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Chapter 4: The Hearts Choice
Inuyasha was lying on a tree branch, lost in his thoughts once again.
'Is Shippou right? Do I really love Kagome?'
His heart pounded with pain. His head began to throb with all of the memories from the previous day constantly playing over and over. He still felt horrible over what he had done. He knew though that it was the right thing to do, because he knew that she would get hurt if they were to be lovers. He let the wind comb through his hair as his amber eyes starred into the sun that was slowly making its way below the horizon. The shimmering sun reminded him of the way Kagome's eyes shown with life and love. He lowered his head and let out a sigh.
'No matter how hard I try, I can't get her out of my head.'
A tear fell from the corner of his eye.
'It must be true then. I do love her, with all of my heart.'
A small smile forced it's way onto Inuyasha's face. Another tear fell from his face, this one sparkled from the sun's rays. It landed on his hand, making him come back to reality.
"I've got to find a way to be with her. I can't go on without her. She makes me feel complete and whole."
He thought long and hard, so hard his head began to throb again.
"Damn, this thinking is giving me a headache. If Kagome were here, she could get rid of it. Not to mention, she needs to bring back the Shikkon No...that's it!"
He jumped up from the branch, nearly falling to the ground. If it weren't for his quick reflexes, he would have fallen to the earth. He glanced once more into the horizon.
"That's it."
His eyes were shining with hope. Suddenly, a familiar aroma caught his attention. He slowly cocked his head towards the direction of the smell. Once he realized who it was, he was off. He raced after the scent as fast as he could.
'That's gotta be Kagome, no one else smells like Jasmine and Lavender.'
His feet glided over the earth.
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Kagome slowly climbed out of the well, covering her eyes from the blinding light of the sunset. When she reached to her feet, she gasped at the beautiful.
"Wow, it's so beautiful. You don't see sunsets like this in Tokyo."
She began to take a couple of steps, but then stopped when she noticed something coming her way. The figure leaped into the air, and then slowly fell to the earth, landing gracefully before her. She gasped.
"Inu-Inuyasha."
Inuyasha starred at her, his amber eyes looking deeply into hers.
'I can't tell her yet. I've gotta hide it.'
He decided to cover his feelings by acting like his stubborn old self.
"Kagome, I'll told you to stay in your own time, I don't want to see you get hurt."
She took a few more steps, now only a foot away from him.
"Inuyasha, I came to see you. I needed to see you."
"Hm? Why do you need to see me? I already told you..."
Kagome moved forward and wrapped her arms around him.
"Ka-Kagome."
He wanted to hug her back, but he wouldn't give in to his feelings, not yet.
"Inuyasha, I can't stand being away from you. It hurts me when you're not around."
Inuyasha swallowed hard. He slowly lifted his arm, but was stopped by another smell, a few others. He turned his head and glanced over his shoulder. He growled.
"Inuyasha?"
He pulled back from her grip and turned around.
"You all can come out now."
He starred into a couple of bushes as three figures popped their heads out.
"So I see you found us."
A deep voice came from one of the figures.
"Kagome!"
A little kid ran out of the bushes and right into her arms.
"Uh, Shippou!"
She wrapped her arms tightly around the little kitsune. Back in the bushes, a male immerged. Behind him was a female who was slowly making her way out. The guy turned around and reached down to help her. Instead of grabbing her hand, he aimed for her butt.
"AH! MIROKU!"
*WHACK* *BAM*
Miroku was sent flying towards the ground with a red handprint planted across his face.
"My dear Sango, I was just trying to assist you in getting out of the bushes."
"Oh give a rest Miroku, you pervert."
She stormed angrily over to where Kagome, Inuyasha, and Shippou were standing. Inuyasha just glared at her.
"Hey Kagome! It's nice to see you again. Shippou told me that he saw you crying yesterday, and I got worried. I knew that Inuyasha had something to do with it. What did he do this time?"
Inuyasha glanced towards Kagome to see her reply.
"Um, oh you know, just the usual. The same thing he does all of the time."
Inuyasha smiled at her, but quickly covered it with a glare when Miroku came from behind him.
