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--)AE(-- This ones a little long but I kinda liked how it turned out. ^_^
Regroup, Re-Arm, Reload, .. Kagome ?
"A-A-An Ambush!!!" Sango was ready to throw fists galore until Kouga pushed her back, knowing what exactly was going on.
"Yash.. Take Sango outside" Kouga directed while whispering to Sango before she exited with the Inu-hanyou. "Send Yasha back here with all your guns. Run back to Kagome and Miroku, tell them we will back as fast as we can." .. Yash take her out, I'll deal with Tarvucci and his lackeys.
Inuyasha surprisingly nodded agreeing rather quickly.
While Outside Sango didn't know whither to weep into Inuyasha black beater under his arms or do what she needed to. "Yash take my guns, like Kouga said, and run back in there and help him out!.."
Inu took her offered weaponry looking rather pissed off. "And what the hell do you think your going to do ?" Sango grasped her ballock knife in defense for her quick journey back towards the city. "Kouga sent me back to find Kagome and Miroku.. Inuyasha please come back alive…she needs ..- Capping her mouth shut realizing what she was ready to tell him. "Kouga and I watch each others back, we're bothing returning, and I wouldn't let anything happen to Kouga, for Kagome's sake." Inuyasha, finished reloading with Sango's last clips, dashed into the car turned away from Sango running in her own direction. Suddenly ducking and leaping from side to side while firing both guns simultaneously, watching a pool of blood deepen the shade of red of the already rose red carpeting. But only two men were standing, another crouched down and against the wall with a scared and guilty look. "Kouga!" Inuyasha slipped the Eagles between his thigh and his belt like Kouga and Sango did before and ran to his partner in crime only to rip off his beater and wrap the length of the cotton around Kouga's torso, like a large stretchy bandage. "Let's Go, Tarvucci isn't going anywhere.. At least we got revenge for the people of Yaru!" Inuyasha lifted Kouga over his back much like he used to do to Kagome for quick transportation when an adult to drive wasn't available. The President slumped down beside his booth with a dead look. His eyes had no sign of life with them, both iris were completely black, which sent a small shiver down Inuyashas spine before exiting the car, hoping nothing that just happened was detected. "We've got quite the trouble on us now partner." Inuyasha was trying to make small talk as he speed dashed through the woods off the side from the tracks as a side precaution. "….yeah..we're almost home.. Aren't… we.. ?" Kouga could barely talk but he figured if he suffered his pain and tried to stay awake then he would also stay alive. Then again .. It was alright, he was under Inuyasha's care.
Both became aware that the clouds were shifting and it had already started to get rather dark for 10am. The unforetold rain started, vigorously pouring and Inuyasha could hear the distant thunder beginning. "Yash,.. Look at that rounded rock up ahead, doesn't hit the ground, maybe a cave ?.. Dude we need to rest I'm too fuckin' tired…" Inuyasha nodded and Kouga was ready to pass out, but Inu did as was suggested. He knelt down and slid Kouga off his back and let his rest sitting up slightly against another rock inside the small cave, as Inuyasha used soft green leaves to dry himself off a bit before positioning himself as such like Kouga, for a small nap.
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"Kagome you have to believe me,.. You have to have faith in Kouga and Yasha, you KNOW Yasha would make sure Kouga's alright .. Right ?" Sango had finally made it back to southtown-Dartmouth to catch up with Kagome.
Kagome instantly started to cry knowing the possibilities of what could happen within the next several hours. "I can't.. say goodbye, I never got to .. Show him I loved him!!!, I'll never see him again!!!!!!"
Kagome busted out another wave of heavy tears, while Sango wrapped her arms around the wet one giving her as much comfort as possible. "Look..Kagome.. I've known Yash for a long time.. He can be a jerk, and he can be a prick when he wants to be, but he's also a man of his word, he never breaks a promise, and .. He 'can' be rather nice when he wants to be.."
Kagome often knew Sango was right,.. About a lot of things, and what she said ?.. Made her feel a lot better. Still sobbing but she knew things would turn out alright. .. Right ?..
