DEDICATED TO : swimchick1614, punkkagome, itzjustme, Pinayazngrl. -- Damn you guys have been the most loyal reviewers in the whole bleepin world, I'll say I dedicate this whole story to you =) damn if its not good =D I love youuu HAHAS.
Kagome pounded her feet against the soft grass in the meadow. As Kagome neared Inuyasha Forest, Kagome felt a whole lot of the Shikon Jewel. It means Inuyasha hasn't used it yet ! Joy poured into Kagome's guts, but a bright light that flashed out of the forest pulled out the joy immediately.
No .. Kagome's mind screamed as she dashed inside the forest. Please, Inuyasha ! Wait for me !
As trees towered over Kagome, the light inside got bigger and brighter. As if she knew what it was, Kagome picked up her pace. Her lungs burned but that would not compare to the lifeless feeling she would feel without the hanyou in her life. Inuyasha ..
Kagome neared the light, as it reflected in all directions. Running over anything in her path, Kagome reached the clearing. Where the two figures embracing were about to go to hell. Fire roared around the two figures, and Kagome's heart twisted in pain, hating the feeling of knowing.
" INUYASHA ! " she screamed, her feelings exploding all of a sudden.
One of the taller figures jerked around, obviously surprised. " Kagome ! "
" NO ! " the other figure cried angrily. She clutched onto Inuyasha tighter and the fire roared again.
" Kikyou ! Let him go ! " Kagome yelled, as she tried to near the fire. But all it did was burn the tips of her school uniform.
" No ! You weren't suppose to be here, little bitch ! " Kikyou shrieked, as the Inuyasha and herself began to fade.
" NO ! Inuyasha ! " Kagome cried as she dove inside the flame.
" No ! Go back, Kagome ! Go .. " Inuyasha froze, his voice caught in his throat.
No .. Inuyasha's eyes widened as he watched Kikyou release an arrow from her bow. No ..
" Uh .. " Kagome let out a weak breath as Kikyou lowered the bow and arrow. Closing her eyes, Kagome's jaw dropped open.
" Kagome ! " Inuyasha yelled, jerking his head farther. " Kagome ! No ! "
Inuyasha tried to inch forward, tried to see through the thick flames, but he saw nothing. If the arrow had reached Kagome, he would die. Nothing in his life would be worth living for. He would go to hell, right then and there.
" NO ! " Kikyou shrieked all of a sudden. Inuyasha jumped, as he jerked his head to Kagome.
Kagome held her breath, her eyes fluttering open. Slowly, she patted around her chest, her stomach.
W-where's the arrow ? Did Kikyou miss ? K-Kikyou never mis ..
Suddenly, a heavy impact fell onto Kagome's body. Kagome gave a grunt but quickly pushed the weight off her. What is th .. oh .. my .. god ..
" HANOUSHI ! " Kagome screamed, as she flew her arms around the neck of a figure.
Laying there, Hanoushi's thick black hair came into view. His deep chocolate brown eyes looked longingly at Kagome, as he slowly brought his hand to her face. Kagome let out a sob, as she clutched onto Hanoushi's trembling hand.
" I-it's okay, Kagome. That .. was my hit to reality. That you would never l-love me .. the way you do with .. I-I-Inuyasha. " Hanoushi said softly, his body weakening.
" Hanoushi ! No ! Don't go ! " Kagome cried, as she wrapped her fingers around the arrow embedded in Hanoushi's chest. " Y-you shouldn't have jumped in front of me ! You were suppose to be HOME ! "
" But I had to pick up my heart .. didn't I ? " Hanoushi gave a weak laugh, " But I guess I don't need it anymore. "
" No .. don't say that. Hanoushi, there are plenty girls who love you in our school ! You can't .. can't just give up now ! " Kagome cried, her sobs getting more heavier and heavier.
" They can love me .. a-all they want .. but I would .. would .. n-never love them the way .. I loved you. " Hanoushi whispered, as his eyelids began to grow heavy.
