Chapter 4 ~ Inu-Yasha

He didn't stop howling until his throat was sore. He then stood up and stiffly returned to the village where he, Sango, Shippo and Miroku were staying. He paid no attention to them as he curled up in a corner. His friends looked at him sadly. Even if he had severly hurt Kagome's feelings, he had been though a lot too.

They didn't bother comforting him, Inu-Yasha would only turn them away. Again. He thought about Kagome. She was so upset with him that she went back home immediately after giving the others some medicine. He could only think of what she might be thinking now.

Probably really horrible thoughts. He cringed. Why him? Why did he have to go through this? Not only had her hurt her, he had hurt himself. He could feel her pain. Her heart had been broken by the sight of him and Kikyo in the woods:

*** Flashback ***

"Only I can protect you." He said as he hugged Kikyo. She struggled only a moment before she hugged him back. They each spoke each others name before Kikyo pulled an dagger to his throat. Then she was being pulled up by her soul collectors. That was when Kagome revealed herself from eavesdropping on them behind a tree. Then she ran home.

*** End Of Flashback ***

I have to go back to say my goodbyes to Kagome. He though as he left the village. His friends asked him where he was going, but his mind was clouded on thoughts of the well, and Kagome.