Sango often stiffened her ears trying to be like Yash when she heard sudden noises. Such as, the door for instance. Sango let go of Kagome slowly, and answered the door politely trying to stand in an angle so the visitor could not see Kagome very easily. "Hel-Miroku!!!!" Sango wasn't the only one to become hyper and crush the significant other with a hug and suffocate with a kiss. "Sango where have you been!? You haven't called me like you said you would in two days!!" Tall, not scrawny but not the strongest looking guy you'd see, black hair with a small dragon ponytail. From a line of holymen, you'd be surprised he isn't quite that type of person. "I'm sorry Miroku I just.. I was busy with dealing with the Nicolai and .. And Yash showed up .. And .. Miroku I missed you!!" Now it was Sango's time to cry into a mans shoulder. She never showed much emotion except to Kagome. They were like sisters. Sango never mingled with any males either until Miroku showed up. He was the black sheep of the family. Always trying to ruin them for controlling his life early on. Talented with a pen then the sword, well.. Both really, and his odd humor and "Endlessly-Roaming-Hands" Sango managed --miraculously-- to fall in love with him on the job. They both pursued the same thing. Destroy the Nicolai and any large power looking for more. Sango never admits though Miroku is the only soul on the face of the planet she can really talk to about her deepest secrets. She learned to live without Yasha and now.. Miroku listens and helps her, and a hell of a lot more. 'Fact Yasha played Cupid for the two.
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"Well if you didn't act like a dumbass all the time maybe she wouldn't be afraid to admit her feelings towards you! I can't do this for long, I'm teaming up with Kouga pretty soon next year when im 15!!"
Yash was ready to rip Miroku's face off for being stubborn.
"I .. Was worried.. I'm sorry if it pissed you off but .. Maybe your right, quit with the hands and talk to her rather then grope her.. But shes -" Inuyasha cut him off, not ready to hear the next two words out of his mouth. "I don't wanna hear it. Just use your head and be patient with her.. She loves you as it is, but she won't admit it until you quit being a pinhead.." Miroku was also pretty shocked, Inuyasha, at the time, being 14.. Was pretty damn wise for his age, not suprising considering what he's been through. But no matter the circumstance he owed his life to Sango and would do anything to see her happy. "Inuyasha.. Thank you.."… Both guys turned around scratching their heads trying to think of something to make it seem like they were acting like typical guys before Sango became suspicious. "What are y… Miroku your not giving porno to Inuyasha are you!?!? MIROKU NO HENTAI!!!" Inuyasha fell over laughing histerically not being able to see through his soaked eyes, Sango running around the house after Miroku yelling "N-N-No!!!" trying to convince her while trying to save his hide at the same time.
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"Don't leave me again.. Please Sango, it's unbearable without you around.. It's just.. Quiet and.. Lonely.."
He also was the emotional guy who, acted like one 'til he was pissed off.
"I won't.. come inside Miroku. The halls are cold this time of year, and I'm sure Kagome'd be glad to see you again!." Sango led Miroku into the room where Kagome was just finished crying her eyes out, telling herself that Kouga wasn't dead. "Sango dear, whats wrong with Kagome-chan?."
The female assassin really couldn't give to many answers but she choose, "One of our jobs backfired and Kouga sent me back to tell her that he'd be alright." She tried to smile, but she had a 'what-if' hunch that was eating her from the inside out. Miroku, trying to be the supportive guy he is, crouched down to give a little white lie of his. "Kouga's perfectly fine Kagome-chan, you know he always returns to you no matter what, just like I return to my Sango." Kagome sniffled with several small nods while Sango darted to the kitchen before anyone noticed her smile and blush furiously. "Damnit Yash… I don't know why I listened to Kouga!!"
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Inuyasha woke up quite awhile later to the sound of gunshots. Kouga had already been awake for awhile because of his throbbing pain in his chest that was finally seeming to settle down.
"It's getting.. Dark Yash, by now they must've sent guys looking for us. Just get outta here before they show up.." Kouga knew what would happen if he slowed down Yash's running to much.
Inuyasha really didn't care as long as he made it out alive with Kouga.
