A/N: Konnichiwa! Well, this chapter didn't take too long! I really hope
that you all like this story so far. I know it kinda goes on and on, but
these two chapters are here so Inuyasha and Kagome can...... I'd better not
spoil it. *hehe* Anyway, this one's a little different cause I had inserted
the lyrics to a song, which happens to go good with a part in the story.
Hey, if you have the song "Everywhere" by Michelle Branch, pop it into a CD
player and listen to it as you read that part. I'm makin' a music video to
go with that part, but I can't figure out how to get it on the internet, so
unfortunately you all can't see it. *sigh* Oh well, I just hope you like
this chapter. I'll hush now so you can read! Don't forget to review!!! ^_~
Chapter 6: Love's Awakening
Flashback
"Inuyasha!"
Several men yelled in horror as the hanyou exploded into the air, bursting through the net that had tried to hold him down. A smirk was spread across his face as he glided through the above the burning village, approaching his destination.
"Hmph."
His body picked up speed as he crashed through the roof of a specific hut, debris and splintered wood scattering in all directions. He entered a room filled with a type of smoke, along with the disturbing smell of miasma. In the corner of the dark room was a glistening orb, hanging delicately on a detailed necklace. He shielded his nose from the irritating stench and smoke, and then moved forward in a quick motion. His hand quickly encompassed the jewel, removing it from the place in which it was settled. As he turned around, the doors were forced in and a group of angered caused an assault. They all threw their weapons towards the hanyou, trying to take him down. However, with his great strength and agility, he was easily able to avoid the weapons and vaulted into the air, once again bursting through the roof. The hut before him exploded in a storm of flames.
"Heh, finally a way for me to become all demon at last."
The satisfied hanyou glided winsomely through the air, gazing at the jewel that resided in his hand.
The Shikkon No Tama. A jewel with incredible powers that came from the soul of a priestess centuries ago. The jewel was created when she reached deep within her soul for the strength to purify the mighty demon that took her life. Even a single shard of the jewel has the power to give any demon unimaginable strength.
Pleasure coursed through his body as his life long dream was about to come true.
End of Flashback
'Naraku had led Kikyo and I to believe that we had betrayed one another. I went to her village and stole the sacred jewel, and then she bound me to a tree.'
Flashback
"Inuyasha!"
His ears slightly twitched as the familiar voice echoed through his head. As the many leaves danced around his body, he gradually turned his head, glancing over his shoulder. His amber eyes met with pain when the sacred arrow pierced his chest. His mesmerized body was bound to the tree behind him as he watched in sheer horror as the sacred jewel fell from his grasp, making a delicate tune when it crashed to the solid earth.
A maiden with nothing but utter disgust and blazing anger in her eyes glared at the hanyou as his life slowly faded away. The leaves that were carried through the eerie silence performed their show around her body as if containing a mind of their own.
"K-Kikyo ...... how could ...... I thought we-"
With the last breath he held in his lungs, his amber eyes filled with sorrow, and his head slowly bowed. His remaining life drifted away with the slight sigh that escaped his mouth as his eyes fully closed.
End of Flashback
'But I didn't betray her, and she didn't betray me. The love we had shared ceased to exist that day. Now, I feel as if that day is repeating, only I'm losing Kagome, and not Kikyo. This time, Kikyo is the cause. She did betray me, by taking my true love.'
"Inuyasha, if you want to feel her soul once more, you must join me, hold me and never let go."
He growled slightly as his grip around her became tighter. He wanted to ring the life out of her at the moment, but if what she said was true, he will have been responsible for the death of another loved one.
"I.....I will not let go, never."
His head rested gently upon her shoulder as he desperately tried to imagine Kagome in his arms, and not this vile beast.
"That's right, never let go."
As a few tears continued to trickle down his cheeks, a dim light began to embrace their bodies, creating a new look of satisfaction on Kikyo's face.
'Almost there. Soon, Inuyasha will be with me in hell.'
Inuyasha's mind had drifted a thousand miles away to even notice the change around him.