Kagome's eyes widened, as the boy in front of her began to fade away. " No ! Hanoushi ! Come back ! COME BACK ! "
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Kagome dropped her head, as Hanoushi's body relaxed. Kagome's lower lip trembling uncontrollably, letting her fingers run around Hanoushi's still face. " No .. "
Kagome's eyes wandered sadly at Hanoushi's closed eyes, wishing she could see his deep brown eyes one last time. Taking a shaky breath, Kagome whispered. " I'll never forget you, Hanoushi. I'm sorry .. " Kagome placed a hand on Hanoushi's heart, then burst into tears.
" FOOL ! " a voice suddenly screamed, as sound of tripping sounded.
Kagome slowly looked up, her eyes tired and red. Inuyasha stumbled up to her, as the fire between himself and Kikyou wore away. " Inuyasha ! No ! " Kikyou screeched, reaching her hand out to him.
Inuyasha ignored her, his amber orbs focusing widely on Kagome's. Kagome breathed and turned away, letting her hair fall in her face.
" Kagome .. " Inuyasha whispered, as he took a step towards her.
Inuyasha froze as he heard angry footsteps stomping over to him. Inuyasha jerked his head around at Kikyou, stepping back. Turning his head at Kagome, he spoke in a pained voice. " I-I'm sorry. I .. "
Kagome slowly turned her head to him. Inuyasha froze and gasped.
On her face, was the ugliest, coldest glare Inuyasha has ever seen from Kagome. Kagome.
Kagome tilted her head, her face three quarters facing Inuyasha. " Sorry ? Sorry ? Will that bring him back ?! " Kagome demanded, her voice dripping with disdain coldly.Inuyasha backed away, his amber eyes widened like tennis balls. Kagome was pissed. But there was more to it. As if .. this guy was more than a friend to her. Stepping back more, Inuyasha narrowed his eyes.
" So this was it, Kagome ? " he spat, his guilt turning into anger. Kagome looked up at him, not hiding the hint of surprise. Inuyasha snarled.
" All along .. you played me. I thought you were different, Kagome. But you're just like every other girl. You go home, leaving me here, then go meeting this new guy, and then decide to fall in love with him ? Have you have no .. no .. consideration ?! " Inuyasha's yelled shakily, as Kagome gasped.
" Consideration, Inuyasha ? C-consideration ?! " Kagome bolted up, her eyes red with fury. " I'll tell you what's ' consideration ', Inuyasha ! Is when you promise to stand by someone, and not leave without thinking of the other's feelings. It's when you care for others around you, not only the selfish desires you hold. It's when you care for somebody else, Inuyasha. Consideration, is not just thinking all about yourself, but to others. And I was pretty surprised, Inuyasha, that you even heard of the word, ' consideration ' ! "
" What ?! " Inuyasha demanded, as he stepped back more. " What the hell did you say, Kagome ?! "
Kagome winced as the tone of Inuyasha's voice. He sounded mad. But this time, he was really, really mad. Kagome turned her head, as Inuyasha sided up next to a silent Kikyou, her face nothing but a blank sheet of paper.
" You know what, Kagome ?! If I didn't know the word ' consideration ', I wouldn't have taken so long to choose who to be with, Kagome ! I would've chosen Kikyou ages ago, on the first day she asked me to go to hell. But no, I didn't ! Know why ? Cause I was considering how you would feel ! And I was such a hell of a bastard not to realize that YOU are the one who has no ' consideration ' ! I'm not the one who leaves when the people around you asked you not to, go off home for a mere week, then falls in love with some guy you don't even know. " Inuyasha breathed heavily, as he shakily crossed his arms. " Oh yeah, that's consideration. "
Kagome gasped and crashed to the ground next to Hanoushi's body. Her body shook terribly, her mind whirling with angry thoughts. At herself. Have I really been that selfish ? Is this really who I am ? Why couldn't I see all this ? Why was I so blind ?
