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Chapter 6: Say Goodbye

Kagome walked into Kaede's hut with a solemn look on her

face, Inuyasha following close behind. By now everyone was awake

and moving around. All movement seemed to halt as the two

entered the room. "Kagome, what's wrong?" Sango asked

immediately, concern showing in her voice. "I have to go home,

Sango." Kagome whimpered. "Kagome. . ." Sango started. Shippo

immediately pounced at Inuyasha, looking him fiercely in the

eyes. "Why is Kagome going home!? What did you do now!?" He

yelled in his squeaky voice, yanking wildly at Inuyasha's hair.

"Feh. I didn't do anything." Inuyasha muttered. "For once."

Miroku mumbled from the corner. This resulted in major Miroku-

bashing. "Stop it, now!" Sango commanded. "Kagome is leaving

and you two are fighting like children!" "Don't worry about it,

Sango. It's no big deal." Kagome said sadly. Inuyasha grumbled

under his breath and walked over to Kagome. "Say your goodbyes,

we have to get out of here." He told her. Kagome looked around

the room at all her friends. ^I can't believe I actually have to

leave them now.^ She thought, tears filling her eyes. She moved

from one to the other, Sango first. The two girls hugged, not

wanting to let go. "Don't forget me." Sango sobbed. "You're

like a big sister to me, and it will always stay that way."

Kagome replied, tears running down her cheeks as well. Next

was Miroku. Kagome immediately wrapped him in a hug. He wrapped

his arms around her politely. "Things won't be the same without

you, Lady Kagome." He whispered, trying to hide his own tears.

"I'll miss you so much." She cried. Slowly, one of his arms

started moving farther down her back. More Miroku-bashing

resulted. As soon as Kagome moved away from Miroku, Shippo dove

into her arms. He buried his face in her shirt. "Do you have to

go, Kagome?" He whimpered into her uniform. Kagome looked sadly

at the kitsune. "Yes, Shippo. I have to go." She replied.

Shippo looked up into Kagome's eyes, his own wide and teary.

"I'll miss you." He squeaked. Kagome hugged him tighter, her

heart melting. "I'll miss you too, Shippo." She whispered.

"Can we go now?" Inuyasha finally asked. Kagome took one last

look at her friends, and turned to Inuyasha. "Yes." She

answered quietly. She reminded herself not to look back as she

stepped out the door.

~~~~~ Hey guys, there's chapter 6. I know it was kinda short. . .but I actually cut this chapter into 2 parts. It sounds stupid but, trust me, it's better this way. And the next part is on its way!!! Please R&R!!!!