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Chapter 40 – Beautiful Memories: Final Part

Kagome stared at Inuyasha in horror. She hadn't meant to slap him. It just came naturally to her. She couldn't understand why, but for some reason, she was afraid of him. There was just something about him that frightened her. She couldn't really tell what it was, but there was just something…something that flashed in her mind.

"I—I…I'm sor—sorry," she stammered out, her hand still suspended in midair, "I—I just…I don't think….I'm sorry."

Kagome turned around, ready to run when Inuyasha called out her name. She stopped.

"Kagome, wait."

She said quietly, "Inuyasha-san, please go back to Hinagiku-san. She seems to really need you and she also seems to genuinely love you. I'm sorry that I don't remember anything about you, but it seems like that if our marriage turned out this way…then we were obviously not meant for each other."

She turned around and gave him a small smile.

"Kag?"

"Um, I'm kinda tired right now. I think I'm just gonna go back to my room and sleep."

"Um…yeah…alright," said Tetsuya nodding, "Do you need any help?"

She shook her head and gave a small smile. "I'm okay. Perfectly fine." With that, she walked down the cold hallway back to her room without turning around once.

Inuyasha stood there, watching her back appearance grow distant and even more distant with each step she took. It pained him. This wasn't the first time that he had to stand there and watch Kagome's back walking away from him. However, this was the first time that it hurt so much.


Kagome slid the door shut behind her. She wearily walked over to the bed and took a seat, letting out a sigh.

"I'm sorry," she whispered, wondering how things turned out this way, "Nothing was supposed to turn out this way. Everything was supposed to turn out happily ever after…like all those stories and fantasies. I'm such an awful, horrible person. Possibly the worst person in this world. Besides that stupid bitch Hinagiku but still…"

Kagome reached over and grabbed the stuffed teddy bear that Tetsuya had given her the first few days in the hospital.

"I'm sorry I lied to everyone….I'm sorry that I deceived everyone. But the truth is…I do remember. I remember everything about everyone. And I thought it would be easier to just…forget. But in the end, I've only made it more complicated and…more easier for me. I thought…that it would be easier. But I was only thinking of myself. And the fact that I remember everything…I just miss him even more," she said sadly to the bear, stroking its head.

"These memories…why couldn't I really lose these memories that day? Why couldn't I really lose these memories of him? I keep…seeing his cocky smirk…..feeling his lips against mine….feeling his warm arms wrapped around me…." She said to the bear, tears slipping from her eyes. "Why? Why?...Why do I have to love him so much?"

Right outside the door, Hinagiku had a devious smile on her face. An idea lingering in her mind.

She slid open the door and came in quietly.

Kagome, upon hearing her enter, looked up and quickly wiped her tears away, seeing who it was.

"Why Hinagiku-san! What a surprise…for you to come and visit my room. Can I help you?" she asked with a false smile.

"Cut the act," said Hinagiku coldly.

Kagome frowned. 'How does she know?'

"Whatever do you mean?"

"I said cut the act. I know everything. I know that you're just pretending to not remember everyone. Were you hoping that Inuyasha would run to you to help you remember? Well, it's not gonna happen. So stay away from Inuyasha," said Hinagiku, glaring at her.

"Why the hell should I listen to you?" asked Kagome, forgetting about trying to cover up. She just couldn't take any more crap from this bitch.

"Because Inuyasha will stay with me as long as I have cancer. And let me tell you, my cancer isn't going away any time soon," she said, a triumphant sparkle in her eyes.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean to me you stupid dumbass bitch?" asked Kagome, about ready to rip this little girl's head off.

Hinagiku held out a large manila envelope with that devious smirk still resting on her lips. "Open it."

Kagome cautiously opened the envelope and peered into it. She saw just a bunch of papers and after pulling them out, she realized that they were just x-rays. She just couldn't understand why this girl was wasting her time. "So what? They're just x-rays?"

Hinagiku rolled her eyes and said, "Of course. You wouldn't be able to tell. Those are my x-rays. Notice anything strange about them?"

Kagome studied the x-rays more carefully and after a few minutes, it finally hit her. They were completely normal.

"How can this be? They're…They're perfectly normal?"

"That's right. Not even the slightest trace of cancer. Now look at the x-rays on the bottom of the stack."

Kagome did.

"You bitch. You were using these phony x-rays this whole time, weren't you?" asked Kagome, her face contorting in anger. Her hands started to crumple the x-rays at where she was holding them.

"No. Those x-rays aren't phonies. Those are from when I first had cancer. I just merely used them to make everyone think that I still had cancer," she said with a smile on her face.

Kagome wanted to punch her right then and there.

"Then that means…"

"Yup. I just had the doctors show Inuyasha these old x-rays. Of course, Inuyasha could never tell that they were old x-rays. Which is why my plan worked so perfectly. No one suspected a thing."

"But—But…how did you get the doctors to go along with this? And even the whole hospital!" asked Kagome. Her tightly clenched fists were quivering.

