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One Last Chance
Chapter 2- The Note
Inuyasha walked quietly back to Kaede's hut, hoping Kagome would forgive him, and that he could have some time alone with her so they could work things out, but what he saw when he got back was something he'd never expected. Shippo was bawling his eyes out, clinging to Sango, while Sango seemed to bearly able to contain her own tears, with Kirara rubbing against her arm trying to comfort her. Kaede was quietly making breakfast, her mouth set in a thin line, her gaze cast downward. The last person he saw was Miroku sitting in the corner of the hut, reading a piece of paper. 'Where's Kagome?' he asked himself glancing around the hut; she wasn't anywhere to be seen. "Miroku, what's that piece of paper?" Miroku walked over to Inuyasha and handed him the paper, placed his hand on his shoulder for a moment as if to comfort him, then walked back to his corner. Inuyasha slowly began to read the tear-stained paper.
This is Kagome everyone, I'm writing this to you before I go. I wanted to say goodbye, but I knew that if I didn't leave right away, I could never get the heart to leave again. I'm sorry all I'm leaving is a note. I'm sure you're wondering what I'm talking about, so I guess I'll tell you why I'm leaving. While I was here, I've been hurt so many times… And I don't mean by demons. I mean my heart. It's been shattered so many times, and as soon as I've allowed it to heal, it happens all over again. You all know who I'm talking about when I say my heart's been shattered… I don't think I can bear to even write it down right now. I'm going back to my time, for good. So here I'll say separate goodbyes to all of you, my dearest friends.
Shippo-chan: I'll miss you so much little Shippo. You're like a son to me. I love you so much, and I'd protect you with my life if I had to. I could never stay mad at you, and I don't think I ever will. If I could take you to the future with me, you can guarantee I would.
Sango-chan: You're my best friend Sango. I know you've been through so much, and that I can never truly understand, but I will never forget what we shared. I remember all the girl-talks we had, and how you always made me laugh. I hope things will work out for you in the end, even though I'll never get to see how things turn out. Please give Kirara a pat goodbye for me.
Miroku-kun: You were always such a good friend and listener. Even though you turned out to be a lecher sometimes…well, most of the time. You were always there for me when I needed you, and you always helped me when I was in trouble. Thank you for being there for me. I hope things work out for you in the end, too.
Kaede-san: You're like a second mother to me, there's no doubt I'll miss you. Even though I didn't get to see you that much, I still know that you're a caring person, who's been through a lot, and you always helped me and my friends out. Thank you.
Inuyasha: I have nothing to say to you… Don't follow me through the well.
So sayonara, minna(goodbye forever, everyone). I'll miss you… Most of you at least.
Inuyasha nearly choked when he read what Kagome had written for him. He was last, there was nothing to show any care for him, like she had written for everyone else… 'I have nothing to say to you… Don't follow me through the well.' The words played over in his mind constantly. 'She won't miss me…' he thought, feeling his own heart shattering. Now he knew what he'd put Kagome through, the pain and hurt of not being wanted… Except, she was wanted, more than she'd ever know. He knew she'd only become angry with him if he followed her through the well, but it was either face an angry miko, and a few dozen 'sit's, or never see her again, without even saying goodbye… Or telling her how he felt. He couldn't take it, he had to go see Kagome. He was on his way out the door when Miroku stopped him by placing his hand on his shoulder. "I wouldn't go after her just yet, she seems to be in a lot of pain and wants to be alone for awhile. Let her be for 2 or 3 days, then, go after her. And please Inuyasha… Don't hurt her anymore." The look in his friend's eyes was pleading with him, almost begging him to do as he asked. He simply nodded his head and headed for the Goshinboku, the place he normally went when he needed to think, or to just be alone.
Ok, so it was kinda short, but after all of that, I didn't want to suddenly throw in Kagome back in the future. I swear that the next chapter is going to be all Kagome back in her time, and it'll be way longer, I promise! Please give me at least 10 reviews on this chapter, and I'll have the next one out really soon! - Just tell me what you thought, ok? Ja ne.
-Mari