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Final Showdown..
Inuyasha grabbed Kagome. She had shot Naraku with two arrows and he fell to his knees. Yet, Naraku was able to hit Kagome in the shoulder with a bolt of power too. She fell into Inuyasha's arms. "Kagome?" He whispered.
She looked up. "I'm ok. It will heal."
Sango and Kirara were above them while Miruko and Shippou were next to the couple. They were deciding on what to do next when Kikyo came out of the woods and right up to Naraku. Inuyasha could see that she was dying. Her cheek was missing and there were holes in her clay body. She was a doll that had been tossed around too much. She got a determined look in her face. She took her arrow and blew on it until it glowed pink. IN one swift movement, she raised it above her head. The group watched as she let a war cry out as she plunged her arrow into the middle the spider scar on Naraku's back and exit through his chest. He screamed holding his heart. The spider scar began to bleed blue and green blood. AS it seeped from the wound it evaporated into a mist, surrounding him. Kikyo grabbed the jewel from Naraku's hand and raised it above her head.
Kagome saw what Kikyo did. "No, she is tainting the jewel. She will become ten times stronger."
Naraku grabbed Kikyo's shirt. "If I die you come with me."
Kikyo slowly latched onto his shoulders. "Don't you mean you will die with me?" Her voice became low and hypnotizing. "Come to hell with me."
Naraku nodded. His powers were fading fast and the human side of him wanted death. But more so, it wanted Kikyo. The ground opened and they began to descend into the ground. Inuyasha took his sword and ran towards them. He jumped up and wrung his sword, shattering Kikyo's hand. He quickly took the jewel. Kikyo looked at him. "I will always hate and love you Inuyasha."
He watched as she disappeared into the ground. The Earth moved and covered itself but the light from Naraku's magic shone. Slowly, the beats of magic began to fade and eventually stop. The group moved together and looked down. "It's over?"
Kagome nodded. "Yeah, I think it is." She quickly grabbed Miroku's hand, forgetting about her bleeding shoulder. She ripped the fabric off to reveal that the air void was gone. Naraku was dead and here was the proof. Miroku upon seeing flesh where the hole once was began to laugh and cry at the same time. He turned to Sango, then Shippou and to everyone around. "It's gone. I'm going to live."
Kagome turned to see Inuyasha holding the jewel in his hand. She fingered the three shards around her neck. She approached him holding out her hand. "May I?"
He smiled, handing her the jewel. She opened the glass jar and placed the three shards in her hand. She closed her eyes and placed the together. A bright pink and white light surrounded Kagome. Inuyasha covered his eyes. Miroku, Sango and Kirara did the same. When the light died, Kagome stood in a clean uniform. Her wounds were healed and she posses a glow of power around her. She opened her palms to her friends to show them the jewel was fused. "So much trouble for such a small thing." She said in a soft voice. "What do we do now?"
Everyone turned to look at Inuyasha. He noticed the attention. "What? I don't know."
Kagome nodded. "Neither do I. Let's take it back to Kaede's hut. She will know what to do."
The group nodded. Kaede took the jewel and placed it in a safe place. The group sat down and tried to collect their thoughts. Kagome stood. "I want to go tell my family I'll be right back." She hugged everyone good-bye before walking towards the well. Inuyasha walked with her, holding her hand. "DO you really think it is over?"
Inuyasha shrugged. "I don't know. There are still three more shards left. Kouga has 2 and Sango's brother has one. We have to find them.what is it?"
Kagome shrugged. "The jewel felt weird. It felt complete even though it wasn't. It is completely pure. The struggle inside of it is over."
Inuyasha smiled. "Good. That is one less thing we have to worry about." They got to the well and they kissed. "Come back soon."
Kagome smiled. "I will." She was about to turn when the ground shook beneath them. Kagome and Inuyasha fell away from each other as the ground split and a decaying Kikyo strung forth. She dove towards Kagome, lifting her by the throat. She said a spell and threw Kagome into the well. She then turned on Inuyasha. His sword was drawn. "What have you done, Kikyo?"
She laughed. "I got rid of the nuisance. You will never see her again. I made sure of that. You and I were meant to be together not that bitch. We were in love."
