Sorry that took so long! I was sort of absorbed in watching DVDs these days -.-;. Plus it was my friend Haliey's b-day! We went to Pizza Hut, then to a candy store and bought lots of candy. XD I was on a sugar high for hours.
Oh yes. In the past, I have gotten several reviews that have asked things that are mentioned/answered in the author's notes at the beginning and end of the chapter.
PLEASE READ THE AUTHOR'S NOTES AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF CHAPTERS.
There. If I bold it, it's hard to miss, right? ::sweatdrops:: Right...enough of my mindless blabbering! XD
Review Responses:
Ceaseless Cloudy Days: I really liked writing that chapter, it's fun to scream at Kikyo. Hehe...sorry to disappoint you, but Kag and Kouga have to admit their love before IY interferes. ::sweatdrops:: But I will try my hardest to write as fast as possible, and update quickly too! :)
Theatre of War: Lol, none taken. I suppose they can all be pretty stupid...heh. But then again, I am too...so I'm not really in a position to say that!
Defafaeth Mechqua: Interesting pen name. What does it mean? o.O;; =) x.X Lol
Rushyuo: Kills her and feeds her to the worms? Aww, please don't be cruel to worms. XD Lol...Kikyo's so bad that even worms don't like her...The real Kikyo is ok, I actually sort of like her. But I despise the fake one...it seems most Kikyo-haters hate the fake one, and a lot of AU fics use the fake Kikyo's personality...o.O Hmm...And yes, the Shikon is whole once more. We shall soon see what Sango and Miroku do...and if you referring to the word 'it', yes, you did say that word!! XD
Lymaris: Thanks!! =D
bittersweet-memory: XD Thanks so much! Your story 'Someone to Be With' is awesome!
bunniculasama: LOL I love your pen name!! XD I love the books too. 'Freaking amazing'...? I don't think it's that good. But thanks anyway! ='3
jammies2000: Yeah, I feel mad at IY in this fic. :( But that's ok, I love him in all other ones!! XD Well, Sango was basically trying to say that they were good friends before, if not, acquaintences at least, but because of his betrayal, they lost the bond between each other. I love hearing people's opinions. Thanks! =)
sdgds: Wow, thanks! I'm flattered!
cristine 44: Lol, we shall see...
ahanchan: Oh no, Kag would never leave Kouga, and Kouga would never leave Kag! XD
Lunamoona86: I feel so loved!! ...well, my story is loved...not me...T-T ...Oh well, thanks for reviewing!! =D
Sess: I feel like that all the time...heh...you're not alone...lol.
puffin: ...uhh, no. Sango was just upset. I mentioned in the author's note at the bottom. Lol. Don't worry. We shall see what they do...soon...very soon...
Niko-chan: Heehee, I love to keep people guessing...XD. Yup, I plan to finish this story...including all the other ones...it's just gonna take a while. ::Sweatdrops::
Miss Moonlight: ...or else? Lol. I never like that threat. Leave it to the victims' imagination...::shudder::. My sense of humour is messed up, but I'm glad you like it!
megan: ...Umm, I'm glad you like my story, but the spacings are so that it doesn't looked cramped. I like things neat and tidy, including my chapters. Thanks for reviewing, anyway.
Kouga'seagleforever: I like your pen name! If you enjoy Kikyo bashing, check out my fic Caught in the Rain! XD Lol... It's true that IY doesn't treat Kagome all that well...another reason why I wrote this fic...=)
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Thanks to everyone who reviewed!! XD Keep them coming!!
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Disclaimer: I don't own Inu-Yasha. Lawyers, get it now? I hope so.
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Trust and Betrayal
Chapter Six: Home Sweet Home
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"...Are you sure this will take us to your time?"
Kagome laughed nervously. "Yeah. I've used it many times. People are so doubtful about it..."
"No, no! I believe you...I just find it a bit strange."
Kagome and Kouga were looking down the well. Kouga had agreed for Kagome to go – only if he went with her.
Well, Kagome didn't mind. In fact, she rather enjoyed the fact he was coming.
"Though I don't know why..." she mumbled to herself, temporarily forgetting about Kouga's inhumane hearing abilities.
"What?" he asked.
Kagome blushed and turned away so he couldn't catch it. "N-nothing." She stammered.
Kouga smirked, obviously picking up the fact that she was blushing. It was his turn to blush when Kagome grabbed his and jumped into the well, Kouga in tow.
Black and blue light engulfed them as they were warped through the interval of 500 years – into the future.
Kagome landed on the bottom of the well softly. Kouga, who wasn't exactly 'used to' time traveling, landed with a thud, bringing Kagome down with him.
The two were too shocked to move from their position. Kagome was lying on top of Kouga, who was blinking up at her.
Kagome made to quickly scramble up, but Kouga stopped her with a bone- crushing hug.
'He's so warm...' Kagome thought. Memories resurfaced.
.: Flashback :.
Kagome did have time to react when Inu-Yasha took her arms and pulled her towards him.
"I was scared. I thought something could have happened to you..."
His grip on her was firm. He inhaled her scent.
"...I didn't want to lose you..."
.: End Flashback :.
Tears came to eyes, remembering that incident.