"Damnit Kouga your coming with me, and your going back to Kagome!" Inuyasha was dragging Kouga out of the small cave, realizing it wasn't anything but a rifle poking his lower back now. "Drop everything you have and I wont bother killing you kid." The guard called out. Inuyasha kicked the shin of the guard shattering him to the mere bone before punching him in the gut, sending him several feet backwards, darting off to step on his neck to disable his breathing, pardon.. Living, now taking off with Kouga on his back like before. "It has to be after 6 if its this dark.. We must have slept all day long..Kouga ?.. Damn he sleeps at the worst of times.." Shrugging, and running even faster, but falling forward as a sharp pain struck him in the back of his right shoulder, though he was really more concerned about Kouga. "Kouga What happened!?!?" Inuyasha rolled over to see blood pouring down Kouga's face, a deep wound to his forehead. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!"
"Inuy…ash.. Get out… of here… an….take care of my….Ka…'me.. An… S…ngo…"
Kouga was limply pushing Inuyasha back as the sound of heavy gunfire started to get louder.
"Kouga…KOUGAAAA!!" Inuyasha jolted up and darted out in the same direction heading out of the wooded area faster then he had ever known he could run, regretting leaving Kouga behind but following the rule of his job. -- Save yourself no matter what, because if there is no you, who'll do the job? --
After some brutal running lights could be seen above, and suddenly he fell backwards, the impact on his head knocking him out.
~~
"Yash?" .. "Yash!?" …"Yasha you okay?"
"S..Sango… Sango!!" Inuyasha rose from a bed .. The room looked like Sango's bedroom from under her hugs reach.
"Yash your still alright!!.. W..what about …Kouga-kun?…"
Inuyasha could only hold back several faces and a couple of words like 'Dead' and 'Gone'. He only shook his head no slowly but giving her a look with his right eye, such a way she knew he would scold her for crying. She knew exactly what he meant.
"We need to restock and regroup. If your to upset to do that then I'll finish this job on my own. Like Kouga wanted me too." Inuyasha was already out of the bed and looking for fresh clothes to jump into, not bothering to tend to the scratches and gashes over his arms, chest and stomach.
"Yash …I want to help.." Of course, Sango was already digging out her never ending stash of guns.
"No, your staying with Kagome, and Miroku.. No need for you to worry him, and someone needs to stay with Kagome… I'm.. not important to her and I need to revenge Kouga."
He was serious, and beyond 'mentally-healed' to already be planning the crews next movement.
His ears perked up, turning around to the door on the curious girl, only a year younger then him, who he had always seemed to find adorable and kind. She had been the only person to care for him after tending his wounds after one of his first missions with Kouga. She cared a lot more then just that, so checking up on him was just right. "K..Kagome.."
Kagome timidly tilted her head to the door while looking at Sango. Sango got the idea and left with a wink, everyone trying to stay in good spirits. Kagome walked up to Inuyasha and tried not to cry. He was so much like Kouga, but.. More.. The way he treated her, everything. "Inuyasha.. I know it wasn't your fault, and.. I want… I want you and Sango to quit this job of yours.. I lost Kouga, I don't want to lose Sango, and I don't want to lose you Inuyasha!!" Kagome was crying while hugging Inuyasha tightly while Inuyasha had no idea how to react. He thought '- No ones ever been the close…oh Kagome don't do this to me, .. I promise I won't leave you.. No matter what..-' "Kagome.." He tilted her chin up towards him while wiping her wet cheeks with his thumb trying to look as pleasant as possible. "I won't ever leave you..don't worry. Sango and I aren't going anywhere." He smiled after seeing her reaction to his soothing and relieving words. She could only dig her head into his chest still slightly sobbing,.. But with a small smile. Even that was enough to make Inuyasha, a little happy even to the least.
"Inu.. You .. Do you.. Love me.. ?"
Inuyasha was completely stoic at the sound of those last four words as they repeated in his head multiple times. He almost wanted to answer right then and there… but he felt guilty, his word to Kouga, he would never betray Kouga. But He wanted Kagome to be happy, and he wasn't .. here anymore, Kouga would forgive them… right ?.. Kagome deserves someone in her life, just like Sango. Inuyasha couldn't stop thinking, his head muddled with so many thoughts and voices at once.
Kagome let go of Inuyasha and walked away still sobbing, passing Sango and heading to her own bedroom.
"I..I…love Kagome…" Inuyasha, well aware what was coming from his youkai lips, but Sango overhearing him wasn't.
"Bro!!.. Your in lov….. But what about… oh this is going to be very difficult.." Sango shook her head.
