Inuyasha, Shippo, Miroku, and Sango and Kilala sat around a blazing fire outside Kaede's hut, Kagome layed near by unconcious. Inuyasha stared at the three new jewel shards in his hand. "So, let me get this straight," Miroku confirmed, "When Kikyou... disappeared or died or whatever, she left those three jewel shards behind?"
"Yes..." Inuyasha sighed.
Inuyasha looked up at the stars. I can't believe it... Kikyou saved Kagome and died herself all for... me.
flashback
Kikyou walked over to Kagome and put her hands over the limp body. Kagome's soul flew from Kikyou back into Kagome's body. Kikyou looked up at Inuyasha with glazed eyes and mouthed four words. Then, she fell backwards and disappeared. Inuyasha reached out a hand, "Kikyou!"
Inuyasha refused to believe what he had just witnessed. He slowly walked over to Kagome. He fell down on his knees and noticed something beside him... three jewel shards. He picked them up, "Thanks, Kikyou."
I love you... always. Kikyou's last words blew in the wind.
"Inu- Inuyasha..." Kagome mumbled.
Inuyasha rushed to Kagome's side, "Yes, Kag- Kikyou... What is it?"
Kagome's eyes opened. She saw Inuyasha's face and smiled. She reached up a hand and touched his cheek. Inuyasha took Kagome's hand, "Are- are you alright?"
Kagome nodded. She looked past Inuyasha and saw three familiar faces: Miroku, Sango, and Shippo. Kilala jumped up onto Kagome and licked her face with a welcoming "Mrow!"
Inuyasha growled, "Can't you three-" he picked up Kilala and dropped her on the ground, "four leave me and Kikyou alone for just one minute here!?"
Miroku elbowed Sango and winked. As soon as everyone was out of earshot and eyeshot, Inuyasha turned back to Kagome. "Inuyasha, who was that woman? She said she was Kikyou, but that cannot be true, can it?"
Inuyasha squeazed Kagome's hand, "No, it's not true. That woman is no one... anymore." He whipered the last word to himself, remembering Kikyou's last words.
"Inuyasha..." Inuyasha looked down at Kagome. "I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"For kissing that boy... Hojo. I love you, Inuyasha... and I always will." Kagome added, a tear sliding down her cheek.
Inuyasha stared at Kagome. She had just said Kikyou's last words.
I love you... always.
"Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha looked down at Kagome. He didn't realize it, but he was practically on top of her. He didn't care. As long as he was close to her. He leaned closer and touched his lips to hers. She kissed back.
That night, Inuyasha stayed up late again. He couldn't sleep, especially with Kagome on his mind. The same question ran through his head over and over again. "Do I really love Kagome," He said out loud, "or is it because she thinks she's Kikyou?"
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