"Inuyasha, join me. I will take you to a place where we can be together forever."
As she said that, Kagome's voice rang through his ears. It seemed as if Kagome had said that to him, and not Kikyo.
"Take me, I will go anywhere with you. I want to be with you, and only you."
As those words came out of his mouth, his heart had led him to believe that he was speaking to Kagome, and that Kikyo no longer existed. However, it was only a mere spell that Kikyo had used, and now she could bring him, since he had agreed to come.
The once dim light around their bodies was now a raging fire of pinkish and purple light. All there was left to do was to wait, and their bodies would drift down the abyss of hell.
'Kagome.....
{"Turning inside out so I can see
The part of you that's drifting over me
And when I wake you're, you're never there
And when I sleep you're, you're everywhere
You're everywhere"}
Flashbacks
Inuyasha gazed in the distance, his mind a million miles away.
'Kikyo died, and I didn't even know about it.'
The priestess Kikyo, his former love, had bound him to a tree. And now, fifty years later, a carefree, teenage girl from feudal Japan had set him free, supposedly the reincarnation of his love. What was he to do? He drifted back into thought when an object began to approach him at a great speed.
"Hm?"
He reached behind his back and caught the piece of food.
"Hey, don't ya wanna eat?"
"Where'd you get all this stuff from?"
He gazed in confusion as Kagome held several items underneath her arms.
{"Just tell me how I got this far
Tell me why you're here and who you are
Cause every time I look you're never there
And every time I see you're always there"}
Kagome stomped angrily towards Inuyasha, staring him dead in the eye.
"I'm not her, whoever her is."
"And I'm sayin' ya gotta be her cause if you're not there's no way that you can smell so..... *sniff* ..... *sniff*...... you're not her."
"I know! My name is Kagome! Ka-go-me!"
She yelled right in front of his face, hoping he finally got it.
"You're right, Kikyo was cuter, much cuter."
"What'd you?"
{"Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone, I'm not alone"}
Inuyasha growled annoyingly as Kagome continued to convince him to come down.
"First aid treatment? I don't need it, go away!"
"You do to! I was there, did you forget? Now come down here?!"
"Nothin' doin'."
"I said come here."
Kagome stood impatiently as Inuyasha rolled over, an irritated expression covering his face.
"Hmph."
'I warned you.' "Sit-boy!"
His face plummeted towards earth as the incantation rang through his ears. When he was finally able to lift his head, he growled angrily.
"What'd ya do that for?"
She stepped forward and dropped to her knees, holding a medical kit.
"Let me check you out? When you're hurt that bad you need medical treatment, all right?"
"You're acting like I'm the one who lost! Just leave me alone!"
{"I recognize the way you make me feel
Startin' to think that you may not be real
I sense that now the water's getting deep
I try to wipe your pain away from me
Away from me"}
"These ones are good for healing, but boy do they stink!"
Kagome was down on her knees, picking at some of the herbs that surrounded her. They had just returned from their battle with Sesshomaru, and during it Inuyasha was seriously injured. While trying to get Tetsusaiga from his full youkai brother, Sesshomaru had forced his hand through Inuyasha's stomach, creating a deadly wound. When reclaiming his sword, he had fallen unconscious. However, he still had power over the sword, and Sesshomaru had sensed this factor. In the end, Inuyasha and Kagome won; but as of now, he must relax so his wound can heal.
"You've learned a lot here."
"I've learned more than your average teenager you know. My archery isn't too shabby either!"
Kagome stood cheerfully and continued their walk.
{"I wanna touch your hand, say I understand
The beauty that's within, cause now that we begin
You always light my way, and never from today
No matter where I go, I always feel you so"}
As Kagome appeared out of the well, the sight before her eyes caused her heart to race. Falling gracefully to the earth, his hair shimmering like silver from the sun, Inuyasha had returned to the well when he sensed Kagome's presence. His head slowly turned around as he gazed at the maiden. Landing gently on the ground, he took a step forward as Kagome emerged entirely from the well's abyss.