"It's a wonder of what you can do when you have money," she answered, still smiling, "Of course, the doctor that made sure to always take my case was indeed my uncle. He was more than happy to do it too, considering what happened. And you Kagome…you were the biggest help."

"What…what do you mean?" asked Kagome, staring at her.

"Indeed, when I had first come back to Inuyasha, I still had a high chance of having my cancer return. And you did a very heroic thing, leaving the country for five years to save me. That gave me time to get closer to Inuyasha and continue to pretend to have cancer. You gave me much more time than I needed as well. Plus, you got hit by that car recently. And you pretending to forget everyone. That's what helped me the most," she answered her with her devious little smirk.

Kagome was speechless.

Then, Hinagiku dropped the smirk and said coldly, "If you even think about telling this to Inuyasha, I'd watch out for your friend, Tetsuya."

Just then, the door slid open and in came Tetsuya. He frowned upon seeing Hinagiku in there with Kagome. And by the looks of it, Kagome looked highly upset and in disbelief.

Hinagiku turned cheerful again and said innocently, "Well, it was nice chatting with you Kagome-san. I'll be sure to stop by again."

She turned around, gave a quick bow to Tetsuya, and left the room.

Kagome sat on the bed, shaking her head in horror.

'It was all a trap. Everything was planned.'

"Kag? Are you okay?" asked Tetsuya, concern laced in his voice.

"No….no…no….this can't be happening….it just can't…." she said, in absolute horror. Her hands were trembling and her lower lip quivered.

"Kag, what's wrong? What's wrong?"

"No…I helped her…..it was all for nothing….Tetsu-chan…I don't know what to do anymore…" said Kagome in a thoroughly confused tone.

Tetsuya noted that she had called him 'Tetsu-chan,' his childhood nickname she had given him when they were younger.

"Kag…?"

"It's over…it's all over…everything…" she said quietly.

Outside, Hinagiku leaned against the hospital door and said quietly in a sadden tone, "It wasn't supposed to turn out this way…I'm sorry, but I had no choice."


Hinagiku came back into her hospital room and saw Inuyasha standing next to the window. He gazed out there in a daze.

"Inuyasha?"

There was no answer.

"Inuyasha? What's wrong?"

He seemed to come to his sense and said, "Oh, hey Hinagiku…I……" He took a deep breath, but just turned his gaze back to the window.

"You what?" she asked, curious as to what he would say.

"I…decided…." He never took his gaze off the window. "I decided……that it's…time for me to…move on."

She stared at him in disbelief, wondering if she heard him correctly. When it finally got through to her brain, she clasped her hands together and cried out happily, "Oh Inuyasha! I knew that you'd come to your senses! I just knew it!" She ran to him, hugging him tightly.

He took hold of her arms around him and gently pushed her away.

She stared at him quizzically. "What's wrong?"

Inuyasha gave a small smile and said, "Nothing. I just need some time to think. I think I'll go out for some fresh air."

Hinagiku nodded ecstatically and said sweetly, "Meanwhile, I'll tell all our friends and parents! Come back soon though! We need to pick a date, a place, and everything! Oh, there's some much to do!"

He looked back and said, "You take care of all of it. I'm not really good with this stuff. So, I'll trust you with it."

"Okay!"

As soon as Inuyasha left, Hinagiku smiled. Everything was going the way that it was supposed to. Of course, there was just one little thing left unfinished.

And Hinagiku knew that she had to do it. Even though she really didn't want to.


Kagome sat in a chair near the window, staring outside. There was nothing else for her to do.

Just then, she heard a knock and the door sliding open.

"Who is it?" she asked, not bothering to look towards the door.

There was hesitation, but then finally came the answer in a bone-chilling voice that made chills run down her spine. "It's me, Inuyasha."

She stiffened. Kagome felt cold, nervous beads of sweat start to pour out of her skin. She was even biting her own lower lip without realizing it.

"I just wanted to let you know…" He cleared his throat, looking carefully at Kagome. "I just wanted to let you know that Hinagiku and I are getting married."

Kagome's eyes widened and she felt an immense weight added to her shoulders. Her breath caught in her throat.

She couldn't help but let it slip. "Wha—Wha…What?"

"Hinagiku and I are getting married as soon as our divorce is finalized," replied Inuyasha, mentally kicking himself in the head. He didn't know what possessed him to tell her this news. Inuyasha just really didn't know.

"You an—and Hina—Hinagiku?" she stuttered out. She pressed down harder on her lip, drawing blood.

Inuyasha noticed the stench and rushed over to her, asking, "Are you okay Kagome? You're bleeding!"

"I'm sorry. I just bit my lip on accident. Haha, nothing big," she remarked, wiping away the blood with her hand. "Um, what were you saying?"

"Kagome, are you okay? You look pale," he said, not being able to help himself worrying over her.

"Inuyasha, I'm fine really. I sincerely hope that you and Hinagiku-san find happiness and will live a long, happy life together," she choked out, forcing the words out of her mouth, her voice dripping with so much sweetness that it almost made her throw up.

