A/N: Another chapter to the sequel of "Summer's Faded Dreams." I hope that this story is good so far. I'm doing as good as I can right now. I'm just so busy, I hope it's coming out ok. I really don't have much to say right now, so I'll leave and let you read. Don't forget to review!

Ooo, one question... does anybody know the truth about what's going to happen to Inuyasha on Cartoonnetwork? I've heard so many things, I don't know what to believe anymore. Are they playing new episodes, starting it over, changing time slots, or removing it? *screams* I have no idea, and it's driving me insane. Please, someone help me? Anyway, now to the story.

Chapter 3: Is This For Real?

'Does she think we don't understand this? It's too easy!' Kagome let out a sigh as she sat there impatiently, trying to listen to Ms. Kara's review lesson. She got so bored that her mind drifted into the feudal era, even without her realization.

"If you take the square root of 484 and multiply that by 2, which will be what f(x) equals, then plug it into your equation, which is f(x)=3x(.04)-(-6x), you can easily find your answer. Ms. Higurashi, what did you get for an answer?"

Flashback

Kagome gazed angrily into Inuyasha's eyes as he continued on with his rambling. "I'll tell you what a sword like this should really be used for; stuff like getting jewel shards and making me more powerful!" He began to walk away from her, waving his new sword in the air. A look of disgust and anger flushed over her face. "I sure as heck ain't using it to babysit a helpless little human like you!" She had it. Listening to him talk about improving his strength was one thing, but talking about her like that was another. She was the one who pulled Tetsusaiga, so why does that make her helpless. 'Oh really?'

"Hmph!" She moved forward and placed her hands on his back, pushing him towards the bridge. His eyes filled with confusion as she walked away from him, coming to a halt at the bank of the stream. "I-I don't get it?" "Heh, 'sit-boy.'" Her head lowered in satisfaction as his body crashed through the bridge and hit the water. "My fault for thinking I could teach an old dog a new trick." His soaked body emerged from the depths of the stream as he glared at her. "What do you mean new trick? Hey..." He waved the sword in the air as she walked away, leaving him behind. "... I thought you were going to teach me how to use the sword!!"

End of Flashback

'Heh, it's been a long time since I've said 'Sit-boy.' I wonder what he's doing right now.' Her thoughts drifted deeper into the feudal era. The peers around her began giggling as words were being mumbled from her mouth. When a loud noise rang through her ears, she instantly jumped up, gazing at the chuckling students around her. "Um..."

"Ms. Higurashi! If you don't mind, I would like to continue teaching my class. Now, answer my question. Use the number I gave you and plug it into your equation to figure out the solution." Kagome's face flooded red as she pretended to work the problem. She had never heard the numbers in the first place, so working it was hopeless.

"Pst, the answer is 269.28." Kagome glanced over her shoulder, hearing the voice of her friend. "Ma'am, the answer is 269.28." "That is correct. Now I would appreciate it if you would pay closer attention in my class." "I'm sorry for disturbing you. It won't happen again." She lowered her head, feeling quite embarrassed. She glanced behind her and smiled. "Thanks Raye, I really appreciate it." "No problem. Whatever it was on your mind must've been pretty important. It's not like you to miss out in class." "Heh, yeah, must've been." 'Sit-boy, something I'm never going to say again. Dang it, why am I putting myself through this? All it's doing is causing more pain in my heart. I'm never going to see him again, and that's that.' A slight sigh came from her mouth as she placed her hand on her cheek, leaning against it for support.

"Will Ms. Higurashi please report to the office at this moment? Please send Ms. Kagome Higurashi to the office at this time, thank you." Her head instantly perked up when she heard the call. 'Oh dear, what did I do?'

"Ms. Higurashi, go ahead and take your leave. See Raye later today for your homework." She slowly raised to her feet, swallowing hard in her throat. "Yes Ma'am." With that said, she left the room and began walking down the halls.

'What did I do? Why would they call me down? Is Sota here or something?' Many questions began to fill her head as she continued down the long halls of her school, growing closer to the stairs that would take her to the office.