"Aw, Inuyasha. I see that you were finally making a move on Kagome. About time."
"Wha- MIROKU!"
Inuyasha sent his fist hurdling towards the monk, sending him back to the ground. Everyone else chuckled. Kagome looked at Inuyasha and sent him a smile.
"Why don't we all set up camp?"
"But the village isn't too far from here, probably only a couple miles."
"I know Shippou, but I feel like sleeping outside tonight, if it doesn't bother you?"
Sango approached Kagome and smiled.
"That sounds great. Let's set up camp, and have a nice time, all of us, together."
Miroku had crept over to Sango while she was speaking. He slowly stood up and placed his arms around her waist.
"Especially me and you."
*BAM* *WHACK* *BAM*
He crashed to the earth once again, this time with lumps all over his head.
"Lay off!"
"Miroku, when will you ever give up?"
Kagome started to laugh. Inuyasha stood a couple feet away from them. He watched as Kagome laughed. Seeing her happy made him happy. He got another warm feeling deep inside.
"I'll go gather some fire wood."
Kagome took a deep breath and glanced up. She gazed at Inuyasha as he slipped into the deep forest.
"Hurry back!"
Her soft voice echoed throughout the evening.
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Kagome, Shippou, and Sango were lying in the soft grass, starring up at the starlit sky.
"Isn't it so beautiful? The stars fill the sky, making it breath taking."
Kagome's eyes glittered as she gazed at the sight.
"Hey Sango?"
"Hm?"
"Have you ever made a wish on a star?"
"I've never heard of making a wish on a star before. What do you do?"
Kagome rose up, now in a sitting position. Shippou jumped up and snuggled in her lap.
"Well, you look in the sky at the stars."
Her eyes began to scan the night sky.
"You pick out the brightest one, the one that stands out the most. Then you think about something you've always wanted, and make a wish. But, you don't want to say it out loud."
"Why not?"
"Why not? If you did the wish wouldn't come true."
"Oh, it sounds like fun. I think I'll give it a try."
Sango glanced back at the sky. Her brown eyes scanned the starry sky.
"That one."
She closed her eyes and made a wish. Kagome watched her as she did. She then looked at the sky. She studied the sky, searching for the perfect star. To her right, she found the one. She closed her eyes and made her wish, smiling as she did.
"Hey Kagome?"
She quickly opened her eyes and saw Shippou right in her face, rubbing his eyes with his little fox hands.
"Yeah Shippou?"
"Do you think you and Inuyasha will ever love each other?"
Her face turned red from the question. Sango starred at the two, shocked as well.
"Um, well Shippou,"
She lowered her head to his ear. Sango rushed over to them, to listen to what she was about to say.
"I already do love him."
They both jumped back.
"WHAT?"
The shouts from the two caught the attention of Miroku and Inuyasha, who were sitting by the fire.
"I wonder what they could be talking about?"
Inuyasha knew, because his keen ears were able to pick up her whisper. He slightly smiled.
"Who knows?"
"Kagome, no way!"
Sango covered her mouth.
"I knew it."
Shippou stood up, placing his hand on his head.
"I knew it."
He said it like he was a genius or something.
"Oh Shippou. Now listen, you can't tell Miroku."
"Can't tell me what?"
Kagome paused as a shiver went down her spine. She slowly turned around and was face to face with the curious monk.
"Huh? AHH!"
She jumped back, startled from him being there.
"Miroku!"
She slowly stood up, taking in deep breaths.
"Now what did I do?"
"You nearly gave me a HEARTATTACK!"
He leaned back on his heels.
"Why is everything I do wrong?"
"Hm? Where's Inuyasha?"
Miroku pointed in the direction of the God tree with his staff, the rings making a beautiful tune.
"Is he sleeping?"
"No, he said he needed to think."
"Think? I wonder about what?"
"No worry. Why don't we just get some rest?"
Miroku reached out his arm to grab Kagome.
*BAM*
"Don't even think about it."
Sango had jumped forward and slapped him before he could reach his destination.
"I was just going to help her to her bed."
"Someone needs to help you out of here before you end up in the ground, by me!"
He slowly backed up.
"Whatever you say my dear."