"Kagome. W-what are you doing here? I told you to stay away! Huh?"
He gasped as she rushed forward, her arms open and ready to embrace him. When she reached his body, she tenderly enclosed her arms around his back. She held him passionately, never wanting to let go.
"W-what are you doing? I told you to go back."
"I had to come, I needed to see you again."
He slowly moved back as her words flowed through his ears.
'She needed to see me? Kagome..... I.....'
{"Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone, I'm not alone"}
Kagome sat before Inuyasha, the Bone Eaters Well giving him support to stay sitting. After that battle with Sesshomaru, and that horrible wound, he had weakened quite a bit. She began to get frustrated with his conversation, completely disagreeing with almost everything he was saying.
"Listen! I'm not scared! Naraku's a terrible demon and we have to do everything we can to stop him! Hm?"
Her body nearly froze when she felt a tender grip around her wrist, slowly pulling her forward. The next thing she realized was that she was in the gentle arms of Inuyasha. She had never seen this side of him before, and was quite shocked.
"In-Inuyasha, what are you doing?"
{"Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I catch my breath it's you I believe
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone"}
Her heart began to race as his embrace became tighter, yet still gentle.
"I was scared."
"Huh?"
Her mind filled with confusion as he spoke to her in a soft, whisper.
"I thought I was going to lose you; I was horrified."
She didn't know what to say. At that moment, she could barely breathe. She knew he had cared about her, and her safety, but not this much. She had never imagined this moment arriving. How could she? Such an arrogant jerk like him wouldn't exactly be someone you would see talking soft and embracing a girl like that in his arms. She did however, enjoy the feeling of being held in his arms. She knew she would cherish this moment forever.
{"You're everyone I see
So tell me do you see me"}
End of Flashbacks
"K-Kagome....."
Her name came out of his mouth in a muffled sound, so quiet that it was nearly audible. Even though he wasn't heard, there was a type of reaction. Kikyo's eyes shot open as a pain rushed through her body, causing her to move from his brace. His body was just standing there, nearly as light as a feather. His eyes seemed empty as well, Kikyo's spell still in affect. She gazed in horror as a few orbs of light escaped her body, heading towards their true owner.
'What's going on here? How can her souls be returning? I must finish what I started! He will go to hell with me!'
She began to move forward once more, but something repelled her. A fear flushed over her face as the sight before her absorbed in. Inuyasha's body was encompassed in a faded purple light, a color similar to the Shikkon no Tama when it's in its purest form.
"No..... my revenge..... I must complete it!"
A cry of pain hollered into the air as another orb of light drifted from her body.
"Kagome..... I want her..... only her."
As those words slipped from Inuyasha's lips, in the background Kagome's body began to rise. It had turned a light blue, just like it did when Kikyo had stolen her soul. Gradually, she moved forward as the orbs of light floated into her body. Kikyo's eyes were now glazed with sheer terror when she realized that she was no match for the love shared between them. She watched as Kagome's body fell gently into Inuyasha's outspread arms. His eyes were still shut as he held Kagome close. The light engulfing his body began to disintegrate as her once lifeless body flowed with warmth and life. A tear trickled down his cheek and dripped to her forehead, causing her eyes to wince.
"How could this be? How could he have removed her soul? Is his love for her that strong? Am I truly no longer a part of his life?"
She tilted her head and scowled.
"No need, I won't even be around long enough to worry. As long as I have the strength to annihilate Naraku, or to aid is all I care for now. I know that no matter what I do, there love will not allow me to carry his soul to hell. If I cannot have him that way, then I will help him."
Her eyes glanced once more at the two before her. An unexpected tear rolled down her cheek as she faded away.
Inuyasha faintly smiled as he continued to hold his love's body. His eyes gradually opened, revealing the happy amber orbs beneath.
"You're ok."
He sighed contentedly as he noticed her eyes slowly opening. Before she was fully awake, he scanned around them, making sure that his former love had left, leaving them away from harm.
'She's gone. I won't forgive her this time, not for hurting Kagome like this.'
