There's not a whole lot of people reviewing my story! Does that mean no one is reading it!!! I'm sad... but.. I must continue anyway... for myself. That... and I'm just bored and need something to do. So here's my next attempt to write another chapter.
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Past vs. Future: Inuyasha's Love
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Chapter 3: New Moon
Three days had passed since Miroku had that man-to-man talk with Inuyasha. And in those three days the group was on their journey back to Inuyasha's Forest and Kaede's village.
Kagome rode Kirara most of the way home, with Sango sitting behind her to keep the injured girl from falling. Miroku kept the pace up pretty well. He was fast for a monk, and a human at that. Shippo rode on Inuyasha's shoulder. The two were getting along fine since there was very little talking on their trip home.
Inuyasha only spoke when he had to tell them what they were going to do next. If it was Eating or sleeping, or running or walking. Kagome and Sango made light conversation on Kirara, talking mostly about Kagome's time and the things girls liked to do there. Miroku would butt into their conversation every once in a while to ask stupid questions about the girls in Kagome's time. Sango usually gave the monk a good whack when he asked questions. Shippo was unusually quiet. When he wasn't riding on Inuyasha's shoulder, he was in Kagome's lap sleeping. They encountered no trouble on those three days.
They reached the edge of Inuyasha's forest on the third day, the night of the New Moon. Inuyasha was glad they had made it before nightfall and with a few hours to spare.
"Looks like we're home," Miroku said as they entered the forest.
"I'm glad," Kagome said. "Now maybe I can go home and take a hot bath and relax for once. This trip has really made me tense."
"I just want to lay down and sleep," Shippo whined from Inuyasha's shoulder. "I feel terrible."
"You haven't walked at all since we started home," Inuyasha said, startling everyone. "So stop complaining."
Shippo's face fell. He turned and jumped on Kirara's head then went down into Kagome's lap. "He's being mean."
"That must mean he's almost normal," Sango said smiling. "Eh, Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha just grunted. "Whatever." He adjusted his arms in his Kimono and continued to stare straight ahead. *If she goes home,* he thought, *then how will I tell her?* His face tensed in concentration as he thought about it.
"Eh, I see you have returned," Kaede said, Inuyasha almost running into her as he thought. She stood up with a basket full of herbs. "Kagome, child. What happened to ye?"
Kagome sighed. "It's a long story."
Kaede nodded, knowing that Kagome meant it wasn't suppose to be spoken in the presence of someone. "Well come, child. Let me take a look at the leg. And the rest of ye, you must come rest yourselves. You've been gone some time."
They all nodded and Kaede led them to the village. Inuyasha stayed to the back of the group, and when he didn't think they were watching him, he took off to the God Tree.
Sango helped Kagome off Kirara. She tested her leg against the ground and found that she could now stand by herself. She was limping, but most the pain had faded in the few days. She looked around for Inuyasha. When she couldn't find him, she spoke up. "Where... is Inuyasha?"
Kaede was already walking into her house. "I think Inuyasha might have gone to the God Tree." She stopped her walk into the house. "Something terrible must have happened. Come inside all of you, and tell me of these events."
Kagome nodded. Kirara returned to her little kitten form and everyone followed Kaede into the large room. Sitting on the fire was a large pot that Kaede cooked her stew in. She grabbed a few bowls and started to hand the delicious stew around.
"Eat. And rest, as ye tell me what has happened." She handed the last bowl to Kagome who took it gratefully.
"I'm sorry, Lade Kaede," Miroku spoke. "But a tragedy has occurred. The young priestess Kikyo has finally left this world of the living."
Kaede nodded as she took a bite of her stew. "This is an unexpected event. Tell me, monk, what did happen to my older sister?"
"From what Kagome tells me, Inuyasha's brother, Shesshomaru threatened to take her life, so she took her own instead, by releasing her stolen souls."
Kaede turned to address Kagome. "Is this true, Child?"
Kagome nodded sadly. "Inuyasha ran off because we saw one of Kikyo's soul snatchers, then Shesshomaru showed up and I tried to defend myself. Inuyasha came back, with Kikyo, and he gave Inuyasha the choose of me or Kikyo."
"And he chose you, I see."
Kagome nodded. "I guess. I mean... I don't really think he was choosing me when he saved me. See... Shesshomaru hit my leg and Inuyasha ran over to see if I was alright. That's when he grabbed Kikyo." She looked down at the bowl of stew in her hands, now depressed.
"Ie.. it's alright, child. Kikyo was never meant to wonder the Earth after her death. It's better this way." Kaede looked down at the ground. She seemed sad.
