" Damn you, Kagome ! " quickly rushing to her side, Inuyasha bent to her face and listened for breathing. He could hear slow, timid breaths coming out of the girl, but it was not enough to live on. " Dammit, Kagome ! Live, you wench ! " Inuyasha cursed as he reached for the blade handle.
" No .. " Inuyasha froze midway as he heard a weak voice call to him. Inuyasha jerked around and saw Kagome looking at him. She smiled weakly and gave him a eyebrow raise, " Déjà vu, huh ? "
" NO ! " Inuyasha shouted as he wrapped his fingers around the handle. But Kagome pushed his hand away.
" It's better this way. " Kagome insisted weakly, as she watch Inuyasha's face twist with anger.
" BETTER ?! " he screeched, making Kagome wince. " BETTER ? HOW THE HELL IS IT BETTER ?! "
" Inuyasha .. " Kagome placed a pale hand on Inuyasha's hand on her blade. " You seemed to happy with Kikyou, you really should've went to .. "
" HELL ? And leave you ? Are you stupid or something, Kagome ?! " Inuyasha yelled. Inuyasha breathed out heavily and shook his head, " That's it, wench, you're coming with me and you aren't gonna say nothing till I tell you to ! Got it ? GOOD ! "
Inuyasha quickly pulled out the blade from Kagome's chest, causing a anguish cry to burst through her throat. Inuaysha winced and muttered ' sorry ' under his breath and lifted her up. " Hang on, Kagome .. " Inuyasha gripped Kagome tightly and sped off into the night.
" Inuyasha ! Kagome ! " Sango cried, as she scrambled up at the sight of Inuyasha.
Slowly stepping inside Kaede's hut, Inuyasha lowered Kagome. Sango looked at Inuyasha with worried eyes, who refused to return her glance, " Is .. she .. okay ? "
" Yeah, I am Sango. Just got stabbed. That's .. " Kagome choked and spitted out tons of blood. Sango quickly rushed to Kagome's side and made her sit up.
" Yeah. Well. Kikyou's dead. " Inuyasha told Sango blankly. Sango turned to him with a confused face.
" W-what ? "
" SHE'S DEAD I SAID ! ARE YOU DEAF ?! " Without hearing a response, Inuyasha turned around and stomped out of the hut.
" Inuyasha ! " shouted Sango after him, " I AM NOT DEAF ! Come back here and mind Kagome ! "
" Sango, it's okay. " Kagome quickly breathed as she grabbed Sango by the arm weakly. " Leave him. I understand he's still getting over .. "
" GETTING OVER ?! " Sango screamed. " You love him, and you let him ' still get over ' Kikyou ?! "
" Where's Miroku and Shippou ? " Kagome quickly asked, trying to change the painful subject.
" Oh, Miroku and Kaede went to some exorcism quest, so Shippou got bored and followed them. " Sango explained as she squeezed a towel from a bowl of hot water and dabbed Kagome's wound with it gently. " Kagome, what exactly happened ? "
Kagome bit her lip, " I-I don't want to talk about it right now. I just want to sleep. "
" Oh yeah, okay, Kagome. " Sango agreed instantly and continued to dab.
Moments later, Sango laid a bowl of blood red water aside and laid Kagome upright against the wall. " You should get some rest this way. I know it's hard but try, " Sango stood up and smiled at Kagome reassuringly, " Don't worry about Inuyasha, he's just cooling off .. like always. " Sango patted Kagome on the shoulder and walked away.
Whoa, was I blushing THAT much ? Kagome thought, embarrassed. She sighed and laid back on the wall. Wonder where Inuyasha is ?
Damn this, why I am feeling so disgusted ? Is it because I broke Kikyou's promise ? Inuyasha growled as he leapt into the center of Inuyasha Forest. It wasn't my fault. It was Kikyou's. Stabbing me. What the hell was wrong with her ? Inuyasha sighed as he tried to shake away the sadness that started to rise in his body.
" It was her OWN fault that she went to hell. NOT MINE ! " Inuyasha stated out loud, trying to convinice himself.
Damn. Who am I kidding ? It's always my fault. Inuyasha pounded his fist into the ground, as guilt and anger flushed into his face.
" Inuyasha, " a voice suddenly appeared, making Inuyasha jump half a foot.