He just wouldn't give up. He placed his hand on her behind.
*BAM* *WHACK* *BAM* *WHACK* *BAM*
He crashed to the ground.
"Sango!"
Kagome had to grab Sango before she killed the monk. She held back the outraged girl.
"Now, that's my warning. Wanna try it again?"
Miroku struggled to get up. When he reached to his feet, he just smiled.
"Now ladies, let us get some sleep."
He slowly walked over to the fire with several bumps on his head.
"C'mon Sango, let's go rest. Maybe that'll calm you down."
Kagome led Sango over to the fire, with Shippou sitting on her shoulder. They all sat down, climbing into their sleeping bags. Miroku wasn't sitting too far away from them, leaning against a rock.
"Try anything monk and I swear I'll kill you."
Sango sent Miroku an evil glare. Kagome snuggled into the warmth of her sleeping bag, with Shippou resting in her arms.
"Goodnight Sango. Goodnight Miroku."
"Night."
Kagome glanced above her before dozing off, looking at Inuyasha who was perched on a branch.
"Goodnight Inuyasha."
He glanced down at her.
"Goodnight."
He noticed a smile on her face as she fell into a peaceful sleep. He lifted his head up and gazed at the full moon. The silver light filled the land, making it look like some type of dream. His amber eyes glistened as the moon's milky light reflected off of them. He slowly tilted his head down and sighed.
'What do I do? Should I?'
His head filled with several thoughts.
'Is it right?'
His eyes filled with confusion. He raised his arm and slightly rubbed his head.
"Damn, not a stupid headache again."
He growled under his breath. He suddenly became silent when his keen ears picked up a slight moan. He looked down below him, where the sound had come from. He noticed that Kagome was stirring in her sleep. Inuyasha gazed at her sleeping face as her body slightly rolled around.
'But if I do, I can't go back.'
He placed his hand on his heart, breathing in a sigh of frustration.
'I wish someone or something could help me.'
Suddenly, he had a flashback.
~ "Inuyasha, are you ok my dear?"
The young child was sobbing in the arms of a beautiful young maiden. Her long, dark hair spread across the floor. Her face was as soft and gentle as a baby's.
"Mommy, I'm so confused."
The lady embraced the boy.
"Inuyasha, I'm about to tell you something that I want you to always remember."
He gazed into her heavenly eyes, curious.
"Hm?"
"Whenever you're troubled, confused, or lost, I want you to listen to your heart, trust what it has to say. If you listen to what your heart tells you, then it will guide you."
The boy gripped his mother's kimono, his silver hair gently resting on his back. When he glanced back at his mother, his amber eyes glistened with tears.
"Believe me my dear boy. Listen to your heart and it will guide you."~
Inuyasha sighed.
'Listen to my heart?'
He slowly closed his eyes.
"Listen to my heart, and it will guide me."
A smile crept onto his face.
'Thank you mother.'
He carefully lifted himself up, the dropped to the ground. He landed only feet away from Kagome, quietly and gracefully, in the soft dirt. He took some steps forward, until he was only inches away from her body. He kneeled down onto his knees, and gazed into her peaceful face. He extended his arm forward towards her neck, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear.
'There.'
He saw a shimmer. He then lowered his hand and carefully unhooked a clasp. He held a thin gold chain in between his fingers. He slowly slipped the chain off of her neck. Her body began to move, and he froze. She rolled to the opposite direction, making the chain slide off completely with ease. Inuyasha starred at the necklace that was placed into his palm. His eyes were focused on the shimmering, rosy pink ball that hung at the end.
'The Shikkon No Tama.'
He slowly slithered away from her body.
'My heart tells me to. This is my heart's choice.'
He dashed off into the pale moonlight.
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Well, there's chapter four for ya. Sorry it took so long, I've just been so busy lately with school, and school, and school. I haven't had much time for InuYasha! *screams and runs around panicking* But, I finally had time to sit down and work on my story, and be with the one and only love of my life. (hehe) *sits in Inuyasha's arms* Well, I gotta go, don't forget to review! I really love reading reviews; they make me so happy! So, go press that review button! Ja, matta ne!
