Author's Note: Here's Chapter Six guys.I'm trying to finish up chapter
seven but I only have so little free time in order to write my stories.
Especially with my social life that's driving me hectic. I mean basketball
is coming to a wrap, which means more practice after school and on
weekends; for our upcoming games. And then there's the three hours of my
dance classes after school each day and on Saturdays too. Oh and my car was
the victim of a hit and run. It now has a couple of scratches, a broken
headlight, and a dent. Yep the folks weren't too happy with the insurance
bill either, it went up.
But one thing that does make me happy is my reviewers. A special thanks to all of my reviewers. It's nice to know that my story is being appreciated and is slowly being recognized among the thousands of other stories that are out there.
And my deepest gratitude goes out to the reviewers that reviewed after each chapter and stuck with the story. You guys know who you are (wink wink).
Disclaimer: Nope I don't own Inuyasha.
The Story of Two
Chapter Six
The Choice
It was her birthday today. This meant no work today, which also meant an extravagant party thrown by her friends and surrounded by hundreds of people that she knew and loved.
Kagome's modeling agency had the whole first floor opened and decorated for the party. The restaurant that was located inside was opened and all the tables and chairs were decorated in her honor. Confetti laid all over the place from the countertops to the floors, not an inch was spared.
Rows of candles from all size and shapes were set along the back of the restaurant's mini bar and on the tables. Along the balcony and the ceilings hung in decorative lights.
Streamers, balloons, and Happy Birthday signs were plastered all over the open place.
Meanwhile Sango was telling the caterers where to place the food. Ayumi was explaining to the band the plan set up for tonight. And Suki was decorating some more.
Hours later the girls had finished and gave each other a 'job well done' pat on the backs. The grueling work was over and was almost time to party.
Kagome sat on her bed already to go. But was she ready? Was the question she had been asking herself all day long.
Even though it was her birthday party and she was excited.A part of her was also scared.
Tonight she would have to choose. The past or the present?
She looked at her clock it had read 8:00 pm which meant the girls would be coming soon to pick her up. And there she would make the choice.
Whichever her heart felt was the best.
The one that she truly did love in the end.
She just hoped that it was the right one.
Kagome had heard the girls enter the penthouse and come to her room.
Kagome laughed and hugged the girls that she hadn't seen all day when they bursted into her room and shouted "Happy Birthday!".
"Oh I missed you guys so much!" said Kagome while hugging the girls.
Sango pulled out a blindfold and said "Well now it's time to go and celebrate Miss Twenty-three."
Kagome looked at the blindfold gave a little pout but in the end closed her eyes.
"What's with blindfold?" said Kagome when Sango placed the blindfold over her eyes and tied a firm knot on the back of her head.
"Well the place we're taking you, well let's say we want you to get the full effect of our hard day's work" said Suki.
"Yeah the place is amazing Kags." Ayumi added and grabbed her arms leading her outside to the car which was taking the group to the party.
When the car had stopped and Kagome could feel the girls helping her out it seemed somehow her heart was uncontrollably beating fast.
It was very exciting and intense.
She could feel the doors slide opened as they entered.
And she could hear music in the background softly playing. And the aroma of food, was mouthwatering.
But other than that it was absolute silence until Sango pulled off the blindfold very slowly.
And she opened her eyes and saw at least three hundred people there crowded around the table where her magnificent cake was and saying 'Happy Birthday Kagome'. It made her wanted to cry. She hadn't felt so loved like this since.Well in a long time.
The towering cake was white with chains of pink and red pearlescent swirls cascading around till it reached the bottom. On the top Kagome's face decorated with twenty-three candles lighted; waiting to be blown by her.
The band slowly started to play 'Happy Birthday' while everyone starting singing along. Kagome looked around catching the faces of the people that she was surrounded by.
When everyone finished singing Kagome looked down at the cake and closed her eyes and made a wish.
Then she opened her eyes and formed an 'O' with her lips and blew out all her twenty-three candles.
They all went out neatly at once and then everyone cheered.
Then she cut the cake.
And the party began.
Kagome walked out on the beach alone, giving herself some time to think. She let out a desperate sigh.
Her mind was made up. But she was scared, yet willing.
Setting the heels on the sand she sat down and watched the small waves crash upon the sandy shore.
She watched the waves present new items onto the shore and also sweeping away the old.
Her face softened and was free of worries. Just thinking about her future.
It held a definite promise of love for many years to come.
