I Won't Let You Go
Chapter Nine
No Time To Waste Inu-Yasha! Go Stop That Wedding!
~Three days before the wedding~
Kagome sighed as she stared out her bedroom window. Sango w as sitting on her bed petting Buyo who was purring quite loudly.
The demon exterminator had the urge to ask her friend for the hundredth time what had happened with her and Inu-Yasha, but she had refused to tell them. Miroku had figured that something had happened and Kikyo had somehow been involved. Shippo had been told by Miroku not to mention Inu-Yasha at since it was obvious the half demon was not attending the wedding. The whole family had been confused on why there were barrier scrolls on the well house, but Kagome said it was so no demons would suddenly show up and destroy her wedding, which would be taking place at a small church that was a few blocks away from the shrine. The wedding was to happen in three days and Kagome looked miserable as ever.
"Kagome, are you sure you're alright?" asked Sango.
"I'm fine Sango, don't worry about me," said Kagome putting on a fake smile.
Sango nodded and went back to stroking Buyo.
"Kagome! Hojo's here!" called Mrs. Higurashi.
Kagome got up from her chair and went down stairs to see her fiance'.
"Hi honey," said Hojo pecking Kagome on the lips.
"Hi," said Kagome.
"So how are you feeling? You've been looking kind of sick these past two weeks since you visited your friend.
"Well, I guess I'm still a little sad that he couldn't come," said Kagome.
"I'm sorry about that, did he say why he couldn't come?" asked Hojo, wrapping his arms around her.
"I don't want to talk about it," whispered Kagome.
Hojo nodded and tucked her head under his chin.
Sango watched the scene at the bottom of the stairs which started to make her sick.
"Sango,"
She turned around to see Miroku who was standing in the door way of Sota's room.
"What?" she asked.
"Come here," whispered Miroku.
Sango nodded and went into Sota's room. Miroku closed the door behind her and turned to the others. Kaede was sitting on the floor, and a confused Sango took a seat beside Shippo and Kirara who were sitting on Sota's bed.
"What's going on Miroku?" asked Sango.
"I all asked you to come here so I could ask you something. Should I take off the scrolls on the well house and go back to see what Inu-Yasha did to Kagome?"
"And as I have said before Miroku, only Kagome and Inu-Yasha can pass through the well," said Kaede.
Miroku sighed and took a seat beside Sango. "Well what can we do? Kagome won't tell us what happened, and we can only guess what Inu-Yasha told her or did to her,"
"I have a strong feeling that my sister was involved," said Kaede.
"Is there anything we can do? Kagome looks so depressed around Hojo. I know she still loves Inu-Yasha, but what I want to know is what that half demon did to my best friend this time,"
Miroku placed a hand on Sango's shoulder to calm her down. "Calm down Sango. If this were a normal situation we could think of a strategy, but the problem we only have three days until the wedding.,"
"It looks like we can't do anything," mumbled Shippo. "I don't want Kagome to leave us!"
"Well, there is one thing we can do," said Miroku.
"What's that?" asked everyone.
Inu-Yasha does know when the date of the wedding, so he will most likely try to get to Kagome that day even if he burns to a crisp trying to get past those scrolls. So I suggest the day of the wedding we take the scrolls down, and hopefully Inu-Yasha will come and stop the wedding. We should pray that he isn't too late, or Kagome will probably be unhappy for the rest of her life,"
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Inu-Yasha sat in the God Tree, his face totally expressionless. He looked down at the necklace and ring in the jewel boxed he had gotten from Sesshoumaru that had belonged to his mother. He had been planning to give it to Kagome the night they had returned to Kaede's. That was the reason he had gone to the forest, he had hidden the box in the god tree so no one would find it, but when he had returned to Kaede's hut, Kagome was gone. He had followed her scent to the well. The half demon had been slightly mad that she went without him, but followed anyway. He was quite hurt when he didn't see her waiting for him, but what hurt him the most both physically and emotionally, was when he reached for the well house doors, he was thrown back. He had tried countless times to break the well house doors down, but finally he had realized that it was covered in scrolls.