'If only it were Inu-Yasha were embracing me right now...but he doesn't love me. He was hugging Kikyo that time. He was hugging the Kikyo in me.'
She broke down sobbing again.
Kouga felt his heart ache for the girl in his arms. He ran his fingers through her hair.
"Shh...it's ok Kagome."
Kagome shook her head while tears still ran.
"No! I wanted him to stay! I thought we had a bond – but all he loved was the Kikyo in me...he didn't love me..."
Kouga held her closer.
"Kagome, there is no Kikyo in you. Inu-Yasha was a fool! He didn't appreciate what he had, and took it for granted. But Kagome, I will never, ever, simply acknowledge you. I will love you for who you are, not what you are. You are my world Kagome. I know what love is now."
Oh how she wished it was Inu-Yasha had said those words.
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"Mama! I'm home!!"
"Kagome!" Her mother came quickly rushing out and embraced her daughter. After letting go, she noticed Kouga.
"Kagome, who is this young man?"
"Oh, that's Kouga."
The three moved into the living room and sat down around the table.
Kagome's mother looked around. "Where's your friend with the doggy-ears?"
An uncomfortable silence hung in the air.
Kouga cleared his throat. "He's...occupied."
Kagome shook her head. "I think we should tell her, Kouga-kun."
Mrs. Higurashi looked at daughter with concern shining in her eyes. "What's wrong, Kagome?"
To Kagome, it was hell telling the whole story again.
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By the end, Kagome was sobbing into Kouga's shoulder again. Mrs. Higurashi wiped a tear away from her eye.
'I never knew Kagome loved him that much...'
"Kagome. Why don't you freshen up? I'll go make some oden."
The girl had a rush of déja vu. But she nodded anyway. She wiped her eyes with the back of her hands. Kagome climbed up the stairs, going to the end of the hallway and turned to the left. Then she realized someone was behind her.
Kagome whipped around to face Kouga.
"What are you doing!?" She cried out.
The wolf demon blinked. "I'm not supposed to follow you?"
Kagome's eyes bugged out. "NO!!!" She shrieked. "I'm going to be NAKED in there!!"
Kouga blushed crimson.
Kagome's face could have matched a tomato.
"My room is over there," Kagome across the hall. "Stay there for now."
Kouga, still flushed, nodded and practically sprinted off.
Kagome sighed, however she felt like butterflies were dancing around in her stomach. She turned the handle and entered.
Quickly, Kagome closed and locked the door behind her. Looking in the mirror, she noticed that she was slightly more filled out than she had been at hot springs about a week ago.
However, she was still much thinner than she had been before...that.
Chasing away her tears before they could spill, she made a promise to herself.
'Inu-Yasha, you may bind me to you now – but I will move on one day. I will love again. Don't think my heart will be yours forever.'
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"Mama...you made a lot."
Kagome sweatdropped as she stared at the dinner table. It was covered in all sorts of her favourite foods. Alright, she wasn't complaining...but was it really necessary?
In truth, her mother had been trying to make her happy; making sure Kagome didn't slip into depression.
Not that she would...
Mrs. Higurashi smiled inwardly at how close her daughter and that Kouga were.
"Oh, I guess I got a little carried away," Mrs. Higurashi replied with a light, carefree tone. "After all, you might still be a little awkward with the food you eat over there."
Kagome smiled and hugged her. "Arigatou, mama."
Meanwhile, Kouga was poking around the kitchen. He seemed to find the coffee-maker to be very interesting...
"Kouga!" Kagome called. Kouga whirled around.
"Yes?"
...just not as interesting as Kagome.
"We'll be heading off now." The miko was nearly out the door when Mrs. Higurashi stopped her.
"Kagome, are you staying there for a long period?"
Kagome stopped. She used to stay for huge periods of time when she still traveled with Inu-Yasha.
"Well...the jewel is complete...I...Inu-Yasha has...Kikyo..." she paused there. It was hard to get those two names out. She cleared her throat.
"...and I'm staying at Kouga's den. I'm not sure..."
Mrs. Higurashi was positively beaming. "Don't worry about it then. Just remember to visit!"
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"Ready?" Kouga asked. Kagome hoisted her backpack onto her shoulders and nodded.
"Let's go!"
As the duet jumped into the well, they became weightless once again as they were sent five centuries back into the past.
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Sango: That was pretty short.
Saki: I know...but I lose my inspiration when I try to write long chappies.
Kouga: ...sure.
Saki: Why the hell would I lie about something like that? -.-
Kouga: ...because cows can fly?
Miroku: ...they can?
Sango: NO, you idiots!! Cows don't fly!! Baka...
Rin: But Fluffy-sama does!!
All: ...Fluffy-sama...? ...Sesshoumaru, you mean?
::Kagome walks in::
Saki: ...late again.
Kagome: Sorry!
Saki: Please deliver the closing message.
Kagome: ::Sigh:: Alright. Thanks for reading everybody!! Don't forget to R&R!!
Kouga, IY, Sesshoumaru, Miroku: Cause we tell you to!! ::All 4 wink at the same time::
Fangirls: ::Sighs and faints::
Kagome: -.-