--)AE(-- This ones a little long but I kinda liked how it turned out. ^_^
Regroup, Re-Arm, Reload, .. Kagome ?
"A-A-An Ambush!!!" Sango was ready to throw fists galore until Kouga pushed her back, knowing what exactly was going on.
"Yash.. Take Sango outside" Kouga directed while whispering to Sango before she exited with the Inu-hanyou. "Send Yasha back here with all your guns. Run back to Kagome and Miroku, tell them we will back as fast as we can." .. Yash take her out, I'll deal with Tarvucci and his lackeys.
Inuyasha surprisingly nodded agreeing rather quickly.
While Outside Sango didn't know whither to weep into Inuyasha black beater under his arms or do what she needed to. "Yash take my guns, like Kouga said, and run back in there and help him out!.."
Inu took her offered weaponry looking rather pissed off. "And what the hell do you think your going to do ?" Sango grasped her ballock knife in defense for her quick journey back towards the city. "Kouga sent me back to find Kagome and Miroku.. Inuyasha please come back alive…she needs ..- Capping her mouth shut realizing what she was ready to tell him. "Kouga and I watch each others back, we're bothing returning, and I wouldn't let anything happen to Kouga, for Kagome's sake." Inuyasha, finished reloading with Sango's last clips, dashed into the car turned away from Sango running in her own direction. Suddenly ducking and leaping from side to side while firing both guns simultaneously, watching a pool of blood deepen the shade of red of the already rose red carpeting. But only two men were standing, another crouched down and against the wall with a scared and guilty look. "Kouga!" Inuyasha slipped the Eagles between his thigh and his belt like Kouga and Sango did before and ran to his partner in crime only to rip off his beater and wrap the length of the cotton around Kouga's torso, like a large stretchy bandage. "Let's Go, Tarvucci isn't going anywhere.. At least we got revenge for the people of Yaru!" Inuyasha lifted Kouga over his back much like he used to do to Kagome for quick transportation when an adult to drive wasn't available. The President slumped down beside his booth with a dead look. His eyes had no sign of life with them, both iris were completely black, which sent a small shiver down Inuyashas spine before exiting the car, hoping nothing that just happened was detected. "We've got quite the trouble on us now partner." Inuyasha was trying to make small talk as he speed dashed through the woods off the side from the tracks as a side precaution. "….yeah..we're almost home.. Aren't… we.. ?" Kouga could barely talk but he figured if he suffered his pain and tried to stay awake then he would also stay alive. Then again .. It was alright, he was under Inuyasha's care.
Both became aware that the clouds were shifting and it had already started to get rather dark for 10am. The unforetold rain started, vigorously pouring and Inuyasha could hear the distant thunder beginning. "Yash,.. Look at that rounded rock up ahead, doesn't hit the ground, maybe a cave ?.. Dude we need to rest I'm too fuckin' tired…" Inuyasha nodded and Kouga was ready to pass out, but Inu did as was suggested. He knelt down and slid Kouga off his back and let his rest sitting up slightly against another rock inside the small cave, as Inuyasha used soft green leaves to dry himself off a bit before positioning himself as such like Kouga, for a small nap.
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"Kagome you have to believe me,.. You have to have faith in Kouga and Yasha, you KNOW Yasha would make sure Kouga's alright .. Right ?" Sango had finally made it back to southtown-Dartmouth to catch up with Kagome.
Kagome instantly started to cry knowing the possibilities of what could happen within the next several hours. "I can't.. say goodbye, I never got to .. Show him I loved him!!!, I'll never see him again!!!!!!"
Kagome busted out another wave of heavy tears, while Sango wrapped her arms around the wet one giving her as much comfort as possible. "Look..Kagome.. I've known Yash for a long time.. He can be a jerk, and he can be a prick when he wants to be, but he's also a man of his word, he never breaks a promise, and .. He 'can' be rather nice when he wants to be.."
Kagome often knew Sango was right,.. About a lot of things, and what she said ?.. Made her feel a lot better. Still sobbing but she knew things would turn out alright. .. Right ?..
