeah, whatever. Let's get going."
Kagome looked up, from the back seat, at Inuyasha mirror and jumped seeing his hard eyes focused on her, knowing exactly what was passing through his head. Finally, after what seemed like forever, he started the car and headed towards school.
Kagome sighed; glad to be away from what happened before. She heard the conversations happening but didn't contribute. She just had nothing to say and guessed that maybe she wasn't exactly acting like herself. But she couldn't help it, and eventually they reached school.
Setting up wasn't anything special for Kagome. The only thing that bothered Kagome at that moment was that Sesshomaru wasn't there. Though she knew she shouldn't be surprised, she couldn't help but feel depressed.
"Kyoko? Come on."
"What?"
Sango shook her head laughing. "Come on we have to get changed. The festival's about to begin!"
Kagome put on her best smile and nodded, "Right, sorry. Let's go."
As the girls left, Miroku turned right to face Inuyasha. "You haven't notice anything have you?"
Inuyasha stopped what he was doing and glanced up at Miroku. "What are you talking about?"
"Kyoko..."
Inuyasha froze in his spot processing the information. Though he knew Miroku hadn't asked about Kyoko leaving, but it was as if he was suspicious about Kyoko. Finally he shook his head. "No why?"
Miroku studied his friend carefully then shrugged, "It's nothing." Miroku had known Inuyasha for years and knew that Inuyasha was definitely hiding something. The only question was, what?
When the rush began that morning Kagome just did what she was told and nothing else. Almost as if she was a robot. She had no memory of what happened that morning. Everything passed like a blur and before she knew it, it was the afternoon. The afternoon rush followed and when things began to die down Kagome had a visitor.
"Kyoko!"
Kagome turned around and for the first time all day a real smile appeared on her face. "Aki!" she cried. She jogged over to him and embraced him. "Hey, what are you up to? Shouldn't you be with your class?
Aki laughed. "Yeah, but I'm on break." He paused, taking in the scenery. "Hey nice set up, and great costume. Priestess right?" He looked over at his other friends. "Miroku's a Monk, Sango's a Demon slayer and Inuyasha's a demon?"
Kagome laughed, "Close, he's a half demon." She smiled, 'He has no idea how true that is.'
Aki laughed, "oh, my bad. So you going on break soon?"
Kagome blinked. "I didn't know I got a break."
Suddenly, Sango popped in. "Of course you do. You know what? It's time for your break now. You go have fun okay? We'll be fine."
"Great!" Aki chimed.
Kagome looked between the two, when was Sango deciding her plans? "You sure Sango?"
"For sure, no worries, have fun!"
"Um... okay."
Aki beamed. "Let's go." he said grabbing Kagome's wrist and pulling her out of the classroom.
Sango waved as the two left and spun around revealing Inuyasha inches away from her. "Where's SHE going?" he asked referring to Kagome.
Sango shrugged, "Taking her break with Aki, why?" she said eyeing him suspiciously. "Jealous are we?"
Inuyasha bushed then quickly hid it by rolling his eyes. "HA yeah right! Of Aki? Who cares?"
Miroku smirked behind him, "Obviously you, otherwise you wouldn't be asking."
"Feh, whatever." Inuyasha said stopping off.
Miroku walked up beside Sango, "Yeah, he's jealous."
She nodded in agreement. "To bad he hasn't made his move."
Miroku's head went down. "I don't blame him. I'd known Inuyasha since we were kids and it's not easy to get him to open up. He gets very embarrassed and can't handle it. He bottles his emotions up and tells no one. Before he used to always go to his brother until he met me and..." Miroku paused, thinking of the past, "... a friend. It was a shock how much he grew attached to her. He always hid it by making fun of her but you could see how much he grew attached to her. She became so important to both Sesshomaru and Inuyasha that they began to open up more. Sesshomaru actually spoke and Inuyasha grew softer."
Sango sat down at a chair near by, Miroku leaning on his broom stick as he continued. "What happened to her?" asked Sango.
Miroku closed his eyes, "She moved to another country and we lost contact with her."
"Why have I never heard of her? How long were they together?"
"Eight years or so... I think. Inuyasha wasn't himself after she left. Probably the first time he came to me for such a serious talk. He cried in front of me, though I knew he cried himself to sleep all night. Sesshomaru went mute again and they just weren't the same. Inuyasha became more violent to hide his grief and..." He stopped glancing over at Inuyasha. Miroku knew he was in range of hearing them but guessed he was ignoring them.
"And what?"
Miroku thought about that time, and then shook his head deciding that it was something Sango should know. "The reason you don't know about her is because the only way things were able to go back to normal was for them to forget, and they did. They don't remember her at all, she vanished from their memories. It was the only way they could live."
Sango held her hands together and sighed, "That's... really sad."