Inuyasha screamed. "You used me. You never truly loved me. Bring her back." Kikyo shook her head. "Never. My spell has sealed this well forever. You might as well come to hell with me." Inuyasha shook his head no and released the power of his sword upon Kikyo. It hit her and she scattered into a million pieces of clay and bone. She was still laughing. Inuyasha watched as her ashes scattered around him. He jumped into the well not noticing that the ashes were forming again into Kikyo and slowly retreated to the ground to recover. Only to land at the bottom. He jumped again and again but no result. He yelled, hitting the ground with his fists. His tears and sweat blurring his vision. "No." He pound on the ground until his hands bled and he passed out from exhaustion. Miroku found him hours later. Kikyo's laugh still echoing around the well.
Kagome banged again the ground. 'No, no.not now. We finally expressed our love.' She slowly got out of the well and looked down. It felt cold and empty. It didn't work. She walked into the house and cried. A week later, the well was still not working. The gang was probably working on a way to get her back. She should just get busy and wait. They would find her. She ran down the stairs and grabbed her book bag. Kagome's mother looked at her. "Where are you going?"
"To the library. The college entrance exam is being given in two months. I'm going to try again. I am not going to sit and wait like a bum. I need to keep busy to get my mind off this." She turned away. "They would not want to give up." She quickly left the house and down the steps of the temple. She hopped on a bus and went to the local University. She found a quiet spot in a corner of the library. Kagome placed her stuff down and walked over to the librarian and asked for the college entrance exams study guides. The woman came back with a stack of over twenty books. Kagome stumbled with them back to her seat. No soon had she sat down did she feel sick. It must be nerves, she said to herself. She sucked in a breath and started to cram as much information as she could into her head before the library closed.
Eighteen Years Before..
Kagome's father rushed his pregnant wife into the emergency room. She was in labor and her contractions were already a few minutes apart. Mrs. H screamed. They were rolled into the birthing room. "Hello. I'll be your doctor this evening."
Mrs. H looked at him. "Your eyes."
The doctor suited up. He smiled. "What's wrong with them?"
"Nothing.they're beautiful."
Mr. H held his wife's hand. "Doctor."
"Yasha.Dr. Yasha."
"Dr. Yasha. Is my wife and the baby ok?"
Inuyasha laughed. "Yeah, they are going to be fine."
After thirteen hours of hard labor, Kagome was born into the world. Inuyasha froze for a second, holding her in his arms. She did not cry at first only nestled toward him her newborn eyes trying to open. He whispered. "Hello Kagome." "Kagome? That is a lovely name. Fei lets name her Kagome." Inuyasha came out of his trace and handed the baby to the couple. He wiped the tears that came down his face, watching Kagome squirm around. Curious, just like the first time they meet.will meet fifteen years from now. One nurse went to take Kagome to the nursery and Inuyasha intervened. "May I?" he looked at mommy and daddy. They agreed and Inuyasha walked with Kagome in his arms to the nursery while the nurses cleaned Mrs. H up and got her to her room. On his way to the nursery, Inuyasha made a quick turn into his office. Shippou was there waiting. He jumped up and ran to Inuyasha. "Is it.?" He smiled, nodding. "It's her." He laughed. "And I said her name and her parents thought it was such a lively name they choose to name her it." Shippou laughed. "So, not only did you bring your true love into the world but you named her too. A little weird, even for you Inuyasha." Inuyasha nodded. "Weird, no. Fate, yes." The two watched as Kagome opened her eyes for the first time and looked at the people around her. Inuyasha sighed. "It is going to be so hard not to be around her now. She's here.nothing else seems to matter now." Shippou took Kagome from Inuyasha, rocking her in his arms. "We still have to deal with Kikyo.don't forget that. As long as she lives.Kagome will always be in danger, especially now that she has the full Shikon jewel within her." Inuyasha leaned against his desk, sighing and crossing his arms. "I hate it when you are right." Shippou just laughed, handing the baby back to him. "Say good-bye Inuyasha.for now." Inuyasha nodded and kissed Kagome's forehead and walked her down to the nursery.
Tokyo, 2000
Kagome eyes flew open as her bed began to vibrate. When her eyes adjusted to the darkness, she realized that her whole room was shaking. She quickly jumped out of bed and ran into her brothers', Souta and Lusha, room. The young boys were sound asleep still. Kagome's mother ran to her. "It's an earthquake. We have to get out."
Kagome saw her father; hopping as he placed a shoe on his foot, stumble to the emergency exit. They had moved to Tokyo two years ago when her father received a good job offer with a computer-processing firm. The apartment came with the job. It was on the 10th floor of the companies many properties. Kagome's attention was redirected when the shaking began again, this time sending Kagome and her mother to the ground. Her mother grabbed her arm. Kagome saw blood. "Mamma?"
