Sango felt a strong hand strike across her face. She tumbled across the hut, as Miroku quickly rushed to her side. Sango scrambled up as she place a hand on her swollen cheek. Her eyes watered as her mind ran confusingly. Did Kagome just slap me ?
Flashback to Chapter Seven : Chance ( Never Before Read Scene )
Suddenly, Kagome shot up and grabbed Sango by the shoulders, " Tell me where he is ! Where is Inuyasha ? Has he gone with Kikyou ? Are they .. together .. ? Oh god .. " Kagome breathed unevenly, her skin pale. I'm gone for two days, and he goes with Kikyou. Oh, Inuyasha .. Kagome bit her lip from crying, as Sango placed a hand on Kagome's trembling shoulder.
" Kagome, this is not what you think. " Sango said, smiling weakly at Kagome.
" W-what is it then ? " Kagome asked, as fear started to boil inside of her.
" He's dead. "
Immediately, Sango saw nothing but blackness. She felt the wind knocked out of her, as something hard and fast jammed into her stomach. She could hear Miroku screaming Kagome's name, as Sango used all of her strength to push the heavy body off of her. She quickly scrambled up and stared at Kagome with frightened eyes. Never has anybody seen Kagome act this way. What happen to the gentle, warm and comforting Kagome ? She looked like a beast as her face twisted with anger and hate.
" W-what did you say ? " Kagome bored her angry eyes at Sango, " What the hell did you just say ? "
Suddenly, as quickly as the anger came, Kagome burst into tears and dropped her to her knees helplessly. Sango and Miroku exchanged worried glances, debating whether or not to get near her.
Slowly, Sango walked over to Kagome and placed a hand on her shoulder. " It'll be alright, Kagome. We don't need him ..
Flashback Ends
Sango was trembling as Miroku held her close to him. What happened to you, Kagome ? What happened ? Who are you ?
The two stared at the girl they both did not recognize lying on the floor. Kagome's fists were clenched, her body shaking uncontrollably.
He's dead. I can't believe it. He's dead. But .. why ? Emotions rushed over Kagome's body and she fell to the floor, weeping. What has happened to me ? I-I, Kagome Hirugashi, beating .. my friends ? Oh Sango .. I'm so sorry .. Kagome continued to cry as Miroku and Sango watched.
" Perhaps we should leave Lady Kagome for a bit .. OOF ! " Miroku's arms jerked away from his body as Sango broke his embrace. " Sango ! What are you doing ? "
Sango ignored Miroku as she trudged in front of Kagome. I let Kohaku slay me. You think I won't let Kagome ?
Sango stared at Kagome's shaking body on the floor, as Kagome cried pathetically. Bending down, Sango placed a trembling hand on Kagome's shoulder. Sango quickly shut her eyes, expecting pain across her cheek again, she instead felt a body falling in her arms.
" Oh Sango .. " Kagome whimpered as she lay in Sango's arms. Sango gave a small smile and embraced Kagome.
" Kagome, no matter what you do to me, I'll always stand by your side. Like you have stood by Inuyasha. I know you didn't mean those things and you're going through something hard right now. But .. " Sango tore Kagome away from her and looked at Kagome's sad eyes.
" When you were shot by Kikyou, the arrow that you were shot with was a seal of eternal sleep. We all thought you would never come back as we tried our hardest to awake you. One night, Inuyasha fled from us. We had no clue why, but we followed him. We watched him call to Kikyou and we watch them speak. As Miroku and I prepared to run out and yell at Inuyasha, Inuyasha asked Kikyou a favour. It turned out Inuyasha did not want to get back with Kikyou. He made it very clear. " Sango watched guiltily as Kagome's head dropped to her chest. Sango hugged Kagome as she continued.
" But he told Kikyou he would trade his life for yours. If Kikyou were to take out the seal, he would go to hell with her. Unfortunately, Kikyou agreed. Inuyasha does not know we know, but Miroku and I decided to tell you. " Sango bit her lip as Kagome picked up Inuyasha's top haori to her chest.