Until he came and sat down next to her.
Her heart started to beat at a faster pace. Her face beginning to warm up.
'Does he know how he makes me feel? What he does to me?' Kagome thought while trying to avoid his eyes.
She had seen him all night but had chosen to avoid him until her answer was clear cut.
But the thing was she knew her answer. She had known somewhat all along. Her heart was ready.
But was she ready?
"It's a beautiful night isn't it?" Inuyasha stated while he sat down next to Kagome, caring less if his suit was ruined by the sand.
"Yes it is beautiful and peaceful too."
Inuyasha looked at Kagome and smiled when he saw her face enthralled by the serenity of the view. It was perfect.
"Hey I never got to give you my present. I thought you might want it."
"Are you sure you want to give it to me? I mean I never got to explain what really happened. I don't want to take a gift that isn't worth being given to."
"Look I want you to have it. It's definitely worth given to you." With that being said Inuyasha took Kagome's hand and placed the small present in her hand.
Kagome looked at the present in surprise and started peeling off the wrapping paper.
Unrevealed she saw that it was a black velvet box.
Steadying her hands she slowly opened the box and inside revealed a necklace.
"Thank you.Inuyasha."
The necklace was a pink glossed pearl necklace connected to a slim gold chain.
The pearl was magnificent. It held a shine like she had never seen before and the color itself was dancing in the moonlight while the chain beautifully contrasted against the night sky.
"It's beautiful, where did you get this?" Kagome said now looking at Inuyasha.
Inuyasha leaned closer to Kagome and was now less than four inches away from her face. She looked into his golden eyes.
Her head was now spinning.
"It took me a while.You see when you had mentioned the park's name I remembered something too." He started.
Kagome tilted her head and said "What was that?"
"My mother used to wear this necklace that my father had given her. She wore it everyday and everywhere she went. Because it symbolized his love for her and vice versa. This pearl is so rare that there is no other like it in the entire world. It is called the Shikon Jewel after the legend."
"The Shikon Jewel?"
"Yes the guy that had found this jewel said the jewel was found in the ocean by that tree. The tree by the park, Shikon Park. And I wanted you to know something Kagome."
"Yes?" Kagome replied hesitantly.
"That I don't care about the other guy. What I know is you make me feel things for you like no other. You make me want to spend time with you and I want to know more about you. Who you really are and what you're like. I want to know your likes and dislikes. I want to spend each and every waking minute with you. And you drive me absolutely crazy with the way you smell, the way your skin feels when I touch you, and the way your whole face lights up when you smile.And I think. I'm falling madly in love with you Kagome Higurashi."
Kagome's breath was caught in her throat. She didn't know what to say.
Inuyasha cupped both of his hands around her face and looked into her eyes.
"Kagome I will respect your decision in the end. But I want you to know that my heart will always belong to one person. And that's you."
Kagome looked down at the necklace in her hands. And then looked up back at Inuyasha right in the eyes.
The words that were going to come out of her mouth was the same words that she had been rehearsing over that morning.
"Inuyasha I want to tell you something. What you saw was a kiss from my ex- fiancée. I once loved him and would do anything for him but when he broke my trust I left him brokenhearted.He hurt me in ways no one else did. But over the years my heart mended and it became whole again. Then I started being careful because of that painful incident. I still do care for him but.It's not like the way I feel for you. The way you make me feel and think is ten times greater than what I had ever felt for Hojo. That kiss was him forcing himself to me. Because he had wanted me, he had tried to win my love back." Kagome took in a deep breath and continued "But what he didn't know was that someone else had captured my heart, and no matter how much I use to love him my feelings for you can't be altered with. I trusted you and that trust grew into something else along the way. And I think I've also have fallen in love with you Inuyasha."
Inuyasha pulled Kagome into an embrace and started spinning her around and laughed. For once in his life he felt completed again.
They both gently sat back down on the sand and looked at the stars. With their hands locked together. And Kagome wearing the necklace, knowing what it symbolize.
She had made her decision.
And she was ready.
Sango looked out from the balcony and smiled when she saw Inuyasha twirled Kagome around his face held with laughter.
She was happy for Kagome.
Things were beginning to look up for her.
Sango was about to head inside when she was blocked.
She looked up to see who she bumped into and laughed.
It was Miroku and on his tie were designs of little ducklings going amok.
"Hey there.How's it going?"
She tilted her head back and replied "Great and you?"
Miroku walked over to her and grabbed her hand and rubbed the back of it affectionately.