Chapter 4: The Hearts Choice
Inuyasha was lying on a tree branch, lost in his thoughts once again.
'Is Shippou right? Do I really love Kagome?'
His heart pounded with pain. His head began to throb with all of the memories from the previous day constantly playing over and over. He still felt horrible over what he had done. He knew though that it was the right thing to do, because he knew that she would get hurt if they were to be lovers. He let the wind comb through his hair as his amber eyes starred into the sun that was slowly making its way below the horizon. The shimmering sun reminded him of the way Kagome's eyes shown with life and love. He lowered his head and let out a sigh.
'No matter how hard I try, I can't get her out of my head.'
A tear fell from the corner of his eye.
'It must be true then. I do love her, with all of my heart.'
A small smile forced it's way onto Inuyasha's face. Another tear fell from his face, this one sparkled from the sun's rays. It landed on his hand, making him come back to reality.
"I've got to find a way to be with her. I can't go on without her. She makes me feel complete and whole."
He thought long and hard, so hard his head began to throb again.
"Damn, this thinking is giving me a headache. If Kagome were here, she could get rid of it. Not to mention, she needs to bring back the Shikkon No...that's it!"
He jumped up from the branch, nearly falling to the ground. If it weren't for his quick reflexes, he would have fallen to the earth. He glanced once more into the horizon.
"That's it."
His eyes were shining with hope. Suddenly, a familiar aroma caught his attention. He slowly cocked his head towards the direction of the smell. Once he realized who it was, he was off. He raced after the scent as fast as he could.
'That's gotta be Kagome, no one else smells like Jasmine and Lavender.'
His feet glided over the earth.
****************
Kagome slowly climbed out of the well, covering her eyes from the blinding light of the sunset. When she reached to her feet, she gasped at the beautiful.
"Wow, it's so beautiful. You don't see sunsets like this in Tokyo."
She began to take a couple of steps, but then stopped when she noticed something coming her way. The figure leaped into the air, and then slowly fell to the earth, landing gracefully before her. She gasped.
"Inu-Inuyasha."
Inuyasha starred at her, his amber eyes looking deeply into hers.
'I can't tell her yet. I've gotta hide it.'
He decided to cover his feelings by acting like his stubborn old self.
"Kagome, I'll told you to stay in your own time, I don't want to see you get hurt."
She took a few more steps, now only a foot away from him.
"Inuyasha, I came to see you. I needed to see you."
"Hm? Why do you need to see me? I already told you..."
Kagome moved forward and wrapped her arms around him.
"Ka-Kagome."
He wanted to hug her back, but he wouldn't give in to his feelings, not yet.
"Inuyasha, I can't stand being away from you. It hurts me when you're not around."
Inuyasha swallowed hard. He slowly lifted his arm, but was stopped by another smell, a few others. He turned his head and glanced over his shoulder. He growled.
"Inuyasha?"
He pulled back from her grip and turned around.
"You all can come out now."
He starred into a couple of bushes as three figures popped their heads out.
"So I see you found us."
A deep voice came from one of the figures.
"Kagome!"
A little kid ran out of the bushes and right into her arms.
"Uh, Shippou!"
She wrapped her arms tightly around the little kitsune. Back in the bushes, a male immerged. Behind him was a female who was slowly making her way out. The guy turned around and reached down to help her. Instead of grabbing her hand, he aimed for her butt.
"AH! MIROKU!"
*WHACK* *BAM*
Miroku was sent flying towards the ground with a red handprint planted across his face.
"My dear Sango, I was just trying to assist you in getting out of the bushes."
"Oh give a rest Miroku, you pervert."
She stormed angrily over to where Kagome, Inuyasha, and Shippou were standing. Inuyasha just glared at her.
"Hey Kagome! It's nice to see you again. Shippou told me that he saw you crying yesterday, and I got worried. I knew that Inuyasha had something to do with it. What did he do this time?"
Inuyasha glanced towards Kagome to see her reply.
"Um, oh you know, just the usual. The same thing he does all of the time."
Inuyasha smiled at her, but quickly covered it with a glare when Miroku came from behind him.