"I just feel so bad," Kagome said. "I mean... Inuyasha left me to bury her body... and... and I felt rejected for him just leaving me there hurt." She started to break down in snobs. "I just feel so bad." She clutched her hands in her face and cried.
"Shh.. it's alright, Child. There is no reason to feel bad. It is nothing but the love you have for Inuyasha that was tearing you apart like this. And love is not a bad thing, remember."
Kagome nodded, her tears coming to a still. "I'm sorry, Kaede. I didn't even think how you must feel about it."
Kaede shook her head. "Kikyo died 50 years ago. I was sad then, but I got over her death. She did not die the other day, though. She just went back to where she belonged, inside you, Kagome."
Kagome nodded and whipped her tears on her sleeve. She turned to Sango. "Can you do me a favor?"
Sango nodded. "Go get Inuyasha?"
"Yah. And can you tell him I'll be going home, soon?"
Sango nodded and stood up. "I'll be back in a while then to see you off."
Kagome nodded. "Thanks, Sango."
"That's what friends are for." She winked at Kagome and left the hut.
"Tonight is the night of the New Moon," Kaede said when Sango had left.
Kagome looked at Kaede in surprise. "It is? So soon?"
The old priestess nodded. "Ey. Maybe ye should ask Inuyasha to go with you back home. I know he worries."
Kagome nodded with a smile. "I think I'll do that. Thanks, Kaede."
"It's no problem child. Now must you get ready to go back?"
Kagome nodded. "I need to get all my stuff I left here."
"I will help ye." The two women started to pack Kagome's belongings.
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Inuyasha walked up to the God Tree. This was the place Kikyo had cursed him to sleep for 50 years, originally meant for eternity. The tree had meant nothing before Inuyasha was pinned to it. It was just a tree. Now it was the all mighty God Tree that Kagome's family watched over in her time.
*It was because of me that they love this tree,* Inuyasha thought. *The very tree that reminds me of Kikyo's betrayal.*
Inuyasha sighed as he jumped up the over grown roots. He placed his clawed hand on the hole in the tree, where the arrow had pinned him.
*Only Kagome had the power to release me from that prison. The person that holds the soul of Kikyo.* He shook his head violently to clear his thoughts.
"Stop thinking these things!" he yelled at himself. "Kikyo is not Kagome, and Kagome is not Kikyo. They are two different people!" He banged his head against the tree in frustration.
After his fit Inuyasha sat on the uprooted roots with his back against the trunk. His eyes sparkled with tears, but he refused to let them go. He was in depression.
Inuyasha knew what he had to do about Kagome. He had to confess his feelings. He had to tell her that Kikyo didn't matter. Sure, he still had feelings for the dead priestess when she was born from the clay, but he no longer felt love for Kikyo. Not since she had betrayed them and hurt Kagome, taking the Shikon Jewel from her. Kagome never did tell him exactly what happened, or what was wrong with her. But he had an idea now. She was hurt, probably of what Kikyo had said to her. Well... he knew he had to fix any doubts in her mind.
The only reason he buried Kikyo was because he owed her that. He knew Kagome would be OK for a few minutes while he was busy doing it. He didn't think he would have hurt her so much. It pained him to know he was the reason she was crying. He mentally slapped himself.
*Why am I so stupid as to not realize that I hurt her all the time!?* he yelled in his mind.
"Inuyasha. Being mad at yourself isn't going to help the situation any better."
Inuyasha looked up to see Sango walking toward him. "What do you want?" he growled.
Sango just smiled. "Kagome sent me to find you. She wanted me to tell you she's going home now."
Inuyasha "pfft" and turned his head to the side. "So what? She's hurt... she should go home."
"You know," Sango started climbing up the roots to meet Inuyasha, "you've had a very bad attitude lately. I understand how you feel because my whole family was killed by Naraku, but that's no reason to go around giving attitude to everyone that tries to help you." She sat down on a root just below him.
Inuyasha glared at her. "And what do you want me to do? The person I loved just died."
Sango nodded. "Realize that the word 'loved' was used in past tense. We all know you love Kagome, Inuyasha. You don't have to hide it. It's obvious to everyone BUT Kagome."
Inuyasha snorted. "Now your sounding like Miroku."
Sango smiled. "So his little talk with you got through, then?"
"Maybe," he said softly, thinking about what Miroku has said.
"Look, Inuyasha," Sango said. "Tonight it the New Moon. Kagome is going back to her time. Why don't you go with her and stay there for a few days just to make sure everything is alright. And once she's better you two can come back and we can continue our journey." She paused. "And hopefully by the time you get back things will have changed between you two."
Inuyasha starred at her dumbly. He blinked. "I didn't think of that."
"Of course not. That's why I'm here." She smiled.
Inuyasha did a rare thing and grinned. He stood up and jumped to the ground. He looked back up at a surprised Sango. "Thanks." Then he took off running at full speed toward the village.
He raced by the wheat fields, passed the stream, and landed outside the door to Kaede's house. He lifted the flap and went in.
Kagome was gone. And so was everyone else.
"What the hell...?" he whispered to himself. He sniffed the air and followed Kagome's scent to the edge of the village. There she stood with Kaede, Miroku, Shippo and Kirara.
She looked up from the group and spotted him. She waved him over. She was happier then usual. "Inuyasha! I'm going home now! Would you like to accompany me?"
Inuyasha approached the group before nodding. "Yah. Lets go."
Kagome nodded. She waved to everyone else. "I'll see you all in a few days!"
"Kagome!" Shippo cried. "Please come back soon! And maybe bring some stuff that kids do in your time that I can play with!?"
Kagome nodded. "Of course, Shippo! I'll bring you something to keep you occupied. Ok?"
"Yah!" He hopped into her arms and gave her a big hug. Inuyasha glared at him for holding Kagome for too long and the little kitsune repositioned himself on the ground.
"Miroku, please tell Sango I'll see her later. I was going to wait, but my leg is throbbing."
He nodded. "She will be mad you left without saying good-bye, but I'm sure she'll be over it after a day or two."
She nodded. "Well then. I'll see you all later! Bye!" She waved as she and Inuyasha started walking in the forest to reach the well.
Both were quiet as they walked. Kagome stumbled once while they were descending the small hill to the hill. She fell into Inuyasha who caught her.
"Need some help?"
"I'll be ok," she said, continuing to limp to the well. Inuyasha had other plans, though. He went behind her and picked her up bridal style. "Hey! Put me down!" she cried.
He shook his head. "You shouldn't be walking. Your leg is still in pain and your limping. I'll carry you."
Kagome sighed. She knew he was right. There was no way anyhow, that she could in and out of the well without hurting herself further. *Besides,* she thought, *It's not like he hasn't carried me before.*
She didn't protest as he made is way to the well and jumped in. She was on her way home, and she was glad.
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Well??? What did you think? The next chapter is going to go more into their love life. I also have a song picked out. It will help Inuyasha get over his fear of telling her. Well.. until next time. Ja!
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Past vs. Future: Inuyasha's Love
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Chapter 3: New Moon
Three days had passed since Miroku had that man-to-man talk with Inuyasha. And in those three days the group was on their journey back to Inuyasha's Forest and Kaede's village.
Kagome rode Kirara most of the way home, with Sango sitting behind her to keep the injured girl from falling. Miroku kept the pace up pretty well. He was fast for a monk, and a human at that. Shippo rode on Inuyasha's shoulder. The two were getting along fine since there was very little talking on their trip home.
Inuyasha only spoke when he had to tell them what they were going to do next. If it was Eating or sleeping, or running or walking. Kagome and Sango made light conversation on Kirara, talking mostly about Kagome's time and the things girls liked to do there. Miroku would butt into their conversation every once in a while to ask stupid questions about the girls in Kagome's time. Sango usually gave the monk a good whack when he asked questions. Shippo was unusually quiet. When he wasn't riding on Inuyasha's shoulder, he was in Kagome's lap sleeping. They encountered no trouble on those three days.
They reached the edge of Inuyasha's forest on the third day, the night of the New Moon. Inuyasha was glad they had made it before nightfall and with a few hours to spare.
"Looks like we're home," Miroku said as they entered the forest.
"I'm glad," Kagome said. "Now maybe I can go home and take a hot bath and relax for once. This trip has really made me tense."
"I just want to lay down and sleep," Shippo whined from Inuyasha's shoulder. "I feel terrible."
"You haven't walked at all since we started home," Inuyasha said, startling everyone. "So stop complaining."
Shippo's face fell. He turned and jumped on Kirara's head then went down into Kagome's lap. "He's being mean."
"That must mean he's almost normal," Sango said smiling. "Eh, Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha just grunted. "Whatever." He adjusted his arms in his Kimono and continued to stare straight ahead. *If she goes home,* he thought, *then how will I tell her?* His face tensed in concentration as he thought about it.
"Eh, I see you have returned," Kaede said, Inuyasha almost running into her as he thought. She stood up with a basket full of herbs. "Kagome, child. What happened to ye?"
Kagome sighed. "It's a long story."