" What the hell ? Kagome .. ? " Inuyasha whipped his head around and saw a figure standing behind several trees. " Whose out there ? I can see you ! " Inuyasha growled as he laid his hand on his Tetsusaiga, ready to attack at this figure behind the shadows.
" It's alright, Inuyasha. I have come to collect what belonged to me. " the eerie voice rang out, sending chills down Inuyasha's spine.
" Who the hell are you ? What do you want from me ?! "
Kagome bolted up from her deep sleep and breathed heavily. Her chest screamed out in pain as she clutched it. Kagome's eyes were widened, her hair amiss. There's something out there. Inuyasha .. is .. with it. I have .. to get to him. Kagome slowly and quietly raised herself from her sleeping position and peered around. Sango was asleep under her blankets and the others were still at the exorcism. Kagome glanced at Sango guilty. Sorry Sango. I'll be okay. Kagome gave Sango a gentle smile and fled from the hut.
Her chest burned with pain as she pounded her bare footed feet onto the cold earthen ground. I felt this before. What's happening .. ? Kagome thought as she felt her body being pulled inside Inuyasha Forest. Her legs took her deep inside, as fear rushed over her. I feel someone .. with Inuyasha. I may be too late .. Kagome winced in pain as she felt blood start to seep through her school uniform. Kagome grabbed her chest and continued to run.
" There is nothing left that you can do, foolish girl. " a voice suddenly rang out to her.
Kagome froze in her tracks as she turned left and right, scanning her surroundings with deep cautiousness. " Whose there ?! " she demanded, as she continued to scan carefully around her.
" Foolish girl, you no need to seek me. I am in your mind. " the voice eerily replied, laughing in delight.
" Who are you ? " And w-why do you sound so familiar ? Kagome added silently, as she felt her knees trembling.
" Kagome, I had given you a very good choice. But you rejected my offer, and now it has all come to this. I am alive, once again. " the voice responded, filled with hate and burden.
" Kikyou ! " Kagome cried out with anguish. " What have you done with Inuyasha ?! "
The voice laughed cruelly, as it added more pain into Kagome's heart, " He is safely with me. But he won't be living in such luxury any longer. Tomorrow at sunset, either you go home and seal the well, or Inuyasha dies. The hell with hell, he will die painfully with no mercy laid upon him whatsoever. If you do not go home on sunset exactly, you may watch him be tortured to his death. If this is what you wish, so be it. If not, pack your bags and leave. I will not make the same mistake I made the last time. Farewell. " With those final words, the voice vanished from Kagome's mind, leaving a trail of sorrow and shattered hope.
" No .. Inuyasha .. " Kagome cried out, sobbing. She fell to the ground, crying silently unto the trees around her. There was nothing she could do .. now
Kagome shifted her backpack from one arm to the other. She watched as the sun began to set. By that time, she would be home, with no more visits back to the feudal era. As the thought ran through her head, tears streamed down Kagome's face. I won't ever see my friends again. Kaede, Miroku, Shippou, Sango .. even Kouga. And especially .. Kagome looked up in the sky as she felt her heart beginning to break. " Inuyasha. " She whispered sorrowfully.
Kagome buried her face in her hands and cried. She could feel the heat from the sun fading away from her, nearing the time for her leave. She did not have the courage and heart to tell everybody she was leaving. Instead, she left them all an individual note. She hated the way this is going to end, but it was the best. I wonder what Inuyasha's gonna do with the Shikon Jewel ? Probably wish to become a full Youkai and be with Kikyou. Kagome's head dropped to her chest, as sadness swept over her like a tidal wave. May you two be forever happy. I wish you all well. Kagome thought miserably as she stood up from the edge of the river bank.
" Guess I'm leaving Feudal Japan forever. " Kagome sighed sadly as she began to walk towards the sacred well. Slowly.
Think of the bright side, Kagome. You can see your friends again, your family, and actually do your exams and make it into a good college. It won't be as much fun without Sango always hitting Miroku after he groped her butt, or the warm feeling of your very own child like Shippou, or any wise advice from Kaede, and the safety from Kouga. And of course, no more excitement and danger from Naraku himself. Yep. And, no more name-calling, tear-bawling arguments with Inuyasha anymore. Kagome froze in her tracks as she thought about Inuyasha again. No more soft long silver hair, those piercing amber eyes, and that same red haori he always wore. No more of his insults, and names, and .. protection. No more Inuyasha. Yay .. Kagome thought lamely as she approached the well.
