Testing The Theories Of Love
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, or any of the characters, they all respectfully belong to Rumiko Takahashi the original creator. Although I do tamper with their persona and characteristic forms please don't sue me... I'm soon to be a college kid with no money what so ever to my name. But even if you do I assure you all you'll get is a bright shiny new penny! (Maybe even two if you're lucky and catch me on a good day! ˆ.˜ Hehe)
Also I apologize for any grammatical, and/or mechanical errors I make throughout my story, or anything else you might find. ˆ.ˆ But as you will find out, I'll usually be doing my typing at night with sleepy, insomnia eyes, and a brain on the brink of entering the zone of subconsciousness (Sleep). And I'm not that great of a writer, especially in "proper English form" so please bear with me. Thanks and enjoy reading my story!
Oh and don't forget to Read and Review please! This is my very first story... I'll accept flames (sort of) as long as they're constructive criticism and are helpful in some sort of form for me to improve my story. Arigato!
Some Side Notes (Ta Help Ya Out!):
"..." (Of Course) Is Talking
«...» Thinking
(...) A/N
¤...¤ Can be a sound effect, or extra thoughts...
And don't worry I'll tell you when there is a flash back. ˆ.ˆ
Chapter 1: Saying Good-byes ---------------------- (ˆ.ˆ)
"Inuyasha how could you, how could you just go running back to her like that? After all we've been through I thought that you had some feelings for me... or maybe that was still me naïvely thinking and wishing for the impossible," Kagome finally sighed in defeat, confusion, and worst of all a broken heart.
Kagome for the life of her couldn't understand the reasoning of Inuyasha choosing Kikyo over her. Not that she was self-absorbed, or that she thought she was better than Kikyo. Actually the opposite, in a way she respected Kikyo for being as strong as she was 50 years ago, but also because if Inuyasha was still in love with her... then she must of been a preeminent person.
But Kagome was reminiscing back about two weeks ago when Inuyasha finally confessed his love for her. Doubtingly Kagome was now thinking that maybe Inuyasha finally realized where his true heart laid, and that she was just a replacement for Kikyo.
Choking back a sob, Kagome straightened her now taller, and leaner figure that stands about 5'6" with her head notched a little forward. Her onyx black hair cascading down her back about to her hip, gently swaying in the wind. Cornflower blue eyes with slight specks of silver in them now took the place of her original brown eyes. Everyone believed because it was the growth of her powers over the past few years.
Kagome is now 17 years old, instead of the vivacious 14 year old she use to be, with a short temper and a quick tongue. She still held onto her youthfulness of buoyancy, but with more of a ripened wisdom to her that is also shown through her eyes. Telling of all the hardship, and exigency she had undergone.
¤Sigh¤ "I have to go tell Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kaede goodbye... at least for now. I think I just need time to think some things through."
So after what seemed to be a two hour trek back she reached Kaede's hut. But stopping short, Kagome debated on whether or not to actually go in since she could sense their presence.
Yet with a trembling hand Kagome pulled the cloth away from the door frame so she could enter. There standing around the fire pit was Inuyasha holding the dead Priestess, Kikyo in his arms.
Pain flashed underneath her eyes for a fleeting moment, but was quickly replaced by understandment. «I could never compete with Kikyo and Inuyasha's true first love,» Kagome mentally thought to her self.
With a huge sigh Kagome called out to her friends in the hut.
"Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kaede. I just came to tell you guys that I'm going to be going home for a few months to try and catch up on my school work. I will return..." Kagome trailed off looking away from her companions sheepishly.
Making them all give each other knowing glaces of doubt that she would be coming back any time soon. At least until she could handle the sight of Kikyo in Inuyasha's arms. But they all knew if she said she wasn't going to be back for a few months something terrible must of finally happened to show Kagome Inuyasha's true feelings towards her.
Kagome being nothing but a shard detector, for him, and a temporary replacement for Kikyo. Though in Inuyasha's eyes she could, and would never be as beautiful, smart, funny, etc. etc. to him.