" I know it's a hard time for you, and all of us, but I don't think there's nothing we can .. " Sango broke off, gasping as Kagome fled from her arms. Sango crawled a few steps after Kagome, who burst through the straw curtain outside.
" Kagome, no ! Where are you going .. " was the last Kagome heard from Sango as she fled from the hut with Inuyasha's haori tight in her grip.
No this is not true ! They are lying ! Kagome thought, as she felt her anger rising.
" NO ! " Kagome screeched as she tripped. She released the piece of kimono as she fell on her face. Kagome thumped her fist onto the ground, screaming. " NO ! " Scrambling up, Kagome swept up Inuyasha's haori and kept on running.
Inuyasha, you can't leave me ! You can't ! You have to be here ! You have to ! I love you ! Kagome's eyes flooded with tears as she tripped again. She stood up and ran on. I will find you Inuyasha ! No matter how long it takes !
Kagome stopped running as she fell onto her knees, breathing heavily. I will find you. I will. Kagome gulped as she stood up again. " AH ! " she screamed as she felt pain shoot up in her leg. " I sprained it. No biggie .. " Kagome bit her lip from crying out loud in pain. " Inuyasha .. " She tightened her grip on the haori.
With only one word etched into her brain, Kagome kicked off her shoes and kept on running. " I'm coming, Inuyasha ! Please don't leave me ! " she shouted to the sky as she dashed inside Inuyasha Forest.
" Inuyasha ! Inuyasha ! " Kagome called as she ran through the forest. " Inuyasha ! Where are you ! I'm alive ! I'm here ! Inuyasha ! " as Kagome ran, memories with Inuyasha and herself ran through her head. The first time she met him, he had looked down at her arrogantly.
" .. you look pretty dumb down there, Kikyou. "
She remembered scrambling up and yelling at his handsome face, " Kikyou, Kikyou, KIKYOU ! Whoever she is, I'm not HER ! My name is KAGOME ! KA-GO-ME ! "
Kagome bit her lip as he remembered how much Inuyasha adored Kikyou, " Y-you're not Kikyou. You're right. Kikyou is much more cuter .. " Kagome watched as Inuyasha turned his head, as she felt her face burn up, " WHAT DID YOU SAY ? "
Kagome smiled to herself. She could almost remember the time when Inuyasha was laid in her lap, telling her he liked her scent. It was a unforgettable moment in her heart. If only this was where she and he were right now. Instead, here she was, barefooted, running through a forest she was unfamiliar with, finding Inuyasha who could be dead by the time she reached him. She pushed this horrible thought from her head as she continued to shout his name to the trees that darkened as the sun started to set.
" Inuyasha ! " Kagome shouted as she neared the middle of the forest. Suddenly, she froze in her tracks as a bright light distracted her from her search.
Backing up a few steps, Kagome peered between the tall grass that lead to the clearing. She separated some to see clearer and gasped. Inuyasha
Kagome eyes widened as she saw two figures embraced together. Bright fire swirled around the two bodies as the wind picked up. Slowly, the figures began to fade. Kagome squinted to see who it was, and her heart stopped. Long, silver white hair blew as wind joined the fire. Now she could see it all clearly. A long slender girl dressed in a red and white kimono, with raven black hair tied with a white lace, was facing her with her eyes closed. A tall broad shouldered boy with long white hair with a red and white haori, his back turned to Kagome. The top of his red haori was missing. Kagome gasped as she clutched the haori in her fingers. Her lip trembling, she could hear mind screaming out to her as she felt her heart break into a million pieces. Inuyasha
Kagome couldn't take it any longer. She dashed out of the grass and screeched, " INUYASHA ! "
Inuyasha's head whipped around, his expression surprised. What the hell .. Kagome ? As Inuyasha tried to see through the fire, Kagome stepped closer to the ball of flames. Inuyasha
" Kagome ! " Inuyasha cried, his voice sounding relieved. But quickly he snapped back to his old gruff self. " Get the hell out of here ! You're not wanted ! "
Kagome bit back tears in her eyes, " But you are ! " She flung herself to the burning fire, as Kikyou raised an angry hand and shot blue flame out of it, knocking Kagome back.
