AN: Thank you for the reviews. Yes, well they didn't really unite did they? I'm sorry. Been a while I haven't updated. Sorry once again. Anyways, hope you enjoy the chapter .

Why am I in Pain?

With Jaken and Rin

Rin skipped happily, with a bouquet of flowers in her hands. She was headed towards the tree that Sesshomaru and Kagome were at.

I'm so glad that Lord Sesshomaru has changed. Him and Kagome look so cute!

She instantly halted as she approached the tree, to find neither of them there. She looked back, confused.

"Master Jaken! Master Jaken!"

"Coming, Rin" Jaken hurried after the girl. How troublesome she has become. He muttered to himself as he tried to catch up.

"Yes…" Jaken paused as he tried to catch his breath. "…Rin,"

"Lord Sesshomaru and Kagome are not by the tree!"

Jaken sighed. "You are so foolish, Rin. Are you blind?" He lost his confidence when he realized that Lord Sesshomaru and the Kagome girl were indeed not there.

"Oh, Lord Sesshomaru! He's left me once again!"

The two, human and demon, set out on a path they thought would lead them to Sesshomaru and Kagome.

The Rest

The tension was thick. Shippo hardly dared to blink, fearing the noise might trigger anger. Of course, it was not possible. But at that moment, it did seem so.

Everyone, especially Miroku, prayed Inuyasha would come to his senses. Knowing the half-demon's temper, they knew it was pointless. Yet, Miroku had to try.

"Inuyasha, you are wrong." He paused, and hoped the sword did not change aim. When he knew nothing of the sort was going to happen, he continued.

"Kikyo. I understand. But Inuyasha, try to forget those memories with Kikyo, and remind yourself of those with Kagome. Yes, maybe Kagome did need a lot of help…and she was always saying…" Miroku gulped and returned back to the point after glancing at Sango's scowling face.

"Yes well, those were the happier times. Kikyo had already forgotten you. Why couldn't you have? Why do you insist on staying with her…Inuyasha?" Miroku patiently waited for an answer.

"You don't understand, Miroku. None of you do." His tone completely changed. It was so deceiving for no one expected what happened.

A single tear fell from Inuyasha's eye. It was immediately wiped away, and changed into rage. A blind rage. It crossed everyone's mind that they should stop him. His target was no longer Sesshomaru, but his own dear Kikyo.

At first, only one thought raced through everyone's brain as the registered the image before them. What on earth is going on? A blind rage or is it just him…doing this willingly? Purposely?

Inuyasha's Mind

Maybe Miroku was right…maybe. For a minute doubt filled the hanyou's mind. He watched Kikyo's soul collectors fade away. Did he really have to do this?

Finally, he raised his sword, aiming at the lifeless body. He shook his head as if that could erase all his doubts. But before he could move anymore he…

Sango saw it all. Miroku saw it all.

Oh my…

Kagome, stable and with an arrow aimed at Inuyasha. Inuyasha hadn't noticed, too deep in thought. She hadn't meant to really hit Inuyasha. It was just there to…well…she didn't know why. But it was instinct that told her she couldn't let Inuyasha harm Kikyo's body. Inuyasha had already hurt one girl; she wouldn't stand by and let that happen to another girl. No matter how evil the other girl is.

Inuyasha suddenly moved. She flinched. And by doing that, she released the arrow. It took a moment for her to understand that Inuyasha had simply shaken his head. There was no taking it back. She watched in horror as it reached Inuyasha's chest. Right at his heart.

A while later

Kagome smiled. He's so cute! She moved over and pinched his cheeks. His expression always made her laugh. Sesshomaru and her, sat hand in hand, staring at Rin, Shippo and Jaken as they chased each other. Well rather, as Shippo and Rin chased Jaken. Miroku and Sango across from them, Sango on the verge of slapping Miroku as his hand traveled around her body. Sango caught Kagome's gaze and her annoyance disappeared. She smiled back.

Kagome glanced around the beautiful scenery around her. Everything was perfect. Sesshomaru was with her. Kikyo wasn't here. Inuyasha was gone. And yet the thought still crossed her mind.

Why am I in pain?

Maybe some questions were better left unanswered.