" KAGOME ! NO ! " Inuyasha's body thrusted him over the well's edge as he shouted Kagome's name over and over.
" Kagome ! Come back, dammit ! " Inuyasha yelled as he prepared to leap in. I'm coming Kagome ..
What if she doesn't want you there ? A voice suddenly popped into his head. Inuyasha froze in midair, as a trail of questions came after it . What if Kagome already closed the well ? What if it's sealed ? What if you no longer allowed to see her again ?
" SHIT ! " Inuyasha screamed as he pounded his fist onto the well. Anger seeped through his body as his blood began to boil.
No, Kagome .. you can't just leave like that ! Stupid little wench ..
" KAGOME ! " Inuyasha threw his head back and hollered as he pounded the well again and again.
" STUPID WENCH ! STUPID KAGOME ! STUPID STUPID .. " Inuyasha gave a tremendous growl and bashed his fists as hard as he can on the well's edge.
Unexpected tears blotted Inuyasha's eyes as bright light suddenly shot out of the well, causing Inuyasha to back away. " Wha .. ? "
The well's edges' started to crack, and the roots holding it started to shrink away along with it.
Inuyasha's eyes widened as he rushed towards it. " NO ! What the hell did I do ?! "
The well began to shrink itself, crumbling to the ground, as Inuyasha frantically searched for a way to stop it. " Dammit, dammit, dammit ! What the hell is it doing ?! "
As Inuyasha desperately tried to stop the crumbling, a shadow approached him behind.
" The well is sealing, Inuyasha. " the voice came to Inuyasha's sensitive ears.
Slowly and fearfully, Inuyasha began to turn away from the crumbling well. That voice .. that same voice ..
A beautiful miko dressed in a red and white kimono stepped towards him. Her hair radiated from the sunlight, held together by a single white lace. Her face was emotionless as did her eyes as hollow. She walked towards Inuyasha, just a few inches away from him.
" K-Kikyou .. " Inuyasha's eyes widened.
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Kagome slowly brought herself out of the well and sighed. Wiping a trail of sweat off her forehead, Kagome trudged out of the shrine. Kagome stopped in front of the doorway, letting the light breeze in the air hit her face. Ah .. so good to be home ..
Kagome walked a few more slow steps, her feet absentmindly leading her to a big tree.
" Goshinboku" Kagome whispered, as she dropped her head.
Kagome stopped in front of it and fingered a faded mark on the tree. The mark Inuyasha left, pinned on the tree for fifty years. By Kikyou.
Kagome's fists clenched as the thought of the name flashed into her head. " Kikyou .. "
Kagome let out a cry, as her body finally gave in from all the past emotions. She crumpled to the tree, sliding down to the ground with her back. Her lips quivered as she buried her face in her hands. " Inuyasha .. " Kagome's eyes stung with tears as she sobbed silently. " I love you .. "
Suddenly, a strip of paper flew out of her uniform pocket. Kagome jerked her head up, ready to grab her bow and arrows. Kagome watched as it floated to the ground peacefully, wishing secretly she was just as peaceful. Kagome's face flushed at the thought of a battle, just because of a little paper. She picked it up and peered at it wearily.
Kagome gasped. " What .. ? "
In her hands, was a torn half of the photo. Except it wasn't her half. It was his. Inuyasha's.
Kagome circled the figure with the long billowing silver hair, the bright amber orbs, and the red kimono he always wore. It was Inuyasha. Her Inuyasha.
Kagome's tears rolled down her cheeks, as she placed a finger on his face. " Inuyasha .. "
For a minute, Kagome was lost in her own world. Images of herself and Inuyasha raced in her mind, like an imaginary slideshow going on in her head. As Kagome sat there, her heart began to ache. Inuyasha I love you ..
Suddenly, Kagome bolted up. She fiercely wiped her tears away as she took a deep breath. She couldn't fool herself anymore. It just wasn't worth it. Her life would absolutely be nothing without Inuyasha. She had to go back. She just had to.
Looking back at her home one last time, Kagome bolted inside the shrine. I hope it's not too late.
Kagome reached the shrine, panting wearily. Inuyasha, I'm coming home !
Kagome smiled as she leapt inside the well. Closing her eyes, Kagome waited for the bright pink light that would bring her back to Feudal Japan. Back to Inuyasha.
Kagome's feet touched the hard bottom of the well, and Kagome closed her eyes, waiting impatiently for her body to transfer to the place he loved most. Back home.
Kagome stood there, her fingers clenching and unclenching. " Hm ? " What's going on ? Where's that stupid light ?
Kagome cracked an eye open and saw herself inside the dark well. " Oh, musta transferred already huh ? Alright ! "
Kagome leapt out of the well and with all smiles. Oh Inuyasha .. I'm coming home.
Kagome pulled her whole body up, and fell onto the ground. Oomph. What the .. ?
Kagome's eyes widened as she peered at the ground. It was grassless, hard as rock, dirt. Kagome quickly bolted up and peered around her surroundings carefully. Did somebody destroy this pl .. oh my god ..
Kagome whipped her head back and forth. She jerked around and looked up into the sky. Except she didn't see any sky. All she saw, was the brick of the ceiling.
" What happened ? W-why didn't I go back to F-Feudal Japan ?! " Kagome asked herself, panic rushing through her veins. Kagome quickly ran up some stairs leading to a bright light, outside.
Kagome burst through the doorway, and gasped. Around her, was not a beautiful meadow she always faced. No trees embedded the border of the field. No birds and butterflies flying carelessly around her. No Feudal Japan
Kagome ran around her surroundings. Her feet pounding against the hard cement under her. Buildings, tall ones replacing the trees she use to see. Everything was different. Why ? Because she was in the Modern Era. She did not transfer back to Feudal Japan.
" W-what .. ? " Kagome whimpered as she dropped helplessly to her knees in front of the shrine. " What .. "
Bursting into tears, Kagome dropped to the ground. She sobbed as she pounded the cement with her fists. " Why ? Why ? WHY ?! "
Kagome's head throbbed, and the reality finally sunk in. She looked up, her eyes seeing hard, cement ground. " Why .. is .. this happening ? " she whispered, her voice hoarse.
Has .. Inuyasha sealed the well ? Did he make his wish already ? What has happened .. Kagome's brain whirled with a whirlpool of possibilities.
Inuyasha sealed the well.
Kagome's eyes widened at the thought and let out another cry. This can't be ! Why would he seal the well ? Why .. ? Unless ..
Kagome peered up to the dark sky, as she let a stream of tears fall to the ground. " He doesn't want to see you anymore. " She whispered to herself.
That must be it. He's probably with Kikyou right now, maybe even getting married, having kids and living .. happily.
Kagome's heart ached at the thought but it was the only possibility. " Oh Inuyasha .. "
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" Mama, I'm going to school now ! " Kagome called out, as she rubbed her groggily eyes.
" Are you sure dear ? You seem pretty tired. " Mrs. Higurashi called from the kitchen.
" I'm okay. I've been at home for already three days. It's boring ! Bye mama ! " Kagome called cheerfully as she skipped out the door.
In truth, Kagome was so not okay. Spending the whole night crying yourself to sleep until five am in the morning, was not very okay. But Kagome had to go to school. She had to catch up to everything, but she also needed something to take her mind off .. er, Feudal Japan.
Kagome skipped along the road as the light spring breeze hit her cheek. She closed her eyes and sucked in the tangy sweetness of the cherry blossoms blooming. She let her lips curve downwards as it reminded her so much of Feudal Japan. Shaking her head from her reverie, she dashed up the stairs of her school.
Kagome smiled at the crowded halls filled with students. Everybody rushing to their classes, armed with books and projects. Some people stopped to look at Kagome, but she just smiled at them. At least it's still the same. Kinda.
Kagome scurried to her classroom just as the bell rang. Students bumped her around and Kagome smiled. I guess they forgot about me. Oh, the better. I don't have to make up lies about ..
" KAGOME ! " a voice shouted across the classroom.
All heads turned as Kagome froze in the doorway, wincing. Thanks, Eri.
" KAGOME ! KAGOME ! " a chorus of jumpy voices sounded out as they bombarded Kagome over.
" Kagome ! We missed you ! What's wrong with you THIS time ? " Yuka exclaimed, laughing as she hugged Kagome.
" Um .. " Kagome stuttered. " W-went to visit m-my grandma. She's .. uh .. ill. "
" Oh ! " Eri quieted down for a second then lit up again. " I can't believe you're back. Houjou's been asking everybody how you were doing ! Isn't that sweet ? "
Kagome fought the urge to roll her eyes. " Uh huh .. "
" Oh well, he wants to talk to you after school, " Ayumi giggled, " Maybe he wants to ask you out, " Ayumi wiggled her eyebrows, and pointed at the door. Ironically, Houjou had walked in.
Houjou turned his head at Kagome's direction and lit up. He looks so much like a firecracker right now. Kagome thought as she gave him a hollow smile. Fortunately, he didn't notice and waved back to her.
Eri smiled sweetly at Houjou and when he turned, jerked her head to Kagome and pouted. " You're so lucky, Kagome ! Houjou just has to like you ! Arghh ! " Kagome giggled as Eri's face dropped mischievously. " But that's okay. I heard this really hot exchange student's coming to our class. Eh ? " Eri winked at Kagome, as her friend let out another laugh. " I called him first, he's mine ! "
The girls burst out laughing as Sensei Tayaku walked in. Kagome walked to her seat, ignoring all the weird stares some students sent at her.
Sensei Tayaku dropped his math text book on the desk and smiled at Kagome. " Kagome ! It's good to have you back. "
" Thanks Sensei. It's good t-to be back. " Kagome gave a weak smile as she slumped low in her seats. Whistles were sounded when Houjou gave her a big smile.
" Alright class, before I start Math, we have a new student today. " Sensei Tayaku announced, his face beaming.
Kagome rolled her eyes as little giggles sounded in the classroom. All the girls probably heard it was a boy, a good-looking one at that, since they all shot up in their seats. Kagome rolled her eyes again.
Kagome gave a sigh as Sensei motioned for the student to come in. Nobody's ever going to replace him. Nobody.
Kagome then scolded herself to think about him, but was distracted by a gasp by all the girls in class. Kagome looked lazily at the commotion. What is the big de ..
Time just stopped. Kagome froze. Her eyes had widened, as she dropped all her books from her hands. Students turned to look but she couldn't stop staring. Her body seemed freeze, as did her heart. This wasn't happening. It just couldn't ..
No way ..
" Inuyasha. " Kagome whispered.
People around her desk turned to stare at Kagome's pale face, but Kagome didn't care. She quickly lowered her eyes away from the student, as thoughts maimed her head. It's my imagination. It's not real. It's not him. It's not true. It's not Inuyasha. Kagome swallowed as she bunched her fists together. It's just can't be ..
Sensei Tayaku waited till all the giggling and gasps from the class stopped before he continued. He laid a hand on the boy's shoulder, as the boy gave him a death glare. Sensei didn't notice and gave the class a smile. " This, class, is .. "
Please, not his name, not his name .. Kagome's face paled as she tightened her fists. Students around her leaned over to look at her, but Kagome dare not to sit up.
" .. Hanoushi. Please, tell us something about youself. " Sensei finished and turned to the pissed off looking boy.
Oh. Kagome breathed as people looking at her snickered. Kagome ignored them but kept her eyes at her feet.
The boy sighed as if it was a big task, but spoke, " Hanoushi. From Kyoto. A boy. Yeah. " Hanoushi nodded, not noticing the disapproval on Sensei's face at the lack of description. Maybe he's not good in Language Arts ..
" Uh .. that's good Hanoushi. Uh, " Sensei cleared his throat and smiled, " Today, we will be having be having a math quiz. " Groans rumbled across the class as Sensei continued, " As you may know, I've been announcing this for a quite a while, so if you had forgotten, then well, I'm sorry to say but .. "
" Can I sit down ? " Hanoushi asked, interrupting Sensei. Sensei looked surprised, and ignored the kids giggling.
" Uh, yes, Hanoushi. Take a seat .. umm .. the seat in front of Yuka. The girl with the long black hair. "
" There are girls with ' long black hair ' all around. " Hanoushi retorted, his voice almost weary.
Students erupted with laughter as Hanoushi rolled his eyes. Sensei blushed, and Yuka gave a squeal. Yuka turned around and stuck her tongue out at Eri across the room, as Eri pretended not to notice.
" The girl whose squealing. " Sensei pointed and walked Hanoushi over to his desk.