Miroku glanced up at Sango, "On top of that, he lost Kikyo only a month ago. He may not have shown it, but he was deeply in love with Kikyo. I think at first, subconsciously, it was because he resembled her. But I think over time he did end up loving her. I think he's still in shock, so the fact is he can't make a move on Kyoko even if he likes her, because his heart isn't clear of Kikyo, and until it is... Nothings going to happen between those two."
Sango sighed, "You have a point Miroku. You really do understand love, don't you? And I thought you were just a pervert."
"I work in mysterious ways..." Miroku answered by bending down and putting his arm over her shoulders and grabbing her breast.
SMACK!
"MIROKU!" She yelled leaving a big red mark on his face as she walked away.
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"Aki! Wait! Slow down!"
Aki stopped his hand still tightly around her wrist. "Yeah what's up?"
Kagome bent down breathing hard, "Sorry I'm just not use to running so fast."
"Oh, I'm sorry Kyoko. My bad." he scratched the back of his head laughing a bit. "So, what do you want to do first?"
Kagome looked up glancing around all the festival stalls placed up down in rows, people crowded all around. "Wow, I didn't realize we did this much work..."
Aki laughed, "Sounds like you've never been to a school festival before."
Kagome laughed hesitantly. "Of course I've been to one." Truth be told, this was her first one. She was always home schooled after all.
"Well... let's play a game first." He made his way over to a booth, handed the girl money in exchange for three darts. He handed one to Kagome. "You want to try it?"
Kagome jumped her hands shaking in front of her. "No, no that's alright. You go ahead."
"Come on Kyoko! Wouldn't hurt to try. Besides, this may be the only chance you'll ever get to play this game." he paused for a moment then laughed. "Never mind that's stupid."
Kagome's head sank down. Although Aki didn't know, he was probably right. She then shook her head. "No, it's alright. Thank you." She responded with a smile.
He shrugged, "Suit yourself." He closed one eye and took aim then pop. "Yes! One down, two to go." To no surprise, he got all three.
"Amazing Aki."
"What can I say, I'm a natural." He pointed to the prize he wanted and handed Kagome a silver stuffed dog. "For you."
Kagome smiled, "Come on Aki, I'm not six."
"Hey, don't deprive me of style. Besides, what am I going to do with a stuffed animal? You can get away with it, I can't."
Kagome giggled, "Alright." She accepted the dog with a smile. "Thanks." She hugged it tight, "It's cute."
Aki nodded, "Now, hungry? It is your lunch break anyways."
"Sure."
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Sango rubbed the table clean with her destroyed rag. She pushed herself up and sighed whipping her forehead. "Done, finally." She spun around to see the rest of the workers. Kagome had returned and their booth was now closed. All that had to be done was to clean up.
"So, what are you planning to do tonight Sango? Isn't your class singing tonight?" Miroku asked. Inuyasha turned around and glanced up at Sango.
Sango nodded leaning on the freshly cleaned table, "Yep, we're after the play and before the dance."
"What are you doing?"
"Actually…" Sango began eyeing Kagome. "I'm doing a duet."
Miroku smirked, "Really? With who? An original song?"
"Actually, I'm singing with Kyoko."
Miroku shot his eyes over to his cousin. "Seriously?"
Kagome sighed and nodded not making a sound. Sango had begged her for her help, how could she have said no?
"Well isn't that a surprise." Miroku said, folding his arms.
Sango giggled, "Well, I just know Kyoko's good and to be honest I can't write lyrics for shit. So I asked Kyoko to help me. Then I felt bad because I didn't want me to sing her song."
"You did a lot in it too." Kagome commented as the continued to clean the counter.
"Yeah but still, you helped a lot. So, it's going to be fun."
Miroku smirked, "I'm very interested to hear this song." He glanced over at Inuyasha who wasn't looking at them, but he knew he was listening. "What's the song?"
Kagome glanced over at Sango and wondered if she'd reply and how'd she'd be. What surprised Kagome was she was acting perfectly normal.
"I won't tell you what it's called, not yet. But it's a break up song."
Miroku's face grew serious as he looked at Sango, he knew what that meant. Inuyasha too.
Kagome sighed, "I think it's a good song, hopefully you too will enjoy it. That is, if you come watch."
Miroku smirked, "I'm very interested in hearing you sing, my dear cousin."
Kagome rolled her eyes. "You won't hear much of me."
"So, are you decided to get marked for singing?"
Kagome shook her head. "Being in Sango's duet doesn't count as my project."
Miroku eyed her, "Will you be singing?"
Kagome didn't answer. She just bowed her head and looked down on the floor. Was she going to sing? Or not? This was hard.
"Guess you'll find out tonight."
Inuyasha eyed her closely. Then looked down at the table he was cleaning. 'I think, I'd enjoy hearing Kyoko sing… at least… before she leaves." He stopped the circular motion and gripped the cloth, shutting his eyes tight. What was he supposed to do now?
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"That was great!" echoed the voice of the music teacher. "Thank you, now we're going to continue the entertainment tonight with the singers of our School, to be followed by our wonderful dancers. Please enjoy!"