He took a small step forward and embraced Kagome tighter, holding as if to never let go.
A small whimper came from her mouth as she took a deep breath, her eyes opening fully. She gazed above her, hardly remembering anything that had recently occurred. All she saw was that Inuyasha was holding her close, and a few tear stains were on his cheeks. She slightly gasped as his grip became tighter, her body exhausted for an unknown reason (unknown to her, she doesn't remember anything).
Inuyasha's eyes widened when he saw that she had awakened entirely. The expression on his face was soft and gentle, expressing that of true love. He carefully leaned back and sat on the ground, taking mind of Kagome. He turned her body so that he could see her angelic face, yet they were both comfortable. With the up most care, he slid a lock of her raven hair behind her ears, so he could gaze endlessly into her heaven like eyes.
"Kagome..... I'm glad you're ok."
A confused look flushed over her face as she watched his kind gestures.
"W-what happened? Why am I so tired? W-what are you doing?"
Her eyes followed his hand as it grasped hers, holding it close to his cheek. She felt a warm liquid drip onto her skin, and that's when she knew he began crying.
"I almost lost you. It was too close this time. If I don't say something now, you'll never know."
"N-never know w-what?"
A sweet smile rolled over his lips as another tear trickled to her skin.
"Kagome...... you are the most precious thing to me. You light my way, you keep my soul burning bright. You guide me, like the stars. You are my life, my soul purpose for living. If I didn't have you here, I'd die of heartache and loneliness. You keep my spirit up, and you give me a reason to exist. At first, I had no idea what that reason was. But now, I see it..... crystal clear. I was given life to love you, and to care for you, and protect you. My purpose is to spend every waking minute loving you and holding you."
At that moment, Kagome felt breathless. She couldn't find an ounce of air in her lungs as she listened to the words she had always dreamt he would say. Her life long desire has finally come true. He had just admitted his love for her, in a way that no one could surpass. Tears immediately came to her eyes as she listened to his angelic voice.
"I love you with every fiber of my being. I just hope, that some way, you feel the same."
He gazed into her face as a few tears streamed down the side of her cheek. From that image, he knew she did.
"Inuyasha...... w-what else can I say? Y-you've said everything. I l-love you just the same...... with every fiber of my being. You are my soul purpose for living, and nothing will change that."
She watched as his expression changed. It was undescribable. There was so much love, kindness, joy, and whatever other good emotions there are out there. If she wasn't so tired, she would throw her arms around him and show that she truly loved him. She guessed that that's the same way he felt, for he did what she desired to.
With the up most care, he brought her head up to his and moved forward, laying a passionate, warm tender kiss upon her lips. His arms had carefully wrapped around her body, holding her close. He felt passion kindle within his heart as she responded the same way. This was the first time he had kissed someone so passionately, and he knew it would happen again and again. The feeling of this type of love was unexplainable. How could one describe the love that burned so strongly in their hearts? How could any words express the emotions coursing through their body's? It's plain and simple, no one. Not a single word in the English language could express and describe the desire raging in their souls, and in their hearts.
Another smile spread across his face as he slowly pulled away, giving them a chance to breath. Tasting her like that sent waves of desire and passion through out his body. It did the same to Kagome, making it nearly impossible not to kiss him again.
"We've better go back. We don't want to worry the others."
She nodded as he rose to his feet, being careful not to hurt her fragile body. He slowly repositioned her so that she was now on his back, making it easier to carry her home. She buried her head in his silky, silver hair and smiled blissfully.
"You really now how to grant someone's greatest wish. I love you."
He smiled in return and placed his hand over hers, cupping it gently.
"So do you. I love you too."
As they ran off, Kagome fell into a deep slumber, enjoying the sensation that surged through her body. So much has happened today, too much to even explain. All she knew was that her most fervent wish, along with Inuyasha's, had come true at the same time. The love that deluged in their hearts would keep them together forever.
