Chapter Eighteen- Inuyasha's tragic choice, Serenity's mind freed.
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*KOUGA SPEAKS*
It was a long time ago, or so it seems at times. Young i was, in my prime. I had just become leader of my pack, our pack. Though most of them are gone now. The times were different then. More dangerous then now. With all the youkai's running around, in search of the Shikon no tama which had reappeared. I was much like i am now. Though more cocky back then. I had in my possesion three of the Shikon shards. Two in my legs and one in my right arm. I was the fastest thing around and no one could keep up with me, not even that Mutt Inuyasha. Then, one day while i was getting a shard back from a traitor, i let my wolfs free in a village. Told them to eat to their desire. Then i heard their call. They called for me. They were in danger.
Upon arrival i saw three humans, one kitsune, one neko, and one mutt face hanyou. The mutt was the one who was slaughtering my wolfs. So he was the one I was after. And upon fighting him I heard her. She was calling to him, my Kagome. She was telling him I had Shikon shards in my legs and one in my right arm. It was then she became useful to me. I fled. Yes, I fled. I sensed danger and I ran, thinking I would come back and get her. And I did. I had my wolfs attack Inuyasha and I grabbed her, and her Kitsune friend grabbed me, and I took her to our home, our den. It was then that I fell for her. She was the only one to slap me and get away with it. She had bravery in her, and she had power. She could see the shards. It was then I proclaimed her my mate. But it seemed then that she was divided. She loved the mutt. I swore to kill the mutt and make her mine.
Kouga smiled, which did not set well with his kids. He never smiled a real smile. Then he sighed and shook his head, continuing with his tale.
As you can see, none of that happened. Had it happened I would not have mated your mother. But alas, I ended up seeing her a day before the final fight. You see, the youkai they were after has slaughtered my pack. I swore revenge upon his incarnation that had killed them, and on him for making her. The wind sorceress Kagura and her maker, Naraku. But it was not me that killed him, no it was Kagome. The beautiful untrained miko with amazing power. I had come to her, the day before the battle, having sensed danger was coming upon her, when she sent me away. She told me that she loved Inuyasha and could never love me that way. I was heartbroken. And so, without a second glance, I left her. Only to find out a month later when I returned that she was gone, as was Inuyasha to find a way to her. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kagome strung her arrow carefully, aiming it at Inuyasha, whom looked at her in utter shock. Was she really going to shoot him. It seemed that way, especially when she let that arrow fly right at him, missing his face by inches. Inuyasha gasped as a small cut appeared on his cheek. She was really shooting at him! His Kagome! The woman he loved was aiming her deadly arrows at him. It just brought back memories of the past and Kikyou. Inuyasha dodged out of the way as the next arrow came flying at him. Narahiko's cold laugh echoed around them. It was all his doing. Serenity, in his shadow, watched with wide eyes.
Having dodged the next arrow, Inuyasha took this time to get in close and grab her arms, pulling her to him.
"What are you doing! You will never get Serenity back if you kill me!"
He screamed in both anger and pain. The fact that she would shoot her arrows at him broke his heart. Then he screamed, as the purple energy surged through his body. He had never felt it to this degree. She was far beyond the limits of Kikyou's power. And it stung his very soul as it surged through every bone in his body until he released her. He staggered backwards, trying to regain his balance, his eyes wide in shock and looking at Kagome. Narahiko's laugh surrounded them once again.
"Good miko, now finish the job!"
Kagome strung another arrow and shot it at him. After the next couple arrows missing him, that was when Inuyasha realized it. She was deliberately missing him. She didnt want to hit him. What was she doing? Did she have a plan. Inuyasha felt both worried and relieved at the same moment. To know the one he loved was not trying to kill him, but make it seem that way, made his soul and heart feel better. But still, to know that she had some kind of a plan that he was sure he was not going to like, worried him more.