The crowd clapped as the first student entered on the stage.
Kagome watched as one of her classmates began their performance and sighed. The hours were zooming by. "Only 12 hours left."
"For what?"
Kagome spun around to reveal her cousin standing behind her. "I came to say good luck, make Sango look good."
Kagome smiled and nodded, "thanks."
There was a moment of silence then Miroku cleared his throat. "You didn't answer my question."
Kagome glanced up at her cousin and let out a sigh. It was time he knew by now anyways. "We better sit down." She grabbed his hand and sat him down with her on some large speakers. She bit her lip then nodded, "Miroku, I hate to tell you this but… I'm leaving… I'm going back… to America." She looked up to see his reaction and although there was shock on his face, it didn't seem too big.
She sighed, "I knew something like this was going to happen soon. Tell me, does this have anything to do with Ichiro?"
Kagome's eyes grew, "How did you know?"
"How else could you get a hold of your dancers?"
She smirked, "True."
There was a long pause, "So you really are leaving?"
Kagome just nodded.
"Does anyone else know?"
She nodded again.
Miroku waited for her to tell him who.
"Inuyasha."
This shocked Miroku, "Really? You told him?"
"Yeah, he was just there and I guess I wanted to see how he'd react. And… I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner."
"When are you leaving?"
"Tomorrow morning."
"WHAT!" Miroku frowned, "You should have really told me earlier."
"I'm sorry." Kagome's head dropped.
Miroku smiled a small smile. He reached over and brought Kagome into an embrace. "It's okay Kagome. I'm sure everything will be okay. You can still keep in contact with us I'm sure. Don't worry about it." He paused for a while, choosing his words carefully. "I- I'm sorry they don't remember you."
Tears poured down Kagome's face, "It's alright. I'm just… going to miss everyone."
"Kyoko! Sango! You're on next; get ready!"
"Come on Kyoko!" Sango said putting a hand on her shoulder. "You ready?"
Kagome pulled away from her cousin and whipped a tear away. She stood up and strapped the guitar around her. She plucked a few stings, making sure it was in tune. Glancing up at Sango she nodded, "Let's do this!"
Miroku left the girls to prepare and went into the crowd. It wasn't too hard to spot Inuyasha. He was the only one there with silver hair. "Sango and Kyoko are up next."
Inuyasha smirked, "I'm actually excited to hear how they sound." Inuyasha was really looking forward to hearing Kagome's voice most of all. There was something about the thought of her singing that made his body and mind react. As if it was drawing him towards the performance as if here her sing will make everything clearer and less confusing.
"Thank you!" the music teacher announced on stage. "Now for our top music student Sango singing Potential Breakup Song by Sango and Kyoko!"
Some students cheered as Kagome and Sango came on stage. Sango took the center stage mike and Kagome stood on the side with her guitar and a mike in front of her. She glanced over at the keyboardist and nodded for him to start. And then they started.
Sango- ITALICS I played along The type of guy who doesn't see You can send it in a box
Kagome- BOLD
Both- ITALICS + BOLD)
It took too long
It took too long
It took too long for you to call back
And normally I would just forget that
Except for the fact it was my birthday
My stupid birthday
I played along
I played along
rolled right off my back
But obviously my armor was cracked
What kind of a boyfriend would forget that?
Who would forget that?
What he has until she leaves
Cause without me, you know you're lost
Wise up now or pay the cost
Soon you will know
You're not livin' till you're livin'
Livin' with me
You're not winnin' till you're winnin'
Winnin' me
You're not gettin' till you're gettin'
Gettin' to me
You're not livin' till you're livin'
livin' with me
This is the potential breakup song
Our album needs just one
Oh baby please
Please tell me
We got along
We got along
We got along until you did that
Now all I want is just my stuff back
Do you get that?
Let me repeat that
I want my stuff back
I don't care just drop it off
Cause without me, you know you're lost
Minus you I'm better off
Soon you will know
You're not livin' till you're livin'
Livin' with me
You're not winnin' till you're winnin'
Winnin' me
You're not gettin' till you're gettin'
Gettin' to me
You're not livin' till you're livin'
livin' with me
As Sango got ready to sing the next part, Kagome cranked up the guitar and started her solo. Now Kagome was just getting into the song a lot and was having fun with Sango. This was the song they wrote together. It was to help Sango get over Sesshomaru. This is the potential make-up song
You can try, you can try
You know I know it'd be a lie
Without me you're gonna die
So you better think clearly, clearly
Before you nearly, nearly
Mess up the situation that your gonna miss dearly, dearly
C'mon
You're not livin' till you're livin' (NO)
Livin' with me
You're not winnin' till you're winnin' (no no no no)
Winnin' me
You're not gettin'till you're gettin'
Gettin' to me
You're not livin' till you're livin' (no no no no)
livin' with me (no no no no)
This is the potential breakup song
Our album needs just one
Oh baby please
Please tell me
please just admit you're wrong
Which will it be?
