Love Transcends

Chapter Nine: Homage

 Inuyasha stared at the ceiling. Kagome had left hours ago, and he still felt…numb. He had three choices, as he could see it lain out in front of him. He could die; become full youkai, or full human. If he did either, it would drastically not only change himself, but with relationships with others. If he were to become full human, he would be weak and couldn't protect Kagome. If he became full youkai then he wasn't sure what would happen, and it was too clear what would happen if he died. Inuyasha sighed and turned in the bed, looking at the odd items that Kagome's world had.

 It was certain that Kagome's world was farther off than his own. Keade and Kikyou would have never guessed what could have been wrong with him, yet the priests in this time knew almost instantly. They did not dress the same, but their jobs were very much equal. He looked at the ceiling again, wondering if he would ever return to is home. Inuyasha had to admit, he cared deeply for Kagome, but he'd always love Kikyou. He closed his eyes.

 Kagome smiled. She sat back on her spot in the couch. The doctors had realized Inuysaha from the hospital until they knew what to do further with him. Kagome's smiled faded and worry came back to her. She was deeply troubled by what had transpired the last few weeks and even more so now that Inuyasha could die if he were stubborn enough! Kagome glanced at the clock. Her mother was dropping Inuyasha off at the house before she went to work, and no doubt that Inuyasha would have a bicker about something.

 A few moments later the door opened. Kagome bolted to the hall way, seeing Inuyasha stumble inside. He nodded to her, and she led him to the sofa where he could sit. He sank into the couch and sighed, leaning his head back and closed his eyes. Kagome studied him for a moment, finding silver hairs inside his dark black hair, and his eyes had a tint of amber to them. She stood for a moment, before she sat. "You are becoming a hanyou again."

 Inuyasha looked at her through the corners of his eyes. "Yes, but its going slow. It might have to do with that…choice Naruku set me up for." Kagome nodded and looked down. There was a stiffing silence before Inuyasha moved. "I think I am going to return to my own time, Kagome."

 "What?!" Kagome jumped to her feet, hands on her hips. "Why would you do that, Inuyasha? You can barely move! What if a youkai attacked you on your way back to the town? Keade and Kikyou wouldn't be there…and you could bet your brother wouldn't care if you lay dieing."

 Inuyasha looked at her. "I was hoping you would come with me, Kagome." Kagome's eyes widened into a soft surprise. "Not just because you can protect me…but, I would miss you." He pushed himself off the couch and looked down into her eyes. He brought her into an embrace, in which Kagome was to surprise to respond.

 "Inuyasha…" Kagome said softly. "The day you stood in front of the tree…and, you kissed me…" she pulled away and looked into his blue eyes tinted with amber. "Why did you kiss me?"

 "What do you mean 'why did you kiss me'?"

 Kagome flushed and looked down. "Well, its just that…you have never kissed me before…and…" she felt her face getting warmer. "I never thought that you cared about me like that….I mean, you love Kikyou still…and…" she was cut off by Inuyasha putting a finger to her lips. Kagome looked up at Inuyasha, bewildered. He moved his fingers from her face into her hair. Kagome blinked.

 Inuyasha ran his fingers through her soft raven hair, his eyes never leaving her own. He wrapped his other arm around her waist, and brought her closer, her face inches away from his. Kagome gulped, feeling nervous. Inuyasha bent his head and kissed her again, not giving a reason. Kagome closed her eyes and kissed him sweetly back, wrapping her arms around his neck. She let herself pretend that this was right, and they were supposed to be intimate with one another, that they were supposed to be lovers, that it was written in the stars. She went to pull away, but Inuyasha pulled her closer and deepened the kiss. Kagome was again taken by surprise, and felt embarrassed, since she had never kissed anyone this way. Inuyasha pulled away slowly, keeping his face close to hers. Kagome looked at him, surprised but almost felt herself happy.

 "I didn't kiss you because you are Kikyou's reincarnation." Inuyasha whispered, kissing along her cheek and resting his lips next to her ear. "I kissed you because I wanted to. I have for the longest time." He felt Kagome freeze and he smiled softly. He pulled his face back to Kagome's, awaiting her answer. She stood for a moment, pondering. Then she smiled and kissed him this time. Inuyasha closed his eyes and brought her close, taking the taste of her mouth.

 They didn't hear the door open. Souta ran into the house, into the kitchen ordering around. Miroku and Sango came in after, and Sango headed for the kitchen as well. Miroku stood in the door way to the living room, watching Inuyasha and Kagome's intimate kiss. He smiled smugly and returned to the kitchen, unloading the oddly packaged foods from the bag. He sent a smile to Sango. "It seems as if Inuyasha has chosen Kagome."

 Sango looked at him oddly then smiled. "Hmm, that's good. I would rather it that way." She got the pan and spatula out as Souta ordered, doing this and that. Miroku watched her, glancing over his shoulder. Sango returned her gaze to him. "What?"

 Miroku smiled and shrugged. "I just think it is cute to see them like that." Sango gave him a dangerous look.

 Inuyasha broke the kiss and looked down at Kagome. They were now spread out over the couch, Inuyasha hovering over her. Kagome looked at him softly, and a glow in her eyes. He froze for a moment, and wondered if the glow could possibly be...love. He had recognized the glow as the same glow Kikyou had in her eyes for him before she had died. He stared at her eyes for a moment before she kissed him again, and he slipped into a peaceful world. They deepened the kiss, and then Inuyasha felt something smack his head. He tore away form Kagome and looked up at Miroku hand in hand with his staff. "Bastard, what was that for?!"

 "There are children in the house." Miroku said and Kagome covered her mouth, blushing. Inuyasha growled at him. "You are not that threaten without your hanyou side, Inuyasha. Come on, dinners ready." He turned, sending them a quickly glanced and returned to the dining room.

 Inuyasha sat up, letting Kagome do the same. He smiled at her, and she returned it embarrassedly. He brought her into another close embrace, kissing her hair softly. "Will you come back with me, Kagome?"

 "Yes…after dinner."