Kagome ran out of arrows soon enough and threw down her bow and empty quiver. Now the only power she had relied in her strength, which was vastly fading. Her plan. She had to do it now before she died. She was going to die anyway, she didnt see the point in loosing Serenity with her. Inuyasha had to do his. Or else he would loose her and his daughter. Inuyasha, seeing she was out of arrows, cautiously made his way to her, his arms outstretched. She didnt move, as he pulled her into a tight embrace, making her heart ache even more. He didnt know the agony he was putting her through at that moment. How she had longed for over thirteen years to be within his arms once more. To feel his breath upon her neck. Being with him like this made her regret having to go through with the plan. But there was no time, it was now or never.
Kagome gripped the sides of Inuyasha's kimono and let a fraction of her power go, enough to make him scream in pain and to satisfy Narahiko. But Inuyasha noticed it. The change in her power. Had she done this willingly, or was her power fading?
"Inuyasha, listen to me."
She whispered into his ear, not bothering to stop her attack should Narahiko expect something. Inuyasha didnt answer, but she knew he was listening.
"Inuyasha.i.i..am dying. I do not want to loose Serenity along with me."
She spoke quietly but clearly into Inuyasha's ear, and his eyes widened in fear. She was dying. He could see the puddle of blood at her feet and the wound not looking as though it would stop bleeding. The weight of sorrow settled upon him that moment and his soul felt heavy. HIS Kagome was dying.
"Inuyasha, there is something you must do for me. For it will be the last thing you do for me, my last wish."
She let another wave of power go, causing Inuyasha to scream once more, to satasfy Narahiko. But she never lost her composure, though she was in agany, body and soul. She heard Inuyasha whimper a yes and what was it she wanted. She sighed. She hoped he would do this for her.
"Inuyasha, I have a plan. To get Serenity back. I have already wreanched her once through her heart, and so I shall do it again. But I shall need your help to get her back, and in doing so I shall die."
Her voice faded off with that last part, as Inuyasha felt his heart being riped in two. He had agreed to help, but he did not know what he was agreeing too. What did she want him to do?
"Inuyasha listen to me! I need you! You must.you must."
Kagome didnt think she could get the words out but she took a moment to calm herself and spoke again.
"Inuyasha, you must kill me."
She said as her power faded from him and she let him go. He staggered backward before almost falling, then regaining his ground. And he stared at her, with wide eyes. She wanted him to kill her! It was impossible. He couldnt! He wouldnt! His gaze wavered over to Serenity, who remained in Narahiko's shadows. She was going to die, regardless if he kill her or not. And if she died of her wound Serenity would be lost. He understood all that. He understood why she wanted him to do this, but could he do it? Could he kill the woman he loved? He looked once more into Kagome eyes. They were so pleading and full of pain and sorrow. It was her last wish. And so.he had to do it. But he would not kill her. No. Again, he couldnt. He would only give her enough pain to pass her out. To kill her, would be to kill him, in his soul.
Inuyasha took a deep breath, trembling slightly. And he raised his arm, his claws drawn forward. He closed his eyes as tears fell down his cheek. He couldnt believe he was going to do this. With one last cry and cried out.
"Iron Reaver Soul Stealer!"
And as the blades flew towards Kagome, Inuyasha hit his knees in heartache and pain. His ears barley picked up her words.
"Thank you Inuyasha, I shall always love you."
Then the attack hit, and he heard her body fall to the ground. But he had to wonder if he had really killed her, or just injured her enough for her to pass out. The next voice that echoed in his ears, was not Narahiko's laugh as he had expected, but Serenity's voice in a painful scream.
"MOTHER!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And Serenity is free! But at what cost! *Sniffle* Sorry, I had to do that. *Hopes you dont flame her* But its not the end of Kagome, not yet! I promise! ;; anyho to reviews!