Which will it be?
Kagome smiled as the crowd cheered. She may hate her talent for singing because her moms is forcing it on her but now that Kagome thought about it, she loved to sing and she wanted to sing for a reason. She wants her music to have a meaning and suddenly, things didn't seem too bad. Kagome hugged Sango. "You were great."
The two walked off the stage and Sango jumped. "That was so exciting! Thanks so much Kyoko!"
Kagome nodded, "no problem."
"Hey, want to go find the guys?"
Kagome shook her head, "Not right now. You go, I'll meet you soon."
Sango stared at her friend for a little longer then shrugged, "Alright, if you say so."
Kagome sighed when Sango left. Only a few more people then it was her turn to leave a memory in this town once again.
"SANGO!" Miroku cried. "That was amazing!"
Sango smiled a blush crossing over her face. "Um, thanks."
Inuyasha pushed Miroku aside. "You did well Sango, congratulations. I'm sure you'll get a good mark."
Sango smiled, "Thanks!"
Inuyasha scanned around the area, "Where's Kyoko?" He wanted to tell her that she really surprised him, and how her ability to play guitar amazed him.
"She said she'd catch up to us."
"Okay. So seeing as no one else is singing, why not head towards to gym for the dance?" Miroku asked.
Sango shook her head. "You guys can go. I think I want to finish watching the rest of my class."
Miroku glanced over to Inuyasha. He didn't seem rushed. But he really did want to get to the dance. "Okay, I suppose."
"NO WAY!" Sango screamed.
Miroku jumped and looked at her. Following her gaze he saw something he didn't think he'd ever see. Kagome with an acoustic guitar, sitting on a stool with a mic in front of her.
Inuyasha turned his attention to the stage seeing Kagome preparing to do a show herself.
Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray (I would pray)
Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I pray (I would pray)
I could breakaway
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes 'til I touch the sky
I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Inuyasha began feeling dizzy and light headed. They said it was her own creation, so if it was, then why did this song seem familiar? Why could he lip the words like he knew it off by heart? And know the beat and the notes. He felt as though he himself could stand up there with her and play the guitar.
Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get onboard a fast train
Travel on a jet plane, far away (I will)
And breakaway
Miroku glanced over to Inuyasha. He could tell so many confused emotions were being stirred around inside him. He had finally let his guard down and his emotions began to show through. He turned over to look at Kagome and smiled. Last time he heard her sing was before she left.
Now looking at her, grown up, older and more mature, she seemed beautiful to him. He was proud of her. 'You need to sing Kagome, singing is what proves to you yourself that you're alive and that everything's happy. You're most happy when you're singing your songs to the world.' He smiled; he'd have to explain that to her one day soon.
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes 'til I touch the sky
I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Sango was at awe, how could she be so great? Why was she hiding all this talent? Sango saw her up there as if she'd been doing it her whole life. A pro, a real singer.
Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging 'round revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me but
Gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, breakaway
Sesshomaru, standing at the back of the crowd watching Kagome sing an old song from years ago, smirked to himself. He knew it, he was right.
I'll spread my wings
And I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway, breakaway, breakaway
Inuyasha put his hand on his head groaning in pain. Flashes were going through his head making him feel dizzy and confused.
Miroku looked over at his friend bending down on the ground. "Inuyasha! Are you okay?"
Sango went to the other side of him. "Inuyasha! What's wrong?"
Miroku bit his lip. "Let's get him to the car."
Sango looked over to Miroku. "Why not just call an ambulance?"
Miroku shook his head as he picked up his friend. "It's not that serious, and the doctors can't do anything to help him."
Sango ran to the other side helping Miroku lift him.
Throughout this, Inuyasha didn't even know what they were saying, not even knowing that they were moving him. All he could think of was the song and a small cute girl singing it. The same girl that's been flashing through his mind over the past few months.
"Kyoko that was amazing. I had no idea you had it in you." The vocal teacher commented.
Kagome shrugged, "I guess I was just shy…"
"Shy? I don't think you. You sing like you've done it all your life." She smirked. "Kyoko, I'm a vocal teacher. I can tell the difference between someone who hasn't sung and one who has been singing all her life. You have a great voice, a rare one at that. Use it to bring your music to people hearts, touch them in ways that can't be done." She patted her shoulder. "You'll do well, I know you will."
Kagome watched as her old teacher left her there, music still playing in the background. The dance should be getting started about now but she didn't feel like going. She needed to get home and get away from all this before she did something that'd make her leaving even harder to do.
"Going home?"
Kagome spun around revealing some she didn't expect to see. She didn't speak right away. There was something in his expression that made her think. What had been going through his head, and not only that, but why had he been acting distant towards her, to everyone? "Yes probably."
"Come I'll give you a lift home."
"It's okay Sesshomaru! Go to the dance, enjoy it. I can get home on the bus."