"Same here, by the way did I tell you look wonderful tonight?"
"Yes.You did, you always do." She stared into his eyes.
And was comforted by the fact that his eyes held care for her.
Music started to pick up inside and was welcoming anyone who was near by to dance along.
Miroku smiled and said "Care to dance with me?"
Sango smiled and said "Lead the way."
And the couple danced intricately on the ball room floor, dancing away in the comfort of each other's arms and lost in their lover's eyes for the night.
Long manicured fingernails drummed silently against the back corner table. She sat alone.
And was waiting.
Waiting for him that is.
It had always been this way since she worked for him.
Find a secluded spot at the specific place and wait patiently.
He never had it any other way.
Tonight had been the longest yet that she had to wait.
When she saw a figure dressed in black with his eyes covered behind sunglasses, she acknowledged his being there.
The figure sat down across from her.
She noticed specks of blood on his white fur coat but didn't ask.
She knew better than that.
That was another rule of his.
When working for him; just do the job, no questions asked.
"Well how is the plan going so far?" He questioned.
"It's going perfectly. Smooth as a newborn's bottom." She answered drawing one of her nails along her glass.
It let on an unpleasant screeching noise.
Like nails being dragged on the chalkboard.
People nearby moved away from the sound with shivers running along there back.
For the two sitting at the table it had no effect on them whatsoever.
She leaned over and whispered "Don't worry...Everything is going just the way it should. Our new recruit is willing to well. Let's say go the extra mile to get the job done right."
"Yes that does work out nicely doesn't it. Yes.I do like it.If all goes well your soul will be freed. Until then." As he pulled out a small red vial and shook it gently. "I will be keeping this, but if it fails. Well you remember what happened to Kanna? Don't you Kagura?"
Kagura narrowed her eyes and glared. She was instantly reminded of some hurtful memories. Memories that she had spent months trying to forget. The barriers were instantly broken down when she saw the vial.
It made her feel vulnerable and scared.
Which left her with no choice.
She had to carry out her duty. For her and her sister.
"Yes I remembered exactly what happened to her.Trust me the plan will go according to your wishes." Kagura hissed angrily.
Naraku smirked and put the vial back inside his suit. He stood up and left quickly and silently as he had arrived.
Kagura finished her drink and set the glass down "And after I have finished my duty I will avenge my sister, Naraku."
AN: Ooh.Suspense and drama as the plot thickens.Bet you guys can't wait for the next chapter huh?
But one thing that does make me happy is my reviewers. A special thanks to all of my reviewers. It's nice to know that my story is being appreciated and is slowly being recognized among the thousands of other stories that are out there.
And my deepest gratitude goes out to the reviewers that reviewed after each chapter and stuck with the story. You guys know who you are (wink wink).
Disclaimer: Nope I don't own Inuyasha.
The Story of Two
Chapter Six
The Choice
It was her birthday today. This meant no work today, which also meant an extravagant party thrown by her friends and surrounded by hundreds of people that she knew and loved.
Kagome's modeling agency had the whole first floor opened and decorated for the party. The restaurant that was located inside was opened and all the tables and chairs were decorated in her honor. Confetti laid all over the place from the countertops to the floors, not an inch was spared.
Rows of candles from all size and shapes were set along the back of the restaurant's mini bar and on the tables. Along the balcony and the ceilings hung in decorative lights.
Streamers, balloons, and Happy Birthday signs were plastered all over the open place.
Meanwhile Sango was telling the caterers where to place the food. Ayumi was explaining to the band the plan set up for tonight. And Suki was decorating some more.
Hours later the girls had finished and gave each other a 'job well done' pat on the backs. The grueling work was over and was almost time to party.
Kagome sat on her bed already to go. But was she ready? Was the question she had been asking herself all day long.
Even though it was her birthday party and she was excited.A part of her was also scared.
Tonight she would have to choose. The past or the present?
She looked at her clock it had read 8:00 pm which meant the girls would be coming soon to pick her up. And there she would make the choice.
Whichever her heart felt was the best.
The one that she truly did love in the end.
She just hoped that it was the right one.
Kagome had heard the girls enter the penthouse and come to her room.
Kagome laughed and hugged the girls that she hadn't seen all day when they bursted into her room and shouted "Happy Birthday!".
"Oh I missed you guys so much!" said Kagome while hugging the girls.
Sango pulled out a blindfold and said "Well now it's time to go and celebrate Miss Twenty-three."