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"Don't worry sir, Ms. Higurashi will be here shortly." The principal was gazing at the man sitting in the chair. "If you don't mind my curiosity, are you the owner of a shrine? People haven't worn those kimonos since the feudal era, unless of course, they own a shrine." The man slowly lifted his head, a sorrowful look gleaming in his eyes. "Yeah, I do. If you don't mind, I wish to speak to Kagome alone. So please leave when she arrives." "I understand. I will inform you when she arrives, and then I will leave."

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"Here I am. Please let it be Sota bringing something that I forgot at home." She slowly placed her hand on the door, turning the knob. "Hello? Sheesh, where did everybody go? It's so quiet in here." She walked further into the office, hearing a voice in the principal's room. "Yes, it sounds like someone's here. Thank goodness I'm not in trouble." She headed towards the room, watching as the principal came out.

"Good morning Ms. Higurashi." "Hello Mr. Matsuo. You wished to see me?" "Actually, there is someone else here who wanted to see you. He said it was very important, and that he wished to speak to you alone." "Alone?" 'What could Sota want to talk about alone?' "Right in here please. I'll be on duty, so when you're done, please go to class." "Yes sir. Have a good day." "You too my child. Now go see him. He's been here a great while, and really wants to speak with you." "Yes sir." She waved him farewell as he walked out of the room, shutting the door behind him.

"Ok Sota, what's going on... here?" She noticed something different about him. Well for starters, it wasn't Sota because the man was too tall. She couldn't see his body, only the fact that he was wearing hat. The chair covered all of his back, and his hair. Also, a sleeve was hanging off the edge of the arm, a red sleeve.

"Hello?" She slowly took a step forward, but paused when her eyes caught the sleeve. The red was so vibrant, so bright, and it reminded her of something so much. She couldn't find herself to move any further. She just stood there and gazed at the sleeve, thinking of how much it reminded her of someone. It was then that he stood up, still gazing ahead of him. His silver hair slightly moved as his body rose, gradually turning towards Kagome. The hat on his head slipped off, revealing his dog-like ears. His amber eyes gazed at her in pain, sorrow, and love.

She was breathless. She watched as he rose, turning towards her, and stared with a pained look in his eyes. Those eyes, those golden eyes of his were so hypnotizing. His very sight stole her breath and stopped her heart. Seeing him, after all this time, and after his decision. She never thought that he would come back. Why would he? He had her, so there was no reason to return. Her eyes widened even more as a single tear rolled down the side of his cheek. Before even thinking, her hand raised to his face, instantly drinking the tear in her finger. The next thing she knew, his hand had risen as well, and gently covered hers. He held it close to his face, enjoying the feeling of touching her once more.

"Inuyasha..." She wanted so desperately to throw her arms around him, and never let go; but her mind wouldn't allow it. Instead, she removed her hand from his and turned away, trying to hold back the tears threatening to fall from her eyes. "Why are you here? There's no reason to be here, so just leave. You bring too much pain, so I have no desire in seeing you." Her heart was screaming inside, not wanting to push him away. But after that day, after his decision, she really didn't want to see him again. The pain was far too much to handle, and it had come back within 36 hours. "Just leave here. This isn't your era, so go home." She slightly turned, looking to see where he was. He was just standing there, no emotions but pain and sorrow in his face and eyes. The love that was there a few moments ago vanished, leaving more sadness.

Her heart and soul cried endlessly. He looked hurt and devastated, and more so because of her. 'I can't go through this anymore. Why have you come back?' Questions filled her mind as her body moved to the door. Her hand wrapped around the handle as she came to a stop. A pained voice slowly made it's way to her ears, making her heart cry more. "Kagome... please..." "Stop it! You chose her, you told her that you wanted to live with her, so I left. I am no longer a part of your life, and you are no longer one of mine. Leave now... I can't stand to see you anymore." When she heard nothing else, she slowly turned wanting to see him one last time. To her surprise, he was gone. He was no where to be found. The window he had been gazing out was open, so obviously he went out that way.

Before even realizing it, her body raced to the open window, her eyes scanning the busy streets as fast as she could. He was no where in sight. It was like he just vanished in thin air, leaving not a trace of his presence behind. "Inu...yasha..." She instantly dropped to her knees, endless tears falling from her eyes. She buried her face in her hands, weeping silently as his image rested in her mind. "You were here, but why? Is this for real? Or am I just dreaming? Why did you come back?! You... weren't suppose to..." More tears trickled down her cheek as questions filled her head endlessly.