Kaede nodded, knowing that Kagome meant it wasn't suppose to be spoken in the presence of someone. "Well come, child. Let me take a look at the leg. And the rest of ye, you must come rest yourselves. You've been gone some time."
They all nodded and Kaede led them to the village. Inuyasha stayed to the back of the group, and when he didn't think they were watching him, he took off to the God Tree.
Sango helped Kagome off Kirara. She tested her leg against the ground and found that she could now stand by herself. She was limping, but most the pain had faded in the few days. She looked around for Inuyasha. When she couldn't find him, she spoke up. "Where... is Inuyasha?"
Kaede was already walking into her house. "I think Inuyasha might have gone to the God Tree." She stopped her walk into the house. "Something terrible must have happened. Come inside all of you, and tell me of these events."
Kagome nodded. Kirara returned to her little kitten form and everyone followed Kaede into the large room. Sitting on the fire was a large pot that Kaede cooked her stew in. She grabbed a few bowls and started to hand the delicious stew around.
"Eat. And rest, as ye tell me what has happened." She handed the last bowl to Kagome who took it gratefully.
"I'm sorry, Lade Kaede," Miroku spoke. "But a tragedy has occurred. The young priestess Kikyo has finally left this world of the living."
Kaede nodded as she took a bite of her stew. "This is an unexpected event. Tell me, monk, what did happen to my older sister?"
"From what Kagome tells me, Inuyasha's brother, Shesshomaru threatened to take her life, so she took her own instead, by releasing her stolen souls."
Kaede turned to address Kagome. "Is this true, Child?"
Kagome nodded sadly. "Inuyasha ran off because we saw one of Kikyo's soul snatchers, then Shesshomaru showed up and I tried to defend myself. Inuyasha came back, with Kikyo, and he gave Inuyasha the choose of me or Kikyo."
"And he chose you, I see."
Kagome nodded. "I guess. I mean... I don't really think he was choosing me when he saved me. See... Shesshomaru hit my leg and Inuyasha ran over to see if I was alright. That's when he grabbed Kikyo." She looked down at the bowl of stew in her hands, now depressed.
"Ie.. it's alright, child. Kikyo was never meant to wonder the Earth after her death. It's better this way." Kaede looked down at the ground. She seemed sad.
"I just feel so bad," Kagome said. "I mean... Inuyasha left me to bury her body... and... and I felt rejected for him just leaving me there hurt." She started to break down in snobs. "I just feel so bad." She clutched her hands in her face and cried.
"Shh.. it's alright, Child. There is no reason to feel bad. It is nothing but the love you have for Inuyasha that was tearing you apart like this. And love is not a bad thing, remember."
Kagome nodded, her tears coming to a still. "I'm sorry, Kaede. I didn't even think how you must feel about it."
Kaede shook her head. "Kikyo died 50 years ago. I was sad then, but I got over her death. She did not die the other day, though. She just went back to where she belonged, inside you, Kagome."
Kagome nodded and whipped her tears on her sleeve. She turned to Sango. "Can you do me a favor?"
Sango nodded. "Go get Inuyasha?"
"Yah. And can you tell him I'll be going home, soon?"
Sango nodded and stood up. "I'll be back in a while then to see you off."
Kagome nodded. "Thanks, Sango."
"That's what friends are for." She winked at Kagome and left the hut.
"Tonight is the night of the New Moon," Kaede said when Sango had left.
Kagome looked at Kaede in surprise. "It is? So soon?"
The old priestess nodded. "Ey. Maybe ye should ask Inuyasha to go with you back home. I know he worries."
Kagome nodded with a smile. "I think I'll do that. Thanks, Kaede."
"It's no problem child. Now must you get ready to go back?"
Kagome nodded. "I need to get all my stuff I left here."
"I will help ye." The two women started to pack Kagome's belongings.
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Inuyasha walked up to the God Tree. This was the place Kikyo had cursed him to sleep for 50 years, originally meant for eternity. The tree had meant nothing before Inuyasha was pinned to it. It was just a tree. Now it was the all mighty God Tree that Kagome's family watched over in her time.
*It was because of me that they love this tree,* Inuyasha thought. *The very tree that reminds me of Kikyo's betrayal.*
Inuyasha sighed as he jumped up the over grown roots. He placed his clawed hand on the hole in the tree, where the arrow had pinned him.
*Only Kagome had the power to release me from that prison. The person that holds the soul of Kikyo.* He shook his head violently to clear his thoughts.
"Stop thinking these things!" he yelled at himself. "Kikyo is not Kagome, and Kagome is not Kikyo. They are two different people!" He banged his head against the tree in frustration.