"Aw, Inuyasha. I see that you were finally making a move on Kagome. About time."
"Wha- MIROKU!"
Inuyasha sent his fist hurdling towards the monk, sending him back to the ground. Everyone else chuckled. Kagome looked at Inuyasha and sent him a smile.
"Why don't we all set up camp?"
"But the village isn't too far from here, probably only a couple miles."
"I know Shippou, but I feel like sleeping outside tonight, if it doesn't bother you?"
Sango approached Kagome and smiled.
"That sounds great. Let's set up camp, and have a nice time, all of us, together."
Miroku had crept over to Sango while she was speaking. He slowly stood up and placed his arms around her waist.
"Especially me and you."
*BAM* *WHACK* *BAM*
He crashed to the earth once again, this time with lumps all over his head.
"Lay off!"
"Miroku, when will you ever give up?"
Kagome started to laugh. Inuyasha stood a couple feet away from them. He watched as Kagome laughed. Seeing her happy made him happy. He got another warm feeling deep inside.
"I'll go gather some fire wood."
Kagome took a deep breath and glanced up. She gazed at Inuyasha as he slipped into the deep forest.
"Hurry back!"
Her soft voice echoed throughout the evening.
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Kagome, Shippou, and Sango were lying in the soft grass, starring up at the starlit sky.
"Isn't it so beautiful? The stars fill the sky, making it breath taking."
Kagome's eyes glittered as she gazed at the sight.
"Hey Sango?"
"Hm?"
"Have you ever made a wish on a star?"
"I've never heard of making a wish on a star before. What do you do?"
Kagome rose up, now in a sitting position. Shippou jumped up and snuggled in her lap.
"Well, you look in the sky at the stars."
Her eyes began to scan the night sky.
"You pick out the brightest one, the one that stands out the most. Then you think about something you've always wanted, and make a wish. But, you don't want to say it out loud."
"Why not?"
"Why not? If you did the wish wouldn't come true."
"Oh, it sounds like fun. I think I'll give it a try."
Sango glanced back at the sky. Her brown eyes scanned the starry sky.
"That one."
She closed her eyes and made a wish. Kagome watched her as she did. She then looked at the sky. She studied the sky, searching for the perfect star. To her right, she found the one. She closed her eyes and made her wish, smiling as she did.
"Hey Kagome?"
She quickly opened her eyes and saw Shippou right in her face, rubbing his eyes with his little fox hands.
"Yeah Shippou?"
"Do you think you and Inuyasha will ever love each other?"
Her face turned red from the question. Sango starred at the two, shocked as well.
"Um, well Shippou,"
She lowered her head to his ear. Sango rushed over to them, to listen to what she was about to say.
"I already do love him."
They both jumped back.
"WHAT?"
The shouts from the two caught the attention of Miroku and Inuyasha, who were sitting by the fire.
"I wonder what they could be talking about?"
Inuyasha knew, because his keen ears were able to pick up her whisper. He slightly smiled.
"Who knows?"
"Kagome, no way!"
Sango covered her mouth.
"I knew it."
Shippou stood up, placing his hand on his head.
"I knew it."
He said it like he was a genius or something.
"Oh Shippou. Now listen, you can't tell Miroku."
"Can't tell me what?"
Kagome paused as a shiver went down her spine. She slowly turned around and was face to face with the curious monk.
"Huh? AHH!"
She jumped back, startled from him being there.
"Miroku!"
She slowly stood up, taking in deep breaths.
"Now what did I do?"
"You nearly gave me a HEARTATTACK!"
He leaned back on his heels.
"Why is everything I do wrong?"
"Hm? Where's Inuyasha?"
Miroku pointed in the direction of the God tree with his staff, the rings making a beautiful tune.
"Is he sleeping?"
"No, he said he needed to think."
"Think? I wonder about what?"
"No worry. Why don't we just get some rest?"
Miroku reached out his arm to grab Kagome.
*BAM*
"Don't even think about it."
Sango had jumped forward and slapped him before he could reach his destination.
"I was just going to help her to her bed."
"Someone needs to help you out of here before you end up in the ground, by me!"
He slowly backed up.
"Whatever you say my dear."