Turning his back, Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Kikyou. His bangs covered his eyes as he muttered a few words. " It's time, Kikyou. I'm ready. "
Kagome snapped her head up, her eyes filled with water. " I-Inuyasha .. "
Kagome expected Inuyasha to ignore her, and embrace Kikyou to force her to leave. But surprisingly, he did neither of those.
Turning his head at Kagome, Inuyasha gave her one last look. Kagome's eyes widened. Oh, Inuyasha ..
His expression. His eyes. Filled with nothing sadness, he looked down, avoiding Kagome's gaze. His usual arrogant smile, was nothing but a small straight line. Never as Kagome seen Inuyasha so sad and so pained. And it was all because of her.
Kagome scrambled up and turned to run. " I'm sorry ! " she cried, as she felt her feet take her away.
Tears fogged up her vision, but Kagome paid no attention. All she wanted, was to run home, and never return to this painful place.
As Kagome saw the well approaching the horizon, she bit her lip from letting out a sob. But failed miserably. I'll leave. Leave this horrible place forever. I won't have to return. I'll seal the well so I won't be tempted to come back. I won't have to face this place that caused me so much pain. Anymore.
Running to the well, Kagome felt her heart twist and churn. Leaving this place was hard, but she knew she had to do it. Or she would never get out of this place. As she was halfway there, she suddenly froze, her senses taking over her. As if on cue, a distant rushing sound sliced through the air. Kagome ducked, just as an arrow ran over her shoulder. Kagome grimaced in pain as she felt the arrow's tip seep the surface of her shoulder blade. Kagome grasped her shoulder as she turned her head around.
Standing before her, was anybody she would rather see but her. Kikyou.
" Kikyou ! What are you doing ? " Kagome cried, as she fell on her back and back crawled away from the standing miko.
" You have caused too much pain in this world. You must be removed. Or I shall never rest in peace. " Kikyou's cold, eerie voice rang out.
Kagome continued to back crawled, but hit a rock and fell flat on her back. " Y-you .. bitch .. " she seethed dangerously.
Kikyou's eyes almost lip up in amusement, but her face was still as monotone as always. " Oh, is little miss good going to be cussing now ? "
" Shut up ! " Kagome shouted, anger boiling in her blood. " Y-you already have Inuyasha ! What more can you want !? "
" I have no desire to be with Inuyasha, stupid girl. All I wish is to see him dead. " Kikyou answered dully, as she pulled another arrow into her bow.
" W-what ?! " Kagome shrieked, as she scrambled up. " H-he's DEAD ?! "
Kagome gasped as Kikyou reconfirmed her guess with a slight smirk. " You killed him ! You .. wench ! "
Kikyou waited for the moment to sink in before throwing her head back and laughing. Kagome narrowed her eyes and gritted her teeth dangerously. " I don't know what's so funny, Kikyou ! You .. killed somebody ! How can you be so cruel ?! "
As quickly as Kikyou let her outburst go, her face was suddenly still and stone cold as before. " I did not kill him just for fun, Kagome. He deserved die, " Kikyou took a step towards Kagome, her eyes burning with desire. " He was so vulnerable. A stab in across the chest finished him off. He fell limply to the ground, and I left him there. Now .. it's your turn. "
Kagome opened her mouth to yell, but was muffled by a hand instantly on her lips. Kagome's eyes widened as she tried to scream. Kikyou's face was inches away from her as she pulled her arm back. Kikyou let out the slightest smile before whispering in Kagome's ear. " Goodbye .. "
Kagome let out a muffled cry as she felt pain shoot up her injured shoulder. Kikyou had stabbed her nails inside her skin, and was now sinking her hand in. Wincing with pain, Kagome felt Kikyou lifting her up by the neck.
Kagome choked as her air started to shorten. " K-Kikyou .. "
Kikyou frowned as her fingers squeezed around Kagome's tiny neck." Don't say my name. You disgrace it. "
Throwing her back, Kagome breathed, holding her chest. But she had little time to catch onto it, before Kikyou charged after her with a sharp knife in her hand. Kagome gasped as she quickly rolled over, causing Kikyou to slam straight into the well.
Kagome's eyes widened as Kikyou groaned and tried to get up. If I can jump inside the well before Kikyou regains her conciousness, she won't chase after me ! She can't !
Taking a deep breath, Kagome charged towards Kikyou. The older miko's eyes widened as she watched Kagome run towards her. Kagome's air was suddenly caught in her throat as she realized Kikyou thought that Kagome was going to attack her. Before she could turn around, a cold blast of lightning was shot into Kagome's stomach. Gasping with pain, Kagome fell flat on her back, her eyes fluttering closed.
When Kagome opened her eyes, Kikyou was standing right above her. Letting out a squeak, Kagome tried to crawl away, but Kikyou stepped her foot right on Kagome's injured chest, causing the wound to open up more. Letting a desperate cry, Kagome tried to worm away. But the older miko just stepped harder.
" K-KIKYOU ! Stop it ! Please ! " Kagome begged, as the pain caused her to let out another cry.
Kikyou looked at Kagome, her face blank. " No one can hear you now, Kagome. Inuyasha can't be there for you anymore. "
Kagome's eyes widened as Kikyou raised a bloody knife from her sleeve and pulled it down to Kagome's chest.
" NO ! " Kagome screamed, and immediately pushed Kikyou's foot off with all her might. Quickly, Kagome tried to roll away from the blade.
But the knife was too fast. Stabbing it right under her shoulder wound, Kagome gave a painful yelp. Kikyou narrowed her eyes in frustration and stabbed again. This time, Kagome could not run. Kikyou thumped the blade into Kagome's arm again, as she positioned herself over Kagome. Kikyou's eyes flashed with fury as she let out a small smile. " I will stab you until your arm comes off. Then .. I will go onto your heart. "
" NO ! " Kagome cried as she kicked Kikyou off of her.
Kikyou gasped as she was flipped over by Kagome's legs. Kagome quickly scrambled up and held her injured arm. It was bleeding uncontrollably, her most of her skin, too torn to be seen. Kagome grimaced at the pain, but tried to keep in her tears. But the pain was too much, Kagome squeezed her eyes shut for a moment, trying to shut it out. Kikyou saw his as an opportunity and lunged at her.
" Die, Kagome ! " Kikyou shouted, as she raised the blood covered knife at Kagome's chest.
" Not if I can help it ! " Kagome shouted back with all of her strength. Grabbing Kikyou's arrow that was shot for her, she rolled past Kikyou and grabbed her fallen bow. Expertly, she notched the arrow into her bow.
Kikyou smirked at the young miko, and lowered the blade. " You have improved your skills, Kagome. But you will never be as good as me. " Kikyou reassured coldly, as she dashed towards Kagome and pushed her to the ground. Kagome shrieked, releasing the grip on the bow and arrows. It flew out of place, as Kagome landed on her injured arm.
" No .. " she whispered and closed her eyes, trying to stop the pain in her arm.
" I'm sorry, but you have no choice. " Kikyou's cold voice whispered to her.
Kagome's eyes flew open as she came face to face with Kikyou. Kikyou slowly got back up and in her hands, was a ready bow and arrow. Kagome gasped and narrowed her eyes at the older miko. " You were never sorry, Kikyou, so you wouldn't be sorry now. "
" That's too bad isn't it, Kagome ? Considering that you will die. Now. " Kikyou pulled back the arrow, her eyes trained on Kagome's terrified face.
Kagome tried to move but Kikyou had stepped on her lower abdomen, ceasing her.
" Kikyou ! No ! " Kagome shrieked, as she tried to move Kikyou's leg.
" See you in hell, Kagome. " Kikyou said coldly, and she inched the arrow back a little more.
Closing her eyes, Kagome let death descend on her. This was it. This is when Kagome leaves this world. Even before she goes back home. She knew though, that she deserved this. Inuyasha had come back, trying to see her one last time, but she just had to turn away from him. Tears slid down past Kagome's closed eyelids, wetting the grass beneath her. As Kikyou aimed the arrow at Kagome, Kagome prepared to die.
A/N : It's not done. Trust me.