Tears of Blood Chapter 8

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If you were to have been there with them, you would have felt the tension. It was a warm day. The wind blew slightly. No one could believe that it was already spring. Just last month it was snowing. March had arrived. The sakura trees were in full bloom. It was a perfect day... a perfect day for a battle that is.

Everyone was preparing for the final confrontation of Naraku. Sango was waxing her overlarge weapon, Miroku was gathering sutras, Kagome was preparing her bows, Inuyasha was practicing wind scar with Kirara, and even Shippo was practicing foxfire and gathering his little tops, leaves, and mushrooms. Keade was going around making sure everyone was properly armored and or protected.

The day had finally come. The one in which everyone anxiously waited for and yet did not want to face. As the sun began to become hot, everyone slowly stood. Kagome was the first to speak.

"Keade, I want to say thank you. Well. For everything. The training, food, shelter, care, guidance, support, confidence, love, all of it. You have done so much for me. I wish there was a way I could repay you."

"Child. My time with ye was rewarding enough." She laughed, "Ye made even myself, an old lady, feel young and energetic. Kagome you are very strong, and I know ye'll do fine." Keade embraced Kagome.

As they broke Kagome decided to walk over to Sango, Miroku, and Shippo.

"Sango, Miroku, thank you. You have been my family. Looked after me. Made me laugh, cry, and angry," she smiled at Miroku and laughed, "I am so grateful that I was given the chance to meet you. I have such wonderful memories. I'll never forget them even if I wanted too I couldn't, not that I would of course. You're my second, yet very mismatched, family and I love you all very much." She hugged them and picked up Shippo.

"And you, Shippo, I have had so many great times with you. You sure do know how to make me smile. Heh I guess you're like a son to me. I love you so much, Shippo, son." She hugged him. 'I just hope he accepts me as his second mother. I know how much they mean and are hard to forget.'

"Kagome I love you too. You ARE my second momma." Kagome was so overjoyed. Here she was, 15, not married, and had a fox son. (Sorry I just had to add it.)

"Thank you Shippo." She embraced him again. She put him down, patted his head, and became nervous at who she was just about to approach.

She gulped. "And you Inuyasha. I... I owe you my life. You have saved me countless times. Comforted me when I was at my worst. You have cared for me through thick and thin. I'll tell you I wasn't exactly prepared for this, battling and being kidnapped by demons, learning magic, growing stronger, making friends, no, a family. If I owe anyone thanks it would be you. I have no regrets of every meeting you, even I few fought or I went home crying or worse MAD." She laughed them became serious again.

"I made a promise to you. It was to be by your side always and I don't intend to break it. Thank you so much, ... thank you so very very much." She pulled him into an embrace.

After he fell into and out of shock (quickly I might add), Inuyasha smiled at the young woman in his arms.

"Kagome" he couldn't' think of any response but, "Thank YOU for everything that you have done" It was very rare for Inuyasha to thank anyone. They finally broke apart.

Kouga's tribe finally arrived. They had agreed to help Kagome and the others finally end the ordeal with NARAKU. (A/n I don't know why I did that but I am so HYPER HYPER HYPER MONKEY RABBIT EATTING SQUIRRLE. Ok back to the story)

"Kagome my clan is ready to aid you in the fine battle. And after the battle I have prepared a wedding..." Kagome gestured him to stop. Inuyasha's chest began to rumble.

"Kouga, I am sorry but I don't have feelings for you. I don't love you and I am sorry. I can't marry you. I do care about you but not in that way. I don't think you do either. Deep down you will see."

"I thought as much." Kouga said. "I could tell."

"How" Kagome asked

"By you eyes. Plus I figured that you didn't love me because you always threw fits when I tried to take you away. Even though I can not say the same for me either way I will still protect you and care for you." Kagome sighed but Kouga cut it short. "As a friend he added."

Miroku stepped up. "I believe we should get going. The sun has already risen and I suspect a long walk."

Kagome nodded.

"Right, now everyone this is it. The final moment. Remember give it your all. But be safe." With that they started the journey.

A/N

Sorry it was so short. The chapter would have ended up being 8 pages long and I don't have time to update that much. Sorry I haven't updated since like April. I had play, my b-day, graduation, a wedding, a trip to Florida, and to top it all off marching band. Well I will try to update soon. Bye now.