Hello people an early chapter, it's not terribly that long, and it makes me want to puke, (fluff and waff) and stuff is in here. -.-;; so here enjoy while I go and vomit. I still can't believe I wrote this crap…Oh yes thank you for the reviews!!! No this just a treat so don't get worked up…I just wanted to get this chapter over and done with. *skin is turning a sickly green* read for yourself, but I warned you!!! Oh the chapters after this are *evil smirk* much better .. Okay read on...and enjoy if you like this type of 'stuff'…

All that we see or seem, Is but a dream within a dream.
-Edgar Allan Poe

Chapter 13

***LAST TIME***

After what seemed like hours, his soul was satisfied that he could paint her face in the sky if it came down to it, he gave into what his body craved, and slept soundly and undisturbed for the first time since he was a pup.

****NOW***

LAST DAY BEFORE BATTLE

Kagome awoke to Inuyasha's arms wrapped around her. She smiled. She would have loved to stay in that position, but her body was screaming at her to do other things. Note to self: do not drink three glasses of juice before bed.

She crept out of bed. She smirked when she heard Inuyasha whine in a cute puppy protest at her leaving. He was so adorable when he was sleeping. He reminded her of a fallen angel with his silver hair spit all over her pillows and his demon fangs protruded from his mouth. He looked so young and innocent, not to mention the cute puppy ears that flicked at her movement.

She sighed and left before the tears that threatened to fall really did. She returned a few minutes later to the sound of him thrashing around in search of something.

She rushed to his side and smoothed away his hair. He seemed to cool at her touch. She went to get back up, but he grabbed her wrist. He was possessive even in his sleep. He pulled her back onto the bed and into his arms.

Tonight was their last night together. Tonight Inuyasha became human, and tonight they said goodbye. She hated that word. It always meant that something was leaving for good. She was prepared to say see you later, because it meant just that: later. She would see them later. Goodbye.

Goodbye my best friend, my first love. Goodbye to the path we walked together and hello to the paths I will walk forever alone.

Tonight was hours away, but they still had today. Kagome choked back her tears and placed her head on his chest. There was still today, and she wasn't going to let that slip by her. She closed her eyes and fell back asleep.

Kagome rubbed the sleep from her eyes, and turned to look at the clock. She had slept another five hours. Her heart fell. This wasn't supposed to happen. Why did bad things always happen to them? Each one of them met under the worst conditions, and now was no exception.

Time was not her friend; it was harsh and it was cruel. She leaned her head back and stared into Inuyasha's golden orbs.

"How long have you been up?" She smiled sleepily to him.

"A few hours now. I was watching you sleep. Do you know you snore?" He smirked.

Kagome punched him in his arm. "I do not. Why didn't you wake me up?" She demanded changing the subject.

"I wanted to watch you sleep." The innocence could not be missed from his features.

"Well I can sleep when I'm dead." She covered her mouth, but the damage was done.

"I know Kagome. So can I, that's why I was watching you. You don't have to be afraid. Everything will be made right tomorrow when we defeat that bastard. Tomorrow I will sleep."

Tomorrow. Yes he would sleep tomorrow, unfortunately tomorrow was when he would sleep and never awaken. She bolted out of bed. There were still too many things for them to do together. For once in her life she couldn't name one of them.

She wasn't ready to let go.

Souta chose that time to come in her room and ask Inuyasha if he wanted to play a video game with him. Kagome felt her time with him stripped from her grasp. She wanted to scream at him and tell him that this time with him belonged to her and only her. She couldn't do that.

Souta idolized him. Worshipped him. She gave her approval and Inuyasha went downstairs with her brother. She stayed in her room and cried. What else could she do? Why was letting go so hard? Why couldn't she just accept what fate offered? Fate never played fair that's why.

She held the jewel that was around her neck. She cursed herself forever going down to the well, for breaking the jewel, for finding a friendship and a love that withstood the test of time.

She went into the bathroom and cleaned herself up again. She felt weak. She got dressed and went downstairs to watch the two play. She saw the admiration on her brother's face and knew that his heart would be crushed when she told him.

She asked if she could make ramen again for Inuyasha. She wanted to know that at least he got to eat his favourite food. Her mom gave her the look. That look that said, 'we will have a talk about your relationship with the half demon at a later time, but somewhere in the near future.'

She smiled at her mom. She knew that if she were to talk about it she would start to cry, and god damn it, she would be strong even if she had to lock Inuyasha up and kill Naraku on her own.

Kagome almost fainted. She knew what she had to do to keep Inuyasha alive. The answer was so simple. No she didn't have to hog tie the demon, it was much simpler. She smacked herself on the forehead for not thinking of this sooner. She felt a million times lighter because she knew she would be able to pull it off.

All she had to do was kill Naraku before he could attack. That would mean that she would show everyone how powerful she was, and if it saved Inuyasha's life, then it was well worth it. Tomorrow never seemed so promising as it did tonight. For the first time that day, she thought that tomorrow wasn't soon enough.

With renewed vigor she went about her day. There was nothing that would take her off her high. Not even death. Tomorrow she would show Fate what it was like to lose.

It all started tomorrow.

Kagome still made ramen for him, and she felt deep down that she would make it again for him tomorrow too after their battle. She called her brother and Inuyasha to the table. The pair dug into it without any manners. Somehow, despite the differences, they reminded Kagome of each other. She smiled and sat down in her spot.

The conversation was light, and there was no heavy cloud that cried there was going to be a battle the next day. It felt like a Sunday dinner with everyone sitting around the table giving an update about their lives. She felt at peace here.

The sun was setting. Tonight Inuyasha became human. Souta wanted to see if he could beat him at the game now he was human, but Kagome said a firm no. Tonight she planned on them sitting under the god tree and talking, holding each other.

Both were curled at the base of the tree in each other's arms enjoying the cool night air that was caressing their skin. They both needed to say nothing. Everything was out in the open. They had said their peace.

Minutes flew into hours. It was now late, and the end was coming to a close. Taking a deep breath Kagome savored the night air and started to walk back inside with Inuyasha in tow.

Their night together was cut short by their need to be rested for the upcoming battle. In the morning they would cross over and start their trek north. With Yukiro transporting them they would arrive with plenty of time.

Kagome snuggled under the covers. Inuyasha cradled her in his arms and fell into a deep and peaceful sleep.

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LMFAO oh yes short and "sweet"… okay I gave you an super early update, which makes up for this!!!! Now the least you can do is review…don't make me hold out on y'all! You know I can…and I probably will… so review! Note next chapter will still come out on Wednesday--that is if I get reviews!!! *evil cackles*