Kagome looked at the blindfold gave a little pout but in the end closed her eyes.
"What's with blindfold?" said Kagome when Sango placed the blindfold over her eyes and tied a firm knot on the back of her head.
"Well the place we're taking you, well let's say we want you to get the full effect of our hard day's work" said Suki.
"Yeah the place is amazing Kags." Ayumi added and grabbed her arms leading her outside to the car which was taking the group to the party.
When the car had stopped and Kagome could feel the girls helping her out it seemed somehow her heart was uncontrollably beating fast.
It was very exciting and intense.
She could feel the doors slide opened as they entered.
And she could hear music in the background softly playing. And the aroma of food, was mouthwatering.
But other than that it was absolute silence until Sango pulled off the blindfold very slowly.
And she opened her eyes and saw at least three hundred people there crowded around the table where her magnificent cake was and saying 'Happy Birthday Kagome'. It made her wanted to cry. She hadn't felt so loved like this since.Well in a long time.
The towering cake was white with chains of pink and red pearlescent swirls cascading around till it reached the bottom. On the top Kagome's face decorated with twenty-three candles lighted; waiting to be blown by her.
The band slowly started to play 'Happy Birthday' while everyone starting singing along. Kagome looked around catching the faces of the people that she was surrounded by.
When everyone finished singing Kagome looked down at the cake and closed her eyes and made a wish.
Then she opened her eyes and formed an 'O' with her lips and blew out all her twenty-three candles.
They all went out neatly at once and then everyone cheered.
Then she cut the cake.
And the party began.
Kagome walked out on the beach alone, giving herself some time to think. She let out a desperate sigh.
Her mind was made up. But she was scared, yet willing.
Setting the heels on the sand she sat down and watched the small waves crash upon the sandy shore.
She watched the waves present new items onto the shore and also sweeping away the old.
Her face softened and was free of worries. Just thinking about her future.
It held a definite promise of love for many years to come.
Until he came and sat down next to her.
Her heart started to beat at a faster pace. Her face beginning to warm up.
'Does he know how he makes me feel? What he does to me?' Kagome thought while trying to avoid his eyes.
She had seen him all night but had chosen to avoid him until her answer was clear cut.
But the thing was she knew her answer. She had known somewhat all along. Her heart was ready.
But was she ready?
"It's a beautiful night isn't it?" Inuyasha stated while he sat down next to Kagome, caring less if his suit was ruined by the sand.
"Yes it is beautiful and peaceful too."
Inuyasha looked at Kagome and smiled when he saw her face enthralled by the serenity of the view. It was perfect.
"Hey I never got to give you my present. I thought you might want it."
"Are you sure you want to give it to me? I mean I never got to explain what really happened. I don't want to take a gift that isn't worth being given to."
"Look I want you to have it. It's definitely worth given to you." With that being said Inuyasha took Kagome's hand and placed the small present in her hand.
Kagome looked at the present in surprise and started peeling off the wrapping paper.
Unrevealed she saw that it was a black velvet box.
Steadying her hands she slowly opened the box and inside revealed a necklace.
"Thank you.Inuyasha."
The necklace was a pink glossed pearl necklace connected to a slim gold chain.
The pearl was magnificent. It held a shine like she had never seen before and the color itself was dancing in the moonlight while the chain beautifully contrasted against the night sky.
"It's beautiful, where did you get this?" Kagome said now looking at Inuyasha.
Inuyasha leaned closer to Kagome and was now less than four inches away from her face. She looked into his golden eyes.
Her head was now spinning.
"It took me a while.You see when you had mentioned the park's name I remembered something too." He started.
Kagome tilted her head and said "What was that?"
"My mother used to wear this necklace that my father had given her. She wore it everyday and everywhere she went. Because it symbolized his love for her and vice versa. This pearl is so rare that there is no other like it in the entire world. It is called the Shikon Jewel after the legend."
"The Shikon Jewel?"
"Yes the guy that had found this jewel said the jewel was found in the ocean by that tree. The tree by the park, Shikon Park. And I wanted you to know something Kagome."
"Yes?" Kagome replied hesitantly.
"That I don't care about the other guy. What I know is you make me feel things for you like no other. You make me want to spend time with you and I want to know more about you. Who you really are and what you're like. I want to know your likes and dislikes. I want to spend each and every waking minute with you. And you drive me absolutely crazy with the way you smell, the way your skin feels when I touch you, and the way your whole face lights up when you smile.And I think. I'm falling madly in love with you Kagome Higurashi."
Kagome's breath was caught in her throat. She didn't know what to say.
Inuyasha cupped both of his hands around her face and looked into her eyes.
"Kagome I will respect your decision in the end. But I want you to know that my heart will always belong to one person. And that's you."
Kagome looked down at the necklace in her hands. And then looked up back at Inuyasha right in the eyes.
The words that were going to come out of her mouth was the same words that she had been rehearsing over that morning.
"Inuyasha I want to tell you something. What you saw was a kiss from my ex- fiancée. I once loved him and would do anything for him but when he broke my trust I left him brokenhearted.He hurt me in ways no one else did. But over the years my heart mended and it became whole again. Then I started being careful because of that painful incident. I still do care for him but.It's not like the way I feel for you. The way you make me feel and think is ten times greater than what I had ever felt for Hojo. That kiss was him forcing himself to me. Because he had wanted me, he had tried to win my love back." Kagome took in a deep breath and continued "But what he didn't know was that someone else had captured my heart, and no matter how much I use to love him my feelings for you can't be altered with. I trusted you and that trust grew into something else along the way. And I think I've also have fallen in love with you Inuyasha."
Inuyasha pulled Kagome into an embrace and started spinning her around and laughed. For once in his life he felt completed again.
They both gently sat back down on the sand and looked at the stars. With their hands locked together. And Kagome wearing the necklace, knowing what it symbolize.
She had made her decision.
And she was ready.
Sango looked out from the balcony and smiled when she saw Inuyasha twirled Kagome around his face held with laughter.
She was happy for Kagome.
Things were beginning to look up for her.
Sango was about to head inside when she was blocked.
She looked up to see who she bumped into and laughed.
It was Miroku and on his tie were designs of little ducklings going amok.
"Hey there.How's it going?"
She tilted her head back and replied "Great and you?"
Miroku walked over to her and grabbed her hand and rubbed the back of it affectionately.
"Same here, by the way did I tell you look wonderful tonight?"
"Yes.You did, you always do." She stared into his eyes.
And was comforted by the fact that his eyes held care for her.
Music started to pick up inside and was welcoming anyone who was near by to dance along.
Miroku smiled and said "Care to dance with me?"
Sango smiled and said "Lead the way."
And the couple danced intricately on the ball room floor, dancing away in the comfort of each other's arms and lost in their lover's eyes for the night.
Long manicured fingernails drummed silently against the back corner table. She sat alone.
And was waiting.
Waiting for him that is.
It had always been this way since she worked for him.
Find a secluded spot at the specific place and wait patiently.
He never had it any other way.
Tonight had been the longest yet that she had to wait.
When she saw a figure dressed in black with his eyes covered behind sunglasses, she acknowledged his being there.
The figure sat down across from her.
She noticed specks of blood on his white fur coat but didn't ask.
She knew better than that.
That was another rule of his.
When working for him; just do the job, no questions asked.
"Well how is the plan going so far?" He questioned.
"It's going perfectly. Smooth as a newborn's bottom." She answered drawing one of her nails along her glass.
It let on an unpleasant screeching noise.
Like nails being dragged on the chalkboard.
People nearby moved away from the sound with shivers running along there back.
For the two sitting at the table it had no effect on them whatsoever.
She leaned over and whispered "Don't worry...Everything is going just the way it should. Our new recruit is willing to well. Let's say go the extra mile to get the job done right."
"Yes that does work out nicely doesn't it. Yes.I do like it.If all goes well your soul will be freed. Until then." As he pulled out a small red vial and shook it gently. "I will be keeping this, but if it fails. Well you remember what happened to Kanna? Don't you Kagura?"
Kagura narrowed her eyes and glared. She was instantly reminded of some hurtful memories. Memories that she had spent months trying to forget. The barriers were instantly broken down when she saw the vial.
It made her feel vulnerable and scared.
Which left her with no choice.
She had to carry out her duty. For her and her sister.
"Yes I remembered exactly what happened to her.Trust me the plan will go according to your wishes." Kagura hissed angrily.
Naraku smirked and put the vial back inside his suit. He stood up and left quickly and silently as he had arrived.
Kagura finished her drink and set the glass down "And after I have finished my duty I will avenge my sister, Naraku."
AN: Ooh.Suspense and drama as the plot thickens.Bet you guys can't wait for the next chapter huh?