Ever since then he had been sitting in the god tree, wondering and pondering why Kagome had left him. ^She said that she loved me, so why did my mate leave? Unless, she really didn't want to be with me, and she only said that she loved me so she could sleep with me?^
Inu-Yasha shook his head. No, that wasn't it, he knew Kagome better than that, and she would never do such a cruel thing to him. Sighing, Inu- Yasha closed his eyes and tried to figure out why Kagome had left. He thought hard about that day. The only thing that had really happened was his run in with Kikyo. Inu-Yasha's eyes widened and he slapped his forehead. Of course! That had to be it, Kagome had seen him and Kikyo together and assumed that he was going to go be with her!
"I'm such an idiot! I should have told her just after I killed Kikyo, but no, I ha to be stupid and wait!"
Inu-Yasha put t he jewel box in his pocket, he ran towards the well as fast as his legs would carry him. He had to find a way out of that well house, even if it killed him. Inu-Yasha jumped down the well and in a matter of seconds he was in the future. He could see the of orange light from the setting sun through the cracks and holes in the old well house. Inu-Yasha closed his eyes an rammed into the shrine door. He screamed as the scrolls held him back and finally threw he back, keeping him trapped inside.
"Kagome!" screamed Inu-Yasha as he slammed into the door again. "Kagome please let me out!"
Yet again the half demon was thrown back. Inu-Yasha tried again and again to break down the door, but it was useless. As the sun finally set, Inu-Yasha staggered to the well. His throat sore from screaming Kagome's name, and his whole body ached from trying to break down the door.
"Kagome . . ." whispered Inu-Yasha. His eyes rolled back and he fell into the well unconscious.
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"Kagome, are you sure you want to stay home?" asked Mrs. Higurashi.
Kagome was standing at the top of the stairs in her house coat, "Yeah, I'm not feeling too well,"
"The flu is going around right now, so get some rest, I made a doctors appointment for you today at noon, so you go to that and see what would be the quickest medicine to get you better for your wedding,"
Kagome nodded, "I will," said Kagome as she let out a small sneeze.
"We are all going to be at the mall, so if you need me, just call me on my cell phone ok?"
"Okay mom,"
Mrs. Higurashi smiled at her daughter before joining the others outside. Kagome sighed and headed back to her room. Tomorrow was the big day, and she would finally be married to Hojo the man who would treat her right. Kagome tried to smile at the thought, but she couldn't. ^Who am I kidding, I still love him. Should I go back? No, I don't want to hear those words from him, telling me he has finally chosen Kikyo^ Kagome could feel tears burning in her eyes as she reluctantly touched the small scar on the side of her neck and the mate mark on her hip that Inu-Yasha had made. The thoughts of their night together filled her thoughts again. Trying to think of something else, Kagome stared at her alarm clock and realized it was eleven thirty. Sighing, she went to her room to put some clothes on.
Kagome walked out of her room fully dressed and headed downstairs. Grabbing her purse and a box of Kleenex's she headed outside and into town. Hojo had caught the flu last week and had passed it on to her. She hadn't got it as bad, but she didn't feel like sniffing, sneezing, and coughing during the wedding ceremony. Kagome walked down the busy street and saw the church she would be married at tomorrow. She tried to feel happy that the big day was tomorrow, but for some reason she couldn't. Kagome turned at the corner and walked into the doctors office. There were only a few people sitting in the waiting chairs reading different magazines. Kagome went to the front desk and told them she had arrived before taking a seat herself. Just as she reached for a magazine . . .
"Higurashi, Kagome,"
^That was fast^ thought Kagome as she got up and followed the nurse into the back.
"The doctor will be with you in a second,"
Kagome nodded and took a seat. She grabbed a Kleenex off the doctors desk and blew her nose.
"Gods, I hope I'm not like this tomorrow," groaned Kagome wiping her nose.
"Good afternoon, Kagome," said the doctor as he walked in.
