Ch.8 (The real chapter 8)

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Six months later (Kagome's POV)

I can't help but feel a burst of jealousy as I watch Sango's stomach bulge with pregnancy. I listen as she and Inuyasha throw out baby names, while I sit holding Shippo acting as if I don't care, but I do. It should've been me waking up to Inuyasha's kisses and having morning sickness, but no it was her and I am alone. Kami!, how could fate be so cruel. I have to admit Sango has changed Inuyasha for the good, I look over and he is touching Sango's stomach, his eyes full of wonder and awe. I've never seen him so gentle and caring, Sighing I sit Shippo down and began to start toward the well. There is nothing left for me here. Miroku had found some girl to marry him, the shard had been wished upon, Naraku had been defeated, and well Inuyasha and Sango had each other. I still haven't told them what I did with the shard, they only knew I destroyed Naraku, but I'll never tell them I don't want their pity. Who knew a trip home would cost me my love and my best friend!

Inuyasha's POV

I sit smiling at my beautiful mate whose laughter echoes off the forest, but I can't help but feel Kagome's pain. I always said I would protect her but in the end I hurt her. Sometimes I have to wonder if I was selfish, although Miroku has tried to assure me you can't help whom you fall in love with. I look over at Kagome who is stroking Shippo's fur absentmindedly. Her face displays so many emotions, anger, frustration, hurt and many more. I look down at Sango and find that she is now also watching Kagome. Guilt is written all over her face and I just want to howl. It seems like no matter what I do I always end up hurting the one's I love. Lost in my thoughts I don't hear Sango taping my shoulder. Finally I hear her whisper "She's leaving, Inuyasha Please"! Instantly I know what she wants me to do. I give her belly one more pat before I stand and take off in search of Kagome.

Sango's POV

I feel so terrible, Kagome's face keeps appearing in my dreams of that night she tried to kill me. When I see her standing to leave, I tap Inuyasha who I see is thinking the same thoughts I am. "Inuyasha, she's leaving please"! His eyes clear over and I know he understands what I am asking. I go into the hut Inuyasha built and instantly I feel the tears began to drop. I feel so bad, I have to go talk to her and with that I open the door taking off towards the well.

Kagome's POV

He's following me, I can sense him. I really don't have anything to say, there's no explanation, no words that can heal me. "Kagome," I hear him call my name. I turn to look at him, trying to appear indifferent but my face betrays me. "What do you want, Inuyasha"? I say trying not to let the tears roll. "Kagome," he whispers and I want to cry, he has never said my name so softly before. "I know you hate me, I can't do anything to change the past or my feelings." He pauses then continues, "It was never about hurting or betraying you. Sango tried to stay away from me but I couldn't and wouldn't let her." The tears I have held in so long now began to escape and I mutter, 'but she knew how I felt about you." "Kagome, I really don't know what to say, I really don't," he shakes his head as if searching for an answer. "I never knew my instincts would choose, Sango. I never knew we would fall in love. I don't know why but Sango she completes me." I just stare at him now bawling my eyes out, "Sango is hurting so much, no matter how much I tell her how much I love her she still feels it's her fault," he pauses and I look up to find her standing a few feet away.

Inuyasha's POV

"Sango are you ok, what's wrong?" I ask as she wobbles toward us. She stops a couple of inches to take a breath and then she continues until she's in front of Kagome. "What Inuyasha says is true," she says staring at the miko. "I haven't been happy because I know you hate me, but you know what I realized. You never loved Inuyasha; you loved him because you felt that was what you were suppose to do. He saved you and protected you and like in those childhood fairytales you believed your prince had to be the one saving you." She looks over toward me and I'm in complete shock. "I apologize for hurting you but that's all I can give. I f you don't accept I understand. I love you I do, but I want feel guilty over this anymore." With that Sango pulled Kagome in a embrace and turned and walked away. I continued to stand there dumbfounded, I was brought out of my stupor by Kagome who walked over to me and whispered, "tell her she's right and Congratulations." With that she ran towards the well going home.

Sango's POV (2 yrs later)

I watch as my son Tadashi runs around his little golden eyes smiling mischievously as he tries to pounce on his dad. I can't help but grin and feel proud. Some might see me as the bad guy but I don't care. As I watch my son grow daily learning new things and discovering the world and when my mate smiles at me as if I am an angel sent from heaven I can't help be happy. Inuyasha told me what Kagome said that day and she's even been back to visit. We sat down and talked and I watched as she stared at Tadashi wondering what she was thinking. She's forgiven me but I know things can never go back to the way they were. My thoughts are interrupted when I hear Inuyasha shout, "Sango get this kid off of me." I burst out laughing; Inuyasha looks very pained as Tadashi has him pinned to the ground. "Tadashi Samah, get off your daddy this instant"! "Ok momma, but daddy is weak like you said." I look over to Inuyasha who is glowing with anger, "1,2,3 you better run" he shouts and me and Tadashi take off towards the forest. 'Many may see it wrong and may not understand but I have to say it was the greatest thing, I ever did betraying for love'!

THE END