Sesshomaru turned to look at her over his shoulder. Giving her the expression that she could read easily, she realized she didn't have much of a choice and that she'd be going with him no matter what she said or did.
"Okay…" She began following him to the car, thoughts racing through her head such as what he had been doing all this time. She could tell something was on his mind. Throughout the whole car ride home, it was dead silent. Not even the radio was on, which made everything else more awkward and harder for her to ask him straight up.
Finally, if it didn't take long enough, Sesshomaru drove up and parked his car in the driveway. Kagome left herself out and looking at him across from the roof of the car. "Well… thanks Sesshomaru. I'll just walk home from here." She smiled shutting the door.
Suddenly, Sesshomaru was right next to her lightly holding onto her wrist. "I drove to my house for a reason." He whispered into her ear.
Kagome shivered nervous too look up into his eyes.
"Come with me." He demanded dragging her into his familiar house, up those familiar stairs and into his room. He let her wrist go as he closed the door and had his back to her. "I need to talk to you about something Kyoko." He finally said after a long period of silence. He turned around to face her. "No…" he said as he walked closer to her. "Kagome…" He put his head down so their foreheads were touching.
"Sesshomaru…" Kagome whispered. There had to be only one way he knew her real name. "You remembered?"
She felt him nod and tears began to pour down her face. She couldn't believe it, he remembered.
"Everything?"
He nodded again.
Relief is what Kagome felt. Relieved that the life she missed so much, the life with Inuyasha Sesshomaru and even Miroku wasn't a waste, and she wasn't the only one who remembered the memory she loved so much.
He pulled away slightly and whipped her tears away. "Why are you crying?"
Kagome hiccupped taking her sleeve and whipping her tears away. "B-Because… no one wants to be forgotten, especially with t-the two people she m-missed the most a-after moving a-away."
Sesshomaru brought on a small smile, "I'm sorry."
Kagome shook her head trying to whip her tears away more. After she calmed down more she faced him, "What made you remember?"
He didn't answer at first; he put his head down collecting his thoughts. Finally he answered. "For a little while, I've been confused. At the amusement part, Miroku called out your name. I don't know why I reacted so strongly but I did. That's when it started." He paused which Kagome didn't mind. Sesshomaru probably wasn't use to talking this much. "Your song tonight…" he continued, "is what officially confirmed it. I've been getting…visions of our memories for a while now, but I didn't think they were real, and yet I did."
"I'm sorry." Kagome put in tears beginning to slide down her checks. She looked up to face him. "You must have been really confused… I-I didn't mean to put you through that. I'm sorry!"
Sesshomaru stroked her tears away again, then instantly pulled her close to him and crushed his lips to hers, pouring all his emotion that he's held in deep inside him for years. For Kagome, it was overwhelming her. She knew Sesshomaru kept all his feelings held inside; all of his love, hope, dreams, anger, sadness, but it was still shocking the amount that he was showing her, making her feel.
Sesshomaru pulled away only slightly and placed a lock of Kagome's hair behind her ear. He felt her hot heavy breath on his skin and he couldn't hold any of his emotions in any longer.
"I love you Kagome."
He went in for another kiss… and Kagome didn't pull away. Sesshomaru began moving back, their lips parted for the moment as she collapsed onto his bed. He pressed against her, instantly continuing to kiss her tenderly, what happened that night stayed between them… at least until that morning
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"Inuyasha! You're awake!" cried Miroku.
Sango came running into the room with some hot tea in her hand. "He's up? That's great! How are you feeling Inuyasha?"
"Huh…? What?" Inuyasha asked confused as he sat up in Miroku's bed.
Sango placed the tea in his hand, "Here, drink up, you got really sick yesterday."
Inuyasha accepted the tea, but his mind wasn't there in that room. His body just reacted.
Miroku studied his friends face and sighed. "Hey Sango, you think you can make some breakfast?"
Sango looked over at Miroku and blinked puzzled by his request. Then she figured it out and nodded. "Um, sure." She stood up and closed the door on her way out, leaving the two boys alone.
Miroku sighed sitting down crossed legged. "So, is there something you want to tell me? Or to be more specific ask me?"
Inuyasha glanced up and Miroku, "Miroku, is there something… no wait." He put his hand to his head shaking it. "Kagome! Where's Kagome!" he yelled lifting his head up franticly. "I need to talk to her! I need to apologize!" Inuyasha lifted the covers up, his eyes wide open, his face showing fear, fear that he wouldn't be able to talk to Kagome, tell her he remembered her, and tell her that she can't leave, not yet.
"So, you've remembered finally huh?"
"I have no time for that! I need to find her!"
"Inuyasha!" Miroku called, but he was out of Miroku's room in an instant.
Sango came in, "What's going on Miroku?" She heard the conversation, but was confused completely.
"Sit down Sango, let me explain." He figured Inuyasha remembered enough to not be confused and do something crazy.