" Well. Here I am. Here I go. " Kagome put her left leg inside the well and glanced back at the sun setting from the beautiful scenery. " Goodbye. I love you all. " Kagome whispered, as she jumped into the well.
Kagome climbs through the well and jumps out. " Yup. Gonna have to s-seal the well. " Kagome tried to tell herself cheerfully.
She touched the rim of the well one last time and bit her lip. Gonna seal the well now, huh Kagome ?
" GRANDPA ! SEAL THE WELL FOR ME ! " Kagome yelled as she dashed upstairs, not waiting to hear questions or anything. " DON'T ASK, DON'T SAY, JUST SEAL WITHOUT HESITATION OKAY ?! " Kagome shouted as she ran into her bedroom and slammed the door closed.
She flopped onto her bed and sighed, tears had already started to flow. I'm home. Again. Permanently. I'll never see Inuyasha again .. Kagome clutched onto her bed blanket and tightened her grip. I'll never see him again. Inuyasha .. Kagome laid her head down onto her pillow and cried.
Suddenly, a bright light from her backpack distracted her and Kagome glanced up tearfully. Slowly, she stepped off her bed and wiped her tears. She walked up to her backpack and flipped it open. A burst of pink light shone into her bedroom and blinded Kagome. She shielded her eyes and squinted to see what was shining. She reached her hand in and felt something round and cold. Taking it out in her hands, the light subsided, letting Kagome see what it was. She gasped.
" S-Shikon N-No Tama .. " she stuttered, not believing she still had it. Oh no ! I kept it ! Inuyasha can't be a full demon now ! Oh my god .. Kagome screamed and chucked the jewel across her room, letting it hit her door with a loud THUMP. She dropped her to the edge of her bed and cried. I leave, taking the jewel with me. What's wrong with me ? His only desire was the jewel .. and Kikyou. And I took it away from him ! How selfish can I be ? Kagome bit her lip from bawling but she couldn't help me. She dropped her head lower and burst into guilty tears. I'm so sorry, Inuyasha. I didn't mean it.
" I love you, Inuyasha. " Kagome whispered.
As Kagome thought these words, the Shikon Jewel burned with desire. Its light glowed strongly, lighting up Kagome's room entirely. Kagome crawled to it and picked it up, as the light continued to shine. " What .. ? " Kagome examined it carefully and cocked her head to the side. What's it trying to do ? Talk to me ? Kagome cracked a smile as she thought about the possibility.
" Shikon No Tama, what is it you are trying to say ? " Kagome asked it jokingly.
Suddenly, the jewel shined brightly and a bright stream of light flashed past her door. Kagome's eyes widened as she saw this. Whoa, it IS talking to me. Kagome opened her door and peered outside. She saw the beam of light from the jewel leading downstairs. She shrugged and quietly walked downstairs. She saw the jewel lead to the outside and she slipped out of her house. She stared at the jewel and followed its direction. The beam of light leaded right into .. the sacred well. Gasping, Kagome broke into a run and dashed inside, just to see her grandpa wiping his forehead.
Her grandpa turned to her and smiled, " Well, Kagome. The well is sealed. " a rumble in his stomach made Grandpa groan. " Those raspberries aren't helping my diarrhea. " Grandpa dashed past the still Kagome and inside the house.
Kagome stood there silently. Her breathing was heavy and her heart beat rapidly. The beam of radiant light directed right into the well. But what could she do ? The well was sealed. Okay, calm down Kagome. Calm down. Kagome gulped and walked to the well. The beam of light radiated brighter as she neared it. Slowly, she made her way and yanked off the nails and slowly opened the top of the well. " The well is sealed already, what am I doing here ? " Kagome asked herself, but the jewel just shone brighter.
Suddenly, a sudden force yanked her inside the well. Kagome's eyes widened as her mouth opened into a silent scream. Her body was suddenly pulled and she landed inside the well backwards. Her eyes were wide as she watched as she lost her sight from the well's doorway. She watched as she fell deeper and deeper into the well. She watched as darkness washed over her, and bright lights blinded her. Then, she couldn't watch anymore.
A/N : Sorry it's a little short but I had a writer's block. Review ?