She would always, and forever remain Kagome. Kagome the shard detector. Kagome the modern era girl. Kagome the reincarnation of Kikyo and nothing more. For Inuyasha did not harbor any feelings for Kagome. That is what hurt the most for her, so she finally had to deal with it, since that is what fate decided to deal her.
"But now that you guys have Kikyo to help find the jewel shards I can finally try and take a breather," Kagome simply stated. Her fake smile that she was trying to keep up was waning fast. So when they started to object she quickly shook her head and gave them a weak smile trying to reassure them.
"No its for the best right now." Then looking at Inuyasha who turned his head to the side with a "humph" Kagome continued with a more of an overcast sadness to her eyes and faint sad smile.
"I think we all need a break, and plus this is the perfect opportunity for me to be able to try and catch up on school this year. So hopefully I won't get held back," Kagome added trying to sound cheerful.
But neither Miroku, Sango, or Shippo would look at her. When ever she would look at them they would all advert their gaze some where else, afraid if they looked into her eyes filled with sorrow, and hopelessness they would all succumb to their desire and beat the pulp out of Inuyasha right there on the spot.
It was then that Miroku stated, "If you really feel you must go we'll be waiting here for you when you decide to return."
"Thanks Miroku that means a lot to me," Kagome half-heartedly smiled.
"Oh imoto I'll miss you!" Sango cried while rushing to embrace Kagome in a comforting hug. Whispering, "If you ever need anything you know where to find us Kagome."
"Yeah Kagome, hurry back," Shippo added, trying to sound jovial for Kagome's sake.
"Don't worry I will, and if you're good Shippo I'll bring back some chocolate for you and ramen noodles for Inu— Ramen noodles for anyone that wants some," Kagome stated correcting herself in mid-sentence while trailing off.
Quickly chiding herself for her stupidity, fully knowing that Inuyasha didn't want, nor need her anymore. A quick flash of pain flickered through her sorrowful eyes, but was quickly covered up by Kagome telling Shippo to be good for Sango, Kaede, and Miroku. If he was able to she would bring him that Hershey's almond chocolate bar that she promised him. While desperately trying to hold up her façade of acceptance and understandment towards Inuyasha's decision.
Where in the background you could hear Inuyasha mumble "Feh!" underneath his breath. Everyone except Kagome and Kikyo rolled their eyes. Where as Kagome was fighting the tears from spouting from her eyes, and Kikyo as usual didn't care what was happening around her. She had no concern for these people and their petty emotions, for she was finally free from feeling pain, or hurt only anger and despise.
"Well bye Shippo, Sango, Miroku, Kaede; I love you all. I'll come back when I'm able to," Kagome whispered while pulling them all into a hug. Where even Miroku had the decency not to grope Kagome in her current state.
"Bye Kagome, watch out for yourself. Don't push yourself too hard," Shippo commented.
"Only come back when you are ready," Miroku picked up.
"And don't forget that we all love you!" Sango finished for them all.
"Ye child, we will be awaiting for your return someday in the near future I might hope," Kaede added.
"Aww Thanks you guys!" Kagome whispered knowing she couldn't hold back her tears anymore so she just let them cascade down her face. Letting them leave salty trail marks on her face, before she started to turn away.
They all gathered outside one last time to wish Kagome good-bye, while Miroku said a protection, and guidance prayer to help her find whatever she needed to find.
They all murmured their goodbyes until Kagome finally got down the line to where Inuyasha and Kikyo stood.
"Kikyo... I hope that you finally find peace amongst the living and the dead," Kagome stated grimly but truthfully.
"Inu—yasha—" Kagome trailed off before reaching to grab his hand until he....
¤¤¤Should I end there?? Hehe.... nah I won't be that mean.... Muuwahahahaha if only they knew... anyways smiles innocently on with the story, right? ˆ.˜¤¤¤
Inuyasha slowly then made an attempt to embrace her in his arms one last time, while whispering in her ear, "I love you Kagome, don't ever forget that. I'm sorry the way this all worked out, and that I was always a pompous jack-ass around you. But please forgive me." Inuyasha finished while laying his ears flat down on his head, cradling her saying now that he didn't know what made him pick Kikyo.
