A/N: later on in the chapter there will a bold part and a unbold part. the reason for that it to express two different sides of inuyasha.
bold: evil or fake inuyasha
unbold: the real inuyasha

also there is a part with sentances in this EX: -' abcdefghijklmnop '- when the sentance has these around it, it means its mauro's voice thats inside kagome.

you will understand later, once you read it. anyways i have no excuse for this late chapter. i know im a horrible person for making you wait and i am really sorry. hopefully once school ends (which is soon, thank goodness) i will be able to write more.

Anyways i hope you like this chapter and if its confusing dont be afraid to ask :p

Inuyasha finally found her in an old run down hut. He could see from the window that there was a small candle burning inside, lighting up the room a little. He walked up to the window and peered inside. He saw three small children cuddled up in a bed and Kagome kneeling down next them, rubbing their backs and telling them a story.

"And the courageous half-demon and the human priestess lived happily ever after…" she finished.

"Was she talking about us?" Inuyasha wondered.

"Good night children." Kagome said giving them small kisses on their foreheads and tucking the covers up so they'd be warm.

"Good night." All three said at the same time. Inuyasha watched as she blew out the candle, he looked away from the window and leaned up against the side of the building.

He stood their waiting for her as he thought about the time when he and Kikyo had taken their boat trip; when they shared their first kiss. His and Kikyo's first kiss was so exiting and unknown. But when he thought about his and Kagome's first kiss, he remembered the feeling of desire, such longing and passion that was created in that one moment. Inuyasha thought about many things as he watched her leave; like the times she had seen him and Kikyo together, but even though he had betrayed her so many times, she would always forgive him.

Or the times when he had turned full demon, and at the risk of her own life, got him to come back to his old self. Kagome was so kind and caring, she was so, so…special, defiantly not like any other women he had met. He thought a little more on the subject then the dream he had the other day popped into his head and this feeling of worry and sadness filled with in his heart. It was that feeling that pushed him back into reality and realized what an idiot he was for even thinking about Kikyo.

Kagome came out and walked past the hut, toward where she last saw Inuyasha. "Was that about us?" the voice made her jump a little. She turned around to see Inuyasha walking out of shadows. She smiled at him, hoping not to answer that question. But he asked again.

"Was that story you told the children about us?" he asked a little more persistent. Dropping her smile, she turned away toward the road.

"No." was all she said as she began to walk away. Inuyasha paused for a few seconds before stopping her.

"Then who was it about?" Kagome really didn't want to answer that question.

"It was just a story Inuyasha, nothing to dwell on." She replied trying to change the subject.

"No, Kagome I want to know who it was about." Why wasn't she telling him?

Glancing back at him she replied, "Fine you really want to know; it was about Kikyo…" she paused. "…and you…" she turned back around and her head sank a little. Inuyasha walked in front of her and put his hands on her shoulders. She moved her head up just enough to see him.

"Sorry," Was all he said. She stayed silent. "About what I said yesterday, I was just ticked off because of this dream-"

"Forget it, its ok." She cut him off and continued walking past him. Inuyasha was starting to get slightly angry that she kept walking away from him like this.

"Kagome would you stop walking away from me, I'm trying to tell you the reason I rushed here!" She stopped and thought about what had happened earlier.

"Kikyo?"

Kagome's happy face turned to a sad one as she quickly turned around. "I hate it when people call me that. Don't they realize the difference between us?" A small tear ran down her cheek but she wiped it away almost as fast as it had fallen.

Shaking her head slightly she turned her head to him. "I know the reason; you don't have to explain anything."

"You do?" he asked confused. "But how could she, I never mentioned the nightmare to anyone."

"Yea, I do. I know that you went to see Kikyo's grave and that you tried to do it behind my back." She said not moving.

"So what does that have to do with anything?" he thought for a moment as the pieces started to come together. "You don't think that I'm still in love with Kikyo do you?"

"I don't know what I think anymore, things lately are just so confusing." She replied dropping her gaze to the floor. The small hypnotic voice came into her head. -'That's right Kagome; Inuyasha is still in love with Kikyo. He's trying to deceive you.'-

"I admit that I went to see her grave ok? But that doesn't mean that I'm in love with her." Inuyasha said deciding it better not to tell her the doubtful thought he had been having.

"Well if you're not in love with her, then why did you sneak around behind my back to visit it?"

"I…I…"

"What? Did you think I wouldn't understand?" –'That's good Kagome get angry'-. "Could you not confide in me to tell me that you missed her?" -'Yes! Yes, more anger!'-. "Or was it that you couldn't trust me?"

"It wasn't like that. I…I just needed time to think." He replied. "Kagome you have to believe me when I say that I really do care about you." Inuyasha finished as he walked up behind her.

-'Lies! Lies I tell you!'- The eerie voice shouted.

Slowly the pain in her head began to return. "How do I know that Inuyasha? How do I know that you care for me?" "What am I saying? He's proven to me numerous times that he loves me…"

Taking a small breath he answered her question. "Kagome I've told you this before, I love you. I have never met anyone so thoughtful and kind as you are. If anything were to happen to you I don't what I'd do." he placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. Kagome's heart melted at his words.

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"Mauro what's going on?" Naraku asked impatiently as he watched through the mirror.

"That half-demon seems to have a tight grasp upon her heart. I have to use a lot more strength then I thought just to tap into her head." he replied.