"I'm ok. Let's get the boys out of here."
Lucia, who was ten years old, was up and already out the door helping their father get the other residents up. Kagome went over to Souta. He was still sleeping. 'That boy would sleep through this.' Thought Kagome. Souta was only seven so she couldn't be too hard on the boy. Plus, he was still getting over the flu. "Mama, I got him. Go see if Father and Lucia are ok."
Mamma nodded and left as another tremor shook the building. This time it was strong enough that debris began to fall. Kagome wrapped Souta up and exited the room just as the supporting beam broke collapsing the ceiling. Kagome didn't waste time thinking about how lucky she was at that moment. Smoke was beginning to empty through the vents and people could be heard screaming above and below. Kagome saw her family and meet them at the emergency stairs. Kagome was immediately drawn to her father. "Papa!"
Kagome's father smiled as he usually did as if nothing was wrong in the world. "It's just a scratch, princess. Nothing to worry yourself about.ok?" Although Kagome nodded, she grimaced at the condition of his arm. It was bleeding from the shoulder and there was a deep cut above his eyebrow. Souta finally woke up and Kagome placed him down taking his hand. People were pushing frantically trying to get out of the building.
Lucia tossed his ponytail to the side. "We better get going too."
They ran to the stairs, pushing with the rest of the group. Kagome, Souta and Mamma were pushed forward. Mamma turned around. "Fei!"
Kagome's father waved, holding onto Lucia's hand. "We'll meet you outside."
On the 3rd floor, there was another tremor that split the building in two. Kagome grabbed onto the railing with a death grip with one hand and Souta with the other. Mamma was behind them doing the same. When the tremor subsided, everyone began to rush down. Kagome heard screaming coming from the second floor. "Souta, go with Mamma." He obeyed and she pushed the door in to see Houja under a large beam. His leg was broken and his screamed conveyed it. She quickly pushed the beam off him and helped him up. "It's ok, I'll help you out of here." She was trying to get out the way she came but debris fell blocking the door. She swore then helped Houja down another flight of stairs. There was black smoke engulfing the stairway making it hard to breath. More debris fell from above. Small fragments of metal and glass also showered the crowd. Finally, Kagome saw light. They exited on the side of the building. She adjusted Houja's weight on her before moving towards the ambulances. One attendant saw her and ran to take Houja. "You'll be ok now, Houja." Houja was smiling. "Thank you Kagome. I'll never forget this.if you ever need anything, anything let me know. I am forever in your debt." Kagome saw her Mamma. She ran over to her. "Where is Papa?" Mamma only sobbed and pointed into the building. "I'm going to look for Papa."
Before Mamma could object, Kagome was gone. Mamma screamed but was pushed further back by the police.
Kagome only made it to the 5th level. A final major tremor shocks the building, causing gas tanks to explode. Kagome felt something hot and sharp pierce her body from behind. She fell against the stairs. She could barely breathe, blood dripping from her mouth and head. Her back felt like fire. She felt someone gently pick her up. "Kagome?" She looked up into the man's face. She didn't recognize him but he looked kind. He began to carry her out. She looked up. She saw her father and Lucia running down the stairs behind her. Her happiness was squashed as the stairs collapsed beneath her father and Lucia, burying them alive under three floors of concrete and metal. Kagome found her voice to scream.
Four years later..
".PAPA. LUSHA!"
Kagome realized she was in her own bed. She looked around to see a sleepy Inuyasha sit on her bed. "What the hell happened?" he said, rubbing his eyes. Kagome wiped the sweat from her face. "A nightmare.only it was real. I was reliving that day when they died." Inuyasha frowned. Kagome laid down hugging a pillow to her with a death grip. "I guess our last battle brought some bad memories back." Kagome felt Inuyasha climb next to her. She felt his arm wrap around her waist and brought her close to him. She could feel his breath on her neck. "Inuyasha?" "Shhhhh. When I had nightmares, my mother would cuddle with me and they would go away." Kagome turned so they were face-to-face. "This doesn't have to do with the kiss from earlier right?" Inuyasha raised an eyebrow. "No.why?" "Well, you have only called me a baka once or twice, you have complimented me and now you are comforting me. And you said it yourself that that club made you feel things." Inuyasha snorted, shaking Kagome's gently in play. "I can't be nice to my best friend." Kagome smiled. "I'm your best friend?" Inuyasha averted her gaze. "Before we meet the others you were my only friend. I feel comfortable around you. I trust you." Kagome smiled. She took Inuyasha's chin in her hand and lifted his face up so she could kiss her forehead. Inuyasha blushed by the affection and pulled her close. He was thrilled when Kagome wrapped her arms around him too. He felt safe and loved. "Ka." He began but noticed Kagome's arms had loosened as she had fallen asleep again. He cuddled into her and fell asleep too.