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A/N:
So, did ya like it? I hope so! I had to have Kagome and Inuyasha express their love some way, and this idea just popped into mind. I really hope that you enjoyed it. Did you also like the song? If you had the song and listened to it while you read that part, it made it better! *hehe* Anyway, thank you for all of the reviews so far, and I hope to get more! You guys are really great. You make being an author worth while. I'll do my best to update the next chapter soon. I kinda have to figure out what I wanna do. ^_^;; I'll see you all later! Don't forget to review! Ja ne! ^_~
Chapter 6: Love's Awakening
Flashback
"Inuyasha!"
Several men yelled in horror as the hanyou exploded into the air, bursting through the net that had tried to hold him down. A smirk was spread across his face as he glided through the above the burning village, approaching his destination.
"Hmph."
His body picked up speed as he crashed through the roof of a specific hut, debris and splintered wood scattering in all directions. He entered a room filled with a type of smoke, along with the disturbing smell of miasma. In the corner of the dark room was a glistening orb, hanging delicately on a detailed necklace. He shielded his nose from the irritating stench and smoke, and then moved forward in a quick motion. His hand quickly encompassed the jewel, removing it from the place in which it was settled. As he turned around, the doors were forced in and a group of angered caused an assault. They all threw their weapons towards the hanyou, trying to take him down. However, with his great strength and agility, he was easily able to avoid the weapons and vaulted into the air, once again bursting through the roof. The hut before him exploded in a storm of flames.
"Heh, finally a way for me to become all demon at last."
The satisfied hanyou glided winsomely through the air, gazing at the jewel that resided in his hand.
The Shikkon No Tama. A jewel with incredible powers that came from the soul of a priestess centuries ago. The jewel was created when she reached deep within her soul for the strength to purify the mighty demon that took her life. Even a single shard of the jewel has the power to give any demon unimaginable strength.
Pleasure coursed through his body as his life long dream was about to come true.
End of Flashback
'Naraku had led Kikyo and I to believe that we had betrayed one another. I went to her village and stole the sacred jewel, and then she bound me to a tree.'
Flashback
"Inuyasha!"
His ears slightly twitched as the familiar voice echoed through his head. As the many leaves danced around his body, he gradually turned his head, glancing over his shoulder. His amber eyes met with pain when the sacred arrow pierced his chest. His mesmerized body was bound to the tree behind him as he watched in sheer horror as the sacred jewel fell from his grasp, making a delicate tune when it crashed to the solid earth.
A maiden with nothing but utter disgust and blazing anger in her eyes glared at the hanyou as his life slowly faded away. The leaves that were carried through the eerie silence performed their show around her body as if containing a mind of their own.
"K-Kikyo ...... how could ...... I thought we-"
With the last breath he held in his lungs, his amber eyes filled with sorrow, and his head slowly bowed. His remaining life drifted away with the slight sigh that escaped his mouth as his eyes fully closed.
End of Flashback
'But I didn't betray her, and she didn't betray me. The love we had shared ceased to exist that day. Now, I feel as if that day is repeating, only I'm losing Kagome, and not Kikyo. This time, Kikyo is the cause. She did betray me, by taking my true love.'
"Inuyasha, if you want to feel her soul once more, you must join me, hold me and never let go."
He growled slightly as his grip around her became tighter. He wanted to ring the life out of her at the moment, but if what she said was true, he will have been responsible for the death of another loved one.
"I.....I will not let go, never."
His head rested gently upon her shoulder as he desperately tried to imagine Kagome in his arms, and not this vile beast.
"That's right, never let go."
As a few tears continued to trickle down his cheeks, a dim light began to embrace their bodies, creating a new look of satisfaction on Kikyo's face.
'Almost there. Soon, Inuyasha will be with me in hell.'
Inuyasha's mind had drifted a thousand miles away to even notice the change around him.
"Inuyasha, join me. I will take you to a place where we can be together forever."
As she said that, Kagome's voice rang through his ears. It seemed as if Kagome had said that to him, and not Kikyo.
"Take me, I will go anywhere with you. I want to be with you, and only you."
As those words came out of his mouth, his heart had led him to believe that he was speaking to Kagome, and that Kikyo no longer existed. However, it was only a mere spell that Kikyo had used, and now she could bring him, since he had agreed to come.
