Disclaimer: I don't own my Inuyasha **Oops!** I mean their Inuyasha. *grumble, grumble*

A/N: Hi! Sorry that this one took me a while, I was experiencing some minor difficulties. *cough* damn-writers-block *cough*

Oh yea! I also wanted to thank all my reviewers: Monkeystarz, Mala, MoonChild, taramagick, and Mejin! Oh yea, I wanted to ask you faithful reviewers to tell your friends/readers/whatever to come and R&R my story!! If you haven't noticed this is my first Inu fic and I really want lots of people to like it.

So n-e-wayz this next chapter is kinda short, because I'm not sure where I want to go with this but you can help me decide!!!! (read author's note @ the bottom to help, but first read the chapter!)



If that girl really loves you then she will give you the Shikon jewel and let you do what you will with it.

Kagome wants to make me happy, Inuyasha thought, no matter what it costs No! I couldn't do that to her! But if she went back to her own timeNo! She would still be miserable! But

You want the Shikon jewel? Kagome looked sadly into what she thought were the most beautiful pair of eyes ever and said, Kikyo will always come first, we both know that. I'm going home in the morning. You have the Shikon no Tama.

~*~

At first all he could do was stare. What he thought was a never-ending battle towards his life-long dream was just made as simple as unwrapping a birthday present! Her words echoed in his head:

You have the Shikon no Tama.

This doesn't feel right, Inuyasha thought, It shouldn't be this simple.

Kagome didn't wait for Inuyasha to come out of shock. I hope I'm doing the right thing, Kagome thought as she grabbed his hand and thrust the Shikon jewel into it. Then, after gazing once more at her beloved Inuyasha's face, Kagome ran from the clearing, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Some one, somewhere far away, was watching them. My trap is set! cackled an evil laugh, Come to me Inuyasha, for I am ready!

~*~

The next morning came all too quickly for Kagome. As the first rays of sun hit her face, she thought of how rising would only bring more pain to her already shattered heart. Kagome willed the world to stop so she could simply lie in what was a rare moment of peace for her.



Sango was looking for her. Oh, why does this have to be so hard? Kagome asked herself. Well, I can't stay here forever, she sighed. Sango! Over here!

Kagome, we were so worried! When we came back to camp and only found Inuyasha, we thought that something

*sigh* I guess you could say that I'm fine. Kagome sounded unusually depressed.

What could be the matter with her? Sango thought. Inuyasha had refused to recap the night's events to Miroku or her.

Inuyasha glanced down at the jewel that he had clenched in his fist since the night before. Kagome is going back to her own time, he stated in a monotone voice, still staring at the jewel in his hand. The expression on his face showed no feeling.

He looks like Sesshoumaru! thought Sango. What did you do to her Inuyasha?!

Inuyasha lifted his head and gazed at Sango with an expression similar to his half-brother's. I did nothing. She going through her own choice. His words were heartless.

How could he do this to Kagome?! I know he's done something, even if he won't admit it, Miroku thought to himself, I was hoping that I was wrong in thinking that the Shikon no Tama always led to destruction. I knew this would happen, unfortunately. He has lost his soul.

Kagome, why did you give it to him?! Sango looked desperate, This could be the end as we know it. If Inuyasha is well-matched versus Sesshoumaru now, I can't imagine how powerful he'll be as a full demon!

I guess this means you won't help me escort her to the bone-eaters well. Feh, like you'd be able to help! Inuyasha turned to go, Say good-bye, Kagome.


A/N: HA! Another cliffhanger! What's going to happen?? Well, that's the problem I CANT DECIDE!!! Here's what I'm trying to decide:

CHOICE #1: Inuyasha takes Kagome to the well, and she makes it safely back home, where she becomes extremely depressed, and Houjo comes to try to comfort her. One day while she is by the well, Sesshoumaru comes out, kidnaps her, and takes her to Kikyo.

CHOICE #2: Inuyasha and Kagome make it to the bone-eaters well and Inuyasha leaves to go see Kikyo. Sesshoumaru kidnaps Kagome and takes her to Kikyo, while Inuyasha thinks she's safe at home. When he (Inuyasha) gets to Kikyo: surprise, surprise!

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