"Good afternoon," replied Kagome.
"So, I hear your getting married tomorrow,"
"Yeah,"
"So, what brings you here,"
"I've caught the flu and I don't want to be sick for my wedding, and I was wondering if you could tell me what to take,"
"Yes, the flu is going around lately. While your here, why not have a regular check up too. You're supposed to have one next week, but having it today won't make a difference,"
"Sure," said Kagome.
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Kagome climbed up the stairs to the shrine at a slow pace. She had stopped at the drug store on her way home to pick up some medication, and some herbal tea for her throat. But that wasn't why she was looking so sad. The doctor had told her she had caught just a minor flu, but the nausea and stomach cramps she had been having were a different situation. Kagome stopped at the god tree and fell to her knees. She was pregnant. The doctor had congratulated her thinking it was Hojo's, but she knew of course that it wasn't. She had asked the doctor not to tell anyone since she wanted to do that, so he had agreed to keep his mouth shut. Kagome put her hands against her face and started to cry. This was the worse thing that could have happened. What on earth was she going to tell Hojo? The truth? No she couldn't tell him, she couldn't tell anyone. Not even Inu-Yasha who was probably burning in hell with Kikyo right now. Kagome even cried harder. She couldn't possibly try to convince Hojo it was his after their wedding night, the child would most likely be part demon. Pulling herself to her feet, Kagome headed into the house to find everyone waiting for her.
"Kagome darling," said Hojo kissing Kagome on the lips.
"Hi Hojo," said Kagome.
"Well what did the doctor say?"
"Just a cold,"
"Well, that's good," said Hojo wrapping his arms around Kagome.
"Now that Kagome is back, let's head to the church to go over tomorrow's ceremony," said Mrs. Higurashi.
Everyone nodded and started to head to the door, but Sango noticed Kagome looked sadder than before.
"Um Kagome, could you wait for a sec, I want to talk to you," said Sango.
"Okay," said Kagome.
"We'll wait for you at the church," said Grandpa.
Kagome and Sango nodded. The demon exterminator waited till everyone was gone before talking, "Okay Kagome spill it, what happened between you and Inu-Yasha? What did he do to you?"
Kagome wanted to tell Sango to mind her own business, but instead burst into tears and told Sango the whole story, except the part about her being pregnant. When Kagome finished, Sango continued to hug her friend. She didn't know what Inu-Yasha was up to, but she would go along with Miroku's plan of taking the scrolls off the well doors tomorrow.
"Kagome it will be alright, you'll see," whispered Sango.
Kagome nodded, "Can we not talk about it again an just head to the church?"
"Sure," said Sango, walking with her friend out the door.
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Inu-Yasha sat on the edge of the well, staring at the well doors. ^ I can't break through it at all, but . . . maybe Tetsusaiga will work^ With this new thought, Inu-Yasha grabbed his sword and watched it transform. Clutching the sword in his hand, Inu-Yasha lunged at the door, swiping it with his sword. However it did no good. Sighing, Inu-Yasha put is sword away and started t o think again. He couldn't get through the front door, or either of the walls. ^Shit, I only have less than half a day to get out of here before the wedding^ thought Inu-Yasha as he noticed the moonlight shining in through the cracks in the small shrine. Sighing Inu- Yasha lied down on the ground to try and think some more, but when he opened his eyes, he stared at the ceiling. ^Wait a second, I don't suppose Kagome has put up scrolls on the roof?^ With this new hope, Inu-Yasha got to his feet, grabbed his sword, and jabbed it through the roof. He waited for the pain from the scrolls but it never came. Smiling and laughing with happiness, Inu-Yasha clutched his sword tighter and moved in a circular motion. A small hole was now made, big enough for him to fit in it. Putting his sword back, Inu-Yasha leaped through his only escape and into the night sky. Landing softly on the Higurashi Shrine grounds, Inu-Yasha bolted to Kagome's house.
TBC . . .
Okay not really much of a cliff hanger, but oh well, just review and I will try to get this up as fast as I can!