Kagome woke up with a start. The dream had come again. Nightmares were funny like that. She smiled at Inuyasha. He was snuggled next to her like a small child. She could hear his slow sleep rhythm. She slowly pulled herself away from him and took a blanket with her out to the God Tree. She sat down and watched the wind play with the branches like a wind chime making its music. It was soothing. She felt safe again. She looked at the spot where she now knew Inuyasha had been sealed. She smiled big as she remembered their first encounters and their recent impression of emotions.
Inuyasha shivered and reached for Kagome's warm body. When his hand found nothing, he opened his eyes. He jumped up and went downstairs. He opened the door and saw her by the God Tree, wrapped in a blanket. 'Her dream must have come back.' He was about to go to her when he heard her speak. He looked up to see that dawn was approaching. His hearing was returning. He could hear her all the way from the house. He waited to see what she was doing.
Kagome smiled up at the tree. Buyo meowed next to her. She smiled, pulling the chubby cat into her lap. "Do you like Inuyasha, Buyo? I love him. I know I love him but I worry that he only sees Kikyo in me. I think he loves me. But he was in love with her.still is in love with her. But, we still have a mission to complete. When that is over, I'll see where we stand." Inuyasha frowned to hear this and promised to watch himself more carefully. He backed up and opened the door and slammed it so she could hear him approach. He didn't want her to be embarrassed. It worked. Kagome turned to see Inuyasha come towards her. "Oi Kagome." Kagome nodded. "Hey." "You shouldn't be out here. It's cold. I don't want you to get sick." Kagome nodded. "Just a little while longer. Sitting near the God Tree always helps my nightmares." Inuyasha looked at the tree. "This tree causes all mine." Kagome looked at him. He was looking at the spot where he was sealed. It must be hard. Every time he looks at this tree he remembers the day Kikyo killed him. How Naraku's plan caused them to hate each other. "Do you think Kikyo and you would have gotten together if Naraku hasn't come into the picture?" Inuyasha shrugged. "I don't know. I was willing to become a human for her but.I don't know. Kikyo was very much devoted to her miko duties. She wanted to be an ordinary woman but sometimes I got the feeling she was using me to get to that goal. Maybe she would have killed me once I turned human or maybe we would have been married. It doesn't matter now. She is gone from me." He bowed his head so Kagome wouldn't see the sadness in them. He saw her move closer to him. She wrapped her arms around his chest and hugged him. "I'm sorry I asked. I didn't mean for you to be sad." Inuyasha hesitated at first but then became to stroke her hair. Kikyo and Kagome were so different yet so similar. Kagome truly cared and she was not afraid to show it. She got up, much to his disappointment. She offered him her hand while the other one held the blanket around her. "Come, let's go to bed. No point in us being too tired." Inuyasha took her hand and they both walked into her room. Kagome got into bed. Inuyasha was about to lie on the floor until Kagome grabbed his arm. "Nani?" She smiled. "Your back is going to hurt. Remember you are in human form still. There is plenty of room on my bed. As long as you don't touch anything, you can sleep with me." Inuyasha gave her an evil smile. "I don't know. Miroku has been giving me pointers." Kagome playfully slapped his arm. "Jerk." Inuyasha laughed and got into bed turning so his back faced Kagome. He felt her run her fingers through his hair. It sent chills down his back. Good chills. Soon, Kagome was asleep. He turned to face her. Dawn had come and his saw his hair turn white and his claws return. He brushed her hair away from her face and something inside him clicked. "I love you, Kagome." Kagome nodded in her sleep. He smiled and kissed her lips. He was in love with her. He knew that now. What he wasn't expecting was Kagome kissing him back. He pulled away to see her giving him a look. "I thought I said not to make this a habit." Inuyasha laughed. "Sorry." They both giggled and Kagome wrapped her arms around Inuyasha's middle hugging him close. "Night, Inuyasha." Inuyasha kissed the top of her head. She knew him well enough to realize he was embarrassed and didn't want to talk about them, just yet. "Night Kagome."