Sango often stiffened her ears trying to be like Yash when she heard sudden noises. Such as, the door for instance. Sango let go of Kagome slowly, and answered the door politely trying to stand in an angle so the visitor could not see Kagome very easily. "Hel-Miroku!!!!" Sango wasn't the only one to become hyper and crush the significant other with a hug and suffocate with a kiss. "Sango where have you been!? You haven't called me like you said you would in two days!!" Tall, not scrawny but not the strongest looking guy you'd see, black hair with a small dragon ponytail. From a line of holymen, you'd be surprised he isn't quite that type of person. "I'm sorry Miroku I just.. I was busy with dealing with the Nicolai and .. And Yash showed up .. And .. Miroku I missed you!!" Now it was Sango's time to cry into a mans shoulder. She never showed much emotion except to Kagome. They were like sisters. Sango never mingled with any males either until Miroku showed up. He was the black sheep of the family. Always trying to ruin them for controlling his life early on. Talented with a pen then the sword, well.. Both really, and his odd humor and "Endlessly-Roaming-Hands" Sango managed --miraculously-- to fall in love with him on the job. They both pursued the same thing. Destroy the Nicolai and any large power looking for more. Sango never admits though Miroku is the only soul on the face of the planet she can really talk to about her deepest secrets. She learned to live without Yasha and now.. Miroku listens and helps her, and a hell of a lot more. 'Fact Yasha played Cupid for the two.
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"Well if you didn't act like a dumbass all the time maybe she wouldn't be afraid to admit her feelings towards you! I can't do this for long, I'm teaming up with Kouga pretty soon next year when im 15!!"
Yash was ready to rip Miroku's face off for being stubborn.
"I .. Was worried.. I'm sorry if it pissed you off but .. Maybe your right, quit with the hands and talk to her rather then grope her.. But shes -" Inuyasha cut him off, not ready to hear the next two words out of his mouth. "I don't wanna hear it. Just use your head and be patient with her.. She loves you as it is, but she won't admit it until you quit being a pinhead.." Miroku was also pretty shocked, Inuyasha, at the time, being 14.. Was pretty damn wise for his age, not suprising considering what he's been through. But no matter the circumstance he owed his life to Sango and would do anything to see her happy. "Inuyasha.. Thank you.."… Both guys turned around scratching their heads trying to think of something to make it seem like they were acting like typical guys before Sango became suspicious. "What are y… Miroku your not giving porno to Inuyasha are you!?!? MIROKU NO HENTAI!!!" Inuyasha fell over laughing histerically not being able to see through his soaked eyes, Sango running around the house after Miroku yelling "N-N-No!!!" trying to convince her while trying to save his hide at the same time.
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"Don't leave me again.. Please Sango, it's unbearable without you around.. It's just.. Quiet and.. Lonely.."
He also was the emotional guy who, acted like one 'til he was pissed off.
"I won't.. come inside Miroku. The halls are cold this time of year, and I'm sure Kagome'd be glad to see you again!." Sango led Miroku into the room where Kagome was just finished crying her eyes out, telling herself that Kouga wasn't dead. "Sango dear, whats wrong with Kagome-chan?."
The female assassin really couldn't give to many answers but she choose, "One of our jobs backfired and Kouga sent me back to tell her that he'd be alright." She tried to smile, but she had a 'what-if' hunch that was eating her from the inside out. Miroku, trying to be the supportive guy he is, crouched down to give a little white lie of his. "Kouga's perfectly fine Kagome-chan, you know he always returns to you no matter what, just like I return to my Sango." Kagome sniffled with several small nods while Sango darted to the kitchen before anyone noticed her smile and blush furiously. "Damnit Yash… I don't know why I listened to Kouga!!"
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Inuyasha woke up quite awhile later to the sound of gunshots. Kouga had already been awake for awhile because of his throbbing pain in his chest that was finally seeming to settle down.
"It's getting.. Dark Yash, by now they must've sent guys looking for us. Just get outta here before they show up.." Kouga knew what would happen if he slowed down Yash's running to much.
Inuyasha really didn't care as long as he made it out alive with Kouga.