"Father!" Inuyasha called rushing into the house. "Where's Sesshomaru? I have to tell him something important!"
"What's the rush?" He asked looking up from the morning paper.
"I have to tell him… tell him…" Inuyasha paused sniffing the air, double checking what he smelt was right. 'Why can I smell Kagome so strongly…?' Inuyasha left the room without a word and rushed up his long stairs following her scent… all the way to Sesshomaru's room. He stopped in front of his brother's door. Kagome's scent was the strongest here… almost as if she were… He put his hand on the door knob and turned it slowly opening the door.
What he saw was something he never imagined he'd see, not in his many years of knowing Kagome, even the Kyoko he knew… it didn't make sense. Sesshomaru and Kagome in his bed, sleeping together their clothes scattered on the dark floor. No it wasn't possible… it couldn't be possible his brother sleeping with the woman he loved. Not now… not when he just remembered her, when he finally found her, when he finally discovered she wasn't dead, that she was alive.
"Huh…" Kagome said sleepily rubbing her eyes. She focused on the door, then the image came clear. "I-Inuyasha?" Kagome said shocked to see him there, but she couldn't see his face. His bangs were shielding his face, his emotion.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you…" He managed to say before darting down the hall.
"W-Wait! Inuyasha!" Kagome called.
He didn't reply.
A/N: FINALLY! That took way too long! But I was trying to make a good chapter! Mid terms just came out and my dads not happy with my marks and I have to start applying for Universities and OMG! CRAZY I can't believe I'm graduating High School! So there's the chapter I've been waiting to write for a year. What did you think? Worth the wait? Crazy stuff happened huh? Bet you didn't see that coming! Now INUYASHA / KAGOME fans don't give up! There's still part two! And SESSHOMARU / KAGOME fans, you're welcome. ONLY ONE SHORT CHAPTER LEFT!
Review Comments/Hall of Fans
Remember, all reviews count. Even if it's just a small "great chapter" I will still put a comment. All reviews are special to me, and every signal one deserves to have a shout out and comment.
zoey tamagachi: Finally I updated, took long I know. You won't BELIEVE the stuff I went through lately, but I'm FINALLY almost done! So how was it? Unexpected ending huh? It was hard to decide how EXACTLY I was going to end it… wonder what will happen in the last chapter? ONE LEFT! Thanks for reviewing!
Menchi-kun: Well, well, well, seems Sesshomaru DID do something before she left! Lol. But now it's time for Kagome to go BYE BYE! I know weird and unexpected ending, but I wanted to go… weird. I honestly don't know what any of your reactions are going to be. I actually wasn't going to make it that… well I wasn't planning on them going that far, but I decided, what the heck! Their almost 18! Hormones and all that, ya know. Lol! Hope it was okay!
Punk Rock Miko2: Well, she's still going home, and suddenly both know who she is! YAY! But now what will happen! It's a love triangle! OMG! I had some issue on how everything was going to happen, but I knew that something was going to happen with Sesshomaru and Kagome!
J.M.: Well, Sesshomaru did know something everyone else didn't, that Kyoko is really his childhood friend Kagome! Hahaha, makes sense now huh? I'm sorry it took long, only cause I was really lazy with the comments, that's the only reason it took so long. This chapter has been done for like, two months. Anyways, hope you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for reviewing!
StarlitBaby: It's been a while hasn't it? I've been really lazy with the comments recently, that's why! Well, you questions been answered, they BOTH remember her! I know lot's of spelling mistakes! I'm really bad, and my editor hasn't been around lately so it hasn't been working well. But it's awesome! You reviewed again! Thanks! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Only one SHORT one left! OH NO!
Sesshomaru-Is-To-Sexy-for-K...: wow, long name! I'm sorry for making you wait so long for this chapter, it certainly has been a long time hasn't it. Well seeing as you're a Sesshomaru Kagome fan, you must of liked the ending of this chapter… but it doesn't mean that's what is going to happen in the end, you never know… anything can happen!! Thanks for the review! One SHORT chapter left!
Darkness living in Hope: Thanks for the review! Sorry for taking so long but yeah, now it's only one SHORT chapter left! Wonder what's going to happen… hummm. A lot, I think, um. Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Thanks for the review again!
Fyawkes and Leo: Hey hey! How's it going? Reviewed again I see, thank you! So to answer you many questions, the she is, now you know, Kagome. As for Naraku and other characters such as Kouga, they have been in this chapter, but in secret. They will be making their grand entrance in Breakaway 2! And so it happened! Kagome sung the song, finally! Lol, and look! Someone finally kissed, well, did more than kiss. You're really good at predicting the next chapter! So yes, as you found out already, Sesshomaru did figure out that Kyoko is Kagome. Sorry it took so long, I've been lazy and VERY busy lately! But it's up and now there's only one SHORT chapter left! I'll try not to take too long this time okay? Ttyl!