Final Showdown..
Inuyasha grabbed Kagome. She had shot Naraku with two arrows and he fell to his knees. Yet, Naraku was able to hit Kagome in the shoulder with a bolt of power too. She fell into Inuyasha's arms. "Kagome?" He whispered.
She looked up. "I'm ok. It will heal."
Sango and Kirara were above them while Miruko and Shippou were next to the couple. They were deciding on what to do next when Kikyo came out of the woods and right up to Naraku. Inuyasha could see that she was dying. Her cheek was missing and there were holes in her clay body. She was a doll that had been tossed around too much. She got a determined look in her face. She took her arrow and blew on it until it glowed pink. IN one swift movement, she raised it above her head. The group watched as she let a war cry out as she plunged her arrow into the middle the spider scar on Naraku's back and exit through his chest. He screamed holding his heart. The spider scar began to bleed blue and green blood. AS it seeped from the wound it evaporated into a mist, surrounding him. Kikyo grabbed the jewel from Naraku's hand and raised it above her head.
Kagome saw what Kikyo did. "No, she is tainting the jewel. She will become ten times stronger."
Naraku grabbed Kikyo's shirt. "If I die you come with me."
Kikyo slowly latched onto his shoulders. "Don't you mean you will die with me?" Her voice became low and hypnotizing. "Come to hell with me."
Naraku nodded. His powers were fading fast and the human side of him wanted death. But more so, it wanted Kikyo. The ground opened and they began to descend into the ground. Inuyasha took his sword and ran towards them. He jumped up and wrung his sword, shattering Kikyo's hand. He quickly took the jewel. Kikyo looked at him. "I will always hate and love you Inuyasha."
He watched as she disappeared into the ground. The Earth moved and covered itself but the light from Naraku's magic shone. Slowly, the beats of magic began to fade and eventually stop. The group moved together and looked down. "It's over?"
Kagome nodded. "Yeah, I think it is." She quickly grabbed Miroku's hand, forgetting about her bleeding shoulder. She ripped the fabric off to reveal that the air void was gone. Naraku was dead and here was the proof. Miroku upon seeing flesh where the hole once was began to laugh and cry at the same time. He turned to Sango, then Shippou and to everyone around. "It's gone. I'm going to live."
Kagome turned to see Inuyasha holding the jewel in his hand. She fingered the three shards around her neck. She approached him holding out her hand. "May I?"
He smiled, handing her the jewel. She opened the glass jar and placed the three shards in her hand. She closed her eyes and placed the together. A bright pink and white light surrounded Kagome. Inuyasha covered his eyes. Miroku, Sango and Kirara did the same. When the light died, Kagome stood in a clean uniform. Her wounds were healed and she posses a glow of power around her. She opened her palms to her friends to show them the jewel was fused. "So much trouble for such a small thing." She said in a soft voice. "What do we do now?"
Everyone turned to look at Inuyasha. He noticed the attention. "What? I don't know."
Kagome nodded. "Neither do I. Let's take it back to Kaede's hut. She will know what to do."
The group nodded. Kaede took the jewel and placed it in a safe place. The group sat down and tried to collect their thoughts. Kagome stood. "I want to go tell my family I'll be right back." She hugged everyone good-bye before walking towards the well. Inuyasha walked with her, holding her hand. "DO you really think it is over?"
Inuyasha shrugged. "I don't know. There are still three more shards left. Kouga has 2 and Sango's brother has one. We have to find them.what is it?"
Kagome shrugged. "The jewel felt weird. It felt complete even though it wasn't. It is completely pure. The struggle inside of it is over."
Inuyasha smiled. "Good. That is one less thing we have to worry about." They got to the well and they kissed. "Come back soon."
Kagome smiled. "I will." She was about to turn when the ground shook beneath them. Kagome and Inuyasha fell away from each other as the ground split and a decaying Kikyo strung forth. She dove towards Kagome, lifting her by the throat. She said a spell and threw Kagome into the well. She then turned on Inuyasha. His sword was drawn. "What have you done, Kikyo?"
She laughed. "I got rid of the nuisance. You will never see her again. I made sure of that. You and I were meant to be together not that bitch. We were in love."