The once dim light around their bodies was now a raging fire of pinkish and purple light. All there was left to do was to wait, and their bodies would drift down the abyss of hell.
'Kagome.....
{"Turning inside out so I can see
The part of you that's drifting over me
And when I wake you're, you're never there
And when I sleep you're, you're everywhere
You're everywhere"}
Flashbacks
Inuyasha gazed in the distance, his mind a million miles away.
'Kikyo died, and I didn't even know about it.'
The priestess Kikyo, his former love, had bound him to a tree. And now, fifty years later, a carefree, teenage girl from feudal Japan had set him free, supposedly the reincarnation of his love. What was he to do? He drifted back into thought when an object began to approach him at a great speed.
"Hm?"
He reached behind his back and caught the piece of food.
"Hey, don't ya wanna eat?"
"Where'd you get all this stuff from?"
He gazed in confusion as Kagome held several items underneath her arms.
{"Just tell me how I got this far
Tell me why you're here and who you are
Cause every time I look you're never there
And every time I see you're always there"}
Kagome stomped angrily towards Inuyasha, staring him dead in the eye.
"I'm not her, whoever her is."
"And I'm sayin' ya gotta be her cause if you're not there's no way that you can smell so..... *sniff* ..... *sniff*...... you're not her."
"I know! My name is Kagome! Ka-go-me!"
She yelled right in front of his face, hoping he finally got it.
"You're right, Kikyo was cuter, much cuter."
"What'd you?"
{"Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone, I'm not alone"}
Inuyasha growled annoyingly as Kagome continued to convince him to come down.
"First aid treatment? I don't need it, go away!"
"You do to! I was there, did you forget? Now come down here?!"
"Nothin' doin'."
"I said come here."
Kagome stood impatiently as Inuyasha rolled over, an irritated expression covering his face.
"Hmph."
'I warned you.' "Sit-boy!"
His face plummeted towards earth as the incantation rang through his ears. When he was finally able to lift his head, he growled angrily.
"What'd ya do that for?"
She stepped forward and dropped to her knees, holding a medical kit.
"Let me check you out? When you're hurt that bad you need medical treatment, all right?"
"You're acting like I'm the one who lost! Just leave me alone!"
{"I recognize the way you make me feel
Startin' to think that you may not be real
I sense that now the water's getting deep
I try to wipe your pain away from me
Away from me"}
"These ones are good for healing, but boy do they stink!"
Kagome was down on her knees, picking at some of the herbs that surrounded her. They had just returned from their battle with Sesshomaru, and during it Inuyasha was seriously injured. While trying to get Tetsusaiga from his full youkai brother, Sesshomaru had forced his hand through Inuyasha's stomach, creating a deadly wound. When reclaiming his sword, he had fallen unconscious. However, he still had power over the sword, and Sesshomaru had sensed this factor. In the end, Inuyasha and Kagome won; but as of now, he must relax so his wound can heal.
"You've learned a lot here."
"I've learned more than your average teenager you know. My archery isn't too shabby either!"
Kagome stood cheerfully and continued their walk.
{"I wanna touch your hand, say I understand
The beauty that's within, cause now that we begin
You always light my way, and never from today
No matter where I go, I always feel you so"}
As Kagome appeared out of the well, the sight before her eyes caused her heart to race. Falling gracefully to the earth, his hair shimmering like silver from the sun, Inuyasha had returned to the well when he sensed Kagome's presence. His head slowly turned around as he gazed at the maiden. Landing gently on the ground, he took a step forward as Kagome emerged entirely from the well's abyss.
"Kagome. W-what are you doing here? I told you to stay away! Huh?"
He gasped as she rushed forward, her arms open and ready to embrace him. When she reached his body, she tenderly enclosed her arms around his back. She held him passionately, never wanting to let go.
"W-what are you doing? I told you to go back."
"I had to come, I needed to see you again."
He slowly moved back as her words flowed through his ears.