Inuyasha's eyes widened as he watched Kagome tumble into the bushes. He jerked his head back at Kikyou with angry eyes, " What the hell are you trying to do, wench ?! "
Kikyou's silent face twisted into anger as she shot another blast at Kagome, who tried to get up. She placed her hand back on Inuyasha's waist and clutched onto this kimono. " If I can't get you, nobody can ! " Kikyou's grey eyes flashed with hate as she shot another blast at Kagome, " Bitch ! Die ! "
" NO ! Kikyou ! " Inuyasha struggled out of Kikyou's grasp and pushed her away. Suddenly, Inuyasha was blinded by flames. " Wha .. ? " Suddenly, a strong force started to tug on his soul.
" It's too late, Inuyasha ! The demons of the underworld have accepted your cry ! " Kikyou shouted as she fled securely into Inuyasha's arms again. " It is time .. " Kikyou pulled out a knife out of her sleeve, " .. to go to HELL ! "
The sharp blade plunged into Inuyasha's upper shoulder, causing him to scream in pain. Kagome heard this familiar cry and bolted up. Pain shot through her body, but she ignored it with a wince. " Inuyasha ! " Kagome cried out as she watched Kikyou stab Inuyasha over and over.
" Die ! " Kikyou shrieked as the fire around them roared and brightened. Inuyasha's teeth bared as he pushed Kikyou away with his other arm. The fire gave another roar and began to rise with heat.
" Damn ! " Inuyasha cursed, as he held his left shoulder, watching Kikyou advance slowly on him. He felt too weak to fight her, with the underground demons starting to pull his soul away.
" It is no use, Inuyasha. You and I are destined to die together. Whether you like it or not ! Die, you half demon ! " Kikyou lunged at Inuyasha with the bloody blade in her grip.
" NO ! " Kagome screeched and jumped through their fire, taking the in the blade with her chest.
" KAGOME ! " Inuyasha shrieked as he watch Kagome fall to the ground. " NO ! I'm not ready for fucking hell ! "
Immediately, the fire around him vanished. Inuyasha felt no more heat, no more demons trying to pull his soul to hell. " The hell .. "
" NO ! " shrieked Kikyou, her eyes widening. " The demons ! No ! Inuyasha, come to hell ! You cannot do this ! " Kikyou started to move but she cried out in pain.
" Your soul is being sucked out Kikyou ! I have my own will ! You're not even alive ! " Inuyasha yelled heartlessly as he rushed next to Kagome and shielded her with his sleeve.
A huge bolt of fire burned in the dark sky, as Kikyou cried out to her soul. The demons began to devour her, taking away her life that she lived on. " No ! Inuyasha .. " Kikyou's voice faded as her eyes started to close. The fire subsided and Kikyou's clay body dropped lifelessly to the ground. Slowly, her body began to decay, melting into the dirt, where it first came from.
Slowly, Inuyasha cracked his eyes open. She was finally gone. Maybe even for good. Inuyasha breathed out shakingly, as he lowered his sad eyes. It was for the better, Kikyou. You lived hating me but that's not how life should be. May you rest in peace, my lovely Kikyou. Inuyasha let out a breath, but stiffened as his eyes laid on Kagome. " Kagome ! " Inuyasha watched with pained eyes as he watched Kagome smile at him tenderly.
" Kagome .. " Inuyasha started to walk to her but froze as Kagome's eyes slowly closed.
" KAGOME ! " Inuyasha screamed as he fled to her side. " Kagome, Kagome ! Wake up ! No, please not this ! "
Kagome cracked a heavy eyelid open, just to see his face one last time. " I love you. "
A/N : Not a repeat scene & sorry, short chapter.