Princess of Darkness and me- oh she does! O.o oppsie. Ok, maybe its just I dont like Jaken. Sorry, I forgot to do what you asked, but the next chappie I will. Mesa promise! ^_^
Angel400- here ya go! ^_^
the hitokiri battousai himura- how is it still confusing? Let me know and I shall fix it.
inulover4ever101- Sadly, Kouga did not make it in time to stop Kagomes plan, but im not done with him yet, or him and Kagome. *evil smile* ^_^
Fairies Hope- ;_; h-hate me? *sniffle*
shadowcat241- settle down, dont worry ill answer. NO, I have not seen all the episodes, but I have read far into the manga. And I do not know how it will end, I have heard rumors, that is all. But in fanfics people twist around the ending, so thats what it is. And.I CANT BELIEVE THEY WOULD END IT LIKE THAT, IT IS AN OUTRAGE!!! .;; thanks for r/r ^_^
Aimy- flattery will get you..everywhere with me! ^_^ Mines the best? Aww..thank you..*blushes* kk, youd be the only one to answer the questions tho. And that story is the best trigun ive read! And hey, I bet you could write good stories. I just have ideas that hit me and I go with them. ^_^
MiccA- lol, and heres the next update. Enjoy! ^_^
kagomehigurashi12- me? Evil? *Pushes back her devil horns and put up her halo, flicks it till it lights up and places it on her head, immediately it falls, growls and throws it away* ^_^ hehe
and thats all of them. Id like to thank you all for reviewing! You make my day with your polite comments. You know, I wrote this entire chapter almost, before going to school. ;; and! I have another story im working on. @_@ so many. Its going to be titled, Torn Fate, and of course its an Inuyasha one. Ill give you a quick summary, and you can decide if you wanna read it.
Kagome is part of Inuyasha's time. She is with Kouga and has in her possession, half of the Shikon no tama. Inuyasha is with Kikyou, and she has in her possession, half of the Shikon no tama. On a chance meeting, Inuyasha saves Kagome and they spend a few days together and they fall in love. But it was not ment to be, they both have mates. So with heavy hearts they return to their mates, torn by fate that they can never be together. But what will happen when Naraku snatches Kagome and Kikyou for the Shikon no tama? Who will Inuyasha save?
What do you think? Ill have the first chappie up soon. Well I better go, have to leave in half an hour for the torment called school. ^_^
~Shadow Amaya~
*KOUGA SPEAKS*
It was a long time ago, or so it seems at times. Young i was, in my prime. I had just become leader of my pack, our pack. Though most of them are gone now. The times were different then. More dangerous then now. With all the youkai's running around, in search of the Shikon no tama which had reappeared. I was much like i am now. Though more cocky back then. I had in my possesion three of the Shikon shards. Two in my legs and one in my right arm. I was the fastest thing around and no one could keep up with me, not even that Mutt Inuyasha. Then, one day while i was getting a shard back from a traitor, i let my wolfs free in a village. Told them to eat to their desire. Then i heard their call. They called for me. They were in danger.
Upon arrival i saw three humans, one kitsune, one neko, and one mutt face hanyou. The mutt was the one who was slaughtering my wolfs. So he was the one I was after. And upon fighting him I heard her. She was calling to him, my Kagome. She was telling him I had Shikon shards in my legs and one in my right arm. It was then she became useful to me. I fled. Yes, I fled. I sensed danger and I ran, thinking I would come back and get her. And I did. I had my wolfs attack Inuyasha and I grabbed her, and her Kitsune friend grabbed me, and I took her to our home, our den. It was then that I fell for her. She was the only one to slap me and get away with it. She had bravery in her, and she had power. She could see the shards. It was then I proclaimed her my mate. But it seemed then that she was divided. She loved the mutt. I swore to kill the mutt and make her mine.
Kouga smiled, which did not set well with his kids. He never smiled a real smile. Then he sighed and shook his head, continuing with his tale.