'She needed to see me? Kagome..... I.....'
{"Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone, I'm not alone"}
Kagome sat before Inuyasha, the Bone Eaters Well giving him support to stay sitting. After that battle with Sesshomaru, and that horrible wound, he had weakened quite a bit. She began to get frustrated with his conversation, completely disagreeing with almost everything he was saying.
"Listen! I'm not scared! Naraku's a terrible demon and we have to do everything we can to stop him! Hm?"
Her body nearly froze when she felt a tender grip around her wrist, slowly pulling her forward. The next thing she realized was that she was in the gentle arms of Inuyasha. She had never seen this side of him before, and was quite shocked.
"In-Inuyasha, what are you doing?"
{"Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I catch my breath it's you I believe
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone"}
Her heart began to race as his embrace became tighter, yet still gentle.
"I was scared."
"Huh?"
Her mind filled with confusion as he spoke to her in a soft, whisper.
"I thought I was going to lose you; I was horrified."
She didn't know what to say. At that moment, she could barely breathe. She knew he had cared about her, and her safety, but not this much. She had never imagined this moment arriving. How could she? Such an arrogant jerk like him wouldn't exactly be someone you would see talking soft and embracing a girl like that in his arms. She did however, enjoy the feeling of being held in his arms. She knew she would cherish this moment forever.
{"You're everyone I see
So tell me do you see me"}
End of Flashbacks
"K-Kagome....."
Her name came out of his mouth in a muffled sound, so quiet that it was nearly audible. Even though he wasn't heard, there was a type of reaction. Kikyo's eyes shot open as a pain rushed through her body, causing her to move from his brace. His body was just standing there, nearly as light as a feather. His eyes seemed empty as well, Kikyo's spell still in affect. She gazed in horror as a few orbs of light escaped her body, heading towards their true owner.
'What's going on here? How can her souls be returning? I must finish what I started! He will go to hell with me!'
She began to move forward once more, but something repelled her. A fear flushed over her face as the sight before her absorbed in. Inuyasha's body was encompassed in a faded purple light, a color similar to the Shikkon no Tama when it's in its purest form.
"No..... my revenge..... I must complete it!"
A cry of pain hollered into the air as another orb of light drifted from her body.
"Kagome..... I want her..... only her."
As those words slipped from Inuyasha's lips, in the background Kagome's body began to rise. It had turned a light blue, just like it did when Kikyo had stolen her soul. Gradually, she moved forward as the orbs of light floated into her body. Kikyo's eyes were now glazed with sheer terror when she realized that she was no match for the love shared between them. She watched as Kagome's body fell gently into Inuyasha's outspread arms. His eyes were still shut as he held Kagome close. The light engulfing his body began to disintegrate as her once lifeless body flowed with warmth and life. A tear trickled down his cheek and dripped to her forehead, causing her eyes to wince.
"How could this be? How could he have removed her soul? Is his love for her that strong? Am I truly no longer a part of his life?"
She tilted her head and scowled.
"No need, I won't even be around long enough to worry. As long as I have the strength to annihilate Naraku, or to aid is all I care for now. I know that no matter what I do, there love will not allow me to carry his soul to hell. If I cannot have him that way, then I will help him."
Her eyes glanced once more at the two before her. An unexpected tear rolled down her cheek as she faded away.
Inuyasha faintly smiled as he continued to hold his love's body. His eyes gradually opened, revealing the happy amber orbs beneath.
"You're ok."
He sighed contentedly as he noticed her eyes slowly opening. Before she was fully awake, he scanned around them, making sure that his former love had left, leaving them away from harm.
'She's gone. I won't forgive her this time, not for hurting Kagome like this.'
He took a small step forward and embraced Kagome tighter, holding as if to never let go.
A small whimper came from her mouth as she took a deep breath, her eyes opening fully. She gazed above her, hardly remembering anything that had recently occurred. All she saw was that Inuyasha was holding her close, and a few tear stains were on his cheeks. She slightly gasped as his grip became tighter, her body exhausted for an unknown reason (unknown to her, she doesn't remember anything).