Keli-sama: Yep, computers are a problem sometimes, and its funny cause MY step dads amazing with computers too! But problem is I really don't like him so I really don't like asking things of him. So how was the chapter? I hope you enjoyed it! A lot has happened and there's only one SHORT chapter left. Then Breakaway 2! Thanks for the review!
shadowinthenight: Well, you're really good at relationship math! You got it right on!Not much was revealed in this chapter. Because even though it seems Kagome and Sesshomaru, anything can happen. And I don't mind your babbling, I quite enjoy it actually.I'm sorry I made you wait so long, I've been very lazy with the comments, ha-ha. Thanks for the review! Hope you enjoyed the chapter!
whitehitsugaya: First off, I love you name! He's my favorite character in Bleach! Lots and lots of reviews, takes me longer to reply to them then to actually write the chapter! Haha, thanks! I love getting reviews! Glad you enjoyed the scene with Kagome and Inuyasha last chapter! I just had to use that scene, I loved it so much! Sorry it took so long to update. But it's up and now theres only one chapter left! Thanks for the review!!
Nobodies Perfect-Not Even Y...: Glad you liked the change in plot, Kagome having to leave again. Thought it'd be a good change. So, now you figured out what's wrong with Sesshomaru! He knows now! Seems Miroku found out Kagome's leaving. I know he's going to miss her though. Poor guy. Everyone's suffering! Ah well, one SHORT chapter left, I wonder what will happen. Sorry for taking so long, thanks for reviewing!
inu-girl162: Yep, only one chapter left now, but then there's Breakaway 2, so it won't be completely over! So yes, Sesshomaru knows it's Kagome and Inuyasha knows it's Kagome, now what will happen? Poor Inuyasha! Well I wrote and Inu/Kag scene last chapter, but this chapter, aww. Sorry I took so long, I've been being lazy with the review comments. Not only that but all this university stuff. Ugh! Thanks for the review!
kasumi-kagome: Lol, glad I'm getting that kind of reaction. And your reaction for the end of this chapter? I wasn't planning to go that far with Sesshomaru and Kagome, but I need that to happen for Breakaway 2! Hope you liked it! Thanks for the review!
Nyleve: Thank you! Hope you enjoyed this chapter!
MuteMystery: Hey, thanks for the review! So what did you think? I wasn't planning to go that far with Sesshomaru, but I did. I just meant for that to be a kiss, but it turned out to be more, for good reason… I think. Hope you liked it! Thanks!
Blackened.Blossom: HEY HEY HEY! I'm glad you liked your birthday present! Well as you know I've been going through drama after drama after drama! And now you just said AWWWWWWWWWWW on MSN and I don't know why! And you won't tell me! NOT FAIR! Last chapter had so many almost kisses, this chapter though, THERE ACTULLY WAS ONE! OMG! Lol. I'm sorry it took long, you know, I think, that I've been so busy! University and everything! But now I must continue on with all the other reviews so I can post this thing today! Thanks for the review AGAIN! And thanks a bunch for editing it! It sucks that I won't be going to Australia this year.
demon prince-sesshoumaru: Thanks! I'm really happy to hear that you're enjoying the story!! Looks like this chapter answered your question! Inuyasha and Sesshomaru did remember her, just in time too. Took long enough. So seeing as you like Sesshomaru/Kagome, you must of loved the ending here huh? Can't tell you the pairings though! Well, Sango and Sesshomaru broke up, and I was NEVER intending them to stay together. I only put them together because I thought it was really unique and something not done. Anyways, thanks for the review, I hope you enjoyed the chapter!
snow cat demon: Really? Didn't realize it was unedited? Wow, yay! So, a lot was revealed in this chapter. Hope you liked it!
may tepen: I got your crying last chapter? AW! I'm so sorry! Then again, that means my writing it working which is always a good sign!Sorry it took so long to update, been having some issues lately! Then when things got better and I started my review comments things just SHOT RIGHT DOWN! Haha, still bad but I'm in the Christmas spirit! YAY! Anyways, thanks for the review! Hope you liked this chapter!
KOalaPaNda: AH my favorite fan! So Miss Inu/Kag fan, didn't like this chapter that much I bet huh? Poor you. DON'T GIVE UP THOUGH! AND DON'T HATE ME! Good to hear you liked the last chapter though! Unpredictable eh? Was I in this chapter too? I bet I was! Haha! Thanks for all the compliments! I'm hoping to be an author obviously and this is just good practice and feedback! Thanks for sticking with me the WHOLE time!
Youkai no Hikaru: There ya go, there's your Sessy/Kag scene. Though I honestly was not planning to go that far but I decided last minute to do it. So one chapter left, pretty sure it's going to be shorter than the rest of them. No idea, we'll see. Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Thanks for another great review! Merry Christmas!
x3Kiome: AH! You love my story! Good to hear! I know I'm horrible at spelling, but actually a few of them are actually typos, I try! Good to hear that you cried laughed and all that while reading my story! Means it was good which is… GREAT! Haha! Sorry for taking so long! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for reading and big thanks for the review!
magpup4: Last chapter took long, this chapter took longer, I'm sorry! But it's finally up eh? YAY! Sadly story is coming to an end, though a lot happened in this chapter. But it's not completely over! NOT YET! Thanks for reading and for the review! Hope you liked this chapter!