Inuyasha screamed. "You used me. You never truly loved me. Bring her back." Kikyo shook her head. "Never. My spell has sealed this well forever. You might as well come to hell with me." Inuyasha shook his head no and released the power of his sword upon Kikyo. It hit her and she scattered into a million pieces of clay and bone. She was still laughing. Inuyasha watched as her ashes scattered around him. He jumped into the well not noticing that the ashes were forming again into Kikyo and slowly retreated to the ground to recover. Only to land at the bottom. He jumped again and again but no result. He yelled, hitting the ground with his fists. His tears and sweat blurring his vision. "No." He pound on the ground until his hands bled and he passed out from exhaustion. Miroku found him hours later. Kikyo's laugh still echoing around the well.
Kagome banged again the ground. 'No, no.not now. We finally expressed our love.' She slowly got out of the well and looked down. It felt cold and empty. It didn't work. She walked into the house and cried. A week later, the well was still not working. The gang was probably working on a way to get her back. She should just get busy and wait. They would find her. She ran down the stairs and grabbed her book bag. Kagome's mother looked at her. "Where are you going?"
"To the library. The college entrance exam is being given in two months. I'm going to try again. I am not going to sit and wait like a bum. I need to keep busy to get my mind off this." She turned away. "They would not want to give up." She quickly left the house and down the steps of the temple. She hopped on a bus and went to the local University. She found a quiet spot in a corner of the library. Kagome placed her stuff down and walked over to the librarian and asked for the college entrance exams study guides. The woman came back with a stack of over twenty books. Kagome stumbled with them back to her seat. No soon had she sat down did she feel sick. It must be nerves, she said to herself. She sucked in a breath and started to cram as much information as she could into her head before the library closed.
Eighteen Years Before..
Kagome's father rushed his pregnant wife into the emergency room. She was in labor and her contractions were already a few minutes apart. Mrs. H screamed. They were rolled into the birthing room. "Hello. I'll be your doctor this evening."
Mrs. H looked at him. "Your eyes."
The doctor suited up. He smiled. "What's wrong with them?"
"Nothing.they're beautiful."
Mr. H held his wife's hand. "Doctor."
"Yasha.Dr. Yasha."
"Dr. Yasha. Is my wife and the baby ok?"
Inuyasha laughed. "Yeah, they are going to be fine."
After thirteen hours of hard labor, Kagome was born into the world. Inuyasha froze for a second, holding her in his arms. She did not cry at first only nestled toward him her newborn eyes trying to open. He whispered. "Hello Kagome." "Kagome? That is a lovely name. Fei lets name her Kagome." Inuyasha came out of his trace and handed the baby to the couple. He wiped the tears that came down his face, watching Kagome squirm around. Curious, just like the first time they meet.will meet fifteen years from now. One nurse went to take Kagome to the nursery and Inuyasha intervened. "May I?" he looked at mommy and daddy. They agreed and Inuyasha walked with Kagome in his arms to the nursery while the nurses cleaned Mrs. H up and got her to her room. On his way to the nursery, Inuyasha made a quick turn into his office. Shippou was there waiting. He jumped up and ran to Inuyasha. "Is it.?" He smiled, nodding. "It's her." He laughed. "And I said her name and her parents thought it was such a lively name they choose to name her it." Shippou laughed. "So, not only did you bring your true love into the world but you named her too. A little weird, even for you Inuyasha." Inuyasha nodded. "Weird, no. Fate, yes." The two watched as Kagome opened her eyes for the first time and looked at the people around her. Inuyasha sighed. "It is going to be so hard not to be around her now. She's here.nothing else seems to matter now." Shippou took Kagome from Inuyasha, rocking her in his arms. "We still have to deal with Kikyo.don't forget that. As long as she lives.Kagome will always be in danger, especially now that she has the full Shikon jewel within her." Inuyasha leaned against his desk, sighing and crossing his arms. "I hate it when you are right." Shippou just laughed, handing the baby back to him. "Say good-bye Inuyasha.for now." Inuyasha nodded and kissed Kagome's forehead and walked her down to the nursery.
Tokyo, 2000
Kagome eyes flew open as her bed began to vibrate. When her eyes adjusted to the darkness, she realized that her whole room was shaking. She quickly jumped out of bed and ran into her brothers', Souta and Lusha, room. The young boys were sound asleep still. Kagome's mother ran to her. "It's an earthquake. We have to get out."
Kagome saw her father; hopping as he placed a shoe on his foot, stumble to the emergency exit. They had moved to Tokyo two years ago when her father received a good job offer with a computer-processing firm. The apartment came with the job. It was on the 10th floor of the companies many properties. Kagome's attention was redirected when the shaking began again, this time sending Kagome and her mother to the ground. Her mother grabbed her arm. Kagome saw blood. "Mamma?"