Inuyasha's eyes widened when he saw that she had awakened entirely. The expression on his face was soft and gentle, expressing that of true love. He carefully leaned back and sat on the ground, taking mind of Kagome. He turned her body so that he could see her angelic face, yet they were both comfortable. With the up most care, he slid a lock of her raven hair behind her ears, so he could gaze endlessly into her heaven like eyes.
"Kagome..... I'm glad you're ok."
A confused look flushed over her face as she watched his kind gestures.
"W-what happened? Why am I so tired? W-what are you doing?"
Her eyes followed his hand as it grasped hers, holding it close to his cheek. She felt a warm liquid drip onto her skin, and that's when she knew he began crying.
"I almost lost you. It was too close this time. If I don't say something now, you'll never know."
"N-never know w-what?"
A sweet smile rolled over his lips as another tear trickled to her skin.
"Kagome...... you are the most precious thing to me. You light my way, you keep my soul burning bright. You guide me, like the stars. You are my life, my soul purpose for living. If I didn't have you here, I'd die of heartache and loneliness. You keep my spirit up, and you give me a reason to exist. At first, I had no idea what that reason was. But now, I see it..... crystal clear. I was given life to love you, and to care for you, and protect you. My purpose is to spend every waking minute loving you and holding you."
At that moment, Kagome felt breathless. She couldn't find an ounce of air in her lungs as she listened to the words she had always dreamt he would say. Her life long desire has finally come true. He had just admitted his love for her, in a way that no one could surpass. Tears immediately came to her eyes as she listened to his angelic voice.
"I love you with every fiber of my being. I just hope, that some way, you feel the same."
He gazed into her face as a few tears streamed down the side of her cheek. From that image, he knew she did.
"Inuyasha...... w-what else can I say? Y-you've said everything. I l-love you just the same...... with every fiber of my being. You are my soul purpose for living, and nothing will change that."
She watched as his expression changed. It was undescribable. There was so much love, kindness, joy, and whatever other good emotions there are out there. If she wasn't so tired, she would throw her arms around him and show that she truly loved him. She guessed that that's the same way he felt, for he did what she desired to.
With the up most care, he brought her head up to his and moved forward, laying a passionate, warm tender kiss upon her lips. His arms had carefully wrapped around her body, holding her close. He felt passion kindle within his heart as she responded the same way. This was the first time he had kissed someone so passionately, and he knew it would happen again and again. The feeling of this type of love was unexplainable. How could one describe the love that burned so strongly in their hearts? How could any words express the emotions coursing through their body's? It's plain and simple, no one. Not a single word in the English language could express and describe the desire raging in their souls, and in their hearts.
Another smile spread across his face as he slowly pulled away, giving them a chance to breath. Tasting her like that sent waves of desire and passion through out his body. It did the same to Kagome, making it nearly impossible not to kiss him again.
"We've better go back. We don't want to worry the others."
She nodded as he rose to his feet, being careful not to hurt her fragile body. He slowly repositioned her so that she was now on his back, making it easier to carry her home. She buried her head in his silky, silver hair and smiled blissfully.
"You really now how to grant someone's greatest wish. I love you."
He smiled in return and placed his hand over hers, cupping it gently.
"So do you. I love you too."
As they ran off, Kagome fell into a deep slumber, enjoying the sensation that surged through her body. So much has happened today, too much to even explain. All she knew was that her most fervent wish, along with Inuyasha's, had come true at the same time. The love that deluged in their hearts would keep them together forever.
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A/N:
So, did ya like it? I hope so! I had to have Kagome and Inuyasha express their love some way, and this idea just popped into mind. I really hope that you enjoyed it. Did you also like the song? If you had the song and listened to it while you read that part, it made it better! *hehe* Anyway, thank you for all of the reviews so far, and I hope to get more! You guys are really great. You make being an author worth while. I'll do my best to update the next chapter soon. I kinda have to figure out what I wanna do. ^_^;; I'll see you all later! Don't forget to review! Ja ne! ^_~