Flashback

Kagome stared at the ancient tree before her, watching in pure sorrow as the snow pranced to the earth around her. The large tree represented what had brought her and Inuyasha together. And now, she couldn't get back; she couldn't go back to see him; in fact, she would never see him again, according to Kikyo.

She took a small step forward and placed her hand gently upon the bark of the sacred tree. Her heavenly brown eyes gradually closed as she listened carefully with her heart. Just because Kikyo had said she couldn't go back, didn't mean that she couldn't try.

'I can feel him; I can feel Inuyasha.' She concentrated harder with all of her strength, putting all of her heart into it. She wouldn't give up that easy. There was no way Kikyo could separate them now, not now that they've gotten this far.

"Kagome?"

Her eyes quickly opened when she heard the one voice she had yearned for. "Is that you Kagome?" The sweet voice she had loved with all of her heart danced through her ears.

"Inuyasha!" Remembering the previous incident, her first concerns was his health. "Are you ok, are you injured?" "Heh, it takes more than that to get me down. Am I there, in the feudal era?" "I came back, to my own time." "Keh, did you get scared?" A small spark of anger shot through her mind. "No! That's not... that isn't it at all. It's..." "What is it?" "Hm, nothing. I didn't run away though. I would never do such a thing." Tears gradually coated her eyes as she thought about Kikyo, and what she had done to her, pushing her back into the well.

"Feh, you're acting like your usual stupid self. Why must you do that?" "Stupid?! Huh?" As her eyes opened fully, she noticed a figure resting before her, where there was once nothing but bark. Inuyasha's injured body was right before her eyes, just sitting there, so lifeless. Her heart filled somewhat with joy, knowing that at least he was a live and that she could see him. "Inuyasha."

His golden eyes slowly opened when he heard the heavenly name. "Ugh ... Kagome. You're right here, right here with me." A charming smile spread tenderly across his handsome features. "Kagome, what's troubling you? I can see it, in your eyes." "I'm no help to you. I just hurt you, and, I'm nothing but a pain that always gets in the way and constantly needs rescuing. Maybe it'll be best if I just stay here, and leave you guys alone. You'll be bet..." "Don't talk such nonsense!" As his voice echoed through the snow wonderland, his weakened body rose to their feet, quickly heading towards Kagome. "Inuyasha! You mustn't move, you'll reopen your wounds!"

She placed her hands upon his shoulders, trying to sit him down. However, she was silenced completely when her body was being pulled into an embrace. "Uh ..." His hands compassionately wrapped around her back, embracing her in a gentle hug. "Don't you understand? I need you here with me Kagome. I need you by my side. You are my other half, and without it, I'm incomplete and lost." "Inu ... Inuyasha ... I need you too."

End of Flashback

"I need you..." Tears continued to fall as she realized her only chance to be with him, to maybe even hold him was gone. He was there, right before her. She could've at least held him once more, but she let that chance slip through her fingers. "Inuyasha..." She sat there, at the edge of the window, thinking about the way his face looked, and the pain in his eyes.

"Why was there so much sorrow? Oh Inuyasha, how I long to hold you once more. But I can't, because I pushed you away... I'm so stupid... I want you here..." All she could do was cry. Nothing would bring him back now, absolutely nothing. She couldn't travel through the well, for it would bring too many memories to flood her mind. All she had of him now was that image of his pained look, and the sorrow she felt from his touch.

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A/N: Kagome, he came back and you pushed him away!!! Why, he came back because he loves you! Don't worry everyone, she will figure it out soon, and hopefully in the next chapter. *pauses* Wait, what am I talking about? I'm the author, so I know what's going to happen! I crap, I'd better keep my mouth shut for now. I hope that you liked this chapter, and the next one is going to be good too. Don't forget to review! Until next time, Ja ne! *lowers head* Oh man, feel stupid now.

~Tip: "Some things to keep in mind:"

1.) Don't try so hard
2.) Don't worry so much
3.) Get more sleep.
4.) Relax!

Because everything tastes like chicken in the end.

And chicken... tastes good." - (adultswim)

*hehe* Sorry, I just felt like putting that down. ^_^;;

~KittyBell~