One, two, three .. Kagome was counting, as she breathed in and out.
" .. the seat in front of Yuka. The girl with long black hair. "
Kagome's head jerked up, her eyes widening as the class explode with laughter at something the boy said. Kagome quickly looked down, afraid to see the boy. Why am I so afraid ? It's obvious I was imagining back there. It's not Inuyasha ..
Kagome breathed heavily, as she tried to calm herself down. She waited for the information of where the new boy was sitting to sink into her brain. In front of Yuka ?
Kagome's eyes widened as she realized what this meant. He's going to be sitting the seat next row right across from her.
Kagome turned her head slowly to see Yuka grinning widely at her. Yuka shut her eyes and did a little dance in her seat. Kagome gave a small smile but kept her head low on her desk.
Smiling at Yuka, Kagome tried to calm herself again. It's not like he's sitting next to you. Just the seat next to you, in the next row ! Okay, Kagome ..
A shadow loomed over her, and broke through her thoughts. Slowly, Kagome raised her head to look at the person.
She gasped.
Inuyasha
With the darkest set of brown ever seen, the boy gave a strange stare at Kagome. Kagome's mouth dropped to an ' O ' as he continued to look at her. His eyes were cold, as was his face. He looked pissed off, like he normally was, and his thick raven black hair was tousled messily in a nice way.
He looks nothing like Inuyasha. Why do I see him in this boy ? Kagome asked herself, as she stared at the boy as well. W-why is he staring at me like this ? Why can't I stop staring ?
The boy looked at Kagome for a second more, then turned around to sit down. He dropped on his chair recklessly and put a leg up, dangling his right arm over it. His face resembled like a heart, and his brows were knotted to the center. He had thick bangs that shaded his forehead, towering over his brown eyes. His lips was in a small frown, and he stared at the wall next to him.
InuyashaKagome's lip trembled as she quickly looked away from him and onto her empty desk. Sensei had begun to talk, but Kagome had no ability to concentrate.
That voice. That husky voice. His voice, yet not his voice .. Inuyasha ..
Suddenly, the school bell rang and students got up to leave. Feeling relieved, Kagome quickly got up, daring not to turn her head.
" Hey Higuarshi. " A voice exclaimed behind her.
Kagome jumped a foot but relaxed as she saw a beaming Houjou walk up to her. Students stopped to look around her, and Houjou blushed. He rubbed the back of his neck and gave Kagome another great smile. " Haven't seen you in a while, huh ? "
" Yeah. For a while. " Kagome replied awkwardly, as she felt color rush up to her cheeks.
" Yeah well, I was thinking Higurashi, before you go off in .. " Houjou's voice started to fade, and she could feel her head throbbing.
Kagome closed her eyes at the pain. Houjou, please leave me alone for just a mere second ..
Kagome shook her head and looked up.
And widened her eyes.
Looking at her behind Houjou, was Hanoushi. He gave Kagome that same strange stare, then shifted his eyes to Houjou.
Then, they turned amber.
Kagome gasped, causing Houjou raised his eyebrows. " Not movie ? Well, whatever you want, Higuarshi is fi .. "
" I gotta go, Houjou. Talk to me later. " Kagome waved Houjou off and dashed down the aisle.
Kagome quickly pushed between the students crowding her, and desperately tried to get to the door. Don't look back, don't look back, don't look ..
A lump had appeared in her throat, warm tears had began to form. Kagome hurried to the doorway, but was blocked by students eager to leave class. Kagome gulped, and tapped her fingers unknowingly against her book.
Move, move, MOVE ! But the line seem to just freeze, and without thinking, Kagome turned her head.
The world just froze. Houjou had started to follow Kagome, but he stopped in mid air. Her friends' laughter faded and everything around her just .. stopped. Kagome breathed as that one figure stood out of the crowd. The boy with the deep brown eyes, the thick black hair, and the strange look he had on his face. She couldn't help but stare, it was like moths to a burning fire.
Kagome's eyes locked onto Hanoushi, who was returning her gaze. His lips were parted, like he wanted to say something, but nothing came out. Kagome's eyes widened as she trampled over the students waiting to get out. She couldn't go back in there. Not with him.
A/N : Rewritting all my A/N's. I sounded so cocky back then XD