As you can see, none of that happened. Had it happened I would not have mated your mother. But alas, I ended up seeing her a day before the final fight. You see, the youkai they were after has slaughtered my pack. I swore revenge upon his incarnation that had killed them, and on him for making her. The wind sorceress Kagura and her maker, Naraku. But it was not me that killed him, no it was Kagome. The beautiful untrained miko with amazing power. I had come to her, the day before the battle, having sensed danger was coming upon her, when she sent me away. She told me that she loved Inuyasha and could never love me that way. I was heartbroken. And so, without a second glance, I left her. Only to find out a month later when I returned that she was gone, as was Inuyasha to find a way to her. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kagome strung her arrow carefully, aiming it at Inuyasha, whom looked at her in utter shock. Was she really going to shoot him. It seemed that way, especially when she let that arrow fly right at him, missing his face by inches. Inuyasha gasped as a small cut appeared on his cheek. She was really shooting at him! His Kagome! The woman he loved was aiming her deadly arrows at him. It just brought back memories of the past and Kikyou. Inuyasha dodged out of the way as the next arrow came flying at him. Narahiko's cold laugh echoed around them. It was all his doing. Serenity, in his shadow, watched with wide eyes.
Having dodged the next arrow, Inuyasha took this time to get in close and grab her arms, pulling her to him.
"What are you doing! You will never get Serenity back if you kill me!"
He screamed in both anger and pain. The fact that she would shoot her arrows at him broke his heart. Then he screamed, as the purple energy surged through his body. He had never felt it to this degree. She was far beyond the limits of Kikyou's power. And it stung his very soul as it surged through every bone in his body until he released her. He staggered backwards, trying to regain his balance, his eyes wide in shock and looking at Kagome. Narahiko's laugh surrounded them once again.
"Good miko, now finish the job!"
Kagome strung another arrow and shot it at him. After the next couple arrows missing him, that was when Inuyasha realized it. She was deliberately missing him. She didnt want to hit him. What was she doing? Did she have a plan. Inuyasha felt both worried and relieved at the same moment. To know the one he loved was not trying to kill him, but make it seem that way, made his soul and heart feel better. But still, to know that she had some kind of a plan that he was sure he was not going to like, worried him more.
Kagome ran out of arrows soon enough and threw down her bow and empty quiver. Now the only power she had relied in her strength, which was vastly fading. Her plan. She had to do it now before she died. She was going to die anyway, she didnt see the point in loosing Serenity with her. Inuyasha had to do his. Or else he would loose her and his daughter. Inuyasha, seeing she was out of arrows, cautiously made his way to her, his arms outstretched. She didnt move, as he pulled her into a tight embrace, making her heart ache even more. He didnt know the agony he was putting her through at that moment. How she had longed for over thirteen years to be within his arms once more. To feel his breath upon her neck. Being with him like this made her regret having to go through with the plan. But there was no time, it was now or never.
Kagome gripped the sides of Inuyasha's kimono and let a fraction of her power go, enough to make him scream in pain and to satisfy Narahiko. But Inuyasha noticed it. The change in her power. Had she done this willingly, or was her power fading?
"Inuyasha, listen to me."
She whispered into his ear, not bothering to stop her attack should Narahiko expect something. Inuyasha didnt answer, but she knew he was listening.
"Inuyasha.i.i..am dying. I do not want to loose Serenity along with me."
She spoke quietly but clearly into Inuyasha's ear, and his eyes widened in fear. She was dying. He could see the puddle of blood at her feet and the wound not looking as though it would stop bleeding. The weight of sorrow settled upon him that moment and his soul felt heavy. HIS Kagome was dying.
"Inuyasha, there is something you must do for me. For it will be the last thing you do for me, my last wish."
She let another wave of power go, causing Inuyasha to scream once more, to satasfy Narahiko. But she never lost her composure, though she was in agany, body and soul. She heard Inuyasha whimper a yes and what was it she wanted. She sighed. She hoped he would do this for her.
"Inuyasha, I have a plan. To get Serenity back. I have already wreanched her once through her heart, and so I shall do it again. But I shall need your help to get her back, and in doing so I shall die."
Her voice faded off with that last part, as Inuyasha felt his heart being riped in two. He had agreed to help, but he did not know what he was agreeing too. What did she want him to do?
"Inuyasha listen to me! I need you! You must.you must."
Kagome didnt think she could get the words out but she took a moment to calm herself and spoke again.
