Disclaimer- For the last time, Rumiko Takahashi owns the Inuyasha anime and manga series, not me!!! But I would extremely, so totally love it if I became the owner as a gift for my…10-month in advance birthday present? ^^; And I don't own the song 'Emotion' by Destiny's Child.
A/N- So, here is the long awaited 8th chapter. I'm so sorry for the delay. School got in the way. The work is a killer now. And a lot of personal things happened…no, noone died that I knew. Just stuff happened that made me neglect writing. ^^;;;
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Let Go Chapter EightKagome woke to the fantasized morning, with birds singing in the trees and the sun shining like there was no tomorrow. She smiled, but it was not one of amusement. How ironic, everyone-everything-seems so happy and content with themselves, and yet, I'm the only one who still wonders about my life
Which, to her, was pretty stupid to do. She had the life women any age would dream off. Being able to travel between time, and also falling in love at the same time, was something noone would have the chance to do.
"Oh well," she managed to say through a yawn as she stretched. "It's over and done with."
~It's over and done, but the heartache lives on inside, and who's the one you're clinging to, instead of me tonight? ~
The song suddenly exploded into her mind, her words similar to those of the lyrics. Sure, I mean, he is gone. But like, I still…what's the word…long for him…so badly… Tears pricked at the corner of Kagome's eyes as she blinked furiously. She scoffed mentally. He's probably with his dear, I'm the best and original Kikyou.
Yet, no matter how she tried to curse him and Kikyou out, she still felt jealousy surge within her veins.
Today is the day that I will start a brand new life, and I won't let these stupid thoughts slow me down!
With a determined huff, she got out of her futon and stepped outside, welcoming the morning. Kagome let out a radiating smile, her eyes sparkling for the first time in years.
Sango had been walking towards Kagome, but stopped. She noticed there was something different about her friend, and it was not only her suddenly bright aura that had been low the past several months.
"Ka-Kagome-chan, would you like some breakfast?" Sango asked, holding the meal in her hands.
"Sure, Sango. Here, give me the basket of fruit. I'll set the table."
Her friend could do nothing but stare as she handed over the food. Normally, Kagome's reply would be something similar to "I'm not hungry, go on and eat without me" sort. Sango began to think of the past few days. No, Kagome-chan hasn't been this happy…and nothing happened that could make her this happy…unless…?!!!
Kagome didn't notice how flustered Sango was becoming as they stepped into the hut. She set up the folding table, something her ingenious mama had told her to bring over. Sango sat down on one of the plastic folding chairs, her eyes glazed over.
Kagome snuck looks at her best friend. Wonder what she's thinking about…
~And where are you now, now that I need you? Tears on my pillow wherever you go,
I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean, you never see me fall apart~
She sat placidly on the chair, biting her lip. Me and my stupid head… she grumbled to herself while offering an apple to Sango.
Her friend absentmindedly shook her head, earning a questing gaze from Kagome.
"Sango-chan? Are you okay?"
Should I ask her? I mean, if it's wrong…"Um…Kagome-chan?"
"Hai, Sango?"
"You know I'm not usually this nosy or curious but I was wondering…did Inuyasha come back to visit you?"
Her reaction was one that she was hoping would not happen.
Kagome choked on a pear, turning purple. Several minutes passed before she was able to say anything.
"Nani?! Inuyasha's come back to visit?!"
~In the words of a broken heart, it's just emotion that's taken me over, caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul~
A wave of giddiness and joy flooded her soul, and for once, she one upped sorrow. Suddenly, the scene before her eyes, Sango, the basket of fruit, the hut, disappeared. It was replaced by him. His eyes, his beautiful silver hair…
"Kagome, no. Um…it's because you looked so happy…and I thought…Inuyasha…and I…so…I…asked…" Sango was becoming tongue tied and muddled. She turned pink, then red.
Though it sounded like gibberish, Kagome understood it wholly. And the impact left her gasping for air.
~But if you don't come back, come home to me, darling, don't you know there's nobody left in this world, to hold me tight~
Kagome, despite how much it hurt, put up a bright smile, grinning from ear to ear.
"It's alright, you can mention him whenever you want." Please don't she silently added.
~Don't cha know there's nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight, goodnight, goodnight~
~*^*~During All This~*^*~
A pair of familiar dog-like ears perked. A pair of golden-amber eyes glistened with tears. It must really hurt her…
Inuyasha had been around her all along, though never showing his face. She's always forgiving me, no matter how much it hurts her to know… I can't continue hurting her like this…If I go away, she'll heal eventually and find someone else that she loves as much-no more-then me.
He sat in the highest branches of the tree above the hut, sensitive ears catching every word being said. Though his decision had hurt him, he made sure he was out of sight. Inuyasha had seemingly disappeared, or so everyone thought. All along he was by her side, though never once calling out her name or bothering to let her know of his presence.
Such as that event with the youkai who disguised himself as Inuyasha. He had heard the commotion, recognizing a youkai scent. A scent too close to Kagome for his own comfort. He had leaped from tree to tree, catching site of what was going on. Inuyasha then knew Sango and Miroku were just as apt as him to destroy the youkai, and ran back as fast as he could. He called out to the duo, then ran back into the woods, leading them to Kagome.
I wonder why Sango and Miroku never mentioned it to her…like Sango said, I guess its one of those mysteries none ever solves
~I'm there at your side, I'm part of all the things you are~
Inuyasha let out the quietest grunts, contemplating his next thought.
So many people love her, and its not just her family and friends. Everyone she's met, Jinenji, Kouga and this Hojo person, set a part of their own heart into her…
~But you've got a part of someone else
You've got to find your shining star~
~*^*~Later That Night~*^*~
Kagome sobbed quietly into her futon, knowing the decision she made was one she could never fix.
~And where are you now, now that I need you? Tears on my pillow wherever you go
I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean, you never see me fall apart, in the words of a broken heart, it's just emotion that's taken me over, caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul, but if you don't come back, come home to me, darling, don't you know there's nobody left in this world to hold me tight, nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight~
I'll never see you again…I'll continue life on as before I had gone down the well…this is my last night here in Sengoku Jidai…my last night with close friends…and the memory of one who I loved...and still love…
~Goodnight, goodnight~
~*^*~
A/N- *cowering under desk* I have a feeling that people will start throwing stuff soon…Please review! ^^;;;
And no, this is not the last chapter in case you're wondering. It's an epilogue after this.
Nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight