I have finally decided that I should continue with my stories, although i won't be able to update all the time ^-~. Well, I hope you enjoy this next chapter! :3

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Chapter 4: Kagome's Decision...

Eyes widened in shock, Kagome reached at her neck, pulling out her necklace that held the very jewel that could save Inuyasha's life, "You're saying that this will heal him?" Kikyo closed her eyes as she nodded slowly. "But what will become of him when he uses it?" Kagome looked up, her eyes glistening from the tears that were slowly forming within her eyes. Kikyo opened her eyes, "I do not know for sure what will happen if he weilds it...", Kagome turned her eyes to the ground, "...but if you truly love him, you would surely do anything for him...would you not?" Kagome gasped as she quickly adjusted her vision to Kikyo again, and nervously she replied, "...Y-Yes, yes I would..." Kikyo merely smiled softly as she slowly turned her head away, walking towards the forest again. "Wait! Where are you going?" Kagome asked nervously. "There is nothing more I can do on this Earth now, you now have the power to show the love that I could not...I wish you the best of luck...farewell..." And with that, Kikyo's soul vanished within the darkness of the forest. Clutching the jewel close to her, Kagome stood up, "I must hurry before its too late!"

Slowly beginning to run faster and faster, Kagome thought of nothing else but saving the one she truly cared for. As she continued to run, she began to hear strange rustling noises from the trees around her. "No, please, not now!", she yelled within her mind as she began to run even faster. But it was too late, for as soon as she took one more step, a wolf-like creature leaped infront of her. "Give me the jewel, human!", the creature growled, saliva dripping from his dagger-like fangs. Kagome stared fiercly at the demon, her hand guarding the jewel, "Never!" The hell hound's golden eyes darkened, "If you won't hand it to me, I will tear your throat out!" Kagome continued to stare deep within the demon's eyes, "I don't care, you will not touch this jewel!" The hound roared in frustration as it leapt straight towards Kagome, "You leave me with no choice!" Kagome reacted quickly to the demon's attack and kicked it with all of her strength in the nose, causing it to fall to the ground. The creature screamed in agony as blood poured from all areas of its face, and ran towards the forest again. Kagome sighed as she began to run towards where Inuyasha was again, "Man, I thought that thing would have died too...oh well, I have to keep moving..."

Finally, Kagome burst through the doors and ran into the room where Inuyasha lay. "Thank the spirits that you are okay child," Kaede sighed. Kagome knelt beside the dying Inuyasha, taking off her necklace. "What are you doing Kagome?" Kaede asked, a puzzled look on her face. "This is the only way we can save him...," Kagome replied, taking off the jewel from her necklace. Kaede's eyes widened, "But what of the consequences?! He could turn into an even stronger creature than he was before!" Kagome stared down at Inuyasha, whose face was now a ghostly shade of white, and shadows began to engulf his eyes, "For him, I'm willing to risk anything..." Kaede sensed that Kagome was being very serious about the situation, and simply nodded, "If you are truly willing, then I am not holding you back..."

Kagome picked up both of Inuyasha's hands, placing the jewel with them, and then placing his hands together on his chest. "Please don't make it be too late..." Kagome whispered to herself as she looked down at the floor. Suddenly, the jewel began to glow within Inuyasha's hands, causing the villagers to move farther back. "I think its working Kagome!" Kaede shouted. Kagome quickly focused her vision on Inuyasha, "Please, make this be true..."

TBC: Wooohooo! Another chapter written!

Well, I hope that you all liked this chapter, and that you stay tuned for more. Please be patient though, because I'm finally breaking out of my writer's block, and it will take some time for me to finish all of my stories. Well, until then, bye bye! :D