"I'm ok. Let's get the boys out of here."
Lucia, who was ten years old, was up and already out the door helping their father get the other residents up. Kagome went over to Souta. He was still sleeping. 'That boy would sleep through this.' Thought Kagome. Souta was only seven so she couldn't be too hard on the boy. Plus, he was still getting over the flu. "Mama, I got him. Go see if Father and Lucia are ok."
Mamma nodded and left as another tremor shook the building. This time it was strong enough that debris began to fall. Kagome wrapped Souta up and exited the room just as the supporting beam broke collapsing the ceiling. Kagome didn't waste time thinking about how lucky she was at that moment. Smoke was beginning to empty through the vents and people could be heard screaming above and below. Kagome saw her family and meet them at the emergency stairs. Kagome was immediately drawn to her father. "Papa!"
Kagome's father smiled as he usually did as if nothing was wrong in the world. "It's just a scratch, princess. Nothing to worry yourself about.ok?" Although Kagome nodded, she grimaced at the condition of his arm. It was bleeding from the shoulder and there was a deep cut above his eyebrow. Souta finally woke up and Kagome placed him down taking his hand. People were pushing frantically trying to get out of the building.
Lucia tossed his ponytail to the side. "We better get going too."
They ran to the stairs, pushing with the rest of the group. Kagome, Souta and Mamma were pushed forward. Mamma turned around. "Fei!"
Kagome's father waved, holding onto Lucia's hand. "We'll meet you outside."
On the 3rd floor, there was another tremor that split the building in two. Kagome grabbed onto the railing with a death grip with one hand and Souta with the other. Mamma was behind them doing the same. When the tremor subsided, everyone began to rush down. Kagome heard screaming coming from the second floor. "Souta, go with Mamma." He obeyed and she pushed the door in to see Houja under a large beam. His leg was broken and his screamed conveyed it. She quickly pushed the beam off him and helped him up. "It's ok, I'll help you out of here." She was trying to get out the way she came but debris fell blocking the door. She swore then helped Houja down another flight of stairs. There was black smoke engulfing the stairway making it hard to breath. More debris fell from above. Small fragments of metal and glass also showered the crowd. Finally, Kagome saw light. They exited on the side of the building. She adjusted Houja's weight on her before moving towards the ambulances. One attendant saw her and ran to take Houja. "You'll be ok now, Houja." Houja was smiling. "Thank you Kagome. I'll never forget this.if you ever need anything, anything let me know. I am forever in your debt." Kagome saw her Mamma. She ran over to her. "Where is Papa?" Mamma only sobbed and pointed into the building. "I'm going to look for Papa."
Before Mamma could object, Kagome was gone. Mamma screamed but was pushed further back by the police.
Kagome only made it to the 5th level. A final major tremor shocks the building, causing gas tanks to explode. Kagome felt something hot and sharp pierce her body from behind. She fell against the stairs. She could barely breathe, blood dripping from her mouth and head. Her back felt like fire. She felt someone gently pick her up. "Kagome?" She looked up into the man's face. She didn't recognize him but he looked kind. He began to carry her out. She looked up. She saw her father and Lucia running down the stairs behind her. Her happiness was squashed as the stairs collapsed beneath her father and Lucia, burying them alive under three floors of concrete and metal. Kagome found her voice to scream.
Four years later..
".PAPA. LUSHA!"
Kagome realized she was in her own bed. She looked around to see a sleepy Inuyasha sit on her bed. "What the hell happened?" he said, rubbing his eyes. Kagome wiped the sweat from her face. "A nightmare.only it was real. I was reliving that day when they died." Inuyasha frowned. Kagome laid down hugging a pillow to her with a death grip. "I guess our last battle brought some bad memories back." Kagome felt Inuyasha climb next to her. She felt his arm wrap around her waist and brought her close to him. She could feel his breath on her neck. "Inuyasha?" "Shhhhh. When I had nightmares, my mother would cuddle with me and they would go away." Kagome turned so they were face-to-face. "This doesn't have to do with the kiss from earlier right?" Inuyasha raised an eyebrow. "No.why?" "Well, you have only called me a baka once or twice, you have complimented me and now you are comforting me. And you said it yourself that that club made you feel things." Inuyasha snorted, shaking Kagome's gently in play. "I can't be nice to my best friend." Kagome smiled. "I'm your best friend?" Inuyasha averted her gaze. "Before we meet the others you were my only friend. I feel comfortable around you. I trust you." Kagome smiled. She took Inuyasha's chin in her hand and lifted his face up so she could kiss her forehead. Inuyasha blushed by the affection and pulled her close. He was thrilled when Kagome wrapped her arms around him too. He felt safe and loved. "Ka." He began but noticed Kagome's arms had loosened as she had fallen asleep again. He cuddled into her and fell asleep too.