He just wouldn't give up. He placed his hand on her behind.
*BAM* *WHACK* *BAM* *WHACK* *BAM*
He crashed to the ground.
"Sango!"
Kagome had to grab Sango before she killed the monk. She held back the outraged girl.
"Now, that's my warning. Wanna try it again?"
Miroku struggled to get up. When he reached to his feet, he just smiled.
"Now ladies, let us get some sleep."
He slowly walked over to the fire with several bumps on his head.
"C'mon Sango, let's go rest. Maybe that'll calm you down."
Kagome led Sango over to the fire, with Shippou sitting on her shoulder. They all sat down, climbing into their sleeping bags. Miroku wasn't sitting too far away from them, leaning against a rock.
"Try anything monk and I swear I'll kill you."
Sango sent Miroku an evil glare. Kagome snuggled into the warmth of her sleeping bag, with Shippou resting in her arms.
"Goodnight Sango. Goodnight Miroku."
"Night."
Kagome glanced above her before dozing off, looking at Inuyasha who was perched on a branch.
"Goodnight Inuyasha."
He glanced down at her.
"Goodnight."
He noticed a smile on her face as she fell into a peaceful sleep. He lifted his head up and gazed at the full moon. The silver light filled the land, making it look like some type of dream. His amber eyes glistened as the moon's milky light reflected off of them. He slowly tilted his head down and sighed.
'What do I do? Should I?'
His head filled with several thoughts.
'Is it right?'
His eyes filled with confusion. He raised his arm and slightly rubbed his head.
"Damn, not a stupid headache again."
He growled under his breath. He suddenly became silent when his keen ears picked up a slight moan. He looked down below him, where the sound had come from. He noticed that Kagome was stirring in her sleep. Inuyasha gazed at her sleeping face as her body slightly rolled around.
'But if I do, I can't go back.'
He placed his hand on his heart, breathing in a sigh of frustration.
'I wish someone or something could help me.'
Suddenly, he had a flashback.
~ "Inuyasha, are you ok my dear?"
The young child was sobbing in the arms of a beautiful young maiden. Her long, dark hair spread across the floor. Her face was as soft and gentle as a baby's.
"Mommy, I'm so confused."
The lady embraced the boy.
"Inuyasha, I'm about to tell you something that I want you to always remember."
He gazed into her heavenly eyes, curious.
"Hm?"
"Whenever you're troubled, confused, or lost, I want you to listen to your heart, trust what it has to say. If you listen to what your heart tells you, then it will guide you."
The boy gripped his mother's kimono, his silver hair gently resting on his back. When he glanced back at his mother, his amber eyes glistened with tears.
"Believe me my dear boy. Listen to your heart and it will guide you."~
Inuyasha sighed.
'Listen to my heart?'
He slowly closed his eyes.
"Listen to my heart, and it will guide me."
A smile crept onto his face.
'Thank you mother.'
He carefully lifted himself up, the dropped to the ground. He landed only feet away from Kagome, quietly and gracefully, in the soft dirt. He took some steps forward, until he was only inches away from her body. He kneeled down onto his knees, and gazed into her peaceful face. He extended his arm forward towards her neck, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear.
'There.'
He saw a shimmer. He then lowered his hand and carefully unhooked a clasp. He held a thin gold chain in between his fingers. He slowly slipped the chain off of her neck. Her body began to move, and he froze. She rolled to the opposite direction, making the chain slide off completely with ease. Inuyasha starred at the necklace that was placed into his palm. His eyes were focused on the shimmering, rosy pink ball that hung at the end.
'The Shikkon No Tama.'
He slowly slithered away from her body.
'My heart tells me to. This is my heart's choice.'
He dashed off into the pale moonlight.
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Well, there's chapter four for ya. Sorry it took so long, I've just been so busy lately with school, and school, and school. I haven't had much time for InuYasha! *screams and runs around panicking* But, I finally had time to sit down and work on my story, and be with the one and only love of my life. (hehe) *sits in Inuyasha's arms* Well, I gotta go, don't forget to review! I really love reading reviews; they make me so happy! So, go press that review button! Ja, matta ne!