In truth, Kagome felt miserable. The man she loved was going off to marry an evil, conniving bitch that had set out to destroy her life. She felt her stomach churn with disgust. Kagome felt like a different person, saying all those "happy" things to the couple. It was like someone had taken control over her body. And Kagome knew that this was her last chance to tell Inuyasha the truth. To tell him that she still loved him. That Hinagiku was lying to him. Everything.

Inuyasha looked disappointed and dismayed. That obviously wasn't the answer he wanted. Even if she had lost her memory, he thought that their relationship could last so much longer and the bond being so much stronger. And now, Inuyasha stood there, regretting all the times that he had a chance to make a beautiful, everlasting memory with Kagome but didn't. He regretted every moment.

"Is that all?" he asked, wishing that she would remember him. Wishing that he could hold her in his arms again. Tease her about every little thing. Have arguments over nothing. Watch her sleep peacefully. Brush the hair away from her eyes. Kiss her soft lips.

Kagome took a deep breath and uttered softly, "Yes, there is."

He looked at her with hopeful eyes. And Kagome could see that hope glittering in his golden eyes.

"Um…the truth is….the truth is that…" 'I lied about losing my memory. And your new fiancée's mission is to make me as miserable as I can be. Yeah, perfect conversation starter.'

He stared at her.

Kagome felt the words stuck in her throat, just waiting to burst out and blurt everything out to him. She swallowed hard.

"The truth is…"


Review Responses

1. ArcherelfHahah! I don't think Inuyasha would get all sad and crap. But maybe. Either way, Kagome really has been through enough. I feel so evil. xD

2. klutzyspazDefinitely ketchup with French fries! And no worries, you're not mean. You should check out what some of the other people wanted! The exact same! Hehe!

3. AnimeMscInuKagLuver1425Hope you did good on your finals! Woot! Summer! Anyways, if you weren't happy about Kagome slapping him, I don't think you're going to be very happy with what happened in this chapter. Ehehehe. XD

4. LiLaZnCrAzYgUrL216Eep! The whole butcher knife thing….scary! And really, guys, BELIEVE ME! THIS IS AN INU/KAG FIC! Now that I've got that outta my system. Care to put the knife away? Just a suggestion. Ehehehee xD

5. x3forgott3n dreamzHope you did awesome on your finals too! Haha! And thanks! You're such an understanding person! You must seriously be an awesome person and friend! Thank you again!

6. The Lonely BirdYou're not mean! So many people want her dead, while others want her to suffer for the rest of her life! It's not mean at all! XD I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter though!

7. rainydaze – Hahah! And no, Inuyasha didn't have sex with her! He would never! XD Nice compromise! Hehe!

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10. Emerald Fox FireThank you so much! I really don't think that I'm that great of a writer as some other people I've seen, but thanks a lot! Really, thank you!

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14. lil-kag0m3 – Wow! You're being so nice compared to everyone else's reply! (The whole Hinagiku suffering or die thing) XD I'm still thinking about what to do with Tetsuya! Thanks for understanding and all your support!

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18. Moon Shadow DemonWow! You're so busy! I could never pull it off! Too lazy. Haha, thanks though!

19. Inuyasha05Well, now she has her memory! As for the Hinagiku and Tetsuya couple, don't really see it. XD Thanks for the suggestion though!

20. Akeryou-samaOkie dokie! XD Just kidding! We'll see what happens to her. (I'm not quite sure of what I'll do either.) And, honestly, I really have no idea how much longer this fanfic is gonna be!

21. inugirl4ever – And I did! And will!

22. Neckroz209Haha! XD Glad you like the story! As for the beta sign up thingy, thanks for offering, really it makes me really happy that you care as much as to offer! But for now, I think I'm gonna go solo! But if I need another opinion or someone to reread the chapter and give me their thoughts, I'll send you an email! Hope that's okay! Thanks!

23. inuyasha1818Um…I think both parts came true! xD Thanks!

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25. Foxy LoveYes, it seems everyone wants that to happen! Hahaha!

26. SoilHaaha! Thanks for the suggestions! And glad to see that you're enjoying it! Cause that's all that really matters to me. (People enjoying it!) Thanks again!

27. Foxy – Thanks! I don't think it's the best story, but thanks for such a HUGE compliment!

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29. nasumigirlYeah, everyone thinks that too! XD

30. Dyann Cariaga – Thanks a lot! My mind is just weird and crazy like that! Haha! But I guess it's a good thing for the fic! Thanks again!

31. NightStar – Haha! Lays chips…mmmmmhhhhh. I'm kinda hungry right now…Anyways, thanks! xD

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Well, thanks for waiting guys! I was without internet for two weeks! T.T So yeah! Hope you enjoyed the chapter, but I don't really think it was that great! I'll update as soon as some weird, crazy idea hits me and I'm inspired to write!

Oh! Poll results!...I'm not too sure which one won. XD Cause a lot of people wanted her to die, yet suffer at the same time! So let's just say both! Thanks for voting! Helps me decide what her future should be cause everyone's opinion counts!

Thanks for reading! And I'll have the next chapter up asap! Byeeeeeee!