Gomen nasai!!! I'm so sorry!
I know I havent updated this story in a while (cough A LONG TIME cough) and im sorry! Gomen ne!
Well, I sort of put it on hiatus because I wanted to focus on Never Give Up. I always thought to myself.. Oh I'll do it... Saturday! This saturday I will sit and write! But of course that Saturday (IN AUGUST!!) came and went and so did the next, and the next, and.. well you get the picture!
And finally, the guilt got to me and I wrote another chapter! "Phew! Good to get that off my chest" So here ya go! I hope you like it! i know its pretty short! sorry! I have the whole timeline of this story in my head.. It just needs to be written (sweatdrop)
. Happy Reading .
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Chapter 6 - Conflict
by xFaLLeNxGoDDesSx
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She used her unbroken arm to wipe the tears from her eyes, and turned away. She cleared her throat and said, "I'll be back in a minute." She put her support on her unbroken leg and stumbled out of the room.Using her fading strength she walked out into the backyard and towards the Sacred Tree.
"I-Inuyasha?" She called, looking up. And there, on a branch was Inuyasha.
Without looking down, he replied, "What do you want?"
"Please," She said, her voice quivering, "Come down! Can we talk?"
"No."
She looked up at him and gently placed herself on the bench underneath the tree. Not wanting to start a fight, she softly said, "Please, just come down. I just want to talk."
"No! There's nothing to talk about!" He yelled. She saw him cross his arms and look away.
"Inuyasha, I'm sorry," She started, "But... Osuwari." She repositioned herself as the hanyou smashed into the dirt beside where she was sitting.
He stood up and glared at him and then muttered, "Bitch." He brushed the dirt off of his kimono and turned away from her. He hopped back into the tree and grabbed his kimono, haori, and Tetsusaiga, which had been conveniently hidden in a place no one but the squirrels or birds would find it. He jumped down and headed in the direction of the well house, but Kagome shouted, "Osuwari!" and he crashed into the dirt again. She stood up and hobbled over to him.
"Inuyasha, please!" She said, frustrated. "I'm sorry!"
He pulled himself up and looked at her. His face was clear of all emotion as he stated, "I'm leaving." And headed off towards the well again.
Kagome, looked around anxiously, not wanting him to leave. Tears of anger clouded her eyes and she yelled, "Where are you going? Back to your witch!?"
She was almost as stunned as Inuyasha was after she had made that comment. She put a hand over her mouth, eyes wide, and mumbled apologies.
Inuyasha looked utterly hurt for a moment, but he quickly recovered and stared angrily at her.
"What if I am?" He snarled. "What do you care? Why don't you go see that stupid wolf. Think of all the compliments you'll get. Plus, just look at how strong he is! He'll do a much better job protecting you than I ever could!"
Kagome gripped the crutches harder and screamed, "OSUWARI!" She threw the crutches at him and fell onto the ground, pain shooting into her legs and arms. She lay sobbing on the ground, watching him stand up and leave, going back to the feudal era.
She pounded the ground with her fist, ignoring the stabbing pain.
"Go!" She called, even though she knew he couldn't hear her. "See if I care!" Tears slid down her cheeks and fell to the ground mixing with the dirt.
. Why am I crying? He's not worth it! She told herself, using her good arm to push herself into a sitting position. She stared towards the well house, half expecting Inuyasha to come back, to apologize, to swear he'd stay by her side forever.
Ha! She thought, laughing sadly. Like he'd ever do that.
After she had calmed down a bit, she wiped her eyes and forced herself to stand up.
I have to be strong, she told herself.
Biting her lip, she stood up, nothing to support her. She swayed at first, a little dizzy from the pain, but she forced herself to walk to the house.
Each step seemed to take an eternity, but she managed to make it to the door. She opened it slowly and stepped inside. She quickly made her way to the kitchen and collapsed into a chair.
Having heard the door open, Kagome's mother rushed into the hallway and then into the kitchen.
"Kagome?" Her mother asked, looking at her daughter's frustrated form. "Where's Inuyasha?"
Fighting back the tears, she said, "He's gone. He left."
"Did you two have a fight?" She asked as Yuka, Eri, Ayumi, and Hojo walked into the room.
"Sniffle Sort of..." She explained.
"Kagome-chan, are you ok?" Questioned Eri
"H-Hai..." She took the tissue her mother offered her and wiped her eyes, "But it doesn't matter." She quickly turned her head away.
Cousin my butt! He's totally her boyfriend! Eri thought to herself.
She's such a bad liar, Yuka thought.
"Kagome-chan, we're going to get going. We'll pop over later to make sure you're ok. You need rest!" Ayumi told her., the other nodded in agreement.
"Ok, don't worry about me." She looked at them with gratefulness. "Thank you for the gifts. See you all later!"
She watched her friends leave and when they were finally out the door she broke down.
"Oh Kagome," What happened?" Her mother asked putting her arms around her comfortingly.
"Oh Mama! He left!" She cried, tears streaming down her cheeks, "For good!"
"You two have gotten into fights before. He'll be back! Don't worry, he's a good boy." Her mother reassured.
"No, you don't understand." She mumbled, her heart aching with regret.
"What do you mean?" Her mother let go of her and walked to the sink and dampened a face cloth,
"I-I said something... I know I shouldn't have said it But I was angry! I tried to apologize but her wouldn't listen!" The words came out quickly as her mother came to beside her.
"Kagome." She reached out and dabbed her daughter's face with cloth, "I'm sure you two will work things out."
Yeah right, she though miserably. It's really over! Our journey and our friendship!
The purification of the jewel was all that was left. And though Inuyasha was to protect her, it wouldn't matter. He wouldn't care anymore.
But how can I purify it there are demons trying to ressurect Naraku? I will need protection... Even in my time. But who would be willing to help me?
Of course Sango and Miroku would, but she needed the help of a demon. Someone with more power than a human. Someone who was strong and willing to help her.
Kouga... She thought sadly, her eyes tearing.
If Inuyasha can be with Kikyo, than I'll just have to settle for Kouga...
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What can I say?
We'll just have to see how this little story plays out. If i'm in a bad mood... Inuyasha might end up with Kikyo forever O.O! Or not.. We'll see.. Nothing's set in stone YET... (when is it ever, though?)
Title suggestions welcome!! Please and thank you!
Arigato Gozaimasu! (bows)
Well thats it for now!
See you on the next chapter!
k-chan