"Inuyasha?"
"Yes Kagome?"
"Do you really mean that Inuyasha, do you really love me?" Kagome frightfully asked.
Okay okay... sorry!! That's not how this story is going to go. This is purely an Sess/Kag fic. Hehehe, but I just wanted to add a little fluff for all those "die-hard" fans of Inu/Kag reading this. ˆ.6
Please forgive me. Oh and don't forget to Read and Review pretty please. ˆ-ˆ
Well that's it for now, until next time!
And I tried leaving it on a cliff hanger... I guess you'll just have to wait until next time to find out what happens. I would just like all your guys input on how you like my story so far. I would appreciate any comments, questions, or whatever. Arigato! Ja Ne Minna-Sans!
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Oh! Thank you Rushyou for being my first reviewer! I am sooo exciting that someone actually read my story!! Yay! I was really nervous about posting my first story, so I'm just glad someone actually R&R! ˆ.ˆ
By the way to answer your question.
Rushyuo: You'll just have to wait and see... the next chapter is a big turn of events... at least I think so... LoL. But I'll be posting soon (hopefully if I get enough people interested in my story) on what really happens in my next chapter! ˆ.ˆ But I think that I'm going to revise that since so many people are getting that confused... so I'm now thinking how I'm going to incorporate it into my next chapter I've already written.
Inu-chan's Luver: Aww Thanks for your review! Yeah... I know I'm evil, but this way hopefully then more people review, and then I can see if people actually like my story or not. Because if nobody liked it I didn't want to waste my time continuing it if no one would read it... LoL. Anyways arigato! I'm glad you like my story so far. ˆˆ I also LOVE Sess/Kag fics. too! Hehe.
Anonymous: Arigato! I appreciate your review! I know, I know... u.u I'm a bad person! ¤sniff sniff¤ But I promise to update soon, if I get enough "good" reviews so that I know that enough people like my story. ˆˆ LoL. Because I already have the next chapter written I just would like to see how this story fares right now with your guys, the readers/reviewers.
TigerJade Thanks for a great compliment! It made me smile when I read it, because I don't think I'm that great of a writer but reading that made me feel better about my story. . Umm... and I'm sorry to burst your bubble about Inuyasha and Kagome's "friendly" relationship. Inuyasha is going to end up hating Kagome for awhile... BUT WAIT! Before you quit reading my story... LoL. You have to just read the next chapter I post to understand why Inuyasha is acting the way he is, it does get better. This is a big hint on what is happening between Inuyasha and Kagome, so anyone reading this you're kind of getting a preview on the next chapter. ˆ-ˆ I can't really explain it too much or I'll give it away but just wait one more chapter before you decide not to continue reading my story please! Thanks for the review though!
Lady Sango: Thank you! Don't worry about rushing me, it just shows me that you really like my story, and I'm glad you do. That makes me happy to know that the readers who are reading my story enjoy my story enough to review and tell me to get my butt in action! LoL ˆ.˜ Anyways I'm glad that so many people seem to like the Sess/Kag pairing, they're basically my favorite pairing of all time! Hehe. ˆ.ˆ
Pegasus Rider: I'm glad that you're looking forward to the next chapter already... I have the next chapter already written... I just need to type it up and finalize it, because I just write rough drafts. It should be up soon though! ˆˆ As for Sesshomaru you can look for him towards the end of chapter two... although he only has a "brief" apperance. But you can be assured that there is a little Sesshomaru and Kagome interaction... LoL ˆ.˜ Which should be interesting... Hehe. Since Sesshomaru hates humans, you have to remember that. ˆ-ˆ
Nikki (Kuramasgirl556): Thanks for the review... I was getting worried that no one was reading my story. u.u LoL ٭Tear Tear٭ But I am glad that you liked my story enough to review, it means a lot to me when readers review. It just makes me so happy!! ˆˆ But I am updating my story right now, so my new chapter should be posted by today (Friday). Yay! Also I will look forward to reading some of your stories too. Thanks again for review!
Also I would just like to thank all my reviewers again!! ARIGATO! (٭ˆ.ˆ٭)