"Naraku, I told you not to underestimate her feelings for that half breed after the incident with your infant reincarnation." Kagura said, leaning against one of the walls, tapping her fan annoyingly against her chin.

"Ah Kagura, so glad that you could join us…you remember Mauro don't you?"

"How could I get forget? You're that damn fear demon right?" she replied not even sending a glance their way.

"Now, now Kagura that's no way to treat our guest." He said instantly appearing in front of her with his lighting speed and wrapping his and around her throat. "You of all people should know better then to talk to me like that." He said with a glare then glances at her stomach. Kagura wanted to retort but decided against it and stayed quiet. "Good. Now Mauro, I need you to enter phase two of your powers." Mauro nodded and obeyed Naraku's command. He shut his eyes and concentrated on the instructions given to him. Naraku released Kagura and walked away. Kagura rubbed her sore neck gently and glanced back down at her stomach. "Damn that Naraku, there's still a scar where he set me up and had that weird guys shoot that thing through my stomach. I can't believe that he was willing to sacrifice me just to throw off suspicions!."

Mauro chanted a few silent words then his eyes opened suddenly, wide and alert, watching the mirror intently. A smirk grew on his face.

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Kagome reached her hand up, gently resting her hand on top of his on her shoulder. She closed her eyes and smiled. A jolt o pain through her body, it lasted only about five seconds then faded away. "That was kind of weird." She thought to herself, but dismissed it. A few seconds later she heard Inuyasha mumbling something. Opening her eyes, she concentrated on what he was saying. It sounded something like "Wow I can't believe this worked, she believed me! That was too easy. I can't wait till I tell Kikyo about this, she's going to laugh her ass off. And while she laughs I can get a glimpse of that beautiful smile of hers, I hate having to stare at Kagome's everyday, but in the end it's worth it if I get to see Kikyo…" Kagome went wide eyed. With out a second thought she grabbed on to his hand tight and using both her arms she flipped him over herself, ending in a large 'thump' coming from what seemed to be Inuyasha's back.

Inuyasha, currently laying face up, was stunned. What the hell gave Kagome a reason to do that and where the hell did she get the strength? He got up slowly, hoping not to strain his back anymore then already had been done. Once he was up he started to yell and get upset. I mean who wouldn't? One minute you're having a romantic moment and the next you're on the floor, back down and staring at the sky. "What in hell do you think you are doing!!!??"

Her eyes were angry and her eye brows were clenched, looking him down in fury. "I…I can't believe you would say that!!" she yelled back. Inuyasha took a few steps back as she yelled at him. He had to admit Kagome was scary when she was mad.

"Well excuse me if I was trying to be romantic!" He thought girls liked all the mushy stuff, apparently he was wrong.

"Not that you bastard, the thing you said after that…" she paused then continued after taking in a few breathes to try and hold back the lump in her throat, "I just don't understand Inuyasha? Why do you torture me?" she walked backward a little so that there was a good distance between them. She didn't want to be anywhere near him right now.

Now he was confused, one he didn't know what he hell she was talking about and two, Kagome just cursed..? She never did that, this must mean she was really, really upset. "I have no idea what your problem is, but I never said anything after that! And what do you mean by torture; I didn't do anything to you!"

"Why don't you just come out and say it. Stop playing games with me!"

Inuyasha starred at her confused. What did he want her to say?

"Fine, you caught me. Do you want to know what's really been going on?"

"What games!? Kagome you have to clue me in cause I have no idea what going on."

"I will tell you. I have been sneaking off to see Kikyo behind your back, or should I be saying that I have been seeing you behind her back, seeing as I never left her in the first place; you just thought I did." Kagome was astonished. The whole thing was a lie? Their entire relationship?

"Now my dear, its time to carry out the final step in Kikyo's and my plan." He raised his hand and retracted his claws; an evil smile appeared on his face. Kagome's face turned white and a single tear fell from her eye, rolling fast down her cheek. "Kagome; are you listening to me? What's wrong?" Inuyasha was concerned, her face had dramatically changed without warning and she was crying nonetheless. What could possibly be wrong?

Inuyasha, filled with concern, sprinted up to her, but what Kagome saw was a murderous Inuyasha running up to her with his claws out if front of him and only with one intent; to kill her.

"This is the end!" he shouted lunging for her. Kagome put her arms up in defense and let out a small scream.

"It's ok Kagome, I'm here." He reached out and grabbed her arm gently. She stood frozen like that for a moment, then peered open her eyes to see Inuyasha right in front of her, with his hand wrapped around her arm. She starred at his hand. The one she saw was a hand with 3 inch claws dug deep into her skin. She screamed and used her powers to push him off of her, sending him flying to the ground. That was the second time her powers reacted to her emotions.

Kagome saw that he was weak and took this opportunity to run. Clutching her arm she took off into the forest. Inuyasha was still on the ground, in pain from the blow Kagome had given him. He attempted to get up, but fell immediately back down. Sure on the outside it only looked like a few burns but in reality Kagome had sent a large amount of power through his body. Even a full demon wouldn't recover from it with in only a few minutes. A little while later Kaede and the children found him. His guess was that they had heard the yelling and went to get old lady Kaede. They took him back to hut to get him bandaged up, but what he really wanted to do was go after Kagome. There was no way the witch was going to let him do that though. He didn't understand why Kagome was acting so weird.

All he kept picturing was her face. "She looked so scared, so terrified…could it be that she was afraid of me? But why; why would she be afraid of me?"