"Damnit Kouga your coming with me, and your going back to Kagome!" Inuyasha was dragging Kouga out of the small cave, realizing it wasn't anything but a rifle poking his lower back now. "Drop everything you have and I wont bother killing you kid." The guard called out. Inuyasha kicked the shin of the guard shattering him to the mere bone before punching him in the gut, sending him several feet backwards, darting off to step on his neck to disable his breathing, pardon.. Living, now taking off with Kouga on his back like before. "It has to be after 6 if its this dark.. We must have slept all day long..Kouga ?.. Damn he sleeps at the worst of times.." Shrugging, and running even faster, but falling forward as a sharp pain struck him in the back of his right shoulder, though he was really more concerned about Kouga. "Kouga What happened!?!?" Inuyasha rolled over to see blood pouring down Kouga's face, a deep wound to his forehead. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!"
"Inuy…ash.. Get out… of here… an….take care of my….Ka…'me.. An… S…ngo…"
Kouga was limply pushing Inuyasha back as the sound of heavy gunfire started to get louder.
"Kouga…KOUGAAAA!!" Inuyasha jolted up and darted out in the same direction heading out of the wooded area faster then he had ever known he could run, regretting leaving Kouga behind but following the rule of his job. -- Save yourself no matter what, because if there is no you, who'll do the job? --
After some brutal running lights could be seen above, and suddenly he fell backwards, the impact on his head knocking him out.
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"Yash?" .. "Yash!?" …"Yasha you okay?"
"S..Sango… Sango!!" Inuyasha rose from a bed .. The room looked like Sango's bedroom from under her hugs reach.
"Yash your still alright!!.. W..what about …Kouga-kun?…"
Inuyasha could only hold back several faces and a couple of words like 'Dead' and 'Gone'. He only shook his head no slowly but giving her a look with his right eye, such a way she knew he would scold her for crying. She knew exactly what he meant.
"We need to restock and regroup. If your to upset to do that then I'll finish this job on my own. Like Kouga wanted me too." Inuyasha was already out of the bed and looking for fresh clothes to jump into, not bothering to tend to the scratches and gashes over his arms, chest and stomach.
"Yash …I want to help.." Of course, Sango was already digging out her never ending stash of guns.
"No, your staying with Kagome, and Miroku.. No need for you to worry him, and someone needs to stay with Kagome… I'm.. not important to her and I need to revenge Kouga."
He was serious, and beyond 'mentally-healed' to already be planning the crews next movement.
His ears perked up, turning around to the door on the curious girl, only a year younger then him, who he had always seemed to find adorable and kind. She had been the only person to care for him after tending his wounds after one of his first missions with Kouga. She cared a lot more then just that, so checking up on him was just right. "K..Kagome.."
Kagome timidly tilted her head to the door while looking at Sango. Sango got the idea and left with a wink, everyone trying to stay in good spirits. Kagome walked up to Inuyasha and tried not to cry. He was so much like Kouga, but.. More.. The way he treated her, everything. "Inuyasha.. I know it wasn't your fault, and.. I want… I want you and Sango to quit this job of yours.. I lost Kouga, I don't want to lose Sango, and I don't want to lose you Inuyasha!!" Kagome was crying while hugging Inuyasha tightly while Inuyasha had no idea how to react. He thought '- No ones ever been the close…oh Kagome don't do this to me, .. I promise I won't leave you.. No matter what..-' "Kagome.." He tilted her chin up towards him while wiping her wet cheeks with his thumb trying to look as pleasant as possible. "I won't ever leave you..don't worry. Sango and I aren't going anywhere." He smiled after seeing her reaction to his soothing and relieving words. She could only dig her head into his chest still slightly sobbing,.. But with a small smile. Even that was enough to make Inuyasha, a little happy even to the least.
"Inu.. You .. Do you.. Love me.. ?"
Inuyasha was completely stoic at the sound of those last four words as they repeated in his head multiple times. He almost wanted to answer right then and there… but he felt guilty, his word to Kouga, he would never betray Kouga. But He wanted Kagome to be happy, and he wasn't .. here anymore, Kouga would forgive them… right ?.. Kagome deserves someone in her life, just like Sango. Inuyasha couldn't stop thinking, his head muddled with so many thoughts and voices at once.
Kagome let go of Inuyasha and walked away still sobbing, passing Sango and heading to her own bedroom.
"I..I…love Kagome…" Inuyasha, well aware what was coming from his youkai lips, but Sango overhearing him wasn't.
"Bro!!.. Your in lov….. But what about… oh this is going to be very difficult.." Sango shook her head.