"Inuyasha, you must kill me."
She said as her power faded from him and she let him go. He staggered backward before almost falling, then regaining his ground. And he stared at her, with wide eyes. She wanted him to kill her! It was impossible. He couldnt! He wouldnt! His gaze wavered over to Serenity, who remained in Narahiko's shadows. She was going to die, regardless if he kill her or not. And if she died of her wound Serenity would be lost. He understood all that. He understood why she wanted him to do this, but could he do it? Could he kill the woman he loved? He looked once more into Kagome eyes. They were so pleading and full of pain and sorrow. It was her last wish. And so.he had to do it. But he would not kill her. No. Again, he couldnt. He would only give her enough pain to pass her out. To kill her, would be to kill him, in his soul.
Inuyasha took a deep breath, trembling slightly. And he raised his arm, his claws drawn forward. He closed his eyes as tears fell down his cheek. He couldnt believe he was going to do this. With one last cry and cried out.
"Iron Reaver Soul Stealer!"
And as the blades flew towards Kagome, Inuyasha hit his knees in heartache and pain. His ears barley picked up her words.
"Thank you Inuyasha, I shall always love you."
Then the attack hit, and he heard her body fall to the ground. But he had to wonder if he had really killed her, or just injured her enough for her to pass out. The next voice that echoed in his ears, was not Narahiko's laugh as he had expected, but Serenity's voice in a painful scream.
"MOTHER!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And Serenity is free! But at what cost! *Sniffle* Sorry, I had to do that. *Hopes you dont flame her* But its not the end of Kagome, not yet! I promise! ;; anyho to reviews!
Princess of Darkness and me- oh she does! O.o oppsie. Ok, maybe its just I dont like Jaken. Sorry, I forgot to do what you asked, but the next chappie I will. Mesa promise! ^_^
Angel400- here ya go! ^_^
the hitokiri battousai himura- how is it still confusing? Let me know and I shall fix it.
inulover4ever101- Sadly, Kouga did not make it in time to stop Kagomes plan, but im not done with him yet, or him and Kagome. *evil smile* ^_^
Fairies Hope- ;_; h-hate me? *sniffle*
shadowcat241- settle down, dont worry ill answer. NO, I have not seen all the episodes, but I have read far into the manga. And I do not know how it will end, I have heard rumors, that is all. But in fanfics people twist around the ending, so thats what it is. And.I CANT BELIEVE THEY WOULD END IT LIKE THAT, IT IS AN OUTRAGE!!! .;; thanks for r/r ^_^
Aimy- flattery will get you..everywhere with me! ^_^ Mines the best? Aww..thank you..*blushes* kk, youd be the only one to answer the questions tho. And that story is the best trigun ive read! And hey, I bet you could write good stories. I just have ideas that hit me and I go with them. ^_^
MiccA- lol, and heres the next update. Enjoy! ^_^
kagomehigurashi12- me? Evil? *Pushes back her devil horns and put up her halo, flicks it till it lights up and places it on her head, immediately it falls, growls and throws it away* ^_^ hehe
and thats all of them. Id like to thank you all for reviewing! You make my day with your polite comments. You know, I wrote this entire chapter almost, before going to school. ;; and! I have another story im working on. @_@ so many. Its going to be titled, Torn Fate, and of course its an Inuyasha one. Ill give you a quick summary, and you can decide if you wanna read it.
Kagome is part of Inuyasha's time. She is with Kouga and has in her possession, half of the Shikon no tama. Inuyasha is with Kikyou, and she has in her possession, half of the Shikon no tama. On a chance meeting, Inuyasha saves Kagome and they spend a few days together and they fall in love. But it was not ment to be, they both have mates. So with heavy hearts they return to their mates, torn by fate that they can never be together. But what will happen when Naraku snatches Kagome and Kikyou for the Shikon no tama? Who will Inuyasha save?
What do you think? Ill have the first chappie up soon. Well I better go, have to leave in half an hour for the torment called school. ^_^
~Shadow Amaya~