Chapter Nine
No Time To Waste Inu-Yasha! Go Stop That Wedding!
~Three days before the wedding~
Kagome sighed as she stared out her bedroom window. Sango w as sitting on her bed petting Buyo who was purring quite loudly.
The demon exterminator had the urge to ask her friend for the hundredth time what had happened with her and Inu-Yasha, but she had refused to tell them. Miroku had figured that something had happened and Kikyo had somehow been involved. Shippo had been told by Miroku not to mention Inu-Yasha at since it was obvious the half demon was not attending the wedding. The whole family had been confused on why there were barrier scrolls on the well house, but Kagome said it was so no demons would suddenly show up and destroy her wedding, which would be taking place at a small church that was a few blocks away from the shrine. The wedding was to happen in three days and Kagome looked miserable as ever.
"Kagome, are you sure you're alright?" asked Sango.
"I'm fine Sango, don't worry about me," said Kagome putting on a fake smile.
Sango nodded and went back to stroking Buyo.
"Kagome! Hojo's here!" called Mrs. Higurashi.
Kagome got up from her chair and went down stairs to see her fiance'.
"Hi honey," said Hojo pecking Kagome on the lips.
"Hi," said Kagome.
"So how are you feeling? You've been looking kind of sick these past two weeks since you visited your friend.
"Well, I guess I'm still a little sad that he couldn't come," said Kagome.
"I'm sorry about that, did he say why he couldn't come?" asked Hojo, wrapping his arms around her.
"I don't want to talk about it," whispered Kagome.
Hojo nodded and tucked her head under his chin.
Sango watched the scene at the bottom of the stairs which started to make her sick.
"Sango,"
She turned around to see Miroku who was standing in the door way of Sota's room.
"What?" she asked.
"Come here," whispered Miroku.
Sango nodded and went into Sota's room. Miroku closed the door behind her and turned to the others. Kaede was sitting on the floor, and a confused Sango took a seat beside Shippo and Kirara who were sitting on Sota's bed.
"What's going on Miroku?" asked Sango.
"I all asked you to come here so I could ask you something. Should I take off the scrolls on the well house and go back to see what Inu-Yasha did to Kagome?"
"And as I have said before Miroku, only Kagome and Inu-Yasha can pass through the well," said Kaede.
Miroku sighed and took a seat beside Sango. "Well what can we do? Kagome won't tell us what happened, and we can only guess what Inu-Yasha told her or did to her,"
"I have a strong feeling that my sister was involved," said Kaede.
"Is there anything we can do? Kagome looks so depressed around Hojo. I know she still loves Inu-Yasha, but what I want to know is what that half demon did to my best friend this time,"
Miroku placed a hand on Sango's shoulder to calm her down. "Calm down Sango. If this were a normal situation we could think of a strategy, but the problem we only have three days until the wedding.,"
"It looks like we can't do anything," mumbled Shippo. "I don't want Kagome to leave us!"
"Well, there is one thing we can do," said Miroku.
"What's that?" asked everyone.
Inu-Yasha does know when the date of the wedding, so he will most likely try to get to Kagome that day even if he burns to a crisp trying to get past those scrolls. So I suggest the day of the wedding we take the scrolls down, and hopefully Inu-Yasha will come and stop the wedding. We should pray that he isn't too late, or Kagome will probably be unhappy for the rest of her life,"
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Inu-Yasha sat in the God Tree, his face totally expressionless. He looked down at the necklace and ring in the jewel boxed he had gotten from Sesshoumaru that had belonged to his mother. He had been planning to give it to Kagome the night they had returned to Kaede's. That was the reason he had gone to the forest, he had hidden the box in the god tree so no one would find it, but when he had returned to Kaede's hut, Kagome was gone. He had followed her scent to the well. The half demon had been slightly mad that she went without him, but followed anyway. He was quite hurt when he didn't see her waiting for him, but what hurt him the most both physically and emotionally, was when he reached for the well house doors, he was thrown back. He had tried countless times to break the well house doors down, but finally he had realized that it was covered in scrolls.
