Sorry to break it to ya, guys, but this story is now over... -cries- I know, you're all thinking 'WHAT?!?' but.... here's the deal. The main thing behind this story was Naraku coming to get Inu Yasha. Well, that's over. There might be one more...I highly doubt it, but maybe... but don't hold your breath. This first part, which is supposed to be in italics, is in Inu's Point Of View.
"Finding Your Heart" by Inu Faceness
Chapter Fifteen: Regrets
I can see him... pitched forward and blood splattering from the bullet holes. The pellets are going clear through his body and they are shining with black and ruby. His blood is all over the shots and the purification coating is gone. Will he die? Did I get him enough that this will finally be over?
I hear him fall to his knees and I watch the hair fall slowly onto his back. Time seems to have slowed, making this last what seems like hours. His dark shirt shining with his blood...his arms falling limply to his sides...I can see it all. My keen eyes dare not defy me in my enemy's final moments. I hear my mate's gasp of surprise when she sees him fall in front of her and Rin. I feel a smirk tug at my lips.
Just as I anticipate his demise, he swirls around, grabbing the knife he had thrown to the ground. I have no time to react. I see it inch closer and closer to my heart. I see the sun dance upon its purple blade. I hear a mix of things just before I feel the sharpness in my heart; just before I give up.
My mate, calling for me and crying.
My sister-in-law, Rin, screaming my name.
The unison of Sango and Miroku's voice, disagreeing with the whole thing and screaming, 'no'.
My half brother, my blood, grunting in his pain and trying to make his way to me.
The evil chuckle of Naraku as he finally falls to the ground.
The words, 'I Love You' as they spill from her cherry lips.
That's when I felt it. The second I heard her say it I felt the tearing of my heart, my flesh, my muscles. The hot tears stinging at my face as I fell forward. It was only intensified as the knife went completely through my chest cavity. Only a few things spun through my head as I let go of life. They say your life flashes before your eyes. It doesn't. What rolls through your thoughts are the things you didn't get to do. The things you regret avoiding.
I never told Kagome I loved her one last time. After so long of not seeing her, I hadn't said those three words since we reunited. The things I took for granted at the time...
I never told Sesshomaru that, even though we didn't show it; even though his mother sent me away to live with Naraku; even though all kinds of shit had happened between us, I had always looked up to him. I had always wanted to be strong like him. I never told him how much he meant to me.
I never told Rin that she had probably saved me from a fate worse than death. Sesshomaru had threatened me that he would throw me out. If not for her, then I wouldn't have been where I was. She changed Sesshomaru and I thank her for that.
I never told Miroku that, as my best friend, he meant more to me than any other man. He trusted me and accepted me. He listened, he helped, and he was good for a laugh.
I never told Sango that, as Kagome's best friend, she had helped also. Back when Kagome and me first met, Sango was her only friend. If not for that, Kagome may not have ever been kind to me.
There was many things I never told a lot of people. I don't wanna leave yet. Let me stay. I have to tell them, I have to let them know. Let me say goodbye. I couldn't, though. I can't speak. My throat is sore, my voice is gone. I can't even hear myself scream in pain as darkness sets in and I forget everything.
Two heart monitors kept in sync with each other. Two girls leaned on each other for support on the floor beside the door. A couple sat in two green chairs beside the girls. Two men lay sleeping in two hospital beds beside each other.
Kagome sighed, sulking lower next to Rin. Her eyes were cast on the injured form of Inu Yasha. Rin stared at the form of Sesshomaru, willing him to wake up. Tears came to their eyes as the incisive beeping continued at the same steady pace. Kagome closed her eyes a moment.
The room was quiet as all waited the wakening of the men in bed. Or at least, they hoped the awakening. Sango looked from Inu Yasha and Sesshomaru to Kagome and Rin, making sure the same fate didn't await the females. She arched her back against the chair.
Miroku kept close tabs on his best friend. He made sure to listen to the heart rate, checking if it was changing. He'd watch the tubes running through the man's arms to make sure all was in top condition. He would not lose his best friend. Miroku looked over at Sesshomaru.
He wasn't all that worried about the youkai. Sesshomaru was less jerky than Inu Yasha had ever been and, even in unconsciousness, knew when to stay still. 'Must be some kinda weird demon thing,' he thought with a smile.
Suddenly, the beeping closest to Miroku went off the charts and Kagome looked up, tripping as she hopped to her feet. She was instantly at her husband's side, but not before he screamed. It was such a pain filled scream, something much deeper than a physical hurt. It bounced off the walls and into Sesshomaru's ears. The youkai began grunting as he woke up.
Kagome bent down and latched herself to Inu Yasha, making him calm down instantly and attach himself to her. Rin went to Sesshomaru's side when she heard him grunting. Both women began showering their mate's with kisses, not letting their holds loose for a second.
After a few moments, Miroku smirked. "Better save some of that for later, guys." He shuddered as an icy feeling went down his back when he received four glares.
They all stood outside the hospital. After a long fight over hospital gowns and street clothes, Kagome and Rin had made a trip to get their mates something to wear. Neither would be caught dead in public wearing hospital garbs. Girls were clinging to their respective man as they all walked to their own car. Kagome had brought hers, which she had transported Inu Yasha in. Before they all separated, however, Inu Yasha asked the one question that had been plaguing his mind.
"What happened to Naraku?"
"The police came after a neighbor had called reporting five gunshots. When they showed up, Naraku was already dead." Miroku sighed but continued, an annoyed look on his face at the continuation. "We all had to go in for questioning. They just didn't believe that it was all out of self defense!"
They all shared a light laugh and parted. Kagome and Inu Yasha were the last ones to leave the parking lot. As she motioned to get into the drivers side, Inu Yasha pinned her against the car, his forehead leaning against hers.
"Kagome," he whispered, loving the way her eyes lazily rolled back at the sound of his husky voice. "We are going home. Then, I'm going to do something I've been wanting to do for a while now." And with that, their lips met with searing passion.
END STORY
Awww... what a cute ending . well, 'Inu Yasha' is on adult swim now, so I'll see ya all when I put out my next story! Hope y'all tune in for it! But until then, check out my others!
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