After his fit Inuyasha sat on the uprooted roots with his back against the trunk. His eyes sparkled with tears, but he refused to let them go. He was in depression.
Inuyasha knew what he had to do about Kagome. He had to confess his feelings. He had to tell her that Kikyo didn't matter. Sure, he still had feelings for the dead priestess when she was born from the clay, but he no longer felt love for Kikyo. Not since she had betrayed them and hurt Kagome, taking the Shikon Jewel from her. Kagome never did tell him exactly what happened, or what was wrong with her. But he had an idea now. She was hurt, probably of what Kikyo had said to her. Well... he knew he had to fix any doubts in her mind.
The only reason he buried Kikyo was because he owed her that. He knew Kagome would be OK for a few minutes while he was busy doing it. He didn't think he would have hurt her so much. It pained him to know he was the reason she was crying. He mentally slapped himself.
*Why am I so stupid as to not realize that I hurt her all the time!?* he yelled in his mind.
"Inuyasha. Being mad at yourself isn't going to help the situation any better."
Inuyasha looked up to see Sango walking toward him. "What do you want?" he growled.
Sango just smiled. "Kagome sent me to find you. She wanted me to tell you she's going home now."
Inuyasha "pfft" and turned his head to the side. "So what? She's hurt... she should go home."
"You know," Sango started climbing up the roots to meet Inuyasha, "you've had a very bad attitude lately. I understand how you feel because my whole family was killed by Naraku, but that's no reason to go around giving attitude to everyone that tries to help you." She sat down on a root just below him.
Inuyasha glared at her. "And what do you want me to do? The person I loved just died."
Sango nodded. "Realize that the word 'loved' was used in past tense. We all know you love Kagome, Inuyasha. You don't have to hide it. It's obvious to everyone BUT Kagome."
Inuyasha snorted. "Now your sounding like Miroku."
Sango smiled. "So his little talk with you got through, then?"
"Maybe," he said softly, thinking about what Miroku has said.
"Look, Inuyasha," Sango said. "Tonight it the New Moon. Kagome is going back to her time. Why don't you go with her and stay there for a few days just to make sure everything is alright. And once she's better you two can come back and we can continue our journey." She paused. "And hopefully by the time you get back things will have changed between you two."
Inuyasha starred at her dumbly. He blinked. "I didn't think of that."
"Of course not. That's why I'm here." She smiled.
Inuyasha did a rare thing and grinned. He stood up and jumped to the ground. He looked back up at a surprised Sango. "Thanks." Then he took off running at full speed toward the village.
He raced by the wheat fields, passed the stream, and landed outside the door to Kaede's house. He lifted the flap and went in.
Kagome was gone. And so was everyone else.
"What the hell...?" he whispered to himself. He sniffed the air and followed Kagome's scent to the edge of the village. There she stood with Kaede, Miroku, Shippo and Kirara.
She looked up from the group and spotted him. She waved him over. She was happier then usual. "Inuyasha! I'm going home now! Would you like to accompany me?"
Inuyasha approached the group before nodding. "Yah. Lets go."
Kagome nodded. She waved to everyone else. "I'll see you all in a few days!"
"Kagome!" Shippo cried. "Please come back soon! And maybe bring some stuff that kids do in your time that I can play with!?"
Kagome nodded. "Of course, Shippo! I'll bring you something to keep you occupied. Ok?"
"Yah!" He hopped into her arms and gave her a big hug. Inuyasha glared at him for holding Kagome for too long and the little kitsune repositioned himself on the ground.
"Miroku, please tell Sango I'll see her later. I was going to wait, but my leg is throbbing."
He nodded. "She will be mad you left without saying good-bye, but I'm sure she'll be over it after a day or two."
She nodded. "Well then. I'll see you all later! Bye!" She waved as she and Inuyasha started walking in the forest to reach the well.
Both were quiet as they walked. Kagome stumbled once while they were descending the small hill to the hill. She fell into Inuyasha who caught her.
"Need some help?"
"I'll be ok," she said, continuing to limp to the well. Inuyasha had other plans, though. He went behind her and picked her up bridal style. "Hey! Put me down!" she cried.
He shook his head. "You shouldn't be walking. Your leg is still in pain and your limping. I'll carry you."
Kagome sighed. She knew he was right. There was no way anyhow, that she could in and out of the well without hurting herself further. *Besides,* she thought, *It's not like he hasn't carried me before.*
She didn't protest as he made is way to the well and jumped in. She was on her way home, and she was glad.
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Well??? What did you think? The next chapter is going to go more into their love life. I also have a song picked out. It will help Inuyasha get over his fear of telling her. Well.. until next time. Ja!