Ever since then he had been sitting in the god tree, wondering and pondering why Kagome had left him. ^She said that she loved me, so why did my mate leave? Unless, she really didn't want to be with me, and she only said that she loved me so she could sleep with me?^
Inu-Yasha shook his head. No, that wasn't it, he knew Kagome better than that, and she would never do such a cruel thing to him. Sighing, Inu- Yasha closed his eyes and tried to figure out why Kagome had left. He thought hard about that day. The only thing that had really happened was his run in with Kikyo. Inu-Yasha's eyes widened and he slapped his forehead. Of course! That had to be it, Kagome had seen him and Kikyo together and assumed that he was going to go be with her!
"I'm such an idiot! I should have told her just after I killed Kikyo, but no, I ha to be stupid and wait!"
Inu-Yasha put t he jewel box in his pocket, he ran towards the well as fast as his legs would carry him. He had to find a way out of that well house, even if it killed him. Inu-Yasha jumped down the well and in a matter of seconds he was in the future. He could see the of orange light from the setting sun through the cracks and holes in the old well house. Inu-Yasha closed his eyes an rammed into the shrine door. He screamed as the scrolls held him back and finally threw he back, keeping him trapped inside.
"Kagome!" screamed Inu-Yasha as he slammed into the door again. "Kagome please let me out!"
Yet again the half demon was thrown back. Inu-Yasha tried again and again to break down the door, but it was useless. As the sun finally set, Inu-Yasha staggered to the well. His throat sore from screaming Kagome's name, and his whole body ached from trying to break down the door.
"Kagome . . ." whispered Inu-Yasha. His eyes rolled back and he fell into the well unconscious.
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"Kagome, are you sure you want to stay home?" asked Mrs. Higurashi.
Kagome was standing at the top of the stairs in her house coat, "Yeah, I'm not feeling too well,"
"The flu is going around right now, so get some rest, I made a doctors appointment for you today at noon, so you go to that and see what would be the quickest medicine to get you better for your wedding,"
Kagome nodded, "I will," said Kagome as she let out a small sneeze.
"We are all going to be at the mall, so if you need me, just call me on my cell phone ok?"
"Okay mom,"
Mrs. Higurashi smiled at her daughter before joining the others outside. Kagome sighed and headed back to her room. Tomorrow was the big day, and she would finally be married to Hojo the man who would treat her right. Kagome tried to smile at the thought, but she couldn't. ^Who am I kidding, I still love him. Should I go back? No, I don't want to hear those words from him, telling me he has finally chosen Kikyo^ Kagome could feel tears burning in her eyes as she reluctantly touched the small scar on the side of her neck and the mate mark on her hip that Inu-Yasha had made. The thoughts of their night together filled her thoughts again. Trying to think of something else, Kagome stared at her alarm clock and realized it was eleven thirty. Sighing, she went to her room to put some clothes on.
Kagome walked out of her room fully dressed and headed downstairs. Grabbing her purse and a box of Kleenex's she headed outside and into town. Hojo had caught the flu last week and had passed it on to her. She hadn't got it as bad, but she didn't feel like sniffing, sneezing, and coughing during the wedding ceremony. Kagome walked down the busy street and saw the church she would be married at tomorrow. She tried to feel happy that the big day was tomorrow, but for some reason she couldn't. Kagome turned at the corner and walked into the doctors office. There were only a few people sitting in the waiting chairs reading different magazines. Kagome went to the front desk and told them she had arrived before taking a seat herself. Just as she reached for a magazine . . .
"Higurashi, Kagome,"
^That was fast^ thought Kagome as she got up and followed the nurse into the back.
"The doctor will be with you in a second,"
Kagome nodded and took a seat. She grabbed a Kleenex off the doctors desk and blew her nose.
"Gods, I hope I'm not like this tomorrow," groaned Kagome wiping her nose.
"Good afternoon, Kagome," said the doctor as he walked in.