Kagome woke up with a start. The dream had come again. Nightmares were funny like that. She smiled at Inuyasha. He was snuggled next to her like a small child. She could hear his slow sleep rhythm. She slowly pulled herself away from him and took a blanket with her out to the God Tree. She sat down and watched the wind play with the branches like a wind chime making its music. It was soothing. She felt safe again. She looked at the spot where she now knew Inuyasha had been sealed. She smiled big as she remembered their first encounters and their recent impression of emotions.
Inuyasha shivered and reached for Kagome's warm body. When his hand found nothing, he opened his eyes. He jumped up and went downstairs. He opened the door and saw her by the God Tree, wrapped in a blanket. 'Her dream must have come back.' He was about to go to her when he heard her speak. He looked up to see that dawn was approaching. His hearing was returning. He could hear her all the way from the house. He waited to see what she was doing.
Kagome smiled up at the tree. Buyo meowed next to her. She smiled, pulling the chubby cat into her lap. "Do you like Inuyasha, Buyo? I love him. I know I love him but I worry that he only sees Kikyo in me. I think he loves me. But he was in love with her.still is in love with her. But, we still have a mission to complete. When that is over, I'll see where we stand." Inuyasha frowned to hear this and promised to watch himself more carefully. He backed up and opened the door and slammed it so she could hear him approach. He didn't want her to be embarrassed. It worked. Kagome turned to see Inuyasha come towards her. "Oi Kagome." Kagome nodded. "Hey." "You shouldn't be out here. It's cold. I don't want you to get sick." Kagome nodded. "Just a little while longer. Sitting near the God Tree always helps my nightmares." Inuyasha looked at the tree. "This tree causes all mine." Kagome looked at him. He was looking at the spot where he was sealed. It must be hard. Every time he looks at this tree he remembers the day Kikyo killed him. How Naraku's plan caused them to hate each other. "Do you think Kikyo and you would have gotten together if Naraku hasn't come into the picture?" Inuyasha shrugged. "I don't know. I was willing to become a human for her but.I don't know. Kikyo was very much devoted to her miko duties. She wanted to be an ordinary woman but sometimes I got the feeling she was using me to get to that goal. Maybe she would have killed me once I turned human or maybe we would have been married. It doesn't matter now. She is gone from me." He bowed his head so Kagome wouldn't see the sadness in them. He saw her move closer to him. She wrapped her arms around his chest and hugged him. "I'm sorry I asked. I didn't mean for you to be sad." Inuyasha hesitated at first but then became to stroke her hair. Kikyo and Kagome were so different yet so similar. Kagome truly cared and she was not afraid to show it. She got up, much to his disappointment. She offered him her hand while the other one held the blanket around her. "Come, let's go to bed. No point in us being too tired." Inuyasha took her hand and they both walked into her room. Kagome got into bed. Inuyasha was about to lie on the floor until Kagome grabbed his arm. "Nani?" She smiled. "Your back is going to hurt. Remember you are in human form still. There is plenty of room on my bed. As long as you don't touch anything, you can sleep with me." Inuyasha gave her an evil smile. "I don't know. Miroku has been giving me pointers." Kagome playfully slapped his arm. "Jerk." Inuyasha laughed and got into bed turning so his back faced Kagome. He felt her run her fingers through his hair. It sent chills down his back. Good chills. Soon, Kagome was asleep. He turned to face her. Dawn had come and his saw his hair turn white and his claws return. He brushed her hair away from her face and something inside him clicked. "I love you, Kagome." Kagome nodded in her sleep. He smiled and kissed her lips. He was in love with her. He knew that now. What he wasn't expecting was Kagome kissing him back. He pulled away to see her giving him a look. "I thought I said not to make this a habit." Inuyasha laughed. "Sorry." They both giggled and Kagome wrapped her arms around Inuyasha's middle hugging him close. "Night, Inuyasha." Inuyasha kissed the top of her head. She knew him well enough to realize he was embarrassed and didn't want to talk about them, just yet. "Night Kagome."