MULAN-IFUWEREGAY: Thanks! Well, they both found out, though Sesshomaru knew from the beginning. Sorry it took so long! Been busy! Hope you liked this chapter! Thanks for the review and thanks for reading!
Mistuko: Best fan fic you've ever read huh? Wow, I'm so proud of me! Haha! Thanks so much! I'm glad you're liking it! Well they finally figured it out although Sesshomaru knew the whole time! Lol. So, BIG Sesshomaru/Kagome scene, but doesn't mean it's Sessy/Kag! Just means there's more drama! Right? Thanks so much for the review! It was awesome to read! Thanks so much! Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Thanks for the review!!
sesshi's-gurl: Hey! Sorry for taking so long, but it's finally up with a big Sesshomaru/Kagome moment. How was that? Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the review and for reading my story!
Akuma Youkai: ELLO PUPPET 2 you too lol! Wow, staying up all night to read it? That's long, though I use to do that too! Lol. Well, now you know why Sesshomaru stayed away and that he knew all along and now both brother know! As your review being longer than everyone elses, no biggy! I love long reviews and yours wasn't the longest! Thanks so much, I enjoyed reading it! Thanks for reading it too and I hope you liked this chapter… sorry for taking so long!!
silent tears and silent fea...: Wow… long name! haha. Sorry for taking so long, but it was worth it I mean it was a very eventful chapter! Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
MiaMoo: Hey again! Yep, still going with the story, though it takes me forever to reply I know, I'm sorry! Lol, I'm glad you enjoying the story. Sadly, Kagome's still leaving and finally Inuyasha remembered, though Sesshomaru knew the whole time! WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NOW?! OMG! Thanks so much for another awesome review! Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks again!
Tsubasa-Dragon: Hey hey! Thanks for the compliments! You're so sweet! Sorry for taking so long, but I think it was worth the wait! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks so much for the review and for reading the story!
Alissa: Same name as my cousin! Addicted eh? Lol! Don't worry, there's still Breakaway 2! Can't stand waiting eh? Sorry I take long I know! And I know that Breakaway 2 is going to take forever to update cause by then I'll be in University! Geeez! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for the review!
FalseOldBlah-Shunrai: Hearts not broken is it?! Hope not, I know I took long, I'm sorry! Is my story that good? Lol yay, I'm glad you're enjoying it! Sorry for taking so long! I really hope you enjoyed this VERY eventful chapter! Thanks for the review!
OniyuriGaaru: HEY! My old fan! How's it going! How's this chapter? Hope you enjoyed it. What in the world is up with Seseshomaru, well that question was answered! Well only one chapter left! Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Thanks for sticking with me up till now! And thanks for another review! I enjoy reading them!
inuyashaluver1893: Hey! AH! I'm sorry it took so long! Been really busy! Glad to hear you love the story! That's great! Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Thanks for the review!
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Ice-Cold-Bunni: Hey! Sorry for taking so long, but it's finally up! How was it? Good I hope! Glad to hear you're enjoying it! Thanks so much for the review!
Dragonluvr1993: Yes you can pick up your mouth after! Did it drop? Lol! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Good to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the review! Hope to hear from you again!
MyHeartIsTrappedInACageOfIc...: AH! Good to hear you're enjoying the story! Thanks for the review, I enjoyed reading it! Sorry it took so long! Hope you enjoyed it though! Lots of stuff going on! Thanks again for the review!
pixiepuff101: Thanks so much! Glad to hear you're enjoying it! Sorry for taking so long, been really busy and all! I really do hope though that you enjoyed this chapter! Please let me know! Lots happened after all! Thanks so much for the review!
demon prince-sesshoumaru: Yay! You like it! That's great, sorry for taking so though! Yep! Sesshomaru figured it out! I know Sango was a weird pairing but I thought it was a kool unique idea. I never intended them to ever stay together! Well there was a BIG Sesshomaru Kagome moment. Hope you liked that! Thanks so much for the review!
Magykrider: YAY! You like the story! That's great! Hope you liked this chapter! Don't know if you got it, but I can't send it to you by e-mail if I don't have your e-mail and if I can't go to your account. Hope you found it again! Thanks for the review!
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Alanna-Sama: Chapters are done soon, only one left. But then there's Breakaway 2! Thanks for the review! Hope you enjoyed the chapter!
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Disclaimer: I do not own any characters in this story. But I do take credit for the names of the parents and teachers and any students that may come up in this story. I also do not own any songs used in this chapter!
Potential Breakup Song- Aly & AJ
Breakaway- Kelly Clarkson