"Good afternoon," replied Kagome.
"So, I hear your getting married tomorrow,"
"Yeah,"
"So, what brings you here,"
"I've caught the flu and I don't want to be sick for my wedding, and I was wondering if you could tell me what to take,"
"Yes, the flu is going around lately. While your here, why not have a regular check up too. You're supposed to have one next week, but having it today won't make a difference,"
"Sure," said Kagome.
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Kagome climbed up the stairs to the shrine at a slow pace. She had stopped at the drug store on her way home to pick up some medication, and some herbal tea for her throat. But that wasn't why she was looking so sad. The doctor had told her she had caught just a minor flu, but the nausea and stomach cramps she had been having were a different situation. Kagome stopped at the god tree and fell to her knees. She was pregnant. The doctor had congratulated her thinking it was Hojo's, but she knew of course that it wasn't. She had asked the doctor not to tell anyone since she wanted to do that, so he had agreed to keep his mouth shut. Kagome put her hands against her face and started to cry. This was the worse thing that could have happened. What on earth was she going to tell Hojo? The truth? No she couldn't tell him, she couldn't tell anyone. Not even Inu-Yasha who was probably burning in hell with Kikyo right now. Kagome even cried harder. She couldn't possibly try to convince Hojo it was his after their wedding night, the child would most likely be part demon. Pulling herself to her feet, Kagome headed into the house to find everyone waiting for her.
"Kagome darling," said Hojo kissing Kagome on the lips.
"Hi Hojo," said Kagome.
"Well what did the doctor say?"
"Just a cold,"
"Well, that's good," said Hojo wrapping his arms around Kagome.
"Now that Kagome is back, let's head to the church to go over tomorrow's ceremony," said Mrs. Higurashi.
Everyone nodded and started to head to the door, but Sango noticed Kagome looked sadder than before.
"Um Kagome, could you wait for a sec, I want to talk to you," said Sango.
"Okay," said Kagome.
"We'll wait for you at the church," said Grandpa.
Kagome and Sango nodded. The demon exterminator waited till everyone was gone before talking, "Okay Kagome spill it, what happened between you and Inu-Yasha? What did he do to you?"
Kagome wanted to tell Sango to mind her own business, but instead burst into tears and told Sango the whole story, except the part about her being pregnant. When Kagome finished, Sango continued to hug her friend. She didn't know what Inu-Yasha was up to, but she would go along with Miroku's plan of taking the scrolls off the well doors tomorrow.
"Kagome it will be alright, you'll see," whispered Sango.
Kagome nodded, "Can we not talk about it again an just head to the church?"
"Sure," said Sango, walking with her friend out the door.
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Inu-Yasha sat on the edge of the well, staring at the well doors. ^ I can't break through it at all, but . . . maybe Tetsusaiga will work^ With this new thought, Inu-Yasha grabbed his sword and watched it transform. Clutching the sword in his hand, Inu-Yasha lunged at the door, swiping it with his sword. However it did no good. Sighing, Inu-Yasha put is sword away and started t o think again. He couldn't get through the front door, or either of the walls. ^Shit, I only have less than half a day to get out of here before the wedding^ thought Inu-Yasha as he noticed the moonlight shining in through the cracks in the small shrine. Sighing Inu- Yasha lied down on the ground to try and think some more, but when he opened his eyes, he stared at the ceiling. ^Wait a second, I don't suppose Kagome has put up scrolls on the roof?^ With this new hope, Inu-Yasha got to his feet, grabbed his sword, and jabbed it through the roof. He waited for the pain from the scrolls but it never came. Smiling and laughing with happiness, Inu-Yasha clutched his sword tighter and moved in a circular motion. A small hole was now made, big enough for him to fit in it. Putting his sword back, Inu-Yasha leaped through his only escape and into the night sky. Landing softly on the Higurashi Shrine grounds, Inu-Yasha bolted to Kagome's house.
TBC . . .
Okay not really much of a cliff hanger, but oh well, just review and I will try to get this up as fast as I can!