Author's Note: Hmm...this is my first fanfic...that I hope I'll continue...if I don't get distracted...
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Disclaimer: Don't Own Inuyasha!

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Summary: Naraku planned out everything. Every single detail. And it's going along perfectly. Will Inuyasha and the others stop his plan before it's too late?

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Sayounara…

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Chapter 1: Holding Hands

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On a sleepless night, Inuyasha sat upon a tree branch, staring out to the starry sky. Thinking about Kagome…and…Kikyo…

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Inuyasha POV

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It's hard. I know. I just don't want to leave either of them. But. I have to. I know that I have to choose between them. And. Between life and death. Would I die with Kikyo? Or live with Kagome? But. They both need me. My protection. The only problem is, if I protect one, I hurt the other… Kikyo-Kikyo gave her life for me. It's only fair that I repay with my own life. However, Kagome-Kagome also sacrificed a lot for me. She shed tears for me, cried for me. It's only right that I stay with her after all I've put her through. And, she's been so calm about my seeing Kikyo…she's just-

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Regular POV

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"Inuyasha!" Kagome's voice cut through his thoughts. He looked down and saw her standing on the ground, waving her hand at him, "come down, we're eating."

Inuyasha jumped down and smiled, "let's go." As they walked side by side, Kagome gently slipped her hand in his.

'Inuyasha…'

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When they got to the others, Shippo came up to them and complained about how hungry he was getting. Kagome smiled and apologized, but then noticed that Shippo was staring at Inuyasha and her strangely.

"Why are you two holding hands?"

The two looked a bit puzzled so Shippo pointed at their hands and they both froze.

"Erm- um-well- huh--" they uttered taking their hands away from each other's and started to blushed deep red.

Miroku and Sango sweat dropped in the background, but when Sango saw how tight the situation was, she said, "come on guys, stew's getting cold!"

This caught Shippo's attention so he said, "come on you two let's eat!"

When everyone surrounded the fire, Inuyasha and Kagome cooled down and sighed.

"Remind me to kill Shippo," Inuyasha muttered to Kagome.

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The next day, they set out for Kaede's Village.

"Why'd we have to go back there?" complained Inuyasha.

Kagome explained that she was missing many school days and they needed more medicine/bandages.

"Yeah. Well. What is this school you speak of?"

She explained that it's a place where you get education, but seeing Inuyasha's muddled face, she sighed and gave up.

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"Kaede!" Kagome called.

Kaede looked from gathering herbs, "Kagome, what are ye doing here?"

Kagome explained that she needed to go back home for a few days and asked if Inuyasha and the others could stay with her and she said that is was fine.

"WHAT! A FEW DAYS!!!!" Inuyasha shouted to Kagome.

Kagome tiled her head side ways a little and asked if there's a problem with that.

Inuyasha sweat dropped and turned his head,"of course there's a problem, you expect me to stay with this old hag for a few days?!?!?"

When he turned his head, Kagome wasn't listening to him anymore, but was talking to Kaede.

"Hey Kagome! You're suppose to be listening to me!"

She turned and replied, "oh am I? I thought you had better things to say other than complain."

Inuyasha, looking piss, sat closed anis eyes and turned his head, "eh go ahead, who needs you anyway."

Kagome sighed, "Kaede please take care of everyone else."

She walked over to Inuyasha, "Inuyasha?"

"Huh? Yeah what?"

"Sit boy."

"Ahh!" Inuyasha fell flat to the ground, "why you…"

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Author's Note: hmm…I think it